10-K 1 v337094_10k.htm FORM 10-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

 

000-17874

(Commission file number)
___________________

GLOBAL AXCESS CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

NEVADA   88-0199674
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
7800 BELFORT PARKWAY, Suite 165    
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA   32256
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(904) 280-3950

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value

 

 

 

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of deliquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨

 

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As of June 30, 2012, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $10,797,759. For purposes of this response, officers, directors and holders of 10% or more of the registrant’s common stock are considered to be affiliates of the registrant at that date.

 

As of March 23, 2013, the registrant had 22,738,885 shares outstanding of its common stock ($0.001 par value).

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page No.
     
PART I   4
     
Item 1. Business 4
Item 1A. Risk Factors 16
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 26
Item 2. Properties 27
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 28
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 28
     
PART II   28
     
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 28
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 31
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 32
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 44
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 45
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 45
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 45
Item 9B. Other Information 46
     
PART III   46
     
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 46
Item 11. Executive Compensation 51
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 57
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 58
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 58
     
PART IV   60
     
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 60
     
SIGNATURES   64

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references in this document to “we,” “us”, “our” and the “Company” refer to Global Axcess Corp and its subsidiaries.

 

In addition to historical information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the sections entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and “Risk Factors.” You should carefully review the risks described in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed in 2013. When used in this report, the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "targets," "estimates," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document. Estimates of future financial results are inherently unreliable.

 

From time to time, representatives of the Company may make public predictions or forecasts regarding the Company's future results, including estimates regarding future revenues, expense levels, earnings or earnings from operations. Any forecast regarding the Company's future performance reflects various assumptions. These assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties, and, as a matter of course, many of them will prove to be incorrect. Further, the achievement of any forecast depends on numerous factors (including those described in this discussion), many of which are beyond the Company's control. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Company's performance will be consistent with any of management’s forecasts or that the variation from such forecasts will not be material and adverse. Investors are cautioned not to base their entire analysis of the Company's business and prospects upon isolated predictions, but instead are encouraged to utilize the entire available mix of historical and forward-looking information made available by the Company, and other information affecting the Company and its products, when evaluating the Company's prospective results of operations.

 

In addition, representatives of the Company may occasionally comment publicly on the perceived reasonableness of published reports by independent analysts regarding the Company's projected future performance. Such comments should not be interpreted as an endorsement or adoption of any given estimate or range of estimates or the assumptions and methodologies upon which such estimates are based. Undue reliance should not be placed on any comments regarding the conformity, or lack thereof, of any independent estimates with the Company's own present expectations regarding its future results of operations. The methodologies employed by the Company in arriving at its own internal projections and the approaches taken by independent analysts in making their estimates are likely different in many significant respects. Although the Company may presently perceive a given estimate to be reasonable, changes in the Company's business, market conditions or the general economic climate may have varying effects on the results obtained through the use of differing analyses and assumptions. The Company expressly disclaims any continuing responsibility to advise analysts or the public markets of its view regarding the current accuracy of the published estimates of outside analysts. Persons relying on such estimates should pursue their own independent investigation and analysis of their accuracy and the reasonableness of the assumptions on which they are based.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1.BUSINESS

 

History

 

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Global Axcess Corp (referred to herein as the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) is a Nevada corporation organized in 1984. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Company include the Company’s subsidiary corporations.

 

Global Axcess Corp was reorganized in 2001 by principals with backgrounds in network-based electronic commerce and financial transaction processing, with a mission to emerge as the leading independent provider of self-service kiosk services in the United States. The Company’s objective is to expand through internal growth and through the offering of enhanced self-service kiosk products or services.

 

Overview

 

The Company operates one of the United States’ largest networks of self-service kiosks. Our core offerings are in automated teller machines (“ATM”s) ("ATM Services" segment) and our DVD business, where consumers can rent movies from self-service kiosks ("DVD Services" segment). These solutions include ATM and DVD kiosk management and support services focused on serving the self-service kiosk needs of merchants, grocers, retailers and financial institutions nationwide. It is a one-stop gateway for unattended self-service kiosk management services.

 

Additional Company Information

 

General information about us can be found at http://www.globalaxcess.biz. We file annual, quarterly, and other reports as well as other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed or furnished electronically with the SEC. You may also request a copy of these filings at no cost by writing or telephoning us at the following address: Global Axcess Corp, Attention: Investor Relations, 7800 Belfort Parkway, Suite 165, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, (904) 280-3950. Information on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or our other securities filings.

 

Nationwide Money Services, Inc.

 

Nationwide Money Services, Inc. (“Nationwide”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is engaged in the business of operating a network of ATMs. The ATMs provide debit and credit cardholders with access to cash, account information and other services at locations and times convenient to the cardholder. Debit and credit cards are principally issued by banks and credit card companies. Our ATM network currently includes approximately 4,500 ATMs, principally in regional chains and individual merchant locations. Approximately 2,200 of the ATMs we operate are Company-owned (full placement) and 2,300 are merchant-owned. Our high-traffic retail locations and national footprint make us an attractive partner for regional and national financial institutions that are seeking to increase their market penetration. We provide proprietary ATM branding and processing services for 41 financial institutions that have 375 branded sites under contract with the Company nationwide. We provide network processing for an average of approximately 1.7 million ATM financial transactions per month.

 

To promote usage of ATMs in our network, we have relationships with national and regional card organizations (also referred to as networks) which enable the holder of a card issued by one network to use another network’s ATM to process a transaction. These relationships are provided primarily through processing providers: Elan Financial Services (“Elan”) and First Data Retail ATM Services (“First Data).

 

Our largest processing relationship is with Elan. The latest ATM Processing Agreement with Elan was entered into as of July 12, 2011, to be effective January 1, 2012. This agreement states the terms of our relationship with Elan whereby Elan was engaged to be the exclusive provider (with certain exceptions) covering certain ATM locations of certain electronic funds transfer services, including the processing of ATM transactions for Nationwide, in exchange for certain specified fees. The fees include per transaction fees with a monthly minimum processing fee. The initial term of this agreement is through September 1, 2016.

 

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ATMs. We deploy and operate ATMs primarily under the following two programs:

 

·Full placement program. Under a full placement arrangement, the Company owns or leases the ATM and is responsible for controlling substantially all aspects of its operation including maintenance, cash management and loading, supplies, signage and telecommunications services. The Company is generally responsible for almost all of the expenses related to the operation of the ATM with the exception of power and, on occasion, telecommunications. The Company typically uses this program for major national and regional merchants, as well as, for its Financial Institution Outsourcing service.

 

·Merchant-owned program. Under a merchant-owned arrangement, the merchant (or, for a merchant using lease financing, its lease finance provider) typically buys the ATM from the Company and the merchant is responsible for most of the operating expenses such as maintenance, cash management and loading, supplies and telecommunication services. The Company typically provides all transaction processing services, and the merchants use the Company’s maintenance services from time to time.

 

Most of our new ATMs feature advanced functionality, diagnostics and ease of use including color displays, personal computer-based operating systems, thermal printing, dial-up and remote monitoring capabilities, and upgrade and capacity-expansion capability. All machines can perform basic cash dispensing and balance inquiry transactions, transmit on-screen marketing, dispense coupons and conduct marketing surveys. Most of our equipment is modular in design, which allows us to be flexible and accommodating to the needs of our clients as technology advances.

 

ATM Relationships. We purchase our ATMs primarily from Hyosung (America), Inc (“Tranax/Hyosung”) and Triton Systems (“Triton”). We believe that the large quantity of ATMs we purchase from these manufacturers enables us to receive favorable pricing. In addition, we maintain close working relationships with these manufacturers in the course of our business, allowing us to stay informed regarding product updates and to minimize technical problems with purchased equipment.

 

Merchant Customers. We have contracts with national and regional merchants and with numerous independent store operators. The terms of our merchant contracts vary as a result of negotiations at the time of execution. In the case of our full placement programs, the contract terms for contracts currently in place typically include:

 

·an initial term of at least three to seven years;

 

·ATM exclusivity at locations where we install an ATM and, in many cases, a right of first refusal for all other locations;

 

·a requirement that the merchant provide a highly visible space for the ATM and signage;

 

·protection for us against underperforming locations by permitting us to increase the withdrawal fee or remove ATMs; and

 

·provisions making the merchant’s fee variable depending on the number of ATM transactions and milestones.

 

New contracts under our merchant-owned or rental arrangements typically include five to seven year terms with other terms similar to our full placement contracts, as well as the following additional terms:

 

·provisions imposing an obligation on the merchant to ensure the ATM is operational at all times its store is open to the public; and

 

·provisions that require a merchant to use its best efforts to have any purchaser of the merchant’s store assume our contract.

 

Revenue Sources – ATM Services

 

Transaction Fees. Our revenue is recurring in nature and principally derived from two types of fees that we charge for processing transactions on our ATM network.

 

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Interchange Fees. We receive an interchange fee from the issuer of the credit or debit card for processing a transaction when a cardholder uses an ATM in our network. In addition, in many cases, we receive a surcharge/convenience fee from the cardholder when the cardholder makes a cash withdrawal from an ATM in our network. See the “Overview” section in Item 7 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Surcharge/Convenience Fees. National debit and credit card organizations permit the imposition of surcharge/convenience fees on cash withdrawals from ATMs. Our business is substantially dependent upon our ability to impose surcharge/convenience fees. Any changes in laws or card association rules materially limiting our ability to impose surcharge/convenience fees would have a material adverse effect on our financial results. See "Government and Industry Regulation - Surcharge Regulation." Since April 1996, we have expanded the number of ATMs in our network and have expanded our practice of imposing surcharge/convenience fees on cash withdrawals from ATMs.

 

ATM Network Management Services. In addition to revenues derived from interchange and surcharge/convenience fees, we also derive revenues from providing ATM network management services to banks and other third-party owners of ATMs included in our ATM network. These services include 24-hour transaction processing, monitoring and notification of ATM status and cash condition, notification of ATM service interruptions, in some cases dispatch of field service personnel for necessary service calls, and cash settlement and reporting services. Banks may choose whether to limit transactions on their ATMs to cards issued by the bank or to permit acceptance of all cards accepted on our network. See the “Overview” section in Item 7 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

Seasonality – ATM Services

 

We have traditionally experienced higher transaction volumes per machine in the second and third quarters than in the first and fourth quarters. The increased volumes in the summer months coincide with increased vacation travel in the United States.

 

Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc.

 

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., we are also engaged in the business of operating a network of DVD rental kiosks. We offer self-service DVD rentals through kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies or games. Our current DVD kiosks are installed primarily at military bases within the United States. Our DVD kiosks, through our brand InstaFlix, serve as a mini video rental store and occupy an area of less than ten square feet. Consumers use a touch screen to select their DVD, swipe a valid credit or debit card, and rent movies or games in some kiosks. The process is designed to be fast, efficient and fully automated with no upfront or membership fees. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

Revenue Sources – DVD Services

 

Typically, the DVD rental price is a flat fee plus tax for one night and if the consumer chooses to keep the DVD for additional nights, they are automatically charged for the additional fee. We generate revenue primarily through fees charged to rent or purchase a DVD, and pay our retail partners a percentage of our revenue.

 

Net revenue from DVD movie rentals is recognized on a ratable basis during the term of a consumer's rental transaction. On rental transactions for which the related DVDs have not yet been returned to the kiosk at month-end, revenue is recognized with a corresponding receivable recorded in the balance sheet. We record revenue net of sales taxes and refunds to consumers.

 

Seasonality – DVD Services

 

Through our limited operating history in DVD Services, we have experienced seasonality in our revenue from our DVD Services segment. The summer months have historically been high rental months for our DVD Services segment followed by lower revenue in September and October. We expect our lowest quarterly revenue for the DVD services business in the first and fourth quarters and our highest quarterly revenue and earnings in the second and third quarters.

 

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Our Corporate Strategy

 

Our strategy is to enhance our position as a leading independent provider of self service kiosk services in the United States and to position the Company as a preferred service provider to financial institutions. We are currently a “return-and-profit” driven company whose current primary focus is on the achievement of increased profitability and increased positive cash flow. Key objectives of our strategy include:

 

Expanding our existing customer base. We believe our experience combined with our dedication to enhance our existing customer relationships will enable us to expand our customer base. We believe in creating loyal customers by providing a superior experience at a great value. We are committed to providing “hassle-free” consistent products and services based on standards-based technology and processes, and outperforming the competition with value and a superior customer experience, particularly in the financial services markets.

 

Expanding our existing product offerings. We believe we can achieve distribution leverage by acquiring distribution rights to complimentary products and services which can be sold to our existing customers.

 

Attaining operational excellence. We believe we can attain operational excellence along with a corresponding market identity by standardizing product offerings and delivery processes.

 

Increasing and expanding our geographic presences. We believe we can achieve economies of scale by increasing and expanding our geographic market concentration. By achieving economies of scale, we can reduce our cost basis on expenses such as maintenance, vault cash, telecommunications, replenishment, ATMs and ATM supplies.

 

Our Strengths

 

Leading Market Position. We operate one of the largest non-bank networks of ATMs in the United States. Our network currently includes approximately 4,500 ATMs located throughout the United States. Our size and diversity of products and services give us significant economies of scale and the ability to provide attractive and efficient solutions to national, regional and local financial institutions and retailers.

 

Diverse Network of Retail Merchants Under Multi-Year Contracts. We have developed significant relationships with regional and local merchants within the United States. These merchants typically operate high-traffic locations, which we have found to result in increased ATM activity and profitability. Our contracts with our merchant customers are typically multi-year arrangements with initial terms of five to seven years. These long-term relationships can provide opportunities to deploy additional ATMs in new locations.

 

Recurring and Stable Revenue and Operating Cash Flow. The long-term contracts that we enter into with our merchant customers provide us with access to customer traffic and relatively stable, recurring revenue. Our recurring and stable revenue base, relatively low and predictable maintenance capital expenditure requirements, and minimal working capital requirements allow us to generate relatively predictable and consistent operating cash flows.

 

Low-Cost Provider. We believe the size of our network combined with our operating infrastructure allows us to be among the low-cost providers in our industry. We believe our operating costs per ATM are significantly lower than the operating costs incurred by bank ATM operators. Our scale provides us with a competitive advantage both in operating our ATM fleet and the potential to offer cost effective outsourcing services to financial institutions.

 

Fiscal Year 2012 Developments in Our Company

 

During 2012 we:

 

·Re-signed our largest ATM client, effective January 1, 2012, to a three-year contract extension;

 

·Re-signed our second largest ATM client, effective March 1, 2012 to a five-year contract extension;

 

·On January 24, 2012, Michael I. Connolly resigned from his position as a director of the Company;

 

·On February 3, 2012, Christopher L. Doucet accepted election by the board of directors;

 

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·Effective March 2, 2012, we signed a contract with a North Carolina convenience store chain to place ATMs at approximately 85 locations;

 

·Effective April 2, 2012, Marc Caramuta, our Chief Operating Officer resigned from his position with the Company;

 

·On May 10, 2012 we entered into a modification of an existing credit facility with Fifth Third (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·On May 31, 2012 we entered into a modification of an existing credit facility with Fifth Third (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·Effective June 15, 2012, William Costa, our Chief Information Officer resigned from his position as the Company’s CIO;

 

·On June 30, 2012 we entered into a modification of an existing credit facility with Fifth Third (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·On August 13, 2012, we entered into a waiver and amendment relating to several existing credit facilities with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·On August 20, 2012, Lock Ireland resigned his position as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company;

 

·On August 20, 2012, the board of directors of the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company;

 

·On September 28, 2012, we entered into an amendment relating to several existing credit facilities with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·On September 28, 2012, we entered into an agreement with Monroe Credit Advisors to serve as investment banker to pursue refinancing and capital raise alternatives;

 

·On November 5, 2012, we entered into an agreement with Golding & Company to serve as investment banker to pursue strategic alternatives;

 

·On November 12, 2012, we entered into a Forbearance Agreement and relating to several existing credit facilities with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement);

 

·On November 13, 2012, the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager (its Chief Executive Officer) as its Chief Restructuring Officer; and

 

·On or around December 1, 2012, we signed a contract extension with a current ATM customer which, effective January 1, 2013, increases the number of customer ATMs from approximately 40 locations to approximately 160 locations.

 

Breach of Contracts

 

Although our merchant-owned ATM customers have multi-year contracts with us for transaction processing services, due to competition, some of these customers may leave us for our competitors prior to the expiration of their contracts, or may not renew their contracts upon their expiration. Additionally, some merchants may sell or close their stores or are unable to load cash into their ATMs due to cash flow issues. When these events occur, we pursue these customers to continue to utilize our processing services or alternatively, in the event they terminate their relationship with us prior to the expiration of their contacts, we seek payment of damages under a breach of contract clause in our contracts. The Company lost over 200 ATM locations during 2012 as a result of breached contracts. The Company recognizes revenue on breached contracts when cash is received.

 

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Our ATM Network

 

General. Our network ATMs are located primarily in the south and on the east coast, and our concentration as of December 31, 2012 is in the ten states listed below:

 

STATE   NUMBER OF ATMs
GA   888
NY   655
VA   547
TX   518
FL   492
NC   322
NM   217
IA   174
OH   120
MD   104

 

The operation of our network involves the performance of many complementary tasks and services, including principally:

 

·acquiring ATMs to be utilized by us and our customers;

 

·selecting ATM locations and entering into leases for access to those locations;

 

·in the case of third party merchants, establishing relationships with these merchants for processing transactions on their ATMs;

 

·the sale of our Branded Cash services to local and regional banks or credit unions;

 

·establishing relationships with national and regional card organizations and credit card issuers to promote usage of our network ATMs;

 

·processing ATM transactions;

 

·supplying ATMs with cash and monitoring cash levels for re-supply;

 

·monitoring ATM operations and managing the service needs of ATMs; and

 

·managing the collection of fees generated by our network operations.

 

ATM Locations. We believe that the profitable operation of any ATM is largely dependent upon the ATM’s location. Thus, we devote significant effort to selecting locations that we believe will generate high cardholder utilization. Additionally, we believe the availability of attractive sites is a principal factor affecting our ability to achieve further market penetration. We attempt to identify locations where pedestrian traffic is high, people need quick access to cash, and use of the ATM is convenient and secure. In addition, we believe such locations also provide a convenience to the retailer who may wish to avoid the financial exposure and added overhead of offering check-cashing services to their customers. Key target locations for our ATMs include the following:

 

·grocery stores;

 

·convenience stores and combination convenience stores and gas stations;

 

·major regional and national retailers:

 

·hotels;

 

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·shopping malls;

 

·airports;

 

·colleges;

 

·amusement parks;

 

·sports arenas;

 

·bars/clubs;

 

·theaters; and

 

·bowling alleys.

 

Our goal is to secure key locations in advance of our competitors as we believe cardholders generally establish a pattern of continued usage of a particular ATM. Further, we believe such patterned usage will continue unless there are frequent problems with the location, such as a machine being out of service.

 

We enter into leases for our ATM locations, which generally provide for payment to the lessor of either a portion of the fees generated by use of the ATM or a fixed monthly rent. Most of our leases have initial five to seven year terms and include various renewable time periods (typically the site owner renews under the lease). We generally have the right to terminate a lease if the ATM does not meet certain performance standards. The lessor generally has the right to terminate a lease before the end of the lease term if we breach the lease agreement or become the debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding.

 

Typical ATM Transaction. In a typical ATM transaction in our network, a debit or credit cardholder inserts a credit or debit card into an ATM to withdraw funds or obtain a balance inquiry. The transaction is routed from the ATM to a processing center at Elan or First Data by dedicated dial-up communication links. The processing center computers identify the card issuer by the bank identification number contained within the card's magnetic strip. The transaction is then switched to the local issuing bank or card organization (or its designated processor) for authorization. Once the authorization is received, the authorization message is routed back to the ATM and the transaction is completed.

 

Authorization of ATM transactions. Transactions processed on our network ATMs are the responsibility of the card issuer. We are not liable in the event of an error in dispensing cash if we receive a proper authorization message from a card issuer.

 

Transaction Volumes. We monitor the number of transactions that are made by cardholders on ATMs in our network. The transaction volumes processed on any given ATM are affected by a number of factors, including location of the ATM, the amount of time the ATM has been installed at that location, seasonality and market demographics. Our experience is that transaction volume on a newly installed ATM is initially very low and increases for a period of three to six months as consumers become familiar with the machine location. We processed a total of approximately 20,100,000 transactions in fiscal 2012 and 18,700,000 transactions on our network in fiscal 2011.

 

ATM transactions. During 2012, compared to 2011, the Company experienced an approximate 21.8% increase in the average number of surcharged transactions per ATM. The increase in the average number of surcharged transactions per ATM from 2012 to 2011 was mainly due to the removal of low volume ATMs during 2012.

 

Acquisition Strategy

 

The Company has no current acquisitions strategy.

 

Business Technical Continuity Plan

 

The Company’s technical business continuity plan includes the following two main components:

 

·a plan to ensure the continuous operation of the Company’s core information technology infrastructure; and

 

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·a plan to minimize disruption of the remainder of its business functions.

 

Information Technology Infrastructure

 

The Company hosts its IT infrastructure at Peak 10, the largest independent data center operator and managed services provider in the United States, to utilize Peak 10’s managed collocation, communications, and security services out of its Jacksonville, Florida data center facility. The Company and Peak 10 maintain Universal Power Systems and diesel generators for back-up power in the event of temporary and extended power outages. In the event of a longer-term business interruption, our Business Continuity Plan directs the process by which all core IT infrastructure needs are re-routed to the Company’s back-up site at SunGard Availability Services (“SunGard”), an international leader in business continuity services. The Company’s back-up site is located in Carlstadt, New Jersey.

 

Intellectual Property

 

Our success depends in part on our proprietary rights and technology. We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, employee and third-party non-disclosure agreements and other methods to protect our proprietary rights. For our registered and active trademarks, as well as our trademark applications pending, the duration of such intellectual property is unlimited provided that such marks continue to be in use. The Company has no other intellectual property that is subject to limited duration.

 

Other Business Functions

 

The Company has a Business Continuity Plan for the remainder of its business functions consisting of 4 elements: prevention, event management, event mitigation, and event recovery. The plan addresses events such as vendor service interruption, natural disasters, and issues with our internal systems. In the event of a catastrophic event, the Company also maintains alternate sites for office operations through an arrangement with SunGard. These alternate sites, which are located in Lake Mary, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, provide immediate access to the technical and office facilities required for failover. We have also converted our desktop environment to a mobile environment; therefore, when an emergency occurs, users can take their laptops and reach our network from either the alternate site or a safe location with power and internet. In addition, we maintain copies of our software and critical business information off-site.

 

Competition – ATM Services

 

Individuals seeking ATM-related services have a variety of choices at banking locations and within retail establishments. The convenience cash delivery and balance inquiry market is, and we expect it to remain, highly competitive due to the fact that there are few barriers to entry into the business. Our principal competition arises from other independent sales organizations, or ISOs, similar to the company Payment Alliance International and Cardtronics, Inc. We also compete with numerous national and regional banks that operate ATMs at their branches and at other non-branch locations. In addition, we believe that there will be continued consolidation in the ATM industry in the United States. Accordingly, new competitors may emerge and quickly acquire significant market share.

 

Competitive factors in our business include network availability and response time, price to both the card issuer and to our customers, and ATM locations. Our principal competitors are national ATM companies that have a dominant share of the market. These companies have greater sales, financial, production, distribution and marketing resources than ours.

 

We have identified the following categories of ATM network operators:

 

·Financial Institutions. Banks have been traditional deployers of ATMs, which have customarily been located at their banking facilities. In addition, the present trend is for many banks to place ATMs in retail environments when the bank has an existing relationship with the retailer. This practice presents both a threat and an opportunity to the Company. It is a threat if the financial institution chooses to manage this program on its own, whereby it would limit the ATM locations available to the Company. On the other hand, it may be an opportunity if the financial institution chooses to outsource the management of this type of program to companies such as us.

 

·Credit Card Processors. Several credit card processors have diversified their business by taking advantage of existing relationships with merchants to place ATMs at sites with those merchants.

 

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·Third Party Operators. This category includes data processing companies that have historically provided ATM services to financial institutions.

 

·Companies that have the capability to provide both back-office services and ATM management services.

 

·Consolidator networks. Consolidator networks such as Cardtronics, whose United States operations consist of over 60,000 ATMs.

 

We experience increased competition, both from existing ATM network operators and new companies entering the industry. There can be no assurance that we will compete successfully with national ATM companies. A continued increase in competition could adversely affect our margins and may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

Competition – DVD Services

 

Our DVD Services business faces competition from many other providers, including those using other distribution channels, having more experience, greater or more appealing inventory, better financing, and better relationships with those in the movie industry, than we have, including:

 

·mail-delivery and online retailers, like Netflix;

 

·other DVD kiosk businesses, like Redbox and NCR;

 

·traditional video retailers;

 

·other retailers and chain stores selling DVDs;

 

·cable, satellite, and telecommunications providers; and

 

·general competition from other forms of entertainment such as movie theaters, television, sporting events and video gaming.

 

See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

ATM Network Technology

 

Most of the ATMs in our network are manufactured by Triton and Tranax/Hyosung. In addition, we own several other ATM brands such as Wincor, WRG, Greenlink, NCR EasyPoint (formerly Tidel), and others. Due to the wide range of advanced technology available, we are able to supply our customers with state-of-the-art ATMs providing electronic features and reliability through sophisticated diagnostics and self-testing routines. The various machine types perform functions ranging from the basic routines, which include dispensing cash, displaying account information, and providing a receipt to the user, to more sophisticated routines such as dispensing stamps or coupons and providing advertising revenue through the use of monochrome or color monitor graphics. Many of our ATMs are modular and upgradeable so we may adapt them to provide additional services in response to changing technology and consumer demand. Our field services staff tests each ATM prior to placing it in service.

 

Vault Cash

 

Currently, we rent cash (“vault cash”) for approximately 2,200 of our ATMs through agreements with various banks, which are located throughout the United States. The vault cash is replenished periodically based upon cash withdrawals. In addition, our branded cash partners provide cash for 375 ATMs covered under our Branded Cash program. For the remaining approximate 1,925 ATMs in our network, such as merchant-owned ATMs, ATMs owned by other third party owners and ATMs that are only processed under our contract with Elan, we do not supply the vault cash. See the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of Item 7 “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

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Our largest relationship for the provision of vault cash is with Elan, under the terms of a Cash Provisioning Agreement. This Cash Provisioning Agreement sets the terms by which the Company obtains vault cash from Elan for the specified locations and the fees which are associated therewith. The Company (through Nationwide) also maintains sub relationships with Elan and each of three major armored car carriers (Garda, Loomis, Rochester) through tri-party agreements. These agreements are necessary to define the relationships with each of the major security companies that handles the vault cash. The terms of these agreements, as amended from time to time, further specify individual fees and the overall rate charged for vault cash handled by each carrier. Generally, these sub-agreements have two year terms.

 

Significant Relationships

 

We have agreements with Food Lion and two of its affiliated companies for whom over 800 ATMs, are installed at their locations as of December 31, 2012. The aggregate revenues from this significant customer accounted for approximately 16.6% of our total revenues from operations in fiscal year 2012.

 

Government and Industry Regulation

 

Our business is generally not subject to significant government regulation, although we are subject to certain industry regulations. Our failure to comply with applicable regulations could result in restrictions on our ability to provide our services.

 

Surcharge Regulation. Although there was criticism by certain members of the U.S. Congress of the increase in surcharge fees by several financial institutions that were recipients of federal funding under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”), the amount of surcharge an ATM operator may charge a consumer is not currently subject to federal regulation. However, there have been, and continue to be, various state and local efforts to ban or limit surcharge fees on certain types of cash withdrawals, generally resulting from pressure created by consumer advocacy groups that believe that surcharge fees are unfair to certain cardholders. Generally, U.S. federal courts have ruled against these efforts. We are currently not aware of any existing bans on surcharge fees and only a small number of states currently impose a limit as to how much a consumer may be charged. Regardless, there can be no assurance that surcharge fees will not be banned or limited in the future by federal or local governments in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any such bans or limits could have a material adverse effect on us and other independent ATM operators.

 

Our ATM business is subject to government and industry regulations, which we describe below. This regulatory environment is subject to change and various proposals have been made which, if finalized, could affect our ATM operations. Our failure to comply with existing or future laws and regulations pertaining to our ATM business could result in restrictions on our ability to provide our products and services, as well as the imposition of civil fines.

 

Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), which contains broad measures aimed at overhauling existing financial regulations within the U.S., was signed into law on July 21, 2010. Among many other things, the Dodd-Frank Act includes provisions that (1) have resulted in the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (2) limit the activities that banking entities may engage in, and (3) give the Federal Reserve the authority to regulate interchange transaction fees charged by EFT networks for electronic POS debit transactions. ATM debit transactions were determined not to be subject to regulation under the Dodd-Frank Act. As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, we have seen networks and banks take different actions to attempt to mitigate reductions to fees that they previously earned on certain transaction types, such as POS debit interchange. As potentially an indirect consequence, certain networks over which our ATM transactions are routed reduced the net interchange that is paid to us. Other possible impacts of this broad legislation are unknown to us at this time, but we have seen certain actions taken by banks that indicate debit cards are no longer as an attractive form of payment as they previously had been. Decreased profitability on POS debit transactions could cause banks to provide incentives to their customers to use other payment types, such as credit cards. We also believe that merchant retailers may continue to have a preference to receive cash as a form of payment. In addition, there are other components to the Dodd-Frank Act that may ultimately impact us, but at this time, we are uncertain as to what impact the existing and future laws, and the resulting behavior by consumers and financial institutions, will ultimately have on our business.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA requires that ATMs be accessible to and independently usable by individuals with disabilities, such as visually-impaired or wheel-chair bound persons. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued accessibility regulations under the ADA that became effective in March 2012. Due to financial hardship, we have not upgraded all of our ATMs and as such, less than 10% of our current Company-owned ATMs are not ADA compliant. We have plans to upgrade the remaining ATMs by March 2014.

 

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Rehabilitation Act. In that action styled: American Council of the Blind, et. al., v. Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury (Case #1:02-cv-00864) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “Court”) an order was entered that found that U.S.’s currencies (as currently designed) violated the Rehabilitation Act, a law that prohibits discrimination in government programs on the basis of disability, as the paper currencies issued by the U.S. are identical in size and color, regardless of denomination. As a consequence of this ruling, the U.S. Treasury stated in its semi-annual status report filed with the Court in September 2012, that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (“BEP”) was making progress towards implementing the Secretary’s decision to provide meaningful access to paper currency by “(1) adding a raised tactile feature to each Federally Reserve note that the BEP may lawfully redesign; (2) continuing the BEP’s program of adding large high-contrast numerals and different colors to each denomination that it may lawfully redesign; and (3) implementing a supplemental currency reader distribution program for blind and other visually impaired U.S. citizens and legal residents.” Of these three steps only the first affects in any significant manner the ATM industry. Further, while it is still uncertain at this time what impact, if any, adding a raised tactile feature to notes that may be dispensed from an ATM will have on the ATM industry (including us), it is possible that such a change could require us to incur additional costs, which could be substantial, to modify our ATMs in order to store and dispense notes with raised tactile features.

 

Anti-fraud Initiatives. Because of reported instances of fraudulent use of ATMs, legislation was passed that requires state or federal licensing and background checks of ATM operators. We completed the U.S. Patriot Act-mandated merchant underwriting process on all of our ATMs. Additionally, there are proposals pending in some jurisdictions, including New York and New Jersey, which would require merchants that are not financial institutions to be licensed in order to maintain an ATM on their premises. There are other jurisdictions that currently require such licensing. New licensing requirements could increase our cost of doing business in those markets.

 

Electronic Financial Transactions Network Regulations. The United States Electronic Funds Transfer Act, commonly known as “Regulation E”, while directed principally at banks and other financial institutions, also has provisions that apply to us. In particular, the act requires ATM operators that impose withdrawal fees to notify a customer of the withdrawal fee before the customer completes a withdrawal and incurs the fee. Notification must be made through signs placed at or on the ATM and by notification either on the ATM screen or through a print-out from the ATM. All of our ATMs provide both types of notification. EFT networks in the United States are subject to extensive regulations that are applicable to various aspects of our operations and the operations of other ATM network operators. The major source of EFT network regulations is the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, commonly known as Regulation E. The federal regulations promulgated under Regulation E establish the basic rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of consumers who use EFT services and of financial institutions that offer these services. The services covered include, among other services, ATM transactions. Generally, Regulation E requires us to provide a surcharge notice on the ATM screens, establishes limits on the consumer’s liability for unauthorized use of his card, requires us to provide receipts to the consumer, and establishes protest procedures for the consumer.

 

Europay, MasterCard, Visa (“EMV”). The EMV standard provides for the security and processing of information contained on microchips embedded in certain debit and credit cards, known as “smart cards.” In the last year, MasterCard announced plans for a liability shift from the issuers of these cards to the party that has not made the investment in EMV equipment (acquirer) for fraudulent cross-border transactions. MasterCard’s liability shift on International Maestro (MasterCard) transactions occurs in April 2013, and while the majority of our ATMs are not currently EMV-compliant, we do not expect this liability shift to have a significant impact on our business or results as International Maestro transactions currently comprise significantly less than 1% of our transaction volume. In February of 2013, Visa announced plans for a liability shift to occur in October of 2017 for all transactions types on domestic or international EMV-issued cards. MasterCard has also announced that liability shift for its domestic ATM transactions on EMV-issued cards will occur in October 2015. At this time, neither MasterCard nor Visa are requiring mandatory upgrades to ATM equipment; however, increased fraudulent activity on ATMs in the future or the shifting of liability for fraudulent activity on all ATM transactions without EMV readers, or other business or regulatory factors could cause us to upgrade or replace a significant portion of our existing ATM fleet. We are closely monitoring the migration toward the EMV standard. At this time, through a combination of ordinary replacement of equipment, routine scheduled maintenance visits to our ATMs, and evolving technology to meet compliance, we do not expect the EMV migration to have a significant impact on our future capital investments and results from operations, however there is a possibility that we could incur asset write-offs or accelerated depreciation expense on older ATM units. Additionally, we could experience a higher rate of unit count attrition for the merchant-owned ATMs in the future as a result of this standard.

 

Network Regulations. National and regional networks are subject to extensive regulations that are applicable to various aspects of our operations and the operations of other ATM network operators. We believe that we are in material compliance with all such regulations.

 

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Employees

 

At December 31, 2012, the Company had 45 full-time employees working in the following entities:

 

Global Axcess Corp   4 
Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc.   3 
Nationwide Money Services, Inc.   38 
    45 

 

Our business is highly automated and we outsource specialized, repetitive functions such as cash delivery and security. As a result, our labor requirements for the operation of our network are relatively modest and are centered on monitoring activities to ensure service quality and cash reconciliation and control. None of our employees are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced work stoppages and consider our employee relations to be good.

 

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ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS

 

We operate in a rapidly changing business environment that involves substantial risk and uncertainty. The following discussion addresses some of the risks and uncertainties that could cause, or contribute to cause, actual results to differ materially from expectations. We caution all readers to pay particular attention to the descriptions of risks and uncertainties described below, in other sections of this report and in our other filings with the SEC.

 

If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and we may be forced to consider strategic alternatives with regards to current operations.

 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including the risks described below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Risks Relating to Our Operating Results

 

Our business is subject to numerous factors affecting our operating results. In addition to the risk factors discussed above, our operating results may be affected by:

 

There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We have experienced and continue to experience recurring losses from operations. These losses, as well as recent developments related to our credit facilities, our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet our obligations and sustain our operations, and other factors, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our future is dependent on our ability to execute our business and liquidity plans successfully or otherwise address these matters. If we fail to do so for any reason, we may be forced to cease operations and could potentially be forced to seek relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in which event investors could lose their entire investment in the Company.

 

We will be required to raise additional funds to finance our operations and remain a going concern; we may not be able to do so when necessary, and/or the terms of any financings may not be advantageous to us. The continuation of our business is dependent upon raising additional financial support. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the decrease in cash and cash equivalents of the Company was $869,145, as compared to the previous year. As of December 31, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $106,218. The additional financial support required may include: raising additional capital through the issuance of common or preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, or secured or unsecured debt, an investment by a strategic partner; selling all or a portion of the Company’s assets, liquidating assets, or seeking relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These possibilities, to the extent available, may be on terms that result in significant dilution to our existing shareholders. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which may adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to operate our business, remain in compliance with debt covenants, and make payments on our indebtedness. As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding indebtedness of approximately $12.9 million. Our substantial indebtedness could:

 

·make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness, and any failure to comply with the obligations of any of our debt instruments, including financial and other restrictive covenants, could result in an event of;

 

·require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow in the future to pay principal and interest on our debt, which will reduce the funds available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and other general corporate purposes;

 

·limit our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in our business and in the industry in which we operate;

 

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·make us more vulnerable to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions, and adverse changes in government regulation; and

 

·limit our ability to borrow additional amounts for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our growth strategy, or other purposes

 

We have an operating history which may not be an indicator of our future results. As a result of our operating history, our plan for growth, and the increasingly competitive nature of the markets in which we operate, our historical financial data may not be a good indicator of our future revenues and operating expenses. Our planned expense levels will be based in part on expectations concerning future revenues, which is difficult to forecast accurately based on current plans of expansion and growth. We may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected shortfall in revenues.

 

Our future operating results may fluctuate. Our future operating results will depend significantly on our ability to continue to drive new and repeated usage of our ATMs and DVD kiosks and to control our costs in doing so. Our operating results may fluctuate based upon many factors, including:

 

·fluctuations in revenue generated by our ATM and DVD services businesses;

 

·fluctuations in direct operating expenses, such as the amortization of our DVD library, cash costs, maintenance costs, merchandising and cash replenishment costs, amongst others;

 

·our ability to establish or maintain relationships with significant retailers and suppliers;

 

·the amount of residual commission fees that we pay to our retailers;

 

·the surcharge fees we charge on our ATMs and transaction fees we charge consumers to use our DVD services;

 

·fluctuation in consumer spending patterns and uses of cash;

 

·fluctuations in consumer rental patterns, including the number of movies rented per visit, the type of DVDs they want to rent and for how long, and the level of DVD migration between kiosks;

 

·the successful operation of our network;

 

·the level of product and price competition;

 

·fluctuations in interest rates, which affects our debt service obligations;

 

·the timing of, and our ability to develop and successfully commercialize, new or enhanced products and services;

 

·activities of and acquisitions or announcements by competitors; and

 

·the impact from any impairment of inventory, goodwill, fixed assets or intangibles related to our acquisitions.

 

In addition, we have historically experienced seasonality in our revenue from our ATM services business and through our limited operational history, have seen seasonality in our DVD services business as well.

 

If we incur operating losses, we may be unable to continue our current operations. We incurred significant operating losses during the three fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012 and have an accumulated deficit of $21.2 million as of December 31, 2012. If we continue to incur operating losses in the future, we may be unable to continue our current operations and we may be forced to liquidate or seek relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Our future profitability depends on our ability to retain current customers, obtain new customers, respond to competition, introduce new products and services, and successfully market and support our products. We cannot assure that this will be achieved.

 

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We must adhere to bank financial covenants. Our credit facility with Fifth Third Bank requires that we meet certain financial covenants, including a maximum senior funded indebtedness to EBITDA ratio, a minimum debt service coverage ratio, and a minimum cash balance to maintain in accounts at Fifth Third. All of these bank covenants are defined in the credit facility. If any of these financial covenants are not met or any other event of default occurs under the revolving credit facility, our lenders would be entitled to declare our indebtedness immediately due and payable and exercise other remedies. As of December 31, 2012, we are not in compliance with our bank covenants.

 

If we cannot raise adequate financing in the future, we may be unable to continue to expand our ATM and DVD portfolios. In the future, we may need to raise financing to fund new purchases of ATMs and DVD rental kiosks. Funding from financing sources may not be available when needed or on favorable terms. If we cannot raise adequate financing to satisfy our capital requirements, we may have to limit, delay, scale-back or eliminate future growth.

 

The termination of our contract with our major customers could negatively impact our results of operations and may result in a significant impact to revenues. As of December 31, 2012, we have in service over 800 ATM sites with a major customer and two of its affiliated companies. The sites constitute approximately 20.0% of our total sites and approximately 16.6% of our total revenues. The loss of, or any further reduction in business from, this major customer could have a material adverse impact on our working capital and future results of operations.

 

The proliferation of payment options other than cash, including credit cards, debit cards, and stored-value cards, could result in a reduced need for cash in the marketplace and a resulting decline in the usage of our ATMs. The United States has seen a shift in consumer payment trends with more customers now opting for electronic forms of payment (e.g., credit cards and debit cards) for their in-store purchases over traditional paper-based forms of payment (e.g., cash and checks). Additionally, merchants are now offering free cash back at the point-of-sale for customers that utilize debit cards for their purchases, thus providing an additional incentive for consumers to use these cards. The continued growth in electronic payment methods could result in a reduced need for cash in the marketplace and ultimately, a decline in the usage of our ATMs and a continued increase in the use and acceptance of debit cards could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

Any regulation or elimination of surcharge/convenience or interchange fees could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. There have been various efforts by both consumer groups and various legislators to eliminate surcharge/convenience fees, which comprised $18.8 million, or 69.4%, of our ATM revenues in fiscal 2012. In the event that surcharge/convenience fees are eliminated, the revenues generated from cash withdrawal transactions would be significantly reduced, which would have a material adverse impact on our working capital and results of operations. There have also been efforts by various legislators to eliminate interchange fees. Although this would have an immediate, negative impact, we believe that the industry will respond by increasing surcharge/convenience fees to make up the loss in interchange fees. In the event that the loss of interchange fees could not be passed through by increasing surcharge/convenience fees, the elimination of interchange fees would have a material adverse impact on our working capital and results of operations.

 

If banks decrease the surcharge/convenience fees they charge, we may need to reduce the surcharge/convenience fees we charge. While we experience competition from independent ATM companies, our principal competition comes from national and regional banks. Should these national and regional banks decrease the surcharge/convenience fees they charge, in order to remain competitive, we may also need to reduce the surcharge/convenience fees we charge, which may adversely affect our revenues.

 

Mergers, acquisitions and personnel changes at financial institutions, Electronic Funds Transfer Networks, and Independent Sales Organizations may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Currently, the banking industry is consolidating, causing the number of financial institutions and ATM networks to decline. This consolidation could cause us to lose:

 

·current and potential customers;

 

·market share if the combined entity determines that it is more efficient to develop in-house products and services similar to ours or use our competitors' products and services; and

 

·revenues if the combined institution is able to negotiate a greater volume discount for, or discontinue the use of, our products and services.

 

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If our computer network and data centers were to suffer a significant interruption, our business and customer reputation could be adversely impacted and result in a loss of customers. Our ability to provide reliable service largely depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operations of our computer network systems and third party data centers. Any significant interruptions could severely harm our business and reputation and result in a loss of customers. Our systems and operations could be exposed to damage or interruption from fire, natural disaster, power loss, telecommunications failure, unauthorized entry and computer viruses. Although we and the third party data centers have taken steps to prevent a system failure, we cannot be certain that the measures will be successful and that we will not experience system failures. Further, our property and business interruption insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all losses or failures that may occur.

 

We have negative working capital. At December 31, 2012 we had negative working capital of $16.3 million. There can be no assurance as to the availability of any needed funding and, if available, that the source of funds would be available on terms and conditions acceptable to management.

 

If we experience impairments of our merchant contract assets, we will be required to record a charge to earnings, which may be significant. We have $10.2 million of merchant contracts assets on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, and we are required to perform periodic assessments for any possible impairment for accounting purposes. We periodically evaluate the recoverability and the amortization period of our merchant contracts and intangible assets under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (" GAAP"). Some of the factors that we consider to be important in assessing whether or not impairment exists include the performance of the related assets relative to the expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of our use of the assets or the strategy for our overall business, and significant negative industry or economic trends. These factors, assumptions, and any changes in them could result in an impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets. In the event, if we determine our merchant contracts and/or intangible assets are impaired, we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings in our financial statements, which would negatively impact our results of operations and that impact could be material.

 

We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights, which could have a negative impact on our results of operations. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, third parties may infringe or misappropriate our intellectual property rights, or otherwise independently develop substantially equivalent products and services. The loss of intellectual property protection or the inability to secure or enforce intellectual property protection could harm our business and ability to compete. We rely on a combination of trademark and copyright laws, trade secret protection, and confidentiality and license agreements to protect our trademarks, software and know-how. We may find it necessary to spend significant resources to protect our trade secrets and monitor and police our intellectual property rights.

 

Third parties may assert infringement claims against us in the future. In particular, there has been a substantial increase in the issuance of patents for Internet-related business processes, which may have broad implications for all participants in Internet commerce. Claims for infringement of these patents are becoming an increasing source of litigation. If we become subject to an infringement claim, we may be required to modify our products, services and technologies or obtain a license to permit our continued use of those rights. We may not be able to do either of these things in a timely manner or upon reasonable terms and conditions. Failure to do so could seriously harm our business and operating results. In addition, future litigation relating to infringement claims could result in substantial costs to us and a diversion of management resources. Adverse determinations in any litigation or proceeding could also subject us to significant liabilities and could prevent our use of certain of our products, services or technologies.

 

Risks Relating to Our Business

 

·Our sales depend on transaction fees from our network of ATMs. A decline in either transaction volume or the level of transaction fees could reduce our sales and harm our operating results.

 

·Transaction fees for our network of ATMs produce substantially all of our sales. Our future operating results will depend on both transaction volume and the amount of the transaction fees we receive. Our transaction volume and fees will depend principally upon:

 

·our ability to find replacement sites in the event of merchant turnover;

 

·competition, which can result in over-served markets, pressure to reduce existing fee structures and increase sales discounts to merchants, and reduced opportunities to secure merchant or other placements of our machines;

 

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·our ability to service, maintain and repair ATMs in our network promptly and efficiently;

 

·continued market acceptance of our services; and

 

·government regulation and network adjustment of our fees.

 

·Changes in payment technologies and customer preferences could reduce the use of ATMs and, as a result, reduce our sales. New technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) and other contact-less payment systems that eliminate the need for ATMs may result in the existing machines in our networks becoming obsolete, requiring us, or the merchants in our networks who own their machines, to either replace or upgrade our existing machines. Any replacement or upgrade program to machines that we own or that we must upgrade or replace under contracts with merchant owners would involve substantial expense. A failure to either replace or upgrade obsolete machines could result in customers using other alternative payment methods, thereby reducing our sales and reducing or eliminating any future operating margins.

 

The use of debit cards by consumers has been growing. Consumers use debit cards to make purchases from merchants, with the amount of the purchase automatically deducted from the consumers' checking accounts. An increasing number of merchants are accepting debit cards as a method of payment and are also permitting consumers to use the debit cards to obtain cash. The increasing use of debit cards to obtain cash may reduce the number of cash withdrawals from our ATMs and may adversely affect our revenues from surcharge/convenience fees. A continued increase in the use and acceptance of debit cards could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

Additionally, the growth in the use of surcharge-free ATM networks by consumers may reduce the number of cash withdrawals from our ATMs and may adversely affect our revenues from surcharge/convenience fees. A continued increase in surcharge-free ATM networks could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

·We depend on third party vendors to provide many services on which we rely. Our ATM business requires close coordination of merchant relationships, service company relationships, cash management activities and telecommunication services. In an effort to reduce costs and improve our service levels, we entered into agreements with third party vendors pursuant to which they will provide many of these services to us as well as transaction processing services. As a result, we depend on these third party vendors to provide many services that are necessary to the operations of our ATM business. At some point these third party vendors may be unable or unwilling to provide all of these services at a level that we consider necessary. In that event, if we are unable to terminate our relationship with them or are unable to obtain replacement services in a timely manner, our transaction volume could be reduced and our relationships with our merchants or financial institutions could deteriorate.

 

·Changes in laws or card association rules affecting our ability to impose surcharge/convenience fees and continued customer willingness to pay surcharge/convenience fees. Consumer activists have from time to time attempted to impose local bans or limits on surcharge fees. Even in the few instances where these efforts have passed the local governing body (such as with an ordinance adopted by the city of Santa Monica, California), federal courts have overturned these local laws on federal preemption grounds. However, those efforts may resurface and, should the federal courts abandon their adherence to the federal preemption doctrine in these contexts, those efforts could receive more favorable consideration than in the past. Any successful legislation banning or limiting surcharge fees could result in a substantial loss of revenues and significantly curtail our ability to continue our operations as currently configured.

 

·Interchange fees, which comprise a substantial portion of our transaction revenues, may be lowered at the discretion of the various EFT networks through which our transactions are routed, or through potential regulatory changes, thus reducing our future revenues. Interchange fees, which represented approximately 24.6% of our total ATM operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012, are set by the various EFT networks through which transactions conducted on our devices are routed. Interchange fees are set by each network and typically vary from one network to the next. Accordingly, if some or all of the networks through which our ATM transactions are routed were to reduce the interchange rates paid to us or increase their transaction fees charged to us for routing transactions across their network, or both, our future transaction revenues could decline.

 

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Over recent years, certain networks have reduced the net interchange fees paid to ATM deployers for transactions routed through their networks. If additional financial institutions move to take advantage of this lower pricing, or if additional networks reduce the interchange rates they currently pay to ATM deployers, our future revenues and gross profits would be negatively impacted.

 

·Our ability to form new strategic relationships and maintain existing relationships with issuers of credit cards and national and regional card organizations. We have a significant number of customer and vendor relationships with financial institutions in all of our key markets, including relationships in which those financial institutions pay us for the right to place their brands on our devices. Additionally, we rely on a small number of financial institution partners to provide us with the cash that we maintain in our ATMs. Turmoil in the global credit markets in the future, such as the one recently experienced, may have a negative impact on those financial institutions and our relationships with them. In particular, if the liquidity positions of the financial institutions with which we conduct business deteriorate significantly, these institutions may be unable to perform under their existing agreements with us. If these defaults were to occur, we may not be successful in our efforts to identify new branding partners and cash providers, and the underlying economics of any new arrangements may not be consistent with our current arrangements. Furthermore, if our existing bank branding partners or cash providers are acquired by other institutions with assistance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), or placed into receivership by the FDIC, it is possible that our agreements may be rejected in part or in their entirety. If these situations were to occur, and we were unsuccessful in our efforts to enter into similar agreements, our future financial results would be negatively impacted.

 

·Our ability to expand our ATM based business. Persons seeking ATM services have numerous choices. These choices include ATMs offered by banks or other financial institutions and ATMs offered by Independent Sales Organizations (“ISOs”) such as us. Some of our competitors offer services directly comparable to ours while others are only indirect competitors. We believe that there will be continued consolidation in the ATM industry in the United States. New competitors could emerge and acquire significant market share. This competition could prevent us from obtaining or maintaining desirable locations, reduce the transaction volume on our machines, affect the transaction fee levels we charge or require us to increase our merchants’ share of transaction fees thus lowering our profit margin. The occurrence of any of these factors could limit our growth or reduce our sales and income.

 

·The availability of financing at reasonable rates for vault cash and for other corporate purposes, including funding our ATM expansion plans. In the future, we may need financing to obtain vault cash (which we use to fill ATMs), to fund new purchases of ATMs or for other corporate purposes. If we are unable to obtain such financing, or are unable to obtain it at reasonable rates, operations of certain ATMs or our ability to expand our ATM network could be adversely affected and our operating results would be negatively impacted.

 

·Our ability to keep our ATMs at other existing locations and to place additional ATMs in preferred locations at reasonable rental rates. The loss of any of our largest merchants or a decision by any one of them to reduce the number of our devices placed in their locations would result in a decline in our revenues. Furthermore, if their financial condition were to deteriorate in the future and, as a result, one or more of these merchants was required to close a significant number of their domestic store locations, our revenues would be significantly impacted. Additionally, these merchants may elect not to renew their contracts when they expire. Even if such contracts are renewed, the renewal terms may be less favorable to us than the current contracts. If, for these reasons, we are unable to maintain existing favorable locations for our ATMs, or if we are unable to secure preferred locations at favorable rental rates for future placement of our ATMs with existing or new customers, it could result in a decline in our revenues and gross profits.

 

·The extent and nature of competition from financial institutions, credit card processors and third party operators, many of whom have substantially greater resources. Clients seeking ATM services have numerous choices. These choices include ATMs offered by banks or other financial institutions and ATMs offered by ISOs such as us. The banks and financial institutions and larger ISO’s may have more available financial resources that we do which may afford them to offer more competitive bids to acquire additional market share. This competition could prevent us from obtaining or maintaining desirable locations, reduce the transaction volume on our machines, affect the transaction fee levels we charge or require us to increase our merchants’ share of transaction fees thus lowering our profit margin. The occurrence of any of these factors could limit our growth or reduce our sales and income.

 

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·Our ability to maintain our ATMs and information systems technology without significant system failures or breakdowns. Our ability to provide reliable service largely depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operations of our transaction processors, EFTNs and other service providers. Any significant interruptions could severely harm our business and reputation and result in a loss of sales. If we cause any such interruption, we could lose the confidence of merchants under contract with us and or damage our relationships with them. Our systems and operations, and those of our transaction processors, EFTNs and other service providers, could be exposed to damage or interruption from fire, natural disaster, unlawful acts, terrorist attacks, power loss, telecommunications failure, unauthorized entry and computer viruses. We cannot be certain that any measures we and our service providers have taken to prevent system failures will be successful or that we will not experience service interruptions. Further, our property and business interruption insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all losses or failures that may occur.

 

·We maintain a significant amount of cash within our Company-owned ATMs, which is subject to potential loss due to theft or other events, including natural disasters. As of December 31, 2012, there was approximately $55 million in vault cash held in our ATMs. Although legal and equitable title to such cash is held by the cash providers, any loss of such cash from our ATMs through theft or other means is typically our responsibility. We typically require that our cash service providers maintain adequate insurance coverage in the event cash losses occur as a result of misconduct or negligence on the part of such providers. However, we also maintain our own insurance policies to cover a significant portion of any losses that may occur that may ultimately not be covered by the insurance policies maintained by our service providers. In the event we incur losses that are covered by our insurance carriers, we will be required to fund a portion of those losses through the payment of any related deductible amounts under those policies. Furthermore, any increase in the frequency and/or amounts of such thefts and losses could negatively impact our operating results as a result of higher deductible payments and increased insurance premiums.

 

·Our ability to develop new products and enhance existing products to be offered through ATMs, and our ability to successfully market these products. Should the ATM industry decline, our future success depends in part on offering new products and services to our existing client base. Should we not be able to offer new products or additional services, our future results from operations could be materially impacted.

 

·Our entrance into the DVD services business has contributed negative earnings. Our DVD services business has a very limited operating history and faces many of the risks inherent to a new business. Redbox, the largest player in the DVD services business, incurred a net operating loss each year since it began operations in 2002 through 2007. As a result of its limited operating history, it is difficult to accurately forecast our potential revenue and operating results from our new DVD kiosk business. If we are unable to attract customers to our DVD rental kiosks, our operations and financial condition will be adversely affected. Because of our limited operating history in this business line and because the DVD rental kiosk market and our business model for DVD services is rapidly evolving, we have very limited data for predicting kiosk and market performance in future periods. As a result, we may make inaccuracies in predicting and reacting to relevant business trends which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. For the fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012, we reported a cumulative net loss of approximately $8.3 million in the DVD services business. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

·Our entrance into the DVD services business has been cash dilutive. We plan to expand our operations in the DVD kiosk business. While we have had success in generating positive cash flow from our ATM business, our DVD model requires significant rental transaction volumes to make it economically feasible to purchase and deploy DVD kiosks. Should we not be successful in achieving the rental transaction volumes to generate positive cash flow, the DVD kiosk business could materially impact the cash flows of the Company. For the fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012, we reported a cumulative net loss of approximately $8.3 million in the DVD services business. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

·We depend upon third-party manufacturers of our DVD rental kiosks and related software. We depend upon third-party manufacturers to manufacture our kiosks. We intend to continue expanding our installed base in the U.S. and such expansion may be limited by the manufacturing capacity of the third-party manufacturers who may not be able to meet our manufacturing needs in a satisfactory and timely manner. Furthermore, we are reliant on the third-party manufacturer for the development of its core software technology. Any failure by them to develop, produce and manufacture functional DVD rental kiosks and related software could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. There has been an indication that our DVD kiosk manufacturer may be exiting the business. As such, we are currently evaluating alternate avenues to obtain parts and equipment shoud the manufacturer exit the business.

  

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·We depend upon third parties for the maintenance and servicing of our kiosks and the fulfillment of our DVD titles. We depend upon a third-party distributors for the fulfillment of our DVD titles, third-party providers for payment processing and third-party service providers for the maintenance and servicing of our kiosks. Any failure by us to maintain these existing relationships or to establish new relationships on a timely basis or on acceptable terms could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

·Any significant disruption in our computer systems or equipment could result in a loss of users. The operation of our DVD rental kiosks is dependent on their ability to connect to our back-end platform running in our datacenters. Our reputation and ability to attract, retain and serve our users are dependent upon the reliable performance of our network infrastructure and fulfillment processes. Interruptions in these systems could hinder our ability to process transactions, which could diminish the attractiveness of our service to existing and potential users.

 

·If we are unable to build our brand, our ability to attract and retain users may be adversely affected. We are still developing our brand identity, InstaFlix, and we must build strong brand identity to compete successfully. To succeed, we will have to compete for users against other brands that have greater recognition, such as Redbox. To the extent dissatisfaction with our service is not adequately addressed, our brand may be adversely impacted. If our efforts to promote and maintain our brand are not successful, our operating results and our ability to attract and retain users of our service may be adversely affected.

 

·If we do not manage our DVD inventory effectively, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If we do not acquire sufficient copies of popular DVDs, we may not satisfy user demand, and our user satisfaction and results of operations could be adversely affected. Conversely, if we attempt to mitigate this risk and acquire more copies than needed to satisfy our user demand, our inventory utilization would become less effective and our gross margins would be adversely affected. Our ability to accurately predict user demand may impact our ability to acquire appropriate quantities of certain DVDs.

 

·Our significant DVD contract can be terminated within 30 days upon written notice. Substantially all of the Company’s net revenue from its DVD business is derived from a contract that may be terminated immediately with cause and is terminable without cause by the customer upon the notice or passage of a specified period of time (30 days), or upon the occurrence of certain other specified events. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

·Our ability to retain senior management and other key personnel. Our future success depends in part on the performance of our executive officers and key employees. The loss of the services of any of our executive officers or other key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

·Global economic downturns could adversely impact our ATM services business. Our sales are dependent upon the availability and access to cash for ATM users. Global economic downturns may have a negative impact on availability and accessibility to or the affordability of fees imposed by our ATMs. Accordingly, a pronounced and sustained economic downturn could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, global economic downturns may have a negative impact on the merchants with which we do business, thus leading to increased store closures or lack of cash to replenish their ATMs.

 

·Our business can be adversely affected by severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control, such as earthquakes, fires, power failures, telecommunication loss and terrorist attacks. A catastrophic event that results in the destruction or disruption of any of our critical business or information technology systems could harm our ability to conduct normal business operations and our operating results. While we have taken steps to protect the security of critical business processes and systems and have established certain back-up systems and disaster recovery procedures, any disruptions, whether due to inadequate back-up or disaster recovery planning, failures of information technology systems, interruptions in the communications network, or other factors, could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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In addition, our operational and financial performance is a direct reflection of consumer use of and the ability to operate and service the ATMs and DVD kiosks used in our business. Severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control can, for extended periods of time, significantly reduce consumer use of our products and services as well as interrupt the ability of our employees and third-party providers to operate and service our equipment and machines. In some cases, severe weather, natural disasters and other events beyond our control may result in extensive damage to, or destruction of, our infrastructure and equipment, including loss of machines used to provide our products and services, which losses may not be fully covered by insurance. 

 

·Changes in general economic conditions.

 

The ATM markets are highly competitive, which could limit our growth or reduce our sales. While our principal competition comes from national and regional banks, we are also experiencing increased competition from independent ATM companies. All of these competitors offer services similar to or substantially the same as those services offered by us. We expect that competition will intensify as consolidation within the financial services industry continues. In addition, the majority of these competitors are larger, more established and have greater financial, technical, and marketing resources, greater name recognition, and a larger installed customer base than the Company. Such competition could prevent us from obtaining or maintaining desirable locations for our machines or could cause us to reduce user fees generated by our ATMs, which could cause our profits to decline.

 

In addition to our current competitors, we expect substantial competition from new companies. We cannot ensure that the Company will be able to compete effectively against current and future competitors. Increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced gross profits or loss of market share.

 

Our failure to achieve and maintain adequate internal controls, in an industry that is relatively new and complex, could result in a loss of investor confidence regarding our financial reports and have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and stock price. Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we are required to furnish a report of management’s assessment of the design and effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Our independent auditors are not required to attest to, and report on, management’s assessment and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our management is also required to report on the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Any material weakness and deficiencies in the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting could result in inaccurate financial statements or other disclosures or fail to prevent fraud, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Further, if we do not remediate any material weakness, we could be subject to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC, we could fail to timely meet our regulatory reporting obligations, or investor perceptions could be negatively affected; each of these potential consequences could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

If merchant-owned ATM customers terminate their relationships with us prior to the termination of their contracts or do not renew their contracts upon their expiration, it could reduce our ATM sales. Although our merchant-owned ATM customers have multi-year contracts with us for transaction processing services, due to competition, some of these customers may leave us for our competitors prior to the expiration of their contracts, or may not renew their contracts upon their expiration. When these contracts expire, we pursue these customers to remain processing with us. In the event they terminate their relationship with us prior to the expiration of their contacts, we seek payment of damages under a breach of contract clause in our contracts. If a substantial number of merchant-owned ATM customers end their relationships with us, it could cause a reduction in our ATM sales.

 

Increases in interest rates will increase our expenses. We have credit and vault cash facilities that carry variable interest rates. Consequently, a rise in interest rates would increase our operating costs and expenses.

 

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Our ATM business operates in a changing and unpredictable regulatory environment. ATM withdrawal transactions involve the electronic transfer of funds through EFTNs. The United States Electronic Funds Transfer Act provides the basic framework establishing the rights, liabilities and responsibilities of participants in EFTNs. In addition, there have been various state and local efforts to ban, limit or otherwise regulate ATM transaction fees, which make up a large portion of our sales for our full placement ATMs and the principal source of ATM revenues for merchants with merchant-owned ATMs in our network. For example, in Tennessee, Nebraska, Connecticut, Delaware, New Mexico, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Iowa only bank-sponsored ATMs can impose withdrawal fees. As a result, in these states we must make arrangements with a local bank to act as a sponsor of ATMs in our networks, which typically involves additional documentation costs and payment of a fee to the bank. 

 

Because of reported instances of fraudulent use of ATMs, legislation is pending that would require state or federal licensing and background checks of ATM operators. There are proposals pending in some jurisdictions, including New York and New Jersey, which would require merchants that are not financial institutions to be licensed in order to maintain an ATM on their premises; other jurisdictions currently require such licensing. New licensing requirements could increase our cost of doing business in those markets.

 

New government and industry standards will increase our costs and, if we cannot meet compliance deadlines, could require us to remove non-compliant machines from service. ADA requires that ATMs be accessible to and independently usable by individuals with disabilities, such as visually-impaired or wheel-chair bound persons. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued new accessibility regulations under the ADA that become effective in March 2012. We had been preparing for these new regulations for several years by ensuring that the ATMs that we purchase and deploy are compliant with these then proposed regulations. For that reason, we do not believe that these new guidelines will have a material adverse effect on our business regarding Company-owned machines. However, some of the ATMs that we service do not comply with these new regulations. There is an economic hardship exemption to the regulations that we have currently claimed. In any event, we have developed a strategy to meet these new regulations.

 

If ATMs in our network are not compliant with any applicable ADA guidelines by the respective deadlines and we cannot obtain compliance waivers, we may have to remove the non-compliant ATMs from service and, as a result, our ATM revenues could be materially reduced during the period of time necessary to become compliant.

 

We rely on EFTNs and transaction processors; if we cannot renew our agreements with them, if they are unable to perform their services effectively or if they decrease the level of the transaction fees we receive, it could harm our business. We rely on several EFTNs and transaction processors to provide card authorization, data capture and settlement services to us and our merchant customers. Any inability on our part to renew our agreements with these or similar service providers or their failure to provide their services efficiently and effectively may damage our relationships with our merchants and may permit those merchants to terminate their agreements with us.

 

Our ATM revenues depend to a significant extent upon the transaction fees we receive through EFTNs. If one or more of the EFTNs in which we participate reduces the transaction fees it pays to us, and we are unable to route transactions to other EFTNs to replace them, our ATM revenues would be reduced. Our ATMs do not meet all of the requirements for first tier status. As a means of mitigating the impact of the lower interchange rates paid by Visa/Plus we have had our processing agents adjust priority routing tables to, whenever possible, move transactions through EFTNs whose interchange rates are higher than those paid by the Visa/Plus EFTN.

 

Risks Relating to Our Common Stock

 

The price of our common stock has been highly volatile due to factors that will continue to affect the price of our stock. Since January 2001, our common stock has closed as high as $13.75 and as low as $0.09 per share (after giving effect to the 1-for-5 reverse stock split of our common stock that occurred on April 28, 2005). Historically, the over-the-counter markets for securities such as our common stock have experienced extreme price fluctuations. Some of the factors leading to this volatility include:

 

·fluctuations in our quarterly revenues and operating results;

 

·litigation against the Company;

 

·announcements of product releases or new services by us or our competitors;

 

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·announcements of acquisitions and/or partnerships by us or our competitors.

 

There is no assurance that the price of our common stock will not continue to be volatile in the future.

 

A significant portion of our total outstanding shares of common stock may be sold in the market in the near future. As of March 23, 2013, approximately 9.1 million or 39.9% of registered securities are beneficially owned by 5 persons or groups. Sales of substantial amounts of these securities, when sold, could reduce the market price of our common stock. This could cause the market price of our common stock to drop significantly, even if our business is doing well. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market of such sales, may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

 

We do not plan to declare dividends on our common stock. We do not plan to declare dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future and, in any event, under the terms of our credit facility with Fifth Third Bank, are prohibited from doing so.

 

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Not Applicable.

 

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES

 

The Company does not own any real property. The following table sets forth certain information about the Company’s leased properties as of December 31, 2012.

 

Location   Approximate
Square Footage
  Lease Term   Use
             
Jacksonville, Florida   7,950 sq. ft.   September, 2017   General office use; operations, accounting, sales, and related administration.
             
West Columbia, South Carolina   3,600 sq. ft.   Month to Month   General warehouse use, equipment storage, and maintenance operations.
             
Jacksonville, Texas   5,000 sq. ft.   Month to Month   General office and warehouse use, equipment storage, customer service, and maintenance operations.

 

In general, all facilities are leased under operating leases and are in good condition. Commencing in May 2012, the Company entered into a lease for their Jacksonville, Florida office. The term of this lease is for a period of 66 months. The Company entered into an office lease in Jacksonville, Texas which, effective February 1, 2009, became a month to month lease. The Company also leases a warehouse facility in South Carolina which is a month to month lease.

 

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ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Information regarding legal proceedings is contained in Financial Footnote #15 ”Legal Proceedings” to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company knows of no pending or threatened legal proceedings at this time that could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the Company.

 

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETEY DISCLOSURES

 

Not Applicable.

 

PART II

 

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

 

Price Range

 

Our common stock is currently quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the symbol "GAXC." As of March 23, 2013, there were 23,225,358 shares of the Company’s common stock ($0.001 par value) issued and 22,738,885 shares outstanding.

 

We are currently authorized to issue a total of 45,000,000 shares of common stock ($0.001 par value) and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock ($0.001 par value). The Company does not currently have any shares of its preferred stock outstanding. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the quarterly (and fiscal year) high and low closing price per share of our common stock as reported by the OTCBB. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.

 

   Price Range 
   High   Low 
Fiscal 2013:          
First Quarter through March 23rd  $0.18    0.09 
           
Fiscal 2012:          
First Quarter  $0.65    0.54 
Second Quarter   0.59    0.50 
Third Quarter   0.56    0.27 
Fourth Quarter   0.28    0.09 
Fiscal Year   0.65    0.09 
           
Fiscal 2011:          
First Quarter  $0.56    0.42 
Second Quarter   0.65    0.38 
Third Quarter   0.58    0.45 
Fourth Quarter   0.61    0.47 
Fiscal Year   0.65    0.38 

 

Dividends

 

We have not historically declared or paid any dividends on our common stock and we currently plan to retain future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. The declaration of future dividends, whether in cash or in-kind, is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon business conditions, our results of operations, our financial condition, and other factors. In addition, under the terms of our credit facility we are prohibited from declaring dividends.

 

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Shareholders

 

On March 23, 2013, there were 235 registered holders of record of our common stock. Because many of such shares are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of stockholders, we are unable to estimate the total number of stockholders represented by these record holders.

 

Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans

 

As of December 31, 2012, we had the following securities authorized for issuance under the equity compensation plans (as adjusted for the one-for-five reverse split that occurred on April 28, 2005):

 

Plan Category  Number of
securities to
be issued
upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
   Weighted-
average
exercise
price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
   Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future
issuance
under equity
compensation
plans
(excluding
securities
reflected in
first column)
 
             
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders               
2002 Stock Option Plan   414,000   $0.31     
2004 Stock Option Plan   1,516,766   $0.54    180,658 
2010 Stock Option Plan   75,000   $0.50    925,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders            
Total   2,005,766   $0.45    1,105,658 

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

None.

 

Stock Performance Graph

 

The following stock performance graph does not constitute soliciting material, and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this stock performance graph by reference therein.

 

The following performance graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock to the cumulative total return on the NASDAQ Composite Index and the weighted average return of our ATM peer group (described below) for the five years ended December 31, 2012, assuming an initial investment of $100 and the reinvestment of all dividends.

 

Our current ATM peer group consists of the following: Cardtronics Inc. and Access to Money through the years ending December 31, 2010 and Cardtronics, Inc. for the years ending December 31, 2011 and 2012 as Cardtronics, Inc. acquired Access to Money during 2011.

 

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   12/31/2007   12/31/2008   12/31/2009   12/31/2010   12/31/2011   12/31/2012 
Global Axcess Corp  $100.00   $38.24   $261.76   $164.71   $176.47   $26.47 
Current ATM Peer Group  $100.00   $20.46   $117.29   $137.47   $174.71   $303.19 
NASDAQ Composite  $100.00   $59.46   $85.55   $100.02   $98.41   $113.85 

 

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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

Summary Consolidated Statement of Operations Data

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
   (In thousands except gross profit percentage and per share data) 
                     
Revenues  $31,194   $31,941   $22,743   $21,495   $22,171 
Gross profit   8,916    12,106    9,388    10,178    9,823 
Gross profit %   28.6%   37.9%   41.3%   47.4%   44.3%
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations   (8,037)   (1,029)   (434)   2,655    2,193 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  $(12,111)  $(1,877)  $(854)  $2,813   $1,170 
Income from discontinued operations  $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Net Income (loss)  $(12,111)  $(1,877)  $(854)  $2,813   $1,170 
                          
Income (loss) per common share - basic:                         
Net Income (loss) per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)  $0.13   $0.06 
                          
Income (loss) per common share - diluted:                         
Net Income (loss) per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)  $0.12   $0.06 
                          
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                         
Basic   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369    21,654,554    20,973,924 
Diluted   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369    22,845,241    20,973,924 

 

Summary Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

 

   At December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
   (In thousands) 
                     
Total current assets  $2,137   $4,341   $4,048   $4,412   $3,466 
Total assets   20,448    32,828    30,405    26,117    23,648 
Total current liabilities   18,477    9,788    7,538    5,776    3,938 
Total liabilities   18,550    19,112    14,461    9,551    10,184 
Working capital   (16,340)   (5,448)   (3,491)   (1,364)   (472)
Total stockholders' equity   1,898    13,717    15,944    16,566    13,464 
                          
                          
Cash and cash equivalents  $106   $975   $1,744   $2,008   $1,561 
Resticted cash   -    -    -    800    - 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $106   $975   $1,744   $2,808   $1,561 
                          
Short-term and long-term debt  $13,192   $12,802   $9,857   $6,317   $7,381 
Interest rate swap contract   555    605    -    -    - 
Warrant valuation discounts   -    -    -    -    307 
Total debt  $13,747   $13,407   $9,857   $6,317   $7,688 

 

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ITEM 7.      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

 

In addition to historical information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below. You should carefully review the risks described in other documents we file from time to time with the SEC, including the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed in 2013. When used in this report, the words "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "targets," "estimates," "looks for," "looks to," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.

 

Overview

 

Global Axcess Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns or leases, operates or manages Automated Teller Machines ("ATM"s) and DVD kiosks with locations primarily in the eastern and southwestern United States of America.

 

ATM Business Services

 

Our revenues are principally derived from two types of fees, which we charge for processing transactions on our ATM network. We receive an interchange fee from the issuer of the credit or debit card for processing a transaction when a cardholder uses an ATM in our network. In addition, in most cases we receive a surcharge/convenience fee from the cardholder when the cardholder makes a cash withdrawal from an ATM in our network.

 

Interchange fees are processing fees that are paid by the issuer of the credit or debit card used in a transaction. Interchange fees vary for cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, account transfers or uncompleted transactions, which are the primary types of transactions that are currently processed on ATMs in our network. The maximum amount of the interchange fees is established by the national and regional card organizations and credit card issuers with whom we have a relationship. We receive interchange fees for transactions on ATMs that we own, but sometimes we rebate a portion of the fee to the owner of the ATM location under the applicable lease for the ATM site. We also receive the interchange fee for transactions on ATMs owned by third party vendors included within our network, but we rebate all or a portion of each fee to the third party vendor based upon negotiations between us. The interchange fees received by us vary from network to network and, to some extent, from issuer to issuer, but generally range from $0.14 to $0.70 per cash withdrawal. Interchange fees for balance inquiries, account transfers and denied transactions are generally substantially less than fees for cash withdrawals. The interchange fees received by us from the card issuer are independent of the service fees charged by the card issuer to the cardholder in connection with ATM transactions. Service fees charged by card issuers to cardholders in connection with transactions through our network range from zero to $2.50 per transaction. We do not receive any portion of these service fees.

 

In most markets we impose a surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawals. Surcharge/convenience fees are a substantial additional source of revenue for us and other ATM network operators. The surcharge/convenience fee for most of the ATMs in our network ranges between $1.50 and $2.95 per withdrawal. The surcharge/convenience fee for other ATMs in our network ranges between $0.50 and $7.50 per withdrawal. We receive the full surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawal transactions on ATMs that we own, but often we rebate a portion of the fee to the owner of the ATM location under the applicable lease for the ATM site. We also receive the full surcharge/convenience fee for cash withdrawal transactions on ATMs owned by third party vendors included within our network, but we rebate all or a portion of each fee to the third party vendor based upon a variety of factors, including transaction volume and the party responsible for supplying vault cash to the ATM and only record earned revenues based upon the Company’s contracts with the third party vendors.

 

In addition to revenues derived from interchange and surcharge/convenience fees, we also derive revenues from providing network management services to third parties owning ATMs included in our ATM network. These services include 24 hour transaction processing, monitoring and notification of ATM status and cash condition, notification of ATM service interruptions, in some cases dispatch of field service personnel for necessary service calls and cash settlement and reporting services. The fees for these services are paid by the owners of the ATMs.

 

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Interchange fees are credited to us by networks and credit card issuers on a monthly basis and are paid to us in the following month between the 5th and 15th business day. Surcharge/convenience fees are charged to the cardholder and credited to us by networks and credit card issuers on a daily basis. We rebate the portion of these fees to ATM owners and owners of ATM locations as commission payments as per their contractual terms. Fees for network management services are generally paid to us on a monthly basis.

 

We compete in a fragmented industry, in which no one firm has a significant market share and can strongly influence the industry outcome. Our industry is populated by a large number of financial institutions and ISOs which deploy ATMs. Our industry is also characterized by essentially undifferentiated services.

 

There are underlying economic causes as to why our industry is fragmented. For example:

 

·Low overall entry barriers;

 

·Absence of national economies of scale;

 

·Seasonal and geographic volume fluctuations;

 

·The need for local presence in some market segments; and

 

·The need for low overhead.

 

Additionally, our industry is showing increasing signs of being an industry in decline. Reasons for this market decline include:

 

·Emergence of debit cards, “pay pass” machines and RFID as substitutes for cash in making purchases;

 

·Increasing acceptance of debit cards by younger demographics; and

 

·Market saturation of prime ATM locations in the United States.

 

Should the signs of industry decline come to fruition, it could negatively impact our results of operations by decreasing revenues and placing downward pressure on earnings. It could also make the availability of capital resources more difficult to obtain and could negatively impact our ability to more aggressively pay down debt, both of which could affect our results of operations.

 

The demand for our ATM services is primarily a function of population growth and new business creation to serve that population growth. New opportunities may exist:

 

·As our competitors seek to exit the business;

 

·As our competitors encounter financial and regulatory difficulties; and
   
·As financial institutions seek to reduce their costs of managing an ATM channel during a period of decreasing ATM usage.

 

Opportunities may also exist to leverage our existing customer base by selling additional products and services to them.

 

DVD Business Services

 

Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company formed during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (“fiscal 2009”), is engaged in the business of operating a network of DVD rental kiosks. We offer self-service DVD rentals through kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies or games. Our current DVD kiosks are installed primarily at grocery stores. Our DVD kiosks, through our brand InstaFlix, serve as a mini video rental store and occupy an area of less than ten square feet. Consumers use a touch screen to select their DVD, swipe a valid credit or debit card, and rent movies or games (in some kiosks). The process is designed to be fast, efficient and fully automated with no upfront or membership fees. Typically, the DVD rental price is a flat fee plus tax for one night and if the consumer chooses to keep the DVD for additional nights, they are automatically charged for the additional fee. We generate revenue primarily through fees charged to rent or purchase a DVD, and pay our retail partners a percentage of our revenue. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following tables set forth certain consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of revenues for the periods indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding.

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
                
Revenues   100.0%   100.0%   100.0%
Cost of revenues   71.4%   62.1%   58.7%
Gross profit   28.6%   37.9%   41.3%
Operating expenses               
Depreciation expense   8.1%   7.0%   7.0%
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   4.2%   3.8%   3.8%
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets   21.4%   3.7%   2.1%
Selling, general and administrative   20.1%   23.3%   29.3%
Restructuring charges   0.2%   3.0%   0.0%
Stock compensation expense   0.3%   0.3%   0.9%
Total operating expenses   54.3%   41.1%   43.3%
Operating loss from operations before items shown below   (25.8)%   (3.2)%   (1.9)%
                
Interest expense, net   (5.2)%   (2.3)%   (2.3)%
Debt restructuring charges   (1.7)%   0.0%   0.0%
Gain on sale of assets   0.2%   0.3%   0.0%
Other non-operating expense, net   (0.0)%   (0.4)%   0.0%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   0.0%   0.0%   (0.4)%
Income tax expense   (6.4)%   (0.2)%   0.9%
Net loss   (38.8)%   (5.9)%   (3.8)%
EBITDA (1)   (15.0)%   7.5%   8.4%

 

(1) See “—EBITDA” section in ”Comparison of Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010”.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

Revenues

 

The Company reported total revenue from operations of $31,193,987 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (“fiscal 2012”) compared to $31,941,134 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”), a decrease of 2.4% year over year.

 

Revenue from our ATM services business was up approximately 8.2% from fiscal 2011. We ended fiscal 2012 with approximately 600 fewer ATMs than we ended with in fiscal 2011 and processed 5.9% more surcharge transactions in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011. During fiscal 2012, we benefited from having ATM transactions from ATM portfolios acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011. Additionally, we raised surcharge fees during the first quarter of 2011 which helped grow our ATM surcharge revenue by 16.1% year over year as fiscal 2012 benefitted from a full year of this increase. We earned approximately $237,000 less interchange fees during fiscal 2012 than we earned during fiscal 2011 due to a reduction in interchange paid to us by card networks. Revenue from our DVD services business decreased approximately $2,807,000 for fiscal 2012, compared to fiscal 2011. The decrease in DVD services revenue was due primarily to cancellation of a contract with a major customer resulting in removal of our DVD kiosks from this customer’s sites in December of 2011. This cancellation was the result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings. See Financial Statement Footnote #23 "Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived Assets" for more on the impact of this cancellation.

 

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Cost of Revenues

 

Our total cost of revenues from operations increased from $19,835,298 in fiscal 2011 to $22,278,241 in fiscal 2012. $4,728,202 of the increase in cost of revenues related to our ATM business, partially offset by a decrease of $2,285,259 from our DVD business.

 

The principal components of cost of revenues in the ATM services business are retailer, merchant and distributor commissions (or revenue share), cost of cash, cash replenishment, ATM vault cash insurance, field maintenance, transaction processing charges, telecommunication costs and equipment costs on related equipment sales. The $4,674,817 increase was mainly due to increased commissions (or revenue share) due to higher revenues and new terms in certain customer renewal agreements along with increases in first line and second line maintenance costs. The higher revenues were mostly due to a full year of transactions from our acquisitions of Rocky Mountain ATM portfolios in the fourth quarter of 2011.

 

The principal components of cost of revenues in the DVD services business are retailer and merchant commissions (or revenue share), amortization of our DVD library, DVD replenishment, field maintenance, credit card processing charges and telecommunication costs. The decrease in DVD services cost of sales was a function of decreased DVD rental revenue due primarily to cancellation of a contract with a major customer, which resulted in removal of our DVD kiosks from customer sites in December of 2011. Additionally, the Company reduced DVD library amortization due to the impairment of DVD titles, decreased DVD title purchases, and reduced processing costs. The contract cancellation was the result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings. (See Financial Statement Footnote #23 "Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived Assets" for more on the impact of this cancellation).

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit from operations as a percentage of revenue for fiscal 2012 and 2011 was approximately 28.6%, or $8,915,746 and approximately 37.9%, or $12,105,835, respectively. The decreased gross profit for fiscal 2012 versus fiscal 2011 was mainly attributable to the increased revenue share and other cost of sales for the ATM services business, along with the decreased rental revenue from DVD services discussed above.

 

Gross profit percentage in the ATM services business for fiscal 2012 was 29.4%, which is lower than the 42.4% gross profit for fiscal 2011. The decrease in gross profit in the ATM services business was attributable to the increased cost of revenues discussed above.

 

Gross profit percentage in the DVD services business for fiscal 2012 was 23.4%, which is in line with the 21.4% gross profit for the same period in 2011.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our total operating expenses increased to $16,952,338, or approximately 54.3% of revenues, in fiscal 2012 from $13,135,153, or approximately 41.1% of revenues in fiscal 2011. This was mostly due to impairment and restructuring charges of $6,730,487 in 2012 compared to $2,132,001 in 2011. These impairment and restructuring charges were partially offset by a year over year reduction in SG&A expenses of $1,174,770. The principal components of operating expenses are selling, general and administrative expenses such as professional and legal fees, administrative salaries and benefits, consulting and audit fees, occupancy costs, sales and marketing expenses and administrative expenses. Operating expenses also include depreciation, amortization of intangible merchant contracts, impairment of assets and long-lived assets, restructuring charges and stock compensation expenses.

 

To aid in the understanding of our discussion and analysis of our operating expenses, the following table summarizes the amount and percentage change in the amounts from the previous year for certain operating expense line items:

 

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   For the year ended   For the year ended   2012 to 2011   2012 to 2011 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   $ Change   % Change 
                 
Depreciation expense  $2,533,440   $2,233,721   $299,718    13.4%
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   1,301,036    1,210,213    90,823    7.5%
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets   6,679,742    1,182,694    5,497,048    464.8%
Selling, general and administrative   6,280,287    7,455,057    (1,174,770)   (15.8)%
Restructuring charges   50,745    949,307    (898,562)   (94.7)%
Stock compensation expense   107,088    104,161    2,928    2.8%
Total operating expenses  $16,952,338   $13,135,153   $3,817,185    29.1%

 

See explanation of operating expenses below:

 

Depreciation Expense

 

Depreciation expense increased in fiscal 2012 to $2,533,440 from $2,233,721 in fiscal 2011. This increase in depreciation expense was mainly due to depreciation expenses relating to our DVD services business.

 

Depreciation expense in the ATM services business increased slightly in fiscal 2012 as compared to fiscal 2011, going from $1.4 million in fiscal 2011 to $1.5 million in fiscal 2012.

 

Depreciation expense in the DVD services business increased from approximately $876,000 in fiscal 2011 to approximately $1,031,000 in fiscal 2012.

 

Amortization of Intangible Merchant Contracts

 

Amortization of intangible merchant contracts increased in fiscal 2012 to $1,301,036 from $1,210,213 in fiscal 2011. The increase from 2011 was due to the amortization of contracts in the ATM services business acquired during fiscal 2011.

 

See Financial Statement Footnotes #2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and #8 “Intangible Assets and Merchant Contracts,” regarding the amortization of intangible merchant contracts.

 

Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived assets

 

During fiscal 2012, we determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require a goodwill impairment analysis for the ATM business. These indicators included a recent forbearance agreement signed with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement), as well as the recent trading values of the Company’s stock coupled with decreases in the Company’s profit margin.

 

We estimated the fair value of the ATM business utilizing a combination of market multiple valuation metrics used in our industry and the present value of discounted cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The market approach estimates fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit.

 

Based on our analyses, the implied fair value of goodwill was lower than the carrying value of goodwill for the ATM business unit. As a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $4,030,360.

 

Additionally, the Company identified a group of ATM’s that were no longer useful to the Company. These ATM’s were sold during fiscal 2012. Accordingly, these ATM’s were written down to their fair market value based on proceeds realized. The impairment charge was $91,235.

 

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During fiscal 2012, we also determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require an impairment analysis for the DVD business. Based on our analyses, we recorded an impairment charge of $1,023,610 on our merchant contracts and a $1,534,537 impairment charge on our DVD kiosks.

 

During fiscal 2011, the Company removed all of its DVD kiosks from store locations owned by its major DVD customer. This was done to remove unprofitable DVD kiosks from site locations. The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks removed from store locations and placed into the Company’s warehouse to prepare for redeployment to other locations. Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

 

Also in the third quarter of 2011, the Company received notice from the same customer that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer. This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

 

As such, during fiscal 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory and $97,500 of capitalized installation costs related to the DVD kiosks. This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks that were removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract. The machine installation costs could no longer be considered attached to the machine as the machines were idle in the warehouse, and therefore, were written off accordingly..

 

See Financial Statement Footnote #23 “Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived Assets” regarding the details of these charges.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses

 

Our total SG&A expenses from operations decreased to $6,280,287 in fiscal 2012 from $7,455,055 in fiscal 2011. SG&A expenses represented 20.1% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to 23.3% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in SG&A expenses was mainly due to approximately $300,000 of decreased headcount, salary related, and director’s fees expenses as well as $850,000 of reduced SG&A expenses related to the cost savings pursuant to the removal of DVD kiosks in 2011 and reduction in the Company’s DVD business, including headcount-related expenses, travel, and other miscellaneous items.

 

Restructuring Charges

 

During fiscal 2012, the Company incurred restructuring expenses due to headcount reductions of $50,745.

 

On February 28, 2011, the Company and George McQuain, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, agreed to a mutual separation of Mr. McQuain’s employment. As of February 28, 2011, Mr. McQuain was no longer employed as Chief Executive Officer, Director or in any other capacity, by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had paid its severance obligation in full to Mr. McQuain. During February 2011 through September 2011 several other headcounts were reduced as part of a corporate restructuring.

 

For fiscal 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $547,936 for severance-related expenses. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had accrued $237,391 for severance obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from store locations of a major customer, and placed them into storage at a Company warehouse. While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter. The Company incurred $126,269 of costs associated with the de-installation and storage of the kiosks. Additionally, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011. This came as a result of cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer pursuant to the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings. The Company incurred approximate $100,000 of costs associated with the de-installation of these additional kiosks as well as the cost of redeploying kiosks during the fourth quarter of 2011. Additionally, the Company wrote off $175,102 of un-amortized costs intangible costs relating to its cancelled contract with this customer.

 

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The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded during the fiscal years 2012 and 2011:

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Deinstallation Charges  $-   $226,269 
Unamortized Intangible Write Off   -    175,102 
Severance Related Charges   50,745    547,936 
Total  $50,745   $949,307 

 

Stock Compensation Expense

 

In fiscal 2012, we recorded stock compensation expense of $107,088 mainly relating to executive and director stock option grants (see Financial Footnote #2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and #20 “Stock-Based Compensation”) during fiscal years 2007 through 2012. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 we recorded stock compensation expense of $104,161.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense, net, increased to $1,608,548 from $742,407 for fiscal 2012 and 2011 respectively. The increase was mainly due to increased overall all debt balances and interest rates, along with approximately $144,000 of reclassification due to our two cash flow hedges becoming effective during the third quarter of 2012. See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the debt balances.

 

Debt Restructuring Charges

 

During fiscal 2012, we recorded $543,648 of costs related to the process of restructuring our debt with Fifth Third Bank. Included in the $543,648 of expenses were $250,000 of bank waiver fees and fees associated with the hiring of consultants mandated by our amendments and Forbearance Agreement with Fifth Third Bank. See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” for further detail.

 

Gain on Sale of Assets

 

The Company recorded a gain on sale of assets during fiscal 2012, of $75,194. The two largest components of this variance were a bulk sale of fully amortized DVD titles for approximately $20,000 along with a sale of fully depreciated ATM equipment for approximately $37,000.

 

During fiscal 2011, the Company sold certain DVD machines and ATM assets for a net gain on sale of $82,685.

 

Other Non-Operating Expense, Net

 

During fiscal 2011, we recorded $150,000 of acquisition expenses relating to our acquisition of Tejas. See Financial Footnote #3 “Acquisition of Assets”. This was partially offset by the booking of $37,500 rebate payment from a vendor.

 

Income Tax (Expense) Benefit

 

Income tax expense was $1,997,156 and $75,646 for fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively. At December 31, 2012, the Company has a Net Operating Loss (“NOL”) carryforward of approximately $23.8 million available. The NOL is due to expire during fiscal years 2013-2032.

 

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As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s gross deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance of $6,630,703, $3,770,662 and $2,709,680, respectively, due to negative evidence, primarily previous years operating losses, indicating that a valuation allowance is required under GAAP. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not, that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2012 is related to deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards. Management believes that based upon its projection of future taxable income for the foreseeable future, it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the full benefit of the net operating loss carryforwards before they expire.

 

During 2012, the Company increased the valuation allowance related to the current year deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards generated in the current year by approximately $2,861,041. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2012 is related to deferred tax assets arising from net operating carry forwards. Due to cumulative taxable losses in recent years coupled with revised projections of its future taxable income, it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the full benefit of the loss carryfowards before they are due to expire.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss of $12,110,750 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 compared to net loss of $1,877,183 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. As discussed in prior sections of the Management Discussion and Analysis, the increased net loss was due primarily to margin erosion on certain customer contracts, along with the write off of goodwill, impairment in our DVD business and debt restructuring charges.

 

EBITDA

 

EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA has some inherent limitations in measuring operating performance due to the exclusion of certain financial elements such as depreciation and is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. Furthermore, EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or an alternative to net income in determining our operating performance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our use of EBITDA should be considered within the following context:

 

·We acknowledge that our depreciable assets are necessary to earn revenue based on our current business.

 

·Our use of EBITDA as a measure of operating performance is not based on our belief about the reasonableness of excluding depreciation when measuring financial performance.

 

·Our use of EBITDA is supported by the importance of EBITDA to the following key stakeholders:

 

·Analysts — who estimate our projected EBITDA and other EBITDA-based metrics in their independently developed financial models for investors;

 

·Creditors — who evaluate our operating performance based on compliance with certain EBITDA-based debt covenants;

 

·Investment Bankers — who use EBITDA and other EBITDA-based metrics in their written evaluations and comparisons of companies within our industry; and

 

·Board of Directors and Executive Management — who use EBITDA as an essential metric for evaluating management performance relative to our operating budget and bank covenant compliance, as well as our ability to service debt and raise capital for growth opportunities which are a critical component to our strategy.

 

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss from operations to EBITDA for each period included herein:

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
Net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
Income tax expense   1,997,156    75,646    (204,334)
Interest expense, net   1,608,548    742,407    522,083 
Depreciation expense   2,533,440    2,233,721    1,597,333 
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   1,301,036    1,210,213    854,685 
EBITDA from operations  $(4,670,570)  $2,384,804   $1,916,199 

 

Our EBITDA from operations decreased to ($4,670,570) for fiscal 2012 from $2,384,804 for fiscal 2011. EBITDA from operations as a percentage of revenues decreased to (15.0%) for fiscal 2012 from 7.5% for fiscal 2011. The decrease in EBITDA from operations was primarily due to the write off of goodwill along with margin compression in both the ATM and DVD business, partially offset by a reduction in SG&A Expenses.

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) from operations to EBITDA from operations before impairment of assets and long-lived assets, restructuring charges, debt restructuring charges, stock compensation expense, gain on sale of assets, other non-operating expense and loss on early extinguishment of debt (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for each period included herein:

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
Net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
Income tax expense   1,997,156    75,646    (204,334)
Interest expense, net   1,608,548    742,407    522,083 
Depreciation expense   2,533,440    2,233,721    1,597,333 
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   1,301,036    1,210,213    854,685 
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets   6,679,742    1,182,694    481,993 
Restructuring charges   50,745    949,307    - 
Debt retructuring charges   543,648    -      
Stock compensation expense   107,088    104,161    215,813 
Gain on sale of assets   (75,194)   (82,685)   - 
Other non-operating expense, net   -    112,500    - 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   -    -    102,146 
Adjusted EBITDA from operations  $2,635,459   $4,650,779   $2,716,151 

 

Our Adjusted EBITDA from operations decreased to $2,635,459 in fiscal 2012 from $4,650,779 in fiscal 2011. Adjusted EBITDA from operations as a percentage of revenues decreased to 8.4% for fiscal 2012 from 14.6% for fiscal 2011. The decrease in EBITDA from operations was primarily due to margin compression in both the ATM and DVD business, partially offset by a reduction in SG&A Expenses.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Financial Condition

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   2012 to 2011   2012 to 2011 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   $ Change   % Change 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $1,376,330   $1,545,419   $(169,089)   (10.9)%
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,242,814)   (5,137,441)   2,894,627    56.3%
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (2,661)   2,823,823    (2,826,484)   (100.1)%
Decrease in cash  $(869,145)  $(768,199)  $(100,946)     

 

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Operating Activities

 

During fiscal 2012, we funded our operations through operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $1,376,330 as compared to $1,545,419 during fiscal 2011, a decrease of 10.9%. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in operating income, partially offset by decreases in inventory and accounts receivable balances.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2012 was $2,242,814. The decrease from the $5,137,441 used in fiscal 2011 was due mainly to decreased fixed asset purchases and decreased cash paid for acquisitions in 2012. The decrease in Fixed Asset purchases from year to year related mostly to significant capital expenditures for DVD machines 2011 compared to no new machine purchases in 2012. There were no portfolio acquisitions in 2012, only one remaining payment on the acquisition of the Kum and Go portfolio, which closed in December of 2011.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $2,661 due to draw downs from the Loan Agreement (discussed in Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable”) offset by paying back senior lender notes and capital leases during fiscal 2012. Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 2011 was $2,823,823.

 

Working Capital

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had current assets of $2,136,872 and current liabilities of $18,477,039, which results in negative working capital of $16,340,167. This compares to a working capital deficit of $5,447,845 that existed at December 31, 2011. This was the result of re-classification of all Senior debt from long-term to current in accordance with events of default as noted in the forbearance agreement with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable”).

 

The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. If the Company is unable to resolve such problems, it may be forced to liquidate or seek relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The accompanying condensed consolidated statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s intent is to follow the terms and conditions stated in the Forbearance Agreement with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable”). See Risk Factors - “Risks Related to Our Operating Results.”

 

Additional Funding Sources

 

We currently do not have bank lines available for our short-term growth needs. See Risk Factors - “Risks Related to Our Operating Results.”

 

Vault Cash

 

The Company does not use its own funds for vault cash, but rather relies upon third party sources. The Company, in general, rents the vault cash from financial institutions and pays a negotiated interest rate for the use of the money. The vault cash is never in the possession of, controlled or directed by the Company, but, rather, cycles from the bank to the armored car carrier and to the ATM. Each day’s withdrawals are settled back to the owner of the vault cash on the next business day. Both Nationwide and its customers (the merchants) sign a document stating that the vault cash belongs to the financial institution and that neither party has any legal rights to the funds. The required vault cash is obtained under the following arrangements:

 

·Wilmington Savings Fund Society (“WSFS”). Beginning in September 2004, the Company began an arrangement with Wilmington Savings Fund Society allowing us to obtain up to $20,000,000 in vault cash. The WSFS contract may be terminated by WSFS at any time upon breach by us and upon the occurrence of certain other events. The contract currently in place with WSFS expires on October 31, 2012, with a one year automatic renewal period unless one party gives 60 days’ notice of their intention not to renew. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 256 ATMs funded by WSFS with a vault cash outstanding balance of approximately $11,220,000 in connection with this arrangement.

 

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·Elan. On September 1, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our Cash Provisioning Agreement (through our sub-agreements with vault cash carriers) with Élan allowing us to obtain up to $100,000,000 in vault cash. The Élan contract may be terminated by Élan at any time upon breach by us and upon the occurrence of certain other events. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had 1,796 ATMs funded by Élan with a vault cash outstanding balance of approximately $35,278,000.

 

·Various Branded Cash Partners. Nationwide has partnered with numerous banks and credit unions to market specific Nationwide ATMs to the cardholders of these institutions. We add signage and marketing material to the ATM so that the ATM is easily identified as being associated with the bank or credit union, and the cardholders of these institutions receive surcharge free transactions at the designated ATMs. This provides the bank or credit union additional marketing power and another point of access to funds for their cardholders. In return for this benefit, the bank or credit union, provides and manages the vault cash in the specified ATM(s), as well as provides and pays for cash replenishment and first line maintenance. The advantage to Nationwide is that this reduces the costs associated with vault cash, cash replenishment and first line maintenance by approximately 50%. Another advantage is that with a branded ATM, transaction volumes traditionally increase more than at non-branded ATMs. As of December 31, 2012, Nationwide had 41 branded financial partners, which funded 375 ATMs.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

Our ability to fund our capital needs is also impacted by our overall capacity to acquire favorable financing terms in our acquisition of ATMs. Our contractual obligations, including commitments for future payments under non-cancelable lease arrangements and short and long-term debt arrangements, are summarized below and are fully disclosed in Financial Footnotes #10 “Note Payable – Related Party”, #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable,” #13 “Capital Lease Obligations” and #14 “Commitments and Contingencies” to our consolidated financial statements. We do not participate in, nor secure financings for, any unconsolidated, limited or special purpose entities.

 

We have previously leased our ATMs and other equipment through capital lease agreements that expire in 2013 and provide for lease payments at interest rates averaging approximately 9.56% per annum. In 2012, we acquired $393,105 of new lease financing for ATMs and other equipment. See Financial Footnote #13 “Capital Lease Obligations” to our consolidated financial statements. We have the following payment obligations under current financing and leasing arrangements:

 

   Total   Less than 1 year   1-2 Years   2-9 Years 
Notes payable- related parties (*)  $11,876   $11,876   $-   $- 
Notes payable (*)   26,736    18,064    8,672    - 
Senior lender notes (*)   13,161,569    13,161,569    -    - 
Capital lease obligations (*)   316,579    239,989    44,121    32,469 
Operating leases   628,632    139,259    130,669    358,704 
Total contractual cash obligations  $14,145,392   $13,570,757   $183,462   $391,173 

 

(*) Includes interest in future periods 

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off balance sheet arrangements, obligations under any guarantee contracts or contingent obligations.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. However, future events are subject to change, and the best estimates and judgments routinely require adjustment. The amounts of assets and liabilities reported in our consolidated balance sheet, and the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each of our fiscal periods, are affected by estimates and assumptions that are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, fixed assets, goodwill and intangible asset impairments, stock-based compensation and income taxes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The following critical accounting policies are significantly affected by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Revenue Recognition Policies

 

We recognize revenues as ATM card holders use ATMs or as services are rendered to customers. Revenues are adjusted with positive and negative processing accruals occurring in the operation of the Company's ATM network in the ordinary course of business. It is our policy to book as revenue all surcharge and interchange fees we receive and/or have earned based on contracts, whether for company-owned ATMs or for those we manage. In the case of managed ATMs, the Company then books as commission expense all monies paid to the owners of the ATMs. Surcharge/convenience fees are fees assessed directly to the consumer utilizing the ATM terminals owned by the Company. The surcharge/convenience fees assessed mostly range from $1.50 to $2.95 based upon a cash withdrawal transaction from the ATM terminals.

 

Interchange fees are fees assessed directly to the card issuer of the consumer. The interchange fees are comprised of two fees: (1) an interchange fee ranging from approximately $0.14 to $0.70 based upon each cash withdrawal transaction; and (2) an interchange fee ranging from approximately $0.15 to $0.25 based upon an account inquiry by the consumer.

 

Management fees are charged and recognized monthly to various companies or individuals that use the services of Nationwide to operate their ATMs. These fees are for services such as cash management, project management and account management.

 

The Company recognizes revenues on breached contracts when cash is received.

 

Revenue from movie DVD rentals is recognized ratably over the term of a consumer's rental transaction. Revenue from a direct sale out of the kiosk of previously rented movies is recognized at the time of sale. On rental transactions for which the related movies have not yet been returned to the kiosk at month-end, revenue is recognized with a corresponding receivable recorded in the balance sheet. We record revenue, net of refunds and applicable sales taxes collected from consumers.

 

Allowance of Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable have been reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. This estimated allowance is based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection issues and the length of time a receivable is past due. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts for any billed invoice aged past 60 days. When the Company deems the receivable to be uncollectible, the Company charges the receivable against the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

Fixed Assets

 

ATM, DVD kiosks and computer equipment comprises a significant portion of our total assets. Changes in technology or changes in our intended use of these assets may cause the estimated period of use or the value of these assets to change. We perform annual internal studies to confirm the appropriateness of estimated economic useful lives for each category of current equipment. Estimates and assumptions used in setting depreciable lives require significant judgment.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company uses fair value recognition provisions of GAAP which requires that all stock based compensation be recognized as an expense in the financial statements and that such cost be measured at the fair value of the award. The stock based compensation expense is included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income.

 

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment under GAAP. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the estimated sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

 

Deferred Income Tax Assets

 

The Company had net deferred tax assets of $0 at December 31, 2012. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets are primarily dependent on generating sufficient future taxable income or being able to carryback any taxable losses and claim refunds against previously paid income taxes. The Company incurred losses in fiscals 2012, 2011 and 2010 and believes that there is substantial uncertainty that it will return to future profitability. As such, the Company does not believe any of its net deferred income tax assets at December 31, 2012 would be realizable.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Financial Footnotes #2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” regarding the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

 

ITEM 7A.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices. Our results of operations were impacted by decreasing interest rates as noted below:

 

Increases in interest rates will increase our cost of cash expenses. We have vault cash agreements with various financial institutions that supply cash to our ATMs for fees based on variable interest rates. Vault cash obtained under these programs remains the property of the financial institution and, as such, is not reflected on our consolidated balance sheets. During 2012, amounts we accessed each month ranged from $35.0 million to $55.0 million and we paid cash fees for the fiscal year totaling approximately $930,000 for use of the cash. During 2011, amounts we accessed each month ranged from $35.0 million to $46.5 million and we paid cash fees totaling approximately $968,000 for use of the cash. Such fees are related to the bank’s interest rates. If such rates were to increase by 100 basis points, our annual gross profit would decline by approximately $350,000 to $550,000 on a pre-tax basis.

 

Interest Rate Impact. We paid an average interest rate of approximately 1.75% for our vault cash fees in fiscal 2012 compared to an average interest rate of 1.9% in fiscal 2011.

 

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ITEM 8.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Our consolidated financial statements required by this item are incorporated herein by reference to the consolidated financial statements beginning on Page F-1 immediately following the signature page.

 

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

 

None.

 

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2012.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures and other procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Management’s Responsibility for Financial Statements

 

Our management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of all information presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and include amounts based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Management believes the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the form and substance of transactions and that the financial statements fairly represent the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is comprised solely of independent directors, meets regularly with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and representatives of management to review accounting, financial reporting, internal control and audit matters, as well as the nature and extent of the audit effort. The Audit Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm. The independent registered public accounting firm has free access to the Audit Committee.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). The Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The scope of management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting includes all of our businesses. Based on its evaluation under the framework in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework,” the Company’s management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2012.

 

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions.

 

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

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

PART III

 

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The Company's executive officers, directors and key employees and their ages and positions as of March 23, 2013 are as follows:

 

Name   Age   Positions
         
Christopher L. Doucet   49   Director
Lock Ireland   68   Director
Sharon Jackson   55   Secretary
Robert Landis   53   Director
Michael J. Loiacono   47   Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer
Joseph M. Loughry, III   67   Chairman, Director
Kevin L. Reager   55   President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
Eric S. Weinstein   42   Director

 

The following is a brief description of each officer and director listed above:

 

Christopher L. Doucet, Director

 

Mr. Doucet is the Chief Executive Officer of Doucet Asset Management, LLC (“Doucet Asset Management”), and the managing member of Doucet Capital, LLC, which controls Doucet Asset Management. Doucet Asset Management was the beneficial holder of greater than five percent (5%) of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of the date of Mr. Doucet’s election to the Company’s board of directors on February 3, 2011. Chris founded Doucet Asset Management in September 2006 and has served as Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager since the firms’ inception. Chris brings a wealth of operational and organizational experience to the board, as well as the ability to see long term vision and the ability remain focused on that vision. Chris has served on several boards in the past and also has successfully operated and sold several businesses. Other than the relationship of Doucet Asset Management to the Company as a shareholder, there are no other relationships between the Company and Mr. Doucet and/or Doucet Asset Management, and there are no material arrangements with respect to Mr. Doucet’s election as director. Mr. Doucet joined the Company as a director in February 2012 and his current term expires on the date of the next annual meeting.

 

Lock Ireland, Director

 

Mr. Ireland is the recent past Chairman of the Board for Proficio Bank Chartered in Utah of which he was a founding Director in 2005. Prior to this he was the President and CEO for Resource Corporate Management, Inc. (RCMI) from 1994 to 2002, until which time he sold the company. RCMI was a company that promoted new products and services with community banks via the Bankers' Banks across the United States. Mr. Ireland has held numerous positions from COO to CEO and/or Chairman of the Board with the following Banks: Bankers Trust of South Carolina, 1st Performance Bank, Republic National Bank and Resource Bancshares. His current affiliations include being a Board Member of the Jacksonville Economic Company and previous Board Governor for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ireland brings many affiliations and much experience in the banking and financial industries to the Company. Mr. Ireland originally joined the Company as a director in July 2003 and his current term expires on the date of the next annual meeting.

 

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Sharon Jackson, Secretary

 

Ms. Jackson has served as the Company’s Director of Corporate Development and Assistant Secretary from 2004 to 2006 and then as the Director of Corporate Operations and Corporate Secretary from 2006 to present. Prior to 2004, Ms. Jackson served as the Director of Marketing and Client Services for Nationwide Money Services, Inc.

 

Robert Landis, Director

 

Mr. Landis is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Comprehensive Care Corporation, a publicly traded company that provides managed behavioral healthcare and pharmacy management services. He has been with Comprehensive Care for over 5 years, working directly with all operations, financial and SEC filings. Prior to this, Mr. Landis was with Maxicare Health Plans, Inc., a health maintenance organization, as its Treasurer from 1983-1998. Mr. Landis, a Certified Public Accountant, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University at Northridge. Mr. Landis brings strong financial, operational and SEC experience to the Company, and is Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Company. Mr. Landis originally joined the Company as a director in July 2003 and his current term expires on the date of the next annual meeting.

 

Michael J. Loiacono, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer

 

Mr. Loiacono brings more than 20 years of professional experience working with both public and private companies within the telecommunications and software industries. Prior to joining Global Axcess in March 2006, Mr. Loiacono served as Vice President of Finance for InfiniRoute Networks Inc., which was acquired by TNS, Inc. At InfiniRoute, Mr. Loiacono managed their financial strategies to support the company's growth, and oversaw the day-to-day financial operations, including budget planning, accounting, billing, and financial reporting. Before his role at InfiniRoute, Mr. Loiacono served roles as VP of Finance at Reach Services, USA. and Controller and Director of Finance for ITXC Corp, which was acquired by Teleglobe, Inc. He has also held financial management positions at Voxware, Inc. and Dendrite International, Inc., two publicly traded companies. Mr. Loiacono holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University. Mr. Loiacono is responsible for: financing the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries; financing the internal growth of the Company; strategic, legal and risk analysis for the Company; and SEC filings of the Company.

 

Joseph M. Loughry, III, Chairman, Director

 

Mr. Loughry has had successful hands-on experience in creating shareholder value in public and privately held processing services and software companies with sales ranging from $15 million to $300 million annually. In August 2011, Mr. Loughry was named Executive Chairman of the Board of Persystent Technologies Corporation, a privately-owned Tampa, Florida software company which provides enterprise laptop and desktop standard configuration management and desired state enforcement capabilities to corporations and government agencies. Previously, as President and CEO of HTE, Inc. (listed on NASDAQ) he engineered the turnaround of a public software company that provides integrated application solutions to mid-tier county and city governments throughout the nation. HTE, Inc. was eventually sold to SunGard Data Systems. His background includes almost a decade at General Electric Information Services where he was involved in general management, sales & marketing, product management and product development. He also served as President and CEO of QuestPoint Holdings, Inc., a financial transaction processing services business and as CEO of Nationwide Remittance Centers, Inc. a venture funded lock-box services business, which was acquired by CoreStates Bank. Mr. Loughry graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Business Administration in 1967. Mr. Loughry brings extensive experience to the board of directors in managing public companies with a technology focus. Mr. Loughry originally joined the Company as a director in December 2005 and his current term expires on the date of the next annual meeting.

 

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Kevin L. Reager, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director

 

Mr. Reager serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Restructuring Officer and Director of the Company. Mr. Reager was appointed to his position on August 21, 2012. Mr. Reager has extensive experience in the ATM/debit card industries, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, Mr. Reager held the position of CEO of Innovus, Inc., a U.S.-based processor of debit and prepaid card transactions. Prior to that, Mr. Reager was a Senior Vice President with eFunds Corporation, a US based billion dollar NYSE listed technology company which was subsequently acquired by Fidelity National Information Systems. Initially, Mr. Reager joined eFunds as SVP, ATM Services with responsibility for a $150 million division and for the largest non-bank ATM program in the United States and Canada at the time. After stabilizing the business and integrating four acquisitions he led its successful sale two years later. Mr. Reager then became the Senior Vice President of eFunds’ International Division, working primarily in Mumbai, India. As the executive responsible for the domestic business of eFunds India, Mr. Reager led the integration of a major acquisition and executed the largest third party processing agreement in the country. In addition, Mr. Reager also worked on corporate projects and acquisitions in the United Kingdom and Canada and consulted on several projects in Latin America and continental Europe. Earlier in his career, Mr. Reager spent 15 years with Bank of America in various retail delivery, finance and technology roles. While at Bank of America, he managed several multi-state operations and grew the non-bank retail delivery ATM network from 1,500 to over 8,000 sites. Mr. Reager is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status) and began his career with Peat Marwick and Mitchell CPA's (now KPMG). He is an internationally recognized expert on the ATM / Debit Card industries and has spoken at industry conferences throughout the world.

 

Eric S. Weinstein, Director

 

Mr. Weinstein is a founding partner of Chancellor Capital Management, LLC, a private investment partnership and hedge fund concentrating on small-cap public equities formed in 2009. He is also the co-founder of Weequahic Partners, LLC, formed in 2005, which operates under a family office structure investing in and advising companies on corporate and strategic issues. From 2003 to 2004, he was Vice President of Strategic Planning for Centennial Communications Corp. Prior to joining Centennial, he was a Director of Credit Suisse First Boston, Inc. (“CSFB”) where Mr. Weinstein served as a key advisor in numerous principal transactions, mergers, acquisitions, equity and leveraged financings. Mr. Weinstein originally joined Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc. (“DLJ”) in 1996, prior to the acquisition of DLJ by CSFB, as the Wireless and Satellite equity research analyst. In 2000, he joined the firm’s Private Equity Group as a Principal where he focused more broadly on telecommunications investment opportunities before returning to Equity Research in 2002 as the Senior U.S. Wireless analyst. Prior to joining DLJ, he had been an equity research analyst at Salomon Brothers and Lehman Brothers. Mr. Weinstein obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Mr. Weinstein brings strong expertise in financial and strategic planning to the board of directors. Mr. Weinstein joined the Company as a director in May 2011 and his current term expires on the date of the next annual meeting.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BOARD MATTERS

 

Leadership Structure of the Board of Directors

 

In 2006, our board of directors separated the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and elected Joseph M. Loughry, III, a non-employee independent director, as our Chairman. In August of 2012 our board appointed Kevin L. Reager as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Separating these positions allows our Chief Executive Officer to focus on day-to-day business and strategic decisions, while allowing the Chairman to lead our board in its fundamental role of providing advice to and independent oversight of management. Our board of directors recognizes the time, effort and energy that the Chief Executive Officer is required to devote to his position in the current business environment, as well as the commitment that is required to serve as our Chairman, particularly as the board’s oversight responsibilities continue to grow. While our bylaws and corporate governance guidelines do not require that our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions be separate, our board of directors believes that having separate positions and having an independent outside director serve as our Chairman is the appropriate leadership structure for us at this time and demonstrates our commitment to good corporate governance. On November 29, 2012 our board eliminated the Vice Chairman position effective January 1, 2013 and had that position revert to a regular director. In addition, the independent members of our board meet during every board meeting in separate executive session without any member of management present. Our Chairman presides over these meetings.

 

Meetings of the Board of Directors

 

In 2012, our board of directors met 14 times. Our board of directors adopted various resolutions pursuant to 17 unanimous written consents in lieu of a meeting during the year ended December 31, 2012. Three of the current directors attended 100% of the meetings of our board of directors during the year and two of the current directors attended 100% of the total number of meetings of all committees on our board of directors on which the incumbent directors served. The other remaining directors attended 93% and 89%, respectively, of the aggregate of (i) the meetings of our board of directors during the year and (ii) the total number of meetings of all committees of our board of directors on which the incumbent directors served.

 

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Board Independence

 

At the end of 2012, there were five non-employee directors serving on our board of directors. Our board of directors has determined that four of the non-employee directors are “independent” based on the NASDAQ Stock Market definition of independent.

 

Shareholder Communications with the Board of Directors

 

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that our Chairman and our Chief Executive Officer are responsible for establishing effective communications with our shareholders. Our board of directors has implemented a process for shareholders to send communications to our board of directors and to specific individual directors. Any shareholder desiring to communicate with our board of directors, or with specific individual directors, may do so by writing to our Secretary at 7800 Belfort Parkway, Suite 165, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Our Secretary will promptly forward all such sealed communications to our board of directors or such individual directors, as applicable.

 

Director Nominations

 

Prior to 2012, the Company had a separately designated nominating and corporate governance committee.

 

The board of directors is of the view that it is appropriate for the Company not to have a standing nominating committee because the board of directors can and will adequately perform all of the functions of a nominating committee. The Company is not a “listed company” under SEC rules and, therefore, is not required to have a separately designated nominating committee.

 

The board is responsible for reviewing with the full board of directors, on an annual basis, the size, function and needs of our board of directors so ensure that our board, as a whole, collectively possess a broad range of skills, expertise, industry and other knowledge, and business and other experience useful to the effective oversight of our business. Our board of directors also seeks members of diverse backgrounds (including diversity of age, gender, industry experience and business experience) to ensure that our board of directors consists of members with a broad spectrum of experience, expertise and a reputation of integrity. We look for directors who hold positions with a high degree of responsibility, who are leaders in companies or institutions, and who can make contributions to our business. In considering candidates for nomination, the board may, at the request of our board, review the appropriate skills and characteristics, including diversity, required of board members in the context of the current makeup of our board. The board applies the same standards in considering director candidates recommended by the shareholders as it applies to other candidates. See “Shareholder Nominations” for information with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders.

 

On February 3, 2012, the board of directors approved Christopher L. Doucet, to serve as a director for a term expiring on the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders. On August 21, 2012, the board of directors approved Kevin L. Reager, to serve as a director for a term expiring on the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders.

 

The board of directors will consider proposals to nominate director candidates, and applies the same standards in considering director candidates recommended by the shareholders as it applies to other candidates. See “Shareholder Nominations” for information with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by shareholders.

 

Committees of the Board of Directors

 

Our board of directors has three standing committees – the audit committee, the compensation committee and the mergers and acquisitions committee. Each of our committees operates pursuant to a written charter which, as in effect from time to time, may be found on our website at www.globalaxcess.biz. Each of the committees is comprised solely of independent directors, consistent with the independence standards defined by the SEC and NASDAQ. Each committee has the right to retain its own legal and other advisors.

 

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Audit Committee

 

Our audit committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors, consists of Robert J. Landis, as chairman, Eric Weinstein and Joseph M. Loughry III. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Landis qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the rules of the SEC. Our audit committee met nine times in fiscal year 2012. Responsibilities of our audit committee include the following: reviewing our consolidated financial statements and consulting with the independent auditors concerning our consolidated financial statements, accounting and financial policies, and internal controls; reviewing the scope of the independent auditors’ activities and the fees of the independent auditor; and reviewing the independence of the auditors.

 

Compensation Committee

 

Our compensation committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors, consists of Joseph Loughry, III, as chairman, Robert J. Landis and Eric Weinstein. Our compensation committee did not meet in fiscal year 2012. Our compensation committee is responsible for approving stock plans and option grants, and reviewing and making recommendations to the full board of directors regarding executive compensation and benefits. Our compensation committee is responsible for reviewing salary recommendations for our executives and then approving such recommendations with any modifications it deems appropriate. The independent members of our board of directors are then responsible for approving such salary recommendations with any modifications they deem appropriate. The annual salary recommendations for our named executive officers, other than our Chief Executive Officer, are made by our Chief Executive Officer and by the chairman of our compensation committee for our Chief Executive Officer.

 

Mergers and Acquisitions Committee

 

Our mergers and acquisitions committee, which is comprised solely of independent directors, consists of Eric Weinstein, as chairman, Joe Loughry and Christopher L. Doucet. Our mergers and acquisitions committee did not meet during fiscal year 2012. The function of the mergers and acquisitions committee is to explore alternative ways to enhance shareholder value, including joint ventures, mergers, stock sales or a potential sale of company assets, and make recommendations to our board of directors.

 

Role in Risk Oversight

 

Our board of directors oversees our stockholders’ and other stakeholders’ interest in our long-term health and overall success and financial strength. Risk is inherent with every business, and how well a business manages risk can ultimately determine its success. We face a number of risks, including economic risks, environmental and regulatory risks, and others, such as the impact of competition. Management is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks, while our board of directors, as a whole and through its committees, has the responsibility of satisfying itself that the risk management processes designed and implemented by management are adequate and functioning as designed.

 

Our board of directors believes that establishing the right “tone at the top” and that full and open communication between management and our board of directors are essential for effective risk management and oversight. Our Chairman meets with our Chief Executive Officer and other senior officers to discuss strategy and risks facing us. We have separated the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer because we believe that this separation allows the board of directors and management to focus their energies on their respective primary functions. In addition, senior management regularly attends board meetings and is available to address any questions or concerns raised by our board on risk management-related and other matters. Bi-monthly our board of directors receives presentations from senior management on strategic matters involving our operations. Our board also holds strategic planning sessions with senior management to discuss strategies, key challenges, and risks and opportunities.

 

While our entire board of directors is ultimately responsible for risk oversight, our board committees assist our board of directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in certain areas of risk. Our audit committee assists our board in the areas of financial reporting, internal controls and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and discusses policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. Risk assessment reports are provided annually by management to our audit committee. Our compensation committee assists our board with respect to the management of risk arising from our compensation policies and programs. Our nominating and corporate governance committee assists our board with respect to the management of risk associated with board organization, membership and structure, succession planning for our directors and executive officers, and corporate governance. Our mergers and acquisitions committee assists with respect to risk associated with exploring potential merger and acquisition opportunities.

 

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Shareholder Nominations

 

The board of directors considers director candidates recommended by shareholders for nomination for election to the board of directors. The board applies the same standards in considering director candidates recommended by shareholders as it applies to other candidates.

 

Any shareholder entitled to vote for the election of directors may recommend a person or persons for consideration by the committee for nomination for election to the board of directors. The Company must receive written notice of such shareholder’s recommended nominees(s) no later than January 31st of the year in which the shareholder wishes such recommendation to be considered by the committee in connection with the next meeting of shareholders at which the election of directors will be held.

 

To submit a recommendation, a shareholder must give timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Company. A shareholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth: (i) the name and record address of the shareholder making such recommendation and any other shareholders known by such shareholder to be supporting such recommendation; (ii) the class and number of shares of the Company which are beneficially owned by the shareholder and by any other shareholders known by such shareholder to be supporting such recommendation; (iii) the name, age and five year employment history of such recommended nominee; (iv) the reasons why the shareholder believes the recommended nominee meets the qualifications to serve as director of the Company; and (v) any material or financial interest of the shareholder and, if known, the recommended nominee, in the Company.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have adopted a code of ethics and business conduct that applies to all of our officers, directors and employees. This code of ethics is publicly available on our website at www.globalaxcess.biz. If we make substantial amendments to the code of ethics or grant any waiver, including an implicit waiver, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a current report on Form 8-K within four business days of such amendment or waiver.

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

 

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of our outstanding common stock to file with the SEC reports of changes in ownership of our common stock held by such persons. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are also required to furnish us with copies of all forms they file under this regulation. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and representations that no other reports were required, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, our executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them, with the following exception : Lock Ireland filed one Form 4 late reporting one transaction.

 

Although it is not our obligation to make filings pursuant to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, we have adopted a policy requiring all Section 16 reporting persons to report to our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer prior to engaging in any transactions in our common stock.

 

ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The following table provides certain information for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 concerning compensation earned for services rendered in all capacities by our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and all other executive officers whose total compensation exceeds $100,000.

 

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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

 

Name & Principal Position    Year   Salary ($)   Bonus
($)
   Stock
Awards
($)
   Option
Awards
($) (1)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
   Change in
Pension Value
and Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings ($)
   All Other Paid
Compensation ($)
(2)
   Total ($) 
                                              
Marc Caramuta - COO   2012   $40,982   $0    -    -    -    -    -   $40,982 
    2011   $125,577   $0    -   $5,058    -    -    -   $130,635 
                                              
William Costa - CIO   2012   $62,763   $0    -    -    -    -    -   $62,763 
    2011   $125,005   $0    -   $6,582    -    -   $2,885   $134,472 
                                              
Lock Ireland - Co-Interim CEO   2012   $0   $0    -    20,426    -    -   $94,867(3)  $115,293 
    2011   $0   $0    -   $6,468    -    -   $102,000(3)  $108,468 
                                              
Michael J. Loiacono - CFO and CAO   2012   $147,810   $0    -   $12,474    -    -    -   $160,284 
    2011   $170,007   $0    -   $24,981    -    -   $2,746   $197,734 
                                              
Kevin L. Reager - CEO   2012   $77,019   $0    -   0    -    -   $25,000(4)  $102,019 

 

(1)The option awards were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming up to 5 year lives, no expected dividend payments, volatility average of approximately 131%, forfeiture rate of 0% and a risk free rate of 3.25%. These option awards were computed based on such awards’ aggregate grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718.
(2)Unless otherwise noted, All Other Paid Compensation includes compensation from Company matched 401k contributions.
(3)On February 28, 2011 Mr. Ireland was appointed Co-Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, for which he was paid CEO fees in addition to his Director Compensation. Only compensation which Mr. Ireland received by virtue of his role as Interim Co-CEO and Interim CEO is included in this table.
(4)Prior to being named Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Reager provided consulting services to the Company.

 

401k Contribution Plan

 

Effective fiscal years 2007 through 2009, the Company implemented a performance based incentive program matching 401k contributions. During fiscal years 2007 through 2009, the Company matched up to 50% of the employee’s first 6% of their 401k contributions during that respective quarter upon the Company achieving its net income budget. For fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012, the 401k contribution plan was not a performance based incentive program and was not tied to the Company achieving any financial goals or metrics therefore the Company matched up to 50% of the employee’s first 6% 401k contribution. The Company recorded $38,318, $41,565 and $47,858 of expenses relating to this plan during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Performance Based Incentive Bonus Plan

 

Effective fiscal 2008, the Company implemented a performance based incentive program for employees and management of the Company. A quarterly cash bonus pool is funded by the Company’s achievement of net profits. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $0, $0 and $19,589, respectively, of expenses relating to this plan.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have established a 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2002 Plan”), a 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) and a 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”), which provide for the granting of options to officers, employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. As of December 31, 2012, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock available for future grants under the 2002 Plan, 180,658 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2004 Plan, and 925,000 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2010 Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 1,105,658 shares of common stock were reserved for future stock option grants and no shares were reserved for warrants to purchase common stock.

 

Options granted under our 2002 Plan, 2004 Plan and 2010 Plan generally have a three-year vesting period and expire five years after grant. Most of our stock options vest ratably during the vesting period, as opposed to awards that vest at the end of the vesting period. We recognize compensation expense for options using the straight-line basis, reduced by estimated forfeitures. Upon exercise of stock options, we issue new shares of our common stock (as opposed to using treasury shares). All options granted pursuant to the plans shall be exercisable at a price not less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.

 

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The plans are administered by the Company's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to select individuals to receive awards, to determine the time and type of awards, the number of shares covered by the awards, and the terms and conditions of such awards in accordance with the terms of the plans. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors may take into account the recipient's current and potential contributions and any other factors the Board of Directors considers relevant. The Board of Directors is authorized to establish rules and regulations and make all other determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the plans.

 

Employment Agreements; Severance Agreements

 

Kevin L. Reager

 

On August 20, 2012, the board of directors of the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Reager began his employment with the Company on August 21, 2012.

 

Mr. Reager’s employment with the Company as Chief Executive Officer is governed by the terms of his offer of employment.

 

In accordance with the Company’s offer of employment to Mr. Reager, he will receive an annual salary in the amount of $225,000. He is also eligible for a cash bonus of 50% of his earned base salary at a 100% target achievement level of certain performance based metrics.

 

In addition, Mr. Reager was granted options to purchase 700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, as of August 23, 2012, with a strike price of $.29. The options vest in accordance with certain performance metrics related to the market price of the Company’s common stock. Specifically, the options vest, if at all, ratably between 0-100% for a 30 day sustained market price per share of common stock achievement between $0.50 and $1.20. In effect, 1.4286% of the granted option vests for every $0.01 above $0.50 per share at which the common stock trades at for at least 30 consecutive days. The options would become fully vested upon a change of control or other specified event of corporate reorganization. The options will expire 5 years from the date of grant.

 

Mr. Reager will also be entitled to severance pay equal to 2 months’ salary for any separation of his employment without cause within the first nine months of his employment. After the first nine months of his employment, he will be entitled to 6 months’ salary for any separation of his employment without cause.

 

If a change of control of the Company occurs, Mr. Reager will be entitled to 4 months’ salary for any change of control within the first nine months of his employment; or 12 months’ salary for any change of control after the first nine months of his employment.

 

On November 13, 2012, the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager (its Chief Executive Officer) as its Chief Restructuring Officer. This appointment has been made in connection with the requirements of the Forbearance Agreement (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement). As Chief Restructuring Officer, Mr. Reager will have day-to-day operational control of the Company and is empowered to facilitate the identification and execution of a strategic transaction for the Company.

 

On November 14, 2012, the Company entered into the Incentive Bonus Agreement with Kevin L. Reager, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer.

 

The Incentive Bonus Agreement calls for a bonus payment to be made to Mr. Reager in the event that the Company is successful in completing a strategic transaction of the Company prior to December 31, 2013. Specifically, if, during the term of the Incentive Bonus Agreement, there is (i) a sale of the Company, the Company shall pay to Mr. Reager a lump sum cash payment (defined in the Incentive Bonus Agreement as a “Sale Bonus”) equal to the greater of (A) Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000) or (B) one percent (1%) of the total consideration received by the Company (including without limitation any financing proceeds) in connection with such triggering event; or (ii) a recapitalization or restructuring, the Company shall pay to Mr. Reager a lump sum cash payment equal to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) (defined in the Incentive Bonus Agreement as the “Recapitalization/Restructuring Bonus,” and together with the Sale Bonus, each a “Bonus”). The Bonus shall be payable to Mr. Reager within two (2) business days after the triggering event giving rise to such payment obligation.

 

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Michael J. Loiacono

 

Our board of directors approved an employment agreement with Michael J. Loiacono. The employment agreement is effective as of October 1, 2010, provides for a one-year term, and provides that, if the employment agreement is not otherwise terminated, it will be automatically extended for successive periods of one year. Mr. Loiacono’s employment agreement was extended on October 1, 2011.

 

The employment agreement further provides that, during the term of the agreement and for a period of one year and six months after the termination of the agreement for any reason, Mr. Loiacono will not directly or indirectly employ or solicit our employees, compete with us for our customers in any state where we do business, interfere with our relationships, or provide information about us to our competitors.

 

The employment agreement provides that, if Mr. Loiacono is terminated by us without cause and provided he complies with the restrictive covenants of the employment agreement and signs a release agreement, he will continue to receive his base salary for the following time period: (1) if the termination occurs during the initial term of the employment agreement, for the remaining portion of such initial term or for nine months after the date of termination of his employment, whichever is longer; or (2) if the termination occurs after the initial term, for nine months after the date of termination of his employment. In addition, Mr. Loiacono will continue to receive benefits for the applicable time period and we will pay him for any bonuses earned by the date of termination. The employment agreement further provides that if there is a “change of control,” Mr. Loiacono will be entitled to receive the severance benefits for a period of one year.

 

On November 21, 2012, the Company entered into a Transaction Bonus Agreement (the “Transaction Bonus Agreement”) with Mr. Loiacono.

 

The Transaction Bonus Agreement calls for a bonus payment to be made to Mr. Loiacono in the event that the Company is successful in completing a strategic transaction prior to December 31, 2013. Specifically, if, during the term of the Transaction Bonus Agreement, there is (i) a sale of the Company, the Company shall pay to Mr. Loiacono a lump sum cash payment equal to One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000); or (ii) a recapitalization or restructuring, the Company shall pay to Mr. Loiacono a lump sum cash payment equal to Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) (defined in the Transaction Bonus Agreement as the “Recapitalization/Restructuring Bonus,” and together with the Sale Bonus, each a “Bonus”).

 

In addition to the foregoing contingent Bonus payments, in the event that Mr. Loiacono’s employment with the Company is terminated other than for Cause (as defined in the Transaction Bonus Agreement) on or before the Term Date, then Mr. Loiacono shall be entitled to a lump sum cash payment of (i) One Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($127,500); and (ii) an amount equal to the Sale Bonus (collectively, the “Severance Payment”).

 

If payable pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Bonus Agreement, the Bonus and/or the Severance Payment shall be payable to Mr. Loiacono, within two (2) business days after the triggering event giving rise to such payment obligation.

 

Deductibility of Executive Compensation

 

As part of its role, our compensation committee reviews and considers the deductibility of executive compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which provides that we may not deduct compensation of more than $1,000,000 that is paid to certain individuals. Qualifying performance-based compensation will not be subject to the deduction limitation if certain requirements are met. We believe that compensation paid under our incentive plans is generally fully deductible for federal income tax purposes. However, in certain circumstances, our compensation committee may approve compensation that will not meet these requirements in order to ensure competitive levels of total compensation for our executive officers.

 

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR END DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

Option Awards  Stock Awards 
                                           Equity Incentive 
                                       Equity   Plan Awards: 
               Equity                       Incentive   Market or Payout 
               Incentive                       Plan Awards:   Value 
               Plan                       Number   of 
               Awards:                   Market   of   Unearned 
       Number   Number   Number               Number   Value of   Unearned   Shares, 
       of   of   of               of Shares   Shares or   Shares,   Units or 
       Securities   Securities   Securities               or Units   Units of   Units or   Other 
       Underlying   Underlying   Underlying               of Stock   Stock   Other Rights   Rights 
       Unexercised   Unexercised   Unexercised   Aggregate   Option       That Have   That Have   That Have   That Have 
       Options   Options   Unearned   Fair Value   Exercise   Option   Not   Not   Not   Not 
       (#)   (#)   Options   At   Price   Expiration   Vested   Vested   Vested   Vested 
Name  Year   Exercisable   Unexercisable   (#)   Grant Date   ($)   Date   (#)   ($)   (#)   ($) 
                                             
Michael J. Loiacono - CFO and CAO   2012    -    36,000(1)        $14,326   $0.50    12/31/2017    -    -    -     -  
    2009    75,000    -(2)       $51,855   $0.81    12/18/2014    -    -    -     -  
    2009    150,000    -(3)       $17,684   $0.15    3/27/2014    -    -    -     -  
    2008    120,000    -(4)       $26,473   $0.25    3/20/2013    -    -    -     -  
    2008    27,000    -(5)       $5,956   $0.25    2/28/2013    -    -    -     -  
    2007    62,500    62,500(6)    62,500   $69,694   $0.32    (7)   -    -    -     -  
                                                           
Kevin L. Reager - CEO   2012    -    700,000(8)       $-   $0.29    8/23/2017    -    -    -     -  

 

Except as set forth above, no other named executive officer has received an equity award.

 

(1)On June 19, 2012, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 36,000 shares of common stock, which vest which vest based on employment and performance criteria. Seventy percent (70%) of the shares vest on 12/31/12 if 2012 year-end Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) equals five million dollars ($5,000,000) or higher. If not, then seventy percent (70%) of the shares terminate on 12/31/12. Thirty percent (30%) of the shares vest on 12/31/12 if by year-end 2012 a merger and integration of a single company or portfolio acquisition has occurred resulting in a contribution of a minimum of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) in annualized EBITDA. If not, then thirty percent (30%) of the shares terminate on 12/31/12.
(2)On December 18, 2009, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock, which vest cumulatively as follows: 33 1/3% on December 18, 2010; 33 1/3% on December 18, 2011; 33 1/3% on December 18, 2012.
(3)On March 27, 2009, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, which vest cumulatively as follows: 33 1/3% on March 27, 2010; 33 1/3% on March 27, 2011; 33 1/3% on March 27, 2012.
(4)On March 20, 2008, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 120,000 shares of common stock, which vest cumulatively as follows: 33 1/3% on March 20, 2009; 33 1/3% on March 20, 2010; 33 1/3% on March 20, 2011.
(5)On February 29, 2008, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 27,000 shares of common stock, which vest cumulatively as follows: 33 1/3% on February 28, 2009; 33 1/3% on February 28, 2010; 33 1/3% on February 28, 2011.
(6)On April 2, 2007, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock, which vest based on employment and performance criteria. On October 10, 2007, 31,250 shares of common stock vested under the stock option and expire on April 2, 2010. The remaining 218,750 vest as follows if employment and performance criteria are met: 31,250 on April 2, 2008 and expire on April 2, 2011; 31,250 on April 2, 2009 and expire on April 2, 2012; 31,250 on April 2, 2010 and expire on April 2, 2013; 62,500 on May 15, 2008 and expire on April 2, 2011; 62,500 on April 2, 2011 and expire on April 2, 2015.
(7)On April 2, 2007, Michael J. Loiacono received a stock option to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock, which vest based on employment and performance criteria. On October 10, 2007, 31,250 shares of common stock vested under the stock option and expire on April 2, 2010. The remaining 218,750 vest as follows if employment and performance criteria are met: 31,250 on April 2, 2008 and expire on April 2, 2011; 31,250 on April 2, 2009 and expire on April 2, 2012; 31,250 on April 2, 2010 and expire on April 2, 2013; 62,500 on May 15, 2008 and expire on April 2, 2011; 62,500 on April 2, 2011 and expire on April 2, 2015.
(8)On August 23, 2012, Kevin L. Reager received a stock option to purchase 700,000 shares of common stock, which vest based on employment, market and performance criteria. The options will vest in accordance with certain performance metrics related to the market price of the Company’s common stock. Specifically, the options vest, if at all, ratably between 0-100% for a 30 day sustained market price per share of common stock achievement between $0.50 and $1.20. In effect, 1.4286% of the granted option vests for every $0.01 above $0.50 per share at which the common stock trades at for at least 30 consecutive days. The options would become fully vested upon a change of control or other specified event of corporate reorganization. The options will expire 5 years from the date of grant.

 

Director Compensation Table

 

The following table provides certain information concerning compensation for each director during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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The following table sets forth with respect to the named director, compensation information inclusive of equity awards and payments made in the year end December 31, 2012.

 

Name  Year   Fees Earned
or Paid in
Cash ($)
   Stock Awards
($)
   Option
Awards ($)
(1)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
   Change in Pension Value
and Nonqualified
Deferred Compensation
Earnings
   All Other
Compensation
($)
   Total ($) 
                                 
Michael I. Connolly   2012   $2,000    -   $0    -    -    -   $2,000 
                                         
Christopher L. Doucet   2012   $0    -   $0    -    -    -   $0 
                                         
Lock Ireland   2012   $36,300    -   $20,426    -    -    -   $56,726 
                                         
Robert Landis   2012   $16,500    -   $8,694    -    -    -   $25,194 
                                         
Joseph Loughry, III   2012   $47,000    -   $0    -    -    -   $47,000 
                                         
Eric S. Weinstein   2012   $13,750    -   $0    -    -    -   $13,750 

 

(1)The option awards were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming up to 5 year lives, no expected dividend payments, volatility average of approximately 114%, forfeiture rate of 0% and a risk free rate of 3.25%. These option awards were computed based on such awards’ aggregate grant date fair value pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718.

 

During 2012, 65,000 stock options were granted to directors as follows:

 

Name  Number of Options   Grant Date and Fair Value of Granted Options
        
Ireland, Lock   25,000   Granted on April 3, 2012 with a fair value of $11,733
Ireland, Lock   20,000   Granted on July 10, 2012 with a fair value of $8,694
Landis, Robert   20,000   Granted on July 10, 2012 with a fair value of $8,694

 

The following table sets forth the aggregate number of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2012 for each of our directors.

 

Name  Total options outstanding   Total options exercisable   Total options unexercisable 
             
Doucet, Christoper L.   -    -    - 
Ireland, Lock   266,250    246,250    10,000(1)
Landis, Robert   85,000    65,000    20,000(2)
Loughry, Joseph   115,000    115,000    10,000(3)
Weinstein, Eric   20,000    20,000    - 

 

(1)5,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 10, 2013.

5,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 12, 2013 and July 12, 2014.

12,500 shares vest under an option grant on April 3, 2013.

20,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 10, 2013.

(2)5,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 10, 2013.

5,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 12, 2013 and July 12, 2014.

20,000 shares vest under an option grant on July 10, 2012.

(3)5,000 shares vest under an option grant on December 16, 2013.

5,000 shares vest under an option grant on December 16, 2013 and December 16, 2014.

 

Discussion of Director Compensation

 

Four of our non-employee directors receive cash compensation for their service as a director and, where applicable, as a chair of a committee. Effective November 29, 2012, the Board of Directors decreased the director compensation. The chairman of our board of directors receives $3,600 per month with no additional compensation for chairing or membership on a board committee. The chairman of our audit committee receives $1,200 per month, the chairman of our mergers & acquisitions committee receives $1,000 per month, and all other non-employee directors receive $800 per month with the exception of Christopher L. Doucet, a new director effective February 3, 2012, who waived receiving any compensation. Our non-employee directors, with the exception of Christopher L. Doucet who waived receiving any compensation, are also compensated with stock options in accordance with the terms of our Stock Option Plan. Our board approved providing an initial grant of 20,000 stock options upon the election or appointment to our board of directors and annual grants of 20,000 stock options for each year of service thereafter. In 2012, two non-employee directors requested not to receive the annual grant of 20,000 stock options. All non-employee directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred in attending meeting of our board of directors and committees.

 

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On June 30, 2009, our board of directors approved equity ownership guidelines for our non-employee directors, which require each non-employee director to own a minimum amount of stock equal to two times the annual dollar amount each non-employee director receives in director’s fees for serving on our board. Each non-employee director is required to be in compliance with these equity ownership guidelines within two years of becoming a director.

 

ITEM 12.      SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 23, 2013 by each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock, each of our directors, each of our director nominees, each of our named executive officers, and all of our directors and executive officers as a group. 

 

Name of Beneficial Owner  Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned (1)
   Percent of Shares
Outstanding (2)
 
         
Christopher L. Doucet   1,932,353    8.50%(3)
Lock Ireland   487,811    2.15%(4)
Sharon Jackson   93,700    0.41%(5)
Robert Landis   160,036    0.70%(6)
Michael J. Loiacono   432,756    1.90%(7)
Joseph M. Loughry, III   425,000    1.87%(8)
Kevin L. Reager   -    0.00%
Eric S. Weinstein   835,766    3.68%(9)
           
All executive officers and directors as a group   4,367,422    19.21%
           
5% owners:          
           
Doucet Capital, LLC.   1,932,353    8.50%(10)
Rennaissance U.S. Growth Investment Trust PLC   2,029,999    8.93%(11)
Rennaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc.   476,667    2.10%(12)
MidSouth Investor Fund LP   1,556,840    6.85%(13)
Bradley Louis Radoff   2,250,000    9.89%(14)
           
All 5% owners   8,245,859    36.27%

 

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(1)Beneficial ownership includes shares for which an individual, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting or investment power, or both, and also includes options that are exercisable as of March 23, 2012. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the listed persons have sole voting and investment power over the shares listed opposite their names. Beneficial ownership as reported in the above table has been determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), referred to in this statement as the SEC, certain shares of our common stock that a beneficial owner has the right to acquire pursuant to the exercise of stock options or warrants, within 60 days of March 23, 2012, are deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such owner, but are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Shares reported as beneficially owned by 5% or greater holders, and any other information reported about such holders, is based solely on such holders' filings with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act. Unless otherwise noted, the principal address of each beneficial owner, is that of the Company.
(2)Based on 22,738,885 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 23, 2012.
(3)Includes 1,932,353 shares of common stock, owned by The Doucet Capital, LLC Group, over which Mr. Doucet, a director of the Company, has beneficial ownership by virtue of his position as Investment Manager of Doucet Capital, LLC.

The principal business address of Doucet Capital, LLC is 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 218, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.

(4)Includes 229,061 shares of common stock and 258,750 options to purchase common stock.
(5)Includes 14,200 shares of common stock and 79,500 options to purchase common stock.
(6)Includes 95,036 shares of common stock and 65,000 options to purchase common stock.
(7)Includes 60,756 shares of common stock and 372,000 options to purchase common stock.
(8)Includes 310,000 shares of common stock and 95,000 options to purchase common stock.
(9)Includes 815,766 shares of common stock and 20,000 options to purchase common stock.
(10)Includes 1,932,353 shares of common stock, owned by The Doucet Capital, LLC Group, over which Mr. Doucet, a director of the Company, has beneficial ownership by virtue of his position as Investment Manager of Doucet Capital, LLC.
Theprincipal business address of Doucet Capital, LLC is 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 218, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.
(11)Includes 2,029,999 shares of common stock. The principal business address of Rennaissance U.S. Growth Investment Trust PLC is 8080 North Central Expressway, Suite 210-LB, Dallas, Texas 75206-1857. Russell Cleveland, Renaissance Capital Group, Inc. - Investment Adviser
(12)Includes 476,667 shares of common stock. The principal business address of Rennaissance Capital Growth & Income Fund III, Inc. is 8080 North Central Expressway, Suite 210-LB, Dallas, Texas 75206-1857. Russell Cleveland, Renaissance Capital Group, Inc. - Investment Manager
(13)Includes 1,556,840 shares of common stock. The principal business address of MidSouth Investor Fund LP is 201 4th Avenue, North Suite 1950, Nashville, Tennessee 37219. Lyman Heidtke, MidSouth Capital, Inc. – General Partner
(14)Includes 2,250,000 shares of common stock. The principal business address of 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1625, Houston, Texas 77027.

 

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

 

In accordance with our audit committee charter, our audit committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all related party transactions. Any financial transaction with any officer or director, or any immediate family member of any officer or director, would need to be approved by our audit committee prior to our company entering into such transaction. On an ongoing basis, all potential related party transactions are reported directly to the chairman of our audit committee. To assist us in identifying any related party transactions, each year we submit and require our directors and officers to complete questionnaires identifying any transactions with us in which the directors or officers, or their immediate family members, have an interest.

 

ITEM 14.       PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

 

Audit Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 and for the reviews of our consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q during the fiscal year 2012 were $76,845. Total unbilled fess by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $66,150. The aggregate fees billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 and for the reviews of our consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q during the fiscal year 2011 were $118,000.

 

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During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, $1,995 of audit fees were billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for review of interest rate hedge accounting.

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no fees billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for audit-related fees.

 

Tax Fees

 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no fees billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for tax related services.

 

All Other Fees

 

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, $2,500 of fees were billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for a prospective investor’s review of work-papers. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 201, there were no fees billed by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. for other fees.

 

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy

 

The services performed by our independent accountants in 2012 were pre-approved by our audit committee. Our audit committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year, and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The independent auditor and management are required to report periodically to our audit committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditor in accordance with such pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. Our audit committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case by case basis.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15.     EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Description
     
3.1   Articles of Incorporation – Restated and Amended May 30, 2001 (incorporated by reference to form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003).
     
3.2   ByLaws of Global Axcess Corp – As Amended (incorporated by reference to Form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003).
     
3.3   Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
4.1   See Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 for provisions in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws defining the rights of holders of the Company’s common stock.
     
4.2   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.3   Term Promissory Note, dated June 18, 2010, issued by Global Axcess Corp to Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.4   Draw Promissory Note, dated June 18, 2010, issued by Global Axcess Corp to Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.5   Master Equipment Lease Agreement, dated June 18, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.6   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2011, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
4.7   Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 4, 2012, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
4.8   Amendment to Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreement, entered May 10, 2012, effective as of January 1, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2012).
     
4.9   Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered May 31, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 6, 2012).
     
4.10   Amendment to Master Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedule – No.001, entered May 31, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Equipment Finance Company (incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 20, 2012).
     
4.11   Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered June 30, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 6, 2012).

 

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4.12   Waiver and Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered August 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 17, 2012).
     
4.13   Amendment to Master Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedule – No.002, entered August 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Equipment Finance Company (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 17, 2012).
     
4.14   Amendment to four Loan and Security Agreements and one Master Equipment Lease Agreement, dated September 28, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 4, 2012).
     
4.15   Forbearance Agreement and Amendment, entered November 12, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.1   Agreement entered into with Food Lion, LLC and Nationwide Money Services, Inc., dated October 5, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2002).
     
10.2   Group Contract Amendment entered into between Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Food Lion, LLC, J.H. Harvey Co., LLC and Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc., dated December 20th 2011 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
10.3   ATM Processing Agreement, dated July 12, 2011, by and between U.S. Bank, a national association doing business as Elan Financial Services and Nationwide Money Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
10.4   Cash Provisioning Agreement, dated June 1, 2009, by and between U.S. Bank, a national association doing business as Elan Financial Services, Nationwide Money Services, Inc. and Pendum, LLC (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.5   Office Lease with Surburban Owner LLC (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.6   Director Compensation Arrangements (Management compensation plan or arrangement).*
     
10.7   2002 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8, filed with the SEC on December 10, 2003).
     
10.8   First Amendment to 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.9   2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8, filed with the SEC on June 25, 2004).
     
10.10   First Amendment to 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.11   Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2008 by and between the Company and George McQuain (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.12   Amendment One to Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, by and among the Company and George A. McQuain (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010).
     
10.13   Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, by and between the Company and Michael J. Loiacono (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010).

 

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10.14   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Tejas Video Partners, LTD, dated November 10, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2010).
     
10.15   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and FMiATM, Inc., dated December 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2011).
     
10.16   First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 23, 2010).
     
10.17   2010 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2010).
     
10.18   Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2011).
     
10.19   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Rocky Mountain ATM, Inc., dated November 16, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 22, 2011).
     
10.20   Engagement Letter, dated November 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Kevin L. Reager (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.21   Transaction Incentive Bonus Agreement, dated November 14, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Kevin L. Reager (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.22   Transaction Bonus Agreement, dated November 21, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Michael J. Loiacono (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 23, 2012).
     
14.1   Global Axcess Corp Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, as amended and restated effective March 31, 2010.*
     
21.1   List of Subsidiaries:
    Nationwide Money Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation
    Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation
    EFT Integration, Inc., a Florida corporation
     
23.1   Consent of Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.*
     
31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document*^
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*^
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*^
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*^

 

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101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*^
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*^

 

*Filed herewith.

^In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Annual Report on Form 10-K shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific preference in such filing.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of April 01, 2013 the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GLOBAL AXCESS CORP  
     
  By: /s/ Kevin L. Reager  
  Kevin L. Reager  
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director  
  (principal executive officer)  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on April 01, 2013.

 

Signature   Title    
         
/S/ Michael J. Loiacono   Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer    
Michael J. Loiacono   (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)    
         
/S/ Christopher L. Doucet        
Christopher L. Doucet   Director    
         
/S/ Lock Ireland        
Lock Ireland   Director    
         
/S/ Robert Landis        
Robert Landis   Director    
         
/S/ Joseph Loughry        
Joseph Loughry   Chairman and Director    
         
/S/ Eric Weinstein        
Eric Weinstein   Director    

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
  Exhibit Description
     
3.1   Articles of Incorporation – Restated and Amended May 30, 2001 (incorporated by reference to form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003).
     
3.2   ByLaws of Global Axcess Corp – As Amended (incorporated by reference to Form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2003).
     
3.3   Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
4.1   See Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 for provisions in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws defining the rights of holders of the Company’s common stock.
     
4.2   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.3   Term Promissory Note, dated June 18, 2010, issued by Global Axcess Corp to Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.4   Draw Promissory Note, dated June 18, 2010, issued by Global Axcess Corp to Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.5   Master Equipment Lease Agreement, dated June 18, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 22, 2010).
     
4.6   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2011, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
4.7   Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 4, 2012, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
4.8   Amendment to Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreement, entered May 10, 2012, effective as of January 1, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2012).
     
4.9   Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered May 31, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 6, 2012).
     
4.10   Amendment to Master Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedule – No.001, entered May 31, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Equipment Finance Company (incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 20, 2012).
     
4.11   Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered June 30, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 6, 2012).
     
4.12   Waiver and Amendment to Four Certain Global Axcess Loan and Security Agreements, entered August 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 17, 2012).

 

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4.13   Amendment to Master Equipment Lease Agreement and Equipment Schedule – No.002, entered August 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Equipment Finance Company (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 17, 2012).
     
4.14   Amendment to four Loan and Security Agreements and one Master Equipment Lease Agreement, dated September 28, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 4, 2012).
     
4.15   Forbearance Agreement and Amendment, entered November 12, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.1   Agreement entered into with Food Lion, LLC and Nationwide Money Services, Inc., dated October 5, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-KSB, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2002).
     
10.2   Group Contract Amendment entered into between Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Food Lion, LLC, J.H. Harvey Co., LLC and Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc., dated December 20th 2011 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
10.3   ATM Processing Agreement, dated July 12, 2011, by and between U.S. Bank, a national association doing business as Elan Financial Services and Nationwide Money Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2012).
     
10.4   Cash Provisioning Agreement, dated June 1, 2009, by and between U.S. Bank, a national association doing business as Elan Financial Services, Nationwide Money Services, Inc. and Pendum, LLC (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.5   Office Lease with Surburban Owner LLC (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.6   Director Compensation Arrangements (Management compensation plan or arrangement).*
     
10.7   2002 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8, filed with the SEC on December 10, 2003).
     
10.8   First Amendment to 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.9   2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form S-8, filed with the SEC on June 25, 2004).
     
10.10   First Amendment to 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.11   Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2008 by and between the Company and George McQuain (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2011).
     
10.12   Amendment One to Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, by and among the Company and George A. McQuain (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010).
     
10.13   Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2010, by and between the Company and Michael J. Loiacono (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010).
     
10.14   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Tejas Video Partners, LTD, dated November 10, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2010).

 

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10.15   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and FMiATM, Inc., dated December 1, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2011).
     
10.16   First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2010, by and among Global Axcess Corp (and subsidiaries) and Fifth Third Bank (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 23, 2010).
     
10.17   2010 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2010).
     
10.18   Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2011).
     
10.19   Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Rocky Mountain ATM, Inc., dated November 16, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 22, 2011).
     
10.20   Engagement Letter, dated November 13, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Kevin L. Reager (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.21   Transaction Incentive Bonus Agreement, dated November 14, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Kevin L. Reager (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 15, 2012).
     
10.22   Transaction Bonus Agreement, dated November 21, 2012, by and between Global Axcess Corp. (and affiliates) and Michael J. Loiacono (Management compensation plan or arrangement) (incorporated by reference to Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on November 23, 2012).
     
14.1   Global Axcess Corp Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, as amended and restated effective March 31, 2010.*
     
21.1   List of Subsidiaries:
    Nationwide Money Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation
    Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation
    EFT Integration, Inc., a Florida corporation
     
23.1   Consent of Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.*
     
31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
32.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Global Axcess Corp. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document*^
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*^
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*^
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*^
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*^
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*^

 

*Filed herewith.

^In accordance with Regulation S-T, XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) related information in Exhibit No. (101) to this Annual Report on Form 10-K shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific preference in such filing.

 

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Consolidated financial statements  
   
Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 F-3
   
Consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010  F-4
   
Consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010  F-5
   
Consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010  F-6
   
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 F-7
   
Notes to consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 F-9

 

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Report Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Global Axcess Corp & Subsidiaries:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Global Axcess Corp and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012. The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Global Axcess Corp and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency. Those conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern at December 31, 2012. Management’s plans in regard to those matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our opinion is not modified with respect to that matter.

 

/s/ Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

 

Clearwater, Florida

April 01, 2013

 

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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of December 31, 
   2012   2011 
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $106,218   $975,363 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $60,005 in 2012 and $26,451 in 2011   770,248    1,034,938 
Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $182,572 in 2012 and 2011   1,160,475    1,898,732 
Deferred tax asset - current   -    315,960 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   99,931    115,602 
Total current assets   2,136,872    4,340,595 
           
Fixed assets, net   7,867,944    9,241,824 
           
Other assets          
Merchant contracts, net   10,207,610    12,435,353 
Intangible assets, net   124,742    4,459,334 
Deferred tax asset - non-current   -    1,659,251 
Other assets   110,469    692,027 
           
Total assets  $20,447,637   $32,828,384 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $4,803,079   $5,704,245 
Interest rate swap contract   554,577    - 
Note payable - related party  - current portion, net   11,722    33,100 
Notes payable - current portion   16,443    18,922 
Senior lenders' notes payable - current portion, net   12,866,707    3,715,796 
Capital lease obligations - current portion   224,511    316,377 
Total current liabilities   18,477,039    9,788,440 
           
Long-term liabilities          
Interest rate swap contract   -    605,479 
Note payable - related party - long-term portion   -    11,229 
Notes payable - long-term portion   8,472    25,651 
Senior lenders' notes payable - long-term portion   -    8,633,960 
Capital lease obligations - long-term portion   64,603    46,979 
Total liabilities   18,550,114    19,111,738 
           
Stockholders' equity          
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 23,225,358 and 23,174,108 shares issued and 22,738,885 and 22,712,977 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively   22,789    22,763 
Additional paid-in capital   23,739,111    23,606,308 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (431,081)   (605,479)
Accumulated deficit   (21,186,437)   (9,075,687)
Treasury stock; 486,473 and 461,131 shares of common stock at cost at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively   (246,859)   (231,259)
Total stockholders' equity   1,897,523    13,716,646 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $20,447,637   $32,828,384 

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

   For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
             
Revenues  $31,193,987   $31,941,134   $22,743,335 
                
Cost of revenues   22,278,241    19,835,298    13,355,741 
Gross profit   8,915,746    12,105,836    9,387,594 
                
Operating expenses               
Depreciation expense   2,533,440    2,233,721    1,597,333 
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   1,301,036    1,210,213    854,685 
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets   6,679,742    1,182,694    481,993 
Selling, general and administrative   6,280,287    7,455,057    6,671,443 
Restructuring charges   50,745    949,307    - 
Stock compensation expense   107,088    104,161    215,813 
Total operating expenses   16,952,338    13,135,153    9,821,267 
Operating loss from operations before items shown below   (8,036,592)   (1,029,317)   (433,673)
                
Interest expense, net   (1,608,548)   (742,407)   (522,083)
Debt restructuring charges   (543,648)   -    - 
Gain on sale of assets   75,194    82,685    - 
Other non-operating expense, net   -    (112,500)   - 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   -    -    (102,146)
Loss from operations before income tax expense   (10,113,594)   (1,801,539)   (1,057,902)
Income tax (expense) benefit   (1,997,156)   (75,646)   204,334 
Net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
                
Loss per common share - basic:               
Net loss per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)
                
Loss per common share - diluted:               
Net loss per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)
                
Weighted average common shares outstanding:               
Basic   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369 
Diluted   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369 

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

   For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
             
Net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
                
Other comprehensive income (loss):               
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges   30,183    (605,479)   - 
Reclassification adjustment on cash  flow hedge into earnings   144,215    -    - 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   174,398    (605,479)   - 
                
Total comprehensive loss  $(11,936,352)  $(2,482,664)  $(853,568)

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012, 2011 AND 2010

 

                   Accumulated             
           Additional       Other   Total       Total 
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Accumulated   Comprehensive   Comprehensive   Treasury   Stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Loss   Loss   Stock   Equity 
                                 
Balances, December 31, 2009   21,883,924   $21,932   $22,900,880   $(6,344,934)  $-        $(11,966)  $16,565,912 
                                         
Stock compensation expense   -    -    215,813    -    -         -    215,813 
                                         
Stock warrants exercised, cashless   128,571    129    39,871    -    -         (40,000)   - 
                                         
Stock options exercised, cashless   60,016    60    29,940    -    -         (30,000)   - 
                                         
Exercise of stock options   66,933    67    15,834    -    -         -    15,901 
                                         
Net loss   -    -    -    (853,568)   -         -    (853,568)
                                         
Balances, December 31, 2010   22,139,444   $22,188   $23,202,338   $(7,198,502)  $-        $(81,966)  $15,944,058 
                                         
Stock compensation expense   -    -    104,161    -    -         -    104,161 
                                         
Shares issued in Tejas Acquisition   200,000    200    105,800    -    -         -    106,000 
                                         
Stock options exercised, cashless   233,533    234    149,059    -    -         (149,293)   - 
                                         
Stock options exercised   140,000    141    35,659    -    -         -    35,800 
                                         
Stock options issued to consultants in lieu of cash compensation   -    -    9,291    -    -         -    9,291 
                                         
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    -    (605,479)   (605,479)   -    (605,479)
                                         
Net loss   -    -    -    (1,877,185)   -    (1,877,185)   -    (1,877,185)
                             (2,482,664)          
                                         
Balances, December 31, 2011   22,712,977   $22,763   $23,606,308   $(9,075,687)  $(605,479)       $(231,259)  $13,716,646 
                                         
Stock compensation expense   -    -    107,088    -    -         -    107,088 
                                         
Stock options exercised, cashless   25,908    26    15,574    -    -         (15,600)   - 
                                         
Stock options issued to consultants in lieu of cash compensation   -    -    10,141    -    -         -    10,141 
                                         
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    174,398    174,398    -    174,398 
                                         
Net loss   -    -    -    (12,110,750)   -    (12,110,750)   -    (12,110,750)
                             (11,936,352)          
                                         
Balances, December 31, 2012   22,738,885   $22,789   $23,739,111   $(21,186,437)  $(431,081)       $(246,859)  $1,897,523 

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
             
Cash flows from operating activities:               
Net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
Stock based compensation   107,088    104,161    215,813 
Stock options issued to consultants in lieu of cash compensation   10,141    9,291    - 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   -    -    61,508 
Depreciation expense   2,533,440    2,233,721    1,597,333 
Amortization of intangible merchant contracts   1,301,036    1,210,213    854,685 
Amortization of capitalized loan fees   444,702    88,849    43,930 
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets   6,679,742    1,182,694    481,993 
Non-cash restructuring charges   -    175,102    - 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   32,185    (4,087)   9,492 
Allowance for inventory obsolescence   -    -    88,000 
Gain on sale of assets   (75,194)   (82,685)   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:        -    - 
Change in automated teller machine vault cash   -    -    250,000 
Change in accounts receivable, net   232,505    (619,895)   424,552 
Change in inventory, net   145,213    (622,008)   (1,406,431)
Change in prepaid expenses and other current assets   15,671    23,949    (7,451)
Change in other assets   3,480    (47,142)   (36,500)
Change in intangible assets, net   (140,470)   (328,967)   (228,743)
Change in deferred taxes   1,975,211    -    (292,745)
Change in interest rate swap contract   123,496    -    - 
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   98,834    99,408    1,476,254 
Change in automated teller machine vault cash payable   -    -    (250,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,376,330    1,545,419    2,428,122 
                
Cash flows from investing activities:               
Cash paid for Tejas acquisition   -    (1,375,000)   - 
Cash paid for Kum and Go acquisition   (1,000,000)   (500,000)   - 
Cash paid for other acquisitions   -    (333,000)   - 
Cash paid for FMiATM acquisition   -    -    (914,571)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets   -    150,330    24,550 
Costs of acquiring merchant contracts   (96,903)   (135,346)   (379,916)
Deposits on fixed assets   -    (578,078)   - 
Purchase of fixed assets   (1,145,911)   (2,366,347)   (5,342,743)
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,242,814)   (5,137,441)   (6,612,680)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock   -    35,800    15,901 
Proceeds from senior lenders'  notes payable   2,389,031    6,497,038    10,039,655 
Proceeds from notes payable   -    -    710,532 
Change in restricted cash   -    -    800,000 
Principal payments on senior lenders'  notes payable   (1,872,080)   (3,196,736)   (6,118,773)
Principal payments on notes payable   (19,658)   (28,680)   (730,201)
Principal payments on note payable - related party   (32,607)   (29,105)   (25,978)
Principal payments on capital lease obligations   (467,347)   (454,494)   (770,876)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (2,661)   2,823,823    3,920,260 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (869,145)   (768,199)   (264,298)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   975,363    1,743,562    2,007,860 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period  $106,218   $975,363   $1,743,562 
                
Cash paid for interest  $1,010,170   $674,994   $486,889 
Cash paid for income taxes  $51,085   $86,298   $134,913 

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  2012   2011   2010 
             
The significant non-cash activities of the Company were as follows:               
                
Operating activities:               
Accretion of asset retirement obligation  $-   $-   $25,000 
Net transfer of de-installed net fixed assets to (from) inventory   668,238    980,896    (236,856)
Non-cash accrued interest expenses on swap agreement with senior lender   -    (605,479)   - 
Total non-cash operating activities  $668,238   $375,417   $(211,856)
                
Investing activities:               
Purchase of assets under capital lease obligations  $393,105   $157,387   $434,792 
Net transfer of de-installed net fixed assets (to) from inventory   (668,238)   (980,896)   236,856 
Total non-cash investing activities  $(275,133)  $(823,509)  $671,648 
                
Acquisition of assets of Tejas:               
Computer equipment  $-   $25,400   $- 
DVD inventory   -    88,916    - 
Merchant contracts   -    1,366,684    - 
Assets acquired   -    1,481,000    - 
Common stock issued, subject to restrictions   -    (106,000)   - 
Cash paid for Tejas acquisition  $-   $1,375,000   $- 
                
Acquisition of assets of Kum and Go:               
ATMs  $-   $250,000   $- 
Merchant contracts   -    1,250,000    - 
Assets acquired   -    1,500,000    - 
Accounts payable        (1,000,000)   - 
Cash paid for Kum and Go acquisition  $-   $500,000   $- 
                
Acquisition of other assets:               
ATMs  $-   $143,391   $- 
Merchant contracts   -    189,609    - 
Cash paid for other acquisitions  $-   $333,000   $- 
                
Acquisition of assets of FMiATM:               
Automated teller machines  $-   $-   $346,386 
Merchant contracts   -    -    688,185 
Assets acquired   -    -    1,034,571 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   -    -    (120,000)
   $-   $-   $914,571 
                
Financing activities:               
Settlement of stock option exercises through issuance of treasury stock:               
Repurchase of treasury stock, 25,342, 308,106 and 105,163 shares of common stock at cost for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively  $(15,600)  $(149,293)  $(70,000)
Total non-cash financing activities  $(15,600)  $(149,293)  $(70,000)

 

See Accompanying Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Report and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

1.Description of THE COMPANY’S businesS and BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Global Axcess Corp (the “Company”), is a Nevada corporation organized in 1984. The Company, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc. and EFT Integration Inc., is an independent provider of self-service kiosk services. Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc. was formed during fiscal 2009. These solutions include ATM and DVD kiosk management and support services focused on serving the self-service kiosk needs of merchants, grocers, retailers and financial institutions nationwide. It is a one-stop gateway for unattended self-service kiosk management services. The Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred net losses attributable to common shareholders of $12,110,750, $1,877,185 and $853,568, and used $869,145, $768,199 and $264,298 in cash for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Additionally, the Company has a negative working capital (current liabilities exceeded current assets) of $16,340,167, an accumulated deficit of $21,186,437 and cash and cash equivalents of $106,218 as of December 31, 2012. The net losses and net working capital deficit create an uncertainty about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and to obtain additional funding sources. The Company may raise additional capital through the issuance of common or preferred stock, securities convertible into common stock, or secured or unsecured debt, an investment by a strategic partner in a specific market opportunity, or by selling all or portion of the Company’s assets. These possibilities, to the extent available, may be on terms that result in significant dilution to the Company’s existing shareholders. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the Company may be forced to seek relief through a filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which could result in the total loss of shareholders’ investments in the Company.

 

There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s intent is to follow the terms and conditions stated in the Forbearance Agreement with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable”).

 

See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments. The Company has several bank accounts maintained with one financial institution and amounts on deposit may, at times, exceed federally insurable amounts.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Axcess Corp and its subsidiaries. The Company has the following subsidiaries: Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc. and EFT Integration, Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

F-9
 

 

Merchant Contract Concentration

 

The Company contracts the locations for its ATMs with various merchants. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has approximately 4,500 active ATMs, of which over 800 machines are contracted through a single merchant. Revenues from this merchant were approximately 16.6%, 17.2% and 22.9% of total revenues for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Transaction service and processing fees are recognized in the period that the service is performed. The Company receives two types of fees: surcharge/convenience fees paid by consumers utilizing certain ATMs owned or managed by the Company; and interchange fees paid by their banks. Processing fees are generally charged on a per transaction basis, depending on the contractual arrangement with the client. ATM sales revenue is recognized when the ATM is shipped and installed. Revenue from managing ATMs for others is recognized each month when the services are performed.

 

Branding fees are generated by the Company’s bank branding arrangements, under which financial institutions pay a fixed monthly fee per ATM to the Company to have their brand name on selected ATMs within the Company’s ATM portfolio. In return for such fees, the bank’s customers can use those branded ATMs without paying a surcharge fee. Branding fees are recognized in the period that the service is performed. None of the branding fees are subject to escalation clauses. Should the Company include escalation clauses in its future branding contracts, pursuant to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (”GAAP”) guidelines for revenue recognition, the monthly per ATM branding fees, which would be subject to escalation clauses within the agreements, would be recognized as revenues on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. In most of its branding agreements, the Company does not receive any one-time set-up fees in addition to the monthly branding fees. The Company has received immaterial one-time set-up fees per ATM. This set-up fee is separate from the recurring, monthly branding fees and is meant to compensate the Company for the burden incurred related to the initial set-up of a branded ATM versus the on-going monthly services provided for the actual branding. Since any and all one-time set up fees have been immaterial to date, the Company has recorded the fee upon contract signing. Should any future branding agreements contain material set-up fees, in accordance with GAAP, the Company would defer these set-up fees (as well as the corresponding costs associated with the initial set-up) and recognize such amounts as revenue (and expense) over the terms of the underlying bank branding agreements.

 

Additionally, the Company recognizes revenue on breached contracts when cash is received. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, the Company did not record any revenue on breached contracts.

 

In connection with the Company’s merchant-owned ATM operating/processing arrangements, the Company typically pays the surcharge fees that it earns to the merchant as fees for providing, placing, and maintaining the ATM unit. In accordance with GAAP, the Company has recorded such payments as a direct reduction of revenue.

 

The Company follows GAAP in reporting revenue gross as a principal versus net as an agent for its merchant contracts. In accordance with GAAP, if the company performs as an agent or broker without assuming the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, sales should be and are reported on a net basis.

 

The Company is not exposed to similar financial obligations and risks on merchant-owned ATM contracts as it is on its company-owned ATM contracts. For example, under a merchant-owned arrangement, the merchant is responsible for most of the operating expenses of the ATM such as maintenance, cash management and loading, supplies, signage and telecommunication services. As such, the Company reports the surcharge/convenience fees relating to merchant-owned ATM arrangements on a net basis.

 

F-10
 

 

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., we are also engaged in the business of operating a network of DVD rental kiosks. We offer self-service DVD rentals through kiosks where consumers can rent or purchase movies or games. Our current DVD kiosks are installed primarily at Army and Air Force bases within the United States. Our DVD kiosks, through our brand InstaFlix, serve as a mini video rental store and occupy an area of less than ten square feet. Consumers use a touch screen to select their DVD, swipe a valid credit or debit card, and rent movies or games in some kiosks. The process is designed to be fast, efficient and fully automated with no upfront or membership fees. Typically, the DVD rental price is a flat fee plus tax for one night and if the consumer chooses to keep the DVD for additional nights, they are automatically charged for the additional fee. We generate revenue primarily through fees charged to rent or purchase a DVD, and pay our retail partners a percentage of our revenue.

 

Net revenue from DVD movie rentals is recognized on a ratable basis during the term of a consumer's rental transaction. On rental transactions for which the related DVDs have not yet been returned to the kiosk at month-end, revenue is recognized with a corresponding receivable recorded in the balance sheet, net of a reserve for potentially uncollectible amounts. We record revenue net of refunds to consumers.

 

Total Revenues and Total Cost of Revenues Presentation

 

The Company presents “Revenues” and “Cost of Revenues” as single line items in the consolidated statements of income. The following tables set forth the revenues and cost of revenues sources included in the single line items presented for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:

 

Revenues:

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
ATM Surcharge / Convenience Fee revenue  $18,819,410   $16,207,669   $12,617,673 
ATM Interchange revenue   6,661,176    6,898,100    6,933,821 
ATM Processing revenue   157,397    181,747    175,044 
ATM Sales revenue   309,473    412,795    362,563 
Other ATM revenue   1,166,367    1,353,951    1,402,005 
DVD Rental revenue   4,080,164    6,886,872    1,252,229 
Total revenues  $31,193,987   $31,941,134   $22,743,335 

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
ATM Operating revenue  $26,804,350   $24,641,467   $21,128,543 
ATM Sales revenue   309,473    412,795    362,563 
DVD Operating revenue   4,080,164    6,886,872    1,252,229 
Total revenues  $31,193,987   $31,941,134   $22,743,335 

 

F-11
 

 

Cost of Revenues:

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
ATM Merchant residual / commission costs  $12,301,507   $8,052,729   $6,392,182 
ATM Cost of cash   2,914,089    2,720,088    2,201,353 
ATM Processing costs   1,023,796    1,128,738    1,056,710 
ATM Communication costs   438,901    428,665    557,940 
ATM Sales costs   200,299    358,035    360,844 
Other ATM cost of revenues   2,273,466    1,735,601    1,212,998 
DVD operating costs   3,126,183    5,411,442    1,573,714 
Total cost of revenues  $22,278,241   $19,835,298   $13,355,741 

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
             
Cost of ATM Operating revenue  $18,951,759   $14,065,821   $11,421,183 
ATM Sales costs   200,299    358,035    360,844 
Cost of DVD Operating revenue   3,126,183    5,411,442    1,573,714 
Total cost of revenues  $22,278,241   $19,835,298   $13,355,741 

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a regular basis to determine the collectibility of each account. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the failure of its customers to make required payments. At each reporting period, the Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts and calculates the appropriate allowance based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection issues and the length of time a receivable is past due. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts for a percentage of any billed invoice aged past 60 days. When the Company deems the receivable to be uncollectible, the Company charges the receivable against the allowance for doubtful accounts. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company reserved $60,005 and $26,451 as an allowance for doubtful accounts against the accounts receivable of $830,253 and $1,061,389, respectively.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Inventory consists primarily of ATMs, DVD rental kiosks and related parts and equipment. Parts relating to upgrading ATMs to become Triple DES compliant were recorded to fixed assets when the part was placed into service, if the ATM is company-owned. Parts relating to upgrading ATMs to become Triple DES compliant were recorded to Merchant Contracts when the part was placed into service, if the ATM is merchant-owned and the merchant signed a term extension to an existing contract. The cost of the part was subsequently amortized over the life of the contract extension. Parts relating to upgrading ATMs to become Triple DES compliant were expensed when the part was placed into service, if the Company upgraded the merchant-owned ATMs at no charge to the merchant with no contract extension. ATMs and parts available for sale are classified as inventory until such time as the machine or part is sold or installed and placed into service. Once the ATM or part is sold, it is relieved to cost of revenues.

 

Also included in inventory is the library of DVDs in the Company’s DVD rental kiosks. DVDs are initially recorded at cost and are amortized into cost of sales over an assumed useful life to their estimated salvage value and substantially all of the amortization expense is recognized within one year of the assumed life of the DVDs.

 

The Company reserves for inventory obsolescence based upon physical inventory count and evaluations of how long items remain in inventory combined with historical usage of respective items. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company's inventory, net of an allowance for obsolescence of $182,572, totaled $1,160,475 and $1,898,732, respectively.

 

F-12
 

 

Fixed Assets

 

Fixed assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the life of the asset. The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for property improvements and renewals are capitalized, if they extend the useful life of the related asset. Upon the sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in gain (loss) on sale of assets.

 

The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability, as well as historical age, to estimate useful economic lives and values. During fiscal 2012, the Company recorded and impairment charge of $1,534,537 relating to its DVD kiosk fixed assets and $91,235 on its ATM assets. In fiscal 2010, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $481,993 relating to certain DVD kiosk assets. Refer to Financial Footnote # 23 “Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived Assets” for further information.

 

Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the following approximate useful lives.

 

  Useful Life
ATMs 10 years
DVD kiosks 5 years
Computers and software 3-5 years
Office furniture and equipment 5 years
Vehicles 5 years
Leasehold improvements shorter of lease term or useful life of improvement

 

Lease Committments

 

The Company is party to various operating leases relating to office facilities and certain other equipment with various expiration dates. All leasing arrangements contain normal leasing terms without unusual purchase options or escalation clauses. Rental expense under operating leases aggregated $186,971, $229,360 and $229,818 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company is also party to various capital leases for ATMs and related components. The assets associated with these capital leases are recorded as fixed assets and depreciated accordingly. The capital lease obligation is recorded and amortized over the life of the lease.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The Company estimates the fair value of future retirement costs associated with its ATMs and DVD rental kiosks and recognizes this amount as a liability in the period in which it is incurred, on a pooled basis based on estimated deinstallation dates, and can be reasonably estimated. The Company’s estimates of fair value involve discounted future cash flows. Subsequent to recognizing the initial liability, the Company recognizes an ongoing expense for changes in such liabilities due to the passage of time (i.e., accretion expense), which is recorded in the depreciation expense line in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. As the liability is not revalued on a recurring basis, it is annually reevaluated based on current information. Upon settlement of the liability, the Company recognizes a gain or loss for any difference between the settlement amount and the liability recorded. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had accrued $99,430 for asset retirement obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

Impairment of Assets and Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with GAAP, the Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, merchant contracts and goodwill for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of its long-lived assets, the Company evaluates the probability that future undiscounted net cash flows will be less than the carrying amount of the assets. If future estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of long-lived assets, then such assets are written down to their estimated fair value.

 

F-13
 

 

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets. The guidance established accounting and reporting standards for goodwill and intangible assets resulting from business combinations. The guidance included provisions discontinuing the periodic amortization of, and requiring the assessment of, the potential impairments of goodwill (and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives). As the guidance replaced the measurement guidelines for goodwill impairment, goodwill not considered impaired under previous accounting literature may now be considered impaired under GAAP. The guidance also required that the Company complete a two-step goodwill impairment test. The first step compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and the second step is not required. The guidance required completion of this first step within the first nine months of initial adoption and annually thereafter. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeded its fair value, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The second step compared the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to accounting for a business combination with the allocation of the assessed fair value determined in the first step to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. This allocation process is only performed for purposes of evaluating goodwill impairment and does not result in an entry to adjust the value of any assets or liabilities. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess in the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill.

 

In June 2001, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Nationwide Money Services, Inc. in consideration of 3,874,000 shares of the Company's common stock, including 149,000 shares for a finder's fee. This acquisition was recorded using the purchase method of accounting under GAAP and as such, the Company accounted for its 100% ownership interest in Nationwide. The results of operations for the acquired company have been included in the consolidated financial results of the Company from the date of such transaction forward.

 

The purchase price amount in excess of fair value of net assets was allocated to merchant account contracts totaling $1,020,000, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis primarily over the estimated useful lives of 21 years, and goodwill totaling $1,311,195.

 

Additionally, the Company purchased 900 Merchant ATM contracts in February 2004. The purchase price was $3,900,000 and was reflected in Merchant Contracts. During September 2004, the Company made two additional acquisitions: one for 111 ATM contracts, and another for 745 ATM contracts. The prices for those acquisitions were $918,000 and $7,000,000, respectively. In these two acquisitions, the Company also acquired ATM machines with the fair value of $166,500 and $1,200,000, respectively.

 

When the Company acquires another company’s assets, GAAP requires the Company to estimate the fair value of the other company's tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets. Any unallocated purchase price has been recorded as goodwill. The Company applies GAAP to review for impairment to the intangible goodwill and merchant contracts. As of September 2004, the Company had relied on the reported values of the assets acquired from the seller to estimate fair value. In reviewing the seller's balances, current fair values in the market, discounted cash flow analysis of the merchant contracts; and after considering the outlay of cash for maintenance and capital costs along with the projected income from the future income stream from the contracts, the Company allocated $2,878,450 of the ATM Network's asset purchase to goodwill, as of December 31, 2004, all other acquisitions assets had fair values equal or greater than the acquisition price.

 

Intangible assets with finite lives and merchant contracts are stated at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are subject to impairment testing under certain circumstances in accordance with GAAP. These assets are amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or period of expected benefit. These assets are subject to periodic impairment testing in accordance with GAAP.

 

The Company’s merchant contracts are made up of contracts with automatic renewable lives. The Company has determined after review of its contracts that the economic life of the contracts is extended and estimated primarily over a period of up to three times renewals based on historical and expected useful lives of similar assets. The Company amortizes the merchant contracts over their estimated useful lives. The Company uses a two step valuation process to determine if there has been any impairment on the value of the merchant contract assets. Additionally, when the Company gives away an ATM part to induce a contract extension from the merchant, the Company records the value of the ATM part to Merchant Contracts and amortizes the value of the part over the life of the contract extension.

 

F-14
 

 

The first step in impairment testing is to periodically assess the remaining contract lives, including expected renewals. If the periodic assessment results in a determination that the economic lives of the merchant contracts are less than expected useful lives, the Company adjusts the remaining amortization lives of the merchant contracts. The Company’s merchant contracts have an average initial term of approximately eleven years. While the Company has historically experienced a higher turnover rate among its merchant-owned clients than with its company-owned portfolio, the Company is currently experiencing an average of 2.2 renewals on its current merchant-owned contracts acquired. In accordance with GAAP, an entity shall consider its own historical experience about renewal or extension used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset. Until such time when the Company’s historical experience does not support the useful and economic life of the merchant contracts, the Company concludes that the current economic lives are appropriate.

 

The second step is to compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of each reporting unit to the carrying amount of the merchant contracts, thus testing the impairment of the value of the contracts. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess in the carrying value of merchant contracts over the assessed fair value of merchant contracts.

 

During fiscal 2012, the Company determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require a goodwill impairment analysis for the ATM business. These indicators included a recent forbearance agreement signed with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement), as well as the recent trading values of the Company’s stock coupled with decreases in the company’s profit margin.

 

We estimated the fair value of the ATM business utilizing a combination of market multiple valuation metrics used in our industry and the present value of discounted cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The market approach estimates fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit.

 

Based on our analyses, the implied fair value of goodwill was lower than the carrying value of goodwill for the ATM business unit. As a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $4,030,360.

 

Additionally, the Company identified a group of ATM’s that were no longer useful to the Company. These ATM’s were sold during fiscal 2012. Accordingly, these ATM’s were written down to their fair market value based on proceeds realized. The impairment charge was $91,235.

 

During fiscal 2012, we also determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require an impairment analysis for the DVD business. Based on our analyses, we recorded an impairment charge of $1,023,610 on our merchant contracts and a $1,534,537 impairment charge on our DVD kiosks.

 

During fiscal 2011, the Company removed all of its DVD kiosks from store locations owned by its major DVD customer. This was done to remove unprofitable DVD kiosks from site locations. The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks removed from store locations and placed into the Company’s warehouse to prepare for redeployment to other locations. Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

 

Also in the third quarter of 2011, the Company received notice from the same customer that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer. This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

 

As such, during fiscal 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory and $97,500 of capitalized installation costs related to the DVD kiosks. This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks that were removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract. The machine installation costs could no longer be considered attached to the machine as the machines were idle in the warehouse, and therefore, were written off accordingly.

 

F-15
 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s liabilities approximate the estimated fair values at December 31, 2012 and 2011, based upon the Company’s ability to acquire similar debt at similar maturities. The carrying values of all other financial instruments approximate their fair value, because of the short-term maturities of these instruments.

 

Earnings per Share

 

In calculating basic income (loss) per common share, net income (loss) is divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the assumed exercise or conversion of all dilutive securities, such as options and warrants. No such exercise or conversion is assumed where the effect is anti-dilutive, such as when there is a net loss from operations or when the exercise price of the potentially dilutive securities is more than the market value of the Company’s stock.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for its income taxes in accordance with GAAP which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the Company’s deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

 

Pursuant to GAAP, when establishing a valuation allowance, the Company considers future sources of taxable income such as “future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards” and “tax planning strategies.” GAAP defines a tax planning strategy as “an action that: is prudent and feasible; an enterprise ordinarily might not take, but would take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused; and would result in realization of deferred tax assets.” In the event the Company determines that the deferred tax assets will not be realized in the future, the valuation adjustment to the deferred tax assets is charged to earnings in the period in which the Company makes such a determination. If it is later determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized, the Company will release the valuation allowance to current earnings.

 

The amount of income taxes the Company pays is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. The Company’s estimate of the potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue is subject to management’s assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that time, pursuant to GAAP. GAAP requires a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company records a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured pursuant to GAAP for a tax position taken or expected to be taken on the tax return. To the extent that the Company’s assessment of such tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period in which the determination is made. Regarding interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions, the Company’s policy is to recognize such amounts under this standard as a component of tax expense.

 

Repairs and Maintenance Costs

 

Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Repairs and maintenance pertaining to the Company’s ATMs and DVD kiosks are recorded in cost of revenues. The Company records repairs and maintenance costs relating to general office and backend related equipment to general and administrative costs.

 

401k Contribution Plan

 

Effective fiscal years 2007 through 2009, the Company implemented a performance based incentive program matching 401k contributions. During fiscal years 2007 through 2009, the Company matched up to 50% of the employee’s first 6% of their 401k contributions during that respective quarter upon the Company achieving its net income budget. For fiscal years 2010, 2011 and 2012, the 401k contribution plan was not a performance based incentive program and was not tied to the Company achieving any financial goals or metrics therefore the Company matched up to 50% of the employee’s first 6% 401k contribution. The Company recorded $38,318, $41,565 and $47,858 of expenses relating to this plan during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

F-16
 

 

Performance Based Incentive Bonus Plan

 

Effective fiscal 2008, the Company implemented a performance based incentive program for employees and management of the Company. A quarterly cash bonus pool is funded by the Company’s achievement of net profits. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $0, $0 and $19,589, respectively, of expenses relating to this plan.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company calculates the fair value of stock-based instruments awarded to employees on the date of grant and recognizes the calculated fair value as compensation cost over the requisite service period. For additional information on the Company’s stock-based compensation, see Financial Footnote # 20 “Stock-Based Compensation.”

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off balance sheet arrangements, obligations under any guarantee contracts or contingent obligations.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2011, the FASB amended the guidance on the annual testing of goodwill for impairment. The amended guidance will allow companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwill might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test required under current accounting standards. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. For annual periods, an entity has the option to present the components of comprehensive income (loss) either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income (loss) or in two separate but consecutive statements. For interim periods, total comprehensive income (loss) is required to be disclosed either below net income (loss) on the income statement or as a separate statement. The ASU does not change the items that must be reported as other comprehensive income (loss). Whether presenting two separate statements or one continuous statement in annual periods, the ASU required entities to present reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss) in the statement reporting net income (loss). In December 2011, however, the FASB deferred this requirement when it issued ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassification of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, which has the same effective date as ASU 2011-05. Companies must continue to disclose reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss) on the statement that reports other comprehensive income (loss), or in the notes to the financial statements. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2012, and included a statement of comprehensive loss in our interim financial statements. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

3.ACQUISITIONS OF ASSETS

 

Tejas

 

Effective January 1, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Tejas Video Partners, LTD (“Tejas”), an owner and operator of unattended DVD rental kiosks. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired the right, title, and interest in a merchant contract, DVD inventories and certain computer equipment for approximately $1,481,000. The purchase price consists of approximately $1,375,000 in cash (with $875,000 paid at closing and $500,000 paid on April 14, 2011) and $106,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to restrictions. In addition to the base purchase price, for a period of five years following the closing, the Company will pay an additional purchase price (“Earn-out”) to Tejas of $3,500 for each new DVD kiosk site that is (i) installed by the Company pursuant to an acquired customer agreement, and (ii) which site generates $2,000 or more of gross revenues for any calendar month (the “Earn-out Threshold”). The Earn-out will be paid by the Company on an annual basis, within forty-five days of each of the first five anniversaries following the closing. Each annual payment will be calculated based on newly installed kiosks that met the Earn-out Threshold during the twelve month period ending on the preceding anniversary of the closing.

 

F-17
 

 

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets acquired in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance. The acquisition of Tejas is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance. The allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is as follows:

 

Computer equipment  $25,400 
DVD inventory   88,916 
Merchant contract   1,366,684 
Assets acquired  $1,481,000 

 

The assets acquired in the Tejas acquisition serve as collateral for borrowings as discussed in Financial Footnote # 12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable.”

 

During fiscal 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,023,610 on the acquired merchant contract. See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

Rocky Mountain

 

On November 21, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets of Rocky Mountain ATM, Inc. (“Rocky Mountain”), an owner and operator of unattended ATMs. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired 238 ATMs and certain contractual rights with customers of Rocky Mountain, for a total purchase price of approximately $1,500,000. The purchase price consisted of $500,000 in cash at the closing of the transaction and $1,000,000 in cash before January 15, 2012. To the extent that a certain assigned contract (the “Specified Contract”) is adjusted or cancelled by the customer, Rocky Mountain will pay to the Company, as a refund of a portion of the Purchase Price, an amount equal to $6,300 times the difference between 238 and the actual number of active ATM sites with such customer, with such adjustment to be calculated as of December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company anticipated it will receive $37,800 as an adjustment to the purchase price.

 

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets acquired in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance. The acquisition of Rocky Mountain is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance. The allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is as follows:

 

ATM equipment  $250,000 
Merchant contract   1,250,000 
Assets acquired  $1,500,000 

 

The assets acquired in the Rocky Mountain acquisition serve as collateral for borrowings as discussed in Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable.”

 

Other

 

During 2011, the Company acquired additional certain assets of FMiATM, Inc. (“FMi”) and Rocky Mountain. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company acquired approximately 74 ATMs and certain contractual rights with customers of FMi and Rocky Mountain, for a total combined purchase price of $333,000.

 

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets acquired in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance. The acquisition of FMi and Rocky Mountain assets is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance. The allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is as follows:

 

ATM equipment  $143,391 
Merchant contract   189,609 
Assets acquired  $333,000 

 

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The assets acquired in these acquisitions serve as collateral for borrowings as discussed in Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable.”

 

FMi

 

Effective December 1, 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of FMi, an owner and operator of unattended ATMs. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired 140 ATMs and certain contractual rights with customers of FMi, for a total purchase price of approximately $1,034,571. The purchase price consists of $914,571 in cash within five days of December 17, 2010, $60,000 in cash to be paid on or before January 17, 2011 and $60,000 in cash to be paid on or before February 17, 2011. To the extent that a certain assigned contract is cancelled by the customer, up to approximately $182,000 of the purchase price is subject to clawback by the Company after closing. In the event the customer cancels the contract before the end of the current contract, which expires in February 2013, FMi will refund the Company the sum of $7,000 for every month (or partial thereof) the contract is not held to its full term. The aforementioned contract was cancelled in August 2012 and the Company expects to receive $35,000 as a refund pursuant to the clawback provision.

 

The allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets acquired in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance. The acquisition of FMi is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance. The allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition is as follows:

 

Automated teller machines  $346,386 
Merchant contracts   688,185 
Assets acquired  $1,034,571 

 

The assets acquired in the FMi acquisition serve as collateral for borrowings as discussed in Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable.”

 

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4.Quarterly Information (in thousands except per share data):

 

Fiscal 2012 (unaudited)                
   First   Second   Third   Fourth 
   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 
                 
Revenues  $8,296   $8,155   $7,909   $6,833 
Gross profit   2,659    2,414    2,123    1,719 
Operating income from operations   (35)   (252)   (3,758)   (3,991)
Net loss  $(291)  $(576)  $(4,678)  $(6,565)
                     
Loss per common share - basic:                    
Net loss per common share  $(0.01)  $(0.03)  $(0.21)  $(0.28)
                     
Loss per common share - diluted:                    
Net loss per common share  $(0.01)  $(0.03)  $(0.21)  $(0.28)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   22,723,233    22,728,795    22,738,720    22,738,885 
Diluted   22,723,233    22,728,795    22,738,720    22,738,885 
                     
Fiscal 2011 (unaudited)                
   First   Second   Third   Fourth 
   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 
                 
Revenues  $7,950   $8,294   $8,056   $7,641 
Gross profit   3,074    3,062    3,104    2,867 
Operating income from operations   (260)   298    (1,201)   134 
Net income (loss)  $(544)  $183   $(1,391)  $(126)
                     
Income (loss) per common share - basic:                    
Net income (loss) per common share  $(0.02)  $0.01   $(0.06)  $(0.01)
                     
Income (loss) per common share - diluted:                    
Net income (loss) per common share  $(0.02)  $0.01   $(0.06)  $(0.01)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   22,287,759    22,556,526    22,620,543    22,699,031 
Diluted   22,287,759    23,180,752    22,620,543    22,699,031 

 

5.ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

The components of accounts receivable for the periods presented are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Trade accounts receivable, billed  $155,086   $155,224 
Trade accounts receivable, unbilled   675,167    906,165 
    830,253    1,061,389 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts   60,005    26,451 
Accounts receivable, net  $770,248   $1,034,938 

 

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6.INVENTORY

 

The components of inventory for the periods presented are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
ATM parts and supplies  $204,342   $150,585 
Automated teller machines   183,422    197,971 
DVD rental kiosks   438,100    1,106,338 
DVD library   517,183    626,410 
    1,343,047    2,081,304 
Less: reserve for inventory obsolescence   182,572    182,572 
Inventory, net  $1,160,475   $1,898,732 

 

7.Fixed assets

 

The components of fixed assets for the periods presented are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Automated teller machines (A)  $14,522,315   $12,839,512 
DVD rental kiosks   4,431,048    3,446,242 
Furniture and fixtures   455,787    455,787 
Computers, equipment and software (A)   3,666,978    3,450,568 
Automobiles   473,641    473,641 
Leasehold equipment   84,946    72,533 
    23,634,715    20,738,283 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (B)   15,766,771    11,496,459 
Fixed assets, net  $7,867,944   $9,241,824 

 

(A)See Financial Footnote #13 “Capital Lease Obligations” for ATMs and computers held under capital leases.
(B)Depreciation expense from operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $2,533,440, $2,233,721 and $1,597,333, respectively.

 

8.INTANGIBLE assets AND MERCHANT CONTRACTS

 

The following table summarizes intangible assets and merchant contracts at December 31, 2012:

 

   Gross Carrying Value   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net 
             
Goodwill  $-   $-   $- 
Other intangible assets   682,997    558,255    124,742 
Merchant contracts, net   18,624,935    8,417,325    10,207,610 
Total intangible assets, net and merchant contracts, net  $19,307,932   $8,975,580   $10,332,352 

 

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The following table summarizes intangible assets and merchant contracts at December 31, 2011: 

 

   Gross Carrying Value   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net 
             
Goodwill  $4,189,645   $168,286   $4,021,359 
Other intangible assets   551,528    113,553    437,975 
Merchant contracts, net   18,528,032    6,092,679    12,435,353 
Total intangible assets, net and merchant contracts, net  $23,269,205   $6,374,518   $16,894,687 

 

The Company recorded amortization expense related to merchant contracts of $1,301,036, $1,210,213 and $854,685, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company records the amortization of loan costs in interest expense.

 

Aggregate amortization over the next five years for merchant contracts, net is expected to be as follows:

 

2013  $1,191,033 
2014  $1,043,938 
2015  $1,014,968 
2016  $1,000,107 
2017  $936,528 

 

Aggregate amortization over the next year for other intangible assets is expected to be as follows:

 

2013  $124,742 

 

At December 31, 2012, the Company has no intangible assets that are not subject to amortization.

 

9.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

The components of accounts payable and accrued liabilities for the periods presented are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Accounts payable  $1,719,625   $2,457,270 
Accrued commissions/residual payments   1,988,603    1,404,360 
Accrued cost of cash and cash replenishment expenses   82,710    415,330 
Accrued payroll   198,388    333,669 
Accrued severance   -    237,391 
Accrued audit fees   66,150    88,700 
Accrued interest   155,249    1,573 
Accrued legal fees   1,584    59,858 
Asset retirement obligation   99,430    99,430 
Accrued taxes   59,664    249,164 
Accrued debt restructuring charges   250,000    - 
Other   181,676    357,500 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $4,803,079   $5,704,245 

 

10.NOTE PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

The components of note payable – related party for the periods presented are as follows:

 

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   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Promissory note in the original amount of $243,981 to a stockholder, unsecured, payable in monthly principal and interest installments of $3,000, bearing an annual interest rate of 11%, and due June 2013  $11,722   $44,329 
           
    11,722    44,329 
Less: current portion   11,722    33,100 
Long-term portion, net of note payable – related party  $-   $11,229 

 

As of December 31, 2012, principal payments due on the note payable – related party are as follows:

 

2013  $11,722 
   $11,722 

 

11.NOTES PAYABLE

 

The components of notes payable for the periods presented are as follows:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Various auto loans  $24,915   $44,573 
           
    24,915    44,573 
Less: current portion   16,443    18,922 
Long-term portion, net of notes payable  $8,472   $25,651 

 

As of December 31, 2012, principal payments due on the notes payable are as follows:

 

2013  $16,443 
2014   8,472 
Total  $24,915 

 

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12.SENIOR LENDERS’ NOTES PAYABLE

 

The components of senior lenders’ notes payable for the periods presented are as follows: 

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Fifth Third Bank, term loan (1)  $2,013,889   $2,500,000 
Fifth Third Bank, equipment finance line (2)   7,204,824    6,538,897 
Fifth Third Bank, draw loan (3)   110,326    743,150 
Fifth Third Bank, draw loan #2 (4)   517,043    827,782 
Fifth Third Bank, $1.65 million draw loan (5)   1,015,990    1,211,416 
Fifth Third Bank, $3.0 million contract facility (6)   85,880    92,400 
Fifth Third Bank, $1.0 million contract facility (7)   916,219    200,000 
Fifth Third Bank, $250 thousand contract facility (8)   202,536    236,111 
Fifth Third Bank, $1.5 million revolving facility (9)   800,000    - 
    12,866,707    12,349,756 
Less: current portion   12,866,707    3,715,796 
Long-term portion, net of senior lenders' notes payable  $-   $8,633,960 

 

On June 18, 2010, the Company, entered into a $17.0 million credit facility with Fifth Third Bank ("Fifth Third"). The credit facility consists of three components: (i) a term loan of $5.0 million, (ii) a draw loan of up to $2.0 million, and (iii) an equipment finance line of up to $10.0 million.

 

The term loan and the draw loan are covered by a Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2010 (the "Loan Agreement"), among the Company, Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., EFT Integration, Inc. (all subsidiaries of the Company) and Fifth Third.

 

The Loan Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, including covenants on the following: (1) due authorization; (2) compliance with laws; (3) absence of breach; (4) collateral ownership and limitation of liens; (5) preparation of financial statements; (6) litigation and taxes; (7) events of default; (8) ERISA obligations; (9) use of loan proceeds; (10) limitations on indebtedness, liens and certain investments; (11) limitations on changes in ownership structure; (12) dividends; (13) repurchases of shares; and (14) maintenance of certain accounts with Fifth Third. The Loan Agreement, Term Promissory Note, and Draw Promissory Note also include customary default provisions, including, without limitation, payment defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, and bankruptcy and insolvency. In general, upon an event of default, Fifth Third may, among other things, declare the outstanding principal and interest immediately due and payable.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement and the Lease Agreement, the Company granted Fifth Third a security interest in all of its assets, and the agreements are cross-collateralized.

 

Effective June 1, 2012 the Company entered into a refinancing agreement on several of its credit facilities that effectively extended the amortization of principal from an average of 36 months to an average of 48 months. Additionally, this amendment called for no principal payments for June and July 2012 on select facilities; with principal payments on these facilities reset to August 1. In exchange for the extension of the amortization, the interest rate on all affected debt increased to one month LIBOR plus 750 basis points through March 2013. The affected facilities listed below are (2), (3), (5), (6), and (7). In additions to this agreement, effective September 30, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment for which certain specified draw loans were amended to forego principal payments until maturity or acceleration, or such other date that all other amounts of obligations are to be paid in full. This amendment reset interest back to rates that existed prior to the June 1, 2012 amendment.

 

Effective August 13, 2012 and then again on September 28, 2012, the Company entered into amendments with Fifth Third Bank. These amendments required cash flow forecast reporting and certain specified draw loans to be amended to forego principal payments ultimately until maturity or acceleration, or such other date that all other amounts of obligations are to be paid in full by December 1, 2012. Loans (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) below were effected. As a result, all outstanding Fifth Third loans and related interest rate swaps have been reclassified to current liabilities.

 

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(1). On the day of closing of the Loan Agreement, the Company issued a promissory note (the "Term Promissory Note") in the amount of $5.0 million to Fifth Third covering the amount disbursed pursuant to the term loan. The Term Promissory Note was available to the Company as a single principal advance. Principal and interest payable under the original Term Promissory Note were to be paid in the amount borrowed over 36 months, beginning July 1, 2010, with 36 monthly principal payments plus accrued interest, with the final payment to be made on May 31, 2013. On January 6, 2012, the Company entered into a modification (the “Modification”) of the Term promissory Note with Fifth Third. As part of the Modification, the Company re-amortized the principal balance of the $2.5 million on this note (as of December 31, 2011) from 17 months remaining to 36 months remaining. The original Term Promissory Note carries interest of LIBOR plus up to 400 basis points based on a ratio of the Company’s indebtedness to EBITDA or 5.5%, whichever is greater. As of December 31, 2012, the outstanding principal balance was $2,013,889 and the interest rate on this facility was 5.5%.

 

(2). The equipment finance line is covered by a Master Equipment Lease Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2010 (the "Lease Agreement"), among the Company, Nationwide Money Services, Inc., Nationwide Ntertainment Services, Inc., and Fifth Third. The Lease Agreement and the corresponding equipment finance line available from Fifth Third are used to fund the purchases of up to $10.0 million of equipment (ATM and DVD kiosks), from time to time, and is available to the Company over a five year period. The line is secured by any equipment that is purchased pursuant to the line. The equipment line may also be used to support IT infrastructure. Borrowings made by the Company pursuant to this equipment line carry a term of one-year interest-only followed by an amortization of three years subsequent to each closing of a drawdown schedule. During an interim period between drawdowns and the closing of a drawdown schedule, the line carries interest-only payments. On March 31, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on a $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule with Fifth Third Bank which effectively fixed its LIBOR interest rate at 2.45% as of April 1, 2012. By fixing the LIBOR rate on its equipment lease schedule at 2.45% effective April 1, 2012, interest rate paid on the $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule was 6.45% beginning April 1, 2012. The Company entered into a modification of terms with this hedge in association with the June 1, 2012 refinancing agreement. This amendment was made in order to reflect the waiver that reset principal payments originally due in June and July of 2012 to August 1, 2012. All other terms of the hedge remained as originally agreed upon. As a result of the August 13, 2012 amendment entered into with the bank, the terms of the swap were altered. This rendered the hedge ineffective. As a result, the mark to market fair value amount between the company and its counter party was booked to interest expense during the quarter. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had drawn down a total of $7,538,650 against the Lease Agreement. $3,227,385 of the total draw down will be on an interim interest-only schedule at an interest rate of 5.5%. As of December 31, 2012, the outstanding principal balance was $7,204,824.

 

(3). Also on the day of the closing of the Loan Agreement, the Company issued a promissory note (the "Draw Promissory Note") to Fifth Third covering any amounts which might be disbursed pursuant to the draw loan, which can be a maximum of $2.0 million. The Company can request disbursement from the draw loan in $200,000 increments at any time after the delivery of the Draw Promissory Note. The Company will repay any amounts borrowed pursuant to the Draw Promissory Note over 18 months, beginning on the first day of the month following any draw, with 18 monthly principal payments plus accrued interest. The original Draw Promissory Note carries interest of LIBOR plus up to 400 basis points based on a ratio of the Company’s indebtedness to EBITDA or 5.5%, whichever is greater. The amended promissory note carries interest of one month LIBOR plus 750 basis points. The proceeds of any amounts disbursed pursuant to the draw loan will be used to purchase DVD inventory for the Company’s DVD kiosk business line. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had drawn down a total of $1,994,678 against the Draw Promissory Note and had an outstanding principal balance of $110,326. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 5.5%.

 

(4). On September 28, 2011, the Company issued a promissory note (the "Draw Promissory Note # 2") to Fifth Third covering any amounts which might be disbursed pursuant to the draw loan, which can be a maximum of $960,000. The Company can request disbursement from the draw loan in $200,000 increments at any time after the delivery of the Draw Promissory Note. The Company will repay any amounts borrowed pursuant to the Draw Promissory Note over 18 months, beginning on the first day of the month following any draw, with 18 monthly principal payments plus accrued interest. The Draw Promissory Note carries interest of LIBOR plus up to 900 basis points based on a ratio of the Company’s indebtedness to EBITDA or 5.5%, whichever is greater. The proceeds of any amounts disbursed pursuant to the draw loan will be used to purchase DVD inventory for the Company’s DVD kiosk business line. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had drawn down a total of $960,000 against the Draw Promissory Note # 2 and had an outstanding principal balance of $517,043. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 9.2%.

 

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(5). On December 17, 2010, the Company and Fifth Third entered into a First Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Loan Agreement. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company and Fifth Third modified the draw loan aspect of the Loan Agreement to permit for additional financing in the amount of $1,650,000 under the terms of the draw loan for the purposes of purchasing certain assets and customer contracts connected with recent acquisition agreements. The Amendment increased the maximum aggregate credit availability pursuant to the Loan Agreement from $17.0 million to $18.65 million. The draw loan maturity date is the earlier of 36 months (December 15, 2013) or the expiration or earlier termination of the customer agreements that were acquired with the proceeds of the draw loan. As security for the loan to be extended under the Amendment, in addition to that which was granted under the Loan Agreement, the Company granted security interests in the assets to be acquired pursuant to the recent acquisition agreements. The Amendment carries interest of LIBOR plus up to 400 basis points based on a ratio of the Company’s indebtedness to EBITDA or 5.5%, whichever is greater. Additionally, this draw loan was part of the refinancing amendment effective June 1, 2012. The amended promissory note as of June 1, 2012 increased interest to one month LIBOR plus 750 basis points. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had drawn down $1,520,162 against the Amendment and had an outstanding principal balance of $1,015,990. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 5.5%.

 

(6). On December 29, 2011, the Company, entered into a $3.0 million credit facility (“$3.0m credit facility”) with Fifth Third Bank. The credit facility consists of a draw loan of up to $3.0 million. On the day of closing of the Loan Agreement, the Company issued two promissory notes (the “Draw Loan C Promissory Notes”) in the amount of $40,800 and $51,600, respectively, to Fifth Third covering an initial disbursal pursuant to the draw loan. The Company will repay the amount borrowed on each of the Draw Loan C Promissory Notes, beginning on February 29, 2012, on the date which is the earlier of (i) 45 months following the date of the note, and (ii) the expiration date or earlier termination of the Customer Agreements; but, in any event, on either note, not later than May 31, 2015. The original Draw Loan C Promissory Notes carry interest of LIBOR plus up to 600 basis points or 6.0%, whichever is greater. The amended promissory notes carry interest of one month LIBOR plus 750 basis points. The proceeds of the Draw Loan C Promissory Notes were used to purchase certain identified customer contracts. The proceeds from any future draw loans made pursuant to the Loan Agreement shall be used for the acquisition of identified customer agreements, and purchases of ATM related equipment and inventory. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding principal balance of $85,880 against the $3.0 m credit facility. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 6.2%.

 

(7). On November 23, 2011, the Company, entered into a $1.0 million credit facility (“$1.0m credit facility”) with Fifth Third Bank. The credit facility consists of a draw loan of up to $1.0 million. On the day of closing of the $1.0m credit facility, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $200,000 to fund an acquisition of customer agreements. The Company will repay the amount borrowed on the date which is the earlier of (i) 36 months following the date of the note, and (ii) the expiration date or earlier termination of the Customer Agreements; but, in any event, on either note, not later than May 31, 2015. The original promissory note carries interest of LIBOR plus up to 600 basis points or 6.0%, whichever is greater. The amended promissory note carries interest of one month LIBOR plus 750 basis points. The proceeds from any future draw loans made pursuant to the $1.0m credit facility shall be used for the acquisition of identified customer agreements. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding principal balance of $916,219 against the $1.0m credit facility. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 6.2%.

 

(8). On November 21, 2011, the Company, entered into a $250,000 credit facility (“$250 thousand credit facility”) with Fifth Third Bank. The credit facility consists of a draw loan of up to $250,000. On the day of closing the $250 thousand credit facility, the Company paid $250,000 to fund an acquisition of customer ATMs. The Company will repay the amount borrowed on the date which is the earlier of (i) 36 months following the date of the note, and (ii) the expiration date or earlier termination of the Customer Agreements; but, in any event, on either note, not later than December 1, 2014. The promissory notes carry interest of LIBOR plus up to 600 basis points or 6.0%, whichever is greater. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an outstanding principal balance of $202,536 against the $250 thousand credit facility. The interest rate on the balances under the $250 thousand credit facility at December 31, 2012 was 6.2%.

 

(9). On November 13, 2012 the Company entered into a forbearance agreement and amendment with Fifth Third Bank. The Forbearance Agreement operated as forbearance by Fifth Third of its rights against the Company with respect to several existing defaults by the Company under the Loan Agreements and the Lease Agreements. Specifically, Fifth Third agreed not to exercise certain rights in respect to the existing defaults for a period commencing on the date of the Forbearance Agreement and ending on the date which is the earliest of (i) February 15, 2013, (ii) the occurrence or existence of any event of default, other than the existing defaults, or (iii) the occurrence of any Termination Event (as defined in the Forbearance Agreement).

 

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The Forbearance Agreement also operated as an omnibus amendment to certain terms contained in the Loan Agreements, in exchange for certain agreements and representations made by the Company.

 

Revolving Loans

 

Under the Forbearance Agreement, Fifth Third agreed to make certain loans available to the Company up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 million (which may be increased to $1.5 million at the sole discretion of Fifth Third) under the terms of a revolving note (“$1.5 million revolving facility”) attached to the Forbearance Agreement. Interest on the $1.5 million revolving facility will accrue at an annual rate of LIBOR + 12.0%. Proceeds under the revolving loans may only be used as specified in the Company’s approved budget (as discussed below) and the Company must pay a $30,000 closing fee associated with the loan. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had drawn down $800,000 against the $1.5 million revolving facility and had an outstanding principal balance of $800,000. As of December 31, 2012, the interest rate on this facility was 12.2%.

 

Sale Covenants

 

The Forbearance Agreement also called for the Company to deliver evidences, at certain pre-designated times of commitments, in form and substance acceptable to Fifth Third, related to a reorganization of the Company, including: offering memoranda, letters of intent, definitive offers, and definitive purchase agreements for the sale of all or substantially all company assets and/or the businesses of the Company. The Forbearance Agreement called for the reorganization of the Company to be completed no later than February 15, 2013 (or such later date as the parties may agree).

 

Budget Covenants

 

The Forbearance Agreement also required the Company to comply with certain cash flow and budget forecast covenants. Specifically, the Company must deliver cash flow forecasts and reconciliations (and explanations of material variances) to Fifth Third on a weekly basis. Pursuant to these covenants (an extension of the requirement put in place by the September 28, 2012 amendment to the Loan Agreements), the Company must also (i) generate cash receipts in an amount equal to at least ninety percent (90%) of the aggregate amount set forth in the weekly budget projections (with a reference period beginning on October 15, 2012), and (ii) make aggregate cash disbursements no greater than ten percent (10%) more than the amount set in the weekly budget projections (with a reference period beginning on September 10, 2012). Furthermore, any proceeds collected by the Company based on enumerated collateral, must only be used for the purposes specified in the Company’s provided budget.

 

Management Structuring

 

The Forbearance Agreement required that, at all times when the Forbearance Agreement is active, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer shall be Kevin L. Reager (the Company’s current Chief Executive Officer), or such other person as may be agreed to by Fifth Third.

 

The Forbearance Agreement also required the Company to appoint a new Chief Restructuring Officer, who will be empowered to manage the day-to-day operations of the Company and facilitate the Company’s efforts to reorganize through consummation of a strategic transaction. To such end, the Chief Restructuring Officer will also be empowered to explore, negotiate, and execute, deliver and consummate (subject to approvals of the Company’s board of directors and shareholders, as required by law) any agreements related to such strategic transactions.

 

The Company has appointed Kevin L. Reager (its Chief Executive Officer) as its Chief Restructuring Officer pursuant to this requirement.

 

Outside Consultants

 

The Forbearance Agreement also required the Company to continue to retain a specified consulting firm, who will monitor and report to Fifth Third on several aspects of the Company’s business and financial condition (an extension and reiteration of the requirement put in place by amendments of the Loan Agreements effective August 13, 2012 and September 28, 2012). The Company must also continue its engagement of a specified investment banker, to assist the Company in connection with such strategic alternatives as the investment banker, the consultant or the Company may propose which are acceptable to Fifth Third (also an extension and reiteration of the requirements put in place by the August 13, 2012 and September 28, 2012 amendments).

 

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Additional Commitments

 

The following additional commitments were also made by the Company in connection with the Amendment:

 

With respect to all covered obligations of the Company to Fifth Third, the Company must present term sheets (with investors or other lenders) for refinancing such obligations by October 31, 2012, binding commitments to such refinancing by November 30, 2012 and have closed such refinancing by December 31, 2012.

 

The Company must deliver certain waivers of its landlords related to its leased locations.

 

The Company must provide requested information to Fifth Third on a specified piece of pending litigation involving the Company (this pending litigation was a class action lawsuit against the Company which was subsequently settled for $6,000 in February 2013).

 

The Company is restricted, by the terms of the Amendment from making or paying certain distributions or dividends, advances, loans, redemptions, prepayments, management fees, or other specified payments or set-asides.

 

Except as modified by the Forbearance Agreement, the terms of the Loan Agreements and the Lease Agreement (and each of the related equipment schedules), as amended, remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Forbearance Agreement, including all exhibits attached thereto, is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Forbearance Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 14, 2012.

 

(See 8-K filing “Fifth Third Forbearance Agreement” filed on November 14, 2012 for details on specific agreements and representations made by the Company relating to this agreement.)

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Company was in technical default under its forbearance agreement with Fifth Third Bank (as more particularly described above). As of the date of filing of this Form 10-K, the Company remained in technical default under the forbearance agreement, as a reorganization of the Company on or before February 15, 2013, along with other specific requirements of the forbearance agreement, had not occurred. See details of the forbearance agreement described above.

 

Vault Cash Hedge

 

On May 26, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on $20 million with Fifth Third Bank which swapped the interest rate on the Company’s vault cash. The effective date of the rate swap was June 1, 2012. Beginning in June, the Company began realizing the difference between its variable rate, and effectively fixed rate, a difference of 1.29%.

 

As of December 31, 2012, principal payments due on the senior lenders’ notes payable are as follows:

 

2013  $12,866,707 
   $12,866,707 

 

13.CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

 

The Company is obligated under various capital leases for automated teller machines and computer equipment. For financial reporting purposes, minimum lease payments relating to this equipment have been capitalized. Capital lease obligations, excluding interest, totaling $289,114 require minimum monthly lease payments ranging from approximately $467 to $6,674 with interest rates ranging between 0.00% and 12.00%. The existing capital lease agreements as of December 31, 2012 are at an average interest rate of 9.27%. The future minimum lease payments required under capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

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  2013  $239,989 
  2014   44,121 
  2015   32,469 
       316,579 
Less: amount representing interest      27,465 
Present value of minimum lease payments      289,114 
Less: current portion of capital lease obligations      224,511 
      $64,603 

 

Equipment leased under capital leases as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, totaled $1,028,664 and $828,623, which is net of accumulated depreciation of $335,702 and $255,519, respectively.

 

14.Commitments and contingencies

 

Leased facilities

 

Commencing in July 2012, the Company entered into a lease renewal for their Jacksonville, Florida office. The term of the lease is for a period of 63 months and the rent payments on a monthly basis for the first year is $9,938, for the second year is $10,186, for the third year is $10,441, for the fourth year is $10,702, for the fifth year is $10,969 and for the final period through the end of the term is $11,236. The Company entered into a new office lease in Jacksonville, Texas which, effective February 1, 2009, became a month to month lease. The agreement provides for minimum monthly base rental payments of approximately $4,406. The Company also leases a warehouse facility in South Carolina which is a month to month lease. The Company also has various operating leases for computers and equipment. Rental expense under operating leases aggregated $186,971, $229,360 and $229,818 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms as of December 31, 2012:

 

2013  $139,259 
2014   130,669 
2015   127,617 
2016   130,778 
2017   100,309 
Total  $628,632 

 

15.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company and its subsidiaries may be parties to, and their property is subject to, ordinary, routine litigation incidental to their business. We know of no material, active or pending legal proceedings against the Company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.

 

16.EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS; SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

 

Kevin L. Reager

 

On August 20, 2012, the board of directors of the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Reager began his employment with the Company on August 21, 2012.

 

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Mr. Reager’s employment with the Company as Chief Executive Officer is governed by the terms of his offer of employment.

 

In accordance with the Company’s offer of employment to Mr. Reager, he will receive an annual salary in the amount of $225,000. He is also eligible for a cash bonus of 50% of his earned base salary at a 100% target achievement level of certain performance based metrics.

 

In addition, Mr. Reager was granted options to purchase 700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, as of August 23, 2012, with a strike price of $.29. The options vest in accordance with certain performance metrics related to the market price of the Company’s common stock. Specifically, the options vest, if at all, ratably between 0-100% for a 30 day sustained market price per share of common stock achievement between $0.50 and $1.20. In effect, 1.4286% of the granted option vests for every $0.01 above $0.50 per share at which the common stock trades at for at least 30 consecutive days. The options would become fully vested upon a change of control or other specified event of corporate reorganization. The options will expire 5 years from the date of grant.

 

Mr. Reager will also be entitled to severance pay equal to 2 months’ salary for any separation of his employment without cause within the first nine months of his employment. After the first nine months of his employment, he will be entitled to 6 months’ salary for any separation of his employment without cause.

 

If a change of control of the Company occurs, Mr. Reager will be entitled to 4 months’ salary for any change of control within the first nine months of his employment; or 12 months’ salary for any change of control after the first nine months of his employment.

 

On November 13, 2012, the Company appointed Kevin L. Reager (its Chief Executive Officer) as its Chief Restructuring Officer. This appointment has been made in connection with the requirements of the Forbearance Agreement (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement). As Chief Restructuring Officer, Mr. Reager will have day-to-day operational control of the Company and is empowered to facilitate the identification and execution of a strategic transaction for the Company.

 

On November 14, 2012, the Company entered into the Incentive Bonus Agreement with Kevin L. Reager, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer.

 

The Incentive Bonus Agreement calls for a bonus payment to be made to Mr. Reager in the event that the Company is successful in completing a strategic transaction of the Company prior to December 31, 2013. Specifically, if, during the term of the Incentive Bonus Agreement, there is (i) a sale of the Company, the Company shall pay to Mr. Reager a lump sum cash payment (defined in the Incentive Bonus Agreement as a “Sale Bonus”) equal to the greater of (A) Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000) or (B) one percent (1%) of the total consideration received by the Company (including without limitation any financing proceeds) in connection with such triggering event; or (ii) a recapitalization or restructuring, the Company shall pay to Mr. Reager a lump sum cash payment equal to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) (defined in the Incentive Bonus Agreement as the “Recapitalization/Restructuring Bonus,” and together with the Sale Bonus, each a “Bonus”). The Bonus shall be payable to Mr. Reager within two (2) business days after the triggering event giving rise to such payment obligation.

 

Michael J. Loiacono

 

Our board of directors approved an employment agreement with Michael J. Loiacono. The employment agreement is effective as of October 1, 2010, provides for a one-year term, and provides that, if the employment agreement is not otherwise terminated, it will be automatically extended for successive periods of one year. Mr. Loiacono’s employment agreement was extended on October 1, 2011.

 

The employment agreement further provides that, during the term of the agreement and for a period of one year and six months after the termination of the agreement for any reason, Mr. Loiacono will not directly or indirectly employ or solicit our employees, compete with us for our customers in any state where we do business, interfere with our relationships, or provide information about us to our competitors.

 

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The employment agreement provides that, if Mr. Loiacono is terminated by us without cause and provided he complies with the restrictive covenants of the employment agreement and signs a release agreement, he will continue to receive his base salary for the following time period: (1) if the termination occurs during the initial term of the employment agreement, for the remaining portion of such initial term or for nine months after the date of termination of his employment, whichever is longer; or (2) if the termination occurs after the initial term, for nine months after the date of termination of his employment. In addition, Mr. Loiacono will continue to receive benefits for the applicable time period and we will pay him for any bonuses earned by the date of termination. The employment agreement further provides that if there is a “change of control,” Mr. Loiacono will be entitled to receive the severance benefits for a period of one year.

 

On November 21, 2012, the Company entered into a Transaction Bonus Agreement (the “Transaction Bonus Agreement”) with Mr. Loiacono.

 

The Transaction Bonus Agreement calls for a bonus payment to be made to Mr. Loiacono in the event that the Company is successful in completing a strategic transaction prior to December 31, 2013. Specifically, if, during the term of the Transaction Bonus Agreement, there is (i) a sale of the Company, the Company shall pay to Mr. Loiacono a lump sum cash payment equal to One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000); or (ii) a recapitalization or restructuring, the Company shall pay to Mr. Loiacono a lump sum cash payment equal to Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) (defined in the Transaction Bonus Agreement as the “Recapitalization/Restructuring Bonus,” and together with the Sale Bonus, each a “Bonus”).

 

In addition to the foregoing contingent Bonus payments, in the event that Mr. Loiacono’s employment with the Company is terminated other than for Cause (as defined in the Transaction Bonus Agreement) on or before the Term Date, then Mr. Loiacono shall be entitled to a lump sum cash payment of (i) One Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($127,500); and (ii) an amount equal to the Sale Bonus (collectively, the “Severance Payment”).

 

If payable pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Bonus Agreement, the Bonus and/or the Severance Payment shall be payable to Mr. Loiacono, within two (2) business days after the triggering event giving rise to such payment obligation.

 

17.INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense (benefit) consists of:

 

   2012   2011   2010 
Current:               
Federal  $-   $-   $- 
State   21,945    75,646    88,411 
Federal and state deferred tax assets   1,975,211    (1,060,982)   (292,745)
Valuation allowance        1,060,982    - 
Provision for income taxes  $1,997,156   $75,646   $(204,334)
                
The provision (benefit) for income taxes shown above varies from statutory federal income tax rates for those periods as follows:               
                
Federal Income Tax Rate   -34.00%   -34.00%   -34.00%
State Income Tax Rate, net of federal tax effect   0.22%   -0.07%   4.67%
DTL/DTA True-up   -0.51%   -5.92%   10.72%
Permanent items   41.77%   1.07%   0.51%
Change in valuation allowance   16.94%   56.52%   0.00%
Other, net   -4.66%   -13.58%   -1.22%
                
Effective tax rate   19.75%   4.03%   -19.32%

 

The components of the net deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities are shown below.

 

Deferred income taxes arise from the temporary differences in reporting assets and liabilities for income tax and financial reporting purposes. These temporary differences primarily resulted from net operating losses and different amortization and depreciation methods used for financial and tax purposes.

 

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   2012   2011   2010 
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)               
Current portion               
Arising from accounts receivable, inventory and accrued expenses  $158,358   $315,960   $363,926 
Valuation allowance   (143,411)   -      
Total  $14,947   $315,960   $363,926 
                
Long term portion               
Arising from operating loss and credit carryforwards   9,049,651    8,514,784    7,464,411 
Arising from temporary differences in interest rate swap liabilities   210,517    229,840    - 
Arising from temporary differences in fixed and intangible assets   (2,787,823)   (3,314,711)   (3,143,446)
Total   6,472,345    5,429,913    4,320,965 
Valuation allowance   (6,487,292)   (3,770,662)   (2,709,680)
Total  $(14,947)  $1,659,251   $1,611,285 

 

As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company’s gross deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance of $6,630,703, $3,770,662 and $2,709,680, respectively, due to negative evidence, primarily previous years operating losses, indicating that a valuation allowance is required under GAAP. In assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not, that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2012 is related to deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards. Management believes that based upon its projection of future taxable income for the foreseeable future, it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the full benefit of the net operating loss carryforwards before they expire.

 

During 2012, the Company increased the valuation allowance related to the current year deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss carryforwards generated in the current year by approximately $2,861,041. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2012 is related to deferred tax assets arising from net operating carry forwards. Due to cumulative taxable losses in recent years coupled with revised projections of its future taxable income, it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize the full benefit of the loss carryfowards before they are due to expire.

 

In July 2006, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements in accordance with GAAP and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under GAAP, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

 

At December 31, 2012, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards remaining of approximately $23.8 million that may be offset against future taxable income through 2032.

 

There were no income tax audits during the year ended December 31, 2012. With limited exception, the Company’s federal and state tax returns are open for examination for the tax year ending 2009, and all subsequent years.

 

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012 is as follows: 

 

Balance at January 1, 2010  $1,147,200 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year   - 
Additions for tax positions of prior years   - 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years   - 
Settlements   - 
Total adjustments at December 31, 2010  $1,147,200 
      
Balance at January 1, 2011  $1,147,200 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year   - 
Additions for tax positions of prior years   - 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years   - 
Settlements   - 
Total adjustments at December 31, 2011  $1,147,200 
      
Balance at January 1, 2012  $1,147,200 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year   - 
Additions for tax positions of prior years   - 
Reduction as a result of expired tax year   (1,147,200)
Settlements   - 
Total adjustments at December 31, 2012  $- 

 

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of valuation allowance against the Company's gross deferred assets is as follows:

 

Balance at January 1, 2010  $2,709,680 
Additions   - 
Reductions   - 
Balance at December 31,  2010  $2,709,680 
      
Balance at January 1, 2011  $2,709,680 
Additions   1,060,982 
Reductions   - 
Balance at December 31,  2011  $3,770,662 
      
Balance at January 1, 2012  $3,770,662 
Additions   2,860,041 
Reductions   - 
Balance at December 31,  2012  $6,630,703 

 

18.NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic net loss per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased by the effect of dilutive stock options and stock purchase warrants using the treasury stock method. No such conversion is assumed where the effect is anti-dilutive, such as when there is a net loss from operations or when the exercise price of the potentially dilutive securities is more than the market value of the Company’s stock. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

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   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2012
   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2011
   Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 
Numerator               
Loss from continuing operations  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
                
Numerator for diluted loss per share available to common stockholders  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
                
Denominator               
Weighted average shares   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369 
Effect of dilutive securities:               
Treasury method, effect of employee stock options & warrants   -    -    - 
                
Denominator for diluted loss per share adjusted weighted shares after assumed exercises   22,732,457    22,543,454    21,980,369 
                
Loss per common share - basic:               
Net loss per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)
                
Loss per common share - diluted:               
Net loss per common share  $(0.53)  $(0.08)  $(0.04)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, there were stock options and warrants outstanding to acquire 1,184,398, 516,266 and 1,459,716 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock which were excluded from the calculation of its diluted earnings per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

19.BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

FASB requires that companies report separately in the financial statements certain financial and descriptive information about segment revenues, income and assets. The method for determining what information is reported is based on the way that management organizes the operating segments for making operational decisions and assessments of financial performance. In computing operating loss and net loss for the DVD services business and the ATM services business, no allocations of general corporate expenses have been made and these are included in the Corporate Support services business.

 

The following table summarizes our revenues, gross profit, SG&A, stock compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization, impairment of assets and long-lived assets, restructuring charges, operating loss, net loss and Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the periods indicated below.

 

EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) is defined as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA from operations before impairment of long-lived assets, restructuring charges, stock compensation expense, debt restructuring charges, other non-operating expense, gain on sale of assets, and loss on early extinguishment of debt.

 

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   For the year ended   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
                
Revenues:               
ATM Services  $27,113,823   $25,054,262   $21,491,106 
DVD Services - The Exchange   4,080,164    4,088,792    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    2,798,080    1,252,229 
Corporate Support   -    -    - 
Consolidated revenues  $31,193,987   $31,941,134   $22,743,335 
                
Gross profit:               
ATM Services  $7,961,765   $10,630,406   $9,709,079 
DVD Services - The Exchange   953,981    1,417,493    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    57,937    (321,485)
Corporate Support   -    -    - 
Consolidated gross profit  $8,915,746   $12,105,836   $9,387,594 
                
SG&A:               
ATM Services  $3,951,839   $4,123,430   $4,347,379 
DVD Services - The Exchange   656,620    731,701    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    801,855    917,260 
Corporate Support   1,671,828    1,798,071    1,406,804 
Consolidated SG&A  $6,280,287   $7,455,057   $6,671,443 
                
Stock compensation expense:               
ATM Services  $-   $-   $- 
DVD Services - The Exchange   -    -    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    -    - 
Corporate Support   107,088    104,161    215,813 
Consolidated stock compensation expense  $107,088   $104,161   $215,813 
                
Depreciation & Amortization:               
ATM Services  $2,340,643   $2,001,349   $1,721,261 
DVD Services - The Exchange   1,188,550    359,312    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    778,349    418,029 
Corporate Support   305,283    304,924    312,728 
Consolidated depreciation & amortization  $3,834,476   $3,443,934   $2,452,018 
                
Impairment of assets and long-lived assets:               
ATM Services  $4,121,595   $-   $- 
DVD Services - The Exchange   2,558,147    -    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    1,182,694    481,993 
Corporate Support   -    -    - 
Consolidated impairment of assets and long-lived assets  $6,679,742   $1,182,694   $481,993 
                
Restructuring charges:               
ATM Services  $50,745   $64,601   $- 
DVD Services - The Exchange   -    -    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    419,183    - 
Corporate Support   -    465,523    - 
Consolidated restructuring charges  $50,745   $949,307   $- 
                
Operating loss:               
ATM Services  $(2,503,057)  $4,441,026   $3,640,439 
DVD Services - The Exchange   (3,449,336)   326,480    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    (3,124,144)   (2,138,767)
Corporate Support   (2,084,199)   (2,672,679)   (1,935,345)
Consolidated operating loss  $(8,036,592)  $(1,029,317)  $(433,673)
                
Net loss:               
ATM Services  $(2,427,863)  $4,338,073   $3,742,826 
DVD Services - The Exchange   (3,449,336)   326,480    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    (3,023,103)   (2,138,767)
Corporate Support   (6,233,551)   (3,518,635)   (2,457,627)
Consolidated net loss  $(12,110,750)  $(1,877,185)  $(853,568)
                
Adjusted EBITDA:               
ATM Services  $4,009,926   $6,506,976   $5,361,700 
DVD Services - The Exchange   297,361    685,792    - 
DVD Services - Other   -    (743,918)   (1,238,745)
Corporate Support   (1,671,828)   (1,798,071)   (1,406,804)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA  $2,635,459   $4,650,779   $2,716,151 

 

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The following table summarizes total assets by segment for the periods indicated:

 

   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
Assets:          
ATM Services  $19,274,393   $28,062,465 
DVD Services   1,173,244    4,765,919 
Consolidated assets  $20,447,637   $32,828,384 

 

See Financial Statement Footnote #26 "Subsequent Events" for an update on the Company’s contract with its major DVD customer.

 

20.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

As noted in Financial Footnote #2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, the Company accounts for its stock-based compensation by recognizing the grant date fair value of stock-based awards, net of estimated forfeitures, as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the underlying requisite service periods of the related awards. The following table reflects the total stock-based compensation expense amounts included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations:

 

Stock options

 

The Company established a 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2002 Plan”), a 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) and a 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”), which provide for the granting of options to officers, employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. As of December 31, 2012, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock available for future grants under the 2002 Plan, 180,658 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2004 Plan, and 925,000 shares of common stock were available for future grants under the 2010 Plan. As of December 31, 2012, 1,105,658 shares of common stock were reserved for future stock option grants and no shares were reserved for warrants to purchase common stock.

 

Options granted under our 2002 Plan, 2004 Plan and 2010 Plan generally have a three-year vesting period and expire five years after grant. Most of our stock options vest ratably during the vesting period, as opposed to awards that vest at the end of the vesting period. We recognize compensation expense for options using the straight-line basis, reduced by estimated forfeitures. Upon exercise of stock options, we issue new shares of our common stock (as opposed to using treasury shares). All options granted pursuant to the plans shall be exercisable at a price not less than the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.

 

The plans are administered by the Company's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to select individuals to receive awards, to determine the time and type of awards, the number of shares covered by the awards, and the terms and conditions of such awards in accordance with the terms of the plans. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors may take into account the recipient's current and potential contributions and any other factors the Board of Directors considers relevant. The Board of Directors is authorized to establish rules and regulations and make all other determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the plans.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company granted stock options totaling 926,500 and 445,000 shares of its common stock, with a weighted average strike price of $0.34 and $0.47 per share, respectively. Certain stock options were exercisable upon grant and have a life ranging from four months to five years. As of December 31, 2012, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation plans was approximately $50,700. This unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s stock options activity under compensation plans:

 

   Number of   Weighted Average   Weighted Average   Aggregate 
   Options   Exercise Price   Contractual Term (years)   Intrinsic Value 
Balance, December 31, 2010   2,893,513   $0.40         
Options granted   445,000    0.47           
Options cancelled   (212,500)   0.43           
Options expired   (830,959)   0.45           
Options exercised   (671,639)   0.27           
Balance, December 31, 2011   1,623,415   $0.44           
Options granted   926,500    0.34           
Options cancelled   (62,500)   0.32           
Options expired   (430,389)   0.44           
Options exercised   (51,250)   0.30           
Balance, December 31, 2012   2,005,776   $0.40    2.81   $620,077 
                     
Options vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2012   1,184,398   $0.42    1.31   $385,302 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the total fair value of stock options vested was $324,300, $234,795 and $229,042, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2012:

 

        Weighted Average             
    Shares Underlying   Remaining   Weighted Average   Shares Underlying   Weighted Average 
Exercise Price   Options Outstanding   Contractual Life Years   Exercise Price   Options Excercisible   Exercise Price 
                            
 < $0.09    -    -   $-    -   $- 
 $0.09    -    -   $-    -   $- 
 .>$0.09-$0.92    2,005,776    2.81   $0.40    1,184,398   $0.42 
                            
Totals    2,005,776        $0.40    1,184,398   $0.42 

 

    Exercise Price Equals,            
Number of Remaining   Exceeds or is Less than  Weighted Average   Range of   Weighted Average 
Options Granted   Market Value as of 12/31/12  Exercise Price   Exercise Price   Fair Value 
                     
 -   Less than  $-    <$0.09   $- 
 -   Equals  $-    $0.09   $- 
 2,005,776   Exceeds  $0.40    .>$0.09-$0.92   $0.33 
                     
 2,005,776                   

 

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0, $0 and $7,500 respectively.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of December 31, 2012 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:

 

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       Weighted Average 
   Options   Grant-Date 
   Outstanding   Fair Value 
         
Nonvested options outstanding as of December 31, 2011   705,794   $0.47 
Granted   926,500   $0.28 
Vested   (404,717)  $0.44 
Forfeited   (406,199)  $0.32 
Nonvested options outstanding as of December 31, 2012   821,378   $0.34 

 

Stock warrants

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock warrant activity:

 

   Number of   Weighted Average 
   Warrants   Exercise Price 
Balance, December 31, 2010   30,000   $0.20 
Warrants granted   -    - 
Warrants cancelled   -    - 
Warrants expired   -    - 
Warrants exercised   -    - 
Balance, December 31, 2011   30,000   $0.20 
Warrants granted   -    - 
Warrants cancelled   -    - 
Warrants expired   -    - 
Warrants exercised   -    - 
Balance, December 31, 2012   30,000   $0.20 

 

The following table summarizes information about warrants outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2012:

 

        Weighted Average             
    Shares Underlying   Remaining   Weighted Average   Shares Underlying   Weighted Average 
Exercise Price   Warrants Outstanding   Contractual Life Years   Exercise Price   Warrants Excercisible   Exercise Price 
                      
$0.20    30,000    1.9   $0.20    30,000   $0.20 
      30,000        $0.20    30,000   $0.20 

 

21.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

None other than what has been already disclosed in Financial Footnote #10 “Note Payable - Related Party.”

 

22.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

 

The Company uses the three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 

Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

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Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

On March 31, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on a $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule with Fifth Third Bank which will fix its LIBOR interest rate at 2.45% as of April 1, 2012. The Company expects that by fixing the LIBOR rate on its equipment lease schedule at 2.45% effective April 1, 2012, it will be fixing the interest rate paid on the $3,976,531 equipment lease schedule at 6.45% beginning April 1, 2012 and until then, will remain on an interest-only schedule. Our derivative financial instruments are interest rate swap agreements, which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the derivatives and therefore considered a level 2 input.

 

On May 26, 2011 the Company entered into a 12-month forward looking interest rate swap agreement on $20 million with Fifth Third Bank which will swap the interest rate on the Company’s vault cash. The effective date of the rate swap is June 1, 2012 and until then, the Company will continue to pay its variable interest rate on the $20 million of vault cash. Our derivative financial instruments are interest rate swap agreements, which are observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the derivatives and therefore considered a level 2 input.

 

The following tables summarize the Company's assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis using the fair value hierarchy prescribed by U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2012:

 

       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                 
Assets:                    
   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Liabilities associated with interest rate swaps  $554,577   $-   $554,577   $- 
                     
       Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                 
Assets:                    
   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                     
Liabilities:                    
Liabilities associated with interest rate swaps  $605,479   $-   $605,479   $- 

 

On a recurring basis, we measure our interest rate swap agreements at fair value using an income approach and Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The income approach consists of a discounted cash flow model that takes into account the present value of future cash flows under the terms of the contracts incorporating observable market inputs as of the reporting date such as prevailing interest rates. Both the counterparty’s credit risk and our credit risk are considered in the fair value determination.

 

Interest rate swaps. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swaps was a liability of $554,577 as of December 31, 2012. These financial instruments are carried at fair value, calculated as the present value of amounts estimated to be received or paid to a marketplace participant in a selling transaction.

 

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Cash Flow Hedging Strategy

 

For each derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"). Gains and losses on the derivative instrument representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components that are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings. Prior to the quarter ending September 30, 2012, the Company only utilized fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps in which the underlying pricing terms agree in all material respects, including the pricing terms of the Company's vault cash rental obligations, the amount of ineffectiveness associated with such interest rate swap contracts has historically been immaterial. Due to the August 13, 2012 amendment entered into during the third quarter, as well as the Forbearance Agreement executed with the bank, the derivative instrument relating to the Company’s equipment lease have been deemed completely ineffective from a cash flow hedging standpoint. As these agreements changed terms of the underlying notional amount, the terms of the hedge was modified resulting in fair value of the Company's cash flow hedge being moved from “OCI” on the company’s balance sheet to interest expense on the company’s income statement in relation to the Company's consolidated financial statements. The amount of this reclassification was $144,215. See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the debt balances.

 

The interest rate swap contract entered into with respect to the Company's equipment lease schedule effectively modifies the Company's exposure to interest rate risk by converting the Company's monthly floating LIBOR rate to a fixed rate. This contract is in place through March 31, 2015 for $3,976,531 which changed with the latest forbearance agreement. The Company entered into a modification of terms with this hedge in association with the June 1, 2012 refinancing agreement. This amendment was made in order to reflect the waiver that reset principal payments originally due in June and July of 2012 to August 1, 2012. See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lender Notes’ Payable” regarding the details of this amendment.

 

The interest rate swap contract entered into with respect to the Company's vault cash rental obligations effectively modifies the Company's exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company's monthly floating rate vault cash rental expense to a fixed rate. Such contracts are in place from June 1, 2012 through June 1, 2014 for $20 million of the Company's vault cash rental obligations. By converting such amounts to a fixed rate, the impact of future interest rate changes (both favorable and unfavorable) on the Company's monthly vault cash rental expense amounts have reduced. The interest rate swap contract typically involves the receipt of floating rate amounts from the Company's counterparties that match, in all material respects, the floating rate amounts required to be paid by the Company to its vault cash provider for the portions of the Company's outstanding vault cash obligations that have been hedged. In return, the Company typically pays the interest rate swap counterparties a fixed rate amount per month based on the same notional amounts outstanding.

 

At no point is there an exchange of the underlying principal or notional amounts associated with the interest rate swaps. Additionally, none of the Company's existing interest rate swap contracts contain credit-risk-related contingent features.

 

23.IMPAIRMENT OF ASSESTS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS

 

As discussed in Financial Footnote #2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”, the Company accounts for the impairment of long-lived assets in accordance with GAAP. The following impairments were recognized during fiscal 2012 and 2011.

 

During fiscal 2012, the Company determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require a goodwill impairment analysis for the ATM business. These indicators included a recent forbearance agreement signed with Fifth Third Bank (See Financial Footnote #12 “Senior Lenders’ Notes Payable” regarding the details of the agreement), as well as the recent trading values of the Company’s stock coupled with decreases in the Company’s profit margin.

 

We estimated the fair value of the ATM business utilizing a combination of market multiple valuation metrics used in our industry and the present value of discounted cash flows. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The market approach estimates fair value based on market multiples of revenue and earnings derived from comparable companies with similar operating and investment characteristics as the reporting unit.

 

Based on our analyses, the implied fair value of goodwill was lower than the carrying value of goodwill for the ATM business unit. As a result, we recorded an impairment charge of $4,030,360.

 

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Additionally, the Company identified a group of ATM’s that were no longer useful to the Company. These ATM’s were sold during fiscal 2012. Accordingly, these ATM’s were written down to their fair market value based on proceeds realized. The impairment charge was $91,235.

 

During fiscal 2012, we also determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment existed to require an impairment analysis for the DVD business. Based on our analyses, we recorded an impairment charge of $1,023,610 on our merchant contracts and a $1,534,537 impairment charge on our DVD kiosks.

 

During fiscal 2011, the Company removed all of its DVD kiosks from store locations owned by its major DVD customer. This was done to remove unprofitable DVD kiosks from site locations. The largest wave of de-installs relating to these kiosks occurred during the third quarter, consisting of approximately 115 kiosks removed from store locations and placed into the Company’s warehouse to prepare for redeployment to other locations. Along with these idle kiosks in the warehouse, were the DVD titles associated with these machines.

 

Also in the third quarter of 2011, the Company received notice from the same customer that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011, due to a cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer. This cancellation was a result of the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings.

 

As such, during fiscal 2011, the Company wrote down $1,085,194 of impaired DVD inventory and $97,500 of capitalized installation costs related to the DVD kiosks. This impaired DVD inventory consisted of both DVD titles that were not being utilized due to the removal of the DVD kiosks from store locations, as well as a mark-to-market reduction in value of the DVDs located in the kiosks that were removed during the fourth quarter of 2011, pursuant to the cancellation of the customer contract. The machine installation costs could no longer be considered attached to the machine as the machines were idle in the warehouse, and therefore, were written off accordingly.

 

24.RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

During fiscal 2012, the Company incurred restructuring expenses due to headcount reductions of $50,745.

 

On February 28, 2011, the Company and George McQuain, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, agreed to a mutual separation of Mr. McQuain’s employment. As of February 28, 2011, Mr. McQuain was no longer employed as Chief Executive Officer, Director or in any other capacity, by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had paid its severance obligation in full to Mr. McQuain. During February 2011 through September 2011 several other headcounts were reduced as part of a corporate restructuring.

 

For fiscal 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $547,936 for severance-related expenses. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had accrued $233,599 for severance obligations included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company removed approximately 115 of its DVD rental kiosks from store locations of a major customer, and placed them into storage at a Company warehouse. While some of these kiosks were redeployed to other locations in the field, the majority remained in the warehouse at the end of the third quarter. The Company incurred $126,269 of costs associated with the de-installation and storage of the kiosks. Additionally, the Company received notice from the same customer in the third quarter that it would have to remove all remaining kiosks in the fourth quarter of 2011. This came as a result of cancellation of the Company’s contract with the customer pursuant to the customer’s bankruptcy proceedings. The Company incurred approximate $100,000 of costs associated with the de-installation of these additional kiosks as well as the cost of redeploying kiosks during the fourth quarter of 2011. Additionally, the Company wrote off $175,102 of un-amortized intangible costs relating to its cancelled contract with this customer.

 

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The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded during the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2012 and 2011: 

 

   For the year ended   For the year ended 
   December 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Deinstallation Charges  $-   $226,269 
Unamortized Intangible Write Off   -    175,102 
Severance Related Charges   50,745    547,936 
Total  $50,745   $949,307 

 

25.DEBT RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company incurred debt restructuring expenses of $543,648. These expenses include bank fees, legal expenses incurred by the bank in relation to these amendments, as well as fees for consultants the Company was required to hire as a condition of these amendments.

 

26.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On March 19, 2013, the Company received a notice of default from its senior lender Fifth Third Bank. Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, Fifth Third Bank is exercising its rights to enact default interest rate on all outstanding loan agreements. The default interest rate will equal 5% in excess of the existing interest rate. The new default rates will be effective January 16, 2013.

 

During March of 2013, the Company informed The Exchange, its primary customer in the DVD business, the Company intends to sell its DVD business. In response to the Company’s request that The Exchange assign its contract when the appropriate time dictates, on March 26, 2013, the Company received notification from The Exchange that The Exchange is terminating its contract with the Company effective June 24, 2013.

 

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