10-Q 1 pcuniverse10q.htm United States Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR Filing



 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


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FORM 10-Q

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X

 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE

 

 ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2008

or

 

 

 

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

 

 ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from: _____________ to _____________


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PC Universe, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Nevada

0-52804

65-0620172

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(Commission

(I.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

504 NW 77th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(561) 953-0390

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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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 whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

 

 

Large accelerated filer

 

 

 

Accelerated filer

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

 

 

Smaller reporting company

X

 

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

 

 Yes

X

 No

 

 

There were 36,628,920 shares of our Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), outstanding May 9, 2008

 

 





PC UNIVERSE, INC.

INDEX


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

     

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheets March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Operations Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Stockholders’ Equity Three months ended March 31, 2008

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements of Cash Flows Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements

9

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

13

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

21

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

23

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

23

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

24

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

24

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

25

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

25

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

25

 

 

 

 

Signatures

26

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-31.1 Section 302 Certification of Co-Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-31.2 Section 302 Certification of Co-Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-31.3 Section 302 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ex-32 Section 906 Certification of Co-Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer

 



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

PC Universe, Inc.

BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007


 

March 31,

2008

 

December 31,

2007

ASSETS

(unaudited)

     

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,056,469 

 

$

2,040,029 

Accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

(net of allowance of $38,702 and $37,212
for March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively).

 

1,421,172 

 

 

1,544,939 

Employee advances

 

300 

 

 

862 

Other receivables

 

3,091 

 

 

51,138 

Inventories (net of allowance for obsolete and slow-moving inventories of $25,000 and $25,000 for March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively).

 

350,939 

 

 

624,192 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

113,267 

 

 

115,060 

Total current assets

 

2,945,238 

 

 

4,376,220 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

1,410,607 

 

 

1,371,568 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(653,336)

 

 

(592,042)

Property and equipment, net

 

757,271 

 

 

779,526 

Total assets

$

3,702,509

 

$

5,155,746 




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PC Universe, Inc.

BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007


 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease obligation

 

$

156,936 

 

$

161,996 

Accounts payable

 

 

741,258 

 

 

1,061,004 

Line of credit

 

 

1,635,526 

 

 

2,128,269 

Accrued expenses

 

 

490,259 

 

 

621,935 

Deferred revenue

 

 

31,080 

 

 

35,138 

Customer deposits

 

 

6,247 

 

 

21,987 

Total current liabilities

 

 

3,061,306 

 

 

4,030,329 

LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease obligation, less current portion

 

 

88,536 

 

 

114,581 

Total liabilities

 

 

3,149,842 

 

 

4,144,910 

COMMITEMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share, 20,000,000
shares authorized, and no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 200,000,000
shares authorized, issued and outstanding 38,531,504
and 38,481,980 shares, respectively

 

 

38,532 

 

 

38,482 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

2,394,682 

 

 

2,334,130 

Treasury stock (2,046,334 shares at cost)

 

 

(150,000)

 

 

(150,000)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,730,547)

 

 

(1,211,776)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

552,667 

 

 

1,010,836 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

3,702,509 

 

$

5,155,746 




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PC Universe, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007


 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

2008

 

March 31,

2007

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

Net sales and services

$

7,170,891 

 

$

8,249,110 

Cost of sales and services

 

6,583,968 

 

 

7,131,386 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

586,922 

 

 

1,117,724 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and advertising expenses

 

476,966 

 

 

529,158 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

1,490 

 

 

— 

General and administrative expenses

 

630,964 

 

 

655,949 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(522,498)

 

 

(67,382)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses)

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(4,710)

 

 

(23,341)

Miscellaneous income

 

8,437 

 

 

167 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income (expenses)

 

3,727 

 

 

(23,174)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total (provision) benefit for
income taxes

 

— 

 

 

(57,027)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

$

(518,771)

 

$

(147,583)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average - number of common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

38,494,880 

 

 

33,612,950 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

38,494,880 

 

 

33,612,950 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.01)

 

$

0.00 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

$

(0.01)

 

$

0.00 




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PC Universe, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Three months ended March 31, 2008

(unaudited)


 

Preferred stock

 

Common stock

 

Additional

paid-in

 

Treasury Stock

 

Accumulated

Earnings

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

capital

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

(deficit)

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2007

 

— 

 

$

— 

 

 

38,481,980 

 

$

38,482 

 

$

2,334,130 

 

 

(2,046,334)

 

$

(150,000)

 

$

(1,211,776)

 

$

1,010,836 

Stock issued for services

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

49,524 

 

 

50 

 

 

6,950 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

7,000 

Stock based compensation

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

53,602 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

53,602 

Net loss

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

— 

 

 

(518,771)

 

 

(518,771)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2008

 

— 

 

$

— 

 

 

38,531,504 

 

$

38,532 

 

$

2,394,682 

 

 

(2,046,334)

 

$

(150,000)

 

$

(1,730,547)

 

$

552,667 



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PC Universe, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007


 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

2008

 

2007

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(518,771)

 

$

(147,583)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

— 

 

 

8,831 

Depreciation and amortization

 

61,294 

 

 

28,401 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

1,490 

 

 

— 

Deferred income taxes

 

— 

 

 

57,027 

Stock based compensation

 

53,602 

 

 

— 

Stock issued for services

 

7,000 

 

 

— 

(Increase) decrease in operating assets

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

122,277 

 

 

1,292,939 

Employee advances

 

562 

 

 

5,502 

Other receivables

 

48,047 

 

 

(2,208)

Inventories

 

273,253 

 

 

(242,506)

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

1,793 

 

 

33,067 

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

(319,746)

 

 

(856,090)

Accrued expenses

 

    (131,676)

 

 

56,688 

Deferred revenue

 

(4,058)

 

 

30,000 

Customer deposits

 

(15,740)

 

 

75,993 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total adjustments

 

98,098 

 

 

487,645 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(420,673)

 

 

340,062 




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PC Universe, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007


 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

2008

 

2007

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(39,039)

 

 

(102,1550 

Advances to (from) officers, net

 

— 

 

 

(1,057)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(39,039)

 

 

(103,211)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from capital lease obligations

 

— 

 

 

67,559 

Repayment on capital lease obligations

 

(31,105)

 

 

(12,344)

Proceeds from revolving lines of credit

 

4,179,153 

 

 

5,264,042 

Repayments of revolving lines of credit

 

(4,671,896)

 

 

(5,581,772)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(523,848)

 

 

(262,515)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(983,560)

 

 

(25,664)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning

 

2,040,029 

 

 

926,199 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, ending

$

1,056,469 

 

$

900,535 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

$

4,710 

 

$

14,510 






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PC Universe, Inc.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2008

(unaudited)


NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

PC Universe, Inc. (formerly known as The Poker TV Network, Inc.) was formed under the laws of the State of Nevada and in June 2006, merged with PC Universe, Inc. (the old Company), a Florida corporation. The corporation is a direct marketer of multi-brand computers and related technology and services primarily through the Internet throughout the United States.

On June 1, 2006, PC Universe, Inc. (“PCU”), pursuant to an agreement with The Poker TV Network, Inc. (TPTVN), a publicly traded company, acquired all the outstanding common stock in PCU (“reverse merger”). In the reverse merger each share of the 200 issued and outstanding shares of common stock of PCU were converted into the right to receive 449,300 shares of TPTVN common stock. As a result of the reverse merger, the former shareholders of PCU received approximately 89.87% ownership of TPTVN. For accounting purposes, pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, “Business Combinations”, the acquisition has been accounted for as a recapitalization of PCU with PCU as the acquirer (reverse acquisition). A reverse acquisition occurs if a company, other than the legal acquirer, is deemed to be the “accounting acquirer” in a business combination effected by the issuance of voting securities. In this regard, PCU is considered the accounting acquirer and TPTVN is considered the accounting target.

Subsequent to the reverse merger, TPTVN changed its name to PC Universe, Inc.

Management’s Plans

The financial statements have been prepared assuming that PC Universe, Inc. (the “Company) will continue as a going concern. As of December 31, 2007, the Company was not in compliance with the financial covenants under its Agreement for Wholesale Financing-Flexible Payment Plan, dated November 1, 2007 (the “Financing Agreement”) with IBM Credit, LLC (“IBM”) and consequently, in April 2008, IBM reduced the facility line of credit from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000. The Company was unable to obtain a waiver for financial covenant defaults which existed as of December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008. We are currently discussing with IBM a waiver and amendment of the financial covenants to align with our expected financial performance during fiscal 2008. IBM has indicated that additional equity funding in the Company in an amount sufficient to meet the debt to equity covenant would be required in order to enable IBM to waive the covenant default. If we are not successful in obtaining the amendment and waiver, we will seek to refinance the defaulted debt on new terms or seek an alternative financing source. Under the Financing Agreement, we may be prohibited from drawing additional funds, which could impair our ability to maintain sufficient working capital or finance future inventory purchases. Either situation would have a material adverse effect on the solvency of the Company. If a refinancing cannot be successfully concluded, then, upon default of the financial covenants, the payment of the bank debt may be demanded immediately by IBM. If such demand were made, we currently have insufficient cash to pay our bank debt in full. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. While management is confident in the possibility of either reaching an agreement with IBM or obtaining alternative financing, acceptable terms of such agreements or financing may not be available and therefore there are no guaranties of successfully achieving such results. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Management’s plans to address these conditions consist of the following initiatives:

We will attempt to secure $8,000,000 in funding before the end of the third quarter of 2008, including a bridge loan in the next 45 days. With the current demands on the Company’s cash based on the operating conditions discussed above, the Company must secure funding in the short term to continue operations and meet its obligations. The Company is currently engaged in ongoing discussions with existing and new investors who have expressed interest in, among other things, funding the Internet expansion opportunities for the Company’s products.

We intend to maintain tight cost controls and continue to operate under a closely monitored budget approved by the Board of Directors. Management believes it has exhausted most meaningful opportunities for cutting operating costs and must now manage the Company at the current operating cost level to sustain operations. Management plans to pursue opportunities to grow the business without a proportional increase in operating expenses and overhead.



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We plan to increase Internet sales through the enhancement of the Company’s web properties. The Company expects increased demand for its products through new capital improvements within the search engine and a new paid advertising program.

We intend to increase corporate sales through the deeper penetration of existing accounts. The Company’s web properties produce corporate sales leads that allow sales personnel the opportunity in the account. The Company believes the successful leveraging of these accounts will replicate past successes and increase gross margins.


NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles.

Significant accounting policies, for which no significant changes have occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2008, are detailed in Note 2 of the Company’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2008 (“Annual Report”).

Financial Statement Presentation

In the opinion of  management, the accompanying statements present fairly the balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows, and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods. The extent of our losses in fiscal 2007 and the first quarter of fiscal 2008, the non-compliance with restrictive covenants under its primary financing facilities and uncertainties related to meeting future restrictive covenants under its primary financing facilities raise substantial doubt over the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. See Note 1. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, prices are fixed or determinable, and ability to collect is probable. We consider the point of delivery to be when the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer. Our shipping terms dictate that passage of title occurs upon receipt of products by the customer.  We have demonstrated the ability to make reasonable and reliable estimates of product returns based on historical experience. We have recorded no allowances for sales returns at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic and diluted net loss per share are presented in conformity with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” for all periods presented. In accordance with SFAS No. 128, basic and diluted net loss per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, less any shares subject to repurchase or forfeiture.

We have excluded all outstanding stock options and warrants from the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share because these securities are antidilutive for all years presented. Securities that could potentially dilute basic net loss per share in the future, and that were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share, are as follows:

 

March 31,

 

2008

 

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding stock options

1,267,500

 

 

Warrants

333,334

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total potential common shares excluded from
diluted net loss per share computation

1,600,834

 

 




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Pronouncements Implemented

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 ("SFAS 157"), "Fair Value Measurements," which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB FSP 157-2 which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. These nonfinancial items include assets and liabilities such as reporting units measured at fair value in a goodwill impairment test and nonfinancial assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. We currently do not have any financial assets and liabilities requiring fair value measurement. Therefore, the partial adoption of SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 ("SFAS 159"), "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities". Under SFAS 159, companies may elect to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 was effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We currently do not have any instruments eligible for election of the fair value option. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Pronouncements Not Yet Implemented

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, non-controlling interest in the acquiree and goodwill acquired, and expands disclosures about business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) requires the acquirer to recognize changes in valuation allowances on acquired deferred tax assets to be recognized in operations. These changes in deferred tax benefits were previously recognized through a corresponding reduction to goodwill. With the exception of the provisions regarding acquired deferred taxes, which are applicable to all business combinations, SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require:

·

The ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity;

·

The amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income;

·

Changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently;

·

When a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained non-controlling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value;

·

Entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the non-controlling owners.

SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. SFAS No. 160 shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We  do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 enhances the current disclosure framework in SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” by requiring entities to provide detailed disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations and how derivative instruments and related hedged



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items affect an entity’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 161 to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

NOTE 3 - STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Our 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides for the grant of options to acquire shares of common stock to certain employees, non-employee directors, consultants and others. Each option granted has an exercise price of 100% of the market value of the common stock on the date of the grant. The options generally have a contractual life of 10 years and generally vest and become exercisable in 20% increments over five years.

On June 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payments”, requiring measurement and recognition of expense for all share-based payment awards to employees and directors based on estimated fair values.

Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in cost of sales and services, selling and advertising or general and administrative expenses depending on the classification of the related employee’s payroll cost. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in the statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $62,095. There were no options granted in 2006.

The Plan authorizes grants of options to purchase up to 4,000,000 shares of authorized but unissued common stock. Stock options are granted with an exercise price not less than the stock’s fair market value at the date of grant. All stock options granted have terms not to exceed ten years. The number of shares granted, vesting period, and price per share are determined by the Board of Directors. Stock options generally vest over one to five years per vesting schedule. At March 31, 2008, there were 2,732,500 shares available for future grants under the Plan.

We value stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and recognize this value as an expense over the vesting period. Option valuation models require us to make subjective assumptions. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. The expected dividend yield is based on expected annual dividends and the market value of our stock. The expected stock volatility assumption is based on historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Strip rate posted at the grant date for the expected term of the option. The expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

Forfeiture rate is the estimated percentage of options granted that are expected to be forfeited or cancelled on an annual basis before becoming fully vested. We estimate the forfeiture rate based on past turnover data.

The weighted average fair value of options at the grant date during 2008 was $0.1364. The fair value of each option is estimated on the grant of date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2008:

Expected dividend yield

 

0.0

%

 

 

Expected stock volatility

 

196

%

 

 

Risk-free interest rate

 

4.2

%

 

 

Expected term (in years)

 

5

 

 

 

Forfeiture rate

 

0.0

%

 

 

The compensation cost that has been recognized in the statements of operations for our stock option plan for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $53,602. For stock subject to graded vesting, the Company has utilized the “straight-line” method for allocating compensation cost by period.

Stock option activity under the Plan, relating to qualified and nonqualified options during the three months ended March 31, 2008 is as follows:

 

Shares

 

Weighted Average
Exercise Price

 

Outstanding at beginning of year

1,567,500

 

 

Granted

75,000 

 

$0.14

 

Exercised

— 

 

 

Forfeited

(375,000)

 

$0.375

 

Expired

— 

 

 

Outstanding at end of period

1,267,500

 

$0.375

 

Options exercisable at end of period

— 

 

 





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NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES

As of March 31, 2008, there have been no material changes to our uncertain tax positions disclosures as provided in Note 8 of the Annual Report. We do not anticipate that total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change prior to March 31, 2009.

NOTE 5 - DEFAULT ON FINANCING AGREEMENT

On March 20, 2008, we received a notice of default from IBM, notifying us that we are in default under the Financing Agreement based on our non-compliance with one or more financial performance covenants which require us to maintain certain financial ratios, percentages and amounts as more particularly set forth in the Financing Agreement.  As of April 24, 2008, we owed IBM approximately $0.9 million under the facility for flooring arrangements related to inventory purchases.

IBM stated in the notice of default that it has not determined at this time whether action will be taken as a result of this default; however, the Financing Agreement provides that upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, IBM, in addition to any other rights and remedies contained in the Financing Agreement, is entitled to (i) exercise any or all rights it has as a secured party under applicable law; (ii) cease making financial accommodations or extending any additional credit to us; and (iii) may, at any time at IBM’s election, without notice or demand to the Company, declare the Company’s obligations under the Financing Agreement to be immediately due and payable.  If we are unable to regain compliance with the financial performance covenants and IBM exercises its remedies under the Financing Agreement, our financial condition and operating results will be adversely affected, and we will be required to seek additional debt or equity financing which sources of financing have not been identified at this time.  We were notified in April 2008, that IBM has reduced the facility from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000.

NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In January 2008, we were notified by California’s Board of Equalization of its intent to audit the business operations relating to sales of our products in California back to January 1, 2005. At this time, we are not certain of the impact that the sales tax audit and potential related fines and penalties will have on our business. The State of California taxing authorities have not yet commenced the audit nor has a formal proceeding been commenced, although we believe that a legal proceeding is contemplated and may be commenced in the future.  

NOTE 7 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Effective May 1, 2008, we entered into an engagement agreement with an investment bank.  The investment bank has been engaged to provide financial consulting services in connection with a potential debt or equity financing.

On May 7, 2008, a shareholder of the Company filed a complaint in Clark County District Court in Nevada against the Company, Thomas M. Livia and Gary Stern alleging breach of contract and conspiracy. The plaintiff asserted in the complaint that the Company failed to obtain an opinion letter from counsel regarding the restrictive legend on the plaintiff’s stock. Management believes the complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Management is unable to determine the outcome of the lawsuit at this time, or estimate the probability of prevailing in connection with the merits of these claims.



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Item 2.

Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis presents a review of the operating results of PC Universe, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” and “our”) for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and the financial condition of the Company at March 31, 2008. The discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and accompanying notes included herein, as well as the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed on Form 10-K with the SEC on March 31, 2008.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this Quarterly Report filed on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) that do not relate to present or historical conditions are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions and are intended to be made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believes,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “possible,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” and “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict projected results or the effect of events on our operating results is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this document. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events, and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements.  Important factors that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) industry competition, conditions, performance and consolidation, (ii) legislative and/or regulatory developments, (iii) exposure to inventory obsolescence due to the rapid technological changes occurring in the personal computer industry, (iv) the effects of adverse general economic conditions, both within the United States and globally, (v) the Company’s ability to obtain a waiver from IBM Credit, LLC (“IBM”) for non-compliance with certain financial covenants under its financing agreement with IBM, or to otherwise cure its current defaults under such agreement, and (vi) other factors described under “Risk Factors” contained in the Annual Report.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If the Company updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.

Overview

We are a direct marketing reseller of technology hardware, software and services. We procure and fulfill IT solutions for the small-to-medium business (“SMB”) market, enterprise customers (greater than 1000 computer users) and the public sector (educational institutions and state and local governments). Relationships with SMB, enterprise customers, and the public sector institutions represented 38.6% and 54.3% of total net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The remaining sales were from Internet customers.

Our net sales consist primarily of sales of computer hardware, software, peripherals and accessories, as well as revenue associated with freight billed to our customers, net of product returns. Gross profit consists of net sales less product, freight costs, direct payroll costs, co-op funds and revenue sharing fees. Selling and advertising expenses include salesperson expenses, advertising and marketing expenses, credit card fees and internet charges. General and administrative expenses include administrative expenses, depreciation, rent and general overhead expenses. Other expense represents interest expense, net of non-operating income.

We reach our customers through an integrated marketing and merchandising strategy designed to attract and retain customers. This strategy involves a relationship-based selling model executed through inbound and outbound account executives, customized web stores for corporate customers through PCU on-line, a state of the art Internet portal at www.PCUniverse.com, and dedicated e-marketing and direct marketing materials.

We utilize our purchasing and inventory management capabilities to support our primary business objective of providing name-brand products at competitive prices. We offer more than 250,000 hardware, software, peripheral and accessory products and services for users of Windows-based and Mac platform computers from more than 700 manufacturers.



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Our management team regularly reviews our performance using a variety of financial and non-financial metrics, including, but not limited to, net sales, gross margin, cooperative advertising reimbursements, advertising expenses, personnel costs, productivity per sales team member, accounts receivable aging, inventory aging, liquidity and cash resources. Management compares the various metrics against goals and budgets and where it deems necessary, takes action designed to enhance our performance. At March 31, 2008, we had 37 team members in our consolidated operations, four of whom were sales account executives. The majority of our team members work at our corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

We periodically review material trends and uncertainties regarding our industry and the overall economy. Although a recession or a downturn in the housing market may adversely impact our industry due to an associated decline in spending by end users of the products we sell, we currently have less than 0.3% of market share. This fact together with our hiring of additional sales representatives we believe would help lessen the impact of a recession on our business.

We are focusing our efforts in returning to profitability in 2009. We hope to accomplish this primarily through the additional hiring of sales account executives where we can leverage our existing infrastructure. With the additional sales executives we believe we can enhance our competitiveness on the basis of offering more personalized service to our customers and  helping our customers achieve their technology needs while navigating the complex levels of products offered in the marketplace.

We continue to invest in our web, ERP and CRM infrastructure with our web properties consistently being enhanced, our ERP is scheduled for a major replacement in 2009 and we are replacing our CRM package in 2008.  

Additionally, our management frequently and consistently reviews our financial statements for cost savings and ways to improve our margins. We believe that our ability to return to profitability is dependent upon our substantially increasing our revenue which may require us to obtain additional financing to grow our business. Our inability to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us could prevent us from hiring additional sales persons and achieving profitability.

Two of our previously significant customers substantially reduced their business relationship with us during the quarter ended December 31, 2007, specifically, Océ North America, Inc. and Eclypsis Corporation.  If we do not replace these customers, our future financial results will be negatively affected and we may need to adjust our business model.

On March 20, 2008, we received a notice of default from IBM notifying us that we are out of compliance with one or more financial performance covenants under the Agreement for Wholesale Financing - Flexible Payment Plan, dated November 1, 2007 (“Financing Agreement”) and that we are currently in default under the Financing Agreement.  Further discussion of this default is located in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below.

During January 2008, we were notified by California’s Board of Equalization of its intent to audit our business back to January 1, 2005 stating that we have an obligation to collect sales tax on sales of our products to California customers which we have not done in the past.  At this time, we are not certain of the impact that the sales tax audit and potential related fines and penalties will have on our business. We have made no contingent liability for this issue and have engaged a firm to represent us in the audit.

While we currently operate as a going concern, certain significant factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue to operate as a going concern. We have incurred significant losses since inception. We rely on the Financing Agreement with IBM to provide financing for our inventory purchases and funding our working capital needs.  Our management is in the process of seeking additional capital to satisfy our financial covenants and to sustain operations.  Our management can provide no assurance that we will be successful in raising any necessary additional capital.  These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue to operate as a going concern.

Current Operating Conditions

The financial statements included in this report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  As described more fully below, certain significant factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.  A significant portion of the Company’s assets consist of intangibles related to web site development.  Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern, the amount at which these assets might be recovered in a forced sale could be significantly less than the amounts at which they are recorded in the accompanying balance sheet.   




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Management’s Plans to Address Operating Conditions

Management’s plans to address these conditions consist of the following initiatives:

We will attempt to secure $8,000,000 in funding before the end of the third quarter of 2008, including a bridge loan in the next 45 days.  With the current demands on the Company’s cash based on the operating conditions discussed above, the Company must secure funding in the short term to continue operations and meet its obligations.  The Company is currently engaged in ongoing discussions with existing and new investors who have expressed interest in, among other things, funding the Internet expansion opportunities for the Company’s products.

We intend to maintain tight cost controls and continue to operate under a closely monitored budget approved by the Board of Directors.  Management believes it has exhausted most meaningful opportunities for cutting operating costs and must now manage the Company at the current operating cost level to sustain operations.  Management plans to pursue opportunities to grow the business without a proportional increase in operating expenses and overhead.

We plan to increase Internet sales through the enhancement of the Company’s web properties.  The Company expects increased demand for its products through new capital improvements within the search engine and a new paid advertising program.

We intend to increase corporate sales through the deeper penetration of existing accounts.  The Company’s web properties produce corporate sales leads that allow sales personnel the opportunity in the account.  The Company believes the successful leveraging of these accounts will replicate past successes and increase gross margins.

We make additional company information available free of charge on our web site, www.pcuniverse.com/investorrelations.  Information on our website is not part of this report.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our  financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and requires management to make use of certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and revisions to estimates are included in the results from the period in which the actual amounts become known.

We believe that following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in our preparation of our financial statements, and therefore should be read in conjunction with our summary of significant accounting policies. Our critical accounting policies are set forth below.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue on product sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, prices are fixed and determinable, and ability to collect is probable. We consider the point of delivery of the product to be when the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer.

The majority of our net sales relate to physical products. These sales are recognized on a gross basis with the selling price to the customer recorded as net sale and the acquisition cost of the product recorded as cost of sales. We offer limited return rights on our product sales. At the point of sale, we provide for an allowance for revenue. Pursuant to EITF 99-19 “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent,” when we set prices, have inventory risk and have credit risk, revenues are recorded as gross. Third-party extended warranties, third-party software maintenance products and third-party services sold by us (for which we are not the primary obligor) are recognized gross in revenues and cost of sales when we set prices and have inventory risk and credit risk. If any of those criteria are not present, revenue and cost of sales are recorded net. When the sale is recorded, we have no further obligations to fulfill. We recognize revenue only when all criteria of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), “Revenue Recognition” have been met.

We defer revenue for the TechPoints program, a customer loyalty program. TechPoints must be redeemed to be converted to an award of a particular product on our web sites. TechPoints cannot be redeemed for cash but may be used as a discount off a customer’s future purchase. Currently, TechPoints expire one year after issuance, but the expiration period is subject to change. We use EITF 00-22, “Accounting for “Points” and Certain Other Time-Based or Volume-Based Sales



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Incentive Offers, and Offers for Free Products or Services to be Delivered in the Future.” At March 31, 2008, we included $31,080 in deferred revenue.

Additionally, we offer limited return rights within 30 days on our product sales. We have demonstrated the ability to make reasonable and reliable estimates of product returns based on significant historical experience. If actual credits were to deviate significantly from our estimates, our results of operations could be adversely affected. We had no allowances for sales returns, net of cost at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Valuation of Current Assets, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Estimation of Market Inventory Obsolescence

We use significant judgment and estimates in the preparation of our financial statements that affect the carrying value of our assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis.

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on estimates of future collectability of our accounts receivable. We regularly analyze our accounts receivable in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In determining the necessary allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, we analyze our historical bad debt experience, the creditworthiness of our customers and the aging of our accounts receivable. The amounts of accounts receivable that ultimately become uncollectible could vary materially from our estimates.

We maintain a valuation allowance for potentially uncollectible amounts due from our vendors that arise from product returns, standard vendor price protection programs, cooperative advertisement reimbursements and vendor rebate programs. Amounts received from vendors may vary from amounts recorded based on the difference between the current market price of a product returned and its acquisition price, the denial of price protection, cooperative reimbursement, or vendor rebates due to noncompliance with specific attributes of the vendor programs. We regularly review our vendor receivables and provide a valuation allowance based on historical collections and the comparison of amounts recorded versus subsequently received.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, net of allowance for obsolete inventory.  We estimate the amount of unmarketable inventory based on the difference between the cost of the inventory and the market value, which is based on assumptions of market demand, current market conditions, most recent actual sales prices, and age and condition of products.

Impairment of Fixed Assets

We review our long-lived assets, which include property and equipment and intangibles, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be fully recoverable. If our analysis indicates that a possible impairment exists, based on our estimate of undiscounted future cash flows, we are required to estimate the fair value of the asset. An impairment charge is recorded for the excess of the asset carrying value over its fair value, if any. The fair value is determined either by a third party appraisal or estimated discounted future cash flows. At March 31, 2008, our review resulted in no impairment charge.

Accounting for Income Taxes

We are required to estimate income taxes in states in which we are registered and/or have a physical presence. This process involves estimating actual tax exposure while assessing temporary differences resulting in differing treatment for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. We considered future taxable income in assessing the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. In the event that actual results differ from those estimates or that those estimates are adjusted in future periods, we may need to record a valuation allowance, which would reduce deferred tax assets and the results of operations in the period the change is made.



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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated selected items from our Statements of Operations, expressed as a percentage of net sales and services.

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,
2008

 

March 31,
2007

Systems

17.8%

 

17.9%

Output Devices

17.2%

 

18.2%

Networking

7.8%

 

7.5%

Storage Devices

7.5%

 

8.5%

Software

2.4%

 

2.7%

Input Devices

4.9%

 

4.0%

Memory

3.7%

 

5.6%

Video

1.2%

 

1.4%

Other

37.5%

 

34.1%

Total

100.0%

 

100.0%

Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

Net Sales and Services. Net sales and services decreased 13.1% to $7.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $8.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2007, due to an decrease in the volume of goods being sold partially attributable to the reduction in the Océ and Eclypsis accounts. Of this amount, account executive assisted sales decreased 36.4% to $2.8 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $4.4 in the three months ended March, 31, 2007. Internet revenue increased 16.7% to $4.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $3.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2007 due to our revenue sharing relationship with Amazon.com and improved internal web properties.

Gross Profit. Gross profits decreased to $587,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $1,118,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 8.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to 13.5% in the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in gross profit percentage resulted from adjusting pricing and margin mix as internet, which makes a larger proportion of our sales, is lower margin versus higher margin corporate sales. We believe this trend will continue in the future.  Gross profit margins as a percent of sales will continue to vary due to changes in vendor programs, product and customer mix, pricing strategies and economic conditions. The use of our line of credit to fund the expansion of accounts receivable and inventory incurred interest expense of $1,000 and $9,000 for the periods ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 respectively. The interest rate of the working capital lines is tied to the prime rate. The effects of decreases in the prime rate during the three months ended March 31, 2008 in conjunction with the reduction in our usage of the working capital line of credit compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 resulted in the decreased interest expense.

Selling and Advertising Expenses. Selling and advertising expenses, which primarily consisted of salesperson and marketing salaries, decreased to $477,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $529,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to decreased salesperson commissions, and increased as a percentage of net sales to 6.6% in the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to 6.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2007.

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses, which primarily consist of administration and officer expenses, and professional fees, decreased to $631,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $655,000 million in the three months ended March 31, 2007, and increased as a percentage of net sales to 8.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 of 8.0%. The changes in general and administrative expenses were due to the following:

·

Salaries, wages and benefits increased $52,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the prior year due to stock based compensation.

·

Professional fees decreased $115,000 as our three year audit for our initial SEC filing on Form 10 was performed during the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $5,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $23,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007. The interest expense was due to interest owed on the outstanding $500,000 note payable and capital leases.  All obligations under the note payable were fully repaid during 2007.



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Other Income. Other income increased to $8,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $0 in the three months ended March 31, 2007 and consisted primarily of interest income on deposit at a commercial bank.

Income Tax Provision. The income tax expense and benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0, compared to an expense of $57,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007. The effective tax rates expressed as a percent of income were 0% and 1% for the periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Net Income (Loss). As a result of the foregoing, net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $519,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $148,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our results of operations. However, there can be no assurance that inflation will not have such an effect in future periods.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our total assets were $3.7 million at March 31, 2008, of which $2.9 million were current assets. As of March 31, 2008, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 million and had negative working capital of $116,000 compared to working capital of approximately $346,000 at December 31, 2007. The decrease in working capital from December 31, 2007 was primarily a result of the net loss and the pay-down of accounts payable and line of credit during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Approximately 55% of our sales are processed on open account terms offered to our customers, which increased our accounts receivable balance. To finance these sales, we leverage our secured line of credit through IBM for timing differences in cash inflows and cash outflows to invest in the growth of our business. The secured line of credit described in detail below is utilized from time to time to invest in capital purchases, to purchase inventory for general stock as well as for certain customers, and to take full advantage of available early pay discounts.

Pursuant to our Financing Agreement with IBM we have a secured line of credit of up to $2,000,000. The credit facility is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory, and it can be utilized as both a working capital line of credit and a flooring facility used to purchase inventory from several suppliers under certain terms and conditions. This credit facility has an annual automatic renewal which occurs on November 1 of each fiscal year. Either party can terminate this agreement with 60-days’ written notice prior to the renewal date. The working capital and inventory advances bear interest at a rate of the prime rate. Our line of credit is defined by quick turnover, large amounts under the flooring facility and short maturities. All amounts owed under our line of credit are due on demand. Inventory advances do not bear interest if paid within terms, usually 50 days from the advance date. The facility contains various restrictive covenants relating to tangible net worth, leverage, dispositions and use of collateral, other asset dispositions and merger and consolidation of the Company. At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we were not compliant with all covenants of contained in the Financing Agreement. At March 31, 2008, there were no amounts owed for working capital advances and $1.6 million was owed under the facility for flooring arrangements related to inventory purchases.

At March 31, 2008, the total amount available for future borrowing was $801,000 at an interest rate in effect at that time of 6.00%. On March 20, 2008, we received a notice of default from IBM notifying us that we are out of compliance with one or more financial performance covenants under the Financing Agreement and that we are currently in default under the Financing Agreement.  IBM has not determined at this time whether action will be taken as a result of this default, however, the Financing Agreement provides that upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the Financing Agreement, IBM, in addition to any other rights and remedies contained in the Financing Agreement, is entitled to (i) exercise any or all rights it has as a secured party under applicable law; (ii) cease making financial accommodations or extending any additional credit to us; and (iii) may, at any time at IBM’s election, without notice or demand to us, declare our obligations under the Financing Agreement to be immediately due and payable.  In addition, our line of credit was reduced from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000 in connection with the default.  We do not currently have the cash on hand to repay our obligations in full were IBM to demand immediate repayment under the Financing Agreement, and furthermore, we are not certain if additional debt or equity financing would be available to us on acceptable business terms or at all.  

We measure liquidity as the sum of total cash and unused borrowing availability, and we use this measurement as an indicator of how much access to cash we have to either grow the business through investment in our business, acquisitions, capital expenses or to contend the adversity such as unforeseen operating losses potentially caused by reduced demand for our products and services, loss of a large customer, material uncollectible accounts receivable, or material



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inventory write-downs, as examples. At March 31, 2008, our liquidity was $1,210,000 of which $1,056,000 was cash on hand and $154,000 was available under the Financing Agreement for future borrowing.

During the past three years, we have experienced net losses. We have fluctuations in operating cash flows that are not correlated with any certainty. In the years we have had net losses, operating cash flows have been both positive and negative. It is possible that we will continue to have these fluctuations in the future.

Capital expenditures in the three months ended March 31, 2008 totaled $39,000. This includes improvements to our web properties, computer and software purchases, leasehold improvements, vehicles and improvements to our information technology systems. In 2008, we anticipate spending $500,000 for improvements to our web properties, computer and software purchases, leasehold improvements and improvements to our information technology systems. In 2009, we anticipate spending $1,300,000 for improvements to our web properties, computer and software purchases including a new ERP software package, leasehold improvements and improvements to our information technology systems.

We believe that our existing available cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flow, and existing credit facilities may not be sufficient to satisfy our operating cash needs for at least the next 12 months at our current level of business. However, if our working capital or other capital requirements are greater than currently anticipated, we could be required to seek additional funds through sales of equity, debt or convertible securities, or through increased credit facilities. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available or that, if available, the financing will be on terms favorable to us and our shareholders.

Cash Flows

Operating Activities: Net cash flow used in operating activities was $421,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2008 primarily due to a pay-down of our accounts payable  and accrued expenses due to the timing of the invoiced due dates. Additionally, our inventory was significantly reduced in the three months ended March 31, 2008 due to holding less inventory for Océ North America and Eclypsis in our warehouse.

Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $340,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2007. This primarily resulted from an reduction in days sales outstanding due to collecting a large order from late 2006 and an decrease in accounts payable due to a large late 2006 product sale.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities totaled $39,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008 and $103,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2007. Cash was used for the capital expenditures and expenditures were higher in 2007 due to the timing of increased investment in web properties, computer and software programs and improvements to our information technology systems. We intend to continue to upgrade our internal information systems as a means to increase operational efficiencies.

Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities increased to $524,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, which increase was due to the reduction of available borrowings from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000 under our line of credit with IBM. In the three months ended March 31, 2007, net cash used in financing activities was $263,000 and was due to increased payment on our line of credit.

Pronouncements Implemented

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), "Fair Value Measurements," which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB FSP 157-2 which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. These nonfinancial items include assets and liabilities such as reporting units measured at fair value in a goodwill impairment test and nonfinancial assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company currently does not have any financial assets and liabilities requiring fair value measurement. Therefore, the partial adoption of SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 ("SFAS 159"), "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities". Under SFAS 159, companies may elect to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The



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Company currently does not have any instruments eligible for election of the fair value option. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 did not impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Pronouncements Not Yet Implemented

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, non-controlling interest in the acquiree and goodwill acquired, and expands disclosures about business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) requires the acquirer to recognize changes in valuation allowances on acquired deferred tax assets to be recognized in operations. These changes in deferred tax benefits were previously recognized through a corresponding reduction to goodwill. With the exception of the provisions regarding acquired deferred taxes, which are applicable to all business combinations, SFAS No. 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require:

·

The ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated balance sheet within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity

·

The amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income.

·

Changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently.

·

When a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained non-controlling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value.

·

Entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the non-controlling owners.

SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. SFAS No. 160 shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 160 to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 enhances the current disclosure framework in SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” by requiring entities to provide detailed disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 161 to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

The Company under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its co-principal executive officers and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the co-principal executive officers and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated, recorded, processed, summarized, and communicated to the Company’s management, including its co-principal executive officers and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure, and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Our co-principal executive officers and principal financial officer have also concluded that



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our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the controls and procedures will meet their objectives.

There were no changes in the internal control over financial reporting (“Internal Control”) during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected or which are reasonably likely to materially affect Internal Control.

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

We are not yet required to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Company will be required to comply with Section 404 for the first time, and will be required to provide a management report on internal control over financial reporting, in connection with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2008. While we are not yet required to comply with Section 404 for this reporting period, we are preparing for future compliance with Section 404 by strengthening, assessing and testing our system of internal controls to provide the basis for our report.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

During January 2008, we were notified by California’s Board of Equalization of its intent to audit our business operations relating to sales of our products in California back to January 1, 2005. At this time, we are not certain of the impact that the sales tax audit and potential related fines and penalties will have on our business. The State of California taxing authorities have not yet commenced the audit nor has a formal proceeding been commenced, although we believe that a legal proceeding is contemplated and may be commenced in the future. See Risk Factor entitled – “We have been notified by taxing authorities in the State of California that we will be subject to a California Board of Equalization sales tax audit which could expose us to tax liabilities and which may require us to make costly changes in our business operations, and could reduce demand for our products and services.”

We are involved in other litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. We believe the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

We have been notified by our lender IBM that we are out of compliance with certain financial performance covenants contained in our Financing Agreement and accordingly that we are in default under the agreement which means that IBM may declare our financial obligations to be immediately due and payable.

We have a secured line of credit with IBM, which is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory, and can be utilized as both a working capital line of credit and a flooring facility used to purchase inventory from several suppliers under certain terms and conditions. The Financing Agreement has an annual automatic renewal which occurs on November 1 of each fiscal year. Either party can terminate the Financing Agreement with 60-days’ written notice prior to the renewal date. The working capital and inventory advances bear interest at a rate of the prime rate. Our line of credit is defined by quick turnover, large amounts under the flooring facility and short maturities. All amounts owed under our line of credit are due on demand. Inventory advances do not bear interest if paid within terms, usually 50 days from the advance date. The facility contains various restrictive covenants relating to tangible net worth, leverage, dispositions and use of collateral, other asset dispositions and merger and consolidation of the Company. At December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008, we were not compliant with all financial covenants contained in the Financing Agreement. At March 31, 2008, there were no amounts owed for working capital advances and $1.6 million was owed under the facility for flooring arrangements related to inventory purchases. On March 20, 2008, we received a notice of default from IBM notifying us that we are out of compliance with one or more financial performance covenants and that we are currently in default under the Financing Agreement. IBM has not determined at this time whether action will be taken as a result of this default, however, the Financing Agreement provides that upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the Financing Agreement, IBM, in addition to any other rights and remedies contained in the Financing Agreement, is entitled to (i) exercise any or all rights it has as a secured party under applicable law; (ii) cease making financial accommodations or extending any additional credit to us; and (iii) may, at any time at IBM’s election, without notice or demand to us, declare our obligations under the Financing Agreement to be immediately due and payable.  We do not currently have the cash on hand to repay our obligations in full were IBM to demand immediate Financing repayment under the Financing Agreement, and furthermore, we are not certain if additional debt or equity financing would be available to us on acceptable business terms or at all. Our line of credit was reduced from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000 in connection with the default.

Our independent auditors have expressed doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern which may have a material adverse affect on our relationships with customers and employees.  

In connection with our 2007 financial statements, our independent registered public accounting firm issued an unqualified opinion containing an explanatory paragraph that states that we are in default under our Financing Agreement with IBM, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and the amount and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. The fact that this opinion has been issued could have material adverse effects on our business, results of operations and cash flows, by causing parties we deal with to question our financial ability to perform our obligations. For example, one or more of our suppliers could decide not to sell to us or could impose restrictive transaction terms. Financial uncertainty also could negatively affect our relationships with customers, employees and others.



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We have experienced fluctuations in sales and experienced recent losses, and there is no assurance that we will be able to achieve or maintain profitable operations.

Several factors have caused our sales and results of operations to fluctuate and we expect these fluctuations to continue indefinitely. Causes of these fluctuations include:

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reductions in sales to key customers;

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changes in the economy in the markets we serve;

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evolution of the personal computer industry;

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reduction of corporate investment in information technology products by existing or potential small business customers;

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increased competition;

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fluctuations in postage, paper, shipping, and printing costs and in merchandise returns;

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adverse weather conditions that affect response, distribution, or shipping;

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changes and acceptance of new product;

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reduced consumer demand for IT products; and

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negative changes in vendor distribution of products.

Our results also may vary based on our ability to hire and retain sales representatives and other essential personnel. In addition, customer response rates for its marketing vehicles are subject to variations. We have experienced net losses for the  fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. There are no assurances that we can achieve future profitability, or, if we do, that we can maintain such profitability.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

In March 2008, in consideration for attendance at meetings of the board of directors and committee meetings, the Company issued 24,762 shares of common stock to each of the Company’s directors Victor Grillo and Dean Rosenbach. The directors are deemed to be accredited investors pursuant to the definition of such term in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act.

The above issuances of securities were exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon Rule 701 and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. No underwriters or brokers were employed in the transactions. The securities will be deemed restricted securities for purposes of the Securities Act. A legend was placed on the option agreements representing the options and stock certificates providing that the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred without an effective registration or an exemption therefrom.

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities.

During the course of preparing its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, we became aware, and on March 13, 2008 determined that the Company was out of compliance with certain financial covenants contained in its Addendum to the Financing Agreement by and between the Company and IBM. On March 20, 2008, the Company received a notice of default from IBM, notifying the Company that it is in violation of one or more financial performance covenants contained in its Financing Agreement, which requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, percentages and amounts as more particularly set forth in the Financing Agreement.  Under the Financing Agreement, the Company has a secured line of credit of up to $4,000,000, which is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory of the Company, and which may be utilized as both a working capital line of credit and a flooring facility used to purchase inventory from several suppliers under certain terms and conditions. On April 2, 2008, IBM reduced the secured line of credit to a maximum of $2,000,000.  



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IBM stated in the notice of default that it has not determined at this time whether action will be taken as a result of this default; however, the Financing Agreement provides that upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, IBM, in addition to any other rights and remedies contained in the Financing Agreement, is entitled to (i) exercise any or all rights it has as a secured party under applicable law; (ii) cease making financial accommodations or extending any additional credit to the Company; and (iii) may, at any time at IBM’s election, without notice or demand to us, declare our obligations under the Financing Agreement to be immediately due and payable.  

If we are unable to regain compliance with the financial performance covenants and IBM exercises its remedies under the Financing Agreement, our financial condition and operating results will be adversely affected.

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securityholders.

None

Item 5.

Other Information.

None

Item 6.

Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.


 Exhibit No.

 

Description

31.1

     

Co-Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

31.2

 

Co-Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

31.3

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

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Co-Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.






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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

PC UNIVERSE, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 13, 2008

 

By:

/s/ GARY STERN

 

 

 

Gary Stern, Chairman and
Co-Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 13, 2008

 

By:

/s/ THOMAS M. LIVIA

 

 

 

Thomas M. Livia, President and
Co-Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: May 13, 2008

 

By:

/s/ MICHAEL LABINSKI

 

 

 

Michael Labinski, Principal Financial Officer




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EXHIBIT INDEX



 Exhibit No.

 

Description

31.1

     

Co-Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

31.2

 

Co-Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

31.3

 

Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act.

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Co-Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.