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EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, RULES 13A-14(A) AND 15D-14(A), AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - Global Future City Holding Inc.fhwy10q20110331ex31-2.htm
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EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, RULES 13A-14(A) AND 15D-14(A), AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - Global Future City Holding Inc.fhwy10q20110331ex31-1.htm



UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2011

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

Commission file number: 0-33519


FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
98-0360989
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

26381 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(Address of principal executive offices)

(949) 582-5933
(Issuer’s telephone number)


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 ý   No o

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 o   No o

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 o
Accelerated Filer o
   
Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company) o
Smaller Reporting Company ý

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

As of May 13, 2011, there were 84,794,938 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding.

 
 

 
 
FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
MARCH 31, 2011

INDEX

     
Part I – Financial Information
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
  3
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation
  11
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
  18
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
  18
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
  18
     
Part II – Other Information
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  18
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
  19
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
  19
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  20
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  20
Item 5.
Other Information
  20
Item 6.
Exhibits
  20
     
Signatures
  20
     
Certifications
 



 
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
             
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $  
Prepaids and other
    56,017       1,000  
Total current assets
    56,017       1,000  
Property and equipment, net
    1,484       1,728  
Total assets
  $ 57,501     $ 2,728  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 822,355     $ 793,263  
Accrued expenses
    205,093       229,211  
Accrued compensation
    1,072,804       1,115,837  
Accrued litigation
    1,790,000       1,790,000  
Notes payable
    452,000       452,000  
Advances from related parties
    523,884       472,645  
Total current liabilities
    4,866,136       4,852,956  
Notes payable, net of current portion
           
Total liabilities
    4,866,136       4,852,956  
                 
Shareholders’ deficit
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
           
Common stock, $0.001 par value: 150,000,000 shares authorized, 81,294,938 and 77,194,938 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
    81,295       77,195  
Additional paid-in capital
    28,566,012       28,263,612  
Accumulated deficit
    (33,455,942 )     (33,191,035 )
Total shareholders’ deficit
    (4,808,635 )     (4,850,228 )
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit
  $ 57,501     $ 2,728  
  
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.  
 
 
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FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Sales
  $     $  
Cost of sales
           
Gross profit
           
                 
Operating expenses:
               
Selling and marketing
    58,071       141,685  
General and administrative
    199,571       218,004  
Total operating expenses
    257,642       359,689  
Operating loss
    (257,642 )     (359,689 )
                 
Other (income) expense:
               
Interest expense
    6,865       52,611  
Gain on extinguishment of debt and creditor obligations
          (263,970 )
Other expense, net
    400       2,000  
Loss before income taxes
    (264,907 )     (150,330 )
Income taxes
           
Net loss
  $ (264,907 )   $ (150,330 )
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic and diluted per share calculations
    78,000,494       55,088,991  
  
  
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
     
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (264,907 )   $ (150,330 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
           
Gain on extinguishment creditor settlements
          (263,970 )
Common stock issued for services rendered
    86,500       194,175  
Depreciation
    244       695  
Amortization of debt discount
          19,504  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
           
Inventories
          (43,285 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    4,983       (7,593 )
Accounts payable
    29,092       5,952  
Accrued expenses
    (4,118     33,583  
Accrued compensation
    96,967       112,014  
Advances from related parties
    51,239       34,255  
Net cash used in operating activities
          (65,000 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable, net of fees
          55,000  
Proceeds from the sale of common stock
          10,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities
          65,000  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
           
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $     $  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
           
Cash paid for interest
  $ 1,090     $ 5,525  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $     $  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Issuance of common stock for accrued compensation
  $ 140,000     $  
Issuance of common stock for prepaid expenses
  $ 60,000     $  
Issuance of common stock in connection with litigation settlement
  $ 20,000     $  
Forgiveness of former officer obligations
  $     $ 848,795  
Issuance of common stock for conversion of notes payable and interest
  $     $ 436,664  
Settlement of notes payable and interest for zero value assets
  $     $ 267,661  
 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2011
(UNAUDITED)

1.
Business

Business
FITT Highway Products, Inc. (the “Company”) is in the business of the manufacture (on an outsource basis), distribution and sale of energy drinks.  These functions, as noted below, are currently being performed by our operating partner F.I.T.T. Energy Products, Inc. (“FITT”), with which we entered into an Operating Agreement effective August 12, 2010.  FITT is a separate entity controlled by certain of the Company’s investors and management.  The primary outlet for our product is expected to be the retail market, with additional sales coming from our website and Direct Response Television (“DRTV”) presence.  Marketing support and brand recognition will be primarily done through television.  Our revenues and cash flow are presently limited to the receipt of royalties from FITT of $0.05 per bottle sold of the current product, “F.I.T.T. Energy With Resveratrol” (the “FITT Energy Shot”).  As such, we are now dependent upon the success of FITT’s operations.  The Company has significant debt and, until that debt can be mitigated, we will be unable to operate in the normal course of business and seek capital to develop new products.

Management’s Plan of Operations
For the year ended December 31, 2010 and the three months ended March 31, 2011, we had no significant revenues.  This was primarily due to a lack of operating capital, our decision to temporarily suspend our sales activity to focus on a new marketing strategy and product development, and our Operating Agreement with FITT.  For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we experienced a net loss of $264,907.  As of March 31, 2011, we had negative working capital in excess of $4.8 million, which includes $1.8 million for an accrued arbitration award in connection with a lawsuit against the Company.

As a result of our substantial debt burden, we have been unable to attract necessary investment dollars to negotiate settlements of our indebtedness or to conduct operations.  Third parties performing marketing, production and fulfillment services have been unwilling to enter into agreements directly with us.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern unless it can substantially mitigate its debt and raise capital.

In order to conduct operations, we were forced to pursue a partner to produce the FITT Energy Shot and to implement the marketing plan.   Under the terms of the Operating Agreement with FITT, they will perform the majority of the operating functions for the Company, including among other things, selling, marketing, producing and distributing the FITT Energy Shot, and will pay all costs and expenses involved with performing these services.  For its part, FITT will pay the Company a royalty of $0.05 for each bottle sold of the FITT Energy Shot.  In connection with the Operating Agreement, the Company issued to FITT 5,000,000 of its common shares effective August 12, 2010, which shares were fully vested as of the date of issuance.  While FITT has indicated it will use the shares as an inducement to attract investment dollars from interested investors, it is not required to do so.  FITT will process and record in its books all sales, costs and operating expenses connected with its performance of services in connection with the Operating Agreement, and all cash, inventory and other assets resulting from either the invested dollars or from FITT’s operations will be the property of FITT.  While FITT will enjoy the benefit of any profits earned through its performance of the operating services, it will also bear the responsibility of any losses as well as raising capital.  On April 1, 2011, the Company issued FITT an additional 3,000,000 shares, the issuance of which was recorded as a reduction in the amount owed by the Company to FITT.  See Note 11.

If we are successful with plans to mitigate our debt, we expect the Company will be able to attract investment, enter agreements with service providers, develop new products, and manage its operating functions.  Management cannot be certain that royalty funds received from FITT, after the payment of amounts owed to FITT and the IRS resulting from a tax levy, will be sufficient to pay our basic operating expenses, let alone mitigate debt in any substantial way.  Management continues to actively seek capital through various sources, but given the present economic environment and the Company’s current financial condition, management may not be able to attract any capital without first significantly mitigating its debt.

 
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2.
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation
The financial statements are unaudited and 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. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year 2010 as reported in the Company’s Form 10-K have been omitted.  In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operation and cash flows.  The results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes which are part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Net Loss per Share
Basic and diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is calculated by dividing the net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is the same as basic net loss per common share for all periods presented. The effects of potentially dilutive securities are anti-dilutive in the loss periods.  At March 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no options and warrants outstanding that would have had a dilutive effect should we have had net income during the years.  At March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had 408,415 and 518,248 warrants outstanding, respectively, for which all of the exercise prices were in excess of the average closing price of the Company’s common stock during three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
The Company is not aware of any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements that would have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

3.
Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consisted of the following at:
 
   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
Estimated future cost of office lease abandoned
  $     $ 30,000  
Interest
    97,946       92,171  
Other
    107,147       107,040  
    $ 205,093     $ 229,211  

In December 2010, we settled litigation with the landlord of our former leased office space which we had abandoned.  Under the settlement, we agreed to pay the landlord $20,000 in cash, which FITT agreed to advance, and 200,000 shares of our common stock (valued at $20,000).  The common stock was issued in January 2011 and the final cash payment of $10,000 was made in March 2011.  See Note 7 for further information.
 
4.
 
Accrued Compensation
 
Accrued compensation consists of the following at:

   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
Accrued officers (and former officers) compensation
  $ 590,087     $ 613,510  
Other accrued compensation
    129,955       158,742  
Accrued payroll taxes
    348,376       339,199  
Other
    4,386       4,386  
    $ 1,072,804     $ 1,115,837  
 
 
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Due to our lack of capital, we have been unable to pay the majority of the compensation owed to certain of our employees and also have unpaid payroll taxes.  The accrued payroll taxes category includes amounts recorded for delinquent payments, inclusive of penalty and interest, of $268,576 and $267,489 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  In October 2010, the IRS filed a federal tax lien against the Company in the amount of $136,678 related to past due payroll taxes.  Also in October 2010, the IRS served FITT with a Notice of Levy in the amount of $152,974 attaching all royalty payments payable to the Company by FITT over and above $83,166, which is the amount owed by the Company to FITT as of October 15, 2010.  The amount of the levy represents the amount of the IRS tax lien noted above plus statutory additions.

In March 2011, our two existing employees elected to accept common shares in lieu of a portion of their accrued compensation.  On March 28, 2011, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8 under which 1,750,000 common shares were registered and issued to the two employees at a value of $0.08 per share, or $140,000.  During the three months ending March 31, 2011, Accrued Officers Compensation and Other Accrued Compensation were reduced by $80,000 and $60,000, respectively, in connection with the share issuance.  See Note 10.

In January 2010, we entered into settlement agreements with three former officers under which these former officers agreed to forgo the repayment of accrued compensation and loans and advances owed to them.  As part of the settlement agreements, two of the three former officers also agreed to use their best efforts to liquidate a total of 2,044,428 shares of our common stock held in their name, and use the proceeds to repay certain debt including delinquent payroll taxes.  The two former officers are currently in the process of liquidating these shares.
 
5.
 
Notes Payable
 
Notes payable consists of the following at:

   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
Note payable – distributor settlement
  $ 202,000     $ 202,000  
Note payable – trademark settlement
    100,000       100,000  
Notes payable – other
    150,000       150,000  
Subtotal
    452,000       452,000  
Less current portion
    (452,000 )     (452,000 )
Long-term portion
  $     $  

Note Payable – Distributor Settlement
This note payable arose from a February 1, 2008 settlement agreement with Christopher Wicks (“Wicks”) and Defiance U.S.A., Inc., under which the Company agreed to pay Wicks the sum of $252,000 under a payment schedule detailed therein, with the final payment due February 2010.  Interest was to accrue at 5% per annum beginning in August 2008.  The Company has made payments totaling $50,000 and is currently in default for non-payment.  As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the outstanding balance was classified as a current liability in the accompanying balance sheet.

Note Payable – Trademark Settlement
This note payable arose from a March 4, 2009 settlement agreement with Who’s Ya Daddy, Inc. (“Daddy”) concerning an alleged infringement on a trademark of Daddy.   The settlement amount totaled $125,000 and called for $25,000 to be paid immediately with additional payments of $10,000 to be made every 60 days, beginning April 30, 2009, until the obligation was fully paid.  The payment of $25,000 was paid through an advance by a former officer.  The note payable contains no provision for interest.  As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the outstanding balance was classified as a current liability in the accompanying balance sheet.

Notes Payable – Other
This category represents notes payable to two individuals.  As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company was in default for non-payment and the outstanding balance was classified as a current liability in the accompanying balance sheet. 
 
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6.
Related Parties

As described in Note 1, the Company has limited capital resources and liquidity.  As a result, during the periods covered by this report, our CEO advanced funds to the Company in order for it to pay certain obligations.  Advances from our CEO consist of monies advanced personally by him or through a company he owns.  In addition, during the periods covered by this report, the Company received advances from FITT, an entity controlled by certain of its investors and Company management and whose largest shareholder is our CEO.  Advances from related parties consist of the following at:

   
March 31,
2011
   
December 31,
2010
 
Advances from CEO and former officers
  $ 75,285     $ 66,297  
Advances from FITT:
               
   Transfer of promissory note obligations
    270,276       270,276  
   Other advances
    178,323       136,072  
    $ 523,884     $ 472,645  

The advances from related parties are due upon demand, are expected to be settled within one year, and therefore do not incur interest.

In March 2011, FITT informed the Company it would like the amount owed to FITT by the Company to be significantly reduced.  While the Operating Agreement with FITT requires that FITT make royalty payments to the Company based on sales, it does not appear that such payments will be large enough in the near future to reduce the amount owed FITT in any significant way.  On April 1, 2011, the Company and FITT agreed that we would issue FITT 3,000,000 shares of our common stock, valued at $216,000 based on the closing price of the stock on March 31, 2011.  This transaction will be recorded as a reduction in the amount owed by the Company to FITT during the second quarter ending June 30, 2011.

7.
Litigation
 
Sacks Motor Sports Inc.
On July 19, 2006, we received a Demand for Arbitration filed with the American Arbitration Association from Sacks Motor Sports Inc. (“Sacks”) seeking damages arising out of a sponsorship contract.  On February 13, 2007, the Arbitrator awarded Sacks $1,790,000.  This amount was recorded as an expense in the quarter ending December 31, 2006 and is fully reserved on the balance sheet.  On August 6, 2007, we filed a petition in U.S. District Court asking the judge to either: (1) order the arbitrator to reopen the arbitration and allow for discovery regarding what we believe to be significant new evidence to have the award vacated; or (2) to allow us to conduct such discovery in the U.S. District Court proceeding regarding what we believe to be significant new evidence to have the award vacated.  On May 27, 2008, the Court denied our petition and entered judgment in favor of Sacks for the principal sum of $1,790,000 together with post-award interest from February 13, 2007.  On July 16, 2008, we entered into an Assignment of Claims Agreement (“Assignment Agreement”) with Anga M’Hak Publishing (“Anga M’Hak”) and Edward Raabe, for the consideration of 150,000 shares of common stock and $100,000 in cash out of the proceeds of our proposed private placement.  We believe Anga M’Hak has a claim to offset the approximately $1,500,000 of the Sacks judgment.  As part of the Assignment Agreement, Anga M’Hak and Raabe agreed to execute affidavits detailing their entitlement to the above-referenced claims and monies.  In addition, they agreed to appear for depositions and as witnesses in court and to otherwise fully cooperate in our pursuit of these claims.  We believe their affidavits will indicate that Sacks perpetrated fraud by not having the authority to enter into the contract, which wrongfully created the judgment in favor of Sacks.

Effective March 30, 2010, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Sacks Settlement”) with Sacks and with Greg Sacks (“Greg”).  Under the Sacks Settlement, the Company agreed to pay Sacks $100,000 on or before April 15, 2010 and to issue Sacks 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in the form of 10 certificates of 100,000 shares each (the “Sacks Shares”).  The Sacks Settlement called for the Sacks Shares to be delivered to the Company’s law firm, Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP (“SWSS”) with an irrevocable instruction to mail to Sacks one stock certificate of 100,000 shares per month for 10 consecutive months commencing July 15, 2010. The Sacks Shares will become free-trading upon receipt of a legal opinion from the Company’s counsel.  Sacks agreed that it will not directly or indirectly sell, transfer or assign more than 100,000 shares of the Sacks Shares during any thirty day period at any time.

 
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The Sacks Settlement provided that, once the Company made the $100,000 payment and delivered the Sacks Shares to SWSS, Sacks would irrevocably waive, release and surrender all rights relating to or arising from its May 28, 2008 judgment against us and would take all actions reasonably requested by us to cause the judgment to be permanently rendered of no force or effect including without limitation by stipulating to set aside and vacate the judgment and cause then entire litigation to be dismissed with prejudice.

While the Company issued the Sacks Shares to Sacks on March 30, 2010, we were unable to raise the $100,000 payment due April 15, 2010, and therefore were could not perform our obligations under the Sacks Settlement including the delivery of the Sacks Shares to SWSS.  We are still attempting to raise the $100,000 and, if successful, are hopeful that Sacks will honor the Sacks Settlement, although there is no certainty that Sacks will do so.  We have recorded the Sacks Shares at their par value of $1,000 and included the amount in prepaid expenses in the Company’s December 31, 2010 Balance Sheet.  In the event we are not able to complete the Sacks Settlement, the Sacks Shares will be cancelled.  If the Sacks Settlement is completed, the Company will value the shares on the date of settlement for use in the calculation of gain or loss on extinguishment of accrued litigation.

H.G. Fenton
On or about July 22, 2009, H.G. Fenton Property Company (“Fenton”) filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, alleging Breach of Lease at our former office in Carlsbad, California (the “Carlsbad Lease”.)  The complaint claims damages in the amount of $420,000.  In its answer to the complaint, the Company contends that Fenton has failed to mitigate damages, Fenton’s damages are speculative, and Fenton made certain representations concerning a lease restructure that the Company relied on to its detriment.  On March 26, 2010, the Company attended a Case Management Conference during which a tentative trial date was set for January 14, 2011.

Effective December 17, 2010, the Company and Fenton executed a Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Conditional Dismissal.  Under the Stipulation, the parties agreed to accept a judgment against the Company in the amount of $294,590.  The parties also agreed that the Company would pay Fenton a Settlement Payment of $20,000 and 200,000 shares of our common stock, which shares would be free-trading and unrestricted, and Fenton agreed to accept the Settlement Payment in full satisfaction of the judgment amount.  The Company paid $10,000 of the Settlement Payment in December 2010 through an advance from FITT.  In January 2011, a shareholder and former officer of the Company transferred 200,000 of his free-trading shares to Fenton on behalf of the Company.  In March 2011, the Company made the final payment of $10,000 through an advance from FITT in full satisfaction of its obligations under the Stipulation.  The payments and share issuance were in accordance with the requirements set forth in the settlement.  In January 2011, the Company issued 200,000 shares to the shareholder and former officer to replace his shares transferred to Fenton.

8.
Common Stock

Following is the activity for the Company’s shares of common stock during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011:
   
Shares
   
Shares outstanding December 31, 2010
    77,194,938    
Issued January 24, 2011
    200,000  
See Note 7
Issued January 24, 2011
    700,000  
See Note 10
Issued February 23, 2011
    100,000  
See Note 10
Issued March 23, 2011
    600,000  
See Note 10
Issued March 28, 2011
    2,500,000  
See Note 10
Shares outstanding March 31, 2011
    81,294,938    


 
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The Company has recorded expenses for shares issued for services rendered in the accompanying Statements of Operations for December 31, 2010 and 2009 follows:

   
2011
   
2010
 
Selling and marketing
  $ 55,000     $ 134,175  
General and administrative
    31,500       60,000  
Total
  $ 86,500     $ 194,175  

9.
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt and Creditor Obligations

Following is a summary of the net gain on extinguishment of debt and creditor obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Settlement of tradename litigation
  $ 267,661  
Conversion of 2008 Convertible Notes
    (3,691
Total net gain
  $ 263,970  
 
In 2009, Fish & Richardson, P.C. (“Fish”), a former provider of legal services to the Company, was granted a judgment against the Company for $273,835 plus interest of $74,817 through the date of the judgment relating to alleged legal fees owed by us to Fish.  Effective January 19, 2010, we entered into a settlement agreement with Fish wherein the Company agreed to transfer all right, title and interest in our former tradenames to Fish and Fish agreed to acknowledge a full satisfaction of its judgment and to dismiss all litigation with prejudice.  The settlement with Fish was executed on January 21, 2010 and we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt of $267,661.

In January 2010, we modified the conversion feature of certain convertible promissory notes issued in 2008 with a face value totaling $380,000 to allow the noteholders to convert the principal and accrued interest owed them at $0.16 per share.  All of the noteholders elected to convert, and as a result, we issued them a total of 2,729,157 shares of our common stock during the first quarter of 2010.  In connection with the conversion, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $3,691.

10.
Agreements

Agreement with E 2 Investments, LLC
On January 24, 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with E 2 Investments, LLC (the “E 2 Agreement”), a company with significant experience in acquisitions, joint ventures, business relations and public company relations.  The E 2 Agreement calls for E 2 Investments to provide advice on financing, acquisitions, joint ventures, public company relations and to introduce the Company to potential investors.  In connection with the E 2 Agreement, the Company agreed to issue to E 2 Investments 700,000 shares of its common stock, 300,000 of which would come directly from the Company and carry a Rule 144 restriction and 400,000 of which would be free-trading and transferred to E 2 Investments on behalf of the Company by a shareholder and employee of the Company.  The shares issued were fully vested as of the dates of issuance and transfer, and the Company has recorded a general and administrative expense of $31,500 in the three months ended March 31, 2011, which equates to the aggregate value of all shares issued to E 2 Investments based on the market value on the date of the E 2 Agreement.  On January 31, 2011, the Company issued 400,000 shares to the shareholder and employee to replace the shares he transferred to E 2 Investments on behalf of the Company.

Agreement with Gene Stohler
On February 23, 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Gene Stohler (the “Stohler Agreement”), an individual with significant experience in marketing and strategic alliances.  The Stohler Agreement calls for Mr. Stohler to provide services in the areas of product development and endorsement, strategic marketing, product support and introductions to potential strategic partners for the Company.  Under the Stohler Agreement, which has a term of 12 months, Mr. Stohler received 100,000 shares of our common stock.  The shares were fully vested on February 23, 2011, the date of issuance, and the Company has recorded a stock-based marketing expense of $7,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 based on the market price of the shares on the date of issuance.

 
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Agreement with The Street Awareness
On March 22, 2011, we entered into an agreement with The Street Awareness (“Street Awareness”).  Under the agreement, Street Awareness has agreed to conduct a comprehensive investor relations campaign of approximately 75 days to improve market awareness of the Company and our business prospects.  As consideration for the services to be performed by Street Awareness, we have agreed to pay a fee of $250,000, payable $50,000 per week for five weeks beginning in April 2011.

The Company’s first payment of $50,000 was made in April 2011 with funds received in borrowings from two private investors.  In connection with these borrowings, the Company issued two secured promissory notes dated April 17, 2011 with total face value of $50,000, which notes each have a 60-day term.  The notes are secured by all the Company’s assets.  While the notes bear no interest, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its restricted common stock along with the notes.  In addition, if the notes are not paid when due, the Company will incur a late fee equal to 2% of the principal balance for each month or portion of a month the notes remain unpaid.  During the second quarter of 2011, the Company will allocate the proceeds between the notes and the shares of common stock issued to the holders based on their relative fair values which will result in a debt discount on the date of issuance of $17,949, which amount will be amortized over the 60-day term of the notes. The Company has since arranged to receive advances from FITT to both repay these notes and make additional payments to Street Awareness.

If the Company determines that the campaign conducted by Street Awareness is successful, although there can be no assurance of success, we anticipate conducting one or more similar campaigns in the near future.

Agreement with S.A Frederick & Co., LLC
On March 23, 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with S.A. Frederick & Co., LLC (“Consultant”) (the “Frederick Agreement”), an entity with significant experience in marketing and strategic alliances.  The Frederick Agreement calls for the Consultant to provide services in the areas of product development and endorsement, strategic marketing, product support and introductions to potential strategic partners for the Company.  During the four (4) month term of the Frederick Agreement, the Company agreed to make cash payments of no more than $30,000 and to issue Consultant 600,000 shares of our common stock to be released to Consultant on an agreed upon schedule.  The shares were fully vested on March 23, 2011, the date of issuance, and the Company has recorded a marketing expense of $50,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 representing the value of the shares on the date of issuance of $48,000 plus the amount of cash paid for services rendered through the end of the period of $2,000.

Form S-8 Registration Statement
As previously discussed in this report, the Company has been unable to raise enough capital to pay its employees and many of its vendors.  In March 2011, our two existing employees agreed to accept common shares in lieu of a portion of their accrued compensation.  In addition, a provider of legal services agreed to accept common shares as a pre-payment for certain services which it agreed to perform.  On March 28, 2011, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8 under which a total of 2,500,000 shares were registered and issued, 1,750,000 shares to the two employees and 750,000 shares to the provider of legal services.  The shares were valued at $0.08 per share in the registration statement, or a total of $200,000.  During the three months ended March 31, 2011, in connection with this transaction, the Company reduced Accrued Officers Compensation and Other Accrued Compensation by $80,000 and $60,000, respectively.  In addition, the Company recorded a Prepaid Expense in the amount of $60,000 for services to be to be performed by the provider of legal services.  As of March 31, 2011, the provider of legal services had performed services in the amount of $9,522.

11.
Subsequent Events

Reduction of Amount Owed to FITT
In March 2011, FITT informed the Company it would like the amount owed to FITT by the Company to be significantly reduced.  While the Operating Agreement requires that FITT make royalty payments to the Company based on sales, it does not appear that such payments will be large enough in the near future to reduce the amount owed FITT in any significant way.  On April 1, 2011, the Company and FITT agreed that we would issue FITT 3,000,000 shares of our common stock, valued at $216,000 based on the closing price of the stock on March 31, 2011, and that such amount will be considered as a reduction in the amount owed by the Company to FITT.

 
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Agreement with Rand Scott, M.D.
In May 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Rand Scott, M.D. (the “Scott Agreement”) who is a shareholder and the individual who collaborated with the Company in the development of the FITT Energy Shot.  Under the Scott Agreement, Dr. Scott has agreed to create a double blind testing program for the FITT Energy Shot, the results of which will be used to assist with the marketing of the product by FITT.  The testing program will cover changes in blood pressure and other relevant factors to be determined by Consultant and will compare results from ingestion of the FITT Energy Shot with ingestion of two other two-ounce energy shots currently being sold in the marketplace.  In addition, Dr. Scott will identify and retain a reputable testing facility to perform the testing program, work with the testing facility to construct proper testing protocols for the testing program, supervise the testing, and review and approve the final testing report.

In connection with the Scott Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Dr. Scott the amount of $25,000 to provide the services called for by the Scott Agreement.  The Company and Dr. Scott have further agreed that the Company’s payment to Dr. Scott will be made with shares of the Company’s common stock, which shares will be registered by the Company on a Form S-8 and the number of which will be determined based on the per share price of the common stock on the date of the S-8 filing.  Since FITT has the responsibility to market the FITT Energy Shot under the Operating Agreement, the Company will record this transaction as a reduction of its indebtedness to FITT.

Agreement with Euro RSCG
In May 2011, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Euro RSCG Direct Response, LLC (“Euro”) (the “Euro Agreement”), a company that is currently performing a wide array of marketing services related to the FITT Energy Shot for FITT.   Under the Euro Agreement, Euro has agreed to provide a number of services including developing an updated business strategy and creative assets, using information derived from the double blind testing program described above, to re-launch our marketing program for the FITT Energy Shot in both the Direct Response Television (“DRTV”) and retail market spaces.  Euro will also be testing for effectiveness with media buying, and assisting with identifying and retaining a vendor to distribute nationally to the retail market space.

In connection with the Euro Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay Euro the amount of $100,000 to provide the required services.  The Company and Euro have further agreed that the Company’s payment to Euro will be made with shares of the Company’s common stock, which shares will be registered by the Company on a Form S-8 and the number of which will be determined based on the per share price of the common stock on the date of the S-8 filing.  Since FITT has the responsibility to market the FITT Energy Shot under the Operating Agreement, the Company will record this transaction as a reduction of its indebtedness to FITT.

Notes Payable
See comments under “The Street Awareness” section of Note 10 concerning the issuance of notes payable.


ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky.  These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; raw material costs and availability; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
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Although the forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them.  Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements.  You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.

Description of Business
Our Company’s business is the manufacture (on an outsource basis), distribution and sale of energy drinks.  These functions, as noted below, are currently being performed by our operating partner F.I.T.T. Energy Products, Inc. (“FITT”), with which we entered into an Operating Agreement effective August 12, 2010.  FITT is a separate entity controlled by certain of the Company’s investors and management.  The primary outlet for our product is expected to be the retail market, with additional sales coming from our website and Direct Response Television (“DRTV”) presence.  Marketing support and brand recognition will be primarily done through television.  Our revenues and cash flow are presently limited to the receipt of royalties from FITT of $0.05 per bottle sold of the current product, “F.I.T.T. Energy With Resveratrol” (the “FITT Energy Shot”).  As such, we are now dependent upon the success of FITT’s operations.  The Company has significant debt and, until that debt can be mitigated, we will be unable to operate in the normal course of business and seek capital to develop new products.

Products
Energy Shots
Our energy shots were designed in collaboration with Dr. Rand Scott, a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist.  Dr. Scott is a graduate of Penn State University and a former player and physician for its football team. He is on the board of PriCara Pharmaceutical, a Johnson & Johnson Company and is currently a consultant to Scisco Group, Inc. as well as an expert in herbal products.  Dr. Scott is also a member of the Speakers Board for Pfizer Pharmaceutical and speaks across the United States on pain management.

FITT Energy Shot
The FITT Energy Shot, which is a modification of our Sports Energy Shot, contains some of the most exciting supplements of this generation. These ingredients have been selected to not only provide energy, but to also enhance mental focus, muscle strength and endurance, and promote cardiovascular health.  The FITT Energy Shot features Resveratrol.  A substance found naturally in grapes, Resveratrol may cause the body to act as if it is already on a diet, and change the distribution of fat tissue in the body. In fact, Resveratrol has the scientific world fascinated by its potential to affect age related decline.  Our FITT Energy Shot also contains L-Arginine, an amino acid in dairy, brown rice and nuts which is essential for optimum growth, and regulation of protein metabolism.  L-Arginine can make blood vessels wider, as opposed to the narrowing effect of caffeine. Further, L-Arginine may benefit in the treatment of sports related injuries, as well in building lean muscle and burning fat, since it facilitates the natural release of growth hormone (HGH) and is a building block for creatine. Additionally, the drink features L-Arginine alphaketoglutarate (AKG).  Arginine AKG has been shown in a University study to help build additional strength when used during training.  Beyond this, the FITT Energy Shot features antioxidant Green Tea extract, and Chromium.  These ingredients have good safety profiles and have support as weight-loss aides.  More than just a caffeine drink, our FITT Energy Shot adds natural energy boosters including Taurine & Guarana, as well as essential Vitamins B3, B5, B6, and B12. To optimize workouts, the FITT Energy Shot has a touch of Fructose, an easily absorbed fuel for the body and brain.  All this is built on a base of healthy pomegranate and orange.

Sports Energy Shot
The Sports Energy Shot, a concentrated two-ounce energy drink, designed to provide a zero calorie, sugar free, rapid and lasting energy boost which enhances muscle strength and endurance. The Sports Energy Shot contains many of the same ingredients as the FITT Energy Shot including L-Arginine and the formulation used in the Sports Energy Shot was the basis for the FITT Energy Shot’s formulation.
 
Canned Energy Drink Products
We previously distributed our canned energy drinks in two flavors, Cranberry-Pineapple and Green Tea, with a Regular and Sugar-Free version of each.  Shipments began in 2005 with the Cranberry-Pineapple flavor.  During 2009, we stopped selling the canned energy drinks to focus on our energy shots, but we may elect to resume sales of these products in the future, under the FITT brand, in those situations where marketing, shipping, and product placement costs are minimal.

 
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Operations
Since the Company completed its merger with Snocone Systems, Inc. in 2005, we have been unable to generate income and have become burdened with substantial debt.  As of March 31, 2011, we have less approximately $58,000 in assets (zero in cash) and in excess of $4.8 million in debt, which includes approximately $1.8 million for an accrued arbitration award for a lawsuit against the Company.  As a result, we have been unable to attract necessary investment dollars to our Company to produce our product and implement our marketing strategy.  In addition, third parties performing marketing, production and fulfillment services have been unwilling to enter into agreements directly with us.  These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern unless it can substantially mitigate its debt and raise capital.

In order to conduct operations, we were forced to pursue a partner to produce the FITT Energy Shot and to implement the marketing plan.   Under the terms of the August 12, 2010 Operating Agreement with FITT, they will perform the majority of the operating functions for the Company, including among other things, selling, marketing, producing and distributing the FITT Energy Shot, and will pay all costs and expenses involved with performing these services.  For its part, FITT will pay the Company a royalty of $0.05 for each bottle sold of the FITT Energy Shot.  FITT will process and record in its books all sales, costs and operating expenses connected with its performance of services in connection with the Operating Agreement, and all cash, inventory and other assets resulting from either the invested dollars or from FITT’s operations will be the property of FITT.  While FITT will enjoy the benefit of any profits earned through its performance of the operating services, it will also bear the responsibility of any losses as well as raising capital.

If we are successful with plans to mitigate our debt, we expect the Company will be able to attract investment, enter agreements with service providers, develop new products, and manage its operating functions.  Management cannot be certain that royalty funds received from FITT, after the payment of amounts owed to FITT and the IRS resulting from a tax levy, will be sufficient to pay our basic operating expenses, let alone mitigate debt in any substantial way.  Management continues to actively seek capital through various sources, but given the present economic environment and the Company’s current financial condition, management may not be able to attract any capital without first significantly mitigating its debt.

Marketing
In July 2010, FITT entered into an agreement with Euro RSCG Edge (“Euro”) whereby Euro would perform a variety of marketing services for FITT including creating a 60 second television commercial (the “FITT Commercial”) about the FITT Energy Shot.  By changing the tag line at the end of the FITT Commercial, it can be easily customized for use in specific markets for specific offers.

Euro is a member of Euro RSCG Worldwide, which according to 2009 Advertising Age Global Marketers Report, is the largest global agency as measured by total number of global accounts.  Euro agreed to market the FITT Energy Shot because they believe the product can be a big hit since it is significantly different than any other product in the rapidly growing energy shot category and is a healthy alternative.  They are also impressed by the team of doctors, athletes, product producers, and call and fulfillment centers supporting the product.  FITT intends to use the FITT Commercial to support multiple marketing activities including retail, DRTV and online programs.  For more information on Euro, please visit their website at www.eurorscgedge.com.

During 2010, FITT began test marketing the FITT Energy Shot through DRTV and internet email campaigns as a precursor to a roll-out into the retail market.  It was anticipated that test marketing would allow for an evaluation of the selling, call center and fulfillment processes for effectiveness and efficiency while determining whether DRTV and email broadcasts could generate brand recognition and produce a reasonable level of sales.  The test marketing was also designed to allow for an evaluation of customers’ responses to a multitude of product offerings including continuity programs, BOGO (buy one, get one free), reduced shipping costs and other types of offers.  It was believed that, in addition to providing important information about core customers and markets, this approach would allow for the building of brand recognition by reaching a far greater number of customers at significantly reduced costs for marketing, shipping, and product placement than would have been experienced using traditional retail distribution methods.  Investing marketing dollars in these ways, particularly through television, allows for millions of households to be reached in a short time while targeting specific demographics.  All of this would prepare the brand for entry into the retail marketplace where it is anticipated that a more consistent level of sales, earnings and cash flow would be created.

 
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Cash required to implement our marketing plan is significant.  Investors are requiring that investment dollars be used within FITT for FITT Energy Shot operations in order to protect their investments from prior creditor claims of the Company.  Since investors have typically been offered shares of our common stock as an additional incentive to invest, they also asked that we pursue additional funding to be used to mitigate existing debt of the Company at a maximum of 10 to 15 cents per dollar of debt.

Marketing Plan – Retail
The retail market space for our product includes grocery chains, drug stores, convenience stores and health and fitness centers to name a few.  We believe sales into the retail market will provide the most stable method for marketing the FITT Energy Shot and other products, but we also understand the retail market requires brand recognition and marketing support.  Euro advised management that the FITT Commercial would be one of the most important features in helping to drive traffic to the stores, providing support for retailers and distributors.  The tag line at the end of the commercial can be easily customized to indicate in exactly which outlets the product would be available.

During the last quarter of 2010, a major sports franchise expressed an interest in the FITT Energy Shot after viewing the FITT Commercial and reading about the product on FITT website.  This sports franchise has relationships with the types of market outlets we are pursuing.  FITT is currently in discussions with this organization to establish a working relationship which would allow the leveraging of their sports brand to provide exposure for the FITT Energy Shot in the market outlets they serve.  We are hopeful that FITT will be able to negotiate and reach an agreement to launch a roll-out of the FITT Energy Shot in the market served by this sports franchise.

In April 2010, we announced an agreement integrating Warren Moon, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, into an advertising campaign for the FITT Energy Shot featured in the new 24 Hour Fitness Digital Magazine and the promotion of the FITT Energy Shot product beginning in May 2010.  24 Hour Fitness is an innovative leader in the health and fitness industry and serves more than 3 million members in more than 425 clubs.  We believe that strategic partnerships with Health and Fitness Clubs will allow us to reach potential customers interested in our product and the benefits they believe can be achieved in connection with their workouts.

It is FITT’s intention to work with strategic relationships to develop joint marketing opportunities with distributors who deliver multiple products on a daily basis to retail outlets across the country.
   
Marketing Plan – DRTV
For many companies and products, DRTV has been proven to be a very efficient method of establishing recognition of a brand and product attributes while also generating sales and Euro has specialized in DRTV since 1998 with its very impressive talent team.

The driving force behind Euro’s success, and ultimately the success of the FITT Energy Shot through DRTV, is how they financially motivate their media buyers, who are 100% commission-driven. They earn a fixed percent of the agency’s commission if the buys they make on behalf of the client are executed in accordance with an agreed-upon strategic plan.  They earn double that percentage on each show for which their monthly performance is in the top half of all buyers.  Simply put, the better they perform in terms of results for their clients, the more they earn, and the greater the revenue from the FITT Energy Shot.

During the fourth quarter of 2010, FITT began test marketing the FITT Energy Shot on multiple television stations across the U.S.  FITT has been evaluating the results of these tests to determine, among other things, which product offering will best attract a long-term customer demographic we are interested in.  The test marketing results are also expected to provide information that will be important in the planning for a retail roll-out.  The FITT Commercial, which can be seen at www.throwafitt.com, is capable of generating sales by having a customer call an 800 number and ordering product through a call center.  The tag line at the end of the commercial can be easily customized for different customer offers in order to help determine which offers best work with various consumer demographics.

 
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Marketing Plan - Internet
We began the internet marketing plan by test broadcasting emails to customers selected from a total of 88 million leads from two entities with which the Company has agreements.  The test email broadcasts directed potential customers to a website that educated them about the FITT Energy Shot and included an endorsement by Warren Moon and three medical experts who are also investors in the Company.  In addition to broadcasting email messages to a select group of leads, a test of a key word search program was begun.  FITT is currently working with Euro to review the internet portion of the marketing program to help refine and target this approach in an appropriate manner including developing social media and joint venture revenue sharing opportunities

Production and Distribution
Under the FITT Operating Agreement, they will be responsible for the production and distribution of the FITT Energy Shot.  The FITT Energy Shot is produced at Wellington Foods Incorporated, a contract manufacturer of liquid and powder nutritional supplements since 1974.  In addition to its manufacturing facilities, Wellington has the in-house capabilities to develop products from concept for flavoring ingredient content to production, or to take an existing formula and extend the product line with new flavors or innovative ingredients.  Dr. Rand Scott, one of our medical experts and a shareholder, provided the ingredients for our new energy shot formula and Wellington provided the final flavoring and formulation.  Wellington owns the formula for the FITT Energy Shot, but there is no barrier to its recreation and there are numerous manufacturers within the U.S. capable of manufacturing the product.

The principal raw materials used to manufacture the energy shot are plastic bottles, nutritional supplements, flavoring agents, and concentrates as well as other ingredients from independent suppliers.  These raw materials are readily available from any number of sources in the United States.

The FITT Energy Shot will initially be shipped to customers from the Laguna Hills, California facility of RTM Berlin Holdings, LLC, one of the nation’s leading fulfillment resources.  Ultimately, it is anticipated that the product will be shipped from RTM’s 350,000 square foot facility in Neenah, Wisconsin.  RTM serves clients in all areas of b-to-b and b-to-c marketing, including DRTV, catalogs, online shopping, continuity programs, literature fulfillment and CRM services. The customer service representatives at RTM are rigorously trained to understand every detail of our product/service, and strive to provide the highest possible levels of service. Their customer service includes inbound call processing, outbound sales projects, email customer service, product / technical information, promotion inquiry and order and shipping status inquiries. Because of RTM’s huge annual shipping volume, they are in a position to negotiate highly favorable shipping rates which are significantly lower than any single customer could negotiate. They are also skilled managers in providing our customers with expeditious, yet money saving ways of completing the final leg of distribution: shipping to the individual consumer or in bulk to a retail store or retail distribution point.

The Industry
Energy drinks, including two-ounce shots and canned drinks, are beverages with legal stimulants, vitamins, and minerals that give users a lift of energy.  Common ingredients are caffeine, taurine, ginseng, sugars, and various amounts of vitamins and minerals.  The products are consumed by individuals who are explicitly looking for the extra boost in energy.  Energy shots, in particular, are meant for people who want a jolt of caffeine without having to drink a big cup of coffee or one of the 16-ounce energy drinks that have become ubiquitous. They go down fast, more like medicine than a beverage. That is part of the appeal to their most devoted consumers: students cramming for exams or partying into the night, construction workers looking for a lift, drivers trying to stay awake, fitness enthusiasts, the “on-the-go” average person, and those seeking an alternative to coffee. Tired, stressed-out college students and workers have embraced energy shots, which promise a quick, convenient boost with fewer calories and less sugar than full-size energy drinks.
 
Sales of the 2-to-3 ounce shots soared to $544 million in 2008, which is double the amount of the previous year, according to Information Resources Inc. (“IRI”), a Chicago-based market research firm. In fact, energy shots are the fastest-growing segment of the $4.6 billion energy drink market, according to the market research firm Mintel International Group Ltd.  Living Essentials pioneered energy shots in 2004 with 5-Hour Energy, which still holds more than 75% of the market, says IRI.  Living Essentials has spent heavily on advertising to build the market and hold its position against newcomers. It has been reported that the company expects to spend $60 million this year on television advertising for 5-Hour Energy. Industry heavyweights such as Red Bull, Monster Energy, and Coca-Cola have since introduced their own energy shots. Sales of the energy shots are rising even as sales of traditional energy drinks like Red Bull have flattened out. Based on sales data collected by IRI it is estimated that energy shot sales would be about $700 million in 2009, not counting sales of non-reporting entities like Wal-Mart Stores.

 
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

As discussed in this report, since August 12, 2010, FITT has had the responsibility to perform the majority of the operating functions for the Company.  Accordingly, since that date, FITT has processed and recorded in its books all sales, costs and operating expenses connected with its performance of those services and the Company has earned a royalty of $0.05 for each bottle sold of the FITT Energy Shot.  To date, royalty earnings have been insignificant.

Sales and Gross Profit
During the first quarter of 2011, royalties earned from FITT were insignificant, and we recorded no sales or gross profit.  During the first quarter of 2010, we had no sales or gross profit as we had temporarily suspended sales activity to concentrate on developing the FITT Energy Shot and a new marketing program for the product.

Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses include costs for sales and marketing functions, strategic alliance coordination, advertising, product marketing, promotion, events, promotional materials, professional fees and non-cash, stock-based compensation.

Selling and marketing expenses for the first quarter of 2011 were $58,071, compared to $141,685 for the comparable period in 2010.  The 2011 period included $55,000 in stock-based marketing expense resulting from common shares issued to parties for assistance in developing strategic alliances, while the 2010 period included $134,175 in stock-based marketing expense resulting from common shares issued to 2 shareholders for marketing assistance.

General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses include personnel costs for management, operations and finance functions, along with legal and accounting costs, bad debt expense, insurance and non-cash, stock-based compensation.

General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2011 were $199,571, compared to $218,004 for the comparable period in 2010. The 2011 period included stock-based expense of $31,500 related to investor and public relations services while the 2010 period included stock-based expense of $60,000 for similar services.

Interest Expense
Interest expense during the first quarter of 2011 of $6,865 consisted of cash-based interest on our various debt instruments, while interest expense during the 2010 period of $52,611 consisted of cash-based and non-cash based interest on our convertible promissory notes and other debt instruments.  Non-cash interest expense in the 2010 period amounted to $19,503.

Gain on the Extinguishment of Debt and Creditor Obligations
In the first quarter of 2010, we entered into settlement agreements with a former vendor of legal services under which this creditor agree to forego a repayment of debt obligations we owed to them.  In connection with this settlement, we recorded a gain of $267,661.  Also during our 2010 first quarter, holders of our convertible notes issued in 2008 converted the principal and accrued interest owed to them into 2,729,157 shares of our common stock resulting in a loss of $3,691.  There were no such settlements during the first quarter of 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 contains an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of recurring losses, a working capital deficiency, and negative cash flows. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that would be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

 
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At March 31, 2011, our principal sources of liquidity result from advances of funds from FITT, officers and shareholders.  Our principal short-term and long-term liquidity needs have been, and are expected to be, funding operating losses until we achieve profitability, servicing and compromising debt, and expenditures for general corporate purposes.

We are, and have been, actively seeking to raise additional capital with debt and equity financing through private contacts.  However, because of the magnitude of our debt burden, we have been unable to attract sufficient investment dollars to operate the Company in an efficient and effective manner.  In addition, companies performing marketing, production and fulfillment services have been unwilling to enter into agreements directly with the Company.  Therefore, as previously discussed in this report, we have entered into an Operating Agreement, effective August 12, 2010, with FITT whereby FITT is performing the majority of the operating functions for the Company. Subsequent to the signing of our Operating Agreement with FITT, the Company will only be responsible for basic business expenses, including those necessary to keep the Company’s regulatory filings current, as FITT will be responsible for costs associated with ongoing operations.
 
 
The Company currently has no cash and management cannot be certain that future royalties that FITT is obligated to pay the Company under the provisions of the Operating Agreement will be sufficient to pay our basic operating expenses, let alone compromise debt in any substantial way.  Management continues to actively seek capital through various sources, but given the present economic environment and the Company’s current financial condition, management is not confident it can attract any capital without first significantly compromising its debt.  If we cannot obtain additional financing, we will be forced to curtail our operations even further or may not be able to continue as a going concern, and we may become unable to satisfy our obligations to our creditors.

At March 31, 2011, our cash and cash equivalents were $0, and we had negative working capital in excess of $4.8 million.  During the first quarter of 2011, because of a lack of capital, we issued 2,150,000 shares of common stock in payment for services related to investor relations, marketing, strategic alliance coordination, and professional fees.  The value of the services and shares issued was $146,500.  

Due to our lack of capital, we are in default of certain note agreements, are past due with many vendors, and have a levy on any bank accounts we might obtain under the FITT Highway Products corporate name.  At March 31, 2011, we had $452,000 in notes payable obligations, all of which are in default for non-payment.  If we do not raise additional capital, we may not be able to meet our financial obligations when they become due which can have a material adverse impact on our business.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our cash flows for the three months ended March 31:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
 
                   
Operating activities
 
$
   
$
(65,000
)
 
$
65,000
 
Investing activities
   
     
     
 
Financing activities
   
     
65,000
     
(65,000
)
Change
 
$
   
$
   
$
 
 
Operating Activities
Operating cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 reflect our net loss of $264,907, offset by changes in working capital of $178,163 and other non-cash items (depreciation and stock-based expense) of $86,744. The change in working capital is primarily related to increases in accounts payable, accrued compensation and advances from related parties.  The increases in accounts payable, accrued compensation and advances from related parties are due to the lack of operating capital to pay vendors and the deferral of payment of a significant percentage of wages to our employees.

Investing Activities
There was no cash used in investing activities for the three-months ended March 31, 2011 or March 31, 2010.

 
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Financing Activities
During the first quarter of 2010, we received proceeds for the sale of common stock and the issuance of convertible notes totaling $65,000.  There was no cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off balance sheet arrangements.


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 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our President and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officer”) has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of period covered by this report.  Based upon such evaluation, the Certifying Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2011.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
ITEM 4T.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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.

 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Sacks Motor Sports Inc.
On July 19, 2006, we received a Demand for Arbitration filed with the American Arbitration Association from Sacks Motor Sports Inc. (“Sacks”) seeking damages arising out of a sponsorship contract.  On February 13, 2007, the Arbitrator awarded Sacks $1,790,000.  This amount was recorded as an expense in the quarter ending December 31, 2006 and is fully reserved on the balance sheet.  On August 6, 2007, we filed a petition in U.S. District Court asking the judge to either: (1) order the arbitrator to reopen the arbitration and allow for discovery regarding what we believe to be significant new evidence to have the award vacated; or (2) to allow us to conduct such discovery in the U.S. District Court proceeding regarding what we believe to be significant new evidence to have the award vacated.  On May 27, 2008, the Court denied our petition and entered judgment in favor of Sacks for the principal sum of $1,790,000 together with post-award interest from February 13, 2007.  On July 16, 2008, we entered into an Assignment of Claims Agreement (“Assignment Agreement”) with Anga M’Hak Publishing (“Anga M’Hak”) and Edward Raabe, for the consideration of 150,000 shares of common stock and $100,000 in cash out of the proceeds of our proposed private placement.  We believe Anga M’Hak has a claim to offset the approximately $1,500,000 of the Sacks judgment.  As part of the Assignment Agreement, Anga M’Hak and Raabe agreed to execute affidavits detailing their entitlement to the above-referenced claims and monies.  In addition, they agreed to appear for depositions and as witnesses in court and to otherwise fully cooperate in our pursuit of these claims.  We believe their affidavits will indicate that Sacks perpetrated fraud by not having the authority to enter into the contract, which wrongfully created the judgment in favor of Sacks.

 
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Effective March 30, 2010, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Sacks Settlement”) with Sacks and with Greg Sacks (“Greg”).  Under the Sacks Settlement, the Company agreed to pay Sacks $100,000 on or before April 15, 2010 and to issue Sacks 1,000,000 shares of its common stock in the form of 10 certificates of 100,000 shares each (the “Sacks Shares”).  The Sacks Settlement called for the Sacks Shares to be delivered to the Company’s law firm, Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, LLP (“SWSS”) with an irrevocable instruction to mail to Sacks one stock certificate of 100,000 shares per month for 10 consecutive months commencing July 15, 2010. The Sacks Shares will become free-trading upon receipt of a legal opinion from the Company’s counsel.  Sacks agreed that it will not directly or indirectly sell, transfer or assign more than 100,000 shares of the Sacks Shares during any thirty day period at any time.

The Sacks Settlement provided that, once the Company made the $100,000 payment and delivered the Sacks Shares to SWSS, Sacks would irrevocably waive, release and surrender all rights relating to or arising from its May 28, 2008 judgment against us and would take all actions reasonably requested by us to cause the judgment to be permanently rendered of no force or effect including without limitation by stipulating to set aside and vacate the judgment and cause then entire litigation to be dismissed with prejudice.

While the Company issued the Sacks Shares to Sacks on March 30, 2010, we were unable to raise the $100,000 payment due April 15, 2010, and therefore were could not perform our obligations under the Sacks Settlement including the delivery of the Sacks Shares to SWSS.  We are still attempting to raise the $100,000 and, if successful, are hopeful that Sacks will honor the Sacks Settlement, although there is no certainty that Sacks will do so.  We have recorded the Sacks Shares at their par value of $1,000 and included the amount in prepaid expenses in the Company’s December 31, 2010 Balance Sheet.  In the event we are not able to complete the Sacks Settlement, the Sacks Shares will be cancelled.  If the Sacks Settlement is completed, the Company will value the shares on the date of settlement for use in the calculation of gain or loss on extinguishment of accrued litigation.

H.G. Fenton
On or about July 22, 2009, H.G. Fenton Property Company (“Fenton”) filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, alleging Breach of Lease at our former office in Carlsbad, California (the “Carlsbad Lease”.)  The complaint claims damages in the amount of $420,000.  In its answer to the complaint, the Company contends that Fenton has failed to mitigate damages, Fenton’s damages are speculative, and Fenton made certain representations concerning a lease restructure that the Company relied on to its detriment.  On March 26, 2010, the Company attended a Case Management Conference during which a tentative trial date was set for January 14, 2011.

Effective December 17, 2010, the Company and Fenton executed a Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Conditional Dismissal.  Under the Stipulation, the parties agreed to accept a judgment against the Company in the amount of $294,590.  The parties also agreed that the Company would pay Fenton a Settlement Payment of $20,000 and 200,000 shares of our common stock, which shares would be free-trading and unrestricted, and Fenton agreed to accept the Settlement Payment in full satisfaction of the judgment amount.  The Company paid $10,000 of the Settlement Payment in December 2010 through an advance from FITT.  In January 2011, a shareholder and former officer of the Company transferred 200,000 of his free-trading shares to Fenton on behalf of the Company.  In March 2011, the Company made the final payment of $10,000 through an advance from FITT in full satisfaction of its obligations under the Stipulation.  The payments and share issuance were in accordance with the requirements set forth in the settlement.  In January 2011, the Company issued 200,000 shares to the shareholder and former officer to replace his shares transferred to Fenton.

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.
 

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
There have been no events which are required to be reported under this item.
 
 
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ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this item.


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

None


ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None


ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
   
31.1
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
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Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 


SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized.

 
FITT HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
 
    (Registrant)
Dated: May 13, 2011
 
 
By: /s/ Michael R. Dunn               
 
Michael R. Dunn
 
Its:  Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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