10-K/A 1 pfc10ka.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A-#2 [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to ------------ ------------ Commission File Number 000-27437 -------------------------------- PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION ----------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 94-3227733 -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 2207 Sawgrass Village Drive 32082 --------------------------- ----- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 285-0000 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ----------------------------------------------------------- None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: ----------------------------------------------------------- Common Stock, $0.0001 par value Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. [ ] Yes [X] No Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. [ ] Yes [X] No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent 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. [X] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [X] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No There is no non-voting common equity. The aggregate market value of the common stock held by nonaffiliates (based upon the closing price of $0.04 for the shares on the Nasdaq National Market on June 30, 2005) was approximately $2,232,175, as of June 30, 2005. For this purpose, shares of the registrant's common stock known to the registrant to be held by its executive officers, directors, certain immediate family members of the registrant's executive officers and directors and each person known to the registrant to own 10% or more of the outstanding voting power of the registrant have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is required by Form 10-K and shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an affiliate and is not necessarily conclusive for other purposes. As of April 1, 2006, there were 269,133,486 shares of the registrant's common stock issued and outstanding. EXPLANATORY NOTE This Form 10-K/A #2 (the "Amendment") amends our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 2006 (the "Original Filing"). We are filing this Form 10-KSB/A to amend the Financial Statements. In connection with the filing of this Form 10-K/A #2 and pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we are including with this Form 10-K/A #2 certain currently dated certifications. This Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the Original Filing except as noted above. Except for the foregoing amended information, this Form 10-K/A #2 continues to speak as of the date of the Original Filing and the Company has not otherwise updated disclosures contained therein or herein to reflect events that occurred at a later date.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Page ------ ---- Item 1. Business * 2 Item 1A. Risk Factors. 7 Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. 15 Item 2. Properties. * 18 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 18 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 19 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters * 20 Item 6. Selected Financial Data. * 21 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 22 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. * 35 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. * 36 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Item 9A. Controls and Procedures. 36 Item 9B. Other Information. 37 PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant. 37 Item 11. Executive Compensation. 41 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 44 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. 45 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. 46 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules. 46 Signatures. 48
* - Unless stated otherwise, dollars are in thousands, except per share amounts. PART I FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS We believe that it is important to communicate our expectations to our investors. Accordingly, this report contains discussions of events or results that have not yet occurred or been realized. You can identify this type of discussion, which is often termed "forward-looking statements", by such words and phrases as "will","explore", "consider","continue","expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" and "could be". You should read forward-looking statements carefully because they discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial position, or state other expectations of future performance. There may be events in the future that we are not able accurately to predict or control. Any cautionary language in this report provides examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ from the expectations we express in our forward-looking statements. You should be aware that the occurrence of certain of the events described in this report could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. It is important to note that our actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, the ability to raise capital necessary to sustain operations and implement the business plan, the ability to obtain additional regulatory permits and approvals to operate in the financial services area, the ability to identify and complete acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired businesses, if any, the ability to implement our business plan, changes in the real estate market, interest rates or the general economy of the markets in which we operate, the ability to employ and retain qualified management and employees, changes in government regulations that are applicable to our businesses, the general volatility of the capital markets and the establishment of a market for our shares, changes in the demand for our services, our ability to meet our projections, the degree and nature of competitors, the ability to generate sufficient cash to pay creditors, and disruption in the economic and financial conditions primarily from the impact of past terrorist attacks in the United States, threats of future attacks, police and military activities overseas and other disruptive worldwide political events. Other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth in this item under the heading "Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Overview" on page 20. ITEM 1. BUSINESS. General ------- We are a financial services company focused on acquiring mortgage origination companies that broker mortgage products in the one-to-four family residential mortgage market. We focus primarily on offering mortgage products to borrowers who generally satisfy the credit, documentation or other underwriting standards prescribed by conventional mortgage lenders and loan buyers, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (referred to as conforming loans). We originate these loans in accordance with the underwriting guidelines of those lenders. As a result of our recent acquisitions of SHL and EHC Corp., we are licensed in and can originate home mortgages in 40 states. Our executive offices are located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We were incorporated in Delaware in August 1999 under the name PRx Holdings, Inc. Our mortgage operations were acquired by us in January 2003. At December 31, 2005, our mortgage loan origination business was comprised of twenty loan officers. We broker the loans we originate to third-party lenders. In 2005, we placed 85% of the mortgages we brokered with two particular lenders to receive the highest level of execution. Our loan officers were based in Florida, and 100% of our brokered loan volume relates to real property located in Florida. With our subsequent acquisitions of SHL and EHC Corp., we have substantially increased our geographic coverage and are licensed to originate mortgage loans in over 40 states. Company History and Acquisitions We originally operated as an online healthcare destination under the name PlanetRx.com. In mid-2001 we began the process of liquidating our online health store and seeking a merger partner as an alternative to complete liquidation. On May 31, 2002, the Company merged with Paragon Homefunding, Inc. ("Paragon Delaware"), a privately-held development stage company based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, formed for the purpose of entering the financial services market through acquisitions. Paragon Delaware was incorporated in Delaware on August 3, 2001. For financial reporting purposes, the merger has been accounted for as a recapitalization of Paragon Delaware with Paragon Delaware viewed as the accounting acquirer in what is commonly called a reverse acquisition. Accordingly, the financial statements presented before the merger are those of Paragon Delaware. As a result of the merger, a new Board of Directors was elected and new officers were appointed. On December 26, 2002, we changed our name to Paragon Financial Corporation ("PFC"). On January 31, 2003, we completed our acquisition of Mortgage Express, Inc. (now known as PGNF Home Lending Corp.) ("PGNF"). PGNF was a mortgage bank focused on the wholesale sub-prime credit market. On May 31, 2004, we divested PGNF and exited the wholesale sub-prime mortgage banking business. PGNF is shown as discontinued operations in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations beginning on page 20, and our financial statements beginning on page F-1, and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. 2 On February 2, 2003, we completed the acquisition of Paragon Homefunding, Inc. ("PHF"), a Florida corporation focused primarily on the brokering of conforming loans. PHF represents our continuing operations in the "Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" beginning on page 20, our financial statements beginning on page F-1, and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. On January 19, 2005, we completed our acquisition of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC ("FCM"), a South Carolina limited liability company. As consideration for the acquisition, we issued 4,285,714 shares of our $0.0001 par value common stock valued at $214 (or $0.05 per share). FCM has been in the business of originating residential mortgage loans since 2002 and focused primarily on the brokering of conforming loans. Subsequently, we agreed to rescind the agreement with FCM and its holders effective December 31, 2005. As a result of this agreement, 3,500,785 shares of our common stock were returned to us and cancelled. The 784,929 shares of our common stock not returned are treated as a non-recurring expense of approximately $31 in the accompanying financial statements presented elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The financial and operating information in this Form 10-K excludes the operations of FCM. On February 7, 2006, we acquired Shearson Home Loans, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("SHL"), from Consumer Direct of America, Inc. ("CDA"), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Share Exchange Agreement (the "SHL Agreement") among CDA, SHL and us. Pursuant to the SHL Agreement, we acquired all of the common stock of SHL for 149,558,791 shares of our common stock and 79 shares of our Series F Preferred Stock (convertible into 443,217,018 shares of our Common Stock). Each share of the Series F Preferred Stock automatically converts into shares of our common stock upon the filing of an amendment to our articles of incorporation. We are currently reviewing certain representations and warranties of CDA and SHL contained in the SHL Agreement to resolve certain issues relating thereto. On March 21, 2006, subject to the filing of an application with certain state regulatory agencies, we agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of eHOMECREDIT CORP. ("EHC"), a New York corporation, from its shareholders ("Shareholders"), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Share Exchange Agreement (the "EHC Agreement") among Shareholders, EHC and us. Pursuant to the EHC Agreement, we agreed to exchange 1,000,000 shares of our Series G Preferred Stock (convertible into 100,000,000 shares of our common stock), valued at approximately $7,000,000, for all of the outstanding shares of EHC. Each share of the Series G Preferred Stock automatically converts into 100 shares of our common stock upon the filing of an amendment to our articles of incorporation. Immediately prior to entering into the EHC Agreement, we had 271,750,151 shares of our common stock outstanding. EHC is a leading mortgage banker with headquarters in Garden City, New York, and is licensed to lend in 40 states. 3 Growth and Operating Strategies We plan to pursue several strategies to increase revenue and profitability. These strategies include: (i) pursuing acquisitions of financial services companies, (ii) increasing our mortgage loan origination volume by recruiting seasoned loan officers with relationship driven mortgage origination business and organic opening offices in attractive geographic locations, (iii) streamlining business processes through the deployment of technology and building a mortgage origination platform that allows loan officers to maximize their business, and (iv) increasing the revenue per loan by establishing a short-term mortgage banking platform. The key tactics for pursuing these strategies include: o Pursuing acquisitions: We intend to pursue an aggressive acquisition strategy of acquisitions of financial services companies as well as mortgage brokerage firms. o Increasing loan origination volume: We intend to increase loan origination volume through geographic expansion in high-growth markets and the recruiting of seasoned loan officers with relationship driven mortgage origination business allowing us to increase market penetration in existing markets. o Streamlining business processes through the deployment of technology: We intend to continue our best practices initiative to streamline our business processes and use technology to drive loan origination and administrative costs lower and provide better service to our customers. As a result of our recent acquisitions of Shearson and EHC, we believe that the operating infrastructure we have in place is capable of integrating a significant number of new loan officers and new locations with relatively little additional increase in general and administrative expenses. o Increasing the revenue per loan: We intend to develop a short-term warehousing and banking platform that we believe will allow us to obtain higher revenue per loan without incurring additional risk. Further, we plan to develop a broad range of products that are desirable in the markets in which we compete. Product Types We broker a broad range of mortgage products that include both fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans, or ARMs. In addition, these products are available at different interest rates and with different origination and application points and fees depending on the particular borrower's risk classification. Borrowers may choose to increase or decrease their interest rate through the payment of different levels of origination fees. The maximum loan amount is generally $500 with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 80%. We do, however, broker larger loans with higher loan-to-value ratios through special jumbo programs offered by lenders. During 2005, the average loan amount was approximately $163 compared to $167 in 2004. 4 Loan Originations We originate loans directly to consumers through our loan officers located in our retail offices. Leads are generated through radio, direct mail, referrals and the internet. We originated a total of $78.2 million in mortgage loans for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 compared to $86.4 million for the twelve months ended 2004. Geographic Distribution In 2005 and 2004, all of our mortgage loans originated by our continuing operations were originated by PHF in Florida. Competition We continue to face intense competition in the business of originating mortgage loans. Our competitors include other mortgage brokering companies, mortgage banking companies, consumer finance companies, commercial banks, credit unions, thrift institutions, credit card issuers and insurance finance companies. Federally chartered banks and thrifts can preempt some of the state and local lending laws to which we are subject, thereby giving them a competitive advantage. In addition, many of these competitors have considerably greater technical and marketing resources than we have. Competition among industry participants can take many forms, including convenience in obtaining a loan, customer service, marketing and distribution channels, amount and term of the loan, loan origination fees and interest rates. Additional competition may lower the rates we can charge borrowers, thereby potentially lowering gains on future loan sales. Regulation Our business is regulated by federal, state, and local government authorities and is subject to extensive federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. We are also subject to judicial and administrative decisions that impose requirements and restrictions on our business. At the federal level, these laws and regulations include the: Equal Credit Opportunity Act; Federal Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z; Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act; Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; Fair Housing Act; Telephone Consumer Protection Act; Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; CAN-SPAM Act; Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and the USA PATRIOT Act. 5 These laws, rules and regulations, among other things: impose licensing obligations and financial requirements on us; limit the interest rates, finance charges, and other fees that we may charge; prohibit discrimination; impose underwriting requirements; mandate disclosures and notices to consumers; mandate the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding our customers; regulate our marketing techniques and practices; require us to safeguard non-public information about our customers; regulate our collection practices; require us to prevent money-laundering or doing business with suspected terrorists; and impose corporate governance, internal control and financial reporting obligations and standards. Our failure to comply with these laws can lead to: civil and criminal liability; loss of approved status; demands for indemnification or loan repurchases from buyers of our loans; class action lawsuits; and administrative enforcement actions. Compliance, Quality Control and Quality Assurance We regularly monitor the laws, rules and regulations that apply to our business and analyze any changes to them. We also maintain policies and procedures to help our origination personnel comply with these laws. Our training programs are designed to teach our personnel about the significant laws, rules and regulations that affect their job responsibilities. We also maintain a variety of pre-funding quality control procedures designed to detect compliance errors prior to brokering a loan. Licensing As of December 31, 2005, we were licensed to originate mortgages in the state of Florida. Our subsequent acquisitions of Shearson Home Loans and EHC Corp. substantially expanded the number of states we are licensed in and in which we can originate mortgage loans. Environmental In the course of our business, we may acquire properties securing loans that are in default. There is a risk that hazardous or toxic waste could be found on such properties. If this occurs, we could be held responsible under applicable law for the cost of cleaning up or removing the hazardous waste. This cost could exceed the value of the underlying properties. 6 Employees The table below presents the number of our employees or FTEs at February 1, 2006, prior to our mergers with Shearson Home Loans and EHC Corp: Loan officers 20 Loan processors 3 Administrative personnel 7 Corporate 3 - Total 33 == The employees are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. We consider relations with employees to be good. Available Information Through our website (www.pgnf.com), we make available, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 reports and any amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports or amendments are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS. Set forth below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Risk Factors Stockholders and prospective purchasers of our common stock should carefully consider the risks described below before making a decision to buy our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. When determining whether to buy our common stock, stockholders and prospective purchasers should also refer to the other information in this Form 10-K, including our financial statements and the related notes. Risks Related to Our Business An increase in interest rates could result in a reduction in our loan brokerage volumes, an increase in first payment defaults on loans we brokered, and a reduction in the revenue per loan brokered. 7 The following are some of the risks we face related to an increase in interest rates: o A substantial and sustained increase in interest rates could harm our ability to originate loans because refinancing an existing loan would be less attractive and qualifying for a purchase loan may be more difficult; and o If prevailing interest rates increase after we receive a commitment to fund a loan, the value that we receive upon brokering of the loan decreases. Our business may be significantly harmed by a slowdown in the economy of Florida, where we conduct a significant amount of business. Historically, all of the mortgage loans we have brokered have been secured by property in the state of Florida. A decline in the economy or the residential real estate market in Florida could restrict our ability to broker loans, and significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. As we integrate our recent acquisitions of SHL and EHC, we might face the same risk in geographic locations where SHL or EHC have concentrations of mortgage originations. Our business may be significantly harmed by the weather in markets where we conduct a significant amount of business. In 2004, our PHF subsidiary saw a significant reduction in mortgage loans due to the hurricanes that affected the state of Florida. Hurricanes and other natural phenomena could hurt the real estate markets in which we operate and restrict our ability to originate loans. For example, insurers of residential real estate will not write hazard and flood insurance policies in advance of approaching tropical storms or hurricanes. This would significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. We face intense competition that could adversely impact our market share and our revenue. We face intense competition from other financial and mortgage companies, internet-based lending companies where entry barriers are relatively low, and from traditional bank and thrift lenders to the mortgage industry. As we seek to expand our business further, we will face a significant number of additional competitors, many of whom will be well-established in the markets we seek to penetrate. Some of our competitors are much larger, have better name recognition, and have far greater financial and other resources than us. 8 The government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are also expanding their participation in the mortgage industry. These government-sponsored entities have a size and cost-of-funds advantage that allows them to purchase loans with lower rates or fees than we are willing to offer. While the government-sponsored entities presently do not have the legal authority to originate mortgage loans, they do have the authority to buy loans. A material expansion of their involvement in the market to purchase loans could change the dynamics of the industry by virtue of their sheer size, pricing power and the inherent advantages of a government charter. In addition, if as a result of their purchasing practices, these government-sponsored entities experience significantly higher-than-expected losses, such experience could adversely affect the overall investor perception of the mortgage industry. The intense competition in the mortgage industry has also led to rapid technological developments, evolving industry standards and frequent releases of new products and enhancements. As mortgage products are offered more widely through alternative distribution channels, such as the internet, we may be required to make significant changes to our current retail operations and information systems to compete effectively. Our inability to continue enhancing our current capabilities, or to adapt to other technological changes in the industry, could significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Competition in the industry can take many forms, including interest rates and costs of a loan, less stringent underwriting standards, convenience in obtaining a loan, customer service, amount and term of a loan and marketing and distribution channels. The need to maintain mortgage loan volume in this competitive environment creates a risk of price competition in the mortgage industry. Price competition could cause us to lower the interest rates that we offer borrowers, which could lower the value of our loans. If our competitors adopt less stringent underwriting standards we will be pressured to do so as well, which would result in greater loan risk without compensating pricing. If we do not relax underwriting standards in response to our competitors, we may lose market share. Any increase in these pricing and underwriting pressures could reduce the volume of our loan originations and sales and significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Defective loans may harm our business. In connection with the origination of loans, we are required to make a variety of customary representations and warranties regarding the loans we originate, primarily related to fraud on the application and first payment defaults. These representations and warranties relate to, among other things, compliance with laws; regulations and underwriting standards; the accuracy of information in the loan documents and loan file; and the characteristics and enforceability of the loan. 9 We are subject to losses due to fraudulent and negligent acts on the part of loan applicants, mortgage brokers, other vendors and our employees. When we originate mortgage loans, we rely heavily upon information supplied by third parties including the information contained in the loan application regarding employment and income history, property appraisal and title information. Whether a misrepresentation is made by the loan applicant, the mortgage broker, another third party or one of our own employees, we often bear the risk of loss associated with the misrepresentation. Even though we may have rights against persons and entities who made or knew about the misrepresentation, such persons and entities are often difficult to locate and it is often difficult to collect any monetary losses that we have suffered from them. Although we have controls and processes in place that are designed to identify misrepresented information in our loan origination operations, we cannot assure you that we have detected or will detect all misrepresented information in our loan originations. If we experience a significant number of such fraudulent or negligent acts, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be significantly harmed. The inability to attract and retain qualified employees could significantly harm our business. We depend upon our loan officers to attract borrowers, by, among other things, developing relationships with financial institutions, other mortgage companies, real estate agents, borrowers and others. We believe that these relationships lead to repeat and referral business. The market for skilled executive officers and loan officers is highly competitive and historically has experienced a high rate of turnover. In addition, if a manager leaves our company there is a likelihood that other members of his or her team will follow. Competition for qualified loan officers may lead to increased hiring and retention costs. Our inability to attract or retain a sufficient number of skilled loan officers and other key employees at manageable costs could harm our business. If we do not manage our growth effectively, our financial performance could be harmed. We have experienced substantial changes and rapid growth that place certain pressures on our management, administrative, operational and financial infrastructure. We expect to continue to experience this rapid growth both organically and through acquisitions. The increase in the size of our operations may make it more difficult for us to ensure that we originate quality loans. We will need to attract and hire additional sales and management personnel in an intensely competitive hiring environment in order to preserve and increase our market share. We will also need to effectively integrate our acquisitions. At the same time, we will need to continue to upgrade and expand our financial, operational and managerial systems and controls, which could require capital and human resources beyond what we currently have. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet our capital needs; expand our systems effectively; allocate our human resources optimally; identify and hire qualified employees; or effectively integrate acquired businesses to achieve growth. 10 The failure to manage growth or integrate acquisitions effectively would significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. An interruption in or breach of our information systems may result in lost business. We rely heavily upon communications and information systems to conduct our business. As we implement our growth strategy and increase the volume of loan production, that reliance will increase. Any failure or interruption or breach in security of our information systems or the third-party information systems on which we rely could cause underwriting or other delays and could result in fewer loan applications being received, slower processing of applications and reduced efficiency in loan servicing. We cannot assure you that such failures or interruptions will not occur or if they do occur that they will be adequately addressed by us or the third parties on which we rely. The occurrence of any failures or interruptions could significantly harm our business. The success and growth of our business will depend upon our ability to adapt to and implement technological changes. Our mortgage loan origination business is currently dependent upon our ability to effectively interface with our brokers, borrowers and other third parties and to efficiently process loan applications and closings. The origination process is becoming more dependent upon technological advancement, such as the ability to process applications over the Internet, accept electronic signatures, provide process status updates instantly and other customer-expected conveniences that are cost-efficient to our process. Implementing this new technology and becoming proficient with it may also require significant capital expenditures. As these requirements increase in the future, we will have to fully develop these technological capabilities to remain competitive or our business will be significantly harmed. Our financial results fluctuate as a result of seasonality and other timing factors, which makes it difficult to predict our future performance. Our business is generally subject to seasonal trends. These trends reflect the general pattern of housing sales, which typically peak during the spring and summer seasons. Our quarterly operating results have fluctuated in the past and are expected to fluctuate in the future, reflecting the seasonality of the industry. In the future, our hedging strategies may not be successful in mitigating our risks associated with interest rates. Although we do not currently use various derivative financial instruments to provide a level of protection against interest rate risks, we may elect to do so in the future. We cannot assure you that our hedging strategy and the derivatives that we use will adequately offset the risk of interest rate volatility or that our hedging transactions will not result in losses. 11 We have incurred losses since inception. As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1, we have incurred cumulative losses of $9,951 since inception. At December 31, 2005, we had negative working capital of $1,550, negative tangible net worth and a stockholders' deficit of $1,657. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our continued existence depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, our ability to originate loans, to secure adequate sources of capital and to locate and fund acquisitions of suitable companies. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue as a going concern. Risks Associated with Our Acquisition Strategy There are risks associated with our acquisition strategy. We intend to continue to grow through acquisitions of financial services companies and small- to medium-sized mortgage brokers. We cannot predict whether we will be successful in pursuing these acquisitions or whether these acquisitions will provide us with positive operating results. Consummation of each acquisition is subject to various representations, warranties, and conditions, such as securing the approval of state licensing bodies or the release of liens and other claims by creditors of the companies we acquire. Acquisitions may involve a number of specific risks including adverse short-term effects on our results of operations, dilution from issuances of our common stock and strain on our financial and administrative infrastructure. Our acquisition strategy involves numerous other risks, including risks associated with: o Identifying acquisition candidates and negotiating definitive purchase agreements on satisfactory terms; o Our financial position makes us less attractive to strong acquisition candidates; o Conducting adequate due diligence with our limited resources; o Integrating operations, personnel and management information systems; o Managing a growing and geographically diverse group of employees; o Diverting management's attention from other business concerns; and o Competition for attractive acquisition candidates from other acquirers. We cannot be certain that we will be able to successfully integrate our acquisitions or manage the resulting business effectively, or that any acquisition will achieve the benefits that we anticipate. In addition, we are not certain that we will be able to acquire companies at attractive valuations, and, therefore, not highly dilutive to our existing shareholders. Depending upon the nature, size and timing of potential future acquisitions, we may be required to raise additional financing in order to consummate additional acquisitions. We cannot assure you that our existing or future financing agreements will permit the necessary additional financing or that additional financing will be available to us or, if available, that financing would be on terms acceptable to management. 12 There are risks associated with our plan to use our common stock as acquisition consideration. We expect to finance future acquisitions primarily through issuing shares of our common stock for all or a portion of the consideration to be paid. In the event that our common stock does not maintain a sufficient market value, or potential acquisition candidates are otherwise unwilling to accept our common stock as part of the consideration for the sale of their businesses, our ability to issue common stock as acquisition consideration may be limited. In addition, currently our stock is thinly traded on the NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board. This lack of liquidity may discourage some acquisition candidates from accepting our common stock as acquisition consideration. Statutory and Regulatory Risks The multi-state scope of our operations exposes us to risks of noncompliance with an increasing and inconsistent body of complex laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels. We are currently licensed, or exempt from licensing, in one state and must comply with the laws and regulations, as well as judicial and administrative decisions, of these jurisdictions, as well as an extensive body of federal laws and regulations. The volume of new or modified laws and regulations has increased in recent years. The laws and regulations of each of these jurisdictions are different, complex and, in some cases, in direct conflict with each other. As our operations continue to grow to include other states, it may be more difficult to comprehensively identify, to accurately interpret and to properly program our technology systems and effectively train our personnel with respect to all of these laws and regulations, thereby potentially increasing our exposure to the risks of noncompliance with these laws and regulations. Increased regulation would result in increased compliance costs. Our failure to comply with these laws can lead to civil and criminal liability; loss of our licenses and right to do business in the various states; class action lawsuits; and administrative enforcement actions. Several federal, state and local laws and regulations have been adopted or are under consideration intended to eliminate so-called "predatory" lending practices. Many of these laws and regulations impose broad restrictions on certain commonly accepted lending practices, including some of our practices. There can be no assurance that these proposed laws, rules and regulations, or other similar laws, rules or regulations, will not be adopted in the future. Adoption of these laws and regulations could have a material adverse impact on our business by substantially increasing the costs of compliance with a variety of inconsistent federal, state and local rules, or by restricting our ability to charge rates and fees adequate to compensate us for the risk associated with certain loans. 13 The increased governmental scrutiny of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may also result in regulatory changes and oversight which may have an adverse impact on the industry generally, and in turn have a negative effect on our business. Stockholder refusal to comply with regulatory requirements may interfere with our ability to do business in certain states. Some states in which we operate may impose regulatory requirements on our officers and directors and persons holding certain amounts of our common stock, usually 10% or more holders. If any of these persons fails to meet or refuses to comply with a state's applicable regulatory requirements for licensing, we could lose our authority to conduct business in that state. We may be unable to compete effectively with financial institutions that are exempt from certain state restrictions. Certain federally chartered financial institutions are exempt from the state laws to which we are subject and may operate more effectively under the federal laws that govern their operations. The increasing number of federal, state and local "anti-predatory lending" laws may restrict our ability to originate or increase our risk of liability with respect to certain mortgage loans and could increase our cost of doing business. The continued enactment of these laws, rules and regulations may prevent us from making certain loans and may cause us to reduce the APR or the points and fees on loans that we do make. If nothing else, the growing number of these laws, rules and regulations will increase our cost of doing business as we are required to develop systems and procedures to ensure that we do not violate any aspect of these new requirements. Any of the foregoing could significantly harm our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. The market price of our common stock may be materially adversely affected by market volatility. The market price of our common stock is expected to be highly volatile, both because of actual and perceived changes in our financial results and prospects and because of general volatility in the stock market. The factors that could cause fluctuations in our stock price may include, among other factors discussed in this section, the following: o actual or anticipated variations in the number of housing starts or sales of existing homes; o changes in financial estimates by research analysts; o actual or anticipated changes in the United States economy or the real estate or homebuilding environment; o announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestitures, joint ventures, financing transactions, securities offerings or other strategic initiatives. 14 We have an open comment letter from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We currently have an open comment letter with the Securities and Exchange Commission (see Item 1B below). There is no guarantee that we will not have to restate our previously issued financial statements as a result of a review of the issues presented in the comment letter. Should we have to restate our previously issued financial statements, the value of our common stock could be severely affected. We are controlled by a small group of shareholders whose interests may differ from other shareholders. Affiliates of Consumer Direct of America, Inc. and our current management are among our largest shareholders. Accordingly, they will continue to have significant influence in determining the outcome of all matters submitted to shareholders for approval, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions. The interests of these shareholders may differ from the interests of other shareholders, and their concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control that may be favored by other shareholders. As long as these people are among our principal shareholders, they will have the power to significantly influence the election of our entire Board of Directors. The public sale of our common stock by selling shareholders could adversely affect the price of our common stock. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of market sales by our shareholders, including under our two resale registration statements, or the perception that these sales will occur. These sales also might make it difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate. There is relatively limited trading in our common stock. The trading volume of our common stock is relatively limited, which we expect to continue. Therefore, our stock may be subject to higher volatility or illiquidity than would exist if our shares were traded more actively. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. We currently have an open comment letter in which the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has inquired about certain matters related to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. A summary of each matter under inquiry, as well as our position on the matter, is presented below. 15 The methods or assumptions used in performing our impairment analysis of PHF's goodwill. We test for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset in question may not be recoverable including, but not limited to, a deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, and when other changes occur that might impair recovery of long-lived assets. In our annual impairment review, we assume that the reporting unit with goodwill will be held for ten years and sold at the end of the ten year period. We start with the expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") for the current year. We apply expected probabilities to the EBITDA, utilize one year variances of plus and minus 10% and a range of expected growth rates to arrive at the EBITDA for each year owned. We also assume a terminal value based upon a multiple of EBITDA in the last year. This multiple is lower than we currently expect to pay for a company of similar size. Next, we discount the annual and terminal values to the present using an assumed risk free interest rate to arrive at the fair value of the reporting unit with goodwill. Finally, we compare this fair value to the net carrying value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we proceed to a second step in the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss. Our presentation of cash flows from discontinued operations as a separate line item in our statement of cash flows. Previously, we, like many registrants, had presented the net cash flows from discontinued operations as a single separate line in our consolidated statements of cash flows. In accordance with the December 2005 guidance provided by a member of the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have modified our previously reported consolidated statements of cash flows for our fiscal years 2004 and 2003 to separately disclose the operating, investing and financing portions of cash flows attributable to our discontinued operations. We have also, provided an explanation of this modification in the notes to our financial statements. Under this SEC guidance, this modification does not require disclosure as a correction of an error. The method used to value the stock issued in conjunction with our acquisition of PGNF was not in agreement with the guidance provided from EITF 99-12 or SFAS 141. In valuing the common stock we issued in our acquisition of PGNF, we used the closing price of our common stock on the day before ($0.13 per share), the day of ($0.12 per share), and the day after ($0.115 per share) the determination of the number of shares to exchange was made. The number of shares exchanged with PGNF was determined on October 14, 2002. Our merger with PGNF was subsequently announced on November 14, 2002 and our common stock closed at $0.45 per share that day. 16 In EITF 99-12, the Task Force reached a consensus that "the market price of the securities over a reasonable period of time before and after the terms of the acquisition are agreed to and announced." Task Force members stated that the reasonable period of time referred to is intended to be very short, such as a few days before and after the acquisition is agreed to and announced. In paragraph 22 of SFAS 141: Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"), the FASB stated that "the quoted market price of an equity security issued to effect a business combination generally should be used to estimate the fair value of an acquired entity after recognizing possible effects of price fluctuations, quantities traded, issue costs, and the like." Further, SFAS 141 states that the price should be "the market price for a reasonable period before and after the date that the terms of the acquisition are agreed to and announced shall be considered in determining the fair value of securities issued." With the price of our common stock at $0.45 per share when the number of shares to be exchanged was known and announced, the resulting value would have far exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired, including goodwill. Therefore, we looked for alternative guidance within SFAS 141. Paragraph 23 of SFAS 141 states that if "the quoted market price is not the fair value of the equity securities, either preferred or common, the consideration received shall be estimated even though measuring directly the fair values of net assets received is difficult." Based upon this paragraph, we evaluated the net assets received, including goodwill, the quoted market price of our shares to be issued, and other third party bids made to PGNF to determine the amount to be recorded. The SEC staff questioned our support for, and disclosures of, the factors considered in our determination that a portion of the recorded deferred tax assets was expected to be realized and requested an explanation of the nature of the legal restructurings we plan to undertake to utilize PFC's net operating losses. Recognition of deferred tax assets is based on management's belief that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit associated with temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards will be utilized. A valuation allowance is recorded for those deferred income tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the realization will not occur. Through December 31, 2002, we were considered to be in the development stage. Due to the uncertainty of future taxable income during its development stage, no future tax benefits were recognized. With the acquisitions completed in 2003, we were no longer a development stage enterprise and deferred income tax assets and liabilities were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2003. While we continued to suffer losses on a consolidated basis in 2004 and 2005, our PHF subsidiary has remained profitable on a stand alone basis since we acquired it. Given PHF's profitability, in our opinion, we could undertake certain actions that would allow us to utilize the recognized deferred tax assets prior to their expiration. 17 First, we would discontinue filing our periodic and other reports as required under the securities laws. These compliance costs, and the associated salaries of the people responsible for the preparation of these regulatory reports, represent the majority of the costs incurred in our corporate operation. Second, we would convert PHF from a Florida corporation to a Florida limited liability company. By doing so, PHF would no longer be taxed as a stand alone corporation but rather as a partnership with its income flowing into our tax return. PHF's income would exceed the costs we incur resulting in us having taxable income. Then, we would use the deferred tax assets recognized to offset the tax due on the return. Based upon PHF's historical profitability and what would be the substantially reduced corporate expenses, it is more likely than not that we would use the unreserved deferred tax assets prior to the expiration of the net operating losses under current law. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. Our executive office is located at 6330 S. Sandhill Road, Las Vegas, Nevada. There, we lease approximately 10,580 square feet and have monthly payments of $10, with additional monthly expense of $2 incurred for such expenses as building maintenance. Our PHF subsidiary occupies approximately 2,500 square feet in Maitland, Florida, under a lease expiring March 31, 2006. The annual rent on our office in Maitland, Florida, is $93, with an escalator clause based on CPI. We also have 23 branch offices of which all are leased. The branch offices are leased properties of varying types. Lease periods are typically twenty-four to thirty-six months in length. The average lease payment is approximately fifteen-hundred dollars per month per office. We continue to evaluate the suitability and adequacy of all of our branch office locations and have active programs of relocating or closing any as necessary to maintain efficient and attractive facilities. We believe our present facilities are adequate for our operating purposes. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. In mid-2001, the Company, and certain of its former directors and officers were named as defendants in class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In mid-2002, the complaints against the Company were consolidated into a single action. 18 The essence of the complaint is that, in connection with the Company's initial public offering in October 1999 ("IPO"), the defendants issued and sold the Company's common stock pursuant to a registration statement which did not disclose to investors that certain underwriters in the offering had solicited and received excessive and undisclosed commissions from certain investors acquiring the Company's common stock in connection with the IPO. The complaint also alleges that the registration statement failed to disclose that the underwriters allocated Company shares in the IPO to customers of the underwriters in exchange for the customers' promises to purchase additional shares in the aftermarket at pre-determined prices above the IPO price. The action seeks damages in an unspecified amount. The action is being coordinated with approximately 300 other nearly identical actions filed against other companies that had initial public offerings of securities between the 1997 and 2000 time periods. The Company has approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and related agreements which set forth the terms of a settlement between the Company, the plaintiff class and the vast majority of the other approximately 300 issuer defendants. Among other provisions, the settlement contemplated by the MOU provides for a release of the Company and the individual defendants for the conduct alleged in the action to be wrongful. The Company would agree to undertake certain responsibilities, including agreeing to assign away, not assert, or release certain potential claims the Company may have against its underwriters. It is anticipated that any potential financial obligation of the Company to plaintiffs pursuant to the terms of the MOU and related agreements will be covered by existing insurance. Therefore, the Company does not expect that the settlement will involve any payment by the Company. The MOU and related agreements are subject to a number of contingencies, including the negotiation of a settlement agreement and its approval by the Court. The Court will hold a Settlement Fairness Hearing at 10:00 a.m., on April 24, 2006, at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. At this hearing, the Court will consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate. If there are objections, the Court will consider them. After the hearing, the Court will decide whether or not to approve the Settlement. We cannot opine as to whether or when a settlement will occur or be finalized, or whether the settlement is ultimately approved. We continue to believe the resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. We are also party to various legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of our business. Management believes that any liability with respect to these legal actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 2005. 19 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. Our common stock trades in the over-the-counter market and is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PGNFE.OB. As of March 31, 2006, we had 269,133,486 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low bid prices per share of our common stock as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board.
High Low ---- --- 2006 1st Quarter through March 23, 2006 $0.08 $0.03 2005 4th Quarter $0.16 $0.02 3rd Quarter $0.06 $0.03 2nd Quarter $0.08 $0.04 1st Quarter $0.09 $0.03 2004 4th Quarter $0.17 $0.04 3rd Quarter $0.15 $0.04 2nd Quarter $0.14 $0.04 1st Quarter $0.34 $0.10 2003 4th Quarter $0.52 $0.15 3rd Quarter $0.62 $0.44 2nd Quarter $0.75 $0.45 1st Quarter $0.80 $0.40
Holders As of March 31, 2006, we had approximately 328 stockholders of record. Only record holders of shares held in "nominee" or street names are included in this number. Dividends We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for use in the operations of our business including working capital, repayment of indebtedness, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. 20 Equity Compensation Plan Information Information regarding our equity compensation plans, including both stockholder approved plans and non-stockholder approved plans, is included in Item 12. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities On November 7, 2005, we issued 650,000 restricted shares to a consultant valued at $33, or approximately $0.05 per share. These shares vest ratably over three years. On December 20, 2005, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with Matthew Robinson ("Robinson"), in which Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, into 15,000,000 shares of our common stock, or approximately $0.11 per share. On December 20, 2005, the closing price as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.05 per share. On December 31, 2005, we sold 333,333 shares of our common stock for $10, or approximately $0.03 per share, to an accredited investor. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. The table below sets forth a summary of our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the periods then ended for our continuing operations. This information has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report. Such selected financial data should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and the notes thereto and with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" also included elsewhere herein.
Inception 2005 2004 2003 2002 to 12/31/01 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----------- Statement of operations data: Total revenues $ 1,502 $ 2,034 $ 1,964 $ - $ - Total operating expenses $ 2,329 $ 3,712 $ 4,066 $ 2,337 $ 225 Interest expense $ 167 $ 107 $ 415 $ 5 $ - Loss from continuing operations $ (90) $ (2,358) $ (1,680) $ (2,342) $ (225) Net loss $ (90) $ (5,897) $ (1,397) $ (2,342) $ (225) Basic and diluted loss per share: From continuing operations $ (0.00) $ (0.03) $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.01) Net loss per common share $ (0.00) $ (0.04) $ (0.01) $ (0.04) $ (0.01)
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As of December 31, ------------------ 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Balance sheet data: Total assets $ 173 $ 257 $ 35,662 $ 206 $ - Total liabilities $ 1,830 $ 3,205 $ 27,686 $ 1,074 $ 197 Stockholders' (deficit) equity $ (1,657) $ (2,948) $ 7,976 $ (868) $ (197) Tangible net worth $ (1,657) $ (2,948) $ (660) $ (868) $ (197)
As mentioned elsewhere, prior to our acquisitions of PGNF and PHF, we were a development stage enterprise and had no revenues. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere herein. General We are headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and were incorporated in Delaware in August 1999. We are a financial services company focused on the acquisition of mortgage brokers in the one-to-four family residential mortgage market and other financial services companies. Prior to our acquisition of Shearson, we conducted business in the state of Florida. Overview Our business relies on our ability to originate mortgage loans at a reasonable cost. The mortgage industry is generally subject to seasonal trends, and loan origination volumes in our industry have historically fluctuated from year to year and are affected by such external factors as home values, the level of consumer debt and the overall condition of the economy. In addition, the premiums we receive from the secondary market for our loans have fluctuated, also influenced by the overall condition of the economy and, more importantly, the interest rate environment. As a consequence, the business of originating and selling loans is cyclical. 22 Critical Accounting Policies We have established various accounting policies which govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the preparation of our financial statements. Certain accounting policies require us to make significant estimates and assumptions that may have a material impact on certain assets and liabilities, as well as our operating results, and we consider these to be critical accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results, particularly the carrying value of goodwill, losses from discontinued operations, the gain on exchange of debt for equity, and the realization of deferred income tax assets, could differ materially from these estimates and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying value of assets and liabilities and our results of operations. We believe the following are critical accounting policies that require the most significant estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant change in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: Origination Fees Origination fees are comprised of points and other fees charged on mortgage loans originated by our loan officers and brokered through other banks and financial institutions. Points and fees are primarily a function of the volume of mortgage loans originated by our loan officers. We recognize revenue from origination fees when a loan is closed. Loan Origination Costs We also measure and monitor the cost to originate our loans. Such costs include credit reporting costs, appraisal fees, and other loan-related expenses, net of reimbursement we receive from borrowers. Income Taxes We file a consolidated federal income and combined state franchise tax returns. We utilize the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes, under which deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement values of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates we expect to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We recognize the effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In determining the possible realization of deferred tax assets, we consider future taxable income from the following sources: (a) the reversal of taxable temporary differences, (b) future operations exclusive of reversing temporary differences, and (c) tax planning strategies that, if necessary, would be implemented to accelerate taxable income into periods in which net operating losses might otherwise expire. 23 Gain on Exchange of Debt for Equity We accounted for the exchange of certain outstanding debt as an extinguishment of debt and recorded a gain pursuant to APB 26 and recorded a gain equal to the difference between the face value of the debt instruments and the value of the equity securities issued for the debt instruments. Prior to SFAS 145, material gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt and troubled debt restructurings were required to be classified as extraordinary pursuant to APB 30. Under SFAS 145, the material gains and losses are reported as extraordinary only if the event creating the gain or loss is both unusual and infrequent in occurrence. The exchange of debt for equity is clearly unrelated to the typical activities of our business, and hence, the transaction should be considered unusual in nature. But, we do not consider the exchange of equity for debt to be infrequent as we continue settling our debts for equity in all situations where our creditors agree to such an exchange. Discontinued Operations In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS 144), a component classified as held for sale is reported in discontinued operations when the following conditions are met: (a) the operations and cash flows of the component have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity as a result of the disposal transaction and (b) the entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. In a period in which a component of an entity either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale, the income statement for current and prior periods reports the results of operations of the component, including any gain or loss recognized in accordance with SFAS 144 paragraph 37, in discontinued operations. The results of discontinued operations, less applicable income tax (benefit), are reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes (if applicable). The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale is presented separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the statement of financial position. 24 Results of Operations The following table sets forth our results of operations as a percentage of total revenues for our continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Revenue: Loan origination fees 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ------------- ------------- ------------- Total revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Expenses: Salaries, commissions, and benefits 96.3% 94.2% 128.2% Loan production costs 1.3% 4.5% 5.2% General and administrative expenses 52.2% 42.2% 56.7% Impairment of goodwill - 40.4% - Non-recurring charges 5.3% 1.2% 17.0% ------------- ------------- ------------- Total expenses 155.1% 182.5% 207.1% Operating loss (55.1)% (82.5)% (107.1)% Other income (expense): Gain on exchange of debt for equity 59.5% - - Interest expense, net (11.1)% (5.3)% (21.1)% Loss on disposal of assets - (0.7)% - Loss on disposal of segment - (5.0)% - ------------- ----------------- ------------- Loss from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes (6.7)% (93.5%) (128.2%) Provision (benefit) for income taxes (0.7)% 22.4% (42.7%) ------------- ----------------- ------------- Net loss from continuing operations (6.0)% (115.9%) (85.5%) ============= ============= =============
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2004 Loan Originations: We originated $78.2 million in mortgage loans for the year ended December 31, 2005 ("fiscal 2005") compared to $86.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 ("fiscal 2004"). The decrease in loan originations was due primarily to the contracting marketplace for home mortgage loans in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004 as well as a reduction in the number of loan originators working for our PHF subsidiary in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. 25 Revenues Revenue from loan closings. Revenue from loan closings decreased $532, or 26.2%, to $1,502 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $2,034 for the year ended December 31, 2004. These fees represent points and other fees charged on mortgage loans originated by our loan officers. The decrease in revenue from loan closings was due primarily to a 20.6% reduction in the average revenue from each closed loan in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004 as well as a 7.0% reduction in the number of closed loans in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. Operating Expenses Salaries, commissions and benefits. Salaries, commissions and benefits decreased $470, or 24.5%, to $1,446 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $1,916 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was primarily due to a $236 reduction in salaries and non-cash compensation at our corporate offices in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004 as well as reduced commissions associated with fewer closed loans in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. Loan production costs. Loan production costs decreased $71, or 78.0%, to $20 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $91 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was due primarily to the reduction in the number of mortgage loans originated at our PHF subsidiary in fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004. General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $75, or 8.7%, to $783 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $858 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was primarily due to reduced operating expenses at our PHF subsidiary in fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004. Non-recurring expenses. Non-recurring expenses increased $55, or 220.0%, to $80 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $25 for the year ended December 31, 2004. In fiscal 2005, non-recurring expenses consisted of fees to an investment banker and stock issued as part of our rescission of our stock purchase agreement with First Charleston Mortgage LLC. In fiscal 2004, the non-recurring expenses relate to payments made for investment banking fees related to an unsuccessful financing effort. Operating loss. The operating loss decreased by $851, or 51%, to $827 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $1,678 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was due primarily to factors discussed above. Interest expense. Interest expense increased $60, or 56.1%, to $167 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $107 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This increase was due primarily to the higher debt level associated with our sale of PGNF to its former owner. This debt was outstanding for all of fiscal 2005 and only seven months in fiscal 2004. 26 Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision (benefit) for income taxes decreased $466 to a benefit of $10 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to an expense of $456 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease was principally due to the additional expense of $414 recognized in 2004 to increase the deferred tax valuation allowance, which reduced the carrying value of deferred tax assets to $-0-. Net loss from continuing operations. The net loss from continuing operations decreased $2,268, or 96.2%, to $90 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $2,358 for the year ended December 31, 2004. Net loss. The net loss decreased $5,807, or 98.5%, to $90 for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $5,897 for the year ended December 31, 2004. Year Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2003 Loan Originations: We originated $86.4 million in mortgage loans for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $79.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2003. This increase in loan originations was due primarily to the loan originations in 2003 representing only the eleven months we owned our PHF subsidiary. Revenues Revenue from loan closings. Revenue from loan closings increased $70, or 3.6%, to $2,034 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $1,964 for the year ended December 31, 2003. These fees represent points and other fees charged on mortgage loans originated by our loan officers. This increase in revenue from loan closings is due primarily to the revenue from loan closings in 2003 representing only the eleven months we owned our PHF subsidiary. Expressed in terms as revenue per loan, our revenues per loan increased $0.3, or 9.4%, to $3.9 per loan for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $3.6 per loan for the year ended December 31, 2003. Operating Expenses Salaries, commissions and benefits. Salaries, commissions and benefits decreased $601, or 23.9%, to $1,916 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $2,517 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction in salaries at our corporate offices in the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to the year ended December 31, 2003. Loan production costs. Loan production costs decreased $12, or 11.7%, to $91 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $103 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease was due primarily to the higher pull through rate at our PHF subsidiary and reductions in costs associated with originating loans in the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to December 31, 2003. 27 General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $255, or 22.9%, to $858 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $1,113 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease was primarily due to reduced operating expenses resulting at our corporate headquarters in the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to the year ended December 31, 2003. Impairment of goodwill. Subsequent to the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, we recognized an impairment charge of $822 in connection with the value of goodwill. After the impairment charge, goodwill had a remaining book value of $0 (see Note 17 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Non-recurring expenses. Non-recurring expenses decreased by $308, or 92.5%, to $25 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $333 for the year ended December 31, 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, the non-recurring expenses relate to payments made for investment banking fees related to an unsuccessful financing effort. For the year ended December 31, 2003, the non-recurring expenses relate to severance for our former CEO and for investment banking fees and travel related to an unsuccessful financing effort. Operating loss. The operating loss decreased by $424, or 20.2%, to $1,678 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $2,102 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease was due primarily to factors discussed above. Interest expense. Interest expense decreased $308, or 74.2%, to $107 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $415 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease was due primarily to the beneficial conversion feature of our convertible debentures being amortized into interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2003. Loss on sale of assets. Loss on the sale of assets was $15 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This loss related to the sale of office furniture and fixtures at our former corporate office location as part of a settlement of our lease obligation with the landlord. Loss on disposal of segment. Loss on the disposal of PGNF was $102 for the year ended December 31, 2004. This represents the non-cash loss we incurred in disposing of PGNF. Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision (benefit) for income taxes increased $1,293 to an expense of $456 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to a benefit of $(837) for the year ended December 31, 2003. This increase was primarily due to state income taxes applicable to our PHF subsidiary in 2004 which were not offset by our loss at our corporate office, and the recognition of an increase of $708 in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Net loss from continuing operations. The net loss from continuing operations increased by $678, or 40.4%, to $2,358 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $1,680 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This increase was primarily due to $822 in impairment expense offset by the decreases in expenses, and increased deferred taxes, as discussed above. 28 Loss from discontinued operations. The loss from discontinued operations increased $3,822, or 1,350.5%, to $3,539 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to income from discontinued operations of $283 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This decrease relates primarily to an impairment charge of $2,582 on the goodwill associated with the acquisition of PGNF incurred in the year ended December 31, 2004. Net loss. The net loss increased $4,500, or 322.1%, to $5,897 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $1,397 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This increase was due to the factors discussed above. Quarterly Results and Restatement Set forth below is certain restated unaudited quarterly financial data for each of our last three fiscal years. The information has been derived from unaudited financial statements that, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present such quarterly information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. As noted elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we rescinded our member purchase agreement with the former members of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC ("FCM"). The unaudited quarterly financial data below for the first, second and third quarters in the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 have been restated to reflect the rescission of the FCM agreement. 29
Year Ended December 31, 2005 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amount) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------ Revenue $ 249 $ 383 $ 479 $ 391 Total operating expenses $ 452 $ 497 $ 638 $ 742 Operating loss $ (203) $ (114) $ (159) $ (351) Interest expense $ 48 $ 46 $ 46 $ 27 Other income $ - $ - $ - $ 894 Net loss $ (251) $ (160) $ (205) $ 526 Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ 0.01 Year Ended December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amount) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 582 $ 637 $ 479 $ 336 Total operating expenses $ 1,043 $ 816 $ 549 $ 1,304 Interest expense $ 18 $ 25 $ 41 $ 23 Loss on disposal of segment $ - $ 102 $ - $ 15 Loss from continuing operations $ (479) $ (306) $ (111) $ (1,462) Net loss $ (3,352) $ (972) $ (111) $ (1,462) Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.03) $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ (0.03) Year Ended December 31, 2003 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amount) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 270 $ 545 $ 656 $ 493 Total operating expenses $ 571 $ 1,072 $ 1,031 $ 1,392 Interest expense $ 109 $ 100 $ 104 $ 102 Loss from continuing operations $ (410) $ (627) $ (479) $ (1,001) Net loss $ (923) $ (281) $ (84) $ (109) Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary source of liquidity is from fees earned by originating mortgage loans. Our mortgage origination operations require continued access to cash to fund ongoing administrative, operating, and tax expenses as well as providing cash to fund our corporate operations. Our corporate operations require access to cash to fund ongoing administrative expenses, our acquisition program, tax expenses as well as interest and principal payments under our existing indebtedness. 30 We had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $80 at December 31, 2005 and fees receivable of $38 with which to satisfy our ongoing mortgage and corporate operation's current liabilities of $1,668. We deemed this liquidity level as insufficient to accomplish our goals and meet our liquidity needs for 2006. We continue to seek ways to improve our liquidity including finding merger partners with stronger working capital positions than we have. We continue to explore ways to raise equity or debt capital, reduce our operating expenses and renegotiate the terms of our existing indebtedness, and decrease our insolvency risk, but there can be no assurance that we will be successful in these endeavors or that we will continue as a going concern. In fiscal 2005, we used $516 of cash in operating activities for our mortgage and corporate operations and purchased equipment of approximately $10. During fiscal 2005, our accounts payable, accrued expenses, and income taxes payable increased by $376, primarily at the corporate level. Credit Facility. On September 24, 2004, the Company defaulted on its promissory note dated June 4, 2003 to Bank of America, N.A. ("BoA") being unable to repay this note in full when demanded to do so by BoA. BoA has commenced legal action against us and other guarantors of the indebtedness for repayment. On December 13, 2004, we entered into a standstill agreement with BoA whereby, for a principal reduction payment of $25 and the payment of an extension fee and BoA's legal fees, the maturity date of the note was extended to December 1, 2005, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 4%, and required principal reduction payments of $5 per month through November 1, 2005. On January 27, 2006, we entered into a second standstill agreement with BoA, effective December 1, 2005, wherein we paid a loan extension fee of $20 and BoA's legal fees. The maturity of the note was extended to May 1, 2006, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 5%, and the principal reduction fees were increased to $10 per month through April 1, 2006. On March 1, 2006, we defaulted on the terms of the second standstill agreement with BoA, and this loan remains in default. Convertible debentures. On March 6, 2003, we completed a private offering of 379 units consisting of (i) a $1 convertible promissory note due December 31, 2003 with interest payable quarterly at a stated interest rate of 15% per annum and (ii) a warrant to purchase shares of common stock, exercisable at $0.25 per share, for each $5.00 in principal of the promissory note issued in the unit. The holder has the right to convert the outstanding principal amount of the convertible promissory note (or any portion thereof), together with accrued interest thereon, into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share, subject to standard anti-dilution adjustments as specified in the note. On December 31, 2004, holders of our 15% convertible notes agreed to amend the maturity date of the convertible notes to December 31, 2006 and reduce the interest rate on the debentures to 10% in consideration for a reduction in the strike price of the warrants to $0.05 per share. The convertible notes require payments of interest on a quarterly basis. We currently are in default under the terms of these notes. 31 Capital Transaction. In fiscal 2005 and 2004, we raised an additional $352 and $178, respectively, from an equity offering completed on February 28, 2005. This private placement financing transaction (the "Offering") consisted of the sale 17,207,792 units (at $0.0308 per unit) to several accredited investors for an aggregate purchase price of $530. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $0.04 per share expiring on December 31, 2007. In December 2005, we completed an offering of convertible notes and warrants whereby we raised a total $201 of which $19 was allocated to a beneficial conversion feature and $23 was allocated to the value of the warrants. In this private placement financing transaction, we issued convertible notes with a face value of $201 and warrants to purchase 1,226,000 shares of our common stock. The notes are convertible into 4,580,000 shares of our common stock, bear an interest rate of 12% per annum, require semi-annual interest payments and are due December 31, 2007. The warrants issued have exercise prices of $0.04 to $0.05 per share and expire December 31, 2007. On February 2, 2006, we completed a private placement financing transaction to an accredited investor in order to have the capital necessary to complete the SHL acquisition. Pursuant to this private placement transaction, we issued 2,625,000 units at $0.04 per unit for an aggregate of $105. Each unit consisted of one share of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and one warrant to purchase one share of our Common Stock at $0.06 per share expiring on February 1, 2008. Acquisitions and Rescission of Agreements: On February 7, 2006, we agreed to exercise the termination provisions contained in Section 11(a)(i) of the Purchase Agreement entered into on January 19, 2005 with the Members of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC. Pursuant to this agreement, we returned to the Members all of the membership interests in First Charleston Mortgage, LLC in exchange for the return of 3,500,785 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. For accounting convenience, this agreement is effective at the close of business on December 31, 2005. On February 7, 2006, we agreed to acquire Shearson Home Loans, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("SHL"), from Consumer Direct of America, Inc. ("CDA"), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Share Exchange Agreement dated February 7, 2006 (the "SHL Agreement") among CDA, SHL and us. Pursuant to the SHL Agreement, we acquired all of the common stock of SHL for 149,558,791 shares of our common stock and 79 shares of our Series F Preferred Stock (convertible into 443,217,018 shares of our Common Stock), valued at approximately $16,000. Each share of the Series F Preferred Stock automatically converts into 5,610,342 shares of our common stock upon the filing of an amendment to our articles of incorporation. 32 Recent Accounting Pronouncements Impacting Future Periods In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a revision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which also supersedes APB 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The revised standard eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25's intrinsic value method of accounting and eliminates the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123. The compliance date for the revised standard was extended by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in April 2005. The revised standard applies to all awards granted after December 31, 2005 and requires the recognition of compensation expense in the financial statements for all share-based payment transactions subsequent to that date. The revised standard also requires the prospective recognition of compensation expense in the financial statements for all unvested options after January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R is not expected to be materially different from the pro forma expense disclosed. However, future changes to the various assumptions used to determine the fair value of awards issued or the amount and type of equity awards granted create uncertainty as to the amount of stock-based compensation expense realized. The Company will adopt SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006. In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections ("SFAS 154"), which replaces APB No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. The Statement changes the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period's financial statements of voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes required by new accounting standards when the standard does not include specific transition provisions, unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and will only affect the Company's financial statements upon adoption of a change in accounting principle by the Company. In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 140-2, Clarification and Application of Paragraphs 40(b) and 40(c) of FASB Statement No. 140," ("FSP 140-2") which clarified that purchases by a transferor, its affiliates, or its agents of previously issued beneficial interests, with protection by a derivative financial instrument, from outside parties that are held temporarily and are classified as trading securities would not preclude the special purpose entity ("SPE") from retaining its qualifying status under SFAS 140. The Company's current structure does not include an SPE. 33 In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") Nos. FAS 115-1/FAS 124-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. This FSP supersedes EITF Topic No. D-44, Recognition of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment upon the Planned Sale of a Security Whose Cost Exceeds Fair Value and nullifies the guidance in EITF Issue No. 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments for determining whether impairment of an investment is other-than-temporary. This FSP references existing guidance to determine whether an impairment of an investment is other-than-temporary. This FSP applies to investments in debt and equity securities within the scope of Statements 115 and 124, all equity securities held by insurance companies and investments in other equity securities that are not accounted for by the equity method. The application of this FSP is required for the Company beginning January 1, 2006. Adoption of this FSP is not expected to have a significant impact on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company. In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and SFAS 140 (SFAS 155). This statement: o Permits fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation; o Clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133); o Establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation; o Clarifies that concentration of credit risks in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives; and o Amends SFAS 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualified special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Early adoption of this statement is allowed. Given the Company's current structure, the adoption of SFAS 155 will not impact the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company. 34 Impact of Inflation Inflation affects us most significantly in the area of loan originations and can have a substantial effect on interest rates. Interest rates normally increase during periods of high inflation and decrease during periods of low inflation. Profitability may be directly affected by the level and fluctuation in interest rates that affect our ability to earn a spread between interest received on its loans and the costs of its borrowings. Our profitability is likely to be adversely affected during any period of unexpected or rapid changes in interest rates. A substantial increase in interest rates could adversely affect our ability to originate loans and affect the mix of first and second-lien mortgage loan products. Generally, first-lien mortgage production increases relative to second-lien mortgage production in response to low interest rates and second-lien mortgage production increases relative to first-lien mortgage production during periods of high interest rates. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations The following table presents our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2005:
Payment Due by Period Total Less than One Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years ----- ------------------ ----------- ----------- Convertible debentures $ 511 $ 349 $ 162 $ - Short-term debt 171 171 - - Promissory notes 51 51 - - Notes due related parties 25 25 - - Operating leases 231 100 118 13 ---------- ---------- --------- ----------- $ 989 $ 696 $ 280 $ 13 ========= ========= ======== ==========
The fair value of our contractual obligations approximate the carrying value. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. General We carry interest-sensitive assets on our balance sheet that are financed by interest-sensitive liabilities. Since these interest-sensitive assets and liabilities are not necessarily correlated, we are subject to interest-rate risk. A sudden and sustained increase or decrease in interest rates would impact the fair value of any interest-sensitive assets on our balance sheet. We do not hedge against this interest-rate risk. The following table illustrates the timing of the re-pricing of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2005. We have made certain assumptions in determining the timing of re-pricing of such assets and liabilities. 35
Description Zero to Six Months 2005 2004 ---- ---- Interest-sensitive assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 80 $ 135 ----------- ---------- Total interest-sensitive assets $ 80 $ 135 =========== ========== Interest-sensitive liabilities: Promissory notes $ 171 $ 221 ---------- ----------- Total interest-sensitive liabilities $ 171 $ 221 ========== ===========
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. The response to this item is incorporated by reference from our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are included in this report beginning on page F-1. Certain selected quarterly financial data is included under Item 7 of this Report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. Not applicable. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. (a) Disclosure controls and procedures. We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required under the SEC's rules and forms and that the information is gathered and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As required by SEC Rule 15d-15(b), we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 15d-14 as of the end of the period covered by this report. The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Company's Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures performed pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act. Based on their evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2005, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of the material weaknesses discussed herein. - 36 Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure as a result of the deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting discussed below. This weakness is a result of our lack of segregation of duties in the Company's accounting function due to a lack of financial resources. The Company attends to resolve this weakness at such time as it financial resources will allow. Notwithstanding the existence of the material weaknesses described below, management has concluded that the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods and dates presented. (b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their stated goals under all potential future conditions. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION. None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT. (a) Identification of Directors. The Board of Directors presently consists of two members. Directors are elected annually at the annual meeting of stockholders. Their respective terms of office continue until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified in accordance with our Bylaws. Certain information regarding each of our current directors, including his principal occupation during the past five years and current directorships, is set forth below. 37
Name Age Position ------------------------------------- ----------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Michael A. Barron 55 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Cosio-Barron 57 President and In-house Counsel Paul K. Danner 47 Director Stephen J. Croskrey 44 Director Edward R. Hollander 55 Director
MICHAEL A. BARRON - Chairman & CEO, has been our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since February 2006. Mr. Barron founded CONSUMER DIRECT of AMERICA in May 2001 and has been its Chairman and CEO since its founding. From September 1998 to April 2001, Mr. Barron was semi-retired and a consultant to various mortgage companies. From March 1995-1998, Mr. Barron pioneered the first nationwide commercially deployed video conference mortgage financing platform for Intel Corporation which as a licensed mortgage banker and broker in 20 states funded over $1 billion in closed loans. In November 1988, he founded and served as President, until 1992, of Finet Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FNCM), a publicly traded mortgage broker and banking business specializing in e-mortgage financing on site in real estate offices and remote loan origination via the Internet (www.finet.com). In June 1979, TRW hired Mr. Barron to develop its real estate information services division (TRW/REIS) that acquired 11 companies in the field and eventually became the world's largest repository of real estate property information - Experian. Mr. Barron was a founder of Citidata, the first electronic provider of computerized real estate multiple listing services (MLS) in the nation from 1975 to 1979. Mr. Barron was the Senior Planner for the City of Monterey where he was the HUD liaison for the City's downtown redevelopment project. He master planned the city's redevelopment of famous Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, and was Secretary of the Architectural Review Committee. Mr. Barron holds a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic University and has completed courses in the MBA program at UCLA. JOSEPH A. COSIO-BARRON, Corporate Counsel, has been our President and In-house Counsel since February 2006, and he has served as the Vice President and General Counsel for Consumer Direct of America, Inc. Prior to joining the company from 1996-2002 Mr. Cosio-Barron served as the Managing Partner and President of CBS Consultants, Inc. a California Corporation. CBS Consultants, Inc. a financial firm offered highly specialized services in Securities compliance and lending for hotels, resorts, and casinos and their development and construction. Mr. Barron received a BA of Business Management, San Francisco State College, JD, and a Law Degree from Golden Gate University and is a Member of the State Bar Association in California. PAUL K. DANNER, served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from November 2004 to February 2006 and as a Director since June 2002. Mr. Danner is active in the United States Naval Reserve where he currently holds the rank of Captain and serves as the Commanding Officer of a Naval Air Systems Command unit headquartered at Naval Station Newport, RI. Mr. Danner was Chairman from September 2002 to December 2003 and Vice Chairman from June 2002 to September 2002. Mr. Danner also served as Secretary from June 2002 to May 2003 and Treasurer from June 2001 to December 2002. From August 2001 to May 2002, Mr. Danner was a director and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Homefunding, Inc., the entity that merged with a subsidiary of the Company. Mr. Danner was a founder of that company. From January 1999 to October 2000 Mr. Danner was employed in various roles at MyTurn.com, Inc., including as Chief Executive Officer. From 1997 to 1998, Mr. Danner served as Vice President of Zekko Corp., a technology company and from 1996 to 1997 Mr. Danner was the managing partner of Technology Ventures, a consulting firm. From 1985 to 1998 he held executive-level and sales & marketing positions with a number of technology companies including NEC Technologies and Control Data Corporation. Mr. Danner previously served on active duty with the United States Navy where he flew the F-14 Tomcat. STEPHEN E. CROSKREY, has served as a director since March 2005. From February 1999 to March 2005, Mr. Croskrey served as the President & CEO of the Products Division of Armor Holdings, Inc. Prior to Armor Holdings, Mr. Croskrey held senior executive positions with Allied Signal and Mobil Oil. Mr. Croskrey is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University where he completed the MBA program in 1998, and the United States Military Academy at West Point where in 1982 he earned a BS degree in Engineering and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Mr. Croskrey spent 6 years on active duty during which time he attained the rank of Captain and served as a Company Commander in Korea and Fort Lewis, Washington. 38 EDWARD R. HOLLANDER, has served as a director since March 2006. Since 2000, Mr. Hollander has been a principal in United Agencies, Inc., rated the 43rd largest independently owned insurance brokerage in the country and the 7th largest in the State of California. Prior to his association with United Agencies, Mr. Hollander ran his own insurance and financial services brokerage firm. During his career, Mr. Hollander has held executive positions with Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and the CNA Insurance Companies. Mr. Hollander completed his AS degree in Civil Engineering at Los Angeles Community College, and he earned a dual curriculum BS degree in industrial technology and construction management from California State University at Long Beach. (b) Identification of Executive Officers. Officers are elected annually by our Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Our executive officers as of April 21, 2006 are set forth below. MICHAEL A. BARRON, Chief Executive Officer, see "Identification of Directors" in Item 10(a) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for Mr. Barron's biographical information. JOSEPH A. COSIO-BARRON, President and In-house Counsel, see "Identification of Directors" in Item 10(a) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for Mr. Cosio-Barron's biographical information. SCOTT L. VINING, 43, has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since March 2003. From September 1996 to March 2003, Mr. Vining was employed by Armor Holdings, Inc. most recently as Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Vining is a certified public accountant. Mr. Vining resigned his position as Chief Financial Officer on April 26, 2006. (c) Identification of Certain Significant Employees. Not applicable. (d) Family Relationships. There are no family relationships between any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen by us to become a director or executive officer. (e) Business Experience. The business experience of each of our directors and executive officers is set forth in Item 10(a)--Identification of Directors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and the business experience of those executive officers who are not also our directors is set forth in Item 10(b)--Identification of Executive Officers of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The directorships held by each of our directors in any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or subject to Section 15(d) of such Act or any company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are set forth in Item 10(a)--Identification of Directors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. (f) Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings. To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has been involved during the past five years in any legal proceedings required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K. 39 (g) Promoters and Control Persons. Not applicable. (h) and (i) Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert. The full Board of Directors currently performs the functions of an Audit Committee. Messrs Paul K. Danner, Stephen Croskrey, and Edward R. Hollander satisfy the definition of "independent" as defined under the NASDAQ listing standards. The Board has not adopted a written charter for the audit committee at this time. (j) Procedures for Stockholder Nominations to our Board of Directors. No material changes to the procedures for nominating directors by our stockholders were made in 2005. Code of Conduct and Ethics We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all Paragon employees, including our chief executive and financial officers. This document was previously filed as Exhibit 14.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance. Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our Directors and named Executive Officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Commission. Directors and to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file with the Commission. Based solely upon a review of such forms, the Company believes that during the 2005 fiscal year, each person who, at any time during fiscal year 2005, was a director, named Executive Officer or holders of more than 10% of the Company's common stock complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements, with the following exceptions: Mr. Vining received options to purchase 3,000,000 shares of our common stock on December 8, 2005 at $0.06 per share (the market price on that date). This transaction was subsequently reported on Form 4 filed by Mr. Vining on March 20, 2006. Mr. Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, for 15,000,000 shares of our common stock. This transaction was subsequently reported on Form 3 filed by Mr. Robinson on March 24, 2006. 40 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Summary Compensation Table The following table summarizes the annual compensation paid to the Company's named Executive Officers for the three fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:
Annual Compensation Long-term Compensation ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Other Annual Securities Fiscal Salary Bonus Comp Underlying All Other Name & Principal Position Year ($000s) ($000s) ($000s) Options (#) Compensation --------------------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Michael A. Barron (1) 2005 $ - $ - $ - - - Current Chairman of the Board 2004 $ - $ - $ - - - and Current CEO 2003 $ - $ - $ - - - Joseph A. Cosio-Barron (2) 2005 $ - $ - $ - - - Current President, Director and 2004 $ - $ - $ - - - and In-house counsel 2003 $ - $ - $ - - - Paul K. Danner (3) 2005 $ - $ - $ 12 - - Former Chairman of the Board 2004 $ 33 $ - $ - - - and Former CEO 2003 $ 183 $ - $ - - - Scott L. Vining (4) (5) 2005 $ 78 $ - $ 10 3,000,000 - Former Chief Financial Officer and 2004 $ 45 $ - $ - 3,000,000 - Treasurer 2003 $ 100 $ - $ - - -
(1) Mr. Barron became our Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO on February 16, 2006 pursuant to our agreement to acquire Shearson Home Loans from Consumer Direct of America. (2) Mr. Cosio-Barron became our President, a Director and In-house Counsel on February 16, 2006 pursuant to (3) The amounts for 2004 and 2003 represent the salary paid to Mr. Danner pursuant to Mr. Danner's employment (4) The amounts for 2005 represent the payments made to Mr. Vining's consulting firm. In 2004 and 2003, the (5) Mr. Vining resigned as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer April 26, 2006. Stock Option Grants in Fiscal Year 2005 We granted the following options to our named Executive Officers during fiscal year 2005:
Potential Realizable Value at Assumed Annual Rates of Stock Appreciation For Option Term Individual Grants ($000s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Percent of Total Securities Options Granted Expiration Underlying Options to Employees in Exercise Price Per Date Granted (#) Fiscal Year Share 5% 10% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott L. Vining 3,000,000 31.8% $0.06 12/7/2015 $113 $287
41 Aggregate Stock Option Exercises in Fiscal Year 2005 and Fiscal Year-End Option Values None of our named Executive Officers exercised any stock options in 2005. The table below sets forth information concerning the number and value of our named Executive Officers' unexercised stock options at December 31, 2005.
Value of Unexercised Number of Securities In-The-Money Options Underlying Unexercised at 12/31/05 (1) (2) Options at 12/31/05 (#) ($000s) ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Name Exercisable Non-Exercisable Exercisable Non-Exercisable Paul K. Danner -- -- $ -- $ -- Scott L. Vining 2,000,000 5,000,000 $ 20 $ --
(1) Calculated on the basis of $0.06 per share, the closing sales price of the common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board December 30, 2005, less the exercise price payable for such shares. (2) The exercise prices of shares underlying unexercised options were at or above the market value of Equity Compensation Plan Information The following table summarizes our equity compensation plan information as of December 31, 2005.
Equity Compensation Plan Information(1) Number of Weighted-average Number of securities securities to be exercise price of outstanding remaining available for issued upon options, warrants and rights future issuance under exercise of equity compensation plans outstanding options (excluding issued and and warrants outstanding options, Plan category warrants and rights) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity compensation plans approved by security holders: 28,225,500 $ 0.08 71,774,500 Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders: 18,750 $ 2.83 -- TOTAL 28,244,250 $ 0.08 71,774,500
(1) The Company's stockholders have approved the 2002 Equity Participation Plan under which the Company awards stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock to individuals or entities of outstanding ability and potential to join and remain with, or provide consulting or advisory services to, us and the Company's subsidiaries, by encouraging and enabling eligible employees, non-employee directors, consultants and advisors, and non-employees to whom an offer of employment has been extended, to acquire proprietary interests in the Company, and by providing such employees, non-employee directors, consultants, advisors, and non-employees with an additional incentive to promote the success of the Company. These awards can be in the form of stock options and restricted stock and are generally issued at the fair market value on the date of grant and typically vest ratably over three to five years. 42 Compensation of Directors - Currently, we pay our outside directors $25 per annum for their services. This fee is payable in cash or stock at our option. During the year ended December 31, 2005 each of Messrs. Van Sickle and Croskrey earned $25 in director fees for being non-management members of our Board of Directors. These directors fees will be paid in our common stock in 2006. Employment Agreements - Currently, our named executive officers are not covered by employment contracts. As noted elsewhere, Mr. Vining resigned as our chief financial officer and treasurer April 26, 2006. We are currently searching for a suitable replacement. Report on Repricing of Options - During the year ended December 31, 2005, we did not reprice any options provided to our named executive officers or employees. Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation - Currently, our entire Board of Directors handles executive compensation matters as we do not have a separate compensation committee. During the year ended December 31, 2005, Mr. Danner was a Director and Employee of the Company. Mr. Danner received no compensation as an employee or director during the year ended December 31, 2005. Report on Executive Compensation - Our executive compensation program is designed to attract, motivate and retain management with incentives linked to financial performance and enhanced stockholder value. Our compensation program currently consists of a number of components, including a cash salary, cash incentive bonuses, and stock option grants. We currently do not have a compensation committee. The Board as a whole, reviews salary, bonus and option award information for competitive companies of comparable size in similar industries, as well as that of companies not in our industry which do business in locations where the Company has operations. Based in part on this information, the Board generally sets salaries at levels comparable to such companies. Bonuses are generally discretionary, but in some cases may be set forth in employment agreements and based on the achievements of performance thresholds. In either case, bonuses are linked to Company performance during the year and thus align the interest of executive officers with those of the stockholders. The Board also assesses each executive officer's individual performance and contribution in determining bonus levels. The Board uses grants out of our 2002 Equity Participation Plan to motivate its executive officers and to improve long-term market performance of the Company's common stock. Because the Board believes that the granting of options to purchase shares of common stock provides its executive employees with the long-term incentive to work for the betterment of the Company, stock options are granted to executives, in some cases upon commencement of employment and in some cases periodically. Additionally, grants of options are made periodically to other selected employees whose contributions and skills are critical to the long-term success of the Company. Options are generally granted with the exercise price equal to the market price of our shares of common stock on the date of grant, typically vest over a period of at least three years and generally expire ten years after the date of grant. Performance Graph - The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return (stock price appreciation plus reinvested dividends) of our common stock with the cumulative total return (including reinvested dividends) of the Nasdaq Composite Index, the Russell 3000 Index, the Nasdaq Financial Index, certain companies selected in good faith by management which, in management's view, constitute a representative line-of-business comparison (the "Peer Group") for the period commencing December 31, 2000 through December 31, 2005. The companies comprising the Peer Group are Countrywide Financial Corporation, New Century Financial Corporation, Irwin Financial Corporation, and IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. The comparisons shown in the graph below are based upon historical data and are not indicative of, nor intended to forecast, the potential future performance of our common stock. Information used in the graph was obtained from http://finance.yahoo.com, a source believed to be reliable, but we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in such information. 43
12/31/00 12/31/01 12/31/02 12/31/03 12/31/04 12/31/05 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Paragon 100.00 82.87 1,226.94 1,077.38 142.03 328.28 Nasdaq Composite Index 100.00 78.74 53.77 80.43 87.35 88.69 Russell 2000 Index 100.00 87.38 67.45 86.82 95.57 99.66 Nasdaq Financial Index 100.00 97.91 79.53 135.77 162.42 117.84 Peer Group Index 100.00 85.23 104.35 217.64 335.30 303.07
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. The following table sets forth as of April 26, 2006 certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our outstanding common stock by (i) each person known to us to own 5% or more of the common stock, (ii) our directors, (iii) our executive officers and (iv) our executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, each of the stockholders shown in the table below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned. The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock as of April 26, 2006 by (i) each person known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock, (ii) each director of the Company, (iii) the Company's executive officers and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group.
Number of Shares of Percent of Number of Shares Series F Preferred Series F Name and Address of Beneficial of Common Percent of Common Stock Stock Preferred Stock Owner Stock Owned Owned Owned Owned ----- ----------- ----- ----- ----- 5% Stockholder -------------- Consumer Direct of America 149,558,791 56.1% 79 100% 6330 S. Sandhill, Suite 8 Las Vegas, Nevada 89107 Named Executive Officers and Directors -------------------------------------- Michael A. Barron (1) (2) 149,558,791 56.1% -- -- Joseph Cosio-Barron (1) (2) -- * % 79 100% Stephen Croskrey (3) 21,437,229 7.9% -- -- Paul K. Danner (4) 19,699,928 7.2% -- -- Scott L. Vining (5) 1,551,667 * % -- -- Edward R. Hollander (6) -- * % -- -- All current executive officers 192,247,615 71.2% 79 100% and directors as a group (6 persons)(7) ------------------------------- * - Less than 1%
44 (1) Includes 149,558,791 shares of our Common Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America. Messrs. Michael A. Barron and Joseph Cosio-Barron are directors and executive officers of Consumer Direct of America, and accordingly may be attributed beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America. Each of Messrs. Barron and Cosio-Barron disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Barron's address is 6330 S. Sandhill, Suite 8, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107. (2) Includes 100 shares of Series F Preferred Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America. Messrs. Michael A. Barron and Joseph Cosio-Barron are directors and executive officers of Consumer Direct of America, and accordingly may be attributed beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America. Each of Messrs. Barron and Cosio-Barron disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Preferred Stock owned by Consumer Direct of America except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Cosio-Barron's address is 6330 S. Sandhill, Suite 8, Las Vegas, Nevada 80107 (3) Includes warrants to purchase 10,551,948 shares of common stock. The address for Mr. Croskrey is 830-13 A1A North, #414, Ponte Vedre Beach, FL 32082. (4) Includes 825,000 shares held in a custodial accounts for the benefit of Mr. Danner's minor children of which Mr. Danner is custodian. The address for Mr. Danner is 830-13 A1A North, #414, Ponte Vedre Beach, FL 32082. (5) The address for Mr. Croskrey is 830-13 A1A North, #414, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. (6) The address for Mr. Hollander is 6330 S. Sandhill, Suite 8, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107. (7) See footnotes (1 - 6). ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. We have not been involved in any transaction nor have any transactions been proposed since the beginning of our last fiscal year to which the Company is a party with any of our Directors, Executive Officers, nominees for Director or any security holder of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, which amount exceeds $60 except as set forth below. Exchange of Indebtedness for our Common Stock. On December 20, 2005, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with Matthew Robinson ("Robinson"), an existing shareholder and currently an employee, in which Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, into 15,000,000 shares of our common stock. Loans from Related Parties. Certain of our employees or our subsidiaries employees participated in our debenture issuance during our last fiscal year. Consulting Arrangements. In our last fiscal year, we paid a consulting firm owned by Mr. Vining, our former chief financial officer, fees for his services in excess of $60. 45 Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance. Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our Directors and named Executive Officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Commission. Directors and to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file with the Commission. Based solely upon a review of such forms, the Company believes that during the 2005 fiscal year, each person who, at any time during fiscal year 2005, was a director, named Executive Officer or holders of more than 10% of the Company's common stock complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements, with the following exceptions: Mr. Vining received options to purchase 3,000,000 shares of our common stock on December 8, 2005 at $0.06 per share (the market price on that date). This transaction was subsequently reported on Form 4 filed by Mr. Vining on March 20, 2006. Mr. Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, for 15,000,000 shares of our common stock. This transaction was subsequently reported on Form 3 filed by Mr. Robinson on March 24, 2006. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES. During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, fees for services provided by Stevens, Powell & Company, P.A. ("Stevens, Powell & Company"), our independent registered public accounting firm, were as follows: 2005 2004 ------------ ---------- Audit Fees (1) $ 65 $ 69 Tax Fees (2) 18 11 --------------- ------------- Total $ 83 $ 80 =============== ============= (1)Audit Fees consisted of fees billed for services rendered and expenses incurred for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. (2) Tax Fees consisted of fees billed for preparation of required income tax returns. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. (a) The following financial statements (which appear sequentially beginning at page number F-1) are included in this report on Form 10-K/A#2. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 46 (b) Exhibits The following Exhibits are hereby filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A#2: Exhibit Description of Exhibit Number ---------------------- ------ 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 14, 2002 among PlanetRx.com, Inc. (n/k/a Paragon Financial Corporation), Paragon Homefunding, Inc. a Delaware Corporation and Mortgage Express, Inc. (n/k/a PGNF Home Lending Corp., et al (the "Mortgage Express Plan of Merger").** 2.2 Amendment No. 1 to the Mortgage Express Plan of Merger.*** 2.3 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 9, 2002 among PlanetRx.com, Inc. (n/k/a Paragon Financial Corporation), 2.4 Amendment No. 1 to the Paragon Homefunding Florida Plan of Merger.*** 2.5 Stock Purchase Agreement between Paragon and Philip Lagori for the sale of PGNF Homelending Corp. + 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on October 6, 1999. **** 3.2 Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of 3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of 3.4 Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of the State of 3.5 Certificate of Designations of Series E Preferred Stock.***** 3.6 Amended and Restated By-laws. **** 4.1 Form of convertible promissory note. **** 4.2 5% Subordinated promissory note due November 30, 2005 for $480,000. Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Current Report on 4.3 5% Subordinated promissory note due May 31, 2008 for $1,051,225. Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Current Report on Form 10.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2002 by and between PlanetRx.com, Inc. (now known as 10.2 Employment Agreement, dated as of September 4, 2002 by and between PlanetRx.com, Inc. (now known as Paragon Financial 10.3 Employment Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2003 by and between Paragon Financial Corporation and Philip Lagori. Filed 10.4 Employment Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2002 by and between Paragon Financial Corporation and Scott Vining. Filed 10.5 Lease dated January 1, 2003 between Ponte Vedra Management Group, Ltd. and Paragon Financial Corporation. Filed as an 10.6 Lease dated September 1, 2000 between 820 West Lake, LLC and Mortgage Express, Inc. (n/k/a PGNF Home Lending Corp.). Filed 10.7 Employment Agreement, dated October 16, 2003, by and between Paragon Financial Corporation and George O. Deehan. Filed as 10.8 Employment Agreement, dated June 17, 2003, by and between Paragon Financial Corporation and Joseph P. Bryant, Jr. Filed as 10.9 Employment Agreement, dated May 6, 2003, by and between Paragon Financial Corporation and Steven L. Barnett. Filed as an 21.1 Subsidiary of the Registrant. * 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the 32.1 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* + Filed herewith + Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Current Report on Form 8-K/A, as amended, for an event dated June 30, 2004 @ This exhibit represents a management contract ** This exhibit represents a compensatory plan *** Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Current Report on Form 8-K for an event dated January 31, 2003 **** Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 *****Filed as an exhibit to Paragon's Quarterly Report for the period ended September 30, 2003, as amended * As contemplated by SEC Release No. 33-8212, these exhibits are furnished with this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are not incorporated by reference in any filing of Paragon Financial Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filings. 47 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F- 1 Consolidated Balance Sheets F- 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations F- 3 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss F- 4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit F- 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F- 7 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F- 8 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Paragon Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered losses from operations and has a negative tangible net worth that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. As discussed in Note 17, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, have been restated. /s/ STEVENS, POWELL & COMPANY, P.A. ---------------------------------- Stevens, Powell & Company Jacksonville, Florida April 15, 2006, and October 16, 2008, as to the effects of the restatement discussed in Note 17. F-1
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND DECEMBER 31, 2004 (Dollars in thousands, except share data) 2005 2004 --------------- --------------- (Restated Note 17)(Restated Note 17) Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 80 $ 135 Fees receivable 38 46 Prepaid and other current assets - 9 --------------- --------------- Total Current Assets 118 190 --------------- --------------- Office property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $64 and $43 53 64 Other assets 2 3 --------------- --------------- Total Assets $ 173 $ 257 =============== =============== Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit Current liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $ - $ 100 Short-term debt 171 221 Notes payable - related parties 51 528 Notes payable - related parties 25 25 Convertible debentures payable 349 379 Accounts payable 392 371 Stock subscription proceeds received - 178 Income taxes payable - 10 Accrued expenses - related parties 59 59 Accrued expenses - other 621 383 --------------- --------------- Total Current Liabilities 1,668 2,254 Long-term debt: Liabilities to formerly related parties, less current portion - 951 Liabilities of discontinued operations 162 - --------------- --------------- Total Liabilities 1,830 3,205 --------------- --------------- Stockholders' deficit: Preferred stock: Issuable in series, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized: Series E, $1,000 stated value; 659 shares issued and outstanding, respectively - - Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 100,488,798 and 65,212,744 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively 9 6 Additional paid-in capital 8,373 6,914 Accumulated deficit (9,951) (9,861) Unearned stock-based compensation (88) (7) --------------- --------------- Total Stockholders' deficit (1,657) (2,948) --------------- --------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 173 $ 257 =============== =============== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-2
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 (Dollars in thousands, except share data) 2005 2004 2003 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- (Restated Note 17) (Restated Note 17) Revenue: Loan origination fees $ 1,502 $ 2,034 $ 1,964 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Expenses: Salaries, commissions, benefits, and stock-based compensation 1,446 1,916 2,517 Loan production costs 20 91 103 General and administrative expenses 783 858 1,113 Impairment of goodwill - 822 - Non-recurring charges 80 25 333 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Total expenses 2,329 3,712 4,066 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Operating loss (827) (1,678) (2,102) Other income (expense) Interest (expense) (167) (107) (415) Loss on disposal of assets - (15) - Gain on exchange of debt for equity 894 - - Loss on disposal of segment - (102) - ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes (100) (1,902) (2,517) Provisions (benefit) for income taxes (10) 456 (837) ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Loss from continuing operations (90) (2,358) (1,680) Discontinued operations (Note 2): (Loss) income from discontinued operations before provision for income taxes - (3,539) 565 Provision for income taxes - - 282 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- (Loss) income from discontinued operations - (3,539) 283 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Net Loss $ (90) $ (5,897) $ (1,397) ================= ================= =========== Per share information Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic and Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ - $ (0.03) $ (0.01) (Loss) income from discontinued operations $ - $ (0.04) $ - ----------------- ----------------- ----------- $ - $ (0.07) $ (0.01) ================= ================= =========== Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 84,231 85,799 111,620 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-3
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 (Dollars in thousands, except share data) 2005 2004 2003 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- (Restated Note 17) (Restated Note 17) Net Loss $ (90) $ (5,897) $ (1,397) ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes - - 202 ----------------- ----------------- ----------- Comprehensive loss $ (90) $ (5,897) $ (1,195) ================= ================= =========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-4
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 (Dollars in thousands) (Restated Note 17) Accumulated Additional Other Preferred Stock Common Stock paid-in Accumulated Comprehensive Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit Income ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - December 31, 2002 - $ - 62,592,744 $ 6 $ 1,693 $ (2,567) $ - January 31 Issuance of shares for acquisition - - 52,329,735 5 6,362 - - February 4 Issuance of shares for acquisition - - 1,224,000 - 836 - - March 26 Issuance of preferred stock for accrued compensation 659 - - - 659 - - March 26 Issuance of preferred stock for promissory note and accrued interest 1,800 - - - 1,812 - - March 31 Issuance of warrants included in convertible debentures - - - - 18 - - March 31 Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures - - - - 222 - - March 31 Receipt of cash for websites - - - - 13 - - May 12 Issuance of restricted stock award - - 250,000 - 125 - - May 30 Receipt of cash for websites - - - - 35 - - June 30 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - September 12 Receipt of cash for websites - - - - 1 - - September 30 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - November 14 Receipt of cash for website - - - - 3 - - December 31 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - Comprehensive loss: Net loss - - - - - (1,397) - Unrealized gain on marketable securities - - - - - - 202 Total comprehensive loss - - - - - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - December 31, 2003 2,459 - 116,396,479 11 11,779 (3,964) 202 March 31 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - May 27 Receipt of cash for website - - - - 30 - - June 30 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - May 31 Disposal of segment (1,800) - (52,329,735) (5) (4,948) - - July 1 Issuance of restricted stock award to consultant - - 200,000 - 10 - - September 30 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - October 13 Issuance of shares for insurance premium - - 125,000 - 6 - - November 18 Issuance of shares for services - - 96,000 - 5 - - November 18 Issuance of restricted shares for services - - 100,000 - 7 - - December 31 Issuance of shares for directors fees - - 625,000 - 25 - - December 31 Amortization of stock award - - - - - - - Realization of comprehensive income - - - - - - (202) Net loss - - - - - (5,897) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance - December 31, 2004 659 - 65,212,744 6 6,914 (9,861) - February 28 Issuance of common stock - - 17,207,792 2 528 - - February 28 Costs of issuing common stock - - - - (14) - - July 1 Issuance of restricted stock award - - 650,000 - 33 - - July 29 Issuance of restricted stock award - - 650,000 - 32 - - November 7 Issuance of restricted stock award - - 650,000 - 33 - - December 15 Issuance of warrants included in convertible debentures - - - - 23 - - December 15 Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures - - - - 19 - - December 20 Exchange of debt for equity - - 15,000,000 1 748 - - 2005 Amortization of restricted stock award - - - - - - - December 31 Issuance of common stock - - 333,333 - 10 - - December 31 Issuance of common stock in recission - - 784,929 - 47 - - Net loss - - - - - (90) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance on December 31, 2005 659 $ - 100,488,798 $ 9 $ 8,373 $ (9,951) $ - =========================================================================================== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 (Dollars in thousands) (Restated Note 17) (Continued) Unearned Total Stock-based Stockholders' Compensation Deficit ------------ ------- Balance - December 31, 2002 $ - $ (868) January 31 Issuance of shares for acquisition - 6,367 February 4 Issuance of shares for acquisition - 836 March 26 Issuance of preferred stock for accrued compensation - 659 March 26 Issuance of preferred stock for promissory note and accrued interest - 1,812 March 31 Issuance of warrants included in convertible debentures - 18 March 31 Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures - 222 March 31 Receipt of cash for websites - 13 May 12 Issuance of restricted stock award (125) - May 30 Receipt of cash for websites - 35 June 30 Amortization of restricted stock award 10 10 September 12 Receipt of cash for websites - 1 September 30 Amortization of restricted stock award 31 31 November 14 Receipt of cash for website - 3 December 31 Amortization of restricted stock award 32 32 Comprehensive loss: Net loss - - Unrealized gain on marketable securities - - Total comprehensive loss - (1,195) --------------------- Balance - December 31, 2003 (52) 7,976 March 31 Amortization of restricted stock award 31 31 May 27 Receipt of cash for website - 30 June 30 Amortization of restricted stock award 21 21 May 31 Disposal of segment - (4,953) July 1 Issuance of restricted stock award to consultant (10) - September 30 Amortization of restricted stock award 5 5 October 13 Issuance of shares for insurance premium - 6 November 18 Issuance of shares for services - 5 November 18 Issuance of restricted shares for services (7) - December 31 Issuance of shares for directors fees - 25 December 31 Amortization of stock award 5 5 Realization of comprehensive income - (202) Net loss - (5,897) --------------------- Balance - December 31, 2004 (7) (2,948) February 28 Issuance of common stock - 530 February 28 Costs of issuing common stock - (14) July 1 Issuance of restricted stock award (33) - July 29 Issuance of restricted stock award (32) - November 7 Issuance of restricted stock award (33) - December 15 Issuance of warrants included in convertible debentures - 23 December 15 Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures - 19 December 20 Exchange of debt for equity - 749 2005 Amortization of restricted stock award 17 17 December 31 Issuance of common stock - 10 December 31 Issuance of common stock in recission - 47 Net loss - (90) --------------------- Balance on December 31, 2005 $ (88) $ (1,657) ===================== F-6
PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FORM THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005, 2004 AND 2003 (Dollars in thousands) 2005 2004* 2003* ------------- ------------ -------------- (Restated Note 17)(Restated Note 17) CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss from continuing operations $ (90) $ (2,358) $ (1,680) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: Depreciation 21 30 26 Impairment of goodwill - 822 - Gain on exchange of equity for debt (894) - - Loss on sale of assets - 15 - Loss on disposal of segment - 102 - Non-cash stock compensation 64 87 86 Deferred taxes (10) 444 (446) Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease in fees receivable 8 34 (31) Decrease in prepaid and other current assets 9 57 105 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 21 91 113 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and income taxes 355 (83) 617 ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash used in operating activities of continuing operations (516) (759) (1,210) Cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations - (209) 1,180 ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash used by operating activities (516) (968) (30) ------------- ------------ -------------- CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (10) (2) (117) Cash acquired in purchase of business - - 44 Proceeds from the sale of assets - 25 - Proceeds from the sale of websites - 30 52 ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations (10) 53 (21) Cash provided (used) by investing activities of discontinued operations - 504 (141) ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash (used) provided by investing activities (10) 557 (162) ------------- ------------ -------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of common stock 347 - - Proceeds from the issuance of warrants 23 - 18 Proceeds from common stock subscriptions - 178 - Proceeds from issuance of debentures 181 - 222 Borrowings under line of credit - - 245 Repayments of convertible debentures (30) - - Repayments of debt (50) (45) (35) ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash provided (used) by financing activities of continuing operations 471 133 450 Cash provided (used) by financing activities of discontinued operations - (139) 203 ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash provided (used) by financing activities 471 (6) 653 ------------- ------------ -------------- (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (55) (417) 461 Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period 135 552 91 ------------- ------------ -------------- Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period $ 80 $ 135 $ 552 ============= ============ ============== * 2004 and 2003 have been revised from previously reported amounts (see Note 14). See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES THE COMPANY - Paragon Financial Corporation (the "Company", "we", "us", or "our") was incorporated in Delaware on August 27, 1999 under the name PRx Holdings, Inc. and operated as an online healthcare destination for commerce, content, and community. The Company closed its online health store in March 2001. Shortly thereafter, the Company began the process of liquidating its online health store and seeking a merger partner as an alternative to complete liquidation. Paragon Homefunding, Inc. ("Paragon Delaware"), a privately held, development-stage company based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was incorporated in Delaware on August 3, 2001, for the purpose of entering the financial services market through acquisitions. On May 31, 2002, the Company merged with Paragon Delaware. Pursuant to the merger, the Company merged with and into Paragon Delaware, and issued 55,560,616 shares of common stock to Paragon Delaware's stockholders, constituting 90% of the total shares of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately after the merger. As a result of the merger, Paragon Delaware also assumed approximately $72 of the Company's accrued liabilities, principally for legal services. For financial reporting purposes, the merger has been accounted for as a recapitalization of Paragon Delaware with Paragon Delaware viewed as the accounting acquirer in what is commonly called a reverse acquisition. Accordingly, the financial statements presented before the merger are those of Paragon Delaware. ACQUISITIONS - On January 31, 2003, the Company completed its merger with PGNF Home Lending Corp. ("PGNF") (f/k/a Mortgage Express, Inc.), and as a result of the merger, PGNF became a wholly-owned subsidiary. PGNF has been in the business of originating residential mortgage loans since 1998. Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, at closing, all of the outstanding shares of PGNF's common stock converted into 52,329,735 shares of the Company's common stock valued at $6.4 million (or approximately $0.122 per share), or approximately 45.5% of the then outstanding common stock after the consummation of the merger. Additionally, the Company issued a promissory note in the amount of $1.8 million to an entity wholly-owned by the sole shareholder of PGNF. The promissory note accrued interest at 4.92% and was payable on July 31, 2004. On March 26, 2003, the holder of this note agreed to convert the note and accrued interest into 1,800 shares of our Series E preferred stock with a face value of $1,000 per share, and a 4% stated dividend payable in cash or shares of common stock, at the Company's option. This series of preferred stock does not provide for redemption and is non-voting. On May 31, 2004, the Company divested itself of PGNF (See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations). F-8 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES On February 2, 2003 the Company completed its merger with Paragon Homefunding, Inc. ("PHF"). PHF has been in the business of originating residential mortgage loans since 1998. Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, at closing, all of the outstanding shares of PHF's common stock converted into 1,224,000 of shares of the Company's common stock valued at $836 (approximately $0.6833 per share). Additionally, the Company issued promissory notes to the shareholders of PHF in the aggregate principal amount of $25. The promissory notes accrue interest at 4.92% per annum. The mergers of PGNF and PHF were accounted for as acquisitions pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Accounting for Business Combinations (SFAS 141). Accordingly, the Company's results of operations include the operating results of these companies from the effective date of these mergers, February 1, 2003. On January 19, 2005, we completed our acquisition of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC ("FCM"), a South Carolina limited liability company. As consideration for the acquisition, we issued 4,285,714 shares of our $0.0001 par value common stock valued at $214 (or $0.05 per share). FCM has been in the business of originating residential mortgage loans since 2002 and focused primarily on the brokering of conforming loans. Subsequently, we agreed to rescind the agreement with FCM and its holders effective December 31, 2005. As a result of this agreement, 3,500,785 shares of our common stock were returned to the company and cancelled. The 784,929 shares of our common stock not returned are treated as a non-recurring expense in the accompanying financial statements presented elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The financial and operating information in this Form 10-K excludes the operations of FCM. GENERAL - This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements of the Company. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company's management. The Company's management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of these financial statements. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. In consolidation, all material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Results of operations of companies acquired in transactions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting are included in the financial statements from the date of the acquisitions. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. USE OF ESTIMATES - In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that F-9 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES materially affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan repurchases and premium recapture, carrying value of goodwill, loss on disposal of our discontinued segment, the gain on exchange of debt for equity, and the realization of deferred income tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan repurchases and premium recapture losses related to the discontinued operations of PGNF was based on estimates that may be affected by significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. PGNF had obtained insurance to mitigate some of this risk. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less on their acquisition date to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and funds held in checking, money market, and savings accounts. FEES RECEIVABLE - Fees receivable consist of fees due on loans closed on or before December 31, 2005 and 2004. Fees receivable are typically collected within 30 to 60 days and substantially all of these fees were collected in January 2006 and 2005, respectively. MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE HELD-FOR-SALE - Mortgage loans receivable held-for-sale related to the discontinued operations of PGNF consist of loans made to individuals that are primarily collateralized by residential one-to-four unit family dwellings. Mortgage loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding net of deferred origination costs and fees and any premium or discounts. These loans are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value as determined by outstanding commitments from investors or current investor-yield requirements, calculated on an aggregate basis. Interest on loans receivable held-for-sale is credited to income as earned. Interest is accrued only if deemed collectible. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN REPURCHASES AND PREMIUM RECAPTURE - The allowance for loan repurchases and premium recapture related to the discontinued operations of PGNF represent expenses incurred due to the potential repurchase of loans or indemnification of losses based on alleged violations of representations and warranties that are customary to the mortgage banking industry. Provisions for losses are charged to gain on sale of loans and credited to the allowance. The allowance represents the Company's estimate of the total losses expected to occur and is considered to be adequate by management based upon the Company's evaluation of the potential exposure related to the loan sale agreements over the life of the F-10 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES associated loans sold. The Company has purchased insurance to cover third party broker fraud, which mitigates some of the risks. OFFICE PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Office property and equipment, net, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the asset as follows: Computer hardware Five years Furniture and fixtures Five to seven years Computer software Three years Leasehold improvements Lower of life of lease or asset AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income. Realized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in other income and, when applicable, are reported as a reclassification adjustment, net of tax, in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific-identification method. Equity securities held principally for resale in the near term are classified as trading securities and recorded at their fair values. Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in other income. During 2005, 2004, and 2003, the Company did not engage in trading securities. Declines in the fair value of individual and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to their fair value. The related write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. As of December 31, 2005, no securities were owned by the Company. In 2005 and 2004, the Company had no items of comprehensive loss other than net loss. DERIVATIVES - The Company does not purchase, sell, or utilize off-balance sheet derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments. GOODWILL - Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Goodwill and other intangible assets are stated on the basis of cost. Under SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer amortized, but is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. See also "Impairment" which follows. F-11 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES IMPAIRMENT - Long-lived assets, including certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill, are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset in question may not be recoverable including, but not limited to, a deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, and when other changes occur that might impair recovery of long-lived assets. During 2004, management reviewed the Company's long-lived assets related to PGNF and recorded an impairment charge of $2,582. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, management has reviewed its long-lived assets and has determined that no impairment existed, and the Company's long-lived assets, including certain identifiable intangibles and goodwill, were fairly valued at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The method used to determine the existence of an impairment includes measuring discounted operating cash flows estimated over the remaining useful lives of the related long-lived assets or estimated realizable amounts on assets of discontinued operations. Impairment is measured as the difference between fair value and unamortized cost at the date impairment is determined. Assumptions used in determining the expected operating cash flows used to test for any impairment of goodwill are consistent with historical earnings of the business to which the identifiable intangible and goodwill relates. Subsequent to the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $822 in connection with the value of goodwill. After the impairment charge, goodwill had a remaining book value of $0 (see Note 17). GAIN ON EXCHANGE OF DEBT FOR EQUITY - We accounted for the exchange of certain outstanding debt as an extinguishment of debt and recorded a gain pursuant to APB 26 and recorded a gain equal to the difference between the face value of the debt instruments and the value of the equity securities issued for the debt instruments. The gain recognized in the year ended 2005 was approximately $0.01 per share. Prior to SFAS 145, material gains and losses from the extinguishment of debt and troubled debt restructurings were required to be classified as extraordinary pursuant to APB 30. Under SFAS 145, the material gains and losses are reported as extraordinary only if the event creating the gain or loss is both unusual and infrequent in occurrence. The exchange of debt for equity is clearly unrelated to the typical activities of our business, and hence, the transaction should be considered unusual in nature. But, we do not consider the exchange of equity for debt to be infrequent as we continue settling our debts for equity in all situations where our creditors agree to such an exchange. F-12 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES GAIN ON SALES OF LOANS - Gains or losses resulting from sales of mortgage loans related to the discontinued operations of PGNF are recognized at the date of settlement and are based on the difference between the selling price of the mortgage loans sold and the carrying value of the related loans sold. Nonrefundable fees and direct costs associated with the origination of mortgage loans are deferred and recognized when the loans are sold. Loan sales are accounted for as sales when control of the loans is surrendered, to the extent that consideration other than beneficial interests in the loans transferred is received in the exchange. ORIGINATION FEES - Origination fees are comprised of points and other fees charged on mortgage loans originated, processed, and closed by the Company. Points and fees are primarily a function of the volume of mortgage loans originated. Origination fees on loans originated by the Company related to the discontinued operations of PGNF that were subsequently sold are deferred and recognized as part of the gain on sale of loans. INCOME TAXES - The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to SFAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under the asset and liability method specified thereunder, deferred taxes are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities are offset by deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards and deductible temporary differences. ADVERTISING - The Company's advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense were $9, $20, and $60 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2004 and 2003 financial statements in order to conform to the presentation adopted for 2005. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or retained earnings. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Financial instruments of the Company consist of cash and cash equivalents, receivables for fees, accounts payable, notes payable, and convertible debentures payable. The carrying amount of financial instruments approximates fair value. CONCENTRATIONS OF RISKS - The Company is required by SFAS No. 105 to disclose concentrations of credit risk regardless of the degree of such risk. The Company's operations are concentrated in the single-family first mortgage residential real estate market. The Company operates in a heavily regulated environment. The operations of the Company are subject to changes in laws, administrative directives and rules and regulations of federal, state, and local governments and regulatory agencies. Such changes may occur with little notice of time for compliance. Further, the Company performs credit evaluations of its customers' financial F-13 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES condition, performs its operations under contracts and requires deposits when deemed necessary. Historically, the Company has not incurred any significant credit losses. The Company originates and processes loans that are closed and immediately assigned to financial institutions or mortgage banking companies throughout Florida, although the majority of the Company's business is in the Central and North Florida areas. The Company closed loans with approximately ten financial institutions or mortgage companies of which only two, Chase Mortgage and Irwin Mortgage, exceeded 10% of the total volume for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts at a high credit-quality financial institution. At times during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company's cash balances may have exceeded the federally-insured limit. Management believes this policy will not adversely affect the Company. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, cash balances did not exceed the federally-insured limit. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure, (SFAS 148) establishes a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans; however, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. We have elected to continue to account for employee stock compensation plans under APB 25 with pro forma disclosures of net earnings and earnings per share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in SFAS 123 had been applied. Restricted stock awards are generally recorded as compensation expense using fixed accounting over the vesting periods based on the market value on the date of grant except in situations where provisions of the agreements allow for acceleration of vesting upon a certain event. If the event occurs, this may result in an acceleration of vesting and recognition of associated expense. F-14 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES If compensation cost for stock option grants had been determined based on the fair value on the grant dates for fiscal 2005, 2004 and 2003 consistent with the method prescribed by SFAS 123, our net loss and loss per share would have been adjusted to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Net loss from continuing operations, as reported $ (90) $ (2,358) $ (1,680) Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards net of related tax effects 146 521 707 --------- --------- --------- Pro forma net loss from continuing operations $ (236) $ (2,879) $ (2,387) ========= ========= ========= Net loss per share from continuing operations: Basic and diluted, as reported $ (0.00) $ (0.03) $ (0.01) ========= ========== ========= Pro forma basic and diluted $ (0.00) $ (0.03) $ (0.02) ========= ========== =========
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS - In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a revision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which also supersedes APB 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The revised standard eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25's intrinsic value method of accounting and eliminates the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123. The compliance date for the revised standard was extended by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in April 2005. The revised standard applies to all awards granted after December 31, 2005 and requires the recognition of compensation expense in the financial statements for all share-based payment transactions subsequent to that date. The revised standard also requires the prospective recognition of compensation expense in the financial statements for all unvested options after January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R is not expected to be materially different from the pro forma expense disclosed. However, future changes to the various assumptions used to determine the fair value of awards issued or the amount and type of equity awards granted create uncertainty as to the amount of stock-based compensation expense realized. The Company will adopt SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006. In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections ("SFAS 154"), which replaces APB No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. The Statement changes the accounting for, and reporting of, a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period's financial statements of voluntary changes in accounting principle and changes required by new accounting standards when the standard does not include specific transition provisions, unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and will only affect the F-15 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Company's financial statements upon adoption of a change in accounting principle by the Company. In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 140-2, Clarification and Application of Paragraphs 40(b) and 40(c) of FASB Statement No. 140," ("FSP 140-2") which clarified that purchases by a transferor, its affiliates, or its agents of previously issued beneficial interests, with protection by a derivative financial instrument, from outside parties that are held temporarily and are classified as trading securities would not preclude the special purpose entity ("SPE") from retaining its qualifying status under SFAS 140. The Company's current structure does not include an SPE. In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") Nos. FAS 115-1/FAS 124-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. This FSP supersedes EITF Topic No. D-44, Recognition of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment upon the Planned Sale of a Security Whose Cost Exceeds Fair Value and nullifies the guidance in EITF Issue No. 03-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and its Application to Certain Investments for determining whether impairment of an investment is other-than-temporary. This FSP references existing guidance to determine whether an impairment of an investment is other-than-temporary. This FSP applies to investments in debt and equity securities within the scope of Statements 115 and 124, all equity securities held by insurance companies and investments in other equity securities that are not accounted for by the equity method. The application of this FSP is required for the Company beginning January 1, 2006. Adoption of this FSP is not expected to have a significant impact on the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company. In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and SFAS 140 (SFAS 155). This statement: o Permits fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation; o Clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133); o Establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation; o Clarifies that concentration of credit risks in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives; and F-16 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 1 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES o Amends SFAS 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualified special purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument. SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Early adoption of this statement is allowed. Given the Company's current structure, the adoption of SFAS 155 will not impact the financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company. NOTE 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On June 30, 2004, we closed the sale of our PGNF Home Lending Corp. ("PGNF") subsidiary effective May 31, 2004. PGNF was a mortgage bank focused on the wholesale sub-prime credit market. With the sale of PGNF, we exited the wholesale sub-prime credit market. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company exchanged the common stock of PGNF, as well as the assumption of all of PGNF's liabilities, contingent and otherwise, for 52,329,735 shares of our common stock valued at $3,140 (based upon the closing price of $0.06 on May 31, 2004) and 1,800 shares of our Series E preferred stock plus accrued dividend valued at $1,998. As a result of the disposal, the Company recognized a loss of $102, during the year ended December 31, 2004. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the assets and liabilities of the PGNF have been classified as discontinued operations, with its operating results in the current and prior periods reported in discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. The Securities and Exchange Commission has inquired about the method used to value the stock issued in consideration for the PGNF merger (See Note 1). While we believe the value placed on the stock issued represents its fair value at that time, there can be no guarantee that we will not have to restate our previously issued financial statements to reflect a different value. F-17 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS At May 31, 2004, PGNF had total assets of $21,522, which includes $1,532 owed to PGNF from the Company. At May 31, 2004, PGNF had total liabilities of $16,467. A summary of the operating results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 is as follows:
2004 2003 ---- ---- Gain on sale of loans $ 2,160 $ 7,230 Loan origination fees 551 3,031 Interest, dividends, and other income 546 1,680 ------------- ------------- Total revenue 3,257 11,941 ------------- ------------- Expenses: Salaries, commissions, benefits, and stock-based compensation 2,151 5,914 Loan production costs 310 1,168 General and administrative expenses 1,519 2,989 Impairment of goodwill 2,582 - Non-recurring expense (income) (198) - Interest expense 436 1,259 Other (income) expense (4) 46 ------------- ------------- Total expenses 6,796 11,376 ------------- ------------- (Loss) income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes (3,539) 565 Provision for income taxes - 282 ------------- ------------- (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (3,539) $ 283 ============= =============
F-18 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 3. GOING CONCERN As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we incurred net losses of $90 for the year ended December 31, 2005, and have cumulative losses of $9,951. At December 31, 2005, we had a stockholders' deficit of $1,657. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The Company's continued existence depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the ability to originate loans, to secure adequate sources of capital and to locate and fund acquisitions of suitable companies. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. NOTE 4. OFFICE PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Office property and equipment from continuing operations as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:
2005 2004 ---- ---- Furniture and fixtures $ 21 $ 20 Office equipment 93 87 Leasehold improvements 3 - --------- ---------- 117 107 Accumulated depreciation (64) (43) --------- ---------- $ 53 $ 64 ========= ==========
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $21, $30, and $26 respectively. NOTE 5. GOODWILL Goodwill represents the excess of the merger consideration over the fair value of the net assets, including identifiable intangible assets. The consideration given in a merger or acquisition is based upon negotiation with prospective merger candidates and management's cash flow valuation model. Goodwill is stated on the basis of cost and is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. F-19 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) A summary of goodwill recognized from continuing operations follows:
PHF - Consideration for the merger was $876 consisting of $836 in shares of the Company's common stock (1,224,000 shares at approximately $0.6833 per share), $25 in a promissory note issued by the Company, and $15 in costs associated with the merger. At the time of the merger, the fair value of the net assets of PHF was $54. $ 822 Less impairment charge (see below) (822) ------------------- $ -- ===================
Subsequent to the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $822 in connection with the value of goodwill. After the impairment charge, goodwill had a remaining book value of $0 (see Note 17). NOTE 6. OTHER ASSETS Other assets from continuing operations at December 31, 2005 and 2004, include security deposits of $2 and $3, respectively. F-20 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 7. DEBT
The Company's debt as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 was as follows: 2005 2004 ------------- ------------- Revolving line of credit subject to a standstill agreement with a commercial bank secured by certain equipment and furniture of the Company bearing interest at prime rate requiring monthly principal reductions of $10 per month, through April 1, 2006 (see below), currently in default $ 171 $ 221 Convertible debentures bearing interest at 15%, due December 31, 2004; subsequently modified to mature December 31, 2006 with a reduction in interest to 10% 349 379 Convertible debentures bearing interest at 12%, due December 31, 2007, currently in default 162 - Insurance premium finance note bearing an interest rate of 8% with monthly principal and interest payments of $6, due May 1, 2006, currently in default. 27 24 Promissory note to vendor bearing interest of 15% with monthly principal and interest payments of $4, currently in default 24 24 Promissory note to shareholders of PHF bearing interest at 4.92%, due December 31, 2005, currently in default 25 25 Subordinated note payable to former stockholder bearing interest at 5%, due November 30, 2005 (see below) - 480 Subordinated note payable to former stockholder bearing interest at 5%, due May 31, 2008 (see below) - 1,051 ------------- ------------- Total debt $ 758 $ 2,204 ============= =============
On September 24, 2004, the Company defaulted on its promissory note dated June 4, 2003 to Bank of America, N.A. ("BoA") being unable to repay this note in full when demanded to do so by BoA. BoA has commenced legal action against us and other guarantors of the indebtedness for repayment. On December 13, 2004, we entered into a standstill agreement with BoA whereby, for a principal reduction payment of $25 and the payment of an extension fee and BoA's legal fees, the maturity date of the note was extended to December 1, 2005, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 4%, and required principal reduction payments of $5 per month through November 1, 2005. On January 27, 2006, we entered into a second standstill agreement with BoA, effective December 1, 2005, wherein we paid a loan extension fee of $20 and BoA's legal fees. The maturity of the note was extended to May 1, 2006, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 5%, and the principal reduction fees were increased to $10 per month through April 1, 2006. On March 1, 2006, we defaulted on the terms of the second standstill agreement with BoA, and this loan remains in default. F-21 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 7. DEBT (continued) On January 1, 2005, the Company defaulted on its subordinated promissory notes due to a formerly related party. These notes represent indebtedness incurred in the divestiture of PGNF. On April 7, 2005, the Company reached an agreement with the holder of the notes whereby the Company would begin making monthly interest payments of approximately $7 on the notes beginning April 2005. The agreement does not include a waiver of rights by the holder. In December 2005, Matthew Robinson acquired via a public auction the notes we issued to the owners of PGNF for the sale of PGNF. On December 20, 2005, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with Matthew Robinson ("Robinson"), an existing shareholder and currently an employee, in which Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, into 15,000,000 shares of our common stock, or approximately $0.11 per share. On December 20, 2005, the closing price as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.05 per share. Maturities of debt at December 31, 2005 are as follows: Year Ending Amount ----------- ------ 2006 $ 596 2007 162 -------------- Total $ 758 ============== NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT PREFERRED STOCK - The Company's certificate of incorporation authorizes a series of 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 and with such rights, privileges and preferences, as the Board of Directors may determine. On March 26, 2003, our Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 3,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and designated the shares as Series E Preferred Shares (the "Series E Preferred"). The stated value of each share of the Series E Preferred is $1,000 per share; has a mandatory dividend of 4% of the stated value, per annum and shall be payable on January 1st of each year and is payable in either shares of our common stock or cash; has no voting rights; and is not convertible. On March 26, 2003, certain of our executive officers converted certain accrued salary and benefits into 659 shares of Series E Preferred. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of Series E Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of the assets or surplus funds of the Corporation to the holders of any shares of common stock by reason of the ownership thereof, an amount equal to the fixed sum of the Stated Value per share and any accrued dividends thereof and no more (the "Preferential Amount"). If, upon the occurrence of such an event, the assets and funds thus distributable F-22 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (continued) among the holders of Series E Preferred Shares shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the full Preferential Amount, then, the entire assets and funds of the Corporation legally available for distribution to the holders of the Series E Preferred Shares shall be distributed ratably among such holders in accordance with the respective amounts which would be payable on such shares if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full. After the payment or setting apart of the full Preferential Amount required to be paid to the holders of Series E Preferred Shares, the holders of shares of common stock or any other stock of the Corporation ranking in liquidation junior to the Series E Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive ratably all remaining assets or surplus funds of the Corporation. Neither the merger or consolidation of the Corporation, nor the sale, lease or conveyance of all or part of its assets, shall be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, either voluntarily or involuntarily, within the meaning of the liquidation provisions of the Series E Preferred Shares. On March 26, 2003, the holder of the note issued for the PGNF acquisition agreed to convert the note and accrued interest into 1,800 shares of our Series E preferred stock with a face value of $1,000 per share, and a 4% stated dividend payable in cash or shares of common stock, at the Company's option. This series of preferred stock does not provide for redemption and is non- voting. On May 31, 2004, these 1,800 shares were returned to us as part of our divestiture of PGNF discussed above (See Notes 1 and 2). At December 31, 2005 and 2004, we had 659 shares of Series E preferred stock issued and outstanding. STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS - As part of our convertible notes offering completed in March 2003, we issued detachable warrants to purchase up to 75,800 shares of common stock at a rate of $0.25 per share. The warrants are exercisable for a period of three years. In 2005, the holders of our convertible notes agreed to modify the convertible notes and extend the maturity to December 31, 2006 as well as reduce the interest rate on the convertible notes to 10% per \ annum. In consideration for the modification, we agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $0.05 per share and extend the exercise period to December 31, 2006. In February 2005, as part of an offering of units of our common stock and stock purchase warrants, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 17,207,792 shares of our common stock at $0.04 per share. These warrants have an expiration date of December 31, 2007. In December 2005, we completed an offering of convertible debt with warrants. As part of this offering, we issued warrants to purchase 1,226,000 shares of our common stock with exercise prices of $0.04 and $0.05 per share. These warrants have an expiration date of December 31, 2007. F-23 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (continued) COMMON STOCK - In February 2005, we completed a private placement financing transaction pursuant to which we offered to accredited investors up to 17,207,792 units at $0.0308 per unit with each unit consisting of one share of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and one warrant to purchase one share of our Common Stock at $0.04 per share expiring on December 31, 2007. We sold 17,207,791 units to several accredited investors for an aggregate purchase price of $530,000. In 2005, we issued 1,950,000 shares of restricted stock to various consultants at $0.05 per share. These shares vest over three years. In 2004, we issued restricted and unrestricted shares of stock totaling 1,146,000 for services, insurance premiums, and fees at per share prices ranging from $0.04 to $0.07. In December 2005, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with the holder of two of our promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643,215 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest into approximately 15,000,000 shares of our common stock. The exchange price was approximately $0.05 per share. A gain in exchange of debt for equity of $894 was recorded. On December 31, 2005, we sold 333,333 shares of our common stock for $10, or approximately $0.03 per share, to an accredited investor. On January 19, 2005, we completed our acquisition of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC ("FCM"), a South Carolina limited liability company. As consideration for the acquisition, we issued 4,285,714 shares of our $0.0001 par value common stock valued at $214 (or $0.05 per share). FCM has been in the business of originating residential mortgage loans since 2002 and focused primarily on the brokering of conforming loans. Subsequently, we agreed to rescind the agreement with FCM and its holders effective December 31, 2005. As a result of this agreement, 3,500,785 shares of our common stock were returned to us and cancelled. STOCK OPTIONS - In December 2002, the Company's shareholders approved the 2002 Equity Participation Plan (the "2002 Plan"). The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to options or as restricted stock granted under the 2002 Plan is one hundred million shares. The 2002 Plan authorizes the granting of stock options, restricted stock and stock bonuses to employees, officers, directors and consultants, independent contractors and advisors of the Company and its subsidiaries Under SFAS 123, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003: F-24 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (continued) 2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Expected life of option 4 4 4 Dividend yield 0% 0% 0% Volatility 74% 136% 37% Risk free interest rate 4.41% 3.43% 2.89% The weighted average fair value of options granted to employees, directors and consultants during the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was as follows:
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Fair value of each option granted $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.18 Total number of options granted 9,422,500 22,935,000 27,609,750 Total fair value of all options granted $ 278 $ 790 $ 4,852
Outstanding options, consisting of ten-year incentive options typically vest and become exercisable over a three-year period from the date of grant. The outstanding options expire ten years from the date of grant or upon retirement from the Company, and their exercise is contingent upon continued employment during the applicable ten-year period. A summary of the status of stock option grants as of December 31, 2005, and changes during the three years ending December 31, 2005, is presented below:
WEIGHTED NUMBER OF AVERAGE OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE ---------------- --------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2002 38,451,750 $ 0.19 Granted 27,609,750 $ 0.47 Exercised - - Rescinded (15,000,000) $ 0.26 Forfeited (10,322,750) $ 0.16 ---------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2003 40,738,750 $ 0.37 Granted 22,935,000 $ 0.06 Exercised - - Forfeited (29,262,000) $ 0.31 ---------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2004 34,411,750 $ 0.21 Granted 9,422,500 $ 0.07 Exercised - - Forfeited (15,590,000) $ 0.36 ---------------- Outstanding at December 31, 2005 28,244,250 $ 0.08 ================ Options exercisable at December 31, 2005 11,880,084 $ 0.10 ================
F-25 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2005: Remaining Options Options Life In Exercise Price Range Outstanding Exercisable Years -------------------- ----------- ----------- ----- $0.04 - $0.06 17,422,500 3,333,333 9.0 $0.09 - $0.17 9,648,000 7,488,001 7.3 $0.17 - $0.26 1,155,000 1,040,000 7.0 $2.12 * 18,750 18,750 4.8 ---------- ---------- 28,244,250 11,880,084 ========== ========== * Granted by predecessor issuer
DIVIDENDS - In order to maintain compliance with certain regulations, the Company's subsidiary, PHF, is restricted from paying dividends or advances to PFC that would cause PHF's minimum net worth to fall below $63 (see Note 9). NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Off-Balance Sheet Risks - The Company enters into commitments to extend credit in the normal course of business. These commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. Commitments to fund loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. One-to-four family residential properties, if funded, would collateralize the commitments. The Company evaluates each customer's creditworthiness and obtains appraisals to support the value of the underlying collateral. Also, external market forces affect the probability of commitments being exercised; therefore, total commitments outstanding do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company quotes interest rates to borrowers, which are generally subject to change by the Company. Although the Company typically honors such interest rate quotes, the quotes do not constitute interest rate locks, minimizing the potential interest rate risk exposure. The Company had no binding commitments to fund loans at December 31, 2005. Supervisory Regulation - The Company's mortgage brokering business is subject to the rules and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") and various state and federal agencies with respect to originating, processing, and selling mortgage loans as a nonsupervised correspondent lender. Those rules and regulations require, among other things, that the Company's subsidiary, PHF, maintain a minimum net worth of $63. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, PHF was in compliance with these requirements. The Company currently does not hold for sale or service loans for other investors or federal agencies. F-26 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) Minimum Operating Lease Commitments - The Company is party to leases for its facilities and certain office equipment. The Company pays taxes, insurance, other operating expenses, and general maintenance for all lease arrangements. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, was $98, $163, and $128, respectively, and included facilities rent of $84, $157, and $121, respectively. Equipment rent for the same periods totaled $14, $6, and $7, respectively. The minimum rental commitments for lease agreements for the Company's operating leases are as follows: Year ending December 31: 2006 $ 100 2007 62 2008 43 2009 13 Thereafter 13 $ 231 =============== Litigation - On September 24, 2004, the Company defaulted on its promissory note dated June 4, 2003 to Bank of America, N.A. ("BoA") being unable to repay this note in full when demanded to do so by BoA. BoA has commenced legal action against us and other guarantors of the indebtedness for repayment. On December 13, 2004, we entered into a standstill agreement with BoA whereby, for a principal reduction payment of $25 and the payment of an extension fee and BoA's legal fees, the maturity date of the note was extended to December 1, 2005, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 4%, and required principal reduction payments of $5 per month through November 1, 2005. On January 27, 2006, we entered into a second standstill agreement with BoA, effective December 1, 2005, wherein we paid a loan extension fee of $20 and BoA's legal fees. The maturity of the note was extended to May 1, 2006, the interest rate was increased to the bank's prime rate plus 5%, and the principal reduction fees were increased to $10 per month through April 1, 2006. On March 1, 2006, we defaulted on the terms of the second standstill agreement with BoA, and this loan remains in default. In mid-2001, the Company, and certain of its former directors and officers were named as defendants in class action complaints alleging violations of the federal securities laws in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In mid-2002, the complaints against the Company were consolidated into a single action. F-27 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) The essence of the complaint is that in connection with the Company's initial public offering in October 1999 ("IPO"), the defendants issued and sold the Company's common stock pursuant to a registration statement which did not disclose to investors that certain underwriters in the offering had solicited and received excessive and undisclosed commissions from certain investors acquiring the Company's common stock in connection with the IPO. The complaint also alleges that the registration statement failed to disclose that the underwriters allocated Company shares in the IPO to customers of the underwriters in exchange for the customers' promises to purchase additional shares in the aftermarket at pre-determined prices above the IPO price. The action seeks damages in an unspecified amount. The action is being coordinated with approximately 300 other nearly identical actions filed against other companies that had initial public offerings of securities between 1997 and 2000 same time period. The Company has approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") and related agreements which set forth the terms of a settlement between the Company, the plaintiff class and the vast majority of the other approximately 300 issuer defendants. Among other provisions, the settlement contemplated by the MOU provides for a release of the Company and the individual defendants for the conduct alleged in the action to be wrongful. The Company would agree to undertake certain responsibilities, including agreeing to assign away, not assert, or release certain potential claims the Company may have against its underwriters. It is anticipated that any potential financial obligation of the Company to plaintiffs pursuant to the terms of the MOU and related agreements will be covered by existing insurance. Therefore, the Company does not expect that the settlement will involve any payment by the Company. The MOU and related agreements are subject to a number of contingencies, including the negotiation of a settlement agreement and its approval by the Court. The Company cannot opine as to whether or when a settlement will occur or be finalized. Whether or not the settlement is ultimately approved, the Company believes the resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Court will hold a Settlement Fairness Hearing at 10:00 a.m., on April 24, 2006, at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. At this hearing the Court will consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate. If there are objections, the Court will consider them. After the hearing, the Court will decide whether or not to approve the Settlement. We cannot opine as to whether or when a settlement will occur or be finalized, or whether the settlement is ultimately approved. We continue to believe the resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. F-28 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) The Company is also party to various legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business. Management believes that any liability with respect to these legal actions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations. NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) from the Company's continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 were as follows: 2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Current: Federal $ - $ - $ (809) State (10) 42 13 ------- ------- ------- (10) 42 (796) ------- ------- ------- Deferred: Federal - 414 (41) State - - - ------- ------- ------- - 414 (41) ------- ------- ------- $ (10) $ 456 $ (837) ======== ======= ======== The components of the Company's net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows: 2005 2004 ---- ---- Deferred income tax assets: Deferred salaries and benefits $ 759 $ 735 Operating loss carryforwards 1,803 1,462 Reserves not currently deductible 99 14 Deferred organization costs 34 68 ----------- ------------ 2,695 2,279 Deferred income tax valuation allowance (2,679) (2,263) --------- --------- Deferred income tax asset, net of valuation allowance 16 16 Deferred income tax liabilities: Property and equipment (16) (16) ---------- ----------- $ --- $ --- ========== ========== F-29 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES (continued) Recognition of deferred tax assets is based on management's belief that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit associated with temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards will be utilized. A valuation allowance is recorded for those deferred income tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the realization will not occur (See Note 17). Through December 31, 2002, the Company was considered to be in the development stage and had incurred losses since inception. Due to the uncertainty of future taxable income during its development stage, no future tax benefits were recognized. With the acquisitions completed in 2003, the Company was no longer a development stage enterprise and deferred income tax assets and liabilities were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2003. While the Company suffered losses in 2005, 2004, and 2003, in management's opinion, the Company has taken steps to generate future taxable income believed to be sufficient to recognize a portion of the deferred income tax assets. Subsequent to the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, we determined to reduce the carrying value of deferred tax assets to $0 by increasing the deferred tax valuation allowance $414 in 2004 (see Note 17). We restated 2005 income tax benefit to reflect $10 of income tax refunds that was part of the 2004 restatement. Our net valuation allowance at December 31, 2005, consisted of $1,803 for net operating loss carryforwards, $759 for deferred salaries and benefits, and $117 for other. As of December 31, 2005, we have federal and state NOLs providing a tax effected benefit of $1,803. The NOLs expire in varying amounts in fiscal years 2022 to 2024. The following reconciles the income tax expense computed at the federal statutory income tax rate to the provision for income taxes recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Income tax benefit at statutory federal rate 35.0% 35.0% (35.0)% State and local income tax (benefit), net of federal 2.5% 3.9% 2.5% Effect of non-deductible items (7.6)% 0.1% 3.1% Valuation allowance and other, net (19.9)% (15.0)% (3.9)% ------- ------- ------ Effective benefit rate 10.0% 24.0% (33.3)% ======== ====== =========
F-30 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 11. NON-RECURRING CHARGES During 2005, we recorded non-recurring charges of $80, which included $31 from the issuance of 784,929 shares of our common stock from the rescission of the FCM acquisition and relocation expenses of $49 for our former chief executive officer. During 2004, we expensed certain investment banking fees and other costs of $25 associated with a failed financing effort. In 2003, the Company expensed certain amounts that were considered non-recurring, which included severance and employment related expense of $240 and costs related to raising capital of $93. NOTE 12. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS Set forth below is certain unaudited quarterly financial data for each of our last eight quarters. The information has been derived from unaudited financial statements that, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present such quarterly information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. We rescinded our member purchase agreement with the former members of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC ("FCM"). The unaudited quarterly financial data below for the first, second and third quarters in the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 have been restated to reflect the rescission of the FCM agreement. F-31 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 12. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS (continued)
First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 249 $ 383 $ 479 $ 391 Total operating expenses $ 452 $ 497 $ 638 $ 742 Operating loss $ (203) $ (114) $ (159) $ (351) Interest expense $ 48 $ 46 $ 46 $ 27 Other income $ - $ - $ - $ 894 Net income (loss) $ (251) $ (160) $ (205) $ 516 Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ 0.01 Year Ended December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amount) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 582 $ 637 $ 479 $ 336 Total operating expenses $ 1,043 $ 816 $ 549 $ 1,304 Interest expense $ 18 $ 25 $ 41 $ 23 Loss on disposal of segment $ - $ 102 $ - $ 15 Loss from continuing operations $ (479) $ (306) $ (111) $(1,462) Net loss $(3,352) $ (972) $ (111) $(1,462) Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.03) $ (0.01) $(0.00) $ (0.03) Year Ended December 31, 2003 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amount) First Second Third Fourth Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue $ 270 $ 545 $ 656 $ 493 Total operating expenses $ 571 $ 1,072 $ 1,031 $ 1,392 Interest expense $ 109 $ 100 $ 104 $ 102 Loss from continuing operations $ (410) $ (627) $ (479) $(1,001) Net loss $ (923) $ (281) $ (84) $ (109) Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.01) $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
F-32 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) N0OTE 13. SEGMENT DATA Previously, we operated in two separate business segments: wholesale and retail. With the disposal of PGNF (Note 2), we currently operate in one business segment: retail mortgage brokering. NOTE 14. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION We have revised our 2004 and 2003 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow to separately disclose the operating, investing and financing portions of cash flows attributable to our discontinued operations. We had previously reported 2004 and 2003 amounts on a combined basis.
2005 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- Supplemental Cash Flow Data: Cash interest received $ - $ - $ 1,649 ============ ============ ============ Cash interest paid $ 43 $ - $ 1,674 ============ ============ ============ Income taxes paid (received) $ (10) $ 5 $ 35 ============ ============ ============ Non-cash investing and financing activities: Issuance of stock for settlement of obligations and payment for services rendered $ 958 $ 232 $ - ============ ============ ============ Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired: Fair value of assets acquired $ - $ - $ (26,931) Goodwill - - (8,636) Liabilities assumed - - 26,761 Note issued - - 1,800 Stock issued - - 7,203 ---------- ----------- ---------- Cash acquired in purchases of businesses $ - $ - $ 197 ============ ============ ============
F-33 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 15. OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain of its current and former executive officers. These executive officers had elected to defer receipt of the salaries, related benefits and other items due them pursuant to such contracts until the Company acquired sufficient operating capital through the acquisition of operating companies, raising of debt or equity capital or both. At December 31, 2002, the Company had accrued $666 pursuant to these contracts. Subsequent to December 31, 2002, the Company's executive officers converted $659 of such accrued compensation due to them to newly issued preferred shares. (See Note 8). On December 20, 2005, we entered into an Exchange Agreement with Matthew Robinson ("Robinson"), an existing shareholder. and currently an employee, in which Robinson exchanged two promissory notes, totaling approximately $1,643 in aggregate outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest as of December 20, 2005, into 15,000,000 shares of our common stock, or approximately $0.11 per share. On December 20, 2005, the closing price as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board was $0.05 per share. At December 31, 2005, promissory notes payable in the amount of $25 were outstanding from the acquisition of PHF, bearing an interest rate of 4.92%, payable December 31, 2005, currently in default. NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 2, 2006, we completed a private placement financing transaction to an accredited investor in order to have the capital necessary to complete the SHL acquisition. Pursuant to this private placement transaction, we issued 2,625,000 units at $0.04 per unit for an aggregate of $105. Each unit consisted of one share of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and one warrant to purchase one share of our Common Stock at $0.06 per share expiring on February 1, 2008. On February 3, 2006, we agreed to exchange all 659 shares of Series E Preferred stock outstanding, including accumulated dividends due on the Series E Preferred for 7,239,751 unregistered shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. The value of our common stock issued in the exchange was approximately $434 based upon the closing price of $0.06 per share. The stated value of the Series E Preferred Stock was $659 and the accumulated dividend was approximately $75. On February 3, 2006, we agreed to exchange 3,033,310 unregistered shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share to cure a default under our agreement for severance due a former Chief Executive Officer of approximately $84. The effective exchange rate was approximately $0.0277 per share. F-34 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 3, 2006, we exchanged 6,187,835 unregistered shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for the 27,047,583 outstanding options issued to our employees and consultants under our 2002 Equity Participation Plan. On February 7, 2006, we agreed to exercise the termination provisions contained in Section 11(a)(i) of the Purchase Agreement entered into on January 19, 2005 with the Members of First Charleston Mortgage, LLC. Pursuant to this agreement, we returned to the Members all of the membership interests in First Charleston Mortgage, LLC in exchange for the return of 3,500,785 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. For accounting convenience, this rescission was effective at the close of business on December 31, 2005. On February 7, 2006, we agreed to acquire Shearson Home Loans, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("SHL"), from Consumer Direct of America, Inc. ("CDA"), pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Share Exchange Agreement dated February 7, 2006 (the "Exchange Agreement") among CDA, SHL and us. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, we acquired all of the common stock of SHL for 149,558,791 shares of our common stock and 79 shares of our Series F Preferred Stock (convertible into 443,217,018 shares of our Common Stock), valued at approximately $16,000. Each share of the Series F Preferred Stock automatically converts into 5,610,342 shares of our common stock upon the filing of an amendment to our articles of incorporation. On March 21, 2006, subject to the filing of an application with certain state regulatory agencies, we agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of eHOMECREDIT CORP. ("EHC"), a New York corporation, from its shareholders ("Shareholders"), pursuant to the terms, conditions, representations and warranties of a Share Exchange Agreement (the "EHC Agreement") among Shareholders, EHC and us. Pursuant to the EHC Agreement, we agreed to exchange 1,000,000 shares of our Series G Preferred Stock (convertible into 100,000,000 shares of our common stock), valued at approximately $7,000,000, for all of the outstanding shares of EHC. Each share of the Series G Preferred Stock automatically converts into 100 shares of our common stock upon the filing of an amendment to our articles of incorporation. Immediately prior to entering into the EHC Agreement, we had 271,750,151 shares of our common stock outstanding. EHC is a leading mortgage banker with headquarters in Garden City, New York, and is licensed to lend in 40 states. F-35 PARAGON FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) NOTE 17. RESTATEMENT In connection with a Comment Letter received by the Company in 2006, the Company determined that the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 should be revised in light of such comment letter and changes in the Company's operational activities subsequent to December 31, 2004. As a result, the Company took an impairment charge of $822 in connection with the value of its goodwill, and adjusted its deferred tax assets through an increase in the deferred tax valuation allowance of an additional $414, leaving the carrying value of deferred tax assets at $0. Both the net loss for 2004 and stockholders' deficit as of December 31, 2004 were increased by $1,236. Accordingly, total consolidated assets at December 31, 2004 were reduced by $1,236. The stockholders' deficit at December 31, 2005 was increased by $1,226 to reflect the cumulative effect of the 2004 restatement offset by $10 of the deferred tax valuation adjustments previously reported in 2005. Accordingly, total consolidated assets at December 31, 2005 were reduced by $1,226. As a result, we are restating our previously issued consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related footnotes thereto, principally Notes 1, 5, and 10. F-36 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Paragon Financial Corporation (kna NewMarket Latin America, Inc.) /s/ AUBREY BROWN -------------------------------- Aubrey Brown Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Dated: October 22, 2008 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 and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- /s/Aubrey Brown Chief Executive Officer October 22, 2008 --------------- Aubrey Brown /s/Philip J. Rauch Chief Financial Officer October 22, 2008 ------------------ and Director Philip J. Rauch /s/Philip Verges Director October 22, 2008 --------------- Philip Verges /s/Bruce Noller Director October 22, 2008 --------------- Bruce Noller 48