-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FUbPxHcKkfH9QtwQFLNzsPJ55KeQw4S9lBuHCB9PGURf1wEcu58YnfR1lx1Fn2Yg xuJriqU9fEkaIukwn6uOJQ== 0001144204-07-003013.txt : 20070910 0001144204-07-003013.hdr.sgml : 20070910 20070124102111 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-07-003013 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10KSB/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070124 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desert Com CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000949721 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: BAKERY PRODUCTS [2050] IRS NUMBER: 133832215 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10KSB/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13984 FILM NUMBER: 07548410 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 PASSAIC AVE CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: NJ ZIP: 07004 BUSINESS PHONE: 9738088248 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 PASSAIC AVE CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: NJ ZIP: 07004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CREATIVE BAKERIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970812 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAM GREENBERG JR DESSERTS & CAFES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950918 10KSB/A 1 v063189_10ksb-a.txt ================================================================================ U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB/A1 Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2005 Commission File Number: 0-13984 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. (Formerly Creative Bakeries, Inc.) (Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter) New York 13-3832215 -------- ---------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 20 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004 -------------------------------- ----- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Issuer's telephone number: (973) 808-8248 Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: Name of Each Exchange Title of Each Class on Which Registered ------------------- ------------------- Common Stock, $.025 per share OTCBB Securities registered under Section 12 (g) of the Exchange Act: None Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes |X| No |_| Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. |_| Issuer's revenue for its most recent fiscal year was $2,223,611. As of December 31, 2005 there were 541,013 shares of Company's Common Stock, par value $.025 per share, outstanding (based the Issuer's 1:25 reverse stock split of outstanding common stock effective March 20, 2006). The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the issuer held by non-affiliates on December 31, 2005 was approximately $326,984. Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes |_| No |X| ================================================================================ BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) FORM 10-KSB YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Page Item 1. Description of Business 3 Item 2. Description of Property 5 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 5 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 5 PART II Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 6 Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Plan of Operations 7 Item 7. Financial Statements 14 Item 8. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 32 Item 8A. Controls and Procedures 32 Item 8B. Other Information 32 PART III Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 33 Item 10. Executive Compensation 34 Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 35 Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 35 Item 13. Exhibits 37 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 42 SIGNATURES 43 2 PART I ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE REVERSE SPLIT OF OUR ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK EFFECTIVE MARCH 20, 2006. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL REFERENCES TO COMMON STOCK IN THIS REPORT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT AND REFLECTS THE REVERSE SPLIT. THIS REPORT ALSO DISCUSSES IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S PROPOSED AGREEMENT TO EFFECTUATE A TRANSFER OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARY WITH OUR CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE FORGIVENESS OR THE ASSUMPTION OF THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPANY' S DEBT OBLIGATIONS. PLEASE REFER TO ITEM 8B "OTHER INFORMATION" AND THE RISK FACTORS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR IMPORANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE STATUS OF OUR BUSINESS, THE PROPOSED EXCHANGE TRANSACTION AND THE REVERSE SPLIT OF OUR COMMON STOCK. REFER TO PART II, ITEM 8B. OTHER INFORMATION FOR STATUS OF THE BAKING BUSINESS. GENERAL Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. ("Brooklyn Cheesecake" or the "Company"), offers a high-end gourmet line of premium quality frozen cheesecakes, sugar free cheesecakes, traditional apple cakes, and tart shells. The products are marketed and distributed on a wholesale basis through foodservice distributors, export, fund raising distributors and e-commerce. Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. was incorporated in November 1993. The Company's executive offices are located at 20 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004 and its telephone number is (973) 808-8248. The Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company and has operated at a loss since inception. Management has attempted to increase revenues through a number of business initiatives and streamline operations by undertaking a number of cost saving measures. However, despite the Company's best efforts, it has never been able to operate at a profit. Brooklyn Cheesecake has sought funding for continued operations through a number of sources including private placements of equity ("PIPE") and through loans. The Company has not been able to raise sufficient funds through PIPE's to maintain its operations and has had to rely primarily upon a series of arms length loans from certain executive officers and directors for funding of its operations. These loans have been secured by a pledge of certain assets of the Company's operating subsidiary. In addition to not having sufficient funds to maintain its business operations, Brooklyn Cheesecake has been unable to raise funds to satisfy its outstanding obligations including the loans made to it by its executive officers and directors that have been used to maintain business operations. In turn, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly. For additional information please refer to "Risk Factors" and Item 8b. Other Information contained herein. PRODUCTS Baked Goods The Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company Subsidiary markets a full line of premium quality frozen baked products such as cheesecakes, apple cakes and tart shells. We continue to work toward developing new 3 products and seek to cater to specific customer requests. Kosher Foods Kosher foods generally are consumed by persons of the Jewish faith as well as Muslims, Seven Day Adventists and others who perceive kosher certification as a seal of purity. Kosher is a biblical term originally used to denote that which is "fit" and "proper". Our wholly owned subsidiary Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company has kosher certification and we believe that we can capitalize on the projected growth of this market. We believe that our kosher certifications will enable us to better penetrate certain market areas despite the fact that our products are currently not kosher for Passover. CUSTOMERS Our operating subsidiary sells its products through food distributors to hotels, hospitals and institutional feeders such as corporate caters, restaurants, coffee shops etc. The products are also sold retail through food distributors and direct to supermarket distribution centers as well as exported to Japan and sold through high-end school and organization fundraiser distributors. We accounted for sales from one customer of 27% of our total sales for the year ended December 31, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2004 sales to one customer accounted for 26% of total sales. INGREDIENTS AND PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS We seek to use only the highest quality ingredients available. We inspect all raw ingredients before their intended use. The primary ingredients that we use consist of cream cheese, flour, eggs, sugar, and chocolate. All ingredients that we use are subject to substantial price fluctuations. Historically we have been able to pass any significant price increases in ingredients through to our customers; however no assurance can be given that we will be able to continue this practice in the future. Any substantial increase in the prices of ingredients could, if not offset by a corresponding increase in product prices, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. We do not believe the loss of any of our suppliers would have a material adverse effect on our business and believe that other suppliers could readily provide such products if necessary. DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING Our Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts subsidiary bakes all of its products in our Fairfield, New Jersey facility. Although utilization of the facility varies based on seasonal fluctuation, the facility operates on a five day a week basis. Our Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company subsidiary delivers 31% of its products by common carrier trucks to its institutional/wholesale customers. About 69% of its customers pick up their orders directly at our bakery and utilize their own distribution networks. Historically, we have relied upon word-of-mouth and customer satisfaction to market our products to new customers and to make existing customers aware of new products. COMPETITION The baking industry is a highly competitive and highly fragmented industry. We compete with national, regional and local bakeries as well as supermarket chains that have in-store bakeries. Many of these competitors are larger, more established and have greater financial and other resources. Competition in both the retail and institutional/wholesale baking industry is based on product quality, brand name loyalty, price and customer service. 4 TRADEMARKS Our JMS subsidiary has registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark office for the mark The Healthy Bakery(R) (US Registration No. 1,644,559), Brooklyn Cheesecake Company Inc. (US Registration No. 3,040,023) and Brooklyn Cheesecakes & Desserts Company, Inc. (US Registration No. 3,017,300). The Company believes that the trademarks are a significant asset, are valid, and enforceable, however there can be no assurance as to the degree of protection its registered trademarks will afford the Company. PLAN OF OPERATION The Company continues to seek business in markets it does not currently serve. As noted herein, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. GOVERNMENT REGULATION We are subject to numerous state regulations relating to the preparation and sale of food. We are also subject to federal and state laws governing our relationship with employees, including minimum wage requirements, overtime, working and safety conditions, and citizenship requirements. The failure to obtain or retain required food licenses or to be in compliance with applicable governmental regulations, or any increase in the minimum wage rate, employee benefits costs (including costs associated with mandated health insurance coverage) or other costs associated with employees, could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. EMPLOYEES As of December 31, 2005, Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company had approximately 33 employees, of which 18 are full-time production, 10 are seasonal production, and 3 in administration and 2 in an executive position. The Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company Subsidiary does not have a union and the Company believes that the relationship with its employees is good. ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY We currently lease our 27,362 square foot baking facility and corporate headquarters in Fairfield, New Jersey. We have a lease that extends through August 31, 2008. We believe that our present facility is well maintained, in good condition and is suitable for us to continue to operate and meet our production needs for the foreseeable future. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDING None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report. 5 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS THIS SECTION AND FURTHER REFERENCES TO SHARES OF COMMON STOCK HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO EFFECUATE A MARCH 20, 2006 1:25 REVERSE STOCK SPLIT. The Company's Common Stock is quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the symbol "BCKE" effective March 22, 2006. Prior to that, the Company's Common Stock was quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol "BCAK". The following table sets forth the range of quarterly high and low bid prices, as reported during the last two fiscal years. Period High Low - ------- ----- ---- FISCAL YEAR 2004: First Quarter 25.50 1.75 Second Quarter 12.50 3.50 Third Quarter 8.75 3.00 Fourth Quarter 3.00 1.50 Fiscal Year 2005: First Quarter 10.50 1.50 Second Quarter 4.50 2.50 Third Quarter 3.25 2.00 Fourth Quarter 2.00 .50 Fiscal Year 2006 First Quarter (through March 24) 1.25 .50 The number of shareholders of record of the Common Stock on December 31, 2005 was 62 excluding 146,075 shares of Common Stock held by Cede & Co. The Company believes that it has in excess of 200 shareholders. The Company has never paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of future cash dividends is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon the Company's earnings (if any), general financial condition, cash flows, capital requirements and other considerations deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES On February 17, 2006 the Company issued 143,417 shares of common stock in exchange for and in satisfaction of 143,417 stock options to consultants and directors. The shares were issued pursuant to Regulation D of the Act. 6 ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS GENERAL - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Brooklyn Cheesecake has operated at a loss since inception. Management has attempted to streamline operations by undertaking a number of cost saving measures. However, despite the Company's best efforts, it has never been able to operate at a profit. Brooklyn Cheesecake has sought funding for continued operations through a number of sources including private placements of equity ("PIPE") and through loans. The Company has not been able to raise sufficient funds through PIPE's to maintain its operations and has had to rely primarily upon a series of arms length loans from certain executive officers and directors. These loans have been secured by a pledge of certain assets of the Company's operating subsidiary. Brooklyn Cheesecake has been unable to raise sufficient funds to satisfy its outstanding obligations including the loans made by its executive officers and directors that have been used to maintain business operations. In turn, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and due diligence. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly. For additional information please refer to "Risk Factors" and Item 8b. Other Information contained herein. REFER TO ITEM 8B. "OTHER INFORMATION" AND THE RISK FACTORS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MANAGEMENT'S ACTIONS. BUSINESS STRATEGY The Company's current business strategy is comprised of the following: Institutional/Wholesale: The Company plans to increase its penetration in the institutional/wholesale food market by expanding its marketing efforts to restaurants, hotels and corporate dining facilities and by offering its products to supermarkets on a national basis. The Company plans to expand both its product line and geographic distribution through the following strategies: - Expand geographic distribution by acquiring new food distributors in the state of Connecticut and in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania areas as well as key distributor areas throughout the United States. To do this, the Company intends to appoint food brokers in various states to handle sales on a commission-only basis. - Develop Web Site for E-Commerce business - Obtain ISO 9000 Certification - Enter into co-packing arrangements whereby the Company would produce private label products for other bakery operations. Kosher Foods. The Company also is seeking to benefit from the growth of the kosher food industry. According to prepared foods, the food industry trade publication, the kosher food industry generated approximately $33 billion in sales in 1994 and has been growing at a rate of approximately 15% per annum. The Company's Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Subsidiary has a kosher certification and the Company believes that it can benefit from the projected growth of this market. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company's consolidated revenues from continuing operations aggregated $2,223,611 and $3,035,323 7 for the years-ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively, a decrease of $811,712, or 26.7%. This is in comparison to a decrease of $334,419, or 9.9%, to $3,035,323 from $3,369,742 for the years-ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The decrease in 2005 and 2004 is a result of the decrease in international sales and the streamlining of products produced. The cost of goods sold were $1,833,989 and $2,555,536 for the years-ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively, a decrease of $721,547, or 28.2%; as opposed to a decrease of $348,604, or 12%, to $2,555,536 from $2,904,140 for the years-ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The decrease in 2005 and 2004 was due to the decrease in sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,301,567 and $963,669 for the years-ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively, an increase of $337,898, or 35.1%. This is in comparison to an increase of $179,416, or 22.9%, to $963,669 from $784,253 for the year-ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 respectively. The increase in 2005 and 2004 increase was a result of management's upgrading of various department personnel. Also there was an impairment loss of $201,887 on the valuation of the Company's website. During 2004, the Company wrote-off the $42,981, balance of trade name rights after selling such rights for $25,000. Additionally, the Company sold fully depreciated equipment for $10,000. Interest expense increased in 2005 to $152,366 from $96,213, an increase of $56,153, or 58.4%, in comparison to an increase in 2004 to $96,213 from $20,206, an increase of $76,007, or 376.2%. The 2005 and 2004 increases were a result of increased borrowing. Other income of $13,752 in 2004 is the final payment of royalties from the sale of the batterbake line. There was no similar transaction in 2005. The net loss increased in 2005 to $1,064,311 from $574,324, an increase of $489,987, or 85.3%. This is in comparison to a net loss in 2004 of $574,324 and net loss in 2003 of $146,614, a decrease of $427,710, or 291.72%. This is a direct result of decrease in sales. SEGMENT INFORMATION Not applicable. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Since its inception the Company's only source of working capital has been the $8,455,000 received from the issuance of its securities. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had a negative working capital of $1,252,005 as compared to a negative working capital of $659,923 at December 31, 2004. During 2005, the Company was able to secure loans totaling $185,089 from the chairman of the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Company received loans from the Chief Financial Officer totaling $94,201 (see Certain Relationships and Related Transactions). The proceeds of the loans were used to acquire equipment and for working capital. Although the Company has previously been successful in obtaining sufficient capital funds through issuance of common stock and warrants, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to do so in the future. INFLATION AND SEASONALITY: The Company's revenues are affected by seasons with higher revenues during holiday seasons such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Jewish New Year, Easter and Passover. 8 RISK FACTORS The Following information sets forth facts that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements we have made in this annual report and those we may make from time to time. If We Are Unable to Obtain Additional Funds, We May Have to Significantly Modify Our Operations and Alter Our Business Model. Management believes that profitable operations are essential for the Company to become viable. In the event we are unable to obtain immediate additional funding,, management believes that our current business operations will be in financial jeopardy as our present financial resources will only allow us to continue operations through March 31, 2006. As such we may be unable to continue our operations at current levels or at all. We are engaged in seeking additional financing and we continue to impose actions designed to minimize our operating loses. We would consider strategic opportunities, including investment in the Company, a merger or other acceptable transactions, to sustain our operations. We do not currently have any agreements in place with respect to any such strategic opportunity, and there can be no assurances that additional capital will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. In light of our current financial condition, we have entered into a non-binding letter of intent with our Chief Executive Officer and President whereby we would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. Our Independent Auditors have Stated that Our Recurring Losses from Operations and Our Accumulated Deficit Raise Substantial Doubt About Our Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. The reports of our independent Certified Public Accountants dated March 15, 2006 and March 15, 2005 for the December 31, 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements, respectively contained an explanatory paragraph that states that our recurring losses from operations and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty. We believe we will need to raise more money to finance our operations and sustain our business model. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, or at all. Any failure to raise additional financing will likely place us in significant financial jeopardy. Our Financial Condition Has Adversely Affected Our Ability to Pay Suppliers on a Timely Basis Which May Jeopardize Our Ability to Continue Our Operations Necessary to Continue Shipment and Sales of Our Products. As of December 31, 2005, our accounts payable totaled $548,447 of which $156,283 were over sixty (60) days old. While we have negotiated payment plans with our major suppliers and vendors, there can be no assurances that we will be able to continue these payment plans or obtain the necessary materials and/or ingredients to produce our baked goods. If we are unable to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, our ability to make timely payments to our critical suppliers will be jeopardized and we will be unable to obtain critical supplies and services to maintain and continue to manufacture, ship and to sell our products. The Company And the Price Of Our Shares May Be Adversely Affected By the Public Sale of a Significant Number of the Shares Eligible For Future Sale. All but a very small number of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock are freely tradable. Sales of Common Stock in the public market could materially adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. Such sales may also inhibit our ability to obtain future equity or equity-related financing on acceptable terms. At our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held August 4, 2004 our stockholders approved an increase in the number of 9 authorized shares of Common Stock from 10,000,000 shares to 30,000,000 shares. The issuance and registration of additional shares could have a significant adverse effect on the trading price of our Common Stock. We Have Incurred Losses in the Past and We Expect To Incur Losses in the Future. We have incurred losses in each year since our inception. Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $1,064,311 and our accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2005 was $13,007,605. We expect operating losses to continue through 2006 as we continue our marketing and sales activities and conduct additional development of our products. RISKS RELATED TO THE MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK Risk Factors Associated With Our 1:25 Reverse Stock Split There can be no assurance that the total market capitalization of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock (the aggregate value of all Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock at the then market price) after the Reverse Stock Split will be equal to or greater than the total market capitalization before the Reverse Stock Split or that the per share market price of our common stock following the Reverse Stock Split will either equal or exceed the current per share market price. There can be no assurance that the market price per new share of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock after the Reverse Stock Split will remain unchanged or increase in proportion to the reduction in the number of old shares of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock outstanding before the Reverse Stock Split. Accordingly, the total market capitalization of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock after the Reverse Stock Split may be lower than the total market capitalization before the Reverse Stock Split and, in the future, the market price of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock following the Reverse Stock Split may not exceed or remain higher than the market price prior to the Reverse Stock Split. A decline in the market price of our common stock after the Reverse Stock Split may result in a greater percentage decline than would occur in the absence of a Reverse Stock Split, and the liquidity of Brooklyn Cheesecake common stock could be adversely affected following such a Reverse Stock Split. If the market price of our common stock declines, the percentage decline may be greater than would occur in the absence of a Reverse Stock Split. The market price of our common stock will, however, also be based on our performance and other factors, which are unrelated to the number of shares outstanding. Furthermore, the reduced number of shares outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split could adversely affect the liquidity of our common stock. The Price of Our Common Stock is Subject to Volatility Our Common Stock has traded as low as $.50 per share and as high as $10.50 per share in the twelve (12) month ended December 31, 2005. Our average trading volume is extremely low. As such, a significant sale of our Common Stock may result in a major fluctuation of the market price. Some other factors leading to the volatility include: o Price and volume fluctuation in the stock market at large which do not relate to our operating performance; o Fluctuation in our operating results; o Concerns about our ability to finance our continuing operations; o Financing arrangements which may require the issuance of a significant number of shares in relation to the number shares of our Common Stock currently outstanding; o Fluctuations in market demand and supply of our products. Our Common Stock is Currently Traded on the Over-The-Counter-Bulletin-Board and an Investor's 10 Availability to Trade Our Common Stock May Be Limited by Trading Volume The trading volume in our common shares has been relatively limited. A consistently active trading market for our Common Stock may not continue on the Over-The-Counter-Bulletin-Board. The average trading volume in our Common Stock on the Over-The-Counter-Bulletin-Board for the year ended December 31, 2005 was approximately 153 shares . RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS We are Currently Dependent on a Few Major Customers for a Significant Portion of Our Revenues We currently record sales from approximately 35 customers. Four customers and one customer accounted for in excess of 10% of our revenues in the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. We intend to establish long-term relationships with our customers and continue to expand our customer base. While we diligently seek to become less dependent on any one customer, it is likely that certain business. The loss of one or more of these significant customers may result in a material adverse effect on our revenues and our ability to become profitable or our ability to continue our business operations. We Have Limited Ability to Sell and Market Our Products At the current time, we have limited marketing capability as compared with many of our competitors and we do not have a large sales, promotion and marketing budget as we are constrained by our lack of working capital and our ability to raise the necessary cash flow from our business operations to re-invest in our marketing programs. As a result of our limited marketing capabilities, we are forced to rely upon customer referrals and a part-time sales force. Our competitors have direct advertising and sales promotion programs for their products as well as sales and marketing personnel that may have a competitive advantage over us in contacting prospective customers. Our position in the industry is considered minor in comparison to that of our competitors, and while we continue to develop and explore new marketing methods and techniques and programs directed toward foreign customers, our ability to compete at the present time is limited. Our success depends upon the ability to market, penetrate and expand markets and form alliances with distributors. However, there can be no assurances that: o Our direct selling efforts will be effective; o We will obtain an expanded degree of market acceptance; o We will be able to successfully form relationships with distributors to market our products. We Depend Upon the Marketability of Primary Products Frozen cheesecake, pre-portioned desserts and tart shells are our primary products. We may have to cease operations if any of our primary products fails to achieve market acceptance and/or generate significant revenues. Additionally, the marketability of our products is dependent upon customer taste, preference and acceptance, which are variables that may be beyond our ability to control. We May Experience Problems in Manufacturing Sufficient Quantities and Commercial Quantities of Our Products We may encounter difficulties in the production of our current and any future products due to such reasons as: o Lack of working capital necessary to gain market acceptance; o Limited equipment and resources to produce product; o Quality control and assurance; o Supplies of ingredients; and o Shortages of qualified personnel. Any of the foregoing or other difficulties would affect our ability to meet increases in demand should our 11 products gain market acceptance. We Claim Certain Proprietary Rights in Connection with the Combination of Ingredients and Manufacture of Our Products Although we do not possess any patent protection for the formulation and production of our products, we believe that the combination of ingredients and our method of production are unique and important to our ability to produce quality baked goods and desserts. As we do not possess intellectual property protection, there is the risk that we may not be able to prevent a competitor from duplicating our recipes or our methods of production. Attraction and Retention of Key Personnel Our future success depends in significant part on the continued services of key sales and senior management personnel. The loss of Ronald L. Schutte, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or other key employees could have a material adverse affect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurances that we can attract, assimilate or retain other highly qualified personnel in the future. We Have Limited Product Liability Insurance Due to the High Cost of Same We manufacture, market and sell baked goods and dessert products. In the event our products are tainted/spoiled or cause illness in consumers, we may face potential claims. Due to the high cost of product liability insurance, we only maintain insurance coverage of $2,000,000 to protect against claims associated with the consumption of our product. Any claim against us, whether or not successful, may result in our expenditure of substantial funds and litigation. Further, any claims may require management's time and use of our resources and may have a materially adverse impact on us. Government Regulation: Maintenance of Licenses and Certification Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. is subject to numerous state regulations relating to the preparation and sale of food. It is also subject to federal and state laws governing the Company's relationship with employees, including minimum wage requirements, overtime, working and safety conditions, and citizenship requirements. The failure to obtain or retain the required food licenses or to be in compliance with applicable governmental regulations, or any increase in the minimum wage rate, employee benefits costs (including costs associated with mandated health insurance coverage) or other costs associated with employees, could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, the Company's products are certified as kosher by independent entities. We believe that we will continue to meet the kosher certification requirements. However, the failure to retain or obtain such certification in the future could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Continuing Changes in Food Service Industry The results of operations of food service businesses are affected by, among other things, changes in consumer tastes, national, regional and local economic conditions, demographic trends, traffic patterns and the type, number and location of competing units. Multi-unit food service companies also can be substantially adversely affected by publicity resulting from poor food quality, illness, injury or other health concerns or operating difficulties stemming from one unit or a limited number of units, or health concerns as to particular types of food or methods of preparing food. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain the quality of its food products. In addition, dependence on frequent deliveries of fresh ingredients subjects food service businesses to the risk that shortages or interruptions in supply, caused by adverse weather or other conditions, could adversely affect the availability, quality and cost of ingredients. Competition The baking industry is a highly competitive and highly fragmented industry. Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. competes with national, regional and local bakeries as well as supermarket chains that have in-store bakeries. Many of these competitors are larger; more established and have greater financial and other 12 resources than we do. Competition in both the retail and institutional/wholesale baking industry is based on product quality, brand name loyalty, price and customer service. Competitors with significant economic resources in the baking industry could, at any time, enter the wholesale or retail bakery/cafe business. Quarterly Fluctuations; Seasonality; Possible Volatility of Stock Price Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. operating results may be subject to seasonal fluctuations, especially during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Easter and Passover seasons. Such variations could cause the market price of the Common Stock to fluctuate substantially. In addition, the stock markets in the United States have, from time to time, experience significant price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of individual companies. Such fluctuations may adversely affect the price of the Company's Common Stock. Possible Adverse Effect of Issuance of Preferred Stock Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, with designations, rights and preferences as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. As a result of the foregoing, the Board of Directors can issue, without further shareholder approval, Preferred Stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of Preferred Stock could, under certain circumstances, discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of the Company. Disposition of Baking Business On December 23, 2005, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chairman and CEO whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. 13 STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This annual report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company including statements relating to the cost savings, revenue enhancements and marketing and other advantages that are expected to be realized from the Company's plans to restructure and consolidate its operations and grow through strategic acquisitions. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: (1) expected cost savings from the restructured or consolidated operations cannot be fully realized; (2) difficulties relating to the integration of new businesses that may be acquired; (3) the impact of competition on revenues and margins; (4) increases in the costs of ingredients; and (5) other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in the Company's public announcements and Commission filings. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 14 Consolidated Balance Sheet 15 Consolidated Statements of Operations 16 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficiency) 17 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 18 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 19-30 14 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To The Board of Directors and shareholders Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficiency, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. These consolidated 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 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 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 Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred significant losses from operations for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and as of December 31, 2005 has a working capital deficiency in the amount of $1,252,005, which raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are discussed in the notes to the financial statements. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. /s/ Sherb & Co., LLP Certified Public Accountants Boca Raton, Florida March 15, 2006 15 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 2005 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,444 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $400 103,865 Inventories 200,328 Prepaid expenses 33,205 ------------ Total current assets 344,842 ------------ Property and equipment, net 268,352 ------------ Other assets: Security deposits 6,242 Website development, net of amortization 112,103 Financing cost, net 2,342 Tradename, net of amortization 67,125 ------------ Total other assets 187,812 ------------ $ 801,006 ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 548,447 Accrued expenses 86,310 Capital lease obligation 18,367 Notes payable 2,500 Notes payable, officer 941,223 ------------ Total current liabilities 1,596,847 ------------ Other liabilities: Capital lease obligation, net of current portion 30,232 Notes payable, officer, net of current portion 64,518 Deferred rent 25,040 ------------ Total other liabilities 119,790 ------------ Stockholders' deficiency: Preferred stock $.001 par value, authorized 2,000,000 shares, none issued -- Common stock, $.025 par value, authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 541,013 shares 13,525 Additional paid-in capital 12,078,449 Accumulated deficit (13,007,605) ------------ Total stockholders' deficiency ( 915,631) ------------ $ 801,006 ============ See notes to consolidated financial statements 16 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- Net sales $ 2,223,611 $ 3,035,323 Cost of sales 1,833,989 2,555,536 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 389,622 479,787 Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,301,567 963,669 ----------- ----------- Loss from operations ( 911,945) ( 483,882) ----------- ----------- Other (income) expense: Sale of trade name rights -- ( 25,000) Write-off of trade name rights -- 42,981 Gain on sale of assets -- ( 10,000) Interest expense, net 152,366 96,213 Other Income -- ( 13,752) ----------- ----------- Total other expense (income) 152,366 ( 37,772) ----------- ----------- Net loss ($1,064,311) ($ 574,324) =========== =========== Loss per common share Basic and fully diluted: Net loss per share ($ 2.14) ($ 2.25) =========== =========== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 496,983 254,542 =========== =========== See notes to consolidated financial statements. 17
BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 Common Stock --------------------- Number Additional Total of Paid-in Accumulated Stockholders' Shares Amount Capital Deficit Deficiency --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------- Balance at January 1, 2004 219,870 $ 5,497 $ 11,235,418 ($11,368,970) ($ 128,055) Stock issued for salary 26,630 665 99,935 -- 100,600 Stock issued for professional services 2,782 69 10,431 -- 10,500 Stock issued for repayment of debt 13,115 328 49,672 -- 50,000 Stock issued for warrant 12,588 315 ( 315) -- -- Exchange of warrants payable 48,828 1,221 114,404 -- 115,625 Stock issued for Directors' fees 16,000 400 27,600 -- 28,000 Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 -- -- -- ( 574,324) ( 574,324) --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------- Balance at December 31, 2004 339,813 8,495 11,537,145 ( 11,943,294) ( 397,654) Stock issued for salary 74,000 1,850 146,150 -- 148,000 Stock issued for professional services 12,517 313 25,937 -- 26,250 Stock issued for website development 100,000 2,500 338,550 -- 341,050 Stock issued for repayment of debt 9,017 225 17,809 -- 18,034 Stock issued for Directors' fees 5,666 142 12,858 -- 13,000 Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 -- -- -- ( 1,064,311) (1,064,311) --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------- Balance at December 31, 2005 541,013 $ 13,525 $ 12,078,449 ($13,007,605) ($ 915,631) ========= ========= ============ ============ ============= See notes to consolidated financial statements. 18
BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2005 2004 ----------- ----------- Operating activities: Loss from continuing operations ($1,064,311) ($ 574,324) Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to cash used in continuing operations: Depreciation and amortization 113,346 100,068 Common stock issued for services 187,250 139,100 Write-off of tradename right -- 42,981 Impairment Loss 201,887 Changes in operating assets and liabilities from continuing operations: Accounts receivable 196,466 (125,348) Inventories ( 96,526) 69,717 Prepaid expenses 15,934 16,937 Security deposits ( 477) ( 1,051) Financing costs (2,342) Accounts payable 115,500 84,822 Accrued expenses 42,375 ( 43,926) Deferred rent 5,361 14,160 ----------- ----------- Net cash used in operating activities ( 285,537) (276,864) ----------- ----------- Investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment ( 30,163) ( 98,730) ----------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities ( 30,163) ( 98,730) ----------- ----------- Financing activities: Proceeds from officers' notes payable 286,250 518,388 Proceeds from notes payable -- 59,908 Payment of notes payable -- (250,000) Proceeds from capital lease 12,503 -- Payment of capital leases (10,834) -- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities 287,919 328,296 ----------- ----------- Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ( 27,781) (47,298) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 35,225 82,523 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 7,444 $ 35,225 =========== =========== Cash paid during the year for: Interest: $ 72,814 $ 88,865 =========== =========== Taxes $ -- $ -- Non-cash investing and financing transactions: Stock issued for compensation $ 148,000 $ 100,600 =========== =========== Reclassification of warrants payable $ -- ($ 115,625) =========== =========== Issuance of common shares for debt $ 18,000 $ 50,000 =========== =========== Issuance of stock for website development $ 341,050 $ -- =========== ===========
See notes to consolidated financial statements. 19 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 1. Description of business and going concern: The Company is a manufacturer of baking and confectionery products, which are sold to supermarkets, food distributors, educational institutions, restaurants, mail order and to the public. Although the Company sells its products throughout the United States, its main customer base is on the East Coast of the United States. During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company incurred losses from continuing operations in the amount of $911,945 and $483,882, respectively, and as of December 31, 2005 had a net working capital deficiency of $1,252,005. Although the Company is currently operating its businesses, their continuation is contingent upon, among other things, the continued forbearance by the Company's creditors from exercising their rights in connection with delinquent accounts payables. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In view of these matters management believes that the actions presently being taken to revise the Company's operating and financial requirements provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. 2. Summary of significant accounting policies: Principles of consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Cash and cash equivalents: For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Accounts receivable and allowances: 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. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in-first-out) or market. Property and equipment: The cost of property, plant and equipment is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The cost of leasehold improvements is depreciated over the lesser of the length of the related leases or the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Deferred rent: The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect rent expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Rent expense charged to operations differs with the cash payments required under the terms of the real property operating leases because of scheduled rent payment increases throughout the term of the leases. The deferred rent liability is the result of recognizing rental expenses as required by 20 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued): generally accepted accounting principles. Use of estimates: The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts. Net (Loss) Income Per Share: We compute net (loss) income per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128 Earnings Per Share. Basic net (loss) income per share is based on the weighted average common shares outstanding during the same period. Diluted net (loss) income adjusts the weighted average for potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock, which would then share in the earnings of the Company. Stock options have been excluded as common stock equivalents in the diluted earnings per share because their effect would be anti-dilutive. 143,417 stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. Recognition of Revenue: Income from sales of product is recognized when the orders are completed and shipped or possession of product is taken by the customer provided that collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The Company's goods are shipped both Free on Board ("F.O.B.") shipping point and F.O.B. destination. The Company follows the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 for revenue recognition. In general, the Company records revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered or product delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The following policies reflect specific criteria for the various revenues streams of the Company: Shipping and Handling Costs The Company follows the guidance of EITF 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fee and Costs". The Company's shipping costs of $83,191 and $65,468 for the periods ending December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and are included in warehouse and delivery expenses. Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book bases and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities, using the effective tax rates in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is probable that some or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever circumstances and situations change such that there is an indication that the carrying amounts may not be recovered. The recoverability of assets held and used in operations is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the future net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. 21 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 During the year ended December 31, 2004 the Company expensed $42,981 remaining on their William Greenberg Tradename, due to their carrying amount exceeding their fair value. Stock Based Compensation: As permitted under SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," which amended SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," the Company has elected to continue to follow the intrinsic value method in accounting for its stock-based employee compensation arrangements as defined by Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations including FASB Interpretation ("FIN") 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation," an interpretation of APB 25. Under APB 25, if the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options or stock purchase warrants equals or exceeds the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant no compensation expense is recognized. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, notes payable and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of the financial instruments reported in the consolidated balance sheet approximate fair value based on the short-term maturities of these instruments. Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's consolidated financial statements to conform to current year's presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on the reported net loss or net stockholders deficit. Recent accounting pronouncements: In December 2004, the FASB finalized SFAS No. 123R "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"), amending SFAS No. 123, effective beginning the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2006. SFAS 123R will require the Company to expense stock options based on grant date fair value in its financial statements. Further, adoption of SFAS No. 123R will require additional accounting related to income tax effects and additional disclosure regarding cash flow effects resulting from share-based payments arrangements. The effect of expensing stock options on the Company's results of operations using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model as presented in Note 2. The adoption of SFAS 123R will not effect the Company's cash flows or financial position, but may have an adverse impact on results of operations if options are granted in the future. On March 3, 2005 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FIN 46 (R)-5, which addresses whether a reporting enterprise should consider whether it holds an implicit variable interest in a variable interest entity ("VIE") or a potential VIE when specific conditions exist. The guidance shall be applied to the first reporting period beginning after March 3, 2005, but early application is permitted for periods which financial statements have not yet been issued. The adoption of FIN 46 (R)-5 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. 22 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 3. Concentration of credit risk and major customers: The Company maintains all of its cash balances in New Jersey financial institutions. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) up to $100,000. At December 31, 2005, the Company had no uninsured cash balances. At December 31, 2005, there were two customers whose balances included in accounts receivable comprised 27% and 14% of total accounts receivable. During the years ended December 31, 2005 those customers accounted for 41% of total revenue. In the year ended December 31, 2004 two customers accounted 26% of revenue. Purchases from two suppliers for the year ended December 31, 2005 represented approximately 38% of non-affiliated purchases. For the year ended December 31, 2004 purchases from three suppliers represented approximately 75% of non-affiliated purchases. At December 31, 2005, amounts due to the suppliers amounted to 43% of accounts payable. 4. Accounts receivable: Following is a summary of receivables at December 31, 2005: Trade accounts $ 104,265 Less allowance for doubtful accounts ( 400) ----------- $ 103,865 =========== 5. Inventories: Inventories at December 31, 2005 consist of: Finished goods $ 98,441 Raw materials 31,452 Supplies 70,435 ----------- $ 200,328 =========== 23 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 6. Property and equipment: The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2005: Baking equipment $ 1,520,378 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 109,105 Leasehold improvements 180,422 ----------- 1,809,905 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,541,553 ----------- $ 268,352 =========== Depreciation expense charged to operations was $80,287 and $81,270 in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The useful lives of property and equipment for purposes of computing depreciation are: Years ----------- Machinery and equipment 10 Furniture and computers 5 Leasehold improvements 10-15 7. Website development costs: On March 1, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to develop a website. In exchange the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $341,050. Management detemined that the website was not functioning effectively, and sales did not live up to expectations. Thus the Company recorded an impairment expense totaling $201,887. The impairment expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the income statement. The net value of the website before amortization is $139,164 calculated on a three year cash flow analysis with an 8% discount rate The website development is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year term. Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 amounted to $27,060. The company's policy is to capitalize website development costspursuant to paragraphs 21 and 31 of SOP 98-1. The following is a schedule of future amortizations on the website: Years Ended December 31, 2006 $ 46,388 2007 46,388 2008 19,327 ----------- $ 112,103 =========== 8. Loan acquisition costs: The Company incurred loan acquisition costs in the amount of $16,957 in connection with one of the notes 24 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 payable financings the Company entered into in 2003. These costs were being amortized over the life of the loan. This loan was repaid in 2004, and all remaining costs were expensed. Loan amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 amounted to $12,798. 9. Tradename and licensing agreements: On March 7, 2002, the Company purchased the rights to the tradenames Brooklyn Cheesecake Company, Inc. and Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. and the related corporate logo in exchange for 300,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued on the purchase date at $90,000. The tradename rights are being amortized on the straight-line basis over a fifteen-year term. Amortization expense was $6,000 and $6,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. The following is a schedule of future amortizations on the trade name: Years Ended December 31, 2006 $ 6,000 2007 6,000 2008 6,000 2009 6,000 2010 6,000 Thereafter 37,125 ----------- $ 67,125 =========== The Company had a fully amortized licensing agreement for the use of the trademark and name of a former subsidiary, various recipes and methods used in the production of baked and other goods. The agreement called for royalties to be paid upon reaching certain sales levels by the licensee. The Company sold this licensing agreement in 2004 for $25,000. 10. Notes payable to executive officer: a) Note dated May 21, 2004 in the amount of $54,000, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates into a single promissory note, several loan advances received by the Company in the first and second quarters of 2004. b) Note dated November 30, 2005 in the amount of $317,000, with interest at the rate of 13% per annum. Interest payments are due on the last day of each month with the note maturing on January 31, 2006. The note is secured by all of the Company's assets. c) Note payable effective April 2, 2003 in the original amount of $50,000, with a variable interest rate that was 9.9% at December 31, 2005. Monthly payment of principal and interest are approximately $1,300. Note is unsecured and due on demand. The outstanding balance on the loan was $45,330 at December 31, 2005. d) Note dated January 1, 2003 in the original amount of $88,000 with an interest rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. Interest only payments were due for the first eighteen months and principal and interest payments are due monthly thereafter until the maturity date. The balance of the note was $112,971 at December 31, 2005. 25 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 e) Note dated December 31, 2004 in the amount of $111,651, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received by the Company in the third and fourth quarters of 2004. 10. Notes payable to executive officer (continued): f) Note dated December 31, 2005 in the amount of $185,089, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received by the Company in the third and fourth quarters of 2004. g) Note dated May 25, 2004 in the amount of $28,000, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the first and second quarters of 2004. h) Note payable effective August 18, 2003 in the original amount of $50,000, with a variable interest rate that was 11.25% at December 31, 2005. Monthly payments of principal and interest are approximately $1,000. Note is unsecured. The outstanding balance on the loan was $48,588 at December 31, 2005. i) Note dated December 31, 2004 in the amount of $8,911, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the third and fourth quarters of 2004. j) Note dated September 30, 2005 in the amount of $94,201, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the first, second, and third quarters of 2005. Maturities for the next five years are as follows: December 31, 2006 $ 941,223 December 31, 2007 16,800 December 31, 2008 16,800 December 31, 2009 16,800 December 31, 2010 7,400 Thereafter 6,718 ----------- $ 1,005,741 =========== On January 31, 2006, Notes 10 a) thru f) were consolidated into one note to the Chief Executive Officer, inclusive of accrued interest totaling $995,818. The note is secured by the Company's assets. On January 31, 2006, Notes 10 g) thru j) were consolidated into one note to the Chief Financial Officer, inclusive of accrued interest totaling $187,086. The note is secured by the Company's assets and is subordinate to the Chief Executive Officer's note. 11. Note Payable: Note dated June 28, 2004 in the amount of $2,500, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per 26 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 annum. The note is unsecured. The holder of the note is a member of the Board of Directors. 12. Leases - Capital: Capitalized lease with an order date of March 9, 2004, in the amount of $47,940 plus a 10% buyout amount of $4,794. Monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $1,051 commencing April 7, 2004, payable over 60 months. The lease matures in April 2009. The balance of the lease was $38,505 at December 31, 2005. The note is guaranteed by a member of the Board of Directors. Capitalized lease with an order date of February 22, 2005, in the amount of $13,000. Monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $477 commenced March 22, 2005, payable over 36 months. The lease matures in February 2008. The balance of the lease was $10,094 at December 31, 2005. The note is guaranteed by a member of the Board of Directors. At December 31, 2005 equipment held under capital leases is summarized as below: 2005 ----------- Manufacturing equipment $ 66,129 Less: Accumulated depreciation 9,053 ----------- $ 57,076 =========== Minimum Future Lease Payments Minimum future lease payments under capital leases as of December 31, 2005 for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are: Year Ended December 31, 2006 $ 18,336 2007 18,336 2008 13,566 2009 7,947 ----------- Total minimum lease payments 58,185 Less: Amount representing interest 9,586 ----------- Present value of net minimum lease payment $ 48,599 =========== The interest rate on the capitalized lease is 9.7% and 19% and is imputed based on the lower of the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the inception of the lease or the lessor's implicit rate of return. 13. Common stock: The following common stock issuances were made in the year ended December 31, 2005: o On January 13, 2005 the Company issued 74,000 shares of common stock for services valued at $148,000. All the shares were issued to officers of the Company, valued at $148,000, or $2.00 per share on January 13, 2005, the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On March 2, 2005 the Company issued 9,017 shares of common stock in settlement of an account payable of 27 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 13. Common stock (continued): $18,034. These shares are valued at approximately $2.00 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On January 13, 2005, in payment of fees to Company Board members and Corporate Secretary, the Company issued 4,500 shares of common stock, valued at $9,000. These shares are valued at $2.00 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On March 2, 2005 the Company issued 42,000 shares of common stock for the initial payment of the website development costs totaling $152,250. These shares are valued at $3.63 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On April 27, 2005 the Company issued an additional 42,000 shares of common stock as consideration of the website development costs totaling $151,200. These shares are valued at $3.60 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On August 29th and September 29th, 2005 the Company issued a total of 2,637 shares of common stock for services rendered valued at $8,750, pursuant to a monthly service retainer agreement. These shares were issued at various times during the quarter and have per share values ranging from approximately $2.63 to $4.38 per share depending on the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On August 29, 2005, in payment of fees to Company Board members and the Corporate Secretary, the Company issued 3,048 shares of common stock, valued at $8,000. These shares are valued at $2.63 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On September 29, 2005 the Company issued the final 16,000 shares of common stock as consideration of the website development costs totaling $37,600. These shares are valued at $2.35 per share the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o On August 29, 2005 the Company issued 6,000 shares of common stock for services rendered valued at $9,000. o On September 21, 2005 the Company issued 2,000 shares of common stock for services rendered valued at $4,500. The issuance of the common stock was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4 (2) of The Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In February 2005, the Company amended their Certificate of Incorporation and increased the number of authorized common shares to 30,000,000 from a previous 10,000,000 shares. The following common stock issuances were made in the year ended December 31, 2004: o In May 2004 the Company issued 26,630 shares of common stock for services valued at $100,600. Of these shares, 26,230 were issued to an officer of the Company, valued at $100,000, or $3.75 per share, the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o In May 2004 and December 2004 the Company issued 834 and 1947 shares, respectively, of common stock for services rendered valued at $10,500, pursuant to a monthly service retainer agreement. These shares 28 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 13. Common stock (continued): were issued at various times during the year and have per share values ranging from approximately $1.00 to $5.50 per shares depending on the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o In May 2004 the Company issued 13,115 shares of common stock in settlement of a loan payable of $50,000. These shares are valued at approximately $3.75 per shares the closing trading price on the date of issuance. o In December 2004, In payment of fees to Company Board members, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, valued at $28,000. These shares are valued at approximately $1.75 per shares the closing trading price on the date of issuance. 14. Commitments and contingencies: The Company entered into an amendment under an existing lease for use of 27,362 square feet of office and plant space in New Jersey. The terms call for a reduction in annual rent in the first year from $200,000 to $136,800. The amendment also shifts responsibility for snow removal and landscaping from the lessee to the lessor. The new rental amounts commenced September 1, 2003 and expire December 31, 2008. The minimum future rentals on the baking facility are as follows: December 31, 2006 158,000 December 31, 2007 164,000 December 31, 2008 112,000 ----------- $ 434,000 =========== Rent expense including real estate taxes and common area charges amounted to $201,884 in 2005 and $160,661 in 2004 and includes straight-line amortization of rent adjustments discussed in Note 2. The Company entered into an agreement for legal services commencing February 1, 2005. The agreement calls for one-third of the monthly retainer fee of $3,000 to be paid through the issuance of an equivalent number of restricted common shares based on an agreed upon market value formula. The shares are to be issued on a quarterly basis. In October 2005, the agreement was amended to discontinue the stock portion of the agreement. 15. Income taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS No. 109") "Accounting for Income Taxes", which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The Company had a net loss of $1,064,311 during the year ended December 31, 2005 and had no Federal or State income tax obligations. The Company had no significant deferred tax effects resulting from the temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2005 other than net operating losses. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to 29 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 15. Income taxes (continued): be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period, plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. There was no cumulative effect of adoption or current effect in continuing operations mainly because the Company has accumulated a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $11,146,700. The Company has made no provision for a deferred tax asset nor for increase in such due to a valuation allowance has been provided which is equal to the deferred tax asset. It cannot be determined at this time that a deferred tax asset is more likely that not to be realized. The Company's loss carryforward of approximately $11,146,700 may be offset against future taxable income. The carryforward losses expire at the end of the years 2006 through 2025. The utilization of the above loss carryforwards, for federal income tax purposes, may be subject to limitation resulting from changes in ownership. 16. Common stock options: The Board of Directors has full authority and discretion to determine the eligible participants to be granted the options, the exercise option price, the date of issuance and the date of expiration. The total number of shares set aside was 143,417. At the grant date the option exercise price was equal to the fair market value of the Company's stock. The options expire five years from the grant date. There were 143,417 and zero options granted during the calendar years 2005 and 2004. Information relating to stock option and warrant activity for 2005 is as follows: Weighted Shares Average Underlying Exercise Options Price ----------- ----------- Outstanding at January 1, 2003 44,089 $ 11.25 Granted -- -- Cancelled 31,089 $ 9.00 ----------- ----------- Outstanding at December 31, 2004 13,000 $ 2.50 Granted 143,417 $ 2.22 Cancelled ( 13,000) $ 2.50 ----------- ----------- Outstanding at December 31, 2005 143,417 $ 2.22 =========== =========== Options exercisable at December 31, 2004 13,000 $ 2.50 =========== =========== Options exercisable at December 31, 2005 143,417 $ 2.22 =========== =========== Stock Options Outstanding Weighted Avg Weighted Shares Remaining Average Range of Underlying Contractual Exercise Exercise Prices Options Life in Years Price --------------- ---------- ------------- -------- $2.00-2.63 143,417 3.77 $ 2.22 ========== ============= ======== 30 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 Stock Options Exercisable Weighted Avg Weighted Shares Remaining Average Range of Underlying Contractual Exercise Exercise Prices Options Life in Years Price --------------- ---------- ------------- -------- $2.00-2.63 143,417 3.77 $ 2.22 ========== ============= ======== The Company has chosen the intrinsic value method as its option pricing model. This information is presented in the summary of significant accounting policies, on page 22. Footnote 16, common stock options has been expanded to include the assumptions underlying the pricing model and the pro-forma compensation effects for the year ended December 31, 2005, in which 143,417 options were granted. The following has been added to the footnote: Pro forma information regarding net loss is required by SFAS 123, which also requires that the information be determined as if the Company has accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method. The fair value for options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: For 2005 risk free interest rate of 2.91%; expected dividends of zero; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 231% for options with an expected life of 5 years; The Company's net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $1,064,311. The Company's pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31,2005 was $1,092,948. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $(2.14). The Company's pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $(2.20). The impact of the Company's pro forma net loss and loss per share of the SFAS 123 pro forma requirements are not likely to be representative of future pro forma results. Options granted to employees were: Date Granted Purpose Options ------------ ------------- ------- 1/13/2005 Director fees 48,000 1/13/2005 Employee 38,400 3/2/2005 Vendor 9,017 8/3/2005 Consultant 4,000 8/3/2005 Director fees 17,000 8/3/2005 Employee 1,000 8/8/2005 Consultant 10,000 8/31/2005 Consultant 8,000 9/9/2005 Consultant 8,000 ------- 143,417 ======= During 2005 the Company issued 30,000 options to consultants. The fair market value of these options total $77,400. The Company did not record this expense since it was immaterial in comparison to the net loss of $1,064,311. However when these options were exchanged for $.025 common stock shares on February 17, 2006 an expense of $37,500, the market value on that date, was recorded. 31 BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (FORMERLY CREATIVE BAKERIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES) NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND 2004 18. Subsequent Events On February 17, 2006 the Board of directors authorized the exchange of 143,417options for shares of the company's $.025 common stock on a one for one basis. On March 20, 2006 the Board of Directors effectuated a reverse stock split at a ratio of 1:25 as authorized by the shareholders on August 4, 2004. All stock references have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this split. The reverse split of the Company's outstanding common stock as traded on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) is effective with the commencement of business on March 22, 2006. The new tradin symbol for the Company's common stock on the OTCBB following the reverse split is BCKE. The company has operated at a loss since inception. Management has attempted to increase revenues through a number of business initiatives and streamline operations by undertaking a number of cost saving measures. However, despite the Company's best efforts, it has never been able to operate at a profit. Brooklyn Cheesecake has sought funding for continued operations through a number of sources including private placements of equity ("PIPE") and through loans. The Company has not been able to raise sufficient funds through PIPE's to maintain its operations and has had to rely primarily upon a series of arms length loans from certain executive officers and directors for funding of its operations. These loans have been secured by a pledge of certain assets of the Company's operating subsidiary. In addition to not having sufficient funds to maintain its business operations, Brooklyn Cheesecake has been unable to raise funds to satisfy its outstanding obligations including the loans made by its executive officers and directors that have been used to maintain business operations. In turn, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. 32 ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. On January 13, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors engaged Sherb & Co., LLP ("Sherb") to audit the consolidated financial statements of the Company. During the Company's two most recent fiscal years and through January 13, 2005, the Company has not consulted with Sherb regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-B and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-B. ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2005. Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that in their judgment, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including the Company's subsidiaries, is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and financial officers of the Company or its subsidiaries, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives. The design of any system of controls and procedures is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are being met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected. The Company conducts periodic evaluations of its internal controls to enhance, where necessary, its procedures and controls." ITEM 8B. OTHER INFORMATION 33 Issuance of Common Stock On February 17, 2006 the Board of directors authorized the exchange of 143,417 options for shares of the company's $.025 common stock on a one for one basis to members of the Board and certain consultants. Reverse Stock Split On March 20, 2006 the Company affected a 1 for 25 reverse split of its common stock pursuant to prior shareholder approval, and filed an Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to implement the reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock at a ratio of 1:25. The Company's authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock will not be affected by the reverse split. The reverse split of the Company's outstanding common stock as traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) is effective with the commencement of business on March 22, 2006. The new trading symbol for the Company's common stock on the OTCBB following the reverse split is BCKE. Proposed Exchange of Assets The Company has operated at a loss since inception. Management has attempted to increase revenues through a number of business initiatives and streamline operations by undertaking a number of cost saving measures. However, despite the Company's best efforts, it has never been able to operate at a profit. Brooklyn Cheesecake has sought funding for continued operations through a number of sources including private placements of equity ("PIPE") and through loans. The Company has not been able to raise sufficient funds through PIPE's to maintain its operations and has had to rely primarily upon a series of arms length loans from certain executive officers and directors for funding of its operations. These loans have been secured by a pledge of certain assets of the Company's operating subsidiary. In addition to not having sufficient funds to maintain its business operations, Brooklyn Cheesecake has been unable to raise funds to satisfy its outstanding obligations including the loans made to it by its executive officers and directors that have been used to maintain business operations. In turn, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. PART III ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS: COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT Information Concerning the Board of Directors and Executive Officers The following table sets forth certain information concerning the Board of Directors, persons nominated to be elected as directors and executive officers of the Company: 34
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of Director or Executive Officer, Age and Position Principal Occupation Date of Initial Held with Company For Previous Five Years Election as Director - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Schutte, 49 Chief Executive Officer, June 1, 2001 President and Director Aug. 2000 - May 2001 Brooklyn Cheesecake Company Apr. 1999 - Jul 2000 Crestwood Consulting Mar 1997 - Mar 1999 Mother's Kitchen July 1982 - Feb 1997 Pres,Creative Bakers Inc. Brooklyn, NY - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anthony Merante, 45 Certified Public Accountant January 2003 Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Director - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carmelo Foti, 53 VP & Manager Credit & Marketing National January 2003 Director Bank Of Egypt, NY Branch - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vincent Bucchimuzzo, 52 Executive for CINN Worldwide January 2003 Director Westchester Venture Group Univest Partners 1982-1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liborio Borsellino, 50 Partner, RBC and Associates August 2004 Director - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Rabe, 45 President, Interpro Systems, Inc. August 2004 Director - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donald O'Toole, 54 Senior Vice-president, Petry TV, Inc. August 2005 Director - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified. Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") has comprehensive rules relating to the reporting of securities transactions by directors, officers and shareholders who beneficially own more than 10% of the Company's Common Shares (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). These rules are complex and difficult to interpret. Based solely on a review of Section 16 reports received by the Company from Reporting Persons, the Company believes that no Reporting Person has failed to file a beneficial ownership report on a timely basis during the most recent fiscal year, except for Messrs Schutte and Merante who filed beneficial ownership reports late. 35 ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Compensation of Directors Directors of the Company receive a fee of $1,000 for attending each meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof. In addition, all directors are reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending such meetings. Executive Compensation The following table sets forth compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer and to executive officers of the Company, excluding those executive officers who did not receive an annual salary and bonus in excess of $100,000, for the three years ended December 31, 2005
- --------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Name and Principal Position Year Salary ($) Bonus ($) Other Annual Compensation - --------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Schutte, CEO 2005 $200,000 $0.00 $0.00 2004 $200,000 $0.00 $0.00 2003 $100,000 $0.00 $0.00
No other executive officer received a salary and bonus in excess of $100,000 for the three years ended December 31, 2005. ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The following table sets forth the number and percentage of Common Shares beneficially owned, as of December 31, 2005, by: (i) all persons known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock; (ii) each director of the Company; (iii) each of the "named executive officers" as defined under the rules and regulations of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group (6 persons): - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER NO. OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED PERCENT - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronald L. Schutte (officer) 125,368 (1) 23.3% Anthony J. Merante (officer) 59,852 (2) 11.1% Charles Brothman 28,000 5.2% James Bruchetta 28,000 5.2% Richard Rosa 28,000 5.2% Bailey Family Trust 33,602 6.3% ICM Asset Managment 35,280 6.6% Directors and Nominal Executives 56,905 (3) 10.5% as a Group (5 persons) - ---------- (1) Includes 725,000 options exercisable at $.08 and $.10 per share. (2) Includes 425,000 options exercisable at $.08 and $.10 per share. (3) Includes 1,125,000 options exercisable at $.08 and $.10 per share. 36 ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Notes from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Note dated May 21, 2004 in the amount of $54,000, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates into a single promissory note, several loan advances received by the Company in the first and second quarters of 2004. Note dated November 30, 2005 in the amount of $317,000, with interest at the rate of 13% per annum. Interest payments are due on the last day of each month with the note maturing on August 31, 2004. The note is secured by all of the Company's assets. Note payable effective April 2, 2003 in the original amount of $50,000, with a variable interest rate that was 9.9% at December 31, 2005. Monthly payment of principal and interest are approximately $1,300. Note is unsecured and due on demand. The outstanding balance on the loan was $45,330 at December 31, 2005. Note dated January 1, 2003 in the original amount of $88,000 with an interest rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. Interest only payments were due for the first eighteen months and principal and interest payments are due monthly thereafter until the maturity date. The balance on the note was $112,971 at December 31, 2005. Note dated December 31, 2004 in the amount of $111,651, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received by the Company in the third and fourth quarters of 2004. Note dated December 31, 2005 in the amount of $185,089, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received by the Company in the third and fourth quarters of 2004. On January 31, 2006 all the notes were consolidated into one note to the Chief Executive Officer, inclusive of accrued interest totaling $995,818. The note is secured by the Company's assets. Notes from Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Note dated May 25, 2004 in the amount of $28,000, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the first and second quarters of 2004. Note payable effective August 18, 2003 in the original amount of $50,000, with a variable interest rate that was 11.25% at December 31, 2005. Monthly payments of principal and interest are approximately $1,000. Note is unsecured. The outstanding balance on the loan was $48,588 at December 31, 2005. Note dated December 31, 2004 in the amount of $8,911, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the third and fourth quarters of 2004. Note dated September 30, 2005 in the amount of $94,201, payable on demand, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum. The note is unsecured. This note consolidates in a single promissory note several loan advances received during the first, second, and third quarters of 2005. On January 31, 2006 all the notes were consolidated into one note to the Chief Financial Officer, inclusive of accrued interest totaling $187,086. The note is secured by the Company's assets. 37 Proposed Exchange of Assets These promissory notes described above and issued to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman have been secured by a pledge of certain assets of the Company's operating subsidiary. The Company currently does not have sufficient funds to satisfy the loans made to it by its executive officers and directors that have been used to maintain business operations. Resultantly, the Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with its Chief Executive Officer and President whereby it would exchange certain assets for satisfaction of and assumption of a majority of the Company's outstanding obligations and liabilities. The proposed transaction is subject to a satisfactory fairness opinion and customary closing conditions. Additionally, should the proposed transaction occur, the nature of the Company's business operations will change significantly from a company that manufactures and sells baked goods to a company that holds and licenses intellectual property. 38 ITEM 13. EXHIBITS EXHIBITS 2.1 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 2, 1995, by and among the Company, Greenberg Dessert Associates Limited Partnership, SMG Baking Enterprises, Inc. and its limited partners. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 2.2 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 17, 1997, by and between the Company and Philip Grabow, without exhibits. Incorporated by reference to Schedule 13-D filed by Philip Grabow on SEC File Number 005-48185. 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 3.2 Amended and Restated By-laws. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 3.3 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 23, 2005. 3.4 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 22, 2006. 4.1 Form of certificate for shares of Common Stock. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 4.2 Form of Representatives Warrant. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10. Loan Agreement, dated July 10, 1995, by and between InterEquity Capital Partners, L.P. and the Company. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.1 Employment Agreement, dated July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and Stephen Fass. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.2 Employment Agreement, dated as of July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and Willa Rose Abramson. 10.3 Employment Agreement, dated as of July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and Maria Maggio Marfuggi. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.4 Employment Agreement and Consulting Agreement, dated July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and Seth Greenberg. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.5 Consulting Agreement, dated July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and William Greenberg Jr. and Carol Greenberg. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.6 Departmental License Agreement effective February 1995 by and between the Company and 39 Macy's East, Inc. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.8 Form of Warrant for InterEquity Capital Partners, L.P. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.9 1995 William Greenberg Jr. Desserts and Cafes, Inc. Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.10 Lease Agreement dated July 1995 between the Company and Murray Greenstein. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.11 Lease Agreement dated January 1994 between Schnecken Baking Realty Corp. and Gerel Corporation. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.12 Assignment and Assumption of Lease dated July 1995 between the Company and Schnecken Baking Realty Corp. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.13 Lease dated April 1991 between Greenberg's 35th Street Baking Co., Inc. and Rugby Managed Asset Fund. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.14 Assignment and Assumption of Lease dated July 1995 between the Company and Greenberg's 35th Street Baking Co. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.15 Lease dated May 1989 as modified in January 1991 between Greenberg's Triple S. Baking Co., Inc. and Stahl Real Estate Co. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.16 Assignment and Assumption of Lease dated July 1995 between the Company and Greenberg's Triple S. Baking Co., Inc. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.17 Consulting Agreement, dated July 10, 1995, by and between the Company and Marilyn Miller. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.18 Form of Indemnity Agreement. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.19 Sublease dated December 1995 between Timothy's Coffees of the World, Inc., and the Company. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 Registration Number 33-96094. 10.20 Lease dated March 8, 1995 between Harran Holding Corp., c/o A. J. Clarke Management and the Company. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, on Form 10-KSB Commission File Number 1-13984. 10.21 Agreement dated January 13, 1996 by and between the Company and Barry Kaplan Associates. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 40 31, 1995, on Form 10-KSB Commission File Number 1-13984. 10.22 Employment Agreement, dated January 23, 1997, by and between the Company and Philip Grabow. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, on Form 10-KSB Commission. 10.23 Form of Warrant for the Private Placement made in conjunction with the JMS Subsidiary acquisition. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, on Form 10-KSB Commission. 10.24 Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 28, 1997, between the Company and Yona Abrahami. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 11, 1997 and Form 8-K/A, dated November 17, 1997. 10.25 Employment Agreement dated August 28, 1992 between the Company and Yona Abrahami. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 11, 1997 and Form 8-K/A, dated November 17, 1997. 10.26 Employment Agreement dated August 28, 1992 between the Company and David Abrahami. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 11, 1997 and Form 8-K/A, dated November 17, 1997. 10.27 Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 10, 1997, between the Company and Yona Abrahami. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, on Form 10KSB/A No. 2. 10.28 Sixth Amendment to Lease dated October 31, 2003 between the Company and Airport Plaza Shopping Center, L.L.C. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, on Form 10KSB/A No. 2. 10.29 Loan and Security Agreement dated October 9, 2003 between the Company and Fairfield Gourmet Food Corp. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, on Form 10KSB/A No. 2. 10.30 Loan and Security Agreement dated September 1, 2004 between the Company and Ronald L Schutte. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.31 Note dated September 1, 2004 between the Company and Ronald L Schutte. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.32 Loan and Security Agreement dated December 1, 2004 between the Company and Ronald L Schutte. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.33 Note dated December 1, 2004 between the Company and Ronald L Schutte. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.34 Employment agreement dated January 1, 2005 between the Company and Ronald L Schutte. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 41 10.35 Employment agreement dated January 1, 2005 between the Company and Anthony J. Merante. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.36 Website Development and Service Agreement between the Company and Burbro Capital, Inc. dated as of March 1, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 7, 2005. 10.37 Form of Warrant Exchange and Release Agreement between the Company and Bailey Family Trust, Fortuna Investment Partners and Fortuna Unplugged dated December 9, 2004. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.38 Promissory Note dated December 31, 2004 between the Company and Anthony J. Merante. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, on Form 10KSB. 10.39 Modification agreement between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte dated April 30, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 5, 2005. 10.40 Modification agreement between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte dated May 20, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 26, 2005. 10.41 Modification agreement between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte dated June 17, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 23, 2005. 10.42 Modification agreement between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte dated July 31, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2005. *10.43 Factoring Agreement between the Company and Rockland Credit Finance LLC, dated August 26, 2005. *10.44 Financing Agreement between the Company and Rockland Credit Finance LLC, dated August 26, 2005. 10.45 Modification agreement between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte dated November 30, 2005. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 7, 2005. *10.46 Note dated January, 31 2006 between the Company and Ronald L. Schutte. *10.47 Note dated January, 31 2006 between the Company and Anthony J. Merante. 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of the Company, the state of incorporation of each, and the names under which such subsidiaries do business. Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, on Form 10KSB/A No. 2. *31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and president pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer and vice-president pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 42 *32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley-Act of 2002. *32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley-Act of 2002. - --------------------- * Filed Herewith. 43 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT'S FEES AND SERVICES The following table shows the fees that we paid or accrued for the audit and other services provided by our principal Accountant for the 2005 and 2004 fiscal years. Fiscal 2005 Fiscal 2004 ------------ ------------ Audit Fees $ 34,000 $ 34,919 Audit-Related Fees 0 0 Tax Fees 0 0 All Other Fees 0 0 ------------ ------------ Total $ 34,000 $ 34,919 ============ ============ Audit Fees -- This category includes the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in our Form 10-QSB Quarterly Reports and services that are normally provided by the independent auditors in connection with engagements for those fiscal years. This category also includes advice on audit and accounting matters that arose during, or as a result of, the audit or the review of interim financial statements. Audit-Related Fees -- This category consists of assurance and related services by the independent auditors that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported above under "Audit Fees." The services for the fees disclosed under this category include consultation regarding our correspondence with the SEC and other accounting consulting. Tax Fees -- This category consists of professional services rendered by our independent auditors for tax compliance and tax advice. The services for the fees disclosed under this category include tax return preparation and technical tax advice. All Other Fees -- This category consists of fees for other miscellaneous items. Our Board of Directors has adopted a procedure for pre-approval of all fees charged by our independent auditors. Under the procedure, the Board approves the engagement letter with respect to audit, tax and review services. Other fees are subject to pre-approval by the Board, or, in the period between meetings, by a designated member of Board. Any such approval by the designated member is disclosed to the entire Board at the next meeting. The audit and tax fees paid to the auditors with respect to fiscal year 2005 were pre-approved by the entire Board of Directors. 44 SIGNATURES In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on March 28, 2005. BROOKLYN CHEESECAKE & DESSERTS COMPANY, INC. By: /s/Ron Schutte ------------------------------------- President and Chief Executive Officer In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 27, 2005. Signatures Title - ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- /s/Ron Schutte President, Chief Executive Officer/Director - ---------------------------------- Ron Schutte /s/ Anthony Merante Vice-President, Chief Financial - ---------------------------------- Officer/Director Anthony Merante /s/ Carmelo Foti Director - ---------------------------------- Carmelo Foti /s/ Vincent Bucchimuzzo Director - ---------------------------------- Vincent Bucchimuzzo /s/Liborio Borsellino Director - ---------------------------------- Liborio Borsellino /s/David Rabe Director - ---------------------------------- David Rabe /s/Donald O'Toole Director - ---------------------------------- Donald O'Toole 45 EX-31.1 2 ex31-1.txt EXHIBIT 31.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Ronald L.Schutte, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that: 1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 28, 2005 /s/ Ronald Schutte' - ------------------------------------- Ronald Schutte' President and Chief Executive Officer 46 EX-31.2 3 ex31-2.txt EXHIBIT 31.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Anthony J. Merante, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that: 1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 28, 2005 /s/ Anthony J. Merante - ------------------------------------------ Anthony J. Merante Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer 47 EX-32.1 4 ex32-1.txt EXHIBIT 32.1 SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SECTION 1.01 SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof, I Ronald Schutte President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge, that (i) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) and Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated. Date: March 28, 2005 /s/ Ronald Schutte ------------------------------------- Ronald Schutte President and Chief Executive Officer A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. and will be retained by and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commissions or its staff upon request. 48 EX-32.2 5 ex32-2.txt EXHIBIT 32.2 SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SECTION 1.02 SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof, I Anthony J. Merante Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge, that (iii) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) and Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (iv) the information contained in the Report fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated. Date: March 28, 2005 /s/ Anthony J. Merante ------------------------------------------ Anthony J. Merante Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. and will be retained by and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commissions or its staff upon request. 49 CORRESP 6 filename6.txt Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. 20 Passaic Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 808-8248 Fax (973) 808-0203 January 22, 2007 Securities & Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street NE Washington D.C. 20549 Attn: Jill S. Davis, Branch Chief Re: Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") Form 10-KSB Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2005 Filed March 28, 2006 File No. 0-13984 Dear Ms. Davis, On behalf of the Company, please except this response to the commission's letter of April 18, 2006. For ease of review, the commission's comments are set forth immediately prior to the Company's response. Form 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2005 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Plan of Operations, page 7 1. We note from your disclosure that you have entered into non-binding letter of intent with our CEO to dispose of "certain" assets and liabilities. Additionally, we note that your Form 8-K, filed on March 31, 2006, includes an Exchange Agreement dated March 28, 2006 that consummates the transaction and suggests that you are selling all of your current operations. Based on this disclosure, please address the following: o We note under Item 8 of the Exchange Agreement that the referenced disposal is not subject to shareholder approval. Please tell us how you considered the proxy rule requirements and confirm, if true, that you are in compliance with those rules or otherwise advise. Refer to Regulations 14A. Response: The Company views the exchange of assets for satisfaction of certain liabilities and obligations pursuant to the exchange agreement dated March 28, 2006 (the "Agreement") as not being a transaction that required shareholder approval. Specifically, prior to undertaking the exchange transaction the Company obtained a valuation of its assets in July 2004 (the "Valuation"). Subsequent to obtaining the Valuation, the Company sought a fairness opinion regarding the valuation of assets that were the subject of the exchange (the "Fairness Opinion"). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company exchanged certain assets that had an appraised fair market value of approximately $251,725 as of the July 2004 Valuation. The fair market value of the assets at that time of the Valuation was $500,350 and a fair market value of the assets in their current place was $698,450. The majority of the assets exchanged were equipment for use in a commercial baking and food processing. Due to the age and condition of the equipment, location and the potential resale market place being quite narrow for the equipment; the potential realized value was not viewed as material by the Company. The Company, as a New York corporation in making the determination that the transaction under the Agreement was not material and did not require shareholder approval, analyzed New York law in conjunction with results of the Valuation and Fairness Opinion, the Company did not view the disposition of the assets subject to the Agreement as being all or substantially all of its assets. New York Business Corporation Law ss. 909 provides that a New York corporation is only required to obtain shareholder approval in transactions where the sale, lease or exchange or other disposition of assets is substantially all of assets (emphasis given). Further, in addition to the mere exchange of assets, the Agreement provided for the settlement and satisfaction of $826,041 of Company obligations and the assumption of additional $262,900 of Company obligations. As a part of the Agreement, in addition to the exchange of the assets, the Company's former CEO and Chairman assumed certain equipment leases and plant obligations totaling $654,185 in the aggregate. Prior to entering into the Agreement, the Company had exhausted all available avenues for raising capital to maintain operations beyond continued borrowing of funds from executive officers. The company's operations were not sufficient to maintain its operations and due to its adverse financial condition, the company faced the loss of credit terms with vendors coupled with mounting accounts payable. The valuation of assets exchanged was far less than the outstanding liabilities of the Company satisfied under the Agreement. In addition to the exchange and satisfaction of liabilities under the Agreement, the Company maintained certain intellectual property assets that were valued between $200,000 to $300,000 per the Valuation. The Company has also filed a Schedule 14C Information Statement for its annual meeting of shareholders which includes an agenda item for the ratification of the Agreement. The Board of Directors currently possesses sufficient proxies in excess of 53% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock for purposes of approving all transactions set forth in the Information Statement. o Tell us how you considered the guidance in paragraph 30 of SFAS 144 for your fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. In this regard, we note that you have not classified your assets as held for sale in accordance with paragraph 30 of SFAS 144. Response: Paragraph 30 of SFAS 144 does not apply because the assets were not for sale. In order for an asset to be classified as held for sale, Paragraph 30 of SFAS 144 states that all criteria in sub-sections A-F must be met. As of December 31, 2005 management did not plan to dispose of the company's assets. The non-binding agreement entered into between the company and the former chairman in December occurred not because the parties intended to enter into an a sale agreement, but rather as a mechanism, since the note matured, to protect the company, and the former chairman's rights, from foreclosure or bankruptcy which would have brought negative implications and reduce shareholder value. Additionally the company continued to look for financing opportunities, which, if found before the filing of form 10-KSB, would have resulted in the continuation of the baking operation as a public entity. o Explain how you concluded that your letter of intent to dispose of "certain" assets and liabilities did not require you to present your operations, assets, and liabilities as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2005. Refer to paragraph 42 of SFAS 144. Response: As stated in our response above with regards to assets held for sale, our assets were not held for sale, and were not disposed at December 31, 2005. Thus the conditions to present operations, assets, and liabilities as discontinued operations were not met as per paragraph 42 of SFAS 144. o Expand your disclosures in your MD&A, Liquidity and Capital Resources and all other sections of your document referencing your intended disposal, including Notes 14 and 18 to your financial statements, to further describe i) the "certain" assets and liabilities you intend to dispose of, ii) the expected effect the transactions will have on your future financial position, operations and cash flows and iii) the contingent events, if any, required to consummate the transaction. It appears that fulsome disclosure regarding the Exchange Agreement is appropriate as this agreement was entered into on the same day that you filed your Form 10-K. Response: Expansion of disclosures with regards to the asset exchange agreement is not required. The Company maintains the position that it was not required to classifying the assets as held for sale under paragraph 30 of SFAS 144. In addition, since the company's assets were not disposed of, in accordance with the requirements in paragraph 42 of SFAS 144, the company is not required to present operations, assets, and liabilities as discontinued operations. The company takes the position this position since form 10-KSB was filed prior to the asset exchange (and more importantly the INTENT was that the company postpone the transaction until almost the last day the 10-KSB could be filed hoping to obtain financing and keep the baking operation in the public entity.) Had financing been obtained, the company would not have entered into the agreement. Therefore, the company holds the position that the exchange agreement should be excluded from form 10-KSB, and was properly filed separately on form 8-K. Notes to Financial Statements Note 2 Summary of significant accounting policies, page 20 2. Please expand your disclosure to include a description of your option pricing model, the assumptions underlying your pricing model and the pro forma compensation effects of options granted for all period presented had you valued them at fair value. Refer to paragraph 2(e) of SFAS 148. RESPONSE: The Company has chosen the intrinsic value method as its option pricing model. This information is presented in the summary of significant accounting policies, on page 22. Footnote 16, common stock options has been expanded to include the assumptions underlying the pricing model and the pro-forma compensation effects for the year ended December 31, 2005, in which 143,417 options were granted. The following has been added to the footnote: Pro forma information regarding net loss is required by SFAS 123, which also requires that the information be determined as if the Company has accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method. The fair value for options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: For 2005 risk free interest rate of 2.91%; expected dividends of zero; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 231% for options with an expected life of 5 years; The Company's net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $1,064,311. The Company's pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31,2005 was $1,092,948. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $(2.14). The Company's pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $(2.20). The impact of the Company's pro forma net loss and loss per share of the SFAS 123 pro forma requirements are not likely to be representative of future pro forma results. Options granted to employees were: Options granted to employees were: Date Granted Purpose Options ------------ ------------- ------- 1/13/2005 Director fees 48,000 1/13/2005 Employee 38,400 3/2/2005 Vendor 9,017 8/3/2005 Consultant 4,000 8/3/2005 Director fees 17,000 8/3/2005 Employee 1,000 8/8/2005 Consultant 10,000 8/31/2005 Consultant 8,000 9/9/2005 Consultant 8,000 ------- 143,417 ======= During 2005 the Company issued 30,000 options to consultants. The fair market value of these options total $77,400. The Company did not record this expense since it was immaterial in comparison to the net loss of $1,064,311. However when these options were exchanged for $.025 common stock shares on February 17, 2006 an expense of $37,500, the market value on that date, was recorded. Note 7 Website Development Costs, page 24 3. We note that you reported an impairment loss related to your website development costs. Please expand your disclosure to include all information regarding this impairment, as required by paragraph 26 of SFAS 144. RESPONSE: The disclosure has been amended to read as follows: Website development costs: On March 1, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to develop a website. In exchange the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $341,050. Management determined that the website was not functioning effectively, and sales did not live up to expectations. Thus the Company recorded an impairment expense totaling $201,887. The impairment expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the income statement. The net value of the website before amortization is $139,164 calculated on a three year cash flow analysis with an 8% discount rate. The website development is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year term. Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 amounted to $27,060. The company's policy is to capitalize website development costs pursuant to paragraphs 21 and 31 of SOP 98-1. The following is a schedule of future amortizations on the website: Years Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31, 2006 $ 46,388 2007 46,388 2008 19,327 ----------- $ 112,103 =========== 4. Please clarify why you believe it is appropriate to capitalize your website development costs and reference the authoritative accounting literature supporting your view. Expand your disclosure to describe your accounting policy regarding the capitalization of these costs. RESPONSE: Website development costs were capitalized pursuant to paragraphs 21 and 31 of SOP 98-1 which states that the acquisition or development of software necessary for general web site operations, including server operating system software, Internet server software, web browser software, and Internet protocol software can be capitalized. See #3 above for the revised disclosure. Note 18 Subsequent Events, page 31 5. We note your disclosure in which the board of directors authorized the exchange of 3,585,427 options for common shares of the company. Please confirm, if true, that these options were outstanding as of December 31, 2005 or otherwise advise. If these shares were outstanding as of the end of your fiscal year presented, please expand your disclosure within the appropriate footnote to indicate the purpose for granting these options, the date(s) in which the options were granted, and total compensation cost recognized in income if applicable. Also, please disclose the financial effect of any modifications made to the option awards as a result of their exchange for your common shares. RESPONSE: In footnote 18, Subsequent Events, page 31, the company inadvertently reported 3,585,427 options for shares of the company's $.001 common stock. The correct number of options should be 143,417 (post 1:25 reverse stock-split) for $.025 common shares. This information was properly disclosed in Footnote 16, which we have expanded on in response to item 2 above. Note 18 has also been amended to show the proper numbers. Controls and Procedures, page 32 6. We note that management has established and maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures "to provide reasonable assurances." Please confirm, if true, that your disclosure controls and procedures are elective at the reasonable assurance level or otherwise advise. Please revise your conclusion as to effectiveness that your disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the reader understands their effectiveness is based upon the reasonable assurance level. Response: Management proposes an amendment to the disclosure with respect to its controls and procedures as set forth in its 10-KSB so that same reads as follows: "Controls and Procedures Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2005. Based on the evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that in their judgment, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including the Company's subsidiaries, is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and financial officers of the Company or its subsidiaries, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives. The design of any system of controls and procedures is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are being met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected. The Company conducts periodic evaluations of its internal controls to enhance, where necessary, its procedures and controls." 7. Please expand your disclosure to address Item 308(c) of Regulation S-B which requires that you disclose any change in your "internal control over initial reporting" identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules l3a-15 or l5d-15 that occurred during the fiscal period that has "materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's a internal control over financial reporting." Response: See response to comment 6 above. Exhibits 31.l and 31.2 8. We note that the wording of your certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 does not precisely match the language set forth in the Act. In this regard, your certifications include references throughout the certification to the annual report and your evaluation of the effectiveness of your disclosure controls occurred within 90 days prior to the filing date instead of as of the end of the period. Furthermore, we note your reference to an entity other than Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. Refer to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-B for the exact text of the required Section 302 certification and amend your exhibits as appropriate. Response: The Company has amended the certifications filed pursuant to 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 to read as follows: Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Ronald L.Schutte, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that: 1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Exhibit 31.2 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 In connection with the Annual Report of Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Anthony J. Merante, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that: 1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. In connection with the foregoing responses, the Company acknowledges that: 1. It is responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the disclosure in the filings; 2. Staff comments or changes to disclosure in response to staff comments do not foreclose the commission from taking any action with respect to the filings; and 3. It may not assert staff comments as a defense in any proceeding initiated by the Commission or any person under the federal securities laws of the United States. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the foregoing responses contained herein please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Brooklyn Cheesecake & Desserts Company, Inc. /s/ Anthony J. Merante ------------------------------------ Anthony J. Merante Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary cc: Baratta, Baratta & Aidala, LLP Sherb & Co. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----