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

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended:  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________________

Commission File Number 0-18412

YTB International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
20-2181181
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1901 East Edwardsville Road, Wood River, IL  62095
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)
(618) 655-9477
(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 o
 
         
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 
Yes  x
 
No o
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):
Large accelerated filer  
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 the Exchange Act).
 
Yes  o
 
No x
 

As of November 4, 2011, there were 97,699,280 shares of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding and 33,322,854 shares of the registrant’s Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Nine months ended September 30, 2011
 
PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements.
 
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010
3
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - Three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - Nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
6 - 7
   
Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8 - 21
Item 2.
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
22 - 33
Item 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
33
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures.
33
       
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings.
34
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors.
34
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
34
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
34
Item 4.
 
[Removed and Reserved.]
34
Item 5.
 
Other Information.
34
Item 6.
 
Exhibits.
34
Signatures
   
35

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
In thousands, except share and per share data
 
(Unaudited) September 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 189     $ 493  
Restricted cash
    289       592  
Short-term investments
    28       28  
Accounts receivable
    506       700  
Notes receivable, net
    -       482  
Inventory, net
    81       88  
Prepaid marketing commissions and advances
    15       791  
Other prepaid expenses and current assets
    537       419  
                 
Total current assets
    1,645       3,593  
                 
Assets held for sale
    1,542       6,071  
Property and equipment, net (including assets subject to sales contract of $6,515  as of September 30, 2011)
    6,629       3,421  
Goodwill
    2,529       2,529  
Notes receivable
    3,810       30  
Other assets
    262       10  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 16,417     $ 15,654  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 2,046     $ 1,423  
Accrued commissions
    1,309       2,034  
Accrued payroll and related expenses
    479       430  
Accrued severance
    653       882  
Other accrued expenses
    585       848  
Deferred revenue
    902       1,972  
Short-term debt
    -       1,495  
Other current liabilities
    1,649       1,488  
                 
Total current liabilities
    7,623       10,572  
                 
Other long-term liabilities:
               
Other income tax liabilities
    186       174  
Finance obligation
    6,420       -  
Accrued severance
    660       1,140  
                 
Total other long-term liabilities
    7,266       1,314  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    14,889       11,886  
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 authorized, none issued and outstanding at Decmeber 31, 2011 and 2010
    -       -  
Class A Common stock, $.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 96,659,132 and 81,812,521 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively
    97       82  
Class B Common Stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 33,370,419 and 33,373,505 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively; convertible into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis
    33       34  
Additional paid-in capital
    42,317       41,233  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8       12  
Accumulated deficit
    (40,905 )     (37,571 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 25,404 shares at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    (22 )     (22 )
                 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    1,528       3,768  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 16,417     $ 15,654  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
         

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
   
Three months ended September 30,
 
In thousands, except share and per share data
 
2011
   
2010
 
NET REVENUES
           
Travel store monthly renewals
  $ 3,631     $ 4,953  
Travel commissions
    1,709       3,205  
Travel store new sales
    208       771  
Product sales
    883       333  
E-commerce sales
    83       237  
Other
    280       351  
                 
Total net revenues
    6,794       9,850  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
               
Travel store monthly renewal commissions
    1,039       1,619  
Travel commissions
    1,130       2,025  
Travel store new sales commissions
    257       137  
Rep bonuses
    534       1,080  
Product commissions
    95       13  
Product cost of goods sold
    237       96  
E-commerce commissions
    45       71  
Depreciation and amortization
    148       408  
Write-down of notes receivable
    -       300  
General and administrative
    3,955       4,712  
                 
Total operating expenses
    7,440       10,461  
                 
OPERATING LOSS
    (646 )     (611 )
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
               
Interest and dividend income
    63       13  
Interest expense
    (2 )     (107 )
Foreign currency translation gain
    -       2  
                 
Total other income (expense)
    61       (92 )
                 
LOSS  FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
    (585 )     (703 )
                 
INCOME TAX PROVISION
    71       25  
                 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (656 )     (728 )
                 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET OF TAX)
    (12 )     (11 )
                 
NET LOSS
  $ (668 )   $ (739 )
                 
NET LOSS PER SHARE:
               
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted for Class A and Class B shares
    128,867,193       114,620,692  
                 
Loss per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
Loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )
Net loss per share - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
                 
*  Amounts for Class A and Class B shares are the same under the two-class method.
               
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
In thousands, except share and per share data
 
2011
   
2010
 
NET REVENUES
           
Travel store monthly renewals
  $ 12,840     $ 15,912  
Travel commissions
    4,418       7,544  
Travel store new sales
    892       2638  
Product sales
    2,068       822  
E-commerce sales
    482       622  
Other
    381       426  
                 
Total net revenues
    21,081       27,964  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
               
Travel store monthly renewal commissions
    3,833       4,567  
Travel commissions
    2,866       4,877  
Travel store new sales commissions
    918       1,077  
Rep bonuses
    1,837       2,559  
Product commissions
    417       79  
Product cost of goods sold
    633       271  
E-commerce commissions
    299       414  
Depreciation and amortization
    588       1,298  
Asset impairment
    216       -  
Gain (loss) on sale of assets
    1,218       (2 )
Write-down of notes receivable
    275       300  
General and administrative
    11,270       13,905  
                 
Total operating expenses
    24,370       29,345  
                 
OPERATING LOSS
    (3,289 )     (1,381 )
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
               
Interest and dividend income
    106       84  
Interest expense
    (44 )     (247 )
Foreign currency translation loss
    (4 )     (3 )
                 
Total other income (expense)
    58       (166 )
                 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
    (3,231 )     (1,547 )
                 
INCOME TAX PROVISION
    72       78  
                 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (3,303 )     (1,625 )
                 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET OF TAX)
    (31 )     (17 )
                 
NET LOSS
  $ (3,334 )   $ (1,642 )
                 
NET LOSS PER SHARE:
               
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted for Class A and Class B shares
    118,611,596       113,928,914  
                 
Loss per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.01 )
Loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )
Net loss per share - basic and diluted*
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.01 )
                 
*  Amounts for Class A and Class B shares are the same under the two-class method.
               
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
In thousands
 
2011
   
2010
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (3,334 )   $ (1,642 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
         
Depreciation and amortization
    588       1,298  
Provision for/write-off of uncollectible notes and advances
    275       302  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment
    760       (2 )
Loss from disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
    -       17  
Impairment loss on property and equipment
    216       -  
(Recoveries of)  reserve against inventory
    19       12  
Write-off of deferred gain
    (97 )     -  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    -       49  
Bad debt provision reversal
    -       (74 )
Interest income on notes receivable
    (95 )     -  
Shares issued for services
    54       -  
Shares issued as payment for severance liability
    322       -  
Stock based compensation - costs associated with sale of assets
    359       -  
Amortization of restricted stock
    52       70  
Stock option expense
    94       165  
Compensation credit
    -       (97 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Restricted cash-collateral provided by  reserves for credit card processing
    303       1,616  
Accounts receivable
    194       (42 )
Notes receivable
    -       (22 )
Inventory
    (12 )     (54 )
Prepaid marketing commissions and advances
    776       (117 )
Other prepaid expenses and current assets
    432       (17 )
Other assets
    (252 )     41  
Accounts payable
    623       (381 )
Accrued commissions
    (725 )     (659 )
Other accrued expenses
    (923 )     (734 )
Other current liabilities
    95       45  
Deferred charges
    (95 )     -  
Deferred revenue
    (1,070 )     (221 )
Other income tax liabilities
    78       (7 )
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    (1,363 )     (454 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (686 )     (87 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    2,800       22  
Collection of notes receivable
    227       -  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    2,341       (65 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from issuance of debt
    -       650  
Payment of debt issue costs
    -       (36 )
Principal repayments of debt
    (1,495 )     (91 )
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
    217       -  
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (1,278 )     523  
                 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    (4 )     (14 )
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH
    (304 )     (10 )
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    493       678  
CASH, END OF PERIOD
  $ 189     $ 668  
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
In thousands
    2011       2010  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Interest paid
  $ (44 )   $ 177  
Income taxes paid
    -       81  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Reclass of property and equipment to assets held for sale
  $ -     $ 1,438  
Stock option compensation
    95       32  
Shares issued for severance liability
    315       79  
Shares issued for restricted stock grant
    (1 )     4  
Conversion of Class B common stock shares to Class A common stock shares
    -       1  
Property and equipment included in accounts payable
    -       8  
Reclassification of notes receivable to deferred charges
    550       -  
                 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
               
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
 
YTB International, Inc. has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: YTB, Inc. (formerly ZamZuu Inc., YTB Marketing, Inc., and YourTravelBiz.com, Inc.) and its subsidiaries (collectively, along with YTB International, Inc., “YTB”); and YTB Travel Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “YTB Travel”).  YTB and YTB Travel, together with its subsidiaries, are hereafter collectively referred to as the “Company” unless noted otherwise.

The Company markets and provides internet-based travel-related services and is also a full-service provider of travel products and services to the leisure and small business traveler and offers other general products and services to the consumer.  Each of the two aforementioned operating subsidiaries was formed to divide the Company’s operations into two basic divisions.

YTB offers e-commerce business solutions via personalized websites and proprietary technology and compensates its Independent Marketing Representatives (“Reps”) (independent contractors) for sales at such websites.  YTB conducts business through marketing, training and support of its Rep sales force.  YTB e-commerce sites allow Subscribers and Affiliates (previously “Free Agents”) to earn commissions on purchases made by consumers from 730 affiliate stores and 21 featured stores, along with the ability to earn revenues through the sale of the Company’s various product lines including Ganovia Coffee, Z mobile marketing, and Suklaa hair and skin care products.

YTB Travel provides customer access to online travel vendors within the personalized sites, as well as access to the same almost 730 affiliate and 21 featured stores within those sites that are located in the YTB e-commerce sites.  YTB Travel also supports online booking transactions, supplies personal fulfillment services, manages group travel sales, collects retail product and travel commissions from vendors, and pays retail product and travel sales commissions.  YTB Travel is the travel management subsidiary that processes retail and travel sales from online vendors, processes and handles bookings (reservations) from the personalized sites, negotiates deals with preferred vendors, and receives incentives based on the volume of business produced through those sites.  The fulfillment services are offered through interactive, real-time booking engines and include access to preferred deals with leading travel industry suppliers.

Collectively, everyone who purchased a personalized website or pays a monthly fee for a license will be referred to as “Subscribers.”

Reps earn commissions through the recruitment of new Subscribers.  Subscribers earn commissions through sale of product, travel, or e-commerce through their site or through similar activity by an Affiliate, to whom they gave an account.  Affiliates earn commissions through the sale of product, travel, or e-commerce through an account that was given to them by a Subscriber.

NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Certain information and disclosures included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.  The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered indicative of results to be expected for the full year.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 was derived from the audited financial statements for the year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.   Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 3 – LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

As of September 30, 2011, cash totaled $189,000.  Based on current cash flow forecasts of the Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity needs, management believes that the Company’s projected sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet its projected liquidity needs for the next 12 months.  However, management cannot predict what the effect might be on the Company’s business from events that are beyond the Company’s control, such as the recent global credit and liquidity crisis.  Management will continue to assess the Company’s liquidity position and potential sources of supplemental liquidity in view of the Company’s operating performance, current economic and capital market conditions, and other relevant circumstances.  The Company does not have, but is pursuing the establishment of, a credit facility from which it may draw for its liquidity needs.  However, there is no assurance that additional financing will be available when needed or that management will be able to obtain financing on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient additional funds, it will have to develop and implement a plan to extend payables and further reduce overhead until sufficient additional capital is raised. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 of $3.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively.   In addition, recent economic conditions and other factors have led to a decrease in the number of active Subscribers in the Company.  The number of active Subscribers has declined during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 by a net of 11,548 to 22,159 from 33,707 as of December 31, 2010. The number of Affiliates added since December 31, 2010 continues to grow with 94,933 at year-end and 66,707 added during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 for a total of 161,640.

The Company is addressing the net year-to-date decline in Subscribers with the following key initiatives, which were introduced in the three months ended September 30, 2011:

·  
The Company introduced a new Travel Program that sells for an initial cost of $199.00 with a monthly fee of $49.95 that earns the site owner 60% commission on all travel booked versus 50% commission under the previous program.  The Travel Program sale includes First Class Training, an introductory level travel agent training course, which previously was sold separately for $149.00.

·  
A voluntary mentoring Program led by the Company’s Founder Lloyd Tomer, plus other industry experts ("Coach's Corner"), was implemented to train the sales force on how to be successful in business. The cost of the program is $50.00 per month and provides the sales force with frequent training and support via our new mobile platform.

·  
Beginning in the third quarter of 2011, the Company introduced a new voluntary $3,600 “Guarantee Program” such that if a participant is a Rep and is in the Mentoring Program, the Company guarantees the participant will earn $3,600 in a twelve month period if he or she follows all the activities that the Company stipulates to the participant. This particular program was initiated in the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Company has implemented similar programs in the past, which have resulted in an increase in sales and retention of our active Subscribers. Anyone who is a current Subscriber in YTB is eligible to participate in the program.

On October 25, 2011, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”), with Sixth Scott, LLC (“Sixth Scott”), to sell YTB Travel Network of Illinois, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of YTB Travel Network.  Pursuant to and accordance with terms of the Agreement, YTB agreed to sell, assign, transfer and convey to Sixth Scott the contracts, agreements and licenses held by YTB in relation to the Business (the “Assets”), and Sixth Business agreed to assume the debts, obligations and liabilities related to the Assets. In exchange for the sale, the Company will receive $400,000 at closing, $350,000 upon completion of the transfer of certain agreements, and will receive quarterly payments of net travel commissions for a period of five years.  Net commissions are defined as gross commission receipts less the amount paid to the Company’s agents.  The Company will be paid 50% of this net commission amount on a quarterly basis.  The maximum amount that the Company can receive from the quarterly payments is $1,350,000 annually.  Subsequent to the initial term of the agreement, the Company will receive a payment equal to 3% of net travel revenues based on specified increases in travel bookings from the preceding year.   In addition, the Company expects to gain access to additional travel inventory and vendor contracts that the Company does not currently have access to.  Since the Company maintains a continuing interest and a continuing revenue and cash flow stream from subscribers, this transaction has not been reported as a discontinued operation.
 
The Company took steps during 2010 to reduce the level of expenditures for corporate operations. In addition to making payroll reductions of $4.0 million during 2010, the Company reduced its utilization of outside contract labor and consulting services by $637,000 in 2010.  Additionally, the Company reduced professional fees by $730,000 in 2010, primarily by switching service provider.  Finally, the Company reduced travel and meeting expenses by $317,000, as part of a Company-wide cost restructuring program during 2010.  Management believes these factors will help reduce the Company’s operating losses and working capital deficiency.  However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in achieving its objectives.

The Company also launched an organic coffee line in the second quarter of 2011, which resulted in gross revenue of $415,000 and $801,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

On March 18, 2011, the Company entered into a commercial sales contract (the “Corporate Office Sales Contract”), with Wood River Capital, LLC (“WRC”), a non-affiliated third party, related to the Company’s Headquarters Property (the “Property”).  Pursuant to the Corporate Office Sales Contract, the Company agreed to sell to WRC the Property and all other tangible, intangible and mixed assets owned and used in the operation and maintenance of the Property for an aggregate purchase price of $7,100,000 (approximately $2,800,000 in cash and a non-recourse, interest-free, unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $4,300,000). In connection with the transaction, the Company and WRC entered into certain documents and consummated certain transactions, more fully described in Note 4.

 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 4 – SALE OF ASSETS

On March 18, 2011, the Company entered into the Corporate Office Sales Contract with WRC, related to the Property. Pursuant to the Corporate Office Sales Contract, the Company agreed to sell to WRC the Property and all other tangible, intangible and mixed assets owned and used in the operation and maintenance of the Property, including the lease agreement (the “Zeiser Lease”) between the Company and Zeiser Motors, Inc. (“Zeiser”) dated September 29, 2010, and the promissory note (the “Zeiser Note”) executed by Zeiser Automotive in favor of the Company in the principal amount of $550,000 (the “Purchased Assets”). The Company agreed to assign all its right, title and interest to the Zeiser Lease and the Zeiser Note, and guaranty Zeiser’s performance there under at the closing of the sale (the “Closing”). The Closing took place on March 25, 2011. The purchase price for the Purchased Assets was $7,100,000. In exchange for the transfer to WRC of the Purchased Assets, WRC (i) paid the Company $2,790,000 in cash, and (ii) delivered to the Company a non-recourse, interest-free, unsecured promissory note (the “Wood River Note”) in favor of the Company, with a term of three years from the date of Closing, in the principal amount of $4,300,000. Such note has been recorded at its present value of approximately $3,700,000 as of September 30, 2011. In connection with the transaction, the Company also incurred costs relating to the sale of $203,000, which were paid in cash at the date of the closing. Since the Company is retaining a continuing interest in the Property, the sale/leaseback is accounted for under the financing method in which the Company will continue to record and depreciate the related assets. In accordance with certain requirements of the financing method, lease payments for the assets are recorded as a reduction in the finance obligation regarding to the transaction. The accounting of the sale/leaseback transaction under the financing method will continue until the Company’s continuing interest in the related assets ceases. In connection with the transaction, the Company and WRC also entered into certain documents and consummated certain transactions, as discussed below.

Wood River Lease
 
On March 28, 2011, the Company entered into a commercial lease (the “Company Lease”) with WRC. The initial term of the Company Lease commences on March 25, 2011 and terminates March 31, 2021. Under the Company Lease, the Company agrees to lease 40,000 square feet (the “Leased Premises”) on a triple net basis for equal monthly installments of $1,385 per month for the first three years. In the event the Company and/or Zeiser violate their lease (and/or the Zeiser Note) obligations, then effective immediately, the Company’s annual rent paid in monthly installments shall be at the rate of $20,000 per month or $240,000 annually, for the remaining period of the initial three-year term of the Company Lease.  At the commencement of years four through ten of the Company Lease, WRC may elect to increase the annual rent by a percentage not to exceed the percentage increase, if any, in the national Cost of Living Index.

The Company’s aggregate lease payments for the initial three years of approximately $50,000 are due to the difference in the Company assigning both the Zeiser Note and Zeiser Lease in conjunction with the Company Lease agreement.

If the Company and/or Zeiser violate the payment obligations set forth in the Company Lease, the Company shall be deemed to be in default.  If default is not cured within 5 days, WRC’s obligation to pay the Company $4,300,000 as evidenced by the Wood River Note also signed on March 28, 2011 in conjunction with the Company Lease; the Wood River Note shall be deemed paid in full.

Wood River Note
 
Also on March 28, 2011, effective March 25, 2011, pursuant to the Corporate Office Sales Contract, WRC delivered to the Company the Wood River Note. The Wood River Note provides that WRC’s obligations to pay or perform as provided in the Wood River Note will be deemed waived and/or performed and WRC will be relieved from further performance of any obligation in or relating to the Wood River Note if (i) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to pay timely three consecutive monthly rents (including tax and insurance escrow and installments pursuant to the Zeiser Note) due and owing pursuant to the Company Lease with WRC and/or the Zeiser Lease and the Zeiser Note during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof, (ii) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to pay timely monthly rents (including tax and insurance escrow) pursuant to the terms of the Company Lease or the Zeiser Lease or installments due pursuant to the Zeiser Note for a cumulative period of three months during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof, and/or (iii) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to perform any other obligation due and owing under the terms of their respective leases and/or the Zeiser Note where the cumulative cost or exposure to WRC is equal to or higher than $100,000 anytime during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof.

WRC and/or its nominee may prepay and/or redeem the Wood River Note without any premium or penalty and be free from all obligations under the Wood River Note any time during the first 18 months from the date of Closing for a purchase price or payment of $2,700,000 or during the next 18 months but before the end of the 36th month from the date of Closing, for a purchase price or payment of $3,200,000. If the Wood River Note is not paid off or redeemed by WRC within three years, the Company agrees to extend the Wood River Note for an additional 12-month period ending at end of day March 25, 2015, but thereafter, the Wood River Note shall be deemed paid in full by WRC. If WRC pays off or redeems the Wood River Note pursuant to the above terms, then effective immediately, the Company’s rent paid shall be at the rate of $20,000 per month or $240,000 annually thereafter.  The Company would have the option to purchase the Purchased Assets for a price of $6,600,000 within a period of 12 months from the date the Wood River Note was paid off or redeemed. Until the Wood River Note is paid off or redeemed, the Company has the option to buy back the Purchased Assets for a cash purchase price of $3,900,000 and release and/or waiver of all payments due from and/or performance by WRC of the Wood River Note.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Assignment of Zeiser Lease and Zeiser Note
 
On March 28, 2011, the Company entered into an assignment and assumption of lease with WRC pursuant to which the Company assigned all of its interest in and to the Zeiser Lease to WRC. Also on March 28, 2011, in connection with the execution of the corporate headquarters sale to WRC, the Company assigned the Zeiser note to WRC, receiving a discount on the lease rate equal to the amount that would have been received by the Company from Zeiser under the original terms of the note and lease agreement. As a result, the Company reclassified the Zeiser note as a deferred charge of $550,000 as of the date of the transaction. Such amount is being charged to expense over the initial term of the lease. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has recorded $437,000 as deferred charges, which are included as part of other prepaid expenses and current assets.
 
Termination of FH Partners Mortgage and Note
 
Also on March 28, 2011, the Company paid to FH Partners LLC, the unrelated third party that held the mortgage relating to the Property (the “FH Partners Mortgage”) prior to the Closing, approximately $1.5 million in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations pursuant to the FH Partners Mortgage and the related promissory note.

Warrants
 
Also on March 28, 2011, the Company granted WRC an aggregate of 13,575,000 warrants to purchase Class A Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.032 per share at any time until March 25, 2016. The fair value of the warrants issued was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model on the date of the grant, and aggregated $360,000. Such amount was charged to expense on the date of the transaction and is included in the loss on sale of assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
NOTE 5 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of YTB, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, YTB and YTB Travel and their subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, under the rules and regulations of the SEC.  All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  These changes had no impact on previously reported net losses.
 
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates that are particularly sensitive to change in the near term include, but are not limited to, the determination of the estimated Subscriber life and average commissions per  enrollment which impacts revenue recognition and related marketing commissions/bonuses, sales incentive accruals, impairment of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles, realization of deferred tax assets, the recoverability of capitalized software development costs and long-lived assets and assumptions used in share-based payment transactions.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Inventory

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market and consist of marketing sales aids, other printed marketing materials and apparel.  Cost for all of the Company’s inventories is determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis.  At the end of each reporting period, when required, a provision is made to reduce excess and obsolete inventory to estimated net realizable value.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had net finished goods inventory of $53,000 and $88,000, respectively, along with work in progress of $28,000 and $0, respectively.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had inventory reserves of $99,000 and $118,000, respectively, all related to finished goods inventory.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Discontinued Operations

The Company reclassifies material results of operations that have been disposed of or classified as held for sale during the period and gains or losses on disposal of these operations to discontinued operations.  In the second quarter of 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the sale of REZconnect.  As such, REZconnect operations have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Share-based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 718.  Share-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards is based on the estimated grant-date fair value. The Company recognizes these compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term.  Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the option, and such assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.  The fair value of share-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.  The Company accounts for the expected life of options in accordance with the “simplified” method provisions of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 110, which enables the use of the simplified method for “plain vanilla” share options as defined in SAB No. 107. 
               
Share-based compensation was recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of general and administrative expenses and totaled $42,000 and $60,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $136,000 and $223,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The fair value of share-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions and weighted average fair value ranges for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and 2010:

   
2011
 
2010
Risk-free interest rate
 
1.59% to 3.08%
 
1.48% to 1.87%
Dividend yield
 
 N/A
 
 N/A
Expected volatility
 
 118.7% to 128.8%
 
 117.2% to 119.4%
Expected life in years
 
3.0
 
  3.0 to 3.5
 
Net Loss Per Share

Basic income or loss per common share for continuing operations and discontinued operations is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (both Class A and Class B) during the period. Diluted income or loss per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (both Class A and Class B), plus the issuance of common shares, if dilutive, resulting from the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants and the lapse of restrictions on restricted stock. These potentially dilutive securities were not included in the calculation of loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 due to the loss the Company incurred during such periods, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Potentially dilutive securities not included in diluted loss per common share for continuing operations and discontinued operations consisted of the following:

   
September 30, 2011
   
September 30, 2010
 
Options
    5,945,882       6,416,314  
Warrants
    8,862,500       1,200,000  
Restricted Stock
    740,491       4,465,162  
      15,548,873       12,081,476  
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-28, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts”. ASU 2010-28 modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts by requiring an entity to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards." This ASU addresses fair value measurement and disclosure requirements within ASC Topic 820 for the purpose of providing consistency and common meaning between U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Generally, this ASU is not intended to change the application of the requirements in Topic 820. Rather, this ASU primarily changes the wording to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This ASU is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2011.  It is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This guidance improves the comparability, consistency and transparency of financial reporting and increases the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The guidance provided by this update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. Since this ASU will only change the format of financial statements it is expected that the adoption of this ASU will not have a material effect on a Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)—Testing Goodwill for Impairment (ASU 2011-08), to simplify how entities test goodwill for impairment. ASU 2011-08 allows entities to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If a greater than 50 percent likelihood exists that the fair value is less than the carrying amount then a two-step goodwill impairment test as described in Topic 350 must be performed. The guidance provided by this update becomes effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.
 
NOTE 6 - NOTES RECEIVABLE

The following is a summary of notes receivable as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
Short Term
           
Dollars in thousands
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
T12B, LLC (F/K/A WR Landing)
  $ -     $ 475  
Deferred Gain - T12B, LLC
    -       (97 )
Zeiser Motors
    -       104  
Reps
    50       50  
   Less allowance for uncollectable notes
    (50 )     (50 )
Balance, end of period
    -     $ 482  
                 
                 
Long Term
               
Dollars in thousands
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
      2011       2010  
                 
Wood River Capital, LLC
  $ 3,810       -  
Zeiser Motors, Inc.
    -       30  
Balance, end of period
    3,810     $ 30  
 
NOTE 7 – IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND WRITE DOWN OF NOTES RECEIVABLE

During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded a charge of $300,000 relating to a write-down of a note receivable.  At  September 30, 2010, the balance of the note remained and was not settled until the fourth quarter of 2010.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded a charge of $275,000 relating to a write-down of a note receivable.  The Company received cash proceeds of $231,000 in May 2011, related to the settlement of this note receivable. 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded a charge of $216,000 related to an impairment of land according to its appraised value.

NOTE 8 - SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
 
As of September 30, 2011, the Company has a share-based employee compensation plan, a share-based Sales Director bonus plan and a Travel Site Owner (“TSO”) Stock Purchase Plan (the “TSO SPP”).

2004 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan.

Stock Options

The Company recognized $27,000 and $37,000 in compensation expense for all stock options issued under the 2004 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the “2004 Plan”) for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $84,000 and $153,000 for the nine months ended September 30,2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company adjusts share-based compensation on a quarterly basis for changes to the estimate of expected equity awarded for forfeitures based on a review of recent forfeiture activity and expected future employee turnover. If the Company’s actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, or if the Company re-evaluates the forfeiture rate in the future, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what was recorded in the current period. Unrecognized expense related to future service on existing stock options granted under the 2004 Plan as of September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $67,000 and 156,000, respectively.
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted an aggregate of 895,000 options to purchase common stock to various employees of the Company under the 2004 Plan.  The options have an exercise price of $0.035 per share and vest over 3 years.  The fair value of the options was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model on the date of the grant, and aggregated $23,270. 

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company calculated the fair market value of the restricted stock grants awarded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 by using the share price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the respective grant date, the number of shares issued and an estimate of shares that will not vest due to forfeitures. The Company recorded $15,000 and $22,000 as net compensation expense related to the amortization of all restricted stock awards issued under the 2004 Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $52,000 and $70,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  If the Company’s actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, or if the Company re-evaluates the forfeiture rate in the future, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what was recorded in the current period.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company issued 302,507 shares of Class A Common Stock and 440,324 shares of Class B Common Stock to Sales Directors.  As of September 30, 2011, there was $77,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the 740,491 shares of unvested restricted stock. The total unrecognized compensation expense related to these non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.10 years based on the weighted average period.

On May 26, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors granted the 2011 annual Board of Directors restricted stock award under the Amended Compensation Policy to six members of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Each award consisted of 30,000 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and vests on the first anniversary of the grant date.  The Company calculated the cost for the restricted stock grants by using the fair market value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock on the grant date, the number of shares issued and an estimate of shares that will not vest due to forfeitures.  The Company recognized compensation expense for the amortization of the awards of $4,000 and $6,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

TSO Stock Purchase Plan

The Company recognized $3,000 and $3,000, respectively, as a reduction in revenues for equity unit options purchased under the TSO SPP for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $12,000 and $12,000 for nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Unrecognized expense related to future service on existing equity unit options purchased under the TSO SPP as of September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $39,000 and $50,000, respectively.  There were 37,569 Class A and 37,569 Class B shares forfeited under the TSO SPP for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  There were 106,112 Class A and 106,112 Class B shares forfeited under the TSO SPP for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Option Summary

The following table provides additional information with respect to the aggregate stock option plan activity during 2011 under the Company’s 2004 Plan, the 2007 Sales Director Bonus Plan, and the TSO SPP, taken as a whole:
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average Fair Value
   
Weighted Average Remaining Life (Years)
   
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
 
Options outstanding at January 1, 2011
    5,953,196     $ 0.28     $ 0.17       4.56     $ -  
Granted
    895,000       0.04       0.03       -       -  
Forfeited
    (602,314 )     0.08       0.05       -       -  
Expired
    (300,000 )     1.67       1.08       -       -  
Exercised
    -       -       -       -       -  
Options outstanding at September 30, 2011
    5,945,882     $ 0.19     $ 0.12       4.11     $ 22,375.00  
                                         
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011
    2,549,620     $ 0.31     $ 0.06       3.95     $ -  

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ending September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $0.03 and $0.04, respectively.
  
A summary of stock options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2011 is as follows:
 
   
Options Outstanding
         
Options Exercisable
 
         
Weighted
                   
         
Average
   
Weighted
         
Weighted
 
   
Number
   
Remaining
   
Average
   
Number
   
Average
 
Range of Exercise Prices
 
Outstanding
   
Life (Years)
   
Exercise Price
   
Outstanding
   
Exercise Price
 
$0.04 - $1.00
    5,345,882       3.87     $ 0.09       2,069,620     $ 0.13  
$1.01 - $1.67
    600,000       6.26       1.09       480,000       1.09  
Total
    5,945,882       4.11     $ 0.19       2,549,620     $ 0.31  
 
One-Time Restricted Stock Award

On January 2, 2011, an aggregate of 2,743,548 restricted shares scheduled to vest were forfeited due to performance conditions not being met.

Summary

The following table summarizes the status of restricted shares under the Company’s 2004 Plan and the one-time restricted stock award during the nine months ended September 30, 2011:
 
         
Weighted
 
         
average
 
   
Restricted
   
grant-date
 
   
shares
   
fair value
 
Non-vested at January 1, 2011
    4,505,162     $ 0.67  
Granted
    180,000       0.08  
Vested
    (1,201,123 )     0.09  
Forfeited
    (2,743,548 )     1.03  
Non-vested at September 30, 2011
    740,491     $ 0.13  
 
The Company recognized total compensation cost in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for all stock option and restricted stock plans of $46,000 and $63,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $147,000 and $235,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 
 
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YTB INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 9 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
The Company two classes of common stock (Class A and Class B), which are identical in all respects except as to voting power, as shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one-tenth vote per share, and shares of Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share, on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders. Shares of Class B Common Stock are converted into shares of Class A Common Stock, on a one-for-one basis, at the option of the holder, and automatically convert into shares of Class A Common Stock, on a one-for-one basis, upon sale or other disposition (with the exception of transfers under certain circumstances).

The conversion of Class B to Class A shares totaled 160,039 and 448,968 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 443,410 and 641,686 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,342,674 shares of Common Stock with an aggregate fair value of $149,000 to Michael Brent and Derek Brent under the terms of an employment severance agreement.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company issued 6,563,902 and 1,198,032 shares of Common Stock, respectively with a fair value of $322,000 and $63,000, respectively, to Michael Brent and Derek Brent under the terms of an employment severance agreement.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company issued 448,292 shares of Class A Common Stock to the Board of Directors under the terms of prior years annual and at election award agreements.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company issued 301,000 shares of Class A Common Stock to members of Coach’s Corner, a level achieved in YTB once a Rep has 30 active Subscribers in their organization.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted an aggregate of 250,000 warrants to purchase Class A Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.08 per share at anytime until June 7, 2016 to three individuals for performing consulting services to the Company for the period of May 1, 2011 thru September 30, 2011. The fair value of the warrants issued was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model on the date of the grant, and aggregated $15,500.  Such amount is being amortized to consulting expense over the five month period of the consulting agreement.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted an aggregate of 625,000 warrants to purchase Class A Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.08 per share at anytime until June 7, 2016 to one Sales Director as payment for a bonus. The fair value of the warrants issued was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model on the date of the grant, and aggregated $39,000.  Such amount was charged to commission expense on the date of the transaction.

On June 30, 2011, the Company received cash proceeds of $217,000 from the exercise of 6,787,500 warrants to purchase Common Stock.

NOTE 10 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Certain members of management of the Company own a company that YTB utilizes for the printing, shipping and fulfillment of its sales materials and for various other marketing initiatives. The Company incurred an expense of $3,000 and $1,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $16,000 and $3,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, for these services.  Included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, are $2,000 and $0, respectively, for amounts due by the Company for these services.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred an expense of $93,000 and $135,000, respectively, to J. Lloyd “Coach” Tomer, former Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, for commissions earned as a Rep, and $312,000 and $430,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $73,000 was included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and $195,000 and $401,000, respectively, are included in accrued commissions for commissions due to Mr. Tomer.  The Company also expended $1,000 and $2,000, respectively, in book royalty fees to Mr. Tomer during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred an expense of $60,000 and $85,000 respectively, to J. Scott Tomer, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, for commissions earned as a Rep, and $206,000 and $237,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $8,000 is included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and $19,000 and $23,000, respectively, are included in accrued commissions for commissions due to Mr. Tomer.
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred an expense of $16,000 and $46,000, respectively, to J. Kim Sorensen, Vice Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, for commissions earned as a Rep, and $56,000 and $105,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, $43,000 is included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and $50,000 and $54,000, respectively, are included in accrued commissions for commissions due to Mr. Sorensen.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company incurred an expense of $1,000 and $5,000 respectively, to Lou Brock, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, for commissions earned as a Rep and a TSO, and $6,000 and $18,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Included in accrued commissions on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are $0 and $2,000, respectively, for commissions due to Mr. Brock.

The Company incurred no expense in legal fees to Sivia Business and Legal Services, P.C. and Humes Law Office for work performed by Jack Humes, a member of the Board, for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $12,000 and $1,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Included in accounts payable at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, is $0 and $1,000, respectively, for amounts due Sivia Business and Legal Services, P.C.  Mr. Humes previously owned Humes Law Office as a sole practitioner. Effective January 1, 2011, Humes Law Office merged with Sivia Business and Legal Services, P.C. where Mr. Humes now holds the position of "of Counsel" and continues to provide legal services to select clients of the former Humes Law Office as well as clients of the Sivia Business and Legal Services, P.C. firm.  The independent members of the Board approved the fees which related to the corporate headquarters building asset sale. 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company incurred a consulting expense of $19,000 to Reality Salon and Spa.    There are $0 included in accounts payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2011. Reality Salon and Spa is owned by Cynthia Van Patten, the wife of CEO, Bob Van Patten. The Company introduced a new hair care, skin care, and cosmetic product line (Suklaa) utilizing the expertise of two industry experts, Chae Organics and Reality Salon and Spa.

NOTE 11 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes the net revenues and operating results for the REZconnect operations included in discontinued operations for the three and nine months periods ending September 30:
 
In thousands
 
Three months ended September 30,
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net revenues
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Loss from operations before income tax provision
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Income tax provision
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Loss on disposal, net of tax
    (12 )     (11 )     (31 )     (17 )
                                 
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ (12 )   $ (11 )   $ (31 )   $ (17 )
 
The following table summarizes the contract termination costs in the accrued exit cost liability for the REZconnect subsidiary:

In thousands
 
Fair value at December 31, 2010
   
Common stock settlements
   
Cash payments
   
Non-cash accretion
   
Fair value at September 30, 2011
 
                               
Total exit costs
  $ 1,769     $ (322 )   $ (169 )   $ 31     $ 1,309  
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
In the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the current portion of the liability balance is $649,000 and $627,000, respectively, and is included in other accrued expenses and the long-term portion is approximately $660,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, and is included in other liabilities.
 
NOTE 12 - SEGMENT INFORMATION
  
In accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”, operating segments are the components for which separate and discrete financial information is available and used by management in making decisions on how we allocate resources and access performance.

The Company operates in the following two business segments: marketing of personalized websites, including the development of a sales network (“Marketing”); and sales of travel and other commissionable products through personalized websites (“Product”), formerly referred to as the Travel segment. The Company’s business segments operate primarily in the United States, but also have operations in Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas and are structured for potential additional international growth.

As previously discussed, the Company has sold its REZconnect subsidiary, formerly included in the Product segment, and as such, the results of these operations are presented as discontinued operations and are not included in the segment data presented.  Additionally, during the third quarter of 2010, the costs previously attributed to the Parent segment, were reclassified to the Marketing and Product segments in connection with enhancing the Company's reporting processes.  The Company has reflected the impact of these changes for all periods presented.

The following tables summarize the financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments.  Costs specifically identifiable to a particular segment are recorded accordingly.  Occupancy and employee training costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata, based upon headcount.  All other costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata based upon revenue.  The “Parent” column includes corporate items not specifically allocated to the segments.

In thousands
                       
                         
Three months ended September 30, 2011
 
Marketing
 
Product
   
Parent
   
Total
 
                         
External and inter-segment revenue
  $ 4,105     $ 2,689     $ -     $ 6,794  
Loss from continuing operations
    (699 )     43       -       (656 )
Assets
    3,612       556       12,249       16,417  
Depreciation and amortization
    122       26       -       148  
Capital expenditures
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
                                 
Three months ended September 30, 2010
 
Marketing
 
Product
   
Parent
   
Total
 
                                 
External and inter-segment revenue
  $ 6,061     $ 3,789     $ -     $ 9,850  
Loss from continuing operations
    (481 )     (247 )     -       (728 )
Assets (1)
    5,030       787       9,837       15,654  
Depreciation and amortization
    319       89       -       408  
Capital expenditures
    93       -       -       93  
                                 
                                 
Nine months ended September 30, 2011
 
Marketing
 
Product
   
Parent
   
Total
 
                                 
External and inter-segment revenue
  $ 14,070     $ 7,011     $ -     $ 21,081  
Loss from continuing operations
    (2,497 )     (806 )     -       (3,303 )
Assets
    3,612       556       12,249       16,417  
Depreciation and amortization
    516       72       -       588  
Capital expenditures
    -       -       243       243  
                                 
                                 
Nine months ended September 30, 2010
 
Marketing
 
Product
   
Parent
   
Total
 
                                 
External and inter-segment revenue
  $ 18,921     $ 9,043     $ -     $ 27,964  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    58       (1,683 )     -       (1,625 )
Assets (1)
    5,030       787       9,837       15,654  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,065       233       -       1,298  
Capital expenditures
    93       -       2       95  
                                 
                                 
(1) Segment totals represent assets as of December 31, 2010
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $200,000 of unrecognized tax benefits.  Of the unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2011, $185,000, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective income tax rate.
 
NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company leases certain office space and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements expiring at various dates through fiscal year 2021.

Rental expense from continuing operations for all locations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are $11,000 and $43,000, respectively, and $46,000 and $112,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2011 are as follows:

       
Dollars in thousands
     
   
Lease
 
   
Obligations
 
       
2011
  $ 11  
2012
    39  
2013
    25  
2014
    184  
2015
    240  
2016 and beyond
    1,260  
         
Total
  $ 1,759  
 
NOTE 15 – SALE OF YTB TRAVEL NETWORK OF CANADA ULC

Effective May 1, 2011, YTB Worldwide Travel, Inc. (“YTB Worldwide”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of YTB International, Inc., entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Canada Sales Agreement”) with 7788509 Canada, Inc. (the “Buyer”).  Pursuant to the terms of the Canada Sales Agreement, YTB Worldwide agreed to sell its ownership interest in YTB Travel Network of Canada, ULC, d/b/a Sunrise Travel Service, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTB Worldwide (“Sunrise”).  The net liabilities of YTB Worldwide as of the date of the transaction were approximately $35,000. On the date of the transaction, the Company recognized a gain of $35,000, which has been recorded as part of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of operations.  In exchange for selling its ownership interest in YTB Worldwide to the Buyer, the Company will receive certain royalty amounts for each of its web site owners and business owners, and will continue to provide certain services to the Buyer.  The sale of the Canadian subsidiary was only related to the sale of the YTB Travel Network. YTB retained YourTravelBiz.com Canada, ULC, its marketing subsidiary. YTB will continue to service YTB Travel Network by providing the Subscriber base and customer that will ultimately earn YTB Travel Network the travel commission revenue. At the same time, YTB relies on YTB Travel Network to be the Company’s supplier for travel commission earnings to its Subscribers. The disposition of the Canadian subsidiary has not been reported as Discontinued Operations because there remains an on-going relationship between YTB and the Buyer, which will generate revenues and cash flows. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has included $0 of amounts due to the Buyer as part of other accrued expenses.
 
NOTE 16 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Class-Action Matter

On August 8, 2008, a complaint seeking to be certified as a class-action was filed against the Company, three Company subsidiaries, and certain executive officers, in the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois.  The complaint alleges that the defendants violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. On August 14, 2008, a second, substantively similar, complaint was filed against the same defendants in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.  The two cases have now been consolidated and are proceeding together before the same judge. The plaintiffs have filed a consolidated complaint, seeking damages of over $100 million.  On February 9, 2009, the Company filed motions to dismiss the consolidated complaint.

On June 5, 2009, the Court granted the Company’s motions and dismissed the class action complaint, but granted the plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint that conformed with the Court’s ruling.  On July 15, 2009, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that purported to conform to the Court’s ruling.  The amended complaint asserts claims similar to those contained in the dismissed complaint.  On July 20, 2009, the Court, acting on its own motion, struck the plaintiffs’ amended complaint in its entirety based on the Court’s belief that the amended complaint does not pass muster under the applicable federal pleading standards.  On July 27, 2009, the plaintiffs filed motions for leave with the Court to amend their complaints.  The Court granted their motions and a second amended complaint was filed on December 24, 2009.  On February 12, 2010, the Company filed motions to dismiss the amended consolidated complaint.  On April 19, 2010, the Court granted the Motion to Dismiss as to all the out-of-state plaintiffs.  As a result, there is only one remaining plaintiff who is a citizen of Illinois.  Consequently, the Court has requested further briefing on the issue of whether the Court retains jurisdiction to hear the matter when both plaintiffs and defendants are citizens of the same state.  The additional briefing was due on May 19, 2010.  On May 26, 2010, the Court dismissed the last remaining Plaintiffs.  Plaintiffs subsequently filed an appeal with the Seventh Circuit.  Oral argument for the appeal occurred on February 25, 2011. Additionally, on June 16, 2011, the Plaintiffs have filed a new class action complaint with substantially the same allegations in Illinois state court.  This state court complaint has been removed to Federal Court and motions to dismiss the suit were recently denied.
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
On July 27, 2011, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overruled the District Court’s dismissal of the national class-action and remanded the case for further proceedings. Therefore, there are currently two suits pending, essentially seeking forth similar claims, and the District Court has ordered that they be consolidated for further proceeding.

Illinois Attorney General Matter

On March 2, 2011, the Company, three of its subsidiaries and certain executive officers of the Company stipulated to a Proposed Final Judgment and Consent Decree, J. Lloyd Tomer and with the Illinois Attorney General related to the civil action filed against the defendants in the Superior Court of Illinois, Champaign County, in May 2009, alleging that the defendants violated Illinois’ unfair competition and advertising laws.  On April 7, 2011, the Champaign County Circuit Court entered the Final Judgment and consent decree (the “Stipulated Judgment”)  The Stipulated Judgment is not evidence of any wrongdoing or an admission on the part of the defendants and does not represent any findings by the court as to any matter of law or fact.

The Stipulated Judgment defines a "Website Owner" as a person who purchased a website from the defendants through which he or she may refer for sale, offer for sale, or sell travel or other goods and services. "Website Owner" includes, but is not limited to, any person who is or becomes a Referring Travel Agent, Affiliate, or Travel Agent. Pursuant to the Stipulated Judgment, a "Website Seller" is a person who sells the Website Owner opportunity, recruits others to purchase the Website Owner opportunity, or recruits others to sell the Website Owner opportunity. “Website Seller” includes, but is not limited to, any person who is or becomes an Independent Marketing Representative. The Stipulated Judgment defines “Website Distributor” as a person who gives websites to others at no cost to the Website Owner, also known as a Broker.

The Stipulated Judgment provides, in pertinent part, for the following:

·  
The Company no longer sells websites. Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulated Judgment, if the defendants begin selling web sites again, they must comply with certain requirements outlined in the Stipulated Judgment.

·  
If the defendants make representations regarding income, compensation or lifestyle enjoyed by a Website Owner or Website Distributor, the defendants must provide certain disclosures, including regarding recent Website Owner or Website Distributor, as the case may be, compensation.

·  
The defendants must disclose clearly and conspicuously all terms and conditions associated with all products and services offered for sale on all of its websites, including, but not limited to, the cost of the products and services, all limitations on the stated cost, and all contract terms, including the terms and conditions of all continuity plans and automatic renewal provisions, and how to cancel continuity plans or other contracts.

·  
The defendants will provide to the Illinois Attorney General's Office on a quarterly basis, within thirty days following the end of each calendar quarter, copies of all marketing, promotional and informational materials disseminated to consumers, potential customers, Reps, Website Owners and Website Distributors, and samples of all agreements between the defendants and Reps, Website Owners and Website Distributors.

·  
The Company paid a civil restitution in the amount of $150,000 in the first quarter of 2011. As of December 31, 2010, the Company recorded a charge for the settlement amount as part of accrued expenses.

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur.  The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment.  In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability is accrued in the Company’s financial statements.  If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed.

The Company accrues legal costs in the period in which expenses are incurred.
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the nature of the guarantee is disclosed.

NOTE 17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 25, 2011, the Company executed an asset purchase agreement with Sixth Scott, LLC. See Note 3 for further description.
 
As of November 4, 2011, shareholders had exchanged 47,565 shares of Class B Common Stock for the same amount of shares of Class A Common Stock.

On October 10, 2011, the Company issued 982,583 Class A shares with a fair value of $54,533 under the terms of an employment severance agreement.

On October 14, 2011, the Company issued 10,000 Class A shares with a fair value of $510 and an effective date of September 14, 2011 under the terms of a restricted stock agreement with a member of the Board of Directors.

Management has evaluated subsequent events or transactions occurring through the date on which the financial statements were issued.


 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This management’s discussion and analysis provides a review of the results of operations, financial condition and the liquidity and capital resources of YTB International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“YTB” “we,” “our” and  the “Company”) on a historical basis and outlines the factors that have affected recent earnings, as well as those factors that may affect future earnings.  The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.  The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking”, including statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in our reports to stockholders.  In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions.  Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These factors, risks and uncertainties can be found in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 as may be updated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it is not possible to foresee or identify all facts that could have a material effect on the future financial performance of the Company.  The forward-looking statements in this report are made on the basis of management’s assumptions and analyses, as of the time the statements are made, in light of their experience and perception of historical conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate under the circumstances.

In addition, certain market data and other statistical information used throughout this report are based on independent industry publications.  Although we believe these sources to be reliable, we have not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of such sources.

Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the information incorporated by reference in this report to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Overview
 
We are a leading marketer and provider of internet-based business solutions offering travel-related services, as well as shopping opportunities through 730 affiliate stores and 21 featured stores.  We operate through our two wholly-owned subsidiaries and their respective subsidiaries: YTB, Inc. (formerly ZamZuu Inc., YTB Marketing, Inc. and YourTravelBiz.com, Inc., “YTB”) and YTB Travel Network, Inc. (“YTB Travel”).
 
The Company markets and provides internet-based travel-related services and is also a full-service provider of travel products and services to the leisure and small business traveler and offers other general products and services to the consumer.  Each of the two aforementioned operating subsidiaries was formed to divide the Company’s operations into two basic divisions.

YTB offers e-commerce business solutions via personalized websites and proprietary technology and compensates its Independent Marketing Representatives (“Reps”) (independent contractors) for sales at such websites.  YTB conducts business through marketing, training, and support of its Rep sales force.  YTB e-commerce sites allow Subscribers and Affiliates to earn commissions on purchases made by consumers from 730 affiliate stores and 21 featured stores, along with the ability to earn revenues through the sale of the Company’s various product lines including Ganovia Coffee, Z mobile marketing, and Suklaa hair and skin care products.

YTB Travel provides customer access to online travel vendors within the personalized sites, as well as access to the same almost 730 affiliate and 21 featured stores within those sites that are located in the YTB e-commerce sites.  YTB Travel also supports online booking transactions, supplies personal fulfillment services, manages group travel sales, collects retail product and travel commissions from vendors, and pays retail product and travel sales commissions.  YTB Travel is the travel management subsidiary that processes retail and travel sales from online vendors, processes and handles bookings (reservations) from the personalized sites, negotiates deals with preferred vendors, and receives incentives based on the volume of business produced through those sites.  The fulfillment services are offered through interactive, real-time booking engines and include access to preferred deals with leading travel industry suppliers.

 
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Collectively, everyone who purchased a personalized website or pays a monthly fee for a license will be referred to as “Subscribers.”

Reps earn commissions through the recruitment of new Subscribers.  Subscribers earn commissions through sale of product, travel, or e-commerce through their site or though similar activity by an Affiliate, whom they gave a site to.  Affiliates earn commissions through the sale of product, travel, or e-commerce through a site that was given to them by a Subscriber.

The Company believes that the shift to the internet for shopping and for booking travel and our unique programs for our Subscribers place us in a valuable and unique position to provide an income stream for our Subscribers and allows the ultimate consumer a choice of booking his or her travel through the ever-growing internet travel industry and/or to shop online at 730 affiliate stores offering cash back as well as discounts.  The emerging market shift to the internet for shopping and travel services presents the opportunity for advancement of products and services by referral relationships.  Typical online travel merchants sell a commodity (travel), which does not engender strong customer loyalty.  By contrast, each Subscriber develops personal relationships with his or her customers, who book travel or shop through the personalized sites, thereby creating a significant advantage for our sales force over the major online travel companies and online shopping sites.  Typically, the cost to book a trip through a Subscriber is nearly identical to booking a trip through a major online travel company, although our costs are not necessarily the same or less expensive than other travel websites.  The personalized sites provide access to more than 35 booking engines, including Neat Group, Travel (a subsidiary of Orbitz Worldwide, Hotels.com, Apple Vacations, Collette Vacations, and others.  For shopping, customers receive cash back in the typical range of 3% to 7.5% and are eligible for all discounts offered by the online retailer.

Our revenues are comprised primarily of the sale of personalized websites and monthly fees, commissions paid by travel providers, commissions on the sales of products through the YTB network of online retail stores and direct sales of travel.  In addition, certain travel suppliers pay performance-based compensation known as “override commissions” or “overrides.”  Commission revenues and gross retail sales, net of allowances for cancellations, are recognized generally based on either the expected date of travel or the retail product date of purchase.  Overrides are recognized on an accrual basis based on prior year’s expense adjusted for current year volumes.

Commissions earned on affiliated stores are in the form of cash back to the customer making the purchases and a matching payment to the Subscribers with the rates in a range of 3% to 7.5% of the purchase.  Commissions earned on featured stores range up to 50%, with the Company earning the first 20% of the gross commission and the Subscriber and marketing organization sharing the remaining 80%.

The commission rates paid by travel suppliers, in addition to overrides, are determined by individual travel suppliers and are subject to change.  Historically, typical standard base commission rates paid by travel suppliers have been approximately 10% to 12% for hotel reservations, 5% to 10% for car rentals, 10% to 18% for cruises and vacation packages, and a nominal service fee for airline tickets when purchased from a consolidator.  During the past several years, leisure vendors (including tour operators, cruise lines, hotel and car packagers) have not reduced their commission levels but in fact have offered YTB Travel incentive commissions above the standard compensation for its volume of business.  YTB Travel expects that its average commission rate from online transaction revenues will increase due to a higher proportion of non-commodity product sales and an increase in higher profit negotiated preferred supplier contracts.  Each Subscriber pays a monthly web hosting fee of $49.95, and can earn transactional compensation from travel purchased from his or her personalized website in the range of 60% to 80% of the commission earned by YTB Travel.  There can be no assurance that travel suppliers will not reduce commission rates paid to YTB Travel or eliminate such commissions, which could, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

Business Segments

We operate in the following two business segments:  Marketing and Product.  Our business segments operate primarily in the United States, but also have operations in Canada, Bermuda, and the Bahamas and are structured for potential additional international growth.  Occupancy and employee training costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata, based upon headcount.  All other costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata based upon revenue.  The “Parent” discussions include corporate items not specifically allocated to the segments.

Prior to the first quarter of 2010, the Company had reported in two operating segments, Marketing and Travel.  With the launch of ZamZuu (currently YTB, Inc.) in January 2010, the Company renamed the Travel segment as the Product segment since YTB Travel processes both commissions received and paid on retail products purchased through the ZamZuu business solution in addition to travel commissions.

In the second quarter of 2009, we sold our REZconnect Technologies, Inc. subsidiary (“REZconnect”), formerly included in our Product segment, and as such, the results of these operations are presented as discontinued operations and are not included in the segment data presented.  Additionally, during the third quarter of 2010, the costs previously attributed to the Parent segment, were reclassified to the Marketing and Product segments in connection with enhancing the Company's reporting processes.  We have reflected the impact of these changes for all periods presented.

 
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Current State of the Company

The Company’s total net revenue for the three month period ended September 30, 2011 decreased $3.1 million to $6.8 million, compared to $9.9 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2010. The Company’s total net revenue for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 decreased $6.9 million to $21.1 million, compared to $28.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010. Net results for the three month period ended September 30, 2011 decreased $142,000 to a net loss of $668,000, as compared to a net loss of $739,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2010.  Net results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 increased $1.7 million to a net loss of $3.3 million, as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010.

We anticipate an increase in revenues in the short-term due to the new programs that were announced at our national convention in July along with the impact that the travel agreement will have on the YTB Travel offering, including better commission opportunities and increased access to inventory.

Although the active number of Subscribers has decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 by a net of 3,508 and 11,548, respectively, the active number of Affiliates increased by 9,725 and 66,707, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The Company is addressing the net year-to-date decline in Subscriber retention with the following key initiatives:

·  
The Company plans to continue to create marketing materials in support of the new products that were introduced at the 2011 National Convention to further enhance and diversify its revenue stream.

·  
The product launch for sale of organic coffee in the second quarter of 2011 generated revenue of $415,000 and $801,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

·  
New product launches of mobile marketing, identity theft and child internet safety were launched or are in development to be launched in the third quarter for use by our Subscribers in promoting the sale of products to the Affiliate base of customers.  The mobile marketing product was well received during our 2011 National Convention, and will supply the Company with an additional revenue stream along with a tool that the Company’s Subscribers can use to build their business.

·  
The Company introduced a new Travel Program that sells for an initial cost of $199.00 with a monthly fee of $49.95 that earns the site owner 60% commission on all travel booked versus 50% commission under the previous program.  The Travel Program sale includes First Class Training which previously was sold separately for $149.00.

·  
A voluntary mentoring Program led by the Company’s Founder Lloyd Tomer, plus other industry experts, was implemented to train the sales force on how to be successful in business. The cost of the program is $50.00 per month and provides the sales force with frequent training and support via our new mobile platform.

·  
Beginning in the third quarter of 2011, the Company introduced a new voluntary $3,600 “Guarantee Program” such that if a participant is a Subscriber and is in the Mentoring Program, the Company guarantees the participant will earn $3,600 in a twelve month period if he or she follows all the activities that the Company stipulates to the participant.  The Company has implemented similar programs in the past which have resulted in an increase in sales and retention of our active Subscribers. Anyone who is a current Subscriber in YTB is eligible to participate in this program.

On October 25, 2011, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”), with Sixth Scott, LLC (“Sixth Scott”), to sell YTB Travel Network of Illinois, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of YTB Travel Network.  Pursuant to and accordance with terms of the Agreement, YTB agreed to sell, assign, transfer and convey to Sixth Scott the contracts, agreements and licenses held by YTB in relation to the Business (the “Assets”), and Sixth Business agreed to assume the debts, obligations and liabilities related to the Assets. In exchange for the sale, the Company will receive $400,000 at closing, $350,000 upon completion of the transfer of certain agreements, and will receive quarterly payments of net travel commissions for a period of five years.  Net commissions are defined as gross commission receipts less the amount paid to the Company’s agents.  The Company will be paid 50% of this net commission amount on a quarterly basis.  The maximum amount that the Company can receive from the quarterly payments is $1,350,000 annually.  Subsequent to the initial term of the agreement, the Company will receive a payment equal to 3% of net travel revenues based on specified increases in travel bookings from the preceding year.  Management expects that the Company will be able to reduce its payroll and certain general and administrative expenses as a result of this transaction, although there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so.  In addition, the Company expects to gain access to additional travel inventory and vendor contracts that the Company does not currently have access to.  Since the Company maintains a continuing interest and a continuing revenue and cash flow stream from subscribers, this transaction has not been reported as a discontinued operation.
 
We believe that our projected sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet the anticipated cash needs of both our marketing segment and our product segment for the next 12 months.  See – “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

 
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Current Subscriber Activity

The following tables set forth information concerning (i) the number of Subscribers that were added to, and those that were deactivated from (by non-payment or cancellation), our organization during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, and (ii) the weighted average number of active Subscribers during each such period:

2011
 
Beginning Balance Active Subscribers
 
New Subscribers
 
Deactivations
 
Ending Balance Active Subscribers
 
Weighted Average Active Subscribers
 
                               
Three months ended September 30, 2011
    25,667       2,084       5,592       22,159       23,376  
                                         
Nine months ended September 30, 2011
    33,707       11,517       23,065       22,159       27,544  
                                         
2010
 
Beginning Balance Active Subscribers
 
New Subscribers
 
Deactivations
 
Ending Balance Active Subscribers
 
Weighted Average Active Subscribers
 
                                         
Three months ended September 30, 2010
    32,343       8,395       3,819       36,919       34,173  
                                         
Nine months ended September 30, 2010
    41,174       15,045       19,300       36,919       35,120  
 
The above figures represent the number of active Subscribers paying the Company a monthly fee of $49.95.  Prior to August 22, 2010, the Company sold these sites for an initial sign-up fee of $249.95 and $449.95.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company sold 200 and 1,017 subscriptions for a $449.95 initial sign-up fee.  Additionally, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 the Company sold 2,467 and 8,206 subscriptions, respectively, at a rate of $249.95.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2010 the Company sold 94 subscriptions on a payment plan of $99.95 per month.  In August 2010, the Company changed its business model to discontinue PDS sales, eliminate the $249.95 set-up fee and begin selling license to Brokers for a monthly fee of $49.95.  In February 2011, the Company changed the broker license to include a processing fee of $50.00 in addition to the first monthly fee of $49.95.  During the three months ended September 30, 2011 the Company sold 1,200 broker licenses for $99.95.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 the Company sold 3,157 broker licenses for $49.95 and 7,476 broker licenses for $99.95. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company sold 5,728 broker licenses for $49.95.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 the Company sold 884 personalized websites for $199.00 that includes First Class Training in the enrollment price.

A Subscriber can be deactivated for a number of reasons.  For example, the payment method used to pay for monthly web hosting fees may no longer be valid or may have been changed and a Subscriber may fail to update this information.  If the Subscriber fails to provide payment for future months’ web hosting fees in advance of the service being provided, the Subscriber will be deactivated automatically after an applicable grace period.  We also have a cancellation policy that allows a Subscriber to voluntarily discontinue his or her personalized website, which is deactivated at the time the request is made.  Websites may be reactivated by simply resuming payment of monthly web hosting fees from that point forward.  We reserve the right to deactivate any Subscriber that we believe may have fraudulent activity associated with it or with its owner.

Deactivations in relation to the number of new Subscribers during a specified period, is a key component in the calculation performed to determine the average lifespan that an individual remains with our Company.  If the proportion of Subscriber deactivations were to grow as a percentage of active paying Subscribers, the average lifespan would decrease and vice versa.  In the event of such a decrease, we would accelerate the period over which we recognize the income and offsetting expense, relating to the Subscriber initial sign-up fees.  This acceleration would have a positive impact on our bottom line, as the amount of revenue deferred from Subscriber sign-up fees outweighs the offsetting deferred expense for commissions related to such sign-up.  With no change in the commission structure, we expect the trend of revenues exceeding the related expenses to continue.

The decline on a year-to-year basis of our organization that is evidenced by the above numbers directly impacts our financial results, both in terms of revenue and expense recognition.  As fewer websites are sold and maintained, the amount of marketing and travel and product commissions correspondingly decreases.  As these decreases occur, we must reduce infrastructure costs that are volume driven, such as wage and benefit costs as well as other discretionary expenditures.
 
2011
 
Beginning Balance Affiliates
   
New Affiliates
   
Deactivations
   
Ending Balance Active Affiliates
   
Weighted Average Active Affiliates
 
                               
Three months ended September 30, 2011
    151,915       9,725       -       161,640       159,896  
                                         
Nine months ended September 30, 2011
    94,933       66,707       -       161,640       141,539  
                                         
Three months ended September 30, 2010
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Nine months ended  September 30, 2010
    -       -       -       -       -  
 
The above figures represent the impact the new business model has on expanding the number of active site owners. The New Affiliates represent the number of “free” sites given away by the Subscriber. The New Affiliates can shop on the Affiliate Network or on a Featured Store and earn 30% commission. Thus the Subscriber is building an active home based business as Affiliates are signed up and begin shopping on the YTB ecommerce platform.

2011
 
Beginning Balance Active Subscribers & Affiliates
   
New Subscribers
   
Subscriber Deactivations
   
Ending Balance Active Subscribers & Affiliates
   
Weighted Average Active Subscribers & Affiliates
 
                               
Three months ended September 30, 2011
    177,582       11,809       5,592       183,799       183,272  
                                         
Nine months ended September 30, 2011
    128,640       78,224       23,065       183,799       169,083  
                                         
Three months ended September 30, 2010
                      0          
                                         
Nine months ended September 30, 2010
                      0          
 
The above figures show a growing database of customers to which YTB can market to with existing products listed on the website as well as new products. The continued focus in the future will be to add products to our offering and make them available to our growing base of Subscribers and Affiliates. Once someone becomes an Affiliate he or she remains an Affiliate until he or she requests deactivation from the Company.

 
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Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to September 30, 2010
 
   
Three months ended September 30,
 
In thousands
 
Marketing
   
Product
   
Total
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
 
NET REVENUES
                                                                       
Travel site monthly renewals
  $ 3,631     $ 4,953     $ (1,322 )     (26.7 %)   $ -     $ -     $ -       n/m *   $ 3,631     $ 4,953     $ (1,322 )     (26.7 %)
Travel store sales
    208       771       (563 )     (73.0 %)     -       -       -       n/m *     208       771       (563 )     (73.0 %)
Travel commissions
    -       -       -       n/m *     1,709       3,205       (1,496 )     (46.7 %)     1,709       3,205       (1,496 )     (46.7 %)
Product sales
    -       -       -       n/m *     883       333       550       165.2 %     883       333       550       165.2 %
E-commerce sales
    -       -       -       n/m *     83       237       (154 )     (65.0 %)     83       237       (154 )     (65.0 %)
Other
    266       337       (71 )     (21.1 %)     14       14       -       0.0 %     280       351       (71 )     (20.2 %)
                                                                                                 
Total net revenues
    4,105       6,061       (1,956 )     (32.3 %)     2,689       3,789       (1,100 )     (29.0 %)     6,794       9,850       (3,056 )     (31.0 %)
                                                                                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                                                                               
Travel store monthly commissions
  $ 1,039     $ 1,619     $ (580 )     (35.8 %)   $ -     $ -     $ -       n/m *   $ 1,039     $ 1,619     $ (580 )     (35.8 %)
Travel store new sales commissions
    257       137       120       87.6 %     -       -       -       n/m *     257       137       120       87.6 %
Rep bonuses
    534       1,080       (546 )     (50.6 %)     -       -       -       n/m *     534       1,080       (546 )     (50.6 %)
Travel commissions
    -       -       -       n/m *     1,130       2,025       (895 )     (44.2 %)     1,130       2,025       (895 )     (44.2 %)
Product commissions
    -       -       -       -       95       13       82       630.8 %     95       13       82       630.8 %
Product cost of goods sold
    -       -       -       -       237       96       141       146.9 %     237       96       141       146.9 %
 E-commerce commissions & COGS     -       -               -       45       71       (26 )     (36.6 %)     45       71       (26 )     (36.6 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    122       319       (197 )     (61.8 %)     26       89       (63 )     (70.8 %)     148       408       (260 )     (63.7 %)
Write- down of notes receivables
    -       213       (213 )     (100.0 %)     -       87       (87 )     (100.0 %)     -       300       (300 )     (100.0 %)
General and administrative
    2,840       3,095       (251 )     (8.1 %)     1,115       1,617       (502 )     (31.0 %)     3,959       4,712       (753 )     (16.0 %)
                                                                                                 
Total operating expenses
    4,792       6,463       (1,671 )     (25.9 %)     2,648       3,998       (1,350 )     (33.8 %)     7,440       10,461       (3,021 )     (28.9 %)
                                                                                                 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
    (687 )     (402 )     (285 )     70.9 %     41       (209 )     250       (119.6 %)     (646 )     (611 )     (35 )     5.7 %
                                                                                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
    46       (61 )     107       (175.4 %)     15       (31 )     46       (148.4 %)     61       (92 )     153       (166.3 %)
                                                                                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
    (641 )     (463 )     (178 )     38.4 %     56       (240 )     296       (123.3 %)     (585 )     (703 )     118       (16.8 %)
                                                                                                 
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
    58       18       40       222.2 %     13       7       6       85.7 %     71       25       46       184.0 %
                                                                                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (699 )     (481 )     (218 )     45.3 %     43       (247 )     290       (117.4 %)     (656 )     (728 )     72       (9.9 %)
                                                                                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET OF TAX)
    (9 )     (7 )     (2 )     28.6 %     (3 )     (4 )     1       (25.0 %)     (12 )     (11 )     (1 )     9.1 %
                                                                                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (708 )   $ (488 )   $ (220 )     45.1 %   $ 40     $ (251 )   $ 291       (115.9 %)   $ (668 )   $ (739 )   $ 71       (9.6 %)
 
 
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Net Revenue

Travel store monthly renewals.  Travel store renewals decreased $1.3 million from $4.9 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $3.6 million for the same period of 2011. The decline is largely due to the fact that the Company has decreased the amount of the initial sign up fee.  The decrease is in direct relation to the number of active paying Subscribers.  The weighted average of paying Subscribers per month decreased from 34,173 in the third quarter of 2010 to 23,376 in the same quarter of 2011.  The Company’s plan to address this trend is discussed under “Current State of the Company” above.

Travel commission revenue.  Travel commission revenue is generated through the Company’s travel provider relationships.  Travel revenue decreased $1.5 million from $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $1.7 million for the same period in 2011 partially due to the reduction of the number of active Subscribers and customers using us as their travel provider.

Travel store new sales.  Travel store new sales decreased $563,000 from $771,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $208,000 for the same period of 2011.  The decline is largely due to the fact that the Company reduced the amount of the initial sign up fee. This is evidenced by the fact that the Company’s average amount of recognized revenue decreased from $264.00 in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $82.33 for the same period of 2011 per new sale.  The average number of sales for which we are able to recognize revenue increased to 1,957 in the third quarter of 2011 from 1,147 in the same period of 2010, which management believes is partially due to the reduction in the amount of the initial sign up fee.  The Company will continue to recognize revenues for the short-term due to the deferral of this revenue in the past.   All travel store sales revenue is attributable to the Company’s marketing segment.

Product sales.   Product sales are comprised of revenue from direct product sales sold to active Subscribers.  Product sales include coffee, salon and beauty products, mobile phone texting and messaging products, as well as sales aids. Product sales increased $550,000 from $333,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $883,000 in the same period of 2011 due to the introduction of the new products.

E-commerce sales.   E-commerce sales are generated from products sold through the network of e-commerce sites, including 730 affiliates.   E-commerce sales decreased $154,000 from $237,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $83,000 for the same period of 2011.  E-commerce sales can be accessed by Affiliates as well as active Subscribers.
 
Operating Expense

Travel store monthly renewal commission.  Commission expense for store renewals decreased $580,000 from $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2011.  This decrease is directly related to the decrease in renewal revenue.

Travel commissions. Travel commission expense decreased $895,000 from $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $1.1 million for the same period in 2011.  Travel commission expense decreased in direct relation to the reduction in travel revenue.

Travel store new sales commissions.   Commission expense related to new sales increased $120,000 to $257,000 in the third quarter of 2011, compared to $137,000 in the same period of 2010.  The primary reason for the increase in new sales commission expense is directly attributable to the change in price from the Broker fee of $50.00 at sign up to the $199.00 price which includes First Class Training, previously sold for $149.00.  Additionally, the average amount of recognized expense for each new Subscriber decreased to $62.37 in the third quarter of 2011, compared to $204.52 for the same period of 2010 directly related to the decline in the average amount of revenue that the Company recorded on each sale.  
 
Rep bonuses.  Rep bonuses decreased overall $546,000 from $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $534,000 for the same period in 2011, due to the lowest sales price of the Broker fee of $50.00. As the average number of new sales within the Company declines, both marketing commissions and Rep bonuses decline as well. Additionally, the Company restructured its Rep bonus compensation model during the third quarter of 2011 with the business model changes announced at the 2011 Convention.

Product commissions.  Product commissions is comprised of commissions paid for products sold through the YTB network of online retail stores.  Product commissions increased $82,000 from $13,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $95,000 for the same quarter of 2011 due to the introduction of new products.

Product cost of goods sold expense.  Product cost of goods sold expense increased $141,000 from $96,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $237,000 in the same quarter for 2011.  Coffee cost of goods sold was responsible for $163,000.  All product commission expense and product cost of goods sold is attributable to the product segment.

Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expense decreased on a consolidated Company-wide basis $260,000 from $408,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $148,000 for the same period in 2011.  The decrease is attributable to numerous assets being fully depreciated and the sale of obsolete and excess computers.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the Company’s marketing segment is comprised mainly of computer hardware, software, and furniture.  It also consists of an allocable portion based on revenue of the Company’s headquarters building improvements.  The decrease of $197,000 from $319,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $122,000 for the same quarter of 2011 is attributable to numerous assets being fully depreciated and the sale of obsolete and excess computers.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the Company’s product segment is comprised mainly of software and an allocable portion, based on revenue, of the Company’s headquarters building improvements.  The decrease of $63,000 from $89,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to $26,000 for the same quarter of 2011 is attributable to assets being fully depreciated.

Write down of notes receivable.  The decrease of $300,000 in write down of notes receivable is due to the write off of the loan for Country Club View Drive #1 ("CCV1") in 2010, a former administrative office owned  by the Company.

 
 
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Write down of notes receivable for the marketing and product segments are allocated based on revenue.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses decreased on a consolidated Company-wide basis $753,000 from $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $4.0 million for the same period in 2011. The Company has made strides in cost cutting initiatives to reduce overhead expenses. The decrease of $171,000 in salaries and related benefits is primarily the result of the reduction of home office staff as the Company continues to adjust staffing levels to match its needs based on the number of Subscribers it supports. The decrease of website fees of $171,000 is due to the Company’s ability to secure a rate reduction in 2011 from re-negotiating terms of service. The decrease to travel and entertainment of $157,000 is due to cost cutting efforts by management.  Real estate taxes decreased by $85,000 due to the sale of CCV1. The decrease of $60,000 in insurance is mainly due to a decrease in liability limits associated with specific policies in addition to savings realized in relation to reduction of home office staff.  The decrease of $55,000 in contract labor is partially due to the elimination of contract services in Canada as well as the elimination of contract labor services no longer being utilized as part of the Company-wide cost cutting effort.  Occupancy and employee training costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata, based upon headcount.  All other costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata based upon revenue.

General and administrative expenses for the marketing segment decreased $251,000 from $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $2.8 million for the same period of 2011. Other meeting expense decreased by $128,000 due to the elimination and/or consolidation of offsite meetings.  The decrease of $83,000 in website fees is due to the Company’s ability to secure a rate reduction in 2011 from re-negotiating terms of service. Salaries and related benefits decreased $52,000 due to an allocation between the two segments along with the reductions that have been made to the home office. Merchant processing fees decreased $46,000 due to a decrease in the number of transactions processed by the Company that is related to the downturn in revenue.  The decrease is offset by an increase of $78,000 for the corporate allocation for the allocable expenses of legal fees, contract labor, accounting fees, restricted stock, and bad debt referenced above in the consolidated general and administrative results.

General and administrative expenses for the product segment decreased $502,000 from $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2010 to $1.1 million in the same quarter of 2011.  The corporate allocation decreased $472,000 for the allocable expenses of legal fees, contract labor, accounting fees, consulting fees, restricted stock, and bad debt referenced above in the consolidated general and administrative results.  An increase in salaries and related benefits of $75,000 resulted from a change in the allocation of total salaries and benefits.

Results of Operations

Nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to September 30,  2010
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
In thousands
 
Marketing
   
Product
   
Total
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
   
2011
   
2010
   
Increase (Decrease)
   
% Increase (Decrease)
 
NET REVENUES
                                                                       
Travel site monthly renewals
  $ 12,840     $ 15,912     $ (3,072 )     (19.3 %)     -       -       -       n/m *   $ 12,840     $ 15,912     $ (3,072 )     (19.3 %)
Travel store sales
    892       2,638       (1,746 )     (66.2 %)     -       -       -       n/m *     892       2,638       (1,746 )     (66.2 %)
Travel commissions
    -       -       -       n/m *     4,418       7,544       (3,126 )     (41.4 %)     4,418       7,544       (3,126 )     (41.4 %)
Product sales
    -       -       -       n/m *     2,068       822       1,246       151.6 %     2,068       822       1,246       151.6 %
E-commerce sales
    -       -       -       n/m *     482       622       (140 )     (22.5 %)     482       622       (140 )     (22.5 %)
Other
    338       371       (33 )     (8.9 %)     43       55       (12 )     (21.8 %)     381       426       (45 )     (10.6 %)
                                                                                                 
Total net revenues
    14,070       18,921       (4,851 )     (25.6 %)     7,011       9,043       (2,032 )     (22.5 %)     21,081       27,964       (6,883 )     (24.6 %)
                                                                                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                                                                               
Travel store monthly commissions
  $ 3,833     $ 4,567     $ (734 )     (16.1 %)   $ -     $ -     $ -       n/m *   $ 3,833     $ 4,567     $ (734 )     (16.1 %)
Travel store new sales commissions
    918       1,077       (159 )     (14.8 %)     -       -       -       n/m *     918       1,077       (159 )     (14.8 %)
Rep bonuses
    1,837       2,559       (722 )     (28.2 %)     -       -       -       n/m *     1,837       2,559       (722 )     (28.2 %)
Travel commissions
    -       -       -       n/m *     2,866       4,877       (2,011 )     (41.2 %)     2,866       4,877       (2,011 )     (41.2 %)
Product commissions
    -       -       -       n/m *     417       79       338       427.8 %     417       79       338       427.8 %
Product cost of goods sold
    -       -       -       n/m *     633       271       362       133.6 %     633       271       362       133.6 %
E-commerce commissions & COGS
    -       -       -       n/m *     299       414       (115 )     (27.8 %)     299       414       (115 )     (27.8 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    516       1,065       (549 )     (51.5 %)     72       233       (161 )     (69.1 %)     588       1,298       (710 )     (54.7 %)
Asset Impairment
    174       -       174       n/m *     42       -       42       n/m *     216       -       216       n/m *
Loss on sale
    980       (2 )     982       n/m *     238       -       238       n/m *     1,218       (2 )     1,220       n/m *
Write- down of notes receivables
    222       213       9       4.2 %     53       87       (34 )     (39.1 %)     275       300       (25 )     (8.3 %)
General and administrative
    8,083       9,206       (1,123 )     (12.2 %)     3,187       4,699       (1,512 )     (32.2 %)     11,270       13,905       (2,635 )     (19.0 %)
                                                                                                 
Total operating expenses
    16,563       18,685       (2,122 )     (11.4 %)     7,807       10,660       (2,853 )     (26.8 %)     24,370       29,345       (4,975 )     (17.0 %)
                                                                                                 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
    (2,493 )     236       (2,729 )     n/m *     (796 )     (1,617 )     821       (50.8 %)     (3,289 )     (1,381 )     (1,908 )     138.2 %
                                                                                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
    48       (118 )     166       (140.7 %)     10       (48 )     58       (120.8 %)     58       (166 )     224       (134.9 %)
                                                                                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
    (2,445 )     118       (2,563 )     n/m *     (786 )     (1,665 )     879       (52.8 %)     (3,231 )     (1,547 )     (1,684 )     108.9 %
                                                                                                 
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
    52       60       (8 )     (13.3 %)     20       18       2       11.1 %     72       78       (6 )     (7.7 %)
                                                                                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    (2,497 )     58       (2,555 )     n/m *     (806 )     (1,683 )     877       (52.1 %)     (3,303 )     (1,625 )     (1,678 )     103.3 %
                                                                                                 
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET OF TAX)
    (24 )     (12 )     (12 )     100.0 %     (7 )     (5 )     (2 )     40.0 %     (31 )     (17 )     (14 )     82.4 %
                                                                                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (2,521 )   $ 46     $ (2,567 )     n/m *   $ (813 )   $ (1,688 )   $ 875       (51.8 %)   $ (3,334 )   $ (1,642 )   $ (1,692 )     103.0 %
 
 
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Net Revenue

Travel store monthly renewals.  Travel store renewals decreased $3.1 million from $15.9 million in the first nine months of 2010 to $12.8 million for the same period of 2011.  The decrease is in direct relation to the number of active paying Subscribers.  The nine month weighted average of paying Subscribers decreased from 35,120 in 2010 to 27,544 in 2011.  The Company’s plan to address this trend is discussed under “Current State of the Company” above.

Travel commission revenue.  Travel commission revenue is generated through the Company’s travel provider relationships.  Travel revenue decreased $3.1 million from $7.5 million for the first nine months of 2010 to $4.4 million for the same period in 2011 partially due to the reduction of the number of active Subscribers and customers using us as their travel provider.

Travel store new sales.  Travel store sales decreased $1.7 million from $2.6 million for the first nine months of 2010 compared to $892,000 for the same period in 2011.    The decline is largely due to the fact that the Company reduced the amount of the initial sign up fee. This is evidenced by the fact that the Company’s average amount of recognized revenue decreased from $305.29 for the first nine months of 2010 compared to $110.15 for the same period of 2011 per new sale.   The average number of sales for which we are able to recognize revenue increased to 2,110 in the first nine months of 2011 from 1,052 in the same period of 2010, which management believes is partially due to the reduction in the amount of the initial sign up fee.   The Company will continue to recognize revenues for the short-term due to the deferral of this revenue in the past.    All travel store sales revenue is attributable to the Company’s marketing segment.

Product sales.   Product sales are comprised of revenue from direct product sales sold to active Subscribers.  Product sales include coffee, salon and beauty products, mobile phone texting and messaging products, as well as sales aids.   Product sales increased $1.2 million from $822,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $2.1 million for the same period of 2011 due to the introduction of the new products.  Revenue from coffee sales and the Business Builder Kit (Z kit) for the first nine months of 2011 was $801,000 and $698,000, respectively.  Both the coffee revenue and the Z kit revenue were exclusive to 2011.  We believe the increase in our featured stores and the continued introduction of new direct sale products will result in increased revenue in product sales and commissions.

E-commerce sales.   E-commerce sales are generated from products sold through the network of e-commerce sites, including 730 affiliates. E-commerce sales decreased $140,000 from $622,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $482,000 for the same period of 2011.  E-commerce sales can be accessed by Affiliates as well as active Subscribers.

Operating Expense

Travel store monthly renewals monthly commission.  Commission expense for store renewals decreased $734,000 from $4.6 million in the first nine months of 2010 compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2011.  This decrease is directly related to the decrease in renewal revenue.

Travel commissions. Travel commission expense decreased $2.0 million from $4.9 million for the first nine months of 2010 to $2.9 million for the same period in 2011.  Travel commission expense decreased in direct relation to the reduction in travel revenue.

Travel store new sales commissions.  Commission expense related to new sales decreased $159,000 from $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2010 compared to $918,000 for the same period of 2011.  The primary reason for the drop in marketing commission expense is directly attributable to the decline in new sale revenue.  Additionally, the average amount of recognized expense for each new Subscriber decreased from $233.28 for the first nine months of 2010 to $86.92 for the same period of 2011 directly related to the decline in the average amount of revenue that the Company recorded on each sale.  The Company will continue to recognize expense on past new sales, due to the deferral of commission expense related to those sales where the revenue was also deferred.

Rep bonuses.  Rep bonuses decreased $722,000 from $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2010 compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2011, due to the lowest sales price of the Broker fee of $50.00. As the average number of new sales within the Company declines, both marketing commissions and Rep bonuses decline as well. Additionally, the Company restructured its Rep bonus compensation model during the third quarter of 2011with the business model changes announced at the 2011 Convention.

Product commissions.  Product sales and commission expense is comprised of commissions paid for product sales sold through the YTB Network of online retail stores.  Product commissions increased $338,000 from $79,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $417,000 in the same period for 2011.  Coffee commissions were responsible for $92,000 of the increase and Z Kit Business Builder commissions were responsible for $208,000 of the increase.  All product sales and commissions expense is attributable to the product segment.

Product cost of goods sold.  Product cost of goods sold increased $362,000 from $271,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $633,000 in the same period for 2011.  Coffee product costs $275,000 of the increase. Freight associated with coffee and shipment of various other products accounts for $129,000 of the increase.  A decrease of $32,000 in inventory impairment offset some of the increase. All product sales and cost of goods sold expense is attributable to the product segment.

E-commerce commissions.   E-commerce sales are generated from products sold through the network of e-commerce sites, including 730 affiliates.   E-commerce sales commission expense decreased $115,000 from $414,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $299,000 for the same period o f 2011.  E-commerce expense decreased due to the decrease in revenue.
 
 
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Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expense decreased on a consolidated Company-wide basis $710,000 from $1.3 million in the first nine months of 2010 to $588,000 for the same period in 2011.  The decrease is attributable to numerous assets being fully depreciated and the sale of obsolete and excess computers.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the Company’s marketing segment is comprised mainly of computer hardware, software, and furniture.  It also consists of an allocable portion based on revenue of the Company’s headquarters building improvements.  The decrease of $549,000 from $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2010 to $516,000 for the same period of 2011 is attributable to numerous assets being fully depreciated and the sale of obsolete and excess computers.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the Company’s product segment is comprised mainly of software and an allocable portion, based on revenue, of the Company’s headquarters building improvements.  The decrease of $161,000 from $233,000 in the first nine months of 2010 to $72,000 for the same period of 2011 is attributable to assets being fully depreciated.

Asset Impairment.  The increase of $216,000 is related to writing down a parcel of land to its appraised value.

Asset impairment for the marketing and product segments are allocated based on revenue.

Loss on sale.  The increase on a consolidated Company-wide basis of $1.2 million is the result of the loss on the sale of the building of $758,000 and $203,000 in debt costs associated with the sale.  Also included in the loss is $359,000 in stock warrants issued to the investing company that purchased the building and a decrease of $97,000 to reverse a deferred gain on the WR Landing note.

Loss on the sale for the marketing and product segments are allocated based on revenue.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses decreased on a consolidated Company-wide basis $2.6 million from $13.9 million in the first nine months of 2010, compared to $11.3 million for the same period in 2011.  The Company has made strides in cost cutting initiatives to reduce overhead expenses.  The decrease is primarily the result of reductions in salaries and related benefits of $1.3 million related to the home office staff as the Company continues to adjust staffing levels to match its needs based on the number of Subscribers it supports. The decrease of $322,000 in website fees is due to the Company’s ability to secure a rate reduction for one vendor in 2011 and a one-time settlement expense in the first quarter of 2010 that was not repeated in 2011. The decrease of $203,000 in contract labor is partially due to the elimination of contract services in Canada as well as the elimination of contract labor services no longer being utilized as part of a Company-wide cost cutting effort.  The decrease of $180,000 in insurance is mainly due to the Company re-assessing its liability limits associated with specific policies in addition to savings realized related to reductions in the home office staff.  The decrease in legal fees of $132,000 is primarily due to the consolidation of corporate legal advice in addition to a decline in legal expense related to ongoing litigation matters.  Rent expense decreased $119,000 due to the elimination of leased property both in Canada and the United States.  Travel expenses decreased $118,000 due to cost cutting efforts by management to minimize travel expenses.  Accounting and audit fees decreased $116,000 as a result of switching to a different firm for auditing services. The decrease of merchant processing fees of $113,000 is due to a reduction in the number of transactions processed by the Company directly related to gross sales.   Restricted stock amortization and stock option expense decreased $87,000 due to forfeitures associated with restricted stock awards; $18,000 for awards granted during the first quarter of 2010 and $69,000 for options granted during the second quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2010.  Bad debt increased $96,000 due to a reversal of a bad debt expense in 2010.  Consulting fees increased $95,000 as a result of the contracts of two consultants; these consultants were hired as part of the new product lines and marketing opportunities.  Occupancy and employee training costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata, based upon headcount.  All other costs are allocated between the two operating segments pro rata based upon revenue.

General and administrative expenses for the marketing segment decreased $1.1 million from $9.2 million for the first nine months of 2010 to $8.1 million for the same period in 2011. The decrease is mainly the result of the decrease of $737,000 for the corporate allocation for the allocable expenses of legal fees, contract labor, accounting fees, restricted stock, and bad debt referenced above in the consolidated general and administrative results.  A decrease of $155,000 in website fees is due to the Company’s ability to secure a rate reduction for one vendor in 2011. Merchant processing fees decreased $114,000 due to a decrease in the number of transactions processed by the Company that is related to the downturn in revenue. The increase in salaries of $102,000 is the result of the allocation of total salary expense.

General and administrative expenses for the product segment decreased $1.5 million from $4.7 million in the first nine months 2010 compared to $3.2 million for the same period of 2011.  The corporate allocation decreased $963,000 for the allocable expenses of legal fees, contract labor, accounting fees, consulting fees, restricted stock, and bad debt referenced above in the consolidated general and administrative results.   A decrease in salaries and related benefits of $343,000 resulting from the reduction of home office staff as the Company continues to adjust staffing levels to match its needs based on the number of Subscribers it supports and the allocation of salary expense.  The decrease of $167,000 in website fees is due to a one-time settlement expense in the first quarter of 2010 that was not repeated in 2011.
 
Discontinued Operations

The results of the REZconnect subsidiary, formerly included in our Product segment, are classified as discontinued operations.

The Company recorded a net loss from discontinued operations in the first nine months of 2011 of $31,000, an increase of $14,000 from the net loss recorded in the first nine months of 2010 of $17,000.  This increase in net loss is due to the disposal of the REZconnect subsidiary at the end of the second quarter of 2009.  See Note 11 – “Discontinued Operations” to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had $189,000 in cash.  Based on our current cash flow forecasts of our short-term and long-term liquidity needs, management believes that our projected sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet our projected liquidity needs for the next 12 months.  However, we cannot predict what the effect might be on our business from events that are beyond our control, such as the recent global credit and liquidity crisis.  Management will continue to assess our liquidity position and potential sources of supplemental liquidity in view of our operating performance, current economic and capital market conditions, and other relevant circumstances.  We do not have, but are pursuing the establishment of a credit facility from which we may draw for our liquidity needs.  However, there is no assurance that additional financing will be available when needed or that management will be able to obtain financing on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is unable to raise sufficient additional funds, it will have to develop and implement a plan to extend payables and further reduce overhead until sufficient additional capital is raised. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2011 and 2010 of $656,000 and $728,000, respectively.  As shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2011 and 2010 of $3.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively.  In addition, negative current economic conditions and other factors have led to a decrease in the number of active Subscribers in the Company.  The number of active Subscribers has declined during the first nine months of 2011 by a net of 11,548 to 22,159 as of September 30, 2011 from the 33,707 reported as of December 31, 2010.

In addition, the Company expended approximately $128,000 in legal costs during the first nine months of 2011, compared to $265,000 during the same period of 2010.  Additional legal expenses will be incurred related to the class action suit filed in Madison County, Illinois, which the Company anticipates will be significantly lower than those in conjunction with the California and Illinois Attorney General suits.

On March 18, 2011, the Company entered into the Corporate Office Sales Contract with WRC, related to the Property. Pursuant to the Corporate Office Sales Contract, the Company agreed to sell to WRC the Property and all other tangible, intangible and mixed assets owned and used in the operation and maintenance of the Property, including the lease agreement (the “Zeiser Lease”) between the Company and Zeiser Motors, Inc. (“Zeiser”) dated September 29, 2010, and the promissory note (the “Zeiser Note”) executed by Zeiser Automotive in favor of the Company in the principal amount of $550,000 (the “Purchased Assets”). The Company agreed to assign all its right, title and interest to the Zeiser Lease and the Zeiser Note, and guaranty Zeiser’s performance there under at the closing of the sale (the “Closing”). The Closing took place on March 25, 2011. The purchase price for the Purchased Assets was $7,100,000. In exchange for the transfer to WRC of the Purchased Assets, WRC (i) paid the Company $2,790,000 in cash, and (ii) delivered to the Company a non-recourse, interest-free, unsecured promissory note (the “Wood River Note”) in favor of the Company, with a term of three years from the date of Closing, in the principal amount of $4,300,000. Such note has been recorded at its present value of approximately $3,700,000 as of September 30, 2011. In connection with the transaction, the Company also incurred costs relating to the sale of $203,000, which were paid in cash at the date of the closing. Since the Company is retaining a continuing interest in the Property, the sale/leaseback is accounted for under the financing method in which the Company will continue to record and depreciate the related assets. In accordance with certain requirements of the financing method, lease payments for the assets are recorded as a reduction in the finance obligation regarding to the transaction. The accounting of the sale/leaseback transaction under the financing method will continue until the Company’s continuing interest in the related assets ceases. In connection with the transaction, the Company and WRC also entered into certain documents and consummated certain transactions, as discussed below.

Wood River Lease

On March 28, 2011, the Company entered into a commercial lease (the “Company Lease”) with WRC. The initial term of the Company Lease commences on March 25, 2011 and terminates March 31, 2021. Under the Company Lease, the Company agrees to lease 40,000 square feet (the “Leased Premises”) on a triple net basis for equal monthly installments of $1,385 per month for the first three years. In the event the Company and/or Zeiser violate their lease (and/or the Zeiser Note) obligations, then effective immediately, the Company’s annual rent paid in monthly installments shall be at the rate of $20,000 per month or $240,000 annually, for the remaining period of the initial three-year term of the Company Lease.  At the commencement of years four through ten of the Company Lease, WRC may elect to increase the annual rent by a percentage not to exceed the percentage increase, if any, in the national Cost of Living Index.

The Company’s aggregate lease payments for the initial three years of approximately $50,000 are due to the difference in the Company assigning both the Zeiser Note and Zeiser Lease in conjunction with the Company Lease agreement.

If the Company and/or Zeiser violate the payment obligations set forth in the Company Lease, the Company shall be deemed to be in default.  If default is not cured within 5 days, WRC’s obligation to pay the Company $4,300,000 as evidenced by the Wood River Note also signed on March 28, 2011 in conjunction with the Company Lease; the Wood River Note shall be deemed paid in full.
 
 
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Wood River Note

Also on March 28, 2011, effective March 25, 2011, pursuant to the Corporate Office Sales Contract, WRC delivered to the Company the Wood River Note. The Wood River Note provides that WRC’s obligations to pay or perform as provided in the Wood River Note will be deemed waived and/or performed and WRC will be relieved from further performance of any obligation in or relating to the Wood River Note if (i) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to pay timely three consecutive monthly rents (including tax and insurance escrow and installments pursuant to the Zeiser Note) due and owing pursuant to the Company Lease with WRC and/or the Zeiser Lease and the Zeiser Note during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof, (ii) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to pay timely monthly rents (including tax and insurance escrow) pursuant to the terms of the Company Lease or the Zeiser Lease or installments due pursuant to the Zeiser Note for a cumulative period of three months during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof, and/or (iii) the Company and/or Zeiser fails to perform any other obligation due and owing under the terms of their respective leases and/or the Zeiser Note where the cumulative cost or exposure to WRC is equal to or higher than $100,000 anytime during the term of the Wood River Note, including any extensions thereof.

WRC and/or its nominee may prepay and/or redeem the Wood River Note without any premium or penalty and be free from all obligations under the Wood River Note any time during the first 18 months from the date of Closing for a purchase price or payment of $2,700,000 or during the next 18 months but before the end of the 36th month from the date of Closing, for a purchase price or payment of $3,200,000. If the Wood River Note is not paid off or redeemed by WRC within three years, the Company agrees to extend the Wood River Note for an additional 12-month period ending at end of day March 25, 2015, but thereafter, the Wood River Note shall be deemed paid in full by WRC. If WRC pays off or redeems the Wood River Note pursuant to the above terms, the Company has the option to purchase the Purchased Assets for a purchase price of $6,600,000 within a period of 12 months from the date the Wood River Note was paid off or redeemed. Until the Wood River Note is paid off or redeemed, the Company has the option to buy back the Purchased Assets for a cash purchase price of $3,900,000 and release and/or waiver of all payments due from and/or performance by WRC of the Wood River Note.

Assignment of Zeiser Lease and Zeiser Note

On March 28, 2011, the Company entered into an assignment and assumption of lease with WRC pursuant to which the Company assigned all of its interest in and to the Zeiser Lease to WRC. Also on March 28, 2011, in connection with the execution of the corporate headquarters sale to WRC, the Company assigned the Zeiser note to WRC, receiving a discount on the lease rate equal to the amount that would have been received by the Company from Zeiser under the original terms of the agreement. As a result, the Company reclassified the Zeiser note as a deferred charge of $550,000 as of the date of the transaction. Such amount is being charged to expense over the initial term of the lease. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has recorded $437,000 as deferred charges, which are included as part of other prepaid expenses and current assets.
 
Termination of FH Partners Mortgage and Note

Also on March 28, 2011, the Company paid to FH Partners LLC, the unrelated third party that held the mortgage relating to the Property (the “FH Partners Mortgage”) prior to the Closing, $1.5 million in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations pursuant to the FH Partners Mortgage and the related promissory note.

Warrants

Also on March 28, 2011, the Company granted WRC an aggregate of 13,575,000 warrants to purchase Class A Common Shares at an exercise price of $0.032 per share at anytime until March 25, 2016. The fair value of the warrants issued was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model on the date of the grant, and aggregated $360,000. Such amount was charged to expense on the date of the transaction and is included in the loss on sale of assets during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Cash Flow Data

The following presents a summary of our cash flows for each of the three activities:
 
 
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities  in the first nine months of 2011 was $1.4 million compared to net cash used of $454,000 in the first nine months of 2010. The increase in net cash used in operating activities is primarily due to the increase in the Company's net loss.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash provided in investing activities  was $2.3 million during the first nine months of 2011 compared to $65,000 used in investing activities of our continuing operations in the first nine months of 2010.  This $2.3 million increase in cash provided was primarily related to the sale of the Company’s headquarters building along with the collection of notes receivable during the first nine months of 2011.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $1.5 million for the first nine months of 2011 compared to $523,000 in cash provided by financing activities for the prior year period.  Net cash used in the first nine months of 2011 of $1.3 million was the result of proceeds from the sale of the headquarters building to the Company used to repay of short-term debt of $1.5 million.  Net cash provided by financing activities during the first nine months of 2010 related to the issuance of short-term debt offset by the repayment of the short-term debt on the Company’s current headquarters.

New Accounting Guidance

See Note 5 – to condensed consolidated financial statements for information regarding new accounting guidance.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 that is filed with the SEC.  In most cases, the accounting policies utilized by us are the only ones permissible under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for businesses in our industry.  However, the application of certain of these policies requires significant judgments or a complex estimation process that can affect our results of operations and financial position, as well as the related footnote disclosures.  We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable.  If actual amounts are ultimately different from previous estimates, the revisions are included in our results of operations for the period in which the actual amounts become known.  The accounting policies and estimates that can have a significant impact on the operating results, financial position and footnote disclosures of our Company are described in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure controls and procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) of YTB International, Inc. at the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, at the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, on a timely basis, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)) occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

Note 16 – “Legal Proceedings” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

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.

(a)
None.

(b)
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors implemented in the period covered by this report.
 
Item 6.  Exhibits

10.1
Asset Purchase Agreement between the Company and Sixth Scott, LLC executed October 25, 2011.
31.1
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1#
Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2#
Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
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EX-101.SCH
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EX-101.CAL
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EX-101.DEF
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#           These certifications are attached as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 accompanying this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by YTB International, Inc. for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.  Signed originals of these written statements required by Section 906 have been provided to YTB International, Inc. and will be retained by YTB International, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 
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SIGNATURES

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

 
YTB International, Inc.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Robert M. Van Patten  
    Robert M. Van Patten  
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
   
Dated:   November 14, 2011
 
       
       
   
/s/ Jeremy Hemann
 
   
Jeremy Hemann
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
   
Dated:   November 14, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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