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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011

 

Commission file number 001-35220

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   27-1215274
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
110 West 40th Street, Suite 2100, New York, NY   10018
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 221-7105

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class: Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share NASDAQ Capital Market
Warrants to purchase Common Stock NASDAQ Capital Market
Units (Common Stock and Warrants) NASDAQ Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark if 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 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 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 R No ¨

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosures of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the 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. ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. (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 in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).Yes ¨ No R

 

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2011: $52,724,555.

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2012: 11,828,353

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 27, 2012, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 
 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to the Annual Report of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. (“CBS”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2012 (the “Original Filing”), is being filed to amend Items 7 and 8 of Part II of the Original Filing as follows: (i) to expand the discussion of Net Sales in Item 7 of Part II by explaining the contribution of new store sales and the calculation of the change in same store sales; (ii) to expand the discussion in Item 7 of Part II of the impact that certain staff expenses had on Operating Expenses; (iii) to expand the discussion of Operating Expenses in Item 7 of Part II with respect to the impairment charges associated with five underperforming stores during 2011; (iv) to expand the discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies in Item 7 of Part II and revises the discussions of Sales Tax and Revenue Recognition in Note 1 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements (contained in Item 8 of Part II); (v) to correct the date of the report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm contained in Item 8 of Part II with respect to the Company’s consolidated financial statements; (vi) to make minor revisions to the headings and a reclassification of certain line items contained in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations in Item 8 of Part II; and (vii) to revise Note 7 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II so that it states that no restrictions are imposed in the Company’s lease agreements regarding dividends, additional debt or further leasing.

 

Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 12b-15, new certifications by CBS’ principal executive officer and principal accounting officer are filed or furnished with this Amendment No. 1 as Exhibits 31.1, 31.2 and 32. Accordingly, this Amendment No. 1 also amends Item 15 of Item IV of the Original Filing. Other than Items 7 and 8 of Part II and Item 15 of Part IV as described above, no item of the Original Filing has been amended or updated, and such items remain in effect as of the filing date of the Original Filing. This Amendment No. 1 does not purport to provide an update or a discussion of any developments at the Company subsequent to the filing date of the Original Filing.

 

 
 

 

Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page
       
Part II     5
       
  Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 5
  Item 8 Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 10
       
Part IV     10
       
  Item 15 Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 10
       
Signatures     10
       
Financial Statements F-1
       
Exhibit Index    

 

 
 

 

PART II

 

Item 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

Overview

 

CBS is a Delaware corporation organized in October 2009 under the name 57th Street General Acquisition Corp. 57th Street was organized as a blank check company for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or assets. Following the Transaction (discussed above in Item 1 of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K), in October 2011, 57th Street changed its name to Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. to reflect the nature of its business more accurately.

 

CBS, through its consolidated subsidiary, Holdings, engages in the business of selling a wide variety of cupcakes, cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods as well as hot and cold beverages under the trade name Crumbs Bake Shop. Cupcake sales have historically comprised the majority of Crumbs’ business. Crumbs believes its baked goods appeal to a wide demographic of customers who span a broad range of socio-economic classes. Crumbs operates in urban, suburban, commercial, and residential markets. More recently, it has expanded into transportation hubs, such as Union Station in Washington, D.C. and the Continental Airlines Terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, and mall-based centers, such as Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York.

 

As of December 31, 2011, there were 48 Crumbs Bake Shop stores operating in six states and Washington, D.C., including 20 stores in Manhattan, New York. Of the total stores, 15 were opened in 2011. Crumbs’ sales are primarily conducted through its stores in New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. A small percentage of baked goods sales are from Crumbs’ wholesale distribution business and catering services. Crumbs’ e-commerce division at http://www.crumbs.com permits cupcakes to be shipped nationwide. In light of the decline in operating performance at a number of the Company's stores, management continues to evaluate and, as necessary, address weaknesses and implement improvements in the Company's operations and growth strategies as part of its efforts to maximize overall profitability and shareholder value.

 

Results of Operations and Known Trends

 

The Company’s results of operations as a percentage of net sales and variances between 2011 and 2010 are discussed in the following sections.

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales in 2011 were $39.88 million compared to $31.08 million in 2010, an increase of 28.3%. This increase was attributable to $11.32 million in sales from 26 new stores opened between November 4, 2009 and December 31, 2011. The increase was offset by sales decreases of $2.51 million from 23 stores in the same store sales base, including partial periods from new stores that entered the same store sales base during the year. Same store sales represent the change in sales for stores beginning in their sixteenth full calendar month of operation. The decrease in same store sales was predominately due to negative effects of locating new stores in close proximity to existing stores, resulting in a reduction in sales in same stores previously opened, lack of sufficient new and innovative product offerings and deterioration in the quality of store level staffing and support. Although management is in the process of developing the necessary initiatives aimed at improving each of these situations, there can be no assurance that such initiatives will have the effect of improving same store sales in any future period.

 

Net sales from Crumbs’ catering services, e-commerce division and wholesale distribution business in 2011 were $2.43 million compared to $2.47 million in 2010, a 1.6% decrease. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in net sales from Crumbs’ wholesale distribution business offset by increased sales from its e-commerce division.

 

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During 2011, cupcakes represented 76.3% of net sales compared to 76.9% in 2010. Other baked goods sales from cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, muffins and assorted pastries in 2011 represented 11.9% of net sales compared to 12.2% in 2010. The stores also sell beverages including drip coffees, espresso-based drinks, whole-leaf teas and hot chocolate. In 2011, beverages represented 9.6% of Crumbs’ net sales compared to 8.1% in 2010.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales is primarily comprised of products purchased for resale. Baked goods are delivered to stores daily by independent commercial bakeries. In each major market, Crumbs contracts with a commercial bakery to supply proprietary products to stores on an exclusive basis. As of December 31, 2011, Crumbs had relationships with one commercial bakery in each of New York, Los Angeles, Northern Virginia and Chicago. Beverage materials and packaging are purchased from both national and local suppliers. The e-commerce division utilizes a third party in New York for both shipping and handling.

 

In 2011, Crumbs reclassified to cost of sales (i) certain amounts associated with promotional activities, which included expenses related to buy-one-get-one-free incentives and (ii) product costs associated with redemptions from Crumbs’ coffee loyalty card program, through which customers receive free product after a designated number of purchases. For 2011 and 2010, Crumbs reclassified approximately $0.03 million and $0.05 million, respectively, as cost of sales that were previously reported as selling expenses.

 

Cost of sales in 2011 were $16.95 million compared to $12.88 million in 2010, an increase of 31.6%. The increase was primarily attributable to the additional new store openings in 2011. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales in 2011 were 42.5% compared to 41.4% in 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in packaging and beverage costs and higher levels of discarded merchandise.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Selling expenses include merchant account fees, fees paid to a public relations consultant, advertising (most of Crumbs’ advertising expenses are related to the e-commerce division) and product promotional giveaways.

 

Selling expenses in 2011 were $1.42 million compared to $1.14 million in 2010, an increase of 24.6%. This increase was due to additional expenses associated with new store openings, particularly in the new markets of Washington, D.C. and Chicago, and was consistent with Crumbs’ growth in net sales. Selling expenses as a percentage of net sales were 3.6% in 2011 compared to 3.7% in 2010.

 

Staff expenses include salaries and wages for both store employees and corporate positions, guaranteed payments made prior to the Merger, employment taxes, medical insurance and workers compensation insurance. Expenses related to the issuance of equity to Julian R. Geiger in connection with his retention as the new President and Chief Executive Officer in November 2011 (the “Geiger Issuance”) are also included; these expenses include $1.88 million of non-cash compensation and $74,000 of payroll taxes. The non-cash compensation represents 50% of the total expense to be incurred in connection with Mr. Geiger’s retention; there will also be an expense of $1.88 million in November 2012 when the remainder of the equity issued to Mr. Geiger becomes vested.

 

Staff expenses in 2011 were $14.56 million. Excluding amounts related to the Geiger Issuance, staff expenses were $12.61 million in 2011 compared to $8.27 million in 2010, an increase of 52.5%. Staff expenses, as a percentage of net sales in 2011, excluding the Geiger Issuance, were 31.6% compared to 26.6% in 2010. The increase was attributable to new corporate staff members, corporate salaries and staff expenses in Crumbs’ stores. There were 14 corporate staff positions added in 2011, which increased staff expenses by approximately $0.42 million. To staff the 15 new stores opened in 2011, 150 store staff positions were added, increasing staff expenses by approximately $1.23 million. In addition, approximately $1.56 million of the staff expense increase was attributable to expenses incurred for a full year in 2011 by eight stores opened between August 11, 2010 and December 31, 2010.

 

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Staff expenses of $8.74 million were attributable to store staff expense in 2011 compared to $5.63 million in 2010, an increase of 55.2%. Store staff expenses as a percentage of store net sales in 2011 were 23.3% compared to 19.7% in 2010. The increase was attributable to increased average staff expenses per store combined with the impact of (i) the addition into the net sales base of new stores with lower average sales and (ii) lower average sales in continuing stores, in each case, during the period.

 

Occupancy expenses are primarily attributable to Crumbs’ stores and corporate office leases. The leases range in term from three to 15 years, many with options to extend to 20 years. Most lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, lease premiums, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions. For scheduled rent escalation clauses during lease terms or for rent payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, Crumbs records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases. This treatment causes a non-cash expense in the early years of these leases which reverses in the later years of the leases. Expenses related to the leases, such as real estate taxes, common area maintenance fees, insurance, advertising and commissions are included in occupancy expenses. Other expenses, such as utilities, cleaning, licenses, kosher certification, maintenance, property and liability insurance are also included in occupancy expenses.

 

Occupancy expenses in 2011 were $7.37 million compared to $4.71 million in 2010, an increase of 56.5%. Occupancy expenses as a percentage of net sales in 2011 were 18.5% compared to 15.2% in 2010. Occupancy expense increases were primarily related to lease expenses associated with the opening of 15 additional stores since December 31, 2010. Lease expenses incurred from the date of possession to the date a store opens are included in new store expenses, while lease expenses incurred after a store opens are included in occupancy expenses. Post-opening lease expenses were $5.58 million in 2011 compared to $3.65 million in 2010, an increase of 52.9%.

 

New store expenses consist primarily of manager salaries, employee payroll and related training costs incurred prior to the opening of a store, straight-line rent from the possession date to store opening date, related occupancy costs incurred prior to opening and start-up and promotion of new store openings.

 

New store expenses in 2011 were $0.84 million compared to $0.78 million in 2010, an increase of 7.7%. New store expenses as a percentage of net sales were 2.1% in 2011 compared to 2.5% in 2010.

 

General and administrative expenses primarily include corporate expenses such as public company operating expenses, office supplies, travel, professional fees and bank service charges. Also included are store expenses for miscellaneous supplies, uniforms and quality control.

 

General and administrative expenses in 2011 were $2.71 million compared to $1.37 million in 2010, an increase of 97.8%. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales in 2011 were 6.8% compared to 4.4% in 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to professional fees related to the retention of Mr. Geiger as President and Chief Executive Officer, public company costs and additional professional fees.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses in 2011 were $1.46 million compared to $0.93 million in 2010, an increase of 57.0%. Depreciation and amortization expenses as a percentage of net sales were 3.7% compared to 3.0% in 2010. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased as a result of new store additions in 2011, including related lease review and negotiation fees.

 

Other Expenses

 

In 2011, Crumbs recorded a non-cash loss on impairment of leasehold improvements related to five underperforming stores that were opened prior to 2010, including three stores in California, one in Huntington, New York, and one in New Canaan, Connecticut. No decision has been made by management to close the impaired stores. The carrying amount of the assets remaining, after impairing all leasehold improvements at the stores, was $0.19 million and included tangible personal property Crumbs could utilize in alternate locations during the assets’ remaining useful lives. There was no non-cash loss on impairment in 2010.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes was $0.01 million in 2011, and there was no provision for income taxes in 2010. Crumbs’ effective tax rate was a 0.2% benefit for 2011 and 0.0% in 2010. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information about income taxes.

 

General Economic Trends and Seasonality

 

Crumbs results of operations are generally affected by the economic trends in its market areas due to the dependence on its customers’ discretionary spending. Weakness in the national or regional economy in its market areas, combined with other factors including inflation, labor and healthcare costs and availability of suitable locations for its stores, may negatively impact its business. If consumer activities associated with the consumption of its products decline or the business activities of its corporate customers decrease, its net sales and sales volumes may decline.

 

Crumbs’ results to date have not been significantly impacted by inflation.

 

While Crumbs’ business is not highly seasonal, it is impacted by weather. Extreme hot, cold and wet weather may cause decreased sales in the affected stores and could impact the daily delivery of its baked goods. On occasion, weather conditions have caused Crumbs to close stores during normal business hours. Hurricane Irene’s impact forced 27 Crumbs stores along the east coast to shut down in August 2011. Crumbs lost a total of 45 store sales days due to the storm.

 

In addition, Crumbs’ sales do peak throughout the year on certain holidays/events such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hanukkah. The timing of these holidays in a particular year could impact quarterly results.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As a result of the Merger, CBS contributed approximately $13.7 million to Holdings. Crumbs’ primary source of liquidity from operations is cash from the sale of baked goods, beverages and merchandise. Crumbs’ primary uses of cash are cost of sales, operating expenses and capital expenditures.

 

As of December 31, 2011, Crumbs’ working capital was approximately $4.74 million. Crumbs believes it has sufficient capital resources to meet its future liquidity needs.

 

Cash Flows

 

Crumbs’ net cash used in operating activities was $1.73 million in 2011 compared to $3.37 million provided by operating activities in 2010. The increase in operating cash outflows in 2011 was primarily due to operating expense increases, inventory increases attributable to additional stores and additional packaging expenses related to the e-commerce division shipments of new products and an increase in prepaid rent due to the addition of new stores in 2011.

 

Net cash used in investing activities in 2011 was $6.61 million compared to $3.17 million in 2010. Investing cash outflows in 2011 consisted primarily of total costs related to 15 new stores, construction in progress costs for six additional stores and $0.64 million for the purchase of certificates of deposit used as security for letters of credit.

 

As a result of the consummation of the Merger, financing inflows in 2011 included $13.7 million in net proceeds from 57th Street’s initial public offering.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Crumbs’ contractual obligations relate to operating leases. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of Crumbs’ operating lease commitments.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Crumbs has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Crumbs describes its significant accounting policies in Note 1 of its Consolidated Financial Statements in this report on Form 10-K. The preparation of the financial statements requires Crumbs to makes estimates, judgments and assumptions, which it believes to be reasonable, based on the information available. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Crumbs believes the following critical accounting policies and estimates require management’s most subjective judgment in making estimates used in the preparation of its financial statements. 

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. When facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying values of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, Crumbs evaluates long-lived assets for impairment. The Company first compares the carrying value of the asset to the asset’s estimated future cash flows (undiscounted). If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is calculated based on the asset’s estimated fair value. The fair value of the assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on future store revenue and operating costs, using internal projections. Cash flows for store assets are identified at the individual store level. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount, or fair value less estimated costs to sell.

 

Estimates of future cash flows can be significantly impacted by many factors, including operating costs, competition and consumer and demographic trends. A change in the projections used to determine future cash flows or a change in judgment regarding the ability to use tangible personal property in alternate locations could alter the impairment amounts recognized.

 

Lease Obligations. Crumbs leases stores and office space under operating leases. Most lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, lease premiums, rent escalation clauses, and/or contingent rent provisions, and many contain options to extend the term by five to ten years. For purposes of recognizing incentives, premiums and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, Crumbs uses the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when Crumbs enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation for its intended use and excludes future renewal periods. Crumbs also depreciates leasehold improvements over the lesser of an asset’s useful life or the term of the lease, excluding future renewal periods. If Crumbs changed its estimates by including renewal options in its calculations, rent expense and depreciation expense would differ.

 

Revenue Recognition. Crumbs’ stores recognize revenue when payment is tendered at the point of sale. Revenue from Crumbs’ catering services and wholesale distribution business is recognized once goods are delivered, and revenue from Crumbs’ e-commerce division is recognized once goods are shipped. Revenue is reported net of sales, use or other transaction taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.

 

Revenue from Crumbs’ gift cards and certificates are recognized when tendered for payment, or upon redemption. Outstanding customer balances are included in gift cards and certificates on the consolidated balance sheets. There are no expiration dates on Crumbs’ gift cards and certificates, and the Company does not charge any service fees that cause a decrement to customer balances.

 

Income Taxes. Crumbs complies with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

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At the date of the Merger, Crumbs recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $9.55 million for the estimated income tax effect of the increase in tax basis of the purchased interests and future projected payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement. Crumbs recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $4.77 million based on its estimation of projected future taxable income. A change in estimation of projected future taxable income would likely result in a different valuation allowance.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Crumbs has evaluated recent accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of any recently issued accounting standards will have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

 

Item 8.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

 

The information required by this item may be found on pages F-1 through F-18 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which follow the signatures hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

PART IV

 

Item 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

 

(a)(1), (2) and (c) Financial Statements.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

 

(a)(3) and (b) Exhibits. 

 

The exhibits filed or furnished with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, are listed in the Exhibit Index below, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

  CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC.
     
January 4, 2013 By: /s/ Julian R. Geiger
    Julian R. Geiger, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
     
     
January 4, 2013 By: /s/ John D. Ireland
    John D. Ireland, Senior Vice President-Finance,
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and 2010 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 F-6
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 F-7

 

F-1
 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. and Subsidiaries (formerly known as 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.) (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years 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 audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 also 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.  We believe that our audits provide 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 the Company as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Rothstein Kass

 

Roseland, New Jersey

March 29, 2012

 

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

December 31,  2011   2010 
         
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash  $5,940,982   $655,022 
Trade receivables   405,519    248,061 
Inventories   503,008    240,965 
Prepaid rent   621,184    386,718 
Deferred financing costs   -    215,302 
Other current assets   196,975    81,631 
           
Total current assets   7,667,668    1,827,699 
           
Property and equipment, net   12,398,749    8,784,505 
           
Other Assets          
Deferred tax asset   4,808,500    - 
Restricted certificates of deposit   673,000    30,000 
Intangible assets, net   397,039    429,238 
Deposits   318,024    276,513 
Other   104,906    35,951 
           
Total other assets   6,301,469    771,702 
           
   $26,367,886   $11,383,906 
           
LIABILITIES, MEMBERS' EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $2,431,924   $2,615,481 
Payroll liabilities   250,307    141,337 
Sales tax payable   69,063    47,580 
Gift cards and certificates outstanding   179,563    120,002 
           
Total current liabilities   2,930,857    2,924,400 
           
Long-term liabilities          
Deferred rent   3,030,182    1,863,243 
Payable to related parties pursuant to tax receivable agreement   2,386,750    - 
           
Total liabilities   8,347,789    4,787,643 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Members' equity   -    6,596,263 
           
Stockholders' equity          
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;          
390,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011   39    - 
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 7,100,469 shares issued, 5,505,885 outstanding at December 31, 2011   710    - 
Additional paid-in capital   30,264,456    - 
Accumulated deficit   (4,253,042)   - 
Treasury stock, at cost   (15,913,948)   - 
           
Total Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. stockholders' equity   10,098,215    - 
           
Non-controlling interest   7,921,882    - 
           
Total stockholders' equity   18,020,097    - 
           
   $26,367,886   $11,383,906 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-3
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

For the Years Ended December 31,  2011   2010 
         
Net sales  $39,882,078   $31,077,448 
           
Cost of sales (exclusive of items shown separately below)   16,945,889    12,879,677 
           
Gross profit   22,936,189    18,197,771 
           
Operating expenses          
Selling expenses   1,424,146    1,146,226 
Staff expenses   14,557,557    8,266,574 
Occupancy expenses   7,369,409    4,711,783 
General and administrative   2,706,115    1,374,369 
New store expenses   841,219    778,558 
Depreciation and amortization   1,459,588    929,894 
Loss on sale of property and equipment   18,126    3,413 
Loss on impairment of leasehold improvements   770,102    - 
           
    29,146,262    17,210,817 
           
Income (loss) from operations   (6,210,073)   986,954 
           
Other income (expense)          
Interest and other income   8,999    124 
Abandoned lease projects   (63,792)   (190,707)
           
    (54,793)   (190,583)
           
Income (loss) before income tax benefit   (6,264,866)   796,371 
           
Income tax benefit   (13,980)   - 
           
Net income (loss) attributable to the controlling and non-controlling interests   (6,250,886)   796,371 
           
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest   2,592,111    - 
           
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders  $(3,658,775)  $796,371 
           
Net income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted  $(0.66)  $0.20 
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted   5,552,195    3,904,466 

 

* The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is that of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc.

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-4
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

From January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011                        
                               Total Crumbs Bake       Total   Total 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Additional   Accumulated   Treasury   Shop, Inc.   Non-Controlling   Stockholders'   Members' 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Paid-in-capital   Deficit   Stock   Stockholders' Equity   Interest   Equity   Equity 
Balances, January 1, 2010   -   $-    -   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $6,152,065 
                                                        
Capital distributions   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (352,173)
                                                        
Net income   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    796,371 
                                                        
Balances, December 31, 2010   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    6,596,263 
                                                        
Merger of Crumbs Holdings LLC into 57th Street Merger Sub LLC   454,139    45    6,089,075    609    28,748,656    (594,267)   -    28,155,043    10,060,238    38,215,281    (6,596,263)
                                                        
Common stock tender of 1,594,584 shares pursuant to Offer to Purchase at $9.98 per share   -    -    -    -    -    -    (15,913,948)   (15,913,948)   -    (15,913,948)   - 
                                                        
Warrants exchanged for common stock pursuant to Insider Warrant Exchange Agreement   -    -    370,000    37    (37)   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                                        
Liquidity shares exchanged for common stock pursuant to Exchange and Support Agreement   (64,139)   (6)   641,394    64    1,515,837    -    -    1,515,895    (1,423,895)   92,000    - 
                                                        
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    1,877,650    1,877,650    - 
                                                        
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (3,658,775)   -    (3,658,775)   (2,592,111)   (6,250,886)   - 
                                                        
Balances, December 31, 2011   390,000   $39    7,100,469   $710   $30,264,456   $(4,253,042)  $(15,913,948)  $10,098,215   $7,921,882   $18,020,097   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-5
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

For the Years Ended December 31,  2011   2010 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income (loss)  $(6,250,886)  $796,371 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,459,588    929,894 
Deferred income tax benefit   (35,000)   - 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   18,126    3,413 
Abandoned lease projects   63,792    190,707 
Loss on impairment of leasehold improvements   770,102    - 
Stock-based compensation   1,877,650    - 
Deferred rent   1,166,939    515,997 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Trade receivables   (135,797)   (36,413)
Inventories   (262,043)   (102,805)
Prepaid rent   (234,466)   (60,877)
Other current assets   (115,344)   (7,043)
Deposits   (41,511)   (23,481)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (197,198)   1,025,012 
Payroll liabilities   108,970    55,521 
Sales tax payable   21,483    23,247 
Gift cards and certificates outstanding   59,561    57,957 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (1,726,034)   3,367,500 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of restricted certificates of deposit   (643,000)   - 
Purchases of property and equipment   (5,774,995)   (3,237,288)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment   -    212,217 
Purchases of intangible assets   (98,047)   (107,644)
Purchases of other assets   (89,566)   (36,118)
           
Net cash used in investing activities   (6,605,608)   (3,168,833)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds retained from reverse merger   13,692,203    - 
Capital distributions   (74,601)   (352,173)
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   13,617,602    (352,173)
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash   5,285,960    (153,506)
           
Cash, beginning of year   655,022    808,528 
           
Cash, end of year  $5,940,982   $655,022 
           
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities          
Merger costs financed through accounts payable (See Note 1)  $-   $215,302 
           
Net assets acquired in recapitalization  $2,087,468   $- 
           
Exchange of Class B Units for common stock of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc.  $1,423,895   $- 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-6
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies

 

Reverse Merger

 

On January 9, 2011, Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. (“CBS”), formerly known as 57th Street General Acquisition Corp. (“57th Street”), 57th Street Merger Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of 57th Street (“Merger Sub”), Crumbs Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Holdings”), the members of Holdings immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (individually, a “Member” or, collectively, the “Members”) and the representatives of the Members and Holdings, entered into a Business Combination Agreement, amended on each of February 18, 2011, March 17, 2011 and April 7, 2011 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into Holdings with Holdings surviving the merger as a non-wholly owned subsidiary of CBS (the “Merger”). The entity surviving the Merger kept the Crumbs Holdings LLC name; however, references herein to the Members of Holdings refer only to the members of Crumbs Holdings LLC immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger, and therefore exclude the members of Merger Sub. The transactions contemplated by the consummation of the Merger and Business Combination Agreement are referred to herein collectively as the “Transaction.” Management has concluded that Holdings is the accounting acquirer based on its evaluation of the facts and circumstances of the acquisition. 

 

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, in February 2011, 57th Street commenced a tender offer, as amended from time to time, to ultimately purchase up to 1,803,607 shares of its issued and outstanding common stock for $9.98 per share, net to the seller in cash without interest, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, as supplemented by the Schedule TO, and the Third Amended and Restated Letter of Transmittal (which together, as amended or supplemented from time to time, constituted the “Offer”). The Offer expired at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, on May 4, 2011. 57th Street promptly purchased all 1,594,584 shares of its common stock validly tendered and not withdrawn, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $15,914,000.

 

Upon consummation of the Merger, the Members of Holdings received consideration in the form of newly issued securities and approximately $22,086,000 in cash. The securities consisted of (i) 4,541,394 New Class B Exchangeable Units (“Class B Units”) issued by Holdings (the aggregate of which is exchangeable for 4,541,394 shares of CBS common stock, and 641,394 of which Class B Units have been exchanged for shares of CBS common stock and are being sold by a selling stockholder) and (ii) 454,139.4 shares of Series A Voting Preferred Stock (“Series A Voting Preferred Stock”) issued by CBS (each such share entitling its holder the right to vote 10 votes per share in all matters for which the holders of common stock are entitled to vote, and 64,139.4 of which have been surrendered and cancelled by CBS upon the exchange of 641,394 Class B Units for the 641,394 shares of common stock issued to a selling stockholder). In addition, Holdings, as the entity surviving the Merger, received, as a capital contribution from CBS, the sum of approximately $13,725,000 (not including refunds receivable after the closing of the Merger) after giving effect to the retention of approximately $53,000 by CBS for future public company expenses and the payment of approximately $149,000 for CBS’ then outstanding franchise taxes.

 

Nature of Business

 

CBS, through its consolidated subsidiary, Holdings, (together, the “Company”) engages in the business of selling a wide variety of cupcakes, cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods as well as hot and cold beverages. The Company offers these products through its stores, e-commerce division, catering services and wholesale distribution business.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

 

F-7
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CBS and Holdings. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Trade Receivables

 

The Company carries its trade receivables at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts.  On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current credit conditions. The amount of allowance for doubtful accounts at both December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $0.

 

Restricted Certificates of Deposit

 

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had $673,000 and $30,000, respectively, of cash restricted from withdrawal and held by banks as certificates of deposit securing letters of credit (see Note 8). The letters of credit are required as security deposits for certain of the Company’s non-cancellable store operating leases.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash in banks, certificates of deposit and trade receivables. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposit and trade receivables approximate fair value due to the short term nature of the instruments.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

In 2010, the Company capitalized fees related to the Merger (see “Reverse Merger,” Note 1) as an asset. When the Merger was consummated in 2011, these fees were then recognized as a reduction of equity.

 

Property and Equipment 

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided for by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

 

  Estimated
Asset Useful Life
   
Leasehold improvements Lesser of useful lives or lease term
Furniture and equipment 5-10 years
Computer software and equipment 3-5 years

 

Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred.

 

F-8
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

When facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying values of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment.” The Company first compares the carrying value of the asset to the asset’s estimated future cash flows (undiscounted). If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, the Company calculates an impairment loss based on the asset’s estimated fair value. The fair value of the assets is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on future store revenue and operating costs, using internal projections. Cash flows for store assets are identified at the individual store level. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount, or fair value less estimated costs to sell. The Company most recently completed an impairment evaluation in the fourth quarter of 2011, and certain assets were determined to be impaired (see Note 5).

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets, including branding costs and website design, are amortized over their useful lives, estimated to be five years.

 

Tax Receivable Agreement

 

Holdings intends to make an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") effective for each taxable year in which an exchange of Class B Units for shares of CBS common stock occurs, which may result in an adjustment to the tax basis of the assets of Holdings at the time of an exchange of Class B Units. As a result of both the initial purchase of Class B Units from the Members in connection with the Merger and these subsequent exchanges, CBS will become entitled to a proportionate share of the existing tax basis of the assets of Holdings. In addition, the purchase of Class B Units and subsequent exchanges are expected to result in increases in the tax basis of the assets of Holdings that otherwise would not have been available. Both this proportionate share and these increases in tax basis may reduce the amount of tax that CBS would otherwise be required to pay in the future. These increases in tax basis may also decrease gains (or increase losses) on future dispositions of certain capital assets to the extent tax basis is allocated to those capital assets.

 

CBS entered into a tax receivable agreement with Holdings that will provide for the payment by CBS to the Members of up to 75% of the amount of the tax benefits, if any, that CBS is deemed to realize as a result of (i) the existing tax basis in the intangible assets of Holdings on the date of the Merger, (ii) these increases in tax basis and (iii) certain other tax benefits related to the Company entering into the tax receivable agreement, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the tax receivable agreement. These payment obligations are obligations of CBS and not of Holdings. On November 14, 2011, Julian Geiger became a party to the tax receivable agreement as part of the Geiger Employment Agreement (see Note 11). For purposes of the tax receivable agreement, the benefit deemed realized by CBS will be computed by comparing the actual income tax liability of Holdings (calculated with certain assumptions) to the amount of such taxes that CBS would have been required to pay had there been no increase to the tax basis of the assets of Holdings as a result of the purchase or exchanges, had there been no tax benefit from the tax basis in the intangible assets of Holdings on the date of the Merger and had CBS not entered into the tax receivable agreement. The term of the tax receivable agreement will continue until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired, unless CBS exercises its right to terminate the tax receivable agreement for an amount based on the agreed payments remaining to be made under the agreement or CBS breaches any of its material obligations under the tax receivable agreement, in which case all obligations will generally be accelerated and due as if CBS had exercised its right to terminate the agreement.

 

F-9
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company complies with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount expected to be realized.

 

The Company is required to determine whether its tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized results in the Company recording a tax liability that reduces stockholders’ equity. Based on its analysis, the Company has determined that it has not incurred any liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2011 or 2010. The Company’s conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

 

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and other expenses, respectively. No interest expense or penalties have been recognized in 2011 or 2010.

 

Deposits

 

Deposits consist of security deposits made in connection with operating lease agreements for the rental of stores and office space and utility deposits made for gas and electric services at several stores. According to the terms of certain lease agreements, a few security deposits are kept in separate bank accounts by the respective landlords and earn interest at various rates, while also being subject to administrative fees. Most utility deposits are eligible for refund after three years of consecutive, timely payments.

 

Lease Obligations

 

The Company leases stores and office space under operating leases. Most lease agreements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays, lease premiums, rent escalation clauses and/or contingent rent provisions. For purposes of recognizing incentives, premiums and minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, the Company uses the date of initial possession to begin amortization, which is generally when the Company enters the space and begins to make improvements in preparation for its intended use. No restrictions are imposed in the lease agreements regarding dividends, additional debt or further leasing.

 

For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, the Company records deferred rent in the consolidated balance sheets and amortizes the deferred rent over the terms of the leases as reductions to occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

For scheduled rent escalation clauses during the lease terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy, the Company records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

For contingent rent provisions that require payment of additional rent based on a specified percentage of a store’s net sales in excess of a defined breakpoint, the Company records occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of operations during the period the contingency is met.

 

F-10
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Sales Tax

 

The Company charges sales tax to its customers and records the liability on an individual state basis. No such amounts have been included in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes store revenue when payment is tendered at the point of sale. Revenue from the Company’s catering services and wholesale distribution business is recognized once goods are delivered, and revenue from its e-commerce division is recognized once goods are shipped. Revenue is reported net of sales, use or other transaction taxes that are collected from customers and remitted to taxing authorities.

 

Revenue from the Company’s gift cards and certificates are recognized when tendered for payment, or upon redemption. Outstanding customer balances are included in gift cards and certificates in the consolidated balance sheets. There are no expiration dates on gift cards and certificates, and the Company does not charge any service fees that cause a decrement to customer balances.

 

While the Company will continue to honor all gift cards and certificates presented for payment, management in the future may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote for certain cards and certificates due to, among other things, long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, if management also determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under state escheatment laws, card balances may then be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Sales Incentives, Promotions and Marketing

 

Expenses related to buy-one-get-one-free incentives and product costs associated with redemptions from the Company’s coffee loyalty card program, through which customers receive free product after a designated number of purchases are recorded in cost of sales at the time of redemption (see “Reclassifications,” Note 1). Such costs totaled approximately $86,000 and $54,000, respectively, in 2011 and 2010.

 

Ongoing promotional product giveaway costs, marketing and public relations costs are included in selling expenses. Product giveaway costs associated with new store openings are included in new store expenses. All costs are expensed as incurred. Amounts recorded in selling expenses totaled approximately $677,000 and $597,000 in 2011 and 2010, respectively, and those included in new store expenses totaled approximately $54,000 and $19,000, in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

New Store Expenses

 

New store expenses consisting primarily of manager salaries, employee payroll and related training costs incurred prior to the opening of a store, straight-line rent from the possession date to store opening date, related occupancy costs incurred prior to opening and start-up and promotion of new store openings, are expensed as incurred.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

Shipping and handling costs related to the e-commerce division are expensed as incurred and included in the cost of sales. Total expenses for 2011 and 2010 were approximately $458,000 and $390,000, respectively.

 

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 at the date of the financial statements, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

 

F-11
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

1.Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The Company’s wholesale customers, to which the majority of the trade receivables relate, are concentrated in the food service and amusement industries in the New York metropolitan area. Management does not believe significant credit risk existed at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

The Company maintains cash at two financial institutions. The accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per financial institution. In addition, the FDIC enacted temporary unlimited coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, effective December 31, 2010. The Company’s uninsured bank balances, including certificates of deposit, totaled approximately $569,000 and $307,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Net income (loss) per common share

 

The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Warrants to purchase 5,456,300 shares of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were excluded from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share because they would have been anti-dilutive. As a result, diluted income (loss) per common share is the same as basic income (loss) per common share for 2011 and 2010.

 

Concentrations

 

Cupcake sales comprised approximately 76.3% and 76.9% of the Company’s net sales for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Beverage sales comprised approximately 9.6% and 8.1% of the Company’s net sales for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Recently issued accounting standards

 

The Company does not believe that the adoption of any recently issued accounting standards will have a material impact on its current financial position and results of operations.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts previously reported for 2010 to conform with the 2011 presentation. Such reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income.

 

During 2011, the Company reclassified to cost of sales (i) certain amounts associated with promotional activities, which included expenses related to buy-one-get-one-free incentives, and (ii) product costs associated with redemptions from the Company’s coffee loyalty card program, through which customers receive free product after a designated number of purchases. For 2011 and 2010, the Company reclassified approximately $32,000 and $54,000, respectively, as cost of sales that were previously reported as selling expenses.

 

F-12
 

 

CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

2.Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using the average cost method. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, inventories were comprised of the following:

 

   2011   2010 
Packaging inventory  $186,688   $54,980 
E-Commerce packaging inventory   165,629    117,445 
Merchandise inventory   27,663    45,599 
Beverage supply inventory   78,526    - 
Store supplies   44,502    22,941 
Total  $503,008   $240,965 

 

Packaging and e-commerce packaging inventories consists of labels, boxes, bags and gel packs for packaging and shipping baked goods, while merchandise inventory consists of logoed hats, t-shirts and aprons primarily used as employee uniforms, and mugs, books and plastic tiers for sale in the stores. Beverage supply inventory consists of coffee, tea and flavored syrups, and store supplies consist of paper goods, decorating materials, and other miscellaneous supplies purchased in bulk and consumed in daily operations.

 

3.Property and equipment

 

At December 31, 2011 and 2010 property and equipment were comprised of the following:

 

   2011   2010 
Leasehold improvements  $11,181,703   $8,032,442 
Furniture and equipment   3,133,574    1,943,216 
Construction in progress   690,109    355,200 
Total cost of property and equipment   15,005,386    10,330,858 
Less accumulated depreciation   (2,606,637)   (1,546,353)
Total  $12,398,749   $8,784,505 

 

Construction in progress relates to leasehold improvements for stores not yet operating at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Depreciation expense was approximately $1,323,000 and $811,000 for 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

4.Intangible assets

 

At December 31, 2011 intangible assets were comprised of the following:

 

       Accumulated     
   Cost   Amortization   Net 
Branding Costs  $536,950   $(255,539)  $281,411 
Website Design   247,974    (132,346)   115,628 
                
Total  $784,924   $(387,885)  $397,039 

 

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

4.Intangible assets (continued)

 

At December 31, 2010 intangible assets were comprised of the following:

 

       Accumulated     
   Cost   Amortization   Net 
Branding Costs  $438,903   $(174,888)  $264,015 
Website Design   247,974    (82,751)   165,223 
                
Total  $686,877   $(257,639)  $429,238 

 

Amortization expense was approximately $137,000 and $119,000 for 2011 and 2010 respectively.

 

Estimated amortization expense for the succeeding five years is:

 

December 31,  Amount 
2012  $141,000 
2013   108,000 
2014   36,000 
2015   22,000 
2016   11,000 

 

5.Impairment of long-lived assets

 

During the fourth quarter of 2011, an analysis of the Company’s operating performance by store identified impairment indicators at certain stores. The indicators included sustained operating losses with a failure to meet or exceed sales targets. These conditions indicated the carrying values of the leasehold improvements at these stores may not be recoverable. Accordingly, the Company completed an impairment test in accordance with its accounting policy, which resulted in impairment of leasehold improvements of approximately $770,000.

 

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

6.Income Taxes

 

The Company files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and may file income tax returns in various states. Generally, the Company is subject to income tax examinations by major taxing authorities since inception. The Company may be subject to potential examination by U.S. federal or states’ authorities in the areas of income taxes. These potential examinations may include questioning the timing and amount of deductions, the nexus of income among various tax jurisdictions and compliance with U.S. federal and state tax laws. The Company does not expect that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if any, will materially change over the next twelve months.

 

At the date of the Merger, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $9,547,000 for estimated income tax effects of the increase in tax basis of the purchased interests and future projected payments under the tax receivable agreement. An additional deferred tax asset of approximately $35,000 was recorded in 2011 for estimated local income tax effects of the Company’s net loss for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company had a deferred tax asset of approximately $4,808,000 at December 31, 2011, net of a valuation allowance of approximately $4,774,000, which can be utilized to offset future taxable income through 2026.

 

Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were comprised of the following:

 

Current  2011   2010 
Federal  $-   $- 
State and local   21,020    - 
           
Totals  $21,020   $- 
           
Deferred   2011    2010 
Federal  $-   $- 
State and local   (35,000)   - 
           
Totals  $(35,000)  $- 

  

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

6.Income Taxes (continued)

 

A reconciliation of the expected U.S. federal tax rate to the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

 

         
   2011   2010 
U.S. statutory tax rate   34.0%   -%
State and local taxes   (0.2)%   -%
Valuation allowance   (34.0)%   -%
           
    (0.2)%   -%

 

7.Commitments

 

The Company leases buildings from which it conducts retail, wholesale and administrative operations and is obligated under various noncancelable leases through 2027 with options to renew many of the leases for a period of up to 10 years. In addition to base rent, the Company is responsible for insurance, common area maintenance charges, property taxes and utilities at the majority of the properties.

 

For scheduled escalation provisions or for rental payments commencing on a date other than the date of initial occupancy, the Company records minimum rental expenses on a straight-line basis over terms of the leases in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Certain leases have been guaranteed by a Member of Holdings.

 

Rent expense under the Company’s operating leases was approximately $5,810,000 and $4,025,000 for 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is included in occupancy expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

At December 31, 2011, the future minimum rental payments due under these operating leases is as follows:

 

Year Ending    
December 31,  Amount 
2012  $6,740,000 
2013   6,826,000 
2014   6,935,000 
2015   7,158,000 
2016   7,304,000 
Thereafter   33,056,000 
      
Total  $68,019,000 

 

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

8.Letters of credit

 

In lieu of security deposits required pursuant to the terms of several operating leases, Holdings has chosen to obtain letters of credit issued by two financial institutions, when such substitution is allowed by the landlords. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, issued and unused letters of credit totaled $637,425 and $529,425, respectively. In May 2011, Holdings entered into a loan agreement in connection with the letters of credit issued by one of the institutions in the form of a $575,000 revolving line of credit, with a variable rate based on the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. Prior to entering into this agreement, the letters of credit were guaranteed by a Member of Holdings. Letters of credit amounting to $539,425 and $499,425 were reserved under this line of credit as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The line of credit is secured by a certificate of deposit, and no amounts were outstanding on the line of credit at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Letters of credit in the amount of $98,000 issued by a second financial institution are also secured by certificates of deposit.

 

The certificates of deposit used to secure the letters of credit are recorded as restricted certificates of deposit in the balance sheet (see “Restricted Certificates of Deposit,” Note 1).

 

9.Major suppliers

 

In 2011 and 2010, the Company received 100% of its baked goods from four independent commercial bakeries, located in New York, Los Angeles, Northern Virginia and Chicago, who supplied the stores in their surrounding areas. To mitigate the risks associated with these arrangements, the Company purchased Business Income from Dependent Properties insurance coverage. Should the suppliers experience loss or damage to their facilities due to a covered peril, insurance will cover up to $10,000,000 of the Company’s losses.

 

10.Related party

 

In 2010, Holdings leased building space for seven of its stores as sub-leases from Bauer Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Crumbs, Inc., a Member of Holdings, which is controlled and partially owned by two officers of the Company. Holdings paid the original unrelated lessor directly based upon the original terms of the leases. Two of these sub-leases were terminated during 2010, and the remaining five sub-leases were assigned to their respective successor entities in the second quarter of 2011.

 

In 2011 and 2010, the Company paid approximately $4,900 and $44,000, respectively, in fees, unrelated to audit services, to an accounting firm in which an officer of the Company is a part owner.

 

In 2011 and 2010, the Company paid approximately $20,000 and $17,000, respectively, in rent to a landlord that is partially owned by an officer of the Company.

 

11.Stockholders’ equity

 

CBS is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. In connection with the Merger (see “Reverse Merger,” Note 1), the Members were issued 4,541,394 Class B Units and 454,139.4 Series A Voting Preferred Stock of CBS. Upon exchange of the Class B Units in accordance with the Exchange and Support Agreement, shares of CBS common stock will be issued at the current ratio of 1:1 (subject to certain adjustments related to organic dilution), and concurrently, a proportionate amount of shares of Series A Voting Preferred Stock will be automatically redeemed and cancelled at the current ratio of 1:10, subject to the availability of lawful funds, for its par value of $0.0001 per share and become authorized but unissued preferred stock. Except in connection with the exchange of the Class B Units, the CBS Series A Voting Preferred Stock will not be redeemable.

 

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CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Formerly Known As 57th Street General Acquisition Corp.)

 

11.Stockholders’ equity (continued)

 

In June 2011, 641,394 Class B Units were exchanged for 641,394 shares of common stock, and in turn, 64,139.4 shares of Series A Voting Preferred Stock were automatically redeemed and cancelled pursuant to the Exchange and Support Agreement. In addition, pursuant to the Insider Warrant Exchange Agreement by and among CBS, 57th Street GAC Holdings LLC (“57th Street GAC”), Morgan Joseph TriArtisan LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., I-Bankers Securities Incorporated, Maxim Group LLC and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, dated May 5, 2011, 370,000 shares of common stock were issued in exchange for 3,700,000 warrants that were originally purchased by 57th Street GAC and the underwriters of CBS’ initial public offering in May 2010.

 

On November 14, 2011, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Julian R. Geiger (the “Geiger Employment Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Geiger will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing November 14, 2011 (the “Effective Date”) and continuing through December 31, 2013. Pursuant to the Geiger Employment Agreement, Mr. Geiger shall receive no salary nor participate in any bonus plan of the Company that may be in effect during the term of the agreement. The Company agreed that promptly following execution of the Geiger Employment Agreement, Holdings shall grant to him 799,000 Class B Units and CBS shall grant to him 79,900 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, subject to the following vesting provisions:

 

·50% of the 799,000 Class B Units and of the 79,900 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall vest as of the Effective Date (such securities, the “First Tranche”);

 

·the remaining 50% of the 799,000 Class B Units and of the 79,900 shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall vest on November 14, 2012 (such securities, the “Second Tranche”)

 

Concurrent with the execution of the Geiger Employment Agreement, EHL Holdings LLC and Bauer Holdings, Inc. (formerly Crumbs, Inc.) agreed to forfeit an aggregate of 799,000 Class B Units and 79,900 share of the Series A Preferred Stock.

 

Staff expenses related to this stock-based compensation was recorded in connection with the transaction in the amount of $1,877,650, the value of the First Tranche, calculated based upon the price of a share of CBS stock on November 14, 2011. When the Second Tranche vests in November 2012, additional staff expenses related to this stock-based compensation of $1,877,650 will be recorded.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

2.1 Business Combination Agreement, by and among 57th Street General Acquisition Corp., 57th Street Merger Sub LLC, Crumbs Holdings LLC, the members of Crumbs Holdings LLC, and the representatives of Crumbs Holdings LLC and its members dated as of January 9, 2011 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on January 10, 2011).
   
2.2 Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, by and among 57th Street General Acquisition Corp., 57th Street Merger Sub LLC, Crumbs Holdings LLC, the members of Crumbs Holdings LLC, and the representatives of Crumbs Holdings LLC and its members dated as of February 18, 2011 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on February 22, 2011).
   
2.3 Amendment No. 2 to Business Combination Agreement, by and among 57th Street General Acquisition Corp., 57th Street Merger Sub LLC, Crumbs Holdings LLC, the members of Crumbs Holdings LLC, and the representatives of Crumbs Holdings LLC and its members dated as of March 17, 2011 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 18, 2011).
   
2.4 Amendment No. 3 to Business Combination Agreement, by and among 57th Street General Acquisition Corp., 57th Street Merger Sub LLC, Crumbs Holdings LLC, the members of Crumbs Holdings LLC, and the representatives of Crumbs Holdings LLC and its members dated as of April 7, 2011 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 7, 2011).
   
3.1 Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2011).
   
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 28, 2011).
   
3.3 Certificate of Designation of Series A Voting Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2011).
   
3.4 Certificate of Correction to Certificate of Designation of Series A Voting Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to the registration’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 29, 2011).
   
3.5 Certificate of Correction to the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
3.6 Certificate of Increase of Series A Voting Preferred Stock of Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
4.1 Specimen Unit Certificate (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010).
   
4.2 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010).
   
4.3 Specimen Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on April 28, 2010).
   
4.4 Specimen Series A Voting Preferred Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2011).
   
4.5 Warrant Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 25, 2010).
   
10.1* Management Reimbursement Agreement by and among 57th Street General Acquisition Corp. and Crumbs Holdings LLC, dated as of September 8, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2011).
   
10.2* Employment Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and Julian R. Geiger dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2011).

 

 
 

 

10.3* Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and Jason Bauer dated November 14, 2011(incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.4* Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and Mia Bauer dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.5* Letter Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and John D. Ireland dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.6 Securities Grant Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and Julian R. Geiger dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.7 Registration Rights Agreement between Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. and Julian R. Geiger dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.8 Indemnification Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and Julian R. Geiger dated November 14, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 16, 2011).
   
10.9* Amended and Restated Employment Agreement among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and John D. Ireland, dated December 21, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 21, 2011).
   
10.10 Consulting Agreement among Crumbs Holdings LLC and GCD Consultants, LLC dated January 18, 2012 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 20, 2012).
   
10.11* Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2011).
   
10.12 Tax Receivable Agreement by and among Crumbs Bake Shop, Inc., Crumbs Holdings LLC and the Members of Crumbs Holdings LLC dated May 5, 2011 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-, filed with the SEC on May 11, 2011).
   
10.13** Exclusive Production Agreement by and between Crumbs Holdings LLC and Melita Corp., d/b/a JMJ Bakery dated July 28, 2011, as amended to date (previously filed).
   
21*** Subsidiaries (previously filed).
   
23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith).
   
31.1 Certifications of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
   
31.2 Certifications of the Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
   
32.1 Certification of the Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document (furnished herewith).
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema (furnished herewith).
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (furnished herewith).
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (furnished herewith).
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (furnished herewith).

 

 
 

 

101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (furnished herewith).

 

*Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed as an exhibit.
**Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request and filed separately with the Commission.
***Previously filed with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.