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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2010

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 2-5916

 

 

Chase General Corporation

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

 

 

 

MISSOURI   36-2667734

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri 64507

(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(816) 279-1625

(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

NONE

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of January 31, 2011, there were 969,834 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 


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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I.       FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

     Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   
     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2010    3
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three Months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)

   5
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Six Months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)

   6
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Six Months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)

   7
     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    8

Item 2.

     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14

Item 3.

     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    21

Item 4T.

     Controls and Procedures    22

PART II.       OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

     Legal Proceedings    23

Item 1A.

     Risk Factors    23

Item 3.

     Defaults Upon Senior Securities    23

Item 4.

     Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 6.

     Exhibits    23

SIGNATURES

   24

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

 

     December 31,
2010
     June 30,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)      (Audited)  

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 468,313       $ 106,508   

Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of $15,491 and $14,891, respectively

     175,710         164,753   

Inventories:

     

Finished goods

     60,348         104,022   

Goods in process

     6,048         3,730   

Raw materials

     58,841         109,027   

Packaging materials

     175,215         186,420   

Prepaid expenses

     21,539         4,959   

Deferred income taxes

     5,350         5,844   
                 

Total current assets

     971,364         685,263   

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET

     467,839         512,069   
                 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,439,203       $ 1,197,332   
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

     December 31,
2010
    June 30,
2010
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable

   $ 89,532      $ 68,734   

Current maturities of notes payable

     48,644        56,820   

Accrued expenses

     9,516        15,337   

Deferred income

     1,299        1,299   

Income taxes payable

     93,678        2   
                

Total current liabilities

     242,669        142,192   
                

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    

Deferred income

     17,207        17,857   

Notes payable, less current maturities

     126,363        150,475   

Deferred income taxes

     84,657        93,869   
                

Total long-term liabilities

     228,227        262,201   
                

Total liabilities

     470,896        404,393   
                

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Capital stock issued and outstanding:

    

Prior cumulative preferred stock, $5 par value:

    

Series A (liquidation preference $2,085,000 and $2,070,000 respectively)

     500,000        500,000   

Series B (liquidation preference $2,040,000 and $2,025,000 respectively)

     500,000        500,000   

Cumulative preferred stock, $20 par value

    

Series A (liquidation preference $4,755,799 and $4,726,533 respectively)

     1,170,660        1,170,660   

Series B (liquidation preference $775,051 and $770,281 respectively)

     190,780        190,780   

Common stock, $1 par value

     969,834        969,834   

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     3,134,722        3,134,722   

Accumulated deficit

     (5,497,689     (5,673,057
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     968,307        792,939   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,439,203      $ 1,197,332   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010     2009  

NET SALES

     1,426,702      $ 1,281,122   

COST OF SALES

     984,747        860,984   
                

Gross profit on sales

     441,955        420,138   
                

OPERATING EXPENSES

    

Selling

     150,046        135,456   

General and administrative

     76,942        79,235   
                

Total operating expenses

     226,988        214,691   
                

Income from operations

     214,967        205,447   

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

     (2,512     (1,177
                

Net income before income taxes

     212,455        204,270   

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     76,461        87,411   
                

NET INCOME

     135,994        116,859   

Preferred dividends

     (32,018     (32,018
                

Net income applicable to common stockholders

   $ 103,976      $ 84,841   
                

NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC

   $ 0.11      $ 0.09   
                

DILUTED

   $ 0.05      $ 0.04   
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING

     969,834        969,834   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010     2009  

NET SALES

   $ 2,195,538      $ 2,042,013   

COST OF SALES

     1,502,367        1,348,647   
                

Gross profit on sales

     693,171        693,366   
                

OPERATING EXPENSES

    

Selling

     230,971        207,369   

General and administrative

     197,269        193,960   

(Gain) on sale of equipment

     (500     —     
                

Total operating expenses

     427,740        401,329   
                

Income from operations

     265,431        292,037   

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

     (4,908     (1,986
                

Net income before income taxes

     260,523        290,051   

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     85,155        108,622   
                

NET INCOME

     175,368        181,429   

Preferred dividends

     (64,036     (64,036
                

Net income applicable to common stockholders

   $ 111,332      $ 117,393   
                

NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC

   $ 0.11      $ 0.12   
                

DILUTED

   $ 0.06      $ 0.06   
                

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING

     969,834        969,834   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010     2009  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

   $ 175,368      $ 181,429   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     55,016        37,594   

Allowance for bad debts

     600        600   

Deferred income amortization

     (650     (649

Deferred income taxes

     (8,718     (2,729

(Gain) on sale of equipment

     (500     —     

Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trade receivables

     (11,557     49,403   

Inventories

     102,747        39,419   

Prepaid expenses

     (16,580     (81,921

Accounts payable

     20,798        (81,022

Accrued expenses

     (5,821     (3,984

Income taxes payable

     93,676        110,966   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     404,379        249,106   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     500        —     

Purchases of property and equipment

     (10,786     (2,574
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (10,286     (2,574
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Proceeds from line-of-credit

     40,000        210,000   

Principal payments on line-of-credit

     (40,000     (210,000

Principal payments on notes payable

     (32,288     (14,619
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (32,288     (14,619
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     361,805        231,913   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     106,508        28,771   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 468,313      $ 260,684   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the

condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - GENERAL

The condensed consolidated balance sheet of Chase General Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Chase”, “we”, “our”, and “us”) at June 30, 2010 has been taken from audited consolidated financial statements at that date and condensed. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2010 and for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2009 are unaudited and reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the interim periods presented in this quarterly report. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010. The results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010 and cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Where appropriate, items within the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from the previous periods’ presentation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to fairly present financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods have been included.

During the third quarter 2010, Chase adopted FASB ASU No. 2010-06 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820). This ASU requires new disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, and Activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The update also clarifies the level disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The requirement related to Level 3 fair value measurements is effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 28, 2011. The adoption of the effective portions of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the Company does not expect a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements related to the Level 3 fair value disclosures.

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance on the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) in response to concerns about the application of certain key provisions of pre-existing guidance, including those regarding the transparency of the involvement with a VIE. Specifically, this new guidance requires a qualitative approach to identifying a controlling financial interest in a VIE and requires ongoing assessment of whether an interest in a VIE makes the holder the primary beneficiary of the VIE and whether an entity is a VIE when a triggering event occurs. In addition, this new guidance requires additional disclosures about the involvement with a VIE and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, which did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - GENERAL (CONTINUED)

Management has performed an evaluation of events that have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2010, through the date of filing of this Form 10-Q. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as of or for the six month period ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 2 - NET INCOME PER SHARE

The income per share was computed on the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by including contingently issuable shares with the weighted average shares outstanding.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31
     Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

Net income

   $ 135,994       $ 116,859       $ 175,368       $ 181,429   
                                   

Preferred dividend requirements:

           

6% Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 par value

     15,000         15,000         30,000         30,000   

5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred, $20 par value

     17,018         17,018         34,036         34,036   
                                   

Total dividend requirements

     32,018         32,018         64,036         64,036   
                                   

Net income common stockholders

   $ 103,976       $ 84,841       $ 111,332       $ 117,393   
                                   
     Three Months Ended
December 31
     Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

Weighted average shares - basic

     969,834         969,834         969,834         969,834   

Dilutive effect of contingently issuable shares

     1,033,334         1,033,334         1,033,334         1,033,334   
                                   

Weighted Average Shares - diluted

     2,003,168         2,003,168         2,003,168         2,003,168   
                                   

Basic earnings per share

   $ .11       $ .09       $ .11       $ .12   
                                   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ .05       $ .04       $ .06       $ .06   
                                   

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 2 - NET INCOME PER SHARE (CONTINUED)

Cumulative Preferred Stock dividends in arrears at December 31, 2010 and 2009, totaled $7,244,410 and $7,116,338, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following at December 31:

 

     Six Months Ended
December  31
 
     2010      2009  

6% Convertible

     

Series A

   $ 16       $ 15   

Series B

     15         15   

5% Convertible

     

Series A

     61         60   

Series B

     61         60   

The 6% convertible prior cumulative preferred stock may, upon thirty days prior notice, be redeemed by the Corporation at $5.25 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends to date of redemption. In the event of voluntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $5.25 per share plus accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders in the ratio of 4 common shares for one share of Series A and 3.75 common shares for one share of Series B.

The Company has the privilege of redemption of 5% convertible cumulative preferred stock at $21.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. In the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $20.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders, in the ratio of 3.795 common shares for one of preferred.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 - FORGIVABLE LOAN AND DEFERRED INCOME

During 2004, the Company received a $25,000 economic development incentive from Buchanan County, which is a five year forgivable loan at a rate of $5,000 per year. The Nodaway Valley Bank established an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $25,000 as collateral for this loan, with a maturity date of January 3, 2010. The Company met the criteria of occupying a 20,000 square foot building and creating a minimum of two new full-time equivalent jobs during the first year of operation in the new facility. In addition, the Company maintained 19 existing jobs during the five year term. Notice was received February 6, 2009 from the Buchanan County Commission, that the Company had fulfilled its minimum loan requirements so that the loan was forgiven in full with no further obligations. Since the Company was no longer legally required to return the monies, the liability was reclassified as deferred revenue and amortized into income over the life of the lease term of the new facility. At June 30, 2009, a total of $25,000 has been reclassified to deferred revenue. Deferred revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term of 20 years. During the six months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, deferred revenue of $650 and $649, respectively, was amortized into income for each period.

NOTE 4 - NOTES PAYABLE

The Company’s long-term debt consists of:

 

Payee

  

Terms

   December 31,
2010
     June 30,
2010
 

Ford Credit

   $1,001 monthly payments including interest of 0%; secured by a vehicle. Note was paid in full during the quarter ending December 31, 2010.    $ —         $ 9,003   

Ford Credit

   $573 monthly payments including interest of 6.99%; final payment due July 2012, secured by a vehicle.      10,664         13,636   

Honda

   $508 monthly payments including interest of 1.9%; final payment due December 15, 2011, secured by a vehicle.      6,032         9,007   

Nissan

   $557 monthly payments including interest of 3.9%; final payment due April 2012, secured by a vehicle.      8,614         11,740   

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 4 - NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)

 

Payee

  

Terms

   December 31,
2010
     June 30,
2010
 

Nodaway Valley Bank

  

$3,192 monthly payments including interest of 6.25%; final payment due June 2015, secured by equipment.

     149,697         163,909   
                    
   Total      175,007         207,295   
   Less current portion      48,644         56,820   
                    
   Long-term portion    $ 126,363       $ 150,475   
                    

Future minimum payments are:

     
  

2011

   $ 48,644      
  

2012

     38,164      
  

2013

     33,756      
  

2014

     35,927      
  

2015

     18,516      
              
  

Total

   $ 175,007      
              

NOTE 5 - NOTE PAYABLE - BANK

Effective June 30, 2009, the Company had a $250,000 line-of-credit agreement which expired on January 3, 2011. The line-of-credit agreement was renewed on that date to extend until January 3, 2012 with a variable interest rate at prime, which was 5% at December 31, 2010. The line-of-credit is collateralized by certain equipment. At December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, there was no outstanding balance on the line-of-credit.

NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES

The recognition of income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions is determined under the provisions of FASB ASC – 740-10. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of the date of adoption. The income tax positions taken for open years are appropriately stated and supported for all open years. The Company’s federal tax returns for the fiscal years ended 2008, 2009 and 2010 are subject to examination by the IRS taxing authority.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company has unused contributions carryforward of $1,771 of which the Company’s profit for the six months ended December 31, 2010 fully absorbed this amount.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 7 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010      2009  

Cash paid for:

     

Interest

   $ 6,024       $ 2,780   

Income taxes

     197         385   

 

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

OVERVIEW

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared with Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 and Six Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared with Six Months Ended December 31, 2009

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

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

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31
    Six Months Ended
December 31
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Net sales

     100     100     100     100

Cost of sales

     69        67        68        66   
                                

Gross profit

     31        33        32        34   

Operating expenses

     16        17        20        20   
                                

Income from operations

     15        16        12        14   

Net income before income taxes

     15        16        12        14   

Provision for income taxes

     5        7        4        5   
                                

Net income

     10     9     8     9
                                

 

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ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION (CONTINUED)

NET SALES

Net sales increased $145,580 or 11% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to $1,426,702 compared to $1,281,122 for the three months ended December 31, 2009. Gross sales for Chase Candy decreased $13,131 to $442,650 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 compared to $455,781 for 2009. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy increased $178,280 to $1,011,034 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 compared to $832,754 for 2009.

The 3% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $13,131 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 over the same period ended December 31, 2009, is primarily due to the discontinuation of the Mini Mash Limited Addition Tin combined with one customer reducing orders approximately $16,100. The 21% increase in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $178,280 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 over the same period ended December 31, 2009, is primarily due to increased orders from one customer totaling approximately $80,000 combined with approximately a $60,000 increase due to shipment during this quarter verses first quarter a year ago.

Net sales increased $153,525 or 8% for the six months ended December 31, 2010 to $2,195,538 compared to $2,042,013 for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Gross sales for Chase Candy decreased $29,627 to $868,199 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 compared to $897,826 for 2009. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy increased $208,286 to $1,374,406 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 compared to $1,166,120 for 2009.

The 3% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $29,627 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 over the same period ended December 31, 2009, is primarily due to the discontinuation of the Mini Mash Limited Addition Tin combined with one customer reducing orders of approximately $33,600. The 18% increase in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $208,286 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 over the same period ended December 31, 2009, is primarily due to increased orders from two customers totaling $200,000.

COST OF SALES

The cost of sales increased $123,763 to $984,747 increasing to 69% of related revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2010, compared to $860,984 or 67% of related revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2009.

Direct costs of goods for materials manufactured for the three months ended December 31, 2010, increased $102,278 to $637,498 as compared to $535,220 for the three months ended December 31, 2009, which is primarily due to raw material price increases in chocolate, peanuts, and sugar which were not passed along to customers. Direct labor costs for the three months ended December 31, 2010 increased $11,336 to $133,070 as compared to $121,734 for the three months ended December 31, 2009, which is a 9% increase and comparable to a 11% increase in net sales.

 

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COST OF SALES (CONTINUED)

The cost of sales increased $153,720 to $1,502,367 or 68% of related revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2010, compared to $1,348,647 or 66% of related revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2009.

Direct costs of goods for materials manufactured and net change in inventories for the six months ended December 31, 2010, increased $116,437 to $825,718 as compared to $709,281 for the six months ended December 31, 2009, which is primarily due to raw material price increases in chocolate, peanuts, and sugar which were not passed along to customers. Freight in/out for the six months ended December 31, 2010 increased $5,885 to $97,084 as compared to $91,229 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as a result of having to ship product using refrigeration services as summer temperatures continued to be high into late fall. Direct labor costs for the six months ended December 31, 2010 increased $32,555 to $279,851 as compared to $247,296 for the six months ended December 31, 2009, which is a 13% increase due to increased bonus payments paid at the end of the busy season.

The Company decreased finished goods inventory for the six months ended December 31, 2010 to $60,348 or 42% from the June 30, 2010 finished goods inventory of $104,022 due to the end of the Company’s busy season. Raw material inventory of $58,841 and packaging materials inventory of $175,215 is 21% lower than the June 30, 2010 inventories of $109,027 raw material and $186,420 packaging materials as a result of not purchasing excess inventory to carry into the next quarter, due to higher pricing.

SELLING EXPENSES

Selling expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2010 increased $14,590 to $150,046, which is 11% of sales, compared to $135,456 or 11% of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2009.

The increase of $14,590 in selling expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2010 is primarily due to higher commissions and premium promotions being paid, and sample costs for the period in an effort to increase sales volume. Commissions and premium promotions, and sample costs increased $10,877 to $107,967 for this period from $97,090 for the three months ended December 31, 2009.

Selling expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2010 increased $23,602 to $230,971, which is 11% of sales, compared to $207,369 or 10% of sales for the six months ended December 31, 2009.

The increase of $23,602 in selling expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2010 is primarily due to higher commissions and premium promotions being paid, and sample costs for the period in an effort to increase sales volume. Commissions and premium promotions, and sample costs increased $17,381 to $140,975 for this period from $123,594 for the six months ended December 31, 2009.

 

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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2010 decreased $2,293 to $76,942 and decreased to 5% of sales, compared to $79,235 or 6% of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2009. The decreased costs are primarily because of a $2,942 decrease in professional fees offset by a $2,587 increase in office supplies and website expense.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2010 increased $3,309 to $197,269, or 9% of sales, compared to $193,960 or 10% of sales for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The increased costs are primarily because of a $4,961 increase in office supplies and website expense.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income and (expense) increased by $1,335 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to $(2,512), compared to $(1,177) for the three months ended December 31, 2009. Other income and expense increased by $2,922 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 to $(4,908), compared to $(1,986) for the six months ended December 31, 2009 primarily due to an increase in interest expenses.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded a tax provision for the three months ended December 31, 2010 of $76,461 as compared to $87,411 for the three months ended December 31, 2009. The Company recorded tax expense for the six months ended December 31, 2010 of $85,155 as compared to the tax expense of $108,622 for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The net tax expense recorded for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is primarily due to recognizing taxes related to current profitable operations.

NET INCOME

The Company reported a net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 of $135,994, compared to a net income of $116,859 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. This increase of $19,135 is explained above.

The Company reported a net income for the six months ended December 31, 2010 of $175,368 compared to a net income of $181,429 for the six months ended December 31, 2009. This decrease of $6,061 is explained above.

PREFERRED DIVIDENDS

These amounts reflect additional preferred stock dividends in arrears for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, on the Company’s Series A and Series B $5 par value preferred stock and its Series A and Series B $20 par value preferred stock.

 

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NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

Net income applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was $103,967, which is an increase of $19,126 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2009 of $84,841.

Net income applicable to common stockholders for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was $111,332, which is a decrease of $6,061 as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2009 of $117,393. These items are explained above.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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

 

     2010     2009  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 404,379      $ 249,106   

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (10,286   $ (2,574

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (32,288   $ (14,619

The $10,286 of cash used in investing activities was the result of capital expenditures. Management has no material commitments for capital expenditures during the remainder of fiscal 2011. The $32,288 of cash used in financing activities is principal payments on equipment and vehicle loans. Management believes that the projected cash flow from operations, combined with its existing cash balances, will be sufficient to meet its funding requirements for the foreseeable future. Chase does have $250,000 remaining on its bank line-of-credit, which could be utilized to help fund any working capital requirements.

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

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Significant estimates used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements include those assumed in computing the carrying value of equipment and allowance for doubtful trade receivables. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Any changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, and notes payable. There are no significant differences between the carrying value and fair value of any of these consolidated financial instruments. As of December 31, 2010, the amount of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with a borrowing rate available to the Company.

Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject Chase to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. Chase grants unsecured credit to substantially all of its customers. Management does not believe that it is exposed to any extraordinary credit risk as a result of this policy. Chase deposits all monies at the Nodaway Valley Bank. These accounts are insured up to $250,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Chase has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Management does not believe Chase is exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to its cash and cash equivalents.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues as product is shipped to the customers. Net sales are comprised of the total sales billed during the period including shipping and handling charges to customers, less the estimated returns, customer allowances and customer discounts.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of amounts that will not be collected. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a deterioration of a major customer’s credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than the historical experience, management’s estimates of the recoverability of amounts due the Company could be adversely affected. All accounts or portions thereof deemed to be uncollectible or to require an excessive collection cost are written off to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Inventories

Inventories are carried at the “lower of cost or market value” with cost being determined on the “first-in, first-out” basis of accounting. Finished goods and goods in process include a provision for manufacturing overhead.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded at cost. The Company’s property and equipment are being depreciated on straight-line and accelerated methods over the following estimated useful lives:

 

Buildings

   39 years

Machinery and equipment

   5 – 7 years

Trucks and autos

   5 years

Office equipment

   5 – 7 years

Leasehold improvements

  

Lesser of estimated

useful life or the

lease term

Cash Flows

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, Chase considers all short-term investments purchased with original maturity dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements

During the third quarter 2010, Chase adopted FASB ASU No. 2010-06 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820). This ASU requires new disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, and Activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. The update also clarifies the level disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The requirement related to Level 3 fair value measurements is effective for the Company for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 29, 2011. The adoption of the effective portions of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the Company does not expect a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements related to the Level 3 fair value disclosures.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance on the consolidation of variable interest entities (“VIE”) in response to concerns about the application of certain key provisions of pre-existing guidance, including those regarding the transparency of the involvement with a VIE. Specifically, this new guidance requires a qualitative approach to identifying a controlling financial interest in a VIE and requires ongoing assessment of whether an interest in a VIE makes the holder the primary beneficiary of the VIE and whether an entity is a VIE when a triggering event occurs. In addition, this new guidance requires additional disclosures about the involvement with a VIE and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, which did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Forward-Looking Information

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

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLSOURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

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(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Chase’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Chase’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as mended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, this officer has concluded that Chase’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in periodic filings under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including those officers, and to members of the Board of Directors, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

  a. None

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

  a. None

 

  b. The total cumulative preferred stock dividends contingency at December 31, 2010 is $7,244,410.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

  a. Exhibits.

 

  Exhibit 31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  Exhibit 32.1    Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

        Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary
    (Registrant)
February 11, 2011  

LOGO

Date     By: Barry M. Yantis
    Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer,
    President and Treasurer

 

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