EX-99.1 2 tm249562d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

WILSON-DAVIS &CO., INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

   September 30,   June 30, 
   2023   2023 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents  $7,396,964   $9,094,381 
Cash segregated - customers   23,254,148    26,764,260 
Cash segregated - PAB   200,740    200,715 
Receivables – broker-dealers and clearing organizations   2,477,206    782,515 
Receivables – customers, net   303,148    195,689 
Other receivables   51,325    50,381 
Trading securities, market value, net   2,829    3,598 
Prepaid income tax   415,286    313,286 
Prepaids   28,878    81,107 
Total Current Assets   34,130,524    37,485,932 
           
Operating Lease Right to Use Lease Asset   105,133    146,247 
           
Cash deposits – broker-dealers and clearing organizations   2,536,664    2,536,664 
Property and equipment, net   29,738    34,307 
Deferred income tax   -    - 
Other assets   385,058    385,058 
TOTAL ASSETS  $37,187,117   $40,588,208 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY           
LIABILITIES          
Payables to customers  $24,702,633   $27,944,467 
Accounts and payables to officers/directors   752,826    679,775 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   883,710    793,596 
Payables brokers-dealers and clearing organizations   22,224    19,648 
Commissions, payroll and payroll taxes   215,879    207,934 
Current portion of lease liability   83,448    115,952 
Deferred income tax liability   900    900 
Total Current Liabilities   26,661,620    29,762,272 
           
Accrued contingent liability   100,000    100,000 
Subordinated borrowings   650,000    650,000 
Trading account deposit   100,000    100,000 
Long-term lease liability   29,568    39,768 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   27,541,188    30,652,040 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 410,000 shares issued and outstanding   41,000    41,000 
Additional paid-in-capital   303,837    303,837 
Retained earnings   9,301,092    9,591,331 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   9,645,929    9,936,168 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $37,187,117   $40,588,208 

 

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

 

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WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
 
   2023   2022 
REVENUES          
Commissions  $1,226,172   $1,870,885 
Vetting fees   295,210    157,806 
Clearing fees   120,984    80,326 
Fees charged to customers   166,798    - 
Net gain/(loss) on firm trading accounts   15,946    (3,492)
Other   9,054    8,835 
TOTAL REVENUES   1,834,164    2,114,360 
           
EXPENSES          
Compensation, payroll taxes and benefits   1,138,798    1,422,382 
Data processing and clearing costs   553,832    424,540 
Regulatory, professional fees and related expenses   440,856    300,590 
Communications   153,567    176,154 
Occupancy and equipment   54,811    63,655 
Transfer fee   45,282    4,873 
Bank charges   52,719    115 
Other   308,701    39,151 
TOTAL EXPENSES   2,748,566    2,431,460 
           
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS   (914,402)   (317,100)
           
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)          
Interest income   543,066    61,375 
Interest expense   (20,903)   (8,125)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)   522,163    53,250 
           
NET INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES   (392,239)   (263,850)
           
Income tax benefit/(expense)   102,000   70,000 
           
NET INCOME/(LOSS)  $(290,239)  $(193,850)

  

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

 

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WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months
Ended September,
 
   2023   2022 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income/(loss)  $(290,239)  $(193,850)
Noncash revenue and expense adjustments:          
Depreciation and amortization expense   4,569    7,238 
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts   277,416    - 
(Increase)/decrease in assets:          
Receivables from broker-dealers and clearing organizations   (1,694,690)   (488,970)
Receivables from customers   (384,876)   837,372 
Trading securities, market value, net   769    (3,779)
Commissions receivable   5,762    14,577 
Cash deposits with clearing organizations and other broker-dealers   -    (999,719)
Income tax receivable   -    (71,400)
Operating lease right-of-use asset   41,114    33,110 
Other assets   (56,478)   2,254 
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:          
Payables to customers   (3,241,834)   (6,471,044)
Accounts of and payables to officers and directors   73,052    (606,102)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   132,114    (600,631)
Commissions, payroll and payroll taxes payable   7,945    (32,938)
Stock loan   (42,000)   119,181 
Payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations   2,576    (413,717)
Operating lease liability   (42,704)   (33,578)
Net cash used in operating activities   (5,207,504)   (8,901,996)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment   -    - 
Cash paid for purchase of other investments   -    - 
Net cash used in investing activities   -    - 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Dividends paid   -    - 
Net cash used in financing activities   -    - 
           
Net decrease in cash and restricted cash   (5,207,504)   (8,901,996)
           
Cash and restricted at beginning of year   36,059,356    59,249,523 
Cash and restricted cash at end of year  $30,851,852   $50,347,527 

 

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

 

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WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW ACTIVITIES

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
 
   2023   2022 
Interest paid  $62,447   $8,125 
Income taxes paid  $169,800   $3,852 

 

Schedule of non-cash transactions:

 

None

 

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

 

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WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
    Retained        
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Earnings     Total  
Balance, June 30, 2022     410,000     $ 41,000     $ 303,837     $ 9,500,997     $ 9,845,834  
                                         
Net Income/(Loss)     -       -       -       (193,850 )     (193,850 )
                                         
Dividends paid     -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Balance, September 30, 2022     410,000     $ 41,000     $ 303,837     $ 9,307,147     $ 9,651,984  

 

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

  

WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

 

    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
    Retained        
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Earnings     Total  
Balance, June 30, 2023     410,000     $ 41,000     $ 303,837     $ 9,591,331     $ 9,936,168  
                                         
Net Income/(Loss)     -       -       -       (290,239 )     (290,239 )
                                         
Dividends paid     -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Balance, September 30, 2023     410,000     $ 41,000     $ 303,837     $ 9,301,092     $ 9,645,929  

 

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

 

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WILSON-DAVIS & CO., INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

September 2023

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by Wilson-Davis & Co., Inc. (“Wilson-Davis”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. The information furnished in the interim condensed financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Wilson-Davis believes the disclosures and information presented are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with Wilson-Davis’s most recent audited financial statements and notes thereto included in its Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 2023. Operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Wilson-Davis recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, using the modified retrospective method. This revenue recognition guidance requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance requires an entity to follow a five-step model to: (a) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (b) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (c) determine the transaction price, (d) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (e) recognize revenue when the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

 

Wilson-Davis acts as an agent by selling securities to customers and collecting commissions. Wilson-Davis recognizes commissions on a trade date basis, which is the day the transaction is executed. Wilson-Davis believes that the performance obligation is satisfied on the trade date because that is when the security is selected, the price is determined, the trade is executed, and the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to/from the customer.

 

Wilson-Davis also receives commissions on mutual funds purchased by customers. Wilson-Davis believes that the performance obligation is not satisfied until the mutual funds are purchased by customers and recognizes the commission at that time.

 

Wilson-Davis performs vetting services to customers that wish to convert restricted stock to eligible trading stock. In addition, Wilson-Davis charges clearing fees to another broker-dealer for which it clears trades. Wilson-Davis recognizes revenue as the related performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Financial Statement Reclassification

 

Certain account balances from current periods have been reclassified in these financial statements to conform to prior period classifications.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC, did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Wilson-Davis’s present or future financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

NOTE 3 – CASH SEGREGATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS

 

Wilson-Davis is required by Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC to maintain a cash reserve with respect to customers’ transactions and credit balances, on a settlement date basis. Such a reserve is computed weekly using a formula provided by the rule, and the reserve account must be separate from all other bank accounts of Wilson-Davis. The required reserve as of June 30, 2023, was calculated to be $27,111,239. Wilson-Davis had $26,764,260 cash on deposit in the reserve account, which was $346,979 less than the amount required. On July 3, 2023, Wilson-Davis deposited $701,893 to the reserve account in accordance with the rule, which resulted in an excess of $354,914. The required reserve as of September 30, 2023, was calculated to be $22,062,910. Wilson-Davis had $23,100,000 cash on deposit in the reserve account. On October 2, 2023, Wilson-Davis transferred $700,000 out of the reserve account leaving $22,400,000, which was $337,090 over the amount required.

 

Wilson-Davis is required by Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC to maintain a cash reserve with respect to broker-dealer transactions and credit balances. Such a reserve is computed weekly using a formula provided by the rule, and the reserve account must be separate from all other bank accounts of Wilson-Davis. The required reserve as of June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023, was calculated to be $100,000. Wilson-Davis had $200,000 cash on deposit in the reserve account, which was $100,000 more than the amount required.

 

NOTE 4 – NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

 

As a broker-dealer, Wilson-Davis is subject to the uniform net capital rule adopted and administered by the SEC. The rule requires maintenance of minimum net capital and prohibits a broker-dealer from engaging in securities transactions at a time when its net capital falls below minimum requirements, as those terms are defined by the rule. Under the alternative method permitted by this rule, net capital shall not be less than the greater of $250,000 or 2% of aggregate debit items arising from customer transactions, as defined. Also, Wilson-Davis has a minimum requirement based upon the number of securities markets that it maintains. On June 30, 2023, Wilson-Davis’s net capital was $9,727,713, which was $9,477,713 in excess of the minimum required. On September 30, 2023, Wilson-Davis’s net capital was $9,398,705, which was $9,148,705 in excess of the minimum required.

 

NOTE 5 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

On February 27, 2018, an extended hearing panel of the Department of Enforcement of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), Office of Hearing Officers, issued its decision ordering fines aggregating $1.47 million for violations of the applicable short sales and anti-money laundering rules. Wilson-Davis appealed the decision to the National Adjudicatory Council (“NAC”). On December 19, 2019, NAC issued its decision ordering that the fines be reduced by $205,000 to an aggregate $1.265 million. Wilson-Davis made a timely appeal to the SEC to hear the case. Pursuant to FINRA rules, Wilson-Davis’s timely appeal of the decision to the SEC deferred the effectiveness of the findings and sanctions. Due to the disparity in the range of fines of similar cases, Wilson-Davis believes that the final amount is not reasonably estimable. Wilson-Davis has booked a contingent liability totaling $100,000, which represents the estimated low end of the possible range of fines.

 

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NOTE 6 – CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash as shown in the condensed statements of cash flows is presented in the table below:

 

    For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2023     2022  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 7,396,964     $ 8,347,527  
Cash segregated - customers     23,254,148       41,800,000  
Cash segregated - PAB     200,740       200,000  
Total cash and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows.   $ 30,851,852     $ 50,347,527  

 

NOTE 7 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On October 16, 2023, Wilson-Davis entered into a Fifth Addendum to Lease for the Salt Lake City office. The lease is for three years.

 

On December 28, 2023, the SEC issued an Opinion sustaining FINRA’s findings of violations against Wilson-Davis. The Opinion set aside the fines FINRA imposed on Wilson-Davis for the Reg SHO violations and the supervisory and AML violations. The SEC remanded the case to FINRA to reconsider the appropriate sanctions.

 

On December 21, 2023, Wilson-Davis entered into a Second Amendment to Office Lease for the Denver office. The lease is for one year.

 

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