UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
( X ) ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Fee Required)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998
( ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (No Fee Required)
For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission file number 0-16523
Madera International, Inc.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 68-0318289
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(State of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
2600 Douglas Road, Suite 1004, Coral Gables, Florida 33134
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number (305) 774-9411 Issuer's fax number (305) 774-9345
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common stock, $01 par value
(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
( X ) YES ( ) NO
As of March 31, 1998, 72,905,669 common shares were outstanding and the
aggregate market value of the common shares (based upon the average bid and
asked prices on such date) of the Registrant held by non-affiliates was
approximately $2,000,000.
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form IO-KSB or any
amendment to this Form IO-KSB. ( )
Revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998 totaled $4,500,000. Documents
incorporated by reference: See Item 13 hereof.
Total number of pages in this document: 15
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
1. SUMMARY
Madera International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, merged in February, 1994,
with Weaver Arms Corporation, its parent ("Weaver"), with Weaver changing its
name to "Madera International, Inc" ("Registrant"). The history of Weaver is
contained in prior 10 K's, which history includes the detailed explanation of
Weaver's emergence from Chapter 11 proceeding as Madera International, Inc.
In July 1994, Registrant entered into an agreement with Ramiro
Fernandez-Moris and his family to acquire assets held by them in the family
owned corporation Forest and Environmental Resources of the Amazon, Inc.
("FEROA"). These assets consist of 478,000 acres of freely owned timber
producing property in Brazil, as well as substantial acreage in Bolivia and Peru
that are long term concessions. The value of these properties is based upon an
independent third party appraisal supplied as part of the due diligence
procedure. The value used is $27,000,000. In addition to the real property, a
working sawmill was also acquired as part of the agreement. This sawmill is
located in Brazil, and is in operation. It's appraised value is $2,200,000. It
has a capacity of 200 cubic meters a day. The final part of the acquisition
consists of existing inventory of banac and cedar at cost of $630,000.
The consideration for this purchase was 10,000,000 shares of Class B
Preferred stock, convertible into a maximum of 15,000,000 shares of common stock
to be adjusted by any stock splits and subject to the production of earnings of
$2,000,000 annually from the assets acquired. A finders fee was paid for this
acquisition amounting to approximately five percent (5%) of the acquisition
value. The Preferred shares issued to the principals for this transaction have
been converted into Common shares as of March 3, 1996, the Preferred shares
issued to the finders was converted during the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997.
January 10, 1995, Registrant entered into a letter agreement with Ralph
Financial Corporation ("RFC"), pursuant to which Registrant acquired the rights
to 400,000 hectares of timber producing properties in Brazil in exchange for
12,000,000 newly issued shares of Series C Preferred Stock with a stated value
of $1.00 per share. Registrant determined that the representations made by RFC
were not accurate. Registrant rescinded the transaction as of December 15, 1995
(See Item 13.b., Reports on Form 8-K). The shares issued by Registrant for this
transaction have been canceled and a judgment in favor of the registrant in the
amount of $200,000 plus legal fees has been obtained against Ralph Financial
Corporation.
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On March 30, 1995, Registrant entered into a Timber Concession Purchase
Agreement with Mandarin Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. ("Mandarin") for the
acquisition of a twenty three and one half percent (23.5%) interest in a
mahogany rich concession in Peru. The Registrant had certain disputes with
Mandarin. In the resolution of those disputes, the Registrant acquired an
additional sixty percent (60%) interest, bringing the Registrant's total
interest to 83.5%. Then subsequently, due to the potential of this property,
Registrant acquired an additional 14.5% bringing its total ownership to 98%. The
concession encompasses 30,000 hectares and has approximately 400 million board
feet of marketable hardwood in reserve. The concession is for ten (10) years
with a renewable option for an additional ten (10) years, and a further option
to turn the concession into fee ownership for a minimal cost. The extraction
rights are approximately 270,000 cubic meters annually.
The purchase price of this acquisition is one million five hundred thousand
dollars ($1,500,000). This amount has been paid with the exception of $423,750
that remains on the books as a liability until stock is issued converting the
liability to equity. The Registrant's Board of Directors has deferred stock
issuance until fiscal 1999.
In May, 1997, Registrant purchase an additional 251,000 acres of prime
timberland close to its freely owned property in Brazil. This additional acreage
is destined for environmental programs that are being established by Registrant.
These programs will be conducted in a wholly owned subsidiary, Madera
International Environmental, Inc.
BUSINESS
Registrant specializes in the harvesting and exportation of timber products
from South America to buyers throughout the world. Registrant owns approximately
707,000 acres of prime timber property in the State of Amazonas, Brazil. This
property has abundant species of commercial value, including Spanish Cedar,
Banak and Marupa. Harvest is seasonal. Raw materials are transported by river to
the Company's mill, the Froeste Wood Saw Mill, located at Rua de Maio, Benjamin
Constat, Amazonas, Brazil. At the end of the March 31, 1998 fiscal year, an
inventory of approximately 2 million board feet of cedar, marupa, banak and
mahogany in various sizes of rough cut lumber as well as a large quantity of
mahogany logs awaiting processing. Lumber is sold to established customers who
are members of the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA). The NHLA sales
code applies to established uniform practices in the conduct and regulation
governing elements of all transactions.
In May 1995, Registrant acquired an interest in approximately 30,000
hectares of prime timber producing property in Peru. This land is rich in
mahogany, and revenues have begun and will continue to grow from this area.
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In its first full year of harvesting operation, which has commenced, Madera
is exercising full environmental controls in its operations. As a result,
limited harvesting has actually occurred, instead registrant is actively
purchasing timber from other producers and preserving its reserves. Thus,
previously distributed harvesting projections will not come into play until the
existing supply from other producers becomes diminished. The timber will be sold
throughout the world to wholesalers and end users. The selective felling of
timber is supported by a reforestation program, which includes surveys and
forest inventories, and promotes preservation and conservation of those areas
affected by the harvesting program.
In order to realize the maximum return of its timber properties, Registrant
will be required to make a substantial investment in its timber operation.
Registrant will be dealing with contract labor in the countries in which it has
properties, therefore, will have little responsibility for labor.
Registrant's management intends to balance the pursuit of profits with the
needs of the fragile environment. Registrant is committed to an extensive
reforestation program, planting more new trees than harvested. This will ensure
that every acre is fully restocked to guarantee a continual supply of trees for
the future, while maintaining the precious wildlife, water resources and
ecosystem of the forest.
Based on recent prices of comparable lumber as that found on Registrant's
property, initial price indicators conservatively estimated sales prices of
$1.75 per board foot. It should be noted that this is an average price
considering the mix of hardwoods being marketed by Registrant. These estimates
would generate sales of $10 Million U.S. in Registrant's first full year of
operation, building to $40 Million U.S. annually in four years.
Registrant's management has involved itself in the preparation for the year
2000 problem by taking the following steps: First it will update all of its
computer programs used in financial preparations and system operations to those
designed to offset this potential problem; and, Secondly it has affiliated with
PC Solutions 2000 that has designed programs to identify and mend potential
problems for the year 2000.
Employees
The Registrant has no employees; all services are performed by outside
contractors or officers/directors (see "ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION"). Most
of the efforts of the Registrant will be performed by contract labor in the
particular country wherein the timber operations occur. It is anticipated that
several hundred laborers will be employed in each of the countries in which the
Registrant is actively harvesting and distributing timber and related products.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Registrant leases it's office space (approximately 1,700 square feet) on a
two (2) year lease at the rate of $3,155.00 per month. The lease runs from
August 1, 1996 through July 31, 2000. It is the intent of registrant to renew
its lease and maintain these facilities for the near future.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Wrights Executives, Inc., dba, Beacon Hill Resources vs. Madera
International, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, filed on February 7, 1995, in the
District Court of the State of Nevada, County of Cark, Case No. A 342542 is a
matter whereby the plaintiff alleged that it was owed $125,736.03 resulting from
an agreement entered into by plaintiff and Forest and Environmental Resources of
the Amazon, Inc. ("FEROA"), pursuant to which the plaintiff agreed to loan FEROA
$70,137.00, with interest to accrue at the rate of one and one-half percent (1
1/2%) per month. In furtherance of the agreement, FEROA executed a promissory
note in the amount of $88,000.00 on July 2, 1988 in favor of plaintiff.
Plaintiff alleged that FEROA transferred all of its assets consisting of timber
properties and concessions to defendant, and that stock paid by the defendant in
consideration of the transfer was not transferred to FEROA, but to Ramiro
Fernandez-Moris, the chairman of FEROA, resulting in FEROA becoming insolvent,
and unable to pay its obligation to the plaintiff. A Motion for Summary Judgment
against the Company was substantiated on November 27, 1995, and the Company
ordered to pay the sum of $158,834.00 to the Plaintiff. Registrant has settled
this matter on behalf of Registrant, Ramiro FernandezMoris and FEROA. The
settlement is for $171,500.00, payable at a minimum of $5,000.00 per month,
commencing May 1996, and continuing until the debt is paid off. Plaintiff has
the option to convert into common stock at a 25% discount from the bid price as
long as the bid price is $0.50 per share or higher. This option applies only
after the stock reaches a bid price of $0.50, and may be exercised in any
portion of the total value. This claim was being paid by Registrant until
Registrant's Lawyers advised that the judgment was not properly issued at which
time payments were stopped and legal issues again began. The judgment still
exists and the balance due is reflected in the financial statements.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the
year ended March 31, 1998.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
1. MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's Common Stock has been trading in the NASDAQ Bulletin Board
since May 13, 1994. There is no established public trading market for the
Company's Class A warrants issued under the Plan. Bid and ask prices for the
Common Stock are carried electronically on the National Daily Quotation
Service's Bulletin Board originally under the symbol "WOOD", then changed
arbitrarily by the NASDAQ to "MDIT" under which it now trades. The range of high
and low bids for the Company's Common Stock from the periods indicated are as
set forth in the following table:
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1998
Quarter Range Common Stock - Bid Common Stock - Asked Class A Warrants
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1 High 0.06 0.09 (1)
Low 0.06 0.12 (1)
2 High 0.06 0.09 (1)
Low 0.06 0.09 (1)
3 High 0.07 0.09 (1)
Low 0.07 0.09 (1)
4 High 0.12 0.13 (2)
Low 0.07 0.09 (2)
(1) Not quoted.
(2) Warrants canceled during fourth quarter ended March 31, 1998
Source: Report dated 5/12/98 Real Time Quotes, from the National Quotation
Bureau, Incorporated, Cedar Grove, New Jersey
(The foregoing information is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.)
The quotations listed above represent prices between dealers and do not include
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and there can be no assurance that they
represent actual transactions.
Market Makers:
1. Fahnstock & Co.
2. First London Securities Corporation.
3. La Jolla Capital Corporation
4. M. H. Meyerson & Co.
5. Naib Trading Corporation
6, Paragon Securities
7. Wien Securities
Other Market Makers enter and leave the market from time to time. Cede & Co.,
the largest shareholder, is the clearing agent.
There is presently no trading market of any kind for the Company's preferred
stock or its warrants..
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As of May 29, 1997, in excess of 15,000,000 shares of the Registrant's
common Stock were eligible for sale under Rule 144, subject to certain
limitations included in such Rule. In general, under Rule 144, a person (or
persons whose shares are aggregated) who has satisfied a one year holding
period, under certain circumstances, may sell within any three month period a
number of shares which does not exceed the greater of 1% of the Registrant's
then outstanding Common Stock or the average weekly trading volume of such
Common Stock during the four calendar weeks prior to such sale. Rule 144 also
permits, under certain circumstances, the sale of shares without any quantity
limitation by a person who has satisfied a two-year holding period and who is
not, and has not been for the preceding three months, an "affiliate" of the
Registrant.
Class A and B warrants issued in connection with the Plan of Reorganization
have been canceled, there are presently outstanding 3 Million warrants to
purchase common stock at $0.06per share. With the exception of the warrants and
preferred stock, there are no other rights to purchase, or any securities
convertible into or exchangeable for, shares of the Common Stock of the Company.
Registrant has two (2) classes of Preferred Stock outstanding which are
convertible into common stock (see "ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - 1.
SUMMARY").
The Registrant has granted option rights to two parties, The Wall Street
Group, Inc., for publicity purposes, and to M. H. Meyerson & Co., for investment
banking services. Registrant has requested that the option agreement with Wall
Street Group be terminated, however, as of the date of preparing this document,
it had not been canceled. There are no other agreements to register any shares
of the Common Stock of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 for any
security holder.
II HOLDERS
As of June 30, 1998, there were approximately 2,800 record holders of the
Registrant's Common Stock. See "Description of Securities." This includes 531
direct holders and approximately 2,300 street holders.
III DIVIDENDS
C. Since inception, the Registrant has not paid any dividends on its
capital stock.
B. The Registrant does not foresee that it will have the ability to pay any
dividends on its capital stock during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999,
Management however, is contemplating the possible spin-off of its wholly owned
subsidiary, Madera International Environmental, Inc as a dividend to its
shareholders, if this is approved it will be subsequently announced. At the
present time, the Registrant's anticipated working capital requirements are such
that it intends to follow a policy of retaining earnings in order to finance the
future expansion and development of its business. See "Description of
Securities."
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
1. PLAN OF OPERATION
The Registrant has set up a network of brokers that are beginning to supply
potential customers for the products to be shipped. Upon receipt of approval of
product available for shipment, Registrant's staff will inform the brokers of
the product's availability. At that time, the brokers will inform customers and
the flow of product will begin. It should be noted that all customers that
require financing for shipments will be required to be approved by financiers
before any shipment is arranged.
Regular shipments of product commenced in 1997 to domestic and
international customers. Registrant now ships to four customers.
II. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The Registrant continues to accumulate inventory in Brazil. The inventory
now exceeds $3 Million. Shipments have begun on a regular basis, although it
continues to be difficult to obtain appropriate shipping schedules from shipping
companies. This is expected to change as continued regular shipping occurs.
Profit has been demonstrated for several quarters and will continue into the new
fiscal year. The prophecy discussed in the previous fiscal year is beginning to
materialize. The accumulated inventory will be turned into profitable sales as
the current year develops. All administrative expenses are being held to a
minimum and will continue in that manner. Based upon the inquiries that have
been generated by the sales force, it appears that the projected sales are
approaching their target. The shipments, however, continue to be dependent upon
financing which the Registrant expects to continue to receive.
The producing properties now held by the Registrant encompass approximately
707,000 acres.
The Registrant's working capital resources during the years ended March 31,
1997 and March 31, 1998 have been provided primarily from two sources: (1) the
efforts of the Management of the Registrant in bringing capital to the
Registrant through the use of Private Placements, as well as direct loans
arranged by Management, and (2) equity conversions arranged by it's investment
bankers. The commitments from these sources have led the Company to a working
capital balance at March 31, 1998 of $4,764,242 versus a working capital balance
of $3,017,299 at the 1997 fiscal year end. The increase in working capital as of
March 31, 1998 arises from the increase in inventory and accounts receivable and
directly relates to the new business activity (See Financial Statements, Page
F-2 and Page F-3). Stock to be Issued and Loans from Insiders, presently
included in the working capital calculation, will be converted into equity in
the coming fiscal year, thus potentially improving the working capital for
fiscal 1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See Pages F-1 through F-15 attached hereto for copies of the audited annual
financial statements of the Company.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; Compliance
With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
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Name Age Position
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Ramiro Fernandez- President, Chief Executive Officer, Director,
Moris 68 and Chairman of the Board
Ray Fernandez 42 Executive Vice President -
Sales
Regina Fernandez 37 Secretary
Roman Fernandez-
Moris 40 Vice President and Director
Arthur Mintz 61 Director (it should be noticed that Arthur
Mintz resigned as a director subsequent to
the close of the fiscal year and will
be replaced by an independent director to
be elected by the shareholders at an
appropriately called annual meeting)
Mr. Ramiro Fernandez-Moris produced lumber from family owned timberlands in
Cuba until he was forced into exile by Castro's regime. In 1962, he founded
Karobi Lumber Company in Florida, trading significant amounts of Banak and
Mahogany logs from Colombia, Equador, and Brazil. In 1968, he organized Tropical
Lumber Company to expand production to Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. During the
1962- 1968, 1978-1985, and 1987-1989 periods, Mr. Fernandez-Moris was a supplier
for Georgia Pacific at various locations. Mr. FernandezMoris was Chairman of the
Board and Treasurer of Forest & Environmental Resources of the Amazon, Inc.
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Mrs. Regina Fernandez, born in Havana, Cuba, and a resident of Miami since
1960, attended Miami-Dade Community College. In 1980, she joined the staff of
1st Nationwide Saving and in 1982 was promoted to Operations Manager,
responsible for the supervision of 23 employees. She was the only 1st Nationwide
Savings employee in Florida to be honored in 1983 and 1984 for outstanding job
achievements. In 1985, Mrs. Fernandez was employed by Karobi Lumber, where she
specialized in organization, administration, distributions, and financing, and
was assigned to South American operations in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. In 1992,
Mrs. Fernandez joined World Trade Services, heading lumber operations,
contracting lumber sales and procurement from South America as well as domestic
suppliers. In 1994, she was employed as a Commercial Expert for Bureau Veritas,
N.A., working closely with the international trading industry. On March 2, 1996,
Mrs. Fernandez joined Madera as Secretary.
Mr. Ramiro (Ray) Fernandez-Moris, Jr. attended the National Hardwood Lumber
Association Inspection Training School in 1976, specializing in the study of
quality control and the technical aspects of the lumber business. He has been
involved in lumber sales, trading, and marketing for many years.
Mr. Roman Fernandez-Moris attended the National Hardwood Lumber Association
inspection training school in 1976. He was a supervisor for Pat Brown Lumber
Co., in Roxboro, North Carolina from 1977 to 1979. From 1979 to 1984, Mr.
Fernandez-Moris was an exclusive contractor for Kimball International,
specializing in the procurement of tropical species. From 1984 until 1986, he
was associated with Georgia Pacific in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Fernandez-Moris
was Director of Field Operations in Peru for Comercial Maderara during
1987-1992, and served as President and Director of Forest & Environmental
Resources of the Amazon, Inc. from May 1993 until August 1994.
Mr. Arthur Mintz, a lawyer licensed to practice in state and federal
courts, has over 30 years of business and legal expertise.
He has been Vice President and General Counsel of Lease Resolution Corp. He
has served as Chairman of the Board, President, and General Counsel for Olicon
Imaging Systems, Inc., AMRR Leasing Corp., and Mobile M.R Venture Ltd. He holds
a J.D. and L.L.B. from Northwestern Law School and a B.A. from Northwestern
University. (Arthur Mintz resigned as a Director after the close of the fiscal
year)
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
No executive officer of the Company earned in excess of $100,000 during the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1998. All executive officers as a group (5 persons)
received cash compensation of approximately $64,214 during the fiscal year ended
March 31, 1998. The salaries of officers will be set by the board of directors
of the Registrant. No officer will receive more than $100,000 in annual
compensation until the volume of Registrant's sales exceeds $5,000,000, or the
Registrant's profits exceed $250,000 for two successive quarters, whichever
first occurs.
Except for the Stock Option Plan described below, the Company does not have
any formal bonus plans, stock option plans or any other similar compensation
plans for its executive officers.
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Directors of the Company do not receive any compensation for attendance at
meetings of the Board of Directors.
In June 1994, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the "Plan") to
attract and retain qualified persons for positions of substantial responsibility
as officer, directors, consultants, legal counsel, and other positions of
significance to the Company. The adoption of the Plan was ratified by the
Company's shareholders August 1994, at the Company's next Annual Meeting of
Shareholders. The Plan provides for the issuance of both Incentive Stock Options
and Non-Qualified Stock Options. The Plan, which is administered by the Board of
Directors, provides for the issuance of a maximum of two million (2,000,000)
options to purchase shares of common stock at the market price on the date of
grant. Such options are exercisable over a 10 year period from the date of
grant. Each option lapses, if not previously exercised, on the 10th anniversary
of the date of grant or 90 days after the optionee has terminated his continuous
activity with the Company, except that if his continuous activity with the
Company terminates by reason of his death, such option of the deceased optionee
may be exercised within one year after the death of such optionee, but in no
event later than five years after the date of grant. Options granted under the
Plan to Company employees may not be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in
any manner otherwise than by will or the laws of descent or distribution.
Options granted under the Plan to persons who are not Company employees may be
sold, pledged, assigned, or transferred to other persons who, at the time of
such sale, pledge, assignment or transfer, qualify as optionees under the Plan.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's
directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of a
registered class of the Company's equity securities to file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in
ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Registrant.
Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by
SEC regulation to furnish the Registrant and Exchange with copies of all Section
16(a) forms they file. All of these filing requirements were satisfied.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information as of June 3, 1996 with
respect to the beneficial ownership of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value
$.0l per share, by holders of more than 5% of the Registrant's Common stock, by
each director and executive officer of the Registrant, and by all directors and
officers of the Registrant as a group. This calculation is based only upon the
shares issued and does not give effect to Class A Warrants since there is not
expressed intent to convert the warrants into common stock.
Number of Shares Percent of
Beneficially Class
Name of Beneficial Owner and Class Owned (1) (2) (3)
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Preferred Stock
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris (1) 1,000,000 100.00%
Common Stock
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris (1) 14,900,000 20.44%
Regina Fernandez (1) 0 0.00%
Roman Fernandez-Moris (1) 350,000 0.50%
Ramiro (Ray) Fernandez-Moris, III (1) 128,000 0.20%
Arthur Mintz 3,000,000 4.11%
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris (1) 1,000,000 100.00%
All Directors and Officers as a group
(5 individuals)
Preferred Stock (3) 1,000,000 100.00%
Common Stock 18,378,000 25.21%
(1) Unless otherwise indicated, all shares are beneficially owned and the
sole voting and investing power is held by the person named in the table above.
The address for each beneficial holder is c/o the Company
(2) Based upon 72,905,669 shares of Common Stock outstanding. See
"Description of Securities.
(3) The Preferred Stock, owned beneficially, is convertible into 51% of the
common stock outstanding in a formula that includes the common stock
beneficially owned. This conversion can take place only under circumstances that
cause a potential shifting of control.
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Beginning in July, 1994 upon the acquisition of property from the
Fernandez-Moris family, this family has gradually assumed control of the
Registrant and is now the controlling shareholder and also in control of the
operations of the Registrant. Additionally, as required by any negative cash
flows, the family has consistently provided funding for the operations.
Additional properties have been acquired from the family at their cost,
subsequent to the original acquisition, which was an arms length transaction.
These transactions are reported in other sections of this document as well as
the Financial Report of the independent accountants.
Certain relationships that existed prior to the Fernandez-Moris family
assuming control of the Registrant have been previously reported in past 10 K
Reports. These relationships no longer exist and have not existed for more than
one (1) year.
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris, President and principal shareholder beneficially of
the Registrant has received 1,000,000 shares of Class D Preferred Stock of the
Registrant. The Certificate of Designation as filed with the State of Nevada
states that this class of Preferred Stock allows the holder the right to convert
it into a fifty one (51) percent control factor of the voting Common Stock. The
conversion period is for five (5) years and can only be done in the event of any
of the following: Sale of the Company, Retirement of Ramiro Fernandez-Moris, The
termination of Ramiro Fernandez-Moris without cause, or the expiration of the
five year period. These conversion privileges were made to protect Ramiro
Fernandez-Moris who placed his assets into the Registrant at a time when the
stock was selling at a much higher price and to reflect that the existing market
value is lower than the fair market value of the underlying assets.
Subsequent to year end a new class of Preferred Stock was created and of 3
Million authorized shares, 1 Million shares were issued to Gateway Industries
Ltd. for services rendered to the company for the previous period. These shares
are convertible into common stock on the basis of 1 share of Preferred for 1
share of common.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. The following documents are filed as part of this report:
NONE
Page
Number
(1) Financial Statements - ------
Report of Independent Accountants F-1
Balance Sheet at March 31, 1998 F-2
Statement of Operations for the Years Ended F-4
March 31, 1998 and 1997
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity F-5
for the Years Ended March 31, 1998, and 1997
Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended F-6
March 31, 1998 and 1997
Notes to Financial Statements F-7 -F-15
(2) Exhibits to this report are as follows:
Ex. No. Description of Document
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b. Reports on Form 8-K - fourth quarter ended
NONE
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: November 3 , 1998
By: /s/ Ramiro Fernandez-Moris
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris, Chief Executive Officer
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by
the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
- ------------------------------- --------------------- -----------------
/s/ Ramiro Fernandez-Moris President, CEO November 3,1998
- --------------------------
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris
(Principal Executive Officer
and Principal Financial Officer)
Director,and Chairman of the Board
/s/ Roman Fernandez-Moris Vice President, Director November 3, 1998
- -------------------------
Roman Fernandez-Moris
/s/ Regina Fernandez Secretary-Treasurer, November 3, 1998
- ------------------------- Chief Financial Officer
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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Independent Auditors' Report........................................ F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet.......................................... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations............................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity.......... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................... F-7 - F-16
F-1
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Harlan & Boettger, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
James C. Harlan III
William C. Boettger
P. Robert Wilkinson
Marshall J. Varano
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of Madera International, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Madera International, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of March 31, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended March 31,
1998 and 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Madera
International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 1998 and the results of its
consolidated operations and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 1998 and
1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Harlan & Boettger
San Diego, California
June 10, 1998
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1998
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 47,186
Accounts receivable, net (Note B) 3,041,123
Inventory, net (Note C) 3,121,978
Other receivables 2,000
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 6,212,287
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net (Note D) 2,215,859
OTHER ASSETS
Investment in timber producing
property (Note E) 27,972,394
Other investment (Note F) 1,500,000
Deposits 5,794
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TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 29,478,188
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TOTAL ASSETS $37,906,334
===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1998
(Continued)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 215,097
Letter of credit (Note H) 165,000
Stock subscriptions payable (Note F) 423,750
Accrued expenses 49,803
Income taxes payable (Note I) 28,000
Notes payable - related parties (Note G) 566,395
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,448,045
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,448,045
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note M) -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note J)
Preferred stock, convertible Series D
$0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 1,000,000 shares issued
and outstanding 10,000 Common stock,
$0.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares
authorized, 72,905,669 shares issued
and outstanding 729,056
Additional paid-in capital 38,142,505
Accumulated deficit (2,423,272)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,458,289
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $37,906,334
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended March 31,
1998 1997
============= =============
SALES $ 4,494,803 $ 1,911,241
COST OF SALES 2,073,421 1,221,679
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GROSS PROFIT 2,421,382 689,562
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Legal and professional fees 375,633
583,493
Field operations and travel 84,463
40,027
Administrative and other costs 415,322 155,879
Depreciation 68,917 66,809
Consulting-related party 225,995 -
Bad debt 58,500 -
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,228,830 846,208
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 1,192,552 (156,646)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Miscellaneous income - 118,109
Interest expense (26,882) (48,578)
Loss from disposition of assets - (30,954)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) (26,882) 38,577
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,165,670 (118,069)
INCOME TAXES (Note I) 28,000 -
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 1,137,670 $ (118,069)
============= =============
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Note L)
Net income (loss) $ 1,137,670 $ (118,069)
============= =============
Earnings (loss) per average basic
common share $ .017 $ (.002)
============= =============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC SHARES OUTSTANDING 68,493,582 52,514,943
------------- -------------
FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Net income (loss) $ 1,137,670 $ (118,069)
============= =============
Earnings (loss) per average fully
diluted common share $ .013 $ (.002)
============= =============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE FULLY DILUTED SHARES
OUTSTANDING 90,662,473 52,514,943
============= =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-4
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional
------------------- --------------------- Paid-In Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total
--------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, March 31, 1996 500,000 $ 5,000 41,964,132 $419,640 $ 33,967,741 $ (3,442,873) $30,949,508
Issuance of stock for cash - - 4,250,000 42,500 437,500 - 480,000
Issuance of stock for services - - 10,650,100 106,501 546,689 - 653,190
Conversion of preferred stock
Series B for common stock (500,000) (5,000) 702,787 7,028 (2,028) - -
Issuance of common stock
for relief of debt - - 4,000,000 40,000 119,740 - 159,740
Issuance of preferred stock
Series D for inventory
(Note J) 1,000,000 10,000 - - 2,390,000 - 2,400,000
--------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net loss - - - - - (118,069) (118,069)
--------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ -----------
BALANCE, March 31, 1997 1,000,000 $ 10,000 61,567,019 $ 615,669 $ 37,459,642 $ (3,560,942) $34,524,369
--------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Issuance of stock for cash - - 3,000,000 30,000 170,000 - 200,000
Issuance of stock for services
(Note J) - - 6,338,650 63,387 332,863 - 396,250
Issuance of stock for timber
(Note E) - - 2,000,000 20,000 180,000 - 200,000
Net income - - - - - 1,137,670 1,137,670
--------- -------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ -----------
BALANCE, March 31, 1998 1,000,000 $ 10,000 72,905,669 $ 729,056 $ 38,142,505 $ (2,423,272) $36,458,289
========= ======== ========== ========= ============ ============ ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-5
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the
Year Ended
March 31,
1998 1997
--------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ 1,137,670 $ (118,069)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss)to net cash used in operating
activities:
Stock issued for services rendered 396,250 653,190
Recognized loss on impairment of assets 205,000 -
Allowance for bad debts 58,500 -
Depreciation 68,917 66,809
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable (2,249,073) (661,550)
Inventory (346,060) 114,082
Other receivables 29,882 -
Other assets 15,000 (51,141)
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable (13,887) (191,750)
Income taxes payable 28,000 -
Accrued expenses (375) (8,176)
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (670,176) (196,605)
--------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in timberland (31,394) -
Purchases of property and equipment (3,500) (18,085)
--------------- --------------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (34,894) (18,085)
--------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from related party debt 166,895 -
Proceeds from letter of credit 165,000 -
Payments on related party debt (34,000) (93,556)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 200,000 480,000
--------------- --------------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 497,895 386,444
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (207,175) 171,754
CASH, AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 254,361 82,607
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CASH, AT END OF YEAR $ 47,186 $ 254,361
=============== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-6
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
A. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
Nature of Operations
Madera International, Inc., a Nevada corporation (formerly Weaver Arms
Corporation) emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings on January
21, 1994. The Company includes two subsidiaries: Asseradora Itaya, Inc.
("Itaya") a Peruvian corporation and Madera International
Environmental, Inc. ("Environmental") a Nevada corporation, together
("The Company"). All significant intercompany transactions and amounts
have been eliminated in the consolidating process.
The Company, in conjunction with Itaya, is engaged in the harvesting,
milling and exporting of timber from South America. The Company sells
its products to major lumber distributors throughout the United States.
Environmental is dedicated to the conservation of the Amazon Rain
Forest. Through its three programs 1) own a tree 2) replant a tree and
3) replant a seedling for kids, Environmental manages and replants
virgin and cleared timberland in the Brazilian Amazon Region. These
programs will safeguard this region from any commercial exploitation
including farming, ranching, mining and logging or the removal of any
fauna or flora for any purpose.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. The Company's significant estimates at March 31, 1998
are property and equipment, investments, and stock issued for services.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are provided in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 128 (FAS No. 128) "Earnings Per
Share". Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing earnings
available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share
reflect per share amounts that would have resulted if dilutive
potential common stock had been converted to common stock. As required
by FASB No. 128, prior year earnings per share amounts have been
restated. Earnings per share for the year ended March 31, 1997 did not
change as a result of this restatement.
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997 (Continued)
A. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:(continued)
Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes."
A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all net operating
loss carryforwards and temporary differences between financial and tax
reporting. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change
during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities. The components
of the deferred tax asset and liability are individually classified as
current and non-current based on their characteristics.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the
opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or
all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax
laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized in the period in which lumber is shipped by
freight on board (FOB) shipping point in South America.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined
by the first-in, first-out method.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost or estimated fair market
value on the date of acquisition. Depreciation is provided over the
estimated useful lives of the respective assets on the straight-line
basis ranging from five to forty years. The Company's policy is to
evaluate the remaining lives and recoverability in light of current
conditions. It is reasonably possible that the Company's estimate to
recover the carrying amount of property and equipment will change.
Nonmonetary Transactions
The Company records nonmonetary transactions in accordance with APB-29
"Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions" and SFAS 123 "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation." The transfer or distribution of a
nonmonetary asset or liability is based on the fair value of the asset
or liability that is received or surrendered, whichever is more clearly
evident.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are generally expensed as incurred. Advertising
expense included in administrative and other costs was $26,949 for the
year ended March 31, 1998.
F-8
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
A. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:(continued)
Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or
less to be cash equivalents.
Concentrations
The Company sells a substantial portion of its products to four
customers. Sales to these customers accounted for 85% and 100% of total
sales for the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Accounts receivable from these customers were approximately $2,718,000
at March 31, 1998.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company to
estimate the fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein:
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amount approximates fair value
because of the short period to maturity of the instruments.
Short-term borrowings: The carrying amount approximates fair value
since the debt is estimated based on the interest rates for the same or
similar debt offered to the Company having the same or similar
remaining maturities and collateral requirements.
B. Accounts Receivable:
Accounts receivable represent amounts due from sales of timber. In the
normal course of business, the Company extends unsecured credit to
distributors located in California and Florida. Credit is extended
based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition.
Collection of invoices typically occur between six and nine months of
shipment. The Company has not experienced any collection difficulties
and believes all accounts are collectible. Allowance for doubtful
accounts was $58,500 at March 31, 1998. It is reasonably possible that
the Company's estimate of allowance for doubtful accounts will change.
C. Inventory:
Inventory as of March 31, 1998 consists of varying sizes of rough cut
mahogany and cedar lumber awaiting customers orders.
Inventory consists of the following at March 31, 1998:
Raw materials $2,765,404
Finished goods 356,574
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
Total inventory $3,121,978
D. Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment is summarized as follows at March 31, 1998:
Sawmill - Brazil $2,395,000
Office furniture and equipment 21,585
2,416,585
Less accumulated depreciation (200,726)
Property and equipment, net $2,215,859
During the year ended March 31, 1998, an appraisal was performed on the
sawmill which provided a value that was $205,000 below historical cost.
Management has elected to write down the asset to its appraised value.
Accordingly, $205,000 was expensed to Administrative and other costs
for the year ended March 31, 1998.
E. Investment in Timber Producing Property:
The Company acquired 478,000 acres of timber producing property located
in Brazil as well as substantial acreage in Peru that are long term
concessions from Ramiro Fernandez-Moris and his family. Management has
used an appraisal to estimate the fair value of this investment. It is
reasonably possible that a change in the estimate will occur in the
near term.
On May 16, 1997 the Company entered into an agreement with various
small land owners in Brazil to purchase 251,000 acres of timber
producing property to be used for the operations of Madera
Environmental construction program. In consideration for the asset
acquired, the Company paid $441,000 through the private placement of
2,000,000 common shares valued at $200,000, and the issuance of a
$241,000 notes payable to a related party (Note G). Management has used
an appraisal to estimate the fair value of this investment. It is
reasonably possible that a change in the estimate will occur in the
near term.
F. Other Investment:
In April 1995 the Company entered into an agreement with Mandarin
Overseas Investment Co., Ltd., (Mandarin) a company incorporated under
the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands, to acquire 98% of the
outstanding shares of Asseradora Itaya (Itaya), a subsidiary of
Mandarin. Asseradora Itaya is the owner of timber concessions in Peru
consisting of 30,000 hectares of timber producing properties. The
concession is for ten (10) years with a renewable option for an
additional ten (10) years, and a further option to turn the concession
into fee ownership for a minimal cost. The extraction rights are
approximately 270,000 cubic meters annually.
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
F. Other Investment: (continued)
Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company and Mandarin agreed the
purchase price shall be $1,500,000. During the year ended March 31,
1996, the Company issued 5,070,000 shares of its common stock with a
value of $1,064,250 as part of this transaction. In addition, the
Company is negotiating with Mandarin the additional number of common
shares to be issued as final payment of $423,750 for this transaction.
The $423,750 is reflected in the financial statements of the Company as
a liability at March 31, 1998. Management has used an appraisal to
estimate the fair value of this investment. It is reasonably possible
that a change in the estimate will occur in the near term.
G. Notes Payable - Related Parties:
Notes payable - related parties at March 31, 1998 are summarized as
follows:
Notes payable to President of the Company, bearing interest at 9%, per
annum; unsecured; principal and interest due and payable on demand or
within one year. Included in accrued expenses is accrued interest of
$16,268 at March 31, 1998. $241,000
Notes payable to Shareholder of the Company, bearing interest at 9% per
annum; secured by 2,500,000 shares of freely traded common stock of the
Company; principal and interest due and payable on demand or within one
year. Included in accrued expenses is accrued interest of
$2,250 at March 31, 1998. 150,000
Notes payable to consultant of the Company, note bearing interest at 9%
unsecured; principal and interest due and payable on demand or within
one year. Included in accrued expenses is accrued interest of
$6,567 at March 31, 1998. 146,595
Notes payable to Vice-President of the Company bearing interest at 9%
per annum; unsecured; principal and interest due and payable on demand
or within one year. Included in accrued expenses is accrued interest of
$648 at March 31, 1998. 28,800
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Total 566,395
Less current portion (566,395)
Notes payable - related parties, net of current portion $ -
============
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
H. Letter of Credit:
The Company has a unsecured letter of credit agreement with a bank
which provides that it may borrow up to $439,000 at the bank's prime
rate of interest plus 2% (10.5% at March 31, 1998) to be used for the
purchase and shipment of lumber. The letter of credit is due 90 days
from sight of shipment. At March 31, 1998, $274,000 was available under
this agreement.
I. Income Taxes:
The Company's total current income tax provision as of March 31, 1998
is comprised of $28,000 of federal alternative minimum tax. The
Company's total deferred tax asset as of March 31, 1998 consist of the
following:
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards 656,000
Valuation allowance (656,000)
Net deferred tax asset $ -
==============
The valuation allowance decreased $544,000 during the year ended March
31, 1998.
The following is a reconciliation between expected income taxes at the
statutory rate of 35% and actual income taxes at March 31, 1998:
Expected income taxes at statutory rate $ 408,000
Benefit of net operating loss carryforward (408,000)
Alternative minimum tax 28,000
Actual income taxes $ 28,000
==============
As of March 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards,
before any limitations, which expire as follows:
Year Ending
March 31, Federal
----------- --------------
2010 $ 345,461
2011 1,688,095
2012 100,500
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$ 2,134,056
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997 (Continued)
J. Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock
During the year ended March 31, 1997, the Company issued 1,000,000
shares of convertible Series D preferred stock to Ramiro
Fernandez-Moris, President of the Company, in exchange for $2,400,000
of timber inventory owned by Mr. Fernandez-Moris which is located in
Brazil. The conversion feature of the preferred stock floats such that
at the time of conversion a calculation will be performed to determine
the exact number of common shares that are necessary to be issued to
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris to ensure he has at least a 51% ownership
interest in the Company. The conversion period is for five years and
can only be completed if any of the following events occur: sale of the
Company, retirement of Ramiro Fernandez-Moris, the termination of
Ramiro Fernandez-Moris without cause, or the expiration of the five
year period. Holders of the shares of Series D preferred stock shall
not be entitled to receive dividends.
Authorized preferred stock at March 31, 1998 also consists of Series A,
B and C preferred stock which have various conversion features for the
exchange of common stock for each share of preferred stock. As of March
31, 1998, all outstanding Series B preferred shares had been converted
to common stock and Series A and C had been canceled.
On January 23, 1998, the Company authorized 100,000,000 shares of
Series E preferred stock. The stockholders are not entitled to
dividends and each share may be converted to one share of common stock
by the holder or the Company.
Common Stock
During the year ended March 31, 1998, the Company issued 6,338,650
shares of common stock in exchange for consulting and other services
provided.
K. Stock Options:
In June 1994, the Company adopted a stock option plan (the "Plan") to
attract and retain qualified persons for positions of substantial
responsibility as officer, directors, consultants, legal counsel, and
other positions of significance to the Company. The Plan provides for
the issuance of both Incentive Stock Options and Non-Qualified Stock
Options. The Plan, which is administered by the Board of Directors,
provides for the issuance of a maximum of two million (2,000,000)
options to purchase shares of common stock at the market price on the
date of grant. Such options are exercisable over a 10 year period from
the date of grant or 90 days after the optionee has terminated his
continuous activity with the Company, except that if his continuous
activity with the Company terminates by reason of death, such option of
the deceased optionee may be exercised within one year after the death
of such optionee, but in no event later than five years after the date
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
of grant. Options granted under the Plan to Company employees may not
be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in any matter otherwise than
by will or the laws of descent or distribution. Options granted under
the Plan to persons who are not Company employees may be sold, pledged,
assigned, or transferred to other persons who, at the time of such
sale, pledge, assignment or transfer, qualify as optionees under the
Plan. No stock options have been granted at March 31, 1998.
K. Stock Options: (Continued)
On January 14, 1998, the Company adopted an additional stock option
plan (the "Retainer Agreement"). The Retainer Agreement provides for
the issuance of a maximum of $100,000 worth of stock options to
purchase shares of common stock at the market price on the date of
grant. The options are exercisable over a period ending five years from
the date of grant. There were no stock options granted, exercised, or
outstanding at March 31, 1998.
L. Earnings Per Share:
The following reconciles amounts reported in the financial statements
for earnings per share for the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Income Shares Per-Share Loss Shares Per-Share
---------- ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------
Income (loss)
available to common
stockholders basic
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
earnings per share $1,137,670 68,493,582 $.017 $(118,609) 52,514,943 $(.002)
===== ======
Effect of dilutive
preferred stock conversion - 22,128,891 - -
---------- ---------- --------- -----------
Income (loss)
available to
common stockholders
diluted earnings per
share $1,137,670 90,622,473 $.013 $(118,609) 52,514,943 $(.002)
========== ========== =========== ========= =========== ==========
</TABLE>
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MADERA INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
(Continued)
M. Commitments and Contingencies:
Operating Leases
The Company leases office facilities under a operating lease which
expires in July 2000. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is
responsible for insurance, taxes, utilities, and other charges related
to the office facilities. Also, the Company leases housing located in
Inquitos, Peru which are on a month to month basis. The accompanying
statement of operations includes rent expense from operating leases of
$50,121 and $12,079 for the year ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Future minimum lease payments due under noncancelable
operating leases as of March 31, 1998 are as follows:
Year Ending
March 31,
1999 $37,287
2000 12,622
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$49,909
M. Commitments and Contingencies: (Continued)
Litigation
During the year ended March 31, 1996 the Company was a defendant in two
legal proceedings in which both cases resulted in a judgement against
the Company. The Company paid $10,000 towards the judgements during the
year ended March 31, 1998 and the remaining balance of $116,500 is
reflected in accounts payable at March 31, 1998.
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N. Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information for the years ended
March 31, 1998, and 1997 are summarized as follows:
1998 1997
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Cash paid for:
Interest $ - $ 48,578
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Taxes $ - $ -
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Noncash investing and
financing activities:
Investment acquired with stock
issuance $ 200,000 $ -
Note payable issued for
investment 241,000 -
Preferred (series D) issued
for inventory - 2,400,000
Related parties debt reduced
from stock issuance - 159,740
O. Subsequent Events:
Preferred Stock Series E
Subsequent to March 31, 1998, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of
convertible Series E preferred stock to a consultant of the Company in
exchange for consulting services. Series E preferred shares are
convertible into the Company's common stock on an one for one basis.
Warrants
On April 23, 1998, the Company granted warrants for consulting services
rendered. The warrants were granted to purchase 3,000,000 shares of
common stock, at $.058 per share, with demand and piggy back rights set
forth in the agreement. Such warrants maybe exercised at any time from
April 23, 1998 to and including April 23, 2003. The warrants shall vest
and become irrevocable as follows: 1,500,000 warrants upon April 23,
1998 and the remaining 1,500,000 warrants 180 days after April 23,
1998. None of the warrants granted have been exercised or canceled as
of the report date.
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this Annual Report Form 10-KSB of our
report dated June 10, 1998, on our audits of the consolidated financial
statements of Madera International, Inc. and Subsidiaries (The
"Company").
San Diego, California
November 1, 1998
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