UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2010
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-15913
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 06-1120072 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
Incorporation or Organization) | Identification Number) |
183 Plains Road, Suite 2, Milford, Connecticut 06461
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(203) 877-9508
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed
Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 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). Yes ¨ No ¨
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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x | |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of October 8, 2010, there were 3,512,527 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
INDEX
PAGE | ||||
PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 | ||
Item 1. | UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 | ||
Consolidated Balance Sheets – August 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010 | 3 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months Ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 | 4 | |||
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency | 5 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 | 6 | |||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 | |||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 12 | ||
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 13 | ||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 14 | ||
PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | 14 | ||
Item 6. | Exhibits | 14 |
2
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
August 31, 2010 | February 28, 2010 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,278 | $ | 661 | ||||
Marketable equity securities | 172,521 | 141,103 | ||||||
Inventory | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 4,915 | 113,814 | ||||||
Total current assets | 185,714 | 260,578 | ||||||
PROPERTY, NET | 239,406 | 242,002 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 425,120 | $ | 502,580 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 125,731 | $ | 114,816 | ||||
Due in connection with South Korea venture | - | 20,000 | ||||||
Credit card obligations | 97,694 | 96,711 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 1,706,884 | 1,655,840 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,930,309 | 1,887,367 | ||||||
Due to related parties, net of current portion | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 1,980,309 | 1,937,367 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 3,552,502 and 3,522,502, shares respectively | 35,525 | 35,225 | ||||||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,105,679 shares issued and outstanding | 11,057 | 11,057 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 2,679,855 | 2,668,155 | ||||||
Deficit | (4,239,172 | ) | (4,106,770 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 39,975 shares | (42,454 | ) | (42,454 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ deficiency | (1,555,189 | ) | (1,434,787 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency | $ | 425,120 | $ | 502,580 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
August 31, 2010 | August 31, 2009 | August 31, 2010 | August 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||
REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||
Initial franchise fees | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Continuing franchise fees | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Consulting fees | 20,000 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 8,000 | ||||||||||||
Sponsorship/advertising | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Other | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
20,000 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 8,000 | |||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||
Consulting | 575 | 800 | 16,575 | 3,700 | ||||||||||||
Referee fees | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Salaries | 14,710 | 14,239 | 28,578 | 29,167 | ||||||||||||
Travel and promotion | 12,177 | 7,560 | 19,734 | 12,534 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 1,298 | 1,298 | 2,596 | 2,596 | ||||||||||||
Other | 28,555 | 42,220 | 49,211 | 58,298 | ||||||||||||
57,315 | 66,117 | 116,694 | 106,295 | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (37,315 | ) | (62,117 | ) | (96,694 | ) | (98,295 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): | ||||||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) from marketable equity securities | (24,595 | ) | (22,446 | ) | (19,287 | ) | 24,307 | |||||||||
Interest expense | (8,238 | ) | (8,594 | ) | (16,447 | ) | (17,280 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 1 | 1 | 26 | 7 | ||||||||||||
(32,832 | ) | (31,039 | ) | (35,708 | ) | 7,034 | ||||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | (70,147 | ) | $ | (93,156 | ) | $ | (132,402 | ) | $ | (91,261 | ) | ||||
Earnings (loss) per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (.02 | ) | $ | (.03 | ) | $ | (.04 | ) | $ | (.03 | ) | ||||
Diluted | $ | (.02 | ) | $ | (.03 | ) | $ | (.04 | ) | $ | (.03 | ) | ||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 3,512,527 | 3,482,527 | 3,501,766 | 3,482,527 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 4,618,206 | 4,588,206 | 4,607,445 | 4,588,206 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficiency
(Unaudited)
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | Paid-in | Treasury Stock | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Amount | Outstanding | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Shares | Amount | Deficiency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, February 28, 2010 | 3,522,502 | $ | 35,225 | 1,105,679 | $ | 11,057 | $ | 2,668,155 | $ | (4,106,770 | ) | 39,975 | $ | (42,454 | ) | $ | (1,434,787 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for services | 30,000 | 300 | - | - | 11,700 | - | - | - | 12,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | - | - | - | - | - | (132,402 | ) | - | - | (132,402 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2010 | 3,552,502 | $ | 35,525 | 1,105,679 | $ | 11,057 | $ | 2,679,855 | $ | (4,239,172 | ) | 39,975 | $ | (42,454 | ) | $ | (1,555,189 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
5
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
August 31, 2010 | August 31, 2009 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net Income (loss) | $ | (132,402 | ) | $ | (91,261 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income(loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 2,596 | 2,596 | ||||||
Non-cash compensation | 12,000 | - | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Marketable equity securities | (31,418 | ) | (34,108 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 10,915 | 38,551 | ||||||
Due in connection with South Korea venture | (20,000 | ) | (60,000 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue | - | (33,000 | ) | |||||
Credit card obligations | 983 | (7,705 | ) | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (157,326 | ) | (184,927 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Decrease (increase) in due from related parties | (9,884 | ) | (1,396 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties | 169,827 | 180,807 | ||||||
Decrease in mortgage payable | - | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 159,943 | 179,411 | ||||||
NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 2,617 | (5,516 | ) | |||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | 661 | 7,233 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | $ | 3,278 | $ | 7,717 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 8,647 | $ | 9,480 | ||||
Income tax paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITY: | ||||||||
Transfer of amounts due from related parties to | ||||||||
USBL president in partial satisfaction of amount | ||||||||
Due to USBL president | $ | 118,783 | $ | - |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
6
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
1. | Description of Business and Basis of Presentation: |
United States Basketball League, Inc. (“USBL”), incorporated in Delaware on May 29, 1984, has operated a professional summer basketball league through franchises located in the United States. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meisenheimer Capital Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“MCREH”), owns a commercial building in Milford, Connecticut. USBL cancelled its 2008, 2009, and 2010 seasons.
At August 31, 2010, USBL and MCREH (collectively, the “Company”) had negative working capital of $1,744,595, a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,555,189, and accumulated losses of $4,239,172. These factors, as well as the Company’s reliance on related parties (see Notes 6 and 8), raise substantial doubt as to the USBL’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company is making efforts to raise equity capital, revitalize the league and market new franchises. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in accomplishing its objectives. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the USBL be unable to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation. Operating results for the six-month period ended August 31, 2010 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending February 28, 2011. The notes to the consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2010.
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: |
Principles of consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of USBL and MCREH. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Fair value disclosures – The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, due from related parties, accounts payable and accrued expenses, due in connection with South Korea venture, credit card obligations, and due to related parties, approximate their fair value due to their short term nature or based upon values of comparable instruments.
Cash and cash equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
7
Marketable equity securities – Marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in income. The Company has classified its investment in marketable equity securities as trading securities. The change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) included in earnings for the three months and six months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009 was $(6,316), $(36,414), $(1,008), and $8,629, respectively.
Inventory - Inventory consists of USBL trading cards, basketball uniforms, sporting equipment and printed promotional material and is stated at the lower of cost or market. Certain inventory was obtained through barter transactions whereby the USBL granted suppliers various advertising space (print) and airtime (television) in return for the supplier’s products. These transactions were accounted for based upon the fair values of the assets and services involved in the transactions.
Depreciation expense - Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the building’s estimated useful life (30 years).
Revenue recognition - The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting in these financial statements. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise fees from the franchisees, the USBL records these revenues upon receipt of cash consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee. Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions are recorded at the fair value of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value is more readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company has performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale. The offering price of a new franchise at August 31, 2010 was $50,000.
The Company generates advertising revenue from fees for arena signage, tickets, and program and year book advertising space. Advertising revenue is recognized over the period that the advertising space is made available to the user.
Fees charged to teams to allow them to relocate are recognized as revenue upon collection of the fee. Souvenir sales, which are generated on the Company’s web site, are recorded upon shipment of the order. Essentially all orders are paid by credit card.
Income taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance has been fully provided for the deferred tax asset (approximating $800,000) attributable to the USBL net operating loss carryforward.
As of February 28, 2010, USBL had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $2,000,000 available to offset future taxable income. The carryforward expires in varying amounts through year ended February 28, 2030.
Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Advertising costs - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
8
Stock-based compensation – Stock-based compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” No stock options were granted during 2010 and 2009 and none are outstanding at August 31, 2010.
Earnings (loss) per share – ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings (loss) per share (EPS). ASC 260 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. The Company did not include the 1,105,679 shares of convertible preferred stock in its calculation of diluted loss per share for the periods presented as the result would have been antidilutive.
Comprehensive income – Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under generally accepted accounting principles are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Comprehensive income (loss) was equivalent to net income (loss) for all periods presented.
Referee fees – The Company’s principal obligation under the franchise agreements is to provide referees for the league.
3. | Due from Related Parties |
Due from related parties consist of: |
August 31, | February 28, | |||||||
2010 | 2010 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
USBL receivable from Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”), controlling stockholder of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand | $ | 4,915 | $ | 111,814 | ||||
USBL receivable from Synercom (“Synercom”), a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand | - | 2,000 | ||||||
Total | $ | 4,915 | $ | 113,814 |
Effective May 31, 2010, the president of USBL was transferred the then $118,783 balance due from related parties in satisfaction of $118,783 loans payable due to him from the Company.
9
4. | Property, Net |
Property, net consists of:
August 31, | February 28, | |||||||
2010 | 2010 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Land | $ | 121,253 | $ | 121,253 | ||||
Building | 155,747 | 155,747 | ||||||
Total | 277,000 | 277,000 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (37,594 | ) | (34,998 | ) | ||||
Property, net | $ | 239,406 | $ | 242,002 |
Since June 2008, MCREH has had no tenants at the property.
5. | Credit Card Obligations |
USBL uses credit cards of related parties to pay for certain travel and promotion expenses. USBL has agreed to pay the credit card balances, including related interest. The credit card obligations bear interest at rates ranging up to 30% and are due in monthly installments of principal and interest.
6. | Due to Related Parties |
Due to related parties consist of:
August 31, 2010 | February 28, 2010 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
USBL loans payable to Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”), a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on demand | $ | 1,045,957 | $ | 911,957 | ||||
USBL loans payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on demand | 382,827 | 465,783 | ||||||
USBL loan payable to Genvest, LLC (“Genvest”), an organization controlled by the two officers of USBL | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||
USBL loans to Daniel T. Meisenheimer, Jr. Trust, a trust controlled by the two officers of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand | 44,100 | 44,100 | ||||||
MCREH note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due December 31, 2011 | 50,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
MCREH note payable to Spectrum, interest at 7%, due on demand, secured by MCREH property | 25,000 | 25,000 | ||||||
MCREH note payable to president of USBL, interest at 7%, due on demand, secured by MCREH property | 45,000 | 45,000 | ||||||
MCREH note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 7%, due on demand, secured by MCREH property | 70,000 | 70,000 | ||||||
MCREH note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 4%, due October 22, 2009, secured by MCREH property | 70,000 | 70,000 | ||||||
MCREH loan payable to president of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||||||
Total | 1,756,884 | 1,705,840 | ||||||
Less current portion | (1,706,884 | ) | (1,655,840 | ) | ||||
Non current portion | $ | 50,000 | $ | 50,000 |
10
For the six months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009, interest due under the USBL loans were waived by the respective lenders. |
At August 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010, accounts payable and accrued expenses included accrued interest payable on MCREH notes payable to related parties totaling $43,787 and $35,987, respectively. |
7. | Stockholders’ Equity |
Each share of common stock has one vote. Each share of preferred stock has five votes, is entitled to a 2% non-cumulative annual dividend, and is convertible at any time into one share of common stock.
On May 6, 2010, the Company issued 30,000 restricted shares of Company common stock (valued at $12,000) to a consultant for services rendered.
8. | Related Party Transactions |
In the three and six months ended August 31, 2010 and 2009, USBL included in other operating expenses, rent to Genvest LLC of $3,000, $3,000, $6,000, and $6,000, respectively.
9. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Occupancy Agreement |
In September 2007, the Company moved its office from the MCREH building to a building owned by Genvest LLC, an organization controlled by the two officers of USBL. Improvements to the Company’s space there were completed in February 2008. Pursuant to a verbal agreement, the Company is to pay Genvest monthly rentals of $1,000 commencing March 2008. At August 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010, accounts payable and accrued expenses included accrued rent payable to Genvest totaling $30,000 and $24,000, respectively. |
Cancellation of 2008, 2009, and 2010 Seasons
USBL cancelled its 2008, 2009, and 2010 seasons. These cancellations may result in claims and legal actions from franchisees. |
Litigation
On June 30, 2008, a legal action was commenced by Albany Patroons, Inc., a franchisee of USBL, against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. The complaint alleges breach of contract by USBL due to the suspension of the 2008 season and seeks total damages of $285,000. On September 5, 2008, the Company answered the complaint and asserted a counter-claim against plaintiff for breach of franchise agreement and/or memorandum of agreement. This action was discontinued and the parties agreed to proceed with binding arbitration. The Company believes that it has a meritorious defense to the action and does not expect the ultimate resolution of this matter to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. |
11
South Korea Venture |
In August 2008, the Company received $170,667 from a third party to investigate business opportunities with the South Korea Basketball League and with prospective South Korean sponsors. Pursuant to the related verbal agreement, USBL paid a total of $160,000 to a consulting firm approved by the third party and recognized the remaining $10,667 as consulting fees revenue in the three months ended February 28, 2009. |
In January 2009, the Company received an additional $256,000 from the third party. Under the related verbal agreement, USBL paid a total of $240,000 ($220,000 in fiscal 2010, $20,000 in fiscal 2011) to the consulting firm approved by the third party and recognized the remaining $16,000 as consulting fees revenue in the year ended February 28, 2010. |
In April and May 2010, the Company received an additional $157,667 relating to the South Korea venture. In the six months ended August 31, 2010, USBL paid a total of $137,667 to the consulting firm approved by the third party and recognized the remaining $20,000 as consulting fees revenue in the three months ended August 31, 2010. |
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
OVERVIEW
It is anticipated that the Company will continue to rely on financial assistance from affiliates. The Meisenheimer family is fully committed to making the Company a profitable operation and also making the League a viable one. Given the current lack of capital, the Company has not been able to develop any new programs to revitalize the League, nor has it been able to hire additional sales and promotional personnel. As a result, the Company is currently dependent on the efforts of Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III and two other employees for all marketing efforts. Their efforts have not resulted in any substantial increase in the number of franchises. The NBA has established a developmental basketball league known as the National Basketball Developmental League (“NBDL”). The Company believes that the establishment of this league, consisting of eight teams, will have no effect on the Company’s season, since the NBDL season as presently constituted runs from November through March. Further, nothing prohibits a NBDL player from playing in the USBL. Accordingly, and as of the present time, the Company does not perceive the NBDL as a competitor. However, with the establishment of the NBDL, it is unlikely that, at least for the present time, the Company can develop any meaningful relationship with the NBA.
THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2010 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2009
Consulting fees revenues increased $16,000 from $4,000 in 2009 to $20,000 in 2010. This increase was due to higher fees recognized from the South Korea venture in 2010.
12
Operating expenses decreased $8,802 from $66,117 in 2009 to $57,315 in 2010 primarily due to decreases in other general and administrative expenses.
Net loss decreased $23,009 from $93,156 in 2009 to $70,147 in 2010, primarily as a result of the $16,000 increase in consulting fees revenues and the $8,802 decrease in operating expenses.
SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2010 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2009
Consulting fees revenues increased to $20,000 for the first six months of 2010 from $8,000 for the first six months of 2009. This increase was due to higher fees recognized from the South Korea venture in 2010.
Operating expenses increased from $106,295 for the six months ended August 31, 2009 to $116,694 for the six months ended August 31, 2010, primarily as a result of the $12,000 stock-based compensation issued to a consultant in 2010.
Net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2010 was $132,402 as compared to a $91,261 net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2009. This decrease is due mainly to poorer investment performance in 2010.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had cash of $3,278 and a working capital deficit of $1,744,595 at August 31, 2010. The Company’s statement of cash flows reflects cash used in operating activities of $157,326, which results primarily from the net loss of $132,402 and an increase in marketable securities of $31,418. Net cash provided by financing activities was $159,943 in 2010 compared to $179,411 in 2009.
The Company's ability to generate cash flow from franchise royalty fees is dependent on scheduling of a 2011 season and the financial stability of the individual franchises constituting the League. Each franchise is confronted with meeting its own fixed costs and expenses, which are primarily paid from revenues generated from attendance. Experience has shown that USBL is generally the last creditor to be paid by the franchise. If attendance has been poor, USBL has from time to time only received partial payment and, in some cases, no payments at all. The Company estimates that it requires approximately $300,000 of working capital to sustain operations over a 12-month period. Accordingly, if the Company is unable to generate additional sales of franchises and schedule a 2011 season within the next 12 months, it will again have to rely on affiliates for loans and revenues to assist it in meeting its current obligations. With respect to long term needs, the Company recognizes that in order for the League and USBL to be successful, USBL has to develop a meaningful sales and promotional program. This will require an investment of additional capital. Given the Company’s current financial condition, the ability of the Company to raise additional capital other than from affiliates is questionable. At the current time the Company has no definitive plan as to how to raise additional capital.
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. |
Not applicable. |
13
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of August 31, 2010 and, based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. | Exhibits. |
31.1 | Certification of principal executive officer |
31.2 | Certification of principal financial officer |
32 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
14
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 8th day of October, 2010.
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, | |
INC. | |
By: | /s/ Daniel T. Meisenheimer III |
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III | |
Chairman and President | |
By: | /s/ Richard C. Meisenheimer |
Richard C. Meisenheimer | |
Chief Financial Officer and | |
Director |
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name | Capacity | Date | ||
/s/ Daniel T. Meisenheimer III | ||||
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III | Director and President | October 8, 2010 | ||
(principal executive officer) | ||||
/s/ Richard C. Meisenheimer | ||||
Richard C. Meisenheimer | Director and Chief Financial | October 8, 2010 | ||
Officer (principal financial and | ||||
accounting officer) |
15
EXHIBIT INDEX
31.1 | Certification of principal executive officer |
31.2 | Certification of principal financial officer |
32 | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
16