Crown Northcorp, Inc. 10QSB
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
the quarterly period ended: March 31,
2007
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
transition period from ______________ to _____________
Commission File No.: 0-22936
Crown
NorthCorp, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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22-3172740 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
P.O. Box 613, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(614) 488-1169
(Issuers telephone number)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE
ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS.
Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section
12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by
a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of
the latest practicable date.
As of May 8, 2007, the issuer had 29,275,275 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per
share, outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one). Yes o No þ
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC.
Form 10-QSB
Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2006
INDEX
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 2006
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Unaudited |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
33,475,608 |
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$ |
57,586,963 |
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Accounts receivable
Servicing fee receivables |
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4,911,483 |
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7,692,538 |
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Receivable from subsidiaries in liquidation |
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3,090,091 |
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3,079,686 |
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Miscellaneous receivables |
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2,915,492 |
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3,000,911 |
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Total accounts receivable |
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10,917,066 |
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13,773,135 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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1,206,378 |
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293,467 |
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Total current assets |
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45,599,052 |
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71,653,565 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT net |
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2,337,959 |
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2,361,694 |
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RESTRICTED CASH |
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1,292,316 |
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1,758,274 |
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
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Bank License |
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4,113,484 |
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3,960,390 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Investment in partnerships and joint ventures |
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35,324 |
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542,475 |
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Mortgage loans, net of reserves |
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5,212,778 |
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6,803,584 |
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Loan servicing rights- net |
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4,461,057 |
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4,508,701 |
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Capitalized software cost net |
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998,811 |
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716,391 |
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Capitalized financing costs net |
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2,904,311 |
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3,320,607 |
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Tax claims receivable |
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1,118,245 |
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1,107,804 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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398,655 |
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304,658 |
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Prepaid tax asset ( see note 8) |
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4,430,000 |
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Other assets |
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793,529 |
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219,078 |
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Trust fund assets |
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12,135,544 |
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12,963,417 |
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Total other assets |
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32,488,254 |
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30,486,715 |
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TOTAL |
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$ |
85,831,065 |
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$ |
110,220,638 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
6,931,461 |
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$ |
8,446,241 |
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Foreign interest bearing deposits |
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533,017 |
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874,331 |
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Accrued expenses: |
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Bonuses |
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824,796 |
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668,758 |
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Interest |
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757,788 |
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1,217,327 |
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Other |
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1,191,362 |
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1,096,526 |
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Total accrued expenses |
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2,773,946 |
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2,982,611 |
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Current portion of long term debt |
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400,000 |
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20,201,950 |
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Tax payable |
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5,274,569 |
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1,419,052 |
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Other current liabilities |
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82,538 |
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225,680 |
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Total current liabilities |
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15,995,531 |
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34,149,865 |
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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS: |
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Long term debt |
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38,504,360 |
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39,424,628 |
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Subordinated debt |
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2,649,180 |
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2,640,260 |
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Letters of credit |
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2,206,140 |
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2,435,550 |
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Deferred data storage expense |
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1,144,695 |
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1,128,149 |
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Pension provision |
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94,377 |
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1,176,790 |
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Restructuring provision |
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1,048,958 |
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1,178,864 |
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Other long term liabilities |
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2,445,221 |
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2,185,788 |
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Allowance for loan losses |
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246,269 |
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243,076 |
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Trust fund liabilities |
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12,245,742 |
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12,963,417 |
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Total long-term obligations |
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60,584,942 |
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63,376,522 |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Common stock |
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299,673 |
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299,573 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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21,957,076 |
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21,947,176 |
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Accumulated comprehensive income |
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168,518 |
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197,516 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(12,997,617 |
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(9,572,956 |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
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(177,058 |
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(177,058 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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9,250,592 |
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12,694,251 |
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TOTAL |
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$ |
85,831,065 |
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$ |
110,220,638 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006
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2007 |
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2006 |
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REVENUES: |
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Management fees |
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$ |
2,908,067 |
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$ |
1,028,254 |
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Loan servicing fees, net |
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1,567,361 |
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1,117,430 |
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Disposition fees |
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128,970 |
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Interest income |
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565,182 |
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10,509 |
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Reversal of loan loss provision |
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237,073 |
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Other |
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135,730 |
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113 |
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Total revenues |
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5,542,383 |
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2,156,306 |
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OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES: |
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Personnel |
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3,826,302 |
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1,677,287 |
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Legal, accounting and professional fees |
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765,754 |
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524,443 |
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Insurance and other administrative expenses |
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750,841 |
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190,861 |
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Occupancy |
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1,052,649 |
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348,481 |
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Write off mortgage servicing rights |
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165,110 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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890,604 |
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215,733 |
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Total operating and administrative expenses |
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7,286,150 |
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3,121,915 |
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INTEREST EXPENSE |
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(1,743,767 |
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(965,609 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE |
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1,435,739 |
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4,542 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAX |
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(3,179,506 |
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(970,151 |
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INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) |
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245,155 |
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7,392 |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) |
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(3,424,661 |
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(977,543 |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax effect |
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(28,998 |
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(83,059 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
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$ |
(3,453,659 |
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$ |
(1,060,602 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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29,275,275 |
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28,940,275 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006
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2007 |
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2006 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(3,424,661 |
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$ |
(977,543 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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552,520 |
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216,944 |
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Equity in income from investment in partnerships and joint ventures |
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12,581 |
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Provision for impairment to mortgage servicing rights |
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165,110 |
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Payment of board of directors fees by the issuance of common stock |
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10,000 |
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Deferres tax asset |
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718,086 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: net of effects from purchase of subsidiary |
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Accounts receivable |
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2,786,712 |
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548,298 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(4,543,736 |
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(642,502 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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2,513,749 |
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380,856 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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(1,387,330 |
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(296,256 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(702,969 |
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(106,047 |
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Decrease (increase) in other investments |
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(338,405 |
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Decrease (increase) in restricted cash |
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47,737 |
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Decrease (increase) in other assets |
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2,522 |
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Decrease (increase) in warehouse loans |
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(12,821 |
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22,008 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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(713,268 |
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(374,707 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Principal payments on notes payable |
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(20,922,312 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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(20,922,312 |
) |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD |
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(23,022,910 |
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(670,963 |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH |
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442 |
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(107,250 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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56,498,076 |
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2,474,005 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
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$ |
33,475,608 |
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$ |
1,695,792 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
474,170 |
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$ |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2007 and 2006
(UNAUDITED)
1. General and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Crown NorthCorp, Inc. and
subsidiaries reflect all material adjustments consisting of only normal recurring adjustments
which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the
interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures required under generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate
to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the year-end financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Form
10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006. Investments in majority owned affiliates where the
Company does not have a majority voting interest and non-majority-owned affiliates are accounted
for on the equity method. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the
current year presentation.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Foreign Currency Translation
Results of operations for the Companys non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates are translated from
the designated functional currency to the U.S. dollar using average exchange rates during the
period, while assets and liabilities are translated at the average monthly exchange rate in effect
at the reporting date. Resulting gains or losses from translating foreign currency financial
statements are reported as other comprehensive income (loss). The effect of changes in exchanges
rates between the designated functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is
denominated are recorded as foreign currency transaction gains (losses).
Capitalized Software Costs
The Company follows the accounting guidance as specified in Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1,
Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. The
Company capitalizes significant costs in the acquisition or development of software for internal
use, including the costs of the software, materials, consultants, interest and payroll and
payroll-related costs for employees incurred in developing internal-use computer software once
final selection of the software is made. Costs incurred prior to the final selection of software
and costs not qualifying for capitalization are charged to expense.
Investments in Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Certain of Crowns general partner and joint venture investments (ranging from 20% to 50%) are
carried at cost, adjusted for the Companys proportionate share of undistributed earnings and
losses because the Company exercises significant influence over their operating and financial
activities.
3. Loss Per Common Share
The losses per share for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 are computed based on the
loss applicable to common stock divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during each period.
4. Property and Equipment and Capitalized Software Costs
Property and equipment consists of the following at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006:
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Property and equipment |
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$ |
4,124,911 |
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$ |
4,038,677 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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(1,786,952 |
) |
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(1,676,983 |
) |
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Property and equipment net |
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$ |
2,337,959 |
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$ |
2,361,694 |
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Capitalized software consists of the following at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006:
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2007 |
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$ |
2,863,349 |
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$ |
2,545,769 |
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945,812 |
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$ |
716,391 |
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5. Preferred Stock
The Company issued the following series of convertible preferred stock to affiliates of Mr. Roark:
one share of Series CC Convertible Preferred Stock in September 2000 in exchange for $500,000 cash;
one share of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock in May 2001 in exchange for $200,000 cash; one
share of Series FF Convertible Preferred Stock in September 2001 in exchange for $335,803.70 cash;
one share of Series GG Convertible Preferred Stock in September 2001 in exchange for $140,000 cash;
pursuant to an agreement effective September 20, 2001, a total of 15 shares of Series HH
Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $150,000 cash; and, pursuant to an agreement effective
March 27, 2002, a total of 12 shares of Series II Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for
$120,000 cash. Each of these issuances, except for the Series II, has been converted to common
stock in accordance with the terms of the respective issuances. Series II is held by the Company
as a result of the merger of Royal.
6. Contingencies
Axfood Shares
Pursuant to the terms of a 2005 share transfer agreement governing a prior sale of the Axfood
portfolio, the buyer, until June 30, 2006, may make claims against the seller for breaches of the
representations and warranties the seller made in the agreement. The sellers aggregate liability
for claims could not exceed 72,500,000 Swedish Krona, or approximately $10 million. Crown
guaranteed the sellers liability to pay claims of which
approximately 95% of such amount has been guaranteed by a third party. In conjunction with the Axfood Disposition on
June 30, 2006, Crown agreed to extend this guarantee until August 31, 2007.
The representations and warranties the seller made in the 2005 agreement with respect to the Axfood
portfolio were usual and customary for a stock sale transaction and encompassed matters relating
to: corporate existence, power, authority, capitalization and title; the preparation of financial
statements in accordance with governing standards; the accuracy and completeness of corporate
records; and the operation of properties in the real estate portfolio. Crown was involved in the
governance and administration of the entities that owned the Axfood portfolio as well in the
management of its real estate assets. As a result of these relationships, the Company has been and
remains of the opinion that there is minimal likelihood of successful claims for breaches of
representations and warranties. In conjunction with extension of the guarantee noted above, Crown
obtained indemnity agreements from parties that had invested in the Axfood portfolio, including
certain members of the Companys management, to timely fund any liability Crown may have under its
extended guarantee against breaches of representations or warranties.
Letters of Credit
Westfalenbank
AG (the Bank) has outstanding letters of credit to
customers as reflected on the balance sheet of which $993, 705
are unreserved. These letters of credit do not have a maturity date.
Other
The Company has certain contingent liabilities resulting from claims incident to the ordinary
course of business. Management believes that the probable resolution of such contingencies will
not materially effect the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Prior to its acquisition, the Bank was involved in some litigation matters. As part of the Share
Purchase and Transfer Agreement, the Seller agreed to indemnify and hold the Company harmless in
any of these preexisting lawsuits. Accordingly, no provisions have been set aside in connection
with any of the pending litigation.
The Company has certain contingent liabilities resulting from contractual requirements in the
United Kingdom in regards to employment contracts acquired in the merger with Royal.
Upon termination (but only in the event of redundancy, as defined under the employment laws of the
United Kingdom), nine (9) employees may be entitled to receive severances based upon a formula
taking into account years and weekly pay. The total payout is capped at a maximum two years of
pay.
In late 2002, the Company began the process of terminating an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the
Plan). The Company applied for and received a Determination Letter from the Internal Revenue
Service permitting the distribution of all assets of the Plan and its subsequent termination.
During the course of the Legal Review, it was discovered certain assets consisting of 68,412 shares
of the Company held by the Plan of the Company were not properly distributed to twenty-one (21)
participants of the Plan. This improper distribution of assets may have resulted in non-compliance
with various laws and regulations governing the Plan and its termination. The Company has entered
the Voluntary Correction Program of the Internal Revenue Service Employee Plans Compliance
Resolution System and the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program offered by the Department
of Labor to ensure that the Plan is in full compliance with law, that distributions are made to the
twenty-one (21) remaining participants and the Plan is terminated.
In addition to those remediation efforts described above, and in order to address the material
weakness in the oversight of legal compliance, personnel previously assigned to these legal
oversight functions have been removed from their previous roles and reassigned by the Company, a
new transfer agent has been appointed, and controls have been put in place to uncover and correct
any future deficiencies.
As of
December 31, 2006, the Company had a contingent liability regarding
the pension of the Bank. This pension reduction has been segregated
and funded.
The Company has certain contingent liabilities resulting from contractual requirements in the
United Kingdom in regards to employment contracts acquired in the merger with Royal. Upon
termination (but only in the event of redundancy, as defined under the employment laws of the
United Kingdom), nine (9) employees may be entitled to receive severances based upon a formula
taking into account years and weekly pay.
The Company has certain other contingent liabilities resulting from claims incident to the ordinary
course of business. Management believes that the probable resolution of such contingencies will
not materially effect the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
7. Statements of Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards
In March 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 156 Accounting for
Servicing of Financial Assets An Amendment of FASB No. 140 (SFAS No 156). SFAS No. 156
requires an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an
obligation to service a financial asset, by entering into a servicing contract in any of the
following situations: 1) a transfer of the servicers financial assets that meets the requirements
for sale accounting, 2) a transfer of the servicers financial assets to a qualifying
special-purpose entity in a guaranteed mortgage securitization in which the transferor retains all
of the resulting securities and classifies them as either available-for-sale securities or trading securities, or 3) an acquisition or assumption
of an obligation to
service a financial asset that does not relate to financial assets of the servicer or its
consolidated affiliates. Further, SFAS No. 156 requires all separately recognized servicing assets
and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable. And lastly, SFAS
No. 156 permits the entity to choose either the amortization method or fair value measurement
method for subsequent measurement of each class of separately recognized servicing assets and
servicing liabilities. SFAS No. 156 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that
begins after September 15, 2006, with earlier adoption permitted. The Company has not yet assessed
the effect of this accounting standard on its financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS
No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands
disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies to other accounting
pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements but does not in itself require any
new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is
evaluating this standard and its impact, if any, on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension
and Other Post-retirement Plans An Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).
SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize the over funded or under funded status of a defined
post-retirement plan in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded
status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. This statement also
requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end
statement of financial position. The provisions of SFAS No. 158 are effective for fiscal years
ending after December 15, 2006 for employers with publicly traded equity securities. See Note 14
for disclosure on adoption of SFAS No. 158.
In June 2006, the FASB issued interpretation No. 48, Accounting for the Uncertainty in Income
Taxes An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies certain aspects
of accounting for uncertain tax positions, including issues related to the recognition and
measurement of those tax positions. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006. Management is evaluating the potential impact of the adoption
of this interpretation.
In June 2005, the FASB ratified the EITFs consensus on EITF Issue No. 04-05, Determining Whether
a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar
Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights. The Task Force reached a consensus that for
general partners of all new limited partnerships formed and for existing limited partnerships for
which the partnership agreements are modified, the guidance is effective after June 29, 2005. The
Task Force also reached a consensus that for general partners in all other limited partnerships,
the guidance is effective no later than the beginning of the first reporting period in fiscal years
beginning after
December 15, 2005. The adoption of the consensus did not have a material effect on the
consolidated results of operations or the consolidated financial position of the Company.
8. Income Taxes
In connection with the Companys ongoing reorganization plan, on February 28, 2007 Crown NorthCorp,
Inc. sold its interests in Crown NorthCorp, Ltd., Crown Mortgage Management, Ltd. (UK
Subsidiaries) and Titrisation Belge-Belgische Effectisering SA/NV, the Belgium joint
venture (TBE) to one of its subsidiaries, Westfalenbank AG for $21,994,771 in cash.
Westfalenbank AG has recorded goodwill of $20,276,000 in connection with this purchase of stock.
In accordance with German tax law, goodwill will be amortized and deducted for income tax purposes
over a period of not more than forty (40) years.
The transfer of funds from Germany to Crown NorthCorp Inc. will create a U.S. tax liability of
approximately $4,430,000, net of foreign tax credit and use of the Companys remaining operating
loss carryforward. In accordance with the guidance contained in ARB #51 Consolidated Financial
Statements and Paragraph 9(e) of SFAS 109 Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company has deferred
recognition of the tax currently payable and recorded it as a deferred (prepaid) asset.
ARB #51 states in part, If income taxes have been paid on inter-company profits on assets
remaining within the group, such taxes should be deferred . Paragraph 9(e) of SFAS 109 confirms
that this concept in ARB #51 continues to be appropriate. Therefore, the prepaid tax asset will be
recognized, as the goodwill discussed above, is amortized for German taxes.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform with current year
presentation.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis
The Companys Businesses
Crown NorthCorp, Inc. (Crown or the Company) provides comprehensive financial services to
holders of real estate and asset backed interests in Europe and the United States. Principal
business activities include third-party asset management and loan servicing. The Company, formed
in 1994, is a Delaware corporation presently operating through seven offices in Europe and two in
the United States.
The Company has begun to utilize Westfalenbank AGs (a bank chartered under the laws of Germany
acquired by the Company on October 26, 2006) expertise and experience to capitalize on emerging
opportunities in the German and European mortgage markets.
Westfalenbank is providing Crown a platform to support and expand all of the Companys management,
servicing and loan origination businesses.
Crown receives revenues from: third-party asset management agreements through which the Company
administers commercial, multifamily and residential real estate and loan assets for the accounts of
others; contracts to service on an active or standby basis individual loans, loan portfolios and
assets in securitized transactions; mortgage banking activity; asset evaluations; transaction
support; risk management and financial advisory services; and the administration of the interests
of various corporations, partnerships, trusts and special-purpose entities. Compensation
arrangements are wide-ranging and may include recurring management, loan origination or servicing
fees; disposition fees associated with transactions; and incentive fees or profit-participations
based on the overall performance of particular portfolios.
Revenues for the first quarter of 2007 increased over the comparable period in 2006 primarily as a
result of new business in Europe and specifically as the result of the Westfalenbank acquisition.
However, operating expenses have increased as well and consequently, the Company presently
continues to sustain operating losses.
The acquisition of Westfalenbank provides Crown a platform to seek to maximize the value of Crowns
comprehensive financial services, provide recurring revenue and expand the Companys core
businesses in European markets as well as the United States and will be the most appropriate way to
make effective use of Crowns liquidity and capital resources to further expand Crowns revenue
base and sustain operating profitability.
Forward Looking Statements
The statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements regarding
the Companys expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking
statements include terminology such as anticipate, believe, has the opportunity, seeking
to, attempting, appear, would, contemplated, believes, in the future or comparable
language. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of the Company and are based
on information currently available to the management of the Company and its industry, managements
belief with respect thereto, and certain assumptions made by management. These forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:
(i) significant increases in competitive pressure in the financial services and banking industries;
(ii) changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins;
(iii) changes in political conditions or the legislative or regulatory environment in the United
States or Europe; (iv) general economic conditions, whether internationally, nationally or
regionally, becoming less favorable than expected resulting in, among other things, a deterioration
in credit quality of assets; (v) changes occurring in business conditions and inflation; (vi)
changes in technology; (vii) changes in monetary and tax policies; (viii)
changes in the securities markets; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to
time in the filings of the Company with the Commission, which include without limitation, the
following:
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The Company has completed the majority of the reorganization of a substantial portion
of its operations as a result of the Westfalenbank AG acquisition. The intent of this
reorganization is for Crown to operate is loan servicing, mortgage management, asset
management and loan origination activities through the bank. Completion of these
reorganization activities is ongoing and it is anticipated that completion will occur
during the second half of 2007. There can be no assurances at this time as to the timing
or the results of this reorganization or its affect on the operating performance of the
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Management believes that the Westfalenbank AG acquisition will be a catalyst to further
growth in the asset management and servicing businesses, primarily in Europe and that
resultant increases in recurring revenue will help the Company achieve operating
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Crowns liquidity and capital resources remain very limited when compared to virtually
all of its competitors. While the Company believes that the acquisition of Westfalenbank
AG will significantly improve its competitive position and expand its resources available
to realize upon new business opportunities, there can be no assurance of any particular
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Crown and certain of its subsidiaries operate as rated servicers. If these entities
are no longer rated, or if those ratings were lowered, there would be an adverse effect on
the Companys operations. Crowns business volumes and financial condition may affect its
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Outlook
Crown has significantly expanded its business operations through the acquisition of Westfalenbank
AG, a banking and credit institution chartered under the laws of Germany. The Company has taken
steps in 2007 that, except for operations in the U.S., resulted in substantially all of the
Companys asset management, loan servicing and mortgage origination businesses being operated
through the bank. Management believes that the combined market knowledge and expertise of Crown
and Westfalenbank will not only enhance Crowns existing business operations but will also
facilitate growth in niche mortgage and servicing businesses throughout Germany and Europe. An
important part of business growth will continue to be the multiple servicer ratings the Company
holds, which are necessary for participation in many transactions. Additionally, Crown, through one
of the wholly owned affiliates of the bank services and manages a substantial portfolio of
non-performing loans.
In the United Kingdom, Crown is realizing revenues and experiencing growth both through a new
servicing contract and existing contracts. The Company continues its efforts to
develop similar business lines elsewhere in Europe. The Companys plans to increase its assets under
management via the origination of commercial mortgages with financial partners are progressing.
The Company is also engaged in discussions with other parties about new servicing contracts in both
the commercial and residential mortgage sectors.
The Company and a third party bank, operating through a joint venture based in Belgium, market
master servicing and reporting services for securitized portfolios throughout Europe. Growth in
this business line is anticipated as more assets are securitized in Europe.
In the United States, the Company continues to devote resources to originate new servicing
opportunities and increase servicing volumes. In 2006, the Company became the special servicer for
two securitizations of small-balance commercial real estate loans. The volume of assets received
by Crown from these two securitizations, have surpassed managements original expectations.
Management anticipates receiving additional, similar assignments. Crown continues to examine means
of expanding its servicing portfolio of smaller-balance commercial mortgage loans and of developing
other specialized servicing opportunities. Asset management activities in the U.S. continue at
presently modest levels as an extension of the ongoing process of resolving assets under
management.
The acquisition of Westfalenbank AG provides Crown a platform to seek to maximize the value of
Crowns comprehensive financial services, provide recurring revenue and expand the Companys core
businesses in European markets as well as the United States. The Company believes that the
reorganization, which is now near completion, will be the most appropriate way to make effective
use of Crowns liquidity and capital resources, to further expand Crowns revenue base and sustain
operating profitability.
Results of Operations for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to the First Quarter
Ended March 31, 2006
As discussed earlier, the acquisition of Westfalenbank AG effective July 3, 2006 was accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting. The results of operations for the period ending March 31,
2007 reflect the results of operations of the combined entities. Therefore, most of the large
variances in operating results between the reporting periods are attributable to this acquisition.
Total revenues increased $3,346,443 to $5,502,749 for the first quarter of 2007 from $2,156,306
during the same period in 2006. The majority of the increase is attributable to increases in
management fees, servicing fees and interest from the European operations.
Management fees increased $1,879,813 to $2,908,067 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from
$1,028,254 for the corresponding period in 2005. Approximately $564,000 of this increase is due to
increased special servicing fees relating to the management of sub-performing loans in the United
Kingdom. Also, new management contracts in the United Kingdom contributed approximately $365,000 to
the increase. Management fees earned by Westfalenbank provided approximately $725,000 of the
increased fees and the Companys Scandinavian office contributed an additional $174,000 through its
commercial real estate asset management services.
Servicing fees increased to $1,567,361 for the quarter ending March 31, 2007 from $1,117,430 for
the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This $449,931 increase is the result of increased fees earned
from the United Kingdom operations increasing some $347,000 as the result of new contracts and
increased volumes in existing contracts and servicing fees in the United States declining some
$2,000 due to reductions in the servicing portfolio. Also contributing approximately $105,000 to
the increase was the activity in Westfalenbank.
Interest income increased to $565,182 for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from $10,509 for the
corresponding period in 2006. This increase is due almost entirely to interest earned on
investments held by Westfalenbank.
Other income increased from $113 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 to $372,803 for the same
period in 2006. Activity from Westfalenbank of approximately $237,000 relating to adjustments to
reserves against assets due to increases in actual collections combined with some $96,000 of other
fees make up the majority of this categories increase.
Personnel expenses include salaries, related payroll taxes and benefits, travel and living expenses
and professional development expenses. Personnel expenses increased $2,149,015 to $3,826,302 for
the first quarter of 2007 from $1,677,287 for the first quarter of 2006. Approximately $1,560,000
of the increase is related to the newly acquired entity, Westfalenbank. In addition, general
payroll increases and increased staffing in the servicing and information technology areas in the
United Kingdom created an increase of some $350,000. Operations in the U.S. contributed another
$240,000 as the result of an increase in management personnel relating to the Companys European
operations.
Legal, accounting and professional services increased $241,311 to $765,754 for the quarter ending
March 31, 2007 from $524,443 for the comparable period in 2006. Operations in the U.S. were
responsible for approximately $261,000 of the increase as the Company experienced increases in
legal fees, accounting fees and professional fees. The majority of these increases relate to
temporarily outsourcing its corporate counsel function and matters relating to Westfalenbank.
Operations in the United Kingdom experienced a decline in these expenses of some $210,000 while
Westfalenbank operations contributed $179,000 to the increase.
Insurance and other administrative expenses increased by $559,980 to $750,841 in 2007 from $190,861
in 2006. The increase in these expenses was divided among the Companys German, United Kingdom and
Scandinavian offices. The newly acquired Westfalenbank incurred approximately $221,000 in operating
expenses; the UK offices experienced an increase of some $110,000 as the result of increased staff
along with the attendant cost therewith and the Scandinavian office incurred increases of some
$242,000 due to expenses incurred in relation to revenue generation.
Occupancy costs increased $704,168 to $1,052,649 in 2007 from $348,481 in 2006. The increase was
attributable in large to Westflaenbanks occupancy costs of some $582,000 and
increases in office rent in the UK and U.S. of approximately $9,500 and $1,000 respectively. In
addition, the Companys UK offices incurred increased computer related expenses of some $105,000.
The write-down of capitalized mortgage servicing rights decreased by approximately $165,000 for the
quarter ending March 31, 2007 from the corresponding period in 2006. A write-down of approximately
$165,000 in the first quarter of 2006 was necessitated primarily as the result of payoff of one
large loan.
Interest expense increased from $4,542 for the three months ending March 31, 2006 to $1,435,739 for
the comparable period in 2007. The increase is due almost entirely to interest expense incurred in
connection with the acquisition of Westfalenbank.
Depreciation and amortization increased to $890,604 in 2007 from $215,733 in 2006. The majority of
the approximately $675,000 increase is the result of amortization of financing costs associated
with the acquisition of Westfalenbank as well as the amortization/depreciation recognized by the
Westfalenbank itself.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $23,022,910 to $33,475,608 for the three month period ending
March 31, 2007 from $56,498,076 at December 31, 2006. The majority of the decrease in cash is the
result of the scheduled debt service associated with the financing acquisition of Westfalenbank.
Crown seeks to improve liquidity and access to cash resources by generating new business revenues,
raising additional capital and, in selected instances, entering into strategic alliances.
For the foreseeable future, the Company expects to continue to fund operations from cash generated
by its own operations and from management fee income received from its operating subsidiaries.
Crown will continue to attempt to develop new sources of revenue, to expand revenues from its
existing client base and to reduce operating expenses. The Company will continue to seek new
capital resources as a means of funding its operations.
Historical Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities used cash of $1,387,330 during the first quarter of 2007
compared to a use of $296,256 during the first quarter of 2006. Operations from new acquisitions
were responsible for the majority of increased use of cash.
Investing activities used cash of $713,268 during the first quarter of 2007. Similar activities
used $374,707 in 2006. The increase in cash provided is predominately the result of an increase in
equipment and software purchases during the first quarter of 2007 purchase.
Financing activities used $20,922,312 during the first quarter of 2007. There was no
comparable financing activity in 2006. The majority of the increase in cash is attributable to a
scheduled payment against the credit facility used to purchase Westfalenbank.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Crowns principal executive and financial officers have evaluated the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures in place on March 31, 2007 and have concluded that they are effective. There have
been no significant changes in Crowns internal controls or in other factors since that date that
could significantly affect these controls.
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1 Certification of officers of Crown
Filed herewith.
31.2 Certification of officers of Crown
Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. |
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Dated: May 25, 2007
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By:
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/s/ Ronald E. Roark |
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Ronald E. Roark, Vice Chairman
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By:
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/s/ Rick L. Lewis |
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Rick L. Lewis, Vice President,
Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
31.1 Certification of officers of Crown (1)
31.2 Certification of officers of Crown (1)
32.1 Certification of officers of Crown (1)
(1) Filed herewith.