UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2016

 

¨

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

For the transition period from ______ to ______

 

Commission File Number 1-15913

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware	06-1120072
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification Number)

 

183 Plains Road, Suite 2 Milford, Connecticut 06461

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(203) 877-9508

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

 

(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 ¨    No x

 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer  o	Accelerated filer                   o
Non-accelerated filer    o	Smaller reporting company  x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Emerging Growth Company o

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of July 31, 2017, there were 3,512,527 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

INDEX

 

		PAGE
PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1.	Unaudited Financial Statements
	Balance Sheets – November 30, 2016 and February 28, 2016	3
	Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015	4
	Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency for the nine months ended November 30, 2016	5
	Statements of Cash Flows for the  nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015	6
	Notes to Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	12
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	12
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	12
Item 6.	Exhibits	12

 

 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

 

BALANCE SHEETS

 

		November 30, 2016				February 29, 2016
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	493			$	416
Total current assets			493				416
Total assets			493				416
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	186,799			$	172,499
Credit card obligations			6,694				5,968
Due to related parties			2,053,044				2,015,128
Total current liabilities			2,246,537				2,193,595
Total Liabilities			2,246,537				2,193,595
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued 3,552,502 and 3,552,502 shares, respectively			35,525				35,525
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,105,679 shares issued and outstanding			11,057				11,057
Additional paid-in-capital			2,679,855				2,679,855
Deficit			(4,930,027	)			(4,877,162	)
Treasury stock, at cost; 39,975 shares of common stock			(42,454	)			(42,454	)
Total stockholders’ deficiency			(2,246,044	)			(2,193,179	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency		$	493			$	416

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		November 30, 2016				November 30, 2015				November 30, 2016				November 30, 2015
REVENUES:
Rental income		$	-			$	-			$	-			$	-
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Professional fees			6,600				10,279				23,978				31,662
Transfer agent and EDGAR agent fees			3,659				2,243				14,699				13,813
Rent			3,000				3,000				9,000				9,000
Travel and promotion			56				(49	)			2,251				293
Other			542				823				1,992				2,936
Total operating expenses			13,857				16,296				51,920				57,704
Loss from operations			(13,857	)			(16,296	)			(51,920	)			(57,704	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense			(304	)			(314	)			(945	)			(1,525	)
Total other income (expenses), net			(304	)			(314	)			(945	)			(1,525	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			(14,161	)			(16,610	)			(52,865	)			(59,229	)
Income Taxes			-				-				-				(9,391	)
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	(14,161	)		$	(16,610	)		$	(52,865	)		$	(68,620	)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic		$	(.01	)		$	(.01	)		$	(.02	)		$	(.02	)
Diluted		$	(.01	)		$	(.01	)		$	(.02	)		$	(.02	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic			3,512,527				3,512,527				3,512,527				3,512,527
Diluted			3,512,527				3,512,527				3,512,527				3,512,527

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency

Nine Months Ended November 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

		Common Stock								Preferred Stock								Additional																Total
		Shares								Shares								Paid-in								Treasury Stock								Stockholders’
		Outstanding				Amount				Outstanding				Amount				Capital				Deficit				Shares				Amount				Deficiency
Balance, February 29, 2016			3,552,502			$	35,525				1,105,679			$	11,057			$	2,679,855			$	(4,877,162	)			39,975			$	(42,454	)		$	(2,193,179	)
Net loss			-				-				-				-				-				(52,865	)			-				-				(52,865	)
Balance, November 30, 2016			3,552,502			$	35,525				1,105,679			$	11,057			$	2,679,855			$	(4,930,027	)			39,975			$	(42,454	)		$	(2,246,044	)

 

See notes to financial statements

 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

 

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

		Nine Months Ended
		November 30, 2016				November 30, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(52,865	)		$	(68,620	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			14,300				34,337
Credit card obligations			726				(1,370	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(37,839	)			(35,653	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES			-				-
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties			37,916				35,422
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			37,916				35,422
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			77				(231	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period			416				614
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period		$	493			$	383
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid		$	945			$	1,525
Income tax paid		$	4,290			$	2,000

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

1.

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation:

 

United States Basketball League, Inc. (“USBL”), was incorporated in Delaware on May 29, 1984 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”) for the purpose of developing and managing a professional basketball league, the United States Basketball League (the “League”). Since the inception of the League, USBL has primarily engaged in selling franchises and managing the League from 1985 and up to the present time, USBL has sold a total of approximately forty active franchises (teams), a vast majority of which were terminated for non-payment of their respective franchise obligations. The seasons from 2008 through 2017, inclusive, have been cancelled. At the present time, USBL does not have any definitive plans as to the scheduling of a new season. USBL is currently in the process of exploring certain strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the League.

 

On October 30, 2014, USBL dissolved its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meisenheimer Capital Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“MCREH”). MCREH owned a commercial building in Milford, Connecticut until June 19, 2014.

 

At November 30, 2016, USBL had negative working capital of $2,246,044, and accumulated losses of $4,930,027. These factors, as well as the Company’s reliance on related parties (see Notes 4 and 6), raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company is making efforts to raise equity capital, revitalize the league and market new franchises. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in accomplishing its objectives. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation. Operating results for the nine-month period ended November 30, 2016 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending February 28, 2017. The notes to the consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2016.

 

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

 

Fair value disclosures – The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses, credit card obligations, and due to related parties, approximate their fair value due to their short term nature or based upon values of comparable instruments.

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue recognition - The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting in these financial statements. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise fees from the franchisees, USBL recorded these revenues upon receipt of cash consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee. Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions were recorded at the fair value of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value was more readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company had performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale.

 

Income taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance has been fully provided for the deferred tax asset (approximating $1,015,000 at February 29, 2016) attributable to the USBL net operating loss carryforward.

 

As of February 29, 2016, USBL had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $2,900,000 available to offset future taxable income. The carryforward expires in varying amounts from 2019 to 2035. Current United States income tax laws limit the amount of loss available to offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited.

 

USBL files Federal and Connecticut income tax returns using a December 31 fiscal year. The last returns filed were for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

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

 

Stock-based compensation – Stock-based compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” No stock options were granted during 2016 and 2015 and none are outstanding at November 30, 2016.

 

Earnings (loss) per share – ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings (loss) per share (EPS). ASC 260 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. The Company did not include the 1,105,679 shares of convertible preferred stock in its calculation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015 as the result would have been antidilutive.

 

Comprehensive income – Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under generally accepted accounting principles are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Comprehensive income (loss) was equivalent to net income (loss) for all periods presented.

 

 

3.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of:

 

		November 31, 2016				February 29, 2016
		(Unaudited)
Legal and accounting services’ vendors		$	53,713			$	44,985
Transfer agent and EDGAR agent			7,253				6,101
Rent due Genvest, LLC (an entity controlled by the two officers of USBL)			105,000				96,000
Connecticut income taxes			3,664				7,954
Accrued interest on MCREH note payable to president of USBL			13,562				13,562
Security deposit due CADCOM (an entity controlled by the two officers of USBL)			2,725				2,725
Other			882				1,172
Total		$	186,799			$	172,499

 

4.

Due to Related Parties

 

Due to related parties consist of:

 

		November 30, 2016				February 29, 2016
		(Unaudited)
USBL loans payable to Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”),  a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL,  interest at 6%, due on demand		$	1,267,289			$	1,233,289
USBL loans payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on demand			528,017				523,917
USBL loans payable to Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr. Trust, a trust controlled by the two officers of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand			44,100				44,100
MCREH note payable to president of USBL, interest at 7%, due on demand			45,000				45,000
MCREH loan payable to Spectrum,  non-interest bearing, due on demand			4,500				4,500
MCREH loan payable to president of USBL, non-interest  bearing, due on demand			4,000				4,000
MCREH loan payable to Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”)  non-interest bearing, due on demand			160,138				160,322
Total			2,053,044				2,015,128

 

For the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, interest due under the related party loans was waived by the respective lenders.

 

 

5.

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Each share of common stock has one vote. Each share of preferred stock has five votes, is entitled to a 2% non-cumulative annual dividend, and is convertible at any time into one share of common stock.

 

6.

Related Party Transactions

 

For the three months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015 and for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, USBL included in other operating expenses, rent incurred to Genvest, LLC totaling $3,000, $3,000, $9,000 and $9,000, respectively.

 

7.

Commitments and Contingencies

 

Occupancy Agreement

 

In September 2007, the Company moved its office to a building owned by Genvest, LLC, an organization controlled by the two officers of USBL. Improvements to the Company’s space there were completed in February 2008. Pursuant to a verbal agreement, the Company is to pay Genvest monthly rentals of $1,000 commencing March 2008. At November 30, 2016 and February 28, 2016, accounts payable and accrued expenses included accrued rent payable to Genvest totaling $105,000 and $96,000, respectively.

 

Litigation

 

On June 30, 2008, a legal action was commenced by Albany Patroons, Inc., a franchisee of USBL, against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. The complaint alleges breach of contract by USBL due to the suspension of the 2008 season and seeks total damages of $285,000. On September 5, 2008, the Company answered the complaint and asserted a counter-claim against plaintiff for breach of franchise agreement and/or memorandum of agreement. This action was discontinued and the parties agreed to proceed with binding arbitration. To date, plaintiff has not proceeded with binding arbitration. The Company believes that it has a meritorious defense to the action and does not expect the ultimate resolution of this matter to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS of Operation.

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Company anticipates continued reliance on financial assistance from affiliates. Given the current lack of capital, the Company has not been able to develop any new programs to revitalize the League, nor has it been able to hire sales and promotional personnel or schedule a season. As a result, the Company is currently dependent on the efforts of its officers for all marketing efforts. Their efforts have not resulted in any franchises.

 

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise fees from the franchisees, the USBL recorded these revenues upon receipt of cash consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee. Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions were recorded at the fair value of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value was more readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company had performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale.

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2016 AS COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2015

 

For the three months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no franchise fees or advertising revenues as a result of the cancellation of its seasons from 2008 through 2016.

 

Operating expenses decreased $2,439 from $16,296 for the three months ended November 30, 2015 to $13,857 for the three months ended November 30, 2016. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the $3,679 decrease in professional fees.

 

Other income (expenses), net, was ($304) in 2016 compared to ($314) in 2015.

 

Net loss for the three months ended November 30, 2016 was $14,161 as compared to net loss of $16,610 for the three months ended November 30, 2015. The $2,449 decrease in 2016 was due primarily to the $2,439 decrease in operating expenses.

 

NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2016 AS COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2015

 

For the nine months ended November 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no franchise fees or advertising revenues as a result of the cancellation of its seasons from 2008 through 2016.

 

Operating expenses decreased $5,784 from $57,704 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015 to $51,920 for the nine months ended November 30, 2016. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the $7,684 decrease in professional fees.

 

Net loss for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 was $52,865 as compared to net loss income of $68,620 for the nine months ended November 30, 2015. The $15,755 decrease in net loss was due to the $5,784 decrease in operating expenses, the $580 decrease in other expenses, net, and the $9,391 decrease in income taxes.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $493 and a working capital deficit of $2,246,044 at November 30, 2016. The Company's statement of cash flows for the nine months ended November 30, 2016 reflects cash used in operating activities of $37,839, which results primarily from the $52,685 net loss offset by the $14,300 increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Net cash provided by financing activities was $37,916 in 2016 compared to $35,422 in 2015.l

 

 

The Company expects it will continue to have to rely on affiliates for loans and revenues to assist it in meeting its current obligations. With respect to long term needs, the Company recognizes that in order for the USBL and the League to be successful, USBL has to develop a meaningful sales and promotional program. This will require an investment of additional capital. Given the Company’s current financial condition, the Company’s ability to raise additional capital other than from affiliates is questionable. At the current time, the Company has no definitive plan as to how to raise additional capital and schedule a 2018 season.

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of November 30, 2016 and, based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended November 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

 

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS.

 

Exhibit No.:		Description:
31.1*		Certification of President (principal executive officer)
31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)
32*		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document
*		Filed herewith

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 2^nd day of August, 2017.

 

	UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
	By:	/s/ Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III
		Daniel T. Meisenheimer III
		Chairman and President
		(Principal executive officer)
	By:	/s/ Richard C. Meisenheimer
		Richard C. Meisenheimer
		Chief Financial Officer and
		Director
		(Principal financial officer)

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

31.1*		Certification of President (principal executive officer)
31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)
32*		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentations Document
*		Filed herewith