UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20152016

 

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

 

For the transition period from          to

 

Commission File Number 2-5916

 

 Chase General Corporation 
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

 MISSOURI   36-2667734 
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  

 

 1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri 64507 
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

 

 (816) 279-1625 
(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 12, 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. YesxNo¨

 

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). YesxNo¨

 

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 filer¨(Do (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyx

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) Yes¨Nox

 

As of November 11, 2015,9, 2016, there were 969,834 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding.

 

 
   

 

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

quarterly report on form 10-q

table of contents

for the three months ended September 30, 20152016

 

Part IFinancial Information 
    
 Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 
    
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20152016 (unaudited) and June 30, 201520161
    
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)3
    
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended september 30, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (unaudited)4
    
  Notes to condensed consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)5
    
 Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations910
    
 Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk1415
    
 Item 4.Controls and Procedures1415
    
Part IIOther Information 
    
 Item 1.Legal Proceedings1516
    
 Item 1A.Risk Factors1516
    
 Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds1516
    
 Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities1516
    
 Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures1516
    
 Item 5.Other Information1516
    
 Item 6.Exhibits1617
    
 Signatures1718

 

   

  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

ASSETS

 September 30, June 30,  September 30, June 30, 
 2015 2015  2016 2016 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
ASSETS        
             
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and Cash Equivalents $29,912  $84,204  $5,917  $19,259 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $16,596 and $16,296, Respectively  699,168   187,607 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $16,849 and $16,549, Respectively  640,154   179,622 
Inventories:                
Finished Goods  290,334   377,853   472,167   433,043 
Goods in Process  10,959   13,815   10,577   6,540 
Raw Materials  104,216   90,506   95,095   76,561 
Packaging Materials  165,137   130,726   121,025   135,732 
Prepaid Expenses  41,391   5,689   30,015   5,689 
Income Tax Receivable  29,143   29,111 
Deferred Income Taxes  7,077   7,288   7,605   7,533 
Total Current Assets  1,348,194   897,688   1,411,698   893,090 
                
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT                
Land  35,000   35,000   35,000   35,000 
Buildings  77,348   77,348   77,348   77,348 
Machinery and Equipment  817,836   807,325   838,131   820,885 
Trucks and Autos  212,100   198,845   213,116   213,116 
Office Equipment  31,518   31,518   31,518   31,518 
Leasehold Improvements  72,068   72,068   72,068   72,068 
Total  1,245,870   1,222,104   1,267,181   1,249,935 
Less Accumulated Depreciation  845,543   861,341   922,780   896,288 
Total Property and Equipment, Net  400,327   360,763   344,401   353,647 
                
Total Assets $1,748,521  $1,258,451  $1,756,099  $1,246,737 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited


condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 September 30, June 30,  September 30, June 30, 
 2015 2015  2016 2016 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
          
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Bank Overdraft $17,153  $- 
Accounts Payable $333,751  $111,944   287,754   46,718 
Current Maturities of Notes Payable  235,749   8,297   290,626   15,460 
Accrued Expenses  47,942   17,966   50,512   25,163 
Income Taxes Payable  8,691   26,119 
Deferred Income  1,299   1,299   1,299   1,299 
Total Current Liabilities  627,432   165,625   647,344   88,640 
                
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                
Deferred Income  11,038   11,362   9,739   10,064 
Notes Payable, Less Current Maturities  49,811   14,004   51,428   55,397 
Deferred Income Taxes  95,392   98,866   73,325   90,446 
Total Long-Term Liabilities  156,241   124,232   134,492   155,907 
                
Total Liabilities  783,673   289,857   781,836   244,547 
                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                
                
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding:                
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value:                
Series A (Liquidation Preference $2,227,500 and $2,220,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $2,182,500 and $2,175,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series A (Liquidation Preference $2,257,500 and $2,250,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $2,212,500 and $2,205,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $20 Par Value:                
Series A (Liquidation Preference $5,033,830 and $5,019,197, Respectively)  1,170,660   1,170,660 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $820,362 and $817,977, Respectively)  190,780   190,780 
Series A (Liquidation Preference $5,092,364 and $5,077,730, Respectively)  1,170,660   1,170,660 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $829,901 and $827,516, Respectively)  190,780   190,780 
Common Stock, $1 Par Value  969,834   969,834   969,834   969,834 
Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par  3,134,722   3,134,722   3,134,722   3,134,722 
Accumulated Deficit  (5,501,148)  (5,497,402)  (5,491,733)  (5,463,806)
Total Stockholders' Equity  964,848   968,594   974,263   1,002,190 
                
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,748,521  $1,258,451  $1,756,099  $1,246,737 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited


condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
NET SALES $1,063,103  $991,908  $862,188  $1,063,103 
                
COST OF SALES  843,383   715,070   671,891   843,383 
Gross Profit on Sales  219,720   276,838   190,297   219,720 
                
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Selling  122,776   114,641   99,266   122,776 
General and Administrative  115,051   121,381   135,746   115,051 
Gain on Sale of Equipment  (12,374)  -   -   (12,374)
Total Operating Expenses  225,453   236,022   235,012   225,453 
                
Income (Loss) from Operations  (5,733)  40,816 
Loss from Operations  (44,715)  (5,733)
                
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                
Miscellaneous Income  378   12,022   375   378 
Interest Expense  (271)  (887)  (815)  (271)
Total Other Income (Expense), Net  107   11,135 
Total Other Income (Expense)  (440)  107 
                
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes  (5,626)  51,951 
Net Loss before Income Taxes  (45,155)  (5,626)
                
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES  (1,880)  17,250 
INCOME TAX BENEFIT  (17,228)  (1,880)
                
NET INCOME (LOSS) $(3,746) $34,701 
NET LOSS $(27,927) $(3,746)
                
NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK                
Basic $(0.04) $0.00  $(0.06) $(0.04)
                
Diluted $(0.04) $0.00  $(0.06) $(0.04)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited


condensed consolidated financial statements.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Income (Loss) $(3,746) $34,701 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Used by Operating Activities:        
Net Loss $(27,927) $(3,746)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used by Operating Activities:        
Depreciation and Amortization  29,574   21,814   26,493   29,574 
Allowance for Bad Debts  300   300   300   300 
Deferred Income Amortization  (324)  (324)  (325)  (324)
Deferred Income Taxes  (3,263)  (7,405)  (17,193)  (3,263)
(Gain) on Sale of Equipment  (12,374)  -   -   (12,374)
Effects of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:                
Trade Receivables  (511,861)  (508,492)  (460,832)  (511,861)
Inventories  42,254   (11,934)  (46,988)  42,254 
Prepaid Expenses  (35,702)  (1,450)  (24,326)  (26,948)
Income Taxes Receivable  (32)  (8,754)
Accounts Payable  221,807   288,401   241,036   221,807 
Accrued Expenses  29,976   (96,871)  25,349   29,976 
Income Taxes Payable  (17,428)  8,722   -   (17,428)
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities  (260,787)  (272,538)  (284,445)  (260,787)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchases of Property and Equipment  (14,082)  (11,386)  (17,247)  (14,082)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from Line-of-Credit  225,000   135,000   275,000   225,000 
Principal Payments on Notes Payable  (4,423)  (11,705)  (3,803)  (4,423)
Bank Overdraft  17,153   - 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  220,577   123,295   288,350   220,577 
                
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (54,292)  (160,629)  (13,342)  (54,292)
                
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period  84,204   162,435   19,259   84,204 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $29,912  $1,806  $5,917  $29,912 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited


condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1GENERAL

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheet of Chase General Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Chase”, “we”, “our”, and “us”) at June 30, 20152016 has been takencondensed from audited consolidated financial statements at that date and condensed.date. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 and for the three months ended September 30, 20142015 are unaudited and reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the interim periods presented in this quarterly report. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2015.2016. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.2017. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to fairly present financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods have been included.

 

No events have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2015,2016, through the date of filing this form, that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as of or for the three month period ended September 30, 2015.2016.

 

NOTE 2EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

The incomeearnings (loss) per share waswere computed on the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the period.

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
Net Income (Loss) $(3,746) $34,701 
Net Loss $(27,927) $(3,746)
                
Preferred Dividend Requirements:                
6% Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 Par Value  15,000   15,000   15,000   15,000 
5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred, $20 Par Value  17,018   17,018   17,018   17,018 
Total Dividend Requirements  32,018   32,018   32,018   32,018 
                
Net Income (Loss) - Common Stockholders $(35,764) $2,683 
Net Loss - Common Stockholders $(59,945) $(35,764)

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 2EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (CONTINUED)

 

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by including contingently issuable shares with the weighted average shares outstanding.

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
Weighted Average 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 $(0.04) $0.00 
Basic Loss per Share $(0.06) $(0.04)
                
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share $(0.04) $0.00 
Diluted Loss per Share $(0.06) $(0.04)

 

The contingently issuable shares were not included in diluted earnings per common share as they would have an antidilutive effect upon earnings per share. Cumulative Preferred Stock dividends in arrears at September 30, 2016 and 2015 totaled $7,980,824 and 2014 totaled $7,852,752, and $7,724,680, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following:

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
6% Convertible                
Series A $17  $17  $17  $17 
Series B  17   16  $17  $17 
5% Convertible                
Series A $66  $65  $67  $66 
Series B  66   65  $67  $66 

 

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. It 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.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 3NOTES PAYABLE

 

The Company’s long-term debt consists of:

 

   September 30, June 30,    September 30, June 30, 
Payee Terms 2015 2015  Terms 2016 2016 
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. $225,000  $-  $350,000 line-of-credit agreement expiring on January 4, 2017, 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. $275,000  $- 
                  
Ford Credit $468 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; final payment due January 2019, secured by a vehicle.  17,878   19,151  $705 monthly payments, interest of 5.8%; final payment due October 2021, secured by a vehicle.  37,117   38,674 
                  
Ford Credit $705 monthly payments, interest of 5.8%; final payment due October 2020, secured by a vehicle.  42,682   - 
Toyota Credit $364 monthly payments, interest of 3.5%; final payment due December 2020, secured by a vehicle.  17,243   18,179 
                  
Ford Credit $517 monthly payments, interest of 0%; final payment due March 2016, secured by a vehicle.  -   3,150  $468 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; final payment due January 2019, secured by a vehicle.  12,694   14,004 
                  
 Total  285,560   22,301 
 Less Current Portion  235,749   8,297 
 Long-Term Portion $49,811  $   14,004 
Total    342,054   70,857 
Less Current Portion    290,626   15,460 
Long-Term Portion   $51,428  $55,397 

 

Future minimum payments for the twelve months ending September 30 are:

 

2016 $235,749 
2017  11,796  $290,626 
2018  12,340   16,306 
2019  9,123   13,229 
2020  7,694   11,947 
2021  9,245 
Thereafter  8,858   701 
Total $    285,560  $342,054 

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 4INCOME TAXES

 

The Company follows the provisions for uncertain tax positions as addressed in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740-10. The Company recognized no liability for unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2015.2016. The Company has no material tax positions at September 30, 20152016 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain, but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The Company’s federal income tax returns for the fiscal years ended 2013, 2014, 2015 and 20152016 are subject to examination by the IRS taxing authority.

 

NOTE 5SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
Cash Paid for:                
Interest $136  $887  $812  $136 
                
Income Taxes $27,700  $15,933  $-  $27,700 
                
Noncash Transactions:                
Financing of New Vehicles $42,682  $-  $-  $42,682 

 

NOTE 6RECENTLY 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. 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 the entity for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted beginning for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the impact of the amended revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective.on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory," ("ASU 2015-11"). An entity using an inventory method other than last-in, first out ("LIFO") or the retail inventory method should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The new standardguidance clarifies that net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The update is effective as of January 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

In February 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance for the Company’streatment of leases. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability for all operating and finance leases with lease terms greater than one year. The guidance also requires both qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the nature of the entity’s leasing activities. The guidance will initially be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The amendments in the guidance are effective for fiscal year 2019, and earlyyears beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the effectimpact of the newamended lease guidance will have on the its consolidated financial statementsstatements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued 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 disclosures. The Company hasfootnote disclosure. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for interim and annual periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. We do not yet determinedexpect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In November 2015, the standardFASB issued ASC Update No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes” as part of its simplification initiatives. This update requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as non-current on its ongoingthe consolidated condensed balance sheet for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early application is permitted. An entity can elect to adopt prospectively or retrospectively to all periods presented. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-17 to have a material effect on our financial reporting.position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

There have been no other newly issued or newly applicable accounting pronouncements that have, or are expected to have, a significant impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial statements.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

OVERVIEW

 

Chase General Corporation (Chase) is a holding company for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dye Candy Company. This subsidiary is the main operating company that is engaged in the manufacture of confectionery products which are sold primarily to wholesale houses, grocery accounts, vendors, and repackers. The subsidiary (Company) operates two divisions, Chase Candy division and Seasonal Candy division, which share a common labor force and utilize the same basic equipment and raw materials. Therefore, segment reporting for the two divisions is not maintained by management.

 

The Company’s business, like that of many other confectionary product manufacturers, is seasonal. Historically, the Company has realized more of its revenue and earnings in the fiscal second quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season, than in any other fiscal quarter.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 20142015

 

The following management comments regarding Chase’s results of operations and outlook should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements included pursuant to Item 1 of the quarterly report.

 

The following table sets forth certain items as a percentage of net sales and revenues for the periods presented:

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
Net Sales  100%  100%  100%  100%
Cost of Sales  79   72   78   79 
Gross Profit on Sales  21   28   22   21 
Operating Expenses  21   24   27   22 
Income (Loss) from Operations  (1)  4 
Loss from Operations  (5)  (1)
Other Income (Expense), Net  0   1   (0)  (0)
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes  (1)  5 
Loss before Income Taxes  (5)  (1)
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes  (0)  2   (2)  (0)
Net Income (Loss)  -   3%
Net Loss  (3)%  (1)%


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

NET SALES

 

Net sales increased $71,195decreased $200,915 or 7%19% for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 to $1,063,103$862,188 compared to $991,908$1,063,103 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy increased $72,404decreased $132,966 to $580,028$447,062 for the three months ended September 30, 2015,2016, compared to $507,624$580,028 for 2014.2015. Gross sales for Chase Candy decreased $95$70,100 to $491,985$421,885 for the three months ended September 30, 2015,2016, compared to $492,080$491,985 for 2014.2015. Sales returns and allowances for the Company increased $926decreased $2,838 to $9,636$6,798 for the three months ended September 30, 2015,2016, compared to $8,710$9,636 for 2014.2015. The Company’s other sales decreased $687 to $39 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $726 for 2015.

 

The 14% increase23% decrease in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $72,404$132,966 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 over the same period ended September 30, 2014,2015, is primarily due to the net effect of the following: 1) decreased orders from three customers in the generic seasonal division netting approximately $148,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to two lost customers and one customer decreasing orders; offset by 2) increased volume from various customers in the clamshell seasonal division totalingnetting approximately $15,000$2,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to earlier shipments; 2) increased orders from varioustwo customers in the generic seasonal division netting approximately $45,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to new customers; andincreasing orders; 3) increased orders in the bulk seasonal division totalingnetting approximately $12,000$14,000 due to increased sales to two existing customers.

 

The .02%14% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $95$70,100 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 over the same period ended September 30, 2014,2015, is primarily due to the net effect of the following: 1) decreased sales of the L276 Cherry Mash Distributor Pack division by approximately $25,000$14,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to earlier shipments;decreased orders from two existing customers; 2) other fluctuations netting to a decrease of approximately $5,900; offset by 3) increaseddecreased sales of the L278/L212 Mini Mash division by approximately $20,000$40,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to one customer increasing theirdecreased orders from four existing customers; and 4) increased3) decreased sales of L100, L200, SK436, and SK2100 Cherry Mash Merchandisers division by approximately $11,000$17,000 versus the same period a year ago due to increaseddecreased orders from five existing customers.

 

COST OF SALES

 

The cost of sales increased $128,313decreased $171,492 to $671,891, or 78% of related sales for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $843,383, or 79% of related sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to $715,070, or 72% of related sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015.

 

The 18% increase20% decrease in cost of sales of $128,313$171,492 is primarily due to the 7% increase19% decrease in net sales of $71,195,$200,915, a 10%4% decrease in the raw material cost of sugar, and a 3% decrease in the raw material cost of chocolate offset by a 20% increase in the raw material cost of peanuts,corn syrup and a 1% increase in the raw material cost of sugar.peanuts. 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.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

SELLING EXPENSES

 

Selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2015 increased $8,1352016 decreased $23,510 to $122,776,$99,266, which is 12% of sales, compared to $114,641$122,776 or 12% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015.

 

The increasedecrease of $8,135$23,510 in selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 is primarily due to higherlower commissions expense for the period, lower promotions expense, and lower truck and automobile depreciation expense. Commission expense and higher commissions expense for the period. Truck and automobile depreciation expense increased $3,887decreased $8,270 to $13,081$33,315 for this period from $9,638$41,585 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Commission2015 primarily due to the decrease in net sales. Promotions expense increased $2,478decreased $7,982 to $41,585$17,075 for this period from $39,107$25,057 for the three months ended September 30, 20142015 primarily due to an increasea decrease in net sales that have a bill-back allowance. Truck and automobile depreciation expense decreased $2,425 to a change$10,656 for this period from $13,081 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 primarily due to less of that asset class placed in service in the mix of net sales.2016 period.

 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2015 decreased $6,3302016 increased $20,695 to $115,051$135,746 and decreasedincreased to 11%16% of sales, compared to $121,381$115,051 or 12%11% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015. The decreasedincreased costs are primarily because of a decreasean increase in professional fees, miscellaneous general expense, and insurance expense. InsuranceProfessional fees expense decreased $10,536increased $9,089 to $22,357$63,760 for this period from $32,893$54,671 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 primarily due to an increase in fees. Miscellaneous general expense increased $5,180 to $8,063 for this period from $2,883 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to a fewnon-recurring $6,000 expense occurring in the period. Insurance expense increased $5,090 to $27,447 for this period from $22,357 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to a more employees decliningaccepting health insurance coverage.

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

Other income and (expense) decreased by $11,028$547 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to $(440) compared to $107 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 to $107, compared to $11,135 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 primarily due to a decreaseincrease in interest expense of $614, a freight claim of approximately $4,000 and a refund of approximately $7,000 from a customer related to a underpayment written off during the year ended June 30, 2014.$544.

 

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXESTAX BENEFIT

 

The Company recorded a provision for income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 of $1,880$17,228 as compared to tax expensebenefit of $17,250$1,880 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015. The income tax benefit recorded for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 is primarily due to a decrease in deferred tax liabilities.the net loss before income taxes.

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)LOSS

 

The Company reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 of $(19,392),$27,927, compared to net incomeloss of $34,701$3,746 for the three months ended September 30, 2014.2015. This decrease of $54,093$24,181 is explained above.


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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

PREFERRED DIVIDENDS

 

Preferred dividends were $32,018 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, which reflects additional preferred stock dividends in arrears on the Company’s Series A and Series B $5 par value preferred stock and its Series A and Series B $20 par value preferred stock.

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 was $51,410$59,945 which is ana decrease of $54,093$24,181 as compared to the net incomeloss for the three months ended September 30, 20142015 of $2,683.$35,764.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2015 2014  2016 2015 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities $(260,787) $(272,538) $(284,445) $(260,787)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities  (14,082)  (11,386)  (17,247)  (14,082)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  220,577   123,295   288,350   220,577 

  

Management has made no material commitments for capital expenditures during the remainder of fiscal 2016.2017. The $14,082$17,247 of cash used in investing activities is the purchase of equipment used during the manufacturing process. The $260,787$284,445 of cash used in operating activities is fully detailed in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows on page four. The $220,577$288,350 of cash provided by financing activities is primarily due to the receipt of $225,000$275,000 drawn from a line-of-credit, net of principal payments on equipment and vehicle loans. At September 30, 2015,2016, the Company had $125,000$75,000 remaining on the line-of-credit, which could be utilized to help fund any working capital requirements. Management expects that projected cash flows will enable the Company to pay the full balance on the line-of-credit prior to December 31, 2015.2016.

 

Management believes that the projected cash flow from operations, combined with its existing cash balances, will be sufficient to meet its funding requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

Management believes that inflation will have only a minimal effect on future operations since such effects will generally be offset by sales price increases, which are not expected to have a significant effect upon demand.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Forward-Looking Information

 

This report, as well as our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “continue,” “predict” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. This report contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other topics, our expected financial position, results of operations, cash flows, strategy, and management’s plans and objectives. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about a number of important factors. While we believe that our assumptions about such factors are reasonable, such factors involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be different from what appear here. These risk factors include: the ability to adequately pass through customers unanticipated future increases in raw material costs, decreased demand for products, expected orders that do not occur, loss of key customers, the impact of competition and price erosion as well as supply and manufacturing constraints, and other risks and uncertainties. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this report will prove accurate, and our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made herein.


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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Chase’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Chase’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”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and management has concluded that Chase’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) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

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


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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None

 

ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

a.None

 

b.The total cumulative preferred stock dividends contingency at September 30, 20152016 is $7,852,752.$7,980,824.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

None


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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13A-14(A) and 15D-14(A) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 32.1Certification of 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.

Exhibit 101The following financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2015,2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.


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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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 and Subsidiary
 (Registrant)
  
November 12, 201510, 2016/s/ Barry M. Yantis
DateBarry M. Yantis
 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
 Chief Financial Officer, President and Treasurer


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