SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 0-12162
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MULTI SOLUTIONS, INC
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
NEW JERSEY 22-2418056
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4262 US Route 1, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (732) 329-9200
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at April 30, 1998
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Common Stock, par value 18,266,898
$.001 per share
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited for the
interim periods, but include all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) which management considers necessary for the fair
presentation of results for the three months ended April 30, 1998.
Moreover, these consolidated financial statements do not purport to contain
complete disclosure in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated
financial statements at, and for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998.
The results for the three months ended April 30, 1998 are not necessarily
indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. Multi Solutions, Inc. (
the "company") owns 55.4% of Multi Soft, Inc's common stock. The companies
financial statements are consolidated with Multi soft and its other subsidiary,
NetCast, Inc. which is currently in the development stage.
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MULTI SOLUTIONS,INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
April 30, 1998 and January 31 1998
30-Apr 31-Jan
1998 1998
Unaudited
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ -- $ 29,524
Accounts Receivable (net of allowance
of $29,086 and $29,086 respectively) 132,196 58,635
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 37,799 20,799
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169,995 108,958
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Research and Development Equipment & Software 63,526 63,526
Office furniture and other equipment 20,474 20,474
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84,000 84,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (12,461) (10,952)
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71,539 73,048
Organizational costs 2,415 2,415
Less: Accumulated Amorization (605) (484)
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1,810 1,931
OTHER ASSETS
Capitalized software development costs 1,419,567 1,716,121
Less accumulated amortization (616,276) (939,942)
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803,291 776,179
Intangibles 200 200
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$ 1,046,835 $ 960,316
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MULTI SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
April 30, 1998 and January 31 1998
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30-Apr 31-Jan
1998 1998
Unaudited
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIENCY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
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Loan payable to bank $ 13,610 $ 16,338
Note Payable 9,549 11,339
Accrued payroll 71,434 20,080
Payroll and other taxes payable 17,803 32,755
Accounts Payable 185,455 167,269
Accrued officer compensation 203,056 153,057
Deferred Revenues 153,465 191,820
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654,372 592,658
Deferred compensation due officer /shareholders 631,605 631,605
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Common stock, authorized 40,000,000 shares
$.001 par value, issued and outstanding 18,267 18,267
18,266,898 April 30(1998) and 18,266,898 January 31 (1998)
Additional paid-in capital, 8,643,850 8,643,517
Minority Interest 88,027 87,821
Accumulated deficit (8,989,286) (9,013,552)
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(239,142) (263,947)
$ 1,046,835 $ 960,316
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MULTI SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Quarters ended April 30, 1998 and 1997
Three Months Ended
April 30,
1998 1997
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REVENUES
License fees $ 77,112 $ 30,369
Maintenance fees 152,264 203,660
Consulting and Other fees -- 24,790
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Total revenues 229,376 258,819
EXPENSES
Software development and technical support 46,155 64,646
Selling and administrative 160,336 193,772
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Total expenses 206,491 258,418
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Income from operations 22,885 401
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest Expense 620 654
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Total other expense 620 654
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Net Income (Loss) $ 22,265 $ (253)
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Weighted average shares outstanding 18,266,898 18,016,598
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Income per share a a
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(a) less then $.01 per share
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MULTI SOLUTIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Quarters ended April 30, 1998 and 1997
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Three Months Ended
April 30,
1998 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities $ 22,265 $ (253)
Net Income (Loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 47,785 72,752
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable (73,561) (124,828)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (17,000) (4,000)
Accrued payroll 51,354 27,891
Payroll and other taxes payable (14,952) (8,724)
Note Payable (1,790) (1,998)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18,186 (9,289)
Accrued officer compensation 49,999 33,334
Deferred revenues (38,355) 64,118
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Net cash provided by operating activities 43,931 49,003
Cash flows from investing activities
Capitalized software development costs (73,267) (55,173)
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Net cash used in investing activities (73,267) (55,173)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net repayments under loan and line of credit ageements (2,728) (3,845)
Increase in Minority Interest 2,207 (1,526)
Amortization of Stock Grants 333 334
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Net cash used by financing activities (188) (5,037)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (29,524) (11,207)
Cash at beginning of year 29,524 13,575
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Cash at end of year $ -- $ 2,368
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Results of Operations
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Three months ended April 30, 1998 compared to three months ended April 30, 1997
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Revenues for the current three months of fiscal year 1998 decreased $29,443
or 11.4% compared with the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease in
revenues for the three month period is primarily attributable to a decrease in
maintenance revenues and consulting fees of $76,186 or 33.3%. This is
attributable to cancellations of maintenance agreements with customers of Multi
Soft whom have been paying for monthly maintenance and support. The decrease is
partially offset by an increase in license fees in the amount of $46,743 or
154.1%. This increase is primarily attributed to a significant sale that ocurred
in the first quarter of the current year.
Operating expenses as a percent of revenues for the three month period was
90% compared with 99.8% for the comparable period of the prior year. The
decrease in the three month period is a result of a decrease in Selling and
Administrative expenses of 33,082 or 17%. This reduction is primarily a result
of the inactivity of the companys other subsidiary coupled with an effort by
management to reduce certain expenses such as legal fees, outside marketing and
outside consulting. Also, software development decreased for the current three
month period in the amount of $18,491 or 28.6%. The reduction is attributed to
zero amortization for the capitalized values of fical 98 and the current
quarter. Amortization of the capitalized values for fiscal 98 and for the first
quarter of the current year have not been expensed because during that period
Multi Soft has been developing a new product that is not ready for sale.
The operating income, before other income (expense) of $22,885 for the current
three month period increased $22,484 compared with the comparable period of the
prior year.
For the current three month period, a net income of $22,265 was incurred
compared with a net loss of $253 a increase of $22,518.
Major Customers
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In the first three months of 1998, IBM accounted for 20% of total revenues.
In the first three months of 1997, IBM accounted for 29% of total revenues.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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At April 30, 1998, the Company had a negative working capital position of
($484,377) and has been experiencing cash flow problems. The cash flow
deficiency derives from certain outstanding receivable that remain uncollected
coupled with normal fluctuations in sales.
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Management of the company has taken various steps to correct this
situation. Overhead costs have been cut drastically as a result of staff
reductions and curtailment of all outside marketing and advertising costs. In
addition, senior staff salaries were reduced and executive officers' salaries
were partly deferred. Secondly, the company's 55.4% owned subsidiary, Multi Soft
Inc. broadened its product base into the Windows environment and has made its
Windows based products easier to learn and use. During the summer Multi Soft
plans to introduce a new product which extends its present product line into the
internet.
In September 1994, Multi Soft entered into an International Software
Licensing Agreement with IBM's Personal Communications 3270 division ("P-Comm").
This agreement allows IBM to logo and market a P-Comm specific version of both
the Toolkit and Runtime of Multi Soft's WCLTM. Pursuant to this agreement, the
Company will receive a minimum of $75,000 per quarter over a two year period
representing minimum advances against royalties. As of November 1996, the
contract with IBM was extend for two more years and IBM is paying Multi Soft
monthly maintenance and royalties.
It is Multi Soft's intent to remain a technology provider and search out
multiple distribution channels, rather than to try and grow via an expensive
direct sales force. This allows the focus to stay on technology, with a low
overhead cost for each distribution channel used. However, if Multi Soft obtains
additional funds from operations or otherwise, it plans to expand in-house
marketing activities by advertising in trade publications and by conducting
targeted mailing.
Dividend Policy
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The Company has not declared or paid any dividends on its common stock
since its inception and does not anticipate the declaration or payment of cash
dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company intends to retain earnings, if
any, to finance the development and expansion of its business. Future dividend
policy will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be
contingent upon future earnings, if any, the Company's financial condition,
capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors. Therefore,
there can be no assurance that dividends of any kind will ever be paid.
Year 2000
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Many companies systems experience problems handling dates beyond the year
1999. The companies products are not directly impacted by this problem.
In particular, year 2000 issues are transparent to WCL. WCL simply transports
data between the 3270/5250 presentation space and the client application. WCL
does no formatting of any data, including dates. This is handled by the client
developement tool such as VB,PB and VC++. Therefore, Year 2000 issues must be
addressed by these development tools, not WCL.
In addition, The Company's INFRONT and QuickFRONT product have built in support
for the Year 2000. Any date functions that use 2 positions for the year, the
SETUPSL command can be used to handle the year 2000.
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Effect of Inflation
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Management believes that inflation has not had a material effect on its
operations for the periods presented.
Cautionary Statement
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This Form 10-KSB contains certain forward-looking statements regarding, among
other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of the company.
For this purpose, forward-looking statements are any statements contained herein
that are not statements of historical fact and include, but are not limited to,
those preceded by or that include the words, "believes," "expects,"
"anticipated," or similar expressions. In connection with the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform act of 1995, the Company
is including this cautionary statement identifying important factors that could
cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those projected in
forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the company. These factors,
many of which are beyond the control of the company and include the Company's
ability to, (I) continue as a going concern, (ii) continue to receive royalties
from its existing licensing and consulting arrangements(iii) develop additional
marketable software and technology, (iv) compete with larger, better capitalized
competitors, and reverse ongoing liquidity and cash flow problems.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registration has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MULTI SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date June 2, 1998
By:
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Charles J. Lombardo, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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