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General
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
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(1) General

Interim Financial Information

The consolidated financial statements included herein, which have not been audited pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods on a basis consistent with the annual audited statements. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for a full year. Certain information, accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K filed by CVSL Inc. ("CVSL," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company"), for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2014.

Reclassifications

We reclassified certain amounts previously reported in our Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2013 to conform to our consolidated financial statements presented for the year ended December 31, 2013 on our Form 10-K and the quarter ended March 31, 2014. These changes had no impact on operating or net income. The operating loss of $988,673 shown in this Form 10-Q is the same as previously presented. For the quarter ended March 31, 2013, commission and incentives expense of $604,404 is now shown as a separate expense line item and $95,676 in miscellaneous revenues that had previously been classified as an offset to selling, general and administrative costs has been reclassified as revenue. Program costs and discounts decreased from $1,524,624 to $1,031,970 resulting in a net sales increase of $492,654. Gross profit increased by $616,813.

The intial presentation relating to commissions and incentives were included in both program cost and discounts and in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated financial statements of operations. Certain personal sales incentives were presented in program costs and discounts as they represent what are referred to as retained commissions in the party plan segment in direct selling industry. Other commissions related to a consultant's downline (override commissions) were recorded and presented in selling, general and administrative expenses. As we acquired other companies in the direct selling industry, we noticed variations of compensation plans and presentation in the statements of operations. As a result, we decided to standardize our presentation of commissions and incentives. We added the commissions and incentives category for the year-ended December 31, 2013. During the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we presented the commissions and incentives based on the presentation for the year-ended December 31, 2013.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to the Company's significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to the significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 of the Company's consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples include provisions for bad debts, useful lives of property and equipment, impairment of goodwill, other intangibles and property and equipment, deferred taxes, and the provision for and disclosure of litigation and loss contingencies. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.

Business Overview and Current Plans

CVSL operates a multi-brand direct selling/micro-enterprise company that employs innovative operational, marketing, social networking and e-commerce strategies to drive a high-growth global business. CVSL is engaged in a long-term strategy to develop a large, diverse company in the micro-enterprise sector that combines the entrepreneurship, innovation and relationship-based commerce of micro-enterprises with the infrastructure and operational excellence of a large scale company. CVSL seeks to acquire companies primarily in the micro-enterprise (direct-selling) sector and companies potentially engaging in businesses related to micro-enterprise.

In considering appropriate acquisition targets, CVSL anticipates that it will evaluate companies of varying sizes in our targeted space, particularly companies that management believes are accretive or otherwise add value to one or more of our businesses. CVSL plans to consider companies that are currently profitable and looking to enhance their growth, as well as companies that have experienced financial and operational difficulties or limitations and can, in our opinion, be strengthened by improved strategic and tactical guidance. All of the acquisitions, large or small, profitable or otherwise, will add additional coordinates of sellers and customers, thereby adding size and continually increasing the scope of CVSL's network of networks. Our acquisitions include:

  • 100% ownership of Uppercase Acquisition, Inc. ("UAI") in March 2014, which operates Uppercase Living ("Uppercase Living"), a direct seller of an extensive line of customizable vinyl expressions for display on walls.

    100% ownership of Paperly, Inc. in December 2013, a direct seller that allows its independent sales consultants to work with customers to design and create custom stationery through home parties, events and individual appointments.

    A 90% controlling interest in My Secret Kitchen, Ltd ("MSK") in December 2013, an award-winning United Kingdom-based direct seller of a unique line of food products.

    The Company substantially owns 100% of Agel Enterprises Inc. ("AEI"). Because of foreign ownership regulations in our Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Panama subsidiaries, AEI is limited to 99% ownership in these subsidiaries. An individual owns an approximately 1% noncontrolling interest in these subsidiaries of AEI. AEI is a direct-selling business based in Pleasant Grove, Utah that sells nutritional supplements and skin care products through a worldwide network of independent sales representatives. AEI's products are sold in over 40 countries.
  • 100% ownership of CVSL TBT LLC which operates Tomboy Tools ("TBT") in October 2013, a direct seller of a line of tools designed for women, as well as home security monitoring services.

    100% ownership of Your Inspiration At Home Pty Ltd. ("YIAH") in August 2013, an innovative and award-winning direct seller of hand-crafted spices from around the world. YIAH originated in Australia and has expanded its operations to North America.

    A 51.7% controlling interest in The Longaberger Company ("TLC") in March 2013. TLC is a direct-selling business based in Newark, Ohio that sells premium hand-crafted baskets and a line of products for the home, including pottery, cookware, wrought iron and other home décor products, through a nationwide network of independent sales representatives. TLC also has showrooms in various states, which offer merchandise and serve as sales force support centers.

    100% of Happenings Communications Group, Inc. ("HCG") in September 2012. HCG publishes a monthly magazine, Happenings Magazine that references events and attractions, entertainment and recreation, and people and community in Northeast Pennsylvania. HCG also provides marketing and creative services to various companies, and can provide such services to direct-selling businesses.