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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q /A
(Amendment No. 1)
(Mark One) | |
[x] | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 |
| OR |
[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
| For the transition period from to
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UEternal Image, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-18889 | 20-4433227 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
28800 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 130, Farmington, Hills, MI | 48334 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
248- 932-3333
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
U N/A
(Former name, former address & former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 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 filings 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 [X] No N/A
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.
Large accelerated filer | ¨ |
| Accelerated filer | ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | [x] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [x]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
As of September 30, 2010, the number of the Company's shares of par value, $0.001, common stock outstanding was 714,604,135.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE:
The Financial Statements included in the original Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 had not been audited nor reviewed by an independent accounting firm. This Form 10-Q/A for the same period is being filed because the financial statements included herein have now been reviewed by an independent accounting firm. As a result of said review, there are immaterial changes (corrections) in said financial statements in the following sections: Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 - elimination of line item "Accumulated Deficit During Development Stage" and including those respective amounts in line item "Accumulated Deficit"; Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2010 (weighted average of common shares); Statement of Cash Flows for the nine month period ending September 30, 2010 (accounts payable); and Footnotes 3 (long term debt) and 4 (Risks and Uncertainties).
In addition and as a result of said review and changes, changes have been made in Part I, Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation. These changes under Results of Operations include a detailed update in the narrative explanation for the increase in sales for the nine and three month periods ending September 30, 2010, and corresponding to the changes in the financial statements corrections to Plan of Operations, Operating Expenses, Administrative Expenses, Net Loss, Other Income and Liquidity and Capital Resources.
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INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 4T - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved).
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See accompanying notes to these interim financial statements.
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See accompanying notes to these interim financial statements.
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ETERNAL IMAGE, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) | |||||
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
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| Nine Months Ending |
| Nine Months Ending |
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| September 30, 2010 |
| September 30, 2009 |
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| (Unaudited) |
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Revenue | $ | 197,923 | $ | 284,432 |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
| (133,682) |
| (187,031) |
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Gross Profit | $ | 64,241 | $ | 97,401 |
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Operating Expenses: |
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Salaries |
| 153,772 |
| 115,765 |
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Common Stock Issued for Fees & Services |
| 13,600 |
| 257,729 |
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Stock Based Compensation |
| - |
| 163,807 |
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Travel and Entertainment |
| 3,155 |
| 1,971 |
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Professional Fees |
| 103,687 |
| 251,415 |
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Payroll Taxes and Employee Benefits |
| 7,628 |
| 6,256 |
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Consulting Fees and Commissions |
| 15,557 |
| 24,669 |
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Rent |
| 40,825 |
| 39,600 |
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Public Relations and Marketing |
| 9,671 |
| 91,981 |
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Product Licensing and Royalties |
| 121,639 |
| 45,000 |
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General and Administrative |
| 46,326 |
| 142,420 |
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Bad Debts |
| 2,893 |
| 10,000 |
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Depreciation and Amortization |
| 21,905 |
| 38,417 |
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Total Operating Expenses |
| 540,658 |
| 1,189,029 |
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Loss Before Other Income and (Expense) |
| (476,417) |
| (1,091,628) |
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Other Income (Expenses): |
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Loss on Conversion of Notes Payable |
| - |
| (2,878,614) |
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Interest Expense |
| (132,743) |
| (81,199) |
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Total Other Income (Expenses) |
| (132,743) |
| (2,969,813) |
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Net Loss | $ | (609,160) | $ | (4,051,441) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | $ | (0.00) | $ | (0.05) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
| 700,636,833 |
| 591,794,297 |
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See accompanying notes to these interim financial statements.
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ETERNAL IMAGE, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
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| Nine Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended |
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| September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) |
| September 30, 2009 (Unaudited) |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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Net Loss | $ | (609,160) | $ | (4,051,441) |
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Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash |
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Used in Operations: |
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Loss Common Stock Issued for Debt Conversion |
| 101,750 |
| 2,878,614 |
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Stock Options Expense |
| - |
| 141,808 |
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Common Stock Issued for Executive Compensation |
| - |
| 22,000 |
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Common Stock Issued for Fees and Services |
| 13,600 |
| 344,402 |
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Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities: |
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Depreciation |
| 21,905 |
| 38,417 |
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(Increase) Decrease in: |
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Accounts Receivable |
| (26,662) |
| 53,223 |
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Inventories |
| 59,775 |
| 45,375 |
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Other Assets |
| - |
| 13,230 |
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Cash Overdraft |
| - |
| (25,000) |
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Advance Royalties |
| - |
| (21,500) |
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses |
| 322,957 |
| 346,826 |
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities |
| (115,835) |
| (214,046) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |
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Cash Overdraft |
| - |
| (33,672) |
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Proceeds from Loan Payable |
| 26,432 |
| - |
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Payments on Notes Payable |
| (22,195) |
| (124,681) |
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Proceeds from Notes Issued |
| 110,402 |
| 110,625 |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
| 114,639 |
| 180,872 |
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash |
| (1,196) |
| (33,174) |
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Cash, Beginning |
| 2,102 |
| 34,158 |
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Cash, Ending | $ | 906 | $ | 984 |
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Cash Paid During the Year for: |
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Interest | $ | - | $ | 1,936 |
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Non-Cash Transactions: |
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Retirement of Preferred Stock | $ | - | $ | 170,000 |
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Surrender of Certificate of Deposit to pay Loan |
| - |
| 35,585 |
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Common Stock Issued for Executive Compensation |
| - |
| 22,000 |
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Common Stock Issued for Other Fees and Services |
| 13,600 |
| 344,402 |
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Common Stock Issued for Debt Conversion |
| 101,750 |
| 2,878,614 |
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The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of the financial statements
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ETERNAL IMAGE, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Nature of Operations
Eternal Image was incorporated January 31, 2006 in the State of Delaware. Eternal Image, Inc. ("Eternal Image") ("The Company") and is one of the first manufacturers of branded, licensed funerary products for humans and pets and has established it as its one reportable segment. Eternal Image secures license agreements with appropriate brand licensors and develops funerary products (such as caskets, urns, and vaults) using the brand logo and images prominently in the design of the product.
Once a license is secured, Eternal Image works with designers and engineers to create product drawings and prototypes. The prototypes are then approved by the brand license holder. Once approval has been received by the brand licensor, Eternal Image then sends the specifications for that product to its third party manufacturers/suppliers for quotation before a manufacturer/supplier is chosen to commence production. Eternal Image utilizes a distribution network that in turn supplies funeral homes throughout the United States.
From inception until December 31, 2006 the Company was in the development stage and had accumulated a deficit of $5,150,801. In January, 2007 the Company had achieved planned operations and began generating revenue from sales. For year-ending December 31, 2009, the Company had posted a positive gross-profit figure for the first time.
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with (i) accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; and (ii) the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Unaudited Financial Statements
The accompanying financial statements of Eternal Image, Inc. (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain financial information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The results for the periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normally recurring adjustments) which management considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results.
The operating results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2010. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The company does not anticipate the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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ETERNAL IMAGE, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
2. Going Concern
The Company has suffered losses from operations that may raise doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has both negative working capital and a stockholders' deficiency. The Company may raise capital through the sale of its equity securities, through debt securities, or through borrowings from financial institutions. Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that additional financing which is necessary for the Company to continue its business will be available to the Company on acceptable terms, or at all. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
3. Long Term Debt
Long term debt consists of the following:
| September 30, 2010 |
| December 31, 2009 |
8.25% unsecured note payable to Woodrow Browne, in three installments of $25,000. Final payment was due October, 2007. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. No periodic payments are required. | 50,000 |
| 50,000 |
5% unsecured note payable to Donna Shatter, shareholder and officer of Eternal Image, Inc., in monthly installments of $959, including interest. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. | 20,178 |
| 9,156 |
Non-Interest bearing note payable to Nick Popravsky, shareholder and officer of Eternal Image, Inc., due on demand. | 3,723 |
| 1,583 |
Credit Card Interest rate bearing note payable to James Parliament, a shareholder and former officer of Eternal Image, Inc., due on demand. | 46,696 |
| 46,696 |
10% unsecured note payable to Dorenda Boggs, a shareholder of Eternal Image, Inc, payable in full September, 2008. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. No periodic payments are required. | 50,000 |
| 50,000 |
8% unsecured note payable to Emerald Asset Advisors. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. | 10,000 |
| 10,000 |
8% unsecured note payable to Emerald Asset Advisors. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. | 27,000 |
| 27,000 |
8% unsecured note payable to Emerald Asset Advisors. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. | 200,000 |
| 200,000 |
Non-interest bearing note payable to Frank Colapinto. Note has been extended through December 31, 2010. | 12,012 |
| 12,012 |
12% unsecured note payable to HighWater Capital. Note was converted to common stock on March 15, 2010. | - |
| 37,000 |
8% unsecured note payable to Ralph Mizrahi. Note was converted to common stock on March 17, 2010. | - |
| 6,000 |
10% unsecured note payable to Edward Shatter, a shareholder of Eternal Image payable in full January 2009. The creditor has agreed to an extension of this debit until December 31, 2010. | 2,500 |
| 2,500 |
10% unsecured note payable to Devon Block, a shareholder of Eternal Image payable in full 7/12/2010. | 25,000 |
| - |
0% unsecured note payable to Deb Popravsky, a shareholder of Eternal Image payable in full 12/31/2010. | 7,000 |
| - |
8% unsecured note payable to Michael Arsenault a shareholder of Eternal Image payable in full 8/25/2010. | 3,000 |
| - |
Non-interest bearing note payable to Nicholas Popravsky, Jr.. Note was converted to common stock on March 18, 2010 | - |
| 1,000 |
Long Term Debt | $ 457,110 |
| $ 452,947 |
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ETERNAL IMAGE, INC. (A DELAWARE CORPORATION)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Maturities of long term debt are as follows:
| September 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 |
2010 | $457,110 | $452,947 |
TOTAL | $457,110 | $452,947 |
The Company has no financial or non-financial covenants or agreements on any of its debt instruments.
4. Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to risk and uncertainty common to start-up companies including, but not limited to, successful development, promotion, and sale of products, protection of proprietary technology, and expansion of market coverage.
As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred significant losses from operations and negative operating cash flows, which have been financed primarily by proceeds from stock and debt issuance. As a result the Company had accumulated deficits of $16,949,866 and $16,340,706 at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively.
Management plans to provide for additional working capital and funds for the continued development and promotion of its products through public sale of the Company's common stock, debt securities or borrowing from financial institutions. Management is also attempting to expand its number of third party manufacturers/suppliers to help get better product prices which could increase cash flow during early stages of sales growth. No assurance can be given that the Company will successfully expand its number of third party manufacturers/suppliers.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
The following should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company included elsewhere herein.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this report, the words may, will, expect, anticipate, continue, estimate, intend, plans, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements regarding events, conditions and financial trends which may affect our future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results and financial position. Forward looking statements in this report include without limitation statements relating to trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations, our business and growth strategies and our financing plans.
Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such factors include, among other things, general economic conditions; cyclical factors affecting our industry; lack of growth in our industry; our ability to comply with government regulations; a failure to manage our business effectively; our ability to sell products at profitable yet competitive prices; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revision of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Overview
We are in the business of manufacturing (through third party manufacturers/suppliers) and marketing of branded, licensed funerary products (such as funeral caskets, urns and covers) for humans and pets. We started our operational phase and began selling product and having revenues in the first quarter of 2007. Prior to this, we were in the development stage trying to creating our own market within the funerary products industry. Management believes that we have no direct competition in this market. We have secured license agreements with appropriate brand licensors and develop funerary products using the brand logo and images prominently in the design of the funerary product. Currently, we have license agreements with such brand name entities as Major League Baseball, Precious Moments, the Vatican Observatory Foundation, Star Trek, The Collegiate Licensing Company (colleges and universities), American Kennel Club, and Cat Fanciers Association. The long term plans of the Company are to pursue and secure other license arrangements with reputable, household brand names that will be a good fit with our products.
Currently, we produce (through third party manufacturers/suppliers) and market five logo designed products: caskets, urns, vault covers (Major League Baseball and Star Trek), garden memorial stones (American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers Association), and cemetery medallions* (Major League Baseball, Star Trek, Precious Moments and Collegiate Licensing Company.) (*A medallion is a solid bronze medallion that is affixed to a headstone.)
In June, 2010, we established a new division known as the New World Gift Company. Its plan is to produce (through third party manufacturers/suppliers) and market retail candles, liturgical candles, registry books, and memorial prayer cards to funeral homes. As of September 30, 2010, we had gross revenues from this division of $0 and a net profit (loss) of ($3,771).
Overall, we have a twofold marketing strategy. Our primary targets are funeral homes, directors, distributors and funeral home conglomerates to which we sell our products. We reach these targets through the use of independent sales representatives. Our second target is the American public, who we attempt to expose to our products through channel appropriate advertising such as in Catholic Digest, Baseball Digest, Dog Fancy Magazine and public relations positioning efforts.
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To date, our revenues have been insufficient to fund our operations, and we anticipate this continuing for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, we have been dependent upon debt and equity financing and will continue to be so.
Recent Developments
On February 16, 2010, we entered into a two year, binding Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Matthews International Corporation, a publicly held designer, manufacturer and distributor of memorialization products. The LOU requires Matthews to make certain minimum purchases from the Company during its term. See our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 25, 2010.
On February 19, 2010, we entered into a five year sublicensing agreement which grants the Company a sublicense to design, manufacture, and distribute Vatican Observatory collection funerary products. See our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2010.
In June, 2010 we announced the establishment of our new division called New World Gift Company as mentioned above. New World will handle the manufacturing and sales of gift-related funeral items such as candles, prayer cards, and registry books.
Plan of Operation
We did not have revenues during our fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006, and only began having revenues in the quarter ended March 31, 2007. Prior to us having revenues, our only sources of capital were through the private sale of our securities and loans including loans from officers and directors. Since our reverse merger in February 2006 through December 31, 2009, we have received $2,170,168 in gross proceeds from the sale of our common stock. For the quarters ending March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, and September 30, 2010 we received an additional $82,027, $17,163, and $3,000, respectively, in gross proceeds from the sale of our common stock for a total of $26,432 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Similarly, for the quarters ending March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, and September 30, 2010, we received an additional $0.00, $0.00, and $11,000, respectively, in gross loan proceeds for a total of $110,402 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
As a company in the early stage of developing a new businessthe manufacturing and marketing of designer funerary products such as funeral caskets and urnsour primary efforts have been devoted to developing our new business and raising capital. Accordingly, we have limited capital resources and have experienced net losses and negative cash flows from operations since the time of our reverse merger in February 2006 and expect these conditions to continue for the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had approximately $491,130 in other current assets. Management believes that cash and other current assets on hand as of September 30, 2010, are not sufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months and will likely be sufficient for only three months. Accordingly, we will be required to raise additional funds to meet our short and long-term planned goals. There can be no assurance that such funds, if available at all, can be obtained on terms reasonable to us. In this regard, we have obtained and will continue to attempt to obtain raise funds through the private sale of our securities and (short and long term) loans for inventory purchases, new product development, expansion, advertising and marketing. We cannot predict if and when we will become profitable and less dependent upon outside financing sources.
Currently, we do not have sufficient financial resources to implement or complete our business plan. We anticipate that we will need a minimum of $1,500,000 to satisfy our cash requirements over the next 12 months. Since we did not obtain sufficient funding or revenues during the quarter ending September 30, 2010, our minimum of $1,500,000 in anticipated cash requirements for the next 12 months remains virtually the same as the estimate contained in our Annual Reports (Form 10-K) for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009. We cannot be assured that revenue from operations, if any, will be sufficient to fund our activities during the next 12 months. Accordingly, if there is a shortfall of funds, we will have to seek alternate sources of capital, including private placements, a public offering, and/or loans from officers and/or third party lenders. We can offer no assurance that we will be able to raise additional funds if needed, on acceptable terms to us on a timely
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basis or otherwise. If we are unsuccessful in our attempts to raise sufficient capital, we may have to cease operations, seek joint venture partners or postpone our plans to initiate or complete our business plan. In that case, you may lose your entire investment in our company. If the funds become available, we intend to apply, over the next 12 months as follows:
Funding next wave of production orders for the next 12 months. Estimated Cost: $830,000
Commence and establish marketing, advertising and promotion programs to increase brand equity and awareness. Estimated cost: $150,000.
Salaries, including for present employees and possible new hiring of additional management personnel and appropriate operating and sales staff. Estimated cost: $250,000.
Partial (or full) repayment of loans. Estimated cost: $120,000.
Secure additional strategic licenses to support our long term growth strategy. Estimated Cost: $150,000
These are only estimates and no assurance can be given regarding either statement as to timing or actual eventuality. If more than the minimum amounts indicated above are raised, we anticipate spending increased amounts on establishing and expanding our distribution network, marketing, advertising and promotions.
Results of Operations Eternal Image, Inc
Since the New World Gift Company was only established in June of 2010, the following comparative period information does not include information about the new division. As of September 30, 2010, there have been no sales, no revenues, and total operating and administrative expenses of $3,771 (net loss).
The following summarizes changes in our operations for the three-months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
Sales and Cost of Goods Sold
| For three months ended September 30, | |
| 2010 | 2009 |
Sales | $89,346 | $73,929 |
Cost of Goods Sold | $56,839 | $58,331 |
Gross Profit | $32,507 | $15,598 |
Sales. Sales increased by $15,417 or approximately 21 %, from $73,929 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $89,346 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. This increase was due to the following factors:
Increased distribution of urns to more customers and new product availability due to the increased public awareness of product lines New product available Star Trek Urns introduced on October 1, 2010. |
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased by $1,492 or approximately 2.6%, from approximately $59,331 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $56,839 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $32,507, or approximately 36% of our sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to gross profit of $15,598 or 21% for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
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Units Sold
| For three months ended September 30, | |||
| 2010 | % of total | 2009 | % of total |
Caskets | 34 | 15% | 31 | 15% |
Urns | 167 | 75% | 74 | 73% |
Medallions | 1 | 1% | 27 | 5% |
Vault Covers | 21 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
TOTAL | 223 | 100% | 132 | 100% |
The reasons for this 91-unit increase in sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from the three months ended September 30, 2009 is increased distribution to more first time customers through market awareness with the general public; and from the posting of vault cover sales for the first time.
Operating Expenses
| For three months ended September 30, | |
| 2010 | 2009 |
Operating Expenses | $123,863 | $267,729 |
Administrative | $18,125 | $60,506 |
Depreciation & Amortization | $7,302 | $12,653 |
Total Operating Expenses | $149,290 | $467,430 |
Operating Expenses . Operating expenses decreased by $143,866 o r approximately 54 %, from $267,729 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $149,290 f or the three months ended September 30, 2010. The primary reasons for this decrease were less staff on hand and less professional fees paid out.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses decreased by $42,381, or approximately 70% from $60,506 in the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $18,125 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The principal reason for the decrease was there was less staff on hand, and the three officers of the Company continue to forego any salary.
Other Income (Expense). Other Income (Expense) increased $9,668 or 1,065% to $(8,779) in the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $909 in three months ended September 30, 2009. This increase is primarily due to the fact that the Company started paying interest on guaranteed royalties due.
Net Loss. Net Loss decreased $325,360 or 72% to ($125,562) i n the three months ended September 30, 2010 from ($450,922) in the three months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease in loss was primarily related to less stock issued for debt conversions.
The following summarizes changes in our operations for the nine-months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
Sales and Cost of Goods Sold
| For nine months ended September 30, | |
| 2010 | 2009 |
Sales | $197,923 | $284,432 |
Cost of Goods Sold | $133,682 | $187,031 |
Gross Profit | $64,241 | $97,401 |
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Sales. Sales decreased by $86,509 or approximately 30%, from $284,432 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $197,923 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. This decrease was due to the following factors:
| · | Quarter1 2009 marked the first quarter that Eternal Image had caskets available to sell. There was an influx of orders in Quarter1 2009 as distributors stocked up on casket models |
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased by $53,349 or approximately 28%, from approximately $187,031 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $133,682 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. This decrease was directly related to lower sales volume and the sale of items already paid for that are in inventory.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $64,241, or approximately 32% of our sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to gross profit of $97,401 or 34% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Units Sold
| For nine months ended September 30, | |||
| 2010 | % of total | 2009 | % of total |
Caskets | 83 | 15% | 109 | 23% |
Urns | 430 | 79% | 320 | 73% |
Medallions | 11 | 3% | 39 | 3% |
Vault Covers | 31 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
TOTAL | 555 | 100% | 468 | 100% |
The reasons for this 87-unit increase in sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is increased distribution through market awareness with the general public; and from the posting of vault cover sales for the first time.
Operating Expenses
| For nine months ended September 30, | |
| 2010 | 2009 |
Operating Expenses | $472,427 | $1,008,192 |
Administrative | $46,326 | $142,420 |
Depreciation & Amortization | $21,905 | $38,417 |
Total Operating Expenses | $540,658 | $1,189,029 |
Operating Expenses . Operating expenses decreased by $535,765 or approximately 53% , from $1,008,192 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $472,427 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The primary reasons for this decrease were less staff on hand and less professional fees paid out.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses decreased by $96,094 , or approximately 67%, from $142,420 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to $46,326 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The principal reason for the increase was there was less staff on hand, and the three officers of the Company continue to forego any salary.
Other Income (Expense). Other Income (Expense) decreased $2,837,070 o r 96% to $(132,743) in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from ($2,969,813) in nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease is primarily due to the fact that the Company did not convert as much debt into equity as the previous reporting period.
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Net Loss. Net Loss decreased $3,442,2281 or 85% to ($609,160) i n the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from ($4,051,441) in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease in loss was primarily related to less stock issued for debt conversions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since our reverse merger in February 2006 through December 31, 2009, we have received $2,170,168 in gross proceeds from the sale of our common stock. For the quarter ending September 30, 2010, we received an additional $3,000 in gross proceeds from the sale of our common stock.
As of September 30, 2010, we had $491,130 of current assets on hand. Also, as of that date, we had accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,599,477 including $352,220 in guaranteed minimum royalty and license payments. In addition, as of September 30, 2010, we had a total notes payable principal balance of $457,110. To date, we have not been in default under the terms, provisions and/or covenants of said loans.
There are no financial or non-financial covenants with regard to any of the debt instruments. Furthermore, the notes are simple promissory bearing interest ranging from 5% - 20% with accrued interest and principal payable at the end of the term of each note, except that the Shatter note requires monthly payments of interest and principal of $1,836 and calls for 5% per annum. Each holder of a note with a term that has expired or is expiring in the near future has agreed to an extension under the same terms. Ms. Shatter and Mr. Popravsky, Sr. are officers and directors of the Company, and Mr. Parliament is a former officer of the Company. The notes are as follows:
Note Holder | Note Date | Due Date | Principal Amount |
W. Browne** | 12/21/2006 | 3/31/2009 | $50,000 |
N. Popravsky, Sr. | 1/30/2008 | 3/31/2009 | 3,724 |
Emerald Asset Advisors | 9/17/09 | 11/17/2009 | 10,000 |
Emerald Asset Advisors | 12/01/09 | 12/15/09 | 200,000 |
Emerald Asset Advisors | 11/13/09 | 12/13/09 | 27,000 |
Frank Colapinto | 12/01/09 | 12/1/10 | 12,012 |
D. Boggs | 6/9/2008 | 3/31/2009 | 50,000 |
E. Shatter (1) | 10/10/2008 | 1/10/2009 | 2,500 |
D. Shatter | 5/8/2008 | 5/1/2009 | 20,178 |
J. Parliament | 9/13/2008 | 12/31/2009 | 46,696 |
Deb Popravsky | 7/2/2010 | 12/31/2010 | 7,000 |
Michael Arsenault | 8/5/2010 | 12/31/2010 | 3,000 |
Devon Block | 4/12/2010 | 7/12/2010 | $25,000 |
Total |
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**$50,000 is the remaining principal balance of this note. The original note amount was $75,000. However, the Company made a payment toward the principal balance ($25,000) on August 24, 2007.
(1)Edward Shatter is the father of Donna Shatter, the Companys VP of Operations
The cash resources on September 30, 2010, are not sufficient to meet anticipated working capital requirements for at least the next three months. We intend to seek additional funding (debt or equity) for pursuing our business plan, expansion of existing operations or other purposes, or to the extent that our operations do not generate sufficient levels of profitability and cash flow. Should we seek to raise additional capital, there can be no assurances that such capital can be raised on satisfactory terms, on a timely basis, or at all. In the event that we are unable to raise the additional capital (or a significant portion of it) that we require, we will not be able to execute our business plan which may result in the termination of our operations.
Our future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including the expansion of our business operations.
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Currently, because we are a relatively new business with limited credit history, we generally pay for our purchases up front (in most cases) and are not granted extended credit terms at this time. This will continue until we have established a satisfactory credit history. We cannot estimate, with any certainty, how long this may take, or if it will occur at all. In this regard, recently, our major supplier has agreed (orally) to allow us to pay for our product supplies net 30 days. This has enabled us to utilize these funds for other purposes and improves our liquidity. Our inability to obtain credit from other such providers has a significant impact upon our liquidity and our ability to utilize funds for other purposes. Similarly, if and when we hire additional personnel, including management and sales personnel, the cost related to such hirings will have a significant impact on our liquidity and deployment of funds.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At September 30, 2010, we did not have any transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, including the recoverability of tangible and intangible assets, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of expenses during the periods covered. A summary of accounting policies that have been applied to the historical financial statements can be found in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.
We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis. The most significant estimates relate to intangible assets, deferred financing and issuance costs, and the fair value of financial instruments. We base our estimates on historical company and industry experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which, form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
The following is a brief discussion of our critical accounting policies and methods, and the judgments and estimates used by us in their application.
Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined on a average cost basis.
Stock-based Compensation Under current accounting standards, employee stock awards under the companys compensation plan are expensed based at fair value.
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 4T - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2010, management performed, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer (who is the same person), an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the report we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based
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on the evaluation and the identification of the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described below, our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2009 and September 30, 2010, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. The aforementioned material weaknesses were first identified on or about April 13, 2009, by the Company's Chief Financial Officer in connection with the review of our financial statements as of December 31, 2008 and communicated the matters to our management.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
The above statement notwithstanding, shareholders and prospective investors should be aware that certain risks exist with respect to the Company and its business, which risks include: its limited assets, lack of revenues and only losses since inception, industry risks, the need for additional capital; risks inherent in obtaining its products; among other factors. The Company management is aware of these risks and has attempted to establish the minimum controls and procedures to insure adequate risk assessment and execution to reduce loss exposure. For more specific detail regarding the risks inherent in an investment in the Company, shareholders and prospective investors are also referred to the Risk Factors section of the Companys registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form SB-2, as amended on Form S-1. See www.sec.gov.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
During the three month period ended September 30, 2010, the Company issued the following unregistered securities:
Name | Amount of Principal & Interest on Conversion | Number of Shares |
Michael Aresenault | $3,000 Prom. Note | 300,000 |
Thomas Boccieri | $7,500 Legal Services | 749,999 |
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The securities issuances referred to above were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None
ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved).
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 31.1
Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) and section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, CEO/CFO
Exhibit 32.1
Certification required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, CEO/CFO
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Eternal Image, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: December 22, 2010 | /s/ Clint Mytych |
| Clint Mytych, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman of the Board and Director (Principal Executive and Financial Officer) |
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Date: December 22, 2010 | /s/ Donna Shatter |
| Donna Shatter, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and Director |
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Date: December 22, 2010 | /s/ Nick Popravsky |
| Wallace Nick Popravsky, Vice President and Director |
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