Liquidity and Management Plans	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Liquidity And Management Plans
Liquidity and Management Plans	2. Liquidity and Management Plans MB Financial Credit and Security Agreement On June 23, 2011, MBC and Releta entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Credit and Security Agreement”) with Cole Taylor Bank, an Illinois banking corporation (“Cole Taylor”). Cole Taylor merged into MB Financial Bank, an Illinois banking corporation (“MB Financial”) on August 18, 2014. As used in this Report, “Lender” shall refer to Cole Taylor prior to August 18, 2014 and to MB Financial, as successor in interest to Cole Taylor, on or after August 18, 2014. The Credit and Security Agreement provided a credit facility with a maturity date of June 23, 2016 of up to $10,000,000 consisting of a $4,119,000 revolving facility (the “Revolver”), a $1,934,000 machinery and equipment term loan, a $2,947,000 real estate term loan and a $1,000,000 capital expenditure line of credit. The applicable interest rates were as follows: (a) with respect to the Revolver, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 1.00%, (b) with respect to the machinery and equipment term loan and the capital expenditure term loan, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 1.50%, and (c) with respect to the real estate term loan, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 2.00%. As described below, effective September 1, 2013, Lender was charging a default interest rate equal to two percent (2%) per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable under the Credit and Security Agreement. As described below, effective July 22, 2016, Lender increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest) on all loans. As described below, the Second Amendment (as defined below) (among other things) reduces the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by 2% each month. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each of MBC and Releta pursuant to the Revolver. Under the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable. The Credit and Security Agreement binds the Company to certain financial covenants including maintaining prescribed minimum tangible net worth and prescribed minimum fixed charges coverage. There is a prepayment penalty if we prepay all of our obligations prior to the maturity date. The credit facility is secured by a first priority security interest in all of MBC’s and Releta’s personal property and a first priority mortgage on our Ukiah, California real property, among other MBC and Releta assets. The Credit and Security Agreement requires MBC and Releta to maintain certain minimum fixed charge coverage ratios for trailing twelve month periods and minimum tangible net worth. The minimum tangible net worth MBC and Releta are required to maintain is subject to increase based on the net income of MBC and Releta. On March 29, 2013, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a First Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement to clarify the method by which the fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated, with retrospective application. The required fixed charge coverage ratio for the trailing twelve month periods ended March 31, 2013 onwards fell short of the required ratio. The tangible net worth fell short of the required amount for the period beginning June 1, 2013 onwards. On September 18, 2013, MBC and Releta received a notice (the “Default Notice”) from Lender regarding its intention to exercise certain rights with respect to events of default of the Company pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement and, effective September 1, 2013, began charging a default interest rate equal to 2% per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable under the Credit and Security Agreement. On April 18, 2014, MBC and Releta received a second notice (the “Second Default Notice”) from Lender regarding its intention to exercise certain rights with respect to events of default of the Company pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Default Notice required MBC and Releta to engage a consultant to perform a viability analysis and prepare a revised projection for 2014, to be delivered to Lender on or before April 30, 2014. MBC and Releta engaged a consultant and delivered a revised projection on April 30, 2014. As stated in the Second Default Notice, the Company continued to be in default on the fixed charge coverage ratio for each measurement period beginning March 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014. The required fixed charge coverage ratio was initially required to be at least 1.05 to 1.00, but as of July 31, 2013, the required fixed charge coverage ratio increased to 1.10 to 1.00 pursuant to the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Default Notice also stated that the tangible net worth of MBC and Releta continued to fall short of the required amount as measured through February 28, 2014. Effective August 20, 2014, pursuant to a notice to MBC and Releta dated August 18, 2014 (the “Third Default Notice”) which referred to MBC’s and Releta’s continued failure to meet the required fixed charge coverage ratio and the tangible net worth requirement, Lender notified MBC and Releta that it would reduce the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by 2% each month. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each of MBC and Releta pursuant to the Revolver. Under the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable. On January 21, 2015, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Amendment reduced the maximum amount of the Revolver from $4,119,000 to $2,500,000. The Second Amendment also changed the definition of borrowing base (including by lowering certain advance rates) such that the calculation of the borrowing base will result in a lower number than it would have if calculated prior to the effectiveness of the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment also reduced the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by two percent (2%) and continues to reduce each by an additional two percent (2%) on the 20th day of each month thereafter. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each borrower, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each borrower pursuant to the Revolver. As stated above, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable. Effective June 20, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Third Amendment extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from June 23, 2016 to July 23, 2016. The Third Amendment also reduced the Revolver from $2,500,000 to $1,250,000. Effective July 22, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Fourth Amendment extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from July 23, 2016 to September 21, 2016 and increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest). Effective September 21, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement which extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from September 21, 2016 to October 21, 2016. Effective October 18, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement which extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from October 21, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Lender has absolutely no commitment and has made no agreement to extend the maturity date beyond December 31, 2016. The Sixth Amendment also confirms the continuance of certain events of default under the Credit and Security Agreement. As of September 30, 2016, pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement, the fixed charge coverage ratio was required to be 1.15 to 1. The Company calculated that the fixed charge coverage ratio as of September 30, 2016 was -1.02 to 1. The Company calculated that the required tangible net worth of MBC and Releta was $6,181,400 as of September 30, 2016 and the actual tangible net worth on such date was $3,317,200. The Company does not anticipate that it will regain compliance with the required fixed charge coverage ratio or the minimum tangible net worth, as required by the Credit and Security Agreement. The Credit and Security Agreement provides that the failure of MBC and Releta to observe any covenant will constitute an event of default under the Credit and Security Agreement. Lender has not waived the events of default described in the Default Notice, the Second Default Notice or the Third Default Notice and has reserved the right to all other available rights and remedies under the Credit and Security Agreement, certain other related documents and applicable law. An event of default shall be deemed continuing until waived in writing by Lender. Under the Credit and Security Agreement, upon the occurrence of an event of default, all of MBC’s and Releta’s obligations under the Credit and Security Agreement may, at Lender’s option, be declared, and immediately shall become, due and payable, without notice of any kind. Lender could declare the full amount owed under the Credit and Security Agreement due and payable at any time for any reason or no reason. Since executing the Sixth Amendment, the Company has not received any notice or other communication from Lender that it intends to exercise any other remedies available to it under the Credit and Security Agreement in connection with the events of default. As noted above, effective July 22, 2016, Lender increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest). The Company estimates this increase in interest rate will result in the payment by the Company to Lender of additional interest of approximately $9,000 per month. The exercise of additional remedies by Lender may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate. The Credit and Security Agreement expires on December 31, 2016. There is no guarantee that MBC and Releta will be able to obtain alternate financing on terms favorable to the Company or on any terms. If the Company is unable to obtain alternate financing, it will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate. UBHL In response to the losses incurred in connection with the Company’s operations, UBHL issued a letter of comfort to the Company’s accountants on March 5, 2015 (the “Letter of Comfort”) to confirm that UBHL had agreed to provide funding on an as needed basis to ensure that the Company is able to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. The Letter of Comfort does not specify either the terms of UBHL’s support, or a maximum dollar limit and is not a legally binding agreement or guarantee. However, to date, UBHL, through a related party, Catamaran, has provided loans for working capital needs as described above. UBHL’s financial support is contingent upon compliance with any applicable exchange control requirements, other applicable laws, and regulations relating to the transfer of funds from India. The Letter of Comfort does not specify any time limit for extending support. If it becomes necessary to seek UBHL’s financial assistance under the Letter of Comfort or otherwise and UBHL does not provide such financial assistance to MBC, it may result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and on its ability to continue to operate. UBHL controls the Company’s two largest shareholders, United Breweries of America, Inc. (“UBA”) and Inversiones Mirabel, S.A., a Panamanian corporation (“Inversiones”), and as such, is the Company’s indirect majority shareholder. The Company’s Chairman of the Board, Dr. Vijay Mallya, is also the Chairman of the board of directors of UBHL. On February 3, 2016, the board of directors of UBHL approved debt financing to the Company in the form of a $1,000,000 bridge loan. The Company has not received any proceeds against this UBHL $1,000,000 bridge loan. If UBHL does not consummate this financing, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate. Catamaran Notes On January 22, 2014, Catamaran, a related party, provided a loan to MBC in the principal amount of $500,000 evidenced by a promissory note. On April 24, 2014, Catamaran provided a second loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous note. On February 5, 2015, Catamaran provided a third loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous notes. On June 30, 2015, Catamaran provided a fourth loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous notes, and the Company received the proceeds against this note on July 6, 2015. Each time Catamaran provided a loan, the Company received a letter from Lender permitting the Company to obtain such loans subject to certain conditions, including that no portion of such loans would be payable until either (a) certain obligations of the Company to Lender pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement were satisfied in full, or (b) such payment was a Permitted Payment. A “Permitted Payment” with respect to the notes dated January 22, 2014, April 24, 2014, and February 5, 2015 means a payment made from an equity investment by the Company’s majority shareholder in excess of $500,000. A “Permitted Payment” with respect to the note dated June 30, 2015 means a payment made from an equity investment by the Company’s majority shareholder. On March 14, 2016, Catamaran provided a fifth loan in the principal amount of $325,000 on terms substantially similar to the previous notes, except that the definition of “Permitted Payment” was revised to mean, for purposes of this fifth note, a payment made from a bridge loan by the Company’s majority shareholder in excess of $600,000. On March 30, 2016, Catamaran provided a sixth loan in the principal amount of $75,000 on terms substantially similar to the fifth note. All Catamaran notes are payable within six months following the date of the notes, and if the Company is not able to satisfy its obligations on these notes within the six month period following the date of the notes, the notes shall be automatically extended for additional six month terms until they are paid. If Catamaran ceases to provide ongoing financial support to the Company, and the Company is unable to obtain alternate financing, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate. Interest shall accrue from the date of the applicable Catamaran note on the unpaid principal at a rate equal to the lesser of (i) one and one-half percent (1.5%) per annum above the prime rate offered from time to time by the Bank of America Corporation in San Francisco, California, or (ii) ten percent (10%) per annum, until the principal is fully paid. The Catamaran notes may be prepaid without penalty at the option of the Company; however, no payments on the Catamaran notes may be made unless such payment is a “Permitted Payment” or certain existing obligations of the Company to Lender pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement have been satisfied in full. The Catamaran notes may not be amended without the prior written consent of Lender. Gordian Group On December 9, 2015, the Company engaged Gordian Group, LLC (“Gordian Group”) to serve as the Company’s exclusive investment banker to assist the Company in evaluating, exploring and, if deemed appropriate by the Company, pursuing and implementing certain strategic and financial options and transactions that may be available to the Company, including in connection with a possible debt or equity capital financing, merger, consolidation, joint venture or other business combination involving, or sale of substantially all or a material portion of the assets (outside of the ordinary course of business) or outstanding securities of, the Company and/or its subsidiaries, and/or the acquisition of substantially all or a material portion of the assets or outstanding securities of another entity (each, a “Financial Transaction”). Gordian Group is a New York-based independent investment banking firm. While the Company has commenced evaluating its available options, no conclusion as to any specific option or transaction has been reached, nor has any specific timetable been fixed for this effort, and there can be no assurance that any viable strategic or financial option or transaction will be presented, implemented or consummated. The Company intends to use proceeds of the Financial Transaction, if any, in part, to repay the amount owed to Lender when it becomes due. At September 30, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $84,700, an accumulated deficit of $18,730,600, and a working capital deficit of $12,265,800 due to losses incurred, debts payable to Lender and notes payable to related parties. In addition, the book value of the Company’s assets was lower than the book value of its liabilities at September 30, 2016. Management has taken several actions to reduce the Company’s working capital needs through September 30, 2017, including reducing manpower and pursuing additional brewing contracts in an effort to utilize a portion of excess production capacity. The Company is pursuing a Financial Transaction through Gordian Group as described above. The Company has relied upon the continued loans from Catamaran to support operations. The current revenue from operations is insufficient to meet the working capital needs of the Company over the next 12 months. The Company has requested UBHL to make a capital infusion. If UBHL or other sources do not provide sufficient financial assistance to MBC, it will result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and on its ability to continue to operate and it may have to raise funds by selling some of its operating assets. In addition, the Company’s lenders may seek to satisfy any outstanding obligations through recourse against the applicable pledged collateral which includes the Company’s real and personal property in the United States and the United Kingdom. The loss of any material pledged asset would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and its ability to continue to operate. Vijay Mallya, the Company’s Chairman and indirect majority shareholder is presently subject to certain legal proceedings in India, which may impair the Company’s ability to obtain financing from UBHL and other potential funding sources.

Liquidity and Management Plans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

2. Liquidity and Management Plans

MB Financial Credit and Security Agreement

On June 23, 2011, MBC and Releta entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Credit and Security Agreement”) with Cole Taylor Bank, an Illinois banking corporation (“Cole Taylor”). Cole Taylor merged into MB Financial Bank, an Illinois banking corporation (“MB Financial”) on August 18, 2014. As used in this Report, “Lender” shall refer to Cole Taylor prior to August 18, 2014 and to MB Financial, as successor in interest to Cole Taylor, on or after August 18, 2014. The Credit and Security Agreement provided a credit facility with a maturity date of June 23, 2016 of up to $10,000,000 consisting of a $4,119,000 revolving facility (the “Revolver”), a $1,934,000 machinery and equipment term loan, a $2,947,000 real estate term loan and a $1,000,000 capital expenditure line of credit. The applicable interest rates were as follows: (a) with respect to the Revolver, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 1.00%, (b) with respect to the machinery and equipment term loan and the capital expenditure term loan, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 1.50%, and (c) with respect to the real estate term loan, the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin of 2.00%. As described below, effective September 1, 2013, Lender was charging a default interest rate equal to two percent (2%) per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable under the Credit and Security Agreement. As described below, effective July 22, 2016, Lender increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest) on all loans. As described below, the Second Amendment (as defined below) (among other things) reduces the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by 2% each month. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each of MBC and Releta pursuant to the Revolver. Under the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable. The Credit and Security Agreement binds the Company to certain financial covenants including maintaining prescribed minimum tangible net worth and prescribed minimum fixed charges coverage. There is a prepayment penalty if we prepay all of our obligations prior to the maturity date. The credit facility is secured by a first priority security interest in all of MBC’s and Releta’s personal property and a first priority mortgage on our Ukiah, California real property, among other MBC and Releta assets.

The Credit and Security Agreement requires MBC and Releta to maintain certain minimum fixed charge coverage ratios for trailing twelve month periods and minimum tangible net worth. The minimum tangible net worth MBC and Releta are required to maintain is subject to increase based on the net income of MBC and Releta. On March 29, 2013, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a First Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement to clarify the method by which the fixed charge coverage ratio is calculated, with retrospective application.

The required fixed charge coverage ratio for the trailing twelve month periods ended March 31, 2013 onwards fell short of the required ratio. The tangible net worth fell short of the required amount for the period beginning June 1, 2013 onwards.

On September 18, 2013, MBC and Releta received a notice (the “Default Notice”) from Lender regarding its intention to exercise certain rights with respect to events of default of the Company pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement and, effective September 1, 2013, began charging a default interest rate equal to 2% per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable under the Credit and Security Agreement.

On April 18, 2014, MBC and Releta received a second notice (the “Second Default Notice”) from Lender regarding its intention to exercise certain rights with respect to events of default of the Company pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Default Notice required MBC and Releta to engage a consultant to perform a viability analysis and prepare a revised projection for 2014, to be delivered to Lender on or before April 30, 2014. MBC and Releta engaged a consultant and delivered a revised projection on April 30, 2014. As stated in the Second Default Notice, the Company continued to be in default on the fixed charge coverage ratio for each measurement period beginning March 31, 2013 through February 28, 2014. The required fixed charge coverage ratio was initially required to be at least 1.05 to 1.00, but as of July 31, 2013, the required fixed charge coverage ratio increased to 1.10 to 1.00 pursuant to the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Default Notice also stated that the tangible net worth of MBC and Releta continued to fall short of the required amount as measured through February 28, 2014.

Effective August 20, 2014, pursuant to a notice to MBC and Releta dated August 18, 2014 (the “Third Default Notice”) which referred to MBC’s and Releta’s continued failure to meet the required fixed charge coverage ratio and the tangible net worth requirement, Lender notified MBC and Releta that it would reduce the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by 2% each month. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each of MBC and Releta pursuant to the Revolver. Under the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base of each of MBC and Releta fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable.

On January 21, 2015, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Second Amendment reduced the maximum amount of the Revolver from $4,119,000 to $2,500,000. The Second Amendment also changed the definition of borrowing base (including by lowering certain advance rates) such that the calculation of the borrowing base will result in a lower number than it would have if calculated prior to the effectiveness of the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment also reduced the advance rate for (i) eligible finished goods and raw material inventory and (ii) eligible work-in progress inventory by two percent (2%) and continues to reduce each by an additional two percent (2%) on the 20th day of each month thereafter. The advance rates are used in the calculation of the borrowing base of each borrower, which is used in the determination of the amount available to each borrower pursuant to the Revolver. As stated above, if such availability is less than $0, or if certain components of the borrowing base fall below certain limits in relation to outstanding revolving loans, such difference shall be immediately due and payable.

Effective June 20, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Third Amendment extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from June 23, 2016 to July 23, 2016. The Third Amendment also reduced the Revolver from $2,500,000 to $1,250,000. Effective July 22, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit and Security Agreement. The Fourth Amendment extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from July 23, 2016 to September 21, 2016 and increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest). Effective September 21, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement which extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from September 21, 2016 to October 21, 2016. Effective October 18, 2016, MBC, Releta, and Lender entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Credit and Security Agreement which extended the maturity date of the Credit and Security Agreement from October 21, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Lender has absolutely no commitment and has made no agreement to extend the maturity date beyond December 31, 2016. The Sixth Amendment also confirms the continuance of certain events of default under the Credit and Security Agreement.

As of September 30, 2016, pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement, the fixed charge coverage ratio was required to be 1.15 to 1. The Company calculated that the fixed charge coverage ratio as of September 30, 2016 was -1.02 to 1. The Company calculated that the required tangible net worth of MBC and Releta was $6,181,400 as of September 30, 2016 and the actual tangible net worth on such date was $3,317,200. The Company does not anticipate that it will regain compliance with the required fixed charge coverage ratio or the minimum tangible net worth, as required by the Credit and Security Agreement.

The Credit and Security Agreement provides that the failure of MBC and Releta to observe any covenant will constitute an event of default under the Credit and Security Agreement. Lender has not waived the events of default described in the Default Notice, the Second Default Notice or the Third Default Notice and has reserved the right to all other available rights and remedies under the Credit and Security Agreement, certain other related documents and applicable law. An event of default shall be deemed continuing until waived in writing by Lender. Under the Credit and Security Agreement, upon the occurrence of an event of default, all of MBC’s and Releta’s obligations under the Credit and Security Agreement may, at Lender’s option, be declared, and immediately shall become, due and payable, without notice of any kind. Lender could declare the full amount owed under the Credit and Security Agreement due and payable at any time for any reason or no reason. Since executing the Sixth Amendment, the Company has not received any notice or other communication from Lender that it intends to exercise any other remedies available to it under the Credit and Security Agreement in connection with the events of default. As noted above, effective July 22, 2016, Lender increased the interest rate under the Credit and Security Agreement to the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus 6% (including default interest). The Company estimates this increase in interest rate will result in the payment by the Company to Lender of additional interest of approximately $9,000 per month. The exercise of additional remedies by Lender may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate. The Credit and Security Agreement expires on December 31, 2016. There is no guarantee that MBC and Releta will be able to obtain alternate financing on terms favorable to the Company or on any terms. If the Company is unable to obtain alternate financing, it will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate.

UBHL

In response to the losses incurred in connection with the Company’s operations, UBHL issued a letter of comfort to the Company’s accountants on March 5, 2015 (the “Letter of Comfort”) to confirm that UBHL had agreed to provide funding on an as needed basis to ensure that the Company is able to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due. The Letter of Comfort does not specify either the terms of UBHL’s support, or a maximum dollar limit and is not a legally binding agreement or guarantee. However, to date, UBHL, through a related party, Catamaran, has provided loans for working capital needs as described above. UBHL’s financial support is contingent upon compliance with any applicable exchange control requirements, other applicable laws, and regulations relating to the transfer of funds from India. The Letter of Comfort does not specify any time limit for extending support. If it becomes necessary to seek UBHL’s financial assistance under the Letter of Comfort or otherwise and UBHL does not provide such financial assistance to MBC, it may result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and on its ability to continue to operate. UBHL controls the Company’s two largest shareholders, United Breweries of America, Inc. (“UBA”) and Inversiones Mirabel, S.A., a Panamanian corporation (“Inversiones”), and as such, is the Company’s indirect majority shareholder. The Company’s Chairman of the Board, Dr. Vijay Mallya, is also the Chairman of the board of directors of UBHL.

On February 3, 2016, the board of directors of UBHL approved debt financing to the Company in the form of a $1,000,000 bridge loan. The Company has not received any proceeds against this UBHL $1,000,000 bridge loan. If UBHL does not consummate this financing, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate.

Catamaran Notes

On January 22, 2014, Catamaran, a related party, provided a loan to MBC in the principal amount of $500,000 evidenced by a promissory note. On April 24, 2014, Catamaran provided a second loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous note. On February 5, 2015, Catamaran provided a third loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous notes. On June 30, 2015, Catamaran provided a fourth loan in the principal amount of $500,000 on terms similar to the previous notes, and the Company received the proceeds against this note on July 6, 2015. Each time Catamaran provided a loan, the Company received a letter from Lender permitting the Company to obtain such loans subject to certain conditions, including that no portion of such loans would be payable until either (a) certain obligations of the Company to Lender pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement were satisfied in full, or (b) such payment was a Permitted Payment. A “Permitted Payment” with respect to the notes dated January 22, 2014, April 24, 2014, and February 5, 2015 means a payment made from an equity investment by the Company’s majority shareholder in excess of $500,000. A “Permitted Payment” with respect to the note dated June 30, 2015 means a payment made from an equity investment by the Company’s majority shareholder. On March 14, 2016, Catamaran provided a fifth loan in the principal amount of $325,000 on terms substantially similar to the previous notes, except that the definition of “Permitted Payment” was revised to mean, for purposes of this fifth note, a payment made from a bridge loan by the Company’s majority shareholder in excess of $600,000. On March 30, 2016, Catamaran provided a sixth loan in the principal amount of $75,000 on terms substantially similar to the fifth note. All Catamaran notes are payable within six months following the date of the notes, and if the Company is not able to satisfy its obligations on these notes within the six month period following the date of the notes, the notes shall be automatically extended for additional six month terms until they are paid. If Catamaran ceases to provide ongoing financial support to the Company, and the Company is unable to obtain alternate financing, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the Company’s ability to continue to operate.

Interest shall accrue from the date of the applicable Catamaran note on the unpaid principal at a rate equal to the lesser of (i) one and one-half percent (1.5%) per annum above the prime rate offered from time to time by the Bank of America Corporation in San Francisco, California, or (ii) ten percent (10%) per annum, until the principal is fully paid.

The Catamaran notes may be prepaid without penalty at the option of the Company; however, no payments on the Catamaran notes may be made unless such payment is a “Permitted Payment” or certain existing obligations of the Company to Lender pursuant to the Credit and Security Agreement have been satisfied in full. The Catamaran notes may not be amended without the prior written consent of Lender.

Gordian Group

On December 9, 2015, the Company engaged Gordian Group, LLC (“Gordian Group”) to serve as the Company’s exclusive investment banker to assist the Company in evaluating, exploring and, if deemed appropriate by the Company, pursuing and implementing certain strategic and financial options and transactions that may be available to the Company, including in connection with a possible debt or equity capital financing, merger, consolidation, joint venture or other business combination involving, or sale of substantially all or a material portion of the assets (outside of the ordinary course of business) or outstanding securities of, the Company and/or its subsidiaries, and/or the acquisition of substantially all or a material portion of the assets or outstanding securities of another entity (each, a “Financial Transaction”). Gordian Group is a New York-based independent investment banking firm. While the Company has commenced evaluating its available options, no conclusion as to any specific option or transaction has been reached, nor has any specific timetable been fixed for this effort, and there can be no assurance that any viable strategic or financial option or transaction will be presented, implemented or consummated. The Company intends to use proceeds of the Financial Transaction, if any, in part, to repay the amount owed to Lender when it becomes due.

At September 30, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $84,700, an accumulated deficit of $18,730,600, and a working capital deficit of $12,265,800 due to losses incurred, debts payable to Lender and notes payable to related parties. In addition, the book value of the Company’s assets was lower than the book value of its liabilities at September 30, 2016.

Management has taken several actions to reduce the Company’s working capital needs through September 30, 2017, including reducing manpower and pursuing additional brewing contracts in an effort to utilize a portion of excess production capacity. The Company is pursuing a Financial Transaction through Gordian Group as described above. The Company has relied upon the continued loans from Catamaran to support operations. The current revenue from operations is insufficient to meet the working capital needs of the Company over the next 12 months. The Company has requested UBHL to make a capital infusion.

If UBHL or other sources do not provide sufficient financial assistance to MBC, it will result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and on its ability to continue to operate and it may have to raise funds by selling some of its operating assets. In addition, the Company’s lenders may seek to satisfy any outstanding obligations through recourse against the applicable pledged collateral which includes the Company’s real and personal property in the United States and the United Kingdom. The loss of any material pledged asset would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and its ability to continue to operate.

Vijay Mallya, the Company’s Chairman and indirect majority shareholder is presently subject to certain legal proceedings in India, which may impair the Company’s ability to obtain financing from UBHL and other potential funding sources.