UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 

 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2011
 

WELLSTONE FILTER SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
0-28161
 
33-0619264
(State of other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Company
Identification No.)
         
1200 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California 92651
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
         
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 370-4408
 
710 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina  27516
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

 
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Current Report on Form 8-K or Form 8-K and other reports filed by us from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, our management as well as estimates and assumptions made by our management. When used in the filings the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “future”, “intend”, “plan” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management identify forward looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of our management with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors (including the risks contained in the section of this report entitled “Risk Factors”) as they relate to our industry, our operations and results of operations, and any businesses that we may acquire. Should one or more of the events described in these risk factors materialize, or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the U.S. federal securities laws, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform them to actual results. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our pro forma financial statements and the related notes that will be filed herein.

Item  2.01
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

As previously reported in Item 1.01 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2011, on February 14, 2011, we entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Auri Design Group, LLC, and the members of Auri Design Group, LLC,  pursuant to which Auri Design Group, LLC is to be merged with an into our wholly owned subsidiary, Auri Footwear, Inc., a California corporation (the “Reverse Merger”).  The merger was effective on February 24, 2011.  In connection with the merger, we issued to the members of Auri Design Group, LLC, an aggregate of 59,735,360 shares of our common stock in exchange for such members transfer of all of their membership interests in Auri Design Group, LLC to Auri Footwear, Inc., and Auri Design Group, LLC was merged with and into Auri Footwear, Inc. pursuant to California law.

Immediately following the consummation of the merger, the Company’s controlling stockholders cancelled a total of 74,540,834 shares of common stock.  As of the date of this Current Report, there are a total of 87,551,580 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, of which 68.4% are owned by the former members of Auri Design Group, LLC.  In addition, two of the Company’s stockholders have placed an aggregate of 5,385,804 shares of our common stock in escrow pending the satisfactory completion of a private placement.

FORM 10 DISCLOSURE
 
As disclosed elsewhere in this report, on February 24, 2011, we acquired Auri Design Group, LLC in a Reverse Merger acquisition transaction. Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company as we were immediately before the Reverse Merger transaction disclosed under Item 2.01, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities under the Exchange Act on Form 10.
 
Accordingly, we are providing below the information that would be included in a Form 10 registration statement. Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined enterprises after the acquisition of Auri Design Group, LLC, except that information relating to periods prior to the date of the Reverse Merger only relate to Auri Design Group, LLC unless otherwise specifically indicated.

 
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND HISTORY
 
Corporate Structure

We are a Delaware holding company that owns all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Auri Footwear, Inc., a California corporation (“Auri”).  As discussed above, in connection with the Reverse Merger, Auri acquired the business of Auri Design Group, LLC.

Our principal executive offices are located at 1200 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California 92651. The telephone number of our principal executive offices is (949) 793-4045, and our main corporate website is www.aurifootwear.com. The information on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this Current Report.

Our Corporate History and Background

We are a Delaware corporation originally incorporated under the name Farallon Corporation in 1994.  On May 25, 2001, Farallon acquired all of the outstanding membership interests of Wellstone LLC and thereafter Farallon changed its name to Wellstone Filters, Inc.  In September 2009, we changed our name to Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc.  Prior to the Reverse Merger, the Company had been engaged in the development and marketing of a proprietary cigarette filter technology and the Wellstone brand of cigarettes utilizing our patented reduced risk filter.  Because we were never able to generate any revenues from our cigarette filter technology or our brand of cigarettes, we spun-off our wholly-owned subsidiary, Wellstone Tobacco Company, which operated the foregoing businesses.

Our common stock currently trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol WFSN.OB.  From May 2003 to June 29, 2006, our common stock traded under the symbol WFLT.OB.

Acquisition of Auri Design Group, LLC

On February 14, 2011, we entered into the above mentioned Merger Agreement with Auri Design Group, LLC and its members, pursuant to which Auri Design Group, LLC merged with an into Auri, our wholly owned subsidiary, and we issued to the members of Auri Design Group, LLC, an aggregate of 59,735,360 shares of our common stock (representing in 68.3% of our issued and outstanding common stock) in exchange for such members transfer of all of their membership interests in Auri Design Group, LLC to Auri.  Also in connection with the Reverse Merger, the Company’s controlling stockholders cancelled a total of 74,540,834 shares of common stock and two of the Company’s other stockholders placed an aggregate of 5,385,804 shares of our common stock in escrow pending the satisfactory completion of a private placement.

Pending Name Change

On March 25, 2011, we filed a Definitive Schedule 14C with the SEC and commenced mailing the Schedule 14C to our stockholders of record on March 7, 2011.  The Schedule 14C relates to a change in our name from Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc. to Auri, Inc., which was approved by our Board of Directors and consented to by stockholders owning in excess of a majority of our outstanding common stock.  The name change is expected to become effective on or around April 14, 2011, twenty (20) days after we commenced mailing the Schedule 14C to our stockholders.

DESCRIPTION OF OUR BUSINESS
 
General

Based in Laguna Beach, California, we design and market Auri-branded contemporary footwear for men and women in several unique styles. Our men’s line consists of both causal/sport shoes and fashion/dress shoes and an array of sandals, while our new women’s line, which debuted in February 2011, consists of an assortment of high-heel designs and flats.  It is anticipated that our Fall 2011 women’s line will also include boots, wedges and platforms.  With respect to both our men’s and women’s’ lines, as discussed in greater detail below, our footwear is crafted with full grain and Italian leathers and hand burnished finishes, and incorporate the seamless fusion of next level technologies including active suspension systems, compression control and anti-fatigue, removable foot beds, Outlast® temperature regulating linings, Liquicell® ultra-thin liquid-filled interface technology, and encapsulated gel technologies, for what we believe is unparalleled performance and comfort. Our innovative design philosophy and solid business fundamentals earned Auri the no. 8 spot on Forbes Magazine’s 2009 “America’s Most Promising Companies” list and we were the only footwear, fashion or apparel brand to make the list.

 
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Industry and Markets
 
The US footwear industry generates over $50 billion in annual retail sales. This is larger than the revenue of the entire United States smart-phone industry. The US footwear industry consists of about 100 manufacturers, 1,500 wholesalers, and 30,000 retail outlets.

The retail segment includes owners of large chains and thousands of small local retailers. The retail segment is highly concentrated: the largest 50 chains hold about 80 percent of the market. Many shoe companies operate in both the wholesale and retail segments. Major product segments are athletic shoes, women’s shoes, and men’s shoes. Athletic shoes account for about 30 percent of the retail market, women’s casual and dress shoes for 25 percent, men’s casual and dress shoes for 15 percent, and miscellaneous for the remainder. On-line retail sales are expected to be a continued growth avenue for all segments.

Product Design and Development

Our principal goal in product design is to generate new and exciting men’s and women’s footwear, is to bring the best in materials, design and technology, and fuse these attributes with trend-right contemporary style, performance and comfort, presenting the highest level of tactile, aesthetic and functional qualities available.  We are positioning our fashionable footwear as a value based proposition in higher end retailers, targeting men and women in their late 20s to early 50s. With respect to both our men’s and women’s lines, our footwear is crafted with Italian leathers and rich suede, with hand burnished and hand stitched finishes, that incorporate the seamless fusion of next level technologies including active suspension systems, compression control and anti-fatigue, removable foot beds, Outlast® temperature regulating linings, Liquicell® ultra-thin liquid-filled interface technology, and encapsulated gel technologies, for what we believe is unparalleled performance and comfort.
 
We incorporate innovative materials into our footwear, including Outlast® temperature regulating linings. Originally developed for NASA for space exploration suites, this lining has been engineered for use in our footwear for optimal temperature balance, as less heat means less sweat and more comfort. In addition, we  use moisture-wicking, antimicrobial, and odor absorption functionality in our lining materials and our patent-pending “Active Suspension System” works in concert with multi-layer foot beds featuring Liquicell® ultra-thin liquid-filled interface technology, and encapsulated gel technologies which provide compression control and deliver  anti-fatigue support.
 
We are positioning our fashionable footwear as a value based proposition in higher end retailers, targeting men and women in their late 20s to early 50s, representing both the Generation-X (29 to 41 years of age) and Generation-Jones (42 to 53 years of age), as we believe these groups are comprised of individuals who are trend setting and fashion conscious, desire to look and feel you, and have the necessary disposable income.  We believe the Auri brand and products are designed to successfully take market share from the major comfort, fashion and luxury brands. Responding to the dearth of fashionable footwear brands that successfully integrate performance and comfort, into contemporary, trend-right and value-based footwear, Auri leverages advances in materials and design protocols that allow its forward-thinking designs to be seamlessly fused into fashionable styles and silhouettes. This presentation of functional technology, old world craftsmanship and contemporary design, is delivered at a value-based price point, targeting the Gen Jones and peripheral generations with mid to upscale footwear products for both men and women.
 
Our design team brings award winning footwear experience with highly innovative concepts and successes. Our lead technical designer graduated top of his class at Boston’s Wentworth Institute of Technology. His first shoe design went straight into production and after a stint at Le Coq Sportif, he was engaged by New Balance, where one of his first designs sold over 2.5 million pairs in its very first year.  Our lead fashion designer is a graduate of FIDM-LA focusing on footwear design and was mentored by the legendary Fred Slatton of 1970s platform fame. She is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of materials, trend tracking and design and has created numerous runway shoes, including those for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week projects.
 
 
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Sourcing
 
We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. Instead, we source our products directly or indirectly through independently-owned manufacturers in China.  These partners manufacture our products, based on our designs, utilizing their specialized expertise and equipment. All partners manufacture quality, name-brand footwear, including Hugo Boss, Clarks, Guess and Kenneth Cole. We contract with a third party representative of the Chinese manufacturing partners which representative generally requires a 30% prepayment of product cost some time before shipment from China and the remaining 70% at time of shipment FOB China.  We do not have any long-term contracts with any of our manufacturers; however, we have long-standing relationships with many of our manufacturers and believe our relationships to be good.
 
Our distribution and logistics are outsourced to a 3PL located in Southern California.
 
We believe we have sufficient manufacturing sources available to meet our current and future production requirements in the event we are required to change current manufacturers or current manufacturers are unavailable to fulfill our production needs however, there can be no assurance that, in the event we are required to change its current manufacturers, alternative suppliers will be available on terms comparable to our existing arrangements.
 
In advance of the fall and spring selling seasons, we work with its manufacturers to develop product prototypes for industry tradeshows. During this process, the Company works with the manufacturers to determine production costs, materials, break-even quantities and component requirements for new styles. Based on indications from the tradeshows and initial purchasing commitments from wholesalers, the Company will place production orders with the manufacturers.

Advertising and Marketing

As an early stage company we determined it was most effective to showcase our products to footwear buyers in the United States by exhibiting at leading trade shows.  For the 2011 season, we have exhibited at MR in New York, FN Platform in Las Vegas, The Atlanta Shoe Market and Sole Commerce/Coterie in New York (which is an invitation only show where approximately 26,000 footwear buyers attended).
 
In addition, we are in the process of launching a comprehensive on-line and social media marketing campaign for the 2011 season, with an updated website, a Facebook presence, active Twitter updates and designers’ corner blog and placement in major fashion magazines in the third and fourth quarters of 2011, to coincide with both tradeshows and the product roll outs to Nordstrom and other key retail partners.
 
With respect to viral media, a high level, professionally directed, written and acted Auri brand video was recently produced and debuted at the end of January 2011. This 2 minute brand video launched towards both consumer platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Daily Candy, fashion blogs and fashion on-line magazines etc.), as well as directly targeting the trade and buyers of fashion and footwear through direct email campaigns, fashion banner ads, and large scale tradeshow attendee list campaigns throughout the first 4 months of 2011 to coincide with both the brands roll-out into Nordstrom and the trade show season.
 
Within the footwear industry, new brands typically need to launch initially through the many single store independent retailers before gaining acceptance within the larger chain store community. Auri Footwear initially targeted and is still entering into the top and most well known independents in the country and is now being tested by Nordstrom as the brand begins to build momentum and acceptance.
 
Distribution
 
We currently distribute our footwear through the following wholesale distribution channels: department stores, specialty stores and independent retailers, as well as internet retailers (including from our own internet website). Initially, when we first launched our men’s line, we targeted and has successfully opened over 100 of the best independent retailers in the country, including; Fred Segal Feet on Melrose, Gary’s of Newport Beach, John Craig @ The Ritz Carlton, Patrick James - Carmel, Ascot Shop - La Jolla, Andrisen Morton - Denver, The Tannery – Cambridge,  Rubensteins - New Orleans, , Butch Blum – Seattle, Harry’s – NYC & Gian Marco – Baltimore, as well as on-line retailers Nordstrom.com, Gilt Group, Piperlime and Amazon.  We recently gained market acceptance within the larger chains and have received purchase orders to roll out into Nordstrom’s, with a 10 door Spring 2011 launch for our women’s collection, which debuted in March  2011. Management anticipates a Bloomingdales test of men’s Spring-11 as the brand continues to build momentum and entrance into these larger retailers.

 
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Intellectual Property Rights
 
We have registered trademarks for the “Auri” brand name in the United States, Canada and 27 EU countries, including Germany, Spain, UK, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, France and The Netherlands, with China currently in the process of registration.
 
We also have three design patents and pending utility patent applications in the United States. We regard our intellectual property as valuable assets and believe that they have significant value in the marketing of our products. We vigorously protect our licensed trademark against infringement.
 
Despite our efforts to safeguard and maintain our intellectual property rights, we cannot be certain that we will be successful in this regard. Furthermore, we cannot be certain that our licensed trademark, products and promotional materials or other intellectual property rights do not or will not violate the intellectual property rights of others, that our intellectual property would be upheld if challenged, or that we would, in such an event, not be prevented from using our trademarks or other intellectual property rights. Such claims, if proven, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, although any such claims may ultimately prove to be without merit, the necessary management attention to and legal costs associated with litigation or other resolution of future claims concerning trademarks and other intellectual property rights could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
The laws of certain foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as do the laws of the United States. Although we continue to implement protective measures and intend to defend our intellectual property rights vigorously, these efforts may not be successful or the costs associated with protecting our rights in certain jurisdictions may be prohibitive. From time to time we may discover products in the marketplace that are counterfeit reproductions of our products or that otherwise infringe upon intellectual property rights held by us.  Any future actions taken by us to establish and protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violating trademarks and intellectual property rights. If we are unsuccessful in challenging a third party’s products on the basis of infringement of our intellectual property rights, continued sales of such products by that or any other third party could adversely impact the Auri brand, result in the shift of consumer preferences away from our products and generally have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Competition
 
Competition in the footwear industry is intense. Although we believe that we do not compete directly with any single company with respect to its entire range of products, our products compete with other branded products within their product category as well as with private label products sold by retailers, including some of our customers. Many of our competitors have greater financial, distribution or marketing resources than we do, as well as greater brand recognition. Important elements of competition in the footwear industry include:
 
 
anticipating and responding to changing consumer demands in a timely manner;
 
maintaining brand reputation and authenticity;
 
developing high quality products that appeal to consumers;
 
appropriately pricing products;
 
providing strong and effective product marketing support;
 
ensuring product availability; and
 
maintaining and effectively accessing our distribution channels.
 
 
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Our men’s line primarily competes with the Naturalizer®, EasySpirit®, Munro America® and Ros Hommerson® brands, as well as with retailers’ private label footwear Sofft®, Born® and ECCO® brands. Cole-Haan®, Johnston Murphy® and Allen Edmonds® brands.  Our women’s line primarily competes with Cole-Hann and Sam Endelmans.  The intense competition among these companies and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for footwear,  constitute significant risk factors in our operations.  These and other competitors pose challenges to our market share in our major domestic markets and may make it more difficult to establish our products in Europe, Asia and other international regions. We also compete with numerous manufacturers, importers and distributors of footwear for the limited shelf space available for the display of such products to the consumer. Moreover, the general availability of contract manufacturing capacity allows ease of access by new market entrants. Many of our competitors are larger, have been in existence for a longer period of time, have achieved greater recognition for their brand names, have captured greater market share and/or have substantially greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources than we do. We cannot be certain that we will be able to compete successfully against present or future competitors, or that competitive pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
 
Employees
 
As of March 1, 2011, we employed three persons, all of whom were employed on a full-time basis. In addition, we utilized seven part-time consultants.  None of our employees is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory.

 
RISK FACTORS
 
You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all of the other information included in this memorandum, before deciding whether to invest in our Common Stock.  The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that we face.  Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations.  The occurrence of any of the following risks could harm our business, financial condition or results of operations.  In such case, our Shares could decline in value, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
 
We have three years of business operations and sales.

The Company was incorporated in January 2008.  The Company’s current operations are subject to all of the risks inherent in early stage and under capitalized business enterprises. The likelihood of the success of the Company must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the early stage of a new business and the competitive aspect of the products that the Company produces. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to generate sufficient revenues to operate profitably in the future or to pay the Company’s debts as they become due.
 
We have incurred significant losses to date and may continue to incur losses.

                We have had limited revenues and incurred net losses in each fiscal year since we commenced operations. The following table represents  our revenues and net losses incurred for each of our last two fiscal years:
 
   
Revenues
   
Net Loss
 
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010
  $ 577,965     $ 1,015,165  
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009
  $ 577,591     $ 890,492  
     
While we expect to continue to derive revenues from the sale of our products, in order to achieve and sustain profitable operations, we must successfully and significantly expand our market presence and increase revenues. We may continue to incur losses in the future and may never generate revenues sufficient to become profitable or to sustain profitability. Continuing losses may impair our ability to raise the additional capital required to continue and expand our operations.

Our auditors have expressed doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

     The Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm to our December 31, 2010 financial statements includes an explanatory paragraph stating that the recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and our limited working capital and cash and cash equivalent balance at December 31, 2010 raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 
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If we are unable to obtain additional funding, we may have to reduce or discontinue our business operations.

     As of February 28, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $22,281. We have historically experienced negative cash flows from operations and we expect to continue to experience negative cash flows from operations in the future. Therefore, our ability to continue and expand our operations is highly dependent on the amount of cash and cash equivalents on hand combined with our ability to raise additional capital to fund our future operations.   We anticipate that we will be required to seek additional financing to continue our operations. There can be no assurance that any additional financing on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, will be available when needed. The inability to obtain additional capital may reduce our ability to continue to conduct business operations. Any additional equity financing may involve substantial dilution to our then existing stockholders. The uncertainties surrounding our future cash inflows have raised substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

We are dependent on third-party manufacturers for our products.
 
We currently utilize southern China third party manufacturers to produce our products.  In some cases, third party manufacturers may not be obligated under contracts that fix the term of their commitments and they may discontinue production upon little or no advance notice.  Manufacturers also may experience problems with product quality or timeliness of product delivery.  We will be dependent on these manufacturers to comply with our quality controls.  The loss of a manufacturer may disrupt our ability to fill orders, or require us to suspend production until we find another manufacturer.  We believe that we will be unable to closely control the manufacturing efforts of these third party manufacturers.  Further, should any of these manufacturers fail to meet applicable standards and laws, we or such manufacturer could face various government penalties or an order to cease production. A delay in shipping products from China could adversely impact our ability to deliver our products to customers on a timely basis. This potential delay could cause our customers to cancel orders thereby reducing our projected sales. We contract with a third party representative of the manufacturers which representative requires prepayment of product costs prior to delivery. Generally these terms require a 30% prepayment some time in advance of shipment from China and the remaining 70% FOB China. There is no guarantee the manufacturer will deliver the product after the 30% prepayment.

We have limited intellectual property protection to date.
 
Our brand name “Auri” has been registered in the US, Canada and 27 EU countries, including Germany, Spain, UK, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, France and The Netherlands, with China currently in the process of registration, is exclusively licensed on a royalty free basis for use by us on a world wide basis in connection with the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of footwear. Three design patents have been issued with three utility pending.

Other than the three patents that have been issued, until any of the remaining patent applications issue as patents, which we cannot guarantee will occur, we do not have any way to protect our technology.  Further, we cannot be certain that we will be able to successfully obtain, develop or enforce any future patent, trademark or our rights in other proprietary technology against third parties, or defend any future patent or other proprietary technology that we hold against invalidity, unenforceability or infringement claims from competitors or other third parties, or defend against a claim of infringement of the intellectual property rights of any third party. The products are relatively easy to copy and reproduce. Our future success will depend on our ability to prevent others from infringing our proprietary rights, as well as our ability to operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others.  We may be required at times to take legal action to protect our proprietary rights and, despite our reasonable efforts, we may be sued for infringing the patent rights of others.  In such case we may need to design our products and methods around third party rights or obtain license(s) from the holders of such rights.  Patent and other intellectual property litigation is costly and, even if we were to prevail, the cost of such litigation could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results and future prospects.
 
There can be no assurance that we will not infringe the proprietary information of other companies or individuals.

Although we intend that our products will not infringe the proprietary rights of third parties, there can be no assurance that infringement or invalidity claims will not be asserted or prosecuted against us or that any such assertions or prosecutions will not materially adversely affect our business, operating results or financial condition. Accordingly, an adverse determination in such litigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

 
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We may be subject to product liability claims, which may harm our ability to operate our business.

Testing, manufacturing, marketing and sale of our products may subject us to product liability claims. Regardless of merit or eventual outcome, product liability claims may result in decreased demand for a product, injury to our reputation and loss of revenues.  As a result, regardless of whether we are insured, a product liability claim or product recall may result in losses that could be material to us.

We anticipate an initial financial loss for the foreseeable future, and once net profits are obtained, we intend to retain any of such and other future earnings to finance our operations.
 
Initial losses are anticipated and could continue for the foreseeable future until sufficient product commercialization is achieved to cover our operating expenses.  There can be no assurance that such sales volumes will ever be achieved or that we will ever operate profitably.  In addition, for the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any remaining future earnings, if any, to finance our operations, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends with respect to our Common Stock until we have maintained sufficient cash reserves and our Company has significant cash flows.  As a result, investors should not expect to receive dividends on any of the Common Stock for a long period of time.
 
The possibility of adverse developments in general business, economic and political conditions may make it impossible to deliver a return on investment to investors or even return the capital contributions made by investors.

Our business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide. These conditions include interest rates, energy costs, inflation, recession, fluctuations in debt and equity capital markets and the general condition of the U.S. and world economy. The recent tightening of the credit markets, the depression of the real estate market and the recession generally are indicative of a contraction in the U.S. and worldwide economy. Conditions such as inflation, recession, high energy costs, unemployment, changes in interest rates and money supply, changes in the political environment and acts or threats of war or terrorism, and other factors beyond our control may adversely affect our business and our earnings.  These crises are without precedent in recent history and the full effect of them remains unknown.  Moreover, adverse economic conditions may disproportionately affect the footwear market since our products are not a necessity and we depend on rising disposable incomes of our customers to purchase our products.  Therefore, such conditions could weaken demand for our products and negatively impact our ability to provide you with a return on your investment.  Investors must be able and willing to bear an entire loss of their investment.

We do not know how viable the international market will be for our products.
 
We plan to introduce our products in other countries.  There may not be sufficient demand for our products in other countries.  Such countries may be slow to adopt new designs and the technologies utilized by our products. The market in such countries may be more sensitive to the prices we anticipate charging for our products.  Also, other countries may be hesitant to purchase disposable products such as ours.  The failure to create and/or maintain an international market for our products could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
We may not be able to borrow funds from third parties on satisfactory terms or at all.

We may need to borrow funds from third parties, which borrowings may be secured by our assets.  We cannot be certain that funds will be available on terms satisfactory to us when needed or at all, especially in light of the recent worldwide and nationwide credit crises. Due to changes in general and local economic and market conditions and the availability of other sources of capital, as well as other factors, our costs for borrowing funds may be higher than the income we receive from the potential sale of our products. In addition, we may not be able to repay borrowed funds due to a variety of factors, including poor financial performance.  Therefore, available cash flow may also be reduced in cases where we are required to repay borrowed funds to third party lenders.
 
 
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We may require additional equity or debt in the future and dilution to you could result.

Future capital requirements depend on many factors, including our ability to successfully develop market and sell products. We believe it will likely be necessary to raise additional funds through debt or equity financings. Any equity or debt financings, if available at all, may be on terms that are not favorable to us and in the case of equity financings, our shareholders will incur a dilution of their ownership. In the case of debt financings, the obligations related to such debt may restrict our operations and encumber our assets and jeopardize our ability to obtain other financings.  If adequate capital cannot be obtained, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.

We operate in a highly competitive market.

To date, no single competitor now dominates the industry.  The Company believes that the three key ingredients that will ultimately dictate a company’s success are access to funding, high quality products and management.  Should a Company emerge within the industry that has access to capital and superior products and/or management that company could be in a position to assume a dominant role within the industry. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully with new or existing competitors.
 
The Company’s success depends upon its ability to attract new customers.  To the extent competitors and potential competitors offer comparable or more efficient designs and technologies and to the extent that larger companies, with greater resources, better operating efficiencies and more extensive capabilities to produce, market and distribute products, enter into the Company’s markets, the Company’s ability to compete effectively could be adversely affected.
 
Our business and the success of our products could be harmed if we are unable to maintain our brand image.

Our success to date has been due in large part to the strength of the Auri brand, and to a lesser degree. If we are unable to timely and appropriately respond to changing consumer demand, our brand name and brand image may be impaired. Even if we react appropriately to changes in consumer preferences, consumers may consider our brand image to be outdated or associate our brand with styles of footwear that are no longer popular.  In the past, several footwear companies have experienced periods of rapid growth in revenues and earnings followed by periods of declining sales and losses. Our business may be similarly affected in the future.
 
We face intense competition, including competition from companies with significantly greater resources than ours, and if we are unable to compete effectively with these companies, our market share may decline and our business could be harmed.
 
We face intense competition in the footwear industry from other established companies. A number of our competitors have significantly greater financial, technological, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution resources than we do. Their greater capabilities in these areas may enable them to better withstand periodic downturns in the footwear industry, compete more effectively on the basis of price and production and more quickly develop new products. In addition, new companies may enter the markets in which we compete, further increasing competition in the footwear industry.
We believe that our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including the style and quality of our products and the strength of our brand name, as well as many factors beyond our control. We may not be able to compete successfully in the future, and increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced profit margins, loss of market share and an inability to generate cash flows that are sufficient to maintain or expand our development and marketing of new products, which would adversely impact the trading price of our Common Stock.
 
We may have difficulties managing anticipated growth.

Our anticipated growth will continue to place significant demands on our management, capital and other resources.  If we are unable to manage our anticipated growth effectively, this inability could have a material adverse effect on our ability to retain key personnel and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively will require us to continue to develop and improve our operational, financial and other internal systems, as well as our business development capabilities, and to train, motivate and manage our employees.

 
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We are dependent upon the chief executive officer and if the chief executive officer is not successful in meeting our business objectives or otherwise resigns, then your investment may not be profitable and may be completely lost.

Our success depends substantially on management and supervision and leadership provided by our Chief Executive Officer, who beneficially owns approximately 44% of or outstanding Common Stock. We believe the CEO and his management team are relatively experienced in the field of marketing our products, but there can be no assurance that such experience will result in our success in the anticipated activities. The Chief Executive Officer may resign at any time.  If the Chief Executive Officer was to resign, our business and operations would be adversely affected.

The liability of the management and other persons is limited.

Our Company has agreed to indemnify our directors and officers under most claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses, damages, losses, suits, proceedings and actions, whether judicial, administrative, investigative or otherwise, of whatever nature, known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, and also similarly indemnify any other organizer, member or officer of our Company except in limited circumstances. We may or may not purchase directors’ and officers’ insurance.

There can be no assurance that we will be successful or achieve our objectives or that you will not lose your entire investment.

           There can be no assurance that we will be successful or achieve our objectives, or, if we are successful, that any particular price will be guaranteed to you upon liquidation of the Company or upon your determination to sell your Common Stock.  Investors must be able to bear the burden of an entire loss of their investment.
 
Our stock is deemed to be penny stock.

Our stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board and is subject to the “penny stock rules” adopted pursuant to Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The penny stock rules apply to companies not listed on a national exchange whose common stock trades at less than $5.00 per share or which have tangible net worth of less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). Such rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade “penny stock” to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Penny stocks sold in violation of the applicable rules may entitle the buyer of the stock to rescind the sale and receive a full refund from the broker.

Many brokers have decided not to trade “penny stock” because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. In the event that we remain subject to the “penny stock rules” for any significant period, there may develop an adverse impact on the market, if any, for our securities. Because our securities are subject to the “penny stock rules,” investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities. Further, for companies whose securities are traded in the OTC Bulletin Board, it is more difficult: (i) to obtain accurate quotations, (ii) to obtain coverage for significant news events because major wire services, such as the Dow Jones News Service, generally do not publish press releases about such companies, and (iii) to obtain needed capital.
 
 
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATION
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes to those consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
 
Certain statements made in this report may constitute “forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future vents. These forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by some words such as “may,” “should,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. These statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than as required by law. In light of these assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur and actual results and events may vary significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Overview:
 
Auri Design Group, LLC designs, develops, manufactures and sells men’s and women’s footwear. It utilizes unique technical materials and designs and incorporates those attributes with fashionable, contemporary styles, presenting the highest level of tactile, aesthetic and functional qualities available of any footwear brand offering. The Company’s footwear products are manufactured in China and sold primarily to retail outlets throughout the United States.

 The following table sets forth certain information regarding our results of operations ($).

   
December 31
   
December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Audited)
   
(Audited)
 
Sales
    577,965       577,591  
Cost of goods sold
    448,493       439,608  
Gross profit
    129,472       137,983  
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    1,131,465       1,029,357  
Loss from operations
    (1,001,993 )     (891,374 )
Other income (expenses)
    (13,172 )     882  
Net loss
    (1,015,165 )     (890,492 )
Accumulated (deficit), beginning of year
    (2,781,754 )     (1,891,262 )
Accumulated (deficit), end of year
    (3,796,919 )     (2,781,754 )
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For The Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to December 31, 2009
 
SALES
For 2010, revenue was $577,965 compared to $577,591 for 2009. The women’s fall-2010 collection was held back by one season (until Spring-11) in order to refine and perfect the technical aspects of the entirely new product assortment. This postponement reduced 2010 revenues.
 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
For 2010, cost of goods sold was $448,493 compared to $439,608 for 2009.
 
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit decreased by $8,511 or 6.1% to $129,472 for 2010. Gross margin decreased from 23.9% for 2009 to 22.4% for 2010.
 
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses consist of sales, marketing and general and administrative expenses. Operating expenses increased by $102,108, or 9.9%, from $1,029,357 for 2009 to $1,131,465 for 2010. This increase was mainly due to the increase in advertising and marketing expenses.
 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations was $(1,001,993) for 2010, compared to a loss from operations of $(891,374) for 2009, an increase of $(110,619).

 
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NET LOSS
For 2010, net loss was $(1,015,165), compared to a net loss of $(890,492) for 2009. This $124,673 increase was mainly due to the increase of advertising and marketing expenses.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of 2010 was $22,931 and increased to $406,439 by the end of the year, an increase of $383,508. We had net working capital of $240,325 at 2010, a decrease of $56,640 from $296,965 at 2009.
 
Our cash flow information summary is as follows:
 
   
December 31
   
December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Audited)
   
(Audited)
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
           
Operating activities
    (683,382 )     (515,842 )
Investing activities
    (69,667 )     (76,149 )
Financing activities
    1,136,557       549,963  
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents
    383,508       (42,028 )
Beginning cash & cash equivalents
    22,931       64,959  
Ending cash & cash equivalents
    406,439       22,931  

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in operating activities was $(683,382) for 2010 while $(515,842) was used in operating activities for 2009. This increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the increase of net loss for 2010.
 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $6,482, from $(76,149) for the 2009 to $(69,667) for 2010. 
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,136,557 for 2010 and $549,963 for 2009. This $586,594 increase was primarily due to the financing from a $480,000 note and two notes totaling $200,000.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Contractual obligations represent future cash commitments and liabilities under agreements with third parties, and exclude contingent liabilities for which we cannot reasonably predict future payments.  The following chart represents our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010, aggregated by type:
 
         
Payments Due By Period
       
   
Total
   
<1 year
   
1-3 years
 
Note payable obligation (1)
  $ 50,000     $ 4,167     $ 45,833  
Note payable obligation (2)
    150,000       12,500       137,500  
Note payable obligation (3)
    500,000       500,000          
Operating leases, net (4)
    21,000       21,000          
                         
Total contractual obligations
  $ 721,000     $ 537,667     $ 183,333  

(1) The Company has a long-term note payable to a major owner at December 31, 2010 of $50,000. The note is dated November 12, 2010 and is for a three year term with an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets.  The short term portion of long-term notes payable at December 31, 2010 is $4,167.

 
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(2) The Company borrowed $150,000 on November 12, 2010, under a three year note with an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets.  The short term portion of long-term note payable at December 31, 2010 is $12,500.

(3) On December 20, 2010, the company borrowed $500,000 under a short-term convertible note  due 180 days later. Interest accrues at 15% per annum, payable monthly commencing January 15, 2011.  The principal is callable at anytime by the Company with a 2% fee.  The note is convertible into voting units of the Company or, if the Company has merged into a Corporation, into restricted common shares of the Corporation, both conversions at the conversion price equal to any equity share offering price.

(4) Represents the company’s office operating lease in Laguna Beach, California under a one year non-cancelable lease agreement which expires in October 2011.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon our audited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our financial statements reflect the selection and application of accounting policies which require management to make significant estimates and judgments. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that the following reflect the more critical accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and results of operations.
 
 Use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States necessarily requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and judgments based on historical experience and other relevant facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue recognition – The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. This typically occurs when the product is shipped. Sales reductions for anticipated returns are recognized during the period when sales are recorded.

Impairment of long-lived assets –. The carrying values of long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, are evaluated periodically for impairment. Impairment losses are recognized when indicators of impairment are present and discounted cash flow estimated to be generated by the Company’s long-lived assets is less than the carrying amount of such assets. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the amount of the Company’s long-lived assets to its estimated fair value. No impairment losses have been recognized during 2010 or 2009.
 
 
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

     We do not own real property. We currently lease approximately 1,584 square feet of corporate facilities, located at 1200 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92631. We currently make base lease payments of approximately $2,100 per month, due at the beginning of each month.  The lease expires on October 31, 2011, and with mutual consent continues on a month to month basis at the same monthly rate as the immediately preceding month.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 In the ordinary course of business, we may at times be subject to various legal proceedings and disputes, including product liability claims.  We currently are not aware of any such legal proceedings or claim that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or cash flows. It is our practice to accrue for open claims based on our historical experience and available insurance coverage.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our voting securities following the completion of the Reverse Merger described in Items 1.01 and 3.02 of this report by (i) any person or group owning more than 5% of any class of voting securities, (ii) each director, (iii) our chief executive officer and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a group as of February 28, 2011.
 
Name and Address
 
Number of Shares of
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
   
Percentage
Ownership of
Shares of
Common Stock
 
             
Owner of More than 5% of Class
           
             
Andrew Furia
1200 N. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
   
12,049,477
     
13.8
%
                 
Herrington Management
3535 East Coast Highway #47
Corona Del Mar, California 92625
   
4,500,000
     
5.1
%
                 
Directors and Executive Officers
               
                 
Ori Rosenbaum
1200 N. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, California 92651
   
38,746,350
     
44.2
                 
All directors and executive officers (1 persons)
   
 38,746,350
     
 44.2
 %
 
 
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Directors and Executive Officers

     The following table sets for the name and age of each director and executive officer, the year first elected as a director and/or executive officer and the position(s) held with us:

                     
Name
 
Age
 
Position
 
Date Elected
Ori Rosenbaum
   
47
   
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director
   
2011
 

Background of Directors and Officers:
 
Ori Rosenbaum, age 47, is our sole director and the President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of our company. He was the founder and majority owner of Auri Design Group, LLC, which was acquired by us in connection with the Reverse Merger. Auri Design Group, LLC was formed in California in January 2008 to design, develop, manufacture and sell men’s and women’s footwear. Auri utilizes unique technical materials and designs and incorporates those attributes with fashionable, contemporary styles, presenting the highest level of tactile, aesthetic and functional qualities available. The Company’s footwear products are manufactured in China and sold primarily to retail outlets throughout the United States and abroad.   Prior to forming Auri Design Group, LLC, Mr. Rosenbaum focused his engineering, process and production talents on his consulting practice, Omicron Technologies, Inc. where he successfully spearheaded the successful launch of the Southern California region for Stephen Gould Corporation, and also managed major projects for key clients, including Apple Computers, Toyota, Hewlett Packard and Oakley.  Mr. Rosenbaum has over 27 years experience as an entrepreneur, sales and marketing executive and consultant. He has a successful track record working with engineering, design and development, manufacturing distribution and brand creation, working directly with end-users to enhance market penetration and build consumer loyalty.
 
Our director holds his position until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until successors are elected and qualified by our shareholders, or until earlier death, retirement, resignation or removal.

Save as otherwise reported above, none of our directors hold directorships in other reporting companies.

There are no family relationships among our director or officers.

To our knowledge, during the last ten years, our sole director and executive officer has not:

 
·
Had a bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time.
 
·
Been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses.
 
·
Been subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities.
 
·
Been found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC, or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.
 
·
Been the subject to, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reverse, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered entity, or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 
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Audit Committee Financial Expert
 
Our board of directors currently acts as our audit committee.  Because we only recently executed the Reverse Merger, our board of directors is still in the process of finding an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Regulation S-K and directors that are “independent” as that term is used in Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act.
 
Audit Committee
 
We have not yet appointed an audit committee.  At the present time, we believe that our board of directors is capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting.  We do, however, recognize the importance of good corporate governance and intend to appoint an audit committee comprised entirely of independent directors, including at least one financial expert, in the near future.
 
Compensation Committee
 
We do not presently have a compensation committee. Our board of directors currently acts as our compensation committee.
 
Nominating Committee
 
We do not presently have a nominating committee. Our board of directors currently acts as our nominating committee.
 
Code of Ethics
 
Because we only recently completed the Reverse Merger, we have yet to adopt a code of ethics.
 
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
 
Ori Rosenbaum is currently our sole director, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. We do not have any independent directors.  We believe Mr. Rosenbaum is best situated to serve as chairman of the Board because he is the director most familiar with our business and industry and the director most capable of identifying strategic priorities and executing our business strategy. In addition, having a single leader eliminates the potential for confusion and provides clear leadership for our company. We believe that this leadership structure has served our company well.
 
Our board of directors has overall responsibility for risk oversight. Because we do not have a compensation, nominating or audit committee, the board will, for the time being, function in these capacities.
 
The board’s role in the risk oversight of our company includes, among other things:
 
 
appointing, retaining and overseeing the work of the independent auditors, including resolving disagreements between the management and the independent auditors relating to financial reporting;
 
approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors;
 
reviewing annually the independence and quality control procedures of the independent auditors;
 
reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions;
 
discussing the annual audited financial statements with the management;
 
meeting separately with the independent auditors to discuss critical accounting policies, management letters, recommendations on internal controls, the auditor’s engagement letter and independence letter and other material written communications between the independent auditors and the management.
 
 
Director Qualifications
 
Directors are responsible for overseeing our business consistent with their fiduciary duty to stockholders. This significant responsibility requires highly-skilled individuals with various qualities, attributes and professional experience. The board believes that there are general requirements for service on our board of directors that are applicable to all directors and that there are other skills and experience that should be represented on the board as a whole but not necessarily by each director. The board considers the qualifications of director and director candidates individually and in the broader context of the board’s overall composition and our current and future needs.
 
 
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Qualifications for All Directors
 
In its assessment of each potential candidate, including those recommended by stockholders, the board considers the nominee’s judgment, integrity, experience, independence, understanding of our business or other related industries and such other factors the board determines are pertinent in light of the current needs of the board. The board also takes into account the ability of a director to devote the time and effort necessary to fulfill his or her responsibilities to us.
 
The board requires that each director be a recognized person of high integrity with a proven record of success in his or her field. Each director must demonstrate innovative thinking, familiarity with and respect for corporate governance requirements and practices, an appreciation of multiple cultures and a commitment to sustainability and to dealing responsibly with social issues. In addition to the qualifications required of all directors, the board conducts interviews of potential director candidates to assess intangible qualities including the individual’s ability to ask difficult questions and, simultaneously, to work collegially. The board does not have a specific diversity policy, but considers diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, cultural background and professional experiences in evaluating candidates for board membership. Diversity is important because a variety of points of view contribute to a more effective decision-making process.
 
 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following is a summary of the compensation we paid to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, sole director, Ori Rosenbaum, for the three years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 20010. We had no other executive officers for any of those years.

   
Annual Compensation
   
Long Term Compensation
 
 
Name and Principal Position
 
Fiscal
Year
End
 
Salary ($)
   
Bonus ($)
   
All other
and annual
Compensa-
tion and
LTIP
Payouts ($)
   
Securities
under
Options/
SARS
Granted
(#)
   
Restricted
Shares or
Restricted
Share
Units
(#)
 
                         
Ori Rosenbaum
 
2010
   
110,000(1)
     
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
President, Chief Executive Officer,
 
2009
   
252,500(1)
     
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
 
2008
   
252,500(1)
     
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 

(1) Mr. Rosenbaum’s compensation was paid as follows: 2010 consists of $110,000 cash, 2009 consists of $252,500 non-cash compensation for services rendered and he was issued 252,500 Profits Interest Units in the LLC and 2008 consists of $252,500 non-cash compensation for services rendered and he was issued 252,500 Profits Interest Units in the LLC.

Compensation of Directors

Independent directors are permitted to receive fixed fees and other compensation for their services as directors.  The board of directors has the authority to fix the compensation of independent directors.  We currently do not have any independent directors. We plan to implement a compensation program for our independent directors, as and when they are appointed, which we anticipate will include such elements as an annual retainer, meeting attendance fees and stock options. The details of that compensation program will be negotiated with each independent director.

Option Grants Table

We do not have any stock incentive plans.

Aggregated Option Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Option Value Table

We do not have any stock incentive plans

 
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Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) Awards Table

We do not have any stock incentive plans.

Employment Agreements

We do not have any employment agreements with our executive officers.  Ori Rosenbaum, our current President, has received the compensation set forth above during the prior three fiscal years.  His annualized base salary for calendar year 2011 is $132,000, to be paid in cash.
 
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Except for the ownership of our securities, and except as set forth below, none of the directors, executive officers, holders of more than five percent of our outstanding common stock, or any member of the immediate family of any such person have, to our knowledge, had a material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction or proposed transaction which may materially affect our company.
 
 
·
On November 12, 2010, the parents of Mr. Rosenbaum loaned Auri Design Group, LLC, the sum of $150,000. The note is for a three year term at an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by a secondary security interest in all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets.
 
 
·
On November 12, 2010, Andrew Furia, a holder of in excess of 5% of our outstanding common stock, loaned to Auri Design Group, LLC the sum of $50,000 The note is for a three year term at an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by a secondary security interest in all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets
 
            Except as disclosed above, no executive officer, director or any member of these individuals’ immediate families, any corporation or organization with whom any of these individuals is an affiliate or any trust or estate in which any of these individuals serve as a trustee or in a similar capacity or has a substantial beneficial interest in is or has been indebted to us at any time since the beginning of our last fiscal year.

Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions

Our board of directors is charged with reviewing and approving all potential related party transactions.  All such related party transactions must then be reported under applicable SEC rules. We have not adopted other procedures for review, or standards for approval, of such transactions, but instead review them on a case-by-case basis.

 
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MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANTS
COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Market Information

Our common stock is currently traded on OTCBB under the symbol “WFSN.” The following table shows the high and low sales price of our common stock for the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

   
Common Stock
   
Sales Price
   
High
 
Low
Fiscal Year 2010
               
Quarter Ended December 31, 2010
 
$
0.14
   
$
0.10
 
Quarter Ended September 30, 2010
 
$
0.12
   
$
0.10
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
 
$
0.10
   
$
0.06
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010
 
$
0.20
   
$
0.12
 
Fiscal Year 2009
               
Quarter Ended December 31, 2009
 
$
0.15
   
$
0.12
 
Quarter Ended September 30, 2009
 
$
0.18
   
$
0.15
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
 
$
0.07
   
$
0.07
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.15
 

The market price of our common stock is subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations in our quarterly operating results, general trends in the market, and other factors, over many of which we have little or no control.  In addition, broad market fluctuations, as well as general economic, business and political conditions, may adversely affect the market for our common stock, regardless of our actual or projected performance.

Holders of Our Common Stock

As of February 28, 2011, we had approximately 140 shareholders of record of our common stock. The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock

Dividends

We have not paid dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future.

Stock Option Grants

We currently do not have any stock incentive plans.

Penny Stock Regulations

Our shares of common stock are subject to the "penny stock" rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and various rules under this Act. In general terms, "penny stock" is defined as any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. The rules provide that any equity security is considered to be a penny stock unless that security is registered and traded on a national securities exchange meeting specified criteria set by the SEC, issued by a registered investment company, and excluded from the definition on the basis of price (at least $5.00 per share), or based on the issuer's net tangible assets or revenues. In the last case, the issuer's net tangible assets must exceed $3,000,000 if in continuous operation for at least three years or $5,000,000 if in operation for less than three years, or the issuer's average revenues for each of the past three years must exceed $6,000,000.

 
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Trading in shares of penny stock is subject to additional sales practice requirements for broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Accredited investors, in general, include individuals with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 together with their spouse), and certain institutional investors. For transactions covered by these rules, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of the security and must have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, the rules require the delivery, prior to the first transaction, of a risk disclosure document relating to the penny stock. A broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, and current quotations for the security. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stocks. These rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to trade or maintain a market in our common stock, to the extent it is penny stock, and may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.

 
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

On February 14, 2011, we entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Auri Design Group, LLC, and the members of Auri Design Group, LLC,  pursuant to which Auri Design Group, LLC is to be merged with an into our wholly owned subsidiary, Auri Footwear, Inc., a California corporation (the “Reverse Merger”).  The merger was effective on February 24, 2011.  In connection with the merger, we issued to the members of Auri Design Group, LLC, an aggregate of 59,735,360 shares of our common stock in exchange for such members transfer of all of their membership interests in Auri Design Group, LLC to Auri Footwear, Inc., and Auri Design Group, LLC was merged with and into Auri Footwear, Inc. pursuant to California law.
 
We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act for the private placement of these securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering, the recipient is an accredited investor  and had access to information about our company and their investment, the recipient took the securities for investment and not resale, and our company took appropriate measures to restrict the transfer of the securities.
 
 
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

The following is a summary description of our capital stock and certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and by-laws, copies of which have been filed as exhibits to this report. The following discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibits.

General

We are authorized to issue 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

Common Stock

The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. There is no cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors then up for election. The holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefor. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining which are available for distribution to them after payment of liabilities and after provision has been made for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of shares of our common stock, as such, have no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights, and there are no redemption provisions applicable to the common stock. All of the outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
 
 
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Preferred Stock

In addition to the 300,000,000 shares of common stock, we are authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Shares of our preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more classes or series, each of which class or series shall have such distinctive designation or title as shall be fixed by the board of directors prior to the issuance any shares thereof.

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Limitations on Liability
 
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that we must indemnify and hold harmless directors, officers, employees, and agents of Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc., as and to the extent permitted by the General Delaware Corporation Law. One of our officers or directors could take the position that this duty on our behalf to indemnify the director or officer may include the duty to indemnify the officer or director for the violation of securities laws.

Indemnification against Public Policy
 
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to our Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, Delaware laws or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by one of our directors, officers, or control persons, and the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or control person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by a 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.

Item 3.02             Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

On February 14, 2011, we entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Auri Design Group, LLC, and the members of Auri Design Group, LLC,  pursuant to which Auri Design Group, LLC is to be merged with an into our wholly owned subsidiary, Auri Footwear, Inc., a California corporation (the “Reverse Merger”).  The merger was effective on February 24, 2011.  In connection with the merger, we issued to the members of Auri Design Group, LLC, an aggregate of 59,735,360 shares of our common stock in exchange for such members transfer of all of their membership interests in Auri Design Group, LLC to Auri Footwear, Inc., and Auri Design Group, LLC was merged with and into Auri Footwear, Inc. pursuant to California law.

We claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act for the private placement of these securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering, the recipient is an accredited investor  and had access to information about our company and their investment, the recipient took the securities for investment and not resale, and our company took appropriate measures to restrict the transfer of the securities.

Item 5.06             Change in Shell Company Status

We were a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) immediately before the effective date of the Reverse Merger. As a result of the Reverse Merger, Auri Footwear, Inc.  our wholly-owned subsidiary, is an operating company that has succeeded to the business of Auri Design Group, LLC, by virtue of the Reverse Merger.

Consequently, we are now, in the business of designing and selling men’s and women’s footwear as a result of the Reverse Merge, and have ceased to be a “shell” company.

 
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Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)         Financial statements of businesses acquired.

The audited financial statements of Auri Design Group, LLC as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are appended to this report beginning on page F-1.
 
 
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To the Members of
Auri Design Group, LLC
Laguna Beach, California

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Auri Design Group, LLC (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related statements of operations, changes in members’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. 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 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 misstatements. 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Auri Design Group, LLC as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note C to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are described in Note C. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.



/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP
Houston, Texas
March 14, 2011
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
AURI DESIGN GROUP, LLC

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
F - 1

 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 406,439     $ 22,931  
Accounts receivable - net
    104,355       159,848  
Due from factor
    15,796       -  
Inventory - net
    226,773       196,507  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    116,320       21,268  
Deferred finance fee - net
    18,778       -  
                 
  Total Current Assets
    888,461       400,554  
                 
Property and equipment - net
    85,035       69,082  
                 
  Total Assets
  $ 973,496     $ 469,636  
                 
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
               
                 
Accounts payable
  $ 85,337     $ 53,280  
Accrued liabilities
    46,132       50,309  
Short-term portion of long-term note payable
    12,500       -  
Short-term portion of long-term related party note payable
    4,167       -  
Short-term convertible note payable
    500,000       -  
                 
  Total Current Liabilities
    648,136       103,589  
                 
Long-term note payable - net of short term portion
    137,500       -  
Long-term related party note payable - net of short term portion
    45,833       -  
                 
   Total Liabilities
    831,469       103,589  
                 
MEMBERS' CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
    142,027       366,047  
                 
   Total Liabilities and Members' Capital Accounts
  $ 973,496     $ 469,636  
 
 
F - 2

 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
SALES
           
Men's sales - net
  $ 431,832     $ 569,981  
Women's sales - net
    133,664       -  
      565,496       569,981  
                 
Reboxing, shipping and delivery, and other sales
    12,469       7,610  
Total Sales
    577,965       577,591  
                 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
    448,493       439,608  
                 
GROSS PROFIT
    129,472       137,983  
                 
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
    1,131,465       1,029,357  
                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
    (1,001,993 )     (891,374 )
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
               
Interest and other income
    936       882  
Interest expense
    (14,108 )     -  
  Total other income (expense)
    (13,172 )     882  
                 
NET LOSS
    (1,015,165 )     (890,492 )
                 
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF YEAR
    (2,781,754 )     (1,891,262 )
                 
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, END OF YEAR
  $ (3,796,919 )   $ (2,781,754 )
 
 
F - 3

 
 
   
Membership
   
Member
   
Accumulated
       
   
Units
   
Contributions
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                         
Balance, December 31, 2008
    2,705,403     $ 2,705,403     $ (2,463,647 )   $ 241,756  
                                 
Contributions
    549,963       549,963       -       549,963  
                                 
Membership units exchanged for services
    464,820       464,820       -       464,820  
                                 
Net loss
    -       -       (890,492 )     (890,492 )
                                 
Balance, December 31, 2009
    3,720,186       3,720,186       (3,354,139 )     366,047  
                                 
Contributions
    486,950       486,950       -       486,950  
                                 
Membership units exchanged for services
    304,195       304,195       -       304,195  
                                 
Net loss
    -       -       (1,015,165 )     (1,015,165 )
                                 
Balance, December 31, 2010
    4,511,331     $ 4,511,331     $ (4,369,304 )   $ 142,027  
 
 
F - 4

 
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (1,015,165 )   $ (890,492 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
               
used in operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    54,936       21,316  
Profit interest units exchanged for services
    334,588       464,820  
Changes in:
               
Accounts receivable
    55,493       (120,175 )
Due from factor
    (15,796 )     -  
Inventory
    (30,266 )     (29,706 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (95,052 )     (21,268 )
Accounts payable
    32,057       43,583  
Accrued expenses
    (4,177 )     16,080  
 Net cash used in operating activities
    (683,382 )     (515,842 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment
    (69,667 )     (76,149 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from issuance of short-term convertible note payable
    480,000       -  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term related party note payable
    50,000       -  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term note payable
    150,000       -  
Proceeds from capital contributions
    456,557       549,963  
  Net cash provided by financing activities
    1,136,557       549,963  
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    383,508       (42,028 )
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning
    22,931       64,959  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING
  $ 406,439     $ 22,931  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 10,830     $ -  
                 
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Financing of loan acquisition costs
  $ 20,000     $ -  
 
 
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AURI DESIGN GROUP, LLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE A – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of business - Auri Design Group, LLC was incorporated in California on January 1, 2008. Auri Design Group, LLC designs, develops, manufactures and sells men’s and women’s footwear. It utilizes unique technical materials and designs and incorporates those attributes with fashionable, contemporary styles, presenting the highest level of tactile, aesthetic and functional qualities available of any footwear brand offering. The Company’s footwear products are manufactured in China and sold primarily to retail outlets throughout the United States.


NOTE B – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States necessarily requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. We regularly evaluate estimates and judgments based on historical experience and other relevant facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue recognition – The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. This typically occurs when the product is shipped. Sales reductions for anticipated returns are recognized during the period when sales are recorded.

Impairment of long-lived assets –. The carrying values of long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, are evaluated periodically for impairment. Impairment losses are recognized when indicators of impairment are present and discounted cash flow estimated to be generated by the Company’s long-lived assets is less than the carrying amount of such assets. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the amount of the Company’s long-lived assets to its estimated fair value. No impairment losses have been recognized during 2010 or 2009.


NOTE C – GOING CONCERN

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we have incurred net losses of $1,015,165 and $890,492 during 2010 and 2009, respectively. In addition, we have accumulated losses of $4,369,304 as of December 31, 2010. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. In response to these conditions, we may raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities, through an offering of debt securities or through borrowings from financial institutions or individuals. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
 
 
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NOTE D – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Our customers are granted varying credit terms. During 2010, a majority of our accounts receivables were sold on a nonrecourse basis to a factoring company. The remaining balances are collected directly by the Company.


NOTE E – ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS

We establish an allowance for bad debts through a review of several factors including historical collection experience, current aging status of the customer accounts, and financial condition of our customers. Bad debt expense has traditionally been insignificant. There was an allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,686 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009.


NOTE F – INVENTORY
 
 
Inventories consists of finished goods which are stated at the lower of cost or market using the average cost method of accounting. Inventories consisted of the following as of December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
On hand
  $ 232,080     $ 195,949  
Consignment
     16,015       15,538  
Showroom
    1,876       -  
Total
    249,971       211,487  
Less: allowance for obsolescence                              
    (23,198 )     (14,980 )
Net inventory
  $ 226,773     $ 196,507  

NOTE G – PREPAID ASSETS AND OTHER ASSETS

At December 31, 2010, prepaid and other assets consists of inventory deposits of $91,760 and prepaid tradeshows and other of $24,560. At December 31, 2009, prepaid assets consists of inventory deposits of $9,708 and prepaid tradeshows and other of $11,560.


NOTE H – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment, consisting primarily of tooling, molds and dies, are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line and double declining balance methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally three to five years.
 
 
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NOTE H – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:
 
    2010     2009  
             
Tooling, molds & dies
    155,349       85,908  
Furniture & equipment
  $ 9,102     $ 9,046  
                 
Total
    164,451        94,954   
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (79,416 )     (25,872 )
                 
Net property & equipment
  $ 85,035     $ 69,082  
 
Depreciation expense totaled $53,714 and $21,316 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.


NOTE I – DUE FROM FACTOR

On January 21, 2010, the Company signed a Discount Factoring Agreement with Merchant Factors Corp. and CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (Factor).  The Company submits customers and related invoices to Merchants who either approves or disapproves the customer for accounts receivable factoring. The Factor purchases account receivable invoices for approved customers only. The sales of these invoices is considered a transfer and are classified as sales of receivables. These invoices are nonrecourse to the Company if not collected when due solely because of the customer’s financial inability to pay and not because of a dispute with the customer. All individually approved invoices under $200 are full recourse to the Company. The majority of approved invoices are over $200.  The Company holds the entire risk for the receivables it retains.  Approximately 70% of the Companies accounts receivable balances are factored. The net factor receivable balance at December 31, 2010 was $15,796.

The agreement provides for an advance rate up to 75% of each credit-approved receivable.  There is an up-front fee of 1.25% of each receivable with a minimum of $15,000 per year in fees.  Fees for 2010 totaled $5,034.  Because it was the first year of the factor arrangement, the minimum fee requirement was waived for 2010.

An interest rate equal to prime + 3.5% with a 6% floor is charged any amounts owed to the Factor.  Factor advances are secured by a primary secruity interest in all accounts receivable (including those amounts not factored) and all sums standing to the credit with the factor, whether on the books of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company.  As of December 31, 2010, no amounts were owed to the factor.
 
 
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NOTE J – SHORT-TERM CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE

On December 20, 2010, the company borrowed $500,000 under a short-term convertible note  due 180 days later. Interest accrues at 15% per annum, payable monthly commencing January 15, 2011.  The principal is callable at anytime by the Company with a 2% fee.  The note is convertible into voting units of the Company or, if the Company has merged into a Corporation, into restricted common shares of the Corporation, both conversions at the conversion price equal to any equity share offering price.

An origination fee of $20,000 was deducted from the proceeds, which is being amortized over the 6-month term.  Amortization was $1,222 during 2010.


NOTE K – LONG-TERM NOTE PAYABLE

The Company borrowed $150,000 on November 12, 2010, under a three year note with an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets.  The short term portion of long-term note payable at December 31, 2010 is $12,500.

Future maturities of the long-term note payable as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
2011
  $ 12,500  
2012
    75,000  
2013
    62,500  
         
Total
  $ 150,000  


NOTE L – RELATED PARTY NOTE PAYABLE

The Company has a long-term note payable to a majority owner at December 31, 2010 of $50,000. The note is dated November 12, 2010 and is for a three year term with an interest rate of 10% per annum. Repayment terms are interest only for twelve months and monthly amortization of principal and interest for 24 equal months thereafter. The note is secured by all of the Company’s assets excluding accounts receivable and certain intangible assets.  The short term portion of long-term notes payable at December 31, 2010 is $4,167.

 
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NOTE L – RELATED PARTY NOTE PAYABLE (Continued)

Future maturities of the long-term related party note payable as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:
 
2011
  $ 4,167  
2012
    25,000  
2013
    20,833  
         
Total
  $ 50,000  


NOTE M – MEMBERSHIP UNITS ISSUED

The Company issued membership units for cash during 2010 and 2009.  Total units issued for cash were 486,950 and 549,963 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Of the units issued in 2010, 30,700 were issued in exchange for 0.01 per unit.  Consulting expense of $30,393 was recorded by the Company to reflect the $1 per share value of the units issued.

The Company also awarded membership units to several employees and non-employees in exchange for services provided during 2010 and 2009.  These units were determined to have a value of $1 and are subject to certain vesting provisions.  The number of units vested in 2010 and 2009 was 304,195 and 464,820, respectively.  The compensation cost related to vested units included in selling, general and administrative expenses for 2010 and 2009 was $169,195 and $344,820, respectively, and consulting expense related to vested units included in selling, general and administrative expenses for 2010 and 2009 was $135,000 and $120,000, respectively.  All units were fully vested as of December 31, 2010.

In February 2011, these membership units were exchanged for common shares of Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc., which is more fully described in Note T.


NOTE N – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Costs incurred in connection with the development and design of new products and manufacturing methods are charged to product development expense as incurred. During 2010 and 2009, $58,314 and $48,035, respectively, were expensed as product development costs, included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 
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NOTE O – INCOME TAXES

The Company is a pass-through entity for tax purposes therefore pays no federal or state income tax.  Effective January 1, 2011, the Company elected to be taxed as a corporation.
 

NOTE P – OPERATING LEASE

The Company leases space under a one year noncancelable lease agreement.  Monthly payments under this agreement for the period through October 31, 2011 are $2,100.  The Company had rent expense of $24,200 and $32,750 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.


NOTE Q - EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
 
Effective January 31, 2008, the Company entered into a two-year employment agreement with Andrew Tastad to serve as the Company’s Vice President of Sales, renewable annually in one-year increments. The agreement was automatically extended for one additional year on January 31, 2010 and again on January 31, 2011.
 

As part of the employment agreement, the Company also granted Mr.Tastad 201,560 membership units.  As part of the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement, the Company agreed to issue an additional 112,684 membership units at a rate of 4,334 per month.  These units were subject to certain vesting provisions and became fully vested during 2010. Upon termination of Mr. Tastad the Company is required to repurchase all of his membership units in the Company.

Effective December 2, 2010 Mr. Tastad’s agreement was further amended to 1) reduce his medical and base salary due upon termination from twelve (12) months to six (6) months and 2) end the issuance of any additional membership units subsequent to December 31, 2010.


NOTE R – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

All of the Company’s footwear is manufactured in China. Manufacturing production and shipping schedules are frequently unpredictable and may change without notice. Payment terms are generally 30% approximately 30 days before shipment from China and 70% due upon shipment from China. Although the Company is not obligated to fund the 70% payment until, if and when, the product ships, there almost certainly will be a significant payment after the date of the financial statements. At December 31, 2010, this amount was approximately $300,000 and was paid in February 2011.

 
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NOTE R – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

In the normal course of business, we may become subject to lawsuits and other claims and proceedings. Such matters are subject to uncertainty and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. Management is not aware of any pending or threatened lawsuits or proceedings which would have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.


NOTE S – CONCENTRATIONS

In fiscal 2010, no one customer generated more than 10% of total sales. In fiscal 2009, 18% of sales was from one customer.

At December 31, 2010, four customers had receivable balances exceeding 10% of the total balance; receivables from these customers were approximately 62% of total outstanding receivables.  At  December 31, 2009, two customers had receivable balances exceeding 10% of the total balance; receivables from these customers were approximately 32% of total outstanding receivables.

During 2010 and 2009, the Company purchased all of its merchandise from one supplier in China.


NOTE T – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 24, 2011, the Company completed a merger agreement with Wellstone Filter Sciences, Inc., the principal Wellstone  stockholder, the owners of Auri Design Group, LLC and Auri Design Group, LLC.  Wellstone is a publicly-traded company with no current operations and is considered a development stage company.  The owners of Auri exchanged their membership units for common stock of WFSI. After closing, the Auri Group of owners held approximately 68% of the outstanding common shares of WFSI.
 
 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.


 
WELLSTONE FILTER SCIENCES, INC.
 
       
Date: April 1, 2011
By:
/s/ Ori Rosenbaum        
    Ori Rosenbaum  
    President