Item 1. Description of Business
General
Trist Holdings, Inc., (“Trist,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware as Camryn Information Services, Inc., on May 13, 1997. We operated for a brief period of time before we ceased operations on February 25, 1999 when we forfeited our charter for failure to designate a registered agent. We remained dormant until 2004 when we renewed our operations with the filing of a Certificate of Renewal and Revival of Charter with the State of Delaware on October 29, 2004. On November 3, 2004, we filed a Certificate of Amendment and our name was formally changed from Camryn Information Services, Inc. to iStorage Networks, Inc. Such change became effective on November 8, 2004. On January 26, 2006, iStorage issued 8,200,000 shares of restricted stock (post-split) in exchange for all of the assets and liabilities of Landbank, LLC (“LLC”). iStorage changed its name to Landbank Group, Inc. on January 27, 2006. LLC made bulk acquisitions of parcels of land, primarily through the real property tax lien foreclosure process. The bulk acquisitions were then divided into smaller parcels for resale. On December 31, 2007, we transfer LLC to Landbank Acquisition, LLC (“LALLC”), ceased business operations, and changed our name to Trist Holdings, Inc.
On October 19, 2009, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement of the same date between LALLC, the Company’s former majority stockholder, and Woodman Management Corporation (“Woodman”) and Europa International, Inc. (“Europa”), LALLC sold to Woodman and Europa an aggregate of 79,311,256 shares of Company common stock as well as all notes and liabilities due LALLC from the Company in exchange for aggregate cash consideration equal to $165,000 (the “Sale”).
The Sale resulted in a change in control of the Company whereby each Purchaser acquired 39,655,628 shares of Company common stock, which shares represent, 44.43% individually, or 88.9% in the aggregate, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Each Purchaser also became a party to the Company’s Registration Rights Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between the Company and LALLC.
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Currently, we are seeking suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. The Company’s principal business objective for the next 12 months and beyond such time will be to achieve long-term growth potential through a combination with an operating business. The Company will not restrict its potential candidate target companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, may acquire any type of business.
Competition
Our primary goal is the acquisition of a target company or business seeking the perceived advantages of being a publicly held corporation. The Company faces vast competition from other shell companies with the same objectives. The Company is in a highly competitive market for a small number of business opportunities which could reduce the likelihood of consummating a successful business combination. A large number of established and well-financed entities, including small public companies and venture capital firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable target candidates for us. Nearly all these entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we do; consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. These competitive factors may reduce the likelihood of our identifying and consummating a successful business combination.
Patent and Trademarks
We currently do not own any patents, trademarks or licenses of any kind.
Government Regulations
There are no government approvals necessary to conduct our current business.
Employees
The Company currently has no employees. The Company engages the services of independent consultants to assist it with management.
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Item 1A.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The following important factors, and the important factors described elsewhere in this report or in our other filings with the SEC, could affect (and in some cases have affected) our results and could cause our results to be materially different from estimates or expectations. Other risks and uncertainties may also affect our results or operations adversely. The following and these other risks could materially and adversely affect our business, operations, results or financial condition.
We have a history of net losses and will not achieve or maintain profitability.
We have a history of incurring losses from operations. As of December 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $2,642,244, of which approximately $2,254,577 was incurred prior to the sale of our business. We anticipate that our existing cash will not be sufficient to fund our business needs. We will rely on funding from Investor for our cash needs. Our ability to continue may prove more expensive than we currently anticipate and we may incur significant additional costs and expenses in connection with seeking a suitable transaction.
We are a non-operating company seeking a suitable transaction and may not find a suitable candidate or transaction.
We are a non-operating company and are seeking a suitable transaction with a private company; however, we may not find a suitable candidate or transaction. If we are unable to consummate a suitable transaction we will be forced to liquidate and dissolve which will take three years to complete and may result in our distributing less cash to our shareholders. Additionally, we will be spending cash during the winding down of the Company and may not have enough cash to distribute to our shareholders.
We cannot assure you of the exact amount or timing of any future distribution to our stockholders.
The precise nature, amount and timing of any future distribution to our stockholders will depend on and could be delayed by, among other things, the opportunities for a private company transaction, administrative and tax filings during or associated with our seeking a private company transaction or any subsequent dissolution, potential claim settlements with creditors, and unexpected or greater than expected operating costs associated with any potential private company transaction or any subsequent liquidation. Furthermore, we cannot provide any assurances that we will actually make any distributions. Any amounts we actually distribute to our stockholders may be less than the price or prices at which our common stock has recently traded or may trade in the future.
We will continue to incur claims, liabilities and expenses that will reduce the amount available for distribution to stockholders.
Claims, liabilities and expenses incurred while seeking a private company transaction or any subsequent dissolution, such as legal, accounting and consulting fees and miscellaneous office expenses, will reduce the amount of assets available for future distribution to stockholders. If available cash and amounts received on the sale of non-cash assets are not adequate to provide for our obligations, liabilities, expenses and claims, we may not be able to distribute meaningful cash, or any cash at all, to our stockholders.
We will continue to incur the expenses of complying with public company reporting requirements.
We have an obligation to continue to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, even though compliance with such reporting requirements is economically burdensome.
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In the event of liquidation, our Board of Directors may at any time turn management of the liquidation over to a third party, and our directors may resign from our board at that time.
If we are unable to find or consummate a suitable private company transaction, our directors may at any time turn our management over to a third party to commence or complete the liquidation of our remaining assets and distribute the available proceeds to our stockholders, and our directors may resign from our board at that time. If management is turned over to a third party and our directors resign from our board, the third party would have sole control over the liquidation process, including the sale or distribution of any remaining assets.
If we are deemed to be an investment company, we may be subject to substantial regulation that would cause us to incur additional expenses and reduce the amount of assets available for distribution.
If we invest our cash and/or cash equivalents in investment securities, we may be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act because of our investment securities holdings, we must register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. As a registered investment company, we would be subject to the further regulatory oversight of the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our activities would be subject to substantial regulation under the Investment Company Act. Compliance with these regulations would cause us to incur additional expenses, which would reduce the amount of assets available for distribution to our stockholders. To avoid these compliance costs, we intend to invest our cash proceeds in money market funds and government securities, which are exempt from the Investment Company Act but which currently provide a very modest return.
If we fail to create an adequate contingency reserve for payment of our expenses and liabilities, in the event of dissolution, our stockholders could be held liable for payment to our creditors of each such stockholder’s pro rata share of amounts owed to the creditors in excess of the contingency reserve, up to the amount actually distributed to such stockholder.
In the event of dissolution or a distribution of substantially all our assets, pursuant to the Delaware General Corporation Law, we will continue to exist for three years after the dissolution became effective or for such longer period as the Delaware Court of Chancery shall direct, for the purpose of prosecuting and defending suits against us and enabling us gradually to close our business, to dispose of our property, to discharge our liabilities and to distribute to our stockholders any remaining assets. Under the Delaware General Corporation Law, in the event we fail to create an adequate contingency reserve for payment of our expenses and liabilities during this three-year period, each stockholder could be held liable for payment to our creditors of such stockholder’s pro rata share of amounts owed to creditors in excess of the contingency reserve, up to the amount actually distributed to such stockholder.
However, the liability of any stockholder would be limited to the amounts previously received by such stockholder from us (and from any liquidating trust or trusts) in the dissolution. Accordingly, in such event a stockholder could be required to return all distributions previously made to such stockholder. In such event, a stockholder could receive nothing from us under the plan of dissolution. Moreover, in the event a stockholder has paid taxes on amounts previously received, a repayment of all or a portion of such amount could result in a stockholder incurring a net tax cost if the stockholder’s repayment of an amount previously distributed does not cause a commensurate reduction in taxes payable. There can be no assurance that any contingency reserve established by us will be adequate to cover any expenses and liabilities.
Our auditors have expressed a going concern opinion.
Primarily as a result of our recurring losses and our lack of liquidity, the Company received a report from our independent auditors that includes an explanatory paragraph describing the substantial uncertainty as to our ability to continue as a going concern for the year ended December 31, 2009.
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Any future sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock could depress the trading price of our common stock, lower our value and make it more difficult for us to pursue or consummate a private company transaction.
Any sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock (or the prospect of sales) may have the effect of depressing the trading price of our common stock. In addition, these sales could lower our value and make it more difficult for us to engage in a private company transaction. Further, the timing of the sale of the shares of our common stock may occur at a time when we would otherwise be able to engage in a private company transaction on terms more favorable to us.
Our stock price is likely to be highly volatile because of several factors, including a limited public float.
The market price of our stock is likely to be highly volatile because there has been a relatively thin trading market for our stock, which causes trades of small blocks of stock to have a significant impact on our stock price. You may not be able to resell our common stock following periods of volatility because of the market's adverse reaction to volatility.
Other factors that could cause such volatility may include, among other things:
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announcements concerning our strategy;
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litigation; and
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general market conditions.
Because our common stock is considered a "penny stock" any investment in our common stock is considered to be a high-risk investment and is subject to restrictions on marketability.
Our common stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board and is considered a "penny stock." The OTC Bulletin Board is generally regarded as a less efficient trading market than the NASDAQ Capital Market.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks." Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, which specifies information about penny stocks and the nature and significance of risks of the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and any salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements indicating the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our common stock.
Since our common stock is subject to the regulations applicable to penny stocks, the market liquidity for our common stock could be adversely affected because the regulations on penny stocks could limit the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common stock and thus your ability to sell our common stock in the secondary market. There is no assurance our common stock will be quoted on NASDAQ or the NYSE or listed on any exchange, even if eligible.
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We have additional securities available for issuance, including preferred stock, which if issued could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.
Our articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock. The common stock and the preferred stock can be issued by, and the terms of the preferred stock, including dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preference and conversion rights can generally be determined by, our board of directors without stockholder approval. Any issuance of preferred stock could adversely affect the rights of the holders of common stock by, among other things, establishing preferential dividends, liquidation rights or voting powers. Accordingly, our stockholders will be dependent upon the judgment of our management in connection with the future issuance and sale of shares of our common stock and preferred stock, in the event that buyers can be found therefore. Any future issuances of common stock or preferred stock would further dilute the percentage ownership of our Company held by the public stockholders.
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Item 1B.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None
Item 2.
Item 2. Properties.
The Company's principal office is located in Newport Beach, California. The Company uses this address at no charge to the Company. The Company estimates that it uses approximately 100 square feet of office space at this facility, with the estimated monthly rent value being approximately $250, which the Company does not deem as material.
Item 3.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 4.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None
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PART II
Item 5.
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Prices
The shares of our common stock have been listed and principally quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol “TRHI”
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal quarters indicated, the high and low sale price for our common stock, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Holders
As of February 4, 2010, there were approximately 18 registered holders of record of the Company's Common Stock.
Dividends
The Company has not paid any cash dividends to date, and it has no intention of paying any cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends is subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and to certain limitations imposed under the California Statutes. The timing, amount and form of dividends, if any, will depend upon, among other things, the Company’s results of operation, financial condition, cash requirements, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The Company does not have any equity compensation plans or any individual compensation arrangements with respect to its common stock. The issuance of any of our common is within the discretion of our Board of Directors, which has the power to issue any or all of our authorized but unissued shares without stockholder approval.
Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities.
None
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None
Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
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Item 7.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Overview
We were incorporated in the State of Delaware as Camryn Information Services, Inc., on May 13, 1997. We operated for a brief period of time before we ceased operations on February 25, 1999 when we forfeited our charter for failure to designate a registered agent. We remained dormant until 2004 when we renewed our operations with the filing of a Certificate of Renewal and Revival of Charter with the State of Delaware on October 29, 2004. On November 3, 2004, we filed a Certificate of Amendment and our name was formally changed from Camryn Information Services, Inc. to iStorage Networks, Inc. Such change became effective on November 8, 2004. On January 26, 2006, iStorage issued 8,200,000 shares of restricted stock (post-split) in exchange for all of the assets and liabilities of LLC. iStorage changed its name to Landbank Group, Inc. on January 27, 2006. LLC made bulk acquisitions of parcels of land, primarily through the real property tax lien foreclosure process. The bulk acquisitions were then divided into smaller parcels for resale. On December 31, 2007, we transfer LLC to LALLC, ceased business operations, and changed our name to Trist Holdings, Inc.
On October 19, 2009, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement of the same date between LALLC, the Company’s former majority stockholder, and Woodman and Europa, LALLC sold to Woodman and Europa an aggregate of 79,311,256 shares of Company common stock as well as all notes and liabilities due LALLC from the Company in exchange for aggregate cash consideration equal to $165,000.
The Sale resulted in a change in control of the Company whereby each Purchaser acquired 39,655,628 shares of Company common stock, which shares represent, 44.43% individually, or 88.9% in the aggregate, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Each Purchaser also became a party to the Company’s Registration Rights Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between the Company and LALLC.
Currently, we are seeking suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. The Company’s principal business objective for the next 12 months and beyond such time will be to achieve long-term growth potential through a combination with an operating business. The Company will not restrict its potential candidate target companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, may acquire any type of business.
We anticipate that our existing cash and cash equivalents will not be sufficient to fund our business needs. We will rely on funding from Investor for our cash needs. We are seeking out suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. Our ability to continue may prove more expensive than we currently anticipate and we may incur significant additional costs and expenses in connection with seeking a suitable transaction.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements for a complete description of recent accounting standards which we have not yet been required to implement and may be applicable to our operation, as well as those significant accounting standards that have been adopted during 2009.
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Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates which are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The result of these evaluations forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amount of expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions. The following accounting policies require significant management judgments and estimates:
We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions 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 that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from these estimates.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior fiscal year amounts disclosed in the financial statements to conform to the presentation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported net loss or stockholders’ equity.
Fiscal Year 2009 Compared to Fiscal Year 2008
Results from Operations
Revenues
Revenues were zero for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales was zero for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $141,295 and $144,763 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to less operating activities.
Interest Expense and Other, Net
Interest expense and other, net was $55,102 and $45,707 in the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase of $9,395 was due to the higher balance of notes payable in 2009.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash used by operating activities was $127,368 and $149,620 in the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in amount of cash used was largely due to decrease in operating expenditures.
Net cash provided by investing activities was zero in 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities was 129,393 and 149,620 in 2009 and 2008, respectively. In 2009 and 2008, the funds were borrowed from a related party.
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We have suffered recurring losses from operations and have an accumulated deficit of $2,642,244 and $2,445,847 in 2009 and 2008, respectively. Currently, we are a non-operating public company. We are seeking out suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. We anticipate that our existing cash and cash equivalents will not be sufficient to fund our business needs. We will rely on funding from Investor for our cash needs. Our ability to continue may prove more expensive than we currently anticipate and we may incur significant additional costs and expenses in connection with seeking a suitable transaction.
Going Concern Uncertainties
As of the date of this annual report, there is doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern as we have not generated sufficient cash flow to fund our business operations and loan commitments. Our future success and viability, therefore, are dependent upon our ability to generate capital financing. The failure to generate sufficient revenues or raise additional capital may have a material and adverse effect upon the Company and our shareholders.
Capital Expenditures
None
Contractual Obligations
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2009, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide this information.
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Item 8.
Item 8.
TRIST HOLDINGS, INC.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders of Trist Holdings, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Trist Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Trist Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has recurring losses from operations and had stockholder’s deficit of approximately $878,926 and $682,529 at December 31, 2009 and 2008. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, a significant amount of additional capital will be necessary to advance operations to the point at which the Company is profitable. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 3. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Anton & Chia, CPAs
Irvine, California
February 4, 2010
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NonCash Transaction - Cash flows from operating, investing and financial activities have been impacted from the following noncash transaction. On October 19, 2009, we converted $87,105 of accrued interest into principle of the Revolving Note.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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TRIST HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
NOTE 1. Nature of business and significant accounting policies
We were incorporated in the State of Delaware as Camryn Information Services, Inc. on May 13, 1997. We operated for a brief period of time before we ceased operations on February 25, 1999 when we forfeited our charter for failure to designate a registered agent. We remained dormant until 2004 when we renewed our operations with the filing of a Certificate of Renewal and Revival of Charter with the State of Delaware on October 29, 2004. On November 3, 2004, we filed a Certificate of Amendment and our name was formally changed from Camryn Information Services, Inc. to iStorage Networks, Inc. Such change became effective on November 8, 2004. On January 26, 2006, iStorage issued 8,200,000 shares of restricted stock (post-split) in exchange for all of the assets and liabilities of LLC. iStorage changed its name to Landbank Group, Inc. on January 27, 2006. LLC made bulk acquisitions of parcels of land, primarily through the real property tax lien foreclosure process. The bulk acquisitions were then divided into smaller parcels for resale. On December 31, 2007, we transfer LLC to LALLC, ceased business operations, and changed our name to Trist Holdings, Inc.
On October 19, 2009, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement of the same date between LALLC, the Company’s former majority stockholder, and Woodman and Europa, LALLC sold to Woodman and Europa an aggregate of 79,311,256 shares of Company common stock as well as all notes and liabilities due LALLC from the Company in exchange for aggregate cash consideration equal to $165,000.
The sale resulted in a change in control of the Company whereby each Purchaser acquired 39,655,628 shares of Company common stock, which shares represent, 44.43% individually, or 88.9% in the aggregate, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Each purchaser also became a party to the Company’s Registration Rights Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between the Company and LALLC.
Currently, we are seeking suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. The Company’s principal business objective for the next 12 months and beyond such time will be to achieve long-term growth potential through a combination with an operating business. The Company will not restrict its potential candidate target companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, may acquire any type of business.
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern - Since inception, the Company and its former subsidiary have a cumulative net loss of $2,642,244. Since inception, the Company has also been dependent upon the receipt of capital investment or other financing to fund its operations. The Company currently has no source of operating revenue, and has only limited working capital with which to pursue its business plan, which contemplates the completion of a business combination with an operating company. The amount of capital required to sustain operations until the successful completion of a business combination is subject to future events and uncertainties. It may be necessary for the Company to secure additional working capital through loans or sales of common stock, and there can be no assurance that such funding will be available in the future. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements have been presented on the basis of the continuation of the Company as a going concern and do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Use of Estimates -The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Company considers investments with original maturities of 90 daysor less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had $7,025 and no cash equivalents, respectively.
Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB Codification Topic 740-10-25 (“ASC 740-10-25”). Under ASC 740-10-25, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under ASC 740-10-25, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Net Loss Per Share - Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each reporting period. Diluted loss per share includes potentially dilutive securities such as outstanding options and warrants, using various methods such as the treasury stock or modified treasury stock method in the determination of dilutive shares outstanding during each reporting period. The Company currently has no dilutive securities and as such, basic and diluted loss per share are the same for all periods presented.
Concentration of Credit Risk - Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash. The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions; at times, such balances with any one financial institution may exceed FDIC insured limits.
Fair value of Financial Instruments - The Company adopted ASC topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (ASC 820), formerly SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” effective January 1, 2009. ASC 820 defines “fair value” as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There was no impact relating to the adoption of ASC 820 to the Company’s financial statements.
ASC 820 also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
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Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
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Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
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Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value.
Financial instruments consist principally of cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments in the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values due to their relatively short-term nature. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to any significant currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements -
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 105 Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM (the “Codification”) has become the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). All existing accounting standard documents are superseded by the Codification and any accounting literature not included in the Codification will not be authoritative. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC issued under the authority of federal securities laws, however, will continue to be the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles for SEC registrants. Effective September 30, 2009, all references made to GAAP in our consolidated financial statements will include references to the new Codification. The Codification does not change or alter existing GAAP and, therefore, will not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2009, the FASB issued changes to the consolidation guidance applicable to a variable interest entity (VIE). FASB ASC Topic 810, "Consolidation," amends the guidance governing the determination of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and is, therefore, required to consolidate an entity, by requiring a qualitative analysis rather than a quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis will include, among other things, consideration of who has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and who has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This standard also requires continuous reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. FASB ASC 810 also requires enhanced disclosures about an enterprise's involvement with a VIE. Topic 810 is effective as of the beginning of interim and annual reporting periods that begin after November 15, 2009. This will not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2009, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Codification No. 860 - Transfers and Servicing. FASB ASC No. 860 improves the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor's continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets. FASB ASC No. 860 is effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity's first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods thereafter. The Company is evaluating the impact the adoption of FASB ASC No. 860 will have on its financial statements.
NOTE 2 - Note Payable - Related Party and Revolving Note Payable - Related Party
On December 31, 2007, we executed a Demand Promissory Note (the “Demand Note”) payable to Landbank Acquisition LLC, $500,000 with simple interest on the unpaid principal from the date of the note at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. Landbank Acquisition LLC was related to the Company through common major shareholders. The Note was due on demand.
On October 19, 2009, we entered into a Revolving Promissory Note (the “Revolving Note”) with Landbank. Under the terms of the Revolving Note, Landbank agreed to advance to the Company, from time to time and at the request of the Company, amounts up to an aggregate of $500,000 until October 19, 2010. All advances shall be paid on or before October 19, 2010 and interest shall accrue from the date of any advances on any principal amount withdrawn, and on accrued and unpaid interest thereon, at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, compounded annually. The Company’s obligations under the Revolving Note will accelerate upon a bankruptcy event of the Company, any default by the Company of its payment obligations under the Revolving Note or the breach by the Company of any provision of any material agreement between the Company and the noteholder. At December 31, 2008 and 2009, $356,518 and $149,620 was deemed outstanding under the Revolving Note, respectively.
In connection with the Sale, the Note was assigned to Woodman and Europa in equal parts. The Revolving Note was cancelled, and new notes (the “Replacement Notes”) were issued by the Company to Woodman and Europa on October 19, 2009. The Replacement Notes contain identical terms and conditions to the Note, except that each Replacement Note provides that the noteholder will advance up to $250,000. As of the date of the Replacement Notes, $168,259 was deemed outstanding under each Replacement Note.
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As part of the Sale, the Purchasers also acquired the Replacement Notes (as described above) and the Demand Note in the principal amount of $500,000 dated December 31, 2007. The Demand Note was cancelled and new notes (the “Replacement Demand Notes”) were issued by the Company to the Purchasers. The Replacement Demand Notes contain identical terms and conditions to the Demand Note, except that each Replacement Demand Note was issued in the principal amount of $250,000.
We recorded an interest expense of $55,102 and $45,707 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. On October 19, 2009, the accrued interested owed to the related parties was included in the amount of the Revolving Note. The accrued interest at December 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $13,704 and $45,707, respectively, was included as part of amount due to related party.
NOTE 3 - Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles which contemplate continuation of the company as a going concern. However, we have an accumulated deficit of $2,642,244 as of December 31, 2009. Our total liabilities exceeded its total assets by $878,926 as of December 31, 2009. In view of the matters described above, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon our continued operations, which in turn is dependent upon our ability to raise additional capital, obtain financing and succeed in seeking out suitable candidates for a business combination with a private company. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Furthermore, the principal shareholders, Woodman and Europa have demonstrated their ability and willingness to lend working capital to us and committed to doing so into the future. To the extent it is unwilling to provide working capital, we will not be able to continue.
NOTE 4 - Subsequent Events
In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through February 4, 2010, the date the financial statements were issued.
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Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
Not applicable
Item 9A(T).
Item 9A(T). Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted 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 and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our interim President, who serves as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our interim President reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Rule 240.13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) of the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this evaluation, our interim President concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act and for assessing the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of those controls. Based on the results of this assessment, management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2009.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(c) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B.
Item 9B. Other Information.
None
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PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
Landbank has a two person Board of Directors, none of whom are employees or affiliates of the Company. In addition, the Company has formed an Audit Committee, effective July 12, 2006, comprised of Gary Freeman and Lee Mendelson, the two non-affiliate directors of the Company. Mr. Freeman serves as the audit committee financial expert for the Committee.
Biographical Information
Gary Freeman, Director. Mr. Freeman has served as a director of the Company since July 2007. Mr. Freeman is currently a Partner in Beach, Freeman, Lim & Cleland’s Audit and Accounting services division. In conjunction with various consulting engagements, Mr. Freeman has assumed interim senior level management roles at numerous public and private companies during his career, including Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of Trestle Holdings, Inc., Chief Financial Officer of Silvergraph International and Chief Financial Officer of Galorath Incorporated. Mr. Freeman served as a member of the Board of Directors of Blue Holdings and Trestle Holdings, and GVI Security Solutions. Mr. Freeman’s previous experience includes ten years with BDO Seidman, LLP, including two years as an Audit Partner.
Lee Mendleson, Director. Mr. Mendelson has served as a director of the Company since July 2007. Mr. Mendelson is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Mendelson Law Group where his practice is focused on representing creditors in retail and commercial litigation. Mr. Mendelson is active in several commercial law associations and publications.
Eric Stoppenhagen. Mr. Stoppenhagen, through his consulting company, Venor, Inc., provides financial and management services to small to medium-sized companies that either are public or desire to become public. He provides temporary CFO services to these companies, which includes as transaction advice, preparation of security filings and advice regarding compliance with corporate governance requirements. Mr. Stoppenhagen has more than ten years of financial experience having served in an executive capacity for several public and private companies; including as Vice President of Finance and subsequently Interim President of Trestle Holdings, Inc. from 2003 to 2009; Interim President of WoozyFly, Inc. from 2009 to 2010; Interim President of Trist Holdings, Inc. from 2007 to 2010; CFO and Director of AuraSource, Inc. from 2008 to 2010; CFO of GetFugu, Inc. in 2009; and, CFO of Jardinier Corp. from 2007 to 2008. Mr. Stoppenhagen is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Juris Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration both from George Washington University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting both from Indiana University.
Certain Legal Proceedings
To our knowledge, during the past five years, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has been:
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the subject of any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
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convicted in a criminal proceeding or is subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
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subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; or
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found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires that our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on our review of the copies of the forms received by us and written representations from certain reporting persons that they have complied with the relevant filing requirements, we believe that, during the year ended December 31, 2009, all of our executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its principal executive officers, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the Company’s Code of Ethics may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Company at the address or telephone number listed on the cover page hereof.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee includes at least one member who is determined by the Board to meet the qualifications of an “audit committee financial expert” in accordance with SEC rules, excluding the requirement that the person meets the relevant definition of an “independent director.” Mr. Freeman is the director who has been determined to be an audit committee financial expert. Stockholders should understand that this designation is a disclosure requirement of the SEC related to Mr. Freeman’s experience and understanding with respect to certain accounting and auditing matters. The designation does not impose on Mr. Freeman any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than are generally imposed on him as a member of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, and his designation as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to this SEC requirement does not affect the duties, obligations or liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors. Mr. Freeman is an independent director.
Director Independence
Our board of directors currently consists of two members: Gary Freeman and Lee Mendelson.
We do not have a separately designated compensation or nominating committee of our board of directors and the functions customarily delegated to these committees are performed by our full board of directors. We are not a “listed company” under SEC rules and are therefore not required to have separate committees comprised of independent directors. We have, however, determined that Gary Freeman and Lee Mendelson are “independent” as that term is defined in Section 4200 of the Marketplace Rules as required by the NASDAQ Stock Market.
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Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The following table and related footnotes show the compensation paid during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, to the Company's named executive officers:
Summary Compensation Table
(1) Joined the Company in September 2007. Represents consulting fees paid to Mr. Stoppenhagen’s company, Venor, Inc.
Employment Agreements
On September 27, 2007, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Venor Consulting, Inc. (“Venor”), a company owned by Mr. Stoppenhagen. Under the terms of the consulting agreement, Venor will perform certain consulting services for the Company with respect to, among other things, the provision of executive services (including, without limitation, the services of Mr. Eric Stoppenhagen, the Company's Interim President and Secretary) for a period of nine months. This contract is currently terminable at will. The Company will pay Venor a monthly fee for certain of the services to be provided, with additional services to be billed at an hourly rate.
Outstanding equity awards at fiscal year-end
None.
Compensation of Directors
We currently pay our directors $7,500 per year, $1,875 payable on the first business day of each fiscal quarter for service on the board of directors.
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Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of February 4, 2010 by (i) each person who "beneficially" owns more than 5% of all outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each director and the executive officer identified above, and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group.
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Less than 1%.
(1)
"Beneficial Owner" means having or sharing, directly or indirectly (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting, or (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or to direct the disposition, of shares of the common stock of an issuer. The definition of beneficial ownership includes shares, underlying options or warrants to purchase common stock, or other securities convertible into common stock, that currently are exercisable or convertible or that will become exercisable or convertible within 60 days. Unless otherwise indicated, the beneficial owner has sole voting and investment power.
(2)
Percentages are based on 89,239,920 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2009.
(3)
On October 19, 2009, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement of the same date between LALLC, the Company’s former majority stockholder, and Woodman and Europa, LALLC sold to Woodman and Europa an aggregate of 79,311,256 shares of Company common stock as well as all notes and liabilities due LALLC from the Company in exchange for aggregate cash consideration equal to $165,000. This resulted in a change in control of the Company whereby each Purchaser acquired 39,655,628 shares of Company common stock, which shares represent, 44.43% individually, or 88.9% in the aggregate, of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Each Purchaser also became a party to the Company’s Registration Rights Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between the Company and LALLC.
(4)
Messrs, Freeman, Mendelson, and Stoppenhagen have no beneficial ownership in the Company.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
None
Changes in Control Arrangements
There existed no change in control arrangements at December 31, 2009.
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Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
None
Director Independence
In conjunction with the preparation of this registration statement, using the definition of “independence” established by the NASDAQ Stock Market, we have evaluated all relationships between each director and the Company.
Based on the foregoing definition, we have determined that two of our directors, Mr. Freeman and Mr. Mendelson, currently meet the definition of an “independent” director under the standards established by NASDAQ. We do not currently have a nominating or compensation committee.
Our Board of Directors will continually monitor the standards established for director independence under applicable law or listing requirements and will take all reasonable steps to assure compliance with those standards.
Item 14.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Independent Public Accountants
On May 13, 2009, the Company dismissed Kabani & Company, Inc. (“Kabani”) as its principal independent accountant. Kabani report on the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion except that the audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008, contained an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Board of Directors approved the decision to dismiss Kabani as the Company’s principal independent accountant. During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and through the date of Kabani dismissal, there were no disagreements with Kabani on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Kabani, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report.
On May 13, 2009 the Company retained Anton & Chia, LLP to serve as the Company’s principal independent accountant. No consultations occurred between the Registrant and Anton & Chia, LLP during the two most recent fiscal years and through May 13, 2009 regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated transaction, the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Registrant’s financial statements, or other information provided that was an important factor considered by the Registrant in reaching a decision as to an accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any matter that was the subject of disagreement or a reportable event requiring disclosure under Item 304(a)(1)(iv) or (a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by Anton & Chia, LLP for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our quarterly reports or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings were $6,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
The aggregate fees billed by Kabani & Company, Inc. for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our quarterly reports or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings were $10,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and $43,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Audit-Related Fees
None
Tax Fees
During fiscal year 2008, the Company recorded accounting/professional fees totaling $840 that were billed to the Company by Gaytan, Baumblatt, & Leevan, LLP (“GBL”), which is owned by Ray Gaytan, a former director of the Company. These fees included tax advice and the preparation of the Company’s annual tax returns. Anton & Chia, LLP and Kabani & Company, Inc. have not provided any tax related services to the Company.
Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-audit Services of Independent Auditors
The Board’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the Board regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The Board may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-case basis.
The Board has determined that the rendering of the services other than audit services by Kabani & Company is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
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PART IV
Item 15.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a)
The following documents are filed as a part of this Report:
1.
Financial Statements. The following financial statements of Trist Holdings, Inc. are included in Item 8:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Notes to Financial Statements.
2.
Financial Statement Schedule(s):
All schedules are omitted for the reason that the information is included in the financial statements or the notes thereto or that they are not required or are not applicable.
3.
Exhibits:
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(1) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2007.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 7, 2007.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Registrant’s Current Report Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2007.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibits of Registrant’s Current Report Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2009.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned directors and officer of Trist Holding, Inc. do hereby constitute and appoint Eric Stoppenhagen with full power of substitution and resubstitution, as their true and lawful attorneys and agents, to do any and all acts and things in our name and behalf in our capacities as directors and officer and to execute any and all instruments for us and in our names in the capacities indicated below, which said attorney and agent, may deem necessary or advisable to enable said corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in connection with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including specifically but without limitation, power and authority to sign for us or any of us in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) hereto, and we do hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorneys and agents, or either of them, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
/s/ ERIC STOPPENHAGEN
President and Secretary
February 4, 2010
Eric Stoppenhagen
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ ERIC STOPPENHAGEN
Chief Financial Officer
February 4, 2010
Eric Stoppenhagen
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ GARY FREEMAN
Director
February 4, 2010
Gary Freeman
/s/ LEE MENDELSON
Director
February 4, 2010
Lee Mendelson