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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016.
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from to
.
Commission file number: 000-28731
SUNVESTA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida
98-0211356
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification
Seestrasse 97, Oberrieden, Switzerland CH-8942
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
011 41 43 388 40 60
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section
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 þ No o
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-
accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large
accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the
latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of the issuers common stock, $0.01 par
value (the only class of voting stock), at November 11, 2016, was 95,941,603.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and
4
December 31, 2015
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) for the
5
three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity (unaudited) for the
6
nine months ended September 30, 2016
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine
7
months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
38
Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
47
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
48
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
49
Item 2.
Risk Factors
49
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
49
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
49
Item 5.
Other Information
49
Item 6.
49
50
Index to Exhibits
51
2
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As used herein, the terms Company, we, our, and us refer to SunVesta, Inc., a Florida
corporation, and its predecessors and subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. In the opinion of
management, the accompanying unaudited, consolidated financial statements included in this
Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for
the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
2,985,698
111,830
Receivable from related parties
20,643
19,945
Other assets
549,978
158,574
Total current assets
$
3,556,320
290,349
Non-current assets
Property and equipment - net
65,084,427
61,271,424
Deposits related to construction work
190,577
798,874
Notes receivable
280,242
280,242
Down payment for property and equipment
2,369,816
2,972,083
Restricted cash
1,673,563
1,684,467
Total non-current assets
$
69,598,624
67,007,090
Total assets
$
73,154,944
67,297,439
Liabilities and stockholders' deficit
Current liabilities
Bank liabilities
-
179,313
Accounts payable
4,814,034
8,048,608
Accrued expenses
9,109,806
7,831,247
Note payable
2,660,607
2,736,912
Notes payable to related parties
6,023,048
1,130,978
Convertible CHF-Bond
5,988,898
-
EUR-Bond
8,728,720
8,347,717
Total current liabilities
$
37,325,113
28,274,775
Non-current liabilities
Convertible CHF-Bond
32,405,820
25,866,148
Liability related to conversion feature
6,760,662
6,976,322
Notes payable to related parties
48,611,633
47,198,362
Other long-term debts
-
36,140
Pension liabilities
215,825
210,680
Total non-current liabilities
$
87,993,940
80,287,652
Total liabilities
$
125,319,053
108,562,427
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares
authorized; 95,941,603 shares issued and outstanding
959,416
959,416
Additional paid-in capital
23,168,285
23,403,438
Accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss)
(923,062)
1,778,961
Accumulated deficit
(75,368,748)
(67,406,803)
Total stockholders' deficit
$
(52,164,109)
(41,264,988)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
$
73,154,944
67,297,439
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Revenues
Revenues, net
-
-
-
-
Cost of revenues
-
-
-
-
Gross profit
$
-
-
-
-
Operating Expenses
General and administrative expenses
(1,071,827)
(1,117,470)
(3,998,562)
(4,343,520)
Impairment expenses
-
-
(296,663)
-
Total operating expenses
$
(1,071,827)
(1,117,470)
(4,295,224)
(4,343,520)
Income / (loss) from operations
$
(1,071,827)
(1,117,470)
(4,295,224)
(4,343,520)
Other income / (expenses)
Interest income
15,134
8,175
46,162
26,657
Interest expense
(1,859,825)
(2,220,004)
(5,870,982)
(6,000,005)
Change in Fair Value of Conversion
680,580
-
1,860,806
-
Feature
Exchange differences
(1,240,451)
1,014,604
322,882
309,184
Other income / (expenses)
(15,064)
(35,098)
(25,589)
(84,424)
Total other expenses
$
(2,419,625)
(1,232,324)
(3,666,721)
(5,748,588)
Profit/ (loss) before income taxes
(3,491,452)
(2,349,793)
(7,961,945)
(10,092,108)
Income Taxes
-
-
-
(1,150)
Net income / (loss)
$
(3,491,452)
(2,349,793)
(7,961,945)
(10,093,258)
Comprehensive income / (loss)
Foreign currency translation
119,460
1,966,597
(2,702,023)
(518,566)
Comprehensive income / (loss)
$
(3,371,991)
(383,197)
(10,663,968)
(10,611,824)
Earnings / (loss) per common share
Basic and diluted
$
(0.03)
(0.02)
(0.08)
(0.11)
Weighted average common shares
Basic and diluted
101,740,479
95,842,702
99,707,537
93,798,380
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common
Additional
Accumulated
Total
Stock
Paid-in
Other
Accumulated
Treasury
Stockholders
Capital
Comprehensive
deficit
Stock
Equity
Income (Loss)
(Deficit)
December 31, 2015
$
959,416 $ 23,403,438 $
1,778,961 $ (67,406,803) $
- $ (41,264,988)
Translation
adjustments
-
-
(2,702,023)
-
-
(2,702,023)
Net loss
-
-
-
(7,961,945)
-
(7,961,945)
Stock based
compensation expense
-
(235,153)
-
-
-
(235,153)
September 30, 2016
$
959,416 $ 23,168,285 $
(923,062) $ (75,368,748) $
- $ (52,164,109)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
January 1, to
January 1, to
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
Cash flow from operating activities
Net loss
$
(7,961,945)
(10,093,259)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
Depreciation and amortization
29,585
50,641
Impairment on Down Payment
296,663
-
Amortization of debt issuance costs and commissions
1,776,231
2,540,765
Accrued interest on debt
2,696,792
-
Unrealized exchange differences
(411,374)
(496,382)
Stock compensation expense
(235,153)
435,608
Expenses (+) / Income (-) related to conversion feature
(386,185)
-
- Cash flow impact of increase / decrease in:
Other current assets
759,303
(12,761)
Accounts payable
(3,042,107)
1,694,770
Accrued expenses
424,203
2,743,294
Net cash used in operating activities
$
(6,053,988)
(3,137,324)
Cash flow from investing activities
Other receivables from related parties
-
(1,685,099)
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment
(1,198,012)
(6,440,625)
Payments to acquire projects
-
(250,000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
36,578
-
Deposits related to construction
(641,818)
3,311
Down payments for property and equipment
309,023
(307,841)
Restricted cash
14,050
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Net cash used in investing activities
$
(1,480,178)
(8,680,218)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of bank liabilities
(178,053)
(153,375)
Proceeds from notes payable related parties
8,233,385
9,185,499
Repayment of notes payable related parties
(7,784,216)
-
Proceeds from bond issuance, net of commissions and debt
11,127,996
9,616,664
Repayment of bonds
(890,379)
(6,443,246)
Repayments of note payable and other debt
(125,769)
(174,760)
Net cash provided by financing activities
$
10,382,963
12,030,782
Effect of exchange rate changes
25,070
(22,005)
Net increase / - decrease in cash
2,873,867
191,235
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
111,830
14,347
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
2,985,697
205,582
Additional information
Capitalized interest and debt issuance costs for construction (non-
2,679,526
-
Reversal of capitalized payment obligation for construction (non-
451,816
Assumption of payables due from AIRES by Global Care AG (non-
7,621,345
-
Assumption of payables due from Global Care AG by Sportiva (non-
1,533,150
-
Repayment of Specogna Holding AG loan by Aires
-
-
Interest paid
-
-
Assumption of receivables from Josef Mettler by AIRES (non-cash)
-
1,507,128
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
1.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
On August 27, 2007, SunVesta Inc. (Company) acquired SunVesta Holding AG
(SunVesta AG). Until recently, SunVesta AG held five wholly-owned subsidiaries:
SunVesta Projects and Management AG, a Swiss company; Rich Land Investments
Limitada, a Costa Rican company (Rich Land); SunVesta Costa Rica Limitada, a Costa
Rican company (SVCR), Altos del Risco SA, a Costa Rican company (AdR) and
SunVesta Holding España SL (España), a Spanish company.
Effective May 21, 2016, the three Costa Rican companies have been merged, whereby
Altos del Risco SA absorbed its two affiliated companies and subsequently changed its
name to SunVesta Costa Rica SA.
In January 2005, the Company changed its business focus to the development of holiday
resorts and investments in the hospitality and related industry. The Company has one major
project in Costa Rica. Planning for this project has been fully completed, all consents have
been granted, and excavation work began in March 2013. The Company is still in process
of securing financing for the project and has not realized revenue to date. Since the
financing of the project is not complete, the Companys activities are subject to significant
risks and uncertainties.
These consolidated financial statements are prepared in US Dollars on the basis of generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (US GAAP).
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by management in accordance with the instructions in Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not
include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
and should, therefore, be read in conjunction with the Companys Form 10-K, for the year
ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
statements do include all normal recurring adjustments which the Company believes
necessary for a fair presentation of the statements. The interim results of operations are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ended December 31,
2016.
Except as indicated in the notes below, there have been no other material changes in the
information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in the Companys
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
New accounting standard updates not adopted yet
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires the recognition of
lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases.
Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the
pattern of expense recognition. The standard requires lessors to classify leases as either
sales-type, finance or operating. A sales-type lease occurs if the lessor transfers all of the
risks and rewards, as well as control of the underlying asset, to the lessee. If risks and
rewards are conveyed without the transfer of control, the lease is treated as a financing
lease. If the lessor does not convey risks and rewards or control, an operating lease results.
The standard will become effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. The
Company is currently assessing the impact adoption of this standard will have on its
consolidated results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, and financial statement
disclosures.
In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Updates (ASU) 2014-15 requiring an entitys management to evaluate whether
there are conditions or events, considered in aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about
entitys ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the
financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial
statements are available to be issued when applicable). The amendments to (ASU) 2014-
15 are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual
periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company is in
the process of evaluating the prospective impact that (ASU) 2014-15 will have on its
balance sheet.
New accounting standard updates - adopted
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Updates (ASU) 2015-03 which requires that debt issuance costs be reported in
the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the face amount of the related liability,
consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. Prior to the amendments, debt issuance
costs were presented as a deferred charge (i.e., an asset) on the balance sheet. The ASU
provides examples illustrating the balance sheet presentation of notes net of their related
discounts and debt issuance costs. Further, the amendments require the amortization of
debt issuance costs to be reported as interest expense. Similarly, debt issuance costs and
any discount or premium is considered in the aggregate when determining the effective
interest rate on the debt. The amendments are effective for public business entities for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. The application of this ASU resulted in the reclassification of debt issuance cost and
the relating amortization.
The Company had unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,375,877 and $2,995,209 as of
September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 respectively. The Company reclassified
amortization of debt issuance cost and commissions in the amount of $792,583 and
$674,617 to interest expense for the three- months periods ended September 30, 2016 and
September 30, 2015, respectively.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED
New accounting standard updates adopted - continued
This ASU was applied retrospectively for all periods presented.
In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standards Updates (ASU) 2016-15 which clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash
payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are
intended to reduce diversity in practice. As the update specifies presentation in certain
particular cases, they have no impact on the companys financial statement as of
September 30, 2016, respectively.
3.
GOING CONCERN
The Company is currently working on building a hotel in the Papagayo Gulf Tourism
Project area of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The project is expected to open in the fourth
quarter of 2018. Until the completion of the project, the following expenditures are
estimated to be incurred:
a.
Gross project cost
$
217,000,000
b.
Less: Proceeds from sale of villas
(25,000,000)
c.
Net project cost
192,000,000
d.
Overhead expenses
20,000,000
e.
Total, excluding other potential projects
$
212,000,000
Seventy percent of the net project cost is intended to be financed through the issuance of
secured bonds, for which negotiations have been initiated. The remaining thirty percent of
the net project cost, as well as non-recuperated overhead expenses are intended to be
financed by the main shareholders or lenders of the project, i.e. Zypam Ltd., shareholder and
related entity to the late Mr. Josef Mettler, Mr. Hans Rigendinger, shareholder, Company
Director and interim Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Max Rӧssler, controlling shareholder of
Aires International Investment, Inc. and Company Director.
On July 16, 2012, certain principal shareholders of the Company or principal lenders to the
project entered into a Guaranty Agreement in favor of the Company. The purpose of the
guaranty is to ensure that until financing is secured for the entire project that they will act as
guarantors to creditors to the extent of the projects ongoing capital requirements. On
September 22, 2015, the signatories to the guaranty formally agreed to maintain the
guaranty, as necessary, until December 31, 2018, after which date the guaranty will expire.
On October 28, 2016, Hans Rigendinger and Dr. Max Rössler formally agreed to maintain
the guaranty, as necessary, until completion of the construction of Paradisus Papagayo Bay
Resort & Luxury Villas, after which date the guaranty will expire.
The Guaranty Agreement requires that within 30 days of receiving a demand notice,
requested funds are made available by the guarantors to the Company. Based on this
guaranty, management believes that available funds are sufficient to finance cash flows for
the twelve months subsequent to September 30, 2016 and the filing date, though future
anticipated cash outflows for investing activities continue to depend on the availability of
financing.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
4.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents are available to the Company without any restriction or
limitation on withdrawal and/or use of these funds. The Companys cash equivalents are
placed with financial institutions that maintain high credit ratings. The carrying amounts
of these assets approximate their fair value.
USD
CHF
Other
Total
Total
Cash and cash
equivalents
September 30, 2016 December 31, 2016
original currency 52,765 2,830,117
14,655
in $
52,765 2,921,140
11,793
2,985,698
111,830
USD ($) =
US Dollar
EURO =
Euro
CHF
=
Swiss Francs
AUD
=
Australian Dollar
CRC
=
Costa Rican Colón
5.
RESTRICTED CASH
As of September 30, 2016, the Company has the following restricted cash positions:
Restricted Cash
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
$
$
Credit Suisse in favor of BVK pension fund
131,911
128,805
Banco Lafise in favor Costa Rican Tourism Board
933,350
-
HSBC in favor of Costa Rican Tourism Board
-
370,000
Banco National de Costa Rica in favor of the Costa
Rican Tourism Board
-
563,350
Banco Lafise in favor Costa Rican Environmental
Agency SETENA
608,302
-
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in favor of the Costa
Rican Environmental Agency SETENA
-
622,312
Gross
1,673,563
1,684,467
Restricted cash positions in favor of Costa Rican Tourism Board and Costa Rican
Environmental Agency SETANA are related to the hotel project in Costa Rica and
therefore their release is not expected before finalization of the corresponding project. Due
to this fact, these restricted cash positions have been classified as long term.
The restricted cash position in favor of BVK pension fund is a rental deposit related to a
long term lease contract for office space. Therefore, this restricted cash position is also
classified as long term.
6.
NOTE RECEIVABLE
On June 15, 2015, the Company granted REP Caribbean Development Corporation, a third
party, a short term advance in the amount of $250,000. The repayment was due on
November 30, 2015, with a fixed interest payment of $5,000. The advance is secured by a
non-related Swiss individual. On December 10, 2015, the advance was increased by
$25,000. Including accrued fixed interest, the overdue amount at September 30, 2016 was
approximately $280,000.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
7.
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Land
$
19,700,000
19,700,000
IT Equipment
232,537
185,846
Other equipment and furniture
231,142
278,000
Leasehold improvements
77,846
66,617
Vehicles
74,000
139,000
Construction in-process
45,289,888
41,412,351
Gross
65,605,413
61,781,814
Less accumulated depreciation
(520,986)
(510,390)
Net
$
65,084,427
61,271,424
Depreciation expenses for the period ended
September 30, 2016 and 2015
29,585
16,802
Property and equipment is comprised primarily of land held in Costa Rica that is
currently being developed for hotels and capitalized project costs in connection with
the Papagayo Gulf Tourism project. The land amounts to $19.7 million related to the
concessions held by SunVesta Costa Rica SA. $7 million (~84,000 m2) and $12.7
million (~120,000 m2).
The $7 million concession is a right to use the property for a specific period of time of
initially 20 years from the date of grant, which thereafter can be renewed at no further
cost, if the landholder is up to date with its obligations and if there is no significant
change in government policies. The current concession initially expired in June 2022.
The $12.7 million concession is also a right to use the property for a specific period of
time of initially 30 years from the date of grant, which thereafter can be renewed at no
further cost, if the landholder is up to date with its obligations and if there is no
significant change in government policies. The current concession initially expired in
November 2036.
On July 14, 2015, the Consejo del Polo de DesarrolloTuristico Papagayo at ICT
(Council of Papagayo Tourism Development Project), unanimously approved the
extension of both concessions until 2052.
The construction in process through December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, is
represented primarily by architectural work related to the hotel and apartments as well
as construction work.
Deposit related to construction work
For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company made deposits with several
contractors to initiate earth moving groundwork. These deposits will be offset against
invoices for such groundwork as completed. As of September 30, 2016 and
December 31, 2015, the Company has deposits of $190,577 and $798,874
respectively, which have not yet been set off.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
8.
DOWN PAYMENTS FOR PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
La Punta (neighboring piece of land)
2,669,816
2,669,816
Hotel Engadina
-
302,267
Gross
$
2,669,816
2,972,083
Value adjustement on Down Payment La Punta
(300,000)
-
Total (net)
$
2,369,816
2,972,083
Agreement to purchase neighboring pieces of land
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase two additional
concession properties located at Polo Papagayo, Guanacaste, with a total surface of
approximately 230,000 square meters for $23,395,806 whereof fifty percent was to be
paid in cash and the other fifty percent through a combination of a 10 percent equity share
in La Punta (the concession properties in Polo Papagayo) and five percent in equity of
Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas (currently under development). Both of
these properties are located in Costa Rica.
On November 13, 2012, the above agreement was amended to decrease the total purchase
price to $17,200,200 with no equity payments. The terms and conditions of the cash
payment were to be defined. Furthermore, all payments by the Company to date and in
the future became refundable.
During the second quarter of 2013, the Company entered into a new, revised agreement
for the purchase of the said properties with a total purchase price of $17,500,000.
As of this balance sheet day, the following is the situation:
Description
Original seller
Third party
Total
USD
USD
USD
Total commitment
9,500,000
8,000,000
17,500,000
Payments till 30 September 2016
1,669,816
1,000,000
2,669,816
Thereof refundable:
(1,669,816)
(700,000)
(2,369,816)
thereof non-refundable
-
300,000
300,000
Total outstanding at 30 September 2016
7,830,184
7,000,000
14,830,184
Thereof overdue
(7,830,184)
(7,000,000)
(14,830,184)
Thereof not overdue
-
-
-
In light of the above situation the Company is in discussions with the Original Seller
regarding an extension and adaptation of the current agreement, which, for all practical
reasons, must be considered obsolete.
Additionally, a failure to pay will lead to liquidated damages of 5% of any installments
paid toward the purchase price. Should the Company not be successful in obtaining a time
extension for the payment of the purchase price or amendment to the purchase agreement
it will have to write-off $300,000 of that purchase price paid in 2013 for the new, revised
agreement and 5% of additional damages on the additional $1,000,000 paid for a total of
$50,000, which is not refundable as per contract terms.
Both, the $300,000 write-off (accounted for as impairment expenses) as well as the
$50,000 for additional damages (accounted for as general and administrative expenses)
have been provided for in the results year-to-date 2016.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
8.
DOWN PAYMENTS FOR PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
Down payment for Purchase Four Hotels in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
On September 19, 2015, the Company signed an option agreement to acquire four
existing hotels in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland with an unrelated third party.
The properties optioned comprise an aggregate of 141 rooms. The consideration for the
option was CHF 300,000, which amount was paid on October 25, 2015.
Dated May 10, 2016, the Company, QuadEquity Holdings AG and the potential Seller of
the four hotels concluded an agreement, whereby QuadEquity Holdings AG assumed all
of the Companys rights and obligations from the original contract. In return, QuadEquity
Holdings AG would pay the Company the amount of $302,000 (CHF 300,000) before
May 30, 2016. This payment was received by the Company on June 1, 2016.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
9.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The guidance on fair value measurements defines fair value as the exchange price that
would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal
or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants. This guidance also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the
observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. Observable inputs (highest level)
reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest
level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. In accordance with this guidance,
fair value measurements are classified under the followinghierarchy:
Level 1
Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2
Quoted process for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for
identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-
derived valuations in which significant inputs or significant value drivers are
observable in active markets.
Level 3
Model derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or
significant value-drivers are unobservable.
When available, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine fair value, and
classifies such measurements within Level 1. In some cases, where market prices are not
available, the Company makes use of observable market based inputs to calculate fair
value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or
observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed
models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates,
yield curves and currency rates. These measurements are classified within Level 3.
Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver
that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within
Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
Fair value measurement includes the consideration of nonperformance risk.
Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by counterparty or the
Company) will not be fulfilled. For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1),
the nonperformance risk is included in the market price. For certain other financial assets
and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), the Companys fair value calculations have been adjusted
accordingly.
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, there are no financial
assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value with the exception of the
liability related to the conversion feature.
In addition to the methods and assumptions to record the fair value of financial
instruments as discussed above, the Company used the following methods and
assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments:
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
9.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - CONTINUED
Cash and cash equivalents carrying amount approximated fair value.
Restricted cash carrying amount approximated fair value.
Receivables from related parties (current) carrying amount approximated fair value due to the short term
nature of the receivables.
Accounts Payable carrying amount approximated fair value.
Note payable carrying amount approximated fair value due to the short term nature of the note payable.
Bank liabilities - carrying amount approximated fair value due to the short term nature of bank liabilities.
Notes receivable - carrying amount approximated fair value.
Notes payable to related parties - Dr. M. Rӧssler (current) The fair value was calculated based on the
underlying publically traded shares. However, the Company records the loan at nominal value. The
Company does not have sufficient cash to repurchase the shares as of balance sheet date and hence repay
the loans in shares.
Notes payable to related parties (current) carrying amount approximated fair value due to the short term
nature of the notes payable.
EUR bond (old) carrying amount approximated fair value due to its short term nature
EUR- bonds The fair values of the bonds payable are classified as level 3 fair values. The fair values of the
bonds have been determined by discounting cash flow projections discounted at the respective interest rates of
7.25% for EUR bonds, which represents the current market rate based on the creditworthiness of the
Company. Hence, the carrying values approximate fair value.
CHF-bonds The fair values of the bonds payable are classified as level 3 fair values. The fair values of
the bonds have been determined by discounting cash flow projections discounted at the respective interest
rates of 7.25% for CHF bonds, which represents the current market rate based on the creditworthiness of
the Company. Hence, the carrying values approximate fair value.
Notes payable to related parties Aires (non-current) The fair values of the notes payable to Aires
International Investments Inc. are classified as level 3. The fair values of the notes were determined by
discounting cash flow projections discounted at the respective interest rates of 7.25%, which represents the
current market rate based on the creditworthiness of the Company. Hence, the carrying value approximates
fair value.
Convertible CHF-bonds The fair values of the convertible bonds payable are classified as level 3 fair
values. The fair values of the convertible bonds have been determined by discounting cash flow projections
discounted at the respective interest rates of 6.00% for convertible CHF bonds, which represents the
current market rate based on the creditworthiness of the Company. Hence, the carrying values approximate
fair value.
Liability related to conversion feature - The fair value of the liability related to conversion feature is
classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the liability is determined using a Black
Scholes model to calculate the option value at each reporting date and multiplied by the number of
potentially convertibleshares.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
9.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - CONTINUED
The fair value of our financial instruments is presented in the table below:
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Carrying
Fair
Carrying
Fair
Amount $
Value $
Amount $
Value $
Levels Reference
Cash andcash equivalents
2,985,698
2,985,698
111,830
111,830
1
Note 4
Restricted cash
1,673,563
1,673,563
1,684,467
1,684,467
1
Note 5
Receivables from related parties
20,643
20,643
19,945
19,945
3
Note 10
Accounts Payable
4,814,034
4,814,034
8,048,608
8,048,608
1
-
Bank liabilities
-
-
179,313
179,313
1
Note 11
Note payable
-
-
-
-
1
Note 17
Notes payable to related parties
4,256,580
4,256,580
-
-
3
Note 10
Dr. M. Rӧssler (current)
Notes payable to related parties
2,021
2,021
1,973
1,973
3
Note 10
Notes payable to related parties
1,764,447
1,764,447
1,129,005
1,129,005
3
Note 10
Notes receivable
280,242
280,242
280,242
280,242
3
EUR-bonds
8,728,720
8,728,720
8,488,631
8,488,631
3
Note 12
Convertible CHF-bonds
38,394,718
38,394,718
28,720,443
28,720,443
3
Note 12
Notes payable to related parties
48,611,633
48,611,633
47,198,362
47,198,362
3
Note 10
Liability related to conversion
6,760,662
6,760,662
6,976,322
6,976,322
3
Note 12
The Company's financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted
of the liability related to conversion feature as of the following date:
Balance at December 31, 2015
6,976,322
Additions
1,474,622
Change in Fair Value of Conversion Feature
(1,860,806)
FX Revaluation
170,524
Balance at September 30, 2016
6,760,662
Total income (+) or expense (-) related to the conversion feature in the nine months up to
September 30, 2016, amounts to $386,184. The Company used a Black-Scholes model to
value the liability related to conversion feature as of September 30, 2016 and December
31, 2015. Increase of the conversion feature due to increase of bond volume are
accounted for under interest expense.
The assumptions as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:
Stock Price: CHF 5.08
Annualized Risk Free
Rate: 0.72% Exercise Price: CHF 8
Annualized
Volatility: 80% Time to Maturity: 2.75 years
The assumptions as of September 30, 2016 are as follows:
Stock Price: CHF 5.08
Annualized Risk Free
Rate: 0.00% Exercise Price: CHF 8
Annualized
Volatility: 80% Time to Maturity: 2 years
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
10.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The notes payable to and receivables from related parties are composed of the follows:
Receivables
Payables
September 30,
December September 30,
December 31,
2016
31, 2015
2016
2015
1 Hans Rigendinger
-
-
2,021
1,973
2 Aires International
-
-
48,611,633
47,198,362
3 Akyinyi Interior and Exterior
-
-
Decoration
290,000
290,000
4 Global Care AG
-
-
1,474,447
240,210
5 Geoffrey Long
-
19,945
-
-
6 Sportiva participations ag
-
-
-
528,660
7 Late Josef Mettler
-
-
-
70,135
8 QuadEquity Holdings
-
-
-
-
9 4f capital ag
-
-
-
-
10 Dr. Max Rössler
-
-
4,256,580
-
11 Turan Tokay
20,643
-
-
-
Total excluding interest
20,643
19,945
54,634,681
48,329,340
Accrued interest
-
-
4,489,666
6,370,579
Total
20,643
19,945
59,124,348
54,699,919
of which non-current
-
-
48,611,633
47,198,362
Related party
Capacity
Interest Repayment
Rate
Terms
Security
1 Hans Rigendinger Shareholder, interim CEO and Company board
member
3%
none
none
2 Aires International Company owned by Dr. Max Rössler, a board member
Akyinyi Interior
3 and Exterior
Company owned by the widow of the late Josef
Decoration
Mettler
none
none
none
4 Global Care AG
Company owned by Dr. Max Rössler, a board
member
none
none
none
5 Geoffrey Long
Head of Accounting The Americas
none
none
none
6 Sportiva
participations ag
Company formerly owned by the late Josef Mettler
3%
none
none
7 Late Josef Mettler Former shareholder, CEO, CFO and Company board
member
3%
none
none
8 QuadEquity
Company formerly owned by the late Josef Mettler
Holdings
(see above)
none
none
none
9 4f capital ag
Company formerly owned by the late Josef Mettler
(see above)
none
none
none
10 Dr. Max Rössler
Company board member
7.25%
none
none
11 Turan Tokay
Shareholder
3%
none
none
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
10.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - CONTINUED
Loan agreement Aires International Investment Inc.
As of September 30, 2016 the Company owes Aires International Inc. the following:
Borrower
Debt instrument
Amount in
Amount in
Annual
Repayment
denominated in
CHF
USD
interest
date
CHF
rate
*
SunVesta Inc.
Promissory note
10,044,370
10,266,118
7.25 %
Dec 31, 2017
SunVesta Inc.
Promissory note
10,000,000
10,220,769
7.25 %
Dec 31, 2017
SunVesta Inc.
Promissory note
10,000,000
10,220,769
7.25 %
Dec 31, 2017
SunVesta Inc.
Promissory note
4,888,220
5,045,435
7.25 %
Dec 31, 2017
SunVesta Holding Loan agreement
12,458,639
12,858,542
7.25 %
Dec 31, 2017
Total
48,611,633
*
The notes may be repaid in whole or in part.
Loans Dr. Max Rӧssler
In the third quarter 2016, Dr. Max Rössler provided $4,202,378 (CHF 4,100,000). Interest
of $24,543 was recorded in this period, resulting in a total balance of $4,256,580 as of
September 30, 2016.
Loan Global Care AG
During 2014, Global Care AG loaned the Company $190,270 (CHF 185,000), which
amount was repayable on October 31, 2014. The loan includes a fixed interest payment of
$20,570 (CHF 20,000).
Effective June 30, 2016, an amount of $1,440,875 (CHF 1,398,802) was transferred from
the loan account Dr. Max Rössler to the loan account Global Care AG.
Payable to the late Josef Mettler
During the third quarter 2016 Josef Mettler passed away and companies formerly owned
by him are no longer related parties to the Company.
In the third quarter 2016, $17,775 was advanced to the late Josef Mettler for private
expenses, accounted for as other assets as per September 30, 2016.
Current account Sportiva participations ag (a Josef Mettler company)
During the three-month period ended September 30, the following transaction occurred on
the current account Sportive participation ag (only transactions up until the death of Josef
Mettler on September 12, 2016, are shown as Sportiva is no longer a related party after
this date):
CHF
USD
Balance June 30, 2016
(549,440)
(561,569)
Cash repaid to the Company
638,423
654,364
Interest credited to the account
(373)
(382)
Changes in foreign currency
-
(1,590)
Balance September 12, 2016
88,610
90,823
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
10.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - CONTINUED
Service fees paid or payable to Akyinyi Interior and Exterior Decoration
During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2015, the
Company paid or accrued fees to Akyinyi Interior and Exterior Decoration, which is a
company owned by the widow of the late Josef Mettler, related to interior design of the
Papagayo Gulf Tourism project in the amount of $0 and $30,000 respectively. These costs
have been capitalized to property and equipment.
Consulting Fees paid or payable to Cambridge Limited Corp.
During the three month periods ended September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2015, the
Company paid fees to Cambridge Limited Corporation, which is a company owned by the
father-in-law of the late Josef Mettler. These fees related to accounting and consulting
services rendered to the Company in the amount of approximately $36,589 and $48,500,
respectively.
Hans Rigendinger
There are amounts payable of $1,973 as of December 31, 2015 and $2,021 as of
September 30, 2016.
11.
BANK LIABLITIES
The bank liability of $0 and $179,313 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,
respectively represented a temporary, secured overdraft facility, bearing an interest rate of
some 9%.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
12.
BONDS
Description
EUR () bond new I
EUR () bond new II (parallel)
Issuer:
SunVesta Holding AG
SunVesta Holding AG
Type of securities:
Bond in accordance with Swiss law Bond in accordance with Swiss law
Approval by SunVesta AG BOD:
October 31, 2013
May 19, 2014
Volume:
Up to EUR15,000,000
Up to EUR 15,000,000
Units:
EUR 10,000
EUR 10,000
Offering period:
11/07/2013 03/31/2014
05/01/14 06/30/14
Due date:
December 02, 2016
December 02, 2016
Issuance price:
100%
100 %
Issuance day:
December 02, 2013
December 02, 2013 (retroactive)
Interest rate:
7.25% p.a.
7.25 % p.a.
Interest due dates:
December 02, 2013
December 02, 2016
Applicable law:
Swiss
Swiss
EURO () Bond new I
EURO Bond
EURO Bond
(New) 2016
(New) 2015
$
$
Balances January 1
6,871,630
7,355,572
Cash inflows
-
281,754
Cash outflows
-
-
Foreign currency adjustments
191,388
(765,696)
Sub-total
7,063,018
6,871,630
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders) and
debt issuance costs
(588,613)
(588,613)
Accumulated amortization of discounts and
debt issuance costs
501,320
432,128
Total accumulated unamortized discounts and
debt issuance costs
(87,293)
(156,485)
Balances September 30 and December 31 (Carrying value)
6,975,725
6,715,145
As per date of this report the Company has realized a cumulative amount of EUR
6.3 million ($6.99 million) related to the EURO Bond I.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
12. BONDS - CONTINUED
EURO () Bond new II
EURO Bond
EURO Bond
New II 2016
new II 2015
$
$
Balances January 1
1,658,300
1,761,258
Cash inflows
-
-
Cash outflows
-
-
Foreign currency adjustments
75,013
(102,958)
Sub-total
1,733,313
1,658,300
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders) and
debt issuance costs
(174,660)
(174,660)
Accumulated amortization of discounts and
debt issuance costs
194,342
148,932
Total accumulated unamortized discounts and
debt issuance costs
19,682
(25,728)
Balances September 30 and December 31 (Carrying value)
1,752,995
1,632,572
As per date of this report the Company has realized a cumulative amount of EUR 1.51
million ($1.67 million) related to the EURO Bond new II.
Description
CHF bond I (repaid)
CHF bond II parallel (repaid)
Issuer:
SunVesta Holding AG
SunVesta Holding AG
Type of securities:
Bond in accordance with Swiss law Bond in accordance with Swiss law
Approval by SunVesta AG BOD: June 03, 2011
May 19, 2014
Volume:
CHF 15,000,000
CHF 15,000,000
Units:
CHF 50,000
CHF 10,000
Offering period:
09/01/2011 02/28/2012
05/01/2014 06/30/2014
Due date:
August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015
Issuance price:
100 %
100 %
Issuance day:
September 01, 2011
September 01, 2013 (retroactive)
Interest rate:
7.25 % p.a.
7.25 % p.a.
Interest due dates:
August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015
Applicable law:
Swiss
Swiss
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
12.
BONDS - CONTINUED
On September 30, 2015, the Company approved the issuance of two new CHF-bonds. The
major terms and conditions are the following:
Description
Convertible CHF Bond I
Convertible CHF Bond II
Issuer:
SunVesta Holding AG
SunVesta Holding AG
Type of securities:
Senior convertible bonds,
Senior convertible bonds,
convertible into shares of the issuer, convertible into shares of the issuer,
in accordance with Swiss law
in accordance with Swiss law
Approval by SunVesta AG BOD: September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
Volume:
Up to CHF 45,000,000
Up to CHF 15,000,000
Denomination:
CHF 5,000
CHF 5,000
Offering period:
October 01, 2015
October 01, 2015
Maturity date:
September 30, 2018
September 30, 2018
Issue price:
100 %
100 %
Redemption price:
100 %
100 %
Issuance date:
October 01, 2015
October 01, 2015
Coupon:
6.00 % p.a.
6.00 % p.a.
Interest due dates:
September 30 of each year, the first September 30 of each year, the first
time September 30, 2016
time September 30, 2016
Reference price:
CHF 6.50
CHF 6.50
Initial conversion price:
CHF 8.00
CHF 8.00
Applicable law:
Swiss
Swiss
In October 2015, Sunvesta Holding AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
settled approximately $27,300,000 worth of old CHF-Bonds which had matured on August
31, 2015 and were extended through September 30, 2015 (i.e. unpaid). These were rolled
forward/exchanged into two substantially different convertible bonds of Sunvesta
Holding AG. One is a $45,000,000 Convertible Bond and the other a $15,000,000
Convertible Bond as presented in tables above. These new Convertible bonds are
substantially different than the previous CHF bonds that matured in the third quarter of
2015 and this financing is therefore accounted for as an extinguishment. The Company
has recorded a loss on extinguishment equal to the fair value of the conversion feature.
Third party issuance costs totaling $3,100,000 at inception have been capitalized and
amortized over the life of the bonds under the effective interest rate method. Finally, the
change of the fair value of the liability related to conversion feature was expensed in the
period.
The nominal and carrying amounts have changed as follows:
CHF Bond
CHF Bond
CHF BOND I
2016
2015
$
$
Balances January 1
-
10,999,192
Cash inflows
-
-
Cash outflows
-
(5,913,796)
Foreign currency adjustments
-
159,884
Reclassifications to CHF Bond II
-
-
Reclassifications to Convertible CHF Bond I
-
(2,005,548)
Reclassifications to Convertible CHF Bond II
-
(3,239,732)
Sub-total
-
-
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders)
-
(670,764)
Accumulated amortization of discounts
-
670,764
Unamortized discounts
-
-
Balances September 30 and December 31(Carrying value)
-
-
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
12.
BONDS - CONTINUED
From the CHF Bond I issue in this roll forward, $2,005,548 was reclassified to the
Convertible CHF Bond I in the fourth quarter of 2015. Additionally, $3,239,732 was
reclassified to the Company's CHF Convertible Bond II.
CHF Bond
CHF Bond II
CHF BOND II
II
2016
2015
$
$
Balances January 1
-
15,304,228
Cash inflows
-
10,819,209
Cash outflows
-
(3,923,675)
Foreign currency adjustments
-
(51,779)
Reclassifications from CHF Bond I
-
-
Reclassifications to Convertible CHF Bond I
-
(185,127)
Reclassifications to Convertible CHF Bond II
-
(21,962,856)
Sub-total
-
-
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders)
-
(1,578,825)
Accumulated amortization of discounts
-
1,578,825
Unamortized discounts
-
-
Balances September 30 and December 31 (Carrying
-
-
value)
From the CHF Bond II issue in this roll forward, $185,127 was reclassified to the
Convertible CHF Bond I in the fourth quarter of 2015. Additionally, $21,962,856 was
reclassified to the Company's CHF Convertible Bond II.
Convertible CHF BOND I
Convertible
Convertible
CHF Bond I
CHF Bond I
2016
2015
$
$
Balances January 1
2,250,048
-
Cash inflows
1,640,887
100,990
Cash outflows
(103,008)
-
Foreign currency adjustments
64,760
(41,617)
Reclassifications to CHF Bonds
(634,186)
2,190,675
Sub-total
3,218,502
2,250,048
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders) and debt
issuance costs
(136,722)
(136,219)
Accumulated Amortization of discounts and debt issuance costs
92,761
57,896
Reclassification to CHF Bonds
(104,038)
-
Total Accumulated Unamortized discounts and debt issuance
costs
(148,000)
(78,323)
Balances September 30 and December 31 (Carrying value)
3,070,502
2,171,725
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company issued this Convertible CHF Bond I with
funds received from new bondholders totaling $100,990. Additionally, $2,005,548 was
reclassified from CHF Bond I and $185,127 was reclassified from CHF Bond II. In the
first quarter of 2016, the Company reclassified $634,186 to Convertible CHF Bond II.
As per date of this report, the Company has realized a cumulative amount of CHF 3.12
million ($3.21 million) related to the Convertible Bond I.
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SUNVESTA, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
12.
BONDS - CONTINUED
Convertible CHF BOND II
Convertible
Convertible
CHF Bond
CHF Bond II
II 2016
2015
$
$
Balances January 1
26,470,395
-
Cash inflows
11,364,139
1,747,122
Cash outflows
(787,371)
-
Foreign currency adjustments
712,559
(479,315)
Reclassifications to CHF Bonds
634,186
25,202,588
Sub-total
38,393,908
26,470,395
Discounts (commissions paid to bondholders) and debt issuance
costs
(4,853,592)
(2,977,065)
Accumulated Amortization of discounts and debt issuance costs
1,679,863
201,093
Reclassification to CHF Bonds
104,038
-
Total Accumulated Unamortized discounts and debt issuance
costs
(3,069,692)
(2,775,972)
Balances September 30 and December 31 (Carrying value)
35,324,216
23,694,423
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company issued this Convertible CHF Bond II with funds
received from new bondholders totaling $1,747,122. Additionally, $3,239,732 was
reclassified from CHF Bond I and $21,962,856 was reclassified from CHF Bond II. In the
first quarter of 2016, the Company reclassified $634,186 from Convertible CHF Bond I.
As per date of this report the Company has realized a cumulative amount of CHF 37.20
million ($38.24 million) related to the Convertible Bond II.
Included in the above is an amount of approx. $6.44 million (CHF 6.24 million), which, by
agreement between the Company and the bondholders and as a deviation from the standard
terms, are repayable as of February 28, 2017. As these are due within 12 months from the
reporting date, these funds are classified within current liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheet.
As of September 21, 2016, the Company has started the distribution of a new bond with a
volume of CHF 20.0 million, to be underwritten until November 30, 2016.
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September 30, 2016
13.
PENSION PLAN
The Company maintains a pension plan covering all employees in Switzerland. The plan is
considered a defined benefit plan and accounted for in accordance with ASC 715
Compensation - Retirement Benefits. This model allocates pension costs over the service
period of employees in the plan. The underlying principle is that employees render
services ratably over this period, and therefore, the income statement effects of pensions
should follow a similar pattern. ASC 715 requires recognition of the funded status, or
difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations of
the pension plan on the balance sheet, with a corresponding adjustment recorded in the
net loss. If the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets, then that
difference or unfunded status represents the pension liability.
The Company records a net periodic pension cost in the statement of comprehensive loss.
The liabilities and annual income or expense of the pension plan is determined using
methodologies that involve several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which
are the discount rate and the long- term rate of asset return (based on the market-related
value of assets). The fair values of plan assets are determined based on prevailing market
prices.
Actuarial valuation
Net periodic pension cost has been included in the Companys results as follows:
Three months
Three months Nine months Nine months
ended
ended
ended
ended
Pension expense
September 30,
September 30, September 30, September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
$
$
$
$
Current service cost
15,357
14,527
46,070
43,582
Net actuarial (gain) loss recognized
-
-
-
-
Interest cost
945
1,337
2,836
4,011
Expected return on assets
(1,916)
(1,646)
(5,749)
(4,937)
Employee contributions
(5,877)
(5,914)
(17,631)
(17,741)
Net periodic pension cost
8,509
8,304
25,526
24,011
During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 the
Company made cash contributions of $15,534 and $5,914, respectively, to its defined
benefit pension plan.
All of the assets are held under the collective contract by the plans re-insurance company
and are invested in a mix of Swiss and international fixed-income and equity securities
within the limits set out by the Swiss pension law.
The expected future cash flows to be paid by the Company in respect of employer
contributions to the pension plan for the year ended December 31, 2016 are $17,631.
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September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION
The Company has included share based compensation under the SunVesta Inc. Stock
Option Plan 2013 (the Plan) as part of the total remuneration in certain employment
and Board of Directors contracts. The Company is authorized to grant up to 50,000,000
shares under the Plan.
The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the Company by encouraging its
employees to remain associated with the Company and assist the Company in building
value. Such share based remuneration includes either shares or options to acquire shares
of the Companys common stock.
For all employees, fair value is estimated at the grant date. Compensation costs for
unvested shares are expensed over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis.
Share Grants Mr. Hans Rigendinger
On January 1, 2013, the Company granted to Hans Rigendinger 3,500,000 common
shares, valued at
$0.08 an amount equal to the share price and fair value of the shares on the grant date.
These shares were granted as a signing bonus with the Company. Additionally, the
Company granted 2,500,000 common shares as a retention award due on each
anniversary of his signing with the Company. The employment contract was initially for
three years with an additional bilateral option for an additional two years. Therefore, the
Company could be required to issue up to 12,500,000 common shares through January 1,
2018.
Share Grants Dr. Max Rössler
On July 3, 2013, the Company granted to Dr. Max Rössler 3,000,000 common shares,
valued at $0.07 an amount equal to the share price and fair value of the shares on the
grant date. These were issued in connection with his appointment to the Board of
Directors. These shares were officially issued on October 15, 2013.
Share Grants late Mr. Josef Mettler
On July 4, 2013, the Company granted 5,000,000 common shares to the late Josef
Mettler, valued at $0.07, an amount equal to the share price and fair value of the shares
on the grant date, in connection with his employment agreement. These shares were
officially issued on October 15, 2013. Additionally, the Company granted 3,000,000
common shares as a retention award for each completed year of employment (e.g. first
time as per July 4, 2014). The employment contract is for an initial term of three years
with an additional bilateral option for another two two-year periods, but a maximum of
December 31, 2020. Therefore, in total the Company could have been requested to issue
up to 21,000,000 common shares through December 31, 2020 related to the retention
bonus.
As Josef Mettler passed away during the third quarter 2016, 3,000,000 common shares
were issued for the last time on July 4, 2016. From after this date, the necessary accrual
up until his passing away has been reversed as of September 30, 2016.
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September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
Share Grants Mr. José María Figueres
On March 10, 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 500,000 common shares,
valued at $0.10, an amount equal to the share price and therefore the fair value on grant
date, and a retention award of 200,000 common shares for each fully completed year of
service to José María Figueres in connection with his appointment to the Board of
Directors.
Share Grants Mr. Howard M. Glicken
On March 10, 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 500,000 common shares,
valued at $0.10, an amount equal to the share price and therefore the fair value on grant
date, and a retention award of 200,000 common shares for each fully completed year of
service to Howard Glicken in connection with his appointment to the Board of Directors.
Based on these contracts, the Company has included the following stock-based
compensation in the Companys results:
Stock-based compensation
Three and nine months
Three and nine months
(shares)
ended September 30, 2016
ended September 30, 2015
Shares granted
46,800,000 shares
46,400,000 shares
Fair Value respectively
$0.0737
$0.0744
market price on grant date
Total maximal expenses
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
(2013-2020)
Shares vested
29,800,000 shares
23,900,000 shares
Unvested shares
17,000,000 shares
22,900,000 shares
Of the granted shares, 12,000,000 have been forfeited due to the death of Josef
Mettler.
As of September 30, 2016, the Company expects to record compensation expense in the
future up to $420,000 as follows:
Year ending December 31,
Stock-based
Through
compensation
December
(shares)
31, 2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
$
$
$
$
$
Unrecognized
compensation
60,000
210,000
0
0
0
expense
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September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
Stock Options Mr. Hans Rigendinger
The Company granted to Hans Rigendinger, in connection with his employment contract,
10,000,000 stock options on January 1, 2013. Each option entitles Mr. Rigendinger to buy
one Company share at a strike price of $0.05. These options will be vested in two
identical installments (installment A and
B) of 5,000,000 options.
Installment A is contingent on obtaining a financing arrangement with a specific
counterparty. As of the grant date, the fair value was $300,000. As of July 4, 2013, the
Company assessed that this financing arrangement with the specific counterparty will not
be completed. Therefore, the Company assessed the probability of completion to be zero
and recognized no expense. On July 4, 2013, the Company authorized a revised stock
option agreement. This removed the requirement for financing with a specific
counterparty and updated for any counterparty. As of date of the revised stock option
agreement, the fair value was $246,000. Installment A was modified on July 4, 2013,
since the initial performance condition was improbable to be met. Since the modification
changed the expectation that the options will ultimately vest and no expense had been
recognized for the original award, the fair value of the modified award has been expensed
on a straight line basis over the expected vesting period.
For installment B, it is required that Meliá Hotels International (Melía) assumes
management responsibilities for Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas. As of
grant date, the fair value was $340,000 and the Company estimated that Meliá would
assume responsibility as of July 1, 2015. As of March 6, 2014, the Company still assessed
the probability that this performance condition would be met at 100%, but the date, up to
which the performance condition would have to be achieved was postponed to the fourth
quarter 2015, as the opening date was postponed. As of the date of this report, the
estimated opening date was postponed to the fourth quarter 2018, as was the required date
of the performance condition. The Company still assessed the probability that this
performance condition will be met at 100%. Hence, the remaining fair value of the award
will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the recalculated expected remaining vesting
period.
Stock Options Dr. Max Rӧssler
The Company granted to Dr. Max Rӧssler, in connection with his appointment to the
Board of Directors, 10,000,000 stock options on July 3, 2013. Each option entitles Dr.
Rӧssler to buy one Company share at a strike price of $0.05. These options will be vested
in two identical installments (installment A and B) of 5,000,000 options.
For installment A (5,000,000 options), it is required to complete a financing arrangement
for the Project. As of grant date, the fair value was $249,835. The Company expensed the
total fair value on a straight-line basis over the expected vesting period.
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September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
Stock Options Dr. Max Rӧssler - Continued
For installment B (5,000,000 options), it is required that Meliá assumes management
responsibilities for Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas. As of grant date the
fair value was $258,210 and the Company estimated that Meliá would assume
responsibility as of July 1, 2015. As of March 6, 2014 the Company still assesses the
probability that this performance condition would be met at 100%, but the date, up to
which the performance condition would have to be achieved was postponed to the fourth
quarter 2015, as the opening date was postponed. As of the date of this report, the
estimated opening date was postponed to the fourth quarter 2018, as was the required date
of the performance condition. The Company still assessed the probability that this
performance condition will be met at 100%. Hence, the remaining fair value of the award
will be expensed on a straight-line basis over the recalculated expected remaining vesting
period.
Stock Options late Mr. Josef Mettler
The Company granted to the late Josef Mettler, in connection with his employment
contract, 12,000,000 stock options on July 4, 2013. Each option entitled the late Mr.
Mettler to buy one share at a strike price of $0.05. These options had three different
performance conditions.
For installment A (3,000,000 options), it was required to complete a bridge financing
arrangement. As of grant date the fair value was $149,000. The Company expensed the
total fair value on a straight- line basis over the expected vesting period.
For installment B (4,000,000 options), it was required to complete a financing
arrangement (main financing arrangement for Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury
Villas). As of grant date the fair value was $200,000. The Company has expensed the total
fair value on a straight-line basis over the expected vesting period.
For installment C (5,000,000 options), it was required that Meliá assumes management
responsibilities for Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas. As of grant date, the
fair value was $258,000 and the Company estimated that Meliá assumes responsibility as
of July 1, 2015. As of March 6, 2014 the Company still assessed the probability that this
performance condition would be met at 100%, but the date, up to which the performance
condition would have to be achieved was postponed to the fourth quarter 2015, as the
opening date was postponed. As of the date of this report, the estimated opening date was
postponed to the fourth quarter 2018, as was the required date of the performance
condition.
Due to his passing away during the third quarter 2016, the probability that any of the
above performance condition will be met is 0%. Therefore, all previously recognized
expenses in the amount of $561,064 corresponding to options that have not yet vested for
all installments above have been reversed as of September 30, 2016.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
Stock Options Summary
A summary of stock options outstanding as per September 30, 2016 is as follows:
Options outstanding
Number of
Weighted
Weighted average
Options
average
remaining
exercise price
contractual life
Outstanding January 1, 2016
32,000,000
$ 0.05
7.42 years
Granted
-
Exercised
-
Forfeited or expired
(12,000,000)
Outstanding September 30, 2016
20,000,000
$ 0.05
6.63 years
Exercisable September 30, 2016
0
The following table depicts the Companys non-vested options as of September 30,
2016 and changes during the period:
Non-vested options
Shares under Options
Weighted average grant date
fair value
Non-vested at January 1, 2016
32,000,000
$ 0.053
Non-vested-granted
-
-
Vested
-
-
Non-vested, forfeited or cancelled
(12,000,000)
-
Non-vested at September 30, 2016
20,000,000
$ 0.075
Under the provisions of ASC 718 Compensation Stock Compensation, the Company is
required to measure and recognize compensation expense related to any outstanding and
unvested stock options previously granted, and thereafter recognize, in its consolidated
financial statements, compensation expense related to any new stock options granted after
implementation using a calculated fair value based option-pricing model. The Company
uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of all of its stock
options and its assumptions are based on historical and available market information. No
stock options were granted for the periods ended September 30, 2016 and September 30,
2015.
Assumption
September 30, 2016
September 30, 2015
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate used (average)
Expected market price volatility
Average expected life of stock options
n.a
n.a
The computation of the expected volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes
calculation for new grants is based on historical volatilities of a peer group of similar
companies in the same industry. The expected life assumptions are based on underlying
contracts.
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September 30, 2016
14.
STOCK COMPENSATION - CONTINUED
Stock Options Summary - Continued
As of September 30, 2016, the Company had unrecognized compensation expenses
related to stock options currently outstanding, to be recognized in future quarters or
years, respectively as follows:
Through to
Year ending
Year ending
Stock-based compensation (options)
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2016
2017
2018
$
$
$
Unrecognized compensation expense
1
40,946
30,723
15.
SUMMARY OF SHARE AND OPTION COMPENSATION EXPENSE
The Company recorded the following amounts related to stock based compensation
expense during the periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively September 30, 2015:
Three
Three
Nine
Nine
Summary of share and option
months
months
months
months
based compensation expense
September
September
September
September
30, 2016
30, 2015
30, 2016
30, 2015
$
$
$
$
Share grants (see Note 14 for
60,000
121,728
285,000
334,394
details)
Option grants (see Note 14 for
(550,823)
33,738
(520,153)
101,214
details)
Total
(recorded under general &
(490,823)
155,466
(235,153)
435,608
administrative expense)
16.
FUTURE LEASE COMMITTMENTS
On December 1, 2012, the Company entered into a lease agreement for the premises for
its Swiss office with a third party. The annual rental expense amounts to approximately
$130,000 on a fixed term expiring on December 31, 2017.
September 30,
December 31,
Future lease commitments
2016
2015
$
$
2016
32,500
130,000
2017
130,000
130,000
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
17.
NOTE PAYABLE
September 30,
December 31,
2016
2015
Promissory note
$2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
Specogna Holding AG
649,684
605,743
R. Weimar (private investor)
10,924
131,169
Total
2,660,607
2,736,912
Promissory Note
As part of the completion of the purchase of Altos del Risco on March 9, 2013, the
parties agreed that $2,000,000 of consideration is converted into a non-interest bearing
and uncollateralized loan payable, which was originally due for payment on March 8,
2014, then extended to March 8, 2015. On March 16, 2015, the Company agreed with
the counterparty to extend the due date to March 16, 2016.
On April 21, 2016, the Company signed a new agreement, which stipulated new
payment terms. The total amount of $2,000,000 was then repayable in four quarterly
installments of $500,000 each, starting on August 21, 2016.
On September 19, 2016, the Company signed a new agreement, which stipulated that the
first quarterly repayment of $500,000 was due on November 21, 2016, only and not on
August 21, 2016.
Loans Specogna Holding AG
On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into a short term loan agreement for
approximately $607,000 with Specogna repayable on February 29, 2016, with an
interest payment of 8 % per annum. The loan is secured personally and jointly by Dr.
Rössler and Mr. Rigendinger.
Subsequent to the reporting date, this loan has been converted into convertible bonds.
Loan R. Weimar (private investor)
On May 23, 2014, the Company entered into a short term loan agreement for
approximately $376,800 with Roland Weimar. The loan was repayable in five
installments, (four payments of $84,700, one payment of $38,000), with the initial
payment due on June 2, 2014 and the latest one due on June 1, 2015. The interest rate is
2 % per annum. The Company has repaid $22,683 during first quarter 2016, $34,015 was
transferred to another liability in the second and $66,946 was repaid in the third quarter
2016, whereas the entire loan amount should have been repaid. The agreement does not
stipulate any repercussions for late payments.
On October 4, 2016 the entire amount - including interest - was repaid.
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September 30, 2016
18.
OPENING DATE PARADISUS PAPAGAYO BAY RESORT & LUXURY VILLAS
On June 2, 2014, the Company amended its agreement with Meliá (Sixth addendum to
the management agreement of March 8, 2011) to postpone the opening date as follows:
- The construction of the Paradisus would be completed by November 15, 2015.
- Should the Paradisus not be completed by November 15, 2015, (subject to force majeure)
and should an extension date not be agreed, subsequent to November 15, 2015, the
Company would be obligated to pay Meliá a daily amount of $2,000 as liquidated
damages.
- Should the Company be unable to complete the construction of the Paradisus by
February 15, 2016, Meliá, can terminate the management agreement obligated the
Company to compensate Meliá in the amount of $5,000,000 unless the respective parties
agree to extend such date.
Dated April 27, 2016, a seventh addendum was signed between the Company and Meliá
with the following major conditions:
a.
New completion date: September 15, 2018 (subject to force majeure).
b.
Should the completion not occur by September 15, 2018, and should the parties
not have agreed in writing an extension to such date, after September 15, 2018, the
Company shall pay Meliá a daily amount of $2,000 as liquidated damages.
c.
Should the completion not occur by November 15, 2018, the Meliá will be
entitled to terminate the agreement unless the parties agree in writing to extend such date.
The Company shall be obliged to pay Meliá an amount of $5,000,000 as liquidated
damages solely to compensate Meliá.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
19.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are the result of dividing the Companys net income (or net loss)
by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the contemplated period.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated applying the treasury stock method. When there is
a net income dilutive effect, all stock-based compensation awards or participating financial
instruments are considered. When the Company posts a loss, basic loss per share equals
diluted loss per share. The following table depicts how the denominator for the calculation
of basic and diluted earnings per share was determined under the treasury stock method.
Three-month
Three-month
Nine-month
Nine-month
Earnings per share
period ended
period ended
period ended
period ended
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Company posted
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss
Basic weighted average shares
outstanding
101,740,479
95,842,702
99,707,537
93,798,380
Dilutive effect of common
stock equivalents
None
None
None
None
Dilutive weighted average
shares outstanding
101,740,479
95,842,702
99,707,537
93,798,380
A total of 5,900,000 common shares vested have not been issued as per balance sheet date
but are included in the basic weighted average shares outstanding.
The following table shows the number of stock equivalents that were excluded from the
computation of diluted earnings per share for the respective period because the effect would
have been anti-dilutive.
Three-month
Three-month
Nine-month
Nine-month
Earnings per share
period ended
period ended
period ended
period ended
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
Options to Hans Rigendinger
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
Options to Dr. M. Rössler
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
Options to the late Josef Mettler
12,000,000
12,000,000
12,000,000
Total Options
20,000,000
32,000,000
20,000,000
32,000,000
Shares to Hans Rigendinger
5,000,000
7,500,000
5,000,000
7,500,000
(retention bonus non vested)
Shares to the late Josef Mettler
0
15,000,000
15,000,0000
15,000,000
(retention award)
Shares to Howard Glicken and
400,000
400,000
400,000
400,000
José Maria Figueres (retention
award)
Shares associated with
4,259,465
-
4,259,465
-
Convertible CHF Bonds
Total Shares
9,659,465
22,900,000
9,659,465
22,900,000
Total Options and Shares
29,659,465
54,900,000
29,659,465
54,900,000
Options related to Convertible CHF bonds: Each bond in the principal amount of CHF
5,000 can be converted on any business day during the conversion period into 625
common shares of SunVesta Holding AG at a conversion price equal to CHF 8.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2016
20.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses according to the consolidated statement of
comprehensive loss include:
Three-month
Three-month
Nine-month
Nine-month
period ended
period ended period ended
period ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
$
$
$
$
Rental & related expenses
49,031
51,674
153,818
153,302
Audit
63,698
2,900
251,338
180,430
Consulting
1,022,910
378,692
1,984,715
971,073
Marketing, Investor & public relations
36,055
26,789
77,364
70,551
Travel expenses
66,053
130,710
262,966
418,460
Personnel costs including social securitys
costs and share based remuneration
(219,192)
455,749
686,963
2,166,779
Various other operating expenditures
53,270
70,959
581,397
382,924
Total according statement of
$
1,071,827
1,117,470
3,998,562
4,343,520
comprehensive loss
Termination of agreement with Concreta
In March 2013, SunVesta Holding AG, together with SunVesta Costa Rica Ltda.
concluded an agreement with Concreta S.R.L for the Design & Execution Plans,
Logistics, Supply and Installation of all Interiors for the Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury
Villas project in Costa Rica. Over time, the project developed differently to what the
parties expected. Consequently, contract renegotiations became necessary. As these
renegotiations could not be finalized satisfactorily, the Company terminated the existing
contract effective February 3, 2016. In the meantime, a settlement agreement is being
discussed, which, if signed by the parties, is probable to settle for an estimated amount of
$600,000. This amount is accounted for as of September 30, 2016, under consulting
expenses.
21.
OTHER EVENTS
On May 9, 2016, the Company signed an agreement with Median Trust SA, by which
this service provider is mandated to set-up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), to be called
Compartment in accordance with Luxembourg law. The objective of the SPV is to
obtain an investment grade rating and to make a bond offering of not less than $100
million. The SPV will be the issuer, however, the responsibility to place the bonds remains
with the Company. As of the date of this report, the SPV has not yet been established.
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September 30, 2016
22.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated subsequent events after the balance sheet date, through the
issuance of the financial statements, for appropriate accounting and disclosure. The
Company has determined that there were the following events that warrant disclosure and no
events that warrant recognition in the financial statements.
On October 28, 2016, Hans Rigendinger and Dr. Max Rössler formally agreed to maintain the
guaranty described under Note 3, as necessary, until completion of the construction of
Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas, after which date the guaranty will expire.
On October 4, 2016 the entire amount of a loan described in Note 17 to R. Weimar was
repaid.
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other parts of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties.Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as
anticipates, expects, believes, plans, predicts, and similar terms. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ
significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might
cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled
Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial
Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and notes hereto included in this report. All information presented herein is based
on our three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. Our
fiscal year end is December 31.
Discussion and Analysis
Business Overview
We are in the process of developing high-end luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Our initial
focus is concentrated on offering luxury hotel products located in attractive, top-class coastal
vacation destinations in countries that are fast emerging as popular tourist destinations. Each
prospective development takes into consideration country specific conditions and general
considerations that include the stability of local political conditions, geologically useful
cultivability, and the types of destinations that attract a five-star clientele. Once identified as
eligible, prospective developments are compared against a validation checklist and then, if
warranted, subjected to a substantial due diligence process. Since location is the key to the success
of any tourist based luxury real estate project, each development will be carefully considered
during the eligibility process.
Initial Development
Our initial real estate development on 20.5 hectares of prime land located in Guanacaste
Province, Costa Rica, is the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas project includes
two concepts; i.e. the Vista Mar (Family Concierge) and the Vista Bahia (Royal Service), a five-
star luxury hotel. All permitting for the project is in place, including permission to incorporate
the beachfront adjacent to the two concessions into the development and all significant site work
completed. Vertical construction is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2017, while the
opening of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas is scheduled for the fourth
quarter 2018, subject to the procurement of the requisite financing.
Specifications
Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas initial specifications are to be as follows:
eco-luxury all-inclusive resort
382-keys
direct beach access
five restaurants and five bars
Yhi Spa and Health Club
Paradisus adults-only Royal Service level of accommodations
Paradisus Family Concierge program
19,000 square feet of meeting facilities with the business traveler in mind
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Vista Mar
Family Concierge
The Family Concierge will be a family orientated part of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort
& Luxury Villas. The accommodations will be designed to satisfy the needs of the modern
family.
The Family Concierge area will include:
166 Junior Suites Deluxe
(47* square meters)
34 Suites Deluxe
(87* square meters)
33 Suites Premium
(93* square meters)
6 Handicapped Junior Suites Deluxe
(47* square meters)
1 Bridal Suites
(93* square meters)
2 Deluxe Suites Presidential
(88* square meters)
1 Presidential Suite
(194* square meters)
*
Room size does not include balconies and terraces.
All ground floor suites will have direct access to swim-up pools. Each of the suites and villas will
have a full view of the sea. Family Concierge guests will furthermore have access to restaurants,
bars, and lounges. The planned Onyx Night Club and the Gabi Club will be located near the
beach.
Vista Bahia
Royal Service
Our Royal Service will include an extensive range of services such as a butler service, private
pools for each Garden Villa and/or a Jacuzzi in every suite.
The Royal Service area will include:
108 Junior Suites Grand Deluxe
(43-60* square meters)
2 Junior Suites Grand Deluxe for Handicapped Guests
(53* square meters)
6 Grand Master Suites
(87* square meters)
2 Deluxe Suites Presidential
(60 square meters)
1 Grand Presidential Suite (4 bedrooms)
(145* square meters)
20 one or two-bedroom Garden Villas
(91212* square meters)
* Room size does not include balconies and terraces.
All ground floor suites will have direct access to swim-up pools. Each of the suites and villas will
have a full view of the sea. Royal Service guests will furthermore have access to restaurants, bars,
lounges, fitness equipment, spas and outside massage areas.
The Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas will feature other highlights including:
more than 65 private, swim up and resort pools including the worlds second largest Infinity Pool
all within idyllic landscaped grounds
a wedding chapel with a stunning ocean view
rain forest walkways that permit guests to experience the flora and fauna of the rain forest
a multipurpose convention hall with over 2,000 square meters of space that can be utilized as a
whole or divided to create smaller meeting rooms
a full service spa committed to providing for the wellbeing of our guests. The spa will be located
with a 180-degree sea view within approximately 1,000 square meters that will include 12 large
treatment rooms, a hairdresser, relaxation areas, pools, saunas and steam rooms
the 20 private villas will be located within the Royal Service area of the resort. The present
intention being that these villas will be sold to individuals who will then lease them back to the
resort when not occupied by the owners.
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Management
Overall project development is led by Hans Rigendinger, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Charles Fessel, Project Director Paradisus
Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas and Ernst Rosenberger, the Companys Corporate
Controller. The lead architect is Ossenbach, Pendones & Bonilla, one of Costa Ricas largest
architectural offices with over 45 architects and designers. Civil engineering services are provided
by DEHC Engineers and structural engineering services by IEAC. Landscape architects are TPA
and interior designers are led by Laboratiro Quattro.
Resort management is to be provided by Melía Hotels International (Melía). Paradisus is
Meliás five- star all-inclusive luxury hotel brand that is well recognized in the hospitality
industry around the world. Melía was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and is today
one of the worlds largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spains leading hotel chain for business
or leisure. The company currently offers more than 300 hotels in 26 countries over four
continents under its Gran Sol Melía, Sol Melía, ME by Sol Melía, Innside by Sol Melía, Tryp,
Sol Melía, Sol Melía Vacation Club, and Paradisus brands. The Paradisus brand represents all-
inclusive luxury resorts with hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Since the completion date for the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas
development is now anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company reached an
agreement dated April 28, 2016, to further amend the management agreement with Meliá
dated March 8, 2011. The amended agreement presently stipulates that if the Papagayo Bay
Resort & Luxury Villas is not completed by November 15, 2018, and if an extension date is
not agreed, then Meliá could terminate the management agreement and cause the Company to
pay a penalty of $5 million.
Additional Concession Properties
On April 20, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Meridian IBG (Meridian), as
amended on November 13, 2012, and replaced on May 7, 2013, to purchase two additional
concession properties in Polo Papagayo, Guanacaste, comprised of approximately 230,000 square
meters for $17,500,000. One of the concessions lies adjacent to the existing concessions (La
Punta) and the other is in close proximity to the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas
development.
The Company had paid down-payments on the purchase of these properties of $2,669,816 as of
September 30, 2016, and is in discussions with Meridian regarding an amendment to the
agreement. Should the Company not be successful in obtaining an amendment to the agreement,
it would have to write-off $300,000 of that purchase price already paid in addition to a 5%
penalty.Both, the $300,000 write-off (accounted for as impairment expenses) as well as the
$50,000 for additional damages (accounted for as general and administrative expenses) have
been provided for in the results year-to-date 2016.
Swiss Hospitality Project
On September 19, 2015, the Company signed an option agreement to acquire four existing hotels
in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland with an unrelated third party. The properties optioned
comprise an aggregate of 141 rooms. The consideration for the option was CHF 300,000, which
amount was paid on October 25, 2015. Dated May 10, 2016, the Company, QuadEquity Holdings
AG and the seller of the four hotels concluded an agreement, whereby QuadEquity Holdings AG
assumed all of the Companys rights and obligations from the original contract. In return,
QuadEquity Holdings AG will pay the Company the amount of $302,000 (CHF 300,000) before
May 30, 2016. This payment was received on June 1, 2016.
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Finance
The anticipated completion of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas in the fourth
quarter of 2018 will require a net investment of approximately $212 million (including non-
recuperated overhead expenses), of which approximately $60 million has been expended as of
September 30, 2016. We expect to realize a minimum of $140 million in new funding over the
next twelve months. New funding over the next twelve months is expected to be raised from debt
financing through bonds, shareholder loans and, if necessary, the guaranty agreement borne by
certain principal shareholders and participants in management. Detailed below is a brief
description of material debt obligations as of period end.
Bonds
The Company has four bond issues outstanding, denominated in Euros () or Swiss
Francs (CHF). EUR () Bonds
The Company initiated an unsecured EUR bonds offering on December 2, 2013, of up to
15,000,000 in units of 10,000 that bear interest at 7.25% per annum payable each December 2
over a three-year term that ends on December 2, 2016. We had realized carrying values of
$6,715,145 as of the year ended December 31, 2015, and $6,975,725 as of September 30, 2016, for
a cumulative amount of $6.99 million as of the date of this report.
The Company initiated a parallel offering of unsecured EUR bonds on December 2, 2013, of up to
15,000,000 in units of 10,000 that bear interest at 7.25% per annum payable each December 2 over
a three-year term that ends on December 2, 2016. We had realized carrying values of $1,632,572 as of
the year ended December 31, 2015 and $1,752,995 as of September 30, 2016, for a cumulative
amount of $1.67 million as of the date of this report.
Swiss Francs (CHF) Bonds
The Company initiated a new offering of senior convertible CHF bonds on October 1, 2015, of up
to CHF 45,000,000 units of CHF 5,000 that bear interest at 6.00% per annum payable each
September 30, over a three-year term that matures on September 30, 2018 which are convertible
into shares of SunVesta Holding AG at CHF 8.00. We had realized carrying values of $2,171,725
as of the year ended December 31, 2015 and $3,070,502 as of September 30, 2016, for a
cumulative amount of $3.21 million as of the date of this report.
The Company initiated a new parallel offering of senior convertible CHF bonds on October 1, 2015,
of up to CHF 15,000,000 units of CHF 5,000 that bear interest at 6.00% per annum payable each
September 30, over a three-year term that matures on September 30, 2018 which are convertible
into shares of SunVesta Holding AG at CHF 8.00. We had realized carrying values of $23,694,423
as of the year ended December 31, 2015 and $35,324,216 as of September 30, 2016, for a
cumulative amount of $38.24 million as of the date of this report.
Aires International Investment, Inc.
On July 27, 2011, SunVesta AG entered into a line of credit agreement with Aires International
Investments Inc. (Aires), a company owned by Dr. Rӧssler (a director of the Company). The loan
agreement was amended on May 11, 2012 and on June 21, 2012 and then replaced by a new loan
agreement on October 31, 2013, that included the following conditions:
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All existing loan agreements or credit facilities, including amendments, between SunVesta AG
and Aires were cancelled and superseded by the new loan agreement.
The loans are due after December 31, 2017 and before December 31, 2020.
Despite the scheduled repayment dates, each party has the option to cancel the loan agreement
with a prior notice period of 90 days, requiring repayment of the loans in full.
Loan amounts outstanding including any additional amounts and additions are subordinated.
Interest on the loan amounts is 7.25% per annum, which is accrued to the loan account.
The Company had borrowed $48,611,633 from Aires as of September 30, 2016 and $47,198,362 as of
December 31, 2015.
Loans Dr. Max Rӧssler
In the third quarter 2016, Dr. Max Rössler provided $4,202,378 (CHF 4,100,000). Interest of $24,543
was recorded in this period, resulting in a total balance of $4,256,580 as of September 30, 2016.
Loan Global Care AG
During 2014, Global Care AG loaned the Company $190,270 (CHF 185,000), which amount was
repayable on October 31, 2014. The loan includes a fixed interest payment of $20,570 (CHF 20,000).
Effective June 30, 2016 an amount of $1,440,875 (CHF 1,398,802) was transferred from the loan
account Dr. Max Rössler to the loan account Global Care AG.
DIA S.A. and his successor Blue Dot SA
On March 8, 2013, the Company entered into an interest free loan agreement with DIA S.A. and his
successor Blue Dot SA respectively in the amount of $2,000,000 payable on March 8, 2014, in
connection with the purchase of land concession being part of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort &
Luxury Villas project from Altos held in the name of Altos del Risco S.A. The terms of the loan
agreement were amended on March 16, 2015, to extend the due date for said payable until March 2016.
On April 21, 2016, the Company signed a new agreement, which stipulated new payment terms. The
total amount of $2,000,000 is now repayable in four quarterly installments of $500,000 each, starting on
August 21, 2016.
On May 21, 2016, the Company signed a new agreement, which stipulated new payment terms. The
total amount of $2,000,000 is now repayable in four quarterly installments of $500,000 each, starting on
November 21, 2016.
Timeline
Our expected timeline for developing the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas is as
follows:
commence onsite vertical construction in the first quarter of 2017
complete construction in the fourth quarter of 2018
handover to Melía in the fourth quarter of 2018
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Results of Operations
During the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, our operations were
focused on (i) completing earth work excavations on the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury
Villas property; (ii) furthering discussions with prospective project development partners; (iii) pursuing
additional debt financing to fund the construction of the project.
The Company has been funded since inception from debt or equity placements and by shareholders or
partners in the form of loans. Capital raised to date has been allocated primarily to the development of
the Costa Rican property, including the purchase of the land and general and administrative costs.
The variance in losses over the comparative three- month periods is reconciled below:
Three months July 1st to September 30, 2015
(383,197)
Variances during the 3 months
Decrease in general and administrative expenses
5,644 There was an increase due to
significantly higher consulting
expenses, project-related and due to
contemplated IPO in Switzerland.
This increase was overcompensated
by negative personnel costs due to a
reversal of share-based payments
for the late Josef Mettler
Increase in interest income
6,960 Increase in deposits
Decrease in interest expenses
360,179 Significantly higher debt,
overcompensated by an increase in
capitalized interest.
Change in fair values of conversion features
680,580 Primarily decrease in time value of
conversion feature
Decrease in unrealized exchange gains
(2,255,054) Currency fluctuations
Decrease in other income / (expenses)
20,034
Increase in foreign currency translation
(1,847,137) Currency fluctuations
Total variances
(2,988,795)
Three months July 1st to September 30, 2016
(3,371,991)
We did not generate revenue during this period and we expect to continue to incur losses through the
year ended December 31, 2016.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The Company has a prospective income tax benefit resulting from a net operating loss carry-forward
and startup costs that will offset future operating profits.
Capital Expenditures
The Company expended a significant amount on capital expenditures for the period from inception to
September 30, 2016, in connection with the purchase of land concessions in Costa Rica, as well as the
planning and construction of the project and expects to incur future cash outflows on capital
expenditure as discussed in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" and the "Going Concern" paragraphs
below.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception the Company has experienced significant changes in liquidity, capital resources, and
stockholders equity.
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the following were working capital items:
September 30,
December 31,
2016
2015
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
2,985,698
111,830
Receivable from related parties
20,643
19,945
Other assets
549,978
158,574
Total current assets
3,556,320
290,349
Current liabilities
Bank liabilities
-
179,313
Accounts payable
4,814,034
8,048,608
Accrued expenses
9,109,806
7,831,247
Notes payable
2,660,607
2,736,912
Notes payable to related parties
6,023,048
1,130,978
Bonds
14,717,618
8,347,717
Total current liability
37,325,113
28,274,775
Net working capital
(33,768,793)
(27,984,426)
As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the following were the items making up the total
stockholders deficit:
September 30,
December 31,
2016
2015
Assets
Current assets
3,556,320
290,349
Non-current assets
69,598,624
67,007,090
Total assets
73,154,944
67,297,439
Liabilities
Current liabilities
37,325,112
28,274,775
Non-current liabilities
87,993,941
80,287,652
Total liabilities
125,319,053
108,562,427
Total stockholders deficit
(52,164,109)
(41,264,988)
The Companys negative net working capital of $33,768,793 is of concern; however, based on the
guaranty signed by certain principals, the Company is convinced that it can address liquidity
problems.
Net cash flow used in operating activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016, was
$6,053,988, as compared to $3,137,324 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015.
The Company expects to continue to use net cash flow in operating activities until we complete the
Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas project, which completion is projected for the
fourth quarter of 2018.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016, was
$1,480,178 as compared to $8,680,218 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015. Net
cash used in investing activities in the current nine-month period is comprised of the purchase of
property and equipment, and deposits related to construction, offset by a sale of equipment, a
collection of cash for a down payment and restricted cash. Net cash used in investing activities in the
prior comparable nine-month period was comprised of the purchase of property and equipment,
down payments for property and equipment offset by receivables from related parties, deposits
related to construction and restricted cash. We expect negative net cash flow in investing activities to
continue while in the process of developing the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016, was
$10,382,963 as compared to $12,030,782 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015. Net
cash provided by financing activities in the current nine-month period is comprised of proceeds
from notes payable to related parties, and proceeds from bond issuances net of commissions, offset
by a decrease in bank liabilities, repayment of notes payable to related parties, the payment of debt
issuance costs, and changes in other debt. Net cash provided by financing activities in the prior
comparable nine-month period was comprised of proceeds from notes payable related parties, and
proceeds from bond issuances net of commissions, offset by the decrease in bank liabilities, the
payment of debt issuance costs, and changes in other debt. We expect net cash flow provided by
financing activities to continue due to the financing necessary to complete the development of the
Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas.
Management believes that cash on hand, related party loans and the assurance of the Guaranty
Agreement as described in the going concern paragraph below are sufficient for us to conduct
operations over the next twelve months.
We had no formal lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements as of September 30, 2016.
We have commitments for executed purchase orders and agreements in the amount of $57 million
as of September 30, 2016, in connection with the development of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay
Resort & Luxury Villas, which commitments are included in the required estimated net financing of
$192 million (excluding overhead expenses) to complete the project. Most material commitments
are not contractually agreed as of the end of the period. We have cancellable commitments to
Meridian that are not included in the required financing for the development of the Paradisus
Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas of approximately $15,000,000 as of September 30, 2016, for
the purchase of two additional concession properties in Polo Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
We maintain a defined benefit plan that covers all of our Swiss employees.
We have no current plans for significant purchases or sales of plant or equipment, except in
connection with the planned construction of the Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas.
We have no plans to make any changes in the number of our employees as of September 30, 2016.
Future Financings
On May 9, 2016, the Company signed an agreement with Median Trust SA, by which this service
provider is mandated to set-up a special purpose vehicle (SPV), as a Compartment in
accordance with Luxembourg law. The objective of the SPV is to obtain an investment grade rating
and to make a bond offering of not less than $100 million. The SPV will therefore be the issuer,
however, the responsibility to place the bonds remains with the Company. As of the date of this
report, the SPV has not yet been established.
As of September 21, 2016, the Company has started the distribution of a new bond in the amount of
CHF 20.0 million, to be underwritten until November 30, 2016.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2016, we had no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are
reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital
resources that are material to stockholders.
Going Concern
The Company intends to build a hotel in the Papagayo Gulf Tourism Project area of Guanacaste,
Costa Rica. The total net investment is estimated to be approximately $212 million.
The project is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2018. Until the completion of the
project, the following expenditures are estimated to be incurred:
a. Gross project cost
$
217,000,000
b. Less: Proceeds from sale of villas
(25,000,000)
c. Net project cost
192,000,000
d. Overhead expenses
20,000,000
e. Total, excluding other potential projects
$
212,000,000
Seventy percent of the Net project cost is intended to be financed through the issuance of secured
bonds, for which negotiations have been initiated. The remaining thirty percent of the Net project
cost, as well as non-recuperated overhead expenses and the cost of potential other projects are
intended to be financed by the main shareholders or lenders of the project in the absence of
alternative financing committements, i.e. Zypam Ltd., shareholder and related entity to the late Mr.
Josef Mettler, Mr. Hans Rigendinger, shareholder, interim Chief Executive Officer and Company
Board Member and Dr. Max Rössler, Company Board Member and controlling shareholder of
Aires.
On July 16, 2012, certain principal shareholders of the Company or principal lenders to the project
entered into a guaranty agreement in favor of SunVesta AG. The purpose of the guaranty is to
ensure that until such time as financing is secured for the entire project that they will act as a
guarantor to creditors to the extent of the projects ongoing capital requirements.
On September 22, 2015, the signatories to the guaranty formally agreed to maintain the guaranty, as
necessary, until December 31, 2018, after which date the guaranty will expire. The guaranty
agreement requires that within 30 days of receiving a demand notice, the requested funds are made
available by the guarantors to the Company.
On September 12, 2016, the signatories to the guaranty formally agreed to maintain the guaranty, as
necessary, until completion of the construction of Paradisus Papagayo Bay Resort & Luxury Villas,
after which date the guaranty will expire. The guaranty agreement requires that within 30 days of
receiving a demand notice, the requested funds are made available by the guarantors to the
Company.
Based on this Guaranty Agreement, management believes that available funds are sufficient to
finance cash flows for the twelve months subsequent to September 30, 2016, and the filing date,
though future anticipated cash outflows for investing activities will continue to depend on the
availability of financing.
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Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial
Condition
The statements contained in the section titled Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this current report, with the exception of
historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current
expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and
achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon
assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not
limited to, statements concerning:
our anticipated financial performance and business plan
the sufficiency of existing capital resources
our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations
uncertainties related to our future business prospects
our ability to generate revenues to fund future operations
the volatility of the stock market
general economic conditions
We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties
that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated
elsewhere in this report. We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements contained in this report, which reflect our beliefs and expectations
only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-
looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or
expectations, other than as required by law.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please see Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for recent
accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
Not applicable.
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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out by the
Companys management, with the participation of its chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, of the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act)). Disclosure controls
and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time
periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated
and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Companys management concluded, as of the end of the period
covered by this report, that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective
in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within
the time periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms, and that such information was
not accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the
chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, there has been no change in internal control over
financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our
internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
Not required of smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6.
Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits
on page 51 of this Form 10-Q, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SunVesta, Inc.
Date
/s/ Hans Rigendinger
November 11, 2016
Hans Rigendinger
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Principal
Accounting Officer and Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Description
3.1.1*
Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission
on December 31, 1999).
3.1.2*
Amended Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-KSB filed with the
Commission on April 9, 2003)
3.1.3*
Amended Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-QSB filed with the
Commission on November 17, 2003).
3.1.4*
Amended Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on September 27, 2007).
3.2.1*
Bylaws (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on December31,
1999).
3.2.2*
Amended Bylaws (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-QSB filed with the Commission on
November 17, 2003).
10.1*
Securities Exchange Agreement and Plan of Exchange dated June 18, 2007 between the Companyand
SunVesta AG (formerly ZAG Holdings AG) (incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with
the Commission on June 21, 2007).
10.2*
Purchase and Sale Agreement between ZAG Holding AG and Trust Rich Land Investments, Mauricio
Rivera Lang dated May 1, 2006, for the acquisition of Rich Land Investments Limitada.
10.3*
Debt Settlement Agreement dated March 1, 2010, between the Company and Zypam, Ltd.
(incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 10, 2010).
10.4*
Debt Settlement Agreement dated March 1, 2010, between the Company and Hans Rigendinger
(incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 10, 2010).
10.5*
Guaranty Agreement dated July 16, 2012, between SunVesta AG, Jthe late osef Mettler, Hans
Rigendinger and Max Rӧssler.
10.6*
Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2013 between the Company and Hans Rigendinger
(incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 4, 2013.
10.7*
Employment Agreement dated July 4, 2013 between the Company and the late Josef Mettler
(incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on October 10, 2013).
10.8*
Assignment of Debt Agreement dated December 31, 2012, between the Company, SunVesta AGand
Aires International Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on December 13, 2013).
10.9*
Debt Settlement Agreement dated December 31, 2012, between the Company and Hans Rigendinger
(incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on December 13,2013).
10.10*
Loan Agreement dated October 31, 2013, between SunVesta AG and Aires InternationalInvestments,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on December 13,2013).
10.11*
Assignment of Debt Agreement dated December 31, 2013, between the Company, SunVesta AG and
Aires International Investments, Inc.(incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on May 20, 2014).
10.12*
Assignment of Debt Agreement dated December 31, 2014, between the Company, SunVesta AG and
Aires International Investments, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on August 19, 2015).
10.13*
Addendum to Employment Agreement dated March 6, 2015, between the Company and the late Josef
Mettler (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 5, 2015).
14*
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics adopted on July 16, 2015 (incorporated by reference to the Form
10-Q filed with the Commission on August 19, 2015).
21*
Subsidiaries of the Company (incorporated by reference from the Form 10-K filed with the
Commission on April 15, 2015).
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of2002.
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99*
SunVesta, Inc. 2013 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on October 10, 2013).
101. INS
XBRL Instance Document
101. PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101. LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101. DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101. CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101. SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
*
Incorporated by reference to previous filings of the Company.
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed furnished and not
filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the
Securities Act of 1933, or deemed furnished and not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
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