Period ending Aug 31, 2005


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-QSB
 
ý
 
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2005
 
 
 
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
 
 
 
For the transition period from                      to                     
 
 
 
Commission file number: 33-98682
 
American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
05-0460102
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
1400 Chamber Dr., Bartow, Florida 33830
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(863) 533-0326
(Issuer’s telephone number)
 
 
 
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.      ý  YES         o NO
 
There were 224,400,415 shares of the Registrant’s $.002 par value common stock outstanding as of August 31, 2005
 
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes o No ý

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American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
 
 
Contents
 
 
Part I - Financial Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion & Analysis
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
 
Part II - Other Information
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Changes in Securities
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
 
 
Signatures
 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.          Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
As of August 31, 2005 and for the
Three and Six Months Ended August 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited)
 
 

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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
As of August 31, 2005 and for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended August 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited)
 
 
Contents
 
 
Consolidated Financial Statements:
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet

August 31, 2005
(unaudited)
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash
 
$
37,903
  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,212
 
60,460
 
Accounts receivable, factored
  
54,283
  
Inventory
 
144,011
 
Other receivables
 
118,042
 
Other current assets
 
122,656
 
Total current assets
 
537,355
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,726,100
 
5,357,841
 
 
 
 
 
Other assets:
 
 
 
Prepaid loan costs
 
2,912
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
  
118,222
  
Real property held for resale
 
243,150
 
Total other assets
 
364,284
 
 
 
$
6,259,480
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Checks drawn in excess of bank balance
$
$
15,282
 
Current portion of notes payable
    
1,360,890
  
Current portion of notes payable, related parties
    
156,525
  
Accounts payable
  
232,697
 
Accrued expenses
 
159,843
 
Accrued interest
 
142,343
 
Due to stockholders
 
487,110
 
Deferred revenue
 
19,247
 
Total current liabilities
 
2,573,937
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable, related parties, net of current portion
 
16,847
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, total authorized 5,000,000 shares:
 
 
 
Series A; cumulative and convertible; $.001 par value;
600 shares authorized; 102 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating
preference $376,125
 
 
 
Series B; cumulative and convertible; $.001 par value;
3,950 shares authorized; 3,944 shares issued and outstanding;
liquidating preference $3,944,617
 
3
 
Common stock; $.002 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 224,922,415 shares issued;
224,400,415 shares outstanding
 
449,846
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
18,790,396
 
Stock subscription receivable
 
(10,000)
  
Treasury stock, at cost
 
(265,526)
  
Accumulated deficit
 
(15,268,874)
  
Loan costs from issuance of common stock
 
(27,149)
  
Total stockholders’ equity
 
3,668,696
 
 
 
$
6,259,480
 
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 

 

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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
665,450
 
$
756,705
 
$
1,320,349
 
$
1,409,051
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
 
433,656
 
522,302
 
892,877
 
944,754
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
231,794
 
234,403
 
427,472
 
464,297
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
625,137
 
556,390
 
1,168,708
 
1,111,222
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from operations
 
(393,343
)
(321,987
)
(741,236
)
(646,925
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense)
 
280,448
 
(28,030)
  
296,643
 
(9,048)
 
Gain on forgiveness of debt
  
20,020
      
98,310
      
Interest expense
 
(43,914
)
(41,560)
  
(80,641
)
(77,114
)
Total other income (expense)
 
256,544
  
(69,590
)
314,312
  
(86,162
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(136,789
)
$
(391,577
)
$ (426,924
)
$
(733,087
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per common share
 
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
 
_222,737,372
 
150,687,683
 
212,811,259
 
148,288,362
 
                   
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

 
























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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
August 31,
 
 
 
2005
 
2004
 
Operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(426,924
)
$
(733,087
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
219,199
 
205,002
 
Stock issued for services
 
27,000
 
  
 
Options issued to consultants and employees
 
21,000
 
38,442
 
Gain on forgiveness of debt
  
(98,310)
      
Gain on write down of debt
  
(15,000)
      
Loss on involuntary conversion of assets
 
    
32,898
 
Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts
 
12,621
 
3,786
 
Decrease (increase) in:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivables
 
9,778
 
58,321
 
Inventory
 
(2,704
)
(17,365
)
Other receivables and other assets
 
226,835
  
(154,435
)
Increase (decrease) in:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(106,773)
 
278,477
 
Deferred income
 
1,628
  
19,671
 
Total adjustments
 
295,274
 
464,797
 
Net cash (used) by operating activities
 
(131,650)
 
(268,290)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Decrease in other receivables
 
    
83,225
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
 
(40,937
)
(56,241
)
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities
 
(40,937)
  
26,984
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in bank overdraft
 
15,282
    
 
Increase in due from factor
  
(21,332)
  
(6,788)
  
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt
 
57,741
 
56,190
 
Principal payments on notes payable and capital leases
 
(106,394
)
(133,553
)
Proceeds from advances from stockholders
 
165,400
 
12,300 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
  
 
39,860
 
Exercise of stock options and warrants
 
36,287
 
249,782
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
146,984
  
217,791
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Net decrease in cash
 
(25,603
)
(23,515)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, beginning of period
 
63,506
 
79,363
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, end of period
 
$
37,903
 
$
55,848
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and noncash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for interest
 
$
158,860
 
$
51,446
 
 
During the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company increased notes payable by $12,577 and $14,089, respectively for an accrual of interest.

During the six months ended August 31, 2005, the Company assigned $252,756 of debt and related accrued interest to a related party in exchange for 12,637,772 shares of common stock. Also, the Company converted $330,148 of debt and related accrued interest to a related party for 16,507,417 shares of common stock.

During the six months ended August 31, 2005, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for a prepaid consulting agreement valued at $100,000 which is being amortized at approximately $5,000 per month. The Company issued a note receivable of $34,000 upon the exercise of 2,000,000 options by a consultant.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
 

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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
As of August 31, 2005 and for the
Three and Six Months Ended August 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited)
 
1.         Background Information
 
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in Rhode Island in 1991 under the name Jaque Dubois, Inc., and was re-incorporated in Delaware in 1994. In July 1995, Jaque Dubois, Inc. changed its name to JD American Workwear, Inc. In December 2000, the stockholders voted at the annual stockholders meeting to change the name of JD American Workwear, Inc. to American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”).
 
The Company is primarily a holding company with two wholly owned subsidiaries; International Machine and Welding, Inc. is engaged in the machining and fabrication of parts used in industry, and parts sales and service for heavy construction equipment; Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., which was acquired on October 11, 2003 from a related party, manufactures motorcycle trailers with fiberglass bodies.

2.         Stock Based Compensation

At August 31, 2005, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, all of which have been approved by the shareholders.  The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related Interpretations. The Company recognized $6,000 , $15,000, $30,600 and $30,600 for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, in stock-based employee compensation cost which is reflected in net loss.  The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, to stock-based employee compensation. The lack of additional stock based employee compensation expense under the fair value based method of accounting is a direct result of the options being exercised immediately.

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
August 31,
2005
 
August 31,
2004
 
August 31,
2005
 
August 31,
2004
 
Net loss, as reported
 
$
(136,789
)
$
(391,577
)
$
(426,924
)
$
(733,087
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deduct:  Additional stock based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based methods for all awards, net of taxes
 
(0
)
(0
)
(0
)
(0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net loss
 
$
(136,789
)
$
(391,577
)
$
(426,924
)
$
(733,087
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As reported
 
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.01
)
Pro forma
 
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.00
)
$
(.01
)

3.         Going Concern

The Company has incurred substantial operating losses since inception and has used $105,560 of cash in operations for the six months ended August 31, 2005. The Company recorded losses from continuing operations of $136,789 and $426,924 for the three and six months ended August 31, 2005. Current liabilities exceed current assets by $2,036,582 at August 31, 2005. Additionally, the Company is in default on several notes payable. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to reverse negative operating trends, raise additional capital, and obtain debt financing.

Management has revised its business strategy to include expansion into other lines of business through the acquisition of other companies in exchange for the Company's stock. Management is currently negotiating new debt financing, the proceeds from which would be used to settle outstanding debts at more favorable terms, to finance operations, and to complete additional business acquisitions. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise capital, obtain debt financing, or improve operating results sufficiently to continue as a going concern.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

4.         Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of (a) the results of operations for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, (b) the financial position at August 31, 2005, and (c) cash flows for the six month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, have been made.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-QSB. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in condensed financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2005. The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the entire year.

5.        Accounts Receivable, Factored

During the six months ended August 31, 2005, the Company factored receivables of $476,144. In connection with the factoring agreement, the Company incurred fees of approximately $15,400 and $25,400 during the three and six months ended August 31, 2005. As of August 31, 2005, certain vendors had remitted $52,093 to the Company on factored receivables; the Company recorded this amount as due to the factor and it is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Any and all of the Company’s indebtedness and obligations to the Factoring Company is guaranteed by two directors and collateralized by the Company’s inventory and fixed assets.

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6.        Common Stock and Stock Options

During the six months ended August 31, 2005 the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for a  prepaid consulting agreement valued at $100,000 which is being amortized at approximately $5,000 per month. The Company also issued 12,637,772 shares of common stock in exchange for the assignment of debt and related accrued interest valued at $252,756 and 16,507,417 shares of common stock to convert related party debt and interest of $330,148. Also during the six months ended August 31, 2005, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to a related party for services rendered valued at $17,000.

Stock-based compensation to non-employees is valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During the six months ended August 31, 2005 the Company recorded a note receivable for the exercise price of $34,000 when 2,000,000 options to purchase common stock were issued to and exercised by consultants. Total compensation expense recognized in conjunction with the issuance was $6,000. During the six months ended August 31, 2004, there were 7,000,000 options issued and exercised by non-employees.

During the period ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company granted 5,000,000 and 6,800,000 options, respectively, to employees in conjunction with the Employee Stock Incentive Plan, all of which were exercised immediately.

7.       Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments during 2005 and 2004; manufacturing and fiberglass.  Although both of these segments are in the manufacturing industry, they provide different types of products and services and each segment is subject to different marketing, production and technology strategies.  Therefore, for the three and six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004 the Company has included segment reporting.
 
For the three months ended August 31, 2005, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
 
Manufacturing
        
Fiberglass
  
Other
    
Total
  
 
      
 
        
Revenue
  
$
619,119
        
$
46,331
      
$
665,450
  
 
      
 
        
Interest expense, net
  
$
32,184
        
$
4,486
  
$
7,244
  
$
43,914
  
 
      
 
        
Depreciation and amortization
  
$
74,779
        
$
26,006
  
$
172
  
$
100,957
  
 
      
 
        
Net Income (loss)
  
$
252,632
        
$
(69,924
)
$
(319,497
)
$
(136,789
)
 
      
 
          

For the three months ended August 31, 2004, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
 
 
 
Manufacturing
 
Fiberglass
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
640,577
 
$
116,128
 
 0
 
$
756,705
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
$
25,887
 
$
0
 
$
15,673
 
$
41,560
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
81,478
 
$
27,559
 
$
172
 
$
109,209
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss)
 
$
(92,204)
  
$
(85,785)
  
$
(213,588)
  
$
(391,577)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For the six months ended August 31, 2005, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:

 
 
Manufacturing
 
Fiberglass
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
1,176,053
 
$
144,296
 
 
 
$
1,320,349
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
Interest expense
 
$
59,234
 
$
4,486
 
$
16,921
 
$
80,641
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
148,781
 
$
51,073
 
$
345
 
$
200,199
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
Net (loss)
 
$
190,072
  
$
(142,444)
  
$
(474,552)
  
$
(426,924)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
 
$
4,500,515
 
$
855,199
  
$
2,127
 
$
5,357,841
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
Segment assets
 
$
5,043,974
 
$
1,023,645
  
$
191,861
 
$
6,259,480
 

For the six months ended August 31, 2004, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:

 
 
Manufacturing
 
Fiberglass
 
Other
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
 
$
1,176,141
 
$
232,910
 
 0
 
$
1,409,051
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
$
50,881
 
$
0
 
$
26,233
 
$
77,114
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
163,107
 
$
41,550
 
$
345
 
$
205,002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss)
 
$
(156,163)
  
$
(127,196)
  
$
(449,728)
  
$
(733,087)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
 
$
4,760,511
 
$
924,778
 
$
2,818
 
$
5,688,107
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment assets
 
$
5,417,947
 
$
1,124,367
 
$
125,302
 
$
6,667,616
 


Segment 1, manufacturing, consists of International Machine and Welding, Inc. and derives its revenues from machining operations, sale of parts and service.  Segment 2, fiberglass, consists of Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. and derives its revenues from the manufacture, sale and service of fiberglass trailers, boats and cars.
 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

This FILING contains forward-looking statements. The words "anticipated," “believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "seek," "estimate," "project," "will," "could," "may," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, among others, information regarding future operations, future capital expenditures, and future net cash flow. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, general economic and business conditions, changes in foreign, political, social, and economic conditions, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, the ability to achieve further market penetration and additional customers, and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially and adversely from those ANTICIPATED, believed, estimated, or otherwise indicated. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this FILING are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance of the actual results or developments.

The Company cautions readers that in addition to important factors described elsewhere, the following important facts, among others, sometimes have affected, and in the future could affect, the Company's actual results, and could cause the Company's actual results during 2006 and beyond, to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation presents a review of the consolidated operating results and financial condition of the Company for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004. This discussion and analysis is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operation of the Company and its subsidiaries. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company owns two subsidiaries that operated in the manufacturing segment and the fiberglass segment during the three and six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004. To facilitate the readers understanding of the Company's financial performance, this discussion and analysis is presented on a segment basis.

MANUFACTURING SUBSIDIARY

The manufacturing subsidiary, International Machine and Welding, Inc., generates its revenues from three divisions. Division 1 provides specialized machining and repair services to heavy industry and original equipment manufacturers. Division 2 provides repair and rebuild services on heavy equipment used in construction and mining as well as sales of used equipment. Division 3 provides parts sales for heavy equipment directly to the customer. The primary market of this segment is the majority of central and south Florida with parts sales expanding its market internationally. The current operations can be significantly expanded using the 38,000 square foot structure owned by International Machine and Welding, Inc.

FIBERGLASS SUBSIDIARY

Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. manufactures a variety of fiberglass parts, as well as, motorcycle trailers with fiberglass bodies. These trailers are sold both on the retail and dealer levels. The company also provides non warranty repairs and modification of existing Chariot Trailers.
 
COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2005 AND 2004.
 
General

The Company's consolidated net sales decreased to $665,450 for the three months ended August 31, 2005, a decrease of $91,255 or 12%, from $756,705 for the three months ended August 31, 2004. The decrease in net sales was due to a Chariot Manufacturing closing the plant for production while it completed some additional molds.
Gross profit for the consolidated operations decreased to $231,794 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 from $234,403 for the three months ended August 31, 2004. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 35% and 31% for the three month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was due to the change in the mix between machining and sales of parts and services.

Consolidated interest expense, net for the three months ended August 31, 2005 was $43,914 as compared to $41,560 for same period in 2004 for a decrease of $2,354 or 6%. The decrease in interest expenses is due to the forgiveness of debt.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $625,137 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $556,390 for the three months ended August 31, 2004, an increase of $68,747 or 12%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in management salary of $109,500, net of the loss of two employees of approximately $30,400.

The Company incurred a net consolidated loss of $136,789 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 compared to a loss of $391,577 for the three months ended August 31, 2004. The decrease in the consolidated net loss is primarily due to the $296,166 gain on the settlement related to the hurricane losses, which is included in other income in the Statement of Operations. As a result of the continued losses, the Independent Auditors have questioned the Company's continuation as a going concern.

Manufacturing Subsidiary
 
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $619,119 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $640,577 for the three months ended August 31, 2004. The machining operations provided $280,338 or 45% of net sales with parts and service providing $338,781 or 55% of net sales for the three months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to machining operations contributing $250,230 or 39% of net sales with parts and service providing $390,347 or 61% of net sales for the three months ended August 31, 2004. The overall decrease in net sales is due to the merger of three of our customers which impacted our total retail sales.

Gross profit from the International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $226,280 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $208,142 for the same period in 2004 providing gross profit margins of 36% and 32%, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was due to the change in the mix between machining and sales of parts and services.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for International Machine and Welding, Inc. were $239,930 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $243,063 for the three months ended August 31, 2004.

Interest expense, net was $32,184 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $25,887 for the same period ended 2004. The increase in interest expense, net is due to the Company’s additional debt taken on during the first quarter of 2005.

The Company does not have discrete financial information on each of the three manufacturing divisions, nor does the Company make decisions on the divisions separately; therefore they are not reported as segments.

Fiberglass Subsidiary

The fiberglass manufacturing operation, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. provided net sales of $46,331 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $116,128 for the same period in 2004. The decrease in net sales is due to reduced production of finished goods while retooling was being accomplished.

Gross profit from Chariot was $5,646 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 providing a gross profit margin of 12% as compared to $26,261 providing a gross profit margin of 23% for the same period in 2004. The decrease in gross profit and the related gross profit margin was due to reduced sales with static or increased cost of goods sold.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $76,770 for the three months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $112,124 for the same period in 2004. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to the elimination of 2 key employees which amounted to approximately $30,400.

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COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2005 AND 2004.
 
General

The Company's consolidated net sales decreased to $1,320,349 for the six months ended August 31, 2005, a decrease of $88,702 or .6%, from $1,409,051 for the six months ended August 31, 2004.

Gross profit for the consolidated operations decreased to $427,472 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 from $464,297 for the six months ended August 31, 2004. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 32% and 33% for the six month periods ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The decrease in gross profit was due to Chariot Manufacturing closing the plant for production while it completed some additional molds.

Consolidated interest expense, net for the six months ended August 31, 2005 was $80,641as compared to  $77,114 for same period in 2004 for a increase of $3,527 or 5%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $1,168,708 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $1,111,222 for the six months ended August 31, 2004, an increase of $57,486 or 5%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in management salary of $109,500, net of the loss of two employees of approximately $30,400.

The Company incurred a net consolidated loss of $426,924 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 compared to a loss of $733,087 for the six months ended August 31, 2004. The decrease in the consolidated net loss is primarily due to the gain on the forgiveness of debt and the income from the insurance settlement on the hurricane damages.

Manufacturing Subsidiary
 
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $1,176,053 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $1,176,141 for the six months ended August 31, 2004. The machining operations provided $526,830 or 45% of net sales with parts and service providing $649,223 or 55% of net sales for the six months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to machining operations contributing $421,396 or 36% of net sales with parts and service providing $754,745 or 64% of net sales for the six months ended August 31, 2004.

Gross profit from the International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $407,519 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $411,267 for the same period in 2004 providing gross profit margins of 35% and 35%, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for International Machine and Welding, Inc. were $456,810 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $485,844 for the six months ended August 31, 2004. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is due to increased controls over spending by management.

Interest expense, net was $59,234 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 compared to $50,881 for the same period ended 2004. The increase in interest expense, net is due to the Company’s additional debt taken on during the first quarter of 2005.

The Company does not have discrete financial information on each of the three manufacturing divisions, nor does the Company make decisions on the divisions separately; therefore they are not reported as segments.

Fiberglass Subsidiary

The fiberglass manufacturing operation, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. provided net sales of $144,296 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $232,910 for the same period in 2004. The decrease in net sales is due to reduced production of finished goods while retooling was being accomplished.

Gross profit from Chariot was $19,953 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 providing a gross profit margin of 14% as compared to $53,030 providing a gross profit margin of 23% for the same period in 2004. The decrease in gross profit and the related gross profit margin was due to reduced sales with static or increased cost of goods sold.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $164,792 for the six months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to $180,540 for the same period in 2004.  The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to the elimination of 2 key employees which amounted to approximately $30,400.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company used net cash from operating activities of $105,560 and $268,290, respectively. This decrease in cash used by operating activities is primarily due to a decrease in other receivables and other assets during the six months ended August 31, 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004.

During the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company used cash for investing activities of $40,937 and provided cash of $26,984, respectively. The increase in net cash used for investing activities is primarily due to the increase in acquisition of property and equipment and other receivables during 2004 that did not occur during the same period in 2005.
 
During the six months ended August 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $146,984 and $217,791, respectively. The decrease in net cash provided from financing activities is due to the decrease in exercise of stock options and warrants during 2005.
 
Cash flows from operations and loans or the sale of equity provided for working capital needs and principal payments on long-term debt through August 31, 2005. As of August 31, 2005, working capital deficit was $2,036,582. To the extent that the cash flows from operations are insufficient to finance the Company's anticipated growth, or its other liquidity and capital requirements during the next twelve months, the Company will seek additional financing from alternative sources including bank loans or other bank financing arrangements, other debt financing, the sale of equity securities (including those issuable pursuant to the exercise of outstanding warrants and options), or other financing arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that any such financing will be available and, if available, that it will be available on terms favorable or acceptable to the Company.

Management has revised its business strategy to include expansion into other lines of business through the acquisition of other companies in exchange for the Company's stock. Although management has reduced debt, new financing to finance operations and to complete additional business acquisitions is still being sought. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise capital, obtain debt financing, or improve operating results sufficiently to continue as a going concern.
 
 
 

 
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Seasonality

The diversity of operations in the Manufacturing Segment protects it from seasonal trends except in the sales of agricultural processing equipment whereby the majority of the revenue is generated while the processors await the next harvest.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The preparation of consolidated unaudited financial statements 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 consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company reviews its estimates, including but not limited to, recoverability of long-lived assets, recoverability of prepaid expenses and allowance for doubtful accounts, on a regular basis and makes adjustments based on historical experiences and existing and expected future conditions. These evaluations are performed and adjustments are made as information is available. Management believes that these estimates are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
We believe that the following critical policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated unaudited financial statements.
 
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments.  We base our estimate on an analysis of the Company’s prior collection experience, customer credit worthiness, and current economic trends.  If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.
 
We value our inventories at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined on a standard cost basis that approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is determined based on net realizable value.  We write down inventory balances for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.  If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
 
We value our property and equipment at cost.  Amortization and depreciation are calculated using the straight-line and accelerated methods of accounting over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred.  Betterments and renewal are capitalized. When property and equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset account and related accumulated depreciation account are relieved, and any gain or loss is included in operations.
 
Fair value estimates used in preparation of the consolidated unaudited financial statements are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short-term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or payable on demand. The fair value of the Company’s notes payable is estimated based upon the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated unaudited financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that included the enactment date.
 
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of August 31, 2005. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the material information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms relating to American Commerce Solutions, Inc., and was made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period when this report was being prepared.
 
There were no significant changes in the Company’s Internal Controls or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, Internal Controls over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal year.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibits included herewith are:

31.1
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer dated October 14, 2005

31.2 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer dated October 14, 2005

32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.
 
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

During the six months ended August 31, 2005, there was no modification of any instruments defining the rights of holders of the Company's common stock and no limitation or qualification of the rights evidenced by the Company's common stock as a result of the issuance of any other class of securities or the modification thereof.

On March 4, 2005, 3,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to employees in conversion of options at 85% of fair value on the date the options were issued ($0.02).

On March 15, 2005, 5,000,000 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for a prepaid consulting agreement valued at $100,000 which is being amortized at approximately $5,000 per month.

On April 21, 2005, 12,637,772 shares of common stock were issued to a related party in exchange for the assignment of debt and related accrued interest valued at $252,756.

On April 21, 2005, 16,507,417 shares of common stock were issued to a related party in conversion of debt and related accrued interest valued at $330,148.

On May 9, 2005, 2,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to a consultant in conversion of options at 85% of fair value on the date the options were issued ($0.02).

On July 18, 2005, 1,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to an employee for services valued at $17,000.

On July 24, 2005, 2,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to employees in conversion of options at 85% of fair value at the date the options were issued ($0.02).

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

The Company has defaulted on a total of $462,159 of notes payable. The amount of principal payments in arrears was $327,126, with an additional amount of $135,033 of interest due at August 31, 2005. These defaults are the result of a failure to pay in accordance with the terms agreed.
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

During the six month period ended August 31, 2005, the Company did not submit any matters to a vote of its security holders.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER MATTERS

None
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
 
(a) Exhibits - None

(b) Reports on Form 8-K -- None

(c) S-8 Filings included by reference

(d) Employee Stock Option Plan and Non Employee Directors and Consultants Retainer Plan for 2004 included by reference
 
SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC.


Date: October 14, 2005 By: /s/ Daniel L. Hefner
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Daniel L. Hefner, President

Date: October 14, 2005 By: /s/ Frank D. Puissegur
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Frank D. Puissegur, CFO and Chief
Accounting Officer

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