United States

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

      Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

xAnnual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 20152018

 

☐        Transaction Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

¨Transaction Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For transition period from to

 

Commission File Number: 2-5916

 

 Chase General Corporation 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MISSOURIMISSOURI36-2667734
(State or other jurisdiction of(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or organization 

 
1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri64507
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)Zip Code

 

(816) 279-1625
  (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

(816) 279-1625

None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None
(Title of Class)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

(Title of Class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes¨      No    x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes¨     No   x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesx    No¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesx No   ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.x

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer¨      Accelerated filer¨     Non-accelerated filerx      Smaller reporting companyx

 

Emerging Growth Company¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell Company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes¨     No   x

 

The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of the Issuer is not actively traded. Therefore, market value of the stock is unknown as of 60 days prior to the date of this filing.

 

As of September 21, 201525, 2018 there were 969,834 shares of Common Stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS1
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS5
ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS5
ITEM 2.PROPERTIES5
ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEDDINGS5
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES5
PART II
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES6
ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA6
ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS7
ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARET RISK15
ITEM 8.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA15
ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE35
ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES35
ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION35
PART III  
   
Item 1.ITEM 10.BusinessDIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE3
Item 1A.Risk Factors6
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments6
Item 2.Properties7
Item 3.Legal Proceedings7
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures736
   
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION37
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND STOCKHOLDER MATTERS39
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE40
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES40
PART IIIV  
   
Item 5.ITEM 15.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity SecuritiesEXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES8
Item 6.Selected Financial Data8
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations9
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk15
Item 8.Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data15
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure33
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures33
Item 9B.Other Information3341
   
PART IIISIGNATURES 42

 
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance34
Item 11.Executive Compensation35
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Stockholder Matters37
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence38
Item 14.Principal Accounting Fees and Services38
PART IV
Item 15.Exhibits and Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules39
SIGNATURES40

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

PART I

ITEM 1BUSINESS

 

ITEM 1        BUSINESS

Chase General Corporation was incorporated November 6, 1944 for the purpose of manufacturing confectionery products. In 1970, Chase General Corporation acquired a 100% interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dye Candy Company. (Chase General Corporation and Dye Candy Company are sometimes referred herein as “the Company”)the Company). This subsidiary is the main operating company for the reporting entity.

 

Principal Products and Methods of Distribution

The subsidiary, Dye Candy Company, operates two divisions, Chase Candy Products and Seasonal Candy Products. Chase Candy Products involve production and sale of a candy bar marketed under the trade name “Cherry Mash”. The Seasonal Candy Products involve production and sale of coconut, peanut, chocolate, and fudge confectioneries. The products of both divisions are sold to the same type of customers in the same geographical areas. In addition, both divisions share a common labor force and utilize the same basic equipment and raw materials. Management considers these two divisions as one reportable segment for inclusion in this filing.

 

The principal products produced are as follows:

 

Chase Candy Products of Dye Candy Company produces a candy bar under the trade name of “Cherry Mash”. The bar is distributed in the following six case sizes:

 

(1)60 count pack
(2)12 boxes of 24 bars per box
(3)200 count shipper box
(4)100 count shipper box
(5)100 # 2 box Counter Display
(6)4 box - 36 count Counter Display

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

Principal Products and Methods of Distribution (Continued)

In addition to the regular size bar, a “mini-mash” is distributed in the following seven case sizes:

 

(1)24 - 12 oz. bags
(2)6 jars - 60 bars per jar
(3)23 # wrapped bars
(4)22 # unwrapped bars
(5)12 - 12 oz. bags
(6)63 - 4 # jars
(7)24 - 12 oz. clamshell containers

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

ITEM 1BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

Principal Products and Methods of Distribution (Continued)

Seasonal Candy Products of Dye Candy Company produces coconut, peanut, chocolate, and fudge confectioneries. These products are distributed in bulk or packaged. Principal products include:

 

(1)Coconut Bon-Bons(6)       Peanut Brittle
(2)Coconut Stacks(7)       Peanut Clusters
(3)Home Style Poe Fudge(8)       Champion Crème Drops
(4)Peco Flake(9)       Jelly Candies
(5)Peanut Squares(10)     Frosted Pretzels
(1)Coconut Bon-Bons(6)Peanut Brittle
(2)Coconut Stacks(7)Peanut Clusters
(3)Home Style Poe Fudge(8)Champion Créme Drops
(4)Peco Flake(9)Jelly Candies
(5)Peanut Squares(10)Frosted Pretzels

 

The Champion CremeCrème Drops, Frosted Pretzels, and Jelly Candies are not produced or repackaged by the Company, but repackaged for wholesale distribution.Company.

 

All products are shipped to customers by commercial haulers.

 

Competition and Market Area

The Chase Candy Products division bars are sold primarily to wholesale candy and tobacco jobbing houses, grocery accounts, vendors, and repackers. “Cherry Mash” bars are marketed in the Midwest region of the United States. For both the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, this division accounted for 61%54% and 59%, respectively, of the consolidated sales of Dye Candy Company.

 

The Seasonal Candy Products division is.is sold primarily on a Midwest regional basis to national syndicate accounts, repackers, and grocery accounts. For both the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, this division accounted for 39%46% and 40%, respectively, of the consolidated sales of Dye Candy Company.

 

The Company has no government contracts, foreign operations or export sales. In addition, all domestic sales are primarily in the Midwest region of the United States.

 

The Company is a seasonal business whereby the largest volume of sales occur in August through December of each year. The net incomeearnings per quarter of the Company varies in direct proportion to the seasonal sales volume.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

Competition and Market Area (Continued)

Due to the seasonal nature of the business, there is a heavier demand on working capital in the fall and winter months of the year when the Company is building its inventories in anticipation of August through December sales. The fluctuation of demand on working capital due to the seasonal nature of the business is common to the confectionery industry. If necessary, the Company has the ability to borrow short-term funds to finance operations prior to receiving cash collections from fall sales. The Company occasionally offers extended payment terms of up to sixty days. Since this practice is infrequent, the effect on working capital is minimal.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

ITEM 1BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

Competition and Market Area (Continued)

Prompt service and efficient service are traits demanded in the confectionery industry, which results in a continual low volume of back-orders. Therefore, at no time during the year does the Company have a significant amount of back-orders.

 

The confectionery (candy) market for the type of product produced by the divisions of Dye Candy Company is very competitive and quality minded. The confectionery (candy) industry in which the divisions operate is highly competitive with many small companies and, within certain specialized areas, a few competitors dominate. In the United States, the dominant competitors in the coconut candy industry are Crown Candy Company, Vermico Candy Company, and the Seasonal Candy Products division of Dye Candy Company with approximately 70% of the market share among them. In the United States, Old Dominion has approximately 80% of the market share of the peanut candy business in which the Seasonal Candy Products division operates. Dye Candy Company sells approximately 95% of its products in the Midwest region with seasonal orders being shipped to the Southern and Eastern regions of the United States. Except for the coconut candy industry, Dye Candy Company is not a dominant competitor in any of the candy industries in which it competes. Dye Candy Company’s market share in the coconut industry does not vary significantly from year to year.

 

Principal methods of competition the Company uses include quality of product, price, reduced transportation costs due to central location, and service. The Company’s competitive position is positively influenced by labor costs being lower than industry average. Chase General Corporation is firmly established in the confectionery market and through its operating divisions has many years of experience associated with its name.

 

Research and Development

The Company has not developed any new products duringfor the fiscal years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014.2017.

 

Raw Materials and Principal Suppliers

Raw materials and packaging materials are produced on a national basis with products coming from locations throughout the United States. Raw materials and packaging materials are generally widely available, depending on common market influences. For each of the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, one supplier accounted for 11% of the cost of sales. No other suppliersuppliers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s cost of sales in fiscalfor the years 2015ended June 30, 2018 and 2014.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152017.

 

Patents and Trademarks

The largest single revenue producing product, the “Cherry Mash” bar, is protected by a trademark registered with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Company considers this trademark significant to operations. This trademark expires in the year 2023. The Company and its legal representatives do not expect any impediment to renewing this trademark prior to its expiration.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

ITEM 1BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

Employees

As of June 30, 2015,2018, the Company had 2118 full time employees. This expands to approximately 3130 full time personnel during the busy production months of August through December.

 

Customers

For the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, one customer accounted for 27%42% and 29%34%, respectively, of gross sales. As of June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, that same customer accounted for 8%26% and 16%21%, respectively, of trade receivables. For the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, another customer and its affiliates accounted for 18%12% and 21%20%, respectively, of gross sales. As of June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, that same customer and its affiliates accounted for 47%17% and 46%31%, respectively, of trade receivables. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s sales in fiscalfor the years 2015ended June 30, 2018 and 2014.2017. Two other customers each accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s A/R for the year ended June 30, 2018.

 

Environmental Protection and the Effect on Probable Government Regulations on the Business

To the best of management’s knowledge, the Company is presently in compliance with all environmental laws and regulations and does not anticipate any future expenditures in this regard.The Company has evaluated the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FSMA aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing it. The FSMA has given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authorities to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested, and processed. As of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and through the filing of this form, management believes the Company is compliant with all FSMA requirements. Another inspection for compliance will be conducted by a third party within 12 months of year-end. Management does not anticipate any future expenditures in the next twelve months in this regard.

 

Need for Government Approval of Principal Products or Services

The Company is required to meet the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for proper labeling of its products and for contents of its products.

 

Reports to Security Holders

The Registrant is not required to send the annual audit report, annual 10-K report and quarterly 10-Q reports to security holders since the stock is not actively traded. These reports are available at the Registrant’s registered office or they are available on-line on the SEC’s EDGAR website.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 1A     
Item 1ARISK FACTORS

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 1B     
ITEM 1BUNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

The Company has no unresolved SEC staff comments at June 30, 2015.2018.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

Item 2PROPERTIES

 

Item 2        PROPERTIES

We conduct our operations from two buildings as follows:

 

Chase Warehouse - This building is located in St. Joseph, Missouri and is owned by Dye Candy Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant. The facility is currently devoted entirely to the storage of supplies, and the warehousing and shipping of candy products. This warehouse is over seventy years old, is in fair condition and adequate to meet present requirements. The warehouse has approximately 15,000 square feet and is not encumbered.

 

Chase General Office and Dye Candy Company Operating Plant - This building is located in St. Joseph, Missouri and contains the general offices (of approximately 2,000 square feet) for Chase General Corporation, Dye Candy Company and its divisions. The production plant of Dye Candy Company occupies the remainder of the building or 18,000 square feet. The building, specifically designed for the Company, is leased from an entity that is partially owned by the Vice-President and Directorson of the Company and his spouse.Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The annual rental expense of this facility was $78,000 for each year ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014.2017.

 

The net book value of our premises, land and office, and production equipment totaled $360,763$235,180 and $303,045$265,138 at June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively.

 

We believe both facilities are adequately covered by insurance.

Item 3LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Item 3        LEGAL PROCEEDINGSNone.

None.

Item 4        
Item 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

PART II

 

ITEMItem 5MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market information

There is no established public trading market for the common stock (par value $1 per share) of the Company.

 

Security holders

As of September 21, 2015,25, 2018, the latest practicable date, the approximate number of record holders of common stock was 1,869, including individual participants in security listings.

 

Dividends

(1)Dividend history and restrictions

 

No dividends have been paid during the past two fiscal years and there are no dividend restrictions. Preferred stock dividends in arrears are accumulated.

 

(2)Dividend policy

 

There is no set policy on the payment of dividends due to the financial condition of the Company and other factors. It is not anticipated that cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future.

 

Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

The Company does not have any equity compensation plans.

Item 6        
Item 6SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Item 7        MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements that plan for or anticipate the future. Forward-looking statements may include statements about the future of our products and the industry, statements about our future business plans and strategies, and other statements that are not historical in nature. In this report, forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “believe,” andthe like. Readers should carefully review these cautionary statements as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and from historical trends. These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by, the Company at the time the statements are made. These expectations, assumptions, and uncertainties include: the Company’s expectation of heavier demand on working capital in the fall and winter months in anticipation of August through December sales; our belief that the Company has stabilized its customer base; will continue its efforts to expand the existing market area and increase sales to customers; and maintain tight control of all expenditures.

 

Overview

During fiscal year ended 2015,2018, the Company’s net sales were $3,223,939,$2,680,236, as compared to net sales of $3,243,951$2,753,043 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.2017. This 1%2.6% decrease in volume combined with a 1% increaseand an 7.7% decrease in cost of sales and a 10% decrease12.0% increase in operating expenses resulted in increaseda slight change profitability during the year, as reflected in the incomeloss from operations of $190,390$267,973 for fiscal year 20152018 compared to $157,330the loss from operations of $277,586 for fiscal year 2014.2017. Working capital increased $110,936decreased $203,896 to $732,063$375,081 for the current year from $621,127$578,977 for the fiscal year 20142017 due primarily to a decrease in inventory, decrease in cash, decrease in prepaid expenses, decrease in income taxes receivable, and an increase in accounts payable offset by an increase in trade receivables, increase in inventories, decreases in accrued expenses, and decreases in current maturities of notes payable offset by decreases in cash, decreases in prepaid expenses, increases in accounts payable, and increases in income taxes payable. receivables.

 

The following information should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

General

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Continued)

General (Continued)

The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

 

There have been no other events that have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2015,2018, through the date of filing this form, that would require disclosure in the Form 10-K or would be required to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements as of or for the year ended June 30, 2015. 2018.

 

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues as product is shipped to customers. Net sales are comprised of the total sales billed during the period less the estimated returns, customer allowances, and customer discounts.

 

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations which generally require payment within thirty days from the invoice date. Trade receivables are stated at the invoice amount as no interest is charged to the customer for any past due amounts. Payments of trade receivables are applied to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, to the earliest unpaid invoices.

 

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of amounts that will not be collected. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the trade receivables. If there is a deterioration of a major customer’s credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than the historical experience, management’s estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be adversely affected. All accounts or portions thereof deemed to be uncollectible, or to require an excessive collection cost, are written off to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Inventories

Inventories are carried at the “lower of cost or marketnet realizable value,” with cost being determined on the “first-in, first-out” basis of accounting. Finished goods andThe cost of goods in process include a provisionan estimate for manufacturing overhead. Finished goods inventory are valued using the lower of cost or market value, determined by the retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of finished goods inventory at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost-to-retail ratio to the retail value of inventories.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (Continued)

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts of such assets to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KNew Accounting Guidance

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015See Note 11,RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS,to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of new accounting standards.

 

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth for the years indicated, the percentage of net sales of certain items in the Company’s consolidated statements of incomeoperations for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively:

 

  2015  2014 
Net Sales  100.00%  100.00%
Cost of Sales  70.34   68.98 
Gross Profit on Sales  29.66   31.02 
Selling Expense  13.15   12.27 
General and Administrative Expense  11.43   13.89 
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Equipment  (0.82)  - 
Income from Operations  5.90   4.86 
Other Income (Expense), Net  0.35   (3.09)
Income before Income Taxes  6.25   1.77 
Provision for Income Taxes  1.89   0.21 
Net Income  4.36   1.56 
Preferred Dividends  (3.97)  (3.95)
         
Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stockholders  0.39%  (2.39)%
  2018  2017 
Net Sales  100.00%  100.00%
Cost of Sales  77.81   82.09 
Gross Profit on Sales  22.19   17.91 
Selling Expense  14.53   13.58 
General and Administrative Expense  17.54   14.42 
Loss on Sale of Equipment  0.12   - 
Loss from Operations  (10.00)  (10.09)
Other Expense, Net  (0.12)  (0.42)
Loss before Income Taxes  (10.12)  (10.51)
Income Taxes Benefit  (0.97)  (4.00)
Net Loss  (9.15)  (6.51)
Preferred Dividends  (4.78)  (4.65)
         
Loss Applicable to Common Stockholders  (13.93)%  (11.16)%

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Fiscal Year 20152018 Compared to Fiscal Year 20142017

Net Sales

During the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, sales, net of returns and allowances, decreased $20,012$72,807 or .6%2.6% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2014.2017. Gross sales for Chase Candy products decreased$34,292160,760 or 1.7%9.7% to $1,972,855$1,506,633 for the year ended June 30, 20152018 compared to $2,007,147$1,666,393 for 2014.2017. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy products decreased $10,017increased $101,577 or .8%9.0% to $1,286,343$1,229,196 for the year ended June 30, 20152018 as compared to $1,296,360$1,127,619 for 2014.2017. The Company’s returns and allowances decreased $23,181increased $16,391 or 33.6%32.2% to $45,864$67,251 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, compared to $69,045$50,860 for the year ended June 30, 2014.2017. The Company’s other sales increased $1,116$2,767 or 11.8%28.0% to $10,605$12,658 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, compared to $9,489$9,891 for the year ended June 30, 2014. 2017.

 

The 1.7% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $34,292 for the year ended June 30, 2015 over the same period ended June 30, 2014, is primarily due to the net effect of some customers decreasing orders slightly offset by other customers increasing orders. Sales for Chase Candy consisted of the following divisions: L276 Cherry Mash Distributor Pack division, Cherry Mash Merchandisers division, L260 Changemaker Jar division, L279/L299 Bulk Mini Mash division, and L278/L212 Mini Mash division. WhileThe 9.7% decrease in gross sales did fluctuate slightly due to changes in volume and an average 9.5% price increase duringof Chase Candy of $160,760 for the year ended June 30, 2015 over2018over the same period ended June 30, 2014 inside those divisions, the divisions of Chase Candy remained unchanged. While there were changes in the mix of products sold, there were no major changes in the types of customers in the divisions of Chase Candy.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

Fiscal Year 2015 Compared to Fiscal Year 2014 (Continued)

Net Sales (Continued)

The .8% decrease in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $10,017 for the year ended June 30, 2015 over the same period ended June 30, 2014,2017, is primarily due to the net effectfollowing: 1) decreased sales of somethe L276 Cherry Mash Distributor Pack division by approximately $171,000 versus the same period a year ago, primarily due to a decrease in orders from existing customers, decreasing2) decreased sales of the L278/L212 Mini Mash division by approximately $21,000 versus the same period a year ago, primarily due to a decrease in orders slightlyfrom existing customers offset by 3) increased sales of the Cherry Mash Merchandisers division by approximately $9,000 versus the same period a year ago, primarily due to an increase in orders from existing customers, 4) increased sales of the L299 Bulk Mini Mash division by approximately $8,000 versus the same period a year ago, primarily due to an increase in orders from existing customers, 5) increased sales of Cherry Mash internet sales via the Company’s website by approximately $10,000 versus the same period a year ago, and 6) various other customers increasing orders. fluctuations netting to an increase of approximately $4,000.

Sales for ChaseSeasonal Candy consisted of the following divisions: bulk seasonal division, clamshell seasonal division, and the generic seasonal division. WhileThe 9.0% increase in gross sales did fluctuate slightly due to changes in volume and an average 2.8% price increase duringof Seasonal Candy of $101,577 for the year ended June 30, 20152018 over the same period ended June 30, 2014 inside those divisions,2017, is primarily due to the divisionsnet effect of Seasonal Candy remained unchanged. While there were changesthe following: 1) increased sales in the mix of products sold, there were no major changesgeneric seasonal division by approximately $136,000 due to increased orders from existing customers; offset by 2) decreased sales in the types of customers inChase clamshell seasonal division by approximately $34,000 versus the divisions of Seasonal Candy. same period a year ago, primarily due to decreased orders from existing customers.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017 (Continued)

Cost of Sales

Cost of sales for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to the year ended June 30, 2014, increased2017, decreased by 1.3%7.7%. The cost of sales increaseddecreased$29,945174,547to$2,267,7832,085,405 while increasingdecreasing to 70.3%77.8% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, compared to $2,237,838$2,259,952 or 69.0%82.1% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 2014. 2017.

 

The 1.3% increase7.7% decrease in cost of sales of $29,945$174,547 is primarily due increased labor costs,to the net impact of a 5%2.6% decrease in net sales of $72,807 offset by a 5.2% increase in the raw materials costprice of peanuts compared tocorn syrup and a 1.1% increase in the same period ended June 30, 2014 offset by an decreaseprice of .6% of net sales.chocolate. Due to volatility in the regions where these raw materials are grown, management anticipates the prices of these raw materials to continue to fluctuate primarily based on supply and demand. Primarily due to the fluctuations in these raw material prices, gross margins have decreased due to unchanged sales prices during the period. Management intends to make sales price adjustments in the future to correspond with changes in raw material prices.

 

Labor costs, including wages, vacation pay and payroll taxes of $504,973$452,712 for the year ended June 30, 2015, increased 15.2%2018, decreased 8.5% or $66,492$41,864 as compared to $438,481$494,576 for the period ended 20142017 primarily due to increaseddecreased production wages due to increaseddecreased hours, bonuses, and pay rates compared to the same period ended June 30, 2014. 2017.

 

Freight expense, including shipping and handling costs on goods shipped of $187,778$155,421 for the year ended June 30, 2015, increased 6.7%2018, decreased 2.77% or $11,792$4,430 as compared to $175,986$159,851 for the period ended 20142017 due primarily to an increasea decrease in fuel costs and an increase in refrigeration costs due to weather conditions. sales.

 

Gross Profit on Sales

The gross profit decreased 5.0%increased 20.6% or $49,957$101,740 to $956,156 decreasing$594,831 increasing to 29.7%22.2% of related net sales for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $1,006,113$493,091 or 31.0%17.9% of related net sales for the year ended June 30, 2014,2017, as a net result of the overall7.6% decrease in net sales and increase in cost of sales described above.above and the 2.6% decrease in net sales.

 

Finished goods inventory as of June 30, 20152018 of $377,853 increased $119,127$208,254 decreased $62,098 or 46.0%23.% from the June 30, 20142017 finished goods inventory of $258,726.$270,352. Raw materials inventory as of June 30, 20152018 of $90,506$74,267 increased $10,418$13,612 or 13.0%22.4% from the June 30, 20142017 raw materials inventory of $80,088.$60,655. Packaging materials inventory as of June 30, 20152018 of $130,726 decreased $14,320$152,184 increased $16,546 or 9.9%12.2% from June 30, 20142017 packaging materials inventory of $145,046.$135,638. Goods in process inventory as of June 30, 20152018 of $13,815 increased $1,865$10,937 decreased $2,456 or 15.6%18.3% from the June 30, 20142017 goods in process inventory of $11,950.$13,393. Inventory levels vary based primarily on sales and purchases.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Fiscal Year 20152018 Compared to Fiscal Year 20142017 (Continued)

Selling Expenses

Selling expenses for the year ended June 30, 20152018 increased $25,675$15,630 to $423,802,$389,373, which is 13.2%14.5% of net sales, compared to $398,127$373,743 or 12.3%13.6% of net sales for the year June 30, 2014.2017. This increase is primarily due to higher premium promotions, shipping expenses, and higher depreciation expense. Premium promotions,commissions offset by a decrease in sales salaries and truck depreciation. Promotions expense, which are paid to customers for various marketing reasons, increased $10,336$11,183 to $72,744$60,156 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $62,408$48,973 for the year ended June 30, 2014. Depreciation expense2017, primarily due to an increase in sales on products to certain customers. Shipping expenses increased $7,041$9,713 to $40,542$36,692 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $33,501$26,979 for the year ended June 30, 20142017, primarily due to an increase in items shipped and an increase in rates. Commissions increased $5,610 to $98,132 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $92,522 for the year ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in sales of products with commissions. Sales salaries decreased $8,437 to $106,063 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $114,500 for the year ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a retirement of one of the salespersons. Depreciation expense decreased $2,515 to $40,108 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $42,623 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to a decrease in purchases of property and equipment of $28,767 duringin the current year opposed to the twelve months ended June 30, 2014 combined with the purchases of property and equipment of $108,798 during the year ended June 30, 2015.2017.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses for the year ended June 30, 2015 decreased $82,0972018 increased $73,158 to $368,466,$470,092, which is 11.4%17.5% of net sales, compared to $450,563$396,934 or 13.9%14.4% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 2014.2017. The decreaseincrease is primarily due to a decreasean increase in website expense, bad debt expense, miscellaneous general expense, professional fees, office salaries, and a decreaseinsurance expense offset by decreases in insurance expense. Professional fees decreased $56,631taxes and licenses. Website expense increased $38,287 to $89,931$53,869 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $146,562$15,582 for the year ended June 30, 20142017 primarily due redesigning the website for the 100th anniversary of the Cherry Mash. Bad debt expense increased $10,948 to a decrease in legal fees as there was very little activity in the year ended June 30, 2015 for a lawsuit settled on June 30, 2014. Insurance expense decreased $29,545 to $122,264$8,132 for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $151,809$(2,816) for the year ended June 30, 20142017 primarily due to writing off additional receivables.

Miscellaneous general expense increased $10,805 to $22,534 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $11,729 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to the payment of a non-recurring workplace penalty. Professional fees increased $6,832 to $111,806 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $104,974 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to higher legal fees. Office salaries increased $5,593 to $90,088 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $84,495 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to annual raises for employees. Insurance expense increased $3,589 to $127,607 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $124,018 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to a few employees decliningrate increase on the health insurance coverage. plan. Taxes and licenses decreased $1,236 to $7,709 for the year ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $8,945 for the year ended June 30, 2017 primarily due the business license and sales tax decreasing in the current year.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

IncomeFiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017 (Continued)

Loss from Operations

IncomeLoss from operations for the year ended June 30, 20152018 was 5.9%(10.0)% of net sales, as compared to 4.9%a loss from operations of (10.1)% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 20142017 for the reasons previously described.

 

Other Income (Expense)Expense

Other income (expense),expense reflects a net reflects net incomeexpense of $11,368$3,290 for the year endedJune 30, 20152018, as compared to net expense of $(100,386)$11,466 for the year endedJune 30, 20142017. This increasedecrease of $111,754$8,176 in other income (expense)expense was primarily due to decreases of $7,140 and $1,036 in miscellaneous expense and interest expense, respectively. The decrease in miscellaneous expense is primarily due to a legal settlement innonrecurring transition fee charged to the amount of $100,000 incurredCompany by a customer to offset the customer’s product relocation costs which occurred during the year ended June 30, 2014. 2017.

 

IncomeLoss before Income Taxes

IncomeLoss before income taxes was $201,758$(271,263) for the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, as compared to $56,944a loss before income taxes of $(289,052) for the year ended June 30, 2014.2017. The reasons for the increasedecrease of $144,814$17,789 have been previously discussed.

 

ProvisionBenefit for Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expensebenefit for the year ended June 30, 20152018 of $60,849$(26,022) ascompared to an income tax expensebenefit of $6,676$(110,111) for the year ended June 30, 2017. The income tax benefit for the year endedJune 30, 20142018. The income tax expense for the year endedJune 30, 2015isdecreased as a result of, operations previously discussed.

Chase General Corporation

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015among other things, the reduction in income tax rates as further explained in Note 5 of the financial statements.

 

Fiscal Year 2015 Compared to Fiscal Year 2014 (Continued)

Net IncomeLoss

Net incomeloss for the year ended June 30, 20152018 was $140,919,$(245,241), compared to a net incomeloss for the year ended June 30, 20142017 of $50,268.$(178,941). This increase of $90,641$66,300 is the result of those items previously discussed.

 

Liquidity and Sources of Capital

The table below presents the summary of cash flow for the fiscal year indicated.

 

  2015  2014 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $55,681  $230,410 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities $(108,798) $(28,767)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities $(25,114) $(67,772)
  2018  2017 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $13,918  $59,628 
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities $(38,585) $(17,245)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities $(19,386) $(15,460)

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017 (Continued)

Operating Activities

The positive cash flow of $55,681$13,918 generated from operations is a result of small fluctuations in net sales, decreasesincreases in operating expenses and the Company continuing to monitor raw material pricing, and when a price increase or decrease is anticipated, adjustments to inventory levels are made accordingly. During the year ended June 30, 2015,2018, sales, net of returns and allowances, decreased $20,012$72,807, or .6%2.6% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2014.2017. Total inventory as of June 30, 20152018 of $601,896 increased $106,086$443,952 decreased $36,086 or 21.4%7.5% from the June 30, 20142017 total inventory of $495,810.$480,038. Trade receivables as of June 30, 2018 of $135,331 increased $8,124 or 6.4% from the June 30, 2017 trade receivables of $127,207. The timing of inventory purchases and collections from customerscustomer trade receivables had the most significant impact on cash flow generated from operations.

 

Investing Activities

The negative cash flow of $38,585 from investing is a result of equipment purchases and proceeds from sales. Machinery and equipment cash purchases of $108,798$72,585 and $28,767$17,245 were made during the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively. Depending on resultsProceeds from the sale of operationsmachinery and cash flows,equipment were $34,000 during the Company has plans to replace two cookers at an anticipated cost of $40,000 in the next several years, with no set target date.year ended June 30, 2018.

 

Financing Activities

The Company borrowed $265,000$330,000 and $290,000,$325,000, respectively, on its line-of-credit during the fall of 20142017 (fiscal 2015)2018) and 20132016 (fiscal 2014)2017) busy seasons. Payments of $265,000$330,000 and $290,000,$325,000, respectively, were paid for years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014.2017. The Company entered into a $350,000 line-of-credit agreement expiring onJanuary 3, 2016,4, 2019, with a variable interest rate at prime but not less than 5%. The line-of-credit is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. Management anticipates renewal of the line-of-credit agreement at similar terms upon expiration.

 

LoanNotes payable principal payments were $25,114$19,386 and $67,772$15,460 for years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively.

 

Overall cash and cash equivalents decreased $78,231$44,053 to $84,204$2,129 at June 30, 20152018 from $162,435$46,182 at June 30, 2014.2017.

At June 30, 2018, the Company’s accumulated deficit was $5,887,988, compared to an accumulated deficit of $5,462,747 as of June 30, 2017. Working capital as of June 30, 2018 decreased $211,168 to $368,482 from $579,650 as of June 30, 2017.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

Item 7MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Fiscal Year 20152018 Compared to Fiscal Year 20142017 (Continued)

Liquidity and Sources of Capital (Continued)

Financing Activities (Continued)

At June 30, 2015, the Company’s accumulated deficit was $5,497,402, compared to an accumulated deficit of $5,638,311 as of June 30, 2014. Working capital as of June 30, 2015 increased $110,936 to $732,063 from $621,127 as of June 30, 2014.

The Company’s lease on its office and plant facility is effective through March 31, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional timeterm of five years, and currently requires payments of $6,500 per month. At the end of each five year period, the base rent may be increased an amount not greater than 30%, at the sole discretion of lessor. The facility is leased from an entity that is partially owned 100% by the Vice-President and Director and his spouse.son of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

In order to maintain funds to finance operations and meet debt obligations, it is the intention of management to continue its efforts to expand the present market area and increase sales to its customers. Management also intends to continue tight control on all expenditures. Due to volatility in the regions where these raw materials are grown, management anticipates the prices of these raw materials to continue to fluctuate primarily based on supply and demand. Primarily due to the fluctuations in these raw material prices, gross margins have decreased due to unchanged sales prices during the period. Management intends to make sales price adjustments in the future to correspond with changes in raw material prices.

 

There has been no other material impact from inflation and changing prices on net sales, or on income from continuing operations for the last two fiscal years. 

Item 7A     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 7AQUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

Item 8        CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Item 8CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements meeting the requirements of Regulation S-B are contained on pages 16 through 3236 of this Form 10-K.

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018 AND 20142017

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMReport of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm17
  
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSConsolidated Financial Statements 18
  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSConsolidated Balance Sheets18
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEConsolidated Statements of operations20
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYConsolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity21
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows22
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements23

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS23

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary:

 

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary (the Company)(“Company”) as of June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, and the related consolidated statements of income,operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 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 considerationAs part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.An audit includes

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

/s/ Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

 

MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. 

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2008.

Kansas City, Missouri

September 22, 2015 

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014
     
  2015  2014 
ASSETS        
         
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and Cash Equivalents $84,204  $162,435 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $16,296 and $16,508, Respectively  187,607   178,686 
Inventories:        
Finished Goods  377,853   258,726 
Goods in Process  13,815   11,950 
Raw Materials  90,506   80,088 
Packaging Materials  130,726   145,046 
Prepaid Expenses  5,689   12,233 
Deferred Income Taxes  7,288   7,047 
Total Current Assets  897,688   856,211 
         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT        
Land  35,000   35,000 
Buildings  77,348   77,348 
Machinery and Equipment  807,325   739,962 
Trucks and Autos  198,845   188,594 
Office Equipment  31,518   31,518 
Leasehold Improvements  72,068   72,068 
Total  1,222,104   1,144,490 
Less Accumulated Depreciation  861,341   841,445 
Total Property and Equipment, Net  360,763   303,045 
         
Total Assets $1,258,451  $1,159,256 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.26, 2018

 

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014
     
  2015  2014 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts Payable $111,944  $51,947 
Current Maturities of Notes Payable  8,297   21,537 
Accrued Expenses  17,966   139,098 
Income Taxes Payable  26,119   21,203 
Deferred Income  1,299   1,299 
Total Current Liabilities  165,625   235,084 
         
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES        
Deferred Income  11,362   12,661 
Notes Payable, Less Current Maturities  14,004   4,650 
Deferred Income Taxes  98,866   79,176 
Total Long-Term Liabilities  124,232   96,487 
         
Total Liabilities  289,857   331,571 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding:        
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value:        
Series A (Liquidation Preference $2,220,000 and $2,190,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $2,175,000 and $2,145,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $20 Par Value:        
Series A (Liquidation Preference $5,019,197 and $4,960,664, Respectively)  1,170,660   1,170,660 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $817,977 and $808,438, Respectively)  190,780   190,780 
Common Stock, $1 Par Value  969,834   969,834 
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par  3,134,722   3,134,722 
Accumulated Deficit  (5,497,402)  (5,638,311)
Total Stockholders’ Equity  968,594   827,685 
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $1,258,451  $1,159,256 

Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

june 30, 2018 AND 2017

  2018  2017 
ASSETS        
         
CURRENT ASSETS        
Cash and Cash Equivalents $2,129  $46,182 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $13,389 and $13,733, Respectively  135,331   127,207 
Inventories:        
Finished Goods  208,254   270,352 
Goods in Process  10,937   13,393 
Raw Materials  74,267   60,655 
Packaging Materials  152,184   135,638 
Prepaid Expenses  12,225   24,689 
Income Taxes Receivable  -   11,160 
Total Current Assets  595,327   689,276 
         
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT        
Land  35,000   35,000 
Buildings  77,348   77,348 
Machinery and Equipment  851,791   838,131 
Trucks and Autos  163,039   213,116 
Office Equipment  33,025   31,518 
Leasehold Improvements  72,068   72,068 
Total  1,232,271   1,267,181 
Less Accumulated Depreciation  997,091   1,002,043 
         
Total Property and Equipment, Net  235,180   265,138 
         
Deferred Income Taxes  -   27,163 
Total Long Term Assets  235,180   292,301 
         
Total Assets $830,507  $981,577 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014
   
  2015  2014 
NET SALES $3,223,939  $3,243,951 
         
COST OF SALES  2,267,783   2,237,838 
Gross Profit on Sales  956,156   1,006,113 
         
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Selling  423,802   398,127 
General and Administrative  368,466   450,563 
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Equipment  (26,502)  93 
Total Operating Expenses  765,766   848,783 
         
Income from Operations  190,390   157,330 
         
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)        
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)  13,592   (96,513)
Interest Expense  (2,224)  (3,873)
Total Other Income (Expense), Net  11,368   (100,386)
         
Net Income before Income Taxes  201,758   56,944 
   ��     
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES  60,849   6,676 
         
NET INCOME $140,909  $50,268 
         
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK        
- BASIC $0.01  $(0.08)
- DILUTED $0.01  $(0.08)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2018 AND 2017 

  2018  2017 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Accounts Payable $176,871  $63,628 
Current Maturities of Notes Payable  11,224   16,133 
Accrued Expenses  30,852   29,239 
Deferred Income  1,299   1,299 
Total Current Liabilities  220,246   110,299 
         
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES        
Notes Payable, Less Current Maturities  24,787   39,264 
Deferred Income  7,466   8,765 
Total Long-Term Liabilities  32,253   48,029 
         
Total Liabilities  252,499   158,328 
         
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES        
         
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding:        
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value:        
Series A (Liquidation Preference $2,310,000 and $2,280,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $2,265,000 and $2,235,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $20 Par Value:        
Series A (Liquidation Preference $5,194,796 and $5,136,263, Respectively)  1,170,660   1,170,660 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $846,594 and $837,055, Respectively)  190,780   190,780 
Common Stock, $1 Par Value  969,834   969,834 
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par  3,134,722   3,134,722 
Accumulated Deficit  (5,887,988)  (5,642,747)
Total Stockholders' Equity  578,008   823,249 
         
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $830,507  $981,577 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014
                 
  Prior Cumulative Cumulative        
   Preferred Stock  Preferred Stock  Common  Paid-In   Accumulated    
  Series A  Series B  Series A  Series B  Stock  Capital  Deficit  Total 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2013 $500,000  $500,000  $1,170,660  $190,780  $969,834  $3,134,722  $(5,688,579) $777,417 
                                 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   50,268   50,268 
                                 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2014  500,000   500,000   1,170,660   190,780   969,834   3,134,722   (5,638,311)  827,685 
                                 
Net income  -   -   -   -   -   -   140,909   140,909 
                                 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2015 $500,000  $500,000  $1,170,660  $190,780  $969,834  $3,134,722  $(5,497,402) $968,594 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended june 30, 2018 AND 2017

 

  2018  2017 
NET SALES $2,680,236  $2,753,043 
         
COST OF SALES  2,085,405   2,259,952 
Gross Profit on Sales  594,831   493,091 
         
OPERATING EXPENSES        
Selling Expenses  389,373   373,743 
General and Administrative Expenses  470,092   396,934 
Loss on Sale of Equipment  3,339   - 
Total Operating Expenses  862,804   770,677 
         
Loss from Operations  (267,973)  (277,586)
         
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)        
Miscellaneous Income (Expense)  2,051   (5,089)
Interest Expense  (5,341)  (6,377)
Total Other Expense  (3,290)  (11,466)
   ��     
Loss before Income Taxes  (271,263)  (289,052)
         
INCOME TAXES BENEFIT  (26,022)  (110,111)
         
NET LOSS $(245,241) $(178,941)
         
NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK        
- BASIC $(0.38) $(0.32)
- DILUTED $(0.38) $(0.32)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014
     
  2015  2014 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Collections from Customers $3,215,018  $3,231,850 
Deferred Income  1,299   1,299 
Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Paid  (3,121,928)  (2,994,761)
Interest Paid  (2,224)  (3,873)
Income Taxes Paid  (36,484)  (4,105)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  55,681   230,410 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Purchases of Property and Equipment  (108,798)  (28,767)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from Line-of-Credit  265,000   290,000 
Principal Payments on Line-of-Credit  (265,000)  (290,000)
Principal Payments on Notes Payable  (25,114)  (67,772)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities  (25,114)  (67,772)
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (78,231)  133,871 
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year  162,435   28,564 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $84,204  $162,435 
         
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Income $140,909  $50,268 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
Depreciation and Amortization  98,810   87,454 
Allowance for Bad Debts  (412)  1,713 
Deferred Income Amortization  (1,299)  (1,299)
Deferred Income Taxes  19,449   (14,981)
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Equipment  (26,502)  93 
Effects of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
Trade Receivables  (8,509)  (13,814)
Inventories  (117,090)  13,322 
Prepaid Expenses  6,544   (6,819)
Accounts Payable  59,997   (14,651)
Accrued Expenses  (121,132)  111,632 
Income Taxes Payable  4,916   17,492 
         
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $55,681  $230,410 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years Ended june 30, 2018 AND 2017

  Prior Cumulative  Cumulative             
  Preferred Stock  Preferred Stock  Common  Paid-In  Accumulated    
  Series A  Series B  Series A  Series B  Stock  Capital  Deficit  Total 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2016 $500,000  $500,000  $1,170,660  $190,780  $969,834  $3,134,722  $(5,463,806) $1,002,190 
                                 
Net Loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   (178,941)  (178,941)
                                 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2017  500,000   500,000   1,170,660   190,780   969,834   3,134,722   (5,642,747)  823,249 
                                 
Net Loss  -   -   -   -   -   -   (245,241)  (245,241)
                                 
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2018 $500,000  $500,000  $1,170,660  $190,780  $969,834  $3,134,722  $(5,887,988) $578,008 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended june 30, 2018 and 2017

  2018  2017 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Collections from Customers $2,672,112  $2,805,458 
Cost of Sales, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Paid  (2,652,853)  (2,732,696)
Interest Paid  (5,341)  (6,377)
Income Taxes Paid  -   (6,757)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  13,918   59,628 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from Sale of Property and Equipment  34,000   - 
Purchases of Property and Equipment  (72,585)  (17,245)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities  (38,585)  (17,245)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from Line-of-Credit  330,000   325,000 
Principal Payments on Line-of-Credit  (330,000)  (325,000)
Principal Payments on Notes Payable  (19,386)  (15,460)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities  (19,386)  (15,460)
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (44,053)  26,923 
         
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year  46,182   19,259 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $2,129  $46,182 
         
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Loss $(245,241) $(178,941)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
Depreciation and Amortization  65,204   105,754 
Allowance for Bad Debts  (2,916)  (2,916)
Deferred Income Amortization  (1,299)  (1,299)
Deferred Income Taxes  27,163   (110,076)
Loss on Sale of Equipment  3,339   - 
Effects of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
Trade Receivables  (5,208)  55,331 
Inventories  34,396   171,838 
Prepaid Expenses  12,464   (19,000)
Income Taxes Receivable  11,160   17,951 
Accounts Payable  113,243   16,910 
Accrued Expenses  1,613   4,076 
         
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $13,918  $59,628 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

  

NOTE 1NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Business

Chase General Corporation (the Company) was incorporated on November 6, 1944 in the state of Missouri for the purpose of manufacturing confectionery products. The Company grants credit terms to substantially all customers, consisting of repackers, grocery accounts, and national syndicate accounts, who are primarily located in the Midwest region of the United States.

 

Significant accounting policies are as follows:

 

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dye Candy Company. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Segment Reporting of the Business

The subsidiary, Dye Candy Company, operates two divisions, Chase Candy Products and Seasonal Candy Products. Chase Candy Products involve production and sale of a candy bar marketed under the trade name “Cherry Mash”"Cherry Mash". The Seasonal Candy Products involve production and sale of coconut, peanut, chocolate, and fudge confectioneries. The products of both divisions are sold to the same type of customers in the same geographical areas. In addition, both divisions share a common labor force and utilize the same basic equipment and raw materials. Management considers these two divisions as one reportable segment in these consolidated financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates

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

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues as product is shipped to customers. Net sales are comprised of the total sales billed during the period, including shipping and handling charges to customers, less the estimated returns, customer allowances, and customer discounts.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 1NATURE OF BUSINESS ANDnature of business and SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs for freight expense on goods shipped are included in cost of sales. Freight expense on goods shipped for the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 was $187,778$155,421 and $175,986,$159,851, respectively.

 

Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are uncollateralized customer obligations which generally require payment within thirty days from the invoice date. Trade receivables are stated at the invoice amount as no interest is charged to the customer for any past due amounts. Payments of trade receivables are applied to the specific invoices identified on the customer’s remittance advice or, if unspecified, to the earliest unpaid invoices.

 

The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of amounts that will not be collected. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the trade receivables. If there is a deterioration of a major customer’s credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than the historical experience, management’s estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be adversely affected. All accounts or portions thereof deemed to be uncollectible, or that require an excessive collection cost, are written off to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Inventories

Inventories are carried at the “lower of cost or market value”net realizable value,” with cost being determined on the “first-in, first-out” basis of accounting. The cost of finished goods and goods in process inventories include an estimate for manufacturing overhead. Finished goods inventory are valued using the lower of cost or market value, determined by the retail inventory method. Under the retail inventory method, the valuation of finished goods inventory at cost and the resulting gross margins are calculated by applying a cost-to-retail ratio to the retail value of inventories.

 

Property and Equipment

The Company’s property and equipment is recorded at cost and is being depreciated on straight-line and accelerated methods over the following estimated useful lives:

 

Buildings39 years
Machinery and equipment5 – 7 years
Trucks and autos5 years
Office equipment5 – 7 years
Leasehold improvementsLesser of estimated

useful life or the

lease term

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 1NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets.

 

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided using the liability method for temporary differences between financial statement and income tax reporting. Temporary differences are differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities reported for financial statement purposes and their tax bases. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for temporary differences that will be deductible in future years’ tax returns and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets are only recognized if it is more likely than not that a tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of relevant information. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences that will be taxable in future years’ tax returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the dates of enactment. Based on the facts, the Company has determined it necessary to reduce their deferred income tax asset with a valuation allowance due it being more likely than not that the Company will be able to realize all of the deferred income tax asset.

 

The Company’s policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions under the guidance as prescribed by Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740,Income Taxes. As of June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, the Company has not identified any uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the consolidated financial statements. The Company had no accruals for interest or penalties as of June 30, 20152018 and 2014.2017.

 

Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share shall be computed by including contingently issuable shares with the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. When inclusion of the contingently issuable shares would have an antidilutive effect upon earnings per share, diluted earnings per share will be calculated in the same manner as basic earnings per share.

 

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION

Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 1NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

Earnings Per Common Share (Continued)

The following table details out the contingently issuable shares as for 2015the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2014.2017. For 2014,2017 and 2016, the contingently issuable shares were not included in diluted earnings per common share as they would have an antidilutive effect upon earnings per share.

 

  2015  2014 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series A      
  Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock  400,000   400,000 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series B        
  Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock  375,000   375,000 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series A        
  Cumulative Preferred Stock  222,133   222,133 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series B        
  Cumulative Preferred Stock  36,201   36,201 
Total Dilutive Effect of Contingently Issuable Shares  1,033,334   1,033,334 
  2018  2017 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series A Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock 400,000   400,000 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series B Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock  375,000   375,000 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock  222,133   222,133 
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock  36,201   36,201 
Total Dilutive Effect of Contingently Issuable Shares  1,033,334   1,033,334 

 

Advertising Expense

Advertising is expensed when incurred. Advertising expense was $13,791$14,779 and $8,545$16,049 for the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively.

 

Going Concern

The Company follows ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40)”. ASU 2014-15 provides guidance related to management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosure for the year ended June 30, 2018. Management determined that, when considered in the aggregate, the current conditions and events do not that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for at least one year after the date the consolidated financial statements are available for issuance.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOTE 2FORGIVABLE LOAN AND DEFERRED INCOME

 

During 2004, the Company received a $25,000 economic development incentive from Buchanan County, which is a five year forgivable loan at a rate of $5,000 per year. The Nodaway Valley Bank established an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $25,000 as collateral for this loan, with a maturity date of January 3, 2010. The Company met the criteria of occupying a 20,000 square foot building and creating a minimum of two new full-time equivalent jobs during the first year of operation in the new facility. In addition, the Company maintained 19 existing jobs during the five year term. Notice was received February 6, 2009 from the Buchanan County Commission, that the Company had fulfilled its minimum loan requirements so that the loan was forgiven in full and has no further obligations. Since the Company was no longer legally required to return the monies, the liability was reclassified as deferred revenue and amortized into income over the life of the lease term of the new facility. Deferred revenue is recognized on a straight line basis over the lease term of 20 years. During the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, deferred revenue of $1,299 was amortized into income for each year.

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSincome.

 

NOTE 3NOTES PAYABLE

 

The Company’s long-term debt at June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 consists of:

 

Payee Terms 2015  2014  Terms 2018 2017 
Nodaway Valley Bank $350,000 line-of-credit agreement expiring on January 3, 2016, with a variable interest rate at prime but not less than 5%.  The line-of-credit is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. $-  $-  $350,000 line-of-credit agreement expiring on January 4, 2019, with a variable interest rate at prime but not less than 5%.  The line-of-credit is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company. Management anticipates renewal of the line-of-credit agreement at similar terms upon expiration. $-  $- 
                
Ford Credit $468 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; final payment due January 2019, secured by a vehicle.  19,151  -  $705 monthly payments, interest of 5.8%; final payment due October 2021, secured by a vehicle.  25,560   32,308 
                
Toyota Credit $364 monthly payments, interest of 3.5%; final payment due December 2020, secured by a vehicle.  10,451   14,383 
        
Ford Credit $517 monthly payments, interest of 0%; final payment due March 2016, secured by a vehicle.  3,150  10,850  $468 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; paid in full in April 2018.  -   8,706 
        
Nodaway Valley Bank $3,192, including interest of 5.75%; final payment due June 2015, secured by equipment; paid in full in December 2014.  -  12,547 
        
Toyota Financial Services $305 monthly payments including interest of 2.9% due March 2015, secured by a vehicle; paid in full in December 2014  -   2,790 
                
 Total  22,301   26,187  Total  36,011   55,397 
 Less current portion  8,297   21,537  Less current portion  11,224   16,133 
 Long-term portion $14,004  $4,650  Long-term portion $24,787  $39,264 
        
Future minimum payments are:        
 2016 $8,297     
 2017  5,298     
 2018  5,454     
 2019  3,252     
 Total $22,301     

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 3Notes payable (CONTINUED)

Future minimum payments for the years ended June 30 are:

Year Ended June 30, Amount 
2019 $11,224 
2020  11,798 
2021  10,204 
2022  2,785 
Total $36,011 

NOTE 4CAPITAL STOCK

 

Capital stock authorized, issued, and outstanding as of June 30, 20152018 is as follows:

 

 Shares  Shares 
    Issued and     Issued and 
 Authorized  Outstanding  Authorized  Outstanding 
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value:              
6% Convertible  240,000      240,000     
Series A      100,000       100,000 
Series B      100,000       100,000 
                
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $20 Par Value:                
5% Convertible  150,000       150,000     
Series A      58,533       58,533 
Series B      9,539       9,539 
                
Common Stock, $1 Par Value:                
Reserved for Conversion of        
Preferred Stock - 1,030,166 shares 2,000,000   969,834 
Reserved for Conversion of Preferred Stock - 1,030,166 shares  2,000,000   969,834 

 

Cumulative Preferred Stock dividends in arrears at June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 totaled $7,820,734$8,204,950 and $7,692,662,$8,076,878, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following at June 30, 20152018 and 2014: 2017:

         
  2015  2014 
6% Convertible        
Series A $16.95  $16.65 
Series B $16.50  $16.20 
5% Convertible        
Series A $65.75  $64.75 
Series B $65.75  $64.75 

  2018  2017 
6% Convertible        
Series A $17.85  $17.55 
Series B $17.40  $17.10 
5% Convertible        
Series A $68.75  $67.50 
Series B $68.75  $67.50 

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOTE 4capital stock (CONTINUED)

 

The 6% convertible prior cumulative preferred stock may, upon thirty days prior notice, be redeemed by the Corporation at $5.25 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends to date of redemption. In the event of voluntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $5.25 per share plus accrued dividends. Cumulative preferred stock may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders in the ratio of 4 common shares for one share of Series A and 3.75 common shares for one share of Series B.

 

The Company has the privilege of redemption of 5% convertible cumulative preferred stock at $21.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. In the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $20.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders, in the ratio of 3.795 common shares for one of preferred.

 

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 5INCOME TAXTAXES

 

TheManagement believes the income tax positions taken for open years are appropriately stated and supported for all open years. The Company’s federal tax returns for the fiscal years ended 2012, 2013,June 30, 2017, 2016, and 20142015 are subject to examination by the IRS taxing authority.

 

The sources of deferred income tax assets and liability at June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 are as follows:

       
  2015  2014 
Deferred Income Tax Assets:      
Inventories $1,075  $753 
Trade Receivables  6,213   6,294 
Deferred Income  4,828   5,323 
Total Deferred Income Tax Assets  12,116   12,370 
         
Deferred Income Tax Liability:        
Property and Equipment  (103,694)  (84,499)
NET DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY $(91,578) $(72,129)

  2018  2017 
Deferred Income Tax Assets:        
Net Operating Loss Carryover $66,580  $83,694 
Valuation Allowance on Net Operating Loss  (29,460)  - 
Trade Receivables  3,473   5,251 
Deferred Income  2,273   3,837 
Inventories  540   952 
Contribution Carryover  830   572 
Total Deferred Income Tax Assets  44,236   94,306 
         
Deferred Income Tax Liability:        
Property and Equipment  (44,236)  (67,143)
NET DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSET $-  $27,163 

 

The net deferred income tax asset (liability) is presented in the accompanying June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 consolidated balance sheets as follows:

         
  2015   2014 
Current Deferred Income Tax Asset $7,288  $7,047 
Noncurrent Deferred Income Tax Liability  (98,866)  (79,176)
NET DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY $(91,578) $(72,129)

 

  2018  2017 
Deferred Income Tax Asset $-  $27,163 

The provision (credit) for income taxes for the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consists of the following:

         
  2015  2014 
Current Income Tax Expense $41,400  $21,657 
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Credit)  19,449   (14,981)
  $60,849  $6,676 
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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 5INCOME TAXincome taxes (CONTINUED)

The benefit for income taxes for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017consists of the following:

  2018  2017 
Current Income Tax $-  $(35)
Change in Deferred Taxes Due to Enacted Changes in Tax Law  (19,369)  - 
Deferred Income Tax Credit  (6,653)  (110,076)
Total $(26,022) $(110,111)

 

The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to pretax incomeloss for the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 20142017 due to the following:

 

  2018  2017 
Computed at Federal Statutory Rates $(55,176) $(98,278)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Resulting from:        
Non-Deductible Expenses  3,288   111 
Change in Deferred Taxes Due to Enacted Changes in Tax Law  (19,369)  - 
Adjustment of Deferred Tax Balances  15,857   - 
Changes in Judgment on Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets  24,207   - 
Other  -   (36)
State Income Taxes  5,171   (11,908)
Total $(26,022) $(110,111)

  2015  2014 
Computed at Federal Statutory Rate of 34% $68,623  $19,367 
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Resulting from:        
Statutory Rate Adjustment  (10,129)  (11,750)
Other  (3,681)  (2,902)
State Income Taxes  6,036   1,961 
  $60,849  $6,676 

On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act), which enacts significant changes to U.S. income tax and related laws. Among other things, the Act reduces the top U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0% effective January 1, 2018, and makes changes to certain other business-related exclusions, deductions, and credits. Because a change in tax law is accounted for in the period of enactment, the effect of the Act was recorded in the Company’s fiscal second quarter ending December 31, 2017 which caused a net provision adjustment to deferred income taxes of $19,369.

The Company has available at June 30, 2018, $256,695 of unused operating loss that may be carried forward and applied against future taxable income. Of the net operating loss carryforward, $16,460 expires on June 30, 2038, the remaining balance does not expire.

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 6INCOME (LOSS)LOSS PER SHARE

 

The income (loss)loss per share for the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, respectively, was computed on the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the year as follows:

 

 2015 2014  2018  2017 
Net Income $140,909  $50,268 
Net Loss $(245,241) $(178,941)
                
Preferred Dividend Requirements:                
6% Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par Value  60,000   60,000   60,000   60,000 
5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par Value  68,072   68,072   68,072   68,072 
Total Dividend Requirements  128,072   128,072   128,072   128,072 
                
Net Income (Loss) - Common Stockholders $12,837  $(77,804)
Net Loss - Common Stockholders $(373,313) $(307,013)

 

  2015   2014  2018 2017 
Weighted Average of Shares - Basic  969,834   969,834   969,834   969,834 
Dilutive Effect of Contingently Issuable Shares  1,033,334   1,033,334   1,033,334   1,033,334 
Weighted Average Shares – Diluted  2,003,168   2,003,168  $2,003,168  $2,003,168 
                
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share $0.01  $(0.08)
Basic Loss per Share $(0.38) $(0.32)
                
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $0.01  $(0.08)
Diluted Loss per Share $(0.38) $(0.32)

 

Contingently issuable shares were not included in the 20142018 and 2017 diluted earnings per common share as they would have an antidilutive effect upon earnings per share.

Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 7SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

  2018  2017 
Cash Paid for:        
Interest $5,341  $6,377 
Income Taxes  -   6,757 

  2015  2014 
Cash Paid for:        
Interest $2,224  $3,873 
Income Taxes  36,484   4,105 
Non-Cash Transactions:        
Financing of New Vehicles  21,228   - 
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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 

NOTE 8COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONTINGENCIESRELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Dye Candy Company leases its office and manufacturing facility, located at 1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri, from an entity that is partially owned by the Vice-President and Directorson of the Company and his spouse.Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The lease term is from February 1, 2005 through March 31, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional term of five years, and currently requires payments of $6,500 per month. At the end of the first five years, the base rent may be increased an amount not greater than 30%, at the sole discretion of lessor and for each additional term of five years. Rental expense was $78,000 for each year ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014.2017. The amounts are included in cost of sales.

 

Future minimum lease payments under this lease are as follows:

 

Year ending June 30:     
2016  $78,000 
2017   78,000 
2018   78,000 
2019   78,000 
2020   78,000 
Thereafter   370,500 
   $760,500 

Year Ending June 30, Amount 
2019 $78,000 
2020  78,000 
2021  78,000 
2022  78,000 
2023  78,000 
Thereafter  136,500 
  $526,500 

 

As of June 30, 2015,2018, the Company had raw materials purchase commitments with fivefour vendors totaling approximately $265,150.$164,800.

 

On April 3, 2018, Chase sold a vehicle to a former director for $4,500, netting a loss on the sale of approximately $8,000. The estimated fair value of the vehicle was $18,000.

NOTE 9DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, and notes payable. There are no significant differences between the carrying value and fair value of any of these consolidated financial instruments. As of June 30, 2015,2018, the amount of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with a borrowing rate available to the Company.

Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 10CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

For the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, two customers accounted for 46%54% of the gross sales. As of June 30, 20152018 and 2014,2017, four customers accounted for 63% and two customers accounted for 55% and 62%52%, respectively, of trade receivables.

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOTE 11RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accountingamended guidance to clarify the principles for the recognition ofrecognizing revenue from contracts with customers (ASC 606). The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires expanded disclosures relating to the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required regarding customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. The guidance will replace most existinginitially be applied retrospectively using one of two methods. The standard will be effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is adopting the new standard on July 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis by which the cumulative effect of the change is recognized in retained earnings at the date of initial application.

The Company has performed a review of the requirements of the new guidance and has identified which of its revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective.streams will be within the scope of ASC 606. The Company has applied the five-step model of the new standard to the Company’s customer contracts and compared the results to current accounting practices. The new standard will not affect the economics of the Company’s underlying customer contracts nor have a material change to current accounting practices. Based on the evaluation of our current contracts, revenue will be recognized consistently under both the current and new revenue standards. The Company has identified certain amounts paid to customers which are currently recorded as selling expense. Under ASC 606, these amounts will be recorded as a reduction to revenue as the Company does not receive a distinct good or service in exchange for the payment. Although this change will not have an impact to retained earnings at the date of adoption, it is expected to have a material impact to the amount of revenue recorded upon adoption of ASC 606. The Company has also identified certain amounts included in accounts payable that will be separately recorded as a current liability upon adoption of ASC 606. There will be no impact to working capital as a result of these reclassifications. For the quarter ending September 30, 2018, the Company will be expanding the revenue disclosures to reflect the requirements of ASC 606.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheet as lease liabilities with corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) assets. Recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. We are currently in the process of evaluating our existing lease portfolio, including accumulating all of the necessary information required to properly account for the leases under the new standard. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2019. The guidance originally required entities to apply ASU 2016-02 on a modified retrospective basis; however, the Company’s fiscal year 2019, and earlyFASB has recently proposed guidance that would allow adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet determined the effectof this standard as of the standardeffective date without restating prior periods. We expect adoption to result in a material increase in lease-related assets and liabilities on its ongoing financial reporting.

There have been no other newly issued or newly applicable accounting pronouncements that have, or are expectedour consolidated balance sheets; however, we do not expect it to have a significant impact on our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows.

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Chase General Corporation AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

NOTE 11RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In November 2015, the Company’s consolidatedFASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (ASU 2015-17), which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet, instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. Effective July 1, 2017, the Company elected to retrospectively adopt ASU 2015-17, resulting in a reclassification reducing both deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities by $63,306 on the balance sheet at June 30, 2017. There was no impact on results of operations as a result of the adoption of ASU 2015-17.

In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory," (ASU 2015-11). The core principal of the guidance is that an entity should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This guidance was effective on July 1, 2017. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material impact on these financial statements.

 

NOTE 12SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 13, 2015, the Company purchased a heating and cooling unit for approximately $10,511.

 

The Company monitors significant events occurring after June 30, 20152018 and prior to the issuance of the financial statements to determine the impact, if any, of the events on the financial statements to be issued. All subsequent events of which the Company is aware were evaluated through the filing date of this Form 10-K.

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

ITEMItem 9CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

Not applicable

 

ITEMItem 9ACONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s principal executive officer, who is also the chief financial and accounting officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, such officer has concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in periodic filings under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to Management, including those officers, and to members of the Board of Directors, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Management has assessed the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in relation to criteria described inInternal Control-Integrated Framework (1992)(2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on this assessment using those criteria, management concluded that, as of June 30, 2015,2018, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

 

This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to the temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.

 

(c)  Changes in Internal Controls

(c)Changes in Internal Controls

There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that in management’s estimates are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting subsequent to the date of the evaluation.

 

ITEMItem 9BOTHER INFORMATION

 

None

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

PART III

 

ITEMItem 10DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

(a)Directors

 

Name Age Periods of Service as Director Terms
Barry M. Yantis 7073 1980 to PresentOne Year
Brett A. Yantis47January 21, 1999 to Present One Year
Brian A. Yantis 6770 July 16, 1986 to Present One Year

    Years of  
    Service as  
Name Age an Officer Term
Barry M. Yantis 70 36 Until Successor Elected
Brett A. Yantis 47 13 Until Successor Elected
Brian A. Yantis 67 23 Until Successor Elected

    Years of  
    Service as  
Name Age an Officer Term
Barry M. Yantis 73 39 Until Successor Elected
Brian A. Yantis 70 26 Until Successor Elected

 

(b)Certain Significant Employees

 

There are no significant employees other than above.

 

(c)Family Relationships

 

Barry M. Yantis and Brian A. Yantis are brothers. Brett A. Yantis is the son of Barry M. Yantis.

 

Business Experience

(1)Barry M. Yantis, President and Treasurer has been an officer of the Company for thirty-six39 years, twelve13 years as Vice-President and twenty-four27 years as President. He has been on the board of directors for thirty-six39 years and has been associated with the candy business for forty43 years.

Brett A. Yantis was elected to the position of Director during the year ending June 30, 1999. Brett was elected Vice-President in January 2003. Brett has been associated with the Company for twenty-one years.

 

Brian A. Yantis, Secretary has been an officer of the Company since May 1992. Until retiring in 2011, he had been associated with the insurance business for thirty-seven37 years and was a Vice-President of Aon Risk Services in Chicago, Illinois for twenty-two22 years.

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

 

ITEM 10DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (CONTINUED)(2)The directors and executive officers listed above are also the directors and executive officers of Dye Candy Company.

 

(2)   The directors and executive officers listed above are also the directors and executive officers of Dye Candy Company.

(d)Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

(d)  Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

Not applicable

 

(e)Audit Committee Financial Expert

(e)  Audit Committee Financial Expert

Registrant is not required to have an audit committee since the stock is not actively traded. The Board of Directors are not considered audit committee financial experts, but do effectively operate as the audit committee.

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(f)   Code of EthicsCHASE GENERAL CORPORATION and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 10DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

(f)Code of Ethics

The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all executive officers, directors, and employees of the Company. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will be provided to any person without charge upon request.

 

ITEMItem 11EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

(a)General

(a)  General

Executive officers are compensated for their services as set forth in the Summary Compensation Table. These salaries are approved yearly by the Boardboard of Directors.directors.

 

(b)Summary Compensation Table

(b)  Summary Compensation Table

                           Long-Term Compensation    
       Long-Term Compensation     Annual Compensation  Awards  Payouts    
 Annual Compensation Awards Payouts  
Name and
Principal
Position
 Fiscal
Year End
 Salary Bonus Other
Annual
Compensation
 Restricted
Stock
Award (s)
 Option
SARs (#)
 LTIP
Payouts
 All Other
Compensation
 
Name and      Other Restricted        
Principal Fiscal      Annual Stock Option LTIP All Other 
Position Year End Salary  Bonus  Compensation  Award (s)  SARs (#)  Payouts  Compensation 
Barry M. Yantis 1) 06-30-15 $133,650 $19,000 $2,040 - - - -  1) 06-30-18  134,300   -   3,300   -   -   -   - 
Barry M. Yantis 1) 06-30-14 $132,000 $4,000 $2,240 - - - -  1) 06-30-17  138,600   -   4,500   -   -   -   - 
Barry M. Yantis 1) 06-30-13 $132,000 $26,000 $3,500 - - - -  1) 06-30-16  138,600   -   2,980   -   -   -   - 

1)CEO, President and Treasurer

2)No other compensation than that which is listed in compensation table.

3)No other officers have compensation over $100,000 for their services besides those listed in this compensation table.

 

(c)Option/SAR grants table

(c)  Option/SAR grants table

Not applicable

 

(d)Aggregated option/SAR exercises and fiscal year-end option/SAR value table

(d)  Aggregated option/SAR exercises and fiscal year-end option/SAR value table

Not applicable

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015applicable.

 

ITEM 11EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)(e)Long-term incentive plan awards table

(e)  Long-term incentive plan awards table

Not applicable

 

(f)Compensation of Directors

(f)  Compensation of Directors

Directors are not compensated for services on the board. The directors are reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in attending board meetings. During the fiscal year 2015 and 2014, $0 and $1,067, respectively, of travel expenses were reimbursed to board member Brian A. Yantis.

 

(g)Employment contracts and termination of employment and change in control arrangements

No employment contracts exist with any executive officers. In addition, there are no contracts currently in place regarding termination of employment or change in control arrangements.

 

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(h)  Report on repricing of option/SARs

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Item 11EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

(h)Report on repricing of option/SARs

Not applicable

 

(i)Additional information with respect to compensation committee interlocks and insider participation in compensation decisions

The registrant has no formal compensation committee. The Board of Directors, Brian A. Yantis and Barry M. Yantis, and Brett A. Yantis (all current officers of the Company) annually approve the compensation of Barry M. Yantis, CEO, President and Treasurer.

 

(j)Board compensation committee report on executive compensation

(j)   Board compensation committee report on executive compensation

The Board bases the annual salary of the CEO on the Company’sCompany's prior year performance. The criteria is based upon, but is not limited to, market area expansion, gross profit improvement, control of operating expenses, generation of positive cash flow, and hours devoted to the business during the previous fiscal year.

 

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION
and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

ITEMItem 12SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
          
 Title of Class Name and Address Amounts
and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership
 % of
Class
 
(a)Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners Common; Par Value $1 per Share Barry Yantis, CEO & Director
5605 Osage Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64503
 194,385(1)16.90%(2)
         
   Brian Yantis, Officer & Director
1210 E. Clarendon
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
 97,192(1)8.40%(2)
         
(b)Security Ownership of Management Common; Par Value $1 per Share Two Directors and CEO as a Group 110,856 11.40% 
         
 Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par Value: Series A, 6% Convertible Two Directors and CEO as a Group 21,533 21.50% 
         
 Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par Value: Series B, 6% Convertible Two Directors and CEO as a Group 21,533 21.50% 
         
 Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par Value: Series A, $5 Convertible Two Directors and CEO as a Group 3,017 5.20% 
         
 Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par Value: Series B, $5 Convertible Two Directors and CEO as a Group 630 6.60% 
         
 (1)Includes 120,477 and 60,244 shares, respectively, which could be received within 30 days upon conversion of preferred stock. 
          
 (2)Reflects the percentage assuming the preferred shares above were converted into common stock. 
         
(c)No Known Change of Control is Anticipated     

      Amounts    
      and    
      Nature of    
      Beneficial  % of 
  Title of Class Name and Address Ownership  Class 
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Common; Par Value $1 per Share
 Barry Yantis, CEO & Director  194,385(1)  16.90%(2)
    5605 Osage Drive        
    St. Joseph, MO 64503        
             
    Brian Yantis, Officer & Director  97,192(1)  8.40%(2)
    1210 E. Clarendon        
    Arlington Heights, IL 60004        
             
(b) Security Ownership of Management
Common; Par Value $1 per Share
 Two Directors and CEO as a Group  110,856   11.40%
             
  Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par  
Value: Series A, 6% Convertible
 Two Directors and CEO as  a Group  21,533   21.50%
             
  Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par  
Value: Series B, 6% Convertible
 Two Directors and CEO as  a Group  21,533   21.50%
             
  Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par
 Value: Series A, $5 Convertible
 Two Directors and CEO as  a Group  3,017   5.20%
             
  Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par  
Value: Series B, $5 Convertible
 Two Directors and CEO as  a Group  630   6.60%

(1)Includes 120,477 and 60,244 shares, respectively, which could be received within 30 days upon conversion of preferred stock.

(2)Reflects the percentage assuming the preferred shares above were converted into common stock.

(c)No Known Change of Control is Anticipated

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION and Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

ITEMItem 13CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

(a)Transactions with management and others
The registrant’s subsidiary, Dye Candy Company entered into an operating lease agreement during the 2005 fiscal year to provide office and manufacturing facilities with a limited liability company that is owned 100% by Vice-President and Director, Brett A. Yantis and his spouse. The annual rent is $78,000.

The registrant’s subsidiary, Dye Candy Company entered into an operating lease agreement during the 2005 fiscal year to provide office and manufacturing facilities with a limited liability company that is partially owned by the son of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The annual rent is $78,000.

On April 3, 2018, Chase sold a vehicle to a former director for $4,500, netting a loss on the sale of approximately $8,000. The estimated fair value of the vehicle was $18,000.

 

(b)Certain business relationships
Not applicable

Not applicable

 

(c)Indebtedness of management
Not applicable

Not applicable

 

(d)Transactions with promoters
Not applicable

 

Not applicable

ITEMItem 14PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

The following table shows the aggregate fees billed to the Company for professional services for the years ended June 30, 20152018 and 2014:2017:

 

 2015 2014  2018 2017 
Audit Fees:                
Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) $57,824  $60,577  $62,338  $61,005 
Audit Related Fees  -   -   -   - 
Tax Fees  -   -   -   - 
All Other Fees  -   -   -   - 

 

MHM leases substantially all its personnel, who work under the control of MHM shareholders, from wholly-owned subsidiaries of CBIZ, Inc., in an alternative practice structure.

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATIONand Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

PART IV

 

ITEMItem 15EXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

The following documents are filed as part of this report.

 

1.Consolidated Financial Statements:Page
   
 Index to Consolidated Financial Statements16
   
  Consolidated Balance SheetsReport of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm18 - 1917
   
 Consolidated Statements of IncomeBalance Sheets2018 - 19
   
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ EquityOperations2120
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsStockholders’ Equity2221
   
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Cash Flows23 - 3222
   
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements23 - 34

2.Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules:

None

 None
3.Exhibits:

 

The exhibits listed below are filed with or incorporated by reference in this report.

 

The following have been previously filed and are incorporated by reference to prior years’years' Forms 10-K filed by the Registrant:

 

3.1          Articles of Incorporation of Chase General Corporation

3.2          Bylaws
3.1

Articles of Incorporation of Chase General Corporation 

3.2Bylaws

 

The following are Exhibits attached or explanations included in “Notes"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”Statements" in Part II of this report:

 

4.            
4.Instruments defining the rights of security holders including indentures - Refer to Note 4.
11.Computation of loss per share - Refer to Note 6.
21.Subsidiaries of registrant - Refer to Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1Certification of Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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ITEM 15EXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (CONTINUED)

101The following financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2018, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

  

11.          Computation of per share earnings - Refer to Note 6.

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21.          Subsidiaries of registrant - Refer to Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

31.1        Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1        Certification of Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATIONand Subsidiary

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20152018

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

  CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION
  CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
   
Date:     September 22, 201526, 2018By:/s/ Barry M. Yantis
  Barry M. Yantis
  

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer,

  President and Treasurer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated below.

Signatures Title 
SignaturesTitleDate
     
/s/ Barry M. Yantis   September 22, 201526, 2018
Barry M. Yantis Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, President, Treasurer and Director  
     
/s/ Brett YantisSeptember 22, 2015
Brett YantisVice-President and Director
/s/ Brian A. Yantis   September 22, 201526, 2018
Brian A. Yantis Secretary and Director  

 

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