ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Amanasu Environment Corporation ("Company") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 22, 1999 under the name of Forte International Inc. On March 27, 2001, the Company's name was changed to Amanasu Energy Corporation, and on November 13, 2002, its name was changed to Amanasu Environment Corporation.
The Company is a development stage company, and has not conducted any operations or generated any revenue since its inception.
General
Amanasu Environment Corporation’s (herein after the "Company") principle business is in complete development of Environmental Technologies to improve the quality of life for the future of the planet. The Company is involved in all aspects of environmental technology development: research and development, marketing, sales. It also produces and acquires environmental technology and related patents. Environmental technologies that the Company has been a part of range from water filtration systems, industrial/medical waste incinerators, solar panels, to name a few. The Company chose to have its headquarters in the United States in order to bridge environmental technology development internationally, with particular attention to leading innovations in Japan. The Company's parent company Amanasu Corporation, is a Japanese Corporation. The Company hopes to utilize existing associations and partnerships in order to bring environmental technologies from the United States and market them in Japan and other surrounding countries.
Current
During recent years, the Company has embarked on a mission to achieve a capital-raising goal of $30,000,000 to increase the Company’s potential by entering into the NASDAQ global market. The Company’s main objective has not changed for the coming fiscal year ending December 31, 2016.
Aside from capital raising efforts, the Company has been supporting Amanasu Maritek Corporation, in the development and required regulatory approval for the Commercial Cargo Ship Ballast Water Purification System. The Company and Amanasu Maritek Corporation have been working through the approval process of this type of product with the Japanese regulatory bodies. Also, required documentation, and translations have been prepared for additional approval by the main global governing body for marine technologies, IMO the International Marine Organization. So far, the Company has been unable to obtain approval for the Commercial Cargo Ship Ballast Water Purification System. In adhering to the guidelines set by the IMO and the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Company needs to collaborate with a shipbuilding company to conduct experiments and tests, requiring 2-3 years and a minimum budget of $10,000,000. Due to a lack of resources, the Company is currently seeking partners who are interested in developing such businesses and technologies acquired by Amanasu Maritek Corporation, the Company's subsidiary. Furthermore, the Company is making plans to enter the reforestation industry in Japan, through Amanasu Maritek Corporation. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, approximately 1 million houses need to be rebuilt, causing wood to be in high demand. Also, the Japanese Government currently subsidizes new firms entering the reforestation industry, giving the Company an opportunity to enter an industry that is reflective of its vision.
Overview and History
Amanasu Environment Corporation ("Company") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 22, 1999 under the name of Forte International Inc. On March 27, 2001, the Company's name was changed to Amanasu Energy Corporation, and on November 13, 2002, its name was changed to Amanasu Environment Corporation.
It has acquired the exclusive, worldwide license rights to a high temperature furnace, a hot water boiler, and ring-tube desalination methodology. At this time, the Company is not engaged in the commercial sale of any of its licensed technologies. Its operations to date have been limited to acquiring the technologies, conducting limited product marketing, and testing the technologies for commercial sale. For each such technology, proto-type or demonstrational units have been constructed by each licensor or inventor of the technology. The Company has conducted various internal tests on these units to determine the commercial viability of the underlying technologies. As a result of such testing, the Company believes that the products are not commercially ready for sale, and that product refinements are necessary with respect to each of the technologies. In addition, the Company may seek joint venture or other affiliations with companies competitive in each respective product market whereby the Company can capitalize on the existing infrastructure of such other companies, such as product design and engineering, marketing and sales, and warranty and post-warranty service and repair. The Company believes that its marketing efforts to sell any of its products will be limited until such time as it can complete the refinements of its technologies. The Company cannot predict whether it will be successful in developing commercial products, or establishing affiliations with any operating company.
On June 8, 2000, the Company obtained the exclusive, worldwide license to a technology that disposes of toxic and hazardous wastes through a proprietary, high temperature combustion system, known as the Amanasu Furnace. The rights were obtained pursuant to a license agreement with Masaichi Kikuchi, the inventor of the technology, for a period of 30 years. The Company issued 1,000,000 share of common stock to the inventor and 200,000 shares of common stock to a director of the inventor's company. Under the licensing agreement; the Company is required to pay the licensor a royalty of two percent of the gross receipts from the sale of products using the technology. If the Company fails to comply with any provision of the agreement after a 90-day notice period, the licensor may terminate the agreement.
Effective September 30, 2002, the Company obtained the exclusive, worldwide license to a hot water boiler technology that incinerates waste tires in a safe and non-polluting manner and extracts heat energy from the incineration process. The rights were obtained pursuant to a license agreement with Sanyo Kogyo Kabushiki Gaisha and Ever Green Planet Corporation, both Japanese companies, for a period of 30 years. As consideration for this acquisition, the Company paid the licensors $250,000, of which the Company's President paid $95,000, issued to them 600,000 shares of common stock, and issued to an affiliate of the licensors 50,000 shares of common stock. The licensors are entitled to receive a two percent royalty on the gross receipts from the sale of the products related to the technology. If the Company fails to comply with any provision of the agreement after a 90-day notice period, the licensor may terminate the agreement.
On June 30, 2003, the Company acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to produce and market a patented technology that purifies seawater, and removes hazardous pollutants from wastewater. The rights were obtained pursuant to a license agreement with Etsuro Sakagami, the inventor, for a period of 30 years. As consideration for obtaining the license, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to the inventor, and 50,000 shares to a finder. The licensor is entitled to receive a two percent royalty on the gross receipts from the sale of the products related to the technology. If the Company fails to comply with any provision of the agreement after a 90-day notice period, the licensor may terminate the agreement.
The Company’s goal for the next few years is to enter into the NASDAQ global market.
Employees
As of December 31, 2015, the Company has no full time employees.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Ability To Develop Commercial Product
The Company presently maintains rights to three different technologies. At this time, proto-type versions of products for each of the three technologies have been developed, however, none of the products are commercially ready for sale. In order to reach a stage of commercial sales for the products, the Company prefers to put emphasis on joint venturing and funding a company who has advanced technological knowledge and progressed sales history of the same field for the purpose of cooperation. The Company cannot predict that it will be successful in developing commercially ready products for any of the technologies in the near future or at any time.
Rapid Technological Changes
The industries in which the Company intends to compete with are subject to rapid technological changes. No assurances can be given that the technological advantages which may be enjoyed by the Company in respect of their technologies cannot or will not be overcome by technological advances in the respective industries rendering the Company's technologies obsolete or non-competitive.
Lack of Indications of Product Acceptability
The success of the Company will be dependent upon its ability to develop commercially acceptable products and to sell such products in quantities sufficient to yield profitable results. To date, the Company has received no indications of the commercial acceptability of any of its proposed products. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict whether its products can be marketed and sold in a commercial manner.
Management
The ability of the Company to successfully conduct its business affairs will be dependent upon the capabilities and business acumen of current management including Mr. Atsushi Maki, the Company's President. Accordingly, shareholders must be willing to entrust all aspects of the business affairs of the Company to its current management. Further, the loss of any one of the Company's management team could have a material adverse impact on its continued operation.
Control Exercised By Management
The existing officers and directors, control approximately 78.80% of the shareholder votes. Consequently, management will control the vote on all matters brought before shareholders, and holders of common stock may have no power in corporate decisions usually brought before shareholders.
Conflicts of Interest
The officers of the Company are not full time employees. Presently, the Company does not have a formal conflicts of interest policy governing its officers and directors. In addition, the Company does not have written employment agreements with its officers. Its officers intend to devote sufficient business time and attention to the affairs of the Company to develop the Company's business in a prudent and business-like manner. However, the principal officer is engaged in other businesses related and unrelated to the business of the Company, and in the future, will engage in other business ventures. As a result, the principal officer and other officer of the Company may have a conflict of interest in allocating their respective time, services, and future resources, and in exercising independent business judgment with respect to their other businesses and that of the Company.
Reliance upon Third Parties
The Company does not intend on maintaining a significant technical staff nor does it intend on manufacturing its products. Rather it will rely heavily on consultants, contractors, and manufacturers to design, develop and manufacture its products. Accordingly, there is no assurance that such third parties will be available when needed at affordable prices.
Competition
Although management believes its products, if developed, will have significant competitive advantages to other products in their respective industries, with respect to such products, the Company will be competing in industries, such as the industrial waste industry, where enormous competition exists. Competitors in these industries have greater financial, engineering and other resources than the Company. No assurances can be given that any advances or developments made by such companies will not supersede the competitive advantages of the Company's products.
Protection Of Intellectual Property
The success of the Company will be dependent, in part, upon the protection of its various proprietary technologies from competitive use. Certain of its technologies are the subject of various patents in varying jurisdictions. In addition to the patent applications, the Company relies on a combination of trade secrets, nondisclosure agreements and other contractual provisions to protect its intellectual property rights. Nevertheless, these measures may be inadequate to safeguard the Company's underlying technologies. If these measures do not protect the intellectual property rights, third parties could use the Company's technologies, and its ability to compete in the market would be reduced significantly. In addition, if the sale of the Company's product extends to foreign countries, the Company may not be able to effectively protect its intellectual property rights in such foreign countries.
In the future, the Company may be required to protect or enforce its patents and patent rights through patent litigation against third parties, such as infringement suits or interference proceedings. These lawsuits could be expensive, take significant time, and could divert management's attention from other business concerns. These actions could put the Company's patents at risk of being invalidated or interpreted narrowly, and any patent applications at risk of not issuing. In defense of any such action, these third parties may assert claims against the Company. The Company cannot provide any assurance that it will have sufficient funds to vigorously prosecute any patent litigation, that it will prevail in any of these suits, or that the damages or other remedies awarded, if any, will be commercially valuable. During the course of these suits, there may be public announcements of the results of hearings, motions and other interim proceedings or developments in the litigation, which could result in the negative perception by investors, which could cause the price of the Company's common stock to decline dramatically.
Indemnification of Officers and Directors for Securities Liabilities
The Company's By-Laws eliminates personal liability in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). Section 78.7502 of the NRS provides that a corporation may eliminate personal liability of an officer or director to the corporation or its stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer or director provided that such indemnification is limited if such party acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation. In so far as indemnification for liability arising from the Securities Act of 1933 ("Act") may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Company, it has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
Penny Stock Regulation
The Company's common stock may be deemed a "penny stock" under federal securities laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations that define a "penny stock" generally to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. These regulations impose additional sales practice requirements on any broker/dealer who sell such securities to other than established investors and accredited investors. For transactions covered by this rule, the broker/dealer must make certain suitability determinations and must receive the purchaser's written consent prior to purchase. Additionally, any transaction may require the delivery prior to sale of a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission. Disclosure also is required to be made of commissions payable to the broker/dealer and the registered representative, as well as current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account of the customers and information on the limited market in penny stocks. These requirements generally are considered restrictive to the purchase of such stocks, and may limit the market liquidity for such securities.
ITEM 1B.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's executive offices are located at 445 Park Avenue Center 10th Floor New York, NY 10022, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The total premises in Vancouver are 2,000 square feet and are leased at a monthly rate of $2,500 under a lease agreement which expires October 1, 2017. The Company shares the space with Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp, a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp is responsible for 50% of the rent. The office in New York is rented at the rate of $119 each month and is also shared with Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp . In addition, the Company maintains an office at Suite 905, 1-6-1 Senzoku Taito-Ku Tokyo Japan.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company's common stock has traded on the NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board since October 2002 under the symbol "AMSU".
The table below sets forth the high and low bid prices of the Common stock of the Company as reported by NASDAQ. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. There is an absence of an established trading market for the Company's common stock, as the market is limited, sporadic and highly volatile. The absence of an active market may have an effect upon the high and low priced as reported.
Dividend Policy
To date we have not paid any dividends on our Common Stock and do not expect to declare or pay any dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of any dividends will be dependent upon future earnings, if any, our financial condition, and other factors as deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
Although there are no restrictions on the Company's ability to declare or pay dividends, the Company has not declared or paid any dividends since its inception' and does not anticipate paying dividends in the future.
Holders
The Company has approximately 48 holders of its Common Stock as of March 24, 2016. This figure does not take into account those shareholders whose certificates are held in the name of broker-dealers or other nominees.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2015 regarding compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.
Rule 10B-18 Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2015, there were no repurchases of the Company’s common stock by the Company.
Recent Sales Of Unregistered Securities
None
Private Placement
None
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined in Item 10 (f) of Regulation S-K and therefore is not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Amanasu Environment Corporation
Forward Looking Statements
This report and other reports filed by our Company from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, our management as well as estimates and assumptions made by our management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current view with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including those set forth in the Risk Factors on page 7. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except, as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
General
Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition is intended to assist the reader in the understanding and assessment of significant changes and trends related to the results of operations and financial position of the Company together with its subsidiary. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying financial notes, and with the Critical Accounting Policies noted below.
Plan of Operation
The Company has three main objectives during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. Firstly, the Company will continue in its goal to meet the capital objective of $30,000,000. Currently the company is exploring various potential investment partners in Japan, as well as China. The Company cannot predict whether it will be successful with its objective.
Second the Company will continue to support Amanasu Maritek Corporation's efforts on entering into marine technologies. The Company will assist for another 2 years in the design, and approval process for the product from at least two regulatory bodies: the Japanese Government, and the IMO (International Marine Organization). This approval process requires capital for additional product testing, documentation, and documentation translations. The Company believes that Amanasu Maritek Corporation's most significant hurdle will be in capital raising. The
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Plan of Operation (continued)
Company has already initiated documentation and application processes, and is now looking for capital to fund the project. The Company cannot predict whether it will be successful with its capital raising efforts.
Third, the Company is making plans to enter the reforestation industry in Japan, through Amanasu Maritek Corporation. The Company must first reach an agreement with the relevant government agencies in Japan. The Company intends to focus on the prefectures of Miyagi, Iwate and Niigata and begin operations within two years. The Company cannot predict whether it will be successful with its objective.
Results of Operations
There were no revenues for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Operating expenses increased $41,354 to $97,965 for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $56,611 for the year ended December 31, 2014, primarily as a result of higher consulting fees.
Interest expense decreased $3,701 to $6,283 for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $9,984 for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Total current assets at December 31, 2015 was $44,279 compared to $9,030 at December 31, 2014. The increase is due primarily due to a higher cash balance as a result of loans from shareholders.
Total current liabilities as of December 31, 2015 was $313,807 compared to $174,143 at December 31, 2014. The increase is due to increases in loans and advances from related parties.
Cash requirements for the next 12 months are estimated to be $163,000. This amount is comprised of the following estimated expenditures: $100,000 in consulting fees, office expenses and travel, $18,000 for rent, $30,000 for professional fees, and $15,000 for miscellaneous expenses. The Company has no material commitments for capital at this time other than as described above. The Company and/or Amanasu Maritek will need to issue and sell shares to gain capital for operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
No recently issued accounting pronouncements had or are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Amanasu Environment Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Amanasu Environment Corporation as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2015. Amanasu Environment Corporation’s management is responsible for these financial statements. 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Amanasu Environment Corporation as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Michael F. Albanese, CPA
Parsippany, New Jersey
March 30, 2016
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2015 and 2014
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the Years Ended December 31,
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Period from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2015
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31,
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2015
1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Organization of Company
The Company is a Nevada Corporation, formed February 22, 1999, as Forte International, Inc. The name was changed to Amanasu Energy Corporation on March 27, 2001, and to Amanasu Environment Corporation on October 18, 2002. The majority shareholder of the Company is a Japanese corporation named Amanasu Corporation (Amanasu).
Business
On October 19, 2004, the Company invested $100,000 for a 100% interest in a newly formed subsidiary, Amanasu Shinwa Corporation (Shinwa), which is located in Gunma, Japan. On December 16, 2005, a second 100% owned subsidiary was formed, Amanasu Holdings, Inc. (Holdings), which is located in Tokyo, Japan. Holdings made investments in five other Japanese companies during 2005. The investee companies were involved in a variety of businesses.
Investments in the five companies mentioned above have either been repaid, written off by the absorption of accumulated losses, or written off because of abandonment.
On September 21, 2006, a 9% non-controlling interest was sold in Holdings. Also on September 21, 2006, Holdings formed another subsidiary, named Amanasu Water Corporation (Water). Water's plan of operation was to market a new type of water called "Hydrogen-ion water". On April 27, 2009, the Company sold its 100% equity interest in Water to Amanasu Techno Holdings Corporation, a company that is controlled by Amanasu. That sale was accounted for as a sale between companies under common control. Consideration for the sale was 200,000 shares of the common stock of the buyer, which had essentially no value.
On July 1, 2008, the Company sold its equity interest in Shinwa to the president of Shinwa for cash. On the same day, Holdings sold its equity interest in Shinwa to the president of Shinwa for a cash payment and the right to collect a debt that was owed to Shinwa by Amanasu.
The Company is actively seeking investment capital and investments in new businesses. Its subsidiary, Holdings, has been renamed Amanasu Maritek Corporation.
2. AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOP STAGE ENTITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The Company follows Topic 915 of the (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) for disclosures on development stage reporting requirements. Topic 915 eliminates the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception to date information in the statements of income, cash flows, and shareholder’s equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years I had been in the development stage. Topic 915 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and interims therein. Early application of Topic 915 is permitted for any annual reporting period for which the entities financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. The Company has opted to adopt Topic 915 earlier than the effective date as this did not have a material effect on the financial statements.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2015
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Non-controlling Interest:
Non-controlling interest represents third party ownership in the net assets of our consolidated subsidiaries. For financial reporting purposes, the assets and liabilities of our majority owned subsidiaries are consolidated with those of our own, with any third party investor’s interest shown as non-controlling interest.
On September 21, 2006, a 9% non-controlling interest was sold in Holdings. Also on September 21, 2006, Holdings formed another subsidiary, named Amanasu Water Corporation (Water). Water's plan of operation was to market a new type of water called "Hydrogen-ion water". On April 27, 2009, the Company sold its 100% equity interest in Water to Amanasu Techno Holdings Corporation, a company that is controlled by Amanasu. That sale was accounted for as a sale between companies under common control. Consideration for the sale was 200,000 shares of the common stock of the buyer, which had essentially no value.
Cash
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all short term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, miscellaneous receivables, and miscellaneous payables. The Company does not believe that it is subject to unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with commercial banking relationships.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, with lives of seven years for furniture and equipment and five years for computers and automobiles.
Accounting for Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method described in FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. Deferred tax assets arise from a variety of sources, the most significant being: a) tax losses that can be carried forward to be utilized against profits in future years; b) expenses recognized for financial reporting purposes but disallowed in the tax return until the associated cash flow occurs; and c) valuation changes of assets which need to be tax effected for book purposes but are deductible only when the valuation change is realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when such differences are expected to reverse. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefit which is not more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, future taxable income is estimated, considering the realization of tax loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can also be affected by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates and
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2015
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Accounting for Income Taxes (continued)
future taxable income levels. In the event it was determined that the Company would not be able to realize all or a portion of our deferred tax assets in the future, we would reduce such amounts through a charge to income in the period in which that determination is made. Conversely, if we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net carrying amounts, we would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through an increase to income in the period in which that determination is made.
Recognition of Revenue
Revenue will be realized from sales of products and services. Recognition occurs upon delivery. In determining recognition, the following criteria are considered: persuasive evidence exists that there is an arrangement between the buyer and seller; delivery has occurred; the sales price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Foreign Currency Translation
Some Company assets are located in Japan. These assets and related liabilities are recorded on the books of the Company in the currency of Japan (Yen), which is the functional currency. They are translated into US dollars as follows:
a. Assets and liabilities at the rates of exchange in effect at balance sheet dates 120.22 Japanese Yen to $ 1 USD at December 31. 2015 and 119.93 Japanese Yen to $1 USD at December 31. 2014.
b. Equity accounts at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions that established the equity accounts; and
c. Revenues and expenses, at the average rates of exchange for each reporting period 105.85 Japanese Yen to $ 1 USD for the year ended December 31, 2014. There were no revenues or expenses related to the operations in Japan for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Other Comprehensive Income
The Company reports as other comprehensive income revenues, expenses, and gains and losses that are not included in the determination of net income. Principal among these has been unrealized gains and losses from exchange rate fluctuation.
Advertising Costs
The Company will expense advertising costs when an advertisement occurs. There were no expenditures for advertising during either of the periods reported.
Segment Reporting
Management treats the operations of the Company as one segment.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2015
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at December 31, 2015 and, 2014, as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 825 “Financial Instruments”, does not differ materially, except for the items discussed below, from the aggregate carrying values of its financial instruments recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, which include cash and certificates of deposit and accounts payable, accrued liabilities, loans payable and advances from related parties approximate the fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. Each reporting period we evaluate market conditions including available interest rates, credit spreads relative to our credit rating and liquidity in estimating the fair value of our debt. After considering such market conditions, we estimate that the fair value of debt approximates its carrying value.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes net income (loss) per common share in accordance with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 ("SAB 98"). Under these pronouncements, basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders for each period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Accordingly, the number of weighted average shares outstanding as well as the amount of net income (loss) per share are presented for basic and diluted per share calculations for all periods reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Income Tax Uncertainties
The Company accounts for uncertainties in income taxes under ASC 740-10-50 which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740-10 requires that the Company determine whether the benefits of its tax positions are more-likely-than-not of being sustained upon audit based on the technical merits of the tax position. The Company recognizes the impact of an uncertain income tax position taken on its income tax return at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. The implementation of ASC 740-10 had no impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
Despite the Company’s belief that its tax return positions are consistent with applicable tax laws, one or more positions may be challenged by taxing authorities. Settlement of any challenge can result in no change, a complete disallowance, or some partial adjustment reached through negotiations or litigation.
Interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if applicable, will be recognized as income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company did not incur any expense related to interest or penalties for income tax matters, and no such amounts were accrued as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not expect recent accounting pronouncements to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2015
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company's executive offices are located at 445 Park Avenue Center 10th Floor New York, NY 10022, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The total premises in Vancouver are 2,000 square feet and are leased at a monthly rate of $2,500 under a lease agreement which expires October 1, 2017. The Company shares the space with Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp, a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp is responsible for 50% of the rent. The office in New York is rented at the rate of $119 each month and is also shared with Amanasu Techno Holdings Corp. In addition, the Company maintains an office at Suite 905, 1-6-1 Senzoku Taito-Ku Tokyo Japan. The net balances due to Amanasu Techno Holdings at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $25,297 and $13,871, respectively.
Amanasu Corp. is the principle shareholder of the Company. In 2008 the Company acquired the right to collect debt owed by Amanasu to Shinwa. The current balance of that receivable with foreign exchange fluctuations is $29,184. During 2007 and 2008 Amanasu advanced funds to the Company totaling $1,045 (with exchange fluctuations.) During 2013 Amanasu advanced funds to the Company in the amount of $50,000. The net balance due to Amanasu Corp. was $20,887 and $21,861 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (See Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence).
The Company receives periodic advances from the Company’s President, based upon the Company’s cash flow needs. Amounts are due on demand. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $153,055 and $-0-, respectively, was due to the Company’s President. Interest expense is accrued at 4.45% at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Accrued interest was $7,459 and $7,087 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. No terms for repayment have been established. As a result, the amount is classified as a current liability.
Loans from shareholder and affiliate were $61,136 and $80,982, respectively, at December 31, 2015 and 2014.
5. RENTALS UNDER OPERATING LEASES
The Company conducts its operations from leased office facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia, New York City, and in Tokyo. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company incurred rent expense of $17,178 and $17,514, respectively.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
There was no cash paid for income taxes or interest during 2015 or 2014. There were no non-cash financing or investing activities during either of these years.
7. EXPENSES
Major categories of expense consist of the following:
AMANASU ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2015
8. INCOME TAXES
The Company has experienced losses since inception. As a result, it has incurred no Federal income tax. The Internal Revenue Code allows net operating losses (NOL's) to be carried forward and applied against future profits for a period of twenty years. The Japanese Tax Code permits such carryforwards for a period of seven years. The total of these NOL's at December 31, 2015 was $133,629 in Japan and $3,486,105 in the U.S. The potential benefit of these NOL's has been recognized on the books of the Company, but it has been offset by valuation allowances.
Under provisions of pronouncements of the FASB, recognition of deferred tax assets is permitted unless it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded noncurrent deferred tax assets as presented below. These deferred tax assets increased during 2015 by $104,248 in the U.S., and decreased by $240,805 in Japan. The Japanese tax asset declined in 2014 because of expired net operating loss from a prior year, offset by benefit of current loss.
If not used, these carryforwards will expire as follows:
9. GOING CONCERN
The Company's financial statements have been presented assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the financial statements, the Company has negative working capital, has an accumulated deficit of $5,112,581, and presently does not have the resources to accomplish its objectives during the next twelve months. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in operation. The Company's plans, the realization of which cannot be assured, are to obtain funds from the sale of securities or working capital loans from its parent company or its officers.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
The Company evaluated all events subsequent to December 31, 2015 through the date of issuance of the financial statements and concluded that there are no significant or material transactions to be reported.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). For purposes of the foregoing, the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and is appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are not effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as amended. As of December 31, 2014, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation was conducted of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, management of the Company, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2015.
Notwithstanding the existence of these material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, our management believes that the financial statements included in its reports fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness 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.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal controls over financial reporting. Management's Report was not subject to attestation by the Company's public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only Management's Report in this Annual Report.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.
Part III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The directors and executive officers of the Company, their ages, and the positions they hold are set forth below. The directors of the Company hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders of the Company and until their successors in office are elected and qualified. All officers serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Directors / Officers
Atsushi Maki has been the President, Chief Financial Officer, Chairman and Director of the Company since November 10, 1999. During the past ten years, Mr. Maki has been an independent businessman involved mainly in real estate development projects in Japan. In 1995, he served as a Director of the Japan-Korea Cooperation Committee along with the former Prime Minister of Japan who acted as the Chairman of the committee. In 1999, he was responsible for establishing the Japan-China Association, a foundation for fostering better relations between the two nations. He served as a director of the association, along with the Chairman of Sony Corporation and the Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The compensation for all directors and officers individually for services rendered to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
Compensation Summary
The officer of the Company is not full time employees. Presently, the Company does not have a formal conflicts of interest policy governing its officers and directors. In addition, the Company does not have written employment agreements with its officer. Its officer intends to devote sufficient business time and attention to the affairs of the Company to develop the Company's business in a prudent and business-like manner. However, the principal officer is engaged in other businesses related and unrelated to the business of the Company, and in the future, will engage in other business ventures. A future arrangement will be subject to the approval of the Company's board of directors. Except for the arrangement with Ms. Lei, the Company and its officers have agreed that the officers of the Company will not receive any other compensation until such time as the Company reaches profitability for a full fiscal quarter. The terms of any such employment arrangement have not been determined at this time. Other than as indicated above, the Company did not have any other form of compensation payable to its officers or directors, including any stock option plans, stock appreciation rights, or long term incentive plan awards for the periods during the above fiscal years.
The Company's directors received no other fees for their services in such capacity; however, they will be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with the Company's business.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table will identify, as of March 24, 2016, the number and percentage of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company owned by (i) each person known to the Company who owns more than five percent of the outstanding common stock, (ii) each officer and director, and (iii) and officers and directors of the Company as a group. The following information is based upon 44,100,816 shares of common stock of the Company which are issued and outstanding as of March 24, 2016. The address for each individual below is 445 Park Avenue Center 10th Floor New York, NY 10022, the address of the Company.
(1). "Beneficial ownership" 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). Mr. Atsushi Maki, the Company's Chairman and President, is the sole shareholder of Amanasu Corporation and is deemed the beneficial owner of such shares.
(3). Includes 1,496,000 shares of common stock held individually by Mr. Maki, 1,000,000 shares of common stock deposited with a third party (see "Item 12 "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"), 33,000,000 shares of common stock held by Amanasu Corporation, and 362,500 shares of common stock held by Lina Lei. Mr. Maki disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by Lina Lei. Mr. Maki and Ms. Lei are related parties (married).
(4). Includes 362,500 shares of common stock held individually by Ms. Lei, and 35,490,000 shares of common stock beneficially owned by Atsushi Maki. Ms. Lei disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by Atsushi Maki.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
On December 15, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement with Amanasu Corporation, a Japanese corporation, under which Amanasu Corporation agreed to arrange a granting of a license to the Amanasu Furnace, to the Company. In exchange for obtaining the license to the Technology, the Company agreed to issue Amanasu Corporation 13,000,000 shares of its common stock and stock purchase options to acquire another 20,000,000 shares of common stock at a price per share of $0.01. In addition under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to issue 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the inventor of the technology, and 200,000 shares of common stock to the executive director of the inventor's Company. In May 2001, Amanasu Corporation exercised its option to acquire 20,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company and paid the sum of $200,000 to the Company. Mr. Atsushi Maki, the Company's Chairman and President, is the sole shareholder of Amanasu Corporation.
Mr. Maki received salary compensation in the form of 3,200,000 shares of common stock of the Company for the period from November 1999 through fiscal 2001. The shares were valued at $0.01 per share or a total of $32,000. Ms. Lei received salary compensation in the form of 312,500 shares of common stock of the Company for the period from November 1999 through fiscal 2001. The shares were valued at $0.01 per share or a total of $3,125.
On June 8, 2000, the Company entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the inventor of the Amanasu Furnace. Under the licensing agreement, the Company obtained the worldwide production and marketing rights of the Technology for 30 years, and the Company is required to pay the inventor a royalty of 2% on gross sales of the Technology.
Effective September 30, 2002, the Company entered into a license agreement with Sanyo Kogyo Kabushiki Gaisha and Ever Green Planet Corporation, both Japanese companies, whereby the Company received the worldwide, exclusive license for a term of 30 years for the production and marketing of a hot water boiler, which incinerates waste tires in a safe and non-polluting manner and extracts heat energy from the incineration process. As consideration for this acquisition, the Company paid the licensors $250,000, of which the Company's President paid $95,000, issued to them 600,000 shares of common stock, and issued to an affiliate of the licensors 50,000 shares of common stock. The $95,000 paid by the Company's President is a contribution of capital to the Company. The licensors are entitled to receive a two percent royalty on the gross receipts from the sale of the products related to the technology.
On June 30, 2003, the Company acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to produce and market a patented process that purifies seawater, and removes hazardous pollutants from wastewater. The term of the license is 30 years from the date of the agreement. As consideration for obtaining the license, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares to Etsuro Sakagami, the licensor, and 50,000 shares to a finder. The licensor is entitled to receive a two percent royalty on the gross receipts from the sale of the products related to the technology.
On May 14, 2003, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire from Jipangu Inc. ("Jipangu"), a private, unaffiliated Japanese company, 10,000,000 shares of Kyoei Reiki Industrial Corporation Ltd ("Kyoei"), a publicly traded company in Tokyo, Japan. The purchase price for the shares is $4,993,000. The agreement called for the payment of 20% of the purchase price on May 31, 2003, and the balance was due on June 25, 2003. On or about May 31, 2003, Atsushi Maki, the Company's President and controlling shareholder, deposited with Jipangu 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company owned by Mr. Maki. However, the Stock Purchase Agreement with Jipangu stated that if Kyoei becomes bankrupt or is under receivership for bankruptcy before the remaining amount (80%) is due, Jipangu waives the right to collect the final amount. On June 25, 2003, Kyoei was placed under receivership with Tokyo District Court. The Company believes that it is not required to pay Jipangu the remaining amount due under the Stock Purchase Agreement. The deposit of common stock made to Jipangu by Mr. Maki was made on behalf of the Company. On December 10, 2003, the Company transferred its rights under the agreement with Jipangu to Mr. Maki, and Mr. Maki has released and indemnified the Company from any obligation under the Jipangu agreement.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The following table presents the aggregate fees for professional audit services and other services rendered by Michael F. Albanese, CPA, our independent registered public accountants in 2015 and 2014.
Audit Fees. This category includes the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and reviews of the financial statements included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. It also includes advice on accounting matters that arose during, or as a result of, the audit or the review of interim financial statements, and services which are normally provided in connection with regulatory filings, or in an auditing engagement.
Audit Related Fees, tax and other fees No fees under these categories were paid to Michael F. Albanese, CPA in 2015 and 2014.
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
a. Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
b. Exhibit Listing
* The XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Atsushi Maki
Atsushi Maki
Director
March 30, 2016