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

 
FORM 10-Q

(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, 2011

OR

¨   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from ___________    to       ___________
  
000-17874
(Commission file number)
 

 

 GLOBAL AXCESS CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
 
88-0199674
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No).
         
7800 BELFORT PARKWAY, SUITE 165
     
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
  
32256
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(904) 280-3950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

Large accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of Exchange Act).        Yes ¨No x
 
As of November 14, 2011, the registrant had 22,702,977 shares outstanding of its common stock, $0.001 par value.

 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
     
PART  I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item  1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
4
Item  2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22
Item  3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
39
Item  4.
Controls and Procedures
39
     
PART  II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item  1.
Legal Proceedings
40
Item  1A.
Risk Factors
40
Item  2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
40
Item  3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
40
Item  4.
[Removed and Reserved]
40
Item  5.
Other Information
40
Item  6.
Exhibits
40
     
SIGNATURES
42
 
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references in this document to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Global Axcess Corp and its subsidiaries.

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." You should carefully review the risks described in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that have been or are to be filed in 2011.

When used in this report, the words “outlook”, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "targets," "estimates," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.

Estimates of future financial results are inherently unreliable.

From time to time, representatives of Global Axcess Corp (the “Company”) may make public predictions or forecasts regarding the Company's future results, including estimates regarding future revenues, expense levels, earnings or earnings from operations. Any forecast regarding the Company's future performance reflects various assumptions. These assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties and, as a matter of course, many of them will prove to be incorrect. Further, the achievement of any forecast depends on numerous factors (including those described in this discussion), many of which are beyond the Company's control. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company's performance will be consistent with any management forecasts or that the variation from such forecasts will not be material and adverse. Investors are cautioned not to base their entire analysis of the Company's business and prospects upon isolated predictions, but instead are encouraged to utilize the entire available mix of historical and forward-looking information made available by the Company, and other information affecting the Company and its products, when evaluating the Company's prospective results of operations.

In addition, representatives of the Company may occasionally comment publicly on the perceived reasonableness of published reports by independent analysts regarding the Company's projected future performance. Such comments should not be interpreted as an endorsement or adoption of any given estimate or range of estimates or the assumptions and methodologies upon which such estimates are based. Undue reliance should not be placed on any comments regarding the conformity, or lack thereof, of any independent estimates with the Company's own present expectations regarding its future results of operations. The methodologies employed by the Company in arriving at its own internal projections and the approaches taken by independent analysts in making their estimates are likely different in many significant respects. Although the Company may presently perceive a given estimate to be reasonable, changes in the Company's business, market conditions or the general economic climate may have varying effects on the results obtained through the use of differing analyses and assumptions. The Company expressly disclaims any continuing responsibility to advise analysts or the public markets of its view regarding the current accuracy of the published estimates of outside analysts. Persons relying on such estimates should pursue their own independent investigation and analysis of their accuracy and the reasonableness of the assumptions on which they are based.

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements (unaudited).

GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,532,242     $ 1,743,562  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,770 in 2011 and $4,354 in 2010
    884,200       410,956  
Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $182,572 in 2011 and 2010
    1,512,936       1,389,606  
Deferred tax asset - current
    363,926       363,926  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    178,689       139,551  
Total current assets
    4,471,993       4,047,601  
                 
Fixed assets, net
    9,738,021       9,581,561  
                 
Other assets
               
Merchant contracts, net
    11,384,257       10,879,029  
Intangible assets, net
    4,270,593       4,219,216  
Deferred tax asset - non-current
    1,611,285       1,611,285  
Other assets
    95,134       66,807  
                 
Total assets
  $ 31,571,283     $ 30,405,499  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 4,985,473     $ 4,604,837  
Notes payable - related parties - current portion, net
    32,226       29,740  
Notes payable - current portion
    23,268       21,777  
Senior lenders' notes payable - current portion, net
    4,302,874       2,426,915  
Capital lease obligations - current portion
    273,824       455,188  
Total current liabilities
    9,617,665       7,538,457  
                 
Long-term liabilities
               
Interest rate swap contract
    585,743       -  
Notes payable - related parties - long-term portion, net
    19,692       43,694  
Notes payable - long-term portion
    33,924       51,476  
Senior lenders' notes payable - long-term portion, net
    7,446,248       6,622,539  
Capital lease obligations - long-term portion
    44,252       205,275  
Total liabilities
    17,747,524       14,461,441  
                 
Stockholders' equity
               
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 23,115,788 and 22,292,469 shares issued and 22,675,326 and 22,139,444 shares outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    22,725       22,188  
Additional paid-in capital
    23,557,119       23,202,338  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (585,743 )     -  
Accumulated deficit
    (8,949,831 )     (7,198,502 )
Treasury stock; 440,462 and 153,025 shares of common stock at cost at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    (220,511 )     (81,966 )
Total stockholders' equity
    13,823,759       15,944,058  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 31,571,283     $ 30,405,499  

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Revenues
  $ 8,055,922     $ 5,779,313  
                 
Cost of revenues
    4,952,102       3,473,994  
Gross profit
    3,103,820       2,305,319  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Depreciation expense
    508,697       382,160  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    299,872       207,665  
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,955,074       1,619,125  
Restructuring charges
    421,046       -  
Stock compensation expense
    34,719       54,288  
Total operating expenses
    4,304,602       2,263,238  
Operating income (loss) from operations before items shown below
    (1,200,782 )     42,081  
                 
Interest expense, net
    (194,052 )     (137,915 )
Gain on sale of assets
    4,000       -  
Net loss
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )
                 
Loss per common share - basic:
               
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ 0.00
                 
Loss per common share - diluted:
               
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ 0.00
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    22,620,543       21,954,030  
Diluted
    22,620,543       21,954,030  

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Revenues
  $ 24,299,736     $ 16,666,296  
                 
Cost of revenues
    15,060,478       9,328,022  
Gross profit
    9,239,258       7,338,274  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Depreciation expense
    1,656,211       1,013,260  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    879,530       606,329  
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -  
Selling, general and administrative
    5,773,587       4,747,697  
Restructuring charges
    933,307       -  
Stock compensation expense
    74,247       156,667  
Total operating expenses
    10,402,076       6,523,953  
Operating income (loss) from operations before items shown below
    (1,162,818 )     814,321  
                 
Interest expense, net
    (543,552 )     (368,808 )
Gain on sale of assets
    67,541       -  
Other non-operating expense
    (112,500 )     -  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    -       (102,146 )
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
                 
Income (loss) per common share - basic:
               
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.02  
                 
Income (loss) per common share - diluted:
               
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    22,491,025       21,930,267  
Diluted
    22,491,025       23,481,861  

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Income (loss) from operations
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Stock based compensation
    74,247       156,667  
Stock options issued to consultants in lieu of cash compensation
    4,226       -  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    -       61,508  
Depreciation expense
    1,656,211       1,013,260  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    879,530       606,329  
Amortization of capitalized loan fees
    56,355       25,250  
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (20,563 )     12,824  
Allowance for inventory obsolescence
    -       (12,000 )
Gain on sale of assets
    (67,541 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition of Tejas:
               
Change in accounts receivable, net
    (452,681 )     538  
Change in inventory, net
    (1,543,162 )     (722,804 )
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (39,138 )     (70,866 )
Change in other assets
    (28,327 )     (42,500 )
Change in intangible assets, net
    (107,732 )     (157,587 )
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    380,636       976,747  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    125,926       2,190,733  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Cash paid for Tejas acquisition
    (1,375,000 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    122,500       -  
Costs of acquiring merchant contracts
    (18,074 )     (131,574 )
Purchase of fixed assets
    (1,418,676 )     (4,459,354 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,689,250 )     (4,590,928 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    32,300       2,249  
Proceeds from senior lenders'  notes payable
    4,895,280       8,083,407  
Proceeds from notes payable
    -       710,533  
Change in restricted cash
    -       800,000  
Principal payments on senior lenders'  notes payable
    (2,195,612 )     (5,578,634 )
Principal payments on notes payable
    (16,061 )     (725,102 )
Principal payments on notes payable - related parties
    (21,516 )     (19,203 )
Principal payments on capital lease obligations
    (342,387 )     (595,625 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2,352,004       2,677,625  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (211,320 )     277,430  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    1,743,562       2,007,860  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
  $ 1,532,242     $ 2,285,290  
                 
Cash paid for interest
  $ 507,853     $ 345,942  

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
The significant non-cash investing and financing activities of the Company were as follows:
 
             
Operating activities:
           
Net transfer of de-installed net fixed assets (to) from inventory
  $ (423,554 )   $ (60,604 )
Fair value adjustment on swap agreement with senior lender
    (585,743 )     -  
Total non-cash operating activities
  $ (1,009,297 )   $ (60,604 )
                 
Investing activities:
               
Purchase of assets under capital lease obligations
  $ -     $ 260,684  
Net transfer of de-installed net fixed assets to (from) inventory
    423,554       60,604  
Total non-cash investing activities
  $ 423,554     $ 321,288  
                 
Acquisition of assets of Tejas:
               
Computer equipment
  $ 25,400     $ -  
DVD inventory
    88,916       -  
Merchant contracts
    1,366,684       -  
Assets acquired
    1,481,000       -  
Common stock issued, subject to restrictions
    (106,000 )     -  
Cash paid for Tejas acquisition
  $ 1,375,000     $ -  
                 
Financing activities:
               
Settlement of stock option exercises through issuance of treasury stock:
               
Repurchase of treasury stock, 287,437 and 105,163 shares of common stock at cost for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively
  $ (138,545 )   $ (70,000 )
Total non-cash financing activities
  $ (138,545 )   $ (70,000 )

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
(Unaudited)

1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requirements for interim financial statements. Therefore, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K, filed with the SEC, for the year ended December 31, 2010 of Global Axcess Corp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”).

The condensed consolidated financial statements present the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, and cash flows of the Company. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for the presentation of interim financial statements.

The condensed consolidated financial information is unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2011 and the results of operations and cash flows presented herein have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for the full year.

2.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business
 
Global Axcess Corp is a Nevada corporation organized in 1984.  The Company, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc. and EFT Integration Inc., is an independent provider of self-service kiosk services.  Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc. was formed during fiscal 2009.  These solutions include ATM and DVD kiosk management and support services focused on serving the self-service kiosk needs of merchants, grocers, retailers and financial institutions nationwide. It is a one-stop gateway for unattended self-service kiosk management services.  The Company currently owns, manages or operates a total of approximately 5,300 ATMs and DVD kiosks in its national network spanning 43 states.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the 2010 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.  Such reclassifications had no effect on the net income or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.
 
Total Revenue and Total Cost of Revenues Presentation

The Company presents “Revenues” and “Cost of Revenues” as a single line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  The following tables set forth the revenue and cost of revenues sources included in the single line items presented for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
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Revenues:

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Surcharge / Convenience Fee revenue
  $ 4,161,954     $ 3,156,113  
ATM Interchange revenue
    1,748,940       1,717,123  
ATM Processing revenue
    45,615       43,644  
ATM Sales revenue
    95,823       139,439  
Other ATM revenue
    316,907       363,889  
DVD Rental revenue
    1,686,683       359,105  
Total revenue
  $ 8,055,922     $ 5,779,313  

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Operating revenue
  $ 6,273,416     $ 5,280,769  
ATM Sales revenue
    95,823       139,439  
DVD Operating revenue
    1,686,683       359,105  
Total revenue
  $ 8,055,922     $ 5,779,313  

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Surcharge / Convenience Fee revenue
  $ 12,049,106     $ 9,428,929  
ATM Interchange revenue
    5,188,350       5,319,653  
ATM Processing revenue
    136,500       131,795  
ATM Sales revenue
    231,287       279,049  
Other ATM revenue
    1,005,282       1,044,950  
DVD Rental revenue
    5,689,211       461,920  
Total revenue
  $ 24,299,736     $ 16,666,296  

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Operating revenue
  $ 18,379,239     $ 15,925,327  
ATM Sales revenue
    231,287       279,049  
DVD Operating revenue
    5,689,211       461,920  
Total revenue
  $ 24,299,736     $ 16,666,296  

 
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Cost of Revenues:

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Merchant residual / commission costs
  $ 2,062,588     $ 1,609,109  
ATM Cost of cash
    661,208       570,377  
ATM Processing costs
    287,026       282,849  
ATM Communication costs
    101,724       130,759  
ATM Sales costs
    79,612       144,777  
Other ATM cost of revenues
    430,347       309,265  
DVD operating costs
    1,329,597       426,858  
Total cost of revenues
  $ 4,952,102     $ 3,473,994  

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
Cost of ATM Operating revenue
  $ 3,542,894     $ 2,902,359  
ATM Sales costs
    79,612       144,777  
Cost of DVD Operating revenue
    1,329,597       426,858  
Total cost of revenues
  $ 4,952,102     $ 3,473,994  

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
ATM Merchant residual / commission costs
  $ 5,984,544     $ 4,701,863  
ATM Cost of cash
    2,016,700       1,663,471  
ATM Processing costs
    863,330       786,698  
ATM Communication costs
    304,382       429,836  
ATM Sales costs
    198,419       276,671  
Other ATM cost of revenues
    1,225,897       876,967  
DVD operating costs
    4,467,206       592,516  
Total cost of revenues
  $ 15,060,478     $ 9,328,022  

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
           
Cost of ATM Operating revenue
  $ 10,394,854     $ 8,458,835  
ATM Sales costs
    198,419       276,671  
Cost of DVD Operating revenue
    4,467,206       592,516  
Total cost of revenues
  $ 15,060,478     $ 9,328,022  
 
 
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Inventory
 
The components of inventory for the periods ended September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are as follows:

   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
ATM parts and supplies
  $ 180,981     $ 127,495  
Automated teller machines
    277,862       202,482  
DVD rental kiosks
    566,496       222,942  
DVD library
    670,169       1,019,259  
      1,695,508       1,572,178  
Less: reserve for inventory obsolescence
    182,572       182,572  
Inventory, net
  $ 1,512,936     $ 1,389,606  

Intangible Assets – Goodwill and Merchant Contracts

The following table summarizes Intangible Assets and Merchant Contracts at September 30, 2011:

   
Gross Carrying Value
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
                   
Goodwill
  $ 4,189,645     $ 168,286     $ 4,021,359  
Other Intangible Assets
    89,701       15,149       74,552  
Merchant contracts
    14,818,294       4,152,681       10,665,613  
Total Intangible assets and merchant contracts
  $ 19,097,640     $ 4,336,116     $ 14,761,524  

Earnings per Share
 
In calculating basic income per share, net income is divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased by the effect of dilutive stock options and stock purchase warrants using the treasury stock method.  No such conversion is assumed where the effect is anti-dilutive, such as when there is a net loss from operations or when the exercise price of the potentially dilutive securities is greater than the market value of the Company’s stock.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2011 there were stock options outstanding to acquire 1,875,876  shares of the Company’s common stock, and stock warrants to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock which were excluded from the calculation of its diluted earnings per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.  Stock options to purchase 2,901,905 shares of common stock and stock warrants to purchase 165,000 shares of common stock that were outstanding at September 30, 2010 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2010 because the Company had a net loss from operations and the impact of the assumed exercise of the stock options and warrants is anti-dilutive.

 
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For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
Numerator
           
Loss from continuing operations
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )
                 
Numerator for diluted loss per share
               
available to common stockholders
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )
                 
Denominator
               
Weighted average shares
    22,620,543       21,954,030  
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
Treasury method, effect of employee stock options & warrants
    -       -  
                 
Denominator for diluted loss per share adjusted weighted shares after assumed exercises
    22,620,543       21,954,030  
                 
Loss per common share - basic:
               
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ 0.00
                 
Loss per common share - diluted:
               
Net loss per common share
  $ (0.06 )   $ 0.00

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
Numerator
           
Income (loss) from operations
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
                 
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share available to common stockholders
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
                 
Denominator
               
Weighted average shares
    22,491,025       21,930,267  
Effect of dilutive securities:
               
Treasury method, effect of employee stock options & warrants
    -       1,551,594  
                 
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share adjusted weighted shares after assumed exercises
    22,491,025       23,481,861  
                 
Income (loss) per common share - basic:
               
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.02  
                 
Income (loss) per common share - diluted:
               
Net income (loss) per common share
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.01  

 
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Deferred Tax Asset
 
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance, we use the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Significant management judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes and, in particular, any valuation allowance that is recorded or released against our deferred tax assets.
 
We continue to evaluate quarterly the positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of net deferred tax assets. The carrying value of our net deferred tax assets is based on our belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income to realize these deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance has been established for some of our net deferred tax asset as we do not believe it meets the “more likely than not” criteria. Our judgments regarding future taxable income may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws or other factors. If any of the assumptions and related estimates change in the future, it may increase or decrease the valuation allowance and related income tax expense in the same period.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2009, recurring annual profits for previous periods allowed the Company to determine that it was not in a cumulative loss position. Based on this positive evidence, we concluded that it was more likely than not that some of the Company’s net deferred tax asset would be realizable. As a result, a $1.1 million reduction in the net deferred tax valuation allowance was recorded in 2009. For purposes of assessing realizability of the deferred tax assets, a projected cumulative financial reporting loss position is considered significant negative evidence the Company will not be able to fully realize the deferred tax assets in the future. The Company reviews a rolling thirty-six month calculation of earnings to determine if the Company is in a cumulative loss position. As of September 30, 2011, the Company is not in a net cumulative loss position. Our judgments regarding future taxable income may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws, operating results or other factors.

Uncertain Income Tax Positions
 
In accordance with FASB guidance, we account for uncertainty in income taxes, using a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we have to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We re-evaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition and measurement would result in recognition of a tax benefit and/or an additional charge to the tax provision.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) allowing an entity the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the traditional two-step goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of impairment loss to be recognized (if any). If, after performing the qualitative assessment, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then no further impairment testing is necessary. The qualitative assessment includes assessing relevant events and circumstances such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, relevant entity-specific events, events affecting a reporting unit or a sustained decrease in share price. The ASU is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.

 
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3.
ACQUISITION OF ASSETS

Effective January 1, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Tejas Video Partners, LTD (“Tejas”), an owner and operator of unattended DVD rental kiosks.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired the right, title, and interest in a merchant contract, DVD inventories and certain computer equipment for approximately $1,481,000.  The purchase price consists of approximately $1,375,000 in cash (with $875,000 paid at closing and $500,000 paid on April 14, 2011) and $106,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to restrictions.  In addition to the base purchase price, for a period of five years following the closing, the Company will pay an additional purchase price (“Earn-out”) to Tejas of $3,500 for each new DVD kiosk site that is (i) installed by the Company pursuant to an acquired customer agreement, and (ii) which site generates $2,000 or more of gross revenues for any calendar month (the “Earn-out Threshold”).  The Earn-out will be paid by the Company on an annual basis, within forty-five days of each of the first five anniversaries following the closing.  Each annual payment will be calculated based on newly installed kiosks that met the Earn-out Threshold during the twelve month period ending on the preceding anniversary of the closing.

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets acquired in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance.  The acquisition of Tejas is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance.  The allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is as follows:

Computer equipment
  $ 25,400  
DVD inventory
    88,916  
Merchant contract
    1,366,684  
Assets acquired
  $ 1,481,000  

The assets acquired in the Tejas acquisition serve as collateral for borrowings as discussed in Financial Footnote #5 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable.”

4.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Accounts payable
  $ 1,480,628     $ 1,688,818  
Accrued commissions/residual payments
    1,479,596       1,216,266  
Accrued cost of cash and cash replenishment expenses
    442,049       303,027  
Accrued payroll
    294,734       204,086  
Accrued severance
    285,097       -  
Accrued audit fees
    76,625       84,500  
Accrued interest
    10,293       22,995  
Accrued legal fees
    -       54,056  
Asset retirement obligation
    87,902       88,074  
Accrued taxes
    280,869       226,336  
Other
    547,680       716,679  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 4,985,473     $ 4,604,837  

5.
SENIOR LENDERS’ NOTES PAYABLE

On March 31, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on a $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule with Fifth Third Bank which will fix its LIBOR interest rate at 2.45% as of April 1, 2012.  The Company expects that by fixing the LIBOR rate on its equipment lease schedule at 2.45% effective April 1, 2012, it will be fixing the interest rate paid on the $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule at 6.45% beginning April 1, 2012, and until then, will remain on an interest-only schedule.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had drawn down a total of $5,646,231 against the Lease Agreement.   $1,699,700 of the total draw down will be on an interim interest-only schedule.

The Company had $887,081 in new financing offset by $316,598 in principal payments on its draw loan facilities during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  Of the $887,081 in draws, $793,307 was derived from a new inventory draw facility.  The company had $1,208,595 in new financing for equipment during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  The blended rate on all new financing during the quarter ended September 30, 2011, was 8.2%.

 
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On May 26, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on $20 million with Fifth Third Bank which will swap the interest rate on the Company’s vault cash.  The effective date of the rate swap is June 1, 2012 and until then, the Company will continue to pay its variable interest rate on the $20 million of vault cash.

The components of senior lenders’ notes payable for the periods presented are as follows:

   
September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
             
Fifth Third Bank, term loan
  $ 2,916,668     $ 4,166,668  
Fifth Third Bank, equipment lease line
    5,646,231       3,725,158  
Fifth Third Bank, draw loan
    1,067,058       824,567  
Fifth Third Bank, draw loan #2
    793,307       -  
Fifth Third Bank, $1.65 million draw loan
    1,325,858       333,061  
      11,749,122       9,049,454  
Less: current portion
    4,302,874       2,426,915  
Long-term portion, net of senior lenders' notes payable
  $ 7,446,248     $ 6,622,539  

As of September 30, 2011, the Company was not in compliance with its Debt Service Coverage covenant   with Fifth Third Bank.  The company obtained a waiver from Fifth Third with no attached fee.  The blended interest rate on all components of senior lenders’ notes payable as of September 30, 2011 was 5.75%.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had $6,900,878 of available funds remaining on its senior lender’s notes payable.

6.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We lease ATMs and back office computer equipment under capital lease agreements that expire between 2011 and 2013.  The average interest rate paid on these lease payments is 9.56% per annum.  During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, we did not enter into any new capital lease obligations.  As of September 30, 2011, $318,076 of capital lease obligations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

7.
LITIGATION AND CLAIMS

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries may be parties to, and their property is subject to, ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business. We know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against the Company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.

8.
INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were 0.0%.  While there is no difference in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011 over the respective previous periods, the effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2011 differs from our expected tax rates for the periods then-ended primarily due to the tax effects from the change in valuation allowance established for net deferred tax assets.

In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not, that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The valuation allowance at September 30, 2011 is related to deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards.  Management believes that based upon its projection of future taxable income for the foreseeable future, it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the full benefit of the net operating loss carryforwards before they expire.

 
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At December 31, 2010, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards remaining of approximately $23.6 million that may be offset against future taxable income through 2030.

At December 31, 2010, we had approximately $1,147,200 of total gross unrecognized tax benefits. Of this total, $1,147,200 (net of federal benefit on state tax issues) represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate in any future periods.  There is no balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2010 related to tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts could significantly change during the next 12 months.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, there was no change in gross unrecognized tax benefits. Our total gross unrecognized tax benefit at September 30, 2011 was $1,147,200.
 
Our continuing practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain income tax matters in income tax expense. However, the type of uncertain income tax matters involved would not forseeably subject the Company to interest and/or penalties.  As such, we had $0 (net of federal tax benefit) accrued for interest and $0 accrued for penalties at December 31, 2010. The total amount accrued for interest and penalties at September 30, 2011 was $0.

We are subject to the income tax jurisdiction of the U.S., as well as income tax of multiple state jurisdictions. We believe we are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2007, to international examinations for years before 2006 and, with few exceptions, to state examinations before 2006.

9.
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

See the table below for all the equity transactions for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011:

                           
Accumulated
                   
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
         
Total
 
   
Common Stock
   
Paid-in
   
Accumulated
   
Comprehensive
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Loss
   
Loss
   
Stock
   
Equity
 
                                                 
Balances, June 30, 2011
    22,575,326     $ 22,625     $ 23,493,474     $ (7,558,997 )   $ (244,515 )         $ (220,511 )   $ 15,492,076  
                                                               
Stock compensation expense
    -       -       34,719       -       -       -       -       34,719  
                                                                 
Stock options exercised
    100,000       100       24,700       -       -       -       -       24,800  
                                                                 
Stock options issued to consultants in lieu of cash compensation
    -       -       4,226               -       -       -       4,226  
                                                                 
Other comprehensive loss
    -       -       -       -       (341,228 )     (341,228 )     -       (341,228 )
                                                                 
Net loss
    -       -       -       (1,390,834 )     -       (1,390,834 )     -       (1,390,834 )
                                              (1,732,062 )                
                                                                 
Balances, September 30, 2011
    22,675,326     $ 22,725     $ 23,557,119     $ (8,949,831 )   $ (585,743 )           $ (220,511 )   $ 13,823,759  

On April 12, 2011, the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company made several determinations with respect to compensatory arrangements for certain named executive officers of the Company.  Lock Ireland and Michael I. Connolly, both directors of the Company, are serving as interim co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company.  In order to reward Mr. Ireland and Mr. Connolly for their service as officers of the Company, and to increase alignment to our multi-year strategic plans, the Board determined to grant certain performance-based stock options to these individuals.  The performance based stock options were awarded under the terms of The Global Axcess Corp 2004 Stock Plan.  Both Mr. Ireland and Mr. Connolly were each awarded 125,000 stock options as part of this grant, with an exercise price of $0.43.

The performance-based options are separated into two categories: (i) “operating performance-based options”, and (ii) “other performance based options”.  The operating performance-based options represent 50% of the total award and are based on the Company’s achievement of certain specified financial targets.  The other performance based options represent 50% of the total award and are based on the Company’s achievement of certain other operating goals designated by the Board.

 
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The performance-based options vest in percentage tranches based on the following:
 
·
Operating Performance-Based Options (50% of total) – Based on the Company’s financial achievement against target plan.  The achievement will be measured by the end of the most recent full quarter’s year-to-date (“YTD”) financial results in the quarter during the termination of their Co-CEO role:
 
o
Twenty percent (20%) for at or above YTD achievement of the Company’s revenue targets in the approved 2011 Business Plan.
 
o
Thirty percent (30%) for at or above YTD achievement of the Company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) targets in the approved 2011 Business Plan.
 
·
Other Performance-Based Options (50% of total) – Based on other objectives specified by the Board (with partial achievement of each awarded as determined by the Board).  Objectives must be achieved on or before December 31, 2011 or they expire.
 
10.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Company uses the three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

On March 31, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on a $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule with Fifth Third Bank which will fix its LIBOR interest rate at 2.45% as of April 1, 2012.  The Company expects that by fixing the LIBOR rate on its equipment lease schedule at 2.45% effective April 1, 2012, it will be fixing the interest rate paid on the $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule at 6.45% beginning April 1, 2012 and until then, will remain on an interest-only schedule.  Our derivative financial instruments are interest rate swap agreements, which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the derivatives and therefore considered a level 2 input.

On May 26, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on $20 million with Fifth Third Bank which will swap the interest rate on the Company’s vault cash.  The effective date of the rate swap is June 1, 2012 and until then, the Company will continue to pay its variable interest rate on the $20 million of vault cash.  Our derivative financial instruments are interest rate swap agreements, which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the derivatives and therefore considered a level 2 input.

The following tables summarize the Company's assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis using the fair value hierarchy prescribed by U.S. GAAP:

         
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2011
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
                         
Assets:
                       
    $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Liabilities associated with interest rate swaps
  $ 585,743     $ -     $ 585,743     $ -  

 
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Interest rate swaps. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swaps was a liability of $585,743 as of September 30, 2011. These financial instruments are carried at fair value, calculated as the present value of amounts estimated to be received or paid to a marketplace participant in a selling transaction.

Cash Flow Hedging Strategy

For each derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI").  Gains and losses on the derivative instrument representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components that are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings.  However, because the Company currently only utilizes fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps in which the underlying pricing terms agree, in all material respects, including the pricing terms of the Company's vault cash rental obligations, the amount of ineffectiveness associated with such interest rate swap contracts has historically been immaterial.  Accordingly, no ineffectiveness amounts associated with the Company's cash flow hedges have been recorded in the Company's consolidated financial statements. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.

The interest rate swap contract entered into with respect to the Company's equipment lease schedule effectively modifies the Company's exposure to interest rate risk by converting the Company's monthly floating LIBOR rate to a fixed rate.  This contract is in place through March 31, 2015 for $3,976,531.

The interest rate swap contract entered into with respect to the Company's vault cash rental obligations effectively modifies the Company's exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company's monthly floating rate vault cash rental expense to a fixed rate.  Such contracts are in place through June 1, 2014 for $20 million of the Company's vault cash rental obligations.  By converting such amounts to a fixed rate, the impact of future interest rate changes (both favorable and unfavorable) on the Company's monthly vault cash rental expense amounts has been reduced.  The interest rate swap contract typically involves the receipt of floating rate amounts from the Company's counterparties that match, in all material respects, the floating rate amounts required to be paid by the Company to its vault cash provider for the portions of the Company's outstanding vault cash obligations that have been hedged.  In return, the Company typically pays the interest rate swap counterparties a fixed rate amount per month based on the same notional amounts outstanding.

At no point is there an exchange of the underlying principal or notional amounts associated with the interest rate swaps. Additionally, none of the Company's existing interest rate swap contracts contain credit-risk-related contingent features.

11.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

FASB requires that companies report separately in the financial statements certain financial and descriptive information about segment revenues, income and assets. The method for determining what information is reported is based on the way that management organizes the operating segments for making operational decisions and assessments of financial performance. In computing operating loss and net loss for the DVD services business and the ATM services business, no allocations of general corporate expenses have been made and these are included in the Corporate Support services business.

The following table summarizes our revenue, gross profit, SG&A, stock compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization, impairment of assets, restructuring charges, operating income (loss), net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the periods indicated below.

EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA from operations before impairment of assets, restructuring charges, stock compensation expense, other non-operating expense, gain on sale of assets, and loss on early extinguishment of debt.

 
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For the Three Months Ended
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
 
 
 
         
 
       
Revenue:
                       
ATM Services
  $ 6,369,239     $ 5,420,208     $ 18,610,525     $ 16,204,376  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    1,084,734       -       3,257,209       -  
DVD Services - Other
    601,949       359,105       2,432,002       461,920  
Corporate Support
    -       -       -       -  
Consolidated revenue
  $ 8,055,922     $ 5,779,313     $ 24,299,736     $ 16,666,296  
                                 
Gross profit:
                               
ATM Services
  $ 2,746,734     $ 2,373,072     $ 8,017,308     $ 7,468,870  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    324,391       -       1,329,786       -  
DVD Services - Other
    32,695       (67,753 )     (107,836 )     (130,596 )
Corporate Support
    -       -       -       -  
Consolidated gross profit
  $ 3,103,820     $ 2,305,319     $ 9,239,258     $ 7,338,274  
                                 
SG&A:
                               
ATM Services
  $ 1,074,551     $ 1,019,945     $ 3,154,763     $ 3,120,323  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    176,764       -       540,029       -  
DVD Services - Other
    189,316       285,953       763,490       600,972  
Corporate Support
    514,443       313,227       1,315,305       1,026,402  
Consolidated SG&A
  $ 1,955,074     $ 1,619,125     $ 5,773,587     $ 4,747,697  
                                 
Stock compensation expense:
                               
ATM Services
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    -       -       -       -  
DVD Services - Other
    -       -       -       -  
Corporate Support
    34,719       54,288       74,247       156,667  
Consolidated stock compensation expense
  $ 34,719     $ 54,288     $ 74,247     $ 156,667  
                                 
Depreciation & Amortization:
                               
ATM Services
  $ 484,325     $ 420,378     $ 1,445,432     $ 1,250,510  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    87,581       -       173,189       -  
DVD Services - Other
    160,608       92,602       688,249       133,060  
Corporate Support
    76,055       76,845       228,871       236,019  
Consolidated depreciation & amortization
  $ 808,569     $ 589,825     $ 2,535,741     $ 1,619,589  
                                 
Impairment of assets
                               
ATM Services
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    -       -       -       -  
DVD Services - Other
    1,085,194       -       1,085,194       -  
Corporate Support
    -       -       -       -  
Consolidated impairment of assets
  $ 1,085,194     $ -     $ 1,085,194     $ -  
                                 
Restructuring charges:
                               
ATM Services
  $ 1,863     $ -     $ 64,601     $ -  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    -       -       -       -  
DVD Services - Other
    419,183       -       419,183       -  
Corporate Support
    -       -       449,523       -  
Consolidated restructuring charges
  $ 421,046     $ -     $ 933,307     $ -  
                                 
Operating income (loss):
                               
ATM Services
  $ 1,185,995     $ 932,749     $ 3,352,512     $ 3,098,038  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    60,046       -       616,568       -  
DVD Services - Other
    (1,821,606 )     (446,307 )     (3,063,952 )     (864,629 )
Corporate Support
    (625,217 )     (444,361 )     (2,067,946 )     (1,419,088 )
Consolidated operating income (loss)
  $ (1,200,782 )   $ 42,081     $ (1,162,818 )   $ 814,321  
                                 
Net income (loss):
                               
ATM Services
  $ 1,180,091     $ 805,403     $ 3,318,140     $ 2,414,235  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    60,046       -       616,512       -  
DVD Services - Other
    (1,821,606 )     (446,308 )     (2,962,911 )     (864,628 )
Corporate Support
    (809,365 )     (454,929 )     (2,723,070 )     (1,206,240 )
Consolidated net income (loss)
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )   $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA:
                               
ATM Services
  $ 1,672,183     $ 1,353,127     $ 4,862,600     $ 4,348,547  
DVD Services - The Exchange
    147,627       -       789,702       -  
DVD Services - Other
    (156,621 )     (353,706 )     (871,326 )     (731,568 )
Corporate Support
    (514,443 )     (313,227 )     (1,315,305 )     (1,026,402 )
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 1,148,746     $ 686,194     $ 3,465,671     $ 2,590,577  
 
 
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The following table summarizes total assets by segment for the periods indicated:

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Assets:
           
ATM Services
  $ 26,507,623     $ 24,944,071  
DVD Services
    5,063,660       5,461,428  
Consolidated assets
  $ 31,571,283     $ 30,405,499  

12.
IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

During the fiscal year 2011, the company removed DVD kiosks from store locations owned by a major customer.  The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks removed from store locations.  Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

In addition to these kiosk de-installations, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer.  This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory.  This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks we anticipate will be removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract.

13.
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

On February 28, 2011, the Company and George McQuain, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, agreed to a mutual separation of Mr. McQuain’s employment.  As of February 28, 2011, Mr. McQuain is no longer employed as Chief Executive Officer, Director or in any other capacity, by the Company or any of its subsidiaries.  The Company intends to pay Mr. McQuain the severance payments detailed in his Employment Agreement.

From February 2011 through September 2011 several other headcounts were reduced as part of a corporate restructuring.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $531,936 for severance-related expenses.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had accrued $285,097 for severance obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from store locations of a major customer, and placed them into storage at a Company warehouse.  While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter.  The Company incurred $126,269 of costs associated with the de-installation and storage of the kiosks.  Additionally, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011.  This came as a result of cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer pursuant to the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.  The Company accrued $100,000 total for the de-installation of these kiosks as well as the cost of redeploying other kiosks in the third quarter of 2011.  The company wrote off $175,102 of un-amortized costs intangible costs relating to its contract with this customer.

The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011:

 
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For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
       
Deinstallation Charges
  $ 226,269  
Unamortized Intangible Write Off
    175,102  
Severance Related Charges
    531,936  
Total
  $ 933,307  

14.
LOSS ON EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT

On June 18, 2010 the Company entered into the Loan Agreement with Fifth Third Bank.  The proceeds were used to repay outstanding principal balances under loan agreements with two previous lenders.

In accordance with GAAP, the net carrying amount of the extinguished debt should be recognized currently in income of the period of extinguishment as losses or gains and identified as a separate item.

The following summarizes the amounts charged to loss on early extinguishment of debt for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010:

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
Item description
 
September 30, 2010
 
       
Accelerated amortization of capitalized loan fees
  $ 61,508  
         
Prepayment fees on debt settlement
  $ 40,638  
         
Total loss on early extinguishment of debt
  $ 102,146  

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

Overview

Global Axcess Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns or leases, operates or manages Automated Teller Machines ("ATM"s) and DVD kiosks with locations primarily in the eastern and southwestern United States of America.

ATM Business Services

Our revenues are principally derived from two types of fees, which we charge for processing transactions on our ATM network. We receive an interchange fee from the issuer of the credit or debit card for processing a transaction when a cardholder uses an ATM in our network. In addition, in most cases we receive a surcharge/convenience fee from the cardholder when the cardholder makes a cash withdrawal from an ATM in our network.

Interchange fees are processing fees that are paid by the issuer of the credit or debit card used in a transaction. Interchange fees vary for cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, account transfers or uncompleted transactions, which are the primary types of transactions that are currently processed on ATMs in our network. The maximum amount of the interchange fees is established by the national and regional card organizations and credit card issuers with whom we have a relationship. We receive interchange fees for transactions on ATMs that we own, but sometimes we rebate a portion of the fee to the owner of the ATM location under the applicable lease for the ATM site. We also receive the interchange fee for transactions on ATMs owned by third party vendors included within our network, but we rebate all or a portion of each fee to the third party vendor based upon negotiated terms. The interchange fees received by us vary from network to network and, to some extent, from issuer to issuer, but generally range from $0.15 to $0.55 per cash withdrawal. Interchange fees for balance inquiries, account transfers and denied transactions are generally substantially less than fees for cash withdrawals. The interchange fees received by us from the card issuer are independent of the service fees charged by the card issuer to the cardholder in connection with ATM transactions.  Service fees charged by card issuers to cardholders in connection with transactions through our network range from zero to $2.50 per transaction.  We do not receive any portion of these service fees.

 
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In most markets we impose a surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawals. Surcharge/convenience fees are a substantial additional source of revenue for us and other ATM network operators. The surcharge/convenience fee for most of the ATMs in our network ranges between $1.50 and $2.95 per withdrawal. The surcharge/convenience fee for other ATMs in our network ranges between $0.50 and $7.50 per withdrawal. We receive the full surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawal transactions on ATMs that we own, but often we rebate a portion of the fee to the owner of the ATM location under the applicable lease for the ATM site. We also receive the full surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawal transactions on ATMs owned by third party vendors included within our network, but we rebate all or a portion of each fee to the third party vendor based upon a variety of factors, including transaction volume and the party responsible for supplying vault cash to the ATM and only record earned revenues based upon the Company’s contracts with the third party vendors.

In addition to revenues derived from interchange and surcharge/convenience fees, we also derive revenues from providing network management services to third parties owning ATMs included in our ATM network. These services include 24 hour transaction processing, monitoring and notification of ATM status and cash condition, notification of ATM service interruptions, in some cases dispatch of field service personnel for necessary service calls and cash settlement and reporting services. The fees for these services are paid by the owners of the ATMs.

Interchange fees are credited to us by networks and credit card issuers on a monthly basis and are paid to us in the following month between the 5th and 15th business day. Surcharge/convenience fees are charged to the cardholder and credited to us by networks and credit card issuers on a daily basis. We rebate a portion of these fees to ATM owners and owners of ATM locations as commission payments as per their contractual terms. Fees for network management services are generally paid to us on a monthly basis.

We compete in a fragmented industry, in which no one firm has a significant market share and can strongly influence the industry outcome.  Our industry is populated by a large number of financial institutions and Independent Sales Organizations (“ISOs”) which deploy ATMs.  Our industry is also characterized by essentially undifferentiated services.

There are underlying economic causes as to why our industry is fragmented.  For example:

 
·
Low overall entry barriers;
 
 
·
Absence of national economies of scale;
 
 
·
Seasonal and geographic volume fluctuations;
 
 
·
The need for local presence in some market segments; and
 
 
·
The need for low overhead.
 
Additionally, our industry is a mature and competitive segment.  Examples of the market being mature include:

 
·
Emergence of debit cards, “pay pass” machines and RFID as substitutes for cash in making purchases;

 
·
Increasing acceptance of debit cards by younger demographics; and
 
 
·
Market saturation of prime ATM locations in the United States.
 
Should the signs of industry decline come to fruition, it could negatively impact our results of operations by decreasing revenues and placing downward pressure on earnings.  It could also make the availability of capital resources more difficult to obtain and could negatively impact our ability to more aggressively pay down debt, both of which could affect our results of operations.

 
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The demand for our ATM services is primarily a function of population growth and new business creation to serve that population growth.  In addition, opportunities exist:

 
·
As our competitors seek to exit the business;
 
 
·
As our competitors encounter financial and regulatory difficulties; and
 
 
·
As financial institutions seek to reduce their costs of managing an ATM channel during a period of decreasing ATM usage.

Opportunities may also exist to leverage our existing customer base by selling additional products and services to them.

Recent Events – ATM Business Services

Revenue Trends - The interchange rates paid to independent ATM deployers, such as ourselves, are set by the various Electronic Financial Transfer networks over which the underlying transactions are routed.  Recently, certain networks have reduced the net interchange fees paid to ATM deployers for transactions routed through their networks.  For example, effective April 1, 2010, a global network brand reduced the interchange rates it pays to domestic ATM deployers for ATM transactions routed across its debit network.  As a result, we have recently seen certain financial institutions migrate their volume away from other networks to take advantage of the lower pricing offered by these networks.  Such rate change reduced our ATM operating gross profits by over $25,000 a month beginning April 1, 2010.  Furthermore, if additional financial institutions move to take advantage of this lower pricing, or if additional networks reduce the interchange rates they currently pay to ATM deployers, our future revenues and gross profits would be negatively impacted.  For additional details on this rate change and other risks associated with interchange revenues, see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Financial Regulatory Reform in the United States - The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Act"), which contains broad measures aimed at overhauling existing financial regulations within the United States, was signed into law on July 21, 2010.  Among many other things, the Act included provisions that (1) established a new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, (2) limited the activities that banking entities may engage in, and (3) gave the Federal Reserve the authority to regulate interchange transaction fees charged by electronic funds transfer networks for electronic debit transactions.  On June 22, 2011, the Federal Reserve issued certain regulations affecting debit interchange and network routing rules required under the Act.  While the Act's regulations governing interchange fees for electronic debit transactions do not apply to ATM cash withdrawal transactions, the regulations do allow merchants additional flexibility to allow certain point-of-sale transactions to be paid for in cash rather than with debit or credit cards.  This change may result in the increased use of cash at the point-of-sale for some merchants, and thus, could positively impact the Company's future revenues and operating profits (through increased transaction levels at the Company's ATMs). Conversely, with point-of-sale debit transaction rates now regulated, this could cause a shift in behavior by merchants, banks or consumers, which could in turn impact the Company's volume of ATM transactions. Effectively, as a result of the regulated point-of-sale interchange rates, if merchants, banks or consumers are more likely to increase their point-of-sale debit transactions, the Company could in turn experience a decline in cash withdrawal transactions. Finally, the newly issued regulations require debit cards to be recognized (or authorized) over at least two non-affiliated networks and provide for rules that would allow merchants greater flexibility in routing transactions across networks that are more economical for the merchant. While the Federal Reserve had requested comments as to whether these new anti-exclusivity and routing provisions should apply to ATM transactions, the issued regulations did not apply them to ATM transactions.

 
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DVD Business Services

Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company formed during fiscal 2009, is engaged in the business of operating a network of DVD rental kiosks. We offer self-service DVD rentals through kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies or games. Our current DVD kiosks are installed primarily at grocery stores, and, through our acquisition of Tejas ( “The Exchange”), on locations at military bases.  Our DVD kiosks, through our brand InstaFlix, serve as a mini video rental store and occupy an area of less than ten square feet.  Consumers use a touch screen to select their DVD, swipe a valid credit or debit card, and rent movies or games in some kiosks. The process is designed to be fast, efficient and fully automated with no upfront or membership fees. Typically, the DVD rental price is a flat fee plus tax for one night and if the consumer chooses to keep the DVD for additional nights, they are automatically charged for the additional fee. We generate revenue primarily through fees charged to rent or purchase a DVD, and pay our retail partners a percentage of our revenue.

During the third quarter, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from the field and placed them into storage at a company warehouse.  While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter.   Additionally, the Company received notice from a customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011.  (See “Impairment of Assets” and “Restructuring Charges” in the “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and financial Footnote #13 “Restructuring Charges” for financial components of these events).
 
Results of Operations

The following tables set forth certain consolidated statement of operations data as a percentage of revenues for the periods indicated.  Percentages may not add due to rounding.

 
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For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Revenues
    100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of revenues
    61.5 %     60.1 %
Gross profit
    38.5 %     39.9 %
Operating expenses
               
Depreciation expense
    6.3 %     6.6 %
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    3.7 %     3.6 %
Impairment of assets
    13.5 %     0.0 %
Selling, general and administrative
    24.3 %     28.0 %
Restructuring charges
    5.2 %     0.0 %
Stock compensation expense
    0.4 %     0.9 %
Total operating expenses
    53.4 %     39.2 %
Operating income (loss) from  operations before items shown below
    (14.9 )%     0.7 %
                 
Interest expense, net
    (2.4 )%     (2.4 )%
Gain on sale of assets
    0.0 %     0.0 %
Net loss
    (17.3 )%     (1.7 )%
EBITDA (1)
    (4.8 )%     10.9 %

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Revenues
    100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of revenues
    62.0 %     56.0 %
Gross profit
    38.0 %     44.0 %
Operating expenses
               
Depreciation expense
    6.8 %     6.1 %
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    3.6 %     3.6 %
Impairment of assets
    4.5 %     0.0 %
Selling, general and administrative
    23.8 %     28.5 %
Restructuring charges
    3.8 %     0.0 %
Stock compensation expense
    0.3 %     0.9 %
Total operating expenses
    42.8 %     39.1 %
Operating income (loss) from operations before items shown below
    (4.8 )%     4.9 %
                 
Interest expense, net
    (2.2 )%     (2.2 )%
Gain on sale of assets
    0.3 %     0.0 %
Other non-operating income
    (0.5 )%     0.0 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    0.0 %     (0.6 )%
Net income (loss)
    (7.2 )%     2.1 %
EBITDA (1)
    5.5 %     14.0 %

(1) See “—EBITDA” sections in: “Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010” and: “Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010”.

 
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Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

Revenues

The Company reported total operating revenue from operations of $8,055,922 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $5,779,313 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 39.4% year over year.

Revenue from our ATM services business was up approximately 17.5% from the third quarter of 2010.  We ended September 30, 2011 with 169 more ATMs than we ended with on September 30, 2010 and processed 4.86% more surcharge transactions in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the third quarter of 2010.   During the third quarter of 2011, we benefited from having a full quarter’s ATM transactions from the ATM portfolio acquisition closed during December 2010 which contributed to the increase in transactions year over year.  Additionally, we raised surcharge fees during the first quarter of 2011 which helped grow our ATM surcharge revenue by 27.8% year over year.  For the third quarter of 2011, we earned approximately $32,000 more interchange fees than we earned in the third quarter of 2010, due to a higher machine count.  Offsetting the increase was the impact of reduced interchange fees we received since April 2010 (see “Recent Events” in Item 2 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of this filing).

Revenue from our DVD services business was up nearly $1.3 million from the third quarter of 2010.  The increase in DVD services revenue was based primarily on two factors.  First, we deployed our first major client in the DVD services business during the summer of 2010 which contributed incremental DVD services revenue during the quarter.  Second, we acquired Tejas effective January 1, 2011 (see Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets” for details of this acquisition) which contributed approximately $1.1 million of DVD services revenue for the quarter.
 
Cost of Revenues

Our total cost of revenues from operations increased from $3,473,994 to $4,952,102 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010 to the three-month period ended September 30, 2011.  Approximately $900,000 of the increase in cost of revenues related to our DVD business.  Approximately $575,000 of the increase in cost of revenues related to our ATM business.  Cost of revenues in our ATM services business increased 18.9% in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

The principal components of cost of revenues in the ATM services business are retailer, merchant and distributor commissions (or revenue share), cost of cash, cash replenishment, ATM vault cash insurance, field maintenance, transaction processing charges, telecommunication costs and equipment costs on related equipment sales.  The $575,000 increase was mainly due to increased commissions (or revenue share) due to the higher revenues, increased ATM insurance fees, increased first line and second line maintenance costs and higher cash costs.  In September 2010, we received notice of an increase in our ATM vault cash insurance costs due to alleged criminal activity at a Northeastern U.S. armored carrier. While we suffered no losses as a result of this crime, our vault cash insurance rates increased by approximately $14,000 per month beginning September 1, 2010.  Our cost of cash and cash replenishment costs increased during the third quarter in 2011 from 2010 mainly due to the increased number of company-owned ATMs in 2011 as compared to 2010.  We ended September 30, 2011 with 169 more ATMs than we ended with on September 30, 2010.  This increase was offset by a service-only contract for 127 ATMs that expired during the early months of the quarter.  These 127 service-only ATMs had contributed approximately $6,000 per month of gross margin.  Excluding the loss of the service-only ATMs, our ATM count would have increased by approximately 296 year over year.  160 of that would-be increase was the result of the acquisition of the FMi portfolio (see Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 for information regarding this acquisition).   The increase of non-service-only ATMs year-over-year resulted in the increased cost of cash and cash replenishment expenses.  First line and second line maintenance fees also increased over last year due to the increase in company-owned ATMs as well as due to more aggressive billings by our ATM maintenance vendor.

 
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The principal components of cost of revenues in the DVD services business are retailer and merchant commissions (or revenue share), amortization of our DVD library, DVD replenishment, field maintenance, credit card processing charges and telecommunication costs.  During fiscal 2010, the company signed and deployed its first major client in the DVD services business, and as such, all costs during the third quarter of 2011 were substantially higher than the costs in the DVD services business for 2010.  Likewise, with the addition of the business acquired from Tejas effective January 1, 2011 (see Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisitions of Assets” for details of this acquisition), we incurred additional cost of revenues in the DVD services business.
 
Gross Profit

Gross profit from operations as a percentage of revenue for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were approximately 38.5%, or $3,103,820, and approximately 39.9%, or $2,305,319, respectively. The increased gross profit for the third quarter of 2011 versus the same period in 2010 was mainly attributable to the increased business from DVD services discussed above.

Gross profit in the ATM services business for the third quarter of 2011 was 43.1%, which is lower than the 43.8% gross profit for the same period in 2010.  The decrease in gross profit in the ATM services business was attributable to the increased cost of revenues discussed above.

The DVD services business had positive gross margin during the third quarter of 2011 due to the increased revenue, mainly from the acquisition of the Tejas business.
 
Operating Expenses

Our total operating expenses from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were $4,304,602 and $2,263,238, respectively. The principal components of operating expenses are general and administrative expenses such as professional and legal fees, administrative salaries and benefits, consulting and audit fees, occupancy costs, sales and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.  Operating expenses also include depreciation, amortization of intangible merchant contracts and stock compensation expenses.

To aid in the understanding of our discussion and analysis of our operating expenses, the following table summarizes the amount and percentage change in the amounts from the previous year for certain operating expense line items:

   
For the Three Months Ended
   
2011 to 2010
   
2011 to 2010
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Depreciation expense
  $ 508,697     $ 382,160     $ 126,537       33.1 %
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    299,872       207,665       92,207       44.4 %
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -       1,085,194       100.0 %
Selling, general and administrative
    1,955,074       1,619,125       335,949       20.7 %
Restructuring charges
    421,046       -       421,046       100.0 %
Stock compensation expense
    34,719       54,288       (19,569 )     (36.0 )%
Total operating expenses
  $ 4,304,602     $ 2,263,238     $ 2,041,364       90.2 %

See explanation of operating expenses below:

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense from operations increased for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $508,697 from $382,160 for the same period in 2010.  This increase in depreciation expense was mainly due to depreciation expenses relating to our DVD services business.

Depreciation expense in the DVD services business increased from approximately $84,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to approximately $182,000 in the third quarter of 2011.

Amortization of Intangible Merchant Contracts

Amortization of intangible merchant contracts from operations increased for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $299,872 from $207,665 for the same period in 2010.  The increase from 2010 was due to the amortization of contracts, both in the ATM services business and the DVD services business, acquired during 2010 and during the first quarter of 2011.

 
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Impairment of Assets

During the fiscal year 2011, the company removed DVD kiosks from store locations owned by a major customer.  The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks removed from store locations.  Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

In addition to these kiosk de-installations, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer.  This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory.  This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks we anticipate will be removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

Our total SG&A expenses from operations increased to $1,955,074, or 24.3% of revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 from $1,619,125 or 28.0% of revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in SG&A expenses was mainly due to approximately $180,000 of increased SG&A expenses related to corporate support.  Approximately $130,000 of the increase related to CEO fees and travel.  Approximately $80,000 of increased SG&A expenses incurred in connection with our DVD business services.  Of the increased SG&A expenses, $65,000 was attributable to the overlay of the acquired operations from Tejas Video Partners.  See Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets” regarding details of this acquisition.
 
Restructuring Charges

During the third quarter of 2011, we reduced several headcount as part of the corporate restructuring.  For the three month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $19,674 for severance-related expenses.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had accrued $285,097 for severance obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from store locations of a major customer, and placed them into storage at a Company warehouse.  While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter.  The Company incurred $126,269 of costs associated with the de-installation and storage of the kiosks.  Additionally, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011.  This came as a result of cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer pursuant to the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.  The Company accrued $100,000 total for the de-installation of these kiosks as well as the cost of redeploying other kiosks in the third quarter of 2011.  The company wrote off $175,103 of un-amortized costs intangible costs relating to its contract with this customer.

The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded during the three-month period ended September 30, 2011:
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
       
Deinstallation Charges
  $ 226,269  
Unamortized Intangible Write Off
    175,103  
Severance Related Charges
    19,674  
Total
  $ 421,046  

 
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Stock Compensation Expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded stock compensation expense of $34,719, mainly relating to executive and director stock option grants during fiscal years 2007 through 2011.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we recorded stock compensation expense of $54,288.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, increased for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $194,052 from $137,915 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010.  The increase was mainly due to our increased debt balances.  See Financial Footnote #5 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the debt balances.

Gain on Sale of Assets

During the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded a gain on the sale of an asset of approximately $4,000.  This was the result of a fully depreciated asset being sold for $4,000 of cash.

Net Loss

We had a net loss of $1,390,834 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to net loss of $95,834 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010.

EBITDA

EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA has some inherent limitations in measuring operating performance due to the exclusion of certain financial elements such as depreciation and is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. Furthermore, EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or an alternative to net income in determining our operating performance in accordance with GAAP. Our use of EBITDA should be considered within the following context:

• We acknowledge that our depreciable assets are necessary to earn revenue based on our current business.

• Our use of EBITDA as a measure of operating performance is not based on our belief about the reasonableness of excluding depreciation when measuring financial performance.

• Our use of EBITDA is supported by the importance of EBITDA to the following key stakeholders:

Analysts — who estimate our projected EBITDA and other EBITDA-based metrics in their independently developed financial models for investors;

Creditors — who evaluate our operating performance based on compliance with certain EBITDA-based debt covenants;

Investment Bankers — who use EBITDA and other EBITDA-based metrics in their written evaluations and comparisons of companies within our industry; and

Board of Directors and Executive Management — who use EBITDA as an essential metric for evaluating management performance relative to our operating budget and bank covenant compliance, as well as our ability to service debt and raise capital for growth opportunities which are a critical component to our strategy.

 
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss from operations to EBITDA from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Net loss from operations
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )
Interest expense, net
    194,052       137,915  
Depreciation expense
    508,697       382,160  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    299,872       207,665  
EBITDA from operations
  $ (388,213 )   $ 631,906  

Our EBITDA from operations decreased to $(388,213) for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from $631,906 for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  The decrease was due to $1,506,240 of one time charges, partially offset by an increase in income from operations prior to one time charges. (See Financial Footnotes #12 “Impairment of Assets” and #13 “Restructuring Charges”) for financial details of these charges.

Excluding one time charges, EBITDA from operations as a percentage of revenues increased to 14.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 from 11.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss from operations to EBITDA from operations before impairment of assets, restructuring charges, stock compensation expense, and gain on sale of assets  (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Net loss from operations
  $ (1,390,834 )   $ (95,834 )
Interest expense, net
    194,052       137,915  
Depreciation expense
    508,697       382,160  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    299,872       207,665  
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -  
Restructuring charges
    421,046       -  
Stock compensation expense
    34,719       54,288  
Gain on sale of assets
    (4,000 )     -  
Adjusted EBITDA from operations
  $ 1,148,746     $ 686,194  

Our Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1,148,746 for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from $686,194 for the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues increased to 14.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from 11.9% for the third quarter of fiscal 2010.   The increase in Adjusted EBITDA from operations was due to lower negative Adjusted EBITDA contributed by our DVD services business for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the negative Adjusted EBITDA contributed by our DVD services business for the third quarter of 2010.  Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA from our ATM services business increased by over $319,000 from the third quarter of 2010.  See Financial Footnote #11 “Business Segment Information” for financial details of our DVD services business segment.

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

Revenues

The Company reported total operating revenue from operations of $24,299,736 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to $16,666,296 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, an increase of 45.8% year over year.

 
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Revenue from our ATM services business was up approximately 14.8% for the nine month period ending September 2011 as compared to the nine months of 2010.  We ended September 30, 2011 with 169 more ATMs than we ended with on September 30, 2010 and processed 4.5% more surcharge transactions in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.   During the nine months of 2011, we benefited from having the ATM transactions from the ATM portfolio acquisition closed during December 2010 which contributed to the increase in transactions year over year.  Additionally, we raised surcharge fees during the first quarter of 2011 which helped grow our ATM surcharge revenue by 27.8% year over year.  Offsetting the increase was the impact of lower revenue year over year due to the reduced interchange fees we received since April 2010 (see “Recent Events” in Item 2 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of this filing).  During the nine months of 2011, we earned approximately $131,000 less interchange fees than we earned during the nine months of of 2010.

Revenue from our DVD services business was up nearly $5.2 million as compared to the nine month period ending September 30, 2010.  The increase in DVD services revenue was based primarily of two factors.  First, we deployed our first major client in the DVD services business during the summer of 2010 which contributed incremental DVD services revenue during the quarter.  Second, we acquired Tejas effective January 1, 2011 (see Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets” for details of this acquisition) which contributed approximately $3.3 million of DVD services revenue for the nine-month period.
 
Cost of Revenues

Our total cost of revenues from operations increased from $9,328,022 to $15,060,478 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, compared to the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011.  Approximately $3,875,000 of the increase in cost of revenues year over year related to our DVD business.  Approximately $1,857,000 of the increase in cost of revenues year over year related to our ATM business.

The principal components of cost of revenues in the ATM services business are retailer, merchant and distributor commissions (or revenue share), cost of cash, cash replenishment, ATM vault cash insurance, field maintenance, transaction processing charges, telecommunication costs and equipment costs on related equipment sales.  Cost of revenues in our ATM services business increased 21.3% in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.  The $1,857,000 increase was mainly due to increased commissions (or revenue share) due to the higher revenues, increased ATM insurance fees, increased first line and second line maintenance costs and higher cash costs.  In September 2010, we received notice of an increase in our ATM vault cash insurance costs due to alleged criminal activity at a Northeastern U.S. armored carrier. While we suffered no losses as a result of this crime, our vault cash insurance rates increased by approximately $14,000 per month beginning September 1, 2010.  Our cost of cash and cash replenishment costs increased during the first nine months of 2011 from 2010 mainly due to the increased number of company-owned ATMs in 2011 as compared to 2010.  We ended September 30, 2011 with 169 more ATMs than we ended with on September 30, 2010.  This increase was offset by a service-only contract for 127 ATMs that expired during the early months of the quarter.  These 127 service-only ATMs had contributed approximately $6,000 per month of gross margin.  Excluding the loss of the service-only ATMs, our ATM count would have increased by approximately 296 year over year.  160 of that would-be increase was the result of the acquisition of the FMi portfolio (see Financial Footnote # 3 “Acquisition of Assets” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 for information regarding this acquisition).   The increase of non-service-only ATMs year-over-year resulted in the increased cost of cash and cash replenishment expenses.  First line and second line maintenance fees also increased over last year due to the increase in company-owned ATMs as well as due to more aggressive billings by our ATM maintenance vendor.

The principal components of cost of revenues in the DVD services business are retailer and merchant commissions (or revenue share), amortization of our DVD library, DVD replenishment, field maintenance, credit card processing charges and telecommunication costs.   During fiscal 2010, the company signed and deployed its first major client in the DVD services business, and as such, all costs during the third quarter of 2011 were substantially higher than the costs in the DVD services business for 2010.  Likewise, with the addition of the business acquired from Tejas effective January 1, 2011 (see Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisitions of Assets” for details of this acquisition), we incurred additional cost of revenues in the DVD services business.

 
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Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were approximately 38.0%, or $9,239,258, and approximately 44.0%, or $7,338,274, respectively. The increased gross profit for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 versus the same period in 2010 was mainly attributable to the increased business from DVD services discussed above.

Gross profit in the ATM services business for the nine months of 2011 was 43.1%, which is lower than the 46.1% gross profit for the same period in 2010.  The decrease in gross profit in the ATM services business was attributable to the increased cost of revenues discussed above.

The DVD services business had positive gross margin during the nine months of 2011 due to increased revenue, mainly from the acquisition of the Tejas business.
 
Operating Expenses

Our total operating expenses from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were $10,402,076 and $6,523,953, respectively. The principal components of operating expenses are general and administrative expenses such as professional and legal fees, administrative salaries and benefits, consulting and audit fees, occupancy costs, sales and marketing expenses and administrative expenses.  Operating expenses also include depreciation, amortization of intangible merchant contracts and stock compensation expenses.

To aid in the understanding of our discussion and analysis of our operating expenses, the following table summarizes the amount and percentage change in the amounts from the previous year for certain operating expense line items:

   
For the Nine Months Ended
   
2011 to 2010
   
2011 to 2010
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Depreciation expense
  $ 1,656,211     $ 1,013,260     $ 642,951       63.5 %
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    879,530       606,329       273,201       45.1 %
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -       1,085,194       100.0 %
Selling, general and administrative
    5,773,587       4,747,697       1,025,890       21.6 %
Restructuring charges
    933,307       -       933,307       100.0 %
Stock compensation expense
    74,247       156,667       (82,420 )     (52.6 )%
Total operating expenses
  $ 10,402,076     $ 6,523,953     $ 3,878,123       59.4 %

See explanation of operating expenses below:

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense from operations increased for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $1,656,211 from $1,013,260 for the same period in 2010.  This increase in depreciation expense was mainly due to depreciation expenses relating to our DVD services business.

Depreciation expense in the DVD services business increased from approximately $124,700 for the nine months of  2010 to approximately $666,700 for the same period in 2011.

Amortization of Intangible Merchant Contracts

Amortization of intangible merchant contracts from operations increased for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $879,530 from $606,329 for the same period in 2010.  The increase from 2010 was due to the amortization of contracts, both in the ATM services business and the DVD services business, acquired during 2010 and during the first quarter of 2011.

Impairment of Assets

During the fiscal year 2011, the company removed DVD kiosks from store locations owned by a major customer.  The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks that were removed from store locations.  Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

In addition to these kiosk de-installations, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer.  This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

 
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During the third quarter of 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory.  This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks we anticipate will be removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

Our total SG&A expenses from operations increased to $5,773,587, or 23.8% of revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 from $4,747,697 or 28.5% of revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in SG&A expenses was mainly due to approximately $200,000 of increased SG&A expenses related to corporate support.  Approximately $130,000 of the increase related to CEO fees and travel.  Approximately $702,000 of SG&A expenses were incurred in connection with our DVD business services.  These increased DVD SG&A expenses, were due primarily to the overlay of the acquired operations from Tejas Video Partners.  See Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets” regarding details of this acquisition.
 
Restructuring Charges

On February 28, 2011, the Company and George McQuain, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, agreed to a mutual separation of Mr. McQuain’s employment.  As of February 28, 2011, Mr. McQuain is no longer employed as Chief Executive Officer, Director or in any other capacity, by the Company or any of its subsidiaries.  The Company intends to pay Mr. McQuain the severance payments detailed in his Employment Agreement.  During February 2011 through September 2011 several other headcounts were reduced as part of a corporate restructuring.  For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $531,936 for severance-related expenses.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had accrued $285,097 for severance obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from store locations of a major customer, and placed them into storage at a Company warehouse.  While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter.  The Company incurred $126,269 of costs associated with the de-installation and storage of the kiosks.  Additionally, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011.  This came as a result of cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer pursuant to the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.  The Company accrued $100,000 total for the de-installation of these kiosks as well as the cost of redeploying other kiosks in the third quarter of 2011.  The company wrote off $175,102 of un-amortized costs intangible costs relating to its contract with this customer.

The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011:

   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
 
       
Deinstallation Charges
  $ 226,269  
Unamortized Intangible Write Off
    175,102  
Severance Related Charges
    531,936  
Total
  $ 933,307  
 
Stock Compensation Expense

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded stock compensation expense of $74,247, mainly relating to executive and director stock option grants during fiscal years 2007 through 2011.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we recorded stock compensation expense of $156,667.

 
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Gain on Sale of Assets

The Company accounts for the impairment of long-lived assets in accordance with GAAP.  The following impairment was recognized during the fourth quarter of 2010:

When the Company entered into the DVD services business line in 2009, it acquired DVD rental kiosks and related software from a certain manufacturer and placed those kiosks at merchant locations.  During the first and second quarters of 2010, the Company concluded that the manufacturers’ DVD rental kiosk would not be able to meet the future growth demands of the Company, and as such, the Company decided to purchase future DVD rental kiosks from an alternate manufacturer, thus running its DVD services business with two distinct and different hardware and software platforms.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company made the decision that operating both DVD platforms would not be an operationally efficient manner to run the DVD services business, and as such, decided that by the end of fiscal 2011, the Company would migrate any business from the original platform to its new platform and would attempt to find a buyer for the 49 DVD rental kiosks and related software operating under the original platform.    Upon evaluation and research, the Company concluded that the carrying amount of these assets was not fully recoverable and during fiscal 2010, the following amounts were charged to impairment of long-lived assets:

   
Net Book
   
Estimated proceeds
   
Impairment
 
Long-lived asset description
 
Value
   
from disposition
   
Charge
 
                   
DVD rental kiosks and related software
  $ 604,493     $ 122,500     $ 481,993  
                         
                    $ 481,993  

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company sold these machines, as well as another fully depreciated asset for a net gain on sale of $67,541.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, we recorded $102,146 of expenses relating to the payoff of debt balances with a senior lender and a note payable.  See Financial Footnote #14 “Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt” for detail of these charges.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, increased for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 to $543,553 from $368,808 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.  The increase was mainly due to our increased debt balances.  See Financial Footnote #5 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the debt balances.

Net Income (loss)

We had a net loss of $1,751,329 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to net income of $343,367 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.  Had we not had the non-recurring charges for restructuring, other non-operating expenses and impairment of assets, we would have had net income of $379,672 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011.

EBITDA

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) from operations to EBITDA from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:

 
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For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Net income (loss) from operations
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
Interest expense, net
    543,552       368,808  
Depreciation expense
    1,656,211       1,013,260  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    879,530       606,329  
EBITDA from operations
  $ 1,327,964     $ 2,331,764  

Our EBITDA from operations decreased to $1,327,964 for the nine months of fiscal 2011 from $2,331,764 for the nine months of fiscal 2010. EBITDA from operations as a percentage of revenues decreased to 5.5% for the nine months of fiscal 2011 from 14.0% for the nine months of fiscal 2010.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) from operations to EBITDA from operations before impairment of assets, restructuring charges, stock compensation expense,  gain on sale of assets, other non-operating expense, and loss on early extinguishment of debt  (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
             
Net income (loss) from operations
  $ (1,751,329 )   $ 343,367  
Interest expense, net
    543,552       368,808  
Depreciation expense
    1,656,211       1,013,260  
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts
    879,530       606,329  
Impairment of assets
    1,085,194       -  
Restructuring charges
    933,307       -  
Stock compensation expense
    74,247       156,667  
Gain on sale of assets
    (67,541 )     -  
Other non-operating expense
    112,500       -  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
    -       102,146  
Adjusted EBITDA from operations
  $ 3,465,671     $ 2,590,577  

Our Adjusted EBITDA increased to $3,465,671 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, from $2,590,577 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues decreased to 14.3% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 from 15.5% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.   The increase in Adjusted EBITDA from operations was primarily due to significantly less negative adjusted EBITDA contributed by our DVD services business for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the negative adjusted EBITDA contributed by our DVD services business for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.  See Financial Footnote #11 “Business Segment Information” for financial details of our DVD services business segment.

Seasonality – ATM Services

We have traditionally experienced higher transaction volumes per machine in the second and third quarters than in the first and fourth quarters. The increased volumes in the summer months coincide with increased vacation travel in the United States

Seasonality – DVD Services

Through our limited operating history in DVD Services, we have experienced seasonality in our revenue from our DVD Services segment. The summer months have historically been high rental months for our DVD Services segment followed by lower revenue in September and October, due in part to the beginning of the school year and the introduction of the new television season. We expect our lowest quarterly revenue for the DVD services business in the first quarter and our highest quarterly revenue and earnings in the second and third quarters.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Financial Condition

   
For the Nine Months Ended
   
2011 to 2010
   
2011 to 2010
 
   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
   
$ Change
   
% Change
 
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 125,926     $ 2,190,733     $ (2,064,807 )     (94.3 )%
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,689,250 )     (4,590,928 )     1,901,678       (41.4 )%
Net cash provided by financing activities
    2,352,004       2,677,625       (325,621 )     (12.2 )%
Increase (decrease) in cash
  $ (211,320 )   $ 277,430     $ (488,750 )        

Operating Activities

During the first nine months of 2011 net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $125,926.  Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $2,190,733 during the first nine months of 2010.  The decrease in operating cash flow was due primarily to increased Inventory purchases from the prior year nine month period. The net change in inventory for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately $1,035,000 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010.  Additional factors in the increase included an increase in Accounts Payable of approximately $977,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to an approximate increase of $380,000 in Accounts Payable for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011.  Accounts receivable increased by approximately $453,000 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 as opposed to an increase of less than $1,000 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities from operations for the first nine months of 2011 was $2,689,250.  This compares to net cash used in investing activities of $4,590,928 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.  The decrease from fiscal 2010 was mainly due to fewer purchases of DVD and ATM kiosks in 2011.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,352,004 due to drawdowns from the Loan Agreements (discussed in Financial Footnote #5 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable”) offset by paying back senior lender notes and capital leases during the first nine months of 2011.  This compared to funds used in financing activities of $2,677,625 for the same period in fiscal 2010.

Working Capital

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had current assets of $4,471,993 and current liabilities of $9,617,665, which results in negative working capital of $5,145,672.  This compares to a working capital deficit of $3,490,856 that existed at December 31, 2010.    Despite the negative working capital, we believe that if we achieve our 2011 business plan, we will have sufficient working capital to meet our current obligations during 2011.  Our business plan calls for the Company to achieve sufficient revenue, margin, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and positive cash flows to meet our current and future obligations.  Achieving that business plan is contingent upon being successful in securing new profitable ATM and DVD clients as well as maintaining profitability on existing ATM locations and achieving profitability on existing DVD locations. If that business plan is achieved, the Company will have sufficient working capital to meet our 2011 obligations.  If our business plan is not achieved, the Company may need to raise additional funds through debt or equity offerings.  There can be no assurance as to the availability of any needed funding and, if available, that the source of funds would be available on terms and conditions acceptable to management.

 
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Significant Changes in Balance Sheet Accounts

As of September 30, 2011, accounts receivable, net of allowance, increased $473,244 to $884,200 from the December 31, 2010 balance of $410,956.  The increase was primarily due the early payment from our processor of interchange receivables usually paid in the month subsequent to when it is earned.  During December 2010, our processor paid approximately $370,000 of interchange monies earned for December which normally would have been paid during January 2011.  During September 2011, the processor did not pay the interchange revenue during September; rather it was paid in October 2011.

As of September 30, 2011, merchant contracts, net, increased $505,228 to $11,384,257 from the December 31, 2010 balance of $10,879,029.  The increase was mainly due to the acquisition of merchant contracts in the Tejas acquisition, less amortization expenses recorded during the quarter.

As of September 30, 2011, senior lenders' notes payable increased $2,699,668 to $11,749,122 from the December 31, 2010 balance of $9,049,454.  The increase was due to additional funding for the acquisition of Tejas, additional funding of our DVD library purchases, funding of ATMs and back-office hardware.  See Financial Footnote #5 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” for details of the balances.

As of September 30, 2011, interest rate swap contract indebtedness was $585,743 as compared to the December 31, 2010 balance of $0.  The increase was due to interest rate swap agreements the Company entered into in the second quarter of 2011.  See Financial Footnote #10 “Fair Value Measurement” for details of the balances.

Additional Funding Sources

We currently have bank lines available for our short-term growth needs.  The Company will be required to draw down up to approximately $150,000 on its existing bank lease financing to fund new purchases of DVD kiosks for our conversion of DVD kiosk equipment relating to the Tejas acquisition, for organic growth within its DVD services business and for purchases of DVDs.  We also may be required to draw down approximately $250,000 on our existing bank lease financing to fund new purchases of back office equipment.

Our business plan for our DVD business is capital intensive.  Equipment costs for DVD kiosks are much higher than the equipment costs for ATMs.  If we achieve our business plan in the DVD business and as we sign new clients, we will need capital resources in order to purchase the kiosk equipment.  On June 18, 2010, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Fifth Third Bank which is intended to provide capital resources for growth in both our DVD business and ATM business.  If we cannot raise adequate financing to satisfy our capital requirements, we may have to limit, delay, scale-back or eliminate future growth, which could negatively affect our results of operations.

The Company does not use its own funds for vault cash, but rather relies upon third party sources. The Company, in general, rents the vault cash from financial institutions and pays a negotiated interest rate for the use of the money. The vault cash is never in the possession of, controlled or directed by the Company, but, rather, cycles from the bank to the armored car carrier and to the ATM. Each day’s withdrawals are settled back to the owner of the vault cash on the next business day. Both Nationwide and its customers (the merchants) sign a document stating that the vault cash belongs to the financial institution and that neither party has any legal rights to the funds. The required vault cash is obtained under the following arrangements:

 
·
Wilmington Savings Fund Society (“WSFS”). Beginning in September 2004, the Company began an arrangement with Wilmington Savings Fund Society allowing us to obtain up to $20,000,000 in vault cash.   The WSFS contract may be terminated by WSFS at any time upon breach by us and upon the occurrence of certain other events. Under this arrangement, we are required to pay a monthly service fee on the outstanding amount equal to the prime rate of interest, plus a specified percentage, and must pay monthly bank and insurance fees. We are also required to maintain insurance on the vault cash. The contract currently in place with WSFS expires on October 31, 2012, with a one year automatic renewal period unless one party gives 60 days notice of their intention not to renew. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had 6 ATMs funded by WSFS with a vault cash outstanding balance of approximately $103,920 in connection with this arrangement.
 
 
·
Elan.  On November 24, 2006, we signed a Cash Provisioning Agreement with Elan allowing us to obtain up to $100,000,000 in vault cash.  The Elan contract may be terminated by Elan at any time upon breach by us and upon the occurrence of certain other events.  Under this arrangement, we are required to pay a monthly service fee on the average terminal balance plus a load factor.  In addition, we are required to maintain insurance on the vault cash. The contract currently in place with Elan expires on August 11, 2012.  As of September 30, 2011, the Company had 1,764 ATMs funded by Elan with a vault cash outstanding balance of approximately $41,753,000.

 
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·
Various Branded Cash Partners.  Nationwide has partnered with numerous banks and credit unions to market specific Nationwide ATMs to the cardholders of these institutions.  We add signage and marketing material to the ATM so that the ATM is easily identified as being associated with the bank or credit union, and the cardholders of these institutions receive surcharge free transactions at the designated ATMs.  This provides the bank or credit union additional marketing power and another point of access to funds for their cardholders.  In return for this benefit, the bank or credit union, provides and manages the vault cash in the specified ATM(s), as well as provides and pays for cash replenishment and first line maintenance.  The advantage to Nationwide is that this reduces the costs associated with vault cash, cash replenishment and first line maintenance by approximately 50%.  Another advantage is that with a branded ATM, transaction volumes traditionally increase more than at non-branded ATMs.  As of September 30, 2011, Nationwide had 44 branded financial partners, which funded 434 ATMs.
 
 
·
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
We were not impacted by inflation during the past two fiscal years in any material respect.  Interest rate decreases have decreased the rental cost of our vault cash.  As the interest rates increase and vault cash costs increase, this will have an unfavorable impact on the Company’s results of operations.

ITEM  3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

ITEM  4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Under the direction of our Interim President and Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2011.

Disclosure controls and procedures and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially impact, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.

Information regarding legal proceedings is contained in Financial Footnote #7 (“Litigation and Claims”) to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4. [Removed and Reserved]

ITEM 5. Other Information

None.

ITEM 6. Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
     
3.1  
 
Articles of Incorporation - Restated and Amended May 30, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Form 10KSB filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003).
     
3.2  
 
By-Laws of Global Axcess Corp - As Amended and Restated  (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2010).
     
3.3
 
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation  (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
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101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document*
     
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
     
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
     
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
     
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
     
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
     

*In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific preference in such filing.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of November 14, 2011 the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

GLOBAL AXCESS CORP
 
By: /s/ Lock Ireland
Lock Ireland
Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vice Chairman and Director
(interim principal executive officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on the 14th day of November, 2011.

Signature
 
Title
     
/S/ Michael J. Loiacono
 
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
Michael J. Loiacono
 
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
     
/S/ Lock Ireland
   
Lock Ireland
 
Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vice Chairman and Director
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document*
     
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
     
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
     
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
     
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
     
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

*In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific preference in such filing.
 
 
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