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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2014

 

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: 000-54515

 

STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

NEVADA   68-0680859
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

641 Lexington Avenue

Suite 1526

New York, New York 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(212) 634-6411

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x  No ¨

 

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

 

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

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨     Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller Reporting Company x

 

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

 

As of October 20, 2014, there were 37,751,364 outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, of the issuer.

 

 
 

  

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

INDEX

 

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1   Financial Statements 3
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2014 (unaudited) and May 31, 2014 3
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited) 4
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited) 5
    Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6
Item 2    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 39
Item 3    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  48
Item 4   Controls and Procedures 48
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1   Legal Proceedings 48
Item 1A    Risk Factors  48
Item 2   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48
Item 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities  48
Item 4   Mine Safety Disclosures 48
Item 5    Other Information  48
Item 6   Exhibits 49
Signatures  50

 

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

   

STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   August 31, 2014   May 31, 2014 
   (Unaudited)     
           
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and equivalents  $787,943   $1,324,711 
Accounts receivable, net   18,877,588    17,036,267 
Deferred financing, net   138,470    342,745 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   783,225    881,326 
Total Current Assets   20,587,226    19,585,049 
           
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation   470,000    454,606 
Goodwill   8,399,786    8,318,637 
Intangible assets, net   13,147,726    13,803,305 
Other assets   1,516,716    1,523,585 
Total Assets  $44,121,454   $43,685,182 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $6,050,993   $5,459,175 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties   93,334    136,914 
Accrued payroll and taxes   4,125,663    3,803,613 
Convertible notes payable, net   800,000    620,172 
Promissory notes   1,902,594    1,578,291 
Earn-out liability   850,216    850,216 
Accounts receivable financing   13,402,537    11,260,207 
Convertible bonds payable   3,273,717    1,499,660 
Due to sellers   39,206    1,347,215 
Other current liabilities   151,660    188,048 
Total Current Liabilities   30,689,920    26,743,511 
           
Earn-out liability   1,788,191    1,916,212 
Promissory notes - long term   4,011,476    4,406,049 
Total Liabilities   36,489,587    33,065,772 
           
Stockholders' Equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, respectively   -    - 
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 33,647,040 and 32,950,537 shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, respectively   336    329 
Additional paid in capital   28,104,848    26,411,211 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (55,338)   (37,549)
Accumulated deficit   (21,105,179)   (16,337,118)
Total Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. Stockholders' Equity   6,944,667    10,036,873 
Non-controlling interest   687,200    582,537 
Total Equity   7,631,867    10,619,410 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $44,318,737   $43,685,182 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended August 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Net Sales  $33,439,373   $1,343,375 
           
Cost of Sales   27,529,559    950,609 
           
Gross Profit   5,909,814    392,766 
           
Operating Expenses:          
Salaries and wages   4,047,298    278,214 
Professional fees   915,895    196,544 
Director and related party consulting   186,758    116,250 
Depreciation and amortization   695,187    65,233 
General and administrative expenses   1,494,317    150,226 
Total Operating Expenses   7,339,455    806,467 
           
Loss From Operations   (1,429,641)   (413,701)
           
Other Income (Expenses):          
Interest expense   (458,211)   (13,790)
Amortization of deferred financing   (351,370)   - 
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature   (1,748,436)   - 
Amortization of debt discount   (790,375)   - 
Other income   52,021    - 
Loss Before Provision For Income Tax   (4,726,012)   (427,491)
           
Income tax benefit   62,614    - 
Net Loss  $(4,663,398)  $(427,491)
           
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   104,663    - 
Net Loss Attributable To Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc.  $(4,768,061)  $(427,491)
           
Other Comprehensive Loss          
Foreign exchange translation   (17,789)   - 
Comprehensive Loss  $(4,681,187)  $(427,491)
           
Earnings Per Share - Basic And Diluted  $(0.14)  $(0.03)
           
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic And Diluted   33,299,130    12,869,973 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended August 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss  $(4,663,398)  $(427,491)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation   38,450    2,750 
Amortization of intangible   655,579    62,483 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   351,370    - 
Amortization of debt discount   790,375    - 
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature   1,748,436    - 
Change in fair value of goodwill   (81,149)   - 
Stock based compensation   147,204    2,667 
Shares issued for debt restructuring   69,800    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (1,841,321)   (76,322)
Prepaid expenses   98,101    (4,508)
Deferred finance costs   (147,095)   - 
Other assets   6,869    - 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   606,911    (31,851)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties   (43,580)   62,798 
Accrued payroll and taxes   322,050    - 
Other current liabilities   (36,388)   - 
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (1,977,786)   (409,474)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Payment towards earn-out   (128,021)   (65,040)
Repayment due to sellers   (1,308,009)   - 
Purchase of fixed assets   (53,844)   - 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (1,489,874)   (65,040)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
           
Proceeds from convertible notes payable   100,000    - 
Proceeds due to shareholder   -    155,000 
Repayment of convertible notes payable   (300,000)   - 
Proceeds from promissory notes payable   1,280,000    - 
Repayment of promissory notes payable   (1,350,275)   - 
Proceeds from accounts receivable financing   2,142,330    72,549 
Proceeds from pipe financing   -    215,000 
Proceeds from sale of convertible bonds   1,060,000    - 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   2,932,055    442,549 
           
NET DECREASE IN CASH   (535,605)   (31,965)
           
Effect of variation of exchange rate on cash held in foreign currency   (1,163)   - 
           
CASH  - beginning of period   1,324,711    262,822 
           
CASH - end of period  $787,943   $230,857 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW  INFORMATION:          
Cash paid for:          
Interest  $53,782   $- 
Income taxes  $-   $- 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
           
Issuance of common stock from common stock to be issued  $-   $177,789 
Issuance of common stock for proceeds from private placement  $-   $350,000 
Conversion of a convertible note payable  $600,000   $- 
Conversion of interest related to a convertible note payable  $11,868   $- 
Equity consideration for issuance of debt  $277,374   $- 
Shares issued to placement agent  $19,895   $- 
Beneficial conversion feature in relation to issuance of debt  $567,552   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AUGUST 31, 2014

  

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Staffing 360,” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 22, 2009, as Golden Fork Corporation (“Golden Fork”), which change its name to Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc., trading symbol – “STAF”, on March 16, 2012. 

 

On July 31, 2012, the Company formed Staffing 360 Alliance, Inc. (“Staffing Alliance”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, incorporated in the State of Nevada. For a short period of time, Staffing Alliance had operations in the staffing sector. In February 2014, Staffing Alliance ceased operations.

 

On April 26, 2013, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of The Revolution Group, Ltd. (“TRG”). The aggregate consideration paid to the TRG shareholders was $2,509,342 (the “TRG Purchase Price”), payable as cash at closing, issuing Common Stock of the Company and a percentage of future gross profits. As a result of the Acquisition, TRG became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and now operates under the name “Cyber 360 Solutions”. (See Note 13).

 

On June 28, 2013, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the State of Nevada (the “2013 Amendment”), whereby increasing the number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is authorized to issue from 75,000,000 to 200,000,000. The 2013 Amendment also allowed the Company to issue 20,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, having such rights, designations, preferences and privileges as the Board of Directors determines from time to time in their sole discretion.

 

On November 4, 2013, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (the “CSI Acquisition”) of Control Solutions International, Inc. (“CSI”), a Florida corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Canada Control Solutions International, Inc., an Ontario, Canada corporation (“CCSI”) pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 14, 2013 by and among the Company, NewCSI, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“NCSI”), and the shareholders of NCSI. The aggregate consideration paid for the CSI Acquisition was $3,530,454, payable as cash at closing, issuing Common Stock of the Company and a percentage of future gross profits. As a result of the Acquisition, CSI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. (See Note 13).

 

On January 3, 2014, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (the “Initio Acquisition”) of Initio International Holdings Limited (“Initio”), a company organized under the laws of England and Wales and its respective subsidiaries, including but not limited to Monroe Staffing Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Monroe,” and together with all of Initio’s subsidiaries, the “Subsidiaries”).  The aggregate consideration paid for the Initio Acquisition was $13.29 million, payable with cash at closing, issuing Common Stock of the Company and promissory notes. As a result of the Acquisition, Initio and its Subsidiaries became wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. Initio was renamed Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited (“Staffing UK”). (See Note 13).

 

Initio is a U.K. domiciled full-service staffing company with established brands in the United Kingdom and United States. Initio’s U.K. division, Longbridge, was established in 1989 as an international multi-sector recruitment company with a long history of success catering to the sales and marketing, technology, legal and IT solutions sectors. Initio’s U.S. division, Monroe, was established in 1969 as a full-service consulting and staffing agency serving companies ranging from Fortune 100 to new start-up organizations. Monroe has 14 offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and North Carolina. 

 

Upon closing of the Initio Acquisition, certain of the Initio shareholders were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors and entered into employment agreements with the Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.

 

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On February 28, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Staffing UK, purchased substantially all of the business and certain assets, including but not limited to contracts, business information, records, book debt and goodwill (the “Poolia Acquisition”) of Poolia UK Ltd. (“Poolia UK”). The aggregate consideration paid for the Poolia Acquisition was £500,000 (the “Fixed Consideration”), plus an amount equal to the net asset value at the completion date of the acquisition (the “NAV Consideration,” together with the Fixed Consideration, collectively, the “Poolia Purchase Price”). The Fixed Consideration and a sum of £250,000, being an advance payment of the NAV Consideration, was paid in cash at closing. The balance of the NAV Consideration was to be paid subsequently by the Company to Poolia UK Ltd. for total consideration of $1,626,266. (See Note 13)

 

On May 17, 2014, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of PeopleSERVE, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“PSI”), and 49% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“PRS”, together with PSI, collectively the “Acquired Companies” or “PS”), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “PS Purchase Agreement”) dated May 17, 2014, by and among the Company, the Acquired Companies and the sole owner (“PS Seller”) of all of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Acquired Companies.

 

In connection with the purchase of the Acquired Companies, the Company agreed to pay to PS Seller an aggregate purchase price (the “PS Purchase Price”) of approximately $8.4 million based upon a formula in the PS Purchase Agreement. Immediately prior to the closing, the PS Seller provided the Company with a certificate setting forth the Seller’s good faith estimate of (i) the Purchase Price (the “Estimated Purchase Price”), including the calculation of the Adjusted EBITDA of each Acquired Company for the twelve (12) fiscal months period ending April 26, 2014, and (ii) the Net Working Capital.

 

At the PS closing, the Company paid to the PS Seller the PS Purchase Price as follows: (i) cash in the amount of $2,705,675; (ii) restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock, based on the closing price of $1.93 on the date of date of purchase, or 1,127,365 shares of Common Stock for a total fair value of $2,175,814; (iii) an unsecured promissory note with an initial principal amount equal to $2,367,466; (iv) pursuant to the terms of the PS Purchase Agreement, the PS Seller is entitled to receive from the Acquired Companies all of the Net Working Capital as of the Closing Date valued at $1,138,153, and the Company and the Acquired Companies shall have no right to, or obligations with respect to, such Net Working Capital, except as otherwise set forth in the PS Purchase Agreement.

 

The PS Purchase Price was subject to a Post-Closing Purchase Price Adjustment within sixty (60) days of the Closing Date, based on audited financial statements for each of the Acquired Companies. Upon receipt of such audited financial statements, the Company will prepare and deliver to Seller a certificate that sets forth the Company’s determination of (i) the PS Purchase Price, including the calculation of the Adjusted EBITDA of each Acquired Company for the audited period and (ii) the calculation of the Net Working Capital. Once the Company and the PS Seller have agreed on the final financial statements as disclosed above, the PS Purchase Price shall be adjusted based on the PS Purchase Price Adjustment Amount, which means an amount equal to the finally determined PS Purchase Price as shown in the final financial statements minus the amount of the Estimated Purchase Price. In the event the PS Purchase Price is adjusted, the difference will either be paid to the Seller or returned to the Company, as the case may be, in the same percentages of cash, shares of Common Stock and Promissory Note as the PS Purchase Price paid on the Closing with a one-time payment by the appropriate party to catch-up on principal payments previously made under the Promissory Note.

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which implies the Company will continue to meet its obligations and continue its operations for the next fiscal year.  As of August 31, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $10,102,694 and had an accumulated deficit of $21,105,179, and for the three months ended August 31, 2014 had net loss and net cash used in operations of $4,663,398 and $1,977,786, respectively.  These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and the outcome of these uncertainties cannot be predicted.

 

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Currently, the Company does not have sufficient working capital to fund the expansion of its operations and to provide the working capital necessary for its ongoing operations and obligations. The Company will need to raise significant additional capital to fund its operating expenses, pay its obligations, and acquire additional entities. In order to continue as a going concern and achieve a profitable level of operations, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources.  Management’s plan to continue as a going concern includes raising capital through increased gross margin by driving organic sales growth and well executed strategic acquisitions, managing and reducing operating and overhead costs, and conducting additional financings through debt and equity transactions to fund working capital and acquire additional entities. The Company anticipates it will require $4.0 million over the next twelve months for working capital purposes; this amount does not include capital needed to fund additional acquisitions or re-pay outstanding debt. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the management’s ability to successfully secure additional sources of financing and attain profitable operations.  Management also cannot provide any assurance that unforeseen circumstances that could occur at any time within the next twelve months or thereafter will not increase the need for the Company to raise additional capital on an immediate basis. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. (See Note 14 – Subsequent Events)

 

If management is unsuccessful in the execution of its aforementioned plans to address issues which create substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, the Company may be forced to take one of the following actions:

 

·Liquidate its assets at distressed prices and/or
·File for reorganization and/or
·File for bankruptcy protection.

 

Any of the above scenarios will decrease stockholder value significantly and may result in the value of the Company’s securities becoming worthless.

 

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, reflect all adjustments including normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which are included in the Company’s May 31, 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 15, 2014. The Company assumes that the users of the interim financial information herein have read, or have access to, the audited consolidated financial statements for the preceding period, and that the adequacy of additional disclosure needed for a fair presentation may be determined in that context. The results of operations for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year ending May 31, 2015.

 

Year End and Principles of Consolidation

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States, and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s consolidated fiscal year-end is May 31. Some of the Company’s subsidiaries have varying year-ends.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. As described below, the Company consolidates PRS, an entity of which it owns 49%, since the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of this entity. All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated.

 

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Variable Interest Entities

 

Current accounting guidance provides a framework for identifying a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) and determining when a company should include the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interests, and results of activities of the VIE in its consolidated financial statements. In general, a VIE is an entity or other legal structure used to conduct activities or hold assets that either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry out its principal activities without additional subordinated financial support, (2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its activities, or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations. Generally, a VIE should be consolidated if a party with an ownership, contractual, or other financial interest in the VIE has the power to direct the VIE’s most significant activities and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. A variable interest holder that consolidates the VIE is called the primary beneficiary. Upon consolidation, the primary beneficiary generally must initially record all of the VIE’s assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interest at fair value and subsequently account for the VIE as if it were consolidated based on majority voting interest. On May 17, 2014, the Company purchased 49% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of PRS. Pursuant to ASC 810, PRS is deemed to be a variable interest entity since the Company is the primary beneficiary of PRS. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the results of PRS.

 

Non-controlling Interests

 

Non-controlling interests in our subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810 “Consolidation”, and are reported as a component of equity, separate from the parent company’s equity.  Purchase or sale of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions.  Results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control, the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net revenue and expenses in the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to valuation, impairment testing, earn-out liabilities, stock-based compensation and deferred income tax assets valuation allowances. Estimates are based on estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced may differ materially and adversely from estimates. To the extent there are material differences between estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. Significant estimates for the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, include the valuation of intangible assets, including goodwill, liabilities associated with earn-out obligations and testing of long-lived assets for impairment.

 

In recording the initial purchase accounting for previous acquisitions estimates of the fair value of identifiable intangible assets and goodwill were reflected in the Company’s interim financial statements. Upon retaining the services of an independent valuation consultant, the allocations previously estimated were revised and the results of the independent valuation consultant were retroactively reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less when acquired, to be cash equivalents.  The Company had no cash equivalents at August 31, 2014 or 2013.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written off after exhaustive collection effort. At August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had an allowance for doubtful accounts of $573,573 and $0, respectively.

 

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Income Taxes

 

The Company is governed by the Income Tax Law of the United States. The Company utilizes ASC Topic 740, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.  Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax 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.

 

The Company applied the provisions of ASC 740-10-50, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”, which provides clarification related to the process associated with accounting for uncertain tax positions recognized in the financial statements. Audit periods remain open for review until the statute of limitations has passed. The completion of review or the expiration of the statute of limitations for a given audit period could result in an adjustment to the Company’s liability for income taxes. Any such adjustment could be material to the Company’s results of operations for any given quarterly or annual period based, in part, upon the results of operations for the given period. As of the date of this filing, the Company is current on all corporate, federal and state tax returns.

 

The U.K. entities are domiciled in the U.K. and file their tax returns in those jurisdictions.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating in foreign countries are translated into U.S. dollars using both the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date or historical rate, as applicable. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rates prevailing throughout the year. The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars are included in a separate component of stockholders’ equity (accumulated other comprehensive loss), while gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in operations.

 

Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs

 

Costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related loan, which is not materially different than the effective interest method. As of August 31, 2014 and 2013, amortization expense of deferred financing costs totaled $351,370 and $0, respectively.

  

Business Combinations

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, "Business Combinations" ("ASC 805") the Company records acquisitions under the purchase method of accounting, under which the acquisition purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values. The Company utilizes management estimates and, in some instances, may retain the services of an independent third-party valuation firm to assist in determining the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and contingent consideration granted. Such estimates and valuations require us to make significant assumptions, including projections of future events and operating performance.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”), the Company measures and accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to existing generally accepted accounting principles that require the use of fair value measurements, and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and standards for disclosure about such fair value measurements.

 

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ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized below:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions.

 

The Company did not have any Level 2 or Level 3 assets or liabilities as of August 31, 2014 or 2013, with the exception of its convertible notes payable (See Note 5), promissory notes (See Note 6), bonds payable (See Note 7) and its earn out liabilities (See Note 13).

 

Cash is considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 and therefore classified as Level 1 within our fair value hierarchy.

 

Accounting Standards Codification 825-10-25, “Fair Value Option” (ASC 825-10-25) expands opportunities to use fair value measurements in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The Company did not elect the fair value options for any of its qualifying financial instruments.

 

Convertible Instruments

 

The Company evaluates and accounts for conversion options embedded in its convertible instruments in accordance with accounting standards for “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”

 

Accounting standards generally provides three criteria that, if met, require companies to bifurcate conversion options from their host instruments and account for them as free standing derivative financial instruments. These three criteria include circumstances in which (a) the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract, (b) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract is not re-measured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value reported in earnings as they occur, and (c) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative instrument would be considered a derivative instrument.  Professional standards also provide an exception to this rule when the host instrument is deemed to be conventional as defined under professional standards as “The Meaning of Conventional Convertible Debt Instrument.”

 

The Company accounts for convertible instruments (when it has determined that the embedded conversion options should not be bifurcated from their host instruments) in accordance with professional standards when “Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features,” as those professional standards pertain to “Certain Convertible Instruments.” Accordingly, the Company records, when necessary, discounts to convertible notes for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in debt instruments based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying Common Stock at the commitment date of the note transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the note. Debt discounts under these arrangements are amortized over the term of the related debt to their earliest date of redemption. The Company also records when necessary deemed dividends for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in preferred shares based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying Common Stock at the commitment date of the note transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the note.

 

ASC 815-40 provides that, among other things, generally, if an event is not within the entity’s control could or require net cash settlement, then the contract shall be classified as an asset or a liability.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

Cyber 360 Solutions: The Company derives its revenues from three segments: contingent staffing, permanent placement staffing, and consulting. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 605-45 “Revenue Recognition – Principal Agent Considerations.” The Company records revenue on a gross basis. The Company has concluded that the gross reporting is appropriate because the Company (i) has the duty of identifying and hiring qualified employees, (ii) uses its judgment to select the employees and establish their price, and (iii) bears the risk for services that are not fully paid by the customers. Pursuant to the guidance of ASC 605, the Company recognizes revenue when an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonable assured.

 

·Contingent staffing and consulting: Contingent staffing and consulting revenues are recognized when the services are rendered by the Company’s contingent employees and consultants. The Company pays all related costs of employment, including workers’ compensation insurance, state and federal unemployment taxes, social security and certain fringe benefits.

 

·Permanent placement staffing: Permanent placement staffing revenues are recognized when employment candidates typically start their first day of work. The Company offers a 30/60/90 day guarantee. If the employee is terminated or leaves voluntarily during this period, a pro-rated refund is provided. The Company has a substantial history of estimating the effect of permanent placement candidates who do not remain with its client through the guarantee period. Fees to clients are generally calculated as a percentage of the new employee’s annual compensation.

 

Control Solutions International Inc.: The Company recognizes revenues primarily on a time and materials basis as the services are performed and amounts are earned. The Company considers amounts to be earned once evidence of an arrangement has been obtained, services are rendered, fees are fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

·Revenue earned in excess of billings are recorded as unbilled accounts receivable until billed. Billings in excess of revenues earned are recorded as advanced billings until revenue recognition criteria are met. Deposits and prepayments from customers are carried as deferred revenue until the requirements for revenue recognition are met.

 

·Reimbursements, including those relating to travel, other out-of-pocket expenses and third-party costs, are included in revenues. The related reimbursable expenses are included in cost of revenue.

 

Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited: The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Poolia (UK) Limited: The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc.: The Company recognizes revenues from the sale of staffing services as the services are performed, along with related labor costs and payroll taxes. The Company recognizes revenue for permanent employee placements when contractual contingencies, generally the passage of time, are satisfied. The Company’s revenue recognition policies comply with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The Company is the primary obligor in its transactions, and has responsibility for fulfillment, including the acceptability of services ordered and purchased by customers. In addition, the Company has all credit risk, retains substantially all risk and rewards of the services rendered, has sole discretion in staffing engagements and sets the billing rates of its consultants. Accordingly, the Company records all transactions at the gross revenue amount billed, consistent with the provisions of ASC 605. Typically, contracts require clients to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, principally travel related expenses. Accordingly, revenue includes amounts billed for these costs and the cost of revenue includes the corresponding actual costs. The Company provides certain customers a 5.0% discount on certain contracts if paid within 30 days of the invoice date. Accounts receivable result from services provided to clients. The Company carries its accounts receivable at net realizable value. At the closing of the Company’s fiscal period, a portion of receivables may not be invoiced. These unbilled receivables are typically billed within thirty days of the close of the fiscal period.

 

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Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based instruments issued to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718. ASC Topic 718 requires companies to recognize in the statement of operations the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees. The Company accounts for non-employee share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 505-50.

 

Earnings (Loss) per Common Share

 

The Company utilizes the guidance per FASB Codification “ASC 260 "Earnings per Share."  Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing income available to stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Dilutive common share equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the conversion of convertible notes and the exercise of stock options and warrants (calculated using the modified-treasury stock method).  Such securities, shown below, presented on a common share equivalent basis and outstanding as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 have been excluded from the per share computations, since its inclusion would be anti-dilutive:

 

   For the Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2014   2013 
Convertible notes issued   -    123,969 
Convertible Bonds - Series A   3,927,886    - 
Convertible promissory notes   1,212,230    - 
Warrants   8,446,218    897,230 
Options   2,225,000    - 
Total   15,811,334    1,021,199 

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method. The depreciation and amortization methods are designed to amortize the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives, in years, of the respective assets as follows:

 

Computers   4 Years 
Computer Equipment   4 Years 
Network Equipment   3 Years 
Software   3-8 Years 
Office Equipment   7 Years 
Furniture and Fixtures   7 Years 
Leasehold Improvements   7 Years 

 

Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the life of the lease or the estimated useful life of the assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Improvements of a major nature are capitalized. At the time of retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses are reflected in income.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with ASC 360 “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” we periodically review our long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.  We recognize an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset.  The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the estimated fair value and the book value of the underlying asset.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. ASC 350-30-35-4 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis and between annual tests when circumstances indicate that the recoverability of the carrying amount of goodwill may be in doubt. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units, and determining the fair value. Significant judgments required to estimate the fair value of reporting units include estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates and other assumptions. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. During the fiscal years 2014 and 2013, the Company impaired $2,700,255 and $0, respectively, of goodwill associated with the Cyber 360 and Control Solutions, Inc. acquisitions. The Company did not record any additional impairment during the three months ended August 31, 2014.

 

Intangible Assets

 

In connection with the acquisition of TRG (See Note 13), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $1,054,801 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. TRG customer relationships were valued based on the discounted cash flow method applied to projected future cash flows as estimated by Company management. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. The intangible asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at May 31, 2014 was $823,567. An impairment was necessary as of May 31, 2014. The Company fully impaired trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes valued at $823,567, resulting in a net intangible asset balance of $0.

 

In connection with the acquisition of CSI (See Note 13), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $912,000 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. CSI customer relationships were valued based on the discounted cash flow method. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. An impairment was necessary as of May 31, 2014. The Company impaired trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes valued at $10,025. The intangible asset balance, after impairment and net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014 was $748,771 and $794,321, respectively.

 

In connection with the acquisition of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) (See Note 13), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $10,050,000 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. Staffing UK customer relationships were valued based on an estimate of the discounted cash flow method applied to projected future cash flows. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. The intangible asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014 is $8,910,456 and $9,337,785, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized intangible assets of $261,465 upon acquisition of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK). In total the intangible assets balance, net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014 is $9,171,920 and $9,599,250, respectively.

 

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In connection with the acquisition of Poolia UK (See Note 13), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $465,321 representing customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on a straight line basis over the estimated life of four years. Poolia UK customer relationships were valued based on an estimate of the discounted cash flow method. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. The intangible asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014 is $407,156 and $436,238, respectively.

 

In connection with the acquisition of PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc. (See Note 13), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $2,999,100 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. PS customer relationships were valued using the discounted replacement cost approach. This method is based on acquisition costs invested to attract each customer and relied on actual selling costs incurred and allocated to new customer generation over the preceding four years. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. The intangible asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014 is $2,819,878 and $2,973,497, respectively.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform the prior period data to the current presentations. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results.

 

Forward Stock Split

 

The Company effected a one-for-three forward stock split on April 13, 2013. Following the forward split, the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock increased from 2,540,000 to 7,620,000. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this forward stock split.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statement presentation or disclosures upon adoption.

 

NOTE 4 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

   August 31,
2014
   May 31,
2014
 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Computer software  $110,500   $113,615 
Office equipment   38,098    38,098 
Computer Equipment   248,531    216,581 
Furniture and fixtures   108,433    105,637 
Website   46,830    32,117 
Leasehold improvements   35,593    28,093 
Total Cost   587,985    534,141 
Accumulated depreciation   (117,985)   (79,535)
Total  $470,000   $454,606 

 

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Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 was $38,450 and $2,750, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

Convertible notes consist of the following as of:

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2014   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Convertible promissory notes (unsecured): On March 5, 2012, May 4, 2012, August 13, 2012, August 20, 2012, September 14, 2012, October 4, 2012 and January 17, 2013, the Company issued Notes in the principal amounts of $50,000, $200,000 and $70,000, $30,000, $50,000 and $25,000 (the “Notes”), respectively, totaling $425,000.  The Notes bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum and were due on February 20, 2013.  Note holders totaling $375,000 extended their maturity dates to July 20, 2013 and one note holder totaling $50,000 extended the maturity date to June 15, 2013.  Interest accrued and was payable on the last day of every fiscal quarter commencing on the first calendar quarter subsequent to the respective Note date and ending on the maturity date.  The Company did not have the right to pre-pay these notes.  On May 31, 2013, Notes totaling $375,000 and accrued interest of $39,054 were converted to Common Stock at a price equal to 50% of the securities sold in the private offering dated April 19, 2013.  The unit price of the securities sold in the private offering totaled $0.90.  In addition, on October 30, 2013, Notes totaling $50,000 and accrued interest of $4,274 were converted to Common Stock at a price equal to 50% of the securities sold in the private offering dated April 19, 2013 and as a result issued 920,120 shares of Common Stock.  The unit price of the securities sold in the private offering totaled $0.90.  During the year ended May 31, 2014, the Company issued a total of 120,609 shares (111,111 for $50,000 principal portion and 9,498 shares for $4,274 of accrued interest.)          
           
Beginning balance  $-   $50,000 
Fair value of shares issued for conversion of convertible notes payable   -    (50,000)
Ending balance  $-   $- 
           
From April 21, 2014 through May 27, 2014, the Company also conducted a note offering, whereby the Company raised approximately $950,000 from 2 accredited investor through the issuance of five (5) short-term 12% convertible promissory notes (the “April Notes”).  The purchaser of the April Notes received an aggregate of 190,000 shares of restricted Common Stock.  The April Notes are due and payable upon demand by the holder with advance written notice fifteen (15) days prior to the desired payment date.  Commencing on dates ranging from July 15, 2014 to August 1, 2014, the holder is entitled to receive shares ranging from an additional 2,500 to 5,000 shares of the Company’s restricted Common Stock per $100,000 note payable in arrears per month that any principal amount or interest remains outstanding under the note.  The holder of the April Notes may convert, at its sole election, the principal amount and any accrued but unpaid interest due under the April Notes into restricted shares of Common Stock at a price of $1.50 per share.          

 

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On July 14, 2014, the Company amended and restated a $250,000, 12% promissory note dated April 22, 2014. The promissory note, remaining balance of $100,000, which had a maturity date of July 14, 2014, became due upon demand. In addition, the note holder will receive 5,000 Common Stock shares monthly for every $100,000 invested.  In addition, on July 14, 2014, the Company amended and restated a $200,000, 12% promissory note dated May 27, 2014. The promissory note, which had a maturity date of July 14, 2014, became due upon demand. In addition, the note holder will receive 2,500 Common Stock shares monthly for every $100,000 invested.        
           
On July 31, 2014, the Company amended and restated a $200,000, 12% promissory note dated April 21, 2014. The promissory note, which had a maturity date of July 31, 2014, became due upon demand. In addition, the note holder will receive 5,000 Common Stock shares monthly for every $100,000 invested.  In addition, on July 31, 2014, the Company amended and restated a $100,000, 12% promissory note dated April 22, 2014. The promissory note, which had a maturity date of July 31, 2014, became due upon demand. In addition, the note holder will receive 5,000 Common Stock shares monthly for every $100,000 invested.  Also on July 31, 2014, the Company amended and restated a $200,000, 12% promissory note dated May 2, 2014. The promissory note, which had a maturity date of July 31, 2014, became due upon demand. In addition, the note holder will receive 5,000 Common Stock shares monthly for every $100,000 invested.          
           
From May 14, 2014 through May 19, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised approximately $600,000 from five (5) accredited investors through the issuance of five (5) short-term twelve percent (12%) convertible promissory notes (the “May Notes”).  The May Notes were payable upon the earlier of (i) completion of the Company’s convertible bond offering, (ii) completion of the Company’s senior debt facility, or (iii) July 14, 2014.  The purchasers of the May Notes received an aggregate of 120,000 shares of restricted Common Stock.  The holders of the May Notes were entitled to convert, at their sole election, the principal amount and any accrued but unpaid interest due under the May Notes into restricted shares of Common Stock at a price of $1.50 per share.  On July 14, 2014, all five (5) of the holders of the May Notes converted $600,000 of principal into 400,000 shares of Common Stock and $11,868 of accrued interest into 7,912 shares of Common Stock.          
           
On May 27, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised approximately $50,000 from one accredited investor through the issuance of a short-term twelve percent (12%) convertible promissory note (the “May 27 Note”).  The May 27 Note was payable upon the earlier of (i) completion of the Company’s convertible bond offering, (ii) completion of the Company’s senior debt facility or (iii) July 12, 2014.  The purchasers of the May 27 Note received an aggregate of 10,000 shares of restricted Common Stock.  The holder of the May 27 Note was entitled to convert, at his sole election, the principal amount and any accrued but unpaid interest due under the May 27 Note into restricted shares of Common Stock at a price of $1.50 per share.  On July 25, 2014, the Company repaid the May 27 Note, including all accrued and unpaid interest.          

 

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In connection with the May 27, 2014 Note, and pursuant to that certain placement agent agreement, dated January 23, 2014, between the Company and Corinthian Partners (“Corinthian”), the Company paid Corinthian, in connection with the introduction of the investor to the Company, a cash fee of $5,000 and issued 1,000 shares of Common Stock.        
           
On June 22, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised approximately $100,000 from one accredited investor through the issuance of a short-term 12% convertible promissory note (the “June Note”). The June Note is payable upon the earlier of (i) completion of the Series A Bond Offering, (ii) completion of the Company’s senior debt facility, or (iii) eight (8) weeks from the original issuance date of the June Note. The holder of the June Note received 20,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. The holder of the June Note may convert, at his sole election, the principal amount and any accrued but unpaid interest due under the June Note into restricted shares of Common Stock at a price of $1.50 per share. In August 2014 this note was fully paid in cash. As a result of the issuance of 20,000 restricted shares, the Company recorded a debt discount of $28,876 and a beneficial conversion feature of $64,210.  For the three months ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded amortization totaling $1,072,914.          
           
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014, the Company issued 320,000 restricted shares in relation to the April Notes, May Notes, and May 27 Notes. As a result, the Company recorded a debt discount of $442,035 and amortization of $116,289.  The Company also recorded a beneficial conversion feature of $879,035 and related amortization of $224,952.  As of May 31, 2014, $1,600,000 in principal remained outstanding net of the remaining debt discount of $979,825, for a net loan balance of $620,172.          
           
Cumulatively,  the Company recorded $470,911 in debt discount and a total beneficial conversion feature of $943,244 in relation to the April Notes, May Notes, May 27 Notes and June Note. In addition, the Company recorded amortization totaling $1,414,155.  The Company repaid $300,000 and converted $600,000 in principal.  As of August 31, 2014, the debt discount and beneficial conversion feature were fully amortized resulting in a net loan balance of $800,000.          
           
Beginning balance  $1,600,000   $- 
Proceeds   100,000    1,600,000 
Repayment of loans   (300,000)   - 
Conversion of loans   (600,000)   - 
Debt discount for restricted stock and beneficial conversion feature for convertible notes payable – net of accumulated amortization of $1,414,155 and $341,241, respectively   -    (979,828)
Net balance  $800,000   $620,172 

  

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NOTE 6 – PROMISSORY NOTES

 

Promissory notes – short-term consisted of the following:

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2014   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Beginning balance  $-   $- 
Proceeds   1,280,000    340,000 
Payments   (955,716)   (340,000)
Debt discount (Net of accumulated amortization of $74,355 and $61,026, respectively)   -    - 
    324,284    - 
           
Promissory notes – Staffing 360 Solutions (UK)   789,155    789,136 
Promissory notes – PeopleSERVE   789,155    789,155 
           
Total Promissory Notes – Short-term  $1,902,594   $1,578,291 

 

Promissory notes – long-term consisted of the following:

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2014   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Promissory notes – Staffing 360 Solutions (UK)          
Beginning balance  $3,616,874   $3,964,940 
Payments   (197,305)   (348,066)
    3,419,569    3,616,874 
Less current portion   (789,115)   (789,136)
    2,630,454    2,827,738 
           
Promissory note – PeopleSERVE          
Beginning balance   2,367,466    2,367,466 
Payment   (197,289)   - 
    2,170,177    2,367,466 
Less current portion   (789,155)   (789,155)
    1,381,022    1,578,311 
           
Total Promissory Notes – Long-term  $4,011,476   $4,406,049 

 

Short-term promissory notes: Pursuant to the promissory note agreements dated September 27, 2013, October 18, 2013 and October 28, 2013, the Company issued notes in the amount of $40,000, $200,000 and $100,000, respectively. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum and were due at the earlier of the completion of the Company’s $1.5 million bridge financing or 90 days from the date of the note. As additional consideration, the note holders received an aggregate of 25,000 shares of Common Stock for each $100,000 invested or a prorated portion thereof. The Company issued 85,000 common shares. As a result of the share issuance, the Company recorded a debt discount of $61,026 and amortization of $61,026. On November 12, 2013 and November 19, 2013, the Company re-paid $300,000 in principal and $3,189 in interest. On March 21, 2014, the Company repaid $40,000 in principal and $1,933 in interest. As of May 31, 2014, all principal and interest has been paid.

 

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In June, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $100,000 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note was non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company issued 5,000 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. This note was paid in full in June 2014.

 

In July 2014, the Company issued three non-interest bearing promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $280,000 to three related parties. The promissory notes were due upon demand. The first note was issued on July 16, 2014 to Trilogy Capital Partners, which is owned by the Company’s President, Alfonso J. Cervantes, in the amount of $30,000. This note was repaid in full on July 25, 2014. The second note was issued on July 17, 2014 to Jeff Mitchell, the Company’s CFO, in the amount of $150,000. The Company issued 10,000 Common Stock shares to Mr. Mitchell as additional consideration. This note was repaid in full on July 25, 2014. The third note was issued on July 8, 2014 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company, in the amount of $100,000. The Company issued 7,000 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. This note was paid in full on July 29, 2014.

 

In August 2014, the Company issued a non-interest bearing promissory note in the amount of $125,000 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note is due upon demand. The Company issued 7,500 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. This note was fully paid on August 28, 2014. 

 

In July and August 2014, the Company issued promissory notes to Sterling National bank for consideration totaling $625,000. The notes bear interest at 18% per annum and are due upon demand. As of August 31, 2014, the Company has repaid $450,733 in principal and $4,066 in interest. The balance outstanding as of August 31, 2014 amounted to $174,267.

 

In August 2014, the Company issued a non-interest bearing promissory note in the amount of $150,000 to Barry Cervantes, a brother of the Company’s President, Alfonso J. Cervantes. The promissory note is due upon demand. The Company issued 15,000 shares to Barry Cervantes as additional consideration. This note remains outstanding as of August 31, 2014.

 

As a result of the 44,500 shares issued as additional consideration, the Company recorded a debt discount of $74,355. These notes are due on demand and as such the debt discount is fully amortized immediately.

 

Promissory notes - Staffing 360 Solutions (UK): Pursuant to the purchase of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK), the Company executed and delivered to the Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) shareholders a three (3) year promissory note (the “Initio Promissory Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $3,964,949 to the shareholders of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK). Each Initio Promissory Note bears interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum and is amortizes over a five (5) year, straight line basis. As of August 31, 2014, the Company has repaid $545,350 in principal ($348,066 during the year ended May 31, 2014 and $197,284 during the three months ended August 31, 2014). The remaining principal balance outstanding is $3,419,590. During the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded $52,869 of interest expense and paid accrued interest totaling $53,782.

 

The future payments related to the Staffing 360 (UK) promissory notes for the next three fiscal years is as follows:

 

Year
ended
May 31,
  Amount   Twelve months
ended
August 31,
  

Amount

 
2015  $789,136    2015   $789,136 
2016  $789,136    2016   $789,136 
2017  $2,038,602    2017   $1,841,297 
Total  $3,616,874    Total   $3,419,569 

 

Brendan Flood, a related party and the Company’s Executive Chairman was a shareholder of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK), and was issued a three (3) year promissory note. Mr. Flood’s portion of the $3,964,949 aggregate principal amount totaled $2,064,880. Mr. Flood has been paid $275,317 in principal and $71,662 in interest from the inception of this loan through August 31, 2014. As of August 31, 2014, the balance due to Mr. Flood amounted to $1,789,563 and $4,707 in principal and interest, respectively.

 

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In addition, Matt Briand, a related party and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer was a shareholder of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK), was issued a three (3) year promissory note. Mr. Briand’s portion of the $3,964,949 aggregate principal amount totaled $1,115,144. Mr. Briand has been paid $148,686 in principal and $38,652 in interest from the inception of this loan through August 31, 2014. As of August 31, 2014, the balance due to Mr. Briand amounted to $966,458 and $2,542 in principal and interest, respectively.

  

Promissory note - PeopleSERVE: Pursuant to the purchase of PeopleSERVE, the Company executed and delivered to the PeopleSERVE shareholder a three (3) year promissory note (the “PS Promissory Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $2,367,466 to the shareholder of PeopleSERVE, Linda Moraski. Ms. Moraski is currently serving as President and Chief Executive of PeopleSERVE. The PS Promissory Note bears interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum and is amortized over a five year straight line basis. As of August 31, 2014, the Company has repaid $197,289 in principal. The remaining principal balance outstanding is $2,170,177.

 

Year
ended
May 31,
  Amount   Twelve months
ended
August 31,
   Amount 
2015  $789,155    2015   $789,155 
2016  $789,155    2016   $789,155 
2017  $789,155    2017   $591,867 
Total  $2,367,466    Total   $2,170,177 

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s interest expense for long-term notes amounted to $87,159 and $0, respectively. As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, accrued and unpaid interest under the long-term notes amounted to $49,252 and $13,764, respectively, and are included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

NOTE 7 – BONDS – SERIES A

 

Bonds – Series A consisted of the following:

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2014   2014 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Bonds – Series A  $2,998,500   $- 
Proceeds   1,060,000    2,998,500 
Debt discount for restricted stock and beneficial conversion feature for Series A Bonds – net of accumulated amortization of $1,760,875 and $369,334, respectively   (784,783)   (1,498,840)
Bonds – Series A, net  $3,273,717   $1,499,660 

 

From April 17, 2014 through May 31, 2014, the Company completed multiple closings of its best efforts private offering (the “Bond Financing”) of twelve percent (12%) Convertible Bonds (the “Convertible Bonds”) with certain accredited investors (the “Bond Purchasers”). Pursuant to purchase agreements with each of the Bond Purchasers (the “Bond Agreements”), the Company issued Convertible Bonds for an aggregate of $2,998,500. On or prior to the maturity date, October 15, 2014, of each of the Convertible Bonds, the Bond Purchasers must notify the Company whether the payment for the Convertible Bond will be made in cash or as payment-in-kind in comparably valued Common Stock of the Company. The Bond Purchasers may elect to convert the Convertible Bonds, including all unpaid coupon payments, at any time prior to the maturity date, into restricted shares of Common Stock of the Company, at a conversion price of $1.50 per share. (See Note 14 – Subsequent Events)

 

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Each Bond Purchaser received equity consideration at a rate of 5,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock for each $50,000 investment. Accordingly, the Company issued an aggregate of 299,850 shares of its Common Stock to the Bond Purchasers.  As a result of the 299,850 restricted shares issued, the Company recorded a debt discount of $488,176 and amortization of $97,364. The Company also recorded a beneficial conversion of $1,379,997 and amortization of $271,970. At May 31, 2014, the principal amount outstanding remained $2,998,500. Net of the remaining debt discount and beneficial conversion of $369,334, the remaining loan balance is $1,499,660.

 

On July 29, 2014, the Company completed the Bond Financing of twelve percent (12%) Convertible Bonds with the Bond Purchasers. From June 1, 2014 through July 29, 2014, the Company issued Convertible Bonds for an aggregate of $1,060,000. On or prior to the maturity date, October 15, 2014, of each of the Convertible Bonds, the Bond Purchasers must notify the Company whether the payment for the Convertible Bond will be made in cash or as payment-in-kind in comparably valued Common Stock of the Company. The Bond Purchasers may elect to convert the Convertible Bonds, including all unpaid coupon payments, at any time prior to the maturity date, into restricted shares of Common Stock of the Company, at a conversion price of $1.50 per share. (See Note 14 – Subsequent Events)

 

Each Bond Purchaser received equity consideration at a rate of 5,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock for each $50,000 investment. Accordingly, the Company issued an aggregate of 106,000 shares of its Common Stock to the Bond Purchasers and as a result recorded a debt discount of $174,142. The Company also recorded a beneficial conversion of $503,342. For the three months ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded amortization totaling $1,391,542. At August 31, 2014, the principal amount outstanding totaled $4,058,500. Net of the remaining debt discount and beneficial conversion of $784,784, the remaining loan balance is $3,273,717.

 

For the three months ended August 31, 2014, interest expense related to the Bond Financing amounted to $111,407. As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, accrued interest under the Bond Financing amounted to $145,386 and $33,980, respectively, and are included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Director and Related Parties Consulting Fees

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $15,000 and $15,000, respectively in consulting fees to Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc., which has been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s Vice Chairman and President, Alfonso J. Cervantes, is the majority owner of Trilogy. At August 31, 2014, the Company has $15,000 recorded on the balance sheet in the Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses – Related Parties account.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $0 and $45,000, respectively in consulting fees to Robert Y. Lee, which has been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. This contract was mutually discontinued on December 31, 2013.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $30,000 and $45,000, respectively in consulting fees to Grandview Capital Partners, Inc., which has been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At August 31, 2014, the Company has $70,000 recorded on the balance sheet in the Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses – Related Parties account.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $7,500 and $11,250, respectively in Board of Director fees to Dimitri Villard. Additionally, the Company paid $10,000 in advisory fees to Mr. Villard from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014. In May 2014, Mr. Villard was named the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Through August 31, 2014, the Company incurred $5,000 in fees associated with Mr. Villard’s role as Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. All such fees have been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At August 31, 2014, the Company has $4,167 recorded on the balance sheet in the Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses – Related Parties account. In addition, Mr. Villard received 15,000 shares valued at $27,645 for his services as a board and committee member.

 

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During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $7,500 and $7,500, respectively in Board of Director fees to Robert Mayer. Additionally, the Company paid $10,000 in advisory fees to Mr. Mayer from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014. All such fees have been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In addition, Mr. Mayer received 12,500 shares valued at $23,038 for his services as a board and committee member.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $7,500 and $0, respectively in Board of Director fees to Jeff Grout. In February 2014, Mr. Grout was named the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Through August 31, 2014, the Company incurred $5,000 in fees associated with Mr. Grout’s role as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. All such fees have been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In addition, Mr. Grout received 12,500 shares valued at $23,038 for his services as a board and committee member.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred $7,500 and $0, respectively in Board of Director fees to Nick Florio. In May 2014, Mr. Florio was named the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Through August 31, 2014, the Company incurred $5,000 in fees associated with Mr. Florio’s role as Chairman of the Audit Committee. All such fees have been included in director and related parties consulting fees on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. At August 31, 2014, the Company has recorded $4,167 on the balance sheet in the Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses – Related Parties account. In addition, Mr. Florio received 12,500 shares valued at $23,038 for his services as a board and committee member.

  

From time to time, TRIG Special Purpose 1, LLC, which is beneficially owned by the Company’s Vice Chairman and President Alfonso J. Cervantes, the Company’s former principal financial officer and director, Peter Goldstein, and Robert Y. Lee, a shareholder of the Company provided working capital advances to the Company. As of August 31, 2014, the Company recorded a current liability of $27,279 on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. These advances are short-term in nature and non-interest bearing.

 

NOTE 9 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FINANCING

 

In May 2013 and November 2013, respectively, Staffing 360 Group, Inc. d/b/a Cyber 360 Solutions and Control Solutions International, Inc., both wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into financing services agreements by which they assign accounts receivable to fund working capital with Sterling National Bank (“Sterling”). Pursuant to these agreements, Sterling may advance up to 90% of the face value of eligible accounts receivable.  The borrowings carry interest at a rate of .025% per day, or 9% per annum, from the date of the advance until the date of repayment.  There is no ending date to the agreement, only a closing fee of $500 upon termination.

 

In February 2014, Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with ABN AMRO Commercial Finance PLC under which it borrows money against open accounts receivable. Under this agreement, the Borrower receives advances of up to 90% on temporary placements and 75% on permanent placements of the face value of eligible receivables.  The borrowings carry interest at a rate of 2.50% above the Sterling Libor rate (3.90%).  The maximum loan amount is 200,000 Pounds Sterling with an Aggregate Limit of 1,250,000 Pounds Sterling. The agreement terminates on its second anniversary.

 

Effective November 1, 2012, the Company’s subsidiary, Monroe Staffing, a subsidiary of Staffing (UK), entered into a $14,000,000 line of credit (“Credit and Security Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, NA. The Credit and Security Agreement is subject to accounts receivable limitations and bears interest at Libor plus 5% (5.15% as of May 31, 2014) on the greater of $5,000,000 or the actual loan balance outstanding, and expires on October 31, 2015. The Credit and Security Agreement is subject to an annual facility fee, certain covenants and is secured by all of the assets of Monroe Staffing. The covenants are as follows:

 

·The Company’s Working Capital Ratio shall at all times be not less than 1:1 measured on a quarterly basis.
·The Company’s Cash Flow shall at all times be positive, as measured on a quarterly cumulative basis.
·The Company shall not make any loans, advances or transfers to any subsidiary or affiliate other than transactions in the ordinary course of business.

 

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In March 2014, Monroe Staffing obtained a one-time waiver relating to the above covenants, specifically as it relates to the failure to maintain a working capital ratio of 1:1 and positive cash flow for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013.

 

Effective July 25, 2014, the Company joined with its subsidiaries, Monroe Staffing Services, LLC, PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc., (collectively referred to as “Borrowers”) in an Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement and a new Credit and Security Agreement (“Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, NA. This Credit Facility increased the line of credit amount from $14,000,000 to $15,000,000 and modified the covenant to permit, with certain limitations, the transfer of funds amongst the Borrowers. All of terms and conditions remain unchanged.

 

At August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, $13,402,537 and $11,260,207 were recorded as a liability relating to the Accounts Receivable Financing account, respectively.

 

NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Common Stock

 

On May 7, 2013, the Company increased the number of shares of Common Stock from 75,000,000 shares to 200,000,000 shares and authorized the creation of 20,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, par value $0.00001 per share with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board.

 

As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, the Company has issued and outstanding 33,647,040 and 32,950,537 shares of Common Stock, respectively.

 

The issuance of Common Stock during the year ended May 31, 2014 is summarized in the table below:

 

   Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
   Fair Value at
Issuance
   Fair Value at
Issuance
(per share)
 
Shares issued pursuant to 2013 private placement offering   627,783   $565,000   $0.90 
Shares issued pursuant to 2014 private placement offering   10,000,000    10,000,000    1.00 
Shares issued to consultants   831,055    1,025,379    0.875 – 2.06 
Shares issued for conversion of accounts payable   115,408    100,982    0.875 
Shares issued for conversion of convertible notes payable   111,111    50,000    0.45 
Shares issued in connection with convertible notes   413,750    297,047    0.72 
Shares issued in connection with accrued interest related to convertible notes   9,498    4,275    0.45 
Shares issued in connection with promissory notes   85,000    61,026    0.72 
Shares issued to board of directors   121,250    111,612    0.45 – 2.04 
Shares issued to audit committee   2,083    4,098    1.92 – 1.98 
Shares issued to compensation Committee   4,998    9,075    0.875 – 2.04 
Shares issued to corporate governance and nominating Committee   4,582    8,193    0.875 – 2.04 
Shares issued to employees   90,000    113,500    0.875 – 1.97 
Shares issued pursuant to Acquisitions   4,560,067    5,179,429    0.875 – 1.93 
Shares issued to private placement Agents   1,338,922    786,208    0.875 – 2.00 
Shares issued in connection with convertible bonds   299,850    488,177    1.63 
Shares issued in connection with bridge loans   320,000    442,034    1.38 
Shares issued for conversion of convertible promissory notes   1,655,000    1,655,000    1.00 
Shares issued for conversion of accrued interest related to convertible promissory notes   72,044    72,044    1.00 

 

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The issuance of Common Stock during the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 is summarized in the table below:

 

   Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
   Fair Value at
Issuance
   Fair Value at
Issuance
 (per share)
 
Shares issued to consultants   15,000    27,850    1.73-1.92 
Shares issued for conversion of convertible notes payable   400,000    600,000    1.50 
Shares issued in connection with accrued interest related to convertible notes   7,912    11,868    1.50 
Shares issued in connection with promissory notes   64,500    103,232    0.62 
Shares issued in connection with convertible bonds   106,000    174,142    0.61 
Shares issued to board of directors   30,000    55,300    1.73-1.95 
Shares issued to audit committee   7,497    13,819    1.73-1.95 
Shares issued to compensation committee   7,497    13,819    1.73-1.95 
Shares issued to corporate governance and nominating Committee   7,497    13,819    1.73-1.95 
Shares issued as interest on debt   40,000    69,800    1.73-1.85 
Shares issued to private placement agent   10,600    19,895    1.85-1.95 

 

Warrants

 

The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and related prices for the shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued to shareholders at August 31, 2014:

 

Exercise
Price
   Number
Outstanding
   Warrants Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (years)
   Weighted
Average
Exercise price
   Number
Exercisable
   Warrants Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
$ 1.80-2.00     6,760,765    2.30   $1.97    6,760,765   $1.97 

 

Transactions involving the Company’s warrant issuance are summarized as follows:

 

   Number of 
Shares
   Weighted 
Average 
Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at May 31, 2013   583,338   $1.80 
Issued   6,177,427    1.82 
Exercised   -    - 
Expired   -    - 
Outstanding at May 31, 2014   6,760,765   $1.97 
    Issued   -    - 
    Exercised   -    - 
    Expired   -    - 
Outstanding at August 31, 2014   6,760,765    1.97 

 

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Stock Options

 

2014 Equity Plan - On April 30, 2014, the Board adopted the 2014 Equity Plan (the “Plan”). Under the plan, the Company may grant options to employees, directors, senior management of the Company and, under certain circumstances, consultants. The purpose of the 2014 Equity Plan is to retain the services of the group of persons eligible to receive option awards, to secure and retain the services of new members of this group and to provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company and its affiliates. Through May 31, 2014, a maximum of 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock has been reserved for issuance under this plan. In July 2014, the Company increased the number of options to be issued from 1,500,000 to 2,500,000. The Plan expires on April 30, 2024. The Board will administer the plan unless and until the Board delegates administration to a committee, consisting of one or more members, that has been appointed by the Board, except that once our Common Stock begins trading publicly, the committee will consist solely of two or more outside directors as defined in the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. On April 30, 2014, the Board delegated the authority to administer the Plan to the Company’s compensation committee. The compensation committee will have the power to determine which persons eligible under the Plan will be granted option awards, when and how each option award will be granted, and the provisions and terms of each option award.

 

During the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded share-based payment expenses amounting to $22,596 and $0, respectively, in connection with all options outstanding. The amortization of share-based payment was recorded in general and administrative expenses during fiscal 2015.

 

Through August 31, 2014, the Company granted 1,475,000 options with an exercise price of $2.00 per share with 20% of the granted options vesting immediately; and (ii) 750,000 options with an exercise price of $2.00 per share with 100% of the options vesting immediately. Each of the options are exercisable for a term of 5 years.

 

The fair value of Stock options granted was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. The Company used the following assumptions for determining the fair value of options granted under the Black-Scholes option pricing model:

  

Exercise price:  $2.00
Market price at date of grant:  $0.875 - 1.91
Volatility:  48.49% - 80.03%
Expected dividend rate:  0
Expected terms (years):  5
Risk-free interest rate:  1.58% - 1.77%

 

A summary of the activity during the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 of the Company’s Stock Plan is presented below:

 

   Options   Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price
   Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value
 
             
Outstanding at June 1, 2013   -   $-   $- 
Granted   1,900,000    2.00    - 
Exercised   -    -    - 
Expired or cancelled   -    -    - 
Outstanding at May 31, 2014   1,900,000    2.00    - 
Granted   325,000    2.00    - 
Exercised   -    -    - 
Expired or cancelled   -    -    - 
Outstanding at August 31, 2014   2,225,000    2.00    - 

 

The total compensation cost related to options not yet recognized is approximately $601,787 at August 31, 2014. The Company will recognize this charge over the next 57 months.

 

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NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Employment Agreements

 

On December 15, 2011, TRIG Capital Group, LLC entered into an employment agreement (the “Hartley Employment Agreement”) with Allan Hartley to become its Chief Executive Officer and a Director. On February 21, 2013 (the “Grant Date”), TRIG assigned the Employment Agreement to the Company and Mr. Hartley became the Company’s chief executive officer (the “CEO”). Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, the CEO was paid $7,500 per month on part time basis. Upon completion of the initial acquisition of a target company, Mr. Hartley was to receive an annual salary of $180,000 on a full time basis. Additionally, the Company shall grant to CEO a number of shares (the “CEO Shares”) of the Company’s Common Stock that represents 5% of the outstanding as of the date of the share acquisition agreement dated February 19, 2013. The CEO Shares shall vest at the following milestones: of the five percent (5%) total shares transferred to the CEO, two percent (2%) will vest simultaneous with the completion of the Company’s first acquisition and one percent (1%) will vest as the completion of the Company’s second, third and fourth acquisitions, respectively. On April 26, 2013, the first milestone was triggered when the Company acquired TRG. Mr. Hartley was issued 152,400 shares, valued at $140,587, based on the terms of his agreement. In December 2013, the Company amended the Hartley Employment Agreement which went effective on January 1, 2014. Pursuant to the amended Hartley Employment Agreement, Mr. Hartley was to serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Hartley was to be paid a salary of $250,000 per annum, plus other benefits including reimbursement for reasonable expenses and paid vacation. Mr. Hartley was also entitled to certain performance bonuses based upon the Company achieving certain milestones. Mr. Hartley was paid $25,000 as a performance bonus related to the Staffing (UK) acquisition. The Hartley Employment Agreement had a term through December 31, 2016. On February 26, 2014, Allan Hartley submitted his resignation to the Company whereby he resigned from his positions as Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective immediately.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Alfonso J. Cervantes (the “Cervantes Employment Agreement”), to serve as the President of the Company.  In addition, the parties agreed that Mr. Cervantes shall not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Pursuant to the terms of the Cervantes Employment Agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Cervantes $120,000 annually. In addition, Mr. Cervantes will receive reimbursement for all reasonable expenses which Mr. Cervantes incurs during the course of performance under the Cervantes Employment Agreement. Mr. Cervantes can terminate the Employment Agreement after four months with 30-days’ notice. The Company can terminate the Cervantes Employment Agreement upon notice to Mr. Cervantes. On January 3, 2014, Amendment No. 1 to the Employment Agreement (the “Amended Employment Agreement”) of Alfonso J. Cervantes, the President and Director, became effective. The Amended Employment Agreement amends the original Cervantes Employment Agreement by (i) extending the term of employment through December 31, 2016, (ii) increasing the salary to $250,000 per annum, and (iii) providing for certain performance bonuses relating to certain milestones of the Company. Mr. Cervantes was paid a $100,000 as a performance bonus related to Staffing (UK) acquisition. In addition, Mr. Cervantes has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board.

 

On February 24, 2013, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Darren Minton (the “Minton Employment Agreement”), to serve as a Senior Vice President of the Company.  In addition, the parties agreed that Mr. Minton shall not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Pursuant to the terms of the Minton Employment Agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Minton $48,000 annually. Mr. Minton is also entitled to receive as additional compensation 20,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. In addition, Mr. Minton will receive reimbursement for all reasonable expenses which Mr. Minton incurs during the course of performance under the Minton Employment Agreement. Mr. Minton can terminate the Employment Agreement after four (4) months with 30-days’ notice. The Company can terminate the Minton Employment Agreement upon notice to Mr. Minton. On February 24, 2014, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Mr. Minton to serve as Executive Vice President of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Minton Employment Agreement, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Minton $180,000 annually. Mr. Minton is also entitled to receive as additional compensation 20,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The employment agreement has a term of eighteen months. In addition, the Company can terminate the Employment Agreement after four (4) months with 30-days’ notice.

 

On March 21, 2013, the Company entered into a four (4) year employment agreement with Mark P. Aiello (the “Aiello Employment Agreement”), to serve as a Senior Vice President of the Company and as President of Cyber 360 Solutions, the Company’s cyber security division.  In addition, the parties agreed that Mr. Aiello shall not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Pursuant to the terms of the Aiello Employment Agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Aiello $150,000 annually. Mr. Aiello is also entitled to an annual base commission equal to 3% of the gross profit of Cyber 360 Solutions. In addition, Mr. Aiello will receive reimbursement for all reasonable expenses which Mr. Aiello incurs during the course of performance under the Aiello Employment Agreement. Mr. Aiello or the Company can terminate the Aiello Employment Agreement one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the term of the agreement otherwise the agreement will automatically extend for one (1) additional year.

 

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On November 4, 2013, the Company entered into a four (4) year employment agreement with Charlie Cooper (the “Cooper Employment Agreement”), to serve as Vice President of the Company and as Chief Operating Officer of CSI, the Company’s professional services and consulting division.   Pursuant to the Cooper Employment Agreement, the parties agreed that Mr. Cooper will not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Mr. Cooper will receive a salary of $200,000 annually, plus reasonable expenses. Mr. Cooper is also entitled to an annual base commission equal to two percent (2%) of the gross profit of professional services and consulting division. In addition, Mr. Cooper will receive an additional monthly commission, not to exceed one and three quarters’ percent (1.75%), if the CSI gross profit exceeds $2,200,000. The Cooper Employment Agreement will automatically renew for successive one year terms following the completion of the initial four year term of the agreement unless terminated by the Company or Mr. Cooper ninety (90) days prior to the end of such term.

  

On November 4, 2013, the Company entered into a four (4) year employment agreement with Margaret Gesualdi (the “Gesualdi Employment Agreement”), to serve as Vice President of the Company and as Mid-Atlantic Region Managing Partner of CSI, the Company’s professional services and consulting division.  Pursuant to the Gesualdi Employment Agreement, the parties agreed that Ms. Gesualdi will not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Ms. Gesualdi will receive a salary of $190,000 annually, plus reasonable expenses. Ms. Gesualdi is also entitled to an annual base commission equal to two percent (2%) of the “employee attributable gross profit” of the professional services and consulting division. In addition, Ms. Gesualdi will receive an additional monthly commission, not to exceed one and three quarters’ percent (1.75%), if the employee attributable gross profit exceeds $750,000. The Gesualdi Employment Agreement will automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms following the completion of the initial four year term of the agreement unless terminated by the Company or Ms. Gesualdi ninety (90) days prior to the end of such term.

 

On November 4, 2013, the Company entered into a four (4) year employment agreement with Simon Dealy (the “Dealy Employment Agreement”), to serve as Sr. Vice President of the Company and as Chief Executive Officer of CSI, the Company’s professional services and consulting division.  Pursuant to the terms of the Dealy Employment Agreement, the parties agreed that Mr. Dealy will not engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of the Company, or any business which the Company contemplates conducting or intends to conduct. Mr. Dealy will receive a salary of $200,000 annually, plus reasonable expenses. Mr. Dealy is also entitled to an annual base commission equal to two percent (2%) of the gross profit of professional services and consulting division. In addition, Mr. Dealy will receive an additional monthly commission, not to exceed one and three quarters’ percent (1.75%), if the CSI gross profit exceeds $2,200,000. The Dealy Employment Agreement will automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms following the completion of the initial four year term of the agreement unless terminated by the Company or Mr. Dealy ninety (90) days prior to the end of such term.

 

On January 3, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Matt Briand (the “Briand Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Briand Employment Agreement, Mr. Briand will serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as well as, Chief Executive Officer of Monroe. Mr. Briand will be paid a salary of $300,000 per annum, plus other benefits including reimbursement for reasonable expenses, paid vacation and insurance coverage for his roles with both Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. and Monroe Staffing LLC, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited. Mr. Briand will also be entitled to an annual bonus of up to 50% of his annual base salary based on reaching certain financial milestones. The Briand Employment Agreement has a term of five (5) years and will automatically renew thereafter unless twelve (12) months written notice is provided by either party. This employment agreement includes customary non-compete/solicitation language for a period of twelve (12) months after termination of employment. On February 26, 2014, following the resignation of Mr. Hartley, Mr. Briand became the sole Chief Executive Officer.

 

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On January 3, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Brendan Flood (the “Flood Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Flood Employment Agreement, Mr. Flood will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board, as well as, Chief Executive Officer of Initio. Mr. Flood will be paid a salary of £192,000 (approximately $315,000) per annum, less statutory deductions, plus other benefits including reimbursement for reasonable expenses, paid vacation and insurance coverage for his roles with both Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. and Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited. Mr. Flood’s salary will be adjusted (but not decreased) annually based upon the Consumer Price Index in U.K. for All Urban Consumers. Mr. Flood will also be entitled to an annual bonus of up to 50% of his annual base salary based reaching certain financial milestones. The Flood Employment Agreement has a term of five (5) years and will automatically renew thereafter unless twelve (12) months written notice is provided by either party. This employment agreement includes customary non-compete/solicitation language for a period of twelve (12) months after termination of employment.

 

On February 11, 2014 a term sheet was agreed to for annual compensation of $120,000 with Nicholas Koutsivitis for his role as Controller and Vice President. In addition, Mr. Koutsivitis will be entitled to a 25% bonus at calendar year end based on certain performance milestones as mutually agreed. The Company will be required to provide a ninety (90) day notice in the event of termination.

 

On February 17, 2014 a term sheet was agreed to for annual compensation of $180,000 with Wade Pearson for his role as Senior Vice President of Finance. In addition, Mr. Pearson will be entitled to a 50% bonus at calendar year end based on certain performance milestones as mutually agreed. The Company will be required to provide a ninety (90) day notice in the event of termination.

 

On March 17, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Jeff R. Mitchell (the “Mitchell Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Mitchell Employment Agreement, Mr. Mitchell will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Mitchell will receive an annual base salary $250,000, plus other benefits including reimbursement for reasonable expenses, paid vacation and insurance coverage for his role with Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. Mr. Mitchell will also be entitled to an annual bonus of up to 50% of his annual base salary based on reaching certain milestones. Mr. Mitchell will also receive a grant of 125,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock, issuable as follows: (i) 50,000 shares on March 17, 2014, and (ii) 25,000 shares on each one (1) year anniversary of his employment. In addition, Mr. Mitchell will be entitled to 150,000 stock options to purchase Common Stock to be issued under the Company’s Stock Option Plan, which such stock options shall vest as follows: (i) 30,000 on March 17, 2014, and (ii) 30,000 on each one year anniversary of his employment. The stock options have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, and are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of grant. The Mitchell Employment Agreement has a term of three (3) years. This employment agreement includes customary non-compete/solicitation language for a period of 12 months after termination of employment.  

 

On May 17, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Linda Moraski (the “Moraski PSI Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Moraski PSI Employment Agreement, Ms. Moraski will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of PSI for a term of three (3) years, provided however such term shall automatically renew for one (1) year terms unless notice of non-renewal is provided at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to such renewal. Ms. Moraski shall receive a base salary of $112,500 per year, which such base salary is subject to increase based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Further, Ms. Moraski will be entitled to receive an annual commission equal to the sum of (i) three percent (3%) of the Gross Profit of PSI for such fiscal year; plus (ii) two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the amount that Gross Profit of PSI for such fiscal year exceeds the Closing Gross Profit as defined in the Agreement. In addition, Ms. Moraski shall also be entitled to an annual bonus, certain benefits, and eligibility to participate in the Company’s stock incentive plan and certain expense reimbursements.

 

In addition, on May 17, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Linda Moraski (the “Moraski PRS Employment Agreement”). The terms of the Moraski PRS Employment Agreement are substantially similar to the Moraski PSI Employment Agreement, provided, however, under the Moraski PRS Employment Agreement, Ms. Moraski’s base salary is $37,500, subject to increase based on CPI. Ms. Moraski is not entitled to any commissions or bonuses pursuant to the Moraski PRS Employment Agreement.

 

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Consulting Agreements

 

On July 19, 2012, the Company entered into a one (1) year consulting agreement for business development, business modeling and support services with River Star Professional Group (“RSPG”) which was amended to a two year agreement effective July 17, 2013.  The parties agreed that the consultant will be paid cash $5,000 monthly; plus $2,500 per month in the form of Common Stock of the Company based upon the closing share value as of the last day of each month, for up to forty (40) man hours of service time with additional hours above forty (40) hours billed at an agreed upon hourly rate plus pre-approved related expenses incurred in performing such services. In November 2013, the Company engaged RSPG to provide compliance support services for an initial $30,000 retainer fee. On January 30, 2014, the Company entered into a termination and settlement agreement with RSPG. As full and final settlement of the agreement, RSPG received a cash payment of $153,750 and 36,388 shares of common stock. On March 1, 2014, this agreement was amended to reflect a rate of $250 per hour and a term of twelve (12) months.

 

On February 15, 2013, the Company entered into an advisory agreement (the “Grandview Advisory Agreement”) with Grandview Capital Partners, Inc. (“Grandview”). Pursuant to the Grandview Advisory Agreement, Grandview will provide the Company with assistance and advice in seeking out a potential merger or acquisition partner/target. The Company will pay Grandview $10,000 per month for a period of eighteen (18) months and will increase to $15,000 per month on the completion of the first acquisition of a temporary staffing company by the Company and contemporaneous financing. The Company will further compensate Grandview as its exclusive buy side advisor to locate and facilitate qualified businesses or companies that may desire to have the Company provide financing, (debt or equity) or fund the acquisition of certain of the stock or assets of such business transactions. Grandview will receive a fee between one (1%) and ten (10%) percent of the total transaction, depending on the transaction value, as defined in the Grandview Advisory Agreement. The Company’s former Chairman of the Board, Principal Financial Officer, and Treasurer, Peter Goldstein, is the majority shareholder of Grandview Capital Partners, Inc. Mr. Goldstein resigned from the Board and all officer positions as of January 3, 2014. This agreement was amended in January 2014 and will continue until September 30, 2014 at a rate of $10,000 per month.

 

On February 15, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Trilogy Agreement”) with Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. (“Trilogy”). Pursuant to the Trilogy Agreement, Trilogy will provide the Company with the development and implementation of an investor awareness program designed to create financial market and investor awareness for the Company. The Company will pay Trilogy $5,000 per month for a period of eighteen (18) months. The Company’s President, Alfonso J. Cervantes is the majority owner of Trilogy.

 

On February 14, 2013, the Company entered into a corporate services agreement (the “Pylon Agreement”) with Pylon Management, Inc. (“Pylon”). Pursuant to the Pylon Agreement, Pylon will provide the Company with assistance and advice in identifying potential merger or acquisition targets and integrating such acquired business into the Company for a period of eighteen (18) months. Pursuant to the Pylon Agreement, for any merger and acquisition transaction, Pylon will receive a fee between three (3%) and five (5%) percent of the transaction value. Pylon shall also receive equity compensation in the amount of two percent (2%) of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the first acquisition, and one percent (1%) of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of the second transaction. All shares of the Company Common Stock issued under the Pylon Agreement shall have “piggyback” registration rights at the Company’s election and shall be included in any registration statement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Upon the closing of the first transaction, the Company will pay a monthly retainer of $5,000 per month. The Company will also pay Pylon 2% of the net sales of the Company for administrative services rendered, which may be reduced pursuant to the Pylon Agreement. The Pylon Agreement may be terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days written notice. On April 26, 2013, the Company acquired TRG. As such, Pylon was issued 175,734 shares based on the terms of the agreement. In February 2014, the Company issued Pylon 150,000 shares of Common Stock as full settlement and termination of the Pylon Agreement. On March 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new twelve (12) month advisory agreement with Pylon. The Company will pay Pylon $5,000 per month as well as performance-based fees.

 

On February 15, 2013, the Company entered into an advisory agreement (the “Joshua Capital Agreement”) with Joshua Capital, LLC (“Joshua Capital”). Pursuant to the Joshua Capital Agreement, Joshua Capital will provide the Company with advisory and consulting services in connection with the Company’s business operations. The Company will pay Joshua Capital $10,000 per month for a period of 18 months and will increase to $15,000 per month on the completion of the first acquisition of a temporary staffing company and contemporaneous financing. The agreement may be terminated by the Company for cause, as defined in the agreement. Robbie Lee, a shareholder of the Company is the majority shareholder of Joshua Capital, LLC. The Company and Joshua Capital terminated the agreement effective December 31, 2013.

 

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On August 22, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Rempel Ventures, LLC. The term of the agreement is for twelve (12) months. Rempel Ventures will receive $3,000 and 5,000 Common Stock shares per month and will provide advisory services. Specifically, they will provide support for business activities related to the Company’s consolidation model in the staffing industry. In addition, Rempel Ventures will provide business and financial advice and services. On January 1, 2014, the Company and Rempel Ventures, LLC amended the agreement increasing the advisory fee to $13,000 per month. In addition, the agreement was transferred from Rempel Ventures, LLC to Alternative Advisory Group LLC. No other terms of the agreement were altered. On April 1, 2014, the Company further modified the Alternative Advisory Group agreement by extending the term of the agreement to April 1, 2015 and discontinued the monthly equity consideration of 5,000 shares which was replaced with a one-time issuance of 200,000 shares of Common Stock.

 

Directors Agreements

 

On July 15, 2012, the Company entered into an advisory agreement with Dimitri Villard. From July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, Mr. Villard served as a member of the board of directors and as an advisory for the Company. The Company agreed to pay Mr. Villard $45,000, consisting of: (i) $22,500 of Common Stock shares based on the value equal to 50% of the per share price of the Common Stock sold in the private placement financing, and (ii) $22,500 of cash to be paid in monthly payments of $1,875. This agreement expired on June 30, 2013, but was continued by the Company on a month to month basis. Effective July 1, 2013, Mr. Villard entered into a new agreement with the Company, to serve as a member of the board of directors for $30,000 annually, payable $2,500 per month. Additionally, Mr. Villard was awarded 2,500 shares of restricted Common Stock per month.  In addition, effective January 1, 2014, Mr. Villard entered into a separate advisory agreement (the “Villard Advisory Agreement”) for a term of one year for $30,000 per year, payable $2,500 per month, and 30,000 shares of restricted Common Stock, issued at 2,500 shares per month. In April 2014, the Villard Advisory Agreement was terminated. For his services as an advisor, Mr. Villard was paid $10,000 and was awarded 10,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. In May, 2014, Mr. Villard was named the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. For his service as Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Mr. Villard will receive an annual payment of $20,000, payable $1,667 per month. In addition, Mr. Villard will receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually), par value $.00001 per share. In May 2014, Mr. Villard was named as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. For his service as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, Mr. Villard will receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually) for each committee.

 

Effective July 1, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Robert Mayer, to serve as a member of the board of directors for an annual payment of $30,000, payable $2,500 per month. In addition, for his service as a member of the board of directors, Mr. Mayer will receive 2,500 shares of restricted Common Stock per month.  In addition, effective January 1, 2014, Mr. Mayer entered into a separate agreement to serve as an advisor to the Company (the “Mayer Advisory Agreement”) for a term of one (1) year for $30,000 per year, payable $2,500 per month and 30,000 shares of restricted Common Stock, issued at 2,500 shares per month. In April 2014, the Mayer Advisory Agreement was terminated. For his services as an advisor, Mr. Mayer was paid $10,000 and was awarded 10,000 shares of restricted Common Stock. In May, 2014, Mr. Mayer was named as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. For his service as a member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, Mr. Mayer will receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually) for each committee.

 

In February 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Jeff Grout to serve as a member of the board of directors for an annual payment of $30,000, payable $2,500 per month. In addition, for his service as a member of the board of directors, Mr. Grout will receive 2,500 shares of restricted Common Stock per month.  In addition, in February, 2014, Mr. Grout was named the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. For his service as Chairman of the Compensation Committee, Mr. Grout will receive an annual payment of $20,000, payable $1,667 per month. Mr. Grout will also receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually). Mr. Grout was also named as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. For his service as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Mr. Grout will receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually).

 

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In May 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with Nick Florio to serve as a member of the board of directors for an annual payment of $30,000, payable $2,500 per month. In addition, for his service as a member of the board of directors, Mr. Florio will receive 2,500 shares of restricted Common Stock per month.  In addition, in May, 2014, Mr. Florio was named the Chairman of the Audit Committee. For his service as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Mr. Florio will receive an annual payment of $20,000, payable $1,667 per month. Mr. Florio will also receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually). Mr. Florio was also named as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. For his service as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Mr. Florio will receive 833 shares of restricted Common Stock per month (10,000 shares annually).

 

Lease Obligations

 

The Company entered into multiple lease agreements for office space. The agreements require monthly rental payments through March 31, 2017. Total minimum lease obligation approximate $414,000, $466,220 and $132,339 for the years ended May 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. For the three months ended August 31, 2014, rent expense amounted to $285,283.

 

Legal Matters 

 

On May 22, 2014, NewCSI Inc., (“NCSI”) the former owners of Control Solutions International, filed a claim in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, against the Company alleging a breach of the terms of the CSI Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 14, 2013. NCSI claims that the Company breached a provision of the CSI Purchase Agreement which required the Company to calculate within 90 days after December 31, 2013 and pay NCSI 50% of certain “Deferred Tax Assets”. Per the claim, NCSI seeks to accelerate the earn-out payment provided for in the SPA in the amount of $1.4 million plus $154,433 representing a Deferred Tax Assets claim, together with other unspecified damages and legal fees. The Company filed an Answer denying the material allegations in the plaintiff’s complaint and interposing numerous affirmative defenses. The action is currently pending and is in the early stages of discovery. On October 8, 2014, NCSI filed a Motion of Summary Judgment. The Company intends to oppose the motion and intends to aggressively defend itself against this claim which the Company believes are not meritorious. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that the outcome of this litigation will be favorable to the Company.

 

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries enter into legal disputes in the ordinary course of business. However, other than as described above, the Company believes there are no material legal or administrative matter pending that are likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business or results of operations.

 

NOTE 12 – GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company generated revenues in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. as follows:

 

   Three months ended
August 31,
 
   2014   2013 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Revenue generated in the U.S.  $31,188,539   $1,343,375 
Revenue generated in Canada   63,003    - 
Revenue generated in the U.K.   2,187,831    - 
Total revenue  $33,439,373   $1,343,375 

 

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As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, the Company has assets in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.:

 

   August 31,
2014
   May 31,
2014
 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Total assets in the U.S.  $41,396,973   $40,685,600 
Total Assets in Canada   82,193    102,351 
Total assets in the U.K.   2,642,288    2,897,231 
Total assets  $44,121,454   $43,685,182 

 

As of August 31, 2014 and May 31, 2014, the Company has liabilities in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.:

 

   August 31,
2014
   May 31,
2014
 
   (Unaudited)     
         
Total liabilities in the U.S.  $34,226,591   $30,419,809 
Total liabilities in Canada   6,032    6,994 
Total liabilities in the U.K.   2,256,964    2,638,969 
Total liabilities  $36,489,587   $33,065,772 

 

NOTE 13 - ACQUISITIONS

 

On April 26, 2013, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of The Revolution Group, Ltd. (“TRG”). The aggregate consideration paid by the Company to the TRG shareholders was $2,509,342 (the “TRG Purchase Price”), paid as follows: (i) at the closing the Company paid the TRG shareholders cash in the amount of $907,287; and (ii) the Company paid $410,055 by issuing to the TRG shareholders 512,569 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock valued at a price of $0.80 per share. In addition, the Company agreed to pay the TRG shareholders performance-based compensation in cash an amount equal to the following percentages of TRG’s gross profit from the date of closing through the end of the sixteenth (16th) quarter following the date of closing (the “TRG Earn Out Period”), not to exceed $1,500,000: (i) twenty percent (20%) of the amount of TRG’s gross profit up to and including an aggregate of $5,000,000 during the Earn Out Period; plus (ii) seven percent (7%) of the amount of TRG’s gross profit, if any, in excess of an aggregate of $5,000,000 during the Earn-Out Period. At the time of the Acquisition, the Company estimated the performance-based compensation was $1,192,000. As of August 31, 2014, the Company’s calculated estimate of the performance-based compensation did not change. During the three months ended August 31, 2014, the Company paid $52,075 towards the earn-out liability. At August 31, 2014 the balance of the earn-out liability was $885,349. This transaction was accounted for under the purchase method in accordance with ASC 805. As a result of the Acquisition, TRG became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and now operates under the name “Cyber 360 Solutions” (“Cyber Solutions”).

 

In connection with the acquisition of TRG, the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $1,054,801 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized amortization expense of $0 and $62,483, respectively. An impairment was necessary as of May 31, 2014. The Company impaired the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes valued at $823,566. The Intangible Asset balance at August 31, 2014 is $0.

 

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

ASSETS:     
Current assets  $47,881 
Intangible assets   1,054,801 
Goodwill   1,412,646 
Total  $2,515,328 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Current liabilities  $5,986 
      
Net purchase price  $2,509,342 

 

On November 4, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (the “CSI Acquisition”) of Control Solutions International, Inc. (“CSI”), a Florida corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Canada Control Solutions International, Inc., an Ontario, Canada corporation (“CCSI”) pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 14, 2013 by and among the Company, NewCSI, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“NCSI”), and the shareholders of NCSI. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for the CSI Acquisition was $3,530,454, payable as follows: (i) at closing the Company paid cash to the NCSI shareholders and their designee the amount of $1,311,454; and (ii) the Company paid $119,000 by issuing to the NCSI shareholders 136,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock valued at a price of $0.875 per share. In addition, the Company agreed to pay the NCSI shareholders performance-based compensation in cash an amount equal to 20% of CSI’s and CCSI’s consolidated gross profit from the date of closing through the end of the sixteenth (16th) quarter following the date of closing (the “CSI Earn Out Period”) not to exceed a total of $2,100,000. As of August 31, 2014, the Company’s calculated estimate of the performance-based compensation did not change. During the three months ended August 31, 2014, the Company paid $84,225 towards the earn-out liability. At August 31, 2014 the balance of the earn-out liability was $1,753,058. The Company estimated the performance-based compensation was $2,100,000. As a result of the Acquisition, CSI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

In connection with the acquisition of CSI, the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $912,000 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized amortization expense of $45,549 and $0, respectively. The Company will recognize amortization expense of $136,649 in the fiscal year ended 2015, $182,198 in the fiscal year ended 2016, $182,198 in the fiscal year ended 2017, $85,027 in the fiscal year ended 2018, $15,619 each year in the fiscal years 2019 through 2028 and $6,508 in the fiscal year ended 2029. An impairment was necessary as of May 31, 2014. The Company impaired trade name, customer relationships and an employment agreement/non-compete valued at $10,025. At August 31, 2014, the intangible asset balance, net of accumulated amortization and after impairment of $10,025, is $748,771. 

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

ASSETS:     
Current assets  $1,475,716 
Intangible assets   912,000 
Goodwill   1,287,609 
Total  $3,675,325 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Current liabilities  $144,871 
      
Net purchase price  $3,530,454 

 

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On January 3, 2014, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (the “Initio Acquisition”) of Initio International Holdings Limited (“Initio”), a company organized under the laws of England and Wales and its respective subsidiaries, including but not limited to Monroe Staffing Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Monroe,” and together with all of Initio’s subsidiaries, the “Subsidiaries”).  The transaction contemplated by a Share Purchase Agreement, dated October 30, 2013, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated December 10, 2013 (the “SPA”), by and among the Company and the shareholders of Initio. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for the Initio Acquisition was $13.29 million, payable as follows: (i) at closing the Company paid the Initio shareholders cash in the amount of $6,440,000; and (ii) the Company paid $2,884,614 by issuing to the Initio shareholders 3,296,702 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock valued at a price of $0.875 per share; and (iii) the Company issued three (3) year promissory notes (subject to adjustment if certain post-closing results are not achieved) to the Initio shareholders totaling $3,964,949, each promissory note bearing an interest rate of six percent (6%) per annum, amortized on a five (5) year straight line basis. Upon closing of the Initio Acquisition, certain of the Initio Shareholders were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors and entered into employment agreements with the Company or one of its subsidiaries. As a result of the Acquisition, Initio and its Subsidiaries became wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. Initio was renamed Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited (“Staffing UK”).

 

In connection with the acquisition of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK), the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $10,050,000 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized amortization expense of $427,329 and $0, respectively. The Company will recognize amortization expense of $1,281,988 in the fiscal year ended 2015, $1,709,317 in the fiscal year ended 2016, $1,709,317 in the fiscal year ended 2017, $1,118,796 in the fiscal year ended 2018, $287,733 each year in the fiscal years 2019 through 2028 and $167,844 in the fiscal year ended 2029. The Intangible Asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at May 31, 2014 is $8,910,456.

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:  

 

ASSETS:     
Total assets  $15,550,449 
Intangible assets   10,050,000 
Goodwill   2,994,057 
Total  $28,544,506 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Total liabilities  $15,254,943 
      
Net purchase price  $13,289,563 

 

On February 28, 2014, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Staffing UK, completed the purchase of substantially all of the business and certain assets, including but limited to contracts, business information, records, book debt and goodwill (the “Poolia Acquisition”) of Poolia UK Ltd. (“Poolia UK”). The Poolia Acquisition was completed pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Poolia Purchase Agreement”) by and among Staffing UK, and Poolia UK Ltd. Poolia UK operates its professional staffing services from its London office and focuses on providing temporary, contract and permanent qualified professionals to various banking, financial and commercial clients across the United Kingdom. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company was £500,000 (the “Fixed Consideration”), plus an amount equal to the net asset value at the completion date of the acquisition (the “NAV Consideration,” together with the Fixed Consideration, collectively, the “Poolia Purchase Price”). The Fixed Consideration and a sum of £250,000, being an advance payment of the NAV Consideration, was paid in full in cash at Closing. The balance of the NAV Consideration was to be paid by the Company to Poolia UK Ltd. by April 30, 2014 for total consideration of $1,626,266. As of August 31, 2014, the Company has paid $1,564,475, with the balance of $61,791 due upon receipt.

 

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In connection with the acquisition of Poolia UK, the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $465,321 representing customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized amortization expense of $29,083 and $0, respectively. The Company will recognize amortization expense of $87,247 in the fiscal year ended 2015, $116,330 in the fiscal year ended 2016, $116,330 in the fiscal year ended 2017 and $87,248 in the fiscal year ended 2018. The Intangible Asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at May 31, 2014 is $407,156.

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

ASSETS:     
Current assets  $1,207,897 
Intangible assets   465,321 
Goodwill   584,701 
Total  $2,257,919 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Current liabilities  $631,653 
      
Net purchase price  $1,626,266 

 

On May 17, 2014, the Company purchased 100% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of PeopleSERVE, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“PSI”), and 49% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (“PRS”, together with PSI, collectively the “Acquired Companies or PS”), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “PS Purchase Agreement”) dated May 17, 2014, by and among the Company, the Acquired Companies and Linda Moraski (“PS Seller”), sole owner of all of the issued and outstanding Common Stock of the Acquired Companies.

 

In connection with the purchase of the Acquired Companies, the Company agreed to pay to PS Seller an aggregate purchase price (the “PS Purchase Price”) of approximately $8.4 million based upon a formula in the PS Purchase Agreement. Immediately prior to the closing, the PS Seller provided the Company with a certificate setting forth the Seller’s good faith estimate of (i) the Purchase Price (the “Estimated Purchase Price”), including the calculation of the Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the PS Purchase agreement filed in Form 8-K dated May 20, 2014) of each Acquired Company for the twelve (12) fiscal months period ending April 26, 2014, and (ii) the Net Working Capital (as defined in the PS Purchase agreement filed in Form 8-K dated May 20, 2014).

 

At the PS Closing, the Company paid to the PS Seller the PS Purchase Price as follows: (i) cash in the amount of $2,705,675; (ii) restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock, based on the closing price of $1.93 on the date of acquisition, May 17, 2014,or 1,127,365 shares of Common Stock for a total fair value of $2,175,814; (iii) an unsecured promissory note (“the Promissory Note”) with an initial principal amount equal to $2,367,466; (iv) pursuant to the terms of the PS Purchase Agreement, the PS Seller is entitled to receive from the Acquired Companies all of the Net Working Capital as of the Closing Date (as defined in the PS Purchase agreement filed in Form 8-K dated May 20, 2014) valued at $1,138,153, and the Company and the Acquired Companies shall have no right to, or obligations with respect to, such Net Working Capital, except as otherwise set forth in the PS Purchase Agreement.

 

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The PS Purchase Price is subject to a Post-Closing Purchase Price Adjustment (as defined in the PS Purchase agreement filed in Form 8-K dated May 20, 2014) within sixty (60) days of the Closing Date, based on audited financial statements for each of the Acquired Companies. Upon receipt of such audited financial statements, the Company will prepare and deliver to Seller a certificate that sets forth the Company’s determination of (i) the PS Purchase Price, including the calculation of the Adjusted EBITDA of each Acquired Company for the audited period and (ii) the calculation of the Net Working Capital. Once the Company and the PS Seller have agreed on the final financial statements as disclosed above, the PS Purchase Price shall be adjusted based on the PS Purchase Price Adjustment Amount, which means an amount equal to the finally determined PS Purchase Price as shown in the final financial statements minus the amount of the Estimated Purchase Price. In the event the PS Purchase Price is adjusted, the difference will either be paid to the Sellers or returned to the Company, as the case may be, in the same percentages of cash, shares of Common Stock and Promissory Note as the PS Purchase Price paid on the Closing with a one-time payment by the appropriate party to catch-up on principal payments previously made under the Promissory Note.

 

In connection with the 49% acquisition of PRS, the Company recorded a non-controlling interest totaling $572,900. In addition, results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control, the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. For the three months ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded net income attributable to non-controlling interest totaling $104,663.

 

In connection with the acquisition of PS, the Company identified and recognized an intangible asset of $2,999,100 representing trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes. The assets are being amortized on the straight line basis over their estimated life of four (4) years, other than the trade name which is amortized over fifteen (15) years. This method results in the sum of the future net cash flows discounted to its present day value. The valuation provided for the trade name, customer relationships and employment agreements/non-competes is based on independent professional valuation services’ calculations. During the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company recognized amortization expense of $153,619 and $0, respectively. The Company will recognize amortization expense of $460,856 in the fiscal year ended 2015, $614,475 in the fiscal year ended 2016, $614,475 in the fiscal year ended 2017, $403,688 in the fiscal year ended 2018, $40,000 each year in the fiscal years 2019 through 2028 and $38,333 in the fiscal year ended 2029. The Intangible Asset balance, net of accumulated amortization, at August 31, 2014 is $2,819,878.

 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

 

ASSETS:     
Current assets  $2,878,448 
Intangible assets   2,999,100 
Goodwill   4,789,880 
Total  $10,667,428 
      
LIABILITIES:     
Current liabilities  $1,707,420 
      
Non-controlling interest   572,900 
      
Net purchase price  $8,387,108 

 

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations have been prepared as if the acquisition of CSI, Initio, Poolia UK and PS had occurred as of June 1, 2014 and 2013: 

 

   Three Months Ended
August 31,
 
   2014   2013 
         
Net Revenues  $33,439,373   $28,982,973 
           
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   (1,429,641)   332,863 
           
Net (loss) income per share from continuing operations   (0.04)   0.02 
           
Weighted average number of shares – Basic and diluted   33,299,130    17,430,040 

 

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NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On September 2, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $125,000 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note was non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company issued 7,500 shares to the note holder as additional consideration.

 

On September 15, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $50,000 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note was non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company issued 2,500 shares to the note holder as additional consideration.

 

In September and October 2014, the Company repaid a total of $177,479 ($174,538 in principal and $3,229 in interest) for payment of the short term promissory notes held by Sterling National Bank.

 

On August 22, 2014, the Company commenced its Series B Bond Offering of 12% Convertible Series B Bonds (the “Series B Bonds”) for up to $8 million with certain accredited investors. On October 3, 2014 the Company completed the first closing of its Series B Bonds offering. The Company issued Series B Bonds for an aggregate of $475,000 with five (5) accredited investors. As a result, the Company issued 47,500 as equity consideration to the bondholders. In addition, the Company issued 2,850 to the placement agent for services rendered.

 

On or about September 10, 2014, the Company offered an early conversion incentive to the outstanding Series A bondholders to convert their principal and interest on or prior to the maturity date of October 15, 2014. The favorable conversion terms offered a discount from its original terms of $1.50 per share of Common Stock with no warrants to $1.00 per share and one (1) warrant exercisable until October 15, 2017 at $2.00 per share of Common Stock for every $2.00 of principal and interest converted. On October 15, 2014, the certain Series A bond holders elected to convert under the favorable conversion terms a portion of the outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $3,253,500 in principal and $165,539 in accrued interest into 3,419,039 shares of Common Stock and 1,709,520 warrants exercisable at $2.00 per share of Common Stock. In addition, pursuant to the October 15, 2014 Maturity Date as outlined in the terms of the Series A Bond Purchase Agreement, the Company has converted the remaining outstanding Series A Bonds, $805,000 in principal and $42,381 in accrued interest, into 564,921 shares of Common Stock at a rate of $1.50 per share. As a result, the Company will record a modification expense which will comprise the value of the warrants and additional shares received as a result of the favorable conversion price.

 

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

 

The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. The discussion should be read along with our financial statements and notes thereto. This section includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like believe, expect, estimate, anticipate, intend, project and similar expressions, or words which, by their nature, refer to future events. You should not place undue certainty on these forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our predictions.

 

Overview

 

The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 22, 2009, with the name “Golden Fork Corporation”. On March 16, 2013, the Company filed an Amendment to change its name from “Golden Fork Corporation” to “Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc.”

 

On July 31, 2012, the Company formed Staffing Alliance. In September 2012, Staffing Alliance commenced operations. In October 2012, Staffing Alliance began generating revenue. Staffing Alliance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company ceased operations in Staffing Alliance during fiscal 2014.

 

On April 26, 2013, the Company consummated the The Revolution Group (“TRG”) acquisition, pursuant to the TRG Purchase Agreement dated March 21, 2013, entered into by and among the Company, TRG and the shareholders of TRG. As a result of the acquisition, TRG became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and now operates under the name of “Cyber 360 Solutions.” See “Note 13 – Acquisitions” of the financial statements in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

 

On June 28, 2013, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the State of Nevada (the “2013 Amendment”), whereby increasing the number of shares of Common Stock that the Company is authorized to issue from 75,000,000 to 200,000,000. The 2013 Amendment also allowed the Company to issue 20,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, having such rights, designations, preferences and privileges as the Board of Directors determines from time to time in their sole discretion.

 

On November 4, 2013, the Company consummated the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of CSI pursuant to a definitive stock purchase agreement dated August 14, 2013 by and among the Company, NCSI, and the shareholders of NCSI. See “Note 13 - Acquisitions” of the financial statements in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

  

On January 3, 2014, the Company consummated the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Staffing 360 Solutions (UK) Limited (formerly Initio International Holdings Limited) and its respective subsidiaries, including but not limited to Monroe Staffing Services LLC. The acquisition was completed pursuant to that certain share purchase agreement, dated October 30, 2013, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the share purchase agreement, dated December 10, 2013, by and among the Company and the shareholders of Initio. See “Note 13 – Acquisitions” of the financial statements in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

 

On February 28, 2014, the Company purchased from Poolia UK substantially all of Poolia UK’s business and assets, including but not limited to contracts, business information, records, book debts and goodwill.  The acquisition was completed pursuant to that certain asset purchase agreement, dated February 28, 2014. See “Note 13 – Acquisitions” of the financial statements in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

 

On May 17, 2014, the Company consummated the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of PeopleSERVE, Inc. pursuant to a definitive stock purchase agreement dated May 17, 2014 by and among the Company and the shareholder of PeopleSERVE, Inc. See “Note 13 – Acquisitions” of the financial statements in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

  

On May 17, 2014, the Company consummated the acquisition of 49% of the issued and outstanding stock of PeopleSERVE, PRS pursuant to a definitive stock purchase agreement dated May 17, 2014 by and among the Company and the shareholders of PeopleSERVE, PRS. See “Note 13 – Acquisitions” of the financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014, for a more complete description of this transaction.

 

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Operating History

 

To date, the Company purchased five operating businesses: The Revolution Group, Control Solutions Inc., Staffing 360 Solutions (UK), Poolia (UK), PeopleSERVE, Inc., and 49% of PeopleSERVE, PRS Inc. Our business plan is to continue to grow the Company organically and pursue acquisition prospects. The Company generated revenue of approximately $648,000 in fiscal 2013. Primarily through acquisitions, the Company increased reported revenue to nearly $46 million in fiscal 2014. Our business plan is subject to certain inherent risks associated with a small, high-growth enterprise, including access to capital resources, execution risks, possible rejection of our business model and/or sales methods, and cost overruns.

 

Going concern

 

Through August 2012, the Company was presented as a development stage company. Activities during the development stage included organizing the business and raising capital.  In September 2012, Staffing Alliance commenced operations and the Company began to generate revenue in October 2012. In April 2013, Cyber 360 Solutions was purchased and began generating revenue. In November 2013, CSI was purchased and began generating revenue. In January 2014, Staffing UK was purchased and began generating revenue. In February 2014, Poolia UK commenced operations and began generating revenue. In May 2014, PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE, PRS commenced operations and began generating revenue. Since inception, the Company has been able to operate under a going concern audit opinion and meet its financial obligations. Since the Company has incurred losses and currently has negative working capital, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes these factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and the outcome of these uncertainties cannot be predicted. Realization value may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.  As of August 31, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $10,102,693, and had an accumulated deficit of $21,105,179 and for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 had net losses and net cash used in operations of $4,663,398 and $1,977,786, respectively.  The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its major shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to continue operations, and through profitable operations from existing subsidiaries and additional acquisitions.  These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and the outcome of these uncertainties cannot be predicted.

 

Currently, we do not have sufficient working capital to fund the expansion of our operations and to provide working capital necessary for our ongoing operations and obligations. We will need to raise significant additional capital to fund our operating expenses, pay our obligations, and acquire additional entities. In order to continue as a going concern and achieve a profitable level of operations, the Company will require additional capital resources.  Management’s plan to continue as a going concern includes raising working capital through increased sales and additional debt and equity financings. The Company anticipates it will require approximately $4.0 million over the next twelve (12) months for working capital. This amount does not include capital that may be needed to fund additional acquisitions or re-pay outstanding debt. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the successful implementation of the plans described above, including securing additional sources of financing and attaining profitable operations.  Management also cannot provide any assurance that unforeseen circumstances that could occur at any time within the next twelve months or thereafter will not increase the need for the Company to raise additional capital on an immediate basis. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Through August 31, 2014, the Company raised capital by conducting financings through debt and equity transactions. During the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2014, the Company conducted a note offering (See Note 5 to the financial statements filed with this Quarterly Report), whereby the Company raised $100,000 for the issuance of a 12% convertible promissory note.

 

In April, 2014, the Company commenced its best efforts private offering (the “Series A Bond Offering”) of 12% Convertible Bonds (the “Series A Bonds”) with certain accredited investors (the “Purchasers”). On July 29, 2014, the Company completed the Series A Bond Offering for an aggregate of $4,058,500. These Series A Bonds mature on October 15, 2014, unless voluntarily converted. In addition to the Series A Bonds, each Purchaser of the Bonds received equity consideration at a rate of 5,000 shares (the “Equity Consideration”) of Common Stock for each $50,000 investment for a total of 405,850 shares of common stock.

 

From April 21, 2014 through May 27, 2014, the Company also conducted a note offering, whereby the Company raised approximately $950,000 from 2 accredited investors through the issuance of five (5) short-term 12% convertible promissory notes (the “April Notes”). The purchaser of the April Notes received an aggregate of 150,000 shares of common stock. From May 14, 2014 through May 19, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised approximately $600,000 from 5 accredited investors through the issuance of five (5) short-term 12% convertible promissory notes (the “May Notes”). The purchasers of the May Notes received an aggregate of 120,000 shares of restricted common stock. On May 27, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised approximately $50,000 from one accredited investor through the issuance of a short-term 12% convertible promissory note (the “May 27 Note”). The purchaser of the May 27 Note received an aggregate of 10,000 shares of restricted common stock. On June 23, 2014, the Company conducted an additional note offering whereby the Company raised $100,000 from one accredited investor through the issuance of a short-term 12% convertible promissory note (the “June 23 Note”). The purchaser of the June 23 Note received an aggregate of 20,000 shares of restricted common stock. In June, 2014, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $100,000 to a Company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note was non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company issued 5,000 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. This note was paid in full in June 2014. In July 2014, the Company issued three non-interest bearing promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $280,000 to three related parties. The promissory notes were due upon demand. The first note was issued on July 16, 2014 to Trilogy Capital Partners, which is owned by the Company’s President, Alfonso J. Cervantes, in the amount of $30,000. This note was repaid in full in July 2014. The second note was issued on July 17, 2014 to Jeff Mitchell, the Company’s CFO, in the amount of $150,000. The Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Mitchell as additional consideration. This note was repaid in full in July 2014. The third note was issued on July 8, 2014 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company, in the amount of $100,000. This note was repaid in full in July 2014. The Company issued 7,000 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. In August 2014, the Company issued a short-term 12% promissory note in the amount of $150,000 to Barry Cervantes, a brother of the Company’s President, Alfonso J. Cervantes. The promissory note is due upon demand. The Company issued 15,000 shares to Barry Cervantes as additional consideration. In August 2014, the Company issued a non-interest bearing promissory note in the amount of $125,000 to a company owned by Robert Mayer, a director and shareholder of the Company. The promissory note is due upon demand. The Company issued 7,500 shares to the note holder as additional consideration. This note was repaid in full in August 2014. In July and August 2014, the Company issued promissory notes to Sterling National bank for consideration totaling $625,000. These notes bear interest at 18% per annum and are due upon demand. The Sterling notes were repaid in full in September 2014.

 

On August 22, 2014, the Company commenced its Series B Bond Offering of 12% Convertible Series B Bonds (the “Series B Bonds”) for up to $8 million with certain accredited investors. On October 3, 2014 the Company completed the first closing of its Series B Bonds offering. The Company issued Series B Bonds for an aggregate of $475,000 with five (5) accredited investors. As a result, the Company issued 47,500 as equity consideration to the bondholders. In addition, the Company issued 2,850 to the placement agent for services rendered. (See Note 14 to the financial statements with this Quarterly Report).

 

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In total, for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2014, the Company raised an aggregate of $2,440,000 in capital by conducting financings through debt and equity transactions. In addition, from September 1, 2014 through the date of this filing, the Company raised an aggregate of $475,000. The Company intends to continue to conduct additional short-term note financings to provide necessary working capital to the Company, as needed.

 

On October 15, 2014, certain Series A bond holders elected to convert a portion of the outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $3,253,500 in principal and $165,539 in accrued interest into 3,419,039 shares of Common Stock at a rate of $1.00 per share. In addition the conversion included warrants exercisable until October 15, 2017 at $2.00 per share of Common Stock for a total of 1,709,520 warrants. In addition, pursuant to the October 15, 2014 Maturity Date as outlined in the terms of the Series A Bond Purchase Agreement, the Company has converted the remaining outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $805,000 in principal and $42,381 in accrued interest into 564,921 shares of Common Stock at a rate of $1.50 per share. As a result, the Company will record a modification expense which will comprise the value of the warrants and additional shares received as a result of the favorable conversion price.

 

Results of Operations

 

For the three months ended August 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended August 31, 2013

 

The Company is still in the early stages of its development and continues to fully integrate the five (5) staffing acquisitions. As a result of the integration, the Company generated a loss of $4,663,398 for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 of which approximately $2,890,181 relates to non-cash amortization and depreciation charges. 

 

The Company generated $33,439,373 in revenue for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, which is consistent with what is expected on a quarterly basis going forward prior to any incremental amount from additional acquisitions. The Company believes the acquisitions consummated during fiscal year 2014 are performing as expected or better. We believe that as these businesses continue to grow that they will allow us to attract additional acquisitions in line with our stated strategic plan of $300 million of annualized revenue.

 

The Company is vigilantly managing its operations and has developed a “Pathway to Profitability” program that is being constantly monitored. This Pathway to Profitability includes overhead control, operational reviews, cash management, adequate capitalization and our M&A program. Young, high-growth consolidated strategy companies often confront struggles with integration and financing. We invested for our future in building a strong corporate team which allows stronger financial reporting, compliance and commercial management. This investment has contributed to our losses in the short-term but we believe we would not need material additions as we grow, either organically and through acquisition.

 

The following table sets forth the results of operations for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Three Months Ended August 31, 
   2014   2013 
                 
Service revenues  $33,439,373        $1,343,375      
Direct cost of services   27,529,559    82%   950,609    71%
Gross profit   5,909,814    18%   392,766    29%
Operating expenses   7,339,455    22%   806,467    60%
Loss from operations   (1,429,641)   (4)%   (413,701)   (31)%
Other expenses   (3,296,371)   (10)%   (13,790)   (1)%
Net loss  $(4,663,398)   (14)%  $(427,491)   (32)%

 

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Service revenue

 

We began generating revenue in October 2012. As of August 31, 2014, the Company had six operating entities – Cyber 360, Control Solutions International (CSI), Staffing (UK), Poolia (UK), PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS.

 

Cyber 360 was acquired on April 26, 2013. Cyber 360 primarily provides IT and information security temporary staffing services for an array of large institutions. They also provide permanent placement and consulting services. Contingent staffing and consulting revenue are recognized when services are rendered by the Company’s contingent employees and consultants. The Company pays all related costs of employment, including workers’ compensation insurance, state and federal unemployment taxes, social security and certain fringe benefits. Permanent placement revenue is recognized when employment candidates start their first day of work. The Company offers its clients a 30/60/90 day guarantee. If the employee is terminated or leaves voluntarily during this period, a pro-rated refund is provided. Fees to clients are typically calculated as a percentage of the new employee’s annual compensation. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, Cyber 360 had revenue of $864,372 and $1,256,188, respectively. The decrease in revenue is a result of Cyber 360 dedicating its time and resources to qualification under the General Services Administration for the U.S. Government (“GSA”) schedule over the past couple of quarters. Having now been awarded this qualification, the Company expects Cyber 360 revenue to begin to rebound and have more opportunity for growth in the future.

 

Control Solutions International (“CSI”) was acquired on November 4, 2013. CSI provides consulting and risk advisory services principally in the U.S. and Canada but also has a network of affiliated entities across 33 countries through which services are provided. Revenue is recognized ratably over the period in which the service is provided. The costs of the service are recognized as the cost and time are incurred. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, CSI reported revenue of $1,096,330.

 

Staffing UK (including its subsidiary Monroe Staffing Services LLC) was acquired on January 3, 2014. It provides temporary staffing and permanent placement services in the U.S. and the U.K. Revenues are derived from gross billings, which are based on (i) the payroll cost of its worksite employees; and (ii) a mark-up computed as a percentage of the payroll cost. The gross billings are invoiced concurrently with each periodic payroll of its worksite employees. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, Staffing UK collectively reported revenue of $24,389,145.

 

Certain assets and liabilities of Poolia UK were acquired on February 28, 2014. Poolia UK provides professional staffing services from its office in London with an emphasis on providing temporary, contract and permanent qualified professionals to various banking, financial and commercial clients across the United Kingdom. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, Poolia UK reported revenue of $1,681,079.

 

PeopleSERVE, Inc. was acquired on May 17, 2014. It provides temporary staffing and permanent placement services primarily in the IT sector. Revenue is derived from gross billings, which are based on (i) the payroll cost of its worksite employees; and (ii) a mark-up computed as a percentage of the payroll cost. The gross billings are invoiced concurrently with each periodic payroll of its worksite employees. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, PeopleSERVE, Inc. reported revenue of $2,993,694.

 

The Company acquired forty-nine percent (49%) of PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc. on May 17, 2014. It provides temporary staffing and payrolling services primarily in the IT sector. Revenue is derived from gross billings, which are based on (i) the payroll cost of its worksite employees; and (ii) a mark-up computed as a percentage of the payroll cost. The gross billings are invoiced concurrently with each periodic payroll of its worksite employees. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc. reported revenue of $2,414,754.

 

For the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company, on a consolidated basis, had net revenue of $33,439,373 and $1,343,375, respectively. The dramatic increase in revenue is largely derived from the impact of the most recent five (5) acquisitions.

 

Direct cost of services

 

The Company’s cost of revenue includes the cost of labor and other overhead costs (payroll wages, taxes and related insurance) as they relate to employees (temporary and permanent), as well as sub-contractors and consultants. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013, cost of revenue was $27,529,559 and $950,609 respectively. The increase is related to the cost of revenue of the most recent five (5) acquisitions, which took place after August 31, 2013.

 

Gross profit and gross margin

 

The Company’s gross profit for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 was $5,909,814 and $392,766 respectively, representing gross margin of 18% and 29% respectively. The decrease is related to the gross profit margin of the Company’s six (6) acquisition, five (5) of which took place after August 31, 2013 as compared to the gross profit of its two (2) subsidiaries in 2013.

 

Operating expenses

 

For the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, operating expenses amounted to $7,339,455 and $806,467, respectively, an increase of $6,532,988. For the three months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, operating expenses consisted of the following:

 

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   Three Months Ended August 31, 
   2014   2013 
General and administrative  $1,494,317   $150,226 
Compensation   4,047,298    278,214 
Director and Consulting fees – related parties   186,758    116,250 
Depreciation and amortization   695,187    65,233 
Professional fees   915,895    196,544 
Total operating expenses  $7,339,455   $806,467 

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the increase in our operating expenses was primarily attributable to:

 

  · An increase of $1,344,091 in general and administrative expenses. The increase is primarily attributable to the implementation of the Company’s business plan in relation to costs incurred for adding five acquisitions as well as office expenses related to the Company’s subsidiaries, four of which did not exist prior to August 2013.
     
  · An increase of $3,769,084 in compensation expense.  The Company has increased its workforce due to the increase related to the acquisitions made in November 2013 and January, February and May 2014. In 2013, the Company hired a president of the Company as well as two senior vice presidents.  The increase in compensation primarily relates to the compensation of the employees working for the Company’s acquired subsidiaries.
     
  · An increase of $70,508 in director and consulting fees to related parties incurred is primarily attributable to the compensation to the Company’s board of directors for their services as board members and members of committees formed on the Company’s behalf.
     
  · A total of $656,737 in amortization expense.  Amortization expense relates to the amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisitions of Cyber 360 on April 26, 2013, Control Solutions International on November 4, 2013, Staffing UK on January 3, 2014, Poolia on February 28, 2014 and PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc. on May 17, 2014.  The Company’s intangible assets are being amortized on a straight line basis over the estimated life of the asset of four years except for Trade Names which are being amortized over fifteen years.
     
  · A total of $38,450 in depreciation expense.  The increase relates to the fixed assets of the Company’s subsidiaries and the fixed assets the Company acquired.
     
  · An increase of $719,351 in professional fees.  The increase primarily relates to increases in accounting, consulting and legal fees relating to the implementation of the Company’s business plan, specifically due diligence (legal and accounting) of potential acquisition targets, as well as, legal and auditing costs associated with the completion of the acquisitions.  This is expected to continue as the Company continues to acquire new businesses.  The increase also relates to the professional fees relating to running public companies (accounting, auditing, legal, transfer agent, and filing fees).

 

Other Expenses

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred interest and financing expense of $3,296,371 and $13,790, respectively, relating to interest from convertible notes, accounts receivable financing, amortization of beneficial conversion feature, debt discount and amortization of deferred financing costs.

 

Net Loss

 

As a result of the factors described above, the Company’s net losses for the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 were $4,663,398 and $427,491, respectively, or a net loss per common share of $0.14 and $0.03 (basic and diluted), respectively.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. We have been funding our operations through promissory notes, the sale of the Company’s Common Stock through private offerings and from loans from our majority shareholders/officers/directors.

 

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Through October 2012, the Company was presented as a development stage company. Activities during the development stage included organizing the business and raising capital.  In October 2012, Staffing Alliance commenced operations and the Company began to generate revenue. In April 2013, Cyber 360 Solutions was acquired and began generating revenue. In November 2013, CSI was acquired and began generating revenue. In January 2014, Staffing UK was acquired and began generating revenue. In February 2014, Poolia UK was acquired and began generating revenue. In May 2014, PeopleSERVE, Inc. and PeopleSERVE PRS, Inc. were acquired and began generating revenue. Since the Company has incurred losses and currently has negative working capital, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to meet its obligations and continue its operations for the next fiscal year.  Realization value may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.  As of August 31, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $10,102,693, an accumulated deficit of $21,105,179, a net loss of $4,663,398, and net cash used in operations of $1,977,786.  The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its major shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to continue operations, and profitable operations from existing subsidiaries and the acquisition of additional accretive and positive cash flowing entities.  These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and the outcome of these uncertainties cannot be predicted.

 

Our primary uses of cash have been expended in growing the business, implementing our business plan and funding operations. The following trends are reasonably likely to result in a material decrease in our liquidity over the near to long term:

 

  · An increase in working capital requirements to finance targeted acquisitions,

 

  · Addition of administrative and sales personnel as the business grows,

 

  · Increases in advertising, public relations and sales promotions for existing and new brands as we expand within existing markets or enters new markets,

 

  · The cost of being a public company, and

 

  · Capital expenditures to add technologies.

 

In October 2012, the Company began to generate revenue. At August 31, 2014, the cash balance was $787,943. Operations have been funded by the following:

 

·On January 17, 2013, the Company signed a promissory note with a lender in the principal amount of $750,000. The promissory note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum.

 

·During the period from March 2013 through February 2014, the Company entered into promissory notes with various parties in the aggregate principal amount of $425,000. The notes bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum.

 

·During the year ended May 31, 2013, the Company entered into note agreements with various shareholders/directors/officers of the Company in the aggregate amount of $56,500. These notes are unsecured, bear interest at 5.0% and are due one year from the respective note date.

 

·During the year ended May 31, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement under which it borrows money under an accounts receivable financing arrangement. The Company receives an advance of 90% of the face value of an eligible receivable.   Upon collection of the receivable, the advance is repaid and the remaining funds are remitted to the Company. The borrowings carry interest at a rate of .025% per day (9% per annum).  At August 31, 2014, $2,958,790 was recorded (including interest) to the accounts receivable financing liability.

 

·During the year ended May 31, 2013, the Company completed a closing of a private offering for total gross proceeds of $1,050,000. Pursuant to a subscription agreement, the Company issued to the purchasers units each consisting of (i) 27,778 shares of common stock and (ii) a three year warrant to purchase 13,889 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.80 per share, for a purchase price of $25,000 per unit. In total, the Company sold 42 units totaling 1,166,676 common shares and 583,338 warrants.

 

In addition, on July 2, 2013 the Company completed a closing of a second private offering for total gross proceeds of $565,000. The terms of the second offering mirror the first offering. In the second offering, the Company sold 22.6 units totaling 627,783 common shares and 313,892 warrants.

  

·On August 28, 2013, a related party loaned the Company $155,000 for short term obligations. This loan was non-interest bearing and was repaid on September 3, 2013.

  

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  · During the year ended May 31, 2014, the Company issued promissory notes to four investors for a total of $340,000. The loans bear interest at 12% per annum and were due at the earlier of the completion of the Company’s $1.75 million bridge financing or 90 days from the date of the note. These notes were repaid in fiscal 2014.

 

  · During the year ended May 31, 2014 the Company raised $1,655,000 in the form of convertible promissory notes relating to its $1.75 million bridge financing. The loans bear interest at 12% per annum and are due within 10 days following the closing of a $10 million private placement financing or February 28, 2014 (the “Maturity Date”). In April 2014, the Company converted $1,655,000 of principal and $72,044 of interest and issued 1,727,044 shares (1,655,000 relating to principal and 72,044 relating to accrued interest).

 

  · Through February 28, 2014, in connection with the Company’s private placement offering of units for up to $10,000,000 the Company raised $9,144,000 for a total of 365.76 units. Each unit consisting of (i) 25,000 shares of common stock priced at $1.00 per share and (ii) warrants to purchase 12,500 shares, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. In connection with such unit offering, as of May 31, 2014, the Company issued a total of 9,144,000 shares of common stock and 4,572,000 warrants. On March 13, 2014, the Company successfully completed the sale of the remaining unit offering of the maximum amount of $10,000,000.

 

  · From April 2014 through June, 2014, the Company also conducted a note offering, whereby the Company raised $1,700,000 through the issuance of short-term 12% convertible promissory notes. The purchasers of the short-term 12% convertible promissory notes received an aggregate of 325,000 shares of restricted common stock as additional consideration. During the quarter ended August 31, 2014, the Company repaid $300,000 in cash and converted $600,000 into 400,000 shares. The balance at August 31, 2014 was $800,000.

 

  · In April 2014, the Company commenced its Bond Offering of 12% Convertible Bonds with certain accredited investors. Through May 31, 2014, the Company issued Bonds for an aggregate of $2,998,500. The purchasers of the 12% Convertible Bonds received an aggregate of 299,850 shares of restricted common stock as additional consideration. On July 29, 2014, the company completed the Bond Offering for an aggregate of $4,058,500.
     
  · In June, July and August, 2014, the Company issued promissory notes in the amount of $655,000. The promissory notes were non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company issued 34,500 shares to the note holders as additional consideration. During the quarter ended August 31, 2014, the Company repaid $405,000 in cash. The balance at August 31, 2014 was $150,000.

 

  · In July and August 2014, the Company issued promissory notes to Sterling National bank for consideration totaling $625,000.  These notes bear interest at 18% per annum and are due upon demand.  During the quarter ended August 31, 2014, the Company repaid $450,733 in cash. The balance at August 31, 2014 was $174,267. These notes were paid in full in September 2014.
     
  ·

On August 22, 2014, the Company commenced its Series B Bond Offering of 12% Convertible Series B Bonds with certain accredited investors. On October 3, 2014, the Company issued Bonds for an aggregate of $475,000 to five (5) accredited investors. (See Note 14 to the financial statements with this Quarterly Report). As a result, the Company issued 47,500 as equity consideration to the bondholders. In addition, the Company issued 2,850 to the placement agent for services rendered.

     
  ·

On October 15, 2014, certain Series A bond holders elected to convert a portion of the outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $3,253,500 in principal and $165,539 in accrued interest into 3,419,039 shares of Common Stock at a rate of $1.00 per share. In addition, the conversion included warrants exercisable until October 15, 2017 at $2.00 per share of Common Stock for a total of 1,709,520 warrants.

     
  ·

On October 15, 2014, the Company converted the remaining outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $805,000 in principal and $42,381 in accrued interest into 564,921 shares of common stock at a rate of $1.50 per share.

 

Currently, we do not have sufficient working capital to fund the expansion of our operations or provide working capital necessary for on-going operations and obligations. We will need to raise significant additional capital to fund our operating expenses, pay our obligations, and grow the company. Therefore, our future operations will be dependent on our ability to secure additional financing. We estimate that based on current plans and assumptions, that our available cash will not be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements under our present operating expectations, without further financing, for to the next twelve (12) months. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. However, the trading price of our Common Stock and a downturn in the U.S. equity and debt markets could make it more difficult to obtain financing through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. Currently, dilutive common share equivalents totaling 15,811,334 shares consisting of shares issuable upon the conversion of existing convertible notes and the exercise of stock options and warrants. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we will likely be required to curtail our marketing and development plans and possibly cease our operations.

 

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We anticipate that depending on market conditions and our current state of operations, we will incur additional operating losses in the foreseeable future. Therefore, our auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Our liquidity may be negatively impacted by the significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements, costs associated with newly applicable corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expect all of these applicable rules and regulations to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly.

 

Operating activities

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, net cash used in operations of $1,977,786 was primarily attributable to the net loss of $4,663,398 offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities totaling $2,685,611, which primarily relates to accounts receivable of $2,038,605, prepaid expenses of $98,101, deferred finance costs of $147,095, other assets of $6,869, accounts payable and accrued expenses of $700,613, accounts payable and accrued expenses – related parties of $43,580, accrued payroll and taxes of $425,632 and other current liabilities of $36,388, non-cash adjustments to depreciation and amortization totaling $3,720,064 and share based compensation totaling $147,204. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2013, net cash used in operations of $409,474 was primarily attributable to the net loss of $427,491 offset by adjustments totaling $18,017, which primarily relates to increase in accounts receivable of $76,322, increase in prepaid expenses of $4,508, net increase in accounts payable – related parties, accounts payable and accrued expenses of $30,947, non-cash adjustments of $65,233 of depreciation and amortization and share based compensation totaling $2,667.

 

Investing activities

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, net cash flows used in investing activities was $1,489,874 and was attributable to the purchase of fixed assets of $53,844, $1,308,009 due to sellers of acquisitions and the payments of $128,021 made for the earn-out agreement relating to the acquisition of Cyber 360 on April 26, 2013 and CSI on November 3, 2013. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2013, net cash flows used in investing activities was $65,040 and was attributable to the payment made for the earn-out agreement relating to the acquisition of Cyber 360 on April 26, 2013. 

 

Financing activities

 

For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2014, net cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $1,624,046 and was attributable to proceeds relating to accounts receivable financing of $2,142,330, proceeds of $100,000 from the issuance of convertible promissory notes, proceeds of $1,280,000 from the issuance of promissory notes and proceeds of $1,060,000 from the issuance of Series A convertible bonds. In addition, the Company repaid $300,000 in convertible notes and repaid $1,350,275 in promissory notes. For the three (3) months ended August 31, 2013, net cash flows provided by financing activities totaled $442,549 and was attributable to proceeds relating to accounts receivable financing of $72,549, proceeds of $155,000 from a shareholder and $215,000 relating to proceeds from the sale of Common Stock.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our significant accounting policies are fully described in Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2014 contained herein.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statement presentation or disclosure upon adoption.

 

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new authoritative guidance related to share-based payments where performance targets can be achieved subsequent to the requisite service period. The guidance, effective in fiscal year ended 2015, is not expected to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act (defined below)). Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error or fraud. 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. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to 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, have been detected. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

 

In addition, our management with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have determined that no change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during or subsequent to the quarter ended August 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is (as that term is defined in Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the registrant’s financial reporting.

 

In its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2014, the Company determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses, as described below:

 

  1) Lack of segregation of duties

   

As of the date of filing of this Report, the Company does not intend to remedy the foregoing and therefore such material weaknesses in our control environment and financial reporting process will continue. A system of controls, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the system of controls are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

On May 22, 2014, NewCSI Inc., (“NCSI”) the former owners of Control Solutions International, filed a claim in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, against the Company alleging a breach of the terms of the CSI Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 14, 2013. NCSI claims that the Company breached a provision of the CSI Purchase Agreement which required the Company to calculate within 90 days after December 31, 2013 and pay NCSI 50% of certain “Deferred Tax Assets”. Per the claim, NCSI seeks to accelerate the earn-out payment provided for in the SPA in the amount of $1.4 million plus $154,433 representing a Deferred Tax Assets claim, together with other unspecified damages and legal fees. The Company filed an Answer denying the material allegations in the plaintiff’s complaint and interposing numerous affirmative defenses. The action is currently pending and is in the early stages of discovery. On October 8, 2014, NCSI filed a Motion of Summary Judgment. The Company intends to oppose the motion and intends to aggressively defend itself against this claim which the Company believes are not meritorious.

 

From time to time, the Company, including its subsidiaries, may enter into legal disputes in the ordinary course of business. However, other than as described above, the Company believes there are no material legal or administrative matter pending that are likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its business or results of operations.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

 

Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

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

 

On October 3, 2014 the Company completed the first closing of its Series B Bonds offering. The Company issued Series B Bonds for an aggregate of $475,000 to five (5) accredited investors. As a result, the Company issued 47,500 shares of Common Stock as consideration to the bondholders. In addition, the Company issued 2,850 shares of Common Stock to the placement agent for services rendered. The Series B Bonds and equity consideration issued in the Series B Bond Offering qualified for an exemption under Rule 506(b) promulgated under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act since the issuance of the securities by the Company did not involve a “public offering”. 

 

On October 15, 2014, certain Series A bond holders elected to convert under the favorable conversion terms a portion of the outstanding Series A Bonds, $3,253,500 in principal and $165,539 in accrued interest, into 3,419,039 shares of Common Stock and 1,709,520 warrants exercisable until October 15, 2017 at $2.00 per share of Common Stock. In addition, pursuant to the October 15, 2014 Maturity Date as outlined in the terms of the Series A Bond Purchase Agreement, the Company has converted the remaining outstanding Series A Bonds totaling $805,000 in principal and $42,381 in accrued interest into 564,921 shares of Common Stock at a rate of $1.50 per share.

  

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Item 6.  Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer  pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.1†   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
32.2†   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Schema
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase

 

† In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are furnished and not filed.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

  

Date: October 20, 2014 STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Brendan Flood
    Brendan Flood
    Executive Chairman
    (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date: October 20, 2014 STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jeff R. Mitchell
    Jeff R. Mitchell
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

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