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UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 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: 333-153679

 

EMPERIAL AMERICAS, INC 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

FLORIDA   26-0325410
     
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1926 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100 Hollywood 33020

 

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Issuer's telephone number: 954-894-0043

 

Securities registered under Section 12 (b) of the Exchange Act:

   
Title of each class Name of exchange on which registered

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock Par Value $.00001 per share

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes £ No R

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes £ No R

 

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 £ No R

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K . o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
     
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company R

 

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

 

State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2011: $602,379.

 

As of March 31, 2012, there were 111,672,160 shares of the issuer's common stock issued and outstanding. Affiliates of the issuer own 90,000,000 shares of the issuer's issued and outstanding common stock and the remaining 21,672,160 shares are held by non-affiliates. The aggregate market value of the shares held by non-affiliates at March 31, 2012 was $225,321.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

 

There are documents incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are identified in Part III, Item 13.

 

(*) Affiliates for the purposes of this Annual Report refer to the officers, directors of the issuer and subsidiaries and/or persons or firms owning 10% or more of issuer's common stock, both of record and beneficially.

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I
Item 1. Business 4
Item 1A. Risk Factors 9
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 12
Item 2. Properties 12
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 12
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved) 12
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 13
Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data 14
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 18
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supporting Data 19
Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 34
Item 9a. Controls and Procedures 34
Item 9b. Other Information 35
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers and Control Persons 36
Item 11. Executive Compensation 37
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 39
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 40
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 40
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements Schedules 41

 

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PART I

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors

 

Certain information included in this Form 10-K and other materials filed or to be filed by AAA Public Adjusting Group Inc.. ("AAA," the “Company”, "we", "us" or "our") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral or written statements made from time to time by us, may contain forward-looking statements about our current and expected performance trends, business plans, goals and objectives, expectations, intentions, assumptions and statements concerning other matters that are not historical facts. These statements may be contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases, in other written communications, and in oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized officers. Words or phrases such as "believe", "plan", "will likely result", "expect", "intend", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", "may", "could", "would", "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements, and any other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.

 

Those statements include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations, and those of our officers and directors and the officers and directors of our subsidiaries as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results and the timing of certain events may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

 

We are filing the following summary to identify important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf. These cautionary statements are to be used as a reference in connection with any forward-looking statements. The factors, risks and uncertainties identified in these cautionary statements are in addition to those contained in any other cautionary statements, written or oral, which may be made or otherwise addressed in connection with a forward-looking statement or contained in any of our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these factors, risks and uncertainties, we caution against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to modify or revise any forward-looking statement to take into account or otherwise reflect subsequent events, or circumstances arising after the date that the forward-looking statement was made.

 

The following risk factors may affect our operating results and the environment within which we conduct our business. If our projections and estimates regarding these factors differ materially from what actually occurs, our actual results could vary significantly from any results expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic, demographic, geopolitical or public safety conditions which affect consumer behavior and spending, including the armed conflict in Iraq or other potential countries; various factors which increase the cost to develop airships, including factors under the influence and control of government agencies and others;; the availability, amount, type, and cost of capital for the Company and the deployment of such capital, including the amounts of planned capital expenditures; changes in, or any failure to comply with, governmental regulations; the amount of, and any changes to, tax rates and the success of various initiatives to minimize taxes; and other risks and uncertainties referenced in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This statement, and any other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.

 

 

 

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This annual report also contains certain estimates and plans related to the airship industry. The estimates and plans assume that certain events, trends and activities will occur, of which there can be no assurance. In particular, we do not know what level of growth will exist, if any, in the insurance adjusting arena. If our assumptions are wrong about any events, trends and activities, then our estimates for the future growth of AAA business operations may also be wrong. There can be no assurance that any of our estimates as to our business growth will be achieved.

  

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

Our Company

 

We were incorporated in the State of Florida on June 1, 2007. Our total authorized stock consists of 250,000,000 common shares and 20,000,000 preferred. Our fiscal year end date is December 31. On October 22, 2007, we acquired all of the outstanding membership interest of Florida Claims Consultants, LLC., for the issuance of 4,000,000 shares of our common stock to the Florida Claims Consultants, LLC holders, pursuant to a purchase agreement and share exchange between Florida Claims Consultants, LLC and us. Pursuant to the Agreement, Florida Claims Consultants, LLC became our wholly owned subsidiary. We entered into this agreement in order to pursue our business plan of acting as a holding company for companies in the public adjusting business. This transaction was a related party transaction since Frederick Antonelli and Karl Bach were the principal stockholders of Florida Claims Consultants and us prior to the merger and therefore, this transaction was not an arms length transaction. No finder fees or compensation, direct or indirect, were paid in connection with this merger. In the future it is possible that we may enter into additional transactions with companies in this industry in furtherance of these business objectives. Currently, we do not have any contemplated acquisitions and have not had any discussions with companies in the industry to complete such a transaction.

 

Our wholly owned subsidiary, Florida Claims Consultants (FCC) is a consumer advocate licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance as "public insurance adjusters" to protect consumer rights. A public insurance adjuster is an authority on loss adjustments that property owners can retain to assist in preparing, filing, and adjusting their insurance claims. Ones home or business is often the clients largest investment, and over the past two years FCC has successfully processed claims for approximately 215 clients in 2011 and 490 in 2010.

 

Currently, we operate only in Florida.

 

Florida Claims Consultants is owned and operated by claims professionals with more than 100 years combined experience handling all types of insurance claims. FCC is committed to representing the clients interest in evaluating and presenting a claim to the insurance company responsible for payment.

 

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Florida Claims Consultants is dedicated to representing clients interests by maximizing and expediting their financial recovery and makes sure policy provisions are fully adhered to. Insurance companies have the benefit of their claims representatives estimating property damage, the property owner needs an advocate to ensure proper payment is made.

 

FCC has the experience and knowledge to interpret policy language to assure clients receive proper payment for all covered damages. FCC completes a full assessment of the loss, prepares the necessary documentation and represents the client to the insurance carrier. FCC specializes in the areas of First party commercial, residential, and marine insurance.

 

FCC assisted residential and commercial property owners obtain upward adjustments on thousands of insurance claims.

 

Hurricane and other causes of damage, carry a five year statute of limitations, even if funds have already been distributed and the case closed by the insurance carrier. Likewise, it is rare that a client of FCC surrenders the rights to an additional claim if new damage is discovered. In recent cases where the insurance carrier paid little or no compensation, FCC was able to obtain the financial recovery in the range of 100-1000%+ more than the original payment.

 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT .

 

We were incorporated in the State of Florida on June 1, 2007, as a holding company for our wholly owned subsidiary company, Florida Claims Consultants, LLC.

 

PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES .

 

What is a Public Adjuster?

 

FCC is a public adjusting company, licensed by the Florida Department of Financial Services (FLDFS), the same regulatory agency that controls the insurance company’s adjuster. As such, it represents both commercial and residential property owners in their claims for damage to their property, from all types of covered losses. Public adjusters are the only adjusters who do not represent the interest of the insurance carrier but rather those of the policyholder. FCC specializes in the detailed assessment of damage in order to maximize the recovery of the policy holder

 

Who is our Target Market?

 

As public adjusters, FCC specializes in servicing clients from three categories:

 

Residential

 

Commercial

 

Marine

 

What Type of Claims are Handled

 

FCC handles all aspects of property damage claims on behalf of the policy holder. Consumers are usually unaware of the fine details of their policy and therefore not able to determine what they are entitled to under their policy provisions. FCC relieves them of the stress and aggravation of dealing with their insurance company, as well as making every effort to maximize their settlement. FCCs knowledge and experience makes it possible for the Company to better interpret policy language as it applies to a claim.

 

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Examples of common claims handled:

 

Hurricanes / Tornados

 

Fire / Smoke

 

Water Damage

 

Roof Leaks

 

Windstorms / Hail

 

A/C Leaks

 

Broken Water Pipes

 

Collapse

 

Falling Objects

 

Vandalism

 

Theft

 

Lighting

 

Electrical Surge

 

Marine

 

How Are Claims Handled and the Use of "EDNAS?"

 

EDNAS is a workflow method utilized by FCC to streamline operations and along with its specialization technique ensures efficient and accurate processing of their clients financial recovery.

 

EDNAS: Evaluate-Document-Negotiate-Advise-Settle

 

Evaluate . FCC begins by creating a detailed estimate of the cost associated with all areas of coverage within the policy.

 

Document . The Company documents all evidence to substantiate its estimate, including the scope of the damage, the current pricing for repair or replacement, applicable building code and Florida statutes.

 

Negotiate . FCC aggressively negotiates with insurance carriers on behalf of property owners, who would otherwise have no way to determine if they were being properly compensated.

 

Advise . FCC discusses the claims and its negotiation with the client Insurance carrier to ensure every concern of the client has been met.

 

Settle . FCC achieves what it considers a fair settlement, through negotiation. As licensed appraisers, FCC will represent the policy holder at an arbitration-like proceeding or work with an attorney experienced in 1 st party claims to prepare for litigation. All of this is done at no extra cost to the consumer.

 

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How Do We Make Money

 

FCC is paid on a contingency basis (anywhere from 10-20% of the net settlement amount) This contingency fee is based on a sliding scale predicated on the type of damage, cost level of damage and negotiated accordingly between the adjustor and the client. There are no other fees or costs charged by the Company, and FCC collects its fees only when a settlement has been paid. There is no upfront cost to retain FCC, thus a successful slogan often used by the Company is:

 

"No Recovery / No fee = No Risk."

 

Another key element is that FCC can be retained to represent a property owner at any point in the claim process, even after an initial settlement check has been issued by the carrier, and cashed by the insured. Many people believe the myth that cashing a check precludes an additional recovery, and that it implies final acceptance. Over the last 2-3 years, FCC has reopened thousands of underpaid hurricane claims resulting in millions of dollars in additional recoveries. In Florida, as in most other states, FCC can reopen a claim, which the carrier deems closed, up to five years from the date of loss. This becomes an important fact in light of the many hurricanes to hit Florida over the last few years, and the prediction of the globe entering a period of increased hurricane activity, for the next 10-20 years, as stated by the National Hurricane Center director Max Mayfield on CNN.com on June 6, 2006. Such natural disasters only contribute to FCC historical and future success.

 

Many property owners have been victimized twice, first by the disaster, then by having cases closed by their carriers with settlements insufficient to repair their homes or businesses. It is not uncommon for FCC to achieve settlements 200%-300% greater than the initial payment (in some cases, the results of FCC efforts have been greater than 10x the original payment). FCC has given countless clients the ability to repair their homes and regain their lives when all hope was lost.

 

DISTRIBUTION

 

FCC will attract and maintain its share of the market by building on its solid foundation of satisfied customers and through the valuable commodity of referrals by satisfied clients accompanied with unique and powerful advertising and client education. The Company continues its efforts to educate the property owning public about its industry. It is estimated that 90% of policyholders are unaware that they have the right to have a state licensed insurance professional represent their interest. Public adjusters are the best kept secret in the insurance industry, and the insurance companies like it that way!

 

Through various marketing methods, such as print, radio and television advertising, FCC educates property owners about the importance of having a licensed professional represent their interests in the claims process. People unaware of public adjusters are not likely to know what to search for online. However, FCC utilizes pay per click networks to obtain a high ranking when someone uses a search engine to find a public adjuster.

 

FCC also gains community outreach through local chambers of commerce and civic organizations. FCC raises public awareness of the benefits of proper representation for property damage claims.

 

Concentrated public relations efforts will attract significant media coverage, because the press is more likely to write about companies with obvious consumer benefits. While a portion of the marketing budget will drive statewide initiatives, regional advertising budgets are directed toward areas affected by natural disasters.

 

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COMPETITIVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS

 

The competitive marketplace can be divided into 4 groups:

 

1. Opportunist

 

2. Mom & Pop

 

3. Mid Tier

 

4. Large Tier

 

The first three classes, opportunist (public adjusters who work in major disasters and often have regular jobs outside of adjusting, mom & pop (small family owned adjusters or law firms with under 6 employees), mid tier (company that expand and contract employees with storm activity and handle small demographical areas) are often overwhelmed and their claims processing is longer than that of a large company with a dedicated staff. The last, larger tier companies are those with larger demographical areas and which sustain a large employee and adjuster base throughout the year regardless of storm activity.

 

Examples of some direct competitors of FCC :

 

Ameriloss Public Adjusters

 

Epic Group

 

Lesser and Company

 

BCH Consulting Inc.

 

Prime State Public Adjusters

 

Statewide there are about 121 competitors as stated in Adjusting Today, a trade publication often reporting on competitor activity. It is commonly known in the industry that small to mid tier companies rely on their independent contractors to provide more sundry tasks, whereas we strive to have our in house staff provide those tasks for them, thereby allowing our licensed adjusters to perform a specialized task within the operational processes.

 

Small and mid tier companies also grow and compresses their staff with storm activity and its marketing surges. Because of these growth and compressions of their staff, small and mid tier companies may have difficulty in generating referral business. FCC is working to minimize these common problems in the industry by keeping sufficient staff regardless of storm activity to maintain a stable workforce without turnover. Hence our staff can hope to provide the customer with service necessary to foster referral business and where previous clients have an increased level of confidence when dealing with the same staff.

 

Small and mid tier companies may have difficulty in comparison to a large company since there staff are commonly smaller, thereby limiting their technical strength to represent their clients in many types of damage scenarios. FCC has a group of licensed adjustors with an average experience level of experience level at about 16 years. We hope that by having a group of adjustors with a good experience level, we can offer our clients a wider range of experience for many types of claims.

 

Another important component of the unique position of FCC over its competitors is its involvement in FAPIA. FAPIA is Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters and even though it is just statewide, it is larger in the amount of members than its nationwide counterpart. In comparison FAPIA has 500 members compared with 200 at NAPAIA, as stated in there respective websites. Our director Karl Bach served on the board at FAPIA in 2006. Through his position on this organization FCC can obtain a great amount of information in regard to its industry and any changes that may be developing. Moreover, FCC will have first knowledge of any new competitive force that may be entering the market and can assist FCC in acting accordingly.

 

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EMPLOYEES

 

We currently have four full time employees. Also, within the everyday operations of the business of public adjusting, we often utilize approximately 12-18 subcontractors (adjustors) at any given time.

 

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION ISSUES

 

We currently operate solely in the state of Florida and are subject to comprehensive regulation and supervision by government agencies in the state in which we do business. Furthermore, we currently hold licenses to conduct business solely in Florida. The primary purpose of such regulation and supervision is to provide safeguards for our clients as policy holders of insurance carriers, rather than to protect the interests of stockholders. The laws of various state jurisdictions establish supervisory agencies with broad administrative powers with respect to, among other things, licensing to transact business, licensing of adjusters and regulating commission rates

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

 

A. Mr. Antonelli and Mr. Christopher Lombardi are presently our only officers and Mr. Antonelli and Mr. Lombardi are our only directors.

 

Mr. Antonelli and two other shareholders own approximately 90 percent of the outstanding common stock and an equal voting power. As a result, they alone will be able to exercise control over many matters requiring approval by the board of directors or our stockholders. As a result, they will be able to:

 

  · Control the composition of our board of directors;
     
  · Control our management and policies;

 

  · Determine the outcome of significant corporate transactions.

 

Additionally, it should be clear that the interests of Mr. Antonelli and the two other holders may differ entirely from the other shareholders interest.

 

B. We Compete in a Regulated Industry, Which May Result in Increased Expenses or Restrictions on our Operations

 

Currently, we operate only in Florida, and are subject to comprehensive regulation and supervision by government agencies. The primary purpose of such regulation and supervision is to provide safeguards for our clients as policy holders of insurance carriers rather than to protect the interests of stockholders. The laws of various state jurisdictions establish supervisory agencies with broad administrative powers with respect to, among other things, licensing to transact business, licensing of adjusters and regulating commission rates.

 

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We act as a consumer advocate licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance, as Public Insurance Adjusters. We are regulated and supervised by the state of Florida through the Florida Department of Insurance and Florida Department of Financial Services. Any changes to the regulations under which we operate are usually through the State of Florida or the Department of Insurance. An example of regulations that may restrict our business would be changes in the amount of commission we may charge. Currently there is a cap of 20%, and we do not foresee any changes to this commission structure in the near future. The Department of Financial Services ensures compliance and enforces the rules of the statutes and responds to any customer complaints. Increased expenses can occur if those agencies decide to increase expenses for continuing education, yearly membership renewals and bond fees, which regulate liability insurance. Any such event, in a state where we have substantial operations, such as Florida, could substantially affect the profitability of our operations in such state, or cause us to change our marketing focus.

 

C. We May Not be Able to Continue to Acquire Clients in Sufficient Amounts to Operate Efficiently and Profitability

 

Our success depends upon the general acceptance of our services by the public both private and commercial. If these groups do not embrace the services of a public adjuster, our operations will be adversely affected. The market for public adjusters, although not new, is however in its early stages of development and awareness by the public. We cannot assure that a sufficiently broad base of consumers and businesses will adopt, and continue to use, the services of public adjusters. Our business prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in acquiring new business in this area.

 

D . If We Are Unable To Retain and Attract Qualified Personnel, Our Business Could Suffer

 

Our current and future success depends on our ability to identify, attract, hire, train, retain and motivate highly skilled adjusters, managerial, sales and marketing, customer service and professional personnel. We may be unable to successfully attract, assimilate or retain sufficiently qualified personnel. If we fail to retain and attract the necessary managerial, sales and marketing and customer service personnel our business could suffer.

 

E. Our revenues are volatile during natural disasters, without these storms our revenue is negatively impacted.

 

Our business of public adjusting depends on clients with damages to their property. The more damage the higher the resulting claim and subsequent commission earned by us. Therefore, during times of storm inactivity our revenues are negatively impacted.

  

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F. All of our revenue is currently derived from operations in Florida, this demographic concentration of revenue may severely impact our revenue if regulatory changes impede our operations.

 

Currently, we operate only in Florida, and our revenue is completely dependent on this demographic concentration. We are regulated and supervised by government agencies, which govern licensing to transact business, licensing of adjusters and regulating commission rates, within our industry. If any changes are made by this regulatory body within the state of Florida, it could have a material effect on our revenue.

 

Other Investment Risk Factors

 

A. Absence of Dividends Now and in the Near Future May Affect a Stockholders Return on Investment

 

We have never paid dividends. We do not anticipating declaring or paying dividends in the foreseeable future, and we intend to retain any future earnings to finance its growth. Our dividends will be at our Board of Directors discretion and contingent upon our financial condition, earnings and capital requirements.

 

B. Investors may face significant restrictions on the resale of our common stock due to federal regulations of penny stock.

 

Our common stock is subject to the requirements of Rule 15(g)9, promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act as long as the price of our common stock is below $5.00 per share. Under such rule, broker-dealers who recommend low-priced securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors must satisfy special sales practice requirements, including a requirement that they make an individualized written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's consent prior to the transaction. The Securities Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990, also requires additional disclosure in connection with any trades involving a stock defined as a penny stock. Generally, the SEC defines a penny stock as any equity security not traded on an exchange or quoted on NASDAQ that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share. The required penny stock disclosures include the delivery, prior to any transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated with it. Such requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of the securities and the ability of purchasers to sell their securities in the secondary market. In addition, various state securities laws impose restrictions on transferring penny stocks.

 

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to include the disclosure in this Item 1B.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

  

The Company leases its new office in Hollywood, Florida facility under a lease commencing from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012 at a minimum annual rent of $ 12,720 (payable monthly) inclusive of related sale taxes and utilities. The Company terminated the lease at its old Location on April 29, 2010

 

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None

 

ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved)

 

Not applicable.

 

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

No items were put to a shareholder vote during the period ended December 31, 2011.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

 

(a) MARKET PRICE

 

Effective August 20, 2009 our shares of common stock have been quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “AAAA.”

 

The following information sets forth the high and low bid price of our common stock during fiscal 2011 and 2010 and was obtained from the National Quotation Bureau. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.

 

   HIGH   LOW 
CALENDAR 2011          
Quarter Ended March 31 (1)  $0.38   $0.35 
Quarter Ended June 30 (1)  $0.39   $0..29 
Quarter Ended September 30  $0.48   $0.02 
Quarter Ended December 31  $0.02   $0.01 

 

   HIGH   LOW 
CALENDAR 2010          
Quarter Ended March 31 (1)  $0.00   $0.00 
Quarter Ended June 30 (1)  $0.00   $0.00 
Quarter Ended September 30  $5.00   $5.00 
Quarter Ended December 31  $6.05   $5.00 

 

(1) Trading the stock did not commence until August 20, 2010.

 

(b) HOLDERS

 

As of the date of this report, there were approximately 39 holders of our common stock.

 

(c) DIVIDENDS

 

The Company has never paid a dividend and does not anticipate that any dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. The Company did a forward division of fifteen shares to one on a forward split which was effective in February, 2011.

 

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(d) SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

 

The following table sets forth the information indicated with respect to our compensation plans as of December 31, 2011, under which our common stock is authorized for issuance.

 

   

Number of
Securities to
be

issued

upon
exercise of
outstanding

options,
warrants
and rights

(a)

   

Weighted
average

exercise price of

outstanding
options,

warrants and
rights

(b)

   

Number of
securities

remaining
available for

future issuance
under

equity
compensation
plans

(excluding
securities

reflected in
column (a))

(c)

 
                   
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders     0     $        
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders                  
Total     0     $        

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds

 

None

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company and the Affiliated Purchasers (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3)) did not engage in any repurchases of the Company securities.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

 

The following tables set forth our selected historical financial data for the periods indicated. The selected statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the selected balance sheet data as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, have been derived from our audited financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report.

 

The information presented below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report.

 

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    Year Ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Statement of Operations Data:            
Revenue   $ 602,379     $ 603,007  
Operating expenses                
General and administrative expenses     265,130       192,531  
Commissions to Adjusters     382,047       392,212  
Salaries and related expenses     195,063       185,326  
Consulting Services     1,150       1,275  
Loss from operations     (241,011 )     (168,337 )
Other income (expense)     (11,630 )     (16,892 )
Net loss   $ (252,641 )   $ (185,229 )
Net loss per share basic and diluted   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.00 )

 

    Year Ended December 31,  
    2011     2010  
Balance Sheet Data:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 865     $ 4,174  
Accounts Receivable     57,979       69,100  
Prepaid Expenses     4,154       3,392  
Total assets     78,646       101,921  
Total liabilities     226,547       236,280  
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)     (147,901 )     (134,359

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

GENERAL

 

Twelve months ended December 31, 2011 ("Fiscal 2011" or "2011" or "the current year") compared to twelve months ended December 31, 2010 ("Fiscal 2010" or "2010" or "the prior year").

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

REVENUES. During fiscal 2011 and 2010, we had revenues of $602,379 and $603,007 respectively. We experienced a decline in revenue due to the number of claims from past hurricane seasons tapering off and previously being settled.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES. Our operating expenses consist primarily of payroll and related taxes, professional and consulting services, expenses for executive and administrative personnel and insurance, telephone and communications, facilities expenses, travel and related expenses, and other general corporate expenses. Our operating expenses for fiscal 2011 were $843,390 compared to fiscal year 2010 operating expenses of $771,344 a increase of $72,046 related mainly to a increase in general and administrative expense discussed below.

 

During 2011, we incurred $265,130 of general and administrative expenses as compared to $192,531 during 2010. The increase was due to a increase of payroll.

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS. We had an operating loss of ($241,011) for fiscal year 2011 as compared to an operating loss of ($168,337) for fiscal 2010, primarily due to decreased revenues partially offset by lower operating expenses as described above.

 

NET LOSS. We had a net loss of ($252,641) in fiscal year 2011 compared to a net loss of ($185,229) in fiscal 2010. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues partially offset by reduced operating expenses as discussed above.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

ASSETS. At December 31, 2011, we had total assets of $78,646 compared to total assets of $101,921 as of December 31, 2010. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower accounts receivable.

 

The current assets at December 31, 2011, were $62,997 compared to $76,666 at December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2011, we had $865 of cash and cash equivalents compared to $4,174 at December 31, 2010.

 

LIABILITIES. At December 31, 2011, we had total liabilities of $226,547 compared to total liabilities of $236,280 as of December 31, 2010. The increase is attributable to an increase of $100,000 in deferred compensation to an officer, and $ 20,676 of higher accounts payable. This was partially offset by $11,946 of decreases in accounts payable to insured and lower notes payable of $39,866 (attributable to normal payments and the disposal of an automobile)

 

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred net losses for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 of $ 252,641, and $185,229, respectively. Cumulative losses since inception are $ 365,887. The Company has a working capital deficit at December 31, 2011 of $ 140,504. There is no guarantee whether the Company will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support its operations. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management states that they are confident that they can improve operations and raise the appropriate funds to grow their underlying business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method as stipulated by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740 formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (”SFAS”) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities or a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced to estimated amounts to be realized by the use of a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is applied is applied when in management’s view it is more likely than not (50%) that such deferred tax will not be utilized.

 

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted certain provisions under ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, (“ASC 740”), which provide interpretative guidance for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Effective with the Company’s adoption of these provisions, interest related to the unrecognized tax benefits is recognized in the financial statements as a component of income taxes. The Adoption of ASC 740 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

In the unlikely event that an uncertain tax position exists in which the Company could incur income taxes, the Company would evaluate whether there is a probability that the uncertain tax position taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. Reserves for uncertain tax positions would be recorded if the Company determined it is probable that a position would not be sustained upon examination or if payment would have to be made to a taxing authority and the amount is reasonably estimate. As of December 31, 2011, the Company does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions that would result in the Company having a liability to the taxing authorities. The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities for the years ended 2007 through 2010.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Cash and equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenues when fees due to the company are reasonably assured to be collected from our client (the insured) or by the insured’s insurance carrier and not before. Collectability is not ensured until receipt of our fee.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, the fair value of these instruments approximates their recorded value.

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS

 

In connection with the sale of debt or equity instruments, the Company may enter into Registration Rights Agreements. Generally, these Agreements require the Company to file registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register common shares that may be issued on conversion of debt or preferred stock, to permit re-sale of common shares previously sold under an exemption from registration or to register common shares that may be issued on exercise of outstanding options or warrants.

 

These Agreements usually require us to pay penalties for any time delay in filing the required registration statements, or in the registration statements becoming effective, beyond dates specified in the Agreement. These penalties are usually expressed as a fixed percentage, per month, of the original amount the Company received on issuance of the debt or preferred stock, common shares, options or warrants. The Company accounts for these penalties when it is probable that a penalty will be incurred. At December 31, 2011, the Company has no registration rights agreement requiring penalties to be recorded.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to include the disclosure under this Item 7A.

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc.

Hollywood, Florida

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc., as of December 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year in the period ended December 31, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position

of AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year in the period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. suffered recurring losses from operations which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Hamilton, PC

 

/s/ Hamilton, PC

 

Denver, Colorado

April 12, 2012

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

    Page
     
Consolidated Financial Statements    
     
Balance Sheets   17
     
Statements of Revenues and Expenses   18
     
Statements of Cash Flows   19
     
Statement of Equity   20
     
Notes to Financial Statements   21 - 28

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010

 

   Year Ended December
31,
 
   2011   2010 
Assets          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $865   $4,174 
Accounts receivable – net   57,979    69,100 
Prepaid expense   4,154    3,392 
Total current assets   62,998    76,666 
Property, plant, and equipment - net   15,648    25,255 
Total Assets  $78,646   $101,921 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
Current Liabilities          
Notes payable vehicle - current portion  $23,046   $12,912 
Notes payable-   -    5,000 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   55,487    85,787 
Deferred Compensation   135,886    100,000 
Accounts payable to insured        12,645 
Total current liabilities   203,502    216,344 
Long Term Liabilities          
Notes payable – vehicle -net of current   12,128    19,936 
Total long term liabilities   12,128    19,936 
Total Liabilities   226,547    236,280 
Stockholders' Equity          
Preferred Stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued   -    - 
Common Stock, 250,000,000 shares authorized at $.0001 par, 111,672,160 and 103,747,980 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively   10,447    10,375 
Additional paid in capital   388,741    149,713 
Stock subscription receivable   (1,500)   (1,500)
Accumulated Deficit   (545,589)   (292,947)
           
Total Stockholders' equity   (147,901)   (134,359)
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $78,646   $101,921 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010

 

   2011   2010 
           
Revenues (net)  $602,379   $603,007 
Operating Expenses:          
Commissions to adjusters   382,047    392,212 
Consulting services - other   1,150    1,275 
Payroll   195,063    185,326 
Other general and administrative expenses   265,130    192,531 
Total operating expenses   843,390    771,344 
Profit (Loss) from operations   (241,011)   (168,337)
Other income (expense)   (1,521)     
Interest (expense)   (10,109)   (16,892)
Net Income/(Loss) Before Income Taxes   (252,641)   (185,229)
Provision for income tax   -    - 
Net Income/(Loss)  $(252,641)  $(185,229)
Net income (loss) per common share, basic  $(0.00)  $(0.00)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding   96,000,720    96,000,720 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010

 

   2011   2010 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:          
Net Income (Loss)  $(252,641)  $(185,229)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   9,606    28,999 
Gain on disposal of equipment   -    (176)
Stock issued for services   197,955    6,030 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:          
(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable   11,121    15,760 
(Increase) Decrease in prepaid expenses   (762)   (3,392)
Increase in deferred compensation   35,886    100,000 
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (30,300)   8,730 
Net Cash Provided (Used In) Operating Activities  $(29,135)  $(29,278)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:          
Purchase of equipment   -    - 
Net Cash Provided (Used) in Investing Activities   -    - 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:          
Repayment of notes payable   -    (19,452)
Proceeds from loans   2326    15,000 
Repayment of loans   -    (10,000)
Proceeds from sale of common stock   28,500    35,500 
Increase in related party notes   (5,000)   - 
Net Cash Provided (Used) in Financing Activities   25,826    21,048 
           
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (3,309)   (8,230)
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of period   4,174    12,404 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period  $865   $4,174 
           
Other Cash Flow Items:          
Cash payments for:          
Income tax  $-   $- 
Interest expense  $6,377   $16,892 
Related party notes payable donated to capital  $-   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

   Common
Shares
   Common
Stock
   Stock
Subscription
Receivable
   Additional
Paid in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
   Total
Equity
 
                         
Balance at January 1, 2010   90,240,480   $9,024   $-   $83,034   $(70,561)  $21,497
Contributed capital, officer loans                  25,000         25,000 
Net income (loss) - 2010                       (37,157)   (37,157)
Balance at December 31, 2010   90,240,480    9,024    -    108,034    (107,718)   9,340 
Common Stock issued for cash   11,250,000    1,126    (1,500)   35,874    -    35,500 
Common Stock issued for services   2,257,500    225         5,805         6,030 
Net income (loss) - 2011                       (185,229)   (185,229)
Balance at December 31, 2011   103,747,980   $10,375   $(1,500)  $149,713   $(292,947)  $(134,359)
Common Stock issued for cash   1,125,000    11)        28,489    -    28,500 
Common Stock issued for services   6,799,180    61         210,539         210,600 
Net income (loss) - 2011                       (252,641)   (252,641)
Balance at December 31, 2011   111,672,160   10, 447   $(1,500)  $388,741   $(292,947)  $(147,901)

 

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AAA PUBLIC ADJUSTING GROUP, INC

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization

 

AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc was incorporated on October 05, 2007 in the state of Florida. AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc was formerly Florida Claims Consultants, LLC formed on March 3, 2004 in the state of Florida. On October 22, 2007, AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc consummated an agreement with Florida Claims Consultants, LLC, pursuant to which Florida Claims Consultants, LLC, exchanged all of its Members’ interest for 4,000,000 shares of common stock of AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. The Company has accounted for the transaction as a combination of entities under common control and accordingly, recorded the merger at historical cost. The consolidated, historical financial statements have been appropriately re-stated.

 

The operation’s of the Company is to facilitate insurance claims by insured parties by representation on their behalf with the insurance companies.

 

Basis of Accounting

 

The books and records of the Company are maintained on the accrual basis of accounting which recognizes revenues when earned, regardless of when received and expenses when incurred, regardless of when paid, which is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AAA Public Adjusting Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Florida Claims Consultants, LLC. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Net loss per share

 

Net income per share is computed by dividing the net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Net income per share, diluted, is not presented as no potentially dilutive securities are outstanding.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method as stipulated by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740 formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (”SFAS”) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities or a change in tax rate is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced to estimated amounts to be realized by the use of a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is applied is applied when in management’s view it is more likely than not (50%) that such deferred tax will not be utilized. 

 

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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

 

Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted certain provisions under ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, (“ASC 740”), which provide interpretative guidance for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Effective with the Company’s adoption of these provisions, interest related to the unrecognized tax benefits is recognized in the financial statements as a component of income taxes. The Adoption of ASC 740 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

In the unlikely event that an uncertain tax position exists in which the Company could incur income taxes, the Company would evaluate whether there is a probability that the uncertain tax position taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. Reserves for uncertain tax positions would be recorded if the Company determined it is probable that a position would not be sustained upon examination or if payment would have to be made to a taxing authority and the amount is reasonably estimate. As of December 31, 2010, the Company does not believe it has any uncertain tax positions that would result in the Company having a liability to the taxing authorities. The Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities for the years ended 2006 through 2011.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenues when fees due to the company are reasonably assured to be collected from our client (the insured) or by the insured’s insurance carrier and not before. Collectability is not ensured until receipt of our fee.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, the fair value of these instruments approximates their recorded value.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, are expensed as costs are incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $ 11,815 and $ 21,474 respectively.

 

Reclassifications

  

Certain prior years’ comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation adopted for this year.

 

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NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN

 

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred net losses for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 of $ 185,229, and $252,642, respectively. Cumulative losses since inception are $ 545,589. The Company has a working capital deficit at December 31, 2011 of $139,678. There is no guarantee whether the Company will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support its operations. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management states that they are confident that they can improve operations and raise the appropriate funds to grow their underlying business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

NOTE 3 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and improvements are capitalized and minor replacements, maintenance, and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations for the respective periods. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related asset (from 5 - 7 years) using the straight-line method for financial statement purposes.

 

The following is a summary of property and equipment at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2011:

 

   2010   2011 
Office furniture & equipment  $26,270   $26,270 
Computer equipment   14,729    14,729 
Leasehold improvements   2,469    2,469 
Vehicles   81,009    125,167 
Total equipment   124,477    168,635 
Less accumulated depreciation   99,222    94,143 
Net Property and Equipment  $25,255   $74,492 

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $ 28,999 and $ 30,793 respectively.

 

NOTE 4 - LEASE COMMITMENTS

 

The Company leases its new office in Hollywood, Florida facility under a lease commencing from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012 at a minimum annual rent of $ 12,720 (payable monthly) inclusive of related sale taxes and utilities. The Company terminated the lease at its old Location on April 29, 2010.

  

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The Company had leased for $ 1,000 a month, an apartment and storage facility from an officer and a major stockholder of the company under a lease commencing January 01, 2009 through December 31, 20100 This lease was cancelled on July 1, 2009 with no future rents or penalties were due.

 

Storage leases are on a month by month basis.

 

Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $ 14,932 and $ 34,206 respectively.

 

NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE-Vehicles

 

Notes payable consists of:

 

   2010   2009 
Notes payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of $ 517 including interest at 9.79% to Mature on February 1, 2012. This note is collateralized by an automobile  $6,814   $12,068 
           
Notes payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of $ 740 including interest at 7.74% to mature on May 13, 2014. This note is collateralized by an automobile   26,034    32,625 
           
Notes payable to a financial institution in monthly installments of $ 759 including interest at 6.10% to mature on May 1, 2013. This note is collateralized by an automobile (a)   -    28,021 
           
Total Notes Payable  $32,848   $72,714 

 

The future scheduled payments of notes payable are:

 

2010  $-   $19,452 
2011   12,912    20,996 
2012   9,383    17,304 
2013   7,684    12,047 
2014   2,869    2,915 
Total  $32,848   $72,714 

  

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(a) At December 31, 2010 this vehicle and the related notes payable were disposed of.

 

NOTE 6 - CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

The Company had funds in excess of the $ 250,000 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) insured limits. The company has funds on deposit with a major bank and does not believe that there is a concentration of risk factor. There is no concentration of risk regarding accounts receivable, as any single receivable is not material and there are offsetting related payables.

 

NOTE 7 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE and OFFSETTING PAYABLES

 

Accounts receivable reflects net funds due the company for its services and gross funds due the company and which are offset by any funds any due to the insured. These “net” receivables are offset by related commission payments to adjusting agents. The insured clients and adjusting agents are not paid until the company has received appropriate compensation. Related balances at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were:

  

   December
31,
   December
31,
 
   2010   2011 
         
Total funds receivable  $69,100   $84,860 
Payable to insured   (12,645)   (24,591)
Payable to adjusting agents   (37,389)   (15,180)
Net  $19,066   $45,089 

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts for the periods ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were $ 5,722 and $ 5,722 respectively. This allowance is net of offsetting payables to insured clients, adjusting agents and related expenses.

 

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NOTE 8 - CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS

 

In the year ending December 31, 2010, the company sold 11,250,000 shares of restricted company stock for $35,500 cash and a stock subscription receivable of $1,500. During the year ending December 31, 2010, the company issued 2,275,000 shares of restricted company stock for services values of $6,030.

 

A $25,000 unsecured promissory note, bearing interest at 12% and due on or before June 1, 2009 was contributed to capital, by the president of the company, during the quarter ending March 31, 2009.

 

NOTE 9 - NOTES PAYABLE

 

   2010   2009 
           
Note payable - $15,000 initial principle, interest at 16% plus $5,000, maturity extended to March 14, 2011, pursuant to a $5,000 renegotiation fee.  $5,000   $- 

 

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES

 

Prior to the merger in October, 2007, the Company was taxed as a limited liability company. As such, income taxes and loss benefits were recognized individually by the limited liability members.

 

For financial statement purposes for the period ending December 31, 2010 and 2009, the reported provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 34% to the loss before income taxes as follows:

 

Federal income taxes at statutory rate   34%
State tax rate, net of federal income tax   4 
Offsetting Valuation Adjustment   (38)
Effective income tax rate   0%

 

As of December 31, 2010, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward for income tax reporting purposes of approximately $208,000 that may be offset against future taxable income through 2025. Current tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. No tax asset has been reported in the financial statements, due to the uncertainty that there is a 50% or greater chance the carry-forwards will expire unused. Accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the loss carry forwards are offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.

 

NOTE 11- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year ending December 31, 2010, a director and officer of the company, had received $100,000 in compensation, which was deferred.

 

On March 25, 2011, the company executed a master convertible note agreement, effective April 1, 2011.

 

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This agreement allows for interest at 5%, no specific maturity date and for the conversion of debt into shares of common stock at a 25% discounted price of the 5 day average closing bid price prior to the day of execution.

 

Effective April 1, 2011, the nature of this $100,000 deferred compensation liability, was changed to this master convertible note payable.

 

Concurrent with this liability conversion, an independent firm purchased $28,500 of this note from the officer/director. The AAA Public Adjusting Group agreed for this $28,500 component, that the conversion rights of this note would be retained, the maturity of the note was established at 1 year from April 1, 2011, and the interest rate was adjusted to 8%. The $28,500 proceeds of this note sale were loaned by the officer/director to the company, at no interest and no specific maturity date.

 

NOTE 12 - NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

A.ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION

 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 105-10 in June 2009, to be effective September 15, 2009. This establishes the ASC codification as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). All existing accounting standards are superseded as described in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (SFAS) No. 168, aside from those issued by the SEC. All other accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. Adoption of this Codification as of September 30, 2009, which is reflected in our disclosures and references to accounting standards, had no change to our financial position or results of operations.

 

B REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

The Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) in October 2009 issued Account Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13 Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). This update provides guidance for revenue recognition consideration in multiple-deliverable contractual arrangements. The update requires that a vendor determine its best estimate of selling price in a manner that is consistent with that used to determine the price to sell the deliverable on a standalone basis. This update will be effective after June 15, 2010, and early adoption is permitted.

 

The Company has implemented this update effective for the years beginning January 1, 2010 and does not believe that it would have a material impact on the financial statement for the year ending December 31, 2010

 

C STOCKHOLDER DISTRIBUTION

 

In January 2010 FASB issued ASU “Equity” (Topic 505), accounting for distributions to shareholders with components of stock and cash. This amendment affects entities that declare dividends to shareholders that may be paid in cash or shares at the election of the shareholders with a potential limitation in the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate. The Company does believe that implementation of this FASB would have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

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February 11, 2011, the Company filed an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, in particular Article 7, with the secretary of State of Florida, Division of Corporations. The Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 607.10025, approved a fifteen for one forward division (forward split) for the common stock for all shareholders of record as of February 18, 2011. Additionally and pursuant of Section 607.10025, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution for the increase of the authorized common shares of the Corporation to be two hundred fifty million (250,000,000), made effective with the Secretary of State on February 11, 2011. Accordingly, all related common stock shares and per share amounts have been retroactively restated.

 

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ITEM 9 CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

 

None

 

ITEM 9A (T) CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision of Frederick Antonelli, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer (the “Reviewing Officers”), of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2011. In designing and evaluating the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, the Company and its management recognize that there are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their desired control objectives. Additionally, in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures, the Company's management was required to apply its reasonable judgment. Furthermore, in the course of this evaluation, management considered certain internal control areas, including those discussed below, in which we have made and are continuing to make changes to improve and enhance controls. Based upon the required evaluation, the Reviewing Officers concluded that as of December 31, 2010, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, except for the establishment of the audit committee as contemplated below.

  

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Except as set forth above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2011 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

  

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. With the participation of our principal executive officer and chief financial officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2010, based on those criteria due to the material weaknesses as outlined above. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

 

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This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

 

On February 16, 2010, Kevin Monhan, resigned as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

As of March 31, 2011, the officers and directors of the Corporation are:

 

Name   Age   Position with Company
         
Christopher Lombardi   41   President, CEO
         
Frederick Antonelli   41   Director

 

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of our stockholders and until their successors have been elected and shall qualify. Officers serve at the discretion of our Board of Directors.

 

Christopher Lombardi

 

Mr. Lombardi, a Brooklyn New York native, attended City University, New York. For the last seven years, Mr. Lombardi has been a Licensed Public Adjuster with Florida Claims Consultants (the predecessor company to AAA) which he later purchased. His efforts resulted in FCC becoming one of the most successful and respected firms in the industry. Mr. Lombardi is an experienced real estate agent as well as an experienced sales director who oversaw the development of over 700 representatives nationwide. In addition he also has a strong financial background having held a series 7 license as a stockbroker in NYC.

 

Fred Antonelli

 

As CEO and President of Florida Claims Consultants, LLC, Mr. Antonelli has brought to FCC years of dedicated experience as an independent sales consultant. Since 1985, he has consulted for several different companies. During his six year tenure at Clearview Windows, he served in sales, marketing and training. At All Points Contracting, Mr. Antonelli served as marketing and operating manager.

 

From 2003, Mr. Antonelli has been responsible for the entire sales, marketing and training aspects for public adjusting services of Florida Loss and then in 2004, Florida Claims Consultants, taking the company from startup, into our current position. Mr. Antonelli developed both the marketing and training campaigns that have added to the growth of our company and employee retention

 

(B) COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires that our officers and directors, and persons who own more that ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with any exchange on which the Company's securities are traded. Officers, directors and persons owning more than ten percent of such securities are required by Commission regulation to file with the Commission and furnish the Company with copies of all reports required under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act. Based solely upon our review, we believe that all reports required under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act were made.

 

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Code of Ethics

 

Due to our limited resources, we have not adopted a code of ethics. We intend to adopt a Code of Ethics during the coming year.

 

Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

We do not have an audit committee financial expert because the Company has been unable to appoint such a qualified person.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

 

The following table sets forth information regarding compensation paid to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and our highest paid executive officer, all of whose total annual salary and bonus for the years ended December 31, 2010, and 2009.

  

Name & Principal
Position
  Year   Salary
($)
   Bonus
($)
   Stock
Awards
($)
  Option
Awards ($)
   Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
   Change in
Pension
Value and
Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings ($)
   All Other
Compensation
($)
   Total
($)
 
Frederick Antonelli,   2009    44,142                          44,142 
CEO, Director   2010    13,000                           13,000 
Karl Bach,   2009    0                           0 
CEO, Director   2010    0                           0 
Kevin Monahan,   2009    11,828                          11,828 
CFO, Director   2010    0                          0 

 

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to the outstanding equity awards of our principal executive officers and principal financial officer during 2010, and each person who served as an executive officer of the Company as of December 31, 2010:

 

    Option Awards   Stock Awards  
Name  

Number

of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

Exercisable

 

Number

of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Options (#)

Unexercisable

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan
Awards:

Number of

Securities

Underlying

Unexercised

Unearned

Options (#)

 

Option

Exercise

Price

($)

 

Option

Expiration

Date

 

Number

of

Shares

or Units

of Stock

That

Have

Not

Vested

(#)

 

Market

Value of

Shares

or

Units of

Stock

That

Have

Not

Vested

($)

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Number of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other Rights

That Have

Not Vested

(#)

 

Equity

Incentive

Plan

Awards:

Market or

Payout

Value of

Unearned

Shares,

Units or

Other
Rights

That Have

Not Vested

($)

 
Frederick Antonellili                            
                                     
Karl Bach                            
                             
                             
Kevin Monahan                              
                               

  

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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

 

The following table summarizes the compensation for our non-employee board of directors for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

Compensation paid to Directors who are also officers of the Company is reflected in Item 10. Executive Compensation. Currently, the Company determines Board compensation on an individual basis. Employee members of the Board do not receive additional compensation for their service on the Board.

 

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

 

Common Stock

 

As of March 14, 2011, there were 103,747,980 common shares issued and outstanding. The table below sets forth the share ownership of our executive officers and directors, individually and as a group. Kevin Monahan was an officer and director until his resignation on February 16, 2010.

 

Title of Class  

Name & Address of

Beneficial

 

Amount
and

Beneficial

 

Nature of

Ownership

 

Percentage

of Class (1)

 
Common Stock  

Frederick Antonelli

1926 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, FL 33020

    30,000,000   Direct     29 %
                       
Common Stock  

Karl Bach

1926 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood, FL 33020

    30,000,000   Direct     29 %
                       
Common Stock  

Kevin Monahan

9343 Sun Pointe Dr.

Boynton Beach FL 33437

    30,000,000   Direct     29 %
                       
    Total of all Officers and Directors as a Group     90,000,000         87 %

 

(1) Based on 103,747,980 shares issued and outstanding on March 31, 2011.

 

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

Notes Payable

 

A $25,000 unsecured promissory note, bearing interest at 12% and due on or before June 1, 2009 was contributed to capital, by the president of the company, during the quarter ending March 31, 2009. The Company also has a Master Convertible Promissory Note with Frederick Antonelli dated March 25, 2011, effective April 1, 2011 in the amount accrued to be $100,000.

 

Director Independence

 

We do not have any independent directors as that term in defined under section 301 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

AUDIT FEES

 

The following table summarizes the fees for Baum & Company, P.A. services rendered to the Company during 2010 and 2009.

 

   Amount 
Type of Fee   Fiscal
Year 2010
   Fiscal
Year 2009
(5)
 
Audit(1)  $20,000   $18,500 
Audit Related(2)   10,500    10,500 
All Other (4)        
Total  $30,500   $29,000 

 

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(1) This category consists of fees for the audit of our annual financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and review of the financial statements included in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB. This category also includes advice on audit and accounting matters that arose during, or as a result of, the audit or the review of interim financial statements, statutory audits required by non-U.S. jurisdictions and the preparation of an annual “management letter” on internal control matters.
   
 (2) Represents services that are normally provided by the independent auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years, aggregate fees charged for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit and are not reported as audit fees. These services include consultations regarding Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, various SEC filings and the implementation of new accounting requirements.
   
 (3) Represents aggregate fees charged for professional services for tax compliance and preparation, tax consulting and advice, and tax planning.
   
 (4) Represents aggregate fees charged for products and services other than those services previously reported.
   
 (5) The Company was not a reporting issuer during Fiscal Year 2008.

 

ITEM 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

January 21, 2011 Karl Bach resigned from the company as Director. On February 10, 2011 Frederick Antonelli resigned from the company as President and CEO. Also, on February 10, 2011 Christopher Lombardi was named President and CEO with an annual salary of $75,000. The $75,000 salary will be deferred.

 

The Company assumed two, new vehicle leases: A 2009 BWM on January 11, 2011 for $632 per month through February 20, 2012 and, a 2009 BMW on March 8, 2011 for $632 per month through April 29, 2012.

 

March 3, 2011, Real Time Interests, Inc. purchased a portion of the debt obligations owed to Frederick Antonelli, the Director of the Company, for the principle sum of $28,500 under a promissory note due and owing between the Company and Frederick Antonelli, the original promissory note holder. Frederick Antonelli loaned these funds to the Company.

 

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  EMPERIAL AMERICAS, INC
     
  By: /s/ Christopher Lombardi
    Name: Christopher Lombardi
    Title: President, CEO, Chief Financial Officer
     
    Dated April 11, 2012

 

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

 

SIGNATURE   TITLE   DATE
         
/s/ Christopher Lombardi       April 11, 2012
Christopher Lombardi   President, CEO    

  

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