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Exhibit 99.1

Independent Auditor’s Report

Board of Directors

New Birmingham, Inc.

Tyler, Texas

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ BDO USA, LLP
May 23, 2016

 

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New Birmingham, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

     2015     2014  
Assets     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,060,216      $ 3,300,537   

Restricted cash

     100,548        100,347   

Trade receivables, net

     2,136,519        6,167,342   

Federal income tax receivable

     271,213        217,546   

Inventories

     505,040        406,843   

Note receivable, currently due

     74,728        —     

Other

     200,000        200,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     11,348,264        10,392,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, machinery and equipment

    

Property, machinery and equipment

     45,087,556        38,891,771   

Machinery and equipment under construction

     2,496,637        2,778,596   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total property, machinery and equipment

     47,584,193        41,670,367   

Accumulated depreciation

     (7,760,702     (5,350,080
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, machinery and equipment, net

     39,823,491        36,320,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note receivable, less current portion

     7,465,272        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 58,637,027      $ 46,712,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity     

Current liabilities

    

Current maturities of obligations under capital leases

   $ 1,454,891      $ 1,408,722   

Current maturities of notes payable

     2,249,913        4,119,182   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     913,569        3,257,617   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     4,618,373        8,785,521   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Obligations under capital leases, net of current maturities

     2,994,947        3,254,272   

Notes payable, net of current maturities

     17,887,352        17,312,045   

Deferred tax liability

     7,224,898        4,000,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     32,725,570        33,352,632   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

    

Stockholders’ equity

    

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 65,468,000 and 62,350,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     65,468        62,350   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,140,042        581,920   

Retained earnings

     24,705,947        12,716,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     25,911,457        13,360,270   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 58,637,027      $ 46,712,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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New Birmingham, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

     2015     2014  

Revenues

    

Sand operations

   $ 40,222,509      $ 32,864,370   

Iron ore operations

     491,874        338,194   

Transportation and other

     64,380        189,360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     40,778,763        33,391,924   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

    

Cost of sales

     17,971,748        15,068,764   

Depreciation expense

     3,011,670        2,118,103   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of sales

     20,983,418        17,186,867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     19,795,345        16,205,057   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

    

Compensation expenses

     2,031,018        707,735   

Selling, general & administrative expenses

     1,598,243        1,157,024   

Depreciation and amortization

     5,467        4,748   

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

     (8,494,719     94,243   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     (4,859,991     1,963,750   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     24,655,336        14,241,307   

Other income (expense)

    

Interest income

     275,948        10,362   

Interest expense

     (1,830,243     (1,145,979

Other income, net

     21,437        36,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense), net

     (1,532,858     (1,099,198
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     23,122,478        13,142,109   

Provision for income taxes

     8,132,531        4,614,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 14,989,947      $ 8,528,105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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New Birmingham, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

     2015     2014  

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 14,989,947      $ 8,528,105   

Reconciliation of net income to cash flows from operating activities

    

Depreciation and amortization expense

     3,017,137        2,122,851   

Deferred tax expense

     3,224,104        1,468,753   

Stock compensation expense

     561,240        —     

Recapitalized interest on note obligation

     95,907        —     

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

     (8,494,719     94,243   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade receivables

     4,030,823        (4,768,828

Receivables from employees

     —          85   

Inventories

     (98,197     (5,140

Federal income taxes receivable

     (53,667     375,736   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     —          10,000   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (2,344,048     2,154,422   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     14,928,527        9,980,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (7,888,623     (10,400,751

Increase in restricted cash

     (201     (200

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

     —          195,500   

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     3,604,337        1,548,574   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,284,487     (8,656,877
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Dividends paid

     (3,000,000     —     

Issuance of common stock

     —          9,976,250   

Common stock repurchased

     —          (9,976,250

Borrowings under note obligations

     556,779        3,616,035   

Principal payments of note obligations

     (1,946,648     (2,204,166

Principal payments of capital lease obligations

     (1,494,492     (2,051,978
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (5,884,361     (640,109
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     4,759,679        683,241   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     3,300,537        2,617,296   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   $ 8,060,216      $ 3,300,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 1,830,243      $ 1,145,979   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 4,984,546      $ 2,557,458   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions

    

Borrowings under capital lease obligations

   $ 1,281,336      $ 4,319,340   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Issuance of note receivable related to sale of land

   $ 7,540,000      $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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New Birmingham, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

    Preferred Stock     Common
Stock
   

Additional

Paid-In

    Treasury     Retained    

Total

Stockholders’

 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Stock     Earnings     Equity  

Balance - December 31, 2013

    —        $ —          62,350,000      $ 62,350      $ 581,920      $ —        $ 4,187,895      $ 4,832,165   

Common stock repurchase

    —          —          (8,675,000     —          —          (9,976,250        —          (9,976,250

Issuance of common stock

    —          —          8,675,000        —          —          9,976,250        —          9,976,250   

Net income

    —          —          —          —          —          —          8,528,105        8,528,105   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - December 31, 2014

    —          —          62,350,000        62,350        581,920        —          12,716,000        13,360,270   

Dividends paid

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (3,000,000     (3,000,000

Stock compensation expense

    —          —          3,118,000        3,118        558,122        —          —          561,240   

Net income

    —          —          —          —          —          —          14,989,947        14,989,947   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance - December 31, 2015

    —        $ —          65,468,000      $ 65,468      $ 1,140,042      $ —        $ 24,705,947      $ 25,911,457   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1. Description of the Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business Operations

New Birmingham, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (the “Parent”) was incorporated in November 2007 as a holding company for New Birmingham Resources, LLC (“NBR”). NBR was formed in February 2005 to acquire an aggregate and iron ore operation in Rusk, Texas. In May 2007, NBR acquired Capital Sands, LLC (renamed NBR Sand, LLC), a sand production operation in Tyler, Texas. In November 2007, as part of a corporate restructuring to consolidate and acquire the iron, sand, transportation and port operations either owned directly by NBR or indirectly through common ownership of the individual owners of NBR, the Parent acquired NBR concurrent with NBR acquiring the transportation entity Ore Trans, LLC and the port property Golden Triangle Maritime, LLC. Ore Trans, LLC was renamed NBR Trans, LLC and Golden Triangle Maritime, LLC was split into two entities, NBR Maritime I, LLC and NBR Maritime II, LLC.

New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) are engaged in the mining, production and sales of frac sand, iron ore, limestone, concrete, and other aggregates throughout the Unites States. In addition, the Company owned port property along the Gulf of Mexico.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of New Birmingham, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when delivery has occurred, title and risk of loss has passed to the customer, collection is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, and the sales price is fixed or determinable.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a letter of credit outstanding for $100,548 and $100,347, respectively, which matured on February 27, 2016. The letter of credit was collateralized by cash, which has been classified as restricted cash at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Receivables

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company’s estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of accounts receivable. It is reasonably possible the Company’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will change. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts as management believes all receivables are fully collectible.

 

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Inventories

Inventories consist entirely of frac sand and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the average cost method and includes costs of mining and allocated overhead.

Property, Machinery and Equipment

Property, machinery and equipment is stated at cost and is depreciated utilizing the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The cost of assets retired and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the results of operations when assets are disposed. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major additions and replacements that extend the lives of assets are capitalized and depreciated over their remaining estimated useful lives. The Company depreciates assets over the following estimated useful lives:

 

Buildings

   10 - 40 years

Heavy machinery and equipment

   5 - 10 years

Office furniture and equipment

   5 - 10 years

Plant and plant equipment

   5 - 40 years

Trucks, trailers and vehicles

   5 - 10 years

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets to be held and used are analyzed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If there are indications of impairment, the Company uses future undiscounted cash flows of the related asset or asset grouping over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are fully recoverable. In the event such cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the recorded asset values, the assets are written down to their estimated fair value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value of asset less the cost to sell.

Fair Value of Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The three-tiered hierarchy is summarized as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 - Other significant observable inputs.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs.

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable and accounts payable, for which carrying values approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying values of notes payable approximate the fair values as each of the interest rates approximate rates available to the Company for similar borrowings.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis. Non-recurring fair value measurements include the assessment of property, plant, and equipment for impairment. As there is no corroborating market activity to support the assumptions used, the Company has designated these estimates as Level 3.

 

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Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. When management determines that it is more than likely that a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established.

Each income tax position is assessed using a two-step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the income tax position will be sustained, based upon technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the income tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded in the financial statements equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon its ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no amounts that had been accrued in respect to uncertain tax positions.

None of the Company’s federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or state authorities. However, fiscal years 2012 and later remain open and subject to examination.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consists principally of cash in banks, restricted cash and trade receivables. The Company manages this risk by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions and periodically performing evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions and investment funds that are considered in the Company’s investment strategy.

The Company grants unsecured credit to its customers during the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to minimize any potential loss. Historically, no significant credit related losses have been incurred.

In 2015, sales to two customers accounted for approximately 55% and 32% of total sales, and receivables from those customers accounted for approximately 61% and 23% of total trade receivables at December 31, 2015. In 2014, sales to three customers accounted for approximately 32%, 21% and 19% of total sales, and receivables from those customers accounted for approximately 45%, 10% and 2% of total trade receivables at December 31, 2014.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures stock-based compensation cost as of the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award less an estimated rate for pre-vesting forfeitures, and recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For performance-based awards, the Company must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance targets.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2014 financial statements to conform to the 2015 financial statement presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income, cash flows or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

 

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2. Property, Machinery and Equipment

Property, machinery and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     2015      2014  

Land and land improvements

   $ 5,698,936       $ 7,406,820   

Buildings

     1,561,434         1,561,434   

Heavy machinery and equipment

     7,432,508         7,023,432   

Plant and plant equipment

     30,256,594         22,762,001   

Trucks, trailers and vehicles

     19,045         19,045   

Office furniture and equipment

     119,039         119,039   

Equipment under construction

     2,496,637         2,778,596   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     47,584,193         41,670,367   

Less - accumulated depreciation

     (7,760,702      (5,350,080
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 39,823,491       $ 36,320,287   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation of $3,017,137 and $2,122,851 was expensed in 2015 and 2014, respectively, of which $3,011,670 and $2,118,103, respectively, was allocated to cost of sales. Included in depreciation expense allocated to cost of sales in 2015 and 2014 is amortization expense on assets acquired under capital leases of $1,200,603 and $1,077,327, respectively.

During 2013, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with a third party for land and water contract rights for $450,000, with $200,000 allocated to land and $250,000 allocated to water contract rights. The agreement contained a purchase option of additional land for $750,000. The Company did not exercise the purchase option. The Company determined the assets acquired were unsuitable for the Company’s business plans and entered into a plan to dispose of those assets. The Company recorded the land as assets held-for-sale of $200,000, included in other on the consolidated balance sheet, and expects to sell the land during 2016. In February 2014, the Company sold the water contract rights for $195,500.

 

3. Note Receivable

On May 19, 2015, the Company completed the sale of all port land owned for total consideration of $10,790,000. Terms of the sale include a cash receipt of $3,250,000 and a term note of $7,540,000 from the buyer. Terms of the term note call for interest at 6% with the following repayment schedule over 84 months beginning July 1, 2015: monthly interest payments of $37,500 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $50,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $62,500 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $75,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $100,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $125,000 for 12 months; monthly principal and interest payments of $150,000 for 12 months; and a final balloon payment of $3,001,232 due June 1, 2022.

At December 31, 2015, the outstanding note receivable under this agreement was $7,540,000, of which $74,728 was reflected as currently due.

 

4. Line of Credit Agreement

Effective December 13, 2012, the Company entered into a $4,000,000 revolving line of credit with a bank, secured by the Company’s accounts with the bank, trade accounts receivable, and the guarantees of all subsidiaries of the Company. Terms of the revolving line of credit call for interest at libor plus 3.25% (3.49% at December 31, 2015), with monthly interest payments and all outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest due on or before

 

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December 12, 2016. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no amounts outstanding under the agreement. The line of credit contains customary covenants, including maintenance of certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all of the debt covenants.

 

5. Notes Payable

Notes payable consists of the following at December 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     2015      2014  

Note payable to an investment group; due by June 30, 2032; monthly principal and interest payments based on royalty formula; secured by mining property

   $ 13,212,985       $ 14,299,935   

Note payable to a customer; interest at 3.5%; due by May 31, 2016, monthly payments based on Supply Agreement (also see Note 11); secured by Deed of Trust and equipment

     3,289,946         3,247,712   

Note payable to a bank; interest at 4.45%; due on February 1, 2021; monthly principal payments of $54,338 plus interest; secured by equipment

     3,368,980         3,355,585   

Note payable to a financial institution; interest at 3.94%; due on January 11, 2017; monthly principal and interest payments of $7,684; secured by heavy machinery

     —           191,606   

Note payable to a bank; interest at libor plus 3.25%; (3.49% at December 31, 2015); due on December 31, 2022; monthly principal payments of $3,159 plus interest; secured by land

     265,354         303,262   

Note payable to a financial institution; interest at 4.95%; due on June 5, 2015; monthly principal and interest payments of $5,581; secured by heavy machinery

     —           33,127   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

     20,137,265         21,431,227   

Less - current maturities

     (2,249,913      (4,119,182
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total notes payable, net of current maturities

   $ 17,887,352       $ 17,312,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Schedule maturities of note payable obligations are as follows:

 

Years ended December 31,

      

2016

   $ 2,249,913   

2017

     2,149,509   

2018

     1,922,061   

2019

     1,922,061   

2020

     2,422,061   

Thereafter

     9,471,660   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 20,137,265   
  

 

 

 

 

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6. Obligations under Capital Leases

At December 31, 2015, the Company had capital lease obligations to various financial institutions for machinery and equipment utilized in the Company’s operations. The aggregate cost of the heavy machinery and equipment acquired under capital leases is $8,998,097. Accumulated amortization was $2,521,331 at December 31, 2015. The scheduled future minimum lease payments under capital leases as of December 31, 2015 are:

 

Year ending December 31,

      

2016

   $ 1,576,608   

2017

     2,362,735   

2018

     712,648   
  

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

     4,651,991   

Less amount representing interest

     (202,153
  

 

 

 

Present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 4,449,838   
  

 

 

 

 

7. Operating Leases

From time to time, the Company will enter into monthly operating lease arrangements with heavy equipment suppliers and rental companies. These leases are generally short-term in nature with various monthly rental rates, terms and conditions.

Total lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, was $644,005 and $667,960, respectively, which was entirely charged to cost of sales.

 

8. Income Taxes

Income tax expense for 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:

 

     2015      2014  

Current tax expense

   $ 4,714,111       $ 2,933,194   

Deferred tax expense

     3,224,104         1,468,753   

State franchie tax expense

     194,316         212,057   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total provision for income taxes

   $ 8,132,531       $ 4,614,004   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes are provided for differences between the financial statements carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

 

     2015      2014  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities:

     

Stock compensation

   $ 362,182       $ 171,360   

Property, plant and equipment

     (7,587,080      (4,172,154
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   $ (7,224,898    $ (4,000,794
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

9. Equity Transactions

Common Stock

In November 2015, the Company paid a $3,000,000 dividend, or $0.046 per share, to shareholders of record as of November 19, 2015.

In June 2014, the Company completed the repurchase of 8,675,000 common shares at a cost of $9,976,250. Concurrent with the common share repurchase, the Company issued 8,675,000 common shares in a private placement for total proceeds of $9,976,250.

 

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In May 2014, the Company entered into a Stockholders Agreement (“Agreement”) with the existing stockholders of the Company. The Agreement set forth an incentive plan by which:

(a) the chief executive officer at his sole discretion can grant stock awards to key personnel that is subject to achieving certain performance conditions over a twelve month period beginning July 1, 2014. Upon meeting the performance conditions an aggregate of up to 3,118,000 may be issued to key personnel. The grant date fair value of each stock award was $0.18. The fair value was determined using the market approach which uses Level 3 inputs. The Company assumed no forfeitures because the awards were a part of a key personnel pool and allocable at the sole discretion of the chief executive officer. The performance conditions were achieved at the end of the measurement period, therefore, as of December 31, 2015, the Company issued 3,118,000 shares and recognized compensation expense of $561,240. As of December 31, 2014, the Company did not anticipate the performance conditions to be met, therefore, no compensation expense was recognized.

(b) key personnel would be entitled to 3,118,000 stock awards upon a liquidity event, as defined in the Agreement. The grant date fair value of each stock award was $0.18. The fair value was determined using the market approach which uses Level 3 inputs. The Company assumed no forfeitures because the awards were a part of a key personnel pool and allocable at the sole discretion of the chief executive officer. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, there is $561,240 of unrecognized compensation cost related to these stock awards. Such amount will be recognized in the future upon the occurrence of a liquidity event that results in the vesting of the stock awards.

In October 2011, the Company issued options to purchase an aggregate 750,000 common shares of the Company to three outside board members. The options vested immediately and carry an exercise price of $1.25 per share for a period of 5 years. There were no options issued during 2015 and 2014.

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no preferred stock issued or outstanding.

 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is subject to litigation, primarily as a result of customer claims, in the ordinary conduct of its operations. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had no knowledge of any legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. See Notes 6 and 7 for discussion of the Company’s capital and operating leases.

 

11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through May 23, 2016, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued.

Effective January 1, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment to a master supply note agreement (“the amended agreement”) with a supplier whereby the outstanding principal balance due under the agreement was reduced from $3,289,946 to $3,000,000. Terms of the amended agreement call for the Company to repay $2,500,000 at 0% interest, in equal monthly payments beginning January 1, 2016 for 60 months. The Company will repay the remaining $500,000 in the form of product load credits as defined in the agreement for products sold between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2020. In the event the load credits do not result in full repayment of the $500,000 by December 31, 2020, any remaining balance will be cancelled.

In March 2016, the Company paid a $3,000,000 dividend to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2016.

 

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