Scorpion Performance, Inc. Amendment No.2
As Filed With The Securities and Exchange Commission On , 2008
Registration No. 000-52859
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10/A
Amendment No. 2 to Form 10-SB filed on October 12, 2007
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR (G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC.
(Name Of Small Business Issuer In Its charter)
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FLORIDA
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3000 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(954) 779-3600
Issuer’s telephone number
Copies of notices and other communications should be sent to:
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Robert Stopanio
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Charles B. Pearlman, Esq. |
President
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Arnstein & Lehr LLP |
3000 SW 4th Avenue
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200 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 200 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 |
Telephone: (954) 779-3600
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Telephone: (954) 713-7600 |
Facsimile: (954) 779-3029
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Facsimile: (954) 713-7700 |
Securities to be registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the act:
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock
(Title of Class)
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or
a non-accelerated filer. See definition of (“accelerated filer and large accelerated filer”), an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 2 on Form 10 is being filed by Scorpion Performance, Inc. (the “Company”) to
reflect certain revisions to our Form 10-SB filed under CIK No. 0001414792 on October 12, 2007 (the
“Original Filing”) as amended on February 11, 2008. This Amendment No. 2 shall amend the Original
Filing in its entirety. Exhibits required to be filed hereunder, are incorporated herein by
reference where specified.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements in this Form 10 are forward-looking statements about what may happen in the
future. Forward looking statements include statements regarding our current beliefs, goals, and
expectations about matters such as our expected financial position and operating results, our
business strategy, and our financing plans. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10 are not
based on historical facts, but rather reflect the current expectations of our management concerning
future results and events. The forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of
terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely” or other
similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or
may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be different from any future results,
performance and achievements expressed or implied by these statements. We cannot guarantee that our
forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct or that our beliefs and goals will not
change. Our actual results could be very different from and worse than our expectations for various
reasons. You should review carefully all information, including the discussion of risk factors in
Item 1A along with the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements included in
this Form 10. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10 are made only as of the date of this
Form 10 and we do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
THE COMPANY
Scorpion Performance, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Florida on December 17, 1999, for
the initial purpose of manufacturing high-grade rocker arms for high performance automobiles. A
rocker arm is a pivoted lever used in an internal combustion engine to transfer the motion of the
camshaft or pushrod to the valve stem that opens and closes the valves that let the air/fuel
mixture into an engine and the exhaust gases out of the engine. From rocker arms, we have branched
into a full service high performance parts and components manufacturing firm. We currently design
and manufacture a variety of branded and private label high performance automotive products and
related components which are sold wholesale to distributors, automotive original equipment
manufacturers, or OEMs, and related aftermarket engine builders. We are also developing other
manufacturing and service capabilities to enhance our automotive parts business which includes
in-house anodizing services to produce high-end finished products for a variety of uses in the
automotive and medical and photographic imaging industries.
We sell our rocker arms wholesale from $134 to $379 per set depending on whether our customer is
ordering Scorpion branded rocker arms ($134 to $228 per set) or custom private label rocker arms
($143 to $379 per set) with discounts given on bulk order size. Our master warehouse distributors
generally purchase in bulk orders of no less than 1,000 sets per year. Our mid sized warehouse
distributors generally purchase in lots of 200 to 500 sets per year. The price of our anodizing
services depends on the type, size and quantity of product to be finished as a rack may hold many
small items but only a few large items. On average, the minimum price is $50 per rack.
Revenue from sales of products and services was $1,949,729 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
$1,929,068 for the period ended December 31, 2007. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were
$910,293. We incurred net losses of $1,461,917 and $$2,424,682 for the year ended December 31, 2006
and period ended December 31, 2007, respectively, and $496,528 for the three months ended March 31,
2008. For additional information for the periods ended December 31, 2005, December 31, 2006 and
December 31, 2007, please refer to our audited consolidated financial statements in Part F/S and
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations found in Item
2 of this Amendment No. 2 on Form 10. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, please refer to
our unaudited consolidated financial statements found in our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 15, 2008.
Our principal office is located at 3000 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315. Our phone
number is (954) 779-3600; our fax number is (954) 779-3029. Our website is
http://www.scorpionperformance.com.
At the present time, there is no public market for the common stock of Scorpion Performance and our
common stock is not traded on any exchange. On October 10, 2007, Scorpion Performance filed a
registration statement on Form 10-SB under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)
on a voluntary basis to provide current public information to the investment community, which
registration statement became effective on December 12, 2007. In response to comments from the SEC
for clarification of statements and disclosures made in our initial filing, our Form 10-SB was
amended in its entirety by Amendment No.1 on February 11, 2008 and with this updated filing of
Amendment No. 2 on Form 10. Since the date our registration became effective, we have been subject
to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith are required to
file annual, quarterly and current reports and information with the SEC.
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We will make available and voluntarily provide paper copies, free of charge upon written request to
our principal , copies of any registration statement, amendments, and other reports and other
information we file with the SEC as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file
such material with, or furnish such material to, the SEC. Our registration statement, amendments,
and other reports and other information we file subsequently can also be inspected and copied at
the SEC Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Such reports and
other information may also be obtained from the web site that the SEC maintains at
http://www.sec.gov. Further information about the operation of the Public Reference Room may be
obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
SUBSIDIARIES
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Anodize, LLC — In January 2004, we acquired 100% of the ownership
interests in Anodize, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
through which we offer private label anodizing services under the
trade name “Anodize” as well as anodize our own products. Anodizing is
a finishing process that is described on page 6 of this Form 10. |
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Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Broward County, LLC — In June
2007 the company formed Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Broward
County, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“SREIBC”) that holds
title to the Company’s principle facility in Broward County, Florida;
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Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Marion County, LLC — In June
2007, the Company also formed Scorpion Real Estate Investments of
Marion County, LLC (“SREIMC”) to hold title to the Company’s expansion
facility located outside of Ocala in Marion County, Florida. |
We have established two subsidiaries for the purpose of investigating alternate technologies and
diversifying the scope of our operations. Both subsidiaries are currently idle. Neither subsidiary
has operations nor have any funds, other than the patent costs for the manure packing process, been
expended on these subsidiaries.
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Manure Packing Systems, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(“MPS”) formed in February 2006. In June 2007, we acquired a patent
and intend to design and manufacture a heavy duty, industrial
compacting machine that compresses and sanitarily bales horse manure.
We do not expect this subsidiary to become operational in the near
future, nor will it require additional financing or resources from the
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World Waste Management, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(“WWM”), formed in May 2006. Through this subsidiary we intend to
develop a biofuel product and are currently evaluating possible
commercial applications of the technology. We anticipate that the
products and processes contemplated by the operations of this
subsidiary will not be commercially viable for the next several years
and cannot predict when or if this subsidiary will become commercially
operational. We expect to expend $50,000 on research and development
over the next twelve months. We may require additional financing until
such time as this subsidiary becomes commercially operational. |
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The following are subsidiaries that currently conduct no business nor do we anticipate reactivating
these entities during the next 12 months:
Scorpion Racing, Inc. and Scorpion Rockers, Inc., incorporated in Florida in 2001. Both of these
subsidiaries are currently not operational and were incorporated for the purpose of reserving the
corporate names and preventing competitors from incorporating in the state of Florida under a
similar “Scorpion” names.
NET REVENUE BY SOURCE
OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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Year Ended |
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Quarter Ended |
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December 31, 2006 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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March 31, 2008 |
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PRODUCTS |
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Scorpion Brand
Rocker Arms |
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784,092 |
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705,916 |
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250,776 |
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Private Label
Rocker Arms |
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885,406 |
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858,465 |
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518,469 |
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Fuel Rails |
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1,933 |
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Total Products |
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1,669,498 |
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1,566,314 |
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769,245 |
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Anodizing: |
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Racing Industry |
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125,989 |
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203,009 |
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75,124 |
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Medical Parts |
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154,242 |
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159,745 |
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65,924 |
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Robotics/Engineering |
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0 |
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Total Services |
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280,231 |
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362,754 |
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141,048 |
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NET REVENUE |
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1,949,729 |
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1,929,068 |
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910,293 |
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PRODUCTS
Scorpion Brand Rocker Arms
Scorpion brand rocker arms generated 40% of total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31,
2006, 36% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007, and 28% during the first quarter of 2008.
A rocker arm is a pivoted lever used in an internal combustion engine to transfer the motion of the
camshaft or pushrod to the valve stem that opens and closes the valves that let the air/fuel
mixture into an engine and the exhaust gases out of the engine. The difference between a
performance rocker arm and a standard rocker arm is the ability to improve valve timing that can
have a great impact on an engine’s performance at different speeds. With a performance rocker arm,
the exhaust and intake cycles overlap creating faster air/fuel movement and as a result, a faster,
more efficient engine.
We manufacture rocker arm using what we believe to be state of the art lathes, grinders, hydraulic
“tombstone” fixtures and related machines. We start with bars of raw high-grade aluminum, that are
stacked in a special magazine bar feeder that allows our operators to automatically feed the bars
into a saw that cuts each bar to specification. The cut bars are fed into a series of machines that
have been specially engineered by Scorpion engineers to cut, punch out and grind the bars into
individual rocker arms. The rocker arms are then immersed in a series of solutions to anodize the
rocker arms. Anodizing is a process for finishing aluminum alloys that employs electrolytic
oxidation of the aluminum surface to produce a protective oxide coating that may or may not be
colored to produce a “jewel” like appearance. The end result is 16 colorful rocker arms bearing a
distinctive laser-etched logo nestled in a “candy box” for shipment to a warehouse marketer.
The Company places a great deal of emphasis on reverse engineering, which involves disassembling a
machine to learn how it was built and how it works. We spent $60,448, $146,400 and $199,202 during
fiscal years 2005, 2006 and 2007,
respectively and $0 during the first quarter of 2008, on research and development of our reverse engineering processes. Management feels the
Company has gained a substantial foothold in the industry by using this additional knowledge to
build better processes and improve its specs at lower costs.
We also operate on the belief that machine tool development is continuously undergoing rapid
technological innovation. Upon purchase or acquisition of a new machine, Scorpion engineers make
modifications to further improve its productivity, which management believes maximizes its
competitive edge. As a result, Scorpion can produce a single rocker arm from the raw aluminum, from
stock to a finished product — ready to be color-anodized — in one minute, down from three minutes
with older, unmodified machinery. This results in a tripling of output with no additional
personnel.
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We estimate that the expected “life” of a new machine is seven years and depreciate our key
equipment over a seven-year period on the assumption that more efficient productivity will justify
investing in the newest models. The Company then either retains the machines for parts or sells-off
the machines to recoup, on average, 15% of the original costs of the machines.
Private Label Products
We also produce private label products, which are products that are sold under the name or brand of
the retailer or wholesaler. The bulk of private label product sales are concentrated in private
label rocker arms that generated 46% and 45% of revenue during the periods ended December 31, 2006
and December 31,2007, respectively, and 57% during the first quarter of 2008. In addition to our
core automotive products categories, we also manufacture components and assemblies for other
automotive applications and for the medical industry, we manufacture handles for reusable
obturators which are generally components of a surgical instrument assembly used for a variety of
functions including puncturing tissue to gain access to a surgical site, clearing blocked tracheal
passages or inserting catheters.
SERVICES
Scorpion Anodizing
Anodizing is a finishing process for manufactured parts and components that that uses electrolytic
oxidation of the aluminum surface to produce a protective oxide coating. Metal components in their
final shape are placed on special racks and immersed in a series of solutions held in open top
tanks that clean, pre-treat, anodize, color (optional) and seal the metal. Anodizing is the step
that produces the actual coating. Unlike most other finishes, anodizing preserves the natural
texture and finish of the metal. This coating consists of hydrated aluminum oxide and is considered
resistant to corrosion and abrasion. Conventional coatings are 0.1 — 1.0 mil thick and are
essentially transparent, although they may be colored. Scorpion places great emphasis on “the look”
or physical appearance of its finished products. Every item is tumble-finished to a high polish and
then anodized in the buyer’s choice of blue, black, red, purple, violet or a clear finish. Each
component is etched with the Scorpion trademark or private label of the customer and then packaged
for shipment.
Anodizing is used in the production of thousands of consumer, commercial and industrial products.
After being approached by medical parts manufacturers and photographic equipment manufacturers, we
expanded our anodizing services to include anodizing of multi-purpose handles for the medical
industry and retinal ID equipment housing and lens mounts for cameras. Anodizing orders from
medical parts manufacturers and photographic equipment manufacturers are generally 27% of our
anodizing services and generated 14% and 18% of total revenue for the periods ended December
31,2006 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and 15% during the first quarter of 2008.
Scorpion Robotics/Engineering
We offer engineering services under the trade name “Robotics” using a wide range of precision
machining technologies to meet an extensive range of customer specifications for custom ordered
products. These services are currently offered as support services to our private label wholesalers
and retailers. Revenue for such services is included in the price of producing private label
product and is not currently reported separately. The components we manufacture are carefully and
efficiently processed through a variety of high precision finishing methods, such as tumbling,
anodizing and custom laser engraving, and then assembled and shipped directly to a customer for use
in its products. We believe our in-house tooling and machine capabilities give us a distinct
advantage over competitors because we have the capability to manufacture precision cutting tools
and to reconfigure specialized machine tools on site. We believe these capabilities provide a
competitive advantage as manufacturing and processing times are minimized and the variety and type
of components we can provide is greatly expanded. As our expertise in robotic manufacturing
techniques increases, we may establish a separate billing and revenue stream for performing
robotic and engineering services.
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MATERIALS/INVENTORY
Our principal raw materials are aluminum extrusion and 86L20,41L40,52100 specialty steel. We
purchased approximately $272,884 of steel and $132,816 of aluminum in 2007, representing 21% and
10% respectively, of our total cost of goods sold. Prices for aluminum and steel have fluctuated
with significant increases in 2004, a peak in 2005 with a drop to pre-2004 prices, and then a slow
increase beginning in 2006. Prices for raw materials remained steady during the 2007. We anticipate
that global demand for steel will continue to increase during 2008 due to demand in developing
countries such as India and Thailand and industrial countries like China. However, China is also a
leading producer of steel and we believe supply will offset demand and that prices will remain
stable into 2008. The increases have not had an adverse impact on gross profit, as we are often
able to pass a portion of price increases through to customers. We also sell scrap steel left over
from our manufacturing processes at increased prices that allows us to further offset any price
increase we purchase as raw material.
We purchase raw material from 19 material suppliers. Our three largest suppliers are as follows:
Table of Suppliers Representing over 10% of our Raw Materials Purchased
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Temroc Metals |
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Universal Bearings |
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Timkien Bearings |
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We have maintained strong relationships with these suppliers and expect that these relationships
will continue into the foreseeable future. We have historically manufactured products just in time
to minimize inventory storage, processing times and backlog; however, due to threatened shortages,
we currently retain 20% in inventory and receive approximately 80% of our raw aluminum and steel
just in time for use in production. Sub-assembly parts are completed just in time for use in
finished goods, and finished goods are completed just in time to be shipped to customers as they
are produced.
DISTRIBUTION
We sell our products wholesale to over 110 distributors and directly to OEM customers, of which one
distributor accounts for 27% of our revenue, and in the aggregate with four other distributors,
accounts for over 50% of our annual revenue.
All of our orders are open purchase orders from distributors most of which we have established
long-term relationships and, generally, are processed, manufactured and delivered to the
distributor within 10-12 days of receipt of the purchase order. We deliver or ship finished
products directly to OEM customers. Our products are also distributed to aftermarket customers
through a network of warehouse auto parts distributors.
COMPETITION
We operate primarily within the automotive aftermarket parts industry with particular emphasis on
the racing and high performance automotive premium parts niche. This market is highly competitive
and has evolved significantly over the past several years. The most significant recent trends
within our industry are the introduction of private label branding by our distributors and the
increased pricing pressure to outsource premium parts from offshore manufacturers.
Our competitors range from small family owned and operated businesses that supply to mid to large
sized specialty rocker arm manufacturers like Crane Cams and T&D to large, high performance auto
parts manufacturers like Jessel and Crower. We believe that the primary drivers on which we
compete are premium product quality, pricing, customer service, availability of product, timely
delivery, adaptability regarding design and engineering capabilities,
We believe that our focus on robotic and other advanced production methods and our adherence to
high quality and exemplary customer service provides the winning edge, permitting us to compete
effectively in our market. Specifically;
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Our robotic automated advanced production methods permits us to: |
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Operate 3 shifts with minimum human supervision, lowering costs, |
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Reduce production cycle time 200% to 1 minute per rocker, improving efficiency, |
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Maintain consistent premium quality across large production runs. |
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Our on-staff engineering capabilities permit us to quickly adapt to a customer’s
individual specifications. |
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Our “just-in-time” production philosophy permits us to turn around orders in less
time than it takes for ocean travel from an offshore source, reducing the customer’s
inventory carrying cost. |
In addition to the foregoing existing competitive advantages, were are working to enhance our
competitive position with the following that are currently in process;
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We are in the process of obtaining ISO certification #13485 9001-2000 to certify
and maintain our premium quality, |
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We are currently outfitting an additional 36,000 sq ft production facility in
Ocala Florida to provide additional capacity. |
We believe we lead in the market for high quality, private label products and currently manufacture
certain of our products for several of our brand name competitors. We believe that by offering
this specialized type of private or “no label” branding, coupled with offering equal or better
quality, lower pricing and faster delivery than any foreign sourced rocker arm manufacturer, we
will further reduce competition from these entities in the future.
We expect competitive pressures in our niche market to remain strong both from our existing
competitors and new global competitors many of which have greater financial resources than us, and
are able to enjoy economic advantages such as lower labor costs, lower health care costs and lower
tax rates. To remain competitive and to grow into a medium to large manufacturer, we intend to
continue to anticipate technological advances by our competitors and to maintain cutting edge
equipment and processes that may lead us to develop new manufacturing techniques to make our
products more efficiently and at competitive global prices.
MARKETING
The principal end user of our products is the racing and car buff enthusiast. To appeal to this
market, we have emphasized the high performance features of our products as well as our affinity
with the racing culture by advertising our products in a variety of U.S. and international trade
publications, including Performance Racing Industry Magazine, Chevy Hi-Performance Magazine, 5.0
Ford Magazines, Engine Master Magazine, GM High-Tech Magazine and Engine Builder Magazine.
We also maintain a strong presence at national and international tradeshows such as the annual
Performance Racing Trade Show. These types of trade shows appeal to our end users and expose us to
hundreds of potential customers and distributors.
In 2007, spent $412,307 to launch an in house advertising campaign. In addition to our print ads
and tradeshow participation, we are expanding our exposure by distributing apparel and decals to
distributors and customers and we have also begun printing large banners for co-marketing with
distributors. We have also updated and revised our catalogs and our web page to appeal to a wider
audience.
We believe that the quality, performance features, and low costs of our products attract end users,
distributors and OEM customers to our products and that a properly serviced and satisfied customer
will ultimately provide the best opportunity for market and customer expansion.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 31, 2008, Scorpion had 43 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. None of our
employees are represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Management of Scorpion considers
its relationship with its employees to be satisfactory.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We rely upon unpatented trade secrets, processes and know how in connection with our proprietary
machine tooling and customized equipment. To protect our proprietary rights, we enter into
confidentiality or license agreements with third parties, employees and consultants, and control
access to and distribution of our proprietary information.
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Trademarks
We use the trademark “Scorpion Performance” in our business, with many of our products sold under
this brand. We have registered our logo (Serial Number 77149510/Registration Number 3384305) and
word mark (Serial Number 77150396/Registration Number 3397455) with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
We are in the process of registering additional trademarks for certain of our product lines. In
connection with the manure compactors under development through our subsidiary, MPS, we have
registered the word mark and “Stable Mate” logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(Serial Numbers 77175743/Registration Number 3402820) and (Serial Number 77182783/Registration
Number 3402824), respectively).
Patents
We own the patent “Stable Waste Packing Machine” (Machine Application Number 60/652,723) which will
be utilized when we commence operations through MPS.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS
We are subject to regulation under various federal, state and local laws relating to employee
safety and health and the environment. Our costs for compliance were approximately $27,639, $
24,044 and $16,609 for the periods ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, respectively. To date,
we have not been subject to any workers compensation claim or found to be in violation of the Fair
Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
Environmental, health and safety laws include those relating to the generation, storage,
transportation, disposal and emission into the environment of hazardous wastes and various
substances, those relating to drinking water quality initiatives and those which allow regulatory
authorities to compel (or seek reimbursement for) clean-up of
environmental contamination arising at owned or operated sites and at facilities where waste is
disposed. Licenses and permits are required for operation of the Company’s business, and these
permits are subject to renewal, modification and, in certain circumstances, revocation. We conform
to federal safety and environmental laws and regulations, including those mandated by the
Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(“HAZMAT”), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”), the State of Florida, the
Broward County Environmental Protection Department and the City of Fort Lauderdale. In addition to
complying with general environmental, safety and fire precautions, we operate a state-of-the-art
water filtration and recycling system that distills used water before reintroducing it back into
the system.
We believe that we will be able to maintain substantial compliance with such laws and permit
requirements, except where such non-compliance is not expected to have a material adverse effect on
the Company.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risks Relating to Our Business Generally
WE HAVE INCURRED RECENT LOSSES AND MAY INCUR LOSSES IN THE FUTURE THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
FINANCIAL CONDITION
We have incurred net losses for the years ended December 31, 2005, December 31, 2006, and December
31, 2007 in the amounts of $783,406, $1,461,917 and$2,424,682, respectively, and a net loss of
$496,528 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. In the event we are unable to increase our
gross margins, reduce our costs and/or generate sufficient additional revenues to offset our
increased costs, we may continue to sustain losses and our business plan and financial condition
will be materially and adversely affected.
OUR OPERATING RESULTS MAY FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY, WHICH MAKES OUR FUTURE RESULTS DIFFICULT TO
PREDICT AND COULD CAUSE OUR OPERATING RESULTS TO FALL BELOW EXPECTATIONS.
Our focus, since inception, has been to raise capital to purchase equipment and expand our facility
in Fort Lauderdale. Using the proceeds from the sales of our common stock and purchase options to
foreign investors, we have invested in state of the art equipment and robotics and believe that we
now have the production facilities in place to focus on expanding our marketing plan. Revenue has
grown steadily; however our cost of sales has fluctuated due primarily to periodic material supply
shortages, which have led us to stockpile our inventory, therefore increasing costs. If we are not
able to manage inventory costs, our revenue or operating results could fall below the expectations
of investors and the price of our common stock could decline substantially. Any investment in our
company should be considered a high-risk investment because the investor will be placing funds at
risk in a company with fluctuating costs and expenses, limited management experience, increased
competition, and other problems to which growing manufacturing businesses are subject. Investors
should not invest in our company unless they can afford to lose their entire investment.
OUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED DEPENDS ON OUR ABILITY TO GROW OUR BUSINESS AND ACHIEVE PROFITABILITY.
The introduction of new products and services and expansion of our distribution channels have
contributed significantly to our recent results, but we must continue to develop new and innovative
ways to manufacture our products and expand our distribution in order to maintain our growth and
achieve profitability. Our future growth and profitability will depend upon a number of factors,
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We may not be successful in executing our growth strategy, and even if we achieve targeted growth,
we may not be able to sustain profitability. Failure to successfully execute any material part of
our growth strategy would significantly impair our future growth and our ability to attract and
sustain investments in our business.
OUR REVENUE IS GENERATED ON THE BASIS OF PURCHASE ORDERS WITH A FEW CUSTOMERS RATHER THAN LONG TERM
PURCHASE COMMITMENTS THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR MARGINS IF WE LOSE ONE OR MORE OF THESE
CUSTOMERS.
We sell our products through over 110 distributors and directly to OEM customers, of which one
distributor accounted for an average of 28% of our annual revenue for the last two fiscal years.
This distributor, together with four other distributors, accounted for an average of 50% of our
annual revenue for last two fiscal years. Any customer may cancel a purchase order or defer
shipments of our products at any time however, we have maintained long-term relationships with each
of our distributors and historically, have not experienced significant cancellation or deferment of
customer orders. Such a concentration creates a risk that pricing pressures may cause prices to
decrease or that product demand may be reduced if orders are canceled or deferred.
Further, because our products are manufactured just in time and according to customer
specifications, we are required to make separate demand forecast assumptions for every customer,
each of which may introduce significant variability into our estimates and planning for production
and procurement of raw materials. Because of our inability to rely on enforceable purchase
contracts, and our limited visibility into future customer demand, actual revenue may be different
from our forecasts, which could adversely affect our margins and ability to maintain profitability
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MARKET IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE WITH SEVERAL LARGE AND NUMEROUS
SMALL COMPETITORS THAT MAY OFFER PRODUCTS SIMILAR TO OURS WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
OPERATIONS.
Competition within the automotive performance parts industry is highly competitive with thousands
of companies engaged in different facets of the business both domestically and abroad. Our
competitors range from small family owned and operated businesses to mid to large sized specialty
rocker arm manufacturers like Crane Cams and T&D to large, independent domestic and international
manufacturers like Jessel and Crower that supply the types of products we manufacture. We believe
that product quality, cutting edge technology, design, delivery and cost are the primary elements
of competition in our industry and strive to maintain the highest product and service standards and
lowest costs. While we believe that we lead in
the market for high quality products, we expect competitive pressures in our niche market to remain
strong both from our existing competitors and new global competitors many of which may have greater
financial resources than us, have extensive distribution networks, and have economic advantages
such as lower labor and benefit costs, lower taxes, and in some cases, governmental assistance. To
remain competitive and to grow into a medium to large manufacturer, we intend to continue to
anticipate technological advances by our competitors and to maintain cutting edge equipment and
processes that may lead us to develop new manufacturing techniques to make our products more
efficiently and at competitive global prices. Our business may be adversely affected if we do not
sustain our ability to meet customer requirements relative to technology, design, quality, delivery
and cost. Further, our inability to acquire market share from our competitors could inhibit our
ability to sustain our expansion efforts and negatively affect our operations.
IF WE FAIL TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN OUR BRAND IN THE MARKET, OUR BUSINESSES, OPERATING RESULTS,
FINANCIAL CONDITION, AND OUR ABILITY TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS WILL BE MATERIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Our success in the high performance automotive racing market depends on our ability to create and
maintain brand awareness for our product offerings. This may require a significant amount of
capital to allow us to market our products and establish brand recognition and customer loyalty.
Many of our competitors in this market are larger than us and have substantially greater financial
resources. Additionally, many of the companies offering high performance automotive parts and
services have already established their brand identity within the marketplace. We can offer no
assurances that we will be successful in establishing awareness of our brand allowing us to compete
in this market. The importance of brand recognition will continue to increase because low barriers
of entry to the industries in which we operate may result in an increased number of direct
competitors. To promote our brands, we may be required to continue to increase our financial
commitment to creating and maintaining brand awareness. We may not generate a corresponding
increase in revenue to justify these costs.
WE MAY BE UNABLE TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY LITIGATION AND INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES.
We intend to protect our unpatented trade secrets and know-how through confidentiality or license
agreements with third parties, employees and consultants, and by controlling access to and
distribution of our proprietary information. However, this method may not afford complete
protection particularly in foreign countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights
as fully as in the United States and unauthorized parties may copy or otherwise obtain and use our
products, processes or technology and there can be no assurance that others will not independently
develop similar know-how and trade secrets. If third parties take actions that affect our rights or
the value of our intellectual property, similar proprietary rights or reputation or we are unable
to protect our intellectual property from infringement or misappropriation, other companies may be
able to use our proprietary know-how to offer competitive products at lower prices and we may not
be able to effectively compete against these companies.
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We have registered our logo (Serial Number 77149510/Registration Number 3384305) and word mark
(Serial Number 77150396/Registration Number 3397455) with the United States Patent and Trademark
Office. Even though approved, our trademarks could be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by
others and may not be of sufficient scope or strength to provide us with any meaningful protection
or commercial advantage. We also face the risk of claims that we have infringed third parties’
intellectual property rights. Any claims of intellectual property infringement, even those without
merit, could expose us to the following risks, among others, we may be required to:
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We are also aware of competitors that counterfeit and infringe our trademark. While we intend to
vigorously pursue such persons or entities, we cannot assure you that we will be able to identify
all such parties or that we will have adequate time and resources to enforce and to protect our
trademark and intellectual property rights through litigation or otherwise, or that we will be
successful in doing so. Any of the foregoing outcomes would negatively impact our business, results
of operations and financial condition.
WE ARE DEPENDENT UPON A FEW SUPPLIERS FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR RAW MATERIALS AND OUR
SUPPLIERS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY AND PRICING OF RAW MATERIALS, EITHER OF WHICH
COULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO MANAGE COSTS AND MAINTAIN PROFITABLE OPERATING MARGINS.
The principal raw materials we use in the manufacture of our automotive parts are steel and
aluminum. We currently purchase raw material from 19 different material suppliers with whom we have
no written purchase contracts. Our three largest suppliers, combined, represent 59% of all raw
materials we purchased in 2006 and 37% purchased during 2007. Any supplier and any order may be
terminated or rejected by any supplier at any time. From time to time, particularly during periods
of increased industry-wide and global demand, steel and aluminum have been in short supply. Our
reliance on open orders, no preference or assurances from suppliers, and our reliance on three
primary suppliers creates a risk that our supply of raw materials may be interrupted at any time.
We may not be able to timely source another supplier, resulting in further delays. We have tried to
minimize these risks by maintaining inventories in excess of our current and projected needs but
can make no assurances that we will be able to maintain adequate stockpiles or that we will be able
to acquire and stockpile raw materials at costs that can be passed on to customers. Our failure to
ensure a steady supply of raw material or any significant interruption in the supply of raw
materials could have a material adverse effect on our operations and ability to timely fulfill
orders that could result in lost orders and revenue.
OUR BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO DELAYS IN DELIVERY AND PRICE FLUCTUATIONS OF CERTAIN RAW MATERIALS, IN
PARTICULAR, THE RISING PRICE OF STEEL, THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS. There have been
significant increases in the global prices of raw materials, which have had and may continue to
have an impact on our business. While the rise in material costs, especially steel, continues to
impact our financial results, we have been able to offset most of this increase through volume
purchases at the risk of increasing our inventory costs. The costs of certain raw material costs
such as steel began to decrease in 2005, however Chinese consumption continues to affect prices
worldwide and there is no guarantee that these decreases will continue or that recent efforts by
the Chinese government to produce more steel internally will relieve some of the pressure. Any
continued increase in the price and availability of steel could increase our costs to manufacture
our products that would result in a material adverse impact on our business. Further, although we
obtain raw materials from various sources and maintain alternative sources for raw materials, to
the extent there are supply disruptions our operations could be materially adversely impacted.
THE FAILURE TO INVEST IN AND MAINTAIN STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES COULD DISRUPT THE
OPERATION AND GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS AND RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BUSINESS.
We have invested significantly in equipment, which accounts for over 50% of our assets, and
anticipate that it will be necessary to continue to do so in the future to remain competitive. We
believe that our success is dependent, in large part, on our continued investment in sophisticated
equipment, robotics and processes. We typically purchase equipment for cash or on short-term lease
and do not purchase extended warranties or maintenance programs due to our belief that the
processes we use are evolving so rapidly that we must replace, overhaul or retool our equipment and
processes before the end of the
useful life of the equipment. We currently replace or
overhaul equipment every 3-5 years. Equipment taken out of use is either retained for parts or
resold to used equipment buyers. We may be unsuccessful in anticipating, managing, adopting and
integrating new or refurbished equipment on a timely basis, or we may not have the capital
resources available to invest in new equipment and processes that could materially affect our
operations.
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OUR OPERATIONS COULD SUFFER FROM EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME, DISRUPTIONS OR INCREASED COSTS.
We are not dependent on any one piece of equipment to maintain current levels of production and
have engineered our equipment to perform a variety of tasks so that we can quickly substitute
equipment to compensate for routine and unexpected downtime due to repair or breakdown. However, in
the event that a substantial number of pieces of equipment are damaged, break down or require
extended maintenance, our customers could experience interruptions in our service as well as
delays, and we might incur additional expense in arranging new facilities and services. In the
event of a disaster in which a substantial number of pieces of equipment are irreparably damaged or
destroyed, we could experience lengthy interruptions in production. While we have not experienced
extended equipment failures in the past, any interruptions or delays in our production could harm
our relationships with customers and our reputation. We do not maintain insurance in the event of
damage or interruption which costs would be incurred by the Company. These factors in turn could
damage our brand and reputation, reduce our revenue, subject us to liability, cause us to issue
credits or cause customers to fail to renew their orders, any of which could adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations. Temporary or permanent loss of our
equipment could limit our ability to conduct our business and result in lost revenue.
OUR BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION, REMEDIATION AND COMPLIANCE COSTS, WHICH
COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing emissions to
air, discharge to waters and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and
disposal of waste and other materials. While we believe that our operations and facilities are
being operated in compliance in all material respects with applicable environmental health and
safety laws and regulations, the operation of precision metal machining and anodizing facilities
entails risks in these areas making us subject to penalties and costs associated with
non-compliance of various federal, state and local environmental regulations. There can be no
assurance that we will not incur material costs or liabilities, including substantial fines and
criminal sanctions for violations. Compliance with more stringent laws or regulations, as well as
more vigorous enforcement policies of the regulatory agencies or stricter interpretation of
existing laws, may require additional expenditures by the Company, some or all of which may be
material.
WE MAY INCUR COSTS AS A RESULT OF PRODUCT LIABILITY AND WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST
US.
We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use
of our current and formerly manufactured or sold products results, or is alleged to result, in
bodily injury and/or property damage. To date, we have not been subject to any product liability
claims, however, we cannot assure you that we will not experience a material product liability loss
in the future or that we will not incur significant costs to defend such claims. A successful claim
brought against us may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
WE DO NOT MAINTAIN CUSTOMARY INSURANCE COVERAGE TO PROTECT AGAINST THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS INCIDENT
TO OUR BUSINESS.
Other than workman’s compensation, we do not maintain property, business interruption, product
liability and casualty insurance coverage. A catastrophic loss of the use of all or a portion of
our facilities due to accident, labor issues, weather conditions, national disasters or otherwise,
whether short- or long-term, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of
operations and financial condition.
WE WILL INCUR INCREASED COSTS AS A RESULT OF BECOMING A PUBLIC COMPANY AND UNLESS WE OFFSET THESE
ADDITIONAL COSTS BY DECREASING OTHER EXPENSES AND/OR INCREASING REVENUE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
ABSORB THESE COSTS WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS.
As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not
incur as a private company. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, as well as new rules
subsequently implemented by the SEC have required changes in corporate governance practices of
public companies. We are in the process of implementing corporate governance standards, disclosure
controls and financial reporting and accounting systems to meet our reporting obligations; however,
we expect these new rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and
to make some activities more time-consuming and costly. The measures we take may not be sufficient
to satisfy our obligations as a public company and we expect the implementation costs and
engagement of professionals to assist in the implementation to be prohibitive in the short term.
We have engaged a financial consulting firm to assist our Controller and to provide financial and
compliance advisory support services to our senior management until we are able to hire a chief
financial officer and executive level employees to help us achieve and maintain the adequacy of our
internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time. There
can be no assurance that our current or future management will be able to implement and affect
programs and policies in an effective and timely manner that adequately respond to such increased
legal, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements without significant cost to us. Unless we
offset the additional costs by decreasing other expenses and/or increasing revenue or raising
additional capital, we may not be able to absorb the costs of complying with Sarbanes Oxley and our
SEC reporting requirements, which may divert funds away from marketing activities and maintaining
state of the art manufacturing equipment, either of which could adversely affect our operations.
Further tightening may require us to defer management salaries, which may discourage current
management personnel and potential individuals from joining the Company. We can make no assurances
that we will not defer executive salaries, which could affect our ability to attract, recruit or
retain qualified management personnel that would otherwise help us minimize the professional costs
in connection with our compliance and reporting requirements.
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THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE OF OUR CURRENT MANAGEMENT TEAM IN MANAGING A REPORTING COMPANY MAY PUT US AT
A COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE
Our executive officers have not managed a publicly traded company and have no experience complying
with the increasingly complex laws pertaining to public companies. Our management team may not
successfully or efficiently manage our transition into a public company that will be subject to
significant regulatory oversight and reporting obligations under federal securities laws. In
particular, these new obligations will require substantial attention from our President and Office
Manager and may divert their attention away from the day-to-day management of our business, which
would materially and adversely impact our business operations. We intend to hire additional
executive level employees, but there can be no assurance that our current or future management team
will be able to implement and affect programs and policies in an effective and timely manner that
adequately respond to such increased legal, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements. Our
failure to do so could lead to penalties, loss of trading liquidity, and regulatory actions and
further result in the deterioration of our business through the redirection of resources.
Risks Relating to our Securities
WE MAY HAVE VIOLATED SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE NETHERLANDS,
CANADA, AUSTRALIA, FINLAND, NEW ZEALAND AND SWEDEN IN CONNECTION WITH OUR OFFERING OF SECURITIES TO
FOREIGN INVESTORS IN 2004, FURTHER, OUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT OR FUTURE FOREIGN SECURITIES
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OFFER AND SALE OF OUR SECURITIES ABROAD COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR
BUSINESS.
The offer and sale of our securities to non-US investors, while exempt from registration in the
United States under Regulation S, are subject to regulation by a number of foreign regulatory
agencies. As with U.S. securities regulation, foreign regulation is concerned with investor
protection. These agencies have a variety of procedures and enforcement remedies available to them,
including the following:
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In 2004, we were notified by regulators in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia,
Finland, New Zealand and Sweden that our offering of securities may have violated solicitation
restrictions in those countries. Upon notice, we immediately contacted the respective regulators
and agreed to cease making offers and sales to new investors in the United Kingdom, the
Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Finland, New Zealand and Sweden (see Item 8 “Legal Proceedings”)
until and unless we complied with each jurisdiction’s prospectus and registration requirements. In
each case, we complied with each regulator’s request and each inquiry was closed. We are not aware
of any further relief or inquiry by any foreign securities regulator. We have not, and do not
intend to make offers or sales to new investors in those jurisdictions or any jurisdiction that
prohibits our doing so. We intend to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, however, our
failure to comply with applicable laws or the restrictions imposed by foreign regulators could
subject us to sanctions, force us to rescind all or a portion of the Regulation S offering, and/or
reimburse purchasers, any of which could
have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. We cannot assure you that
any future proceedings or investigations, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our
business or operations.
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ADVERSE PUBLICITY ASSOCIATED WITH REGULATORY NOTICES ABOUT OUR PRACTICES IN THE OFFER AND SALE OF
OUR SECURITIES ABROAD COULD HARM OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OPERATING RESULTS.
As a result of the regulatory actions and our agreement to cease selling in the United Kingdom, the
Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Finland, New Zealand and Sweden, we have been subject to adverse
publicity in the form of published notices on foreign regulatory websites and discussions in
private chat rooms or websites. This type of adverse publicity, whether or not accurate, that
associates the purchase of our securities, or questions our sales practices, or claims that such
sales practices are not allowed could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, the demand
for our products, and our ability to generate revenues. Adverse publicity concerning any actual or
purported failure of us to comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding the sale of our
securities abroad, whether or not resulting in enforcement actions or the imposition of penalties,
could have an adverse effect on our goodwill and could negatively affect our ability to attract,
motivate and retain distributors, which may cause a decline in consumer interest in our products
and services which would negatively impact our ability to generate revenue. In addition, investors’
perception of the Company may be adversely affected by negative publicity that may cause the market
price of our common stock to decline resulting in a loss of your investment.
TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL TO FUND OPERATIONS, WE INTEND TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL SHARES OF STOCK WHICH
WILL DILUTE ALL SHAREHOLDERS
We may require additional capital for the acquisition, replacement or repair of equipment,
processes or technologies that are complementary to ours, or to fund our working capital and
capital expenditure requirements. To date, we have relied on financing through the ongoing sale of
our securities outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S. Since 2004 and through March 31,
2008, we have raised an aggregate of $31,214,295 through the sale of our securities to foreign
investors. Our cash offering expenses on these sales average 40% of the proceeds raised, which
includes commissions to third party foreign brokers and finders fees to existing shareholders for
introducing new investors. Any issuance of additional shares of our common stock will dilute the
percentage ownership interest of all shareholders and may dilute the book value per share of our
common stock.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR SALE OR CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES IN THE FUTURE COULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR STOCK
PRICE AND DILUTE SHAREHOLDERS
The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares
of our common stock or the perception that these sales could occur. This might also make it more
difficult for us to raise funds through the issuance of
securities. As of March 31, 2008, we had 34,383,095 issued and outstanding shares of common stock
of which our officers and directors hold or control 20,000,000 shares or 58%. Our officers,
directors and principal shareholders have agreed not to sell or transfer any shares of common stock
for a period of 12 months after the effective date of the Original Filing.
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As of March 31, 2008, there are currently 26,098,948 shares of restricted common stock that will be
issuable upon exercise of 13,889,624 outstanding stock options issued to existing non-US
shareholders. We have not issued options or other securities under our equity incentive plan;
however, we may issue and/or register additional shares, options, or warrants in the future in
connection with acquisitions, compensation or otherwise. We cannot predict what effect, if any,
market sales of shares held by any stockholder or the availability of these shares for future sale
will have on the market price of our common stock.
OUR MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS IN THE AGGREGATE, OWN OR CONTROL APPROXIMATELY 58% OF OUR
OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES AND AS MAJORITY SHAREHOLDERS, ARE ABLE TO CONTROL VOTING ON ISSUES AND
ACTIONS THAT MAY NOT BE BENEFICIAL OR DESIRED BY OTHER SHAREHOLDERS.
As of March 31, 2008, Robert and Teresa Stopanio, as husband and wife, jointly own 29% of the
issued and outstanding common stock. On May 2, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to buy
back 10,000,000 shares representing 29% of our issued and outstanding common stock, held by the
Yali Golan and his spouse. Under the terms of the buy back agreement, the Golans transferred to
the Company all of the voting rights in and to the shares. As officers of the Company, Robert
and/or Teresa Stopanio may be designated by the Company, as proxy, to vote the shares at any
meeting of the shareholders of the Company and/or upon any and all matters to be decided by a vote
of the shareholders eligible to vote. Accordingly, the Stopanios may control 20,000,000 shares or
58% of the issued and outstanding shares and as such could elect all directors, and dissolve, merge
or sell our assets or otherwise direct our affairs. This concentration of ownership may have the
effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control, impede a merger, consolidation,
takeover or other business combination involving the Company, which, in turn, could depress the
market price of our common stock.
THE ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK COULD CHANGE CONTROL OF THE COMPANY.
Our articles of incorporation authorize the Board of Directors, without approval of the
shareholders, to cause shares of preferred stock to be issued in one or more series, with the
numbers of shares of each series to be determined by the Board of Directors. Our articles of
incorporation further authorize the Board of Directors to fix and determine the powers,
designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights (including, without
limitation, voting powers, preferential rights to receive dividends or assets upon liquidation,
rights of conversion or exchange into common stock or preferred stock of any series, redemption
provisions and sinking fund provisions) between series and between the preferred stock or any
series thereof and the common stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such
rights. In the event of issuance, preferred stock could be used, under certain circumstances, as a
method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change of control of our company. Although we have
no present plans to issue additional series or shares of preferred stock, we can give no assurance
that we will not do so in the future.
OUR SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND UNIT PURCHASE OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE RESALE CONDITIONS UNDER
RULE 903(B)(3) OR CATEGORY 3 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT.
With the exception of 20,000,000 shares of our common stock issued to officers and directors, all
of our shares of issued and outstanding common stock and all of our issued and outstanding unit
purchase options are subject to the resale restrictions under Rule 903 of Regulation S, as amended.
Under Category 3, offering restrictions (as defined under Regulation S) had to be in place in
connection with our ongoing Regulation S offering that commenced in 2004. These restrictions
include:
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certification by the purchaser that he or she is not a U.S. person and that the purchaser is not acquiring
the securities for the account of any U.S. person; |
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an agreement by each purchaser not to engage in hedging activities with regards to the securities except
in compliance with the Securities Act; |
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the placement of a restrictive legend on each certificate for securities sold pursuant to Regulation S; and |
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the Company to issue stop transfer instructions to the transfer agent and refuse any registration or
transfer of securities not made in accordance with Regulation S. |
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THERE IS PRESENTLY NO MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
There has been no public market for our common stock and we cannot assure that a public market for
our common stock will develop in the future. In addition, a substantial number of our shares are
“restricted securities” having been issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) or pursuant to Regulation
S promulgated under the Securities Act. Resales of these shares to “U.S. Persons” as defined in
Regulation S may only be made in an offshore transaction in compliance with Regulation S
promulgated under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act, or pursuant to an available exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act, and in each case, in accordance with all applicable securities laws.
Although we have not yet determined the timing of doing so, we anticipate that following the filing
of a selling security holders registration statement, we will apply to have our common stock quoted
on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (the “OTCBB”), however, the OTCBB is a dealer system and we
will have to seek market-makers to provide quotations for our common stock. Even if our common
stock is quoted on the OTCBB, the OTCBB provides a limited trading market and we can make no
assurances that any market-maker will want to provide such quotations. Failure to develop or
maintain an active trading market could negatively affect the value of our shares and make it
difficult for shareholders to sell their shares or recover any part of their investment in the
Company. Even if a market for our common stock does develop, the market price of our common stock
may be highly volatile so that holders of our common stock will not be able to sell their shares at
prices that allow them to recover any or all of their investment. Market and industry factors may
adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating
performance. Factors that could cause fluctuations in our stock price may include, among other
things:
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Introductions of new products or new pricing policies by us or by our competitors; |
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Actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly results; |
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The announcement of acquisitions or strategic alliances by us or by our competitors; |
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Recruitment or departure of key personnel; |
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The level and quality of securities research analyst coverage for our common stock; |
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Changes in the estimates of our operating performance or changes in recommendations
by us or any research analysts that follow our stock or any failure to meet the
estimates made by research analysts; and |
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Market conditions in our industry and the economy as a whole. |
In addition, public announcements by our competitors concerning, among other things, their
performance, strategy, accounting practices, or legal problems could cause the market price of our
common stock to decline, regardless of our actual operating performance.
FUTURE RESALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK MAY DEPRESS OUR STOCK PRICE.
Although we contemplate developing a market for our common stock in the future, there can be no
assurance that a market for our securities will be created or, if such a market is created, that it
will be sustained. In the event a public market for our securities develops, a substantial portion
of our outstanding shares of common stock would be eligible for resale to the public pursuant to
Rule 144. Rule 144, as amended, provides that a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated)
who is a non-affiliate may sell his shares, without any volume limitation, if he has satisfied a
six month holding period. Affiliates (members of our management, control persons and related
parties) may sell after satisfying a one year holding period, subject to volume requirements,
manner of selling and reporting requirements. In addition, we may also issue additional shares of
stock and securities convertible into or exercisable for our common stock in connection with our
business and pursuant to our equity incentive plan for employees and consultants. At such time as a
market develops, if ever, resale of a significant portion of our issued and outstanding common
stock after these restrictions lapse or are satisfied could have a depressive effect on the price
of our common stock in any public market that develops, may impair our ability to raise capital by
selling additional securities, and may restrict the liquidity of an investor’s investment.
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ITEM 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a “smaller reporting company” we are permitted to scale disclosure and therefore, are not
providing the information contained in this item pursuant to Regulation S-K.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our financial statements are consolidated to include the accounts of Scorpion Performance, Inc. our
active subsidiaries, Anodize, LLC., Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Broward County, LLC.,
Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Marion County, LLC., and our non-operational subsidiaries
Manure Packing Systems, LLC. and World Waste Management, LLC. . You should read the following
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our
consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing in this registration statement.
Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this
registration statement, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our
business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. You should review the “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this registration
statement for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in
the following discussion and analysis.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 of the Notes to our year end audited consolidated
financial statements describes the significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements. Certain of these significant accounting policies are considered
to be critical accounting policies, as defined below.
A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of our
financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments
that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Specifically, critical accounting estimates have the following attributes: 1) we are required to
make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the estimate; and 2)
different estimates we could reasonably have used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably
likely to occur, would have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
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Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be determined with
certainty. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed
to be applicable and reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events
occur, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. These
changes have historically been minor and have been included in the consolidated financial
statements as soon as they became known. Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies
and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies,
management believes that our consolidated financial statements are fairly stated in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and present a meaningful
presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe the following
critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and assumptions used in the
preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Use of Estimates — These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and, accordingly, require
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Specifically, our management has estimated the expected
economic life and value of our manufacturing equipment, cost of maintenance of robotic
equipment, economic benefit of R&D generated improvements in our manufacturing equipment and
processes, our marketing initiatives ability to generate sufficient business to support
expand production capacity, potential inventory requirements as well as obsolescence and our
net operating loss for tax purposes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Equivalents — We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times, may
exceed federally insured limits. During the period ended December 31, 2007 we have not
experienced any losses in such accounts.
Accounts Receivables — Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value. The Company
has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors pertaining to the
credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information. In estimating
credit risk, management considers the customer’s specific performance history with other
vendors, credit bureau reports and industry reputation. During the period ended December 31,
2007 no losses have been incurred from uncollectable accounts.
Inventory — Inventories are reported on the lower of cost (FIFO) or market value basis. We
periodically perform an evaluation of inventory for excess and obsolete items. Such
evaluations include evaluating the marketability of raw materials, subcomponent parts, the
existence of an open active customer purchase order for work in process, the salability of
any finished goods and the usability of any packaging materials. Since finished goods are
built to order on a “just in time” basis and generally ship within a few weeks of production.
We do not build product for speculation. The bulk of the inventory value is in raw
materials or work in process. Work in process is covered by a customer purchase order. Raw
materials inventory is composed primarily of steel rods and aluminum billets. Both materials
are fungible and excess inventory, if any, can be readily liquidated in the open market.
During the period ended December 31, 2007 no obsolescence losses have been recorded.
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Revenue Recognition — Our revenue, to date, has been derived from the sales of Scorpion brand
and private label rocker arms and fuel rails and from the sale of anodizing services. Revenue
is recognized in accordance with the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104
“Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements”, which states that revenue is realized or
realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met:
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persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, |
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delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, |
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the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and |
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collectability is reasonably assured. |
These conditions are typically met, both for rocker arm sales and anodized services, upon
shipment of finished products to our customers.
Intangible Assets — We review intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable
in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
An asset is considered impaired if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash
flow the asset is expected to generate. We assess the recoverability of the intangible assets by
determining whether the unamortized balances can be recovered through undiscounted future net cash
flows of the related assets. As we had no immediate plans to exploit the sanitary manure bailing
technology, we concluded that projected discounted future net cash flows was negligible and fully
impaired the patent value in 2006 by recording an impairment loss of $122,296.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis addresses the major factors that affected our operations and
financial condition reflected in our consolidated audited financial statements for the years ended
December 31, 2007, December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. This discussion is intended to
supplement and highlight information contained in, and should be read in conjunction with, our
financial statements and related notes and the selected financial data presented elsewhere in this
report. A discussion and analysis of our operations and financial condition along with our
unaudited consolidated financials for the three months ended March 31, 2008, may be found in our
Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2008.
Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to the year ended December
31, 2006
OVERVIEW
As discussed on page 7, our three largest material suppliers, combined, represent 59% and 37% of
all raw materials we purchased in the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007. Such a concentration
creates a risk that prices may increase or that raw material supply may be interrupted. These
risks could adversely affect sales resulting from a lack of raw materials required to produce
product or reduced profitability through price increases that cannot be passed on to customers.
To mitigate these risks, we have sought to maintain strong relationships with these suppliers and
expect that these relationships will continue into the foreseeable future. In addition, although
these suppliers represent a large portion of our materials purchase, we have established relations
with 16 other suppliers to supplement these primary suppliers. Further, the industry has many
other suppliers, with whom we could establish relations, to replace or supplement any of our
existing suppliers. Historically when we have experienced price increases, we have been able to
pass along increased costs to our customers; however, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to
continue to pass along any future price increases, should they occur.
We have historically manufactured products just in time to minimize inventory storage, processing
times and backlog; however, to mitigate the risk of supply shortages, in 2007 we began to retain
20% of our needs in inventory and receive approximately 80% of our raw aluminum and steel just in
time for use in production. Further, we do not believe that maintaining increased inventory levels
of essential raw materials, such as steel and aluminum presents any material risk of obsolescence,
due to the fungible nature of these materials. Increases in raw materials inventory also has the
impact of increased working capital while at the same time increased cash used in supporting
operations.
NET INCOME
Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $1,929,068, a decrease of $(20,661) or 1%,
compared to net revenue of $1,949,729 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
NET REVENUE BY PRODUCT OR SERVICE
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December 31, 2007 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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Change |
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$ |
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% |
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$ |
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% |
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$ |
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% |
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Scorpion Brand
Rocker Arms |
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$ |
705,916 |
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36 |
% |
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$ |
784,092 |
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40 |
% |
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$ |
78,176 |
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10 |
% |
Private Label
Rocker Arms |
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$ |
858,465 |
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45 |
% |
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$ |
885,406 |
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46 |
% |
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$ |
26,941 |
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3 |
% |
Fuel Rails |
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$ |
1,933 |
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1 |
% |
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— |
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— |
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1,933 |
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1 |
% |
Anodizing Service |
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$ |
362,754 |
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18 |
% |
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$ |
280,231 |
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14 |
% |
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$ |
82,523 |
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30 |
% |
Revenue, net |
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$ |
1,929,068 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
1,949,729 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
20,661 |
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1 |
% |
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Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $1,283,722, an increase of $168,530 or 15%
compared to cost of sales of $1,115,192 for the year ended December 31, 2006 partially due to the
increase in sales and partially due to slight pricing increases from 2006. Gross profit for the
year ended December 31, 2007 was $645,346, a decrease of $189,191 or 16%, compared to gross profit
of $834,537 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $3,087,738, an increase of
$1,043,829 or 51% as compared to total expenses of $2,043,909 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The change is primarily a result of the following:
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Selling and marketing expenses increased $584,581 as a result of the launch of an in house advertising campaign; |
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Research and development expenses increased $84,872 due primarily to the timing of projects; |
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Salaries and benefits expense decreased $62,659 primarily as a result of adjusting staffing levels in 2007 compared to levels in 2006; |
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General and administrative expense increased $469,785, which is primarily a result of the following; |
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O a $148,512 increase in repairs related to increased investment in equipment; |
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O a $12,503 increase in depreciation expense also a result of increased
investment in equipment; |
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O a $157,678 increase in professional fees associated with increased
compliance and contractual matters. |
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Gain on sale of equipment increased $32,750. |
Other Income (Expense) for the year ended December 31, 2007 was income of $17,710, an increase of
$234,835 or 66% as compared to an expense of $252,545 for the year ended December 31, 2006. This
category is primarily composed of interest income net of interest expense. The increase in income
is primarily a result of a reduction in interest expense associated with the retirement of debt, as
discussed more fully in the liquidity comments.
We realized a net loss of $2,424,682 for the year ended December 31, 2007, as compared to a net
loss of $1,461,917 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The following table summarizes the
components of our income and expenses, and the changes in those components for the year ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006:
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Change From Prior |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Year |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Amount |
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% |
Revenue, net |
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$ |
1,929,068 |
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$ |
1,949,729 |
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$ |
(20,661 |
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(1 |
)% |
Cost of Sales |
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$ |
1,283,722 |
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$ |
1,115,192 |
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$ |
168,530 |
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15 |
% |
Gross Profit |
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$ |
645,346 |
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$ |
834,537 |
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$ |
(189,191) |
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(23 |
)% |
Gross Profit Percentage |
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33 |
% |
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43 |
% |
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Selling Expenses |
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$ |
725,353 |
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$ |
140,772 |
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$ |
584,581 |
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416 |
% |
Research and Development |
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$ |
332,002 |
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$ |
247,130 |
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$ |
84,872 |
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34 |
% |
Salaries and Benefits |
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$ |
743,324 |
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$ |
805,983 |
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$ |
(62,659 |
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8 |
% |
General and Administrative |
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$ |
1,319,809 |
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$ |
850,024 |
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$ |
469,785 |
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55 |
% |
Expenses
(Gain) on sale of Equipment |
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$ |
(32,750 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
(32,750 |
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(0 |
)% |
Total Operating Expenses |
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$ |
3,087,738 |
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$ |
2,043,909 |
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$ |
1,043,829 |
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51 |
% |
Other Income (Expense) |
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$ |
17,710 |
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$ |
(252,545 |
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$ |
234,835 |
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93 |
% |
Net Income (Loss) |
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$ |
(2,424,682 |
) |
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$ |
(1,461,917 |
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$ |
962,765 |
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66 |
% |
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Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the year ended December
31, 2005
We are including management’s analysis of our results for this period and our audited financials
for same period in response to comments from the Staff to reconcile a discrepancy on our
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity with regards to the amount received from
the issuance of common stock during 2005 which was incorrectly reflected in our Cash Flow Statement
and Note 5. We also have clarified this section to conform to the formatting and discussions set
forth in our 2007 audited financial statements and preceding discussion for the year ended December
31, 2007.
NET INCOME
Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $1,949,729, an increase of $281,096 or 17%,
compared to net revenue of $1,668,633 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase in net
revenue was primarily the result of increased sales through a greater number of distributors.
NET REVENUE BY PRODUCT OR SERVICE
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Change From Prior |
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December 31, 2006 |
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December 31, 2005 |
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Year |
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$ |
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% |
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$ |
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% |
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$ |
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% |
PRODUCT OR SERVICE |
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Scorpion Brand
Rocker Arms |
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$ |
784,092 |
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40 |
% |
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$ |
783,173 |
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47 |
% |
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$ |
919 |
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12 |
% |
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Private Label
Rocker Arms |
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$ |
885,406 |
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46 |
% |
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$ |
684,140 |
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41 |
% |
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$ |
201,266 |
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29 |
% |
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Anodizing |
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$ |
280,231 |
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14 |
% |
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$ |
201,320 |
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12 |
% |
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$ |
78,911 |
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39 |
% |
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TOTAL |
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$ |
1,949,729 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
1,668,633 |
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100 |
% |
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$ |
281,096 |
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17 |
% |
Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $1,115,192, an increase of $449,536 or 68%
compared to cost of sales of $665,656 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase in 2006
was primarily due to payroll increases. As a result of an increase in our cost of sales, gross
profit for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $834,537, a decrease of $(168,440) or 17%, compared
to gross profit of $1,002,977 for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $2,043,909, an increase of
$257,526 or 14% as compared to $1,786,383 for the year ended December 31, 2005. This change was
primarily a result of the following:
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• |
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Selling and marketing expenses increased $63,726 or 83%, primarily due to the launch of our
in-house advertising campaign as discussed on page 9 of this Report. |
|
|
• |
|
Research and development expenses increased $247,130, in connection with retooling of certain of
our robotics equipment in 2006. |
|
|
• |
|
Salaries and benefits increased $100,431 or 14%, primarily due to hiring of additional staff and
competitive wage increases. |
|
|
• |
|
General and administrative expenses decreased $35,135 or (4)%, which is considered insignificant. |
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expense) for the year ended December 31, 2006 was expense of $252,545, an increase
of $133,919 or 133% as compared to an expense of $118,626 for the year ended December 31, 2005.
This category is primarily composed of interest income net of interest expense. The increase in
expense is primarily a result of an impairment charge of $122,296. |
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We realized a net loss of $(1,461,917) for the year ended December 31, 2006, as compared to a net
loss of $(783,406) for the year ended December 31, 2005. The following table summarizes the
components of our income and expenses, and the changes in those components for the years ended
December 31, 2005 and, December 31, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Audited) |
|
|
(Audited) |
|
|
Change From Prior |
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
Year |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
% |
|
Revenue, net |
|
$ |
1,949,729 |
|
|
$ |
1,668,633 |
|
|
$ |
281,096 |
|
|
|
17 |
% |
Cost of Sales |
|
$ |
1,115,192 |
|
|
$ |
665,656 |
|
|
$ |
449,536 |
|
|
|
68 |
% |
Gross Profit |
|
$ |
834,537 |
|
|
$ |
1,002,977 |
|
|
$ |
(168,400 |
) |
|
|
(17 |
)% |
Gross Profit Percentage |
|
|
43 |
% |
|
|
60 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling Expenses |
|
$ |
140,772 |
|
|
$ |
77,046 |
|
|
$ |
63,726 |
|
|
|
83 |
% |
Research and Development |
|
$ |
247,130 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
247,130 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Salaries and Benefits |
|
$ |
805,983 |
|
|
$ |
705,552 |
|
|
$ |
100,431 |
|
|
|
14 |
% |
General and |
|
$ |
850,024 |
|
|
$ |
885,159 |
|
|
$ |
(35,135 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
)% |
Administrative Expenses
Total Operating Expenses |
|
$ |
2,043,909 |
|
|
$ |
1,786,383 |
|
|
$ |
257,526 |
|
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expense) |
|
$ |
(252,545 |
) |
|
$ |
(118,626 |
) |
|
$ |
133,919 |
|
|
|
113 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) |
|
$ |
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
$ |
(783,406 |
) |
|
$ |
678,511 |
|
|
|
87 |
% |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 2006, we had an accumulated deficit of $(4,207,960) and cash and cash equivalents
of $1,701,224. For the year ended December 31, 2007, our accumulated deficit and cash equivalents
were $(6,632,642) and $1,827,951, respectively. We have financed our operations and made capital
expenditures through unsecured promissory notes with an unrelated third party and with Yali Golan,
a beneficial shareholder and former officer and director of the Company, and through the ongoing
sale of our common stock as set forth below. The principal only note due to Mr. Golan in the
amount of $2,000,000 was paid in full during the first half of December 2006. The aggregate of
$176,585 in notes due as of December 31, 2006, to an unrelated third party for the purchase of
certain machinery and equipment were paid in full in May 2007.
Sales of Equity Securities
In 2004, we began selling shares of our common stock to non-US resident investors. The placement of
common stock is currently open and is intended to meet the exemptions of Regulation S of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In 2005, we began selling unit purchase
options (“Unit Purchase Options”) to existing non-U.S. shareholders for acting as finders and
introducing investors to the Company. The funds received from the sale of our common stock and the
Unit Purchase Options have been used for operational purposes and equipment purchases. We have
received funded subscriptions and unit purchase option agreements, less selling expenses and
finder’s fees, as follows:
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Table of funded subscriptions, less selling expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Unit Purchase |
|
Selling |
|
Net |
|
|
Proceeds |
|
Options |
|
Expenses |
|
Proceeds |
2004 |
|
$ |
2,990,929 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,457,905 |
|
|
$ |
1,533,024 |
|
2005 |
|
|
4,461,120 |
|
|
|
786,110 |
|
|
|
2,344,596 |
|
|
|
2,902,634 |
|
2006 |
|
|
8,314,813 |
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
3,999,956 |
|
|
|
6,337,667 |
|
2007 |
|
|
7,063,187 |
|
|
|
3,715,818 |
|
|
|
5,364,074 |
|
|
|
5,414,931 |
|
2008(1) |
|
|
1,439,433 |
|
|
|
420,075 |
|
|
|
1,230,064 |
|
|
|
629,444 |
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
24,269,482 |
|
|
$ |
6,944,813 |
|
|
$ |
14,396,595 |
|
|
$ |
16,817,700 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Information through three months ended March 31, 2008. |
Our sources of cash are operations and sales of our equity securities. Our cash flows from
operations are derived primarily from the manufacture and distribution of high performance auto
parts, essentially rocker arms. Cash flows from our anodizing services is dependent upon the
revenue generated from third party customers. Anodizing services is primarily a component of our
rocker arm manufacturing process that other manufacturers utilize from time to time for both
automotive applications as well as non-automotive applications. Our ability to access the equity
capital markets is impacted by our current and anticipated financial results; our financial
condition and conditions in the equity markets. Our primary uses of cash are for research and
development, construction costs and capital expenditures, including plant expansion and ongoing
plant construction in Ocala, Florida. Other significant uses include operations, repayment of debt
and pursuit of new business opportunities.
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2007
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 30, 2006 was $(1,548,176),
compared to $(2,385,301) for the year ended December 31, 2007. The cash used in operations is
primarily related to operational losses for all periods reported, along with cash used to fund
increases in inventory of $329,935 in 2006 and $391,905 in 2007.
Net cash used in investing activities for 2006 amounted to $(634,773), compared to $(2,726,318) for
2007. The cash used for investing activities was primarily related to equipment purchases and
deposits.
Net cash provided by financing activities for 2006 was $3,427,358 compared to $5,238,346 for 2007.
The increase was primarily due to proceeds from the sale of our common stock offset by the payment
of commissions and offering expenses incurred with the sale of our common stock and further offset
by the repayment of the promissory note payable to our director and beneficial shareholder of
$2,910,309 in 2006 and $176,585 due to an unrelated third party in 2007.
In December 2006, we paid the balance due on a $2,000,000 note due to a shareholder. The remaining
aggregate of $176,585 due to an unrelated third party was paid in full in May 2007. We did not
enter into any commitment or obligation during the year ended December 31, 2007.
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Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
Our cash and cash equivalents decreased $6,554 to $1,821,397 as of March 31, 2007 from $1,827,951
as of December 31, 2007.
Net cash from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 of $352,518. Net cash
used reflects a net loss generated for the three months ended of approximately $496,528, adjusted
by $178,154 for various items which impact net income but do not impact cash during the period,
such as depreciation and amortization. Net cash used also reflects net changes in working capital
items, which included a $149,030 increase in accounts receivable as a result of increased sales, a
$10,793 increase in other receivables and a $48,082 decrease in accounts payable as a result of
reduced purchases for inventory. These net changes in working capital items were partial offset by
net cash provided by a $173,761 decrease in inventory as a result of drawing down existing
inventories.
Net cash used in investing activities was $283,480 in net cash during the three months ended March
31, 2008. Net cash used is composed entirely of $283,480 capital expenditures for the period.
Net cash from financing activities was $629,444 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. We
raised approximately $1,439,433 and $420,075 through the sale of our common stock and unit purchase
options, respectively, net of $1,230,064 in issuance costs.
Financial Position
Our total assets increased $84,834 to $9,756,266 as of March 31, 2008 from $9,671,432 as of
December 31, 2007.
Our inventory decreased $173,761 to approximately $1,400,973 as of March 31, 2008 from $1,574,734
as of December 31, 2007 as a result of increased utilization of inventory due to increased sales.
We expect to spend approximately $500,000 in capital expenditures in 2008 primarily in connection
with the completion of our expansion facility. We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents,
cash flow from operations and additional financing obtained from our common stock offering will be
sufficient to fund anticipated levels of operations for 2008. We may, however, require additional
cash resources due to changing business conditions or other future developments, including any
investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue.
Material Commitments
As reported on our Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2008, the Company entered into an
agreement with Yali Golan and his spouse, to buy back 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common
stock held by the Golans for an aggregate purchase price of $2,500,000. Under the terms of the
Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company purchased the shares at a price of $0.25 per share with a
cash purchase price of $500,000 and the balance of $2,000,000 in the form of a Note secured by and
subject to a Mortgage and Security Agreement on the Company’s primary manufacturing facility and
real property located in Broward County, Florida. Under the terms of the Note executed on May 2,
2008, the Company will pay $2,000,000, together with 7% interest per annum payable monthly in an
amount that would result in equal monthly payments being made until final payment of the remaining
balance due on January 1, 2013 (the “Due Date”). There is no prepayment penalty under the Note and
the Company reserves the right to withhold payments due under the Note in the event of breach of
the Stock Purchase Agreement. The Company has the option to pay interest only at a rate of 10% per
annum on the outstanding balance of the Note until the Due Date, at which time a balloon payment
will be due. The Company may also extend the Due Date of the Note for one additional five-year
period. If the Company opts to extend the Note, the Company will pay principal and interest in the
amount of the greater of 10% per annum or prime plus 4% per annum on the remaining balance by
making monthly payments in an amount that would result in equal monthly payments being made until
final payment of the remaining balance on January 1, 2018. The Note is secured by and subject to a
Mortgage and Security Agreement on the Company’s primary manufacturing facility. Under the terms of
the Mortgage and Security Agreement
executed on May 2, 2008, the Company retains the rights to collect all rents, issues and profits
from the property and has the right to cure any Event of Default, as that term is defined in the
Note, upon 30 days notice.
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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
None.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Regulation S-K and as such, are not providing
the information contained in this item pursuant to Regulation S-K.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recent accounting pronouncements that the Company has adopted or that will be required to adopt in
the future are summarized below.
Fair value measurements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS
157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 addresses
the requests from investors for expanded disclosure about the extent to which Companies measure
assets and liabilities at fair value, the information used to measure fair value and the effect of
fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS 157 applies whenever other standards require (or permit)
assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value in
any new circumstances. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007 and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2009. The Company is unable at this time to determine the effect that its adoption of SFAS
157 will have on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing the recognition threshold a tax position
is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance
on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure
and transition. The cumulative effects, if any, of applying FIN 48 will be recorded as an
adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. FIN 48 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and the Company is required to adopt it in the
first quarter of fiscal year 2008. The Company is currently evaluation the effect that the
adoption of FIN 48 will have on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition and
is not currently in a position to determine such effects, if any.
Taxes collected from customer and remitted to governmental authorities
In June 2006, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-3, “How Taxes
Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income
Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-3). EITF 06-3 applies to any tax
assessed by a governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue producing transaction
between a seller and a customer. EITF 06-3 allows companies to present taxes either gross within
revenue and expense or net. If taxes subject to this issue are significant, a company is required
to disclose its accounting policy for presenting taxes and the amount of such taxes that are
recognized on a gross basis. EITF 06-3 is required to be adopted during the first quarter of fiscal
year 2008. The Company currently presents such taxes net. EITF 06-3 is required to be adopted
during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. These taxes are currently not material to the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Accounting for rental costs incurred during a construction period
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-1 (As Amended), “Accounting
for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period” (FAS 13-1). This position requires a
company to recognize as rental expense the rental costs associated with a ground or building
operating lease during a construction period, except for costs associated with projects accounted
for under SFAS No. 67, “Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate
Projects.” FAS 13-1 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005 and was
adopted by the Company in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company’s adoption of FAS 13-1 will not materially affect
its consolidated results of operations and financial position.
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Effects of prior year misstatements when quantifying misstatements in the current year financial statements
In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year
Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (SAB 108). SAB
108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in
quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108
establishes an approach that requires quantification of financial statement errors based on the
effects of each on a company’s balance sheet and statement of operations and the related financial
statement disclosures. Early application of the guidance in SAB 108 is encouraged in any report for
an interim period of the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006, and will be adopted by
the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of
SAB 108 to have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition
FSP FAS 123(R)-5
FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 was issued on October 10, 2006. The FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 provides that
instruments that were originally issued as employee compensation and then modified for which
modification is made to the terms of the instrument solely to reflect an equity restructuring
that occurs when the holders are no longer employees, then no change in the recognition or the
measurement (due to a change in classification) of those instruments will result if both of the
following conditions are met: (a). There is no increase in fair value of the award (or the ratio of
intrinsic value to the exercise price of the award is preserved, that is, the holder is made
whole), or the antidilution provision is not added to the terms of the award in contemplation of
an equity restructuring; and (b). All holders of the same class of equity instruments (for
example, stock options) are treated in the same manner. The provisions in this FSP SFAS 123(R)-5
shall be applied in the first reporting period beginning after the date the FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 is
posted to the FASB website. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 123(R)-5 to have a
material impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
Share-Based Payments
On December 21, 2007 the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 (SAB 110), which,
effective January 1, 2008, amends and replaces SAB 107, Share-Based Payment. SAB 110 expresses the
views of the SEC staff regarding the use of a “simplified” method in developing an estimate of
expected term of “plain vanilla” share options in accordance with FASB Statement No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment. Under the “simplified” method, the expected term is calculated as the midpoint
between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term of the option. The use of the
“simplified” method, which was first described in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, was scheduled
to expire on December 31, 2007. SAB 110 extends the use of the “simplified” method for “plain
vanilla” awards in certain situations. The SEC staff does not expect the “simplified” method to be
used when sufficient information regarding exercise behavior, such as historical exercise data or
exercise information from external sources, becomes available. The Company is currently evaluating
the potential impact that the adoption of SAB 110 could have on its financial statements.
Business Combinations
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R). This
Statement replaces SFAS 141, Business Combinations, and requires an acquirer to recognize the
assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, including those arising from contractual contingencies,
any contingent consideration, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition
date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the
statement. SFAS 141(R) also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages
(sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities,
as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values
(or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141(R)). In addition, SFAS 141(R)’s
requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value will result in
recognizing the goodwill attributable to the noncontrolling interest in addition to that
attributable to the acquirer.
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Accounting for Income Taxes
SFAS 141(R) amends SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, to require the acquirer to
recognize changes in the amount of its deferred tax benefits that are recognizable because of a
business combination either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination
or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. It also amends SFAS 142,
“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, to, among other things; provide guidance on the impairment
testing of acquired research and development intangible assets and assets that the acquirer intends
not to use. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition
date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after
December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that the adoption of
SFAS 141(R) could have on its financial statements.
Consolidated Financial Statements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements” (SFAS 160), which amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51, “Consolidated
Financial Statements”, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a
noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that
should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 also changes
the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be
reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling
interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the
amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest.
SFAS No. 160 requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is
deconsolidated and requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial statements that
clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent owners and the interests of
the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal periods, and
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company
does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial statements.
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”), which provides companies with an option to report
selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized
in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate
potential volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently,
and it may reduce the need for applying complex hedge accounting provisions. If elected, SFAS No.
159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently
evaluating the impact that this statement may have on the Company results of operations and
financial position, and has yet to make a decision on the elective adoption of SFAS No. 159.
Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible
Assets,”, which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension
assumptions used to determine the useful life of intangible assets under FASB 142 “Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets”. The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful
life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of the expected cash flows used
to measure the fair value of the asset under FASB 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” and
other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The Company is currently evaluating the
potential impact of FSP FAS 142-3 on its consolidated financial statements. The adoption of FSP FAS
142-3 is not expected to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosure about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities,” an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, (SFAS 161). This statement requires
that objectives for using derivative instruments be disclosed in terms of underlying risk and
accounting designation. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 161 on January 1, 2009. The Company
is currently evaluating the potential impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
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PLAN OF OPERATION
Our goal is to be known for our ability to deliver first quality products with vastly less
lead-time than foreign suppliers. To compete against foreign manufacturers and importers, we intend
to offer products and services at attractive or lower prices by continually retooling existing
equipment and when necessary, upgrading to more sophisticated machine tools that operate around the
clock with a minimum of care and feeding. We believe that our acquisition of the industry’s newest
machine tools,
tweaked by our engineering department to further improve productivity, is making significant
progress in beating the competition. We intend to improve on our ability to produce a single rocker
arm from the raw aluminum stock to a finished product that is currently one minute compared to what
we believe the industry average to be of three minutes based on our experience with current
equipment that has not been modified. We also intend to improve our production of products that is
currently at three times the industry average. By making ongoing capital improvements, we believe
we can increase productivity with no additional personnel, however than can be no assurances that
productivity increases will be achieved.
In addition, we intend to aggressively market our private label services by pursuing leads
generated from our anodizing services. Set up initially to add eye appeal to our rocker arms, word
of the availability of our anodizing equipment has attracted automotive and non-automotive
customers that have resulted in over half of the use of this unique machine.
To attract business outside of the automotive industry, we have targeted the medical industry. We
already deal with a number of such firms who send parts to be anodized in various colors and we
have the capabilities to re-engineer many of these parts and then manufacture them at a meaningful savings to their users. Similar opportunities exist within
the photographic industry. We intend to market this service aggressively.
Increasing demand for Scorpion products coupled with an expansion of our product lines require us
to relocate to a larger facility. In July 2007, we acquired approximately 10.5 acres in Ocala
located in Marion County, Florida and anticipate relocating our existing facility and substantially
all of our staff to the Ocala location. To avoid any interruption in production, we will continue
to operate our Broward County facility until the Ocala facility is fully on line. We initially
expected to complete the transition during the first quarter of 2008, however due to delays in
connection with permitting, zoning and a pending road widening project by Marion County that will
impact our property, the move is expected to be finalized by the first quarter of 2009 at which
time we will lease the Broward facility.
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ITEM 3. PROPERTIES
Our current headquarters and principal production facilities are located at 3000 SW 4th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315. This facility is a 30,000 square foot single story building built
in 1970. We own this facility through our wholly owned subsidiary, Scorpion Real Estate
Investments of Broward County, LLC. In connection with the Company’s buy back of shares held by
Yali Golan and his spouse on May 2, 2008, the Company executed a note that is secured by and
subject to a Mortgage and Security Agreement on this property. Under the terms of the Mortgage and
Security Agreement, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to our Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
May 5, 2008, the Company retains the right to collect all rents, issues and profits from the
property and has the right to cure any Event of Default, as that term is defined in the Note, upon
30 days notice from the Golans.
We lease several small warehouse and storage facilities in the Fort Lauderdale area to store raw
materials and finished parts prior to shipment. The leases are on a month-to-month basis at an
aggregate rent of $1,961 per month.
We are currently in the process of retrofitting a recently acquired facility, which will become our
future headquarters and principal production facility located at 5417 NW 44th Avenue, Ocala,
Florida 34482. This facility, a single story building built in 1989, totals 36,000 square feet and
is located on 10.5 acres. We own this facility through our wholly owned subsidiary Scorpion Real
Estate of Marion County, LLC and currently have no mortgage on this property.
ITEM 4. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table shows the number of shares and percentage of all shares of common stock issued
and outstanding as of May 5, 2008, held by any person known to the Company to be the beneficial
owner of 5% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, by each executive officer and
director, and by all directors and executive officers as a group. The persons named in the table
have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned.
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Common Stock
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Robert Stopanio(1)(2)(3)
3000 SW 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Teresa Stopanio(1)(2)(3)
3000 SW 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Scorpion Performance, Inc. (2)(3)
3000 SW 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Karen Rodgers
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
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Robert and Teresa Stopanio are husband and wife and hold an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of
common stock as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Mr. Stopanio is our President and
Principal Executive Officer; Mrs. Stopanio is our Office Manager and oversees general
administrative functions of the Company and its subsidiaries. |
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The shares were acquired by the Company from Yali Golan and Leslie Golan pursuant to the
Stock Purchase Agreement dated May 2, 2008 and filed as an exhibit to our Form 8-K on May 5,
2008. Under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Golans transferred to the Company
all of the voting rights in and to the shares. As officers of the Company, Robert and/or
Teresa Stopanio may be designated by the Company, as proxy, to vote the Shares at any meeting
of the shareholders of the Company and/or upon any and all matters to be decided by a vote of
the shareholders eligible to vote. As a result of the buy back, Robert and Teresa Stopanio,
who jointly own 10,000,000 shares or approximately 29% of the voting stock of the Company,
may, as officers of the Company, control the voting rights to an aggregate of 20,000,000
shares or approximately 58% of the voting capital stock of the Company. |
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The shares are subject to lock-up agreements dated August 28, 2007, as amended on May 2,
2008, which restrictions expire or otherwise terminate on December 12, 2008. |
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ITEM 5. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers, key employees
and directors as of March 31, 2008. Directors are elected annually and serve until the next annual
meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualify. Officers are elected by
our board of directors and their terms of office are at the discretion of our board.
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Robert Stopanio
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Yali (Eial) Golan(1)
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Teresa Stopanio
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Karen Rodgers
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Controller |
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(1) Mr. Golan resigned as director of the Company, effective May 2, 2008, in connection
with the Company’s buy back of shares held by Mr. Golan and his spouse. Mr. Golan has been
affiliated with Scorpion since 1999. Prior to joining Scorpion, Mr. Golan founded Lens
Express Inc. where he marketed contact lenses directly to consumers at dramatically lower
prices. In 1996, he was instrumental in launching PetMed Express, selling prescription
medications and related products for pets at reduced prices directly to pet owners. |
Robert Stopanio is the founder and President of Scorpion Performance. Mr. Stopanio’s entry
into the high performance arena began as founder of Blue Thunder Engines, Inc., in 1980 that was in
the business of designing marine racing engines and components. Blue Thunder racing engines were
designed by Mr. Stopanio and were used by U.S Customs D.E.A interceptor boats. In 1999, Mr.
Stopanio created Scorpion Performance to design racing components for the auto industry.
Teresa Stopanio is the spouse of Robert Stopanio and since founding the Company with her
spouse, has served as the Company’s Secretary and Office Manager overseeing the general
administrative functions over the property, business and affairs of the Company, its subsidiaries
and divisions.
Karen Rodgers, became Controller of the Company in August 2007. Ms. Rodgers has over 30 years
experience in public and private accounting. Ms. Rodgers has owned and operated KAS Accounting
Services, Inc., a full-service accounting firm specializing in small businesses and individuals
since January 1983. Ms. Rodgers obtained Enrolled Agent (“EA”) designation in 1996 and in that
capacity is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all
administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service for audits, collections, and appeals. Ms.
Rodgers has been involved in the accounting and tax preparation functions of the Company since its
inception.
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Employment Agreements
We have not entered into employment agreements with any of our officers. Salaries payable to
Robert and Teresa Stopanio are subject to adjustment and deferral based on operations and cash flow
of the Company. Each of our officers are eligible to receive and participate in all benefit, bonus,
retirement, health, insurance and incentive programs provided by the Company for its employees.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors currently consists of one director, Robert Stopanio. Our Bylaws provide that
our board shall consist of not less than one nor more than nine individuals. The terms of directors
expire at the next annual shareholders’ meeting unless their terms are staggered as permitted in
our Bylaws. Each shareholder is entitled to vote the number of shares owned by him for as many
persons as there are directors to be elected. Shareholders do not have a right to cumulate their
votes for directors.
Director Compensation
Currently, we do not pay our directors any cash or other compensation for their services as
director. In the future, we may consider appropriate forms of compensation.
Committees
To date, we have not established a compensation committee, nominating committee or an audit
committee. Our Controller, Karen Rodgers, reviews the professional services provided by our
independent auditors, the independence of our auditors from our management, our annual financial
statements and our system of internal accounting controls.
Financial Consulting Services
On November 1, 2007, we engaged ProLianze Group, LLC (“ProLianze”), an executive and financial
consulting services firm, to provide financial consulting services to the Company and to assist
management in preparing and reporting our financial information, complying with SEC reporting
requirements and evaluating our system of internal accounting controls. Our agreement with
ProLianze is for a term of one year and may be terminated by either party at any time. ProLianze
provides its consulting services on an hourly or per project basis as required by management with
compensation determined on a per project basis.
There are no material plans, contracts or arrangements to which ProLianze or any of its officers,
directors, employees, agents or affiliates are a party or in which it participates that was entered
into, or materially amended, in connection with our engagement of ProLianze. No officer, director,
employee, agent or affiliate of ProLianze has any family relationship with any director, executive
officer or person nominated or chosen by our Board of Directors to become a director or executive
officer. Neither ProLianze, nor its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliates has any
material interest, direct or indirect, in any material transaction to which the Company was a party
since June 30, 2007, or which is presently proposed.
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ITEM 6. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Officer Compensation
The following table sets forth annual compensation for our officers who were employed by the
Company for each of the last two fiscal years.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Robert Stopanio, |
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265,000 |
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265,000 |
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99,577 |
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99,577 |
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265,000 |
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265,000 |
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124,577 |
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30,000 |
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We have not entered into employment agreements with, nor have we authorized any payments upon
termination or change-in-control to any of our executive officers or key employees.
Equity Incentive Plan
On August 28, 2007, the directors and a majority of our shareholders adopted our 2007 Equity
Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). We have reserved an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of common stock for
issuance pursuant to options or restricted stock granted under the Plan. As of the date of this
Report, we have issued no options or restricted stock under the Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the Company and its stockholders by providing a
means of attracting and retaining key employees, directors and consultants for the Company and its
subsidiaries. The Plan shall be administered by the board of directors until such time as a
committee shall be appointed (hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”). Options granted
under the Plan may either be options qualifying as incentive stock options (“Incentive Options”)
under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or options that do
not so qualify (“Non-Qualified Options”).
The price per share issuable upon exercise of an option shall be determined by the Administrator at
the time of the grant and shall (i) in the case of an ISO, not be less than the fair market value
of the shares on the date of grant; (ii) in the case of an ISO granted to a holder of more than 10%
of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any subsidiary, be at
least 110% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant; or (iii) in the case of an
NQSO, shall be no less than ninety percent (90%) of the fair market value per share on the date of
grant. For the purposes of the Plan, the “fair market value” of the shares shall mean (i) if shares
are traded on an exchange or over-the-counter market, the mean between the high and low sales
prices of shares on such exchange or over-the-counter market on which such shares are traded on
that date, or if such exchange or over-the-counter market is closed or if no shares have traded on
such date, on the last preceding date on which such shares have traded or (ii) if shares are not
traded on an exchange or over-the-counter market, then the fair market value of the shares shall be
the value determined in good faith by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.
The per share purchase price of shares subject to options granted under the Plan may be adjusted in
the event of certain changes in our capitalization, but any such adjustment shall not change the
total purchase price payable upon the exercise in full of options granted under the Plan. Officers,
directors and key employees of and consultants to us and our subsidiaries will be eligible to
receive Non-Qualified Options under the Plan. Only our officers, directors and employees who are
employed by us or by any of our subsidiaries thereof are eligible to receive Incentive Options.
The term of each option and the manner in which it may be exercised is determined by the
Administrator, provided that no option may be exercisable more than ten years after the date of its
grant and, in the case of an Incentive Option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10%
of our common stock, no more than five years after the date of the grant.
We have not issued any options, warrants or other equity or non-equity based incentives nor has any
equity award/compensation has been awarded to, earned by, or paid to any of our executive officers,
directors or key employees; therefore, we have omitted an Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year
End Table as permitted under Regulation S-K. Further, as a “smaller reporting company” we are
providing the scaled disclosures as permitted by Regulation S-K and therefore, have omitted a
Grants of Plan Based Award Table, Options Exercised and Stock Vested Table, Pension Benefits Table
and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table.
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Director Compensation
The following table sets forth annual compensation for our directors during 2007, our last fiscal
year.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
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In connection with the Company’s buy back of his shares, Mr. Golan resigned as director of
the Company, effective May 2, 2008. Prior to his resignation, the Company paid Mr. Golan, an
average monthly fee of $20,000, for overseas marketing and consulting in connection with our
Regulation S offering. There is no written agreement between Mr. Golan and the Company, which
services were terminated effective May 2, 2008. |
ITEM 7. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons
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Robert Stopanio, our President and director, and Teresa Stopanio, our
Office Manager are husband and wife and founders of the Company. |
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As reported on our Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2008, the
Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Yali Golan, a
director and beneficial shareholder of the Company, to buy back
10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock held by Mr. Golan, and
his spouse, as joint tenants for an aggregate purchase price of
$2,500,000. Under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the
Company purchased the shares at a price of $0.25 per share with a cash
purchase price of $500,000 and the balance of $2,000,000 in the form
of a Note secured by and subject to a Mortgage and Security Agreement
on the Company’s primary manufacturing facility and real property
located in Broward County, Florida. The Company will hold the shares,
representing approximately 29% of
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capital stock of the Company, in escrow until the Note is paid in full
at which time, the shares will be retired to the treasury of the
Company. Until the Note is paid in full, the Company, or its
designees, will control the voting rights of the shares. Under the
terms of the Note executed on May 2, 2008, the Company will pay
$2,000,000, together with 7% interest per annum payable monthly in an
amount that would result in equal monthly payments being made until
final payment of the remaining balance due on January 1, 2013 (the
“Due Date”). There is no prepayment penalty under the Note and the
Company reserves the right to withhold payments due under the Note in
the event of breach of the Stock Purchase Agreement. The Company has
the option to pay interest only at a rate of 10% per annum on the
outstanding balance of the Note until the Due Date, at which time a
balloon payment will be due. The Company may also extend the Due Date
of the Note for one additional five-year period. If the Company opts
to extend the Note, the Company will pay principal and interest in the
amount of the greater of 10% per annum or prime plus 4% per annum on
the remaining balance by making monthly payments in an amount that
would result in equal monthly payments being made until final payment
of the remaining balance on January 1, 2018. The Note is secured by
and subject to a Mortgage and Security Agreement on the Company’s
primary manufacturing facility. Under the terms of the Mortgage and
Security Agreement executed on May 2, 2008, the Company retains the
rights to collect all rents, issues and profits from the property and
has the right to cure any Event of Default, as that term is defined in
the Note, upon 30 days notice. As a condition of the Stock Purchase
Agreement, Yali Golan tendered his resignation as director and officer
of the Company, effective May 2, 2008. |
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The Company paid Mr. Golan an average monthly fee of $20,000, for
overseas marketing and consulting, beginning in January 2007. In
2007, we paid him $269,973 for his consulting services and have paid
him an aggregate of $57,233 for services rendered during the first
quarter of 2008. There is no written agreement between Mr. Golan and
the Company. We terminated Mr. Golan’s consulting services, effective
May 2, 2008. |
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In December 2006, the Company paid off the balance of $1,347,486 due
on a non-interest bearing $2,000,000 unsecured promissory note payable
to Mr. Golan. |
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The Company acquired all of the membership interests of Anodize, LLC
in January 2004, from Robert and Teresa Stopanio, the sole managers
and members. As consideration, we assumed certain debts and start up
costs of approximately $10,366 at their historic recorded value. |
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We acquired 100% of the membership interests of Manure Packing
Systems, LLC in February 2006 from Robert and Teresa Stopanio, the
sole managers and members. As consideration, we assumed start up costs
and patent acquisition costs of approximately $225,000. |
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In October 2007, Robert and Teresa Stopanio assigned 100% of the
ownership interests of each of Scorpion Racing, Inc. and Scorpion
Rockers, Inc. to the Company. Both entities were incorporated in
Florida in 2001 for the purpose of reserving the corporate names and
preventing competitors from incorporating in the state of Florida
under a similar “Scorpion” names. Both entities are current in their
annual report filings and have conducted no business since inception.
No value was assigned to this transfer. |
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Robert Stopanio and Teresa Stopanio are the Managers of Scorpion Real
Estate Investments of Broward County, LLC, a Florida member managed
limited liability company formed in June 2007. The Company is the sole
member of this entity that holds title to the Company’s principle
facility and property located at 3000 SW 4th Avenue, Fort
Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. |
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Robert Stopanio and Teresa Stopanio are the Managers of Scorpion Real
Estate Investments of Marion County, LLC, a Florida member managed
limited liability company formed in June 2007. The Company is the sole
member of this entity that holds title to the Company’s expansion
facility and property located at 5417 NW 44th Avenue, Ocala, Florida
34482. |
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Robert Stopanio and Teresa Stopanio are the Managers and sole
members of Blue Thunder Engines, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company doing business as Blue Thunder Racing
Engines. Blue Thunder was organized in August 2002 and is in
the business of designing marine racing engines and
components. Blue Thunder shares space with the Company but
maintains separate operations, staff, assets and accounting. |
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Robert Stopanio and Teresa Stopanio are the sole officers,
directors and shareholders of BTE, Inc., a Florida corporation
doing business as “Eternal Leasing” and “Scorpion Racing
Engines”. BTE is currently not conducting operations. |
Director Independence
Our Board of Directors currently consists of one individual, Robert Stopanio,
our President and founder, deemed to be a promoter and control person and
therefore not independent.
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ITEM 8. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are occasionally subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of
our business. It is impossible for us to predict with any certainty the outcome of pending
disputes, and unless otherwise stated below, we cannot predict whether any liability arising from
pending claims and litigation will be material in relation to our consolidated financial position
or results of operations.
1) On or about April 25, 2008, Carl Del Spina filed a Third Party Summons on Counter Claim
naming Scorpion Performance, Inc. as a third party counter defendant and resurrecting Case No.
CACE06-015650(12) filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward County, Florida. As previously
disclosed in our Form 10-SB filed on October 12, 2007, and amended in its entirety on February 11,
2008, our subsidiary, MPS, filed an action against Del Spina in October 2006 for breach of contract
in connection with the purchase of a manure waste packaging patent. In June 2007, the Court issued
an order requiring Mr. Del Spina to comply with the terms of the purchase agreement and to assign
the patent application to MPS. The patent assignment was filed with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office on June 12, 2007 and the matter remained dormant until Mr. Del Spina’s filing in
April 2008 seeking damages in excess of $100,000. The Company believes Mr. Del Spina’s counter
claim is without merit and will vigorously defend this matter.
2) British American Insurance Company (Trinidad) Limited, a company incorporated
pursuant to the laws of Trinidad and Tobago v. Robert Stopanio, Teresa Stopanio, Blue Thunder
Racing Engines, LLC, Blue Thunder Racing Engines and Scorpion Performance, Inc., Case No.
CACE07008295 filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward County, Florida in April 2007.
British American alleges breach of contract in connection with repair work for marine racing
engines and is seeking compensatory damages and interest in excess of $50,000. This matter is
pending.
3) Leonard Codomo v. Scorpion Performance, Inc., Yali Golan and Robert Stopanio, Case
No. CACE0420144 filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward County, Florida in December
2004. Codomo alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment in connection with the delivery of
rocker arm equipment valued at $180,000 plus interest. This matter is pending.
4) In April 2006, a warning was posted on the Internet that the Company was not authorized by
the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (“SFSA”) to provide financial services in Sweden.
Without admitting or denying the findings of the SFSA, the Company immediately ceased its selling
activities in Sweden and is not aware of any further relief sought by the SFSA.
5) In December 2004, the Company was notified by the Securities Commission in New Zealand that
its offers and sale of stock to the residents of New Zealand violated the New Zealand Securities
Act of 1978 and requested that the Company discontinue its selling efforts to residents of New
Zealand. Without admitting or denying the findings of the New Zealand Securities Commission, the
Company immediately ceased its selling activities in New Zealand in compliance with the
Commission’s request. We are not aware of any further relief or inquiry by the Securities
Commission of New Zealand.
6) In September 2004, the Company was notified by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial
Markets (“AFM”) that the Company was in violation of Section 3 of the Act on the Supervision of
Securities Trade 1995 and therefore prohibited from offering securities in or from the Netherlands
beyond a restricted circle or to announce such an offer by means of advertisements or other
documents. Without admitting or denying the findings of the AFM, the Company immediately ceased its
selling activities in the Netherlands in compliance with the AFM’s request and agreed not to
solicit investors in the Netherlands until such time as the Company complies with the securities
registration requirements under the laws of the Netherlands. We are not aware of any further
relief or inquiry by the AFM.
7) In September 2004, the Company was notified by the British Columbia Securities Commission
(“BCSC”) stating that offers and sales of the Company’s securities in British Columbia were in
violation of the registration and prospectus requirements of the Securities Act, RSBC 1966, c. 418.
Without admitting or denying the findings of the BCSC, the Company immediately ceased its selling
activities in British Columbia and agreed to a prohibition from soliciting its securities in any
Canadian province in compliance with the BSCS’s request. In March 2005, the Company was notified by
the Manitoba Securities Commission (“MSC”) that telephone solicitations and the offers and sales of
the Company’s securities in Manitoba to the public were in violation of Manitoba securities laws.
The Company immediately ceased its solicitation and selling activities in Manitoba in compliance
with the MSC’s request. We are not aware of any further relief or inquiry by the BCSC or MSC.
8) In September 2004, the Company was notified by the Australian Securities & Investment
Commission (“ASIC”) that the Company had been offering financial services and products to
Australian residents that were contrary to law and instructing the Company to immediately cease
offering financial services and products to Australian residents. Without admitting or denying the
findings of the ASIC, the Company immediately ceased its selling activities in Australia and agreed
not to solicit investors in Australia in compliance with the ASIC’s request until such time as the
Company complies with the securities registration requirements under the laws of Australia. We are
not aware of any further relief or inquiry by the ASIC.
9) In September 2004, the Company was notified by the Finnish Financial Supervision Authority
(“FSA”) that offers of the Company’s securities in Finland were in violation of the prospectus
requirements of Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act. Without admitting or
denying the findings of the FSA, the Company immediately ceased its selling activities in Finland
in compliance with the FSA’s request. We are not aware of any further relief or inquiry by the FSA.
10) In August 2004, the Company was notified by the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) of
the United Kingdom (“UK”) that its solicitations in the UK might have been in breach of the
requirements of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Without admitting or
denying the findings of the FSA, the Company immediately ceased its selling activities in the UK.
In November 2004, the Company was notified by the FSA that it had determined that the Company could
continue to contact potential subscribers on a limited basis. The Company resumed its selling
activities on that limited basis and believes it is in compliance with the FSA’s requirements. We
are not aware of any further relief or inquiry by the FSA of the United Kingdom.
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ITEM 9. MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our securities are not traded on any exchange or quotation system. Although we have not yet
determined the timing of doing so, we anticipate that following the filing of a selling security
holders registration statement, our common stock will be quoted on either the Over The Counter
Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) or the “pink sheets” published by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.
(“Pink Sheets”). In general there is greater liquidity for traded securities on the OTCBB, and less
through quotation in the Pink Sheets. In order for our common stock to trade on the OTCBB, a
registered broker-dealer, known as the market maker, must be willing to list bid or sale
quotations, sponsor the Company for listing on the Bulletin Board and file an application on our
behalf to make a market in our securities. We have not, as of this date, contacted a market maker
for sponsorship of our securities on the OTCBB. Securities that are quoted in the Pink Sheets do
not have any listing requirements and can be difficult to buy and sell due to the potential for low
and sporadic trading activity.
It is not possible to predict where, if at all, our common stock will be traded following
qualification of our securities for trading. Even if our common stock is accepted for quotation, it
is not certain that an orderly market will develop. The trading markets, if any, may be influenced
by many factors, including the depth and liquidity of the market for such securities, developments
affecting our business generally, the impact of the factors discussed under Item 1A “Risk
Factors”, investors’ perceptions of our company and its business, our operating results, our
dividend policies and general economic and market conditions.
Number of Stockholders
As of March 31, 2008, there were approximately 34,383,095 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding to 612 shareholders.
Dividend Policy
We have not paid a dividend since incorporation and we do not anticipate paying any dividends in
the future. We intend to retain earnings to finance the expansion of our business and for general
working capital purposes. The Board of Directors may, however, determine whether we will pay
dividends, depending on our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of
indebtedness, contractual restrictions with respect to the payment of dividends and other relevant
factors. No assurance is given as to our ability or willingness to pay dividends in the future.
Preferred Stock
Our articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors, without shareholder approval, to
issue up to Ten Million (10,000,000) shares of preferred stock, par value $.0001 and to establish
one or more series of preferred stock and to determine, with respect to each of these series, their
preferences, voting rights and other terms. There are no shares of preferred stock issued and
outstanding as of the date of this Amendment No. 2 to Form 10. Issuance of additional shares of
preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of our shareholders or be
used, to discourage, delay or prevent a change in control, which could have the effect of
discouraging bids for us and prevent shareholders from receiving maximum value for their shares.
Although we have no present intention to issue additional shares of preferred stock, we cannot
assure you that we will not do so in the future.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
As of March 31, 2008, there were no stock options or other equity incentive securities issued and
outstanding as follow:
Equity Compensation Plan Table
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remaining available |
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compensation plans |
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exercise of |
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exercise price of |
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outstanding |
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outstanding |
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securities |
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options, warrants |
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options, warrants |
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reflected in column |
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and rights |
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and rights |
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(a)) |
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Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders |
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-0- |
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Equity compensation
plans not approved
by security holders |
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-0- |
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Unit Purchase Options
As of March 31, 2008, we had issued and outstanding 13,889,624 Unit Purchase Options that are
convertible into an aggregate of 27,779,248 shares of our common stock. Unit Purchase Options were
authorized by our Board of Directors in January 2005 to certain existing non-U.S. shareholders for
acting as finders and introducing investors to the Company. Unit Purchase Options were offered and
sold only to non-affiliated existing non-U.S. shareholders. No Unit Purchase Options were sold to
employees or affiliates of the Company. Each Unit Purchase Option was sold at $.50 per Unit, with
each Unit consisting of two shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The
Unit Purchase Options are exercisable at any time prior to December 31, 2008. No Unit Purchase
Options have been exercised as of the date of this Amendment No. 2 to Form 10.
Registration Rights
Holders of our Unit Purchase Options may purchase up to a total of 27,779,248 shares of common
stock and are entitled to have the shares underlying those Unit Purchase Options registered for
resale pursuant to the terms of a Unit Purchase Option Agreement. Although we have not yet
determined the timing of doing so, we plan to register the Unit Purchase Options and the underlying
common stock to allow Unit Purchase Option Holders to resell such securities into the market if
they so desire.
Exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933
Our common stock has not been registered under the Securities Act and neither has the common stock
underlying our outstanding Unit Purchase Options. Accordingly, the shares of common stock issued
and outstanding and the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of any outstanding
options may not be resold absent registration under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws or an available exemption thereunder such as Rule 144. All of the shares of common
stock held or otherwise controlled by our officers and directors, an aggregate of 20,000,000, are
restricted shares subject to the resale restrictions of Rule 144 and subject to lock up agreements
further restricting the sale of the stock until December 12, 2008.
On December 6, 2007, the SEC issued final rule regulations amending Rule 144 which amendments
became effective on February 15, 2008. In general, a person (or persons whose shares are
aggregated) who is a non-affiliate may sell his shares, without any volume limitation, if he has
satisfied a six month holding period. Affiliates (members of our management,
control persons and related parties) may sell after satisfying a one year holding period, subject
to volume requirements, manner of selling and reporting requirements. Because there is no public
trading market for our shares in the United States, no sales in the United States under Rule 144
other than sales by non-affiliates is likely to occur until such market, if any, develops. At such
time as a market develops, if ever, the sale of restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 could
have a substantial adverse impact on any such public market.
Florida Anti-Takeover Statutes
Florida has enacted legislation that may deter or frustrate a take-over of a Florida corporation.
The Florida Control Share Act generally provides that shares acquired in excess of certain
specified thresholds will not possess any voting rights unless such voting rights are approved by a
majority of the corporation’s disinterested shareholders. The Florida Affiliated Transactions Act
generally requires super majority approval by disinterested directors or shareholders of certain
specified transactions between a corporation and holders of more than 10% of the outstanding voting
shares of the corporation (or their affiliates). Scorpion has expressly elected not to be governed
by these provisions.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent for our common stock is Florida Atlantic Stock Transfer, Inc., 7130 Nob Hill
Road, Tamarac, Florida 33321.
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ITEM 10. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
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From January 2005 through December 2005, we raised
a total of $5,247,230 through the
sale of our common stock and unit purchase options (“UPOs”) to non-affiliated non-U.S.
investors. Each UPO consists of two shares of common stock exercisable at $1.00 per share
until December 31, 2008. We issued 4,461,120 shares of common stock priced between $1.50
and $3.00 to foreign investors for a $4,460,696, less commissions and finders fees in the
aggregate amount of $2,344,596, and 1,572,219 UPOs to existing shareholders at a price of
$.50 per UPO for a total of $786,110. |
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From January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, we raised a total of $10,337,623, of
which $8,314,813 was generated through the sale of our common stock and $2,022,810 was
generated through the sale of UPOs. For common stock sales, we issued 3,498,222 shares to
foreign investors priced between $1.00 and $3.00. For UPOs, we issued 4,045,619 units to
existing shareholders at a price of $.50 per UPO. Commissions and finder’s fees on these
sales were, in the aggregate, $3,999,956. |
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From January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, we raised a total of $10,779,005, of
which $7,063,187 was generated through the sale of our common stock and $3,715,818 was
generated through the sale of UPOs. For common stock sales, we issued 3,751,955 shares to
foreign investors priced between $1.50 and $3.00. For UPOs, we issued 7,431,636 units to
existing shareholders at a price of $.50 per UPO. Commissions and finder’s fees on these
sales were, in the aggregate, $5,364,074. |
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4) |
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From January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008, we raised a total of $1,859,508 of which
$1,439,433 was generated through the sale of our common stock and $420,075 was generated
through the sale of UPOs. For common stock sales, we issued 1,184,437 shares to foreign
investors priced between $1.00 and $3.00. For UPOs, we issued 840,150 units to existing
shareholders at a price of $.50 per UPO. Commissions and finder’s fees on these sales
were, in the aggregate, $1,230,064. |
All of the foregoing sales were made in reliance upon the transaction exemption afforded by
Regulation S promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act. There were no issuances to
stockholders residing in the United States.
ITEM 11. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Common Stock
Our articles of incorporation authorize us to issue up to One Hundred Million (100,000,000) shares
of common stock, par value $.0001. At March 31, 2008, we had issued and outstanding 34,383,095
shares of common stock of which, 20,000,000 shares or 58% is owned or controlled by our officers
and directors.
At March 31, 2008, there were 13,889,624 Unit Purchase Options issued or outstanding to existing
shareholders to purchase up to 27,779,248 shares of our common stock. There were no options or
restricted stock issued under our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be
voted on by the shareholders. Holders of common stock have no cumulative voting rights. In the
event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of shares of common
stock are entitled to share, pro rata, all assets remaining after payment in full of
all liabilities. Holders of common stock have no preemptive rights to purchase our common stock.
There are no conversion rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to the common
stock. All of the outstanding shares of common stock are validly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable.
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ITEM 12. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Bylaws and Florida law contain provisions relating to
the indemnification of officers and directors. Generally, they provide that we may indemnify any
person who was or is a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except for an action by or in right of
our company, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of our
company. It must be shown that he acted in good faith and in a manner, which he reasonably believed
to be in, or not opposed to our best interests. Generally, no indemnification may be made where the
person has been determined to be negligent or guilty of misconduct in the performance of his duty
to our company.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to
directors, officers or persons controlling our company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against
public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable. In the event that
a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of our company in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed
in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of the issue.
ITEM 13. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Our financial statements appear under Item 15 and are incorporated by reference herein. As a
“smaller reporting company” we are providing the scaled disclosures as permitted by Regulation S-K
and therefore, have omitted a separate section for Supplementary Data.
ITEM 14. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
None.
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ITEM 15. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) |
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Financial Statements: |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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F-1 |
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Consolidated
Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2006 and 2005 |
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F-2 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Income at December 31, 2006 and 2005 |
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F-3 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity at
December 31, 2006 and 2005 |
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F-4 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows at December 31, 2006 and 2005 |
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F-5 |
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Notes to
Financial Statements at December 31, 2006 and 2005 |
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F-6 — F-17 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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F-18 |
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets as at December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
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F-19 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations at December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
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F-20 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity at
December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
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F-21 |
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Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows at December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
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F-22 |
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Notes to
Financial Statements at December 31, 2007 and 2006 |
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F-23 — F-37 |
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Scorpion Performance, Inc., dated April 16, 2004 (1) |
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3.2 |
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Scorpion Performance, Inc., dated April 20, 2004 (1) |
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3.3 |
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Scorpion Performance, Inc., dated October 10, 2007 (1) |
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3.4 |
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Bylaws of Scorpion Performance, Inc. (1) |
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4.1 |
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Form of Common Stock Certificate (1) |
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4.2 |
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Form of Unit Purchase Option Agreement (2) |
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10.4 |
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2007 Scorpion Performance, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan(1) |
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10.5 |
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Lock Up Agreement between Robert and Teresa Stopanio and Scorpion Performance, Inc. dated August 28, 2007
(1) |
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10.6 |
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Lock Up Agreement between Yali Golan and Scorpion Performance, Inc. dated August 28, 2007 (1) |
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10.7 |
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Addendum to Lock Up Agreements dated May 2, 2008 (3) |
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10.8 |
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Stock Purchase Agreement between Scorpion Performance, Inc. and Yali and Leslie Golan, dated May 2, 2008
(3) |
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10.9 |
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Secured Note to Yali and Leslie Golan, dated May 2, 2008 (3) |
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10.10 |
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Mortgage and Security Agreement between Scorpion Performance, Inc. and Yali and Leslie Golan, dated May 2, 2008
(3) |
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Subsidiaries (1) |
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(1) |
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Filed as an exhibit to the Original Filing on Form 10-SB, (SEC File No. 000-52859) filed on October 12, 2007. |
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(2) |
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Filed as an exhibit to Amendment 1 on Form 10-SB filed on February 11, 2008. |
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(3) |
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Filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2008. |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the board of directors and shareholders of
Scorpion Performance, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Scorpion Performance, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the related statements of operations, changes in
shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Scorpion Performance, Inc. and Subsidiaries for December 31,
2006 and 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Jewett, Schwartz, Wolfe & Associates
March 9, 2007
Hollywood, Florida
F-1
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31,
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2006 |
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2005 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,701,224 |
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$ |
456,815 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts |
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237,147 |
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146,203 |
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Inventories |
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1,182,829 |
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852,894 |
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Other receivables |
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13,149 |
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9,069 |
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Total current assets |
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3,134,349 |
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1,464,981 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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3,694,727 |
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3,261,286 |
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Deposits |
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— |
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98,792 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
6,829,076 |
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$ |
4,825,059 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
85,126 |
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$ |
46,550 |
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Notes payable-related party |
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— |
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1,347,486 |
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Notes payable-current portion |
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41,727 |
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196,622 |
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Total current liabilities |
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126,853 |
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1,590,658 |
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Long-Term Liabilities: |
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Notes payable, net of current portion |
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134,858 |
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1,542,786 |
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Total Liabilities |
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261,711 |
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3,133,444 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders’ Equity: |
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Preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, 10,000,000
shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December
31, 2006 and 2005, respectively |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 50,000,000
authorized; 29,446,703 and 25,948,481 issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively |
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2,945 |
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2,594 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
10,772,380 |
|
|
|
4,435,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(4,207,960 |
) |
|
|
(2,746,043 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders’ Equity |
|
|
6,567,365 |
|
|
|
1,691,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
|
$ |
6,829,076 |
|
|
$ |
4,825,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-2
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Revenues, net |
|
$ |
1,949,729 |
|
|
$ |
1,668,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
(1,115,192 |
) |
|
|
(665,656 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit |
|
|
834,537 |
|
|
|
1,002,977 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and employee benefits |
|
|
805,983 |
|
|
|
705,552 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
850,024 |
|
|
|
885,159 |
|
Research and development |
|
|
247,130 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
140,772 |
|
|
|
77,046 |
|
Other expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss |
|
|
122,296 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
130,249 |
|
|
|
118,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Expenses |
|
|
2,043,909 |
|
|
|
1,786,383 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
$ |
(783,406 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted |
|
|
26,351,111 |
|
|
|
23,726,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share — basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-3
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,000,000 shares |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
authorized |
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Stockholders’ |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Equity |
|
Balance, December 31, 2004 |
|
|
21,904,727 |
|
|
$ |
2,190 |
|
|
$ |
1,532,854 |
|
|
$ |
(1,962,637 |
) |
|
$ |
(427,593 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
4,043,754 |
|
|
|
404 |
|
|
|
4,460,696 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
4,461,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: issuance costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,344,596 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,344,596 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of unit purchase options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
786,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
786,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(783,406 |
) |
|
|
(783,406 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
|
|
25,948,481 |
|
|
$ |
2,594 |
|
|
$ |
4,435,064 |
|
|
$ |
(2,746,043 |
) |
|
$ |
1,691,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
3,498,222 |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
8,314,462 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8,314,462 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: issuance costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of unit purchase options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
|
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
29,446,703 |
|
|
$ |
2,945 |
|
|
$ |
10,772,380 |
|
|
$ |
(4,207,960 |
) |
|
$ |
6,567,365 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-4
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
$ |
(783,406 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
300,124 |
|
|
|
263,314 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(90,944 |
) |
|
|
28,419 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(329,935 |
) |
|
|
(395,444 |
) |
Other receivable |
|
|
(4,080 |
) |
|
|
(9,069 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
38,576 |
|
|
|
(8,617 |
) |
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(1,548,176 |
) |
|
|
(904,803 |
) |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits on equipment |
|
|
98,792 |
|
|
|
(96,199 |
) |
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(733,565 |
) |
|
|
(1,080,991 |
) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(634,773 |
) |
|
|
(1,177,190 |
) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of notes payable |
|
|
(2,909,958 |
) |
|
|
(810,296 |
) |
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
8,314,462 |
|
|
|
4,460,696 |
|
Issuance costs |
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
|
|
(2,344,596 |
) |
Sales of unit purchase options |
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
786,110 |
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
3,427,358 |
|
|
|
2,091,914 |
|
Net Increase in Cash |
|
|
1,244,409 |
|
|
|
9,921 |
|
Cash, Beginning of Year |
|
|
456,815 |
|
|
|
446,894 |
|
Cash, End of Year |
|
$ |
1,701,224 |
|
|
$ |
456,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
130,249 |
|
|
$ |
118,626 |
|
Cash paid for taxes |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of property and equipment through debt obligations |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,546,090 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-5
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Business |
|
|
|
|
|
Scorpion Performance, Inc. (the “Company”) was established on December 17, 1999 in
Florida. The Company manufactures high performance automotive and marine racing
products. The Company was initially formed to manufacture high-grade rocker arms
priced slightly below the competition in order to fill a niche in the marketplace
and has since branched into a full service high performance parts and
manufacturing firm. |
|
|
|
|
|
Principles of Consolidation |
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Scorpion
Performance, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries Anodize, LLC, World Waste
Management, LLC (no operations) Manure Packing Systems, LLC (no operations), All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
Recognition |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of Staff
Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements",
which states that revenue is realized or realizable and earned when all of the
following four criteria are met: |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
(2) Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
(3) The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and
(4) collectibles is reasonably assured. |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment of products to their customers. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment Reporting |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company follows the guidance presented in Statement of Financial Standards
(“SFAS”) No 131 “Disclosures about Segments of Enterprise and Related Information”
(“SFAS 131”). The Company has determined that there is one reportable segment. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has three suppliers that represent 30%, 17% and 11%, respectively, of
all raw materials we purchased in 2006 and 22%, 8% and 2% respectively in 2005.
The Company also sells its products through over 110 distributors and directly to
OEM customers, of which one distributor accounts for 29% of our revenue, and in
the aggregate with four other distributors, accounts for over 50% of our annual
revenue. All of our orders are open purchase orders from distributors most of
which we have established long-term relationships and, generally, are processed,
manufactured and delivered to the distributor within 10-12 days of receipt of the
purchase order. Our products are also distributed to aftermarket customers through
a network of warehouse auto parts distributors. Sales all occur to customers
located in the United States. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, cash
and cash equivalents included cash on hand and cash in the bank. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts Receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value. The Company has
established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors pertaining to
the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.
Delinquent accounts are written-off when it is determined that the amounts are
uncollectible. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the provision for doubtful accounts
was approximately $0 and $125, respectively. |
F-6
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. To ensure
inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, the
Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its
inventories. The Company also periodically performs an evaluation
of inventory for excess and obsolete items. Such evaluations are
based on management’s judgment and use of estimates. Such
estimates incorporate inventory quantities on-hand, aging of the
inventory, sales forecasts for particular product groupings,
planned dispositions of product lines and overall industry trends. |
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciation is
provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. |
|
|
|
|
|
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance of property and small
tools are charged to expense as incurred. Major replacements and
betterments are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining
useful lives of the assets. |
|
|
|
|
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes are provided based on the provisions of SFAS
No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS No. 109), to reflect
the tax effect of differences in the recognition of revenues and
expenses between financial reporting and income tax purposes based
on the enacted tax laws in effect at December 31, 2005. In 2003,
the Company was a subchapter S corporation whereby the income of
the corporation was reported on the personal income tax returns of
the shareholders. In 2004 the election to be treated as a
subchapter S corporation was revoked due to the change in
corporate structure. |
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising |
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in
selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations. Advertising expenses were
$41,598 and $57,317 during 2006 and 2005, respectively. |
F-7
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Concentration of Credit Risk |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and
accounts receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company had cash deposits which
exceeded federally insured limits. The Company maintains its cash
balances at high quality financial institutions, which the Company
believes limits these risks. |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’
financial condition and maintains an appropriate allowance for
uncollectible accounts receivable based upon the expected
collectability of all accounts receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of Intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
We review intangible assets for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset or asset group may not be recoverable in accordance with
SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets.” An asset is considered impaired if its
carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the
asset is expected to generate. If an asset or asset group is
considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset
exceeds its fair value. We assess the recoverability of the
intangible assets by determining whether the unamortized balances
can be recovered through undiscounted future net cash flows of the
related assets. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured
based on projected discounted future net cash flows using a
discount rate reflecting our average cost of capital, or other
appropriated methods of determining fair value. In 2006 the
Company fully impaired its patent on manure compacting technology
and recorded an impairment loss on patents in the amount of
$122,296. The compacting technology is currently being evaluated
for potential commercial applications, however due to material
uncertainties regarding the ability to generate positive future
cash flows from this technology, the patent costs were determined
to be fully impaired. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s financial instruments include cash, trade
receivables. The carrying amount of these financial instruments
has been estimated by management to approximate fair value. |
F-8
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product Warranty |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s product warranty limits its exposure to replacement
parts for defects in the manufacturing process. The Company’s
precision robotic manufacturing process by design, mitigates
manufacturing defects. Accordingly, the cost associated with
product warranty has historically been negligible. As a result,
the Company records product warranty costs as incurred. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Use of Estimates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and,
accordingly, require management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Specifically,
our management has estimated the expected economic life and value
of our manufacturing equipment, cost of maintenance of robotic
equipment, economic benefit of R&D generated improvements in our
manufacturing equipment and processes, our marketing initiatives
ability to generate sufficient business to support expand
production capacity, potential inventory requirements as well as
obsolescence and our net operating loss for tax purposes. It is
reasonably possible that these estimates will change in the near
term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly,
actual results could differ from those estimates. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share amounts
in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” |
|
|
|
|
|
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements |
|
|
|
|
|
Recent accounting pronouncements that the Company has adopted or
that will be required to adopt in the future are summarized below. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting changes and error corrections |
|
|
|
|
|
In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”
(SFAS 154), which replaces Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
20, “Accounting Changes,” (“APB 20”) and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting
Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements — An Amendment
of APB Opinion No. 28.” SFAS 154 provides guidance on the
accounting for and reporting of accounting changes and error
corrections, and it establishes retrospective application, or the
latest practicable date, as the required method for reporting a
change in accounting principle and the reporting of a correction
of an error. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and
corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2006. |
F-9
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value measurements |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value
Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 provides guidance for using
fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS 157 addresses
the requests from investors for expanded disclosure about the
extent to which Companies measure assets and liabilities at fair
value, the information used to measure fair value and the effect
of fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS 157 applies whenever
other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be
measured at fair value, and does not expand the use of fair value
in any new circumstances. SFAS 157 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007 and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2009. The Company is unable at this time to determine
the effect that its adoption of SFAS 157 will have on its
consolidated results of operations and financial condition. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48,
“Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing the
recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before
being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides
guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The
cumulative effects, if any, of applying FIN 48 will be recorded as
an adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the
period of adoption. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2006, and the Company is required to adopt it
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company is currently
evaluation the effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its
consolidated results of operations and financial condition and is
not currently in a position to determine such effects, if any. |
F-10
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes collected from customer and remitted to governmental authorities |
|
|
|
|
|
In June 2006, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
Issue No. 06-3 “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to
Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement
(That Is, Gross versus Net Presentation) (“EITF 06-3”). EITF 06-3
applies to any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is
directly imposed on a revenue producing transaction between a seller
and a customer. EITF 06-3 allows companies to present taxes either
gross within revenue and expense or net. If taxes subject to this
issue are significant, a company is required to disclose its
accounting policy for presenting taxes and the amount of such taxes
that are recognized on a gross basis. EITF 06-3 is required to be
adopted during the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company
currently presents such taxes net. These taxes are currently not
material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting for rental costs incurred during a construction period |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-1
(As Amended), “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a
Construction Period” (“FAS 13-1”). This position requires a company
to recognize as rental expense the rental costs associated with a
ground or building operating lease during a construction period,
except for costs associated with projects accounted for under SFAS
No. 67, “Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real
Estate Projects.” FAS 13-1 is effective for reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2005 and was adopted by the Company in
the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company’s adoption of FAS
13-1 will not materially affect its consolidated results of
operations and financial position. |
F-11
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of prior year misstatements when quantifying misstatements
in the current year financial statements |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the Securities Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior
Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year
Financial Statements” (“SAB 108”). SAB 108 provides guidance on
the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in
quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a
materiality assessment. SAB 108 establishes an approach that
requires quantification of financial statement errors based on the
effects of each on a company’s balance sheet and statement of
operations and the related financial statement disclosures. Early
application of the guidance in SAB 108 is encouraged in any report
for an interim period of the first fiscal year ending after
November 15, 2006, and will be adopted by the Company in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2007. The Company does not expect the
adoption of SAB 108 to have a material impact on its consolidated
results of operations and financial condition |
|
|
|
|
|
FSP FAS 123(R)-5 |
|
|
|
|
|
FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 was issued on October 10, 2006. FSP SFAS
123(R)-5 provides that instruments originally issued as employee
compensation and then a modification is made to the terms solely
to reflect an equity restructuring that occurs when the holders
are no longer employees, then no change in the recognition or the
measurement (due to a change in classification) of those
instruments will result if both of the following conditions are
met: (a). There is no increase in fair value of the award (or the
ratio of intrinsic value to the exercise price of the award is
preserved, that is, the holder is made whole), or the antidilution
provision is not added to the terms of the award in contemplation
of an equity restructuring; and (b). All holders of the same class
of equity instruments (for example, stock options) are treated in
the same manner. FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 shall be applied in the first
reporting period beginning after the date FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 is
posted to the FASB website. The Company does not expect the
adoption of FSP FAS 123(R)-5 to have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations and financial condition. |
F-12
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 2.
|
|
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Useful |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lives |
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
|
(Years) |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Land |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
473,940 |
|
|
$ |
473,940 |
|
Building |
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
1,237,567 |
|
|
|
1,237,567 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
|
|
5-10 |
|
|
|
3,708,125 |
|
|
|
2,974,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,419,632 |
|
|
$ |
4,686,067 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,724,905 |
|
|
|
1,424,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,694,727 |
|
|
$ |
3,261,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 totaled $300,124 and $263,314
respectively.
F-13
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 3.
|
|
NOTES PAYABLE |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2006 and 2005 consisted of the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Non-interest bearing note payable to a shareholder and director due on demand. |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
1,347,486 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable from the 2005 purchase of the land and building from which the
company operates. Monthly payments of principal and interest of $10,616 are
payable through March 2008 at an interest rate of 7.472% per year;
thereafter, the interest will be recalculated quarterly at prime plus 1%
through approximately March 2030. At December 31, 2005 the rate would be
8.25%. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,332,847 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable for purchase of certain machinery and equipment. Payment terms
required an initial payment of $66,000 with monthly principal payments of
$6,228 through approximately August 2009. Interest accrues under this note at
a rate of 9% per year. |
|
|
176,585 |
|
|
|
232,652 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease payable from the 2005 purchase of certain machinery and equipment.
Payment terms required an initial payment of $10,609 with monthly principal
payments of $1,960 through approximately October 2009. Interest accrues under
this note at a rate of approximately 4.25% per year. This lease was paid in
February 2006. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
82,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unsecured
13% note payable for purchase of certain machinery and equipment. This note was paid in February 2006. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
91,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
176,585 |
|
|
$ |
3,086,894 |
|
F-14
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 3.
|
|
NOTES PAYABLE (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
$ |
41,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
51,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
63,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
20,858 |
|
|
|
$ |
176,585 |
|
|
|
|
NOTE 4.
|
|
INCOME TAXES |
|
|
|
|
|
The provision (benefit) for income taxes from continued operations for the years ended December 31,
2006 consists of the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
State |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
(909,356 |
) |
|
|
(313,000 |
) |
State |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in valuation allowance |
|
|
909,356 |
|
|
|
313,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision (benefit) for income taxes, net |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
F-15
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 4.
|
|
INCOME TAXES (Continued) |
|
|
|
|
|
The difference between income tax expense computed by applying the federal statutory corporate tax
rate and actual income tax expense is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Statutory federal income tax rate |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
State income taxes |
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|
5.5 |
% |
Valuation allowance |
|
|
-40.5 |
% |
|
|
-40.5 |
% |
Effective tax rate |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expenses
for financial reporting purposes and for tax purposes. The tax effect of these temporary
differences representing deferred tax assets and liabilities result principally from the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
Net operating loss-carryforwards expiring between 2020-2021 |
|
$ |
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax asset |
|
$ |
2,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
$ |
— |
|
Non-current |
|
|
592,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: valuation allowance |
|
|
(592,076 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred income tax asset |
|
$ |
— |
|
F-16
|
|
|
NOTE 5.
|
|
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock — Throughout 2006 and 2005, the Company sold 3,498,222 and 4,043,754 shares of its
common stock, respectively, in a series of individual transactions to foreign investors priced
between $1.00 and $3.00 in 2006 and $1.50 and $3.00 in 2005, for a total of $8,314,462 in 2006 and
$4,461,120 in 2005, less commissions and finders fees in the aggregate amount of $3,999,956 in 2006
and $2,344,596 in 2005. The placement of common stock is currently open and is intended to meet the
exemptions of Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The
funds received have been used for operational purchases and equipment purchases. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unit Purchase Options — In 2005, we began selling unit purchase options to existing non-U.S.
shareholders for acting as finders and introducing investors to the Company. Each Unit consists of
two shares of common stock exercisable at $1.00 per share until December 31, 2008. These sales were
made in reliance upon the transaction exemption afforded by Regulation S promulgated by the SEC
under the Securities Act. There were no issuances to stockholders residing in the United States.
The Company sold 4,045,619 Unit Purchase Options to existing shareholders at a price of $.50 per
Unit for a total of $2,022,810 in 2006 and 1,572,219 Unit Purchase Options for a total of $786,110
in 2005. The funds received from the sale of the Unit Purchase Options have been used for
operational purposes and equipment purchases. |
|
|
|
NOTE 6.
|
|
SUBSIDIARIES |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company acquired all of the membership interests of Anodize, LLC in January 2004, from Robert
and Teresa Stopanio, the sole managers and members. As consideration, we assumed certain debts and
start up costs of approximately $10,366, at their historic recorded value. |
|
|
|
NOTE 7.
|
|
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS |
|
|
|
|
|
1) Leonard Codomo v. Scorpion Performance, Inc., Yali Golan and Robert Stopanio, Case
No. CACE0420144 filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward County, Florida in December
2004. Codomo alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment in connection with the delivery of
rocker arm equipment valued at $180,000 plus interest. This matter is pending. Management asserts
that it will prevail in this matter and accordingly no loss provision has been recorded. |
|
|
|
|
|
2) Manure Packing Systems. LLC v. Carl Del Spino, Case No. CACE06-015650(12) filed in
the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward County, Florida in October 2006. Our subsidiary filed
this action against Del Spino for breach of contract in connection with the purchase of the manure
waste packaging patent. In June 2007, the Court issued an order requiring the seller to comply with
the terms of the purchase agreement and to assign the patent application to MPS. The assignment was
filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 12, 2007. This matter is currently
pending determination on the matter of damages. Management asserts that it will prevail in this
matter and accordingly no loss provision has been recorded. |
|
F-17
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the board of directors and stockholders
of Scorpion Performance, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Scorpion Performance, Inc. as of December 31,
2007 and 2006 and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provided a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Scorpion Performance, Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006,
and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the
years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States.
/s/ Jewett, Schwartz, Wolfe & Associates
Hollywood, Florida
March 28, 2008
F-18
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,827,951 |
|
|
$ |
1,701,224 |
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
185,644 |
|
|
|
237,147 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
1,574,734 |
|
|
|
1,182,829 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
14,186 |
|
|
|
13,149 |
|
Total current assets |
|
|
3,602,515 |
|
|
|
3,134,349 |
|
Property and Equipment, net |
|
|
6,068,917 |
|
|
|
3,694,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
9,671,432 |
|
|
$ |
6,829,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
$ |
113,818 |
|
|
$ |
85,126 |
|
Notes payable-current portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
41,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
113,818 |
|
|
|
126,853 |
|
Notes payable, net of current portion |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
134,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
113,818 |
|
|
|
261,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, 10,000,000
shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December
31, 2007 and 2006 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 100,000,000
authorized, 33,198,658 and 29,446,703 issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively |
|
|
3,320 |
|
|
|
2,945 |
|
Additional paid in capital |
|
|
16,186,936 |
|
|
|
10,772,380 |
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(6,632,642 |
) |
|
|
(4,207,960 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
|
9,557,614 |
|
|
|
6,567,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
|
$ |
9,671,432 |
|
|
$ |
6,829,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-19
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Revenues, net |
|
|
1,929,068 |
|
|
$ |
1,949,729 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
1,283,722 |
|
|
|
1,115,192 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
645,346 |
|
|
|
834,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries and employee benefits |
|
|
743,324 |
|
|
|
805,983 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
1,319,809 |
|
|
|
850,024 |
|
Research and development |
|
|
332,002 |
|
|
|
247,130 |
|
Selling and marketing expenses |
|
|
725,353 |
|
|
|
140,772 |
|
(Gain) Loss on sale of equipment |
|
|
(32,750 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
3,087,738 |
|
|
|
2,043,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss from operations |
|
|
(2,442,392 |
) |
|
|
(1,209,372 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(122,296 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
25,543 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(7,833 |
) |
|
|
(130,249 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
|
17,710 |
|
|
|
(252,545 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
(2,424,682 |
) |
|
|
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding — Basic and Diluted |
|
|
31,410,012 |
|
|
|
26,351,111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss per share — Basic and Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.08 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-20
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100,000,000 shares authorized |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Stockholders’ |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Equity |
|
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
|
|
25,948,481 |
|
|
$ |
2,594 |
|
|
$ |
4,435,064 |
|
|
$ |
(2,746,043 |
) |
|
|
1,691,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
3,498,222 |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
8,314,462 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8,314,813 |
|
Less: Issuance costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
Sale of unit purchase options |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
Net Loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
|
(1,461,917 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
29,446,703 |
|
|
$ |
2,945 |
|
|
$ |
10,772,380 |
|
|
$ |
(4,207,960 |
) |
|
$ |
6,567,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
3,751,955 |
|
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
7,062,812 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
7,063,187 |
|
Less: Issuance costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5,364,074 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5,364,074 |
) |
Sale of unit purchase options |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,715,818 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3,715,818 |
|
Net Loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(2,424,682 |
) |
|
|
(2,424,682 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 30, 2007 |
|
|
33,198,658 |
|
|
$ |
3,320 |
|
|
$ |
16,186,936 |
|
|
$ |
(6,632,642 |
) |
|
$ |
9,557,614 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-21
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the years ended |
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(2,424,682 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,461,917 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
352,128 |
|
|
|
300,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
51,503 |
|
|
|
(90,944 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(391,905 |
) |
|
|
(329,935 |
) |
Other receivable |
|
|
(1,037 |
) |
|
|
(4,080 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
28,692 |
|
|
|
38,576 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
(2,385,301 |
) |
|
|
(1,548,176 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits on equipment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
98,792 |
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(2,726,318 |
) |
|
|
(733,565 |
) |
Investment |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(2,726,318 |
) |
|
|
(634,773 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of notes payable |
|
|
(176,585 |
) |
|
|
(2,909,958 |
) |
Proceeds from notes payable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
7,063,187 |
|
|
|
8,314,462 |
|
Issuance costs |
|
|
(5,364,074 |
) |
|
|
(3,999,956 |
) |
Sales of unit purchase options |
|
|
3,715,818 |
|
|
|
2,022,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
5,238,346 |
|
|
|
3,427,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Decrease in Cash |
|
|
126,727 |
|
|
|
1,244,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, Beginning of Year |
|
|
1,701,224 |
|
|
|
456,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, End of Year |
|
$ |
1,827,951 |
|
|
$ |
1,701,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
7,833 |
|
|
$ |
130,249 |
|
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
F-22
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
NOTE 1.
|
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Business |
|
|
|
|
|
Scorpion Performance, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Florida on December 17, 1999, for the
initial purpose of manufacturing high-grade rocker arms for high performance automobiles. From
rocker arms, we have branched into a full service high performance parts and components
manufacturing firm. We currently design and manufacture a variety of branded and private label high
performance automotive products and related components to automotive original equipment
manufacturers, or OEMs, and the related aftermarket. We are also developing other manufacturing and
service capabilities to enhance our automotive parts business which includes in-house anodizing
services to produce high-end finished products for a variety of uses in the automotive and medical
and photographic imaging industries. |
|
|
|
|
|
Principles of Consolidation |
|
|
|
|
|
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Scorpion Performance, Inc., and its
wholly owned operating subsidiaries Anodize, LLC; Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Broward
County, LLC and Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Marion County, LLC, along with its wholly owned
non-operating subsidiaries Manure Packing Systems, LLC, World Waste Management, LLC, Scorpion
Racing, Inc. and Scorpion Rockers, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2006 results to
conform to the presentation used in 2007. |
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue Recognition |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
No. 104 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements", which states that revenue is realized or
realizable and earned when all of the following four criteria are met: |
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
(2) Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
(3) The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and
(4) Collectibility is reasonably assured. |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment of products to their customers. |
F-23
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2007 and 2006,
cash and cash equivalents included cash on hand and cash in the bank. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts Receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value. The Company has
established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors pertaining to
the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other
information. Delinquent accounts are written-off when it is determined that the
amounts are uncollectible. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the provision for
doubtful accounts was approximately $0 for both years. |
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using
the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. To ensure inventories are carried at the
lower of cost or market, the Company periodically evaluates the carrying value
of its inventories. The Company also periodically performs an evaluation of
inventory for excess and obsolete items. Such evaluations are based on
management’s judgment and use of estimates. Such estimates incorporate
inventory quantities on-hand, aging of the inventory, sales forecasts for
particular product groupings, planned dispositions of product lines and overall
industry trends. |
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciation is provided using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. |
|
|
|
|
|
Expenditures for repairs and maintenance of property and small tools are
charged to expense as incurred. Major replacements and betterments are
capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful lives of the assets. |
F-24
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes are provided based on the provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards |
|
|
|
|
|
(SFAS) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS 109), to reflect the tax
effect of differences in the recognition of revenues and expenses between
financial reporting and income tax purposes based on the enacted tax laws in
effect at December 31, 2005. In 2003, the Company was a subchapter S
corporation whereby the income of the corporation was reported on the personal
income tax returns of the shareholders. In 2004 the election to be treated as a
subchapter S corporation was revoked due to the change in corporate structure. |
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising |
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in selling, general,
and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. The Company incurred advertising expenses of $412,057 and $41,598
during 2007 and 2006, respectively. |
|
|
|
|
|
Research and Development |
|
|
|
|
|
Costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expense for the
periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $332,002 and $247,130
respectively. |
|
|
|
|
|
Product Warranty |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s product warranty limits its exposure to replacement parts for
defects in the manufacturing process. The Company’s precision robotic
manufacturing process by design mitigates manufacturing defects. Accordingly,
the cost associated with product warranty has historically been immaterial. As
a result, the Company records product replacement costs as incurred. |
F-25
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Concentration of Credit Risk |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of
credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had cash deposits which exceeded
federally insured limits. The Company maintains its cash balances at high
quality financial institutions, which the Company believes limits these risks. |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial
condition and maintains an appropriate allowance for uncollectible accounts
receivable based upon the expected collectibility of all accounts receivable. |
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of Intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
We review intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may
not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” An asset is considered impaired
if its carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted future net cash flow the asset
is expected to generate. If an asset or asset group is considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which
the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. We assess the
recoverability of the intangible assets by determining whether the unamortized
balances can be recovered through undiscounted future net cash flows of the
related assets. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on
projected discounted future net cash flows using a discount rate reflecting our
average cost of capital, or other appropriated methods of determining fair
value. In 2006 the Company had an impairment loss on patents in the amount of
$122,296. In 2007 the Company had no impairment loss. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s financial instruments include cash, trade receivables. The
carrying amount of these financial instruments has been estimated by management
to approximate fair value. |
F-26
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Use of Estimates |
|
|
|
|
|
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States and, accordingly, require
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Specifically, our management has estimated the expected economic life and value
of our manufacturing equipment, cost of maintenance of robotic equipment,
economic benefit of R&D generated improvements in our manufacturing equipment
and processes, our marketing initiatives ability to generate sufficient
business to support expand production capacity, potential inventory
requirements as well as obsolescence and our net operating loss for tax
purposes. It is reasonably possible that these estimates will change in the
near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, actual
results could differ from those estimates. |
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share amounts in accordance
with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Basic earnings per share is computed
by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.
Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or
equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share
in the earnings of the Company. |
|
|
|
|
|
Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
|
|
|
|
|
Recent accounting pronouncements that the Company has adopted or that will be
required to adopt in the future are summarized below. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value measurements |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”
(SFAS 157). SFAS 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets
and liabilities. SFAS 157 addresses the requests from investors for expanded
disclosure about the extent to which Companies measure assets and liabilities
at fair value, the information used to measure fair value and the effect of
fair value measurements on earnings. SFAS 157 applies whenever other standards
require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value, and
does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS 157 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007 and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2009. The Company is unable at this time to determine the effect
that its adoption of SFAS 157 will have on its consolidated results of
operations and financial condition. |
F-27
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN
48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by
prescribing the recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before
being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on
derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods, disclosure and transition. The cumulative effects, if any, of applying
FIN 48 will be recorded as an adjustment to retained earnings as of the
beginning of the period of adoption. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006, and the Company is required to adopt it in
the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. The Company is currently evaluation the
effect that the adoption of FIN 48 will have on its consolidated results of
operations and financial condition and is not currently in a position to
determine such effects, if any. |
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes collected from customer and remitted to governmental authorities |
|
|
|
|
|
In June 2006, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No.
06-3, “How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental
Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus
Net Presentation)” (EITF 06-3). EITF 06-3 applies to any tax assessed by a
governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue producing
transaction between a seller and a customer. EITF 06-3 allows companies to
present taxes either gross within revenue and expense or net. If taxes subject
to this issue are significant, a company is required to disclose its accounting
policy for presenting taxes and the amount of such taxes that are recognized on
a gross basis. EITF 06-3 is required to be adopted during the first quarter of
fiscal year 2008. The Company currently presents such taxes net. EITF 06-3 is
required to be adopted during the first quarter of fiscal year 2008. These
taxes are currently not material to the Company’s consolidated financial
statements. |
|
|
|
|
|
Accounting for rental costs incurred during a construction period |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 13-1 (As
Amended), “Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period”
(FAS 13-1). This position requires a company to recognize as rental expense the
rental costs associated with a ground or building operating lease during a
construction period, except for costs associated with projects accounted for
under SFAS No. 67, “Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental Operations of Real
Estate Projects.” FAS 13-1 is effective for reporting periods beginning after
December 15, 2005 and was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2007. The Company’s adoption of FAS 13-1 will not materially affect its
consolidated results of operations and financial position. |
F-28
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Effects of prior year misstatements when quantifying misstatements in the
current year financial statements |
|
|
|
|
|
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued SAB No. 108,
“Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying
Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (SAB 108). SAB 108 provides
guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in
quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality
assessment. SAB 108 establishes an approach that requires quantification of
financial statement errors based on the effects of each on a company’s balance
sheet and statement of operations and the related financial statement
disclosures. Early application of the guidance in SAB 108 is encouraged in any
report for an interim period of the first fiscal year ending after November 15,
2006, and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year
2007. The Company does not expect the adoption of SAB 108 to have a material
impact on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition |
|
|
|
|
|
FSP FAS 123(R)-5 |
|
|
|
|
|
FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 was issued on October 10, 2006. The FSP SFAS 123(R)-5
provides that instruments that were originally issued as employee compensation
and then modified for which modification is made to the terms of the instrument
solely to reflect an equity restructuring that occurs when the holders are no
longer employees, then no change in the recognition or the measurement (due to
a change in classification) of those instruments will result if both of the
following conditions are met: (a). There is no increase in fair value of the
award (or the ratio of intrinsic value to the exercise price of the award is
preserved, that is, the holder is made whole), or the antidilution provision is
not added to the terms of the award in contemplation of an equity
restructuring; and (b). All holders of the same class of equity instruments
(for example, stock options) are treated in the same manner. The provisions in
this FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 shall be applied in the first reporting period beginning
after the date the FSP SFAS 123(R)-5 is posted to the FASB website. The Company
does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 123(R)-5 to have a material impact on
its consolidated results of operations and financial condition. |
|
|
|
|
|
Share-Based Payments |
|
|
|
|
|
On December 21, 2007 the Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 110 (SAB 110), which, effective January 1, 2008, amends
and replaces SAB 107, Share-Based Payment. SAB 110 expresses the views of the
SEC staff regarding the use of a “simplified” method in developing an estimate
of expected term of “plain vanilla” share options in accordance with FASB
Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. Under the “simplified” method, the
expected term is calculated as the midpoint between the vesting date and the
end of the contractual term of the option. The use of the “simplified” method,
which was first described in Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, was scheduled
to expire on December 31, 2007. SAB 110 extends the use of the “simplified”
method for “plain vanilla” awards in certain situations. The SEC staff does not
expect the “simplified” method to be used when sufficient information regarding
exercise behavior, such as historical exercise data or exercise information
from external sources, becomes available. The Company is currently evaluating
the potential impact that the adoption of SAB 110 could have on its financial
statements. |
F-29
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Business Combinations |
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations”
(SFAS 141(R). This Statement replaces SFAS 141, Business Combinations, and
requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed,
including those arising from contractual contingencies, any contingent
consideration, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the
acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited
exceptions specified in the statement. SFAS 141(R) also requires the acquirer
in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step
acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as
the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair
values (or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141(R)). In
addition, SFAS 141(R)’s requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in
the acquiree at fair value will result in recognizing the goodwill attributable
to the noncontrolling interest in addition to that attributable to the
acquirer. |
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Accounting for Income Taxes |
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SFAS 141(R) amends SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, to require the
acquirer to recognize changes in the amount of its deferred tax benefits that
are recognizable because of a business combination either in income from
continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in
contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. It also amends SFAS 142,
“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", to, among other things; provide
guidance on the impairment testing of acquired research and development
intangible assets and assets that the acquirer intends not to use. SFAS 141(R)
applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date
is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on
or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential
impact that the adoption of SFAS 141(R) could have on its financial statements. |
F-30
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated Financial Statements |
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements” (SFAS 160), which amends Accounting Research
Bulletin 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements", to establish accounting and
reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the
deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling
interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity
that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements.
SFAS No. 160 also changes the way the consolidated income statement is
presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that
include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling
interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated
statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to
the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. SFAS No. 160 requires that a
parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is
deconsolidated and requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the
parent owners and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary.
SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal periods, and interim periods within those
fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial
statements. |
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Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities |
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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”), which provides
companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at
fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in earnings at each
subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate
potential volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and
liabilities differently, and it may reduce the need for applying complex hedge
accounting provisions. If elected, SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the
impact that this statement may have on the Company results of operations and
financial position, and has yet to make a decision on the elective adoption of
SFAS No. 159. |
F-31
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 2.
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
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Estimated |
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December 31, |
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Useful Lives |
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(Years) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Land |
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$ |
974,785 |
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$ |
473,940 |
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Building |
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39 |
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2,167,090 |
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1,237,567 |
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Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
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5-10 |
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4,790,792 |
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3,708,125 |
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Total |
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$ |
7,932,667 |
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$ |
5,419,632 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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1,863,750 |
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1,724,904 |
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Total |
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$ |
6,068,917 |
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$ |
3,694,727 |
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Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 totaled
$352,127 and $300,124 respectively. |
F-32
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 3.
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NOTES PAYABLE |
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The Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of the following: |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Non-interest bearing note payable to a
related party due on demand. This note was
paid in December 2006. |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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Note payable from the 2005 purchase of the
land and building from which the company
operates. Monthly payments of principal and
interest of $10,616 are payable through
March 2008 at an interest rate of 7.472% per
year; thereafter, the interest will be
recalculated quarterly at prime plus 1%
through approximately March 2030. At
December 31, 2005 the rate would be 8.25%.
This note was paid in September 2006. |
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— |
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— |
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Notes
payable for purchase of certain machinery and equipment. Payment terms
required an initial payment of $66,000 with
monthly principal payments of $6,228 through
approximately August 2009. Interest accrues
under this note at a rate of 9% per year.
This note was paid in June 2007. |
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— |
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176,585 |
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Lease payable from the 2005 purchase of
certain machinery and equipment. Payment
terms required an initial payment of $10,609
with monthly principal payments of $1,960
through approximately October 2009. Interest
accrues under this note at a rate of
approximately 4.25% per year. This lease was
paid in May 2006. |
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— |
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176,585 |
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Unsecured 13% note payable for purchase of
certain machinery and equipment. This note
was paid in February 2006. |
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— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
176,585 |
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F-33
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 3.
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NOTES PAYABLE (Continued) |
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The Company has repaid all of its long-term debt. |
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NOTE 4.
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INCOME TAXES |
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At December 31, 2007 and 2006 we had deferred tax assets principally arising
from the net operating loss carry forwards for income tax purposes
multiplied by an approximate expected rate of 40.5% that is offset by a full
valuation allowance. As management of the Company cannot determine that it
is more likely than not that we will realize the benefit of the deferred tax
assets, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has be
established at December 31, 2007. The valuation allowance increased $982,000
to $2,063,000 in 2007 and $592,000 to $1,081,000 in 2006, primarily because
of the Company’s inability to utilize net operating losses. The significant
components of the deferred tax asset at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as
follows: |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Deferred tax assets: |
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Operating loss carryovers |
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$ |
982,000 |
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$ |
592,000 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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982,000 |
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592,000 |
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Valuation allowance |
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(982,000 |
) |
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(592,000 |
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Net deferred tax |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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At December 31, 2007 we had a net operating loss carry forward of approximately
$5,111,000 that will expire between 2020 through 2027. |
F-34
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 5.
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EQUITY |
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Common Stock — Throughout 2007 and 2006, the Company sold
3,751,955 and 3,498,222 shares of its common stock, respectively,
in a series of individual transactions to foreign investors priced
between $1.00 and $3.00 in 2007 and $1.00 and $3.00 in 2006, for a
total of $7,063,187 in 2007 and $8,314,813 in 2006, less
commissions and finders fees in the aggregate amount of $5,364,074
in 2007 and $3,999,956 in 2006. The placement of common stock is
currently open and is intended to meet the exemptions of
Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“Securities Act”). The funds received have been used for
operational purchases and equipment purchases. |
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Unit Purchase Options — In 2005, we began selling unit purchase
options to existing non-U.S. shareholders for acting as finders
and introducing investors to the Company. Each Unit consists of
two shares of common stock exercisable at $1.00 per share until
December 31, 2008. These sales were made in reliance upon the
transaction exemption afforded by Regulation S promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act. There
were no issuances to stockholders residing in the United States.
The Company sold 7,431,634 Unit Purchase Options to existing
shareholders at a price of $.50 per Unit for a total of $3,715,818
in 2007 and 4,045,619 Unit Purchase Options for a total of
$2,022,810 in 2006. The funds received from the sale of the Unit
Purchase Options have been used for operational purposes and
equipment purchases. |
F-35
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 6.
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SUBSIDIARIES |
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Anodized, LLC — In January 2004, the Company acquired all of the
membership interests of Anodize, LLC , from Robert and Teresa
Stopanio, the sole managers and members. As consideration, we
assumed certain debts and start up costs of approximately $10,366,
recorded at their historic recorded value. |
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Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Broward County, LLC — In June
2007, the company formed Scorpion Real Estate Investments of
Broward County, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(“SREIBC”) that holds title to the Company’s principle facility in
Broward County, Florida. |
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Scorpion Real Estate Investments of Marion County, LLC — In June
2007, the Company also formed Scorpion Real Estate Investments of
Marion County, LLC, (“SREIMC”) to hold title to the Company’s
expansion facility located outside of Ocala in Marion County,
Florida. |
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Manure Packing Systems, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(“MPS”) was formed in February 2006. We acquired 100% of the
membership interests of Manure Packing Systems, LLC in February
2006 from Robert and Teresa Stopanio, the sole managers and
members. As consideration, we assumed start up costs and patent
acquisition costs of approximately $225,000. In June 2007, we
acquired a patent and intend to design and manufacture a heavy
duty, industrial compacting machine that compresses and sanitarily
bales horse manure. We do not expect this subsidiary to become
operational in the near future, nor will it require additional
financing or resources from the Company. |
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World Waste Management, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
(“WWM”), formed in May 2006. Through this subsidiary we intend to
develop a biofuel product and are currently evaluating possible
commercial applications of the technology. We anticipate that the
products and processes contemplated by the operations of this
subsidiary will not be commercially viable for the next several
years and cannot predict when or if this subsidiary will become
commercially operational. We expect to expend $50,000 on research
and development over the next twelve months. We may require
additional financing until such time as this subsidiary becomes
commercially operational. |
F-36
SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Scorpion Racing, Inc. (“SRace”) and Scorpion Rockers, Inc.
(“SRock”), both entities were incorporated in Florida in 2001 for
the purpose of reserving the corporate names and preventing
competitors from incorporating in the state of Florida under a
similar “Scorpion” names. In October 2007, Robert and Teresa
Stopanio assigned 100% of the ownership interests of each of
Scorpion Racing, Inc. and Scorpion Rockers, Inc. to the Company.
Both entities are current in their annual report filings and have
conducted no business since inception. No value was assigned to
this transfer. |
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NOTE 7.
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CONTINGENCIES and COMMITMENTS |
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British American Insurance Company (Trinidad) Limited, a company
incorporated pursuant to the laws of Trinidad and Tobago v. Robert
Stopanio, Teresa Stopanio, Blue Thunder Racing Engines, LLC, Blue
Thunder Racing Engines and Scorpion Performance, Inc., Case No.
CACE07008295 filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in Broward
County, Florida in April 2007. British American alleges breach of
contract in connection with repair work for marine racing engines
and is seeking compensatory damages and interest in excess of
$50,000. This matter is pending. Management asserts that it will
prevail in this matter and accordingly no loss provision has been
recorded. |
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Leonard Codomo v. Scorpion Performance, Inc., Yali Golan and
Robert Stopanio, Case No. CACE0420144 filed in the 17th Circuit
Court for and in Broward County, Florida in December 2004. Codomo
alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment in connection
with the delivery of rocker arm equipment valued at $180,000 plus
interest. This matter is pending. Management asserts that it will
prevail in this matter and accordingly no loss provision has been
recorded. |
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Manure Packing Systems. LLC v. Carl Del Spino, Case No.
CACE06-015650(12) filed in the 17th Circuit Court for and in
Broward County, Florida in October 2006. Our subsidiary filed this
action against Del Spino for breach of contract in connection with
the purchase of the manure waste packaging patent. In June 2007,
the Court issued an order requiring the seller to comply with the
terms of the purchase agreement and to assign the patent
application to MPS. The assignment was filed with the United
States Patent and Trademark Office on June 12, 2007. This matter
is currently pending determination on the matter of damages.
Management asserts that it will prevail in this matter and
accordingly no loss provision has been recorded. |
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NOTE 8.
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SEGMENT REPORTING |
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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 131,
“Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information” requires companies to report information about
operating segments in interim and annual financial statements. It
also requires segment disclosures about products and services
geographic and major customers. The Company determined that did
not have any separately reportable operating segments as of
December 31, 2007 or 2006. |
F-37
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized this
30th day of May, 2008.
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SCORPION PERFORMANCE, INC.
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/s/
Robert Stopanio
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Robert Stopanio, President |
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