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Material Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Material Transactions

NOTE 14. MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS

 

EQUITY RESTRUCTURING

 

Effective on January 8, 2013, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase to unlimited the number of authorized shares of our common stock.

 

On March 27, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors amended the designations, terms, powers, preferences and rights of the Series A Redeemable Cumulative Preferred Stock as originally reported in its Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2012. The amendment decreased the dividend rate to 4.50% and shortened the redemption obligation to 3 years.

 

TERMINATION OF DUTCHESS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

 

On March 12, 2012, the Company entered into the Investment Agreement with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP (“Duchess”). Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, Dutchess committed to purchase up to $25 million of common stock over the course of 36 months. No sales of our common stock were made under this agreement, and the Company terminated this agreement on February 7, 2013.

 

TERMINATION OF ACQUISITION OF USA TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. and AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

 

On October 16, 2012, the Company entered into a Definitive Agreement for The Share Exchange & Acquisition of USA Tax & Insurance Services, Inc. (“USTIS”) and American Investment Services LLC (“AIS), (together the “Agreement”), whereby by agreed to purchase all of the outstanding equity and assets of both USTIS and AIS from Stephen Hand for $20 million. In accordance with the Agreement, the Company are required to create and authorize Series B Preferred Stock and conduct a registered offering of these shares to raise funds to pay the purchase price. The initial agreement expired December 15, 2012. The Company entered into amendments to the Agreement, on January 10, 2013 which extended the closing to January 30, 2013, and on January 23, 2013 extending the closing through April 30, 2013. These amendments removed the obligation for creating and selling Series B Preferred Stock in an offering, as well as reduced the purchase price from $20,000,000 to $10,400,000 plus payment of stock compensation as part of a roll-up acquisition strategy. Since the closing did not occur by April 30, 2013, USTIS and AIS can terminate the Agreement and it will become of no further force or effect. This Agreement has been terminated.

 

COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY

 

On December 13, 2012, the Company entered into a Commercial Contract to purchase 0.15 acres of real estate including a 12,500 sq. ft. professional service building located at 983 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 from Club Investment Group, LLC for $11.5 million. In February, 2013, the Company deposited 300,000 shares of common stock valued at $.10 per share or $30,000, the value of the stock which approximated the value of services, into an escrow account. The closing is required to take place no later than February 11, 2013. The Company is currently negotiating with the seller of this property to extend the closing date and the payment terms under the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the shares remain on deposit pending the contract closing.

 

JOINT VENTURE – GARDENS VE

 

On February 20, 2012, CCRE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Omega Commercial Finance Corp., entered into the Strategic Alliance Agreement (the “Strategic Alliance”) with Gardens VE Limited (Company No. 07071936), a British Company (“Gardens”), and its management, whereby the parties agreed to form a strategic alliance for the acquisition and refurbishment of the La Posta Golf Club & Luxury Hotel. Under the Agreement, Gardens has free and clear, unencumbered title to the fixed assets and issues equal to forty-nine (49%) percent of their ownership interests in Gardens to CCRE in exchange for future fundraising for operating capital and related expenses. CCRE is responsible for the arrangement and contribution of up to but no more than fifty-eight million dollars ($58,000,000 US) over the course of the operation as needed per the budgeted projected cost for the Strategic Alliance but not to exceed 10 years. The principal is responsible for the day-to-day operation for the entire duration of the project as it pertains to the future refurbishment phase and he has currently placed the property under contract with a hard deposit. In addition he is responsible for transferring free and clear with an unencumbered title of fixed assets in order to support future financing for all phases covering the acquisition on through the refurbishment of the property. The termination of the strategic alliance is at the discretion of both parties or upon the completion of the refurbishment and or disposition of the stabilized income-producing asset. Gardens has not completed the acquisition of La Posta and we will continue to work with the principal and general manager to continue our efforts under the Strategic Alliance to raise additional capital to meet our funding obligations to complete this transaction.

 

As of March 27, 2013, an operating agreement addendum (the “Addendum”) was issued by the Company and Gardens whereby CCRE will now own 95% of Gardens in exchange 1,000,000 shares of our unregistered common stock. The principal will retain a 75% profit participating interest pro rata for all mortgages, liens, operating expenses and or encumbrances on Garden’s development/projects. As of September 30, 2013, the agreements are being restructured.

 

JOINT VENTURE – TOWERS

 

On June 27, 2012, CCRE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Omega Commercial Finance Corp., entered into the Strategic Alliance Agreement (the “Strategic Alliance II”) with Towers Real Estate Limited, a British Company (“Towers”), and its management, whereby the parties agreed to form a strategic alliance for the acquisition and construction of the Le Principesse real estate located in Mestre-Venice, Italy. Under the Agreement, Towers has free and clear, unencumbered title to the fixed assets and issues equal to forty-nine (49%) percent of their ownership interests in Towers to CCRE in exchange for future fundraising for operating capital and related expenses. CCRE is responsible for the arrangement and contribution of up to but no more than three hundred seventy five million dollars ($375,000,000 US) over the course of the operation as needed per the budgeted projected cost for the Strategic Alliance.

 

On March 27, 2013, an operating agreement addendum (the “Addendum”) was issued by the Company and Towers whereby the principal in the development agreed to transfer an additional 46% interest in Towers to CCRE, giving CCRE a 95% ownership interest in the capital of Towers in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s unregistered common stock. The principal of Towers will retain a 75% profit participating interest pro rata for all mortgages, liens, operating expenses and or encumbrances on Tower’s development/projects. As of September 30, 2013, the agreement is being restructured.

 

ACQUISITION OF VFG SECURITIES INC.

 

On January 23, 2013, the Company entered into a Purchase & Option to Purchase Agreement with VFG Securities Incorporated, a California corporation (“VFG Securities”) to acquire 100% of VFG Securities for $750,000 in cash and common stock. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company agreed to pay the shareholders of VFG Securities (1) $125,000 upon the first closing to acquire 17% of the issued and outstanding common stock of VFG (the “First Closing”) and (2) $525,000 in cash (the “Deferred Cash Payment”) plus 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to acquire the remaining 83% of VFG common stock (the “Second Closing:”). The First Closing and initial $125,000 was paid upon VFG’s filing of a Form BD with the Financial Industries Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and at such time the Company received a 17% non-controlling minority ownership stake in VFG Securities and VFG Advisors LLC, a subsidiary of VFG Securities. The Second Closing is contingent on obtaining FINRA approval within 90 days of First Closing. In addition, the Purchase Price is subject to VFG Securities achieving gross revenue of at least $3,300,000 during the 12 month period ending on December 31, 2013 (the “Revenue Target”). In the event VFG does not meet its Revenue Target, then the Purchase Price will be reduced pro rata based on a gross revenue target on $3,500,000. In addition, the Second Closing is subject to the Company obtaining errors and omissions insurance for VFG Securities’ operations and other customary conditions of closing. As of the date of this filing, the Company filed an Application for Approval of Change in Ownership with FINRA pursuant to NASD Rule 1017 and a Form BD. As of September 30, 2013, VFG has withdrawn itself from the Purchase & Option to Purchase Agreement, and has halted the application process for registration approval. Corporate counsel is reviewing the contract to determine what if any further rights of the parties are to adjust the purchase price or rescind the entire transaction. The Company has recorded the 17% ownership in VFG, as per the First Stage of the Contract, in Other Assets as $130,000, the cash price paid.

 

EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT - LAMBERT PRIVATE EQUITY LLC

 

On February 8, 2013, the Company entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Lambert Private Equity LLC (“Lambert”). The Agreement provides us with an equity line whereby the Company can sell to Lambert, from time to time, our shares of common stock up to an aggregate value of $100 million over a thirty-six month period. Under the terms of the Agreement, once a registration statement becomes effective, the Company will have the right to deliver to Lambert from time to time a “Draw Down Notice” stating the dollar amount of common shares we intend to sell to Lambert, up to a maximum of $100 million. The purchase price of the shares identified in the Draw Down Notice shall be equal to 90% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price of our common stock during the fifteen (15) trading dates following the date of the Draw Down Notice. The Company has the option to specify a floor price for any Draw Down Notice. In the event the shares fall below the floor price, the put will be temporarily suspended. The put will resume if, during the pricing period for that put, the common stock trades above the floor price. The Company has agreed to pay to Lambert a commitment fee of 13,094,014 shares of common stock following execution of the Agreement. In connection with the Agreement, the Company granted to Lambert a 5-year Option to Purchase Shares for 25,641,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of the lesser of (i) $0.40 per share or (ii) 110% of the lowest daily VWAP for our common stock as reported by Bloomberg during the thirty trading days prior to the date the option is exercised. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the sale of common stock pursuant to the Agreement to develop and support operations for our commercial real estate financing subsidiaries, Omega Capital Street LLC and Omega CRE Group LLC as well as for general corporate and working capital purposes. The Agreement will not be effective until the date a registration statement is declared effective by the SEC. On March 8, 2013, the Company issued to Lambert 13,400,000 shares of restricted common stock, valued at $2,357,060 or $.1759 per share, the value of the stock which approximated the value of services. On June 3, 2013, the Company issued to Lambert 10,000,000 shares of restricted stock, under this agreement. The Company recorded the value of the stock at the valuation specified in the Standby Purchase Agreement or $650,000 to APIC.

 

LOAN RECEIVABLE PURCHASE AND PROMISSORY NOTE

 

On March 7, 2013, we borrowed $231,500 from Stephen Hand. The promissory note has a maturity date of April 1, 2014 and a stated interest rate of 3.5%. As collateral for the repayment of the loan and in the event of a default hereon, the Company issued to Mr. Hand 2,000,000 shares of common stock and recorded an expense of $351,800 or $.1759 per share, the value of the stock which approximated the value of services. In addition, on March 7, 2013, the Company entered into a repurchase agreement with Mr. Hand whereby he shall purchase from the Company for $4,330,000 a loan receivable which we plan to purchase from TD Bank in the original principle amount of $4,460,000 (the “TD Bank Loan:”). Under the terms of the loan purchase agreement we entered into with TD Bank, we agreed to purchase from TD Bank for $4,330,000 the TD Bank Loan, which purchase required us to deposit $216,500 in an escrow account as a refundable earnest money deposit to be applied to the purchase price after the Company completes a 30-day due diligence review. In the event the Company elects not to close on the purchase after the expiration of the 30-day due diligence period, the above transactions shall be rescinded, ab initio.

 

On May 13, 2013, the Company terminated the contract with TD Bank and has been released from any performance obligation under said contract. The Company is also released from any and all obligations to repay the promissory note dated March 7, 2013, in the principal amount of $231,500. The repurchase agreement dated March 7, 2013 has been terminated and the Company has been released from any and all obligations to perform under said agreement. The Company cancelled the 2,000,000 shares issued to Mr. Hand effective June 27, 2013.