Attached files
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 25, 2010
Registration No. 333-166171
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1/A
(Amendment No. 2)
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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2300
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26-0641026
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Primary Standard Industrial
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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Classification Code Number)
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Identification Number)
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6533 Octave Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
Telephone: (866) 964-7117
(Address (including zip code) and telephone of principal executive offices)
Aspen Asset Management LLC
6623 Las Vegas Blvd South Suite 255, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Telephone: (702) 360-0652
(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on the Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box x
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check the following box. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company x
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COPIES OF COMMUNICATIONS TO:
RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE, INC.
Attn: Kristian Andresen, President
6533 Octave Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Ph: (866) 964-7117
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
TITLE OF EACH
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PROPOSED
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PROPOSED
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CLASS OF
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MAXIMUM
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MAXIMUM
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SECURITIES
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OFFERING
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AGGREGATE
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AMOUNT OF
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TO BE
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AMOUNT TO BE
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PRICE PER
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OFFERING
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REGISTRATION
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REGISTERED
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REGISTERED
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SHARE
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PRICE (1)
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FEE
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Common Stock
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11,063,500
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$0.10(1)
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$1,106,350
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$80.02(2)
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(1) The offering price of the shares was artificially determined by the company and bears no relationship whatsoever to the assets, net worth, book value or potential business operations of the company.
(2) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, Dated August 25, 2010
PROSPECTUS
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
11,063,500
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
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The selling shareholders named in this prospectus are offering up to 11,063,500 shares of common stock offered through this prospectus. We will not receive any proceeds from this offering and have not made any arrangements for the sale of these securities. We have, however, set an offering price for these securities of $0.10 per share. We will use our best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the resale registration statement from the effective date through and until all securities registered under the registration statement have been sold or are otherwise able to be sold pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”).
Offering Price
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Underwriting
Discounts and
Commissions
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Proceeds to Selling
Shareholders
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Per Share
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$0.10
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None
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$0.10
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Total
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$1,106,350
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None
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$1,106,350
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Our common stock is presently not traded on any market or securities exchange. The sales price to the public is fixed at $0.10 per share until such time as the shares of our common stock are traded on the FINRA Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”). Although we intend to apply for quotation of our common stock on the OTCBB, public trading of our common stock may never materialize. If our common stock becomes traded on the OTCBB, then the sale price to the public will vary according to prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices by the selling shareholders.
The purchase of the securities offered through this prospectus involves a high degree of risk. See section of this Prospectus entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page 6.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the SEC is effective. The prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
The Date of This Prospectus Is: August 25, 2010
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Table of Contents
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Summary
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5
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Risk Factors
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6
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Forward-Looking Statements
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9
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Use of Proceeds
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9
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Determination of Offering Price
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10
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Dilution
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10
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Selling Shareholders
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10
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Plan of Distribution
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13
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Description of Securities
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14
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Interest of Named Experts and Counsel
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Description of Business
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14
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Legal Proceedings
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17
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Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
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Financial Statements
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Plan of Operations
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43
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
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43
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Director and Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons
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44
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Executive Compensation
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46
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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47
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Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
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49
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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49
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Available Information
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49
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Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
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50
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers
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50
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
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51
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Table of Exhibits
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53
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Undertakings
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53
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Signatures
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55
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Summary
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
Since mixed martial arts (“MMA”) made its introduction into the U.S. during the early 1990s, the high-intensity art and fighting form has received wide recognition and support from MMA enthusiasts. MMA’s popularity is reaching millions of home audiences through the Ultimate Fighting Championships (“UFC”) and news outlets like CNN, Fox Sports, and pay-per-view programming, and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in history.
Respect Your Universe, Inc. (also referred to “RYU” or “the Company”) is a Las Vegas based start-up company incorporated on November 21, 2008 under the laws of the state of Nevada. Our business plan is to to capitalize on the increasing popularity of MMA and similar fighting styles and design, market and sell premium sportswear and competition apparel directed toward the worldwide MMA fan base.
Our product line will consist of apparel that is designed for MMA training and competition, as well as a broader and more mainstream post-competition sportswear category.
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Training apparel will include compression tops and compression shorts, training shorts, training hoodies, t-shirts and duffel bags
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Competition wear will include MMA competition shorts.
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Sportswear will include t-shirts, hoodies, beanies, and shorts.
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We have designed, developed and tested “third phase” prototypes for our sportswear t-shirts, hoodies, shorts and beanies. These products are ready for commercial production. For the remainder of our product line we have either created initial “first phase” or intermediate “second phase” prototypes, or have created the required designs. For all of our product line we have obtained or developed, and tested, the necessary fabrics.
As a test run for our business plan, in 2009 we developed a line for a test launch of 400 pieces of initial designs of a few of our products and sold them through the third party retail website www.soliscompany.com. In connection with this product test launch, and for creating brand awareness for RYU generally in anticipation of our commercial launch, we have begun marketing our brand by sponsoring UFC fighters, martial arts tournaments, and general Las Vegas club and after-party events popular with MMA fans.
Our plan is to initially sell our products through our website www.ryugear.com, third party retail websites, and third party retail stores. Our goal is to ultimately sell our products through RYU retail stores as well. Our marketing and branding plan will continue to focus on sponsoring MMA professional athletes and tournaments, as well as lifestyle events that attract the MMA fans.
To date, as we have not yet commercially launched and begun selling our products, our revenues have been minimal and resulted only from the sales of products in our test launch. We have relied on investor capital to fund our operations, specifically the design and testing of our products and fabrics, the development of our prototypes, the creation of products for our test launch, the marketing of our brand in general. To date we have raised $481,750 of capital from investor financing.
In order for the Company to successfully fulfill its business plan of a full product line commercial launch we will need to raise additional investor financing. We estimate that we will need to raise $3,000,000 for the next year - which is two seasons in the apparel industry and corresponds to our two seasons of product lines for 2011- for product manufacturing, related marketing, and company infrastructure costs for the necessary personnel in sales, finance, and management. Then, for our two seasons of product lines for 2012 we estimate we will need an additional $2,000,000 in investor financing. Beyond this, we estimate that we will need additional investor financing of a minimum of $2,000,000 to commence the creation of RYU retail stores.
Our principal offices are located at 6533 Octave Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89139. Our resident agent is Aspen Asset Management LLC, 6623 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 255, Las Vegas, NV 89119 and our phone number is (866) 964-7117. Our fiscal year-end is December 31.
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The Offering
Securities Being Offered
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Up to 11,063,500 shares of our common stock.
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Offering Price and Alternative Plan of
Distribution
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The offering price of the common stock is $0.10 per share. We intend to apply to the FINRA over-the-counter bulletin board to allow the trading of our common stock upon our becoming a reporting entity under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If our common stock becomes so traded and a market for the stock develops, the actual price of stock will be determined by prevailing market prices at the time of sale or by private transactions negotiated by the selling shareholders. The offering price would thus be determined by market factors and the independent decisions of the selling shareholders.
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Minimum Number of Shares To Be Sold in This
Offering
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None
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Securities Issued and to be Issued
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23,295,500 shares of our common stock are issued and outstanding as of the date of this prospectus. All of the common stock to be sold under this prospectus will be sold by existing shareholders. There will be no increase in our issued and outstanding shares as a result of this offering.
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Use of Proceeds
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We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the selling shareholders.
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Risk Factors
An investment in the securities offered herein is highly speculative and subject to a high degree of risk. Only those investors who can bear the risk of the entire loss of their investment should participate. Prospective investors should carefully consider the following factors prior to making an investment in the shares described herein.
The Company is a concept stage venture with no established customer base or cash flow, and has aggressive plans for establishing its distribution company that plans to sell sports apparel to the mixed martial arts (MMA) worldwide audience.
The factors set forth below, along with the other information contained herein, should be considered carefully in evaluating the Company’s prospects. Further, this document contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Company's plans, goals, objectives, expectations and intentions. The cautionary statements made in this section apply to all forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this document. Readers are cautioned that, while the forward-looking statements reflect the Company's good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. In the event that actual results do not meet expectations, there could be a consequent negative effect on the position of investors.
Risks Related To Our Financial Condition and Business Model
If we do not obtain additional financing our business will fail
As of June 30, 2010, we had cash in the amount of $12,507. We currently have begun operations in design, testing and prototype development of our products, however we are currently generating no income from operations and will not until we launch our products commercially. We will require additional financing of a minimum of $5,000,000, to implement our business plan for our product manufacturing and sale for years 2011 and 2012. We may require additional financing thereafter to sustain our business operations if we are not successful in earning significant revenues once our business plan is enacted.
We currently do not have any arrangements for financing and we may not be able to obtain financing when required. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including our ability to initially attract investments prior to revenue generation, and thereafter our ability to grow our brand and penetrate the MMA sports apparel market.
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Because we will need additional financing to fund our continuing expansion, our accountants believe there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern
We have incurred a net loss of $984,841 for the period from our inception, Nov 21, 2008 to June 30, 2010, and have minimal revenue from a test launch of our products in 2009. Our future is dependent upon our ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the sale of our products. Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion and have raised substantial doubt about our continuance as a going concern. When an auditor issues a going concern opinion, the auditor believes there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed one year beyond the date of the financial statements being audited. This is a significant risk to investors who purchase shares of our common stock because there is an increased risk that we may not be able to generate and/or raise enough resources to remain operational for an indefinite period of time. Potential investors should also be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by new business ventures and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The auditor’s going concern opinion may inhibit our ability to raise financing because we may not remain operational for an indefinite period of time resulting in potential investors failing to receive any return on their investment.
There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and it is doubtful that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
Because we have only recently commenced business operations, we face a high risk of business failure.
We have just begun the initial stages of our business plan and our products are not commercially available yet. As a result, we have no way to evaluate the likelihood that we will be able to operate the business successfully. We were incorporated on November 21, 2008, and to date have been involved primarily in organizational activities, and design, prototype development, testing, and marketing of our products. We have earned minimal revenues as of the date of this prospectus through a test launch of our products in 2009 and there is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and therefore we can provide investors with no assurance that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations, and thus we face a high risk of business failure.
Because of the unique difficulties and uncertainties inherent in the sports apparel business, we face a high risk of business failure.
Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by new sports apparel companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the design, manufacture and sale of the products that we plan to offer, as well as the highly competitive landscape of the sports apparel industry. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to manufacturing and sales, lack of branding and marketing traction with consumers, and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates.
Because we have incurred significant losses since our inception, and expect to have continuing losses for some time, we must develop profits before we exhaust our available resources or our business will fail.
Our net loss from inception to June 30, 2010 is $984,841. The loss was a result of costs incurred for the design and development of our product line and related fabrics, incorporation, general and administrative expenses, and audit and accounting services. Our ability to achieve and maintain profitability and positive cash flow is dependent upon:
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our ability to design and develop our clothing line to our expectations
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our ability to market and sell our product to the levels anticipated
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our ability to generate profits from the sale of those products
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our ability to create a successful brand
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Prior to the stage of commercial sales of our products, we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses while realizing minimal revenues. We expect to incur continuing and significant losses into the foreseeable future. As a result of continuing losses, we may exhaust all of our resources and be unable to complete the successful development of our business. Our accumulated deficit will continue to increase as we continue to incur losses. We may not be able to earn profits or continue operations if we are unable to generate significant revenues from the sale of our products. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will be successful, and we may not be able to generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business may fail.
Because our management has only agreed to provide their services on a part-time basis, they may not be able or willing to devote a sufficient amount of time to our business operations, causing our business to fail.
The Company currently has three part-time employees serving as its management team officers: its CEO, Kristian Andresen, its CFO, John Wood, and it’s Director of Marketing, Emanuel K. Brown. Specifically, Mr. Andresen dedicates approximately 10 hours per week (25% of time), Mr. Wood approximately 20 hours per week (50% of time), and Mr. Brown approximately 4 hours per week (10% of time) to our Company, respectively. Neither Mr. Andresen’s, Mr. Wood’s nor Mr. Brown’s other current occupations present a conflict of interest to the Company. We do not pay our management team any salary, we do not have any employment agreements with them, nor do we maintain a key person life insurance policy for them. Currently, we do not have any full time employees. If the demands of our business require the full business time of our management team, it is possible that they may not be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our business, as and when needed. If our management is unable to devote a sufficient amount of time to manage our operations, our business may fail.
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Because our Officers and Directors beneficially own 21.5% of our outstanding common stock, investors may find that corporate decisions influenced by the Officers and Directors are inconsistent with the best interests of other stockholders.
Our officers and directors together beneficially own 21.5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. Accordingly, they will have a significant influence in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters, including mergers, consolidations and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also to prevent or cause a change in control. While we have no current plans with regard to any merger, consolidation or sale of substantially all of its assets, the interests of the officers and directors may still differ from the interests of the other stockholders.
Because our Officers and Directors beneficially own 5,017,000 shares which represents 21.5% of our outstanding common stock, the market price of our shares would most likely decline if they were to sell a substantial number of shares all at once or in large blocks.
Our officers and directors together beneficially own 21.5% of our outstanding common stock. There is presently no public market for our common stock and we plan to apply for quotation of our common stock on the FINRA Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”)! upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. If our shares are publicly traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board, Our officers and directors will eventually be eligible to sell their shares publicly subject to the volume limitations in Rule 144. The offer or sale of a large number of shares at any price may cause the market price to fall. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock or the perception that such transactions could occur may materially and adversely affect prevailing markets prices for our common stock.
If we are unable to successfully compete within the sports apparel business, we will not be able to achieve profitable operations.
We compete against numerous competitors and others in the business, many of which are larger and have greater financial resources and better access to capital markets than us. We also compete with other owners and operators for buyers of the products we manufacture. There can be no assurance that any competitors will not develop and offer products similar or even superior to, the products that we offer. Such competitiveness is likely to bring both strong price and quality competition to the sale of our products. This will mean, among others things, increased costs in the form of marketing and customer services, along with a reduction in pricing in sales. Generally, this will have a significant negative effect on our business.
There can be no assurance that we will have the financial resources, technical expertise or marketing and support capabilities to compete successfully.
Because of factors beyond our control that could affect the marketability of the products produced, including a lack of market for our products, we may have difficulty selling our products.
Even if we design and produce the products intended, a ready market may not exist for the sale of the products. Numerous factors beyond our control may affect the marketability of any products manufactured. These factors include market fluctuations, the proximity and capacity of sports apparel markets and government regulations. These factors could inhibit our ability to sell products that we have in inventory.
Risks Related to Legal Uncertainty
Because new legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, increases the cost of compliance with federal securities regulations as well as the risks of liability to officers and directors, we may find it more difficult for us to retain or attract officers and directors.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act ) was enacted in response to public concerns regarding corporate accountability in connection with recent accounting scandals. The stated goals of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies, and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act generally applies to all companies that file or are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Upon becoming a public company, we will be required to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and it is costly to remain in compliance with the federal securities regulations. Additionally, we may be unable to attract and retain qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for our effective management as a result of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has resulted in a series of rules and regulations by the SEC that increase responsibilities and liabilities of directors and executive officers. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these recent changes may make it more costly or deter qualified individuals from accepting these roles. Significant costs incurred as a result of becoming a public company could divert the use of finances from our operations resulting in our inability to achieve profitability.
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Risks Related To This Offering
There is no market currently for shares of our common stock and if a market for our common stock does not develop, shareholders may be unable to sell their shares
There is no market currently for shares of our common stock. Further, a market for our common stock may never develop. We currently plan to apply for quotation of our common stock on the OTCBB upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. However, our shares may never be traded on the bulletin board, or, if traded, a public market may not materialize. If our common stock is not traded on the bulletin board or if a public market for our common stock does not develop, investors may not be able to re-sell the shares of our common stock that they have purchased and may lose all of their investment.
If the selling shareholders sell a large number of shares all at once or in blocks, the market price of our shares would most likely decline.
The selling shareholders are offering 11,063,500 shares of our common stock through this prospectus. Our common stock is presently not traded on any market or securities exchange, but should a market develop, shares sold at a price below the current market price at which the common stock is trading will cause that market price to decline. Moreover, the offer or sale of a large number of shares at any price may cause the market price to fall. The outstanding shares of common stock covered by this prospectus represent 47.5% of the common shares outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.
Because we will be subject to the “Penny Stock” rules once our shares are quoted on the over-the-counter bulletin board, the level of trading activity in our stock may be reduced.
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are regulated by penny stock rules adopted by the SEC. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on some national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, broker-dealers who sell these securities to persons other than established customers and "accredited investors" must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. Consequently, these requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security subject to the penny stock rules, and investors in our common stock may find it difficult to sell their shares.
If our shares are quoted on the over-the-counter bulletin board, we will be required to remain current in our filings with the SEC and our securities will not be eligible for quotation if we are not current in our filings with the SEC.
In the event that our shares are quoted on the over-the-counter bulletin board, we will be required to remain current in our filings with the SEC in order for shares of our common stock to be eligible for quotation on the OTCBB. In the event that we become delinquent in our required filings with the SEC, quotation of our common stock will be terminated following a 30 or 60 day grace period if we do not make our required filing during that time. If our shares are not eligible for quotation on the over-the-counter bulletin board, investors in our common stock may find it difficult to sell their shares.
Forward-Looking Statements
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as anticipate, believe, plan, expect, future, intend and similar expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. The actual results could differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Our actual results are most likely to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks faced by us described in this Risk Factors section and elsewhere in this prospectus.
Use of Proceeds
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock offered through this prospectus by the selling shareholders.
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Determination of Offering Price
The $0.10 per share offering price of our common stock was arbitrarily chosen using the last sales price of our stock from our most recent private offering of common stock. There is no relationship between this price and our assets, earnings, book value or any other objective criteria of value.
We intend to apply to the OTCBB for the quotation of our common stock upon our becoming a reporting entity under the Exchange Act. We intend to file a registration statement under the Exchange Act concurrently with the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. If our common stock becomes so traded and a market for the stock develops, the actual price of stock will be determined by prevailing market prices at the time of sale or by private transactions negotiated by the selling shareholders. The offering price would thus be determined by market factors and the independent decisions of the selling shareholders.
Dilution
The common stock to be sold by the selling shareholders is common stock that is currently issued and outstanding. Accordingly, there will be no dilution to our existing shareholders.
Selling Shareholders
The selling shareholders named in this prospectus are offering all of the 11,063,500 shares of common stock offered through this prospectus. All of the shares were acquired from us by the selling shareholders in offerings that were exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. The selling shareholders purchased their shares from the company in private offerings.
The following table provides information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock held by each of the selling shareholders as of August 15, 2010 including:
1. The number of shares owned by each prior to this offering;
2. The total number of shares that are to be offered by each;
3. The total number of shares that will be owned by each upon completion of the offering;
4. The percentage owned by each upon completion of the offering; and
5. The identity of the control person(s) of any entity that owns the shares in parentheses.
The named party beneficially owns and has sole voting and investment power over all shares or rights to the shares, unless otherwise shown in the table. The numbers in this table assume that none of the selling shareholders sells shares of common stock not being offered in this prospectus or purchases additional shares of common stock, and assumes that all shares offered are sold. The percentages are based on 23,295,500 shares of common stock outstanding on August 15, 2010.
Name of Selling Shareholder
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Shares Owned Prior
to this Offering
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Total Number of
Shares to be Offered
for Selling
Shareholder Account
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Total Shares to be
Owned Upon
Completion of this
Offering
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Percent Owned
Upon Completion
of this Offering
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Dale Bennet
800 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 400
Bellevue, WA 98004
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500,000
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500,000
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zero
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zero
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Berger Holdings, Inc. (1)
7582 Las Vegas Blvd. South, #248
Las Vegas, NV 89123
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850,000
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850,000
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zero
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zero
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Berlin Financial Corp. (2)
48 East Street
Panama City, Panama
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250,000
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250,000
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zero
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zero
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Boucheron Investments, Inc. (3)
Villa Guadalupe
Calle F NO S-9
Panama City, Panama
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600,000
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600,000
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zero
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zero
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Box Capital Corp. (4)
48 East Street
Bella Vista,
Panama City, Panama
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800,000
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800,000
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zero
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zero
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Padriac Breeze
321 South Macleod.
Arlington, WA 90223
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10,000
|
10,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Capital Financiero Del Castillo SA (5)
Santa Monica Tocumen
Calle 1 Casa #13
Panama City, Panama
|
600,000
|
600,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
10
Mike Cobarrubia
10022 Bidwell Ct.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
|
33,500
|
33,500
|
zero
|
zero
|
Alexis Davila
10022 Bidwell Ct.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
|
20,000
|
20,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Leo deSouza
6735 Storybook Glen Ct.
Las Vegas, NV 89139
|
300,000
|
300,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Adam Drell
7600 S. Jones Blvd., #2143
Las Vegas, NV 89139
|
5,000
|
5,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Sarah Duckwall
9528 Gren Vineyard Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
|
10,000
|
10,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Lisa Escobar
10395 Kern Ridge Street
Las Vegas, NV 89178
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Fauscom Investment Ltd. (6)
PO Box 778124
Henderson, NV 89052
|
475,000
|
475,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Glynn Fisher
77 Camino De
Panama City, Panama
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Forte Investments Group, Inc. (7)
1645 Ravanusa Drive
Henderson, NV 89052
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Gameplan Holdings (8)
PO Box 77463
Henderson, NV 89012
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Christina Hazzard
1712 Ravanusa Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052
|
150,000
|
150,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Chuck Hazzard
1712 Ravanusa Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Barry Honig
595 S. Federal Hwy., Ste 600
Boca Raton, FL 33432
|
850,000
|
850,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Christopher Hood
9528 Gren Vineyard Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
|
10,000
|
10,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Infinity International Holdings (9)
10022 Bidwell Ct.
Las Vegas, NV 89183
|
800,000
|
800,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Isaiah Capital Trust (10)
27 Ried St., 1st Floor
Hamilton BM11
Canada
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Jason Kerr
3204 Southwest 326 Street,
Federal Way, Washington 98023
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
11
Lieberman Investments LLC (11)
532 Pima Canyon Court
Las Vegas NV 89144
|
20,000
|
20,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Kim L Martin
6533 Octave Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89139
|
40,000
|
40,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Robert Allan Morton Jr.
9050 W. Tropicana, #1107
Las Vegas, NV 89147
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Yannick Munger and Julia Zibirev
3173 Brockington Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Ronn Nicolli
200 Hoover Ave., Unit 2104
Las Vegas. NV 89101
|
5,000
|
5,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Terry Perdido
440 N. Vencie Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
|
300,000
|
300,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Jason Pollack
2777 Paradise Rd., #104
Las Vegas, NV 89109
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Raylight Capital Corp (12)
80 Broad Street
Monrovia, Liberia
|
250,000
|
250,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Dawn Riddle
384 Highland Hills Ct.
Las Vegas, NV 89148
|
200,000
|
200,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Riverhead Trading, Inc. (13)
Suite 1A #5, Calle Eusebio
A Moraels El Carugreio
Panama City, Panama
|
850,000
|
850,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Silverstone Capital. Inc. (14)
2251 N. Rampart Blvd., #323
Las Vegas, NV 89128
|
200,000
|
200,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Stenfanus Internacional, Inc. (15)
Santa Ana Blvd.
Bldg 13A-125 Apt 35
Panama City, Panama
|
175,000
|
175,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
John Taddeo Sr.
10395 Kern Ridge St.
Las Vegas, NV 89178
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Tim Trendell
2422 Pig Dr
Henderson, NV 89174
|
10,000
|
10,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
VC Group Investments SA (16)
50th St. & Juan Ramos Poll St.
Panama City, Panama
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Jiang Yu
200 W 60th St., Suite 18B
New York, NY 10023
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
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Ren Zhang
Rm7-201 Ln. 168, Ben XI Road,
Shanghai 200092
|
100,000
|
100,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Xeitel Capital Management, Inc. (17)
#4 Table Rock
Pembroke HM06
Canada
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
zero
|
zero
|
Total
|
11,063,500
|
11,063,500
|
zero
|
zero
|
(1) the control person for this entity is Zhan Ren
(2) the control persons for this entity are Plutarco Cohen and Elba Fernandez deGarcia
(3) the control person for this entity is David Sidders
(4) the control person for this entity is Plutarco Cohen
(5) the control person for this entity is Lourdes Arauz
(6) the control person for this entity is Justin Mabanta
(7) the control person for this entity is Plutarco Cohen
(8) the control person for this entity is Christina Mabanta
(9) the control person for this entity is Sharon Wranosky
(10) the control persons for this entity are Samual S. Weyers and Sandra Corin
(11) the control person for this entity is David Lieberman
(12) the control person for this entity are Samual S. Weyers and Sandra Corin
(13) the control person for this entity is Yodalis Murillo
(14) the control person for this entity is Raymond Cottrell
(15) the control person for this entity is Juan Montes
(16) the control persons for this entity are Taylor Housser and Glynn Fisher
(17) the control persons for this entity are David Sidders and Oliver Lindsay*
*Oliver Lindsay was an initial founder of the Company but has never served as our officer or director, or had any role in its management. Mr. Lindsay is a promoter of the Company as defined by Rule 405 of Regulation C.
Other than Mr. Lindsay, none of the selling shareholders: (1) has had a material relationship with us other than as a shareholder at any time within the past three years; (2) has ever been one of our officers or directors; or (3) are broker-dealers or are affiliated with broker-dealers.
Plan of Distribution
The selling shareholders may sell some or all of their common stock in one or more transactions, including block transactions:
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on such public markets or exchanges as the common stock may from time to time be trading;
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2.
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in privately negotiated transactions;
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3.
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through the writing of options on the common stock;
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4.
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in short sales, or;
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5.
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in any combination of these methods of distribution.
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The sales price to the public is fixed at $0.10 per share until such time as the shares of our common stock become traded on the OTCBB or another exchange. Although we intend to apply for quotation of our common stock on the OTCBB, public trading of our common stock may never materialize. If our common stock becomes traded on the OTCBB, or another exchange, then the sales price to the public will vary according to the selling decisions of each selling shareholder and the market for our stock at the time of resale. In these circumstances, the sales price to the public may be:
1. The market price of our common stock prevailing at the time of sale;
2. A price related to such prevailing market price of our common stock, or;
3. Such other price as the selling shareholders determine from time to time.
The shares may also be sold in compliance with the SEC's Rule 144.
The selling shareholders may also sell their shares directly to market makers acting as agents in unsolicited brokerage transactions. Any broker or dealer participating in such transactions as an agent may receive a commission from the selling shareholders or from such purchaser if they act as agent for the purchaser. If applicable, the selling shareholders may distribute shares to one or more of their partners who are unaffiliated with us. Such partners may, in turn, distribute such shares as described above.
We are bearing all costs relating to the registration of the common stock. The selling shareholders, however, will pay any commissions or other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the common stock.
The selling shareholders must comply with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and the Exchange Act in the offer and sale of the common stock. In particular, during such times as the selling shareholders may be deemed to be engaged in a distribution of the common stock, and therefore be considered to be an underwriter, they must comply with applicable law and may, among other things:
1. Not engage in any stabilization activities in connection with our common stock;
2. furnish each broker or dealer through which common stock may be offered, such copies of this prospectus, as amended from time to time, as may be required by such broker or dealer; and;
3. Not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities other than as permitted under the Exchange Act.
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Description of Securities
Common Stock
We have 500,000,000 common shares authorized, with a par value of $0.001 per share, of which 23,295,500 shares were outstanding as of August 15, 2010.
Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of common stock representing a majority of the voting power of the company’s capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of company stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to the articles of incorporation.
Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of the common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to the common stock.
Holders of common stock are not entitled to pre-emptive or subscription or conversion rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common stock.
Warrants
We do not have outstanding any warrants to purchase shares of our common stock.
Options
We do not have outstanding any options to purchase shares of our common stock.
Convertible Securities
We do not have outstanding any securities convertible into shares of our common stock or any rights convertible or exchangeable into shares of our common stock.
Transfer Agent
Quicksilver Stock Transfer of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Interests of Named Experts and Counsel
No expert or counsel named in this prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.
Scott D. Olson, Esq., our independent legal counsel has provided an opinion on the validity of our common stock.
Berman & Company, P.A., Certified Public Accountants, has audited our financial statements included in this prospectus and registration statement to the extent and for the periods set forth in their audit report. Berman & Company, P.A., has presented their report with respect to our audited financial statements. The report of Berman & Company is included in reliance upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
Description of Business
Organizational History
Respect Your Universe, Inc. was incorporated on November 21, 2008 in Nevada.
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Overview
Our business is in the start-up stage. The Company intends to capitalize on the increasing popularity of MMA and similar fighting styles to provide exciting, first-rate apparel for the worldwide audience of MMA fans.
Our product line will consist of apparel that is designed for MMA training and competition, as well as a broader and more mainstream post-competition sportswear category.
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Training apparel will include compression tops and compression shorts, training shorts, training hoodies, t-shirts and duffel bags
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Competition wear will include MMA competition shorts.
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Sportswear will include t-shirts, hoodies, beanies, and shorts.
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We have designed, developed and tested “third phase” prototypes for our sportswear t-shirts, hoodies, shorts and beanies. These products are ready for commercial production. For the remainder of our product line we have either created initial “first phase” or intermediate “second phase” prototypes, or have created the required designs. For all of our product line we have obtained or developed, and tested, the necessary fabrics.
Product Marketing and Testing
As a test run for our business plan, in 2009 we developed a line for a test launch of 400 pieces of initial designs of a few of our products and sold them through the third party retail website www.soliscompany.com. In connection with this product test launch, and for creating brand awareness for RYU generally in anticipation of our commercial launch, we have begun marketing our brand by sponsoring UFC fighters, martial arts tournaments, and general Las Vegas club and after-party events popular with MMA fans.
Product Distribution
Our plan is to initially sell our products through our website www.ryugear.com, third party retail websites, and third party retail stores. Our goal is to ultimately sell our products through RYU retail stores as well. Our marketing and branding plan will continue to focus on sponsoring MMA professional athletes and tournaments, as well as lifestyle events that attract the MMA fans.
We plan on contracting with third parties to outsource our inventory warehousing and our product distribution and shipping needs.
Competition
The market for athletic apparel is highly competitive. It includes increasing competition from established companies who are expanding their production and marketing of performance products, as well as from frequent new entrants to the market. We are in direct competition with wholesalers and direct sellers of athletic apparel, such as RVCA, Inc., TapouT, Hyabusa, Nike, Inc., adidas AG, which includes the Adidas and Reebok brands, and Under Armour, Inc.
Product Manufacturing
RYU plans to outsource the commercial manufacturing of its product line of sports apparel to third parties. The Company has no formal agreements in place for such supply, but has verbal commitments and price quotes from various suppliers primarily located in Asia to manufacture the Company’s products on terms to be negotiated but which the Company expects to be within reasonable commercial norms.
Patents and Trademarks
December 10, 2008, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for RYU. This trademark is owned by Respect Your Universe, 6533 Octave Avenue, Las Vegas, The USPTO has given the RYU trademark serial number of 77630773. The description provided to the USPTO for RYU is Clothing, namely, athletic bras, athletic footwear, athletic underwear, athletic uniforms, baby and toddler suits, bathing suits, beachwear, belts, blouses, bodysuits, boots, bottoms, boxer shorts, caps, coats, compression shorts for athletic use, dresses, footwear, gloves, hats, headbands, hosiery, jackets, jeans, jerseys, jumpers, jumpsuits, leggings, night-shirts, overalls, pajamas, pants, play suits, robes, sandals, scarves, shirts, shoes, shorts, skirts, sleepwear, slippers, sneakers, socks.
December 10, 2008, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE. This trademark is owned by Respect Your Universe, Inc., 6533 Octave Avenue, Las Vegas, 89139. The USPTO has given the RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE trademark serial number of 77630779. The description provided to the USPTO for RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE is Clothing, namely, athletic bras, athletic footwear, athletic underwear, athletic uniforms, baby and toddler suits, bathing suits, beachwear, belts, blouses, bodysuits, boots, bottoms, boxer shorts, caps, coats, compression shorts for athletic use, dresses, footwear, gloves, hats, headbands, hosiery, jackets, jeans, jerseys, jumpers, jumpsuits, leggings, night-shirts, overalls, pajamas, pants, play suits, robes, sandals, scarves, shirts, shoes, shorts, skirts, sleepwear, slippers, sneakers, socks.
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Product Development And Research Costs
From our inception on November 21, 2008, to August 23, 2010, the Company spent approximately $512,000 on the design and development, testing, prototype creation, and fabric creation of its line of product line of sports apparel.
Employees
The Company currently has part-time three employees, its CEO, Kristian Andresen, its CFO, John Wood, and it’s Director of Marketing, Emanuel K. Brown.
Properties
Our principal executive and administrative offices are located at 6533 Octave Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89139, which is in the residence of our CFO and Director John Wood. We do not have a lease agreement for the space, pay no rent, and our usage of the space could be terminated at any time. We expect that our current administrative offices are sufficient through the 4th quarter of 2010. We plan to outsource the manufacturing of our products, and our distribution and warehousing needs for our products, to third parties and as such have no current plans to lease or own space for such needs.
Key Consulting Agreement
On February 1, 2010, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (“Agreement”) with Exit 21 Global Solutions LLC, dba Exit 21 Apparel Solutions, an Oregon limited liability company (“Exit 21") to assist the Company in the development of a clothing line. The Agreement calls for general consulting services for the design, development and production of a 20 style clothing line, including but not limited to: (a) product design, including color and fabric selection; (b) raw material selection and purchasing, including the cost of samples; (c) production and fabrication of the clothing product including the cost of samples; and (d) product marketing. The Agreement has both cash and non-cash (common stock) components for compensation. The Agreement is initially for six months with the parties having an option to extend it for another six months. Under the terms of the Agreement, compensation is as follows:
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1.
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Total cash of $314,860 has been paid as follows:
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i.
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$10,000 upon execution of the Agreement,
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ii.
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$100,000 within 5 days of the Agreement,
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iii.
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$68,287 on March 18, 2010,
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iv.
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$68,287 on April 30, 2010, and
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v.
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$68,286 on July 31, 2010 (not yet paid).
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2.
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For additional styles above 20, the Company shall pay Exit 21 an additional $5,350 for each style, except for t -shirt graphics, for which the Company shall pay Exit 21 an additional $1,500. Payment terms for such additional payments will be agreed upon at the time the Company and Exit 21 agree upon the undertaking of additional styles.
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3.
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Company shall reimburse Exit 21 for all out-of-pocket expenses upon submission of receipts or accounting to the Company, including, but not limited to, all travel expenses, research material and charges, computer charges, long-distance telephone charges, facsimile costs, copy charges, messenger services, mail expenses and such other Company related charges as may occur exclusively in relation to the Company's business as substantiated by documentation. Any expenditure above $100 will require oral or written pre-approval of the Company.
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4.
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500,000 shares of our common stock, which we owed to Exit 21 on February 1, 2010 but did not issue until August 11, 2010. The fair value of these shares is $50,000 ($0.10 per share), based on the most recent prior company stock offering to third parties.
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The Agreement had an option to extend it for an additional six months. However, it was not extended on its terms, and instead, the parties entered into an amendment to the Agreement, discussed below.
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Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
Effective May 3, 2010, the parties entered into an amendment to the Agreement extending the term of the engagement until May 31, 2011. Under the amended Agreement, from June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010, Exit 21 shall provide the following services:
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1.
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Design, development, merchandising, sourcing and production for a 40 style clothing line for the Fall 2010 season and a 20 style clothing line for the Spring 2011 season, including, but not limited to, (a) competitive market analysis, (b) product and component design, including color and fabric selection, (c) raw material selection and purchasing for prototypes, including the delivery of garment prototypes, (d) fit and approval of garment and accessory prototypes, and (e) production: responsible for delivery management and quality control of all apparel and accessories.
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Management consulting services to (a) oversee general day-to-day business operations of the Company under the authority, direction and control of the Company’s Board of Directors; (b) establish and maintain an operating budget with the Company’s business plan; (c) assist in recruiting and hiring of management personnel and other employees; (d) assume any and all internal leadership roles at the request of the Company’s Board of Directors consistent Exit 21’s position as an independent contractor. Exit 21, nor its individuals providing services to the Company, is not to be an officer, director, employee, promoter or affiliate of the Company.
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Exit 21 will provide sourcing and quality control services to the Company pursuant to a sourcing agreement to be entered into but which will provide for the Company paying Exit 21 5% of the F.O.B costs of the products shipped under such agreement.
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For such services, the Company shall pay Exit 21 the following:
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Monthly fees of $65,000 beginning on June 1, 2010 through May 1, 2011. Of these, the June 1, 2010 payment has been paid in full.
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2.
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For additional styles, the Company shall pay Exit 21 an additional $5,000 for each style, except for t -shirt graphics, for which the Company shall pay Exit 21 an additional $1,000. Payment terms for such additional payments will be agreed upon at the time the Company and Exit 21 agree upon the undertaking of additional styles.
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3.
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1,500,000 shares of Company common stock.
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Company shall reimburse Exit 21 for all out-of-pocket expenses upon submission of receipts or accounting to the Company, including, but not limited to, all travel expenses, research material and charges, computer charges, long-distance telephone charges, facsimile costs, copy charges, messenger services, mail expenses and such other Company related charges as may occur exclusively in relation to the Company's business as substantiated by documentation. Any expenditure above $100 will require oral or written pre-approval of the Company.
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Other than the amendments in the Amendment No. 1, the Agreement remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Legal Proceedings
We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings.
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
No Public Market for Common Stock.
There is presently no public market for our common stock. We anticipate making an application for trading of our common stock on the OTCBB upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. We can provide no assurance that our shares will be traded on the bulletin board, or if traded, that a public market will materialize.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that: (a) contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; (b) contains a description of the broker's or dealer's duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation to such duties or other requirements of securities laws; (c) contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; (d) contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; (e) defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and (f) contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type, size and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation.
The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with; (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account.
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In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our stock if it becomes subject to these penny stock rules. Therefore, because our common stock is subject to the penny stock rules, stockholders may have difficulty selling those securities.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of the date of this prospectus, we have sixty-five (65) holders of record of our common stock.
Rule 144 Shares
None of our common stock is currently available for resale to the public under Rule 144. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person who has beneficially owned shares of a company's common stock for at least 180 days is entitled to sell his or her shares. However, Rule 144 is not available to shareholders for at least one year subsequent to an issuer that previously met the definition of Rule 144(i)(1)(i) having publicly filed, on Form 8-K, the information required by Form 10.
As of the date of this prospectus, no selling shareholder has held their shares for more than 180 days and it has not been at least one year since the company filed the Form 10 Information on Form 8-K as contemplated by Rule 144(i)(2) and (3). Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about the company.
Stock Option Grants
To date, we have not granted any stock options.
Registration Rights
We have not granted registration rights to the selling shareholders or to any other persons.
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Financial Statements
Index to Financial Statements:
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Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 including:
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
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Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009, the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008, and the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009
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Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the year ended December 31, 2009, the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008, and the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009
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Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008, and the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009
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Notes to Financial Statements
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Unaudited financial statements for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2010, including;
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Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009
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Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and from November 21, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and from November 21, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010 (unaudited)
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Notes to Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Respect Your Universe, Inc. (a development stage company) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008, and from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Respect Your Universe, Inc. (a development stage company) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, the period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008, and from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $367,387 and net cash used in operations of $135,787 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company also has a deficit accumulated during the development stage totaling $417,218. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plan in regards to these matters is also described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Berman & Company, P.A.
Boca Raton, Florida
March 3, 2010
551 NW 77th Street Suite 107 • Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: (561) 864-4444 • Fax: (561) 892-3715
www.bermancpas.com • info@bermancpas.com
Registered with the PCAOB • Member AICPA Center for Audit Quality
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
|
||||||||
(A Development Stage Company)
|
||||||||
Balance Sheets
|
||||||||
December 31, 2009
|
December 31, 2008
|
|||||||
Assets
|
||||||||
Current Assets
|
||||||||
Cash
|
$
|
63,332
|
$
|
-
|
||||
Total Current Assets
|
63,332
|
-
|
||||||
Total Assets
|
$
|
63,332
|
-
|
|||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
|
||||||||
Current Liabilities
|
||||||||
Loan payable
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
49,831
|
||||
Total Current Liabilities
|
-
|
49,831
|
||||||
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
|
||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;
|
||||||||
18,230,500 and 6,250,000 shares issued and outstanding
|
18,231
|
6,250
|
||||||
Additional paid in capital
|
495,320
|
-
|
||||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
|
(417,218
|
)
|
(49,831
|
)
|
||||
Subscription receivable
|
(33,000
|
)
|
(6,250
|
)
|
||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
|
63,332
|
(49,831
|
)
|
|||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
|
$
|
63,332
|
$
|
-
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
|
||||||||||||
(A Development Stage Company)
|
||||||||||||
Statements of Operations
|
||||||||||||
For the Period from
|
For the Period from
|
|||||||||||
For the Year Ended
|
November 21, 2008 (inception) to
|
November 21, 2008 (inception) to
|
||||||||||
December 31, 2009
|
December 31, 2008
|
December 31, 2009
|
||||||||||
Revenue
|
$
|
1,987
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
1,987
|
||||||
Cost of revenue
|
8,421
|
793
|
9,214
|
|||||||||
Gross loss
|
(6,434
|
)
|
(793
|
)
|
(7,227
|
)
|
||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
360,953
|
49,038
|
409,991
|
|||||||||
Net loss
|
$
|
(367,387
|
)
|
$
|
(49,831
|
)
|
$
|
(417,218
|
)
|
|||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
$
|
(0.06
|
)
|
|||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during the period - basic and diluted
|
7,723,218
|
6,250,000
|
7,577,715
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
(A Development Stage Company)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the Year ended December 31, 2009, the Period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2008
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
and for the Period from November 21, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2009
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deficit
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
During
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value
|
Additional
|
Development
|
Subscription
|
Stockholders'
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Shares
|
Amount
|
Paid in Capital
|
Stage
|
receivable
|
Equity (Deficit)
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common
stock for cash -
founders ($0.001/share)
|
6,250,000
|
$
|
6,250
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
(6,250
|
)
|
$
|
-
|
||||||||||||
Net loss - period
ended December 31, 2008
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(49,831
|
)
|
-
|
(49,831
|
)
|
||||||||||||||||
Balance - December 31, 2008
|
6,250,000
|
6,250
|
-
|
(49,831
|
)
|
(6,250
|
)
|
(49,831
|
)
|
|||||||||||||||
Receipt of cash on
subscription
receivable
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6,250
|
6,250
|
||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common
stock for cash and
subscription
receivable ($0.01 and
$0.10/share)
|
7,855,000
|
7,855
|
161,145
|
-
|
(33,000
|
)
|
136,000
|
|||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common
stock for services
($0.001 and $0.10/share)
|
3,058,500
|
3,059
|
228,542
|
-
|
-
|
231,600
|
||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common
stock in conversion
of debt ($0.10/share)
|
1,067,000
|
1,067
|
105,633
|
-
|
-
|
106,700
|
||||||||||||||||||
Net loss - for the year
ended December 31, 2009
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(367,387
|
)
|
-
|
(367,387
|
)
|
||||||||||||||||
Balance - December 31, 2009
|
18,230,500
|
$
|
18,231
|
$
|
495,320
|
$
|
(417,218
|
)
|
$
|
(33,000
|
)
|
$
|
63,332
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
|
||||||||||||
(A Development Stage Company)
|
||||||||||||
Statements of Cash Flows
|
||||||||||||
For the Period from
|
For the Period from
|
|||||||||||
For the Year Ended
|
November 21, 2008 (inception) to
|
November 21, 2008 (inception) to
|
||||||||||
December 31, 2009
|
December 31, 2008
|
December 31, 2009
|
||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||||||
Net loss
|
$
|
(367,387
|
)
|
$
|
(49,831
|
)
|
$
|
(417,218
|
)
|
|||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
|
||||||||||||
Stock issued for services
|
231,600
|
-
|
231,600
|
|||||||||
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
|
(135,787
|
)
|
(49,831
|
)
|
(185,618
|
)
|
||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||||||
Proceeds from loan payable
|
56,869
|
49,831
|
106,700
|
|||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock
|
142,250
|
-
|
142,250
|
|||||||||
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities
|
199,119
|
49,831
|
248,950
|
|||||||||
Net increase in cash
|
63,332
|
-
|
63,332
|
|||||||||
Cash - beginning of period
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|||||||||
Cash - end of period
|
$
|
63,332
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
63,332
|
||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
|
||||||||||||
Cash paid during the period for:
|
||||||||||||
Interest
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||
Taxes
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activity:
|
||||||||||||
Stock issued in exchange for debt
|
$
|
106,700
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
106,700
|
||||||
Stock issued for subscription receivable
|
$
|
33,000
|
$
|
6,250
|
$
|
33,000
|
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
Note 1 Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations
Respect Your Universe, Inc. (“the Company”), was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 21, 2008. The Company intends to sell mixed martial arts apparel.
Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Development stage
The Company's financial statements are presented as those of a development stage enterprise. Activities during the development stage primarily include implementation of the business plan, and obtaining additional debt and/or equity related financing.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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.
Such estimates and assumptions impact, among others, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, due to continuing and expected future losses, and share-based payments.
Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company minimizes its credit risk associated with cash by periodically evaluating the credit quality of its primary financial institution. The balance at times may exceed federally insured limits. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the balance did not exceed the federally insured limit.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
Revenue recognition
The Company followed the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 for revenue recognition. The Company records revenue when all of the following have occurred; (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) product delivery has occurred, (3) the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized upon the shipment of apparel. 100% of the revenue for 2009 was earned from one customer.
Risks and uncertainties
The Company operates in an industry that is subject to intense competition and change in consumer demand. The Company's operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial and operational risks including the potential risk of business failure. Also, see Note 3 regarding going concern matters.
Segment information
During 2009 and 2008, the Company only operated in one segment; therefore, segment information has not been presented.
Generally, all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, restricted stock grants and stock appreciation rights, are measured at their fair value on the awards’ grant date, and based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Share-based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable. The expense resulting from share-based payments are recorded as a component of general and administrative expense.
Earnings per share
In accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share,” Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential of shares of common stock outstanding during the period including stock options or warrants, using the treasury stock method (by using the average stock price for the period to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants), and convertible debt or convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential of shares of common stock if their effect is anti-dilutive.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
The computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is equivalent since the Company reported a net loss. The Company also has no common stock equivalents.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit (expense) results from the change in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 740-20, “Income Taxes – Intraperiod Tax Allocation,” clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740-20 by prescribing guidance for the recognition, de-recognition and measurement in financial statements of income tax positions taken in previously filed tax returns or tax positions expected to be taken in tax returns, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. FASB ASC Topic 740-20 requires that any liability created for unrecognized tax benefits is disclosed. The application of FASB ASC Topic 740-20 may also affect the tax bases of assets and liabilities and therefore may change or create deferred tax liabilities or assets. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not record any liabilities for uncertain tax positions.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” which amends previous guidance to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim as well as annual financial statements in the current economic environment. This pronouncement was effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations; however, these provisions of FASB ASC Topic 820 resulted in additional disclosures with respect to the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments.
In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events,” which establishes general standards of accounting for, and disclosures of, events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This pronouncement was effective for interim or fiscal periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the Company’s business, results of operations or financial position; however, the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 855 resulted in additional disclosures with respect to subsequent events.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance now codified as FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 105, “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,” as the single source of authoritative non-governmental U.S. GAAP. FASB ASC Topic 105 does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents will be superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the FASB Codification will be considered non-authoritative. These provisions of FASB ASC Topic 105 were effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009 and, accordingly, were effective for the Company for the current fiscal reporting period. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have an impact on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations, but will impact the Company’s financial reporting process by eliminating all references to pre-codification standards. On the effective date of FASB ASC Topic 105, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards, and all other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative.
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued updated guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. This update requires new disclosures on significant transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (including the reasons for these transfers) and the reasons for any transfers in or out of Level 3. This update also requires a reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis. In addition to these new disclosure requirements, this update clarifies certain existing disclosure requirements. For example, this update clarifies that reporting entities are required to provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities rather than each major category of assets and liabilities. This update also clarifies the requirement for entities to disclose information about both the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. This update will become effective for the Company with the interim and annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2010, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will become effective for the Company with the interim and annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2011. The Company will not be required to provide the amended disclosures for any previous periods presented for comparative purposes. Other than requiring additional disclosures, adoption of this update will not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $367,387 and net cash used in operations of $135,787 for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company also has a deficit accumulated during the development stage totaling $417,218.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
The Company is in the development stage. The Company anticipates that it will continue to generate significant losses from operations in the near future. The Company believes its current available cash, along with anticipated revenues, may be insufficient to meet its cash needs for the near future. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or terms acceptable to the Company, if at all.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue its operations is dependent on Management's plans, which include the raising of capital through debt and/or equity markets with some additional funding from other traditional financing sources, including term notes, until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements. The Company may need to incur additional liabilities with certain related parties to sustain the Company’s existence.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
In response to these problems, management has taken the following actions:
·
|
seeking additional debt and/or equity financing,
|
|
·
|
continue with development and implementation of the business plan,
|
|
·
|
assess business markets and related opportunities so that more significant revenues can be generated; and
|
|
·
|
allocate sufficient resources to continue with advertising and marketing efforts
|
Note 4 Fair Value
The fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities reflects the Company's estimate of amounts that it would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from sources independent from the Company) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (the Company's assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
Level 1:
|
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
|
|
Level 2:
|
Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
|
|
Level 3:
|
Unobservable inputs based on the Company's assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
|
The Company's investment strategy is focused on capital preservation. The Company intends to invest in instruments that meet credit quality standards. The current expectation is to maintain cash and cash equivalents, once these resources are available.
There were no instruments requiring a fair value classification at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Note 5 Loan Payable
In 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with a stockholder that advanced $49,831. The same stockholder advanced an additional $56,869 during 2009. These advances were non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
In November 2009, the stockholder exchanged their outstanding debt, totaling $106,700, for 1,067,000 shares of common stock ($0.10/share). There was no gain or loss recorded on this debt conversion.
Note 6 Income Taxes
The Company recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carryforwards. The Company will establish a valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets.
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes totaling approximately $186,000 at December 31, 2009, expiring through 2029. There is a limitation on the amount of taxable income that can be offset by carryforwards after a change in control (generally greater than a 50% change in ownership). Temporary differences, which give rise to a net deferred tax asset, are as follows:
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
Significant deferred tax assets at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are approximately as follows:
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Gross deferred tax assets:
|
||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards
|
$ | (63,000 | ) | $ | (17,000 | ) | ||
Total deferred tax assets
|
63,000 | 17,000 | ||||||
Less: valuation allowance
|
(63,000 | ) | (17,000 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset recorded
|
$ | - | $ | - |
The valuation allowance at December 31, 2008 was approximately $17,000. The net change in valuation allowance during the year ended December 31, 2009 was an increase of approximately $46,000. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not, that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred income tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based on consideration of these items, management has determined that enough uncertainty exists relative to the realization of the deferred income tax asset balances to warrant the application of a full valuation allowance as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The actual tax benefit differs from the expected tax benefit for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, (computed by applying the U.S. Federal Corporate tax rate of 34% to income before taxes) approximately as follows:
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Expected tax expense (benefit) – Federal
|
$ | (125,000 | ) | $ | (17,000 | ) | ||
Non-deductible stock compensation
|
79,000 | - | ||||||
Change in Valuation Allowance
|
46,000 | 17,000 | ||||||
Actual tax expense (benefit)
|
$ | - | $ | - |
Note 7 Contingencies
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm its business. The Company is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that they believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse affect on its business, financial condition or operating results.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
(A) Stock issued for cash
On November 21, 2008, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of common stock to its founders, for a subscription receivable of $6,250 ($0.001/share), which was received in 2009.
In November 2009, the Company issued 7,025,000 shares of common stock for $86,000 ($0.01 and $0.10/share).
In December 2009, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock for $50,000 ($0.10/share).
In December 2009, the Company issued 330,000 shares of common stock for a subscription receivable of $33,000 ($0.10/share), which was received in 2010.
(B) Stock issued for services
In November 2009, the Company issued 3,058,500 shares of common stock to consultants, in exchange for services rendered, having a fair value of $231,600 ($0.001 and $0.10/share), based upon the fair value of the services rendered.
Note 9 Subsequent Events
The Company performed a review of subsequent events through March 3, 2010, the date the financial statements were issued, and concluded that events or transactions occurring during that period requiring recognition or disclosure were made.
On February 1, 2010, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a third party to assist the Company in the development of a clothing line. The contract has both cash and non-cash components for compensation. The agreement is initially for six months. Under the terms of the agreement, compensation is as follows:
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1.
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Total cash due $314,860; payable as follows:
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a.
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$10,000 upon execution of this agreement
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b.
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$100,000 within 5 days of the agreement, (this amount has been paid),
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c.
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$68,287 on March 18, 2010,
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d.
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$68,287 on April 30, 2010; and
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e.
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$68,286 on July 31, 2010
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2.
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Equity
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a.
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500,000 shares of common stock upon execution of this agreement. The fair value of these shares is $50,000 ($0.10/share), based upon recent cash offerings to third parties. These shares are considered payment for prepaid services and will be amortized over a six-month period.
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b.
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500,000 shares of common stock, if the agreement is extended an additional six months.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2009 and 2008
During January and February 2010, the Company issued 430,000 shares of common stock for $43,000 ($0.10/share).
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
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(A Development Stage Company)
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Balance Sheets
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June 30, 2010
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December 31, 2009
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(Unaudited)
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Assets
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Current Assets
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Cash
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$ | 12,507 | $ | 63,332 | ||||
Total Current Assets
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12,507 | 63,332 | ||||||
Total Assets
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$ | 12,507 | $ | 63,332 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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Current Liabilities
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Accounts payable
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$ | 37,298 | $ | - | ||||
Total Current Liabilities
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37,298 | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;
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22,695,500 and 18,230,500 shares issued and outstanding
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22,696 | 18,231 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital
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937,354 | 495,319 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
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(984,841 | ) | (417,218 | ) | ||||
Subscription receivable
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- | (33,000 | ) | |||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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(24,792 | ) | 63,332 | |||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
|
$ | 12,507 | $ | 63,332 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
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(A Development Stage Company)
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Statements of Operations
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(Unaudited)
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Three months ended
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Six months ended
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From November 21, 2008
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June 30, 2010
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June 30, 2009
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June 30, 2010
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June 30, 2009
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(inception) to June 30, 2010
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Revenue
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,987 | ||||||||||
Cost of revenue
|
- | 3,160 | - | 3,160 | 9,214 | |||||||||||||||
Gross loss
|
- | (3,160 | ) | - | (3,160 | ) | (7,227 | ) | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses:
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Research and development
|
283,287 | - | 511,736 | - | 511,736 | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
|
33,469 | 2,555 | 55,887 | 32,951 | 465,878 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses
|
316,756 | 2,555 | 567,623 | 32,951 | 977,614 | |||||||||||||||
Loss from operations
|
(316,756 | ) | (5,715 | ) | (567,623 | ) | (36,111 | ) | (984,841 | ) | ||||||||||
Other expense
|
- | (5,260 | ) | - | (4,077 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
Net loss
|
$ | (316,756 | ) | $ | (10,975 | ) | $ | (567,623 | ) | $ | (40,188 | ) | $ | (984,841 | ) | |||||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
|
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period - basic and diluted
|
21,634,389 | 6,250,000 | 19,493,278 | 6,250,000 | 11,588,404 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
|
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(A Development Stage Company)
|
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Statements of Cash Flows
|
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(Unaudited)
|
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Six months ended
|
From November 21, 2008
|
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June 30, 2010
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June 30, 2009
|
(inception) to June 30, 2010
|
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
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Net loss
|
$ | (567,623 | ) | $ | (40,188 | ) | $ | (984,841 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
|
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Stock issued for services
|
200,000 | - | 431,600 | |||||||||
Increase in accounts payable
|
37,298 | - | 37,298 | |||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities
|
(330,325 | ) | (40,188 | ) | (515,943 | ) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
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Proceeds from loan payable
|
- | 40,188 | 106,700 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock
|
279,500 | - | 421,750 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
279,500 | 40,188 | 528,450 | |||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash
|
(50,825 | ) | - | 12,507 | ||||||||
Cash - beginning of period
|
63,332 | - | - | |||||||||
Cash - end of period
|
$ | 12,507 | $ | - | $ | 12,507 | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
|
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Cash paid during the period for:
|
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Interest
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Taxes
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activity:
|
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Stock issued in exchange for debt
|
$ | - | $ | - | $ | 106,700 | ||||||
Stock issued for subscription receivable
|
$ | - | $ | - |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information.
The financial information as of December 31, 2009 is derived from the audited financial statements presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form S-1 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. The unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form S-1, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with the Plan of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. It is management's opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation. The interim results for the period ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.
Note 2 Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Respect Your Universe, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 21, 2008. The Company intends to sell mixed martial arts apparel.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Development stage
The Company's unaudited interim financial statements are presented as those of a development stage enterprise. Activities during the development stage primarily include implementation of the business plan, and obtaining additional debt and/or equity related financing.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions impact, among others, the following: the fair value of share-based payments, estimates of the probability and potential magnitude of contingent liabilities and the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets due to continuing operating losses.
Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
The Company minimizes its credit risk associated with cash by periodically evaluating the credit quality of its primary financial institution. The balance at times may exceed federally insured limits. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, the cash balance did not exceed the federally insured limits.
Research and Development
The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred. Research and development expenses consist primarily of stock based compensation and fees paid to a consultant for the design, development, merchandising, sourcing and production of a clothing line.
Risks and uncertainties
The Company intends to operate in an industry that is subject to intense competition and change in consumer demand. The Company's operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial and operational risks including the potential risk of business failure. Also, see Note 3 regarding going concern matters.
Share based payments
Generally, all forms of share-based payments, including stock option grants, restricted stock grants and stock appreciation rights, are measured at their fair value on the awards’ grant date, and based on the estimated number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Share-based payment awards issued to non-employees for services rendered are recorded at either the fair value of the services rendered or the fair value of the share-based payment, whichever is more readily determinable. The expense resulting from share-based payments are recorded as a component of research and development expense.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Earnings (loss) per share
In accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share,” Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential of shares of common stock outstanding during the period including stock options or warrants, using the treasury stock method (by using the average stock price for the period to determine the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants), and convertible debt or convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential of shares of common stock if their effect is anti-dilutive.
The computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is equivalent since the Company reported a net loss. The Company also has no common stock equivalents.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued updated guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. This update requires new disclosures on significant transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (including the reasons for these transfers) and the reasons for any transfers in or out of Level 3. This update also requires a reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis. In addition to these new disclosure requirements, this update clarifies certain existing disclosure requirements. For example, this update clarifies that reporting entities are required to provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities rather than each major category of assets and liabilities. This update also clarifies the requirement for entities to disclose information about both the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. This update will become effective for the Company with the interim and annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2010, except for the requirement to provide the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will become effective for the Company with the interim and annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2011. The Company will not be required to provide the amended disclosures for any previous periods presented for comparative purposes.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
Other than requiring additional disclosures, adoption of this update will not have a material effect on the Company's unaudited interim financial statements.
In April 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance that sets forth the criteria that should be met for determining whether the milestone method of revenue recognition is appropriate for research and development arrangements. Specifically, consideration that is contingent upon the completion of a milestone may be recognized in its entirety as revenue in the period that milestone has been achieved if the milestone, in its entirety, meets all of the criteria to be considered substantive at the inception of an arrangement. This guidance is effective prospectively for milestones achieved in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2010 and applies to research or development deliverables under which the performance obligation is satisfied over a period of time and a portion, or all, of the consideration is contingent upon uncertain future events or circumstances. A reporting entity’s decision to use the milestone method of revenue recognition is a policy election. Since we do not currently have contracts that would qualify for the election of the milestone method, the adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company’s unaudited interim financial statements.
Note 3 Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $567,623 and net cash used in operations of $330,325 for the six months ended June 30, 2010; and has a working capital deficit and stockholder’s deficit of $24,792. The Company is in the development stage. The Company has no revenues and incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $984,841. Its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its expected future obligations. Management intends to address the going concern issue by funding future operations through the sale of equity capital and by related party or third party debt financing.
The Company anticipates that it will continue to generate significant losses from operations in the near future. The Company believes its current available cash, along with anticipated revenues, may be insufficient to meet its cash needs for the near future. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or terms acceptable to the Company, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In response to these problems, management has taken the following actions:
·
|
seeking additional debt and/or equity financing,
|
|
·
|
continue with development and implementation of the business plan,
|
|
·
|
assess business markets and related opportunities to generate revenues; and
|
|
·
|
allocate sufficient resources to continue advertising and marketing efforts
|
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 Commitments
On February 1, 2010, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a third party to assist the Company in the development of a clothing line. The contract had both cash and non-cash components for compensation. The agreement was initially for six months. Under the terms of the agreement, total cash compensation due was $314,860. At June 30, 2010, $246,574 was due and had been paid. The remaining $68,286 was due on July 31, 2010 and is currently payable.
In connection with the agreement dated February 1, 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares having a fair value of $50,000 ($0.10/share), based upon recent cash offerings to third parties.
On May 3, 2010, the parties entered into an amendment to the agreement extending the term of the agreement until May 31, 2011. The amendment has both cash and non-cash components for compensation. The total cash compensation is $780,000, which is to be paid on a monthly basis in the amount of $65,000 beginning on June 1, 2010 through May 1, 2011. At June 30, 2010 $39,500 had been paid and the remaining balance of $25,500 is a component of accounts payable as of June 30, 2010, and was paid in July 2010.
In connection with the amendment dated May 3, 2010, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock having a fair value of $150,000 ($0.10/share), based upon recent cash offerings to third parties.
Note 5 Loan Payable
In 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with a stockholder that advanced $49,831. The same stockholder advanced an additional $56,869 during 2009. These advances were non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand.
In November 2009, the stockholder exchanged their outstanding debt, totaling $106,700, for 1,067,000 shares of common stock ($0.10/share). There was no gain or loss recorded on this debt conversion.
Note 6 Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(A) Stock issued for cash
On November 21, 2008, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of common stock to its founders, for a subscription receivable of $6,250 ($0.001/share), which was received in 2009.
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Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2010
(Unaudited)
In November 2009, the Company issued 7,025,000 shares of common stock for $86,000 ($0.01 and $0.10/share).
In December 2009, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock for $50,000 ($0.10/share).
In December 2009, the Company issued 330,000 shares of common stock for a subscription receivable of $33,000 ($0.10/share), which was received in 2010.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company issued 1,200,000 shares of common stock for $120,000 ($0.10/share).
During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the Company issued 1,265,000 shares of common stock for $126,500 ($0.10/ share).
(B) Stock issued for services
In November 2009, the Company issued 3,058,500 shares of common stock to consultants, in exchange for services rendered, having a fair value of $231,600 ($0.001 and $0.10/share), based upon the fair value of the services rendered.
Note 7 Subsequent Events
Stock issued for cash
In July 2010, the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock for $60,000 ($0.10/share).
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Plan of Operations
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2010, there were no off balance sheet arrangements.
Results of Operations for period ending June 30, 2010
We earned minimal revenues from inception through the period ending June, 2010. We do not anticipate earning significant revenues until such time that we more fully implement our business plan.
We incurred operating expenses in the amount of $984,841 from our inception on November 21, 2008, until June 30, 2010. These operating expenses consisted primarily of product design and development and general and administrative expenses. We anticipate our operating expenses will increase as we undertake our plan of operations and incur the expenses involved in filing with the SEC seeking reporting company status. We anticipate our ongoing operating expenses will also increase once we become a reporting company under the Exchange Act.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2010, we had cash of $12,507 and operating capital of $(24,792).
To date, as we have not yet commercially launched and begun selling our products, our revenues have been minimal and resulted only from the sales of products in our test launch. We have relied on investor capital to fund our operations, specifically the design and testing of our products and fabrics, the development of our prototypes, the creation of products for our test launch, the marketing of our brand in general. To date we have raised $481,750 of capital from investor financing.
In order for the Company to successfully fulfill its business plan of a full product line commercial launch we will need to raise additional investor financing. We estimate that we will need to raise $3,000,000 for the next year - which is two seasons in the apparel industry and corresponds to our two seasons of product lines for 2011- for product manufacturing, related marketing, and company infrastructure costs for the necessary personnel in sales, finance, and management. Then, for our two seasons of product lines for 2012 we estimate we will need an additional $2,000,000 in investor financing. Beyond this, we estimate that we will need additional investor financing of a minimum of $2,000,000 to commence the creation of RYU retail stores.
For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report that they have substantial doubt we will be able to continue as a going concern.
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants
We have had no changes in or disagreements with our accountants.
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Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons
Our executive officers and directors and their respective ages as of March 15, 2010 are as follows:
Name
|
Age
|
Position(s) and Office(s) Held
|
Kristian Andresen
|
37
|
President, CEO, Secretary, and Director
|
John Wood
|
30
|
Treasurer, CFO, and Director
|
Emanual Kofi Brown
|
33
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Director of Marketing, and Director
|
Set forth below is a brief description of the background and business experience of each of our current executive officers and directors.
Kristian Andresen. President, CEO, Secretary, and Director since November 2008.
Relevant Experience
2007- Present
|
Transmission Films
|
Executive Producer / Owner
|
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Working with global clients providing services in digital advertising, and commercials
|
|
2005 – 2007
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Freelance
|
Producer
|
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Work with global film production companies, providing services in advertising, and commercials.
|
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2004 – 2005
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Circle Productions Limited – Toronto, ON
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Executive Producer / Managing Partner
|
|
Film production company targeting international advertising agencies and record labels, producing TV commercials, and music videos. Approximate annual revenue of $2M with 40 employees.
|
As our CEO, Kristian Andresen is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Company, administrative functions and corporate filings, and for the continued strategic evolution of its business. He brings to the Board his several years of experience in organizing and managing corporations, as well as advertising and marketing. He currently devotes up to ten hours per week (25% of his time) to the Company.
Kristian Andresen is an experienced producer and entrepreneur. Mr. Andresen currently owns and operates Transmission Films, which has been in business since June 2007. Prior to his current venture, Mr. Andresen worked as an Executive Producer and Managing Partner at Circle Productions Limited, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of company business and overseeing marketing.
Mr. Andresen’s current work for Transmission Films does not present a conflict of interest with his role for the Company.
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John Wood. Treasurer, CFO, and Director since November 2008.
Relevant Experience
2009-Present
|
TRYST NIGHTCLUB & XS NIGHTCLUB @ WYNN LAS VEGAS
|
|
Director of Customer Development
|
||
Executive Director of Customer Development
|
||
2005-2009
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TRYST NIGHTCLUB & XS NIGHTCLUB @ WYNN LAS VEGAS
|
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Sr. VIP Services Manager, Assistant Director of VIP Services
|
As our CFO, Mr. Wood is responsible for all financial matters of the Company. He brings to the Board an insight into the entertainment industry, specifically in Las Vegas. Mr. Wood is involved on a part time basis (up to twenty hours a week, or 50% of his time) until the Company has need and resources for that involvement to be increased.
John Wood is currently the Director of Customer Development for two nightclubs in Las Vegas, ‘Tryst’ and ‘XS’. Being that Las Vegas is the epicenter of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Universe in North America, Mr. Wood is positioned as one of RYU’s direct contacts with super-stars, fighters, managers, promoters and the UFC organization itself. John’s strategic position in Las Vegas allows RYU to make major marketing in-roads within the Mixed Martial Arts industry. John also holds a black belt in Judo, studies Muay Thai, Jujitsu and continues to train, which places him along side the athletes and super-stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Mr. Wood’s current work for Tryst Nightclub and XS Nightclub do not present a conflict of interest with his role for the Company.
Emanual Kofi Brown. Director of Marketing, and Director since November 2008.
Relevant Experience
2008 to Present
|
CREATIVE SPEAK, Los Angeles, California
|
|
Marketing Consultant
|
||
1997 to 2008
|
NIKE, INC., Beaverton, OR
|
|
Director of Digital & Content Marketing, Jordan Brand Division of Nike.
|
As our Director of Marketing, Mr. Brown is responsible for brand marketing, sports marketing, business opportunities, and brand execution. He brings a wealth of experience in the marketing of sports apparel, and the operations of larger successful competitive companies to the Board of Directors. Initially he will devote up to four hours a week (10%) of his time to RYU with plans to increase his time spent as the Company has need and resources.
Mr. Brown is the former Marketing Director for Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc. Here, he drove local, national, and global market executions in order to support brand initiatives throughout the key categories and consumer segmentations development. He also provided in-depth analysis to identify opportunities, gaps, and points of over-distribution for distribution strategy development, ensuring the commercial landscape reflected the overall brand principles and values. His development of sustainable marketing strategies helped to leverage the Jordan brand within specific gender and ethnic markets for all apparel and footwear products. He continued to leverage relationships to enhance the branding of the athletes, products, and communications on a national and international scale by developing campaigns for TV, Print, Digital realms, which impact the brand’s endorsement relations by assisting in the overall key branding direction. He was also instrumental in developing the branding presence for basketball, soccer, and consumer events, including creating strategic plans, and coordinating events, promotions, and tie-ins for the brand of Jordan. His strategic planning creations provided leadership in the completion of research and analytical support related to initiatives and special projects for the strategic planning function for the entire brand. He has worked independently to design and lead research projects related to market trends, consumer profiles, and competitive intelligence, and has also provided direction, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives.
Mr. Brown’s current work for Creative Spark does not present a conflict of interest with his role for the Company.
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Directors
Our bylaws authorize no less than one (1) director. We currently have three Directors on the board.
Board of Director Committees
Currently our Board of Directors does not have an audit, compensation or nomination committee. Our Board as a whole fulfills these functions.
Board of Director Independence
While the Company is not subject to any director independence requirements, none of our Directors qualify as independent.
Term of Office
Our Directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until the next annual meeting or until removed by the board.
Employees
The Company currently has three part-time employees, its CEO, Kristian Andresen, its CFO, John Wood, and it’s Director of Marketing, Emanuel K. Brown.
We conduct our business through agreements with consultants and arms-length third parties.
Current arrangements in place include the following:
1. Verbal agreements with our accountants to perform requested financial accounting services.
2. Written agreements with auditors to perform audit functions at their respective normal and customary rates.
Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the compensation payable to the officers and directors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.
Name and Principal Position
|
Year
|
Salary
($)
|
Bonus
($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
NonEquity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
|
NonQualified
Deferred
Compensation
|
All Other
Compensation
|
Total
($)
|
Kristian Andresen (1)
|
2009
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
John Wood (2)
|
2009
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Emanuel K. Brown (3)
|
2009
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
(1)
|
President, CEO, Secretary and Director
|
|
(2)
|
Treasurer, CFO and Director
|
|
(3)
|
Director of Marketing and Director
|
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Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table
Our named executive officers do not currently receive any compensation from the Company for their services as officers of the Company.
Compensation of Directors Table
The table below summarizes all compensation paid to our directors for our last completed fiscal year.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
|
|||||||
Name
|
Fees Earned or Paid
in
Cash ($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
Non-Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings ($)
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
|
Total
($)
|
Mr. Kristian Andresen
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Mr. John Wood
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Mr. Emanual Brown
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Narrative Disclosure to the Director Compensation Table
Our directors do not currently receive any compensation from the Company for their services as members of the Board of Directors of the Company.
OWNERS AND MANAGERS
The following table sets forth, as of August 15, 2010, the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by each person known by the Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the Company's Common Stock and by the officers and directors of the Company as a group, based on 23,295,500 shares of common stock outstanding. Except as otherwise indicated, all shares are owned directly.
As used in this table, "beneficial ownership" means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security, or the sole or shared investment power with respect to a security (i.e., the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, a security). In addition, for purposes of this table, a person is deemed, as of any date, to have "beneficial ownership" of any security that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days after such date.
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Title of
class
|
Name and address
of beneficial owner
|
Amount of
beneficial
ownership
|
Percent
of class*
|
Common
|
Kristian Andresen (1)
440 N. Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
|
2,317,000
|
9.9%
|
Common
|
Exit 21 Global Solutions LLC (2)
515 NW Saltzman Rd., Suite 808
Portland, OR 97229
|
2,000,000
|
8.6%
|
Common
|
Oliver Lindsay (3)
48 East Street
Panama City, Panama
|
1,750,000
|
7.5%
|
Common
|
John Wood
6533 Octave Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89139
|
1,450,000
|
6.2%
|
Common
|
Emanual K. Brown
3558 Lookout Court #459
Oceanside, CA 92056
|
1,250,000
|
5.4%
|
Common
|
Lindsay Capital Corp. (4)
P.O. Box 30983
Grand Cayman KY1-1204
Cayman Islands
|
1,250,000
|
5.4%
|
Common
|
Joseph LaFleur
440 N. Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
|
1,250,000
|
5.4%
|
Common
|
David Winsby
440 N. Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
|
1,250,000
|
5.4%
|
Common
|
All Officers and Directors
as a Group (3 persons – Mr. Andresen, Mr. Wood and Mr. Brown)
|
5,017,000
|
21.5%
|
Common
|
All 5% Shareholders
|
11,267,000
|
48.4%
|
(1)
|
Includes 1,067,000 shares of our common stock held by Transmission Holdings, Inc., an entity for which Kristian Andresen is the control person.
|
(2)
|
This entity is controlled jointly by Christopher Martens and Erick Siffert.
|
(3)
|
Of these shares, (i) 1,250,000 are owned by Lindsay Capital Corp., an entity for which Mr. Lindsay is the control person, and (iii) 500,000 are owned by Xeitel Capital Management, Inc., an entity for which Mr. Lindsay is a joint control person along with David Sidders.
|
(4)
|
These shares are also included in Mr. Lindsay’s beneficial ownership. The control person for this entity is Oliver Lindsay.
|
As used in this table, "beneficial ownership" means the sole or shared power to vote, or to direct the voting of, a security, or the sole or shared investment power with respect to a security (i.e., the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, a security). In addition, for purposes of this table, a person is deemed, as of any date, to have "beneficial ownership" of any security that such person has the right to acquire within 60 days after such date.
Other than the shareholders listed above, we know of no other person who is the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our common stock.
The persons named above have full voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated. Under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a person (or group of persons) is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a security if he or she, directly or indirectly, has or shares the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. Accordingly, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security, which that person has the right to acquire within 60 days, such as options or warrants to purchase our common stock.
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION OF SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our directors and officers are indemnified as provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Bylaws. We have agreed to indemnify each of our directors and officers against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, accordingly, file current and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We have also filed a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act, as amended, in connection with this offering. This prospectus, which is part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information contained in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the shares of common stock offered hereby, reference is made to such registration statement, including the exhibits thereto, which may be read, without charge, and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains a site on the World Wide Web at http://www.sec.gov that contains current and periodic reports, proxy statements and other information regarding registrants that filed electronically with the SEC. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the intent of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to this registration statement, each such statement being qualified in all respects by such reference.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
In 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Transmission Holdings, Inc. for a loan to Company of $49,831, and then an additional loan of $56,869 during 2009. These loans were non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand. In November 2009, the debt-holder Transmission Holdings, Inc. converted its outstanding debt, totaling $106,700, for 1,067,000 shares of common stock ($0.10/share). There was no gain or loss recorded on this debt conversion.
Promoters
Our founders Kristian Andresen, Oliver Lindsay, Joseph LaFleur, David Winsby and Emmanual K. Brown all qualify as promoters as defined by Rule 405 of Regulation C as being “(a)ny person who, acting alone or in conjunction with one or more other persons, directly or indirectly takes initiative in founding and organizing the business or enterprise of an issuer(.)”
Available Information
We have filed a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with the SEC with respect to the shares of our common stock offered through this prospectus. This prospectus is filed as a part of that registration statement, but does not contain all of the information contained in the registration statement and exhibits. Statements made in the registration statement are summaries of the material terms of the referenced contracts, agreements or documents of the company. We refer you to our registration statement and each exhibit attached to it for a more detailed description of matters involving the company. You may inspect the registration statement, exhibits and schedules filed with the SEC at its principal office in Washington, D.C. Copies of all or any part of the registration statement may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please Call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. The Securities and Exchange Commission also maintains a web site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy Statements and information regarding registrants that files electronically with the Commission. Our registration statement and the referenced exhibits can also be found on this site.
If we are not required to provide an annual report to our security holders, we intend to still voluntarily do so when otherwise due, and will attach audited financial statements with such report.
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Part II
Information Not Required In the Prospectus
Item 13. Other Expenses Of Issuance And Distribution
The estimated costs of this offering are as follows:
Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee
|
$
|
80.02
|
||
Federal Taxes
|
$
|
0
|
||
State Taxes and Fees
|
$
|
0
|
||
Listing Fees
|
$
|
0
|
||
Printing and Engraving Fees
|
$
|
0
|
||
Transfer Agent Fees
|
$
|
850.00
|
||
Accounting fees and expenses
|
$
|
19,000.00
|
||
Legal fees and expenses
|
$
|
25,000.00
|
||
Total
|
$
|
44,930.02
|
All amounts are estimates, other than the SEC's registration fee.
We are paying all expenses of the offering listed above. No portion of these expenses will be borne by the selling shareholders. The selling shareholders, however, will pay any other expenses incurred in selling their common stock, including any brokerage commissions or costs of sale.
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Our directors and officers are indemnified as provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) and our Bylaws. In our Bylaws we have agreed to indemnify and hold harmless each person who is or was our director or officer, or is or was serving at the our request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, to the fullest extent allowed by the NRS against all costs, charges, expenses, liabilities and losses.
Section 78.138 of NRS, provides that a director or officer will not be individually liable unless it is proven that (i) the director’s or officer’s acts or omissions constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties, and (ii) such breach involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law.
Section 78.7502 of NRS permits a company to indemnify its directors and officers against expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with a threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding if the officer or director (i) is not liable pursuant to NRS 78.138 or (ii) acted in good faith and in a manner the officer or director reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, if a criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct of the officer or director was unlawful.
Section 78.751 of NRS permits a Nevada company to indemnify its officers and directors against expenses incurred by them in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding as they are incurred and in advance of final disposition thereof, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the officer or director to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that such officer or director is not entitled to be indemnified by the company. Section 78.751 of NRS further permits the company to grant its directors and officers additional rights of indemnification under its articles of incorporation or bylaws or otherwise.
Section 78.752 of NRS provides that a Nevada company may purchase and maintain insurance or make other financial arrangements on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the company, or is or was serving at the request of the company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another company, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, for any liability asserted against him and liability and expenses incurred by him in his capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the company has the authority to indemnify him against such liability and expenses.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
In November 2008 the Company sold an aggregate of 6,250,000 shares of common stock to the following founders of our Company at a price of $0.001 per share in a private offering for proceeds of $6,250:
Shareholder Name
|
No. of Shares
|
Notes
|
Oliver Lindsay
|
1,250,000
|
Shareholder transferred these shares to Lindsay Capital Corp. on December 29, 2009
|
Kristian Andresen
|
1,250,000
|
|
Joseph LaFleur
|
1,250,000
|
|
David Winsby
|
1,250,000
|
|
Emmanual K. Brown
|
1,250,000
|
The issuance and sale of all of the securities above were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
On November 12, 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of common stock to John Wood at a price of $0.001 per share for proceeds of $500 in a private offering and as compensation for services previously rendered to the Company valued at $500. The issuance and sale of the securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
On November 12, 2009, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Jason Pollack at a price of $0.001 per share as compensation for services previously rendered to the Company valued at $250. The issuance and sale of the securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
On November 12, 2009, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to Leo deSouza at a price of $0.001 per share for proceeds of $250 in a private offering. The issuance and sale of the securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
From October 7, 2009 to November 12, 2009, the Company sold an aggregate of 6,025,000 shares of common stock to the following investors at a price of $0.01 per share for proceeds of $60,250 in a private offering:
Date
|
Shareholder Name
|
No. of Shares
|
Oct. 7, 2009
|
Berger Holdings, Inc.
|
850,000
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Jason Kerr
|
100,000
|
Oct. 7, 2009
|
Riverhead Trading, Inc.
|
850,000
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Ren Zhang
|
100,000
|
Oct. 7, 2009
|
Boucheron Investments, Inc.
|
600,000
|
Oct. 7, 2009
|
Box Capital Corp.
|
650,000
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Berlin Financial Corp.
|
250,000
|
Oct. 7, 2009
|
Capital Financiero del Castillo
|
600,000
|
Oct. 15, 2009
|
Xeitel Capital Management, Inc.
|
500,000
|
Nov. 12. 2009
|
Raylight Capital Corp.
|
250,000
|
Nov. 12. 2009
|
Forte Investments Group, Inc.
|
250,000
|
Nov. 12. 2009
|
Barry Honig
|
100,000
|
Nov. 12. 2009
|
Isaih Capital Trust
|
250,000
|
Oct. 18, 2009
|
Dale Bennett
|
500,000
|
Nov. 12. 2009
|
Stefanus Internacional, Inc.
|
175,000
|
The issuance and sale of all of the securities above were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of regulation D promulgated thereunder. The Company did not use any general solicitation or advertising in marketing the securities.
On November 12, 2009, the Company issued 1,067,000 shares of common stock to Transmission Holdings, Inc., an entity controlled by our CEO Kristian Andresen, at a price of $0.10 per share in exchange for cancellation of $106,700 of Company debt pursuant to two promissory notes held by Transmission Holdings, Inc. The issuance and sale of the securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
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From November 12, 2009 to December 14, 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,308,500 shares of common stock to the following individuals and entities as compensation for services previously rendered to the Company at a price of $0.10 per share:
Date
|
Shareholder
|
No. of Shares
|
Value of Services Rendered
|
Nature of Services Rendered
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Mike Cobarrubia
|
33,500
|
$3,350
|
Apparel design
|
Dec. 12, 2009
|
Fauscom Investment Ltd.
|
475,000
|
$47,500
|
Strategic Consulting
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Gameplan Holdings
|
250,000
|
$25,000
|
Strategic Consulting
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Christina Hazzard
|
150,000
|
$15,000
|
Strategic Consulting
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Charles Hazzard
|
100,000
|
$10,000
|
Strategic Consulting
|
Dec. 9, 2009
|
Infinity International Holdings
|
600,000
|
$60,000
|
Financial consulting
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Silverstone Capital
|
200,000
|
$20,000
|
Financial Consulting
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Dawn Riddle
|
200,000
|
$20,000
|
Administrative support
|
Dec. 14, 2009
|
Terry Perdido
|
300,000
|
$30,000
|
Apparel design
|
The issuance and sale of all of the securities above were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
From Nov. 12, 2009 to July 16, 2010, the Company sold an aggregate of 4,145,000 shares of common stock to the following investors at a price of $0.10 per share for proceeds of $414,500 in a private offering:
Date
|
Shareholder Name
|
No. of Shares
|
Notes
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Yannick Munger & Julia Zibirev
|
100,000
|
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Leo deSouza
|
50,000
|
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
John Wood
|
50,000
|
|
Nov. 12, 2009
|
Lee Ching Fong & Rod Sing
|
50,000
|
Shareholder transferred shares to Box Capital Corp. on February 1, 2009
|
Dec. 23, 2009
|
Glenn Fisher
|
500,000
|
|
Dec. 28, 2009
|
Tim Trendell
|
10,000
|
|
Dec. 30, 2009
|
Sarah Duckwall
|
10,000
|
|
Dec. 28, 2009
|
Robert Allen Morton Jr.
|
100,000
|
|
Dec. 21, 2009
|
Infinity International Holdings LLC
|
200,000
|
|
Dec. 30, 2009
|
Christopher Hood
|
10,000
|
|
Jan. 15, 2010
|
Ronn Nicolli
|
5,000
|
|
Jan. 6, 2010
|
Adam Drell
|
5,000
|
|
Jan. 14, 2010
|
Padriac Breeze
|
10,000
|
|
Jan. 1, 2010
|
Lisa Escobar
|
25,000
|
|
Jan. 16, 2010
|
John Tadeo, Sr.
|
25,000
|
|
Jan. 8, 2010
|
Kim Martin
|
40,000
|
|
Feb. 10, 2010
|
Jiang Yu
|
100,000
|
|
Jan. 25, 2010
|
Alexis Davila
|
20,000
|
|
Feb. 11, 2010
|
Box Capital Corp.
|
100,000
|
|
Jan. 5, 2010
|
VC Group Investments
|
100,000
|
|
Mar. 19, 2010
|
Lieberman Investments LLC
|
20,000
|
|
Mar. 11, 2010
|
GRQ Consultant, Inc. 401k for Barry Honig
|
750,000
|
|
May 4, 2010
|
Yannick Mugnier & Julia Zibirev
|
250,000
|
|
May 3, 2010
|
Matthew Vander Woude
|
100,000
|
|
May 3, 2010
|
Leo deSouza
|
50,000
|
|
May 3, 2010
|
Michael Lichwa
|
100,000
|
|
May 2, 2010
|
Mark Petrasich
|
10,000
|
|
May 2, 2010
|
Patrick Frank
|
50,000
|
|
May 2, 2010
|
Kerry McKenna
|
10,000
|
|
May 2, 2010
|
Robert A. Morton, Jr.
|
250,000
|
|
May 3, 2010
|
John Wood
|
100,000
|
|
May 3, 2010
|
Padriac Breeze
|
40,000
|
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May 18, 2010
|
Douglas Silva
|
100,000
|
|
May 30, 2010
|
Alvin Yem
|
50,000
|
|
May 28, 2010
|
Laura Davis
|
50,000
|
|
May 31, 2010
|
Sam Glaser
|
5,000
|
|
May 31, 2010
|
Matthew Senchesak
|
50,000
|
|
June 1, 2010
|
Ryan Craig
|
50,000
|
|
July 15, 2010
|
John Wood
|
300,000
|
|
July 16, 2010
|
Michael Lichwa
|
100,000
|
|
July 8, 2010
|
Zvonimir Duric
|
200,000
|
The issuance and sale of all of the securities above were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of regulation D promulgated thereunder. The Company did not use any general solicitation or advertising in marketing the securities.
On February 1, 2010, pursuant to the terms of consulting agreement with Exit 21 Global Solutions LLC, dba Exit 21 Apparel Solutions for the development of our products, the Company was obligated to issue 500,000 shares of common stock to such entity as compensation for service to be rendered. The shares were issued on August 11, 2010. The services have since been rendered in full. Effective May 3, 2010, the parties entered into an amendment to the consulting agreement and therefore issued an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock on August 11, 2010 for services to be rendered over the twelve months subsequent to June 1, 2010 pursuant to the amendment to the agreement. The issuance and sale of the securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by the Company not involving any public offering.
Item 16. Exhibits
Exhibit Number
|
Description
|
3.1
|
Articles of Incorporation
|
3.2
|
By-Laws
|
4.1 *
|
Specimen Certificate
|
5.1
|
Opinion of Scott D. Olson with consent to use
|
10.1 *
|
Consulting Agreement
|
10.2
|
Amendment No.1 to Consulting Agreement
|
23.1
|
Consent of Berman & Company, P.A.
|
23.2
|
Consent of Counsel, included in Exhibit 5.1
|
24.1
|
Power of Attorney (included on the signature page of this registration statement)
|
* filed previously
Item 17. Undertakings
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement: (i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933; (ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and (iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
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(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser,
(a) If the Company is relying on Rule 430B:
i. Each prospectus filed by the Company pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and
ii. Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i),(vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof; provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date; or
(b) If the Company is subject to Rule 430C:
Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A,shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness; provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer and sell such securities to the purchaser: (i) any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; (ii) any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant; (iii) the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and (iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.
(6)Insofar as Indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provision, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Las Vegas, Nevada on the 25th day of August, 2010.
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
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By:
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/s/ Kristian Andresen
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Kristian Andresen
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Chief Executive Officer
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Kristian Andresen his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her and in his or her name in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement, or any registration statement for the same offering that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith or in connection with the registration of the common stock offered hereby under the Exchange Act, with the SEC, granting unto such attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary in connection with such matters and hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Kristian Andresen
Kristian Andresen
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Director, President and Chief
Executive Officer (Principal Executive
Officer)
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August 25, 2010
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/s/ John Wood
John Wood
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Director, Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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August 25, 2010
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/s/ Emanual Kofi Brown
Emanual Kofi Brown
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Director and Director of Marketing
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August 25, 2010
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