EX-99.3 7 ex99-3finstmt0506.htm AUDITED FIN STMT OF AAA GALV. YE 05 06 ex99-3finstmt0506.htm

WASHINGTON, PITTMAN & McKEEVER, LLC
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
819 South Wabash Avenue
Ph. (312) 786-0330
Suite 600
Fax (312)786-0323
Chicago, Illinois  60605
www.wpmck.com


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
  AAA Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of AAA Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (an Illinois corporation) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in the shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AAA Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


 
/s/ WASHINGTON, PITTMAN & McKEEVER, LLC
 
WASHINGTON, PITTMAN & McKEEVER, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
April 10, 2007

 
3

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31,


   
2006
   
Restated
2005
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets
           
Cash
  $ 1,148,718     $ 488,484  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $764,215 and $158,517
    9,497,240       4,351,855  
Inventory
    11,461,715       4,725,533  
Prepaid expenses
    156,037       50,567  
Security Deposit
    29,381       28,936  
Due from employees
    10,968       19,325  
                 
Total Current Assets
    22,304,059       9,664,700  
                 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $12,679,058 and $10,709,956
    22,511,074       18,773,226  
                 
Other Assets
               
Loan issue cost, net of accumulated amortization of $21,433 and $18,754
    18,754       21,433  
Goodwill
    601,838       601,838  
Deposit on Building
    100,000       -  
                 
Total Other Assets
    720,592       623,271  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 45,535,725     $ 29,061,197  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 5,321,816     $ 2,763,857  
Notes payable
    7,898,167       4,203,063  
Current portion of capital lease obligation
    168,932       50,454  
Current portion of auto loan payable
    25,704       24,309  
Other current liabilities
    254,496       120,428  
                 
Total Current Liabilities
    13,669,115       7,162,111  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
Notes payable, less current portion
    12,637,325       11,740,741  
Capital lease obligation, less current portion
    1,190,863       86,882  
Auto loan payable, less current portion
    40,910       66,614  
                 
Total Long-Term Liabilities
    13,869,098       11,894,237  
                 
Total Liabilities
    27,538,213       19,056,348  
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
Capital stock (No par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 14,196 and 13,218 issued and 13,546 and 12,568 outstanding in 2006 and 2005 respectively)
    1,777,076       1,298,604  
Less: Treasury stock (650 common shares at cost)
    (233,184 )     (233,184 )
Retained earnings
    16,453,620       8,939,429  
                 
Total Shareholders' Equity
    17,997,512       10,004,849  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 45,535,725     $ 29,061,197  


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
4

 

AAA INDUSTRIES. INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,


   
2006
   
Restated
2005
 
REVENUES
           
             
Net sales
  $ 48,607,398     $ 25,216,923  
                 
Cost of Goods Sold
    32,074,022       17,935,220  
                 
Gross Profit
    16,533,376       7,281,703  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
               
                 
Office salaries
    1,205,915       1,083,711  
Professional fees
    154,229       200,017  
Payroll taxes
    103,461       86,214  
Coporate expenses
    2,085,044       1,372,154  
Office supplies and expenses
    99,779       43,660  
Repairs and maintenance
    31,598       12,215  
Utilities and telephone
    43,023       44,921  
Insurance expenses
    60,075       75,822  
Freight out
    6,989       7,329  
Scavenger service
    428,928       178,981  
Depreciation and amortization
    110,932       557,329  
Bad debts
    585,806       90,479  
Other operating expenses
    369,867       177,522  
                 
Total Operating Expenses
    5,285,646       3,930,354  
                 
Operating Income
    11,247,730       3,351,349  
                 
OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSES)
               
                 
Tax refund
    5,000       40,043  
Rental income
    -       36,162  
Loss on disposal of asset
    -       (4,316 )
Other non-operating expenses
    -       (255,982 )
Interest expenses
    (1,119,018 )     (789,141 )
                 
Total Other Income and (Expenses)
    (1,114,018 )     (973,234 )
                 
INCOME BEFORE STATE REPLACEMENT TAX
    10,133,712       2,378,115  
                 
State replacement tax
    (219,521 )     (46,019 )
                 
NET INCOME
  $ 9,914,191     $ 2,332,096  


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
5

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31.


   
2006
   
Restated
2005
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
             
Net Income
  $ 9,914,191     $ 2,332,096  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,969,121       2,367,038  
Bad debts provision
    585,806       90,479  
Loss on disposal of assets
    -       4,316  
(Increase)/decrease in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (5,751,083 )     (1,301,084 )
Prepaid expenses
    (105,470 )     137,505  
Security deposits
    (445 )     -  
Inventory
    (6,736,182 )     (1,510,193 )
Deposit on building
    (100,000 )     -  
Due from employees
    8,357       10,526  
Increase/(decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable
    2,557,959       1,657,308  
Other current liabilities
    134,068       26,468  
                 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    2,476,322       3,814,459  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Purchase of property and equipment
    (4,335,045 )     (3,505,097 )
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
    -       400  
Goodwill
    -       (601,838 )
Decrease in notes receivable and investment
    -       1,000  
                 
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities
    (4,335,045 )     (4,105,535 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
                 
Proceeds from loans
    6,352,073       3,390,000  
Principal payment on loans
    (1,760,405 )     (1,740,634 )
Payment on lease obligations
    (126,873 )     (59,788 )
Payment on auto loan
    (24,310 )     (19,353 )
Issuance of common shares
    478,472       -  
Distribution to shareholders
    (2,400,000 )     (1,400,000 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    2,518,957       170,225  
                 
Increase/(decrease) in Cash
    660,234       (120,851 )
                 
Cash, Beginning of Year
    488,484       609,335  
                 
CASH, END OF YEAR
  $ 1,148,718     $ 488,484  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
               
                 
Cash paid for:
               
Interest expense
  $ 1,119,018     $ 789,141  
State replacement taxes
  $ 219,521     $ 46,019  


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
6

 

AAA INDUSTRIES. INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

AAA Galvanizing, Inc. was incorporated in Illinois on January 7, 1993. The Company's business is coating oxide free iron or steel with a thin high quality layer of zinc, by a well-established process called hot dip galvanizing. This process protects the surface against corrosion, thus extending the product life and resulting in minimal maintenance costs. On June 29, 2002, AAA Galvanizing, Inc. changed its corporate name to AAA Industries, Inc. ("AAA or the "Company").

On July 3, 2002, under a Bill of Sale and Assignment Agreement, the operating assets and liabilities of AAA were transferred to AAA Galvanizing of Joliet, Inc. ("Joliet"), a new company that was incorporated on July 2, 2002. After such transfer, AAA became a holding company having Joliet, AAA Galvanizing of Dixon, Inc. ("Dixon"), AAA Galvanizing of Hamilton, Indiana, Inc. ("Hamilton"), AAA Galvanizing of Peoria, Inc. ("Peoria"), and AAA Quality Galvanizing, Inc. ("Oklahoma") as its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Dixon was incorporated in Illinois on August 4, 1998. Hamilton was incorporated in Indiana on February 12, 2001 and commenced its operations in April 2002. Peoria was incorporated in Illinois on September 23, 2003 and started its operations in March 2004. Oklahoma was incorporated in Illinois and began operations in October 2005.

The consolidated financial statements of AAA for 2006 and 2005 include the accounts of Joliet, Dixon, Hamilton, Peoria, and Oklahoma.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis recognizes revenues in the accounting period in which revenues are earned and recognizes expenses in the period in which expenses are incurred.

 
7

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for the allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, and sales returns. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be treated as a "small business corporation" under Section 1362 of the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes. As an S Corporation, the Company does not pay federal income tax; its income is passed to its shareholders. The Company has also elected to treat its wholly owned subsidiaries as Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiaries (QSUB).

Accounts Receivable and Related Allowance

The Company extends credit to some of its customers. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts carried at a level that, in management's judgment, is adequate to provide for estimated probable losses from uncollectible receivables. The amount of the allowance is based on management's forma! review and analysis of total receivables as of year-end. Receivables are considered past due when payment is not received within 120 days. Receivables over 120 days are $433,110 and $170,524 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Inventory

The Company's inventory is valued at cost, under the first in, first out method.

Depreciation and Amortization

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of assets of approximately five to seven years for personal property and approximately thirty-nine years for real property. Assets costing over $1,000 and having useful life of more than one year are capitalized.

 
8

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31. 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Depreciation and Amortization (Continued)

Loan issue cost is being amortized over 15 years, which is the term of the loan.

Goodwill

The Company adopted SFAS 142 during 2005. In connection with the adoption of SFAS 142, the Company reviewed the recorded goodwill for impairment and determined that there were no goodwill losses that should be recognized. Information pertaining to the reporting of goodwill and the effects of adopting SFAS 142 is presented in Note 12.

Notes Payable

Short-term notes payable is estimated at fair value. Long-term notes payable is reported at discounted value based on the loan agreement.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company has concentrated its credit risk for cash by maintaining deposits in TCF Bank which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk.

NOTE 2 - INVENTORY

Inventory consist of the following:

   
2006
   
2005
 
Zinc
  $ 10,982,583     $ 4,107,374  
Chemicals and others
    479,132       618,159  
                 
TOTAL INVENTORY
  $ 11,461,715     $ 4,725,533  

 
9

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 3 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following:

   
2006
   
2005
 
Land
  $ 1,079,198      $  1,079,198  
Building and improvements
    17,138,417       14,118,744  
Factory equipment
    16,137,555       13,567,270  
Office furniture and equipment
    493,564       396,272  
Automobile and trucks
    341,398       321,698  
Sub Total
    35,190,132       29,483,184  
Less: Accumulated depreciation
    (12,679,058 )     (10,709,956 )
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
  $ 22,511,074     $ 18,773,226  

NOTE 4 - OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other current liabilities are summarized as follows:

   
2006
   
2005
 
                 
Withholding tax payable
  $ - -     $ 9,983  
Pension contribution payable
    36,997       49,967  
State replacement tax payable
    210,000       44,500  
Interest and other payables
    7,499       15,978  
                 
TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
  $ 254,496     $ 120,428  

NOTE 5 - NOTES PAYABLE

 
10

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 5 - NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)

The following is a summary of principal maturities of notes payable over the next five years:

Year Ending
 
Amount
 
       
December 31, 2007
    7,898,167  
December 31, 2008
    1,509,106  
December 31, 2009
    1,601,015  
December 31, 2010
    1,420,061  
December 31, 2011 and thereafter
    8,107,143  
         
TOTAL
    20,535,492  

NOTE 6 - CAPITAL LEASES

The Company is leasing certain factory and office equipment under capital lease agreements. The lease terms range from two to ten years. These assets are being depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives and are included in depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. At December 31, 2006, the leased factory and office equipment are carried at a cost of $1,526,615 and $59,913, respectively, less accumulated depreciation of $244,764 and $9,986, respectively. The carrying cost of factory equipment includes $1,250,000, representing equipment leased from Real Estate Development Associates, a related entity (see Note 9).

Future minimum lease payments under capital leases are:

December 31, 2007
  $ 264,299  
December 31, 2008
    234,954  
December 31, 2009
    202,826  
December 31, 2010
    191,477  
December 31, 2011
    179,284  
Thereafter
    770,190  
Total
    1,843,030  
Less: Amount Representing Interest
    (483,235 )
         
Present Value of Minimum Lease Payments
    1,359,795  
Less: Current Portion
    (168,932 )
         
LONG-TERM PORTION
  $ 1,190,863  

 
11

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 7 - COST OF GOODS SOLD

Cost of Goods Sold consists of the following:

   
2006
   
2005
 
             
Beginning inventory
  $ 4,725,532     $ 3,215,340  
Purchase of raw materials
    24,035,676       8,737,574  
Direct and casual labor
    7,259,849       5,129,653  
Payroll taxes
    501,081       325,388  
Purchased services
    139,195       74,080  
Health and dental Insurance
    683,129       383,291  
Factory supplies
    1,036,877       481,564  
Repairs and maintenance
    658,210       408,103  
Utilities
    2,009,639       1,533,378  
Rental expenses
    39,852       24,080  
Factory Rent
    88,035       39,960  
Factory insurance
    336,370       283,081  
Freight-in
    9,345       1,600  
Real estate taxes
    183,164       137,672  
Depreciation
    1,829,783       1,885,989  
Ending inventory
    (11,461,715 )     (4,725,533 )
                 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
  $ 32,074,022     $ 17,935,220  

 
12

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 8 - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The following is a summary of the items included in Other Operating Expenses:


   
2006
   
2005
 
             
Bank charges
  $ 42,315     $ 12,710  
Advertising
    4,248       1,639  
Dues & publications
    20,253       7,707  
Entertainment
    12,951       5,275  
Fees & licenses
    89,898       18,416  
Contributions & gifts
    37,128       8,811  
Auto expenses
    8,611       11,824  
Postage
    16,878       14,995  
Security expenses
    3,614       4,294  
Travel
    51,797       51,852  
Pension contribution
    42,268       20,553  
Miscellaneous
    39,906       19,446  
                 
TOTAL
  $ 369,867     $ 177,522  

NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTONS - CAPITAL LEASE

In May 2006, the Company entered into a lease agreement for equipment owned by Real Estate Development Associates, LLC (REDA). REDA is owned by the Chief Executive Officer and a majority shareholder of AAA. During 2006, REDA obtained a loan from Amcore Bank for $1,250,000 to purchase factory equipment. AAA is not party to the loan and is not obligated to repay the loan. The terms of the lease agreement is 10 years at $14,811.13 per month, paid directly to Amcore Bank on behalf of REDA. The lease obligation at December 31, 2006 is $1,192,630, see Note 6.

 
13

 

AAA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005

NOTE 10 - RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

The Company changed from a Simple Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan to a 401(k) Savings Plan effective January 1, 2005. The plan covers all employees who have worked for the company for at least one year with a minimum age of 21 years. Employees may defer up to 50% of their gross earnings, up to a maximum of $13,000 and the Company matches the same percentage of the employee's deferral up to 4% of the gross income with a cap of $8,200. During 2006 and 2005, the Company's contribution was $48,268 and $49,967, respectively.

NOTE 11 -CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the estate of a former employee, who was deceased as a result of an accident at the Joliet plant on November 11, 2002. The outside counsel believes that the Company has a 70% chance to prevail in the lawsuit. In the event of an unfavorable outcome, the possible loss estimated by the counsel is in the range of $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. The Company has an insurance policy that provides coverage for such losses up to $500,000 of a primary coverage and an additional $5 million of umbrella liability coverage.

NOTE 12- INTANGIBLE ASSETS - GOODWILL

In October 2005, certain assets of Quality Galvanizing LLC were acquired. The excess of the cost of this acquisition over the fair value of the acquired net assets at the date of acquisition is reported as goodwill. The Company adopted SFAS 142 as of the acquisition date, and accordingly, did not amortize amounts related to goodwill starting from that date.

As required by SFAS 142, goodwill is subject to an annual impairment test. The test consists of a two-step process whereby a determination is made as to whether impairment exists, and then whether an adjustment is required. No impairment losses were recognized for 2006.


14