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, 20162017

 

¨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)

Chase General Corporation

(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)

 

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

1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri 64507

(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(816) 279-1625

(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-acceleratednonaccelerated 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-acceleratedNonaccelerated filer¨ (Do(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyx
Emerging Growth Company¨

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, 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. Yes¨   Nox

 

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 9, 2016,12, 2017, 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, 20162017

 

Part I1Financial Information
 
 Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
Condensed Consolidatedconsolidated Balance SheetsSheet as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited)2017 (Unaudited) and June 30, 201620171
 
Condensed Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operationsoperations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)(Unaudited)3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Cash Flowscash flows for the three months ended septemberSeptember 30, 2017 and 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)(Unaudited)4
 
Note to Condensed consolidated financial statements (Unaudited)Notes to condensed consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)55
 Item 2.Management’s Discussiondiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1011
��Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Riskqualitative disclosures about market risk15
16
 Item 4.Controls and Procedures15
16
Part IIOther Information 
 
Item 1.Legal ProceedingsProcedures16
17
 Item 1A.Risk Factors16
17
 Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsPrOceeds16
17
 Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securitiesupon senior securities16
17
 Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosuressafety disclosures16
17
 Item 5.Other Informationinformation16
17
 Item 6.Exhibitsexhibits17
 Signatures18

 

 

 

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 September 30, June 30,  September 30, June 30, 
 2016 2016  2017  2017 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    
ASSETS                
                
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and Cash Equivalents $5,917  $19,259  $4,569  $46,182 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $16,849 and $16,549, Respectively  640,154   179,622 
Trade Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $14,033 and $13,733, Respectively  658,786   127,207 
Inventories:                
Finished Goods  472,167   433,043   228,021   270,352 
Goods in Process  10,577   6,540   11,336   13,393 
Raw Materials  95,095   76,561   83,312   60,655 
Packaging Materials  121,025   135,732   168,178   135,638 
Prepaid Expenses  30,015   5,689   42,841   24,689 
Income Tax Receivable  29,143   29,111   63,691   11,160 
Deferred Income Taxes  7,605   7,533 
Total Current Assets  1,411,698   893,090   1,260,734   689,276 
                
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT        
LONG-TERM ASSETS        
Property and Equipment:        
Land  35,000   35,000   35,000   35,000 
Buildings  77,348   77,348   77,348   77,348 
Machinery and Equipment  838,131   820,885   838,131   838,131 
Trucks and Autos  213,116   213,116   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  1,267,181   1,249,935   1,267,181   1,267,181 
Less Accumulated Depreciation  922,780   896,288   1,019,139   1,002,043 
Total Property and Equipment, Net  344,401   353,647   248,042   265,138 
                
Deferred Income Taxes  -   27,163 
Total Long-Term Assets  248,042   292,301 
        
Total Assets $1,756,099  $1,246,737  $1,508,776  $981,577 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 September 30, June 30,  September 30, June 30, 
 2016 2016  2017  2017 
 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Bank Overdraft $17,153  $- 
Accounts Payable  287,754   46,718  $266,042  $63,628 
Current Maturities of Notes Payable  290,626   15,460   346,306   16,133 
Accrued Expenses  50,512   25,163   54,587   29,239 
Deferred Income  1,299   1,299   1,299   1,299 
Total Current Liabilities  647,344   88,640   668,234   110,299 
                
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                
        
Deferred Income Taxes  30,577   - 
Notes Payable, Less Current Maturities  35,122   39,264 
Deferred Income  9,739   10,064   8,441   8,765 
Notes Payable, Less Current Maturities  51,428   55,397 
Deferred Income Taxes  73,325   90,446 
Total Long-Term Liabilities  134,492   155,907   74,140   48,029 
                
Total Liabilities  781,836   244,547   742,374   158,328 
                
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                
                
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding:                
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value:        
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 $5,092,364 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 
Prior Cumulative Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value: Series A (Liquidation Preference $2,287,500 and $2,280,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $2,242,500 and $2,235,000, Respectively)  500,000   500,000 
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $20 Par Value: Series A (Liquidation Preference $5,150,897 and $5,136,263, Respectively)  1,170,660   1,170,660 
Series B (Liquidation Preference $839,440 and $837,055, 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  (5,491,733)  (5,463,806)  (5,699,594)  (5,642,747)
Total Stockholders' Equity  974,263   1,002,190   766,402   823,249 
                
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $1,756,099  $1,246,737  $1,508,776  $981,577 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
NET SALES $862,188  $1,063,103  $870,430  $862,188 
                
COST OF SALES  671,891   843,383   661,092   671,891 
Gross Profit on Sales  190,297   219,720   209,338   190,297 
                
OPERATING EXPENSES                
Selling  99,266   122,776   112,332   99,266 
General and Administrative  135,746   115,051   147,036   135,746 
Gain on Sale of Equipment  -   (12,374)
Total Operating Expenses  235,012   225,453   259,368   235,012 
                
Loss from Operations  (44,715)  (5,733)  (50,030)  (44,715)
                
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                
Miscellaneous Income  375   378   370   375 
Interest Expense  (815)  (271)  (1,978)  (815)
Total Other Income (Expense)  (440)  107   (1,608)  (440)
                
Net Loss before Income Taxes  (45,155)  (5,626)  (51,638)  (45,155)
                
INCOME TAX BENEFIT  (17,228)  (1,880)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)  5,209   (17,228)
                
NET LOSS $(27,927) $(3,746) $(56,847) $(27,927)
                
NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK                
Basic $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.09) $(0.06)
                
Diluted $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.09) $(0.06)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Loss $(27,927) $(3,746) $(56,847) $(27,927)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used by Operating Activities:                
Depreciation and Amortization  26,493   29,574   17,096   26,493 
Allowance for Bad Debts  300   300   300   300 
Deferred Income Amortization  (325)  (324)  (324)  (325)
Deferred Income Taxes  (17,193)  (3,263)  57,740   (17,193)
(Gain) on Sale of Equipment  -   (12,374)
Effects of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:                
Trade Receivables  (460,832)  (511,861)  (531,879)  (460,832)
Inventories  (46,988)  42,254   (10,809)  (46,988)
Prepaid Expenses  (24,326)  (26,948)  (18,152)  (24,326)
Income Taxes Receivable  (32)  (8,754)  (52,531)  (32)
Accounts Payable  241,036   221,807   202,414   241,036 
Accrued Expenses  25,349   29,976   25,348   25,349 
Income Taxes Payable  -   (17,428)
Net Cash Used by Operating Activities  (284,445)  (260,787)  (367,644)  (284,445)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchases of Property and Equipment  (17,247)  (14,082)  -   (17,247)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from Line-of-Credit  275,000   225,000   330,000   275,000 
Principal Payments on Notes Payable  (3,803)  (4,423)  (3,969)  (3,803)
Bank Overdraft  17,153   -   -   17,153 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  288,350   220,577   326,031   288,350 
                
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (13,342)  (54,292)  (41,613)  (13,342)
                
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period  19,259   84,204   46,182   19,259 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $5,917  $29,912  $4,569  $5,917 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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, 20162017 has been condensed from audited consolidated financial statements at that date. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 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, 2016.2017. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.2018. 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, 2016,2017, 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, 2016.2017.

 

NOTE 2EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
Net Loss $(27,927) $(3,746) $(56,847) $(27,927)
                
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 Loss - Common Stockholders $(59,945) $(35,764) $(88,865) $(59,945)

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
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 Loss per Share $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.09) $(0.06)
                
Diluted Loss per Share $(0.06) $(0.04) $(0.09) $(0.06)

 

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, 2017 and 2016 totaled $8,108,896 and 2015 totaled $7,980,824, and $7,852,752, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following:

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30  September 30 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
6% Convertible             
Series A $17  $17  $18  $17 
Series B $17  $17  $17  $17 
5% Convertible                
Series A $67  $66  $68  $67 
Series B $67  $66  $68  $67 

 

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

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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 2016 2016  Terms 2017  2017 
Nodaway Valley Bank $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  $-  $350,000 line-of-credit agreement expiring on January 4, 2018, 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. $330,000  $- 
                  
Ford Credit $705 monthly payments, interest of 5.8%; final payment due October 2021, secured by a vehicle.  37,117   38,674  $705 monthly payments, interest of 5.8%; final payment due October 2021, secured by a vehicle.  30,658   32,308 
                  
Toyota Credit $364 monthly payments, interest of 3.5%; final payment due December 2020, secured by a vehicle.  17,243   18,179  $364 monthly payments, interest of 3.5%; final payment due December 2020, secured by a vehicle.  13,413   14,383 
                  
Ford Credit $468 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; final payment due January 2019, secured by a vehicle.  12,694   14,004  $470 monthly payments, interest of 2.9%; final payment due January 2019, secured by a vehicle.  7,358   8,706 
                  
Total    342,054   70,857   381,428   55,397 
Less Current Portion    290,626   15,460     346,306   16,133 
Long-Term Portion   $51,428  $55,397    $35,122  $39,264 

 

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

 

2017 $290,626 
Twelve Months Ending September 30, Amount 
2018  16,306  $346,306 
2019  13,229   13,229 
2020  11,947   11,947 
2021  9,245   9,245 
Thereafter  701 
2022  701 
Total $342,054  $381,428 

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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, 2016.2017. The Company has no material tax positions at September 30, 20162017 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 2014, 2015, 2016 and 20162017 are subject to examination by the IRSInternal Revenue Service (IRS) taxing authority.

 

NOTE 5SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

  Three Months Ended 
  September 30 
  2016  2015 
Cash Paid for:        
Interest $812  $136 
         
Income Taxes $-  $27,700 
         
Noncash Transactions:        
Financing of New Vehicles $-  $42,682 
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30 
  2017  2016 
Cash Paid for:        
Interest $1,978  $812 

 

NOTE 6RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)(FASB) issued amended guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing 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 initially 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 plans to adopt the new standard on July 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is finalizing reviews and working on implementing the process, policy and disclosure changes that will go into effect on July 1, 2018. At this time, the Company is evaluating the impact of the amended revenue recognition guidance 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 guidance 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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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATEDPART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

In February 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance for the treatment 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 years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the amended lease guidance on the its consolidated financial statements.

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 footnote 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 expect 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 FASB 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 the 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 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's consolidated financial statements.

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Chase General Corporation and SubsidiaryINFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 6recently issued accounting pronouncements (CONTINUED)

In February 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance for the treatment 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 years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the amended lease guidance on the its consolidated financial statements.

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's consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In November 2015, the FASB 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. During the period ended September 30, 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.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7DISCLOSURES 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 September 30, 2017, 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.

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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, 20162017 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 20152016

 

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 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
Net Sales  100%  100%  100%  100%
Cost of Sales  78   79   76   78 
Gross Profit on Sales  22   21   24   22 
Operating Expenses  27   22   30   27 
Loss from Operations  (5)  (1)  (6)  (5)
Other Income (Expense), Net  (0)  (0)  (0)  (0)
Loss before Income Taxes  (5)  (1)  (6)  (5)
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes  (2)  (0)  1   (2)
Net Loss  (3)%  (1)%  (7)%  (3)%

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

NET SALES

 

Net sales decreased $200,915increased $8,242 or 19%1% for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 to $862,188$870,430 compared to $1,063,103$862,188 for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy decreased $132,966increased $91,076 to $447,062$538,138 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, compared to $580,028$447,062 for 2015.2016. Gross sales for Chase Candy decreased $70,100$72,864 to $421,885$349,021 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, compared to $491,985$421,885 for 2015.2016. Sales returns and allowances for the Company decreased $2,838increased $10,464 to $6,798$17,262 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, compared to $9,636$6,798 for 2015.2016. The Company’s other sales decreased $687increased $494 to $39$533 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,2017, compared to $726$39 for 2015.2016.

 

The 23% decrease20% increase in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $132,966$91,076 for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 over the same period ended September 30, 2015,2016, is primarily due to the net effect of the following: 1) decreasedincreased orders from three customers in the genericbulk seasonal division netting approximately $148,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily$40,500 due to two lost customers and one customer decreasing orders; offset byincreased sales to existing customers; 2) increased volume from various customers in the clamshell seasonal division netting approximately $2,000$34,500 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to twoexisting customers increasing orders; 3) increased orders from customers in the bulkgeneric seasonal division netting approximately $14,000$16,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to increased salesexisting customer increasing orders; and 4) an approximate 5% average increase to two existing customers.the price of Seasonal Candy products.

 

The 14%17% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $70,100$72,864 for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 over the same period ended September 30, 2015,2016, is primarily due to the net effect of the following: 1) decreased sales of the L276 Cherry Mash Distributor Pack division by approximately $14,000$68,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to decreased orders from two existing customers; 2) decreased sales of L278/L212 Mini Mash division by approximately $40,000$6,000 versus the same period a year ago primarily due to decreased orders from four existing customers; and 3) decreased sales of L100, L200, SK436, and SK2100 Cherry Mash Merchandisers division by approximately $17,000$6,000 versus the same period a year ago due to decreased orders from fiveexisting customers; offset by 4) increased sales in the L279 and L299 Bulk Mini Mash division by approximately $8,000 versus the same period a year ago due to increased orders from existing customers.

 

COST OF SALES

 

The cost of sales decreased $171,492$10,799 to $671,891,$661,092, or 78%76% of related sales for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 compared to $843,383,$671,891, or 79% of related sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016.

 

The 20%2% decrease in cost of sales of $171,492$10,799 is primarily due to the 19%a decrease in net salesdirect labor of $200,915,approximately $41,000 due to less temporary labor being hired and shorter hours for the temporary labor that was hired and a 4%2% decrease in the raw material costquantity of sugar,Chase Candy and a 3% decrease in the raw material cost of chocolateSeasonal Candy divisions. This was offset by a 20%an 8% increase in the raw material cost of corn syrup, and a 1%4% increase in the raw material cost of peanuts.peanuts, and a 1% decrease in the raw material cost of 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.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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, 2016 decreased $23,5102017 increased $13,066 to $99,266,$112,332, which is 12%13% of sales, compared to $122,776$99,266 or 12% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016.

 

The decreaseincrease of $23,510$13,066 in selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 is primarily due to lower commissions expense for the period, lowerhigher promotions expense and commissions expense offset by lower truck and automobile depreciation expense. CommissionPromotions expense decreased $8,270increased $11,943 to $33,315$29,018 for this period from $41,585$17,075 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 primarily due to the decrease in net sales. Promotions expense decreased $7,982 to $17,075 for this period from $25,057 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 primarily due to a decreasean increase in net sales that have a bill-back allowance. Truck and automobile depreciationCommission expense decreased $2,425increased $2,490 to $10,656$35,805 for this period from $13,081$33,315 for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 primarily due to the increase in net sales. Truck expense decreased $1,195 to $1,675 for this period from $2,870 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to less shipments of that asset class placed in service ingoods to the 2016 period.local warehouse.

 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 increased $20,695$11,290 to $135,746$147,036 and increased to 16%17% of sales, compared to $115,051$135,746 or 11%16% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016. The increased costs are primarily because of an increase in professional fees, miscellaneous generalwebsite expense and insurance expense offset by a decrease in miscellaneous general expense. Professional feesWebsite expense increased $9,089$12,263 to $63,760$14,336 for this period from $54,671$2,073 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to redesigning the website for the 100th anniversary of the Cherry Mash. Insurance expense increased $4,037 to $31,484 for this period from $27,447 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to an increase in the health insurance premiums partially paid by the Company. Miscellaneous general expense decreased $5,797 to $2,266 for this period from $8,063 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 primarily due to a non-recurring $6,000 expense occurring in the three months ended September 30, 2016.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income (expense) decreased by $1,168 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 to $(1,608) compared to $(440) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to an increase in fees. Miscellaneous generalinterest expense increased $5,180 to $8,063 for this period from $2,883of $1,163.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

The Company recorded a tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due2017 of $5,209 as compared to a non-recurring $6,000 expense occurring in the period. Insurance expense increased $5,090 to $27,447 for this period from $22,357tax benefit of $(17,228) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to a more employees accepting health insurance coverage.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income (expense) decreased by $547 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to $(440) compared to $107 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 primarily due to a increase in interest expense of $544.

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

The Company recorded a tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of $17,228 as compared to tax benefit of $1,880 for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016. The income tax benefitexpense recorded for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 is primarily due to an approximately $25,000 change in estimate relating to the net operating loss beforedeferred tax asset recorded at June 30, 2017 and the amount of income taxes.tax refund actually expected to be received.

 

NET LOSS

 

The Company reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 of $27,927,$56,847, compared to net loss of $3,746$27,927 for the three months ended September 30, 2015.2016. This decrease of $24,181$28,920 is explained above.

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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, 20162017 and 2015,2016, 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)LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 20162017 was $59,945$88,865 which is a decrease of $24,181$28,920 as compared to the net loss for the three months ended September 30, 20152016 of $35,764.$59,945.

 

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 
 2016 2015  2017  2016 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities $(284,445) $(260,787) $(367,644) $(284,445)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities  (17,247)  (14,082)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities  -   (17,247)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  288,350   220,577   326,031   288,350 

 

Management has made no material commitments for capital expenditures during the remainder of fiscal 2017.2018. The $17,247 of cash used in investing activities is the purchase of equipment used during the manufacturing process. The $284,445$367,644 of cash used in operating activities is fully detailed in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows on page four. The $288,350$326,031 of cash provided by financing activities is primarily due to the receipt of $275,000$330,000 drawn from a line-of-credit, net of principal payments on equipment and vehicle loans. The proceeds from the line-of-credit during the period ended September 30, 2017 were used to finance the buildup of inventories which is reflected in the cash used in operating activities. At September 30, 2016,2017, the Company had $75,000$20,000 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, 2016.2017.

 

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

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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”)(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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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

 

ThereIn connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2017, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to our controls over the use of the retail inventory method in estimating ending inventory balances. This control deficiency resulted in a material adjustment to our ending inventory balance which is reflected in our financial statements for the period.

Except as described above, 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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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

 

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, 20162017 is $7,980,824.$8,108,896.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

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Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

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, 2016,2017, 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 10, 201613, 2017/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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