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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From                      To                     

Commission File Number: 33-960-70LA

THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-2823626
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
19100 South Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, California   95437
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(707) 964-0118

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non–accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨        Accelerated Filer  ¨    Non-Accelerated Filer  ¨    Smaller Reporting Company  x
      (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

On August 14, 2009 the registrant had 1,236,744 shares of Class A common stock, no par value per share.

 

 

 


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FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  

Consolidated Financial Statements

   3
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 (unauditied)

   6
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

   7
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   8

Item 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   18

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   22

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   22
   PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    23

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    23

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    23

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    23

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 6.

   Exhibits    23

Signatures

   24

 

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Financial Statements

and Notes to Financial Statements

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

PART 1. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (the Company) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2009, and its results of operations for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and its cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto filed as a part of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Balance Sheets

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (Unaudited)     (See Note 1)  

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash

   $ 28,962      $ 52,144   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

     242,970        229,356   

Inventories

     305,927        339,323   

Prepaid expenses

     19,590        23,218   
                

Total current assets

     597,449        644,041   

Property and equipment

    

Property and equipment

     2,587,953        2,585,836   

Accumulated depreciation

     (2,259,084     (2,220,023
                

Total property and equipment

     328,869        365,813   

Other assets

    

Deposits and other assets

     10,197        13,250   

Other intangibles, net of amortization

     7,917        10,329   
                

Total other assets

     18,114        23,579   
                

Total assets

   $ 944,432      $ 1,033,433   
                

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Balance Sheets

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (Unaudited)     (See Note 1)  

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 320,516      $ 331,287   

Notes payable - bank

     240,585        261,148   

Notes payable - other

     5,411        9,172   

Note payable - shareholders

     43,019        43,019   

Capital lease obligations

     45,295        42,149   

Accrued liabilities

     29,150        36,303   
                

Total current liabilities

     683,976        723,078   

Long term debt

    

Notes payable - shareholder

     —          12,000   

Notes payable - other

     2,195        3,936   

Capital lease obligations

     9,185        38,886   
                

Total long term debt

     11,380        54,822   
                

Total liabilities

     695,356        777,900   

Shareholders’ equity

    

Common stock, no par value, 1,960,000 shares authorized, 1,236,744 shares issued and outstanding

     861,816        861,816   

Additional paid in capital

     24,600        24,600   

Accumulated deficit

     (637,340     (630,883
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     249,076        255,533   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 944,432      $ 1,033,433   
                

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Statements of Operations

Unaudited

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Income

        

Net sales

   $ 1,136,123      $ 1,108,869      $ 2,215,773      $ 2,153,941   

Cost of sales

     678,101        723,368        1,328,126        1,353,288   
                                

Gross profit

     458,022        385,501        887,647        800,653   

Operating expenses

        

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     393,020        451,688        820,376        900,801   

Depreciation and amortization

     22,832        25,281        48,414        51,127   
                                

Total operating expenses

     415,852        476,969        868,790        951,928   
                                

Operating profit/ (loss)

     42,170        (91,468     18,857        (151,275

Other income (expense)

        

Miscellaneous income/ (expense)

     (3,880     4,157        (6,214     1,747   

Interest expense

     (8,946     (10,839     (18,300     (21,135
                                

Total other income (expense)

     (12,826     (6,682     (24,514     (19,388
                                

Profit/ (loss) before income taxes

     29,344        (98,150     (5,657     (170,663

Income tax expense

     —          —          (800     (800
                                

Net profit/ (loss)

   $ 29,344      $ (98,150   $ (6,457   $ (171,463
                                

Profit/ (loss) per share (basic)

   $ 0.024      $ (0.079   $ (0.005   $ (0.139
                                

Profit/ (loss) per share (dilutive)

   $ 0.024      $ (0.079   $ (0.005   $ (0.139
                                

Weighted average number of shares

     1,236,744        1,236,744        1,236,744        1,236,744   

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

     For the Six Months
June 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Operating activities

    

Net loss

   $ (6,457   $ (171,463

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     53,460        56,468   

Allowance for bad debts

     792        (1,698

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Accounts receivable

     (14,406     (19,137

Inventories

     33,396        (28,251

Prepaid expenses

     3,628        10,985   

Deposits and other assets

     3,053        (1,214

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Accounts payable

     (10,771     206,142   

Accrued liabilities

     (7,153     496   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     55,542        52,328   

Investing activities

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (14,104     (36,024

Proceeds from sale of equipment/disposal

     —          5,975   
                

Net cash (used in) investing activities

     (14,104     (30,049

Financing activities

    

Proceeds from notes payable and capital leases

     —          —     

Repayments of notes payable and capital leases

     (64,620     (55,659
                

Net cash (used in) financing activities

     (64,620     (55,659

Decrease in cash

     (23,182     (33,380

Cash at beginning of period

     52,144        104,035   
                

Cash at end of period

   $ 28,962      $ 70,655   
                

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2007 and 2006

1. Basis of Presentation

The condensed financial statements in this Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. We have continued to follow the accounting policies disclosed in the financial statements included in our 2008 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is suggested that these statements be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2008 audited financial statements and the accompanying notes on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The interim financial information in this Form 10-Q reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for the interim periods. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

Segment Reporting

SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”, changed the way public companies report information about segments of their business in their financial statements. It also requires entity-wide disclosures about the products and services an entity provides, the material countries in which it holds assets and reports revenues and its major customers. See Note 12

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FASB) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. As such, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of the differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basses. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

2. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of the following:

 

     6/30/2009     12/31/2008  

Accounts receivable

   $ 248,665      $ 235,532   

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts

     (5,695     (6,176
                

Net accounts receivable

   $ 242,970      $ 229,356   
                

The Company utilizes a percentage method to establish the allowance for doubtful accounts. The estimated allowance ranges from 1% to 10% of outstanding receivables based on factors pertaining to the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Delinquent accounts are written off when it is determined that amounts are uncollectible. Bad debt expense (recovery) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $792 and $1,226 respectively.

3. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     6/30/2009    12/31/2008

Coffee

     

Unroasted

   $ 67,515    $ 110,244

Roasted

     87,838      79,897

Tea

     1,719      2,516

Packaging, supplies and other merchandise held for sale

     148,855      146,666
             

Total inventories

   $ 305,927    $ 339,323
             

4. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

     6/30/2009     12/31/2008  

Equipment

   $ 1,300,448      $ 1,295,303   

Furniture and fixtures

     210,607        215,574   

Leasehold improvements

     459,847        459,861   

Transportation equipment

     179,728        177,776   

Marketing equipment

     166,162        166,162   

Capitalized website development costs

     14,077        14,076   

Property held under capital leases

     257,084        257,084   
                

Total property and equipment

     2,587,953        2,585,836   

Accumulated depreciation

     (2,259,084     (2,220,023
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 328,869      $ 365,813   
                

Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $53,460 and $54,056 respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As part of the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FASB) No. 142, Goodwill and Other Tangible Assets as of January 1, 2002, the Company no longer amortizes goodwill. At December 31, 2008 the Company performed a test of impairment on goodwill that resulted in a write down of all remaining goodwill at that time.

Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of the following:

 

     6/30/2009     12/31/2008  

Leasehold value

   $ 67,000      $ 67,000   

Trademarks

     5,127        5,127   
                

Total intangible assets

     72,127        72,127   

Accumulated amortization

     (64,210     (61,798
                

Other intangibles, net of amortization

   $ 7,917      $ 10,329   
                

Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2,412 and $2,908 respectively.

6. Deposits and Other Assets

Included in Deposits and Other Assets are artwork that was developed for the labels for the tea program and long-term deposits.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

7. Long Term Debt

 

Notes Payable

   6/30/2009    12/31/2008

Note payable to Savings Bank of Mendocino, payable in monthly installments of $4,307 plus interest at 2% over prime rate beginning January 1, 2005 (6.50% at June 30, 2009), final payment is due on December 1, 2009. The note payable is collateralized by a security interest of first priority in all accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, instruments, general intangibles and contract rights along with a personal guarantee from the Company’s majority shareholders.

   $ 230,585    $ 247,148

Line of credit to Savings Bank of Mendocino, payable in monthly installments of interest only at 2% over prime rate beginning February 13, 2009 with a minimum rate of 6.50% (6.50% at June 30, 2009). The note payable for the line of credit is collateralized by a security interest of first priority in all accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, instruments, general intangibles and contract rights along with a personal guarantee from the Company’s majority shareholders. The line is for a maximum of $25,000 and $10,000 has been used as of June 30, 2009.

     10,000      14,000

Note payable to majority shareholders, Paul and Joan Katzeff, uncollateralized, payable in monthly installments of $2,000 plus interest at 12% paid monthly, due on July 15, 2010.

     23,100      35,100

Note payable to majority shareholders, Paul and Joan Katzeff, payable in monthly installments of interest only at 12%, with balance due on demand after June 30, 1996.

     19,919      19,919

Note payable to Mercedes-Benz, payable in monthly installments of $691, including interest at 6.99%, collateralized by a vehicle, final payment due on September 24, 2009.

     2,050      6,046

Note payable to Chrysler Financing, payable in monthly installments of $329, including interest at 15.492%, collateralized by a vehicle, final payment due on January 24, 2011.

     5,556      7,063

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

Capital Lease Obligations

 

     6/30/2009    12/31/2008

Note payable to G.E. Capital, payable in monthly installments of $1,355, including interest at 16.78%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 1, 2009.

   —      3,952

Note payable to Avaya Financial Services, payable in monthly installments of $824, including interest at 5.855%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on August 1, 2009.

   1,637    6,451

Note payable to Axis Capital, payable in monthly installments of $709, including interest at 15.473%, collateralized by store fixtures, final payment due September 14, 2009.

   1,391    5,358

Note payable to US Bancorp Manifest Funding Services payable in monthly installments of $462, including interest at 14.237%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on May 22, 2009

   —      2,229

Note payable to Marlin Leasing payable in monthly installments of $544, including interest at 17.172%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 1, 2010.

   5,543    8,244

Note payable to Marlin Leasing payable in monthly installments of $428, including interest at 18.00%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on October 1, 2010.

   5,042    7,072

Note payable to US Bancorp Manifest Funding Services payable in monthly installments of $533, including interest at 22.24%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on January 10, 2010

   3,494    6,180

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

7. Long Term Debt (continued)

Capital Lease Obligations

 

      6/30/2009     12/31/2008  

Note payable to Bank of the West payable in monthly installments of $489, including interest at 12.69%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on May 1, 2013.

   $ 18,038      $ 19,764   

Note payable to BSB Leasing payable in monthly installments of $285, including interest at 15.89%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on June 2, 2012

     11,213        12,634   

Note payable to BSB Leasing payable in monthly installments of $390, including interest at 14.30%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due June 2, 2012.

     8,122        9,150   
                
     345,690        410,310   

Less current portion

     (334,310     (355,488
                

Long term portion of notes payable

   $ 11,380      $ 54,822   
                

Interest paid for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $18,300 and $21,135, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009, maturities of notes payable and capital lease obligations for each of the next five years and in the aggregate were as follows:

Years Ending June 30,

 

2009

   $ 314,974

2010

     14,323

2011

     9,989

2012

     4,035

Thereafter

     2,369
      
   $ 345,690
      

Based on current borrowing rates, the fair value of the notes payable and capital lease obligations approximate their carrying amounts.

8. Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes arise from temporary timing differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting and tax purposes. The Company’s deferred tax assets consist of the benefit from net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards and temporary differences. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in various years through 2027. The Company’s deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of the realization of the net loss carryforwards. Net operating loss carryforwards may be further limited by a change in company ownership and other provisions of the tax laws.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

8. Income Taxes (continued)

The Company’s deferred tax assets, valuation allowance, and change in valuation allowance as of June 30, 2009 are as follows:

 

Period Ending

   Estimated NOL
Carryforward
less Temporary
Differences
   NOL Expires    Benefit
From NOL
   Valuation
Allowance
    Change in
Valuation
Allowance
    Net
Tax
Benefit

June 30, 2009

               

Federal

   $ 103,695    2017    $ 15,554    $ (15,554   $ (15,554   $ —  
     128,576    2018    $ 19,286    $ (19,286   $ (19,286   $ —  
     96,867    2023    $ 14,530    $ (14,530   $ (14,530   $ —  
     49,714    2024    $ 7,457    $ (7,457   $ (7,457   $ —  
     18,755    2025    $ 2,813    $ (2,813   $ (2,813   $ —  
     135,234    2026    $ 20,285    $ (20,285   $ (20,285   $ —  
     100,670    2027    $ 15,101    $ (15,101   $ (15,101   $ —  
                                   
   $ 633,511       $ 95,027    $ (95,027   $ (95,027   $ —  
                                   

State

   $ 99,944    2016    $ 8,835    $ (8,835   $ (8,835   $ —  
     75,759    2017      6,697      (6,697     (6,697     —  
                                       
   $ 175,703       $ 15,532    $ (15,532   $ (15,532   $ —  
                                       

Income taxes at the expected statutory rate are reconciled to the Company’s actual income taxes as follows:

 

     2009  

Tax (benefit) at federal statutory rate

   (15.00 )% 

State tax (benefit) net of federal benefit

   (7.50

Non-taxable differences

   10.34   

Temporary differences

   49.95   

Valuation allowance

   (23.65
      

Tax provision (benefit) - effective rate

   14.14   
      

Income taxes paid for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended December 31, 2008 were $800 and $800 respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

9. Operating Leases

The Company leases some processing and office equipment under noncancelable operating leases with terms ranging from three to five years.

As of June 30, 2009, minimum annual lease payments due under these agreements for each of the next five years and in the aggregate were:

Years Ending December 31,

 

2009

     11,367

2010

     5,933

2011

     5,391

2012

     5,391

Thereafter

     6,641
      
   $ 34,723
      

Total operating lease payments for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $5,943 and $22,760 respectively.

10. Long Term Leases

The Company leases its corporate headquarters, warehouse and waterfront facilities from Paul and Joan Katzeff (the Company’s majority shareholders, directors and officers). The lease is classified as an operating lease and provides for monthly rental payments of $8,600. The Company is responsible for all real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs related to the facilities. The ten-year lease term ends May 31, 2015. Rental expense under the lease for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $51,600 in both years.

The Company also leases a bakery establishment in Mendocino, California under an operating lease expiring September 30, 2011. Rental expense under this operating lease for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $26,580 and $25,320, respectively.

As of June 30, 2009, minimum future rental payments under noncancelable facilities operating leases for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are as follows:

Years ending December 31,

 

2009

   $ 78,840

2010

     159,690

2011

     147,120

2012

     103,200

2013

     103,200

Thereafter

     146,200
      
   $ 738,250
      

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

11. Related Party Transactions

As of June 30, 2009, the Company has an interest only note payable, due on demand, to Paul and Joan Katzeff, (the Company’s majority shareholders, directors and officers) for $19,919. In addition, the Company has a note payable to Paul and Joan Katzeff with a principal balance of $23,100, as of June 30, 2009. The loan is uncollateralized, is due July 15, 2010, requires monthly payments of $2,000 and bears interest at 12% per annum. The Company also leases properties from its majority shareholders.

The summary of payments made to Paul and Joan Katzeff in connection with these related party transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2009, is as follows:

 

Interest payments

   $ 2,720

Rent payments

   $ 47,300

Principal payments

   $ 10,000

The Company’s majority shareholders’ also guarantee certain notes payable of the Company (See Note 7).

12. Information on Business Segments

As noted in Note 1 in the Notes to the Financial Statements, the Company operates in two different business segments: the specialty coffee business and the retail bakery business. The specialty coffee business, although primarily based in California, sells to grocery stores, serving locations and other retail outlets throughout the United States and some international business. The bakery sells exclusively on the north coast of California in Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

Selected financial data by business segment

 

     6/30/2009     6/30/2008  

Net Sales

    

Specialty Coffee

   $ 1,960,674      $ 1,904,750   

Bakery

     278,028        270,354   
                

Total

   $ 2,238,702      $ 2,175,105   
                

Intersegment Sales

    

Specialty Coffee

   $ 22,929      $ 21,164   
                

Total Sales

   $ 2,215,773      $ 2,153,941   
                

Operating Income/(Loss)

    

Specialty Coffee

   $ 65,459      $ (95,698

Bakery

     (46,602     (55,577
                

Total

   $ 18,857      $ (151,275
                

Depreciation and Amortization

    

Specialty Coffee

   $ 38,467      $ 41,989   

Bakery

     9,947        9,138   
                

Total

   $ 48,414      $ 51,127   
                

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

12. Information on Business Segments (continued)

 

      6/30/2009    6/30/2008

Interest Expense

     

Specialty Coffee

   $ 16,676    $ 21,135

Bakery

     1,624      0
             

Total

   $ 18,300    $ 21,135
             
     6/30//2009    12/31/2008

Assets

     

Specialty Coffee

   $ 834,363    $ 919,093

Bakery

     110,069      114,340
             

Total

   $ 944,432    $ 1,033,433
             

Fixed Assets

     

Specialty Coffee

   $ 251,650    $ 278,647

Bakery

     77,219      87,166
             

Total

   $ 328,869    $ 365,813
             

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to, among other things, possible expansions into new and existing markets and trends in the operations of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (“the Company”). Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from expectations, estimates or forecasts expressed. These various risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic conditions, changes in business conditions in the coffee industry, fluctuations in consumer demand for coffee products and in the availability and costs of green beans, continuing competition within the Company’s businesses, variances from budgeted sales mix and growth rate, consumer acceptance of the Company’s products, inability to secure adequate capital to fund its operating expenses and working capital requirements, inability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel, concentration of production and sales in Northern California, the loss of one or more major customers, inability to successfully implement the Company’s sales goals, natural disasters, civil unrest in countries which produce coffee and tea, weather and other risks identified herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company’s forward-looking statements should also be considered in light of its reviewed financial statements, related notes and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

SUMMARY

Sales of the Company have eroded over the last five years primarily due to declines in the direct distribution sales method of the Company’s business (i.e., delivery by company truck). Increased competition, customer attrition and customers roasting green beans for their own use have all had a negative impact on the Company’s sales. The Company has tried a number of strategies that have not proven effective in abating these declines. The Company has changed its method of distribution to rely less on direct distribution (with only two routes) and instead uses independent distributors or shipping direct (via UPS or other common carrier). The effect of these changes on the Company’s sales has been limited but has reduced distribution expenses. Because of the limited impact of these changes, as well as the increase in cost of sales and other factors noted herein, there can be no assurances that the Company will be profitable in any future period, and, as a consequence, the Company is considering various strategic alternatives.

The Company pays substantially more for its green beans than the market price, because of quality, organic nature of many of its lines and the fact that it uses fair-traded coffees. Green bean costs have continued to rise and have placed pressure on margins. If green bean costs do not decline or continue to rise, whether as a consequence of inclement weather in a major producing area or any other event that affects green bean pricing, and the Company cannot offset costs by raising prices, it would have a negative impact on the Company and its margins.

The Company has a revolving line of credit for $25,000 of which $10,000 is currently outstanding and a term debt facility of $230,585 with the Savings Bank of Mendocino. The term debt is a five-year note due December 1, 2009 and the line of credit is renewed annually. If the credit line or the term debt should not be renewed, the stability of the Company’s business would be in question. “See Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Results of Operations

Three months ended June 30, 2009 versus June 30, 2008

 

Consolidated

   Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Net Sales

   $ 27,254      2.5

Cost of Sales

     (45,267   (6.3 )% 

Gross Margin %

     5.5   15.8

Selling, G&A Expense

     (58,668   (13 )% 

Depreciation and Amortization

     (2,449   (9.7 )% 

Interest Expense

     (1,893   (17.5 )% 

Net Income (Loss)

     127,494      —  

 

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Consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $1,136,123, up 2.5%, or over $27,000 when compared with net sales of $1,108,869 for the same period in fiscal 2008.

Distribution revenues (e.g., revenues generated on the Company’s own truck distribution) were down $14,000 or 3% for the three months ended June 30, 2009, when compared with distribution sales for the same period in 2008. The decline was a result of lower sales at retail in the Humboldt county region of the Company’s business.

National revenues (e.g., revenues not derived by mail order and direct truck distribution) were up $53,000, or 12% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to national sales for the same period in 2008. The increase is attributed to higher sales for the Company’s distributor in southern California, and continued sales growth from its new distributor in the central valley of California and the reopened museum in the bay area

Mail order revenues (e.g., revenues generated from product sold directly to the consumer either through print media or the Internet) decreased $11,000, or 12% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to mail order sales for the same period in 2008. The decrease was attributable to a decline in the Cornucopia program through the elimination of some partners and a general slowdown in the Company’s online store volume

Sales of the Company’s bakery were flat for the three months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to bakery sales for the same period in 2008.

Consolidated cost of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $678,101, down 6.3%, or over $45,000 when compared with the cost of sales of $723,368 for the same period in 2008. This decrease was a result of lower wages and benefit costs of $20,000 and lower utility costs of $6,000 and lower food costs of $18,000 for the bakery.

Consolidated gross margin percentage (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was 40.3%, up 5.5 % when compared with gross margin of 34.8% for the same period in 2008. The increase in gross margin percent was a result of higher sales coupled with lower costs for the quarter.

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were $393,020 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 13%, or over $58,000 when compared with the selling, general and administrative expenses of $451,688 for the same period in 2008. The decrease was a result of a $8,000 decrease in leasing costs expiring for vehicles, a $10,000 reduction of legal expenses, a $6,000 reduction in life insurance costs, a $11,000 decrease in audit fees because of a delay in implementing internal control audits by an independent accounting firm for small filers, a $5,000 reduction in rebate costs to partners in the cornucopia program and a $8,000 reduction in freight costs.

Consolidated depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $22,832, a 9.7% decrease, or over $2,000, when compared to depreciation expense of $25,281 for the same period in 2008. The decline was a result of only minor capital expenditures made during 2009 and older assets that are fully depreciated.

Consolidated interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $8,946, a 17.5% decrease or nearly $2,000 compared with interest expense of $10,839 for the same period in 2008. Total debt is $345,690 at June 30, 2009 versus $410,310 at December 31, 2008.

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company had a consolidated net profit of $29,344 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $98,150 for the same period in 2008. Because of the current economic climate, the lack of sustainable sales growth and high green bean costs, their can be no assurances that the Company will be profitable in the future.

 

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Six Months ended June 30, 2009 versus June 30, 2008:

 

Consolidated

   Increase/
(Decrease)
    Percent
Change
 

Sales

   $ 61,832      2.9

Cost of Sales

     (25,162   (1.9 )% 

Gross Margin

     2.9   7.8

Selling G & A Expense

     (80,425   (8.9 )% 

Depreciation and Amortization

     (2,713   (5.3 )% 

Interest Expense

     (2,835   (13.4 )% 

Net Income/(Loss)

     (165,006   —     

Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $2,215,773, an increase of over $61,000 or 2.9%, when compared to sales of $2,153,941 for the same period in 2008.

Distribution revenues (e.g., revenues generated on the Company’s own truck distribution) were down $24,000 or 3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008. Sales in the Humboldt county region of the Company’s business are lower and a grocery chain that eliminates the Company’s products when they remodel existing stores.

National Revenues (e.g., revenues not derived by mail order and direct truck distribution) were up $90,000 or 10%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to sales for the same period in 2008. Increases with the distributor in southern California, a new distributor in the central valley of California and the reopening of a museum in the bay area have all added to this segment of the Company’s business.

Mail order revenues (e.g., revenues generated from product sold directly to the consumer either through print media or the Internet) were down $13,000 or 6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to sales for the same period in 2008. The decline was attributable to the reduction of the Cornucopia program through elimination of some partners. The remainder was a slowdown in the Company’s online store volume.

Sales of the Company’s bakery were up $8,000 or nearly 3%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008.

Consolidated cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $1,328,126 a decrease of over $25,000 or 1.9% when compared with the cost of sales of $1,353,288 for the same period in 2008. The decrease was attributed to lower costs of production and roasting labor.

Consolidated gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was 40.1%, up 2.9% when compared with gross margin of 37.2% for the same period in 2008. The increase in gross margin is attributed to higher sales and lower production costs.

Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were $820,376 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of over $80,000 or 8.9%, when compared to selling, general and administrative expenses of $900,801 for the same period in 2008. The decreases were attributed to a $16,000 decrease in leasing costs as leases expired, a $10,000 decline in rebates paid to partners in the Cornucopia program, a $12,000 decrease in legal and professional fees, a $10,000 reduction in officers life insurance premiums, a $11,000 reduction in audit fees as the deadline for using an independent accounting firm to audit internal controls for smaller companies was extended, a $4,000 reduction in printing and graphics expense and a $10,000 reduction in payroll expense.

Consolidated depreciation and amortization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $48,414 a decline of nearly $3,000 or 5.3%, when compared to depreciation and amortization expenses of $51,127 for the same period in 2008. The decrease is a result of few expenditures being placed in service during 2009 and a number of older assets being fully depreciated.

Consolidated interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $18,300 a decrease of nearly $3,000 or 13.4%, when compared to interest expense of $21,135 for the same period in 2008. Total debt has been reduced by $64,620 since December 31, 2008.

As a result of the forgoing items, the Company had a consolidated net loss of $6,457 at June 30, 2009 compared to a loss of $171,463 for the same period in 2008. Because of previous periods sales declines, increases in the cost of green beans and the current economic climate, there can be no assurances that the Company will be profitable in any future periods

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of June 30, 2009, the Company had working capital deficit of ($86,527) versus working capital deficit of ($79,037) as of December 31, 2008. The decrease in working capital is due primarily to a nearly $7,000 decrease in current assets over current liabilities. The working capital is negative because the Company has reclassified a note from the Savings Bank of Mendocino of $230,585 at June 30, 2009 from a long term debt to a current liability because the loan is due in less than twelve months and requires a balloon payment in December of 2009. The Company plans to renew the loan at that time. However, there can be no assurances the Company will be successful in renewing the note.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $55,542 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $52,328. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the six months of 2009 was primarily a result of a decrease in the loss of over $165,000 offset by a decrease in accounts payable.

Cash used in investing activities was $14,104 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $30,049 used in investing activities for the same period in 2008. Capital additions for the first six months of 2009 were $5,000 for brewers and grinders, $3,000 for production equipment, $2,000 to replace an engine in a Company vehicle and $4,000 for a new POS cash register and quad core computer for the office.

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $64,620 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $55,659 during the same period in 2008. The cash used by financing was a result of paying existing debt as no new debt was added during the period.

Because of the capital acquisitions and repayment of debt, cash at June 30, 2009 declined over $23,000 from the cash balance at January 1, 2009 and was over $41,000 lower than cash of $70,655 at June 30, 2008.

In November 2004, the Company secured a term note with the Savings Bank of Mendocino. This note is amortized over ten years and is payable in five years with a balloon payment on December 1, 2009 at 2% over prime rate. The rate was 6.5% at June 30, 2009. The note is collateralized by the Company’s accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, instruments, general intangibles and contract rights. This note is personally guaranteed by the Company’s majority shareholders. As of June 30, 2009 the balance on the note is $230,585 (See Note 7 of Notes to the Financial Statements)

The Company also has a $25,000 line of credit with the Savings Bank of Mendocino. The credit line is interest only payments renewable annually at 2% over the prime rate with a minimum rate of 6.5%. The rate was 6.5% at June 30, 2009 with an outstanding balance on the line of $10,000. The credit line is dated February 13, 2009 and is renewed annually. The credit line is collateralized by a security interest of first priority in all accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, instruments, general intangibles and contract rights. The line of credit is personally guaranteed by the Company’s majority shareholders. (See Note 7 of Notes to Financial Statements)

The Company has an interest-only note for $19,919 and a principal and interest note for $23,100 at June 30, 2009, payable to the majority shareholders, directors and officers, Joan and Paul Katzeff. The interest-only note is at 12%, with balance due on demand after June 30, 1996 and is uncollateralized. The principal and interest note is at 12% payable in monthly installments of $2,000 plus interest with the balance due on July 15, 2010 and is uncollateralized. (See Note 7 and Note 11 of Notes to Financial Statements)

At June 30, 2008, the Company had total borrowings of $345,690 including $240,585 owing to the Savings Bank of Mendocino. This compares to total borrowings of $410,310 as of December 31, 2008, including $261,148 outstanding to the Savings Bank of Mendocino.

For long-term debt, see Note 7 and Note 11 of the Notes to Financial Statements. For operating leases, see Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements. For real estate leases, see Note 10 and Note 11 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

     Payments Due By Period

Contractual

Obligations

   Total    Less than
One year
   1-3 years    4-5 years    After 5
years

Long Term Debt

   $ 345,690    $ 314,974    $ 24,312    $ 4,035    $ 2,369

Operating Leases

     34,723      11,367      11,324      12,032      —  

Real Estate Leases

     738,250      78,840      306,810      206,400      146,200

Total Cash Obligations

   $ 1,118,663    $ 405,181    $ 342,446    $ 222,467    $ 148,569

 

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The Company is dependent on successfully executing its business plan to achieve profitable operations, obtaining additional sources of borrowings (including normal trade credit) and securing favorable financing arrangements (including lease financing) to finance its working capital needs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in this regard. If the Company is not able to meet its credit obligations the stability of the Company’s business would be in question.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

From time to time, the Company enters into various transactions with its majority shareholders, Paul and Joan Katzeff. See note “11 — Related Party Transactions” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.

SEASONALITY AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature. The seasonal availability of green bean coffee in the first two quarters of the year and increased sales in the last quarter historically creates a high use of cash and a build up in inventories in the first two quarters, with a corresponding decrease in inventory and increase in cash in the last quarter. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year. Furthermore, past seasonal patterns are not necessarily indicative of future results.

INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS

The Company’s Bylaws provide that the Company may indemnify its directors, officers, employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by California law. The Company believes that indemnification under its Bylaws also permits the Company to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in such capacity, regardless of whether California law would permit indemnification. The Company maintains such liability insurance for its directors and certain officers and employees.

At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any director, officer, employee or agent of the Company where indemnification would be required or permitted. The Company is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation or any proceeding that might result in a claim for such indemnification.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company’s stock is generally illiquid and there have been few trades in recent years. There have been three trades in the Company’s Common Stock since 1999. In June 2004, 750 shares were traded at $4.50 per share. In December 2005, 400 shares were traded at $2.00 per share.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer, the President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer, the President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no changes in the Company’s Disclosure controls over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2009 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

-None-

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The Company has concerns regarding the current economic situation. The United States and the global economy is experiencing severe instability in the commercial and investment banking systems which is likely to continue to have far-reaching effects on the economic activity in the country for an indeterminable period. The long-term impact on the United States economy and the Company’s operating activities and ability to raise capital cannot be predicted at this time, but may be substantial.

Our coffee roasting facility is subject to state and local air-quality and emissions regulations. If we encounter difficulties in obtaining any necessary licenses or complying with these laws and regulations, our ability to produce any of our roasted products would be severely limited. We believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with all such laws and regulations and we have obtained all material licenses that are required for the operation of our business. We are not aware of any environmental regulations that have or that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our operations.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

- None -

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

- None -

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

- None - -

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

- None -

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

  a. Exhibits

 

31.1    Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).
31.2    Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (President)
31.3    Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer)
32.1    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).
32.2    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (President).
32.3    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer).

 

  b. No reports filed on Form 8-K

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY, INC.

 

Name

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Paul Katzeff

Paul Katzeff

  

Chief Executive Officer

  August 14, 2009

/s/ Joan Katzeff

Joan Katzeff

  

President

  August 14, 2009

/s/ Sam Kraynek

Sam Kraynek

  

Chief Financial Officer

  August 14, 2009

 

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EX-31.1 2 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) Certification pursuant to Section 302 (Chief Executive Officer)

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Paul Katzeff, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers 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 small business issuer 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 small business issuer, 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 small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2009

 

By:   /s/ Paul Katzeff
Paul Katzeff, Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 3 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 (PRESIDENT) Certification pursuant to Section 302 (President)

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Joan Katzeff, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers 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 small business issuer 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 small business issuer, 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 small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2009

 

By:   /s/ Joan Katzeff
Joan Katzeff, President
EX-31.3 4 dex313.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) Certification pursuant to Section 302 (Chief Financial Officer)

Exhibit 31.3

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Sam Kraynek, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers 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 small business issuer 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 small business issuer, 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 small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting;

5. The small business issuer’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer’s auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer’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 small business issuer’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 14, 2009

 

By:   /s/ Sam Kraynek
Sam Kraynek, Chief Financial Officer
EX-32.1 5 dex321.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) Certification pursuant to Section 906 (Chief Executive Officer)

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, the undersigned Chief Executive Officer of the Company hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

  (i) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Paul Katzeff
Chief Executive Officer
August 14, 2009
EX-32.2 6 dex322.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 (PRESIDENT) Certification pursuant to Section 906 (President)

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, the undersigned President of the Company hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

  (i) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Joan Katzeff
President
August 14, 2009
EX-32.3 7 dex323.htm CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) Certification pursuant to Section 906 (Chief Financial Officer)

Exhibit 32.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, the undersigned Chief Financial Officer of the Company hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

  (i) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Sam Kraynek
Chief Financial Officer
August 14, 2009
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