EX-99.15 OTH FIN ST 9 laporte.htm LAPORTE APOTHECARY, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and the
Year Ended December 31, 2002


LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
CONTENTS

 
  Page
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  1
   
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
   
  Balance Sheet 2-3
  Statements of Operations 4
  Statements of Stockholder’s Equity 5
  Statements of Cash Flows 6-7
   
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8-15
   


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder
LaPorte Apothecary, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of LaPorte Apothecary, Inc. as of June 30, 2003 and the related statements of operations, stockholder’s equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of LaPorte Apothecary, Inc. as of June 30, 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2002 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On June 30, 2003, 100% of LaPorte Apothecary, Inc.’s common stock was acquired in a business combination (See Note 1).

June 30, 2004
New York, New York

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
BALANCE SHEET
 
June 30, 2003

 
ASSETS
                                 
CURRENT ASSETS            
   Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,200        
   Accounts receivable 107,166        
   Inventory, net 163,804        
   Current portion of notes receivable 20,400        
   Other current assets 17,581        
 
       
             
            Total Current Assets       $ 324,151  
             
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net         12,726  
 
OTHER ASSETS
   Notes receivable, net of current portion       40,200  
 
             
            TOTAL ASSETS       $ 377,077  
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
BALANCE SHEET
 
June 30, 2003

     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
     
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
   Accounts payable  $ 133,141        
   Due to related party    49,100        
   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    7,970        
   Current maturities of long-term debt    64,116        
   
       
            Total Current Liabilities        $ 254,327  
               
OTHER LIABILITIES             
   Long term debt, less current maturities                                          91,941  
      
 
               
            TOTAL LIABILITIES      346,268
   
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 
               
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY             
   Common stock - $1 par value; 1,000 shares 
       authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding   1,000        
   Additional paid in capital    121,646        
   Accumulated deficit    (91,837 )      
   
       
               
            TOTAL STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY       30,809
 
            TOTAL LIABILITIES AND  
               STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY       $ 377,077  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

           
For the
Six Months
Ended

June 30,

2003
            For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2002
           


NET SALES $ 870,334   $ 1,749,972  
                 
COST OF SALES 493,054   840,517  


                 
                  GROSS MARGIN 377,280   909,455  


OPERATING EXPENSES    
    Compensation costs and related benefits 263,917   569,799  
    Occupancy costs 64,445   153,665  
    Depreciation and amortization 5,546   12,420  
    Other operating expenses 78,153   171,413  
    Write-down of property and equipment —   22,390  
    Gain on sale of assets —   (54,391 )  


                 
                  TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 412,061   875,296  


                 
                  OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME (34,781 )   34,159  
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE (12,022 )   (28,064 )  


                 
                  (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE  INCOME TAXES (46,803 )   6,095  
         
INCOME TAXES —   —  
                 
                  NET (LOSS) INCOME $ (46,803 )   $ 6,095  


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2003 and the Year Ended December 31, 2002

    Paid-in
Capital
  (Accumulated
Deficit)
  Total
Stockholder’s
Equity
 
Common Stock

No. of Shares   Amount
   
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE - January 1, 2002     1,000   $ 1,000   $ 37,500   $ (28,061 ) $ 10,439  
                                 
   Capital contributed     —     —     71,220     —     71,220  
   Net income     —     —     —     6,095     6,095  
   Distributions     —     —     —     (23,068 )   (23,068 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
                                 
BALANCE - December 31, 2002     1,000     1,000     108,720     (45,034 )   64,686  
                                 
   Capital contributed     —     —     12,926     —     12,926  
   Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2003     —     —     —     (46,803 )   (46,803 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
                                 
BALANCE - June 30, 2003     1,000   $ 1,000   $ 121,646   $ (91,837 ) $ 30,809  





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

         
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2003
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2002
 
   
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
  Net (loss) income   $ (46,803 ) $ 6,095  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash  
     provided by (used in) operating activities:  
      Gain on disposal of assets     —     (54,391 )
      Depreciation and amortization     5,546     12,420  
      Write-down of property and equipment     —     22,390  
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
      Accounts receivable, net     57,384     (10,396 )
      Inventory     (1,476 )   (41,353 )
      Other current assets     (4,820 )   18,466  
      Accounts payable     (4,923 )   (52,388 )
      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     2,905     1,044  
   
 
 
            NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)  
               OPERATING ACTIVITIES     7,813     (98,113 )
   
 
 
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES  
      Notes receivable, repayments     8,435     106,247  
   
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
   Repayment of long-term borrowings     (29,869 )   (96,466 )
   Advances from related party     —     35,000  
   Distributions to shareholder     —     (23,068 )
   Shareholder contributions     12,926     71,220  
   
 
 
            NET CASH USED IN FINANCING  
               ACTIVITIES   $ (16,943 ) $ (13,314 )
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, Continued

         
For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2003
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2002
 
   
 
 
            NET DECREASE IN CASH AND          
               CASH EQUIVALENTS   $ (695 ) $ (5,180 )
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning     15,895     21,075  
   
 
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Ending   $ 15,200   $ 15,895  
   
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION  
   
   Cash paid during the periods for:  
      Interest   $ 12,237   $ 28,521  
      Income taxes   $ —   $ —  
   Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
      Equipment purchased through issuance of  
         long-term debt   $ —   $ 19,500  
      Notes receivable received in connection with sale  
         of assets   $ —   $ 66,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATMENTS

NOTE 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  Nature of Business
 
  LaPorte Apothecary, Inc. (the “Company”) began business in May 1989. The Company operates primarily in the retail environment of the pharmaceutical industry. The Company sells prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs through its four specialty pharmacy stores and agreements with long-term care facilities located in Houston, Texas.
 
  On June 30, 2003, the sole stockholder entered into a stock purchase agreement with Cornerstone Services Group, Inc. (“Cornerstone”). Pursuant to this agreement, the stockholder sold all of his issued and outstanding common stock to Cornerstone. The sales price included the receipt of 2,365,965 shares of common stock of Cornerstone and the receipt of a $200,000 note as defined under the Agreement.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
  Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and temporary investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased.
 
  Accounts Receivable
 
  Accounts receivable is stated net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $60,000 as of June 30, 2003. The balance primarily includes amounts due from third party providers (e.g., insurance companies and governmental agencies) and customers. Accounts receivables are reduced by an allowance to estimate the amount that will be actually collected from its customers.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
  Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally three to five years. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not extend the economic useful life of the related assets, are charged to operations as incurred. Gains or losses on disposal of property and equipment are reflected in the statement of operations in the period of disposal.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

  Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
  The Company groups and evaluates property and equipment for impairment at the individual store level, which is the lowest level at which individual cash flows can be identified. When evaluating assets for potential impairment, the Company first compares the carrying amount of the asset to the asset’s estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges). If the estimated future cash flows used in this analysis are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss calculation is prepared. The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying amount of the asset to the asset’s estimated future cash flows (discounted and with interest charges). If the carrying amount exceeds the asset’s estimated future cash flows (discounted and with interest charges), the loss is allocated to the long-lived assets of the group on a pro rata basis using the relative carrying amounts of those assets.
 
  Inventory
 
  Inventory consists of various pharmaceutical drugs and is stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory are based on historical experience and current product demand.
 
  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
  The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses and short-term debt, which approximate fair value because of their short maturities. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value due to the market rate of interest incurred by the Company. The fair value of the Company’s notes payable to shareholders and related parties are not reasonably determinable based on the related party nature of the transactions.
 
  Revenue Recognition
 
  The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of pharmacy prescriptions and other merchandise at the time of sale. Customer returns are immaterial.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

  Vendor Allowances
 
  The Company accounts for vendor allowances under the guidance provided by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 02-16, “Accounting by a Reseller for Cash Consideration Received from a Vendor”. Vendor allowances reduce the carrying cost of inventory unless they are specifically identified as a reimbursement for promotional programs and/or other services provided. Funds that are directly linked to advertising commitments are recognized as a reduction of advertising expense in the other operating expenses line when the related advertising commitment is satisfied. Any such allowances received in excess of the actual cost incurred also reduce the carrying cost of inventory. The total value of any upfront payments received from vendors that are linked to purchase commitments is initially deferred. The deferred amounts are then amortized to reduce cost of goods sold over the life of the contract based upon purchase volume. The total value of any upfront payments received from vendors that is not linked to purchase commitments is also initially deferred. The deferred amounts are then amortized to reduce cost of goods sold on a straight-line basis over the life of the related contract. The total amortization of these upfront payments was not material to the accompanying financial statements. For the periods included in these financial statements, there were no vendor allowances received by the Company.
 
  Store Opening and Closing Costs
 
  New store opening costs, other than capital expenditures, are charged directly to expense when incurred. When the Company closes a store, the present value of estimated unrecoverable costs, including the remaining lease obligation less estimated sublease income and the book value of abandoned property and equipment, are charged to expense.
 
  Advertising Costs
 
  Advertising costs are expensed when the related advertising takes place. Advertising costs, net of vendor funding, which are included in other operating expenses, were $0 for the six month period ended June 30, 2003 and $275 for the year ended December 31, 2002.
 
  Income Taxes
 
  The Company operates as an S corporation and is not subject to federal income tax. Accordingly, there is no provision for income taxes reflected in the accompanying financial statements. On July 1, 2003, the Company no longer qualifies for S-Corp. status as a result of being acquired by Cornerstone (see Note 1).

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - Property and Equipment, Net

  Property and equipment at June 30, 2003 consists of the following:
 
Fixtures, equipment and vehicles $ 54,518  
Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization 41,792  

 
          Property and Equipment, Net $ 12,726  
 
 
  Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $5,546 and $12,420 for the year ended December 31, 2002.
 
  During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company wrote-down certain leasehold improvements and equipment by $22,390.

NOTE 3 - Notes Receivable

  On December 31, 2002 the Company entered into an agreement with Proscript, Inc. to sell its pharmacy operation, d/b/a Express Drugs, located in Houston, Texas. The sales price was $66,000 and was evidenced by a promissory note of $66,000 payable to the Company. The sale principally included the store’s inventory, office equipment and the assumption of the rental space lease agreement. The Company realized a gain from sale of $54,391 which is included as part of operating expenses.
 
  In 2002, sales of approximately $215,000 were generated at this store location.
 
  Proscript, Inc. is to repay $66,000 at the rate of $1,700 per month, starting March 2003, until fully paid. The note is non-interest bearing and matures in September 2006.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4 - Long -Term Debt

  Long-term debt at June 30, 2003 consists of the following:
 
Toyota Corporation note - due in monthly installments of      
$325, including interest at 15.75% due November, 2007,      
collateralized by vehicle. $ 17,226  
       
JP Morgan Chase note - due in monthly installments of      
$3,761, including interest at 10.75% due September, 2006,      
collateralized by inventory and accounts receivables with      
certain personal guaranty. 84,685  
       
JP Morgan Chase SBA note - due in monthly installment      
of $2,538, plus variable interest rate of prime plus 2%, due November 2004 48,085  
       
Other 6,061  

            Total Long Term Debt 156,057  
       
Less:  current maturities 64,116  

            Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities $ 91,941  

  The prime interest rate was 3.5% at June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002.
 
  Maturities of long-term debt over the next five years are as follows:
 
Years Ended
December 31,
  Amount  

 
2004   $ 64,116  
2005   46,934  
2006   37,246  
2007   7,761  

  $ 156,057  

NOTE 5 - Related Party Transactions

  At June 30, 2003, the Company has outstanding loans of $49,100 due to two related companies. The loan proceeds were used for general working capital needs. These loans are non-interest bearing and are payable on demand.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6 - Employee Benefit Plan

  Effective February 2002, the Company adopted a 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). The terms of the Plan provide for eligible employees who have met certain age and service requirements to participate by electing to contribute up to 15% of their gross salary to the Plan, as defined. The Company did not make any discretionary employer contributions during the six months ended June 30, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2002. The Plan was terminated in October 2003.

NOTE 7 - Commitments and Contingencies

  Rental Expense and Lease Commitments  
 
  The Company primarily leases space at each of their pharmacy stores. The operating lease agreements include a base rent and are subject to certain escalation charges as defined under each lease agreement.
 
  As of June 30, 2003, minimum future lease payments, exclusive of escalation charges, required under operating lease agreements that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are:
 
Year Ending
December 31,
  Amount  

 
2003 (Six months ended
December 31, 2003)
  $ 44,200  
2004   37,300  
2005   17,700  
2006   17,700  
 2007   14,700  

Total Minimum Lease Payments   $ 131,600  

 
  Rent expense under operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2003 approximated $49,700 and $ 117,700 for the year ended December 31, 2002. These costs are included as part of occupancy costs in the statement of operations.
 
  Litigation
 
  In the normal course of business the Company may be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Such matters are subject to many uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 8 - Concentration of Credit Risk

  The Company purchases substantially all of its inventory products from one principal supplier. If the supplier were to cease to supply these inventory products, management believes there are alternative vendors available to meet its inventory requirements.
 
  For the six month period ended June 30, 2003 and the year ended December 31, 2002, revenues billed to the Texas Department of Health Vendor Drug Program (“Medicaid”) for prescription drugs account for approximately 37% and 41%, respectively, of total Company revenues. As of June 30, 2003, amounts due from Medicaid totaled $905.

NOTE 9 - New Accounting Pronouncements

  On July 30, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” which is applied to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. This Statement nullifies existing guidance related to the accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and requires that the fair value of a liability associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred. Under previous guidance, certain exit costs were permitted to be accrued upon management’s commitment to an exit plan, which is generally before an actual liability has been incurred. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 
  The Company adopted FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others”, effective January 1, 2003. This interpretation requires certain guarantees to be recorded at fair value as opposed to the current practice of recording a liability only when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. It also requires a guarantor to make enhanced disclosures concerning guarantees, even when the likelihood of making any payments under the guarantee is remote. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 
  The Company adopted FIN 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, effective January 1, 2003. This interpretation requires a company to consolidate variable interest entities (“VIE”) if the enterprise is a primary beneficiary (holds a majority of the variable interest) of the VIE and the VIE possesses specific characteristics. It also requires additional disclosures for parties involved with VIEs. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

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LaPORTE APOTHECARY, INC.
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 9 - New Accounting Pronouncements, continued

  The Company adopted FIN 46R, (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities”, effective January 1, 2004. This interpretation addresses how a business should evaluate controlling financial interest in an entity. FIN 46R replaces FASB Interpretation No. 46. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 
  The Company adopted SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity”, effective June 15, 2003. This Statement requires certain instruments previously classified as equity on a company’s statement of financial position now be classified as liabilities. The adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 

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