10QSB 1 qtrone2004.htm BAB, INC. 1ST QUARTER 2004 10QSB 4 NASD 0000946713 02/29/2004 10QSB

FORM 10-QSB

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: February 29, 2004
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to _________________

Commission file number: 0-31555

BAB, Inc.

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

Delaware

36-4389547

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

  8501 West Higgins Road, Suite 320, Chicago, Illinois 60631

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Issuer's telephone number (773) 380-6100

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No __

As of  April 6, 2004, BAB, Inc. had : 6,955,892 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I
Item 1. Financial Information
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Item 3 Controls and Procedures
Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2 Changes in Securities
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5 Other Information
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURE

PART I 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

BAB, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

February 29, 2004

(Unaudited)

ASSETS
  Current assets
     Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash of $313,849 $ 1,936,691
   Receivables 
     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $85,737 313,852
     National Marketing Fund contributions receivable from franchisees and stores 96,709
     Current portion of notes receivable, net of allowance of $79,629 78,885
  Inventory 63,336
  Assets held for sale 5,750
  Prepaid and other current 152,793
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          Total current assets 2,648,016
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  Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,582,679 225,016
  Long-term notes receivable, net of allowance of $35,483 35,484
  Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $347,361 763,666
  Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of $1,017,142 3,542,772
  Other, net of accumulated amortization of $301,750 37,293
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          Total Assets $7,252,247
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Current liabilities
     Accounts payable  $ 107,580
     Accrued liabilities 179,239
     Gift Certificates Outstanding 97,682
     Accrued professional services 99,269
     Unexpended National Marketing Fund contributions 334,690
     Current portion of long-term debt 212,043
     Current portion of deferred revenue 41,667
     Deferred Franchise revenue 280,000
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         Total current liabilities 1,352,170
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  Noncurrent liabilities
     Long-term deferred revenue 8,333
     Long-term debt, net of portion included in current liabilities 891,634
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          Total noncurrent liabilities 899,967
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Stockholders' Equity
     Common stock 13,507,860
     Additional paid-in capital

833,595

     Treasury stock, at cost (222,781)
     Accumulated deficit (9,118,564)
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          Total stockholders' equity 5,000,110
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          Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 7,252,247
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

BAB, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

3 months ended
February 29, 2004 February 28, 2003
REVENUES
     Net sales by Company-owned stores $575,211 $818,091
     Royalty fees from franchised stores 555,302 612,893
     Licensing fees and other income 290,190 276,691
     Franchise and area development fees 27,500 95,000
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          TOTAL REVENUES 1,448,203 1,802,675
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
     Food, beverage, and paper costs 185,307 270,445
     Store payroll and other operating expenses 489,896 663,904
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
     Payroll-related 332,913 353,797
     Occupancy 42,032 40,845
     Advertising and promotion 37,195 55,669
     Professional service fees 60,692 72,446
     Franchise-related expenses 12,154 17,030
     Depreciation and amortization 63,779 110,164
     Travel 17,522 19,152
     Provision for Uncollectible Accounts 13,200 18,070
     Other 115,650 107,503
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          Total Operating Costs and Expenses 1,370,340 1,729,025
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Income before interest $77,863 $73,650
     Interest expense (25,287) (43,009)
     Interest income 2,979 8,361
     Other income/(expense) 1,000 1,142
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Net  Income $56,555 $40,144
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Net Income per share - Basic $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Net Income per share - Diluted $ 0.01 $ 0.00
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic 6,833,304 7,536,052
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted 7,133,267 8,190,975
Cash dividends per share $0.02 --     
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.   

BAB, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

3 months ended

February 29, 2004 February 28, 2003
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
       Net Income $56,555 $40,144
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by  operating activities
     Depreciation and amortization 63,779 110,164
         Loss on sale of property and equipment 9,262   -     
     Provision for uncollectible accounts 13,200 18,070
     (Increase) decrease in
         Trade accounts receivable (14,030) 10,685
         National Marketing Fund contributions receivable (6,286) (75)
         Inventories 14,126 10,147
         Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,383 4,432
     Increase (decrease) in
         Accounts payable (2,803) (7,123)
         Accrued professional and other services (7,231) (14,973)
         Accrued liabilities (165,531) (80,065)
         Notes receivable -      (25,116)
         Unexpended National Marketing Fund franchisee contributions (44,303) 45,974
         Deferred  revenue 37,500 16,236
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Total Adjustments (98,934) 88,356
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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities (42,379) 128,500
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
         Collection of notes receivable

26,637

139,362

         Purchases of property and equipment (4,139) (17,243)
         Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,500 -     
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Net Cash Provided by  Investing Activities 24,998 122,119
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
         Debt repayments (141,168) (169,661)
          Dividends paid (137,316) -     
          Purchase common stock for treasury (10,781) -     
        Other - Exercise Options 6,244 925
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Net Cash Used in  Financing Activities (283,021) (168,736)
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Net  (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (300,402) 81,883
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 2,237,093 1,119,743
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of First Quarter $ 1,936,691 $ 1,201,626
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

BAB, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

BAB, Inc. (the Company) has four wholly owned subsidiaries: BAB Operations, Inc. (Operations); BAB Systems, Inc. (Systems); Brewster's Franchise Corporation (BFC); and My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc. (MFM). Systems was incorporated on December 2, 1992, and was primarily established to franchise "Big Apple Bagels" specialty bagel retail stores.  Operations was formed on August 30, 1995, primarily to operate Company-owned  "Big Apple Bagels"   concept stores, including one which currently serves as the franchise training facility. BFC was established on February 15, 1996, to franchise "Brewster's Coffee" concept coffee stores. MFM, a New Jersey corporation, was acquired on May 13, 1997.  MFM franchises "My Favorite Muffin" concept muffin stores. The assets of Jacobs Bros. Bagels (Jacobs Bros.) were acquired on February 1, 1999.   The company continues to operate one store with the Jacobs Bros. name.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations: nevertheless, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  These financial statements and the notes hereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended November 30, 2003 which was filed February 26, 2004.  In the opinion of the Company's management, the condensed consolidated financial statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the results of such interim periods and the financial position as of the end of said period. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

2. Stores Open and Under Development

Stores which have been opened or are under development at February 29, 2004 are as follows:

Stores opened:
     Company-owned 3
     Franchisee-owned 155
     Licensed 5
     Under Development 11
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     Total 174

3. Earnings per Share

The following tables sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

3 months ended

February 29, 2004

February 28, 2003

Numerator:
 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$56,555 $40,144
Denominator:
   Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted average shares           6,833,304 7,536,052
Basic income per share $0.01 $0.01
Common  stock equivalents 299,963 654,923
  Denominator for dilutive earnings per share- weighted average shares 7,133,267 8,190,975
Diluted income per share $0.01 $0.00

4.  Stock Options

In  May  2001, the Company approved a Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan.  The plan reserved 1,100,000 (as adjusted for a 4:1 split) shares of common stock for grant and provides that the term of each award be determined by the Board or a committee of the Board.  An additional 300,000 stock options were added to this plan by a vote of the shareholders at the annual meeting held May 29, 2003, making the plan total 1,400,000.  As of February 29, 2004, 995,000 options have been issued to directors, officers and employees in 4 separate grants.   Of these 995,000 options granted, 27,333 have expired due to forfeiture and 558,829 options have been exercised as of February 29, 2004.   

The Company uses the intrinsic method, as allowed by SFAS 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," to account for stock options granted to employees and directors.  No compensation expense is recognized for stock options because the exercise price of the options is at least equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the grant date.  The pro forma impact of utilizing the fair value method to account for stock-based employee compensation, on an annual basis is presented in Note 11 of the Company's audited financial statements presented in the 10-KSB filed February 26, 2004.

For those companies that do not elect to change their method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation, SFAS 148 required increased disclosure requirements of the pro forma impact of applying the fair value method to the reported operating results.  The increased disclosure requirements apply to the Company's interim and annual financial statements.  Had employee compensation expense for the Company's plan been recorded in the financial statements, consistent with provisions of SFAS 123, net earnings would have been reduced by $4,500 for the 3 months ended February 29, 2004 and $2,200 for the 3 months ended February 28, 2003 based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share:

3 months ended
February 29, 2004

February 28, 2003

Pro forma impact of fair value method
Reported net income

      $       56,555

$       40,144

Less: fair value impact of employee stock compensation                 (4,500)        (2,200)
Pro forma net income      $       52,055 $       37,944
Earnings per common share:
Basic  - as reported $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Diluted - as reported $ 0.01 $ 0.00
Basic - pro forma $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Diluted - pro forma $ 0.01 $ 0.00
Weighted average Black-Scholes fair value assumptions
Risk free interest rate 4.54% 4.07%
Expected life 5.0 yrs 4.5 yrs
Expected volatility 404% 594%
Expected dividend yield 8.7% --    

 

5. Acquisitions and Dispositions

None.

6.  Prior Period Adjustment

During the quarter ended February 29, 2004, a prior period adjustment was made to previously issued financial statements or opening balances to correct the Company's accounts for a purchase and financing of equipment that was never delivered nor executed.  The following are the components of the prior period adjustment as of November 30, 2003: a reduction in the loan payable account of $156,050, a reduction in the accrued liabilities account of $55,581, a reduction in the net book value of leasehold improvements of $18,831, a reduction in the net book value of equipment of $10,637 and an increase in retained earnings of $182,163.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Certain statements contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including statements regarding the development of the Company's business, the markets for the Company's products, anticipated capital expenditures, and the effects of completed and proposed acquisitions, and other statements contained herein regarding matters that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements as is within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements as set forth in this report, the Company's Annual Report  on Form 10-KSB and other reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain risks and uncertainties are wholly or partially outside the control of the Company and its management, including its ability to attract new franchisees; the continued success of current franchisees; the effects of competition on franchisee and Company-owned store results; consumer acceptance of the Company's products in new and existing markets; fluctuation in development and operating costs; brand awareness; availability and terms of capital; adverse publicity; acceptance of new product offerings; availability of locations and terms of sites for store development; food, labor and employee benefit costs; changes in government regulation (including increases in the minimum wage; regional economic and weather conditions; the hiring, training, and retention of skilled corporate and restaurant management; and the integration and assimilation of acquired concepts. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

General

The Company was started in November 1992, and now includes 3 Company-owned stores and 160 franchised and licensed units at February 29, 2004.  Units in operation at February 28, 2003 included 6 Company-owned stores and 204 franchised and licensed units.  System-wide revenues in the three months ended February 29, 2004 were $12.0 million compared to $14.1 million in the year ago period.

The Company's revenues are derived primarily from the operation of Company-owned stores, and receipt of initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties from franchisees. Additionally, the Company derives revenue from the sale of licensed products as a result of purchasing trademarks (My Favorite Muffin and Brewster's) and licensing contracts, and by directly entering into licensing agreements (Mrs. Fields).  The number of license units decreased by 27 units from first quarter 2004 as compared to 2003 primarily due to the HMS  Host contract termination.  The Company believes that these closures have no material effect on its consolidated financial operations.

The Company continues to control expenses in payroll, occupancy and overhead costs in the corporate offices. At February 29, 2004, the Company had 21 employees, including 1 part-time, at the corporate level who oversee operations of the franchise, licensed and Company-owned store operations, versus 22, including 1 part-time, at first quarter ended 2003. 

 

Results of Operations

Three months Ended February 29, 2004 versus Three  Months Ended February 28, 2003.

In the three months ended February 29, 2004, the Company reported net income of $57,000, versus income of $40,000 for the same period in 2003.  Total revenues decreased by  $354,000 for the three months ending February 29, 2004, as compared to quarter-end February 28, 2003, due primarily to a decrease in Company-owned store revenues of $243,000, a decrease in royalty revenue of $58,000 and a decrease in franchise fee revenue of $68,000, offset by an increase in licensing fees and other income of $13,000.

The primary factors contributing to the $243,000 decrease in revenues for Company-owned stores for first quarter 2004 versus 2003 was a $142,000 decrease in revenue related to stores that were operating during the first quarter of 2003 and were either closed during or prior to the first quarter 2004.  In addition, wholesale revenues decreased $82,000 in the first quarter 2004 as compared to 2003 as a result of the successful elimination of sales to less profitable customers. Licensing fee and other revenue increased by $13,000, due to renegotiations of licensing fee contracts.

Royalty revenue was down $58,000 for the three months ending February 29, 2004, as compared to quarter-end February 28, 2003.  Franchise fee revenues decreased by $68,000 primarily due to fewer stores in the first quarter of 2004 versus 2003.  

Regarding Company-owned store operations, food, beverage and paper costs decreased $85,000 in the first quarter 2004 versus 2003. This was primarily a result of the closed locations, which led to a decrease of $71,000, and a continued emphasis on controlling costs, which resulted in a $14,000 decrease for operating locations.  In the first quarter 2004, Company-owned store expenses relating to payroll decreased $101,000, occupancy costs decreased $43,000 and other operating expenses decreased $30,000 as compared to quarter-end 2003.

As of the quarter ended February 29, 2004, the Company has been profitable for 10 consecutive quarters.  The Company's management continues to focus its energies on the development of the franchise network and controlling of costs. 

Interest expense decreased, $18,000, in the quarter-end February 29, 2004 as compared to 2003, as a result of lower outstanding debt.  Interest expense should decrease for the remainder of fiscal 2004 as compared to 2003 as the Company expects to continue to reduce it's debt throughout the year.  Net income per share as reported for basic and diluted outstanding shares for the three months ended February 29, 2004 was $0.01 as compared to net income per share for basic of $0.01 and diluted was $0.00 for the quarter-end 2003. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The net cash used in operating activities was $42,000 during the quarter-end February 29, 2004, versus cash provided by operations of $129,000 in the same period in 2003.  Cash used in operating activities represents net income of $57,000, adjusted for depreciation and amortization of $64,000, the provision for doubtful accounts of $13,000 and a loss on the sale of equipment of $9,000.  Sources of funds were provided by a decrease in  inventories of $14,000, a decrease in prepaid expenses of $3,000, an increase in deferred revenue of $38,000 and a decrease in net National Marketing Fund contributions of $51,000.  Uses of funds resulted from an increase in accounts receivable of $14,000, a decrease in accounts payable of $3,000, and a decrease in accrued liabilities of $173,000.  Investing activities provided $25,000 during the three months ended February 29, 2004, and consisted of  collection of notes receivable of $27,000,  $2,000 for the sale of property equipment, less $4,000 spent for purchases of equipment.  In the year ago period, investing activities provided $122,000, of which $139,000 was from collection of notes receivable less $17,000 for the purchase of equipment.  Cash used in financing activities was $283,000 during the three months ended February 29, 2004 due to debt repayments of $141,000, dividends paid of $137,000 and purchases of common stock for treasury of $11,000.  This was offset by receipt of $6,000 for exercise of stock options.  During the period ended February 28, 2003, cash used in financing activities was $169,000, of which $170,000 was due to debt repayments, offset by $1,000 for the exercise of stock options.  The net decrease in cash was $300,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 versus an increase in cash of $82,000 in the period ended February 24, 2002.

The Company has no financial covenants on any of its outstanding debt.

 

New Accounting Standards

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," effective for years beginning after December 15, 2001.  The Company adopted SFAS No. 142 on December 1, 2002.  SFAS No. 142 address the initial recognition and measurement of intangible assets acquired and the recognition and measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition.  Under the new rules, goodwill and intangible assets acquired, other than in a business combination with indefinite lives, will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment tests.  The goodwill arising from business acquisitions prior to July 1, 2001 was amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years.  Other indefinite lived intangible assets including franchise contract rights, trade names and trademarks were being amortized on a straight-line basis over 17 years to 20 years  prior to December 1, 2002.  These indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill are no longer being amortized, effective December 1, 2002.  

In accordance with SFAS No. 142, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment upon adoption of the standard and annually thereafter.  SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment using a two-step process.  The first step is to identify a potential impairment and the second step measures the amount of the impairment loss, if any.   Goodwill is deemed to be impaired if the carrying amount of a reporting unit's net assets exceeds its estimated fair value.  SFAS No. 142 requires that indefinite-lived intangible assets be tested for impairment using a one-step process, which consists of a comparison of the fair value to the carrying value of the intangible asset.  Intangible assets are deemed to be impaired if the net book value exceeds the estimated fair value.  The Company completed its goodwill impairment assessment for the quarter ended February 29, 2004, and it indicated no impairment of goodwill. 

Net intangible assets with definite lives totaled $37,293 for the quarter ended February 29, 2004.  The definite lived intangible assets and their respective accumulated amortization are as follows:

Definite Lived Intangible Assets Original Cost

Amortization as of February 29, 2004

NonCompete Agreement

210,000

210,000

Master Lease Origination Fees 95,382 67,305
Other

      33,661

      24,445

Total

$ 339,043

$ 301,750

Amortization expense of intangible assets with a definite life for the quarter ended February 29, 2004 was $10,500.  The estimated amortization expense on these intangible assets is as follows for November 30:

2004

        21,000

2005

   14,000

2006

   10,000

2007

               3,000

Total      

  $       48,000

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," effective for years beginning after June 15, 2002. Under this standard asset retirement obligations will be recognized at a discounted fair value basis and capitalized and allocated to expense over the asset’s useful life. The adoption of SFAS No. 143 did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, " Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," effective for years beginning after December 15, 2001. The new rules for long-lived assets to be disposed by sale excludes the allocation of goodwill to be tested for impairment of such assets, establishes a primary asset approach to be used for the estimation of future cash flows and allows for probability-weighted future cash flow estimation for impairment testing.  The impairment testing as of the quarter ending February 29, 2004, indicated no impairment as defined by SFAS No. 144.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure."  This Statement, which is effective for years ending after December 15, 2002 amends Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," and provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  In addition, Statement No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of  Statement No. 123 regardless of the accounting method used to account for stock-based compensation.  The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock based compensation of employees using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations.  However, the enhanced disclosure provisions as defined by SFAS No. 148 were effective for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2003. 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."  SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."   SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003.  The adoption of this statement did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity."  This statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures in its statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  In accordance with the standard, a financial instrument that embodies an obligation for the issuer is required to be classified as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances).  SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company has identified significant accounting policies that, as a result of the judgements, uncertainties, uniqueness and complexities of the underlying accounting standards and operations involved, could result in material changes to its financial condition or results of operations under different conditions or using different assumptions.  The Company's most critical accounting policies are related to the following areas: revenue recognition, long-lived assets, concentrations of credit risks and valuation allowance and deferred taxes.  Details regarding the Company's use of these policies and the related estimates are described in BAB's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  There have been no material changes to the Company's critical accounting policies that impact BAB's financial condition or results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

 

ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision of, and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report.  Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the Company's disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the 90 day evaluation period.  As a result, no corrective actions were required or undertaken.

 

PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) See index to exhibits

(b) Reports on form 8-K

1/5/04  BAB, Inc. announces cash dividend of $0.02 per share payable February 2, 2004 to shareholders of record as of January 16, 2004.

 

SIGNATURE

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BAB, Inc.

Dated: April 14, 2004

/s/ JEFFREY M. GORDEN

Jeffrey M. Gorden
Chief Financial Officer

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

(a)  EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed herewith.

INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION
21.1 List of Subsidiaries of the Company
31.1 Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF BAB, INC.

 

BAB Systems, Inc., an Illinois corporation

BAB Operations, Inc., an Illinois corporation

Brewster's Franchise Corporation, an Illinois corporation

My Favorite Muffin Too, Inc., a New Jersey corporation

 

Exhibit 31.1

BAB, Inc.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, RULES 13a-14 AND 15d-14

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of BAB, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-QSB for the period ended February 29, 2004, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Michael W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

  1. I have reviewed the report;
  2. Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of  the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading;
  3. Based upon my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Company, as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report;
  4. I and the other certifying officer of the Company:

a)     are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company;

b)     have designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information is made known to us, particularly during the period in which the Report is being prepared;

c)     have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the date of the Report; and

d)     have presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on the required evaluation.

  1. I and the other certifying officer have disclosed to the Company's auditors and to the audit committee of the Board of Directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function):

a)       all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls (a pre-existing term relating to internal controls  regarding financial reporting) which could adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Company's auditors any material weakness in  internal controls; and

b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the  Company's internal controls.

  1. I and the other certifying officer have indicated in the Report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

/s/ Michael W. Evans

Michael W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer, April 14, 2004

Exhibit 31.2

BAB, Inc.

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, RULES 13a-14 AND 15d-14

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of BAB, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-QSB for the period ended February 29, 2004, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Jeffrey M. Gorden, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

  1. I have reviewed the report;
  2. Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of  the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading;
  3. Based upon my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in the Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Company, as of, and for, the periods presented in the Report;
  4. I and the other certifying officer of the Company:

a)     are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company;

b)     have designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information is made known to us,   particularly during the period in which the Report is being prepared;

c)     have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the date of the Report; and

d)     have presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on the required evaluation.

  1. I and the other certifying officer have disclosed to the Company's auditors and to the audit committee of the Board of Directors (or persons fulfilling the equivalent function):

a)      all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls (a pre-existing term relating to internal controls regarding financial reporting) which could adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the Company's auditors any material weakness in internal controls; and

b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal controls.

  1. I and the other certifying officer have indicated in the Report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

/s/ Jeffrey M. Gorden

Jeffrey M. Gorden, Chief Financial Officer, April 14, 2004

Exhibit 32.1

BAB, Inc.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the BAB, Inc. (the "Company") Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended February 29, 2004, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Michael W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

  1. The report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
  2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company.

Date:  April 14, 2004                                                                          By:        /s/  MICHAEL W. EVANS                                                                                                                                   Michael W. Evans,                                                                                                                                  Chief Executive Officer          

 

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the BAB, Inc. (the "Company") Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended February 29, 2004, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Jeffrey M. Gorden, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

  1. The report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
  2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company.

 

Date:  April 14, 2004                                                                 By:       /s/ JEFFREY M. GORDEN                                                                                                                        Jeffrey M. Gorden,                                                                                                                       Chief Financial Officer