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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 001-31275

 

 

VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

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

 

 

 

Florida   59-3635262

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

855 Dunbar Ave., Ste. B, Oldsmar, Florida   34677
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Issuer’s telephone number (813) 749-0848

 

 

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, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  x    No  ¨

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock as of September 30, 2009 was 44,474,973.

 

 

 


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VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Financial Statements   
   Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008 (audited)    3
   Condensed Statements of Operations - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)    4
   Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)    5
   Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)    6

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    11

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    12

Item 4T.

   Controls and Procedures    12

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    13

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    13

Item 3.

   Defaults upon Senior Securities    13

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    14

Item 5.

   Other Information    14

Item 6.

   Exhibits    14

Signatures.

   14

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     September 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
ASSETS     

Cash

   $ 20,641      $ —     

Deposits

     1,800        1,800   
                

Total current assets

     22,441        1,800   
                

Total assets

   $ 22,441      $ 1,800   
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 8,149      $ 54,303   

Accrued expenses

     —          1,200   

Due to related parties

     —          6,092   

Note payable

     100,000        —     
                

Total current liabilities

     108,149        61,595   
                

Total liabilities

     108,149        61,595   
                

Stockholders’ equity (deficit):

    

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized:

    

Series A 10% cumulative, convertible, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Undesignated, 4,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 44,474,973 shares issued and outstanding

     44,476        44,476   

Additional paid in capital

     2,771,852        2,771,852   

Accumulated deficit

     (2,902,036     (2,876,123
                

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (85,708     (59,795
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 22,441      $ 1,800   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

 

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VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     8,614        26,138        25,913        101,725   
                                

Total operating expenses

     8,614        26,138        25,913        101,725   
                                

Loss from operations before income taxes

     (8,614     (26,138     (25,913     (101,725
                                

Income taxes

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Net loss available to common stockholders

   $ (8,614   $ (26,138   $ (25,913   $ (101,725
                                

Basic and diluted loss per share

   $ (0.00   $ (0.00   $ (0.00   $ (0.00
                                

Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     44,474,973        16,722,347        44,474,973        16,722,347   
                                

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

 

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VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (25,913   $ (101,725

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:

    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Other current assets

     —          (1,800

Accounts payable

     (46,154     (5,113

Accrued expenses

     (1,200     16,745   
                

Net cash used by operating activities

     (73,267     (91,893

Cash flows from investing activities

     —          —     

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of note payable

     100,000        —     

(Decrease) increase in due to related parties

     (6,092     91,893   
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     93,908        91,893   

Net increase in cash

     20,641        —     

Cash at beginning of period

     —          —     
                

Cash at end of period

   $ 20,641      $ —     
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 0      $ 0   

Cash paid during the period for income taxes

   $ 0      $ 0   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

 

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VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008

(Unaudited)

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instruction to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. For further information, refer to the financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2008 and the year then ended including notes thereto.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Vertical Health Solutions, Inc., incorporated as Labelclick.com, Inc. on March 3, 2000 under the laws of the State of Florida, is located in Oldsmar, Florida. The Company changed its name to Vertical Health Solutions, Inc. on January 11, 2001.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Impairment of Assets

The Company’s policy is to evaluate whether there has been a permanent impairment in the value of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill when certain events have taken place that indicate that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. When factors indicate that the intangible assets should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company uses an estimate of related undiscounted cash flows. A deficiency in these cash flows relative to the carrying amounts is an indication of the need for a write-down due to impairment. The impairment write-down would be the difference between the carrying amounts and the fair value of these assets. Losses on impairment are recognized by a charge to earnings. Factors considered in the valuation include current operating results, trends and anticipated undiscounted future cash flows. There was no impairment losses recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 or 2008.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes resulting from temporary differences. Such temporary differences result from differences in the carrying value of assets and liabilities for tax and financial reporting purposes. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits or related interest and penalties. We will include future interest and penalties associated with any unrecognized benefits within provision for income taxes on the Statements of Operations. We do not anticipate any unrecognized benefits in the next 12 months that would result in a material change to our financial position.

 

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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

Earnings (loss) per share are computed using the basic and diluted calculations on the face of the statement of operations. Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at September 30, 2009, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The actual outcome of the estimates could differ from the estimates made in the preparation of the financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when the merchandise is shipped and title passes to the customer. Revenue is recorded net of any discounts, allowances, returns or credits. Returns are allowed for certain products and are subject to a restocking fee. The Company has not experienced any significant discounts, allowances, returns or credits to date.

Share-Based Payments

The Company recognizes all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. That expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). There were no options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

In August 2009, the FASB issued changes to fair value accounting for liabilities. These changes clarify existing guidance that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, an entity is required to measure fair value using either a valuation technique that uses a quoted price of either a similar liability or a quoted price of an identical or similar liability when traded as an asset, or another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of fair value measurements, such as an income approach (e.g., present value technique). This guidance also states that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability and a quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. These changes become effective for the Company on October 1, 2009. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the financial statements.

Recent accounting pronouncements

On September 30, 2009, the Company adopted changes issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to the authoritative hierarchy of GAAP. These changes establish the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (Codification) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The FASB will no longer issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts; instead the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates. Accounting Standards Updates will not be authoritative in their own right as they will only serve to update the Codification. These changes and the Codification itself do not change GAAP. Other than the manner in which new accounting guidance is referenced, the adoption of these changes had no impact on the Financial Statements.

 

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In June 2009, the FASB issued changes to the accounting for variable interest entities. These changes require an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity; to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity; to eliminate the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity; to add an additional reconsideration event for determining whether an entity is a variable interest entity when any changes in facts and circumstances occur such that holders of the equity investment at risk, as a group, lose the power from voting rights or similar rights of those investments to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and to require enhanced disclosures that will provide users of financial statements with more transparent information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. These changes become effective for the Company on January 1, 2010. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Financial Statements.

On June 30, 2009, the Company adopted changes issued by the FASB to accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, otherwise known as “subsequent events.” Specifically, these changes set forth the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements, and the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.

In accordance with the accounting and disclosure requirements for subsequent events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 5, 2009, the date of issuance of the Financial Statements. During the period from October 1, 2009 to November 5, 2009, the Company did not have any material recognizable subsequent events.

(3) EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Earnings (loss) per share are computed using the basic and diluted calculations on the face of the statement of operations. Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method. Convertible debt and preferred stock warrants, officer, employee and non-employee stock options that are considered potentially dilutive are included in the fully diluted share calculation at September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Common stock equivalents for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were anti-dilutive due to the net losses sustained by the Company during these periods.

The following sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share for three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2009     September
30, 2008
    September
30, 2009
    September
30, 2008
 

Numerator:

        

Net loss

   $ (8,614   $ (26,138   $ (25,913   $ (101,725

Less preferred stock dividend and accreted dividends

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Net loss available to common stockholders

   $ (8,614   $ (26,138   $ (25,913   $ (101,725
                                

 

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Denominator:

        

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     44,474,973        16,722,347        44,474,973        16,722,347   

Stock options

     —          —          —          —     

Warrants

     —          —          —          —     
                                

Weighted average fully diluted shares outstanding

     44,474,973        16,722,347        44,474,973        16,722,347   
                                

Net loss per common share—Basic and diluted

   $ (0.00   $ (0.00   $ (0.00   $ (0.00
                                

(4) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company had an agreement with Vitality Systems, Inc., a related party, to pay expenses on their behalf. Jugal Taneja, Brian Nugent and Steve Watters are all shareholders of both Vitality Systems, Inc. and the Company. The agreement had no specific repayment terms and was non-interest bearing. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company owed the related party $0 and $6,092, respectively.

As of September 30, 2009, the Company had an outstanding obligation to Steve Watters, Chief Executive and Financial Officer, in the amount of $150, for payment of invoices on the Company’s behalf.

(5) NOTE PAYABLE

On February 1, 2009, the Company received $100,000 in exchange for a nonrecourse note payable. The note is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand. As of September 30, 2009 there were no demands for repayment.

(6) INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense (benefit) for the period ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:

 

     2009     2008  

Current income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 8,800      $ 34,600   

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

     (8,800     (34,600
                

Income tax expense (benefit)

   $ —        $ —     
                

Income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 differs from the amounts computed by applying the effective income tax rate of 34% to the loss before income taxes as a result of the following:

 

     2009     2008  

Computed tax expense (benefit) at the statutory rate 34%

   $ (8,800   $ (34,600

Valuation reserve

     8,800        34,600   
                

Current income tax expense (benefit)

   $ —        $ —     
                
     2009     2008  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Net operating loss carryforward

   $ 662,600      $ 507,200   

 

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Less valuation allowance

     (662,600     (507,200
                

Gross deferred tax asset

     —          —     

Gross deferred tax liability

     —          —     
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ —        $ —     
                

The Company has available at September 30, 2009, approximately $1,522,100 of unused operating loss carryforwards that may be applied against future taxable income and that expire in various years from 2022 to 2029. The Company has increased its valuation allowance from December 31, 2008 by $11,200.

(7) GOING CONCERN

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplates continuation of Vertical Health Solutions, Inc. (VHS) as a going concern. However, VHS has sustained operating losses in recent years and currently, has no operating revenue. Further for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, VHS had negative working capital of approximately $85,700. The Company has incurred losses in previous years resulting in an accumulated deficit of approximately $2,902,000. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of Vertical Health Solutions, Inc. to continue as a going concern.

The Company is pursuing equity financing for the growth of the business and other acquisitions: failure to secure such financing or to raise additional capital may result in the Company depleting its available funds and not being able to pay its obligations.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets and liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following management discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and Notes thereto presented elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. The discussion is based upon such condensed financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The statements contained in this Report that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations, intentions, beliefs or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include the Company’s statements regarding liquidity, anticipated cash needs and availability and anticipated expense levels. All forward-looking statements included in this Report are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Additionally, the following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report. The discussion is based upon such condensed financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Overview

The Company had ceased active operations as of June 1, 2007 upon the sale of Drug Depot. When the Company was operating, it derived its revenues, primarily from the sale of prescription drugs to veterinarians and their clients and laboratories. Revenues were billed and recognized, as products were shipped, net of discounts, allowances, returns and credits.

Selling, general and administrative costs include office expense, license fees and professional fees.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

Operating expenses. The Company incurred operating expenses of $8,614 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $17,524 or 67%, compared to $26,138 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in accounting and legal fees in 2009.

The Company had no income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. No tax benefit has been provided due to the uncertainty in the utilization of the loss carryforwards. These net operating losses may be carried forward for up to 20 years.

Preferred dividends. The Company did not have any preferred stock dividends for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 related to the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock of Vertical Health Solutions, Inc.

Net income (loss) per share. Net income (loss) per share for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were ($0.00) and ($0.00), respectively.

Inflation; Seasonality. Management believes that there was no material effect on operations or the financial condition of the Company as a result of inflation for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

Operating expenses. The Company incurred operating expenses of $25,913 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $75,812 or 75%, compared to $101,725 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in accounting and legal fees in 2009.

 

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The Company had no income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. No tax benefit has been provided due to the uncertainty in the utilization of the loss carryforwards. These net operating losses may be carried forward for up to 20 years.

Preferred dividends. The Company did not have any preferred stock dividends for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 related to the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock of Vertical Health Solutions, Inc.

Net income (loss) per share. Net income (loss) per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were ($0.00) and ($0.00), respectively.

Inflation; Seasonality. Management believes that there was no material effect on operations or the financial condition of the Company as a result of inflation for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has $20,641 of cash and a working capital deficit of approximately $85,700 at September 30, 2009, compared to no cash and a working capital deficit of approximately $193,600 at September 30, 2008.

Net cash used by operating activities was $73,267 and $91,893 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in cash used was primarily attributable to the payment of accounts payable and the lack of any revenue generating activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Net cash used by investing activities was $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

The Company received $100,000 cash in exchange for a note payable for financing activities and repaid $6,092 to a related party, during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $91,893 cash received by related parties during the same period ended September 30, 2008. The overall increase in cash provided by financing activities is primarily the result of the issuance of the note payable.

The Company’s future liquidity and cash requirements will primarily depend on the Company’s ability to develop a new business or secure future acquisitions. In particular, as the Company will not have any cash flows from operations, it will be necessary for the Company to raise capital or seek additional financing. While there can be no assurance that such raising of capital or seeking of additional financing would be available in amounts and on terms acceptable to the Company, management believes that such financing would likely be available on acceptable terms.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

The Company’s Chief Financial Officer has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the nine month period ending September 30, 2009 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Financial Officer has concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as required under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. This conclusion by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer does not relate to reporting periods after September 30, 2009.

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

Management, under the supervision of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of September 30, 2009 under the criteria set forth in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management has determined that material weaknesses exist due to the lack of segregation of duties, resulting from the Company’s limited resources.

This report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2009, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time the Company is subject to litigation incidental to its business. The Company is not currently a party to any material legal proceedings

 

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF – SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

None.

 

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

 

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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None.

 

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

 

Item 6. EXHIBITS.

Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

31.1—Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

32.1—Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer)

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  VERTICAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
Dated: November 5 2009   By:  

/S/    STEPHEN M. WATTERS        

   

Stephen M. Watters, Chief Executive

Officer, Principle Accounting Officer and

Chief Financial Officer

 

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