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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

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

For the transition period from_________ to __________

Commission file number: 000-52051

THE MINT LEASING, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
87-0579824
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

323 N. Loop West, Houston, Texas, 77008
(Address of principal executive offices)

(713) 665-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

NONE

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $.001 par value per share
(Title of Class)

 
 
 

 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
 Yes [ ] No [X]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
 Yes [ ] No [X]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

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

Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

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

Large accelerated filer [ ]
Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ]
Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing value of the Registrant’s common stock on June 30, 2014, was approximately $1.1 million.

As of April 6, 2015, there were 91,012,802 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share outstanding.
 
Documents Incorporated by Reference: NONE
 
 
 
 
 

 

THE MINT LEASING, INC.
FORM 10-K
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
INDEX

Part I

   
 Page
     
 Item 1.
 Business
3
     
 Item 1A.
Risk Factors
16
     
 Item 2.
Properties
30
     
 Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
30
     
 Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
30

Part II
 
 Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
31
     
 Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
33 
     
 Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
34
     
 Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
F-1
     
 Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
40 
     
 Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
40
     
 Item 9B.
Other Information
41

Part III

 Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
42
     
 Item 11.
Executive Compensation
44
     
 Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
46
     
 Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
48
     
 Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
49 
 
Part IV

 Item 15.
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
50


 
 

 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Portions of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Form 10-K”), including disclosure under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation,” contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements which include words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “forecasts”, “plans”, “future”, “strategy” or words of similar meaning, are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should not unduly rely on these statements. Forward-looking statements involve assumptions and describe our plans, strategies, and expectations. You can generally identify a forward-looking statement by words such as may, will, should, expect, anticipate, estimate, believe, intend, contemplate or project. Factors, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, include among others, set forth under “Risk Factors”:

 
our need to raise additional financing;
 
dilution upon exercise of warrants held by our senior lender and a put right associated therewith;
 
observance of covenants as required by our debt facilities;
 
the loss of key personnel or failure to attract, integrate and retain additional personnel;
 
our ability to execute on our business plan;
 
rights and privileges associated with our preferred stock;
 
the fact that our CEO has majority control over our voting stock;
 
fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results of operations;
 
economic downturns in the United States;
 
the fact that a significant part of the Company’s consumer base are high risk for defaults and delinquencies;
 
write-offs for losses and defaults;
 
costs associated with being a public company;
 
the limited market for the Company’s common stock;
 
the fact that we only have one officer and director;
 
reductions in working capital as a result of our obligations to pay our debt facilities;
 
security interests provided to secure the repayment of our debt;
 
the volatile market for our common stock;
 
risks associated with our common stock being a “penny stock”;
 
material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting;
 
the level of competition in our industry and our ability to compete; and
 
other risk factors included under “Risk Factors” in this report.

With respect to any forward-looking statement that includes a statement of its underlying assumptions or basis, we caution that, while we believe such assumptions or basis to be reasonable and have formed them in good faith, assumed facts or basis almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or basis and actual results can be material depending on the circumstances. When, in any forward-looking statement, we or our management express an expectation or belief as to future results, that expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and is believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the stated expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or anyone acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements.

You should read the matters described in “Risk Factors” and the other cautionary statements made in this Report as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Report. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Report will prove to be accurate and therefore prospective investors are encouraged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and/or if the existing disclosure fundamentally or materially changes, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect unanticipated events that may occur.

 
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INDUSTRY DATA

In this Form 10-K, we may rely on and refer to information regarding the automobile industry from market research reports, analyst reports and other publicly available information. Although we believe that this information is reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of this information, and we have not independently verified any of it.

Where You Can Find Other Information

We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and are available for download, free of charge, soon after such reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC, on the “Shareholder Information,” “SEC Filings” page of our website at www.mintleasing.com. Information on our website is not part of this Report, and we do not desire to incorporate by reference such information herein. You may also read and copy any documents we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can also obtain copies of the document upon the payment of a duplicating fee to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC like us. Our SEC filings are also available to the public from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed by us with the SEC are also available from us without charge, upon oral or written request addressed to the address or telephone number on the cover page of this Report.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
 
Corporate History

The Mint Leasing, Inc. (the “Company,” “Mint,” “Mint Leasing”, “we,” “Mint Nevada,” and “us”) was incorporated in Nevada on September 23, 1997 as Legacy Communications Corporation.
 
Effective July 18, 2008, The Mint Leasing, Inc., a Texas corporation, which was incorporated on May 19, 1999, and commenced operations on that date (“Mint Texas”), a privately-held company, completed the Plan and Agreement of Merger between itself and the Company (for the purposes of this paragraph, “Mint Nevada”), and the two shareholders of Mint Texas (Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and Victor Garcia, our former director), pursuant to which Mint Nevada acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Mint Texas. In connection with the acquisition of Mint Texas, Mint Nevada issued 70,650,000 shares of common stock, and 2,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock to the selling stockholders and owners of Mint Texas. Additionally, the Company granted stock options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Parish. The exercise price of the options was initially $3.00 per share, but were re-priced to $0.10 per share in September 2014, and the options expire in 2018. One-third of the options vested to Mr. Parish on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date (July 28, 2008). Consummation of the merger did not require a vote of the Mint Nevada shareholders. As a result of the acquisition, the shareholders of Mint Texas own a majority of the voting stock of Mint Nevada as described below, Mint Texas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mint Nevada, and the Company (Mint Nevada) changed its name to The Mint Leasing, Inc. No prior material relationship existed between the selling shareholders and Mint Nevada, any of its affiliates, or any of its directors or officers, or any associate of any of its officers or directors. Effective on July 18, 2008, our former operations as a developer and purchaser of radio stations ceased and since that date our operations have solely been the operations of Mint Texas, our wholly-owned subsidiary.

Unless otherwise stated, or the context suggests otherwise, the description of the Company’s business operations below includes the operations of Mint Texas, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary and its other subsidiaries.
  
Effective in July 2008, the Company designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, as described in greater detail herein.
 
Moody Bank Credit Facility
 
Effective August 3, 2009, the Company entered into a secured $10,000,000 revolving credit agreement (the “Revolver”) with Moody National Bank (“Moody” and “Moody Bank”) to finance the purchase of vehicles for lease. The interest rate on the Revolver is the prime rate plus 1% with a floor of 6%. The Revolver is secured by purchased vehicles, the related receivables associated with leased vehicles, and the personal guaranties of Jerry Parish and Victor Garcia (the Company’s majority shareholders).

The Revolver matured on December 31, 2009 and was renewed for an additional 60 days at which time an additional $820,681 was advanced to the Company. On February 28, 2010, the Company executed a second renewal, extension and modification of the Revolver (the “Amended Moody Revolver”). The Amended Moody Revolver extended the maturity date of the facility to March 1, 2011, reduced the amount available under the facility to $2,500,000, fixed the interest rate on the facility at 6.5%, and provided for 11 monthly payments of principal and interest of $37,817, with the remaining balance due at maturity. Effective February 28, 2011, the Company executed a Third Renewal, Extension and Modification of the Revolver (the “Third Renewal”). Under the terms of the Third Renewal, the maturity date of the Revolver was extended to March 1, 2012, the amount available remained at $2,500,000, the interest rate was increased and fixed at 6.75%, and the Third Renewal provided for 11 monthly payments of principal and interest of $45,060, with the remaining balance due at maturity on March 1, 2012. On March 29, 2012 and effective March 1, 2012, Moody Bank agreed to enter into a Fourth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement (the “Fourth Renewal”), pursuant to which Moody Bank agreed to extend the due date of the Revolver to March 1, 2013 (which credit facility has since been further extended as discussed below) and we agreed to pay monthly payments of principal and interest due under the Revolver of $57,500 per month until maturity. The amount outstanding under the Revolver at the time of the parties’ entry into the Fourth Renewal was $1,822,767.

 
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On March 26, 2013 and effective March 1, 2013, Moody Bank agreed to enter into a Fifth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement (the “Fifth Renewal”), pursuant to which Moody Bank agreed to extend the due date of the Revolver to March 1, 2014 and we agreed to increase the interest rate of the Revolver to 6.75% per annum and to pay monthly payments of principal and interest under the Revolver of $62,500 per month (beginning April 1, 2013) until maturity. The amount outstanding on the Revolver as of the parties’ entry into the Fifth Renewal was $1,290,463.
 
On April 4, 2014 and effective March 1, 2014, Moody Bank agreed to enter into a Sixth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement (the “Sixth Renewal”), pursuant to which Moody Bank agreed to extend the due date of the Revolver to February 1, 2015 and we agreed to pay monthly payments of principal and interest under the Revolver of $60,621 per month (beginning April 1, 2014) until maturity. At December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance on the Revolver was $123,350. Additionally, at December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants required by the Revolver.

In connection with our entry into a Senior Secured Credit Facility with TCA (as described below under “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) we paid a total of $127,030 to Moody National Bank in complete satisfaction of all amounts owed to Moody Bank. As such, we do not owe Moody any funds as of the date of this Report.

Comerica Bank Credit Facility

On or around January 6, 2009, the Company entered into a renewal of its $33,000,000 revolving credit facility with Sterling Bank of Houston, Texas (now Comerica Bank “Comerica”) that matured on October 2, 2009. On or around October 27, 2009, the Company entered into a Modification, Renewal and Extension Agreement and an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in connection with its $33,000,000 line of credit facility with Comerica (collectively the “Renewal” and the note payable to Comerica in connection with the Renewal, the “Note Payable”).

From October 2009 to March 2012, we and Comerica entered into various other renewals and extensions of the Renewal, which provided for various monthly payments of principal towards the balance of the Renewal, extended maturity dates, and in many cases more restrictive covenants on the Company. At September 30, 2009, the outstanding balance on the Note Payable was $29,238,162; at December 31, 2009, the outstanding balance on the Note Payable was $27,785,077; at December 31, 2010, the outstanding balance on the Note Payable was $23,015,463; and at December 31, 2011, the outstanding balance on the Note Payable was $21,160,784.

On March 30, 2012, and with an effective date of March 10, 2012, Comerica agreed to extend the due date of the Renewal until June 10, 2012 and to forbear from enforcing certain covenants of the Renewal and we agreed to increase the amount of interest payable under the Renewal to the prime rate plus 3.5%, subject to a floor of 6% (immediately prior to such amendment the interest rate on the Renewal was the prime rate plus 2.5%, subject to a floor of 6%), increase the monthly payments due under the Renewal to $275,000 per month, and pay fees associated with the extension totaling $210,000 (the “March 2012 Extension”). The outstanding balance on the Note Payable as of the effective date of the March 2012 Extension was $20,372,657.

Comerica subsequently agreed to further extend the maturity date of the Renewal, and on several dates agreed to accept a discounted payment in full satisfaction of the amounts owed in connection with the Renewal, provided that we were unable to make such discounted payments. At December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance on the Note Payable was $19,063,447.

On April 8, 2013, we and Comerica entered into a Settlement, Release, Indemnity and Limited Forbearance Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”). Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, we agreed that the Renewal was in default and Comerica agreed to forbear from taking any action against us to enforce the default until the earlier of 4 p.m. on April 18, 2013, or the date that a default occurred under the Renewal other than in connection with our failure to repay such Renewal. We also paid $500,000 towards the balance of the Renewal on April 5, 2013 and Comerica agreed to accept a discounted settlement payment in full satisfaction of the Renewal in the amount of $12 million due by April 18, 2013, along with legal fees of Comerica’s counsel (the “Settlement Amount”). We also agreed to release Comerica from and to indemnify Comerica against certain claims and causes of action.

 
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We did not repay the Settlement Amount by April 18, 2013 and on June 4, 2013, Comerica filed a lawsuit against us seeking payment of amounts alleged due by us to Comerica and the enforcement of certain personal guaranties by Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director, and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder of the Company. Subsequently, on June 28, 2013, we filed an answer to Comerica’s complaint alleging counterclaims against Comerica seeking damages for breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, and conversion. On July 3, 2013, the court granted a temporary injunction against us prohibiting us from, among other things, commingling any income from any collateral held by Comerica and limiting us to $175,000 of normal business expenses per month.

During the entire time period between October 2009 through the date the Renewal was replaced by the Amended Note, as described below under “MNH Loan Agreement” in November 2013, the Company was unable to borrow any additional funds under the Renewal, which significantly impacted its ability to enter into new leases and generate revenue.

On November 19, 2013, we entered into the Loan Agreement with MNH, pursuant to which our outstanding obligations to Comerica were acquired by MNHComerica dismissed its lawsuit against us and we entered into an amended loan agreement with MNH.
 
MNH Loan Agreement

On November 19, 2013, we, Mint Texas and The Mint Leasing South, Inc. (“Mint South”), our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with MNH Management LLC (“MNH”), pursuant to which, among other things, our outstanding obligations to Comerica were acquired by MNH, and the terms of such debt were amended and revised in the form of a new Amended and Restated Secured Term Loan Note (the “Amended Note”). As part of the acquisition of the debt by MNH, Comerica dismissed its lawsuit against us. In connection with the Loan Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, we paid MNH a fee of $418,500 (4.5% of the Amended Note) at closing and agreed to pay MNH a collateral monitoring fee of 1/12th of one percent of the balance of the Amended Note per month during the term of the Amended Note, as well as certain other expenses described in greater detail in the Amended Note.

The Amended Note had an original balance of $9,300,000, accrues interest at the rate of the greater of (i) the sum of (A) the “Prime Rate” as reported in the “Money Rates” column of The Wall Street Journal, adjusted as and when such Prime Rate changes, plus (B) four and three quarters percent (4.75%) per annum, or (ii) eight percent (8%) per annum, which interest is payable each month beginning on December 10, 2013. The principal amount of the Amended Note is payable in eighteen (18) consecutive monthly installments of principal in the amount of $258,333, commencing on May 12, 2014, with a balloon payment equal to the remaining amount of the note due on November 19, 2015. The Company can prepay the Amended Note at any time. Upon an event of default under the Amended Note, the interest rate of the Amended Note increases to six percent (6%) above the then applicable interest rate. The Loan Agreement includes customary events of default and positive and negative covenants for facilities of similar nature and size as the Loan Agreement.

The amounts due pursuant to the Amended and Restated Secured Term Loan Note are secured by (i) a security interest in all of the Company’s assets, (ii) the pledge of all of the outstanding securities of Mint Texas and Mint South, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries pursuant to a Pledge and Security Agreement, and (iii) rights under the Company’s outstanding automobile leases pursuant to a Collateral Assignment of Leases. Additionally, Jerry Parish, the Company’s sole director and Chief Executive Officer, provided a personal guaranty of the repayment of the Amended Note pursuant to a Personal Guaranty.

Pursuant to the Amended Note we are required to repay immediately, any amount of the note that exceeds the lesser of (a) the sum of (A) sixty percent (60%) of then-current receivables under eligible leases provided as collateral for the note, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the residual value at lease-end of the underlying motor vehicles then leased under eligible leases, plus (C) sixty percent (60%) of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) loan value (the “NADA Loan Value”) of all motor vehicles which we own that are not under leases, which we have not leased within 120 days and which MNH has a first priority lien in connection with (not to exceed $850,000)(“Eligible Owned Vehicles”); and (b) the sum of (A) seventy percent (70%) of the then-current NADA Loan Value for the underlying motor vehicles on the eligible leases, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the NADA Loan Value of Eligible Owned Vehicles (not to exceed $850,000)(collectively, the “Borrowing Base”). MNH agreed to a temporary increase in the Borrowing Base for ninety days following the closing to enable the Company to satisfy certain of its outstanding liabilities and repay certain other of its debts. Additionally, we are required to pay any funds received upon the sale of any motor vehicles to MNH as a prepayment of the Amended Note.

 
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The Company granted MNH and its assignee warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 20 million shares of the Company’s common stock (of which warrants to purchase 19.9 million shares of Company common stock remain outstanding) which have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $0.05 per share as additional consideration for entering into the Loan Agreement and pursuant to a Securities Issuance Agreement, which grants were evidenced by Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the “Warrants”). The Warrants include cashless exercise rights. The holders agreed pursuant to the terms of the Warrants, to restrict their ability to exercise the Warrants and receive shares of common stock such that the number of shares of common stock held by each of them in the aggregate and their affiliates after such exercise will not exceed 4.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, provided that such limitation may be waived (provided that at no time shall shares of common stock equal to more than 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock (when aggregating such shares with other shares beneficially owned by such holder) be issuable to either holder) with 61 days prior written notice. The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to anti-dilution protection in the event the Company issues or is deemed to issue any shares for a price per share of less than the then applicable exercise price of the Warrants, subject to certain limited exceptions including securities (i) issued in a bona fide public offering pursuant to a firm commitment underwriting, (ii) issued in connection with an acquisition of a business or technology, including the financing thereof, that is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, (iii) issued pursuant to a transaction with a vendor, including equipment lease providers, if such transaction is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors; (iv) issued upon exercise of the Company’s convertible securities that are outstanding as of the date of the Warrants (other than the Series B Preferred Stock), or (v) granted to the Company’s officers, directors, consultants (in a manner consistent with past practice) and employees as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors under a plan or plans adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors that are in effect as of the date of the Warrants. The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) are subject to a put option (the “Put”) pursuant to which the Company is required to purchase any or all of the Warrant Shares, at the option of the holder, for a total of $1.99 million ($0.10 per Warrant Share), pro-rated for any portion thereof (the “Put Price”) at any time after the earliest of (1) the date of prepayment in full of the Amended Loan; (2) the date of MNH’s acceleration of the amount due under the Amended Note upon an event of default, (3) November 19, 2015, or (4) the date that a Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Warrants) occurs, including a change in control, certain mergers and similar transactions (as described in greater detail in the Warrants). The Warrants were recorded as a derivative liability in the amount of $1,883,109, with the offset to the gain on extinguishment, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
 
MNH agreed not to engage in “short sales” of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company while the Warrants are outstanding.

With the extinguishment of the Comerica credit facility, we recognized a one-time gain of $6,708,385 during the period ending December 31, 2013, which represented the difference between the removal of the Comerica credit facility of $18,135,374 and the addition of the MNH credit facility of $9,300,000, warrant derivatives issued of $1,883,109 and attorney’s fees of $243,880.

Also on November 19, 2013, we, Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and prior guarantor of the Comerica debt and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder of the Company and prior guarantor of the Comerica debt, entered into a Settlement Agreement with Comerica Bank. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties settled their claims and agreed to dismiss the outstanding lawsuit between the parties. Additionally, the Company provided Comerica a release against various claims and causes of actions associated with the Comerica credit facility and Comerica’s actions in connection therewith.

At December 31, 2014, the MNH Note had an outstanding balance of $7,611,002.  At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the MNH Note had accrued interest of $48,210 and $48,825, respectively. Additionally, at December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants required by the Amended Note.

 
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Third Party Promissory Notes

On March 26, 2011, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Pamela Kimmel in the amount of $142,000, with a maturity date of March 26, 2012. The Promissory Note accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly. On December 6, 2011, the Company renegotiated the maturity date on $100,000 of the Promissory Note, and extended the maturity of that portion of the Promissory Note to December 6, 2012. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $142,000. The note has been extended until December 6, 2015.

On November 28, 2011, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Pablo J. Olivarez, a third party (the husband of one of our employees) in the amount of $100,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and was due and payable on December 28, 2012. The Promissory Note was secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $100,000. The note has been extended until December 28, 2014.

In March 2012, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC, a third party, in the amount of $220,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and was due in March 2013. The Promissory Note was secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. At maturity, the Promissory Note was increased to $320,000 and the maturity extended to May 15, 2015. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $320,000.

In May 2012, the Company entered into another Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC in the amount of $250,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and was due in May 2013. The Promissory Note was secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. At maturity, the note was renewed and reduced to $150,000 and the maturity extended to May 15, 2015. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $150,000.

On May 26, 2014, the Company entered into another Promissory Note with Pablo J. Olivarez in the amount of $70,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and is due and payable on June 15, 2015. The Promissory Note was secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $70,000.

The following table summarizes the credit facilities and promissory notes discussed above for the year ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

   
December 31, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
                 
Credit Facility - Moody Bank
 
$
123,350
   
$
783,049
 
Credit facility – MNH Holdings
   
7,611,002
     
9,300,000
 
Convertible Note Payable - KBM
   
158,500
     
-
 
Debt discount
   
(111,348)
     
-
 
Promissory Notes
   
827,000
     
712,000
 
Total notes payable
 
$
8,608,504
   
$
10,795,049
 

 
 
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Recent Events
 
KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note
 
On July 9, 2014, the Company sold KBM Worldwide, Inc. (the “Investor”) a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $158,500 (the “Convertible Note”), pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated the same day (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Convertible Note accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum (22% upon an event of default) and was due and payable on April 15, 2015. All or any portion of the principal amount of the Convertible Note and all accrued interest was convertible at the option of the holder thereof into the Company’s common stock at any time following the 180th day after the Convertible Note was issued. The conversion price of the Convertible Note was equal to the greater of (a) $0.00005 per share, and (b) 61% multiplied by the average of the three lowest trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the ten trading days before any conversion (representing a discount of 39%). The conversion price was also subject to dilutive protection as provided in the Convertible Note.
 
The Company had the right to prepay in full the unpaid principal and interest on the Convertible Note, upon notice any time prior to the 180th day after the issuance date, subject to a prepayment penalty ranging from 110% to 135% of the then outstanding balance on the Convertible Note (inclusive of accrued and unpaid interest and any default amounts then owing), depending on when such prepayment is made.
 
On or around the 180th day following the Company’s entry into the Convertible Note, the Company and the Investor agreed to extend the prepayment date provided for in the Convertible Note, and that the Investor would not convert the Convertible Note, in the event the Company paid the Investor an aggregate of $225,000 upon repayment of the note.

On or around February 9, 2015, the Company paid $225,000 to KBM in complete satisfaction of the Convertible Note.
 
Jerry Parish Loans
 
On July 18, 2014, Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder, loaned the Company $240,000 which accrues interest at the rate of 10% per annum, is due and payable (along with accrued interest) on July 18, 2015, and is evidenced by a Promissory Note. In August 2014, Mr. Parish loaned the Company an additional $49,000, which is not evidenced by a promissory note, does not have a stated interest rate and has no stated due date.
 
Share Exchange
 
Effective September 23, 2014, we entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC Series 20, a Delaware limited liability company, organized as a Delaware Series Business Unit (“ICFG”) and the sole shareholder of ICFG, Sunset Brands, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Sunset”).
 
Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding voting shares and 99% of the issued and outstanding non-voting shares of ICFG in exchange for 62,678,872 shares of our restricted common stock (representing 42.3% of our post-closing common stock, based on 85,654,416 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Exchange Agreement and 148,333,288 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the closing). ICFG owns 52 Gem Assets – “52 Sapphires from the King and Crown of Thrones collection”, which have a total carat weight of 3,925.17 (the “Gemstones”), the rights to which and ownership of were acquired by the Company in connection with the closing of the Exchange Agreement.
 
During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded an asset impairment charge of $10,028,620 related to our acquisition of ICFG. The impairment charge was based on our recognition of the book value at $0 as of September 23, 2014, compared to the consideration given of $10,028,620 (the value of the shares agreed to be issued multiplied by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the closing date) on September 23, 2014. The Gemstones therefore have a current book value on the balance sheet of the Company, as of December 31, 2014 of $0.

 
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Subsequently in March 2015, the parties to the Exchange Agreement rescinded such Exchange Agreement and the transactions undertaken thereby in its entirety as described below under “Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement”. As a result of the Rescission Agreement, the Company plans to file an amended Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, subsequent to the filing of this report.
 
MotorMax Letter of Intent
 
On October 27, 2014, we entered into a First Amendment to and Assignment of Letter of Intent (the “Assignment”), pursuant to which Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunset, assigned all of its rights to us under a letter of intent between Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC and the shareholders of Motors Acceptance Corporation, MotorMax Financial Services Corporation and MotorMax Auto Group, Inc. (collectively “MotorMax” and the “Letter of Intent”). Pursuant to the Letter of Intent, as amended by the Assignment, we had the right to pay a total of $30 million to the owners of MotorMax in consideration for 100% of MotorMax, of which $25 million (subject to net capital adjustments at closing) was payable in cash and $5 million was payable in stock.

Our rights under the Assignment subsequently expired and we currently do not plan to move forward with the acquisition of MotorMax.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

On February 9, 2015 (the “Closing”), The Mint Leasing North, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Mint North”), our wholly-owned subsidiary; VJ Holding Company, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company controlled by Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder (“VJ Holding”), Mr. Parish individually, and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“TCA”) closed the transactions contemplated by a Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement, which was entered into on February 6, 2015, and effective December 31, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, TCA agreed to loan Mint North up to $5 million for working capital and other purposes, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and in the sole discretion of TCA, provided that the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all loans made pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement shall never exceed the lesser of: (i) eighty percent (80%) of the accounts receivable of Mint North which meet certain conditions described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement; and (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the value of the collateral pledged by Mint North to secure the repayment of the loans, as determined by TCA in its sole and absolute discretion.

A total of $1,000,000 was funded by TCA in connection with the Closing. The amounts borrowed pursuant to the Credit Agreement are evidenced by Promissory Notes (the initial Promissory Note evidencing the $1,000,000 loan, is referred to herein as the “Promissory Note”), the repayment of which is secured by a Security Agreement provided to TCA from Mint North pursuant to which Mint North provided TCA a security interest over substantially all of its properties and assets, and guaranteed by VJ Holding and Mr. Parish pursuant to Guaranty Agreements, and pursuant to a deed of trust provided to TCA from VJ Holding, pursuant to which VJ Holding provided TCA a security interest over the land on which the Company operates its vehicle leasing operations, the rights of which are leased to the Company from VJ Holding. The Promissory Note in the amount of $1,000,000 is due and payable along with interest thereon on August 6, 2016 (18 months after the Closing), and bears interest at the rate of 11% per annum, increasing to 18% per annum upon the occurrence of an event of default, provided that a 7% payment premium is also due upon any repayment of the Promissory Note (the “Premium”).

Interest only payments on the Promissory Note in the amount of $9,167 each were due on March 6, 2015 and April 6, 2015. Monthly payments of principal, accrued interest and Premium (totaling $71,856 each) are due monthly on the 6th day of each month beginning on March 6, 2015 and continuing through maturity. If any payment due under the Promissory Note is not received within five (5) days of the due date of such payment, a late charge of 5% of such unpaid or late payment is also due.

Mint North has the right to prepay the Promissory Note at any time, in whole or in part, provided, that Mint North pays TCA an amount equal to the then outstanding amount of the Promissory Note plus accrued interest, Premium, expenses and fees, if any, due on such Promissory Note, and provided further that if Mint North prepays the Promissory Note within the first 180 days after the Closing, Mint North is required to pay TCA, as liquidated damages and compensation for making the loan funds available to Mint North, an additional amount equal to 2.5% of the initial Promissory Note.

 
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Mint North also agreed to pay TCA various fees at the Closing and during the term of the Credit Agreement, including $400,000 for advisory services (the “Advisory Fee”), a transaction advisory fee in the amount of 4% of the initial Promissory Note ($40,000, which was paid at Closing) and a transaction advisory fee in the amount of 2% of any additional Promissory Note (due upon issuance of any additional Promissory Note), $7,500 in due diligence fees, $18,000 in document review and legal fees, certain other UCC search, documentation tax fees and other search fees, and other fees that may be requested by TCA from time to time pursuant to terms of the Credit Agreement.  In connection with and as consideration for the Advisory Fee, the Company issued 1,739,130 shares of restricted common stock (valued at the lowest weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock on the five trading days immediately prior to the execution date of the Credit Agreement) to TCA, which number of shares is adjustable from time to time (as described below), such that the total shares issued to and sold by TCA will provide TCA an aggregate of $400,000 in value (the “Advisory Fee Shares”). The number of Advisory Fee Shares are adjustable from time to time at such times as TCA has provided the Company an accounting of sales showing that it has not realized $400,000 in value from the sale of such Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA sells Advisory Fee Shares and generates $400,000 in value, then any additional Advisory Fee Shares (or additional shares issued in connection with an adjustment) are to be returned by TCA for cancellation. The Company also has the right at any time to redeem the then outstanding Advisory Fee Shares (and any additional shares issued to TCA in connection with an adjustment), for an amount equal to the Advisory Fee less any value previously received by TCA in connection with sales of the Advisory Fee Shares. TCA has the right to require the Company to redeem the Advisory Fee Shares (or that number that then remain outstanding, together with any shares issuable as an adjustment as described above) on the earlier to occur of (a) the maturity date of the Promissory Note; and (b) upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, or at any time thereafter, and require the Company to pay TCA cash in an amount equal to the total amount of the Advisory Fee less any cash proceeds received by TCA from the prior sale of Advisory Fee Shares.

In total, we paid $84,774 in cash fees (not including the Advisory Fee payable by way of the issuance of the Advisory Fee Shares), expenses and closing costs in connection with the Closing (including $10,000 as a finders’ fee in connection with our introduction to TCA), not including the fees of our legal counsel, and as such, received a net amount of $915,226 in connection with the Closing. Of that amount, $127,030 was immediately used to repay our outstanding obligations under our credit facility with Moody National Bank, which was paid in full and terminated in connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement. We anticipate using the rest of the funds received to purchase additional vehicle inventory.

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties for facilities of similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement, and requires Mint North to indemnify TCA for certain losses and release Mint North from various claims. The Credit Agreement also includes various customary covenants (positive and negative) binding Mint North, including, the requirement that Mint North deliver to TCA, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, various reports, statements and financial statements and the prohibition on Mint North and VJ Holding (i) incurring any indebtedness (other than in connection with the Credit Agreement or as otherwise approved by TCA), (ii) making any new investments (except as expressly set forth in the Credit Agreement), (iii) creating any encumbrances on their assets, (iv) affecting a change in control, (v) issuing stock, (vi) incurring capital expenditures, (vii) making any distributions to shareholders or management, (viii) affecting any transactions with affiliates, or (ix) undertaking certain other actions as described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement, except in the usual course of business.

The Credit Agreement includes customary events of default for facilities of a similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement, including if a change in control of Mint North or VJ Holding occurs, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the security for the Promissory Note is or has become inadequate, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the prospect for payment or performance of the Promissory Note is impaired for any reason, if Mint North does not have sales revenues for every quarter that are at least 75% of the sales revenue of Mint North for the prior year’s calendar quarter (i.e., pursuant to a comparison of the current quarter revenue to the revenue for the same quarter for the prior year), of if the outstanding balance of the Promissory Note exceeds the lesser of: (i) eighty percent (80%) of the then existing eligible accounts pledged as security for the repayment of the Promissory Note by Mint North; or (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the value of all of Mint North’s collateral, as determined by TCA in its sole and absolute discretion.

 
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Mint North is also required to take various post-Closing actions including (a) having MNH Management, LLC release its pledge of the outstanding securities of Mint North, so such securities can instead by pledged to TCA within fifteen days of Closing, or to otherwise provide for Mr. Parish’s wife to personally guaranty (along with Mr. Parish) the amounts owed to TCA; (b) obtaining an appraisal of the property covered by the VJ Holding deed of trust; and (c) obtaining a title policy under the deed of trust, none of which have occured to date.

Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement

On March 20, 2015 and effective as of December 31, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), we, ICFG, and Sunset, entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by a Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement (the “Rescission Agreement”), rescinding completely the Exchange Agreement that the parties previously entered into and closed effective September 23, 2014 and the transactions contemplated therein (as described in greater detail above under “Share Exchange”).

The Company had not prior to the Effective Date, issued the shares of common stock due to Sunset (in either certificate form or book entry form); (b) neither ICFG nor Sunset had delivered the Gemstones to the Company; nor (c) had the Company received physical delivery or the ability to receive the Gemstones.

Pursuant to the Rescission Agreement, the parties rescinded all agreements entered into in connection with the Exchange Agreement and any other agreements or understandings between the parties resulting in the following:
 
(i)      all ownership right and title to interests of ICFG being transferred by the Company back to Sunset and Sunset holding 100% of the ownership in ICFG;
 
(ii)      Sunset releasing all obligation of the Company to issue the shares of common stock originally due to Sunset pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement; and

(iii)      all ownership right and title to the Gemstones being held by ICFG.
 
The parties also provided and received customary releases.

Since the Rescission Agreement has an effective date of December 31, 2014, the accounting effects recorded in the third quarter were reversed for the quarter ending December 31, 2014, and the financial statements included herein reflect the impact of those reversals. As a result of the Rescission Agreement, the Company plans to file an amended Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, subsequent to the filing of this report.

Business Operations

Mint Leasing is a company in the business of leasing automobiles and fleet vehicles throughout the United States. We have been in business since May 1999. Over 600 franchise dealers have signed dealer agreements with the Company. Additionally, Mint Leasing has partnerships with more than 600 dealerships within 17 states. However, most of its customers are located in Texas and seven other states in the Southeast, with the majority of the leases originated in 2014, 2013 and 2012 with customers in the state of Texas. We generate partnerships with dealerships through the business relationships our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, Jerry Parish, has built over the past 40 years. Lease transactions are also solicited and administered by the Company’s sales force and staff. The Company’s primary marketing and sales strategy is to market to automobile dealers that have established a history of directing customers to the Company.

We act as an indirect lender to customers. Generally, brand-name automobile dealers with which we have a relationship send us applications of customers for approval in order to allow such customers, which may not meet the higher leasing criteria of those dealerships, to lease new or late-model-year vehicles. We also generate business from pre-existing clients, referrals from non-dealerships and walk-ins. Once we receive an application, the credit analysts at Mint Leasing review every deal individually, refusing to depend on a target “beacon score” to determine authorization for each deal and instead relying on a common-sense approach for deal approval. Assuming the Company approves credit for the buyer; the Company will purchase the subject automobile directly from the dealership and then lease such automobile directly to the buyer. Once the automobile is purchased by the Company from the dealership, the dealership is no longer involved in the transaction and the buyer pays the Company directly pursuant to the lease terms. If at the end of the lease term, the lessee decides not to purchase the vehicle, the Company will either put the vehicle on its lot to be re-leased or sell it at auction. Similarly, if the lessee defaults under the terms of the lease, the Company will repossess the vehicle and either re-lease it or sell it at auction, depending on the condition of the vehicle and the Company’s independent estimation of whether it may be re-leased. The Company’s sales are principally accomplished through the Company’s sales force, which includes three full-time employees, two credit analysts and two persons who perform funding and verification services. All vehicles are stored at the Company’s principal business location.
 
 
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Approximate Number of Leases In Place As of:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
         
2,000
1,700
1,500
1,100
850
 
Approximate Value of Leases In Place (In Millions) As of:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
         
$29.7
$25.6
$22.7
$18.3
$14.3
 
Approximate Number of Leases Originated For The Year Ended:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
         
432
425
369
311
400
 
Total Approximate Monthly Revenue and Sources of Revenue As of:
 
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
Individually Leased Vehicles
$830,000
$400,000
$210,000
$135,000
Fleet Leased Vehicles
$125,000
$420,000
$316,000
$202,000
Other Sources (including the sale of vehicles)
$150,000
$100,000
$12,000
$35,000
Total
$1,105,000
$920,000
$538,000
$372,000
 
The Company has chosen to reduce its total leases over the last three years due to the downturn in the economy; provided that the Company has also been limited in the funds available to it for the purchase of vehicles under its lines of credit, as described in greater detail above. 

As of the filing of this Report, we had approximately 850 outstanding leases, of which approximately 145 are over 60 days delinquent. Historically, lessees have defaulted on approximately 15% of our leases, which vehicles we have been forced to repossess. We turn over all repossessions to licensed repossession companies. We do not repossess any vehicles ourselves.

Payments are received by lessees in the form of cash, automatic bank withdrawals, debit card and credit card payments, and checks.

Industry Segment

With the average cost of new cars rising annually, it is becoming increasingly vital for consumers to understand the alternative financing options at their disposal. This is one of the core missions of Mint Leasing – to educate the average consumer about financing alternatives. It is imperative that consumers understand that by choosing to lease the vehicle, rather than purchase, they may reduce their risk and save money. Mint Leasing believes it provides consumers with the best of both worlds – the ability to drive their dream car, without having to spend more than they can afford. With car and housing prices at all-time highs over the past decade; the auto leasing industry has increased in popularity.

 
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Mint Leasing maintains two significant, distinct client sectors – (1) The Franchise Dealer and (2) The Individual Consumer.

The Franchise Dealer

The Chief Executive Officer and sole director of Mint Leasing, Jerry Parish, has been a part of the automobile industry for most of his adult life. It is through his knowledge, reputation and expertise that Mint Leasing has forged hundreds of partnerships with dealers across the United States.
 
Mint Leasing maintains these relationships with dealerships based on the Company’s innovative lease structure. By partnering with Mint Leasing, dealers are provided the opportunity to attract consumers who would otherwise fail to meet their financing standards. We believe that this availability permits franchise dealers to increase their client base, move inventory, and reduce the risk of default, resulting in an increase in profit. In addition to these benefits, Mint Leasing provides a unique payment structure which we believe actually increases the dealer’s profit in the sale. Upon verification of a consumer’s credit and execution of the lease, Mint Leasing will purchase the vehicle the consumer desires to lease directly from the dealer. The newly purchased vehicle, which is owned by Mint Leasing, is leased by Mint Leasing directly to the consumer as described in greater detail below.

We believe these benefits provide Franchise Dealers with an ideal partnership with Mint Leasing.

The Individual Consumer

While the Company’s primary customer is the Franchise Dealer, Mint Leasing’s financial relationship is with the consumer/lessee of the vehicle. The benefits of offering leasing alternatives are clear for the dealer – leasing provides yet another option for consumers looking to purchase (or lease) a new vehicle. Mint Leasing believes however that the benefits to the consumer are less clear.

We believe that the choice to lease always provides one automatic benefit to the consumer – the lack of initial cash expenditure. With leasing there is normally a small amount of cash necessary to “close the deal”. At Mint Leasing, the necessity of a “down payment” is determined by the customer’s credit score. As with most terms, a Mint Leasing lease can be structured to meet the individual consumer’s needs. Also, the tax benefits of an auto lease may exceed those of a loan. With an auto loan, the buyer is typically required to pay the sales tax up front in a lump sum. However, with an auto lease the lessee is permitted to amortize the sales tax over the course of the lease, thereby reducing the upfront costs.

Additionally, the availability of financing is critical to the sales of both used and new cars. Americans overwhelmingly choose to, or need to, finance the purchase of automobiles to cover the majority, if not all, of the sales price.
 
Role of Traditional Lending at a Dealership

Typically, auto financing is arranged through the dealer at the time of the car purchase. Most car dealers provide financing through a wide variety of banks, manufacturer finance subsidiaries and independent finance companies who lend to prime customers. The dealer is typically compensated by the financier through a fee based on the difference between the amount provided by the institution and the loan negotiated with the customer. In the case of high-risk and sub-prime sources, the dealer may, in fact, have to pay a discount in order to place the loan.

 
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Expansion Opportunity – The Fleet Customer

In 2010, Mint Leasing began to actively seek out a new market segment – leasing to commercial customers who maintain small fleets of vehicles, particularly rental car franchise owners and large repair shop operations that rent cars to customers having work done at their shops. We believe that there are several advantages to leasing to these customers, including that:

They are generally better credit risks than the individual consumer because the leased vehicles will be used to generate income to service the lease payments;

Lease payments are guaranteed by both the Company and the owner individually;

Payments are set up via automatic debits; and

They lease several vehicles of similar make and model at one time, allowing Mint Leasing to negotiate better pricing from dealers.

While these customers may also be in a position to demand better terms, thus lowering the gross margin for Mint Leasing, we believe that the risk of default is minimal and the opportunity for cost savings significant. Over the course of 2010 through 2013, this market segment grew to represent over 60% of the total receivables for Mint Leasing. As of the date of this Report, the Company expects to continue to expand this segment over the coming year, while still maintaining its consumer business segment. The addition of, and growth in the number of the Company’s fleet customers, has caused the Company’s number of defaulting leases to decrease (as fleet customers are much less likely to default than individual customers and/or sub-prime customers). This decrease in defaults is offset by a decrease in gross margins (because the margins for fleet customers are lower than those for individual customers). Notwithstanding the above, the Company believes that the trade-off between the more stable and less likely to default fleet customers (who generally result in larger ongoing contracts and less defaults) and the smaller individual customers who are more likely to default, is worthwhile and has had a positive effect on the Company’s operations since 2010 (when the Company began to seek out more fleet customers).

The Advantages of Mint Leasing
 
Mint Leasing offers a different approach to auto financing. Mint Leasing doesn’t rely on Finance Managers and salesmen to verify customers’ applications. Mint Leasing relies on its trained, experienced credit analysts to verify every transaction. Mint Leasing has entered into financial relationships with over 600 dealerships as a premier source for outside financing. Because the agreements with the dealerships have been pre-negotiated, Mint Leasing is able to quickly and efficiently respond to the dealerships and the individual customer’s immediate needs. The Company uses a standard form of Dealer Agreement. The Dealer Agreement requires the Company to pay the dealer within 30 days of the Company’s approval date, the purchase price of any vehicle; requires the dealer to collect all down payments from customers; requires the dealer, within 20 days from the date of purchase, to file all documentation necessary for the Company to have a perfected security interest in the vehicle; and requires the dealer to indemnify the Company against any breach of any provision of the dealer agreement. The Company requires the dealer to execute its form of Dealer Agreement.

As a partner with the dealership, the finance manager/sales consultant at the dealership can enter the application information into the sales office computer while sitting beside the customer. The application is then instantly transmitted to Mint Leasing for approval. Approvals are displayed instantly, allowing the franchise dealer to quickly close the transaction.

Rather than rely on a weighted average credit score of the end customer, Mint Leasing chooses to apply a common sense approach to financing. While the customer’s credit score is taken into account, there is no minimum, or “beacon score” to determine approval. However, Mint Leasing does recognize the inherent risk in lending to non-prime or sub-prime borrowers. Mint Leasing takes into account several factors when considering whether a potential customer’s application will be approved or not, including the individual’s (the percentage next to each criteria is the approximate weight given to each factor); credit score and history (10%); the stability in the customer’s residence (e.g., homeowner or not, how long lived at current address) (30%), job stability (45%), age (5%), and income (10%). Currently approximately 65% of the Company’s leases are fleet leases and 35% are sub-prime and non-prime borrowers.

 
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Mint Leasing offers quality, affordable leasing to at-risk borrowers to provide customers with the freedom associated with a vehicle. Because of this mission, the Company employs a “reasonableness” test to determine the fitness of the transaction. Mint Leasing relies on the decades of experience within its staff to determine the character of the lease application. This standard ensures that every transaction is approved or disapproved by a person, and not a computer.
 
Independence

Mint Leasing maintains a relationship with every major automobile manufacturer. Because of this, Mint Leasing is able to retain an autonomous, independent relationship with its dealers and work directly with the finance department to provide fair leasing options.

Repossession Rate

The Mint Leasing repossession rate for 2014 and 2013 has been approximately 13% and 12% of total units out on lease, respectively, because of downturns in the economy in 2009 and early 2010 as the repossession rate spiked to approximately 20% during those time periods, but normally runs approximately 12-15% of total units.

Marketing and Advertising

The Company markets its leasing products through its partnerships with dealerships and representatives in such dealerships. The Company also advertises its vehicles on Autotrader.com, ebay.com and on the radio. Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled $2,146 and $8,749, respectively. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $67,324 and $2,146, respectively.
 
Competition

The automobile leasing industry is highly competitive. The Company currently competes with several larger competitors such as Americredit Corp. and Americas Car Mart. Although we believe that our services compare favorably to our competitors, we may not be able to effectively compete with these other companies and competitive pressures, including possible downward pressure on the prices we charge for our products and services, may arise. In the event that the Company cannot effectively compete on a continuing basis or competitive pressures arise, such inability to compete or competitive pressures could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
Dependence on One or a Few Major Customers

Mint Leasing does not depend on a few major customers for its revenues. As stated above, it has partnerships with over 600 franchise dealerships and has over 850 outstanding leases.

Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements or Labor Contracts

The Company maintains a website at www.mintleasing.com, which contains information the Company does not desire to be incorporated by reference into this Report. The Company also maintains a Motor Vehicle Lessor License (LB50619) and a Motor Vehicle Dealer License (P39596) with the State of Texas.

Number of Total Employees and Number of Full-Time Employees

The Company currently employs 17 full-time employees, of which 4 are in the Company’s collection department, 3 employees are in the Company’s sales department, 2 perform credit analyst services and 2 perform funding and verification services.

 
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our securities are highly speculative and should only be purchased by persons who can afford to lose their entire investment in our Company. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business and financial results could be negatively affected to a significant extent. The Company’s business is subject to many risk factors, including the following:

We Will Need To Obtain Additional Financing To Continue To Execute On Our Business Plan and Repay Outstanding Liabilities.

The availability of financing sources depends, in part, on factors outside of our control, including the availability of bank liquidity in general. The current disruptions in the capital markets have caused banks and other credit providers to restrict availability of new credit facilities and require more collateral and higher pricing upon renewal of existing credit facilities, if such facilities are renewed at all. Accordingly, in order to obtain new financing to refinance our currently outstanding credit facilities and promissory notes or to obtain additional credit facilities, we may be required to provide more collateral in the form of finance receivables or cash to support borrowing levels which will affect our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations. In addition, higher pricing would increase our cost of funds and adversely affect our profitability.

We do not currently have any commitments of additional capital from third parties (except pursuant to the terms of the TCA Credit Agreement, which requires us to meet certain ratios of debt to assets before we can borrow funding under such agreement) or from our sole officer and director or majority shareholders. As such, additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If we choose to raise additional capital through the sale of debt or equity securities, such sales may cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders. If we are not able to extend our credit and debt facilities, obtain new credit facilities or to raise the capital necessary to repay the facilities and our outstanding notes payable, we may be forced to abandon or curtail our business plan, which may cause any investment in the Company to become worthless. If we are unable to continue our operations and/or repay our outstanding liabilities, we may be forced to file for bankruptcy protection, may be forced to cease our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the value of our securities may decline in value or become worthless.

Our Working Capital Will Be Limited As A Result Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Amended Note and Credit Agreement And We May Not Have Enough Funds To Repay Such Amended Note and Credit Agreement.

In addition to the monthly interest due on the Amended Note (the terms of which are described above under “Item 1. Business” – “Corporate History” – “MNH Loan Agreement”) and the monthly interest due on the Credit Agreement (the terms of which are described above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “Senior Secured Credit Facility”), and our requirement to immediately repay any amount of the Amended Note which exceeds the borrowing base thereunder, the principal amount of the Amended Note is payable in eighteen (18) consecutive monthly installments of principal in the amount of $258,333, commencing on May 12, 2014, with a balloon payment equal to the remaining amount of the note due on November 19, 2015. Interest only payments on the Promissory Note issued in connection with the Credit Agreement in the amount of $9,167 each were due on March 6, 2015 and April 6, 2015. Monthly payments of principal, accrued interest and Premium (totaling $71,856 each) are due monthly on the Promissory Note on the 6th day of each month beginning on March 6, 2015 and continuing through maturity on August 6, 2016. We may not have sufficient available cash on hand to pay the required principal payments and may not be able to repay or refinance the Amended Note or Credit Agreement when they come due. We also agreed to pay various ongoing fees to MNH and TCA under the terms of the Loan Agreement and Credit Agreement. Finally, we are required to pay any funds received upon the sale of any motor vehicles to MNH as a prepayment of the Amended Note. As a result of the above, the cash we have available for working capital will be severely limited, we may be forced to borrow additional funding in the future, which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all, and our revenues, results of operations and ability to acquire new leases may be limited in the future.

We do not currently have any commitments of additional capital from third parties (except pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, which requires us to meet certain debt to assets ratios to borrow additional funds) or from our sole officer and director or majority shareholders. As such, additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If we choose to raise additional capital through the sale of debt or equity securities, such sales may cause substantial dilution to our existing shareholders and/or trigger the anti-dilution protection of the warrants granted to MNH (described in greater detail below in the risk factor entitled “The Outstanding Warrants Held By MNH And Its Assignee Include Certain Covenants And Requirements, Including A Put Right, Which May Have An Adverse Effect On Our Liquidity And Ability To Raise Funds In The Future. Additionally, We May Not Have Adequate Funds To Pay Amounts Due In Connection With The Put Right, If Exercised.”). If we are not able to obtain additional funding to repay the Amended Loan, Credit Agreement and our other outstanding notes payable and debt facilities, we may be forced to abandon or curtail our business plan, which may cause any investment in the Company to become worthless. If we are unable to continue our operations and/or repay our outstanding liabilities, we may be forced to file for bankruptcy protection, may be forced to cease our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the value of our securities may decline in value or become worthless.

 
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We Have Substantial Indebtedness Which Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Flexibility And Our Competitive Position.  Our Debt Agreements Have Previously Been Declared In Default, And Our Future Failure To Comply With Financial Covenants In Our Debt Agreements Could Result In Such Debt Agreements Again Being Declared In Default.

We have a significant amount of outstanding indebtedness. As of December 31, 2014, we had $13,678,962 in total liabilities. Additionally, subsequent to December 31, 2014, we borrowed $1,000,000 of additional funds under the TCA Credit Agreement described above.

Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences and significant effects on our business. For example, it could:

increase our vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions;

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;

restrict us from taking advantage of business opportunities;

make it more difficult to satisfy our financial obligations;

place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt obligations; and

limit our ability to borrow additional funds for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our business strategy or other general corporate purposes in satisfactory terms or at all.

We will need to raise additional funding in the future to repay or refinance the Loan Agreement, Credit Agreement our outstanding promissory notes and our accounts payable, and as such may need to seek additional debt or equity financing. Such additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If debt financing is available and obtained, our interest expense may increase and we may be subject to the risk of default, depending on the terms of such financing. If equity financing is available and obtained it may result in our shareholders experiencing significant dilution. If such financing is unavailable, we may be forced to curtail our operations, which may cause the value of our securities to decline in value and/or become worthless. Furthermore, the fact that our credit agreements have previously been declared in default may negatively affect the perception of the Company and our ability to pay our debts as they become due in the future and could result in the price of our securities declining in value or being valued at lower levels than companies with similar histories of defaults.

Our TCA Credit Agreement Requires Us To Observe Certain Covenants, And Our Failure To Satisfy Such Covenants Could Result In An Event of Default.

Our Credit Agreement with TCA requires the Company to comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for restricted indebtedness, including, the requirement that Mint North deliver to TCA, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, various reports, statements and financial statements and the prohibition on Mint North and VJ Holding (i) incurring any indebtedness (other than in connection with the Credit Agreement or as otherwise approved by TCA), (ii) making any new investments (except as expressly set forth in the Credit Agreement), (iii) creating any encumbrances on their assets, (iv) affecting a change in control, (v) issuing stock, (vi) incurring capital expenditures, (vii) making any distributions to shareholders or management, (viii) affecting any transactions with affiliates, or (ix) undertaking certain other actions as described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement, except in the usual course of business. As of the date of this Report, the Credit Agreement had a balance of $1,000,000 and we were in compliance with the covenants required by the Credit Agreement.

 
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Subject to notice and cure period requirements where they are provided for, any unwaived and uncured breach of the covenants applicable to our credit facilities could result in acceleration of the amounts owed and the cross-default and acceleration of indebtedness owing to other lenders, which default may cause the value of our securities to decline in value or become worthless.
 
Our Ability To Service Our Indebtedness Will Depend On Our Ability To Generate Cash In The Future.

Our ability to make payments on our indebtedness will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our ability to generate cash is subject to general economic and market conditions and financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. Our business may not generate sufficient cash to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditure, debt service and other liquidity needs, which could result in our inability to comply with financial and other covenants contained in our debt agreements, our being unable to repay or pay interest on our indebtedness, and our inability to fund our other liquidity needs. If we are unable to service our debt obligations, fund our other liquidity needs and maintain compliance with our financial and other covenants, we could be forced to curtail our operations, our creditors could accelerate our indebtedness and exercise other remedies and we could be required to pursue one or more alternative strategies, such as selling assets or refinancing or restructuring our indebtedness. However, such alternatives may not be feasible or adequate.

The Outstanding Warrants Held By MNH And Its Assignee Include Certain Covenants And Requirements, Including A Put Right, Which May Have An Adverse Effect On Our Liquidity And Ability To Raise Funds In The Future. Additionally, We May Not Have Adequate Funds To Pay Amounts Due In Connection With The Put Right, If Exercised.
 
The outstanding warrants to purchase 19.9 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share which are held by MNH and its assignee (the “Warrants”) contain various restrictive covenants and other requirements. For example, the exercise price of the Warrants is subject to anti-dilution protection in the event the Company issues or is deemed to issue any shares for a price per share of less than the then applicable exercise price of the Warrants, subject to certain limited exceptions including securities (i) issued in a bona fide public offering pursuant to a firm commitment underwriting, (ii) issued in connection with an acquisition of a business or technology, including the financing thereof, that is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (currently only Mr. Parish as sole director of the Company), (iii) issued pursuant to a transaction with a vendor, including equipment lease providers, if such transaction is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors; (iv) issued upon exercise of the Company’s convertible securities that are outstanding as of the grant date of the Warrants (other than the Series B Preferred Stock), or (v) granted to the Company’s officers, directors, consultants (in a manner consistent with past practice) and employees as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors under a plan or plans adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors that are in effect as of the date of the Warrants. Additionally, the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) are subject to a put option (the “Put”) pursuant to which the Company is required to purchase any or all of the Warrant Shares, at the option of the holder, for a total of $ 1.99 million ($0.10 per Warrant Share), pro-rated for any portion thereof (the “Put Price”) at any time and after the earliest of (1) the date of prepayment in full of the Amended Loan; (2) the date of MNH’s acceleration of the amount due under the Amended Note upon an event of default, (3) November 19, 2015, or (4) the date that a Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Warrants) occurs, including a change in control, certain mergers and similar transactions (as described in greater detail in the Warrants). Due to the above covenants and restrictions, we may be unable to raise funds in the future without triggering the anti-dilutive protection of the Warrants. Additionally, we may not have sufficient funds available to pay the Put Price if the holders exercise their Put rights. In the event we do not have available funds to pay the Put Price and cannot raise funds, MNH can declare an event of default and take action to enforce their security interest over our assets. Such inability to pay the Put Price or our inability to issue shares below the applicable exercise price of the Warrants, as well as other restrictions in the Warrants, could have a material adverse effect on our liquidly, results of operations and could force us to curtail or abandon our operations, causing any investment in the Company to become worthless.
 
 
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We Are Required to Immediately Repay Any Amounts Borrowed Under the Amended Note Over the Amount of the Borrowing Base.

The Amended Note provides that we are required to repay immediately, any amount of the note that exceeds the lesser of (a) the sum of (A) sixty percent (60%) of then-current receivables under eligible leases provided as collateral for the note, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the residual value at lease-end of the underlying motor vehicles then leased under eligible leases, plus (C) sixty percent (60%) of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) loan value (the “NADA Loan Value”) of all motor vehicles which we own that are not under leases, which we have not leased within 120 days and which MNH has a first priority lien in connection with (not to exceed $850,000)(“Eligible Owned Vehicles”); and (b) the sum of (A) seventy percent (70%) of the then-current NADA Loan Value for the underlying motor vehicles on the eligible leases, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the NADA Loan Value of Eligible Owned Vehicles (not to exceed $850,000)(collectively, the “Borrowing Base”). In the event we are required to repay any amount of the Amended Note at any time because the amount of such note exceeds the Borrowing Base, we may have to borrow additional funds which may not be available on favorable terms, if at all, or we may be forced to liquidate our inventory at a loss. In the event we are unable to pay any amount in excess of the Borrowing Base, MNH can declare a default and enforce their security interest, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and cause the value of our securities to decline in value.

The Repayment of the Amended Note And Amounts Owed Under The Credit Agreement Are Secured By A Security Interest In All Of Our Assets.

The repayment of the Amended Note is secured by a security interest in all of our assets, the assignment of all of our outstanding leases, and the securities of The Mint Leasing, Inc. (Texas) and The Mint Leasing South, Inc. (Texas) our wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Amended Note is also personally guaranteed by Jerry Parish, our sole director and Chief Executive Officer. The Promissory Note issued pursuant to the Credit Agreement is secured by a Security Agreement provided to TCA from Mint North pursuant to which Mint North provided TCA a security interest over substantially all of its properties and assets, and guaranteed by VJ Holding and Mr. Parish pursuant to Guaranty Agreements, and pursuant to a deed of trust provided to TCA from VJ Holding, pursuant to which VJ Holding provided TCA a security interest over the land on which the Company operates its vehicle leasing operations, the rights of which are leased to the Company from VJ Holding.

The Credit Agreement includes customary events of default for facilities of a similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement, including if a change in control of Mint North or VJ Holding occurs, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the security for the Promissory Note is or has become inadequate, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the prospect for payment or performance of the Promissory Note is impaired for any reason, if Mint North does not have sales revenues for every quarter that are at least 75% of the sales revenue of Mint North for the prior year’s calendar quarter (i.e., pursuant to a comparison of the current quarter revenue to the revenue for the same quarter for the prior year), of if the outstanding balance of the Promissory Note exceeds the lesser of: (i) eighty percent (80%) of the then existing eligible accounts pledged as security for the repayment of the Promissory Note by Mint North; or (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the value of all of Mint North’s collateral, as determined by TCA in its sole and absolute discretion.

If we default in the repayment of the Amended Note or the Loan Agreement, the Credit Agreement or Promissory Note and/or any of the terms and conditions thereof, MNH and/or TCA, as applicable, may enforce their security interests over our assets which secure the repayment of such obligations, and we could be forced to curtail or abandon our current business plans and operations. If that were to happen, the Company’s securities could become worthless.

 
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The Shares Issued To TCA Are Required To Net TCA Certain Minimum Amounts Upon The Sale Thereof Or We Are Required To Issue Additional Shares to TCA And/Or Pay TCA The Difference. The Shares Also Have Redemption Rights.

In connection with and as consideration for a $400,000 Advisory Fee due to TCA, the Company issued 1,739,130 shares of restricted common stock (valued at the lowest weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock on the five trading days immediately prior to the execution date of the Credit Agreement) to TCA, which number of shares is adjustable from time to time (as described below), such that the total shares issued to and sold by TCA will provide TCA an aggregate of $400,000 in value (the “Advisory Fee Shares”). The number of Advisory Fee Shares are adjustable from time to time at such times as TCA has provided the Company an accounting of sales showing that it has not realized $400,000 in value from the sale of such Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA sells Advisory Fee Shares and generates $400,000 in value, then any additional Advisory Fee Shares (or additional shares issued in connection with an adjustment) are to be returned by TCA for cancellation. The Company also has the right at any time to redeem the then outstanding Advisory Fee Shares (and any additional shares issued to TCA in connection with an adjustment), for an amount equal to the Advisory Fee less any value previously received by TCA in connection with sales of the Advisory Fee Shares. TCA has the right to require the Company to redeem the Advisory Fee Shares (or that number that then remain outstanding, together with any shares issuable as an adjustment as described above) on the earlier to occur of (a) the maturity date of the Promissory Note; and (b) upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, or at any time thereafter, and require the Company to pay TCA cash in an amount equal to the total amount of the Advisory Fee less any cash proceeds received by TCA from the prior sale of Advisory Fee Shares. The issuance of additional shares of common stock to TCA may cause substantial dilution to existing shareholders. The payment of amounts to TCA upon redemption of the Advisory Fee Shares or in the event the sales by TCA do not net $400,000 could substantially reduce our available cash on hand, force us to raise additional funds, or cause a default under the Credit Agreement in the event we are unable to pay such amounts. The sale of the Advisory Fee Shares by TCA could cause the value of our common stock to decline in value. In addition, the Advisory Fee Shares may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company’s stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of the company’s stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price.

The Exercise Of Outstanding Warrants May Cause Significant Dilution To Existing Shareholders.

The Company granted MNH and its assignee warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 20 million shares of the Company’s common stock (of which 19.9 million remain outstanding), which have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $0.05 per share as additional consideration for entering into the Loan Agreement and pursuant to a Securities Issuance Agreement. The Warrants include cashless exercise rights. The exercise of the Warrants may cause significant dilution to existing shareholders.

We Rely Heavily On Jerry Parish, Our Chief Executive Officer and Sole Director, And If He Were To Leave, We Could Face Substantial Costs In Securing A Similarly Qualified Officer and Director.

Our success depends in large part upon the personal efforts and abilities of Jerry Parish, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director. Our ability to operate and implement our business plan and operations is heavily dependent on the continued service of Mr. Parish and our ability to attract and retain other qualified senior level employees.

We face continued competition for our employees, and may face competition for the services of Mr. Parish in the future. We currently have $1,000,000 of key man insurance on Mr. Parish. We also have an employment agreement in place with Mr. Parish which expires on July 10, 2017. Mr. Parish is our driving force and is responsible for maintaining our relationships and operations. We may not be able to retain Mr. Parish and/or attract and retain qualified employees in the future. The loss of Mr. Parish, and/or our inability to attract and retain qualified employees on an as-needed basis could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
 
 
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Mr. Parish, Our Sole Director, May, At His Own Discretion And Without Notice To Shareholders, Increase The Salary That He Pays Himself To The Amount Already Provided For In His Employment Agreement Or Any Other Amount He Determines In His Sole Discretion.

On July 18, 2008, the Company assumed a three year employment agreement between The Mint Leasing, Inc., a Texas corporation and Mr. Parish, originally effective as of July 10, 2008, which has since been extended through July 10, 2017. The employment agreement provides for a salary $675,000 per annum and a bonus payable quarterly equal to 2% of the Company’s “modified EBITDA” (as defined in the employment agreement), as well as a discretionary bonus payable at the option of the Company’s Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish). During 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010, Mr. Parish received cash compensation of $263,300, $315,000, $315,000, $315,000 and $379,995, respectively. Mr. Parish has agreed to forgo any additional cash compensation he would be entitled to under his employment agreement for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. However, Mr. Parish can require the Company to pay him the full amount due under the employment agreement (i.e., $675,000 per year plus a quarterly bonus of 2% of the Company’s “modified EBITDA”) at any time, at his own discretion, and without notice to the shareholders. Additionally, as Mr. Parish is the Company’s sole director, he can unilaterally and without shareholder notice or approval, increase the amount he is paid under this employment agreement at any time (for example in September 2014, Mr. Parish, as sole director of the Company, unilaterally approved a decrease in the exercise of certain options previously granted to Mr. Parish from $3.00 per share to $0.10 per share, in consideration for services rendered). In the event that Mr. Parish was to request to be paid the full amount due pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement, or he was to increase the amount he was due pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, such increased payments would significantly increase the Company’s quarterly expenses and could materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, resulting in a decrease in the value of the Company’s common stock. Additionally, a significant increase in Mr. Parish’s salary could prohibit the Company from paying its liabilities as they come due, decrease the funds the Company has available for working capital, and force the Company to curtail its operations and business plan.

Our Success In Executing On Our Business Plan Is Dependent Upon The Company’s Ability To Attract And Retain Qualified Personnel.

Our success depends heavily on the continued services of our executive management (i.e., our sole officer and director) and employees. Our employees are the nexus of our operational experience and customer relationships. Our ability to manage business risk and satisfy the expectations of our customers, stockholders and other stakeholders is dependent upon the collective experience of our employees and our sole officer and director. The loss or interruption of services provided by our sole officer and director could adversely affect our results of operations. Additionally, the Company’s ability to successfully expand the business in the future will be directly impacted by its ability to hire and retain highly qualified personnel.
 
 
The Company Has Established Preferred Stock Which Can Be Designated By The Company’s Sole Director Without Shareholder Approval And Has Established Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, Which Gives The Holders Majority Voting Power Over The Company.

The Company has 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and 185,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and 2,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock designated. As of the date of this Report, the Company has no Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares issued and outstanding and 2,000,000 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares issued and outstanding, which shares are held by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and sole director, Jerry Parish. The Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock allows the holder to vote 200 votes each on shareholder matters and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares allow the holder to vote a number of voting shares equal to the total number of voting shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding stock as of any record date for any shareholder vote plus one additional share. As a result, due to Mr. Parish’s ownership of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares, he has majority control over the Company. Mr. Parish also beneficially owns approximately 48.1% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and 73.8% of the Company’s voting stock. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holds a liquidation preference of $0.001 per share ($2,000 in aggregate) which is paid, upon liquidation or winding up of the Company, prior to any distributions of assets of the Company to shareholders of the Company’s common stock.
 
 
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Additional shares of preferred stock of the Company may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of which shall have distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish (“Board of Directors”), prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The preferred stock shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as adopted by the Board of Directors. Because the Board of Directors is able to designate the powers and preferences of the preferred stock without the vote of a majority of the Company’s shareholders, shareholders of the Company will have no control over what designations and preferences the Company’s preferred stock will have. As a result of this, the Company’s shareholders may have less control over the designations and preferences of the preferred stock and as a result the operations of the Company.

Jerry Parish, Our Chief Executive Officer and sole Director, Can Exercise Voting Control Over Corporate Decisions.

Jerry Parish beneficially holds voting control over (a) 2,000,000 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares, which provide him the ability to vote the total number of outstanding shares of voting stock of the Company plus one vote, and (b) approximately 48.1% of the Company’s outstanding common stock; which in aggregate provides him voting control over approximately 73.8% of our total voting securities.  As a result, Mr. Parish will exercise control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters, including the election of directors, mergers, consolidations, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, and also the power to prevent or cause a change in control. The interests of Mr. Parish may differ from the interests of the other stockholders and thus result in corporate decisions that are adverse to other shareholders.

Due To The Fact That The Company Leases Its Office and Warehouse Space and Automobile Lot From An Entity Partially Owned By Mr. Parish, The Company’s Majority Shareholder, Sole Officer And Sole Director, If Mr. Parish Was To Step Down As An Officer And Director Of The Company, The Company Could Be Forced To Seek Alternative Office, Warehouse and/or Automobile Lot Space.

The Company leases an approximately 27,000 square foot facility, which includes 6,000 square feet of office space and certain other adjacent property which it uses an automobile lot from a limited liability corporation that is owned by the Company’s sole officer and director, Jerry Parish and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder, at the rate of $15,000 per month. The lease was renewed for a term of one year on July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. The Company also has the right to one additional one year extension. Any extensions under the lease shall be at a monthly rental cost mutually agreeable by the parties. The payment of the rental costs due under the lease is secured by a lien on all of the Company’s goods and personal property located within the leased premises. Because of the fact that the entity which leases the property to the Company is partially owned by Mr. Parish, our sole officer and director, it is possible that if Mr. Parish were to resign as an officer and/or director of the Company, he could choose not to renew the lease arrangement and we could be forced to find an alternative location for our operations and automobiles. Such alternative lease location may be a higher monthly cost than our current lease arrangement and as such, our expenses could increase, creating a materially adverse effect on our results of operations and consequently, the value of our securities.

Our Quarterly and Annual Results Could Fluctuate Significantly.

The Company’s quarterly and annual operating results could fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors. These factors include:

•      access to additional capital in the form of debt or equity;
•      the number and range of values of the transactions that might be completed each quarter;
•      fluctuations in the values of and number of our leases;
•      the timing of the recognition of gains and losses on such leases;
•      accounting for outstanding derivative securities;
•      the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets; and
•      other general economic conditions.

As a result of these factors, quarterly and annual results are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s performance in future quarters and future years.

 
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A Prolonged Economic Slowdown Or A Lengthy Or Severe Recession Could Harm Our Operations, Particularly If It Results In A Higher Number Of Customer Defaults.

The risks associated with our business are more acute during periods of economic slowdown or recession, such as the one we are currently in, because these periods may be accompanied by loss of jobs as well as an increased rate of delinquencies and defaults on our outstanding leases. These periods may also be accompanied by decreased consumer demand for automobiles and declining values of automobiles, which weakens our collateral coverage with our financing source. Significant increases in the inventory of used automobiles during periods of economic recession may also depress the prices at which repossessed or resale automobiles may be sold or delay the timing of these sales. Additionally, higher gasoline prices, unstable real estate values, reset of adjustable rate mortgages to higher interest rates, increasing unemployment levels, general availability of consumer credit or other factors that impact consumer confidence or disposable income, could increase loss frequency and decrease consumer demand for automobiles as well as weaken collateral values on certain types of automobiles. If the current economic slowdown continues to worsen, our business could experience significant losses and we could be forced to curtail or abandon our business operations.
 
There Are Risks That We Will Not Be Able To Implement Our Business Strategy.
 
Our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations depend on our sole officer and director’s ability to execute our business strategy. Key factors involved in the execution of the business strategy include achieving the desired leasing volume, the use of effective credit risk management techniques and strategies, implementation of effective lease servicing and collection practices, and access to significant funding and liquidity sources. Our failure or inability to execute any element of our business strategy could materially adversely affect our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations.
 
A Substantial Part of the Company’s Target Consumer Base Includes Customers Which Are Inherently at High Risk for Defaults and Delinquencies.

A substantial number of our leases involve at-risk customers, which do not meet traditional dealerships’ qualifications for leases. Specifically, while the total number of sub-prime leases varies from time to time, we estimate that approximately 10% of our total leases (or between approximately 85 leases) are with sub-prime borrowers. While we take steps to reduce the risks associated with such customers, including post-verification of the information in their lease applications and requiring down-payments ranging up to thirty percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of the vehicles we lease, our methods for reducing risk may not be effective in the future. In the event that we underestimate the default risk or under-price or under-secure leases we provide, our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations would be adversely affected, possibly to a material degree. The Company believes that the expansion into the fleet leasing segment discussed above will help to reduce this risk over time.

The Company May Experience Write-Offs for Losses and Defaults, Which Could Adversely Affect Its Financial Condition And Operating Results.

It is common for the Company to recognize losses resulting from the inability of certain customers to pay lease costs and the insufficient realizable value of the collateral securing such leases. Additional losses will occur in the future and may occur at a rate greater than the Company has experienced to date. If these losses were to occur in significant amounts, our financial position, liquidity, and results of operations would be adversely affected, possibly to a material degree.
 
 
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We Incur Significant Costs As A Result Of Operating As A Fully Reporting Company And Our Management Is Required To Devote Substantial Time To Compliance Initiatives.

We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses in connection with our status as a fully reporting public company. Specifically, we are required to prepare and file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Additionally, our sole officer and director and significant shareholders are required to file Form 3, 4 and 5’s and Schedule 13d/g’s with the SEC disclosing their ownership of the Company and changes in such ownership. Furthermore, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) and rules subsequently implemented by the SEC have imposed various new requirements on public companies, including requiring changes in corporate governance practices. As a result, our management (i.e., our sole officer and director) and other personnel are required to devote a substantial amount of time and resources to the preparation of required filings with the SEC and SEC compliance initiatives. Moreover, these filing obligations, rules and regulations increase our legal and financial compliance costs and quarterly expenses and make some activities more time-consuming and costly than they would be if we were a private company. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective internal controls for financial reporting and disclosure of controls and procedures. Our testing has previously revealed deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses. The costs and expenses of compliance with SEC rules and our filing obligations with the SEC, or our identification of deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses, could materially adversely affect our results of operations or cause the market price of our stock to decline in value.

We Are Governed Solely By A Single Executive Officer And Director, And, As Such, There May Be Significant Risk To Us From A Corporate Governance Perspective.

Mr. Parish, our sole officer and director, makes decisions such as the approval of related party transactions, the compensation of executive officers (provided that Mr. Parish currently serves as our sole officer), and the oversight of the accounting function. Additionally, because we only have one executive officer, there may be limited segregation of executive duties, and thus, there may not be effective disclosure and accounting controls. In addition, Mr. Parish will exercise full control over all matters that require the approval of the Board of Directors, as he currently serves as the sole director of the Company. Accordingly, the inherent controls that arise from the segregation of executive duties and review and/or approval of those duties by the Board of Directors may not prevail. We have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions with our executive officers, directors and significant shareholders (provided that Mr. Parish currently serves as our sole officer and director). As such, the Company’s lease agreement with a partnership, which is owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders (Mr. Parish and Mr. Garcia), the Company’s notes payable to Jerry Parish, Victor Garcia, and a partnership which is owned by Mr. Parish and Mr. Garcia, the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Parish and the amounts previously paid to Mr. Garcia in consideration for consulting services rendered (each as described in greater detail below under “Certain Relationships And Related Transactions”), were only approved by Mr. Parish as the Company’s sole director, without Mr. Parish undertaking any formal review of those transactions.

We have not adopted corporate governance measures such as an audit or other independent committees as we presently do not have any independent directors. Prospective investors should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions. Due to the Company’s lack of formal policies and procedures for the review and approval of transactions with our executive officer, sole director and significant shareholders, Mr. Parish will have the authority in his sole and absolute discretion to approve related party transactions. This authority could lead to perceived or actual conflicts of interest between Mr. Parish and the Company. Additionally, Mr. Parish may approve transactions or the terms of transactions which independent directors may not have approved. Investors should keep in mind that they will have no say in the related party transactions that Mr. Parish approves, that Mr. Parish has the sole authority to approve all related party transactions, and because of the above, Mr. Parish may approve transactions which are adverse to the interests of the shareholders of the Company. Actual or perceived conflicts of interest between Mr. Parish and the Company’s other shareholders could cause the value of the Company’s common stock to decline in value or trade at levels lower than similarly situated companies that have policies and procedures in place for the review and approval of related party transactions.

 
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We Do Not Intend To Pay Cash Dividends On Our Common Stock In The Foreseeable Future, And Therefore Only Appreciation Of The Price Of Our Common Stock Will Provide A Return To Our Stockholders.

We currently anticipate that we will retain all future earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business. We do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any payment of cash dividends will depend upon our financial condition, capital requirements, earnings and other factors deemed relevant by our sole director. As a result, only appreciation of the price of our common stock, which may not occur, will provide a return to our stockholders.
 
The Market Price of Our Common Stock Historically Has Been Volatile.
 
The market price of our common stock historically has fluctuated significantly based on, but not limited to, such factors as general stock market trends, announcements of developments related to our business, actual or anticipated variations in our operating results, our ability or inability to generate new revenues, and conditions and trends in the market for automobile leasing services.

In recent years, the stock market in general has experienced extreme price fluctuations that have oftentimes been unrelated to the operating performance of the affected companies. Similarly, the market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly based upon factors unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. These market fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates or international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
 
Securities Analysts May Not Cover Our Common Stock And This May Have A Negative Impact On Our Common Stock’s Market Price.
 
The trading market for our common stock will depend, in part, on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. We do not currently have and may never obtain research coverage by securities and industry analysts. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of our Company, the trading price for our common stock would be negatively impacted. If we obtain securities or industry analyst coverage and if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our common stock, changes their opinion of our shares or publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our common stock could decrease and we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price and trading volume to decline.
 
Our Operations Are Subject to Significant Competition.

The automobile leasing industry is highly competitive. The Company currently competes with several larger competitors such as Americredit Corp. and Americas Car Mart. Although we believe that our services compare favorably to our competitors, we may not be able to effectively compete with these other companies and competitive pressures, including possible downward pressure on the prices we charge for our products and services, may arise. In the event that the Company cannot effectively compete on a continuing basis or competitive pressures arise, such inability to compete or competitive pressures could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
 
Our Earnings May Decrease Because Of Increases Or Decreases In Interest Rates.
 
Changes in interest rates could have an adverse impact on our business. For example:

 
rising interest rates will increase our borrowing costs;

 
rising interest rates may reduce our consumer automotive financing volume by influencing customers to pay cash for, as opposed to leasing vehicles; and

 
rising interest rates may negatively impact our ability to remarket off lease vehicles.

We are also subject to risks from decreasing interest rates. For example, a significant decrease in interest rates could increase the rate at which leases are prepaid.

 
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Our Business May Be Adversely Affected If More Burdensome Government Regulations Were Enacted.

Our operations are subject to regulation, supervision and licensing under various federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. In most states in which we operate, a consumer credit regulatory agency regulates and enforces laws relating to consumer lenders and sales finance companies such as us. These rules and regulations generally provide for licensing as a sales finance company or consumer lender or lessor, limitations on the amount, duration and charges, including interest rates, for various categories of loans, requirements as to the form and content of finance contracts and other documentation, and restrictions on collection practices and creditors’ rights. In certain states, we are subject to periodic examination by state regulatory authorities. Some states in which we operate do not require special licensing or provide extensive regulation of our business.
 
We are also subject to extensive federal regulation, including the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These laws require us to provide certain disclosures to prospective borrowers and lessees and protect against discriminatory lending and leasing practices and unfair credit practices. The principal disclosures required under the Truth in Lending Act include the terms of repayment, the total finance charge and the annual percentage rate charged on each contract or loan and the lease terms to lessees of personal property. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or marital status. According to Regulation B promulgated under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, creditors are required to make certain disclosures regarding consumer rights and advise consumers whose credit applications are not approved of the reasons for the rejection. In addition, the credit scoring system used by us must comply with the requirements for such a system as set forth in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires us to provide certain information to consumers whose credit applications are not approved on the basis of a report obtained from a consumer reporting agency and to respond to consumers who inquire regarding any adverse reporting submitted by us to the consumer reporting agencies. Additionally, we are subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which requires us to maintain the privacy of certain consumer data in our possession and to periodically communicate with consumers on privacy matters. We are also subject to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which requires us, in most circumstances, to reduce the interest rate charged to customers who have subsequently joined, enlisted, been inducted or called to active military duty. The dealers who originate automobile finance contracts and leases purchased by us also must comply with both state and federal credit and trade practice statutes and regulations. Failure of the dealers to comply with these statutes and regulations could result in consumers having rights of rescission and other remedies that could have an adverse effect on us.

We believe that we maintain all material licenses and permits required for our current operations and are in substantial compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. However, we may not be able to maintain all requisite licenses and permits, and the failure to satisfy those and other regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Further, the adoption of additional, or the revision of existing, rules and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Compliance with applicable law is costly and can affect operating results. Compliance also requires forms, processes, procedures, controls and the infrastructure to support these requirements, and may create operational constraints. Laws in the financial services industry are designed primarily for the protection of consumers. The failure to comply with these laws could result in significant statutory civil and criminal penalties, monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, possible revocation of licenses and damage to reputation, brand and valued customer relationships.

In the near future, the financial services industry is likely to see increased disclosure obligations, restrictions on pricing and fees and enforcement proceedings, which could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and results of operations.

 
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Shareholders May Be Diluted Significantly Through Our Efforts To Obtain Financing And Satisfy Obligations Through The Issuance Of Additional Shares Of Our Common Stock.

Our sole director may attempt to use non-cash consideration to satisfy obligations. In many instances, we believe that the non-cash consideration will consist of restricted shares of our common stock or convertible securities, convertible into shares of our common stock. Our sole director has authority, without action or vote of the shareholders, to issue all or part of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock. In addition, we may attempt to raise capital by selling shares of our common stock (either restricted shares in private placements or registered shares), possibly at a discount to market in the future. These actions will result in dilution of the ownership interests of existing shareholders, may further dilute common stock book value, and that dilution may be material. Such issuances may also serve to enhance existing management’s (i.e., our sole officer and director’s) ability to maintain control of the Company because the shares may be issued to parties or entities committed to supporting existing management.

Investors May Face Significant Restrictions On The Resale Of Our Common Stock Due To Federal Regulations Of Penny Stocks.

Our common stock will be subject to the requirements of Rule 15g-9, promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as long as the price of our common stock is below $5.00 per share. Under such rule, broker-dealers who recommend low-priced securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors must satisfy special sales practice requirements, including a requirement that they make an individualized written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s consent prior to the transaction. The Securities Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 also requires additional disclosure in connection with any trades involving a stock defined as a penny stock.
 
Generally, the Commission defines a penny stock as any equity security not traded on an exchange or quoted on NASDAQ that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share. The required penny stock disclosures include the delivery, prior to any transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated with it. Such requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of the securities and the ability of purchasers to sell their securities in the secondary market.

In addition, various state securities laws impose restrictions on transferring “penny stocks” and as a result, investors in the common stock may have their ability to sell their shares of the common stock impaired.

We Have Reported Several Material Weaknesses In The Effectiveness Of Our Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, And If We Cannot Maintain Effective Internal Controls Or Provide Reliable Financial And Other Information, Investors May Lose Confidence In Our SEC Reports.

We reported material weaknesses in the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting related to the lack of segregation of duties and the need for a stronger internal control environment. In addition, we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective and that material weaknesses existed in connection with such internal controls. Specifically, we identified the following two material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting at the end of each fiscal year end from December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2014:

 
Inadequate and ineffective controls over the period-end financial reporting close process - The controls were not adequately designed or operating effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements could be prepared in accordance with GAAP. Specifically, we did not have sufficient personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience and training to adequately review manual journal entries recorded, ensure timely preparation and review of period-end account analyses and the timely disposition of any required adjustment, review of our customer contracts to determine revenue recognition in the proper period, and ensure effective communication between operating and financial personnel regarding the occurrence of new transactions; and

 
Adequacy of accounting systems at meeting Company needs—The accounting system in place at the time of the assessment lacks the ability to provide high quality financial statements from within the system, and there were no procedures in place or built into the system to ensure that all relevant information is secure, identified, captured, processed, and reported within the accounting system. Failure to have an adequate accounting system with procedures to ensure the information is secure and accurately recorded and reported, amounts to a material weakness to the Company’s internal controls over its financial reporting processes.
 
 
 
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Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Disclosure controls generally include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Effective internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures are necessary for us to provide reliable financial and other reports and effectively prevent fraud. If we cannot maintain effective internal controls or provide reliable financial or SEC reports or prevent fraud, investors may lose confidence in our SEC reports, our operating results and the trading price of our common stock could suffer and we might become subject to litigation.

We Currently Have A Sporadic, Illiquid, Volatile Market For Our Common Stock, The Market For Our Common Stock Is And May Remain Sporadic, Illiquid, And Volatile In The Future, And Our Common Stock Was Previously Delisted From the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board.

We currently have a highly sporadic, illiquid and volatile market for our common stock, which market is anticipated to remain sporadic, illiquid and volatile in the future and will likely be subject to wide fluctuations in response to several factors, including, but not limited to:
 
 
actual or anticipated variations in our results of operations;

 
our ability or inability to generate revenues;

 
the number of shares in our public float;

 
increased competition; and
 
 
conditions and trends in the market for vehicle leasing services.
 
Prior to the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) shutting down in November 2014, our common stock traded on the OTCBB. Currently our common stock trades on the OTCQB market. On February 23, 2011, we were automatically delisted from the OTCBB due to the fact that no market maker quoted our common stock on the OTCBB for a period of four or more days; provided that our common stock was re-quoted on the OTCBB on April 27, 2011. Subsequently on July 23, 2012, our common stock was again automatically delisted from the OTCBB due to the fact that no market maker quoted our common stock on the OTCBB for a period of four or more days; provided that our common stock was re-quoted on the OTCBB on December 12, 2013 and continued to be quoted on such market until it was shut down in November 2014.
 
Because our common stock is traded on the OTCQB, our stock price may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. These market fluctuations, as well as general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rates or international currency fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Due to the limited volume of our shares which trade, we believe that our stock prices (bid, ask and closing prices) may not be related to the actual value of the Company, and not reflect the actual value of our common stock. Additionally, the value of our common stock could be adversely impacted by the fact that our common stock has previously been delisted from the OTCBB and/or negative perceptions relating to such delistings. Shareholders and potential investors in our common stock should exercise caution before making an investment in the Company, and should not rely on the publicly quoted or traded stock prices in determining our common stock value, but should instead determine the value of our common stock based on the information contained in the Company’s public reports, industry information, and those business valuation methods commonly used to value private companies.
 
 
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Because We Are A Small Company, The Requirements Of Being A Public Company, Including Compliance With The Reporting Requirements Of The Exchange Act And The Requirements Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act And The Dodd-Frank Act, May Strain Our Resources, Increase Our Costs And Distract Management, And We May Be Unable To Comply With These Requirements In A Timely Or Cost-Effective Manner.
 
As a public company with listed equity securities, we must comply with the federal securities laws, rules and regulations, including certain corporate governance provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act, related rules and regulations of the SEC, with which a private company is not required to comply. Complying with these laws, rules and regulations will occupy a significant amount of time of our sole director and management and will significantly increase our costs and expenses, which we cannot estimate accurately at this time. Among other things, we must:
 
 
establish and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting in compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the related rules and regulations of the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

 
prepare and distribute periodic public reports in compliance with our obligations under the federal securities laws;

 
maintain various internal compliance and disclosures policies, such as those relating to disclosure controls and procedures and insider trading in our common stock;

 
involve and retain to a greater degree outside counsel and accountants in the above activities;

 
maintain a comprehensive internal audit function; and

 
maintain an investor relations function.

In addition, being a public company subject to these rules and regulations may require us to accept less director and officer liability insurance coverage than we desire or to incur substantial costs to obtain coverage. These factors could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our Board of Directors.
 
Because We Are Not Subject To Compliance With Rules Requiring The Adoption Of Certain Corporate Governance Measures, Our Stockholders Have Limited Protections Against Interested Director Transactions, Conflicts Of Interest And Similar Matters.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rule changes proposed and enacted by the SEC, the New York and American Stock Exchanges and the Nasdaq Stock Market, as a result of Sarbanes-Oxley, require the implementation of various measures relating to corporate governance. These measures are designed to enhance the integrity of corporate management and the securities markets and apply to securities that are listed on those exchanges or the Nasdaq Stock Market. Because we are not presently required to comply with many of the corporate governance provisions and because we chose to avoid incurring the substantial additional costs associated with such compliance any sooner than legally required, we have not yet adopted these measures.
 
Because we do not have independent directors, we do not currently have independent audit or compensation committees. As a result, our sole director has the ability to, among other things, determine his own level of compensation. Until we comply with such corporate governance measures, regardless of whether such compliance is required, the absence of such standards of corporate governance may leave our stockholders without protections against interested director transactions, conflicts of interest, if any, and similar matters and any potential investors may be reluctant to provide us with funds necessary to expand our operations.
 
We intend to comply with all corporate governance measures relating to director independence as and when required. However, we may find it very difficult or be unable to attract and retain qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for our effective management as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has resulted in a series of rules and regulations by the SEC that increase responsibilities and liabilities of directors and executive officers. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these recent changes may make it more costly or deter qualified individuals from accepting these roles.
 
 
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company leases an approximately 27,000 square foot facility, which includes 6,000 square feet of office space and certain other adjacent property which it uses an automobile lot from a limited liability corporation that is owned by the Company’s sole officer and director, Jerry Parish and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder. Beginning in September 2010, the Company and the lessor agreed to reduce the monthly rent from $20,000 (which was the amount originally required under the terms of the lease) to $15,000 per month for the balance of the lease term. The lease was renewed for additional one year terms on July 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, at a monthly rental rate of $15,000 per month. The Company also has the right to one additional one year extension. Any extensions under the lease shall be at a monthly rental cost mutually agreeable by the parties. The payment of the rental costs due under the lease is secured by a lien on all of the Company’s goods and personal property located within the leased premises. Rent expense under the lease amounted to $165,000 and $180,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As a consumer finance company, we are subject to various consumer claims and litigation seeking damages and statutory penalties, based upon, among other things, usury, disclosure inaccuracies, wrongful repossession, violations of bankruptcy stay provisions, certificate of title disputes, fraud, breach of contract and discriminatory treatment of credit applicants. Some litigation against us could take the form of class action complaints by consumers and/or shareholders. As the assignee of finance contracts originated by dealers, we may also be named as a co-defendant in lawsuits filed by consumers principally against dealers. The damages and penalties claimed by consumers in these types of matters can be substantial. The relief requested by the plaintiffs varies but can include requests for compensatory, statutory and punitive damages. From time to time, we may become party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of our business. We are not currently involved in legal proceedings that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information and Holders

The common stock of The Mint Leasing, Inc. commenced trading on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) under the symbol “LGCC” on August 14, 2006. Effective July 21, 2008, we changed our name and the trading symbol became “MLES”. On February 23, 2011, we were automatically delisted from the OTC Bulletin Board due to the fact that no market maker quoted our common stock on the OTCBB for a period of four or more days; provided that our common stock was re-quoted on the OTCBB on April 27, 2011. Subsequently on July 23, 2012, our common stock was again automatically delisted from the OTCBB due to the fact that no market maker quoted our common stock on the OTCBB for a period of four or more days; provided that our common stock was re-quoted on the OTCBB on December 12, 2013 and continued to be quoted on the OTCBB until such market was shut down in November 2014. Since November 17, 2014, our common stock has solely been quoted on the OTCQB market maintained by OTC Markets Group, Inc.

The following table sets forth the high and low trading prices of one (1) share of our common stock for the periods presented below. The quotations provided are for the over the counter market, which reflect interdealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions.

QUARTER ENDED
 
HIGH
   
LOW
 
December 31, 2014
 
$
0.400
   
$
0.100
 
September 30, 2014
 
$
0.550
   
$
0.050
 
June 30, 2014
 
$
0.300
   
$
0.030
 
March 31, 2014
 
$
0.085
   
$
0.030
 
                 
December 31, 2013
 
0.100
   
0.010
 
September 30, 2013
 
$
0.075
   
$
0.010
 
June 30, 2013
 
0.075
   
0.075
 
March 31, 2013
 
0.095
   
0.011
 


As of April 6, 2015, we had 91,012,802 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held by approximately 67 shareholders of record, no shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and 2,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

Dividends

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to devote any earnings to fund the operations and the development of our business.

Common Stock

Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. In the event of liquidation, holders of common stock are entitled to share pro rata in the distribution of assets remaining after payment of liabilities, if any. Holders of common stock have no cumulative voting rights, and, accordingly, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares have the ability to elect all of the directors. Holders of common stock have no preemptive or other rights to subscribe for shares. Holders of common stock are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by the Board out of funds legally available therefore. The outstanding shares of common stock are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 
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Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

The Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares (the “Series A Stock”) allow the holder to vote a number of voting shares equal to two hundred shares for each share of Series A Stock held by such Series A Stock shareholder. The Series A Stock has a liquidation preference over the shares of common stock issued and outstanding equal to the stated value of such shares, $1.00 per share multiplied by 12.5%. The Series A Stock is convertible at the option of the holder into 200 shares of common stock for each share of Series A Stock issued and outstanding, provided that no conversion shall be allowed if the holder of such Series A Stock would own more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock upon conversion.

No amendment to the Company’s Series A Stock shall be made while such Series A Stock is issued and outstanding to amend, alter or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company to adversely affect the rights of the Series A Stock holders; authorize or issue any additional shares of preferred stock; or effect any reclassification of the Series A Stock unless a majority of the outstanding Series A Stock vote to approve such modification or amendment.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

The Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares (the “Series B Stock”) allow the holder to vote a number of voting shares equal to the total number of voting shares of the Company issued and outstanding as of any record date for any shareholder vote plus one additional share. The Series B Stock has a liquidation preference over the shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The Series B Stock is convertible at the option of the holder with 61 days’ notice to the Company into 10 shares of common stock for each share of Series B Stock issued and outstanding, which conversion rate may be increased by the Company’s sole director from time to time as provided in the Series B Stock designation.

No amendment to the Company’s Series B Stock shall be made while such Series B Stock is issued and outstanding to amend, alter or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company to adversely affect the rights of the Series B Stock holders; authorize or issue any additional shares of preferred stock; or effect any reclassification of the Series B Stock unless a majority of the outstanding Series B Stock vote to approve such modification or amendment.
 
The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holds a liquidation preference of $0.001 per share ($2,000 in aggregate) which is paid, upon liquidation or winding up of the Company, prior to any distributions of assets of the Company to shareholders of the Company’s common stock.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In April 2014, we issued 4,239,436 shares of our restricted common stock to Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder of the Company, in consideration for Mr. Garcia performing services for us without cash compensation since approximately 2010. The shares were recorded at a price per share based on the fair market value on the date of grant for a total value of $127,183.

In June 2014, we issued 1,000,000 shares of our restricted common stock to a consultant in consideration for services rendered by the consultant in connection with the refinance of our outstanding loan agreement with Comerica Bank in November 2013.

On July 9, 2014, we sold KBM Worldwide, Inc. a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $158,500 pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated the same day.

As described above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “Share Exchange”, in connection with the Exchange Agreement, the Company agreed to issue 62,678,872 shares of common stock to Sunset. Notwithstanding that requirement, such shares were never issued and in February 2015, the parties to the Exchange Agreement completely rescinded such agreement and the transactions contemplated therein as described above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement”.

 
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Effective September 22, 2014, Jerry Parish, as sole director of the Company, approved a re-pricing of the 2 million options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share which were originally granted to Mr. Parish in 2008, to provide for such options (which have fully vested to date and expire if unexercised on July 10, 2018), to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The options were re-priced in consideration for services rendered to the Company by Mr. Parish as Chief Executive Officer, and due to the fact that the Company’s common stock has consistently traded well below the original $3.00 per share exercise price.
 
On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its Warrants (described in greater detail above under “Item 1. Business” – “MNH Loan Agreement”), to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants were exercised using the cashless exercise mechanism of the options, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised Warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise. On November 6, 2014, the Company issued the 84,256 shares to MNH in connection with such exercise.  On March 31, 2015, Mr. Parish, our sole officer and director, and majority shareholder, purchased the 84,256 shares from MNH in consideration for $17,000 (approximately $0.20 per share).

Effective in October 2014, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its restricted common stock in consideration for certain computers to be acquired by the Company, provided that the Company currently contemplates cancelling these shares subsequent to the date of this Report.

Effective in October 2014, the Company sold 35,000 shares of its restricted common stock to an accredited investor in a private transaction in consideration for $10,500 or $0.30 per share.

In November 2014, the Company issued 400,000 shares of its restricted common stock to an employee in consideration for a $20,000 bonus.  In November 2014, the Company also mistakenly issued an additional 400,000 shares of restricted common stock to the same employee, which shares will be cancelled.

In December 2014, the Company issued 2.6 million shares of its restricted common stock to Wall Street Voice Com LLC (“Wall Street”), in connection with the Company’s entry into a consulting agreement with Wall Street. Pursuant to the agreement, Wall Street agreed to provide corporate communication and broker relations services for a period of 12 months. The Company is currently in the process of cancelling 2 million of such shares from Wall Street.

In February 2015, the Company issued the Advisory Fee Shares to TCA as described above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “Senior Secured Credit Facility”.

The issuances described above were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act since the foregoing issuances did not involve a public offering, the recipients took the securities for investment and not resale, we took appropriate measures to restrict transfer, and the recipients (a) were “accredited investors;” and/or (b) had access to similar documentation and information as would be required in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act. With respect to the transactions described above, no general solicitation was made either by us or by any person acting on our behalf. No underwriters or agents were involved in the foregoing issuances and the Company paid no underwriting discounts or commissions. The securities sold are subject to transfer restrictions, and the certificates evidencing the securities contain an appropriate legend stating that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom.

All of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants were exempt from registration pursuant to an exemption from registration afforded by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not required.
 
 
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Critical Accounting Policies
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. These estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an on-going basis based on historical developments, market conditions, industry trends and other information the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our actual results may not conform to the Company’s estimates and assumptions, and reported results of operations may be materially adversely affected by the need to make accounting adjustments to reflect changes in these estimates and assumptions from time to time. The following policies are those the Company believes to be the most sensitive to estimates and judgments. 

Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Mint Leasing, Inc., its wholly-owned Texas subsidiary, and all of its subsidiaries. Inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and the estimated unguaranteed residual values on the lease receivable contracts.

Although Mint attempts to mitigate credit risk through the use of a variety of commercial credit reporting agencies when processing customer applications, failure of the customers to make scheduled payments under their automobile lease contracts could have a material impact on the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Realization of unguaranteed residual values depends on many factors, several of which are not within the Company’s control, including general market conditions at the time of the original lease contract’s expiration, whether there has been unusual wear and tear on, or use of, the vehicle, the cost of comparable new vehicles and the extent, if any, to which the vehicle has become technologically or economically obsolete during the lease contract term. These factors, among others, could have a material impact on the estimated unguaranteed residual values.

Revenue Recognition for Sales-type Leases
 
The Company’s customers typically finance vehicles over periods ranging from three to five years. These financing agreements are classified as operating leases or sales-type leases as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) guidance for accounting for leases. Revenues representing the capitalized costs of the vehicles are recognized as income upon inception of the leases. The portion of revenues representing the difference between the gross investment in the lease (the sum of the minimum lease payments and the guaranteed residual value) and the sum of the present value of the two components is recorded as unearned income and amortized over the lease term.

Cost of Revenues
 
Cost of Revenues comprises the vehicle acquisition costs for the vehicles to be leased to the Company’s customers, the costs associated with servicing the leasing portfolio and the direct costs of non-performing leases. Portfolio servicing costs include direct wages, bank service fees and premises costs.
 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Investments in highly liquid securities with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in cash and cash equivalents.

Concentrations of Credit Risk
 
Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash equivalents and finance receivables. Our cash equivalents are placed through various major financial institutions. Finance receivables represent contracts with consumers residing throughout the United States, with borrowers located in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. No other state accounted for more than 10% of managed finance receivables. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of either revenues or outstanding receivables.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Provisions for losses on investments in sales-type leases are charged to operations in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance for losses at a level considered adequate to cover probable credit losses inherent in our receivables related to sales-type leases. The Company establishes the allowance for losses based on the determination of the amount of probable credit losses inherent in the financed receivables as of the reporting date. The Company reviews charge-off experience factors, delinquency reports, historical collection rates, estimates of the value of the underlying collateral, economic trends, and other information in order to make the necessary judgments as to probable credit losses. Assumptions regarding probable credit losses are reviewed periodically and may be impacted by actual performance of financed receivables and changes in any of the factors discussed above.
 
Charge-off Policy
 
The Company charges off accounts when the automobile is repossessed or voluntarily returned by the customer and legally available for disposition. The charge-off amount generally represents the difference between the net outstanding investment in the sales-type lease and the fair market value of the vehicle returned to inventory. The charge-off amount is included in cost of revenues on the accompanying statement of operations. Accounts in repossession that have been charged off have been removed from finance receivables and the related repossessed automobiles are included in Vehicle Inventory on the consolidated balance sheet pending sale.
 
Vehicle Inventory
 
Vehicle Inventory includes repossessed automobiles, as well as vehicles turned in at the conclusion of the lease. Inventory of vehicles is stated at the lower of cost determined using the specific identification method, and market, determined by net proceeds from sale or the NADA book value.

Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment are determined using the straight-line method over the three to five year estimated useful lives of the assets.

Expenditures for additions, major renewal and betterments are capitalized, and expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against income as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.
 
Stock-based Compensation
 
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the modified prospective application method in accordance with accounting guidance provided by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). This method provides for the recognition of the fair value with respect to share-based compensation for shares subscribed for or granted on or after January 1, 2006, and all previously granted but unvested awards as of January 1, 2006. The cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the options.

 
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Income Taxes
 
Prior to July 18, 2008, the Company’s financial statements do not include a provision for Income Taxes because the taxable income of Mint is included in the Income Tax Returns of the stockholders under the Internal Revenue Service “S” Corporation elections. As an “S” Corporation the Company was eligible to and did so elect to be taxed on a cash basis under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Service.

Upon completion of the July 18, 2008 transaction with Legacy as more fully described in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements, Mint ceased to be treated as an “S” Corporation for Income Tax purposes, resulting in (1) the imposition of income tax at the corporate level instead of the shareholder level and (2) the inability to continue to elect to be taxed on a cash basis.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
 
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company’s significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks.

The Company reviews the terms of the common stock and warrants it issues to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments, including embedded conversion options, which are required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately as derivative financial instruments. In circumstances where the host instrument contains more than one embedded derivative instrument, including the conversion option, that is required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.

Bifurcated embedded derivatives are initially recorded at fair value and are then revalued at each reporting date with changes in the fair value reported as non-operating income or expense. When the equity or convertible debt instruments contain embedded derivative instruments that are to be bifurcated and accounted for as liabilities, the total proceeds received are first allocated to the fair value of all the bifurcated derivative instruments. The remaining proceeds, if any, are then allocated to the host instruments themselves, usually resulting in those instruments being recorded at a discount from their face value.

The fair value of the derivatives is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The model utilizes a series of inputs and assumptions to arrive at a fair value at the date of inception and each reporting period. Some of the key assumptions include the likelihood of future financing, stock price volatility, and discount rates.

See Note 8 to the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014, included herewith for detailed information on the Company’s derivative liabilities.

PLAN OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS

Throughout the 2015 fiscal year, we plan to continue investigating opportunities to support our long-term growth initiatives. We are exploring opportunities to increase the Company’s capital base through institutional or bank funding, the issuance by the Company of additional common or preferred stock and/or the issuance of convertible debt, which may not be available on favorable terms if at all. The Company has also historically engaged various consultants from time to time in an effort to help facilitate the Company’s ability to raise funding. Without access to additional capital in the form of debt or equity, the Company’s ability to add new leases to its current portfolio will be limited to the excess cash generated by its current lease portfolio, after paying its debt servicing costs. While the cash flow from its current lease portfolio is sufficient to service the Company’s debts and expenses, additional efforts will be needed to generate a profit.
 
 
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COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

For the year ended December 31, 2014, total revenues were $7,725,558, compared to $6,459,615 for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase in total revenues of $1,265,943 or 20% from the prior period. For the year ended December 31, 2014, revenues from sales-type leases, net, increased $1,344,726 or 27% to $6,417,801 for the year ended December 31, 2014, from $5,073,075 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Revenues from amortization of unearned income related to sales-type leases decreased $78,783 or 6% to $1,307,757 for the year ended December 31, 2014, from $1,386,540 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

The increase in revenues from sales-type leases, net, was primarily due to the Company’s ability to obtain new financing during the year ended December 31, 2014. We were able to secure new financing from KBM Worldwide (described in greater detail above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note”), secure additional funding from notes payable to related parties, and the slightly lower principal payments and lower interest payments gave the Company the ability to deploy cash to purchase some additional vehicles. The Company believes that if it had access to additional capital during the year ended December 31, 2014, its revenues would have been even higher.

Cost of Sales-type leases increased $1,085,627 or 35% to $4,206,290 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $3,120,663 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Cost of sales-type leases increased as a result of new leases entered into by the Company partially offset by lower costs incurred purchasing vehicles for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. The cost of vehicles was lower due to the Company’s ability to negotiate better terms with car dealers due to the Company’s increased emphasis on fleet leases which resulted in the Company being able to buy several vehicles at a time rather than a single vehicle and the volume pricing that goes along with such purchases. The emphasis on fleet leasing also led to purchases of somewhat less expensive vehicles for the new leases.

Repossession and cancelled lease expense decreased by $51,053 or 2% to $2,929,709 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $2,980,762 for the year ended December 31, 2013. This decrease in costs associated with early lease terminations and repossessions of vehicles is the result of fewer early lease terminations in 2014 compared to the prior year.

Gross profit increased $231,369 or 65% to a gross profit of $589,559 for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to a gross profit of $358,190 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Gross profit increased as a result of the increase in revenues and the decrease in costs associated with early lease terminations discussed above.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenues was 8% for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to 6% for the year ended December 31, 2013. As stated above, the increases in the gross profit both in actual dollars and as a percentage of revenues, are primarily attributable to lower costs associated with early lease terminations and repossessions.

General and administrative expenses were $2,561,069 and $2,461,913 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, resulting in an increase of $99,156 or 4% from the prior period. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily the result of legal, accounting and consulting fees associated with renewals of existing debt facilities and locating potential new funding sources in 2014.
 
 
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Other expense, primarily interest expense, was $1,116,278 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and other income, primarily gain on debt refinance partly offset by interest expense, was $5,328,937 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The main reason for the $6,445,215 or 121% change was due to the refinance of the Comerica debt and the resulting gain recognized thereon of $6,708,385. Specifically, we recognized a one-time gain on the refinance of the Comerica debt facility in 2013 of $6,708,385, which represents the difference between the termination of the Comerica credit facility of $18,135,374 and the addition of the MNH credit facility of $9,300,000, warrant derivatives issued of $1,883,109 and attorney’s fees of $243,880.

There was no income tax expense for either the year ended December 31, 2014 or the year ended December 31, 2013.

The Company had a net loss of $3,087,788 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to net income of $3,225,214 for the year ended December 31, 2013, a decrease of $6,313,002 from the prior period. The net income in 2013 was due to a one time gain on the refinancing of the Comerica debt as described above. Without the one-time gain the Company would have had a net loss in 2013 of $3,483,171. After adjusting 2013 for the one-time gain, there was an improvement in net losses of $395,383 in 2014 compared to 2013. This is a result of the higher revenues and a decrease in cost of sales, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from the amortization of unearned income; a decrease in cost of revenues associated with repossessions and cancelled leases, and an increase in general and administrative expenses.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We had total assets of $15,247,094 as of December 31, 2014, which included cash of $117,293, investment in sales-type leases, net, of $14,294,915, vehicle inventory of $825,708, property and equipment, net, of $400, and other assets of $8,778.

We had total liabilities as of December 31, 2014 of $13,678,962 which included $1,094,431 of accounts payable and accrued liabilities, credit facilities of $8,608,504, relating to amounts owed to MNH, Moody Bank, and various third parties (described in greater detail above under “Item 1. Business” – “MNH Loan Agreement”, “Item 1. Business” – “Moody Bank Credit Facility”, “Item 1. Business” – “Comerica Bank Credit Facility”, and “Item 1. Business” – “Third Party Promissory Notes”, respectively), $47,152 of convertible note payable, net of discount, owed to KBM, as described under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note”, $1,896,677 of notes payable to related parties as described below, and derivative liabilities associated with Warrants granted in connection with the MNH Amended Note of $2,079,350 (described in greater detail in footnote 8 of the audited consolidated financial statements attached hereto).

The Company had notes and advances payable to Jerry Parish, Victor Garcia and an affiliate of $1,896,677 and $1,211,200 as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These notes and advances payable are non-interest bearing and subordinated to the credit facilities with the banks. The Company imputed interest on these note payables at a rate of 8.75% per year. Interest expense of $49,116, and $37,308 was recorded as contributed capital for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

We generated $1,173,718 in cash from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was mainly from collections and reductions of net investment in sales-type leases of $3,636,547 partially offset by decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $40,569. Items negatively impacting the cash provided by operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 were an increase in vehicle inventory of $325,746, an increase in other assets of $4,149, and a net loss of $3,087,788. Additionally, non-cash items that had a positive impact on the cash provided from operating activities included depreciation of $5,031, bad debt expense of $321,310, imputed interest of $49,116, debt discount amortization of $47,152, stock-based compensation expense of $426,964, and loss on derivatives of $145,850.

We had no investing activities affecting cash for the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.

We had $1,379,220 of net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was due to $2,348,697 of payments on credit facilities and notes payable and $141,023 of payments on related party notes, offset by $826,500 of shareholder and related party loans, $10,500 of common stock sold for cash, and $273,500 of new debt financing.
 
 
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Subsequent to December 31, 2014, we repaid the Convertible Note owed to KBM Worldwide, Inc., repaid the amount owed to Moody Bank and entered into a Senior Secured Credit Facility, described in greater detail above under “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note”, “Item 1. Business” – “Moody Bank Credit Facility”, and “Item 1. Business” – “Recent Events” – “Senior Secured Credit Facility”.

We believe that the Company has adequate cash flow being generated from its investment in sales-type leases and inventories to meet its financial obligations to the lenders in an orderly manner, provided we are able to continue to renew or refinance the current credit facilities and the outstanding balances are amortized over a four to five year period. The Company has historically been able to negotiate such renewals with its lenders. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to negotiate such renewals in the future on terms that will be acceptable to the Company.

We continue to explore opportunities to increase the Company’s capital base through the sale of additional common or preferred stock and/or the issuance of debt. The sale in the future of additional equity or convertible debt securities, if accomplished, may result in dilution to our then shareholders. We provide no assurance that such financing will be available to the Company in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We currently do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

We are evaluating the impact that recently adopted accounting pronouncements discussed in the notes to the financial statements will have on our financial statements but do not believe their adoption will have a significant impact.
 
 
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA


THE MINT LEASING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



 
PAGE
   
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
F-3
   
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-6
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-7
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors
The Mint Leasing, Inc.
Houston, Texas

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Mint Leasing, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Mint Leasing, Inc.’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit 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 misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, 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 financial position of The Mint Leasing, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP

LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP
Houston, Texas
April 14, 2015
 
 
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors
The Mint Leasing, Inc.
Houston, Texas
 
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Mint Leasing, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the twelve month period 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 audit.
 
 
We conducted our audit 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 misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Mint Leasing, Inc. as of December 31, 2013 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the period described above in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC
www.mkacpas.com
Houston, Texas
March 31, 2014

 
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THE MINT LEASING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Mint Leasing, Inc.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
December 31, 2014 and 2013
 
             
ASSETS
 
2014
   
2013
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
117,293
   
$
322,795
 
Investment in sales-type leases, net of allowance of $344,499
 and $445,214, respectively
   
14,294,915
     
18,252,772
 
Vehicle inventory
   
825,708
     
499,963
 
Property and equipment, net
   
400
     
5,431
 
Other assets
   
8,778
     
4,629
 
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
15,247,094
   
$
19,085,590
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
1,094,431
   
$
1,135,001
 
Short-term credit facilities
   
8,561,352
     
3,499,364
 
Convertible note payable, net of discount ($111,348 at December 31, 2014)
   
47,152
     
-
 
Notes payable to related parties
   
1,896,677
     
1,211,200
 
Derivative Liability
   
2,079,350
     
1,933,500
 
        Total Current Liabilities     13,678,962       7,779,065  
                 
        Long-term credit facilities     -       7,295,685  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
   
13,678,962
     
15,074,750
 
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value;
               
Series A, 185,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 0 shares issued and  outstanding
   
-
     
-
 
Series B, 2,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
   
2,000
     
2,000
 
Common stock, 480,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 86,773,672 and 80,414,980 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
   
86,773
     
80,415
 
Additional paid in capital
   
10,163,777
     
9,525,055
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(8,684,418
)
   
(5,596,630
)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
   
1,568,132
     
4,010,840
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
$
15,247,094
   
$
19,085,590
 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements


 
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The Mint Leasing, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
REVENUES
           
Sales-type leases, net
 
$
6,417,801
   
$
5,073,075
 
Amortization of unearned income related to sales-type leases
   
1,307,757
     
1,386,540
 
Total Revenues
   
7,725,558
     
6,459,615
 
                 
COST OF REVENUES
               
Cost of sales-type leases
   
4,206,290
     
3,120,663
 
Repossession and cancelled lease expense
   
2,929,709
     
2,980,762
 
Total Cost of Revenues
   
7,135,999
     
6,101,425
 
                 
GROSS PROFIT
   
589,559
     
358,190
 
                 
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
   
2,561,069
     
2,461,913
 
                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
   
(1,971,510
)
   
(2,103,723
)
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
               
Other Income
   
68,081
     
224,468
 
Gain on Debt Refinance
   
-
     
6,708,385
 
Loss on Derivatives
   
(145,850
)
   
(50,392
)
Interest expense
   
(1,038,509
)
   
(1,553,524
)
Total Other Income (Expense)
   
(1,116,278
)
   
5,328,937
 
                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX
   
(3,087,788
)
   
3,225,214
 
                 
Income Tax Expense
   
-
     
-
 
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
(3,087,788
)  
$
3,225,214
 
                 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share – Basic
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.04
 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share – Diluted
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.04
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
   
84,217,638
     
80,842,377
 
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted
   
84,217,638
     
82,241,880
 
                 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
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Mint Leasing, Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
 
   
Preferred Series A
   
Preferred Series B
   
Common Stock
   
Additional Paid In
   
Accumulated
   
Total Stockholders’
 
Description
 
Number
   
Dollar
   
Number
   
Dollar
   
Number
   
Dollar
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Equity
 
                                                       
Balance, December 31, 2012
    -     $ -       2,000,000     $ 2,000       82,414,980     $ 82,415     $ 9,485,747     $ (8,821,844 )   $ 748,318  
                                                                         
Imputed interest on related party Notes
    -       -       -       -       -       -       37,308       -       37,308  
Shares cancelled
    -       -       -       -       (2,000,000       (2,000 )     2,000       -       -  
Net Income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       3,225,214       3,225,214  
Balance, December 31, 2013
    -     $ -       2,000,000     $ 2,000       80,414,980     $ 80,415     $ 9,525,055     $ (5,596,630 )   $ 4,010,840  
                                                                         
Imputed interest on related party Notes
    -       -       -       -       -       -       49,116       -       49,116  
                                                                         
Shares
issued for services
    -       -       -       -       6,239,436       6,239       250,944       -       257,183  
Shares issued for cash
    -       -       -       -       35,000       35       10,465       -       10,500  
Exercise of warrants
    -       -       -       -       84,256       84       (84 )     -       -  
Modification of stock options
    -       -       -       -       -       -       169,781       -       169,781  
Debt discount due to BCF
    -       -       -       -       -       -       158,500       -       158,500  
Net Loss
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (3,087,788 )     (3,087,788 )
Balance, December 31, 2014
    -     $ -       2,000,000     $ 2,000       86,773,672     $ 86,773     $ 10,163,777     $ (8,684,418 )   $ 1,568,132  


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

 
F-6

 
The Mint Leasing, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
   
2014
 
2013
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
         
Net Income (Loss)
 
$
(3,087,788
)
 
$
3,225,214
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
   
5,031
     
21,752
 
Bad debt
   
321,310
     
240,040
 
Gain on debt refinance
   
-
     
(6,952,265)
 
Debt discount amortization
   
47,152
     
-
 
Imputed interest
   
49,116
     
37,308
 
Loss on derivative
   
145,850
     
50,392
 
Stock-based compensation
   
426,964
     
-
 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Net investment in sales-type leases
   
3,636,547
     
4,168,692
 
Inventory
   
(325,746)
     
(20,129)
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(4,149
)
   
-
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
(40,569
)
   
357,374
 
Net Cash provided by Operating Activities
   
1,173,718
     
1,128,378
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Cash paid for purchase of fixed assets
   
-
     
-
 
Net Cash used by Investing Activities
   
-
     
-
 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Payments on Credit Facilities and Notes Payable
   
(2,348,697
)
   
(1,700,013)
 
Proceeds from Notes and Convertible Note Payable
   
273,500
     
100,000
 
Proceeds from Notes to Related Parties
   
826,500
     
155,000
 
Payments on Notes from Related Parties
   
(141,023
)
   
(255,364)
 
Proceeds from common stock issued for cash
   
10,500
     
-
 
Net Cash used in Financing Activities
   
(1,379,220
)
   
(1,700,377)
 
                 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(205,502
)
   
(571,999)
 
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
322,795
     
894,794
 
                 
CASH and CASH EQUIVALENTS, AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
117,293
   
$
322,795
 
                 
Cash paid for interest
 
$
942,241
   
$
1,516,216
 
Cash paid for taxes
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cancellation of shares of common stock
  $ -     $ 2,000  
Debt discount due to BCF
  $ 158,500     $ -  
Cashless exercise of warrants
  $ 84     $ -  

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
 
F-7

 
The Mint Leasing, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION and NATURE OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

A. Organization

The Mint Leasing, Inc. (“Mint” or the “Company”) was incorporated on May 19, 1999, in the State of Texas and commenced operations on that date.

Effective July 18, 2008, The Mint Leasing, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Mint Texas”), a privately held company, completed the Plan and Agreement of Merger between itself and The Mint Leasing, Inc. (formerly Legacy Communications Corporation) (“Mint Nevada”), and the two shareholders of Mint Texas, pursuant to which Mint Nevada acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Mint Texas. In connection with the acquisition of Mint Texas described herein, Mint Nevada issued 70,650,000 shares of common stock and 2,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock to the selling stockholders. Consummation of the merger did not require a vote of the Mint Nevada shareholders. As a result of the acquisition, the shareholders of Mint Texas own a majority of the voting stock of Mint Nevada and Mint Texas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mint Nevada. No prior material relationship existed between the selling shareholders and Mint Nevada, any of its affiliates, or any of its directors or officers, or any associate of any of its officers or directors.

Upon completion of the July 18, 2008 transaction with Mint Nevada, Mint Texas ceased to be treated as an “S” Corporation for Income Tax purposes. In accordance with accounting guidance issued by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company had included in its financial statements all of its undistributed earnings on that date as additional paid in capital. This is to assume constructive distribution to owners followed by a contribution to the capital of the Company.

B. Description of Business

Mint is a company in the business of leasing automobiles and fleet vehicles throughout the United States. Most of its customers are located in Texas and seven other states in the Southeast. Lease transactions are solicited and administered by the Company’s sales force and staff. Mint’s customers are comprised of brand-name automobile dealers that seek to provide leasing options to their customers and individuals, many of whom would otherwise not have the opportunity to acquire a new or late-model-year vehicle.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of The Mint Leasing, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. Inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

B. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts and the estimated unguaranteed residual values on the lease receivable contracts purchased.

Although Mint attempts to mitigate credit risk through the use of a variety of commercial credit reporting agencies when processing customer applications, failure of the customers to make scheduled payments under their automobile lease contracts could have a material near-term impact on the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 
F-8

 
Realization of unguaranteed residual values depends on many factors, several of which are not within the Company’s control, including general market conditions at the time of the original lease contract’s expiration, whether there has been unusual wear and tear on, or use of, the vehicle, the cost of comparable new vehicles and the extent, if any, to which the vehicle has become technologically or economically obsolete during the lease contract term. These factors, among others, could have a material near-term impact on the estimated unguaranteed residual values.

C. Revenue recognition

The Company’s customers typically finance vehicles over periods ranging from three to nine years. These financing agreements are classified as either operating or sales type leases as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). Revenues representing the capitalized costs of the vehicles are recognized as income upon inception of the leases. The portion of revenues representing the difference between the gross investment in the lease (the sum of the minimum lease payments and the guaranteed residual value) and the sum of the present value of the two components is recorded as unearned income and amortized over the lease term. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, amortization of unearned income totaled $1,307,757 and $1,386,540, respectively.

Taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on revenue-producing transactions between the Company and its customers (which may include, but are not limited to, sales, use, value added and some excise taxes) are excluded from revenues.

Lessees are responsible for all taxes, insurance and maintenance costs.

D. Cost of Revenues

Cost of Revenues comprises the vehicle acquisition costs for the vehicles to be leased to the Company’s customers, the costs associated with servicing the leasing portfolio and the excess of the Company’s recorded basis in leases when the related cars are reacquired (through early termination, repossessions and trade-in’s). Vehicles that are reacquired are typically either re-leased or sold at auction, with the related proceeds recorded in revenue. Total cost of sales was $7,135,999 and $6,101,425 for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

E. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Investments in highly liquid securities with original maturities of 90 days or less are included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets. At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had cash of $117,293 and $322,795, respectively. The Company had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had no deposits that exceeded FDIC insurance coverage limits.

F. Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash equivalents and finance receivables. Our cash equivalents are placed through various major financial institutions. Finance receivables represent contracts with consumers residing throughout the United States, with borrowers located in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, California and Florida. No other state accounted for more than 10% of managed finance receivables.

G. Allowance for Loan Losses

Provisions for losses on investments in sales-type leases are charged to cost of revenues in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance for losses at a level considered adequate to cover probable credit losses inherent in our receivables related to sales-type leases. The Company establishes the allowance for losses based on the determination of the amount of probable credit losses inherent in the financed receivables as of the reporting date. The Company reviews charge-off experience factors, delinquency reports, historical collection rates, estimates of the value of the underlying collateral, economic trends, and other information in order to make the necessary judgments as to probable credit losses. Assumptions regarding probable credit losses are reviewed periodically and may be impacted by actual performance of financed receivables and changes in any of the factors discussed above.

 
F-9

 
H. Charge-off Policy

The Company charges off accounts when the automobile is repossessed or voluntarily returned by the customer and legally available for disposition. The charge-off amount generally represents the difference between the net outstanding investment in the sales-type lease and the fair market value of the vehicle returned to inventory. The charge-off amount is included in cost of revenues on the accompanying statement of operations. Accounts in repossession that have been charged off have been removed from finance receivables and the related repossessed automobiles are included in Vehicle Inventory on the consolidated balance sheet pending sale.

I. Vehicle Inventory

Vehicle Inventory includes repossessed automobiles, as well as vehicles turned in at the conclusion of the lease. Inventory of vehicles is stated at the lower of cost determined using the specific identification method, and market, determined by net proceeds from sale or the NADA book value.

J. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment are determined using the straight-line method over the three to five year estimated useful lives of the assets.

Expenditures for additions, major renewal and betterments are capitalized, and expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged against income as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.

K. Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the modified prospective application method in accordance with accounting guidance issued by the FASB. This method provides for the recognition of the fair value with respect to share-based compensation for shares subscribed for or granted on or after January 1, 2006, and all previously granted but unvested awards as of January 1, 2006. The cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the options.

L. Advertising

Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $67,324 and $2,146, respectively.

M. Income Taxes

Upon completion of the July 18, 2008 transaction with Mint Nevada as more fully described in Note 1, Mint Texas ceased to be treated as an “S” Corporation for Income Tax purposes, resulting in (1) the imposition of income tax at the corporate level instead of the shareholder level and (2) the inability to continue to elect to be taxed on a cash basis.

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 
F-10

 
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

We adopted the provisions of the FASB’s guidance related to accounting for uncertainty as to income tax positions on January 1, 2008. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had no liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheets associated with uncertain tax positions. Due to uncertainty regarding the timing of future cash flows associated with income tax liabilities, a reasonable estimate of the period of cash settlement is not determinable.

N. Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share Data

Basic net income (loss) per common share, or earnings per share (“EPS”), is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting outstanding shares, assuming any dilutive effects of options and common stock warrants calculated using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock results in a greater dilutive effect from outstanding options, restricted stock awards and common stock warrants.

   
Years Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(3,087,788
)
 
$
3,225,214
 
                 
Net income (loss) per common share:
               
Basic
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.04
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.04
 
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
               
Basic
   
84,217,638
     
80,842,377
 
Diluted
   
84,217,638
     
82,241,880
 

Potentially dilutive securities not included in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive are as follows:
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
Warrants
    19,900,000       20,300,000  
Stock options
    2,000,000       2,000,000  
Total
    21,900,000       22,300,000  

O. Preferred Stock Rights and Privileges

We have a total of 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”) authorized. The rights and privileges of the Preferred Stock are detailed as follows:

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had 185,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock designated and 0 shares issued and outstanding.

The Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares (the “Series A Stock”) allow the holder to vote a number of voting shares equal to two hundred shares for each share of Series A Stock held by such Series A Stock shareholder. The Series A Stock has a liquidation preference over the shares of common stock issued and outstanding equal to the stated value of such shares, $1.00 per share multiplied by 12.5%. The Series A Stock is convertible at the option of the holder into 200 shares of common stock for each share of Series A Stock issued and outstanding, provided that no conversion shall be allowed if the holder of such Series A Stock would own more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock upon conversion.

 
F-11

 
No amendment to the Company’s Series A Stock shall be made while such Series A Stock is issued and outstanding to amend, alter or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Company to adversely affect the rights of the Series A Stock holders; authorize or issue any additional shares of preferred stock; or effect any reclassification of the Series A Stock unless the holders of a majority of the outstanding Series A Stock vote to approve such modification or amendment.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had 2,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock designated, authorized, issued and outstanding. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is non-redeemable and the dividend is non-cumulative.

Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall be convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share. Each share of Preferred Stock shall be convertible into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock at the rate of 10 shares of Common Stock for each full share of Preferred Stock.

The holder of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has the number of votes equal to the number of votes of all outstanding shares of capital stock plus one additional vote such that the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall always constitute a majority of the voting rights for the Company.

Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall have liquidation preference over all of the Company’s Preferred and Common Stock as to asset distribution.

P. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted a new standard related to the accounting for financial assets and financial liabilities and items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, at least annually. This standard provides a single definition of fair value and a common framework for measuring fair value as well as new disclosure requirements for fair value measurements used in financial statements. Fair value measurements are based upon the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants exclusive of any transaction costs, and are determined by either the principal market or the most advantageous market. The principal market is the market with the greatest level of activity and volume for the asset or liability. Absent a principal market to measure fair value, the Company would use the most advantageous market, which is the market that the Company would receive the highest selling price for the asset or pay the lowest price to settle the liability, after considering transaction costs. However, when using the most advantageous market, transaction costs are only considered to determine which market is the most advantageous and these costs are then excluded when applying a fair value measurement. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted an accounting standard for applying fair value measurements to certain assets, liabilities and transactions that are periodically measured at fair value. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In August 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to the measurement of liabilities that are routinely recognized or disclosed at fair value. This standard clarifies how a company should measure the fair value of liabilities, and that restrictions preventing the transfer of a liability should not be considered as a factor in the measurement of liabilities within the scope of this standard. This standard became effective for the Company on October 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
F-12

 
The fair value accounting standard creates a three-level hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in the valuation techniques to derive fair values. The basis for fair value measurements for each level within the hierarchy is described below with Level 1 having the highest priority and Level 3 having the lowest.

 
Level 1:
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets.
 
Level 3:
Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.

Q. Effect of New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The new guidance requires that share-based compensation that requires a specific performance target to be achieved in order for employees to become eligible to vest in the awards and that could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation costs should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments in this Update either (a) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (b) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11: Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists. The new guidance requires that unrecognized tax benefits be presented on a net basis with the deferred tax assets for such carry-forwards. This new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, to improve the transparency of reporting these reclassifications. Other comprehensive income includes gains and losses that are initially excluded from net income for an accounting period. Those gains and losses are later reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The amendments in the ASU do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. All of the information that this ASU requires already is required to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements under U.S. GAAP. The new amendments will require an organization to:

-
Present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income - but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period; and
-
Cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP) to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. This would be the case when a portion of the amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income is initially transferred to a balance sheet account (e.g., inventory for pension-related amounts) instead of directly to income or expense.

 
 
F-13

 
The amendments apply to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. Public companies are required to comply with these amendments for all reporting periods (interim and annual). The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public companies. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which clarifies which instruments and transactions are subject to the offsetting disclosure requirements originally established by ASU 2011-11. The new ASU addresses preparer concerns that the scope of the disclosure requirements under ASU 2011-11 was overly broad and imposed unintended costs that were not commensurate with estimated benefits to financial statement users. In choosing to narrow the scope of the offsetting disclosures, the Board determined that it could make them more operable and cost effective for preparers while still giving financial statement users sufficient information to analyze the most significant presentation differences between financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and those prepared under IFRSs. Like ASU 2011-11, the amendments in this update will be effective for fiscal periods beginning on, or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-01 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

R. Reclassification

Certain amounts reported in the prior period financial statements may have been reclassified to the current period presentation.

S. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks.

The Company reviews the terms of the common stock and warrants it issues to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments, including embedded conversion options, which are required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately as derivative financial instruments. In circumstances where the host instrument contains more than one embedded derivative instrument, including the conversion option, that is required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.

Bifurcated embedded derivatives are initially recorded at fair value and are then revalued at each reporting date with changes in the fair value reported as non-operating income or expense. When the equity or convertible debt instruments contain embedded derivative instruments that are to be bifurcated and accounted for as liabilities, the total proceeds received are first allocated to the fair value of all the bifurcated derivative instruments. The remaining proceeds, if any, are then allocated to the host instruments themselves, usually resulting in those instruments being recorded at a discount from their face value.

The fair value of the derivatives is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The model utilizes a series of inputs and assumptions to arrive at a fair value at the date of inception and each reporting period. Some of the key assumptions include the likelihood of future financing, stock price volatility, and discount rates.

See Note 8 for detailed information on the Company’s derivative liabilities.
 
 
F-14

 

NOTE 3 –NET INVESTMENT IN SALES-TYPE LEASES

The Company’s leasing operations consist principally of leasing vehicles under sales-type leases expiring in various years to 2019. Following is a summary of the components of the Company’s net investment in sales-type leases at December 31, 2014 and 2013:
   
As of
   
As of
 
   
December 31, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
             
Total Minimum Lease Payments to be Received
 
$
10,615,579
   
$
13,104,749
 
Residual Values
   
7,278,086
     
9,526,069
 
Lease Carrying Value
   
17,893,665
     
22,630,818
 
Less: Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts
   
(344,499)
     
(445,214)
 
Less: Unearned Income
   
(3,254,251)
     
(3,932,832)
 
Net Investment in Sales-Type Leases
 
$
14,294,915
   
$
18,252,772
 

NOTE 4 – EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

Cost and accumulated depreciation of equipment and leasehold improvements as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
 
   
December 31, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
Leasehold Improvements
 
$
5,980
   
$
5,980
 
Furniture and Fixtures
   
97,981
     
97,981
 
Computer and Office Equipment
   
182,139
     
182,139
 
Total
   
286,100
     
286,100
 
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
   
(285,700
)
   
(280,669
)
Net Property and Equipment
 
$
400
   
$
5,431
 

Depreciation expense charged to operations was $5,031 and $21,752 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NOTE 5– CREDIT FACILITIES

Moody Bank Credit Facility

Effective August 3, 2009, the Company entered into a secured $10,000,000 revolving credit agreement (the “Revolver”) with Moody National Bank (“Moody” and “Moody Bank”) to finance the purchase of vehicles for lease. The interest rate on the Revolver is the prime rate plus 1% with a floor of 6%. The Revolver is secured by purchased vehicles, the related receivables associated with leased vehicles, and the personal guaranties of Jerry Parish and Victor Garcia (the Company’s majority shareholders).

The credit agreement also required the Company to meet a debt to tangible net worth ratio of 2.5 to one. The Company has entered into numerous extension and modification agreements.

On April 4, 2014 and effective March 1, 2014, Moody Bank agreed to enter into a Sixth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement (the “Sixth Renewal”), pursuant to which Moody Bank agreed to extend the due date of the Revolver to February 1, 2015 and we agreed to pay monthly payments of principal and interest under the Revolver of $60,621 per month (beginning April 1, 2014) until maturity. At December 31, 2014, the outstanding balance on the Revolver was $123,350. Additionally, at December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants required by the Revolver.

See Subsequent Events below for further information including that the Revolver has been paid.

MNH Credit Facility

On November 19, 2013, we, Mint Texas and The Mint Leasing South, Inc. (“Mint South”), our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with MNH Management LLC (“MNH”), pursuant to which, among other things, our outstanding obligations to our then existing Comerica debt were acquired by MNH, and the terms of such debt were amended and revised in the form of a new Amended and Restated Secured Term Loan Note (the “Amended Note”). As part of the acquisition of the debt by MNH, Comerica dismissed its pending lawsuit against us. In connection with the Loan Agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, we paid MNH a fee of $418,500 (4.5% of the Amended Note) at closing and agreed to pay MNH a collateral monitoring fee of 1/12th of one percent of the balance of the Amended Note per month during the term of the Amended Note, as well as certain other expenses described in greater detail in the Amended Note.

 
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The principal amount of the Amended Note, which had an initial balance on November 19, 2013 of $9,300,000, accrues interest at the rate of the greater of (i) the sum of (A) the “Prime Rate” as reported in the “Money Rates” column of The Wall Street Journal, adjusted as and when such Prime Rate changes, plus (B) four and three quarters percent (4.75%) per annum, or (ii) eight percent (8%) per annum, which interest is payable each month beginning December 10, 2013. The principal amount of the Amended Note is payable in eighteen (18) consecutive monthly installments of principal in the amount of two hundred fifty-eight thousand three hundred thirty three dollars ($258,333), commencing on May 12, 2014, with a balloon payment equal to the remaining amount of the note due on November 19, 2015. The Company can prepay the Amended Note at any time. Upon an event of default under the Amended Note, the interest rate of the Amended Note increases to six percent (6%) above the then applicable interest rate. The Loan Agreement includes customary events of default and positive and negative covenants for facilities of similar nature and size as the Loan Agreement.

The amounts due pursuant to the Amended and Restated Secured Term Loan Note are secured by (i) a security interest in all of the Company’s assets, (ii) the pledge of all of the outstanding securities of Mint Texas and Mint South, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries pursuant to a Pledge and Security Agreement, and (iii) rights under the Company’s outstanding automobile leases pursuant to a Collateral Assignment of Leases. Additionally, Jerry Parish, the Company’s sole director and Chief Executive Officer, provided a personal guaranty of the repayment of the Amended Note pursuant to a Personal Guaranty.

Pursuant to the Amended Note we are required to repay immediately, any amount of the note that exceeds the lesser of (a) the sum of (A) sixty percent (60%) of then-current receivables under eligible leases provided as collateral for the note, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the residual value at lease-end of the underlying motor vehicles then leased under eligible leases, plus (C) sixty percent (60%) of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) loan value (the “NADA Loan Value”) of all motor vehicles which we own that are not under leases, which we have not leased within 120 days and which MNH has a first priority lien in connection with (not to exceed $850,000)(“Eligible Owned Vehicles”); and (b) the sum of (A) seventy percent (70%) of the then-current NADA Loan Value for the underlying motor vehicles on the eligible leases, plus (B) sixty percent (60%) of the NADA Loan Value of Eligible Owned Vehicles (not to exceed $850,000)(collectively, the “Borrowing Base”). MNH agreed to a temporary increase in the Borrowing Base for ninety days following the closing to enable the Company to satisfy certain of its outstanding liabilities and repay certain other of its debts. Additionally, we are required to pay any funds received upon the sale of any motor vehicles to MNH as a prepayment of the Amended Note.

The Company granted MNH and its assignee warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 20 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $0.05 per share as additional consideration for entering into the Loan Agreement and pursuant to a Securities Issuance Agreement, which grants were evidenced by Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the “Warrants”). The Warrants include cashless exercise rights. The holders agreed pursuant to the terms of the Warrants, to restrict their ability to exercise the Warrants and receive shares of common stock such that the number of shares of common stock held by each of them in the aggregate and their affiliates after such exercise will not exceed 4.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, provided that such limitation may be waived (provided that at no time shall shares of common stock equal to more than 9.99% of our outstanding shares of common stock (when aggregating such shares with other shares beneficially owned by such holder) be issuable to either holder) with 61 days prior written notice. The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to anti-dilution protection in the event the Company issues or is deemed to issue any shares for a price per share of less than the then applicable exercise price of the Warrants, subject to certain limited exceptions including securities (i) issued in a bona fide public offering pursuant to a firm commitment underwriting, (ii) issued in connection with an acquisition of a business or technology, including the financing thereof, that is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, (iii) issued pursuant to a transaction with a vendor, including equipment lease providers, if such transaction is approved by the Company’s Board of Directors; (iv) issued upon exercise of the Company’s convertible securities that are outstanding as of the date of the Warrants (other than the Series B Preferred Stock), or (v) granted to the Company’s officers, directors, consultants (in a manner consistent with past practice) and employees as approved by the Company’s Board of Directors under a plan or plans adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors that are in effect as of the date of the Warrants. The shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) are subject to a put option (the “Put”) pursuant to which the Company is required to purchase any or all of the Warrant Shares, at the option of the holder, for a total of $2 million ($0.10 per Warrant Share), pro-rated for any portion thereof (the “Put Price”) at any time after the earliest of (1) the date of prepayment in full of the Amended Loan; (2) the date of MNH’s acceleration of the amount due under the Amended Note upon an event of default, (3) November 19, 2015, or (4) the date that a Fundamental Transaction (as defined in the Warrants) occurs, including a change in control, certain mergers and similar transactions (as described in greater detail in the Warrants). The Warrants were recorded as a derivative liability in the amount of $1,883,109, with the offset to the gain on extinguishment discussed above. On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its Warrants, to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants were exercised using the cashless exercise mechanism of the options, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised Warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise.

 
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Pursuant to the Securities Issuance Agreement, MNH agreed not to engage in “short sales” of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company while the Warrants are outstanding.

With the extinguishment of the Comerica credit facility, we recognized a one-time gain of $6,708,385 which represents the difference between the removal of the Comerica credit facility of $18,135,374 and the addition of the MNH credit facility of $9,300,000, warrant derivatives issued of $1,883,109 and attorney’s fees of $243,880.

Also on November 19, 2013, we, Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and prior guarantor of the Comerica debt and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder of the Company and prior guarantor of the Comerica debt, entered into a Settlement Agreement with Comerica Bank. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties settled their claims and agreed to dismiss the outstanding lawsuit between the parties. Additionally, the Company provided Comerica a release against various claims and causes of actions associated with the Comerica credit facility and Comerica’s actions in connection therewith.

At December 31, 2014, the MNH Note had an outstanding balance of $7,611,002. Additionally, at December 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the covenants required by the Amended Note.

KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note

On July 9, 2014, the Company sold KBM Worldwide, Inc. (the “Investor”) a Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $158,500 (the “Convertible Note”), pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated the same day (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Convertible Note bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum (22% upon an event of default) and is due and payable on April 15, 2015. All or any portion of the principal amount of the Convertible Note and all accrued interest is convertible at the option of the holder thereof into the Company’s common stock at any time following the 180th day after the Convertible Note was issued. The conversion price of the Convertible Note is equal to the greater of (a) $0.00005 per share (the “Fixed Conversion Price”), and (b) 61% multiplied by the average of the three lowest trading prices of the Company’s common stock on the ten trading days before any conversion (representing a discount of 39%).

At no time may the Convertible Note be converted into shares of common stock of the Company if such conversion would result in the Investor and its affiliates owning an aggregate of in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of the Company’s shares of common stock.

The Company may prepay in full the unpaid principal and interest on the Convertible Note, upon notice any time prior to the 180th day after the issuance date. Any prepayment is subject to payment of a prepayment amount ranging from 110% to 135% of the then outstanding balance on the Convertible Note (inclusive of accrued and unpaid interest and any default amounts then owing), depending on when such prepayment is made. The outstanding balance of the Convertible Note at December 31, 2014 was $158,500.

 
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The Company evaluated the KBM Note and determined that the shares issuable pursuant to the conversion option were determinate due to the Fixed Conversion Price and, as such, does not constitute a derivative liability. The beneficial conversion feature discount resulting from the conversion price of $0.061 being below the market price on July 9, 2014 of $0.27 provided a value of $158,500. During the year ended December 31, 2014, $47,152 of the debt discount was amortized. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining debt discount outstanding was $111,348.

On or around February 9, 2015, the Company paid $225,000 to KBM Worldwide, Inc., to satisfy amounts owed by us in the original principal amount of $158,500, which payment completely satisfied and terminated the convertible promissory note prior to any conversion.

Third Party Promissory Notes

On March 26, 2011, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Pamela Kimmel in the amount of $142,000. The Promissory Note accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $142,000. The note matures on December 6, 2015.

On November 28, 2011, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Pablo J. Olivarez, a third party (the husband of one of our employees) in the amount of $100,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and matures on June 30, 2015. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $100,000.

In March 2012, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC, a third party, in the amount of $220,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and was due in March 2013. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. At maturity, the Promissory Note was increased to $320,000 and the maturity extended to May 15, 2015. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $320,000.

In May 2012, the Company entered into another Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC in the amount of $250,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and was due in May 2013. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. At maturity, the note was renewed and reduced to $150,000 and the maturity extended to May 15, 2015. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $150,000.

On May 26, 2014, the Company entered into another Promissory Note with Pablo J. Olivarez in the amount of $70,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum payable monthly, and is due and payable on June 15, 2015. The Promissory Note is secured by the personal guaranty of Jerry Parish. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $70,000.

The following table summarizes the credit facilities and promissory notes discussed above for the period ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

   
December 31, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
                 
Credit Facility - Moody Bank
 
$
123,350
   
$
783,049
 
Credit facility – MNH Holdings
   
7,611,002
     
9,300,000
 
Convertible Note Payable - KBM
   
158,500
     
-
 
Debt discount
   
(111,348)
     
-
 
Promissory Notes
   
827,000
     
712,000
 
Total notes payable
 
$
8,608,504
   
$
10,795,049
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 6– FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB guidance regarding fair value measurements requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether recognized or not in our consolidated balance sheet. Fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques in cases where quoted market prices are not available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and the estimated timing and amount of future cash flows. Therefore, the estimates of fair value may differ substantially from amounts that ultimately may be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the financial instruments and those differences may be material. The FASB provision excludes certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from the Company’s disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

Estimated fair values, carrying values and various methods and assumptions used in valuing our financial instruments are set forth below:

December 31, 2014:
Description
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
 
Investment in sales-type leases (a)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
14,294,915
   
$
-
 
Derivatives (recurring)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2,079,350
   
$
(145,850
)

December 31, 2013:
Description
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Gains (Losses)
 
Investment in sales-type leases (a)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
18,252,772
   
$
-
 
Derivatives (recurring)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
1,933,500
   
$
(50,392
)
 
 (a)
The fair value of finance receivables is estimated by discounting future cash flows expected to be collected using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and the same remaining maturities. This valuation is a type 3 indicator.

NOTE 7 -RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During 2014 and 2013 Mr. Parish received cash compensation of $263,300 and $315,000, respectively. Mr. Parish has agreed to forgo any additional cash compensation he would be entitled to under his employment agreement for 2013 and 2012. The Company leased office space from a partnership, which is owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders, pursuant to a lease which expired on August 31, 2008, at the rate of $10,000 per month. The lease was subsequently renewed to July 31, 2011 and again until July 31, 2012 and 2013, which included an adjacent property at the rate of $20,000 per month. In conjunction with the Company’s cost reduction efforts the monthly rental payment was reduced to $15,000 per month during the latter part of 2010 and all of 2011, 2012 and 2013. We believe these rental rates are consistent with rental rates for similar properties in the Houston, Texas real estate market. Rent expense under the lease amounted to $165,000 and $180,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company has notes payable to Jerry Parish, Victor Garcia, and a partnership which is owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders (Mr. Parish and Mr. Garcia) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mint Texas. The amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $1,896,677 and $1,211,200, respectively, of which $1,656,677 and $1,211,200 are non-interest bearing and due on demand. The Company imputed interest on these notes payable at a rate of 8.75% per year. Interest expense of $49,116, and $37,308 was recorded as contributed capital for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 
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The Company issued 4,239,436 shares of common stock to Victor Garcia, a related party on April 1, 2014 in consideration for services rendered. The shares were recorded at a price per share based on the fair market value on the date of grant for a total value of $127,183.

Effective September 23, 2014, Jerry Parish, as sole director of the Company, approved a re-pricing of the 2 million options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share which were originally granted to Mr. Parish in 2008, to provide for such options (which have fully vested to date and expire if unexercised on July 10, 2018), to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The options were re-priced in consideration for services rendered to the Company by Mr. Parish as Chief Executive Officer, and due to the fact that the Company’s common stock has consistently traded well below the original $3.00 per share exercise price. As a result of the re-pricing of the options, the Company recognized additional stock compensation of $169,781 based on a black-scholes model analysis of the options at the previous $3.00 per share exercise price compared to the $0.10 per share exercise price after the re-pricing.

On July 18, 2014, Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder, loaned the Company $240,000 which accrues interest at the rate of 10% per annum, is due and payable (along with accrued interest) on July 18, 2015, and is evidenced by a Promissory Note.

NOTE 8– DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

As discussed in Note 5 under Credit Facilities, the Company granted warrants to purchase 20,000,000 shares of its common stock at a future date, which have a term of 7 years and an exercise price of $0.05 per share. The warrants granted to Raven Asset-Based Opportunity Fund I L.P. and MNH Management LLC were valued as of the issuance dates and revalued at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014.

On November 19, 2013, the Company issued stock purchase warrants (“Raven Warrants” with the right to purchase up to 16,140,000 shares of common stock) to Raven Asset-Based Opportunity Fund I with dilutive reset features; Put rights at $0.10; and exercise provisions at $0.05 per share for a period of 7 years from the date of issuance.

On November 19, 2013, the Company issued stock purchase warrants (“MNH Warrants” with the right to purchase up to 3,860,000 shares of common stock) to MNH Management LLC with dilutive reset features; Put rights at $0.10; and exercise provisions at $0.05 per share for a period of 7 years from the date of issuance. On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its Warrants, to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants were exercised using the cashless exercise mechanism of the options, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised Warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise.

The Warrants include a dilutive reset feature (no resets have occurred from issuance to December 31, 2014) and Put right provisions and were therefore treated as a derivative liability as of issuance and each quarterly period thereafter.

The fair values of the Company’s derivative liabilities are estimated at the issuance date and are revalued at each subsequent reporting date using a Monte Carlo simulation discussed below. At November 19, 2013, the Company recorded current derivative liabilities of $1,883,109. The net change in fair value of the derivative liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2013 resulted in a loss of $50,392, which was reported as other income/(expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. The net change in fair value of the derivative liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2014 resulted in a loss of $145,850, which was reported as other income/(expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. At December 31, 2013, the derivative liabilities were valued at $1,933,500. At December 31, 2014 the derivative liabilities were valued at $2,079,350.

 
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The following table presents details of the Company’s derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

   
Total
 
Balance December 31, 2013
 
$
1,933,500
 
Change in fair market value of derivative liabilities
   
145,850
 
Balance December 30, 2014
 
$
2,079,350
 

Key inputs and assumptions used in valuing the Company’s derivative liabilities are as follows:

For issuances of warrants:

-
Stock prices on all measurement dates were based on the fair market value
-
The probability of future financing was estimated at 100%
-
Computed volatility of 176%
-
Risk free rate of 1.65%
-
Expected term of 5.89

See Note 6 for a discussion of fair value measurements.

NOTE 9– COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash equivalents, and finance receivables. Our cash equivalents are placed through various major financial institutions. Finance receivables represent contracts with consumers residing throughout the United States, with lessees located in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida. No state other than Texas accounted for more than 10% of managed finance receivables.

Legal Proceedings

As a consumer finance company, we are subject to various consumer claims and litigation seeking damages and statutory penalties, based upon, among other things, usury, disclosure inaccuracies, wrongful repossession, violations of bankruptcy stay provisions, certificate of title disputes, fraud, breach of contract and discriminatory treatment of credit applicants. Some litigation against us could take the form of class action complaints by consumers and/or shareholders. As the assignee of finance contracts originated by dealers, we may also be named as a co-defendant in lawsuits filed by consumers principally against dealers. The damages and penalties claimed by consumers in these types of matters can be substantial. The relief requested by the plaintiffs varies but can include requests for compensatory, statutory and punitive damages. We believe that we have taken prudent steps to address and mitigate the litigation risks associated with our business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate aggregate liability, if any, arising out of any such pending or threatened litigation will not be material to our consolidated financial position or our results of operations and cash flows.

NOTE 10 –ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOING CONCERN

Management has had a long standing relationship with the financial institutions that are currently providing its credit facilities. The Company has a history of successfully working with its lenders in negotiating previous modifications and extensions, and believes that it will continue to be able to do so in the future. Such extensions or modifications are critical to the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations and execute its business plan. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities should the Company not be able to continue to modify or extend its credit facilities. See Note 5 for further details. Please see Note 14 for subsequent events affecting our relationships with financial institutions, if any.

 
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NOTE 11 – FINANCING RECEIVABLES

The Company’s net investment in sales-type leases is subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 310 “Receivables”. Due to similar risk characteristics of its individual sales-type leases, the Company views its net investment in leases as its one class of financing receivable.

The Company monitors the credit quality of each customer on a frequent basis through collections and aging analyses. The Company also holds meetings monthly in order to identify credit concerns and determine whether a change in credit quality classification is required for the customer. A customer may improve in their credit quality classification once a substantial payment is made on overdue balances or the customer has agreed to a payment plan with the Company and payments have commenced in accordance with the payment plan. The change in credit quality indicator is dependent upon management approval.

The Company classifies its customers into three categories to indicate their credit quality internally:

Current—Lessee continues to be in good standing with the Company as the client’s payments and reporting are up-to-date. Typically payments are outstanding between 0-30 days.

Performing—Lessee has begun to demonstrate a delay in payments with little or no communication with the Company. All future activity with this customer must be reviewed and approved by management. These leases are considered to be in better condition than those leases in the “Poor” category, but not in as good of condition as those leases in the “Current” category. Typically payments are outstanding between 31-60 days.

Poor—Lessee is delinquent, non-responsive or not negotiating in good faith with the Company. Once a Lessee is classified as “Poor”, the lease is evaluated for collectability and is potentially impaired. Typically payments are outstanding 61 days or more.

The following table discloses the recorded investment in financing receivables by credit quality indicator as at December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

   
Net
 
   
Investment
 
   
in Leases
 
Current
 
$
9,753
 
Performing
   
2,890
 
Poor
   
1,652
 
Total
 
$
14,295
 

While recognition of penalties and interest income is suspended, payments received by a customer are applied against the outstanding balance owed. If payments are sufficient to cover any unreserved receivables, a recovery of provision taken on the billed amount, if applicable, is recorded to the extent of the residual cash received. Once the collectability issues are resolved and the customer has returned to being in current standing, the Company will resume recognition of penalty and interest income.

The Company’s net investment leases on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):

   
Recorded
   
Related
 
   
Investment
   
Allowance
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
344
   
$
(344
)

The Company considers financing receivables with aging between 60-89 days as indications of lessees with potential collection concerns. The Company will begin to focus its review on these financing receivables and increase its discussions internally and with the lessee regarding payment status. Once a lessee’s aging exceeds 90 days, the Company’s policy is to review and assess collectability on lessee’s past due account. Over 90 days past due is used by the Company as an indicator of potential impairment as invoices up to 90 days outstanding could be considered reasonable due to the time required for dispute resolution or for the provision of further information or supporting documentation to the customer.

 
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The Company’s aged financing receivables as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
                                   
Related
                   
Recorded
 
                           
Billed
   
Unbilled
   
Total
           
Investment
 
                           
Financing
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Net of
 
   
Current
   
31-90 Days
   
91+ Days
   
Receivables
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Allowances
   
Allowances
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
9,752
   
$
4,121
   
$
766
   
$
14,639
   
$
-
   
$
14,639
   
$
(344
)
 
$
14,295
 

The Company recorded investment in past due financing receivables for which the Company continues to accrue penalties and interest income is as follows as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands):
                                   
Related
                   
Recorded
 
                           
Billed
   
Unbilled
   
Total
           
Investment
 
                           
Financing
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Net of
 
   
Current
   
31-90 Days
   
91+ Days
 
Receivables
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Allowances
   
Allowances
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
9,752
   
$
4,121
   
$
422
   
$
14,295
   
$
-
   
$
14,295
   
$
-
   
$
14,295
 
Activity in our reserves for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

   
Investment in sales-type leases
 
Balance January 1, 2014
 
$
445
 
Provision for bad debts
   
(101
)
Recoveries
   
-
 
Write-offs and other
   
-
 
Balance December 31, 2014
 
$
344
 

Our reserve for credit losses and minimum lease payments associated with our investment in sales- type lease balances disaggregated on the basis of our impairment method were as follows as of December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

   
Investment in sales-type leases
 
Reserve for credit losses:
     
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
4,121
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
   
766
 
Ending balance
 
$
4,887
 

The following table discloses the recorded investment in financing receivables by credit quality indicator as at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

   
Net
 
   
Investment
 
   
in Leases
 
Current
 
$
11,872
 
Performing
   
4,178
 
Poor
   
2,203
 
         
Total
 
$
18,253
 

 
 
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While recognition of penalties and interest income is suspended, payments received by a customer are applied against the outstanding balance owed. If payments are sufficient to cover any unreserved receivables, a recovery of provision taken on the billed amount, if applicable, is recorded to the extent of the residual cash received. Once the collectability issues are resolved and the customer has returned to being in current standing, the Company will resume recognition of penalty and interest income.

The Company’s net investment leases on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):

   
Recorded
   
Related
 
   
Investment
   
Allowance
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
445
   
$
(445
)

The Company considers financing receivables with aging between 60-89 days as indications of lessees with potential collection concerns. The Company will begin to focus its review on these financing receivables and increase its discussions internally and with the lessee regarding payment status. Once a lessee’s aging exceeds 90 days, the Company’s policy is to review and assess collectability on lessee’s past due account. Over 90 days past due is used by the Company as an indicator of potential impairment as invoices up to 90 days outstanding could be considered reasonable due to the time required for dispute resolution or for the provision of further information or supporting documentation to the customer.

The Company’s aged financing receivables as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
 
                                   
Related
                   
Recorded
 
                           
Billed
   
Unbilled
   
Total
           
Investment
 
                           
Financing
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Net of
 
   
Current
   
31-90 Days
   
91+ Days
   
Receivables
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Allowances
   
Allowances
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
11,872
   
$
6,107
   
$
719
   
$
18,698
   
$
-
   
$
18,698
   
$
(445
)
 
$
18,253
 
 
The Company recorded investment in past due financing receivables for which the Company continues to accrue penalties and interest income is as follows as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
 
                                   
Related
                   
Recorded
 
                           
Billed
   
Unbilled
   
Total
           
Investment
 
                           
Financing
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Net of
 
   
Current
   
31-90 Days
   
91+ Days
 
Receivables
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Allowances
   
Allowances
 
Net investment in leases
 
$
11,872
   
$
6,107
   
$
274
   
$
18,253
   
$
-
   
$
18,253
   
$
-
   
$
18,253
 
 
Activity in our reserves for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):

   
Investment in sales-type leases
 
Balance January 1, 2013
 
$
305
 
Provision for bad debts
   
140
 
Recoveries
   
-
 
Write-offs and other
   
-
 
Balance December 31, 2013
 
$
445
 
 

 
 
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Our reserve for credit losses and minimum lease payments associated with our investment in sales- type lease balances disaggregated on the basis of our impairment method were as follows as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

   
Investment in sales-type leases
 
Reserve for credit losses:
     
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
 
$
6,107
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
   
719
 
Ending balance
 
$
6,826
 

NOTE 12 – DEFERRED INCOME TAX

The Company uses the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period when the change is enacted.

On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted an accounting standard which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements. This standard provides guidance on recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that a company has taken or expects to take on a tax return.

In 2014, the Company incurred a net loss and therefore had no tax liability. The tax liability incurred in 2013 will be offset by the tax loss carry forward. The Company does not have any material uncertain income tax positions. As a result, the net deferred tax asset generated by the loss carry forward has been fully reserved. The cumulative net operating loss carry forward is approximately $6,411,000 and $3,724,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and will expire in the years 2021 through 2031.

NOTE 13 – STOCK, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

Stock

In August 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Asher Enterprises, Inc. (“Asher”), pursuant to which the Company sold Asher a convertible note in the amount of $68,000, bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum (the “Convertible Note”) which Convertible Note was amended in October 2011, to be effective as of August 2011. The Convertible Note provided Asher the right to convert the outstanding balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) of such Convertible Note into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (a) 61% of the average of the five lowest trading prices of the Company’s common stock during the ten trading days prior to such conversion date; and (b) $0.00009 per share. The Convertible Note, which accrued interest at the rate of 8% per annum, was payable, along with interest thereon on May 7, 2012, but was repaid in March 2012. The note’s convertible feature was valued and resulted in a debt discount of $43,475, which was fully amortized at the time of payment.

Asher converted $10,000 of the amount owed under the Convertible Note into 190,476 shares of the Company’s common stock ($0.0525 per share) in February 2012. In March 2012, the Company prepaid the entire remaining balance due under the Convertible Note for an aggregate of $90,003 including penalty and interest.

On March 19, 2013, 2,000,000 shares were cancelled due to non-performance of services agreed to be performed during 2011.
 
The Company issued 4,239,436 shares of common stock to Victor Garcia, a related party on April 1, 2014, in consideration for services rendered.  The shares were valued at $127,183.

In June 2014, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares restricted common stock to a consultant in consideration for services rendered by the consultant in connection with the refinance of the Company’s outstanding loan agreement with Comerica Bank in November 2013.  The shares were valued at $50,000.

Effective in October 2014, the Company sold 35,000 shares of its restricted common stock to an accredited investor in a private transaction in consideration for $10,500 or $0.30 per share.

In November 2014, the Company issued 400,000 shares of its restricted common stock to an employee in consideration for a $20,000 bonus.

On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock using the cashless exercise mechanism of the warrants, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise.

In December 2014, the Company issued 600,000 shares of its restricted common stock to Wall Street Voice Com LLC (“Wall Street”), in connection with the Company’s entry into a consulting agreement with Wall Street.  Pursuant to the agreement, Wall Street agreed to provide corporate communication and broker relations services for a period of 12 months.  The shares were valued at $60,000.
 
Options & Warrants

In July 2008, the Company granted options to purchase 2,000,000 common shares of stock to a selling stockholder of Mint Texas, who was elected director, President and CEO of the Company. The exercise price of the options was $3.00 per share (such options were re-priced to $0.10 per share in September 2014) and such options expire ten years after the grant date. One third of the options may be exercised respectively on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. The Company recorded the transaction as part of its recapitalization.

 
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In July 2008, the Company also granted warrants to purchase 2,100,000 common shares at prices of $0.10, $0.50, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per share to two consultants in connection with consulting agreements executed with Mint Texas as of June 1, 2007 and assumed by Mint Nevada on the closing date. The Company recorded the transaction as part of its recapitalization. The warrants to purchase 2,100,000 shares were cancelled by the holders on September 30, 2009 as discussed below. In December 2008, the Company granted options to purchase 100,000 common shares of stock at an exercise price of $1.01 per share, to a consultant for services and recorded compensation cost of $57,644.

On or around July 17, 2009, we entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) to confirm certain terms of our Engagement Agreement with a placement agent. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the agent agreed to waive any rights to any consideration pursuant to the Engagement Agreement in connection with funding by certain financial institutions in consideration for the grant by us of warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, which warrants have a term of 5 years, include a cashless exercise provision and piggy-back registration rights, which warrants were subsequently granted. The Company recorded $12,600 of consulting expense in the third quarter of 2009 and a similar amount of additional paid-in-capital. The $12,600 of consulting expense was calculated as the fair market value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The significant variables used in the calculation were; stock price of $0.17/share; $0.50/share exercise price of warrant; volatility of 88%; time to expiration of 1,750 days; and risk free interest rate of 2.31%.

On September 30, 2009, the Company and Mr. Parish and Victor Garcia, a then director of the Company, entered into a Mutual Release and Termination Agreement with third parties who were the holders of 8,278,872 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase an additional 2,100,000 common shares at prices ranging from $0.10 to $2.00 per share. Messrs. Parish and Garcia paid $250,000 in cash and Mr. Parish delivered 125,000 shares of Arrayit Corporation to the third parties for the 8,278,872 shares of the Company’s common stock, of which 4,239,436 shares were issued to Mr. Parish and 4,239,436 shares were issued to Mr. Garcia. The third parties also agreed to cancel the warrants to purchase the 2,100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On November 19, 2013, the Company issued 20,000,000 warrants to MNH and its assign in connection with the credit facility described in Note 5. The Company calculated the fair value of the compound embedded derivatives using a complex, customized Monte Carlo options model. The model applied generates a large number of possible (but random) price paths for the underlying via simulation, and then calculates the associated exercise value of the option for each path. These payoffs are then averaged and discounted to the present resulting in the value of the option. This model utilized subjective and theoretical assumptions that can materially affect fair values from period to period.

Key inputs and assumptions used in valuing the Company’s derivative liabilities are as follows:

For issuances of warrants:

-
Stock prices on all measurement dates were based on the fair market value
-
The probability of future financing was estimated at 0%
-
Computed volatility ranging from 143% to 144%
-
Risk free rates ranging from 1.37% to 1.75%
-
Expected term from 6.89 to 7.00

See Note 6 for a discussion of fair value measurements and Note 8 for a discussion of derivative liabilities.

Effective September 23, 2014, Jerry Parish, as sole director of the Company, approved a re-pricing of the 2 million options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share which were originally granted to Mr. Parish in 2008, to provide for such options (which have fully vested to date and expire if unexercised on July 10, 2018), to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The options were re-priced in consideration for services rendered to the Company by Mr. Parish as Chief Executive Officer, and due to the fact that the Company’s common stock has consistently traded well below the original $3.00 per share exercise price. As a result of the re-pricing of the options, the Company recognized additional stock compensation of $169,781 based on a black-scholes model analysis of the options at the previous $3.00 per share exercise price compared to the $0.10 per share exercise price after the re-pricing.

 
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On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its Warrants, to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants were exercised using the cashless exercise mechanism of the options, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised Warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise.

A summary of activity under the Employee Stock Plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:
 
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding – December 31, 2012
2,000,000
 
$
3.00
 
Granted
-
 
$
-
 
Exercised
-
 
$
-
 
Forfeited or Expired
-
 
$
-
 
Distributed
-
 
$
-
 
Outstanding/exercisable – December 31, 2013
2,000,000
 
$
3.00
 
Granted
-
 
$
-
 
Exercised
-
 
$
-
 
Forfeited or Expired
-
 
$
-
 
Distributed
-
 
$
-
 
Outstanding/exercisable – December 31, 2014
2,000,000
 
$
0.10
 

The following table summarizes information about outstanding warrants at December 31, 2014 and 2013:

 
Number Outstanding
Remaining Contractual Life in Years
Weighted Average Exercise Price
       
2013
20,300,000
6.80
$0.06
2014
19,900,000
5.89
$0.05

NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

TCA Global Credit Facility

On February 9, 2015 (the “Closing”), The Mint Leasing North, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Mint North”), the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company; VJ Holding Company, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company controlled by Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder (“VJ Holding”), Mr. Parish individually, and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“TCA”) closed the transactions contemplated by a Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement, which was entered into on February 6, 2015, and effective December 31, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, TCA agreed to loan Mint North up to $5 million for working capital and other purposes, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and in the sole discretion of TCA, provided that the aggregate outstanding principal balance of all loans made pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement shall never exceed the lesser of: (i) eighty percent (80%) of the accounts receivable of Mint North which meet certain conditions described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement; and (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the value of the collateral pledged by Mint North to secure the repayment of the loans, as determined by TCA in its sole and absolute discretion.

A total of $1,000,000 was funded by TCA in connection with the Closing. The amounts borrowed pursuant to the Credit Agreement are evidenced by Promissory Notes (the initial Promissory Note evidencing the $1,000,000 loan, is referred to herein as the “Promissory Note”), the repayment of which is secured by a Security Agreement provided to TCA from Mint North pursuant to which Mint North provided TCA a security interest over substantially all of its properties and assets, and guaranteed by VJ Holding and Mr. Parish pursuant to Guaranty Agreements, and pursuant to a deed of trust provided to TCA from VJ Holding, pursuant to which VJ Holding provided TCA a security interest over the land on which the Company operates its vehicle leasing operations, the rights of which are leased to the Company from VJ Holding. The Promissory Note in the amount of $1,000,000 is due and payable along with interest thereon on August 6, 2016 (18 months after the Closing), and bears interest at the rate of 11% per annum, increasing to 18% per annum upon the occurrence of an event of default, provided that a 7% payment premium is also due upon any repayment of the Promissory Note (the “Premium”).
 
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Interest only payments on the Promissory Note in the amount of $9,167 each are due on March 6, 2015 and April 6, 2015. Monthly payments of principal, accrued interest and Premium (totaling $71,856 each) are due monthly on the 6th day of each month beginning on March 6, 2015 and continuing through maturity. If any payment due under the Promissory Note is not received within five (5) days of the due date of such payment, a late charge of 5% of such unpaid or late payment is also due.

Mint North has the right to prepay the Promissory Note at any time, in whole or in part, provided, that Mint North pays TCA an amount equal to the then outstanding amount of the Promissory Note plus accrued interest, Premium, expenses and fees, if any, due on such Promissory Note, and provided further that if Mint North prepays the Promissory Note within the first 180 days after the Closing, Mint North is required to pay TCA, as liquidated damages and compensation for making the loan funds available to Mint North, an additional amount equal to 2.5% of the initial Promissory Note.

Mint North also agreed to pay TCA various fees at the Closing and during the term of the Credit Agreement, including $400,000 for advisory services (the “Advisory Fee”), a transaction advisory fee in the amount of 4% of the initial Promissory Note ($40,000, which was paid at Closing) and a transaction advisory fee in the amount of 2% of any additional Promissory Note (due upon issuance of any additional Promissory Note), $7,500 in due diligence fees, $18,000 in document review and legal fees, certain other UCC search, documentation tax fees and other search fees, and other fees that may be requested by TCA from time to time pursuant to terms of the Credit Agreement. In connection with and as consideration for the Advisory Fee, the Company issued 1,739,130 shares of restricted common stock (valued at the lowest weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock on the five trading days immediately prior to the execution date of the Credit Agreement) to TCA, which number of shares is adjustable from time to time (as described below), such that the total shares issued to and sold by TCA will provide TCA an aggregate of $400,000 in value (the “Advisory Fee Shares”). The number of Advisory Fee Shares are adjustable from time to time at such times as TCA has provided the Company an accounting of sales showing that it has not realized $400,000 in value from the sale of such Advisory Fee Shares. In the event TCA sells Advisory Fee Shares and generates $400,000 in value, then any additional Advisory Fee Shares (or additional shares issued in connection with an adjustment) are to be returned by TCA for cancellation. The Company also has the right at any time to redeem the then outstanding Advisory Fee Shares (and any additional shares issued to TCA in connection with an adjustment), for an amount equal to the Advisory Fee less any value previously received by TCA in connection with sales of the Advisory Fee Shares. TCA has the right to require the Company to redeem the Advisory Fee Shares (or that number that then remain outstanding, together with any shares issuable as an adjustment as described above) on the earlier to occur of (a) the maturity date of the Promissory Note; and (b) upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, or at any time thereafter, and require the Company to pay TCA cash in an amount equal to the total amount of the Advisory Fee less any cash proceeds received by TCA from the prior sale of Advisory Fee Shares.

In total, we paid $84,774 in cash fees (not including the Advisory Fee payable by way of the issuance of the Advisory Fee Shares), expenses and closing costs in connection with the Closing (including $10,000 as a finders’ fee in connection with our introduction to TCA), not including the fees of our legal counsel, and as such, received a net amount of $915,226 in connection with the Closing. Of that amount, $127,030 was immediately used to repay our outstanding obligations under our credit facility with Moody National Bank, which was paid in full and terminated in connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement. We anticipate using the rest of the funds received to purchase additional vehicle inventory.

 
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The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties for facilities of similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement, and requires Mint North to indemnify TCA for certain losses and release Mint North from various claims. The Credit Agreement also includes various customary covenants (positive and negative) binding Mint North, including, the requirement that Mint North deliver to TCA, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, various reports, statements and financial statements and the prohibition on Mint North and VJ Holding (i) incurring any indebtedness (other than in connection with the Credit Agreement or as otherwise approved by TCA), (ii) making any new investments (except as expressly set forth in the Credit Agreement), (iii) creating any encumbrances on their assets, (iv) affecting a change in control, (v) issuing stock, (vi) incurring capital expenditures, (vii) making any distributions to shareholders or management, (viii) affecting any transactions with affiliates, or (ix) undertaking certain other actions as described in greater detail in the Credit Agreement, except in the usual course of business.

The Credit Agreement includes customary events of default for facilities of a similar nature and size as the Credit Agreement, including if a change in control of Mint North or VJ Holding occurs, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the security for the Promissory Note is or has become inadequate, if it is determined in good faith by TCA that the prospect for payment or performance of the Promissory Note is impaired for any reason, if Mint North does not have sales revenues for every quarter that are at least 75% of the sales revenue of Mint North for the prior year’s calendar quarter (i.e., pursuant to a comparison of the current quarter revenue to the revenue for the same quarter for the prior year), of if the outstanding balance of the Promissory Note exceeds the lesser of: (i) eighty percent (80%) of the then existing eligible accounts pledged as security for the repayment of the Promissory Note by Mint North; or (ii) eighty percent (80%) of the value of all of Mint North’s collateral, as determined by TCA in its sole and absolute discretion.

Mint North is also required to take various post-Closing actions including (a) having MNH Management, LLC release its pledge of the outstanding securities of Mint North, so such securities can instead by pledged to TCA within fifteen days of Closing, or to otherwise provide for Mr. Parish’s wife to personally guaranty (along with Mr. Parish) the amounts owed to TCA; (b) obtaining an appraisal of the property covered by the VJ Holding deed of trust; and (c) obtaining a title policy under the deed of trust.

The foregoing summary description of the terms of the Credit Agreement, Promissory Note, Security Agreement, VJ Holding Guaranty Agreement, and Jerry Parish Guaranty Agreement, may not contain all information that is of interest to the reader. The foregoing description of each of the Credit Agreement, Promissory Note, Security Agreement, VJ Holding Guaranty Agreement, and Jerry Parish Guaranty Agreement, do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Agreement, Promissory Note, Security Agreement, VJ Holding Guaranty Agreement, and Jerry Parish Guaranty Agreement.

KBM Worldwide, Inc. Convertible Note

On or around February 9, 2015, the Company paid $225,000 to KBM Worldwide, Inc., to satisfy amounts owed by us under a convertible promissory note in the original principal amount of $158,500 issued to such entity previously, which payment completely satisfied and terminated the convertible promissory note.

Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement

On March 20, 2015 and effective as of December 31, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), the Company, Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC Series 20, a Delaware limited liability company, organized as a Delaware Series Business Unit (“ICFG”), and Sunset Brands, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Sunset”), entered into and closed the transactions contemplated by a Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement (the “Rescission Agreement”), rescinding completely the Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) that the parties previously entered into and closed effective September 23, 2014 and the transactions contemplated therein.

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding voting shares and 99% of the issued and outstanding non-voting shares of ICFG in exchange for 62,678,872 shares of our restricted common stock (representing 42.3% of our post-closing common stock, based on 85,654,416 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the Exchange Agreement and 148,333,288 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the closing). ICFG owns 52 Gem Assets – “52 Sapphires from the King and Crown of Thrones collection”, which have a total carat weight of 3,925.17 (the “Gemstones”), the rights to which and ownership of which were acquired by the Company in connection with the closing of the Exchange Agreement.

 
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The Company had not issued the shares of common stock due to Sunset as of the date of the agreement (in either certificate form or book entry form); (b) neither ICFG nor Sunset had delivered the Gemstones to the Company; nor (c) had the Company taken physical delivery of the Gemstones.

Pursuant to the Rescission Agreement, the parties rescinded all agreements entered into in connection with the Exchange Agreement and any other agreements or understandings between the Parties resulting in the following:

(i) all ownership right and title to interests of ICFG being transferred by the Company back to Sunset and Sunset holding 100% of the ownership in ICFG;

(ii) Sunset releasing all obligations of the Company to issue the shares of common stock originally due to Sunset pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement; and

(iii) all ownership right and title to the Gemstones being held by ICFG.
 
The parties also provided and received customary releases.

Since the Rescission Agreement has an effective date of December 31, 2014, the accounting effects recorded in the third quarter were reversed for the quarter ending December 31, 2014, and the financial statements reflect the impact of those reversals.


 
 
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

On February 19, 2015, we dismissed M&K CPAS, PLLC (“M&K”) and engaged LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP (“LBB”) as our independent registered public accounting firm through and with the approval of our Board of Directors (consisting solely of Mr. Jerry Parish).

Other than for the inclusion of a paragraph describing the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, M&K’s reports on the Company’s financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013, contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period preceding M&K’s dismissal, there were: (i) no “disagreements” (within the meaning of Item 304(a) of Regulation S-K) with M&K on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of M&K, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in its report on the consolidated financial statements of the Company; and (ii) no “reportable events” (as such term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K), except for material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013, which have not been corrected as of the date of this filing.

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period preceding LBB’s engagement, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted LBB regarding either: (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and no written report or oral advice was provided to the Company that LBB concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the subject of a “disagreement” or “reportable event” (within the meaning of Item 304(a) of Regulation S-K and Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K, respectively).
 
In approving the selection of LBB as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, the Board of Directors (consisting solely of Mr. Jerry Parish) considered all relevant factors, including that no non-audit services were previously provided by LBB to the Company.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance to our sole officer and director regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that
 
 
(i)
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our transactions;

 
(ii)
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial statements;

 
(iii)
provide reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures of Company assets are made in accordance with management authorization; and

 
(iv)
provide reasonable assurance that an unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Company assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because changes in conditions may occur or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014. This assessment is based on the criteria for effective internal control described in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As of the date of our assessment we concluded our internal controls over financial reporting were ineffective due to discovery of material weaknesses.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As a result of management’s evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, management identified the following two material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:

 
·
Inadequate and ineffective controls over the period-end financial reporting close process - The controls were not adequately designed or operating effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements could be prepared in accordance with GAAP. Specifically, we did not have sufficient personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience and training to adequately review manual journal entries recorded, ensure timely preparation and review of period-end account analyses and the timely disposition of any required adjustment, review of our customer contracts to determine revenue recognition in the proper period, and ensure effective communication between operating and financial personnel regarding the occurrence of new transactions; and

 
·
Adequacy of accounting systems at meeting Company needs—The accounting system in place at the time of the assessment lacks the ability to provide high quality financial statements from within the system, and there were no procedures in place or built into the system to ensure that all relevant information is secure, identified, captured, processed, and reported within the accounting system. Failure to have an adequate accounting system with procedures to ensure the information is secure and accurately recorded and reported amounts to a material weakness to the Company’s internal controls over its financial reporting processes.
 
 
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In light of the foregoing, management plans to develop the following additional procedures to help address these material weaknesses:

 
·
We will create and refine a structure in which critical accounting policies and estimates are identified, and together with other complex areas, are subject to multiple reviews by qualified consultants. We believe these actions will remediate the material weaknesses by focusing additional attention on our internal accounting functions. However, the material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
 
 
·
We will hire a permanent Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial reporting specifically in lease accounting and financial reporting.

 
·
We will continue to work with the experienced third party accounting firm in the preparation and analysis of our interim and financial reporting to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and to ensure corporate compliance.

 
·
We will upgrade our existing accounting information system to one that is tailored for lease accounting to better meet the Company’s needs.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 
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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The following sets forth our sole officer and director (as used below, references to our Board of Directors, currently refer only to our sole director, Jerry Parish) as of the date of this Report:
 
Name
Position
Year of Appointment
Jerry Parish
Chief Executive Officer, President,
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary,
and sole Director
2008

Jerry Parish, Age 66

Jerry Parish, founder of The Mint Leasing, Inc. currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, and sole director of the Company. Mr. Parish is an accomplished businessman, manager and salesman having spent his entire professional career in the automobile industry. Mr. Parish has served as both the Sales Manager and General Manager of several franchise dealerships in Texas, including Austin-Hemphill, Red McComb Automotive, Westway Ford and the Davis Chevrolet Organization. In recognition of Mr. Parish’s dedicated service to Red McComb Automotive, he received a number of awards including Salesman of the Year (in addition to his numerous “Salesman of the Month” awards). Mr. Parish, a native of Houston, Texas began his career with military service in the United States Navy.

Director Qualifications:
 
Mr. Parish has significant knowledge of the Company’s history, strategies, technologies and culture. Having led the Company as Chief Executive Officer and a director since 1999, Mr. Parish has been the driving force behind the strategies and operational guidance that have generated more than a decade of operating history. His leadership of diverse business units and functions before becoming Chief Executive Officer gives Mr. Parish profound insight into the product development, marketing, finance, and operations aspects affecting the Company.
 
———————————————-

Our sole officer and any officers appointed in the future will hold their positions at the pleasure of the Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish), absent any employment agreement. Our officers and directors may receive compensation as determined by us from time to time by vote of the Board of Directors. Such compensation might be in the form of stock options. Directors may be reimbursed by the Company for expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Board of Directors. Vacancies in the Board are filled by majority vote of the remaining directors.
 
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

During the past ten years, our sole officer and director was not involved in any of the following: (1) any 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; (2) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being a named subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); (3) being 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; (4) being 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, (5) being the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of (i) any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or (6) being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), 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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Board of Directors Meetings

The Company had zero official meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company during the last fiscal year ending December 31, 2014, but instead took all actions via written consent of the sole director. The Company did not hold an annual meeting for 2012, 2013 or 2014.

Independence of Directors
 
We are not required to have independent members of our Board of Directors, and do not anticipate having independent directors until such time as we are required to do so.

Committees of the Board
 
Our Company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions, nor does our Company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. We believe that it is not necessary to have such committees, at this time, because the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by the sole director.
 
Our Company does not have any defined policy or procedural requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. The sole director believes that, given the stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our Company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the Board of Directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The sole director will assess all candidates, whether submitted by management (i.e., our sole officer and director) or shareholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.

A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our sole director may do so by directing a written request addressed to our President and director, at the address appearing on the first page of this Report.
 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company promotes accountability for adherence to honest and ethical conduct; endeavors to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in other public communications made by the Company; and strives to be compliant with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations. On July 18, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Code of Ethics for the Company’s senior officers (currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish). Mr. Parish, as the sole director believes that these individuals must set an exemplary standard of conduct, particularly in the areas of accounting, internal accounting control, auditing and finance. This code sets forth ethical standards to which the designated officers must adhere and other aspects of accounting, auditing and financial compliance. 
 
In lieu of an Audit Committee, the Company’s sole director is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations concerning the selection of outside auditors, reviewing the scope, results and effectiveness of the annual audit of the Company’s financial statements and other services provided by the Company’s independent public accountants. The sole director reviews the Company’s internal accounting controls, practices and policies.
 
 
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Risk Oversight

Effective risk oversight is an important priority of the sole director. Because risks are considered in virtually every business decision, the sole director discusses risk throughout the year generally or in connection with specific proposed actions. The sole director’s approach to risk oversight includes understanding the critical risks in the Company’s business and strategy, evaluating the Company’s risk management processes, allocating responsibilities for risk oversight, and fostering an appropriate culture of integrity and compliance with legal responsibilities. The sole director exercises direct oversight of strategic risks to the Company.
 
SECTION 16 (A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) requires our executive officers and directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock to file reports of their ownership of, and transactions in, our common stock with the SEC and to furnish us with copies of the reports they file. Based solely upon our review of the Section 16(a) filings that have been furnished to us and representations by our sole director, we believe that all filings required to be made under Section 16(a) during 2014 were timely made, except that Jerry Parish failed to file a Form 4 reporting one transaction in our common stock (Mr. Parish also failed to timely report one transaction during 2011 as well), and Victor Garcia failed to file a Form 4 reporting one transaction in our common stock (described in greater detail under “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”), which Form 4 has not been filed to date.

Pursuant to SEC rules, we are not required to disclose in this filing any failure to timely file a Section 16(a) report that has been disclosed by us in a prior annual report or proxy statement.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth compensation information with respect to our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, who was our only executive officer during the years presented below.

Name and Principal Position
Year
 
Salary ($)
   
Bonus ($)
   
Stock
Awards ($)
   
Options
Awards($)(2)
   
All Other Compensation
   
Total ($)
 
 
                                       
Jerry Parish
2014
 
$
263,300
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
169,871
   
$
-
   
$
433,171
 
CEO, CFO and President (1)
2013
 
$
315,000
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
315,000
 

*
Does not include perquisites and other personal benefits in amounts less than 10% of the total annual salary and other compensation. No executive officer earned any non-equity incentive plan compensation or nonqualified deferred compensation during the periods reported above.

(1)     Mr. Parish has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President since July 18, 2008.
 
(2) Represents the fair value of the grant of certain options to purchase shares of our common stock calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718.

Our compensation and benefits programs are administered by our Board of Directors (consisting solely of our sole director ) and are intended to retain and motivate individuals with the necessary experience to accomplish our overall business objectives within the limits of our available resources. Consequently, the guiding principles of our compensation programs are:
 
·     simplicity, clarity, and fairness to both the employee and the Company;
·     preservation of Company resources, including available cash; and
·     opportunity to receive fair compensation if the Company is successful.
 
 
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Each element of our compensation program contributes to these overall goals in a different way.

 
·
Base Salary and Benefits are designed to provide a minimum threshold to attract and retain employees identified as necessary for our success.
 
·
Cash Bonuses and equity awards are designed to provide supplemental compensation when the Company achieves financial or operational goals within the limits of our available resources.

All compensation payable to the Chief Executive Officer is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish) and changes or awards are approved by the Board of Directors.
 
Board Compensation

Mr. Parish was the sole director of the Company during the year ended December 31, 2014. Mr. Parish’s compensation is included in the table above. Mr. Parish did not receive any consideration separate from the compensation provided to him as an officer of the Company, as provided above, for serving as a director of the Company during the year ended December 31, 2014.
 
The following table sets forth certain information concerning unexercised stock options for each named executive officer.

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

OPTION AWARDS
 
STOCK AWARDS
 
Name
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#)Exercisable
 
Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#)Unexercisable (1)
 
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#)
 
Option exercise price ($)
 
Option expiration date
 
Number of shares or units of stock that
have not vested (#)
 
Market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested ($)
 
Equity incentive plan awards:
number of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (#)
 
Equity incentive plan awards:
Market or payout value of unearned
shares, units or other rights
that have not
vested ($)
 
                                       
Jerry Parish
   
2,000,000
   
-
   
-
   
0.10 (2)
 
7/18/2018
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 

(1) In July 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Parish, in connection with the assumption of his employment agreement with Mint Texas. The exercise price of the options is $3.00 and the options expire ten years after the grant date.
(2) In September 2014, the options were re-priced to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share.
 
Employment Agreement:

On July 18, 2008, the Company assumed a three year employment agreement between Mint Texas and Mr. Parish, originally effective as of July 10, 2008. The employment agreement provides for a salary of $675,000 per annum and a bonus payable quarterly equal to 2% of the Company’s “modified EBITDA” (as defined in the employment agreement), as well as a discretionary bonus payable at the option of the Company’s Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish). Upon the termination of the employment agreement for cause by the Company (as defined therein) or by Mr. Parish, without cause, Mr. Parish will receive only the benefits and compensation he has earned as of the termination date of the agreement. Upon termination of the agreement by Mr. Parish for good cause (as defined therein) disability, or death, Mr. Parish is due his compensation for the remainder of the current calendar month, and for 12 months thereafter (or such shorter period as the agreement is in effect) and his pro-rated bonus. In the event Mr. Parish’s employment is terminated and compensation is due to Mr. Parish as provided above, he will be paid compensation based on his current salary level regardless of the total provided for in the employment agreement (e.g., as described below, Mr. Parish currently accepts a lower yearly salary from the Company than provided for in his employment agreement). During 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010, Mr. Parish received cash compensation of $263,300, $315,000, $315,000, $315,000 and $379,995, respectively. Mr. Parish has agreed to forgo any additional cash compensation he would be entitled to under his employment agreement for 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
 
 
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Mr. Parish also receives five weeks of vacation per year pursuant to the employment agreement, of which up to four weeks of vacation time shall roll over to the following year if not used. Mr. Parish may also exchange up to one week’s vacation time per year in exchange for an additional one week’s salary from the Company. The amount of salary Mr. Parish has the right to receive each year in exchange for one week’s vacation time is based on his then current salary level regardless of the total provided for in the employment agreement (e.g., as described above, Mr. Parish currently accepts a lower yearly salary from the Company than provided for in his employment agreement).
 
In July 2008, the Company granted stock options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Parish, in connection with the assumption of his employment agreement with Mint Texas. The exercise price of the options is $3.00 and the options expire ten years after the grant date. One third of the options may be exercised respectively on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date (July 18, 2008). In September 2014, the options were re-priced to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. None of the other terms of the options were modified.

On August 17, 2011, the Company and Mr. Parish entered into a three-year extension of the employment agreement. None of the other terms or conditions of the employment agreement were modified by the extension.

On August 9, 2012, and effective July 10, 2012, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to employment agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with Mr. Parish, which amended Mr. Parish’s employment agreement with the Company. The Second Amendment extended the employment agreement for five (5) years from July 10, 2012, such that the employment agreement now expires on July 10, 2017; provided for Mr. Parish’s compensation to increase by not less than 10% upon completion of an acquisition by the Company with an aggregate value of not less than $1,000,000; and provided for Mr. Parish to formally waive any rights to unpaid salary which he may have for periods prior to the execution date of the Second Amendment.
 
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock, Series B Preferred Stock and total voting stock, as of April 6, 2015, by: (i) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock; (ii) each of our officers and directors (provided that Mr. Parish currently serves as our sole officer and director); and (iii) all of our officers and directors as a group.

Based on information available to us, all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them, unless otherwise indicated. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person or a group and the percentage ownership of that person or group, shares of our common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days after April 6, 2015 are deemed outstanding, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage of ownership of any other person. The following table is based on 91,012,802 shares of common stock, 91,012,803 voting shares the Series B Preferred Stock is eligible to vote (see footnote 2 below), and 182,025,605 total voting shares outstanding as of April 6, 2015.

 
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Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each individual named below is the address of our executive offices at 323 N. Loop West, Houston, Texas, 77008.
   
Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned
   
Shares of Series B
Preferred Stock Beneficially Owned
   
Total Voting Shares Beneficially Owned
 
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
 
Number
   
Percentage
   
Number
   
Percentage
   
Number (3)
   
Percentage
 
Sole Officer and Director
                                   
Jerry Parish
   
44,763,128
(1)
   
48.1
%
   
2,000,000
     
100
%
   
135,775,931
(2)
   
73.8
%
(All of the Officers and Directors as a Group (1 person))
   
44,763,128
(1)
   
48.1
%
   
2,000,000
     
100
%
   
135,775,931
(2)
   
73.8
%
                                                 
5% Shareholders
                                               
Victor Garcia
222 Detering
Houston, Texas 77007 (4)
   
38,742,191
     
42.6
%
   
-
     
-
     
38,742,191
     
21.3
%

(1)      Includes stock options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The exercise price of the options is $0.10 per share, and the options expire on July 10, 2018.

(2)      Takes into account the voting ability of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock shares which allow the holder to vote a number of voting shares equal to the total number of voting shares of the Company issued and outstanding as of any record date for any shareholder vote plus one additional share (91,012,803 share in aggregate). The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares are convertible at the option of the holder with 61 days’ notice to the Company into 10 shares of common stock for each share of preferred stock issued and outstanding, which conversion rate may be increased by the Company’s sole director from time to time as provided in the preferred stock designations. Mr. Parish holds all 2,000,000 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock.

(3)      Includes the voting rights associated with the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock shares which are solely owned by Mr. Parish, as described above in footnote 2.
 
(4)      Based solely on the Company’s record shareholders list. Mr. Garcia has not filed a Form 4 since March 2012, and has not filed an amended Schedule 13D since March 2010.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

On June 26, 2008, the Board of Directors adopted, and on July 18, 2008, the stockholders approved, the 2008 Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants Stock Option, Stock Warrant and Stock Award Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, the Board of Directors (or a committee thereof)(currently consisting solely of Mr. Parish) may grant options, warrants or restricted or unrestricted shares of the Company’s common stock or preferred stock to its directors, officers, employees or consultants.
 
 
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The following table provides information as of December 31, 2014 regarding compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which equity securities are authorized for issuance:

Plan Category
 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
 
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Number of securities available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding those in first column)
Equity compensation plans approved by the security holders
 
2,000,000(1)
 
$0.10
 
22,900,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by the security holders
 
-
 
-
 
-
Total
 
2,000,000(1)
 
$0.10
 
22,900,000

(1) Includes options to purchase 2,000,000 common shares of stock granted to Jerry Parish, the Company’s President and sole director in July 2008 (all of which have vested to date), in connection with his employment agreement with Mint Texas which was assumed by Mint Nevada on the closing date of the merger. The exercise price of the options was originally $3.00 per share, provided the options were re-priced to $0.10 per share in September 2014. The options expire ten years after the grant date.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Except as discussed below or otherwise disclosed above under “Item 11. Executive Compensation”, there have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, and there is not currently any proposed transaction, in which the Company was or is to be a participant, where the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any officer, director, or any stockholder owning greater than five percent (5%) of our outstanding voting shares, nor any member of the above referenced individual’s immediate family, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

The Company leased office space from a partnership, which is owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders, pursuant to a lease which expired on August 31, 2008, at the rate of $10,000 per month. The lease was subsequently renewed to July 31, 2011, which included an adjacent property to be built, at the rate of $20,000 per month. In conjunction with the Company’s cost reduction efforts the monthly rental payment was reduced in September 2010 to $15,000 per month. The lease was renewed for a term of one year on July 31, 2011 and for an additional one year term on July 31, 2013 and 2012, each at a monthly rental rate of $15,000 per month. The Company also has the right to two additional one year extensions. Any extensions under the lease shall be at a monthly rental cost mutually agreeable by the parties. Rent expense under the lease amounted to $165,000 and $180,000 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company has notes payable to Jerry Parish, Victor Garcia, and a partnership which is owned by the Company’s two majority shareholders (Mr. Parish and Mr. Garcia) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mint Texas. The amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $1,656,677 and $1,211,200, respectively. These notes payable are non-interest bearing and due upon demand. The Company imputed interest on these notes payable at a rate of 8.75% per year. Interest expense of $49,116, and $37,308 was recorded as contributed capital for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
 
In December 2011, Victor Garcia, a related party, gifted 2,239,436 shares of common stock to Jerry Parish, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director.

The Company issued 4,239,436 shares of common stock to Victor Garcia, a related party on April 1, 2014 in consideration for services rendered. The shares were recorded at a price per share based on the fair market value on the date of grant for a total value of $127,183.

On July 18, 2014, Jerry Parish, our sole officer and director and majority shareholder, loaned the Company $240,000 which accrues interest at the rate of 10% per annum, is due and payable (along with accrued interest) on July 18, 2015, and is evidenced by a Promissory Note. In August 2014, Mr. Parish loaned the Company an additional $49,000, which is not evidenced by a promissory note.

Effective September 23, 2014, Jerry Parish, as sole director of the Company, approved a re-pricing of the 2 million options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share which were originally granted to Mr. Parish in 2008, to provide for such options (which have fully vested to date and expire if unexercised on July 10, 2018), to have an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The options were re-priced in consideration for services rendered to the Company by Mr. Parish as Chief Executive Officer, and due to the fact that the Company’s common stock has consistently traded well below the original $3.00 per share exercise price.

 
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Effective October 27, 2014, the Company was assigned rights under an Option Agreement between Pat Kat Investments, LLC, which is controlled by Gene Smith and Victor Garcia, a significant shareholder of the Company. Pursuant to the Option Agreement, the Company had the right to acquire (a) 30,000,000 shares of the restricted common stock of the Company held by Mr. Garcia; and (b) any and all interest, if any, held by Mr. Garcia in (i) The Mint Leasing South, Inc., a Texas corporation; (ii) The Mint Leasing North, Inc., a Texas corporation; and (iii) The Mint Leasing, Inc., a Texas corporation in consideration for $1,000,000, which Option Agreement was exercisable at any time prior to November 2014 and has since expired unexercised (the “Option Agreement”). 

On October 23, 2014, MNH exercised 100,000 of its Warrants (described in greater detail above under “Item 1. Business” – “MNH Loan Agreement”), to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants were exercised using the cashless exercise mechanism of the options, pursuant to which 15,744 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, totaling the $5,000 exercise price of such exercised Warrants, were surrendered to the Company for cancellation and a net of 84,256 shares of common stock were issued to MNH in connection with such exercise. On November 6, 2014, the Company issued the 84,256 shares to MNH in connection with such exercise.  
 
On March 31, 2015, Mr. Parish, our sole officer and director, and majority shareholder, purchased the 84,256 shares from MNH in consideration for $17,000 (approximately $0.20 per share).

Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions

We have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officer and sole director and significant stockholders to date. However, all of the transactions described above were approved and ratified by our sole officer and director, Jerry Parish. In connection with the approval of the transactions described above, Mr. Parish as our sole officer and director, took into account several factors, including his fiduciary duty to the Company; the relationships of the related parties described above to the Company; the material facts underlying each transaction; the anticipated benefits to the Company and related costs associated with such benefits; whether comparable products or services were available; and the terms the Company could receive from an unrelated third party.

We intend to establish formal policies and procedures in the future, once we have sufficient resources and have appointed additional directors, so that such transactions will be subject to the review, approval or ratification of our sole director, or an appropriate committee thereof. On a moving forward basis, our sole director will continue to approve any related party transaction based on the criteria set forth above.

Independence of Directors
 
We are not required to have independent members of our Board of Directors, and do not anticipate having independent directors until such time as we are required to do so.
 
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Audit Fees

We engaged LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP as our principal accountants to perform the audit of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. The aggregate fees billed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and the review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements were $0.

We engaged M&K CPAS, PLLC as our principal accountants to perform the audit for our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013. The aggregate fees billed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and the review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements were $69,500.

 
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Audit Related Fees

None.

Tax Fees

None.

All Other Fees

None.

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)
Documents filed as part of this report

(1)
All financial statements
 
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-2
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-8

(2)
Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules have been omitted, since the required information is not applicable or is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-K.

(3)
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K

The information required by this Section (a)(3) of Item 15 is set forth on the exhibit index that follows the Signatures page of this Form 10-K.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
THE MINT LEASING, INC.
   
DATED: April 15, 2015
By: /s/ Jerry Parish
 
Jerry Parish
 
Chief Executive Officer,
Secretary, President
 
(Principal Executive Officer), and
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)


In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NAME
TITLE
DATE
     
/s/ Jerry Parish
Chief Executive Officer
April 15, 2015
Jerry Parish
President, Secretary,
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer), and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) and Sole Director
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
   
2.1(16)
Share Exchange Agreement dated September 22, 2014, by and among The Mint Leasing, Inc., Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC Series 20 and Sunset Brands, Inc.
3.1(2)
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
3.2(2)
Amended and Restated Bylaws
3.3(3)
Amendment to the Bylaws of the Company
4.1(1)
Incentive Stock Option for 2,000,000 shares
4.2(1)
Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
4.3(2)
2008 Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants Stock Option, Stock Warrant and Stock Award Plan
4.4(11)
Common Stock Purchase Warrant (November 19, 2013) Raven Asset-Based Opportunity Fund I, L.P. (16,140,000 shares)
4.5(11)
Common Stock Purchase Warrant (November 19, 2013) MNH Management LLC (3,860,000 shares)
10.1(1)
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization among Legacy Communications Corporation, The Mint Leasing, Inc., a Texas corporation, and the shareholders of the Mint Leasing, Inc., dated July 18, 2008 (without Exhibits).
10.2(1)
Stock Purchase Agreement between Legacy Communications Corporation and Three Irons, Inc. dated July 18, 2008.
10.3(1)
Employment Agreement between The Mint Leasing, Inc. and Jerry Parish dated July 10, 2008 assumed by The Mint Leasing, Inc. (f/k/a Legacy Communications Corporation)
10.4(1)
Form of Indemnification Agreements between The Mint Leasing, Inc. (f/k/a Legacy Communications Corporation) and each of Jerry Parish, Michael Hluchanek, and Kelley V. Kirker
10.5(4)
Modification, Renewal and Extension Agreement with Sterling Bank
10.6(5)
Modification Agreement with Sterling Bank
10.7(5)
Third Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement with Moody Bank
10.8(6)
Securities Purchase Agreement
10.9(6)
Convertible Promissory Note
10.10(6)
First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Jerry Parish
10.11(7)
Amendment No. 1 to Convertible Promissory Note with Asher Enterprises, Inc.
10.12(8)
Fourth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement with Moody Bank
10.13(8)
March 2012 Extension Agreement with Comerica Bank
10.14(9)
$100,000 Promissory Note with Pamela Kimmel (December 6, 2011)
10.15(9)
$100,000 Promissory Note with Pablo J. Olivarez (November 28, 2011)
10.16(9)
$220,000 Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC (February 2, 2012)
10.17(9)
$250,000 Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC
10.18(9)
Form of Company Dealer Agreement
10.19(9)
Second Amendment to Employment Agreement
10.20(10)
Fifth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement with Moody Bank (March 2013)
10.21(10)
$320,000 Promissory Note with Sambrand Interests, LLC (February 2013)
10.22(11)
Settlement Agreement between Comerica Bank, the Company, Jerry Parish, and Victor M. Garcia (November 19, 2013)
10.23(11)
Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement - the Company, The Mint Leasing, Inc. (Texas), The Mint Leasing South, Inc. (Texas) and MNH Management, LLC (November 19, 2013)
10.24(11)
Amended and Restated Secured Promissory Note (Term Loan) - In Favor of MNH Management, LLC (November 19, 2013)
10.25(11)
Personal Guaranty of Jerry Parish (November 19, 2013)
10.26(11)
Collateral Assignment of Leases (November 19, 2013)
10.27(11)
Pledge and Security Agreement (November 19, 2013)
10.28(11)
Securities Issuance Agreement (November 19, 2013)
10.29(14)
Sixth Renewal, Extension and Modification Agreement with Moody Bank (April 2014)
10.30(15)
$240,000 Promissory Note – The Mint Leasing, Inc. as borrower and Jerry Parish as lender (July 22, 2014)
10.31(16)
Amended and Restated Incentive Stock Option Agreement – Jerry Parish (2,000,000 options to purchase shares of common stock at $0.10 per share) – September 22, 2014
 
 
 
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10.32(17)
First Amendment to and Assignment of Letter of Intent (October 27, 2014), by and between Karl L. White, as authorized agent for the owners of Motors Acceptance Corporation, MotorMax Financial Services Corporation and MotorMax Auto Group, Inc., and Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC
10.33(18)
Senior Secured Credit Facility Agreement in the Maximum Amount of US$5,000,000 by and among The Mint Leasing North, Inc., as Borrower, VJ Holding Company, L.L.C. and Jerry Parish, as Joint and Several Guarantors, and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP, as Lender (February 6, 2015)
10.34(18)
Promissory Note ($1,000,000) between The Mint Leasing North, Inc., as borrower, and TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP, as lender (February 6, 2015)
10.35(18)
Security Agreement by The Mint Leasing North, Inc., as debtor, in favor of TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP, as secured party (February 6, 2015)
10.36(18)
Guaranty Agreement by VJ Holding Company, L.L.C., as guarantor, in favor of TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (February 6, 2015)
10.37(18)
Guaranty Agreement by Jerry Parish, as guarantor, in favor of TCA Global Credit Master Fund, LP (February 6, 2015)
10.38(19)
Mutual Rescission and Release Agreement dated March 20, 2015, by and between The Mint Leasing, Inc., Investment Capital Fund Group, LLC Series 20, and Sunset Brands, Inc.
14.1(1)
Code of Ethics dated July 18, 2008
16.1(19)
Letter dated March 24, 2015 From M&K CPAS, PLLC
Subsidiaries
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS**
 XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH**
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL**
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF**
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB**
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE**
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

* Filed herein.

*** Furnished herein.
 
** XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

(1) Filed as exhibits to the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on July 28, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.

(2) Filed as exhibits to the Company’s Definitive Schedule 14C filing, filed with the Commission on June 26, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(3) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 9, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(4) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.

(5) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
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(6) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on August 22, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

(7) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 14, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

(8) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.
 
(9) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on August 20, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.

(10) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on April 16, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.

(11) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 19, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference.

(12) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on March 31, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

(13) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement, filed with the Commission on September 14, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference.

(14) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on May 15, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

(15) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 25, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

(16) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on September 23, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

(17) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 30, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference. The original Letter of Intent which was assigned to the Company pursuant to the First Amendment to and Assignment of the Letter of Intent is attached as Exhibit A to the Assignment.
 
(18) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 17, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.

(19) Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 24, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference.

 
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