Item 1.
Description of Business
This annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company, us, our future performance, our beliefs and our Management's assumptions. In addition, other written or oral statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by us or on our behalf. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or assess. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the filing of this Form 10-K, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.
General Background
Brightcube, Inc., a Nevada corporation (sometimes referred to herein as “we”, “us”, “our”, “Company” and the “Registrant”) (formerly Photoloft, Inc.) was incorporated in Nevada on January 23, 1986. Prior to filing for bankruptcy (described below), we provided Internet and digital imaging infrastructure, technology, products and services to the professional art and photography markets.
On September 30, 2002, we filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”) a voluntary petition seeking relief under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Case No. LA02-37844SB. As a result of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, ours assets were transferred to a U.S. Trustee and we terminated our business operations. In connection with the Chapter 7 petition, each of our officers and directors either resigned or was terminated. After the Trustee disposed of substantially all of our assets, the Bankruptcy Court on March 19, 2003 closed this Bankruptcy.
Since September 2002, we have not engaged in any business operations, and have not filed the reports required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, we had abandoned our business.
Change in Control following Emergence from Bankruptcy
On December 19, 2005, the Clark County Court, Nevada approved an Order granting the custodianship of the Company to Michael F. Manion. The appointment requires the custodian to continue the business of the Company and not to liquidate its affairs or distribute its assets. The material terms of the transaction confirmed by the Clark County Court generally authorize Mr. Manion to appoint new members to the Company's board of directors and to take any and all actions on behalf of the Company permitted by Nevada Statutes Section 78.347, including actions to:
settle affairs, collect outstanding debts, sell and convey property, real and personal
demand, sue for, collect, receive and take into his or their possession all the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects, lands and tenements, books, papers, choses in action, bills, notes and property, of every description of the corporation
institute suits at law or in equity for the recovery of any estate, property, damages or demands existing in favor of the corporation
exercise the rights and authority of a Board of Directors and Officers in accordance with state law, the articles and bylaws.
In connection with the Order and subsequent Directors meeting held on December 20, 2005 Michael F. Manion was appointed our sole director and president (“Management”). In consideration for these services, we expect to issue restricted shares of common stock and or Series C Preferred stock to Mr. Manion as we are unable to pay for any expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf or for services rendered. Such issuance shall result in Mr. Manion having a majority interest in our common stock.
At the annual meeting of shareholders held on September 27, 2006, the shareholders, in part,: (a) elected Michael F. Manion Director of the corporation, (b) approved a plan of corporate restoration whereby Brightcube Inc would attempt to become a current and compliant with its Security and Exchange reporting obligations, (c) approved a resolution that all previously issued and unissued preferred stock of every Series and all conversion rights of said stock were rescinded and extinguished, (d) authorized and approved a new series of super voting convertible preferred stock to be designated Series C Preferred, and (e) ratified the engagement of Michael Cronin CPA to audit the Company’s financial statements.
New Business Objectives
As a result of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, we have no present operations. Management has determined to direct its efforts and limited resources to pursue potential new business opportunities. We do not intend to limit ourselves to a particular industry and have not established any particular criteria upon which we shall consider and proceed with a business opportunity.
From March 1, 1999 through December 20, 2000, our common stock was trading on the OTCBB under the symbol “LOFT” and since December 20, 2000, under the symbol “BRCU”. In connection with filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in September 2002 and subsequent delinquency in our reporting requirements, our common stock became subject to quotation on the pink sheets under the symbol “BRCU.PK”.
There is currently only a very limited trading market in our shares. There can be no assurance that there will be an active trading market for our common stock. In the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the market price of our shares of common stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained. Management intends to devote such time as it deems necessary to carry out our affairs. The exact length of time required for the pursuit of any new potential business opportunities is uncertain. No assurance can be made that we will be successful in our efforts. We cannot project the amount of time that our Management will actually devote to our plan of operation.
Plan of Operation
We have no present operations or revenues and our current activities are related to seeking new business opportunities, including seeking an acquisition or merger with an operating company. Management has voting control of the Company and therefore has substantial flexibility in identifying and selecting a prospective new business opportunity. The Company is not obligated nor does Management intend to seek pre-approval from our shareholders.
We are entirely dependent on the judgment of Management in connection with pursuing a new business opportunity or a selection process for a target operating company. In evaluating a prospective new business opportunity or an operating company, we would consider, among other factors, the following: (i) costs associated with effecting a transaction; (ii) equity interest in and opportunity to control the prospective candidate; (iii) growth potential of the target business; (iv) experience and skill of management and availability of additional personnel; (v) necessary capital requirements; (vi) the prospective candidate's competitive position; (vii) stage of development of the business opportunity; (viii) the market acceptance of the business, its products or services; (ix) the availability of audited financial statements of the potential business opportunity; and (x) the regulatory environment that may be applicable to any prospective business opportunity.
The foregoing criteria are not intended to be exhaustive and there may be other criteria that Management may deem relevant. In connection with an evaluation of a prospective or potential business opportunity, Management may be expected to conduct a due diligence review.
Item 1A.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors Related To Our Business
Dependence on Key Personnel. The Company is dependent upon the continued services of its officer and director. To the extent that his services become unavailable, the Company will be required to obtain other qualified personnel and there can be no assurance that it will be able to recruit and hire qualified persons upon acceptable terms.
Limited Resources; No Present Source of Revenues. At present, the Company has no business operations and the business activities are limited to seeking potential business opportunities. Due to limited financial and personnel resources, there is only a limited basis upon which to evaluate prospects for achieving the Company’s intended business objectives. The Company has only limited resources and has no operating income, revenues or cash flow from operations. Management is indirectly providing limited debt funding, on an as needed basis, necessary for the Company to continue its corporate existence and business objective to seek new business opportunities, as well as funding the costs of remaining a reporting company under the Exchange Act. There is no written agreement with Management to provide any interim financing for any period. In addition, the Company will not generate any revenues unless and until it enters into a new business or acquires an entity that generates revenues, of which there can be no assurance. There can be no assurance that any acquired business will generate any material revenues or operate on a profitable basis.
Broad Discretion Of Management. Any person who invests in Company securities will do so without an opportunity to evaluate the specific merits or risks of any potential new prospective business in which the Company may engage. As a result, investors will be entirely dependent on the broad discretion and judgment of Management in connection with the selection of a prospective business. There can be no assurance that determinations made by Management will guarantee that the Company will achieve its business objectives.
Absence of Substantive Disclosure Relating To Prospective Business. As of the date of filing of this annual report, the Company has not yet identified any prospective business or industry in which it may seek to become involved and at present it has no substantive information concerning any prospective business. There can be no assurance that any prospective business combination will benefit shareholders or prove to be more favorable to shareholders than any other investment that may be made by shareholders and investors.
There Is No Active Market for Company Common Stock and None May Develop or be Sustained. From March 1, 1999 through December 20, 2000, our common stock was trading on the OTCBB under the symbol “LOFT” and since December 20, 2000, under the symbol “BRCU”. In connection with filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in September 2002 and subsequent delinquency in our reporting requirements, our common stock became subject to quotation on the pink sheets under the symbol “BRCU.PK”. There is currently no active trading market in the common stock. There can be no assurance that there will be an active trading market for the common stock following a business combination or commencement of a new business. In the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the market price of the shares of common stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained.
Unspecified Industry for New Prospective Business Opportunities; Unascertainable Risks. There is no basis for shareholders to evaluate the possible merits or risks of potential new business opportunities or the particular industry in which the Company may ultimately operate. To the extent that the Company effects a business combination with a financially unstable Registrant or an entity that is in its early stage of development or growth, including entities without established records of revenues or income, the Company will become subject to numerous risks inherent in the business and operations of that financially unstable company. In addition, to the extent that the Company effects a business combination with an entity in an industry characterized by a high degree of risk, the Company will become subject to the currently unascertainable risks of that industry. An extremely high level of risk frequently characterizes certain industries that experience rapid growth. Although Management will endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in a particular new prospective business or industry, there can be no assurance that the Company will properly ascertain or assess all such risks or that subsequent events may not alter the risks that Company perceives at the time of the consummation of any new business opportunity.
Conflicts Of Interest. Management is not required to commit its full time to Company affairs. There may be a conflict of interest in allocating their time in the event that Management engages in similar business efforts for other entities. Management will devote such time, in its sole discretion, to conduct Company business, including the evaluation of potential new business opportunities and the negotiation and consummation of a business combination. As a result, the amount of time devoted to Company business and affairs may vary significantly depending upon whether the Company has identified a new prospective business opportunity or are engaged in active negotiations related to the consummation of a business combination.
Competition. The Company expects to encounter intense competition from other entities seeking to pursue new business opportunities or business combinations. Many of these entities are well established and have extensive experience in connection with identifying new prospective business opportunities or in effecting business combinations. Many of these competitors possess greater financial, technical, human and other resources and there can be no assurance that the Company will have the ability to compete successfully. Based upon limited financial and personnel resources, the Company may lack the resources as compared to those of many of potential competitors.
Reporting Requirements May Delay Or Preclude Acquisition. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is required to provide certain information about significant acquisitions and other material events. The Company will continue to be required to file quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, which annual report must contain our audited financial statements. As a reporting company under the Exchange Act, following any business combination, the Company will be required to file a report on Form 8-K or other form appropriate under the Exchange Act, which contains audited financial statements of the acquired entity. These audited financial statements must be filed with the SEC within 71 days following the filing of Form 8-K disclosing the transaction. While obtaining audited financial statements is typically the economic responsibility of the acquired company, it is possible that a potential target company may be a non-reporting company with unaudited financial statements. The additional time and costs that may be incurred by some potential target companies to prepare such audited financial statements may significantly delay or may even preclude consummation of an otherwise desirable transaction. Acquisition prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited statements may not be appropriate for acquisition because the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
Additional Financing Requirements. The Company has no revenues and is dependent upon the willingness of management to fund the costs associated with the reporting obligations under the Exchange Act, and other administrative costs associated with corporate existence. The Company may not generate any revenues until the consummation of a business combination or commencement of new business operations. The Company anticipates that it will have available sufficient resources to continue to pay accounting and other professional fees and other miscellaneous expenses that may be required until it commences business operations or enter into a business combination. In the event that available resources from our Management prove to be insufficient for the purpose of commencing operations through a business combination or otherwise, the Company will be required to seek additional financing. Failure to secure additional financing could have a material adverse affect on the ability to commence new business opportunities or pursue a business combination. The Company does not have any arrangements with any bank or financial institution to secure additional financing and there can be no assurance that any such arrangement would be available on terms acceptable and in the Company’s best interests. There is no written agreement with Management to provide funds for our operating expenses.
State Blue Sky Registration; Potential Limitations on Resale Of The Securities. The holders of the Company’s shares of common stock registered under the Exchange Act and those persons who desire to purchase them in any trading market that might develop in the future, should be aware that there may be state blue sky law restrictions upon the ability of investors to resell such securities. Accordingly, investors should consider the secondary market for the Company's securities to be a limited one.
Dividends Unlikely. The Company does not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends will be contingent upon future revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and overall financial conditions. The payment of any future dividends will be within the discretion of the board of directors as then constituted. It is expected that future management following a business combination will determine to retain any earnings for use in business operations and accordingly, the Company does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Possible Issuance of Additional Securities. The Company may issue additional shares of common stock in connection with its intention to pursue new business opportunities or enter into a business combination. To the extent that additional shares of common stock are issued, Company shareholders would experience dilution of their respective ownership interests in the Company. If the Company issues shares of common stock in connection with the intent to pursue new business opportunities, a change in control of the Company may occur. The issuance of additional shares of common stock may adversely affect the market price of the common stock, in the event that an active trading market commences, of which there can be no assurance.
Compliance with Penny Stock Rules. Company common stock will be considered a "penny stock" as defined in the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder, unless the price of shares of common stock is at least $5.00. The Company expects that its share price will be less than $5.00. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer prior to a transaction in penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its sales person in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that the broker-dealer, not otherwise exempt from such rules, must make a special written determination that the penny stock is suitable for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure rules have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules. So long as the common stock is subject to the penny stock rules, it may become more difficult to sell such securities. Such requirements could result in reduction in the level of trading activity for Company common stock and could make it more difficult for investors to sell our common stock.
General Economic Risks. The Company’s current and future business plans are dependent, in large part, on the state of the general economy. Adverse changes in economic conditions may adversely affect plans of operation. These conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control include, but are not limited to regulatory changes.
Item 1B.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
We are a small reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act 1934 and are not required to provide information under this item.
Item 2.
Item 2.
Description Of Property
As of the date of this report, the Company’s corporate office is located at 525 Inner Circle, The Villages, FL 32162. Mr. Manion provides this office space, consisting of approximately 100 square feet, rent-free and the Company believes that these facilities are sufficient for the near future or until such time that the Company engages in a new business venture or business combination.
Item 3.
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
On September 30, 2002, we filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”) a voluntary petition seeking relief under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Case No. LA02-37844SB. As a result of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, ours assets were transferred to a U.S. Trustee and we terminated our business operations. In connection with the Chapter 7 petition, each of our officers and directors either resigned or was terminated. After the Trustee disposed of substantially all of our assets, the Bankruptcy Court on March 19, 2003 closed this Bankruptcy.
On December 19, 2005, Clark County Court, Nevada approved an Order granting the custodianship of the Company to Michael F. Manion. The appointment is requires the custodian is to continue the business of the corporation and not to liquidate its affairs or distribute its assets. The material terms of the transaction confirmed by the Clark County Court generally authorize Mr. Manion to appoint new members to the Registrant's board of directors and to take any and all actions on behalf of the Company permitted by Nevada Statutes Section 78.347, including actions to:
settle affairs, collect outstanding debts, sell and convey property, real and personal
demand, sue for, collect, receive and take into his or their possession all the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects, lands and tenements, books, papers, choses in action, bills, notes and property, of every description of the corporation
institute suits at law or in equity for the recovery of any estate, property, damages or demands existing in favor of the corporation
exercise the rights and authority of a Board of Directors and Officers in accordance with state law, the articles and bylaws.
Item 4.
Item 4.
Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders
The Company did not submit any matters to a vote of its stockholders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the year 2009.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5.
Market For Registrant's Common Equity And Related Stockholder Matters
From March 1, 1999 through December 20, 2000, our common stock was trading on the OTCBB under the symbol “LOFT” and since December 20, 2000, under the symbol “BRCU”. In connection with filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in September 2002 and subsequent delinquency in our reporting requirements, our common stock became subject to quotation on the pink sheets under the symbol “BRCU.PK”. There has been only a limited trading market for our common stock.
The following table reflects the high and low bid information for our common stock for each calendar quarter during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. The bid information was obtained from the National Quotation Bureau, Inc. and reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
As of December, 31, 2009, there were 371 holders of record of our common stock and approximately 515 beneficial holders.
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
None.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans.
None.
Item 6.
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
We are a small reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act 1934 and are not required to provide information under this item.
Item 7.
Item 7.
Management's Discussion And Analysis of Financial Conditions And Plan of Operation
Some of the statements contained in this annual report of Brightcube, Inc., a Nevada corporation discuss future expectations, contain projections of our plan of operation or financial condition or state other forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use of words such as “anticipate”,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. From time to time, we also may provide forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public.
General Background
Brightcube, Inc., a Nevada corporation (sometimes referred to herein as “we”, “us”, “our”, “Company” and the “Registrant”) (formerly Photoloft, Inc.) was incorporated in Nevada on January 23, 1986. Prior to filing for bankruptcy (described below), we provided Internet and digital imaging infrastructure, technology, products and services to the professional art and photography markets.
On September 30, 2002, we filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”) a voluntary petition seeking relief under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Case No. LA02-37844SB. As a result of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, ours assets were transferred to a U.S. Trustee and we terminated our business operations. In connection with the Chapter 7 petition, each of our officers and directors either resigned or was terminated. After the Trustee disposed of substantially all of our assets, the Bankruptcy Court on March 19, 2003 closed this Bankruptcy.
Since September 2002, we have not engaged in any business operations, and have not filed the reports required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, we had abandoned our business.
Change in Control following Emergence from Bankruptcy
On December 19, 2005, the Clark County Court, Nevada approved an Order granting the custodianship of the Company to Michael F. Manion. The appointment requires the custodian to continue the business of the Company and not to liquidate its affairs or distribute its assets. The material terms of the transaction confirmed by the Clark County Court generally authorize Mr. Manion to appoint new members to the Company's board of directors and to take any and all actions on behalf of the Company permitted by Nevada Statutes Section 78.347, including actions to:
settle affairs, collect outstanding debts, sell and convey property, real and personal
demand, sue for, collect, receive and take into his or their possession all the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects, lands and tenements, books, papers, choses in action, bills, notes and property, of every description of the corporation
institute suits at law or in equity for the recovery of any estate, property, damages or demands existing in favor of the corporation
exercise the rights and authority of a Board of Directors and Officers in accordance with state law, the articles and bylaws.
In connection with the Order and subsequent Directors meeting held on December 20, 2005 Michael F. Manion was appointed our sole director and president (“Management”). In consideration for these services, we expect to issue restricted shares of common stock and or Series C Preferred stock to Mr. Manion as we are unable to pay for any expenses incurred on the Company’s behalf or for services rendered. Such issuance shall result in Mr. Manion having a majority interest in our common stock.
At the annual meeting of shareholders held on September 27, 2006, the shareholders, in part,: (a) elected Michael F. Manion Director of the corporation, (b) approved a plan of corporate restoration whereby Brightcube Inc would attempt to become a current and compliant with its Security and Exchange reporting obligations, (c) approved a resolution that all previously issued and unissued preferred stock of every Series and all conversion rights of said stock were rescinded and extinguished, (d) authorized and approved a new series of super voting convertible preferred stock to be designated Series C Preferred, and (e) ratified the engagement of Michael Cronin CPA to audit the Company’s financial statements.
New Business Objectives
As a result of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, we have no present operations. Management has determined to direct its efforts and limited resources to pursue potential new business opportunities. We do not intend to limit ourselves to a particular industry and have not established any particular criteria upon which we shall consider and proceed with a business opportunity.
From March 1, 1999 through December 20, 2000, our common stock was trading on the OTCBB under the symbol “LOFT” and since December 20, 2000, under the symbol “BRCU”. In connection with filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in September 2002 and subsequent delinquency in our reporting requirements, our common stock became subject to quotation on the pink sheets under the symbol “BRCU.PK”.
There is currently only a very limited trading market in our shares. There can be no assurance that there will be an active trading market for our common stock. In the event that an active trading market commences, there can be no assurance as to the market price of our shares of common stock, whether any trading market will provide liquidity to investors, or whether any trading market will be sustained. Management intends to devote such time as it deems necessary to carry out our affairs. The exact length of time required for the pursuit of any new potential business opportunities is uncertain. No assurance can be made that we will be successful in our efforts. We cannot project the amount of time that our Management will actually devote to our plan of operation.
Plan of Operation
We have no present operations or revenues and our current activities are related to seeking new business opportunities, including seeking an acquisition or merger with an operating company. Management has voting control of the Company and therefore has substantial flexibility in identifying and selecting a prospective new business opportunity. The Company is not obligated nor does Management intend to seek pre-approval from our shareholders.
Our current activities are related to seeking a new business opportunity or business combination. We will use our limited personnel and financial resources in connection with such activities. It may be expected that entering into a new business opportunity or business combination will involve the issuance of restricted shares of our common stock.
During September 2002, we discontinued our former business operations in connection with our filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. The bankruptcy case closed on March 19, 2003. Since December 19, 2005 through December, 31, 2009 we have incurred a total of $25,043 for general and administrative expenses, including accounting fees and reinstatement fees. While we are dependent upon interim funding provided by Management to pay professional fees and expenses, we have no written finance agreement with Management to provide any continued funding. We are entirely dependent on the judgment of Management in connection with pursuing a new business opportunity or a selection process for a target operating company. In evaluating a prospective new business opportunity or an operating company, we would consider, among other factors, the following: (i) costs associated with effecting a transaction; (ii) equity interest in and opportunity to control the prospective candidate; (iii) growth potential of the target business; (iv) experience and skill of management and availability of additional personnel; (v) necessary capital requirements; (vi) the prospective candidate's competitive position; (vii) stage of development of the business opportunity; (viii) the market acceptance of the business, its products or services; (ix) the availability of audited financial statements of the potential business opportunity; and (x) the regulatory environment that may be applicable to any prospective business opportunity.
The foregoing criteria are not intended to be exhaustive and there may be other criteria that Management may deem relevant. In connection with an evaluation of a prospective or potential business opportunity, Management may be expected to conduct a due diligence review.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2009, we had no assets. We will use our limited personnel and financial resources in connection with seeking new business opportunities, including seeking an acquisition or merger with an operating company. It may be expected that entering into a new business opportunity or business combination will involve the issuance of a substantial number of restricted shares of common stock. If such additional restricted shares of common stock are issued, our shareholders will experience a dilution in their ownership interest in us. If a substantial number of restricted shares are issued in connection with a business combination, a change in control may be expected to occur.
In connection with our plan to seek new business opportunities and/or effecting a business combination, we may determine to seek to raise funds from the sale of restricted stock or debt securities. We have no agreements to issue any debt or equity securities and cannot predict whether equity or debt financing will become available at terms acceptable to us, if at all.
There are no limitations in our articles of incorporation on our ability to borrow funds or raise funds through the issuance of restricted common stock to effect a business combination. Our limited resources and lack of operating history may make it difficult to do borrow funds or raise capital. Our inability to borrow funds or raise funds through the issuance of restricted common stock required to effect or facilitate a business combination may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and future prospects, including the ability to complete a business combination. To the extent that debt financing ultimately proves to be available, any borrowing will subject us to various risks traditionally associated with indebtedness, including the risks of interest rate fluctuations and insufficiency of cash flow to pay principal and interest, including debt of an acquired business.
Results of operations
The Company has no present operations or revenues and its current activities are related to seeking new business opportunities, including seeking an acquisition or merger with an operating company.
Item 7A.
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
We are a small reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act 1934 and are not required to provide information under this item.
Item 8.
Item 8.
Financial Statements And Supplementary Data
The Registrant's financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are attached to this annual report.
Item 9.
Item 9.
Changes In And Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting And Financial Disclosure
In connection with the Order and subsequent Directors meeting held on December 20, 2005, Michael F. Manion approved the engagement of Michael F. Cronin, CPA, as the Registrant's independent accountant to audit the Registrant's financial statements. At the annual meeting of shareholders held on September 27, 2006, the shareholders ratified the engagement of Michael Cronin CPA to audit the Company’s financial statements.
Item 9A.
Item 9A.
Controls And Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Management, which consists solely of Mr. Michael F. Manion, who acts as both our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and is the sole member of our Board of Directors, along with the participation of an outside CPA conducted an evaluation regarding the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon the evaluation of these controls and procedures, Management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual filing. Management concluded that there are several material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Management of the Company, which consists solely of Mr. Michael F. Manion, who acts as both our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and is the sole member of our Board of Directors, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of our Management and directors; and
Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s Management and Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Our accounting issues are not complex and indeed quite elementary. Our quarterly and annual reports do in fact reflect accurately and fairly the financial condition of the company for each period covered. We are reasonably assured and confident regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes. However, Management does recognize the existence of several material weaknesses.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009. In making this assessment, Management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment and those criteria, we have concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2009 because of the existence of the following material weaknesses.
a.
The Company is completely dependent on one person, Mr. Manion, who acts as both chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Furthermore, Mr. Manion is the sole member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Manion is also the only source of capital to satisfy the Company’s cash requirements.
b.
The Company’s is unable to have sufficient segregation of duties within its accounting and financial reporting activities. The Company does not have any independent board members, nor does it have an independent audit committee. The Management has limited public accounting expertise.
c.
The Company’s has failed to file the required interim and annual reports on a timely basis. Indeed to date, none of our financial statements since our declaration of bankruptcy in September 2002 have been filed on a timely basis.
These circumstances constitute material weaknesses in the Company’s corporate governance structure.
This annual report 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 Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only Management’s report in this annual report. During the evaluation,
Action Taken to Address Material Weaknesses in Disclosure and Procedures
We have initiated measures to remedy the identified material weaknesses. Management recognized the weaknesses of inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives due to our small size and limited resources but believes that compensating controls are in place to mitigate the risks associated with the lack of segregation of duties.
Compensating controls include outsourcing certain financial functions to an independent contractor. The Company shall in the future utilize a third party independent contractor for the preparation of its financial statements.
We have also identified an outside resource to assist in the timely and accurate filing of our financial reports to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports it files or submits under the Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.
In light of the Company’s financial situation and limited operations, Management will periodically re-evaluate this situation including the implementation of additional procedures.
Readers are cautioned that internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even effective internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to the financial statement preparation and presentation.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting for the three-months ended December 31, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B.
Item 9B.
Other Information
None
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10.
Directors And Executive Officers Of The Registrant And Corporate Governance
The following individuals were serving as our executive officers on December 31, 2009:
Michael F. Manion (59). Mr. Manion has been president and a director of the Company since December 2005. Since 2000, Mr. Manion has been engaged in the business of restoring distressed public companies and attempting to bring them current and compliant with their reporting and financial obligations. From June 2003 through October 2006, Mr. Manion was temporarily president and or a director of three publicly traded reporting companies. Each of these entities completed a business combination or merger while Mr. Manion was the principle officer. He is no longer an officer, director or shareholder of any of these companies. Michael F. Manion is a BBA cum laude graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
All executive officers are elected by the Board and hold office until the next Annual Meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualify.
Compliance With Section 16(a) Of The Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the registrant's officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the registrant's equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of equity securities of the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Officers, directors and greater-than 10% shareholders are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission regulation to furnish the registrant with copies of all Section 16(a) forms that they file.
Item 11.
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
(1) Mr. Manion became president and chairman on December 19, 2005 and has not received any compensation for serving as president and chairman.
The Company has no employment agreement with its president.
Item 12.
Item 12.
Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management And Related Shareholder Matters
The table below discloses any person who is known to the Registrant to be the beneficial owner of more than five (5%) percent of the Registrant's voting securities. As of December, 31, 2009, the Registrant had 88,043,662 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and no shares of Series C Preferred Shares issued and outstanding.
(1)
The percentage of common stock is based on 88,043,662 common stock and convertible rights issued and outstanding as of December, 31, 2009.
(2)
The percentage of voting shares is based on 88,043,662 voting shares including 88,043,662 shares of common stock, with each common share having one vote and 0 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of December, 31, 2009.
To the knowledge of the Registrant, there are no arrangements which may result in a change in control of the Registrant. However, in the event that the Registrant enters into a business combination with an operating entity, it may be expected that it will experience a change in control.
Item 13.
Item 13.
Certain Relationships And Related Transactions And Director Independence
As of December, 31, 2009, the Company owes Mr. Manion $25,985.
Item 14.
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Independent Public Accountants
The Registrant's Board of Directors has appointed Michael F. Cronin, CPA as independent public accountant for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2002 through 2009.
Principal Accounting Fees
The following table presents the fees for professional audit services rendered by Michael F. Cronin, CPA for the audit of the Registrant's annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, and fees billed for other services rendered by Michael F. Cronin, CPA during this period.
(1)
Audit fees consist of audit and review services, consents and review of documents filed with the SEC.
(2)
Audit-related fees consist of assistance and discussion concerning financial accounting and reporting standards and other accounting issues.
(3)
Tax fees consist of preparation of federal and state tax returns, review of quarterly estimated tax payments, and consultation concerning tax compliance issues.
Code of Ethics
In December 2005, the Registrant adopted a Code of Ethics that is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the Registrant's SEC reports and other public communications. The Code of Ethics promotes compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.
Item 15.
Item 15.
Exhibits And Financial Statement Schedules
Financial Statements and Schedules.
The following financial statements and schedules for the Company as of December 31, 2009 are filed as part of this report.
(1)
Financial Statements of the Company
(2)
Financial Statement Schedules: All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
By: /s/ Michael F. Manion
Name: Michael F. Manion
Title: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director
Date: March 31, 2010
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF INACTIVE REGISTRANT
The company meets the exception of the requirement to provide audited financial statements under Rule 210.3-11. Accordingly, the accompanying 2009 and 2008 financial statements have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. A summary of the Rule is as follows:
Gross Receipts from all sources for the fiscal year were not in excess of $100,000;
Brightcube, Inc. has not purchased or sold any of its own stock, granted options therefore, or levied assessments upon outstanding stock;
Expenditures for all purposes for the fiscal year were not in excess of $100,000;
No material change in the business has occurred during the fiscal year, including any bankruptcy, reorganization, readjustment or succession or any material acquisition or disposition of plants, mines, mining equipment, mine rights or leases; and
No exchange upon which the shares are listed, or governmental authority having jurisdiction, requires the furnishing to it or the publication of audited financial statements.
BRIGHTCUBE, Inc.
(Successor Company)
Balance Sheet
See Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements.
BRIGHTCUBE, Inc.
(Successor Company)
Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
See Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements.
BRIGHTCUBE, Inc.
(Successor Company)
Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
See Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements.
Brightcube, Inc.
(Successor Company)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(unaudited)
See Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to Financial Statements.
BRIGHTCUBE, INC.
(successor company)
BACKGROUND AND
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
December 31, 2009
The Company
Brightcube, Inc. (the "Company"), (formerly Photoloft, Inc.), a Nevada corporation, was incorporated on January 23, 1986. Prior to filing for bankruptcy under chapter 7 on September 30, 2002, Brightcube (through its subsidiary Extreme Velocity Group, Inc. (EVG) provided Internet and imaging solutions to the art market.
Bankruptcy Proceedings: On September 30, 2002, the Company filed a voluntary Chapter 7 petition under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (case no. LA02-37844SB) As a result of the filing, all of our properties were transferred to a United States Trustee and we terminated all of our business operations. The Bankruptcy Trustee has disposed of all of the assets. On March 19, 2003 this Chapter 7 bankruptcy was closed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California.
Clark County Court, Nevada Proceedings: On December 19, 2005, the Clark County Court, Nevada approved an Order granting the custodianship of the company to Michael F. Manion. The material terms of the transaction confirmed by the Clark County Court generally authorize Mr. Manion to appoint new members to the Registrant's board of directors and to take any and all actions on behalf of the Company permitted by Nevada Statutes Section 78.347.
Basis of Presentation: We adopted "fresh-start" accounting as of October 1, 2002 in accordance with procedures specified by AICPA Statement of Position ("SOP") No. 90-7, "Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code. The results of the discontinued component have been reclassified from continuing operations. All transactions after September 30, 2002 have been reported as the “successor company”.
Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: For financial statement presentation purposes, the Company considers those short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash or cash equivalents.
Property and Equipment New property and equipment are recorded at cost. Property and equipment included in the bankruptcy proceedings and transferred to the Trustee had been valued at liquidation value. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 5 years. Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized. Expenditures for minor items, repairs and maintenance are charged to operations as incurred. Gain or loss upon sale or retirement due to obsolescence is reflected in the operating results in the period the event takes place.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets: We review the recoverability of our long-lived assets including equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The assessment of possible impairment is based on our ability to recover the carrying value of the asset from the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value. Our primary measure of fair value is based on discounted cash flows. The measurement of impairment requires management to make estimates of these cash flows related to long-lived assets, as well as other fair value determinations.
Stock Based Compensation: Stock-based awards to non-employees are accounted for using the fair value method in accordance with SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, and EITF Issue No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods or Services.
On January 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which requires that companies measure and recognize compensation expense at an amount equal to the fair value of share-based payments granted under compensation arrangements. Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for our stock-based compensation plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations, and would typically recognize no compensation expense for stock option grants if options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
We adopted SFAS 123(R) using the “modified prospective” method, which results in no restatement of prior period amounts. Under this method, the provisions of SFAS 123(R) apply to all awards granted or modified after the date of adoption. In addition, compensation expense must be recognized for any unvested stock option awards outstanding as of the date of adoption on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period. We calculate the fair value of options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. We do not currently have any outstanding options subject to future vesting. SFAS 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense to be reported in the Statement of Cash Flows as a financing cash inflow rather than an operating cash inflow. In addition, SFAS 123(R) required a modification to the Company’s calculation of the dilutive effect of stock option awards on earnings per share. For companies that adopt SFAS 123(R) using the “modified prospective” method, disclosure of pro forma information for periods prior to adoption must continue to be made.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments. Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2006. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values.
These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short-term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or payable on demand.
Earnings per Common Share: Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common equivalent shares consist of options to purchase common stock (only if those options are exercisable and at prices below the average share price for the period) and shares issuable upon the conversion of our Preferred Stock. Due to the net losses reported, dilutive common equivalent shares were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share, as inclusion would be anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
There were no common equivalent shares required to be added to the basic weighted average shares outstanding to arrive at diluted weighted average shares outstanding in 2009 or 2008.
Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," ("SFAS 109") which requires recognition of estimated income taxes payable or refundable on income tax returns for the current year and for the estimated future tax effect attributable to temporary differences and carry-forwards. Measurement of deferred income tax is based on enacted tax laws including tax rates, with the measurement of deferred income tax assets being reduced by available tax benefits not expected to be realized.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, "THE HIERARCHY OF GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES." SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, THE MEANING OF PRESENT FAIRLY IN CONFORMITY WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. Our Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 162 on its financial statements but does not expect it to have a material effect.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("SFAS 168"). SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (the "Codification") as the single source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. When effective, the Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. Following SFAS 168, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates, which will serve only to: (a) update the Codification; (b) provide background information about the guidance; and (c) provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. SFAS 168 and the Codification are effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company has evaluated this new statement and has determined that it will not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of its financial results.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, SUBSEQUENT EVENTS ("SFAS 165"). SFAS 165 establishes guidance related to accounting for and disclosure of events that happen after the date of the balance sheet but before the release of the financial statements. SFAS 165 is effective for reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted SFAS 165 on August 1, 2009. SFAS 165 affects disclosures only.
Management does not anticipate that the adoption of these standards will have a material impact on the financial statements.
BRIGHTCUBE, INC.
(successor company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2009
1.
“Fresh Start” Accounting:
On September 30, 2002 all assets were transferred to the chapter 7 trustee in settlement of all outstanding corporate obligations. We adopted "fresh-start" accounting as of October 1, 2002 in accordance with procedures specified by AICPA Statement of Position ("SOP") No. 90-7, "Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code."
All results for periods subsequent to September 30, 2002 are referred to as those of the "Successor Company". The results of operations and cash flows as presented on the 2001 financial statements reflect the predecessor company. The successor company had no transactions between October 1, 2002 and the end of the subsequent interim reporting period and through December 31, 2002.
In accordance with SOP No. 90-7, the reorganized value of the Company was allocated to the Company's assets based on procedures specified by SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations". Each liability existing at the plan sale date, other than deferred taxes, was stated at the present value of the amounts to be paid at appropriate market rates. It was determined that the Company's reorganization value computed immediately before September 30, 2002 was $0. We adopted "fresh-start" accounting because holders of existing voting shares immediately before filing and confirmation of the sale received less than 50% of the voting shares of the emerging entity and its reorganization value is less than its post-petition liabilities and allowed claims.
2.
Court Proceedings:
Bankruptcy Proceedings: On September 30, 2002, the Registrant filed a voluntary Chapter 7 petition under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California (case no. LA02-37844SB). On March 19, 2003 this Chapter 7 bankruptcy was closed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California.
Clark County Court Proceedings: On December 19, 2005, Clark County Court, Nevada approved an Order granting the custodianship of the company to Michael Manion. The appointment is requires the custodian is to continue the business of the corporation and not to liquidate its affairs or distribute its assets. The material terms of the transaction confirmed by the Clark County Court generally authorize Mr. Manion to appoint new members to the Registrant's board of directors and to take any and all actions on behalf of the Company permitted by Nevada Statutes Section 78.347, including actions to:
settle affairs, collect outstanding debts, sell and convey property, real and personal
demand, sue for, collect, receive and take into his or their possession all the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects, lands and tenements, books, papers, choses in action, bills, notes and property, of every description of the corporation
institute suits at law or in equity for the recovery of any estate, property, damages or demands existing in favor of the corporation
exercise the rights and authority of a Board of Directors and Officers in accordance with state law, the articles and bylaws
The accounts of the former subsidiaries were not included and have not been carried forward.
Resultant Change in Control: In connection with the Order confirming custodianship of the company to Mr. Manion approved on December 19, 2005, Michael Manion became our sole director on December 20, 2005.
.
3.
Income Taxes:
We have adopted SFAS 109 which provides for the recognition of a deferred tax asset based upon the value the loss carry-forwards will have to reduce future income taxes and management's estimate of the probability of the realization of these tax benefits.
Our net operating loss carryovers available to reduce future income taxes were reduced or eliminated through our bankruptcy proceedings. Any remaining net operating loss carryovers incurred prior to 2005 considered available to reduce future income taxes were further reduced or eliminated through our recent change of control (I.R.C. Section 382(a)) and the continuity of business limitation of I.R.C. Section 382(c).
We have determined it more likely than not that these timing differences will not materialize and have provided a valuation allowance against substantially all our net deferred tax assets of $1,000.
Future utilization of currently generated federal and state NOL and tax credit carry forwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and similar state provisions. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of NOL and tax credit carry forwards before full utilization.
4.
Commitments:
The Company, prior to its bankruptcy, was a party to numerous claims and threatened litigation. As a result of the bankruptcy and the subsequent transfer by the Bankruptcy Trustee of the Company’s corporate shell entity free of all liens, claims and encumbrances pursuant to Section 363(f) of the US Bankruptcy Code, the Company is no longer party to any litigation.
The Company is not a party to any leases and does not have any commitments.
5.
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock
In July 2000, the Company's Board of Directors increased the number of authorized shares of common stock to 200,000,000.
Stock Based Compensation
There are no employee or non-employee options granted or outstanding.
6.
Related Party Transactions not Disclosed Elsewhere:
Due Related Parties: Amounts due related parties consist of corporate reinstatement expenses paid directly by Mr. Manion. These unpaid expenses which incurred during 2009 totaled $6,825 and totaled $25,985 at December 31, 2009.
Fair value of services: Mr. Manion provided his services and office space without cost to the Company. These had a combined value of $1,000 per month. The total of these expenses was $12,000 for 2009 and was reflected in the statement of operations as general and administrative expenses with a corresponding contribution of paid-in capital.