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or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently
completed second fiscal quarter. As of May 31, 2013, the aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by
non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of registrant's
common stock, $0.001 par value per share, was
199,990,043 as of
May 31, 2013.
The registrant has no outstanding non-voting common equity.
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and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to
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Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security
holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980).
PART I
ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
BACKGROUND
Amaru, Inc., (the "Company") is in the business of broadband
entertainment-on-demand, streaming via computers, television sets, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) and the provision of broadband
services. Its business includes channel and program sponsorship (advertising and branding); online subscriptions, channel/portal
development (digital programming services); content aggregation and syndication, broadband consulting services, broadband hosting
and streaming services and E-commerce.
The Company was also in the business of digit gaming (lottery).
The Company has an 18 year license to conduct nation wide lottery in Cambodia. The Company through its subsidiary, M2B Commerce
Limited, signed an agreement with Allsports International Ltd, a British Virgin Islands company to operate and conduct digit games
in Cambodia and to manage the digit games activities in Cambodia. On March 25, 2009, the Company was notified that the digit game
lottery operations have been suspended by the government of Cambodia as part of the suspension of all lotteries in Cambodia.
The Company believes that the suspension of the digit games is expected
to be permanent as the Government of Cambodia has closed the gaming business by the order of its Ministry of Economy and Finance.
See Note 14.
The key business focus of the Company is to establish itself as
the provider and creator of a new generation of Entertainment-on-Demand and E-Commerce Channels on Broadband and 3G (Third Generation)
devices.
The Company delivers both wire and wireless solutions, streaming
via computers, TV sets, PDAs 3G hand phones.
The Company's business model in the area of broadband entertainment
includes e-services, which would provide the Company with multiple streams of revenue. Such revenues would be derived from advertising
and branding (channel and program sponsorship); on-line subscriptions; channel/portal development (digital programming services);
content aggregation and syndication; broadband consulting services; broadband hosting and streaming services; E-commerce commissions
and on-line dealerships; and pay per view services.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada
in September, 1999. The Company's corporate offices are located at 62 Cecil Street, #06-00 TPI Building, Singapore 049710; telephone
(65) 63329287. The corporate website is located at www.amaruinc.com. Information included on the website is not a part of this
annual report.
As of February 25, 2004 (the "Closing Date"), Amaru acquired
M2B World Pte. Ltd. (M2B World), a Singapore corporation, in exchange for 19,500,000 newly issued "restricted" shares
of common voting stock of the Company and 143,000 "restricted" Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shares to the M2B
World shareholders on a pro rata basis for the purpose of effecting a tax-free reorganization pursuant to sections 351, 354 and
368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between
the Company, M2B World and M2B World shareholders. As a condition of the closing of the share exchange transaction, certain shareholders
of the Company cancelled a total of 1,457,500 shares of common stock. Each one (1) ordinary share of M2B World has been exchanged
for 1.3636363 shares of the Company's Common Stock and 100 shares of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share
of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock had a conversion rate of 38.461538 shares of the Company's common stock.
Following the Closing Date, there were 20,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock outstanding and 143,000 shares of the Company's
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. Immediately prior to the Closing, there were 500,000 shares issued and outstanding.
All of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was subsequently converted into shares of common stock of the Company.
The restructuring and re-capitalization has been treated as a reverse
acquisition with M2B World becoming the accounting acquirer. The historical financial statements prior to the closing of the transaction
are those of M2B World.
On May 17, 2010, the management of the Company concluded upon accepting
the recommendation of its independent registered public accounting firm, Mendoza, Berger & Company, LLC, that the Company's
audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 should no longer be relied upon. The Company amended its
financial statements to provide that the asset of film library is fully impaired at December 31, 2009. Due to the material nature
of the impairment of the Company's film library asset at and for the year ending December 31, 2009 and the fact that the film library
failed to produce any of the budgeted revenue for the fiscal year, management has concluded that a full impairment of the film
library was warranted and should have been recorded at December 31, 2009. The film library was impaired for the year ended 2009
in accordance with the requirements of impairment of long lived assets. The management of the Company believes that the film library
as a long term asset still has an intrinsic value, to which it cannot presently quantify.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company, through its subsidiaries under the M2B and WOWtv brand
names, is in the Broadband Media Entertainment business, and a provider of interactive Entertainment-on-demand and e-commerce streaming
over Broadband channels, Internet portals and 3G (Third Generation) Devices globally. The Company has launched multiple Broadband
TV websites with Entertainment, with multiple content channels designed to cater to various consumer segments and lifestyles. Its
content covers diverse genres such as movies, dramas, comedies, documentaries, music, fashion, lifestyle and more. The Company
markets its products globally through its "M2B" and "WOWtv" brand names. Through these brands, the Company
offers access to an expansive range of content libraries for aggregation, distribution and syndication on Broadband and other media,
including rights for merchandising, product branding, promotion and publicity.
The Company was also in the business of digit gaming (lottery).
The Company has an 18 year license to conduct nationwide lottery in Cambodia. The Company through its subsidiary, M2B Commerce
Limited, signed an agreement with Allsports Limited, a British Virgin Islands company to operate and conduct digit games in Cambodia
and to manage the digit games in Cambodia. On March 25, 2009, the Company was notified that the digit games were suspended by the
Cambodia Government as part of the suspension of all lotteries in Cambodia. Although the Company is still a holder of the license,
it cannot use it for the gaming business until the suspension of the digit games is lifted. At this time, the suspension of the
digit games is expected to be permanent as the Government of Cambodia has closed the gaming business by the order of its Ministry
of Economy and Finance.
Globally, Amaru, Inc. is expanding through several of its subsidiaries,
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The Company offers consumers personalized entertainment through
its wide range of broadband streaming channels available via www.amaruinc.com and www.wowtv.com.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Our business strategy is to become a diversified media, e-commerce
and e-lifestyle company. We adopt the latest broadband, e-commerce and communications technology and leverage on our international
content and programming expertise. This is how we deliver online entertainment, lifestyle products and services to our
customers.
Our goal is to constantly identify fresh market opportunities and
to stay ahead of changes in the broadband media and related e-commerce industry. We believe that we can accomplish this by continuing
to satisfy customers' needs for a convenient, comprehensive and personalized source of broadband video content, services and information
with pleasant user experiences. Through our business plan implementation, we aim to become a leading Broadband Media Entertainment
business, providing interactive Entertainment-on-demand and e-commerce streaming over Broadband channels, Internet portals, and
3G devices globally.
COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
The Company's competitive strengths are:
The Company owns a library of content that covers a wide range of
genres, of which the majority includes worldwide rights in perpetuity on the broadband. This enables the Company to deliver a rich
and diverse variety of on-demand streaming video content that suit the lifestyle and taste of different consumer segments, across
different countries, thereby massing a global base of viewers to attract advertisers to its delivery platforms on the PC, 3G, 4G
devices and TV. The Company has built relationships with content distributors in the U.S. and Asia that enables it to continually
source for content that meet the changing demands and taste of the customers and advertisers. Upon the Company's most recently
completed impairment evaluation (fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009), however, the film library was determined to be impaired during
the year ended December 31, 2009. In conducting the analysis, the Company used a discounted cash flow approach in estimating fair
value as market values could not be readily determined given the unique nature of the respective assets.
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The Company has also developed and implemented a global video streaming
network that enables it to deliver high quality on-demand video streaming programs from its library of content rights to a worldwide
audience of broadband users. This global video streaming network is completely integrated with firewalls, loading balancing protocols,
bandwidth and consumer monitoring systems and payment gateways to enable worldwide billing. In addition, the Company has its own
digital post-production and design capabilities to fully manage content rights protection, user experience and specialized programming
for all its consumer-facing delivery platforms. This end-to-end broadband streaming infrastructure enables the Company to customize
and diversify its products and services, incorporating video-on-demand and e-commerce services.
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The Company's diversified delivery platforms enable it to
capitalize and generate multiple revenue streams by targeting different consumer segments over broadband, across different
geographic markets. The multiple revenue streams comprise of advertising, subscriptions, sponsorships, online shopping and
games, as well as licensing and content syndication and turn-key broadband consulting solutions. The Company's goal is not to
be excessively dependent on any one single revenue source. Its library of content rights combined with its global video
streaming network supports the Company's future growth strategy that focuses on multiple growth areas and territories. The
Company can thereby cost-effectively tailor its broadband websites and services to suit different cultures, consumer behavior
and clients needs in different geographical locations. The Company is also able to localize its products and services to
sustain loyalty of its viewers and consumers.
The Company has entered into strategic alliances and / or
agreements with key providers to support the marketing and distribution of its products and services in different
territories. Among its key providers are Baidu (China), Zingmobile Pte Ltd (Singapore), MOL Media Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), MOL
AccessPortal Berhad (Malaysia), Webvisions Pte Ltd (Singapore), Zentek Technology (Japan), Auto TV Corporation Pte Ltd
(Singapore), I-Concerts Asia Pacific (Singapore), Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Singapore), Starhub Mobile Pte Ltd
(Singapore) and two regional advertising agencies, Admax Network Holdings Limited (based in Singapore) and Innity Sdn Bhd
(based in Malaysia). The Company will continue to forge strategic partnership opportunities including the area of web-enabled
mobile devices and extend its accessibility to customers of its broadband websites and services.
GROWTH STRATEGIES
The Company's growth strategies consist of:
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Penetrating new markets to deliver M2B and WOWtv branded content to
any screen including PC, 3G and TV, as well as wireless mobile devices like PDAs and to establish new delivery channels to meet
the changing preferences of viewers and consumers, worldwide.
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Capitalize on its growing worldwide viewer and consumer base by aggressively
signing up subscribers, as well as advertisers onto its on-demand interactive broadband delivery channels for entertainment, online
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Consumers access the Company's entertainment sites through its main
website, www.amaruinc.com or directly go to the entertainment sites at www.wowtv.com.
NEW PRODUCTS
In August 2007, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a subsidiary company
of Amaru which oversees the Asia Pacific markets, launched a new broadband entertainment web TV service, called WOWtv. The Company
intends that WOWtv serve as its new brand for its broadband entertainment services. WOWtv had therefore combined and incorporated
all the Company's previous entertainment websites into one leading site. WOWtv streams multiple video-on-demand channels of Hollywood
and Asian entertainment.
In August 2008, a new enhanced version of WOWtv called WOWtv NEW
was launched to promote further this premier personalized broadband entertainment channel.
The new enhanced site, WOWtv NEW is expected to customize user experience
through expanded features. These features include:
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The initiatives were taken to retain and expand viewership. The
plan for an extended viewership base through the expanded features is expected to add value to the WOWtv service and potentially
lead to new revenue sources and increase advertising revenue in the years ahead. No such revenues were received yet in fiscal year
ended December 31, 2012.
The WOWtv service had, as of February 2009, been further developed
and relaunched on a global basis in addition to the site in Singapore. In April 2009, the WOWtv service was extended to cover China
with the launching of its Chinese site. The WOWtv global service is available on www.wowtv.com, the Singapore service on sg.wowtv.com.
and the China service on cn.wowtv.com.
CONSUMER MARKETING
The Company's broadband entertainment websites attract viewers from
all over the world. The Company's strategy of converting visitors into customers lies in a combination of incentives, including
seasonal and purchase-related promotions that take advantage of the Company's customer database and broadband websites.
The Company plans to negotiate special rates and benefits to obtain
access to a superior online inventory for the customers. The increasing scale of the business should enable the Company to negotiate
on more favorable terms. Through research with visitors and customers, the Company is developing new programs and features (including
personalization and loyalty incentives) that would turn visitors into customers and maintain loyalty.
The Company also employs a variety of online and traditional media
programs and promotional activities such as:
(a) Advertising
The Company invests in both online and traditional advertising to
drive traffic to our broadband websites. To generate traffic to M2B and WOWtv's broadband websites in a cost efficient manner,
the Company purchased targeted keywords and textlinks in reasonably high volume. The Company also advertises in traditional print
and broadcast media to increase the awareness of its service, product enhancements and retail offerings.
(b) Public Relations
The core of our public relations effort is media relations and
industry analyst relations. We maintain relations with journalists and industry analysts to help secure unbiased, third-party
endorsements for the Company. We pursue coverage by online publications, search engines and directories.
(c) Co-marketing, Promotions
and Loyalty Programs
We intend to continue to establish significant co-marketing relationships
to promote our service and to sponsor contests that offer M2B and WOWtv related prizes. These programs typically involve participation
with our partners. We intend to enter into additional co-marketing relationships in support of our marketing strategy. From time
to time, we offer various incentives and awards to our existing customer base. These incentives are designed to increase customer
loyalty and awareness of the M2B and WOWtv brands.
(d) Direct Marketing
The Company maintains a database which includes customers profiles
and preferences and other key customer attributes. This data enables us to track the effectiveness of promotions and incentives
and to understand seasonal and other trends in order to create and quickly implement marketing programs targeted to specific customer
segments. In addition, we regularly communicate with our customers through targeted
e-mail.
The Company intends to continue to implement programs to control
the cost of revenues and reduce operating costs through technology and productivity management, economies of scale and financial
controls. This strategy should enable us to provide our products to customers on a cost competitive basis.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Our principal operations are carried out through the following segments
of our business:
1. Entertainment Services - Video on-Demand services for entertainment,
providing the Company with advertising, subscriptions, online games and e-commerce revenues
2. Digit Games which is inactive at present - see Business Description
- Background
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
The Company provides online entertainment on-demand on Broadband
channels, Internet portals and 3G devices across the globe, for specific and identified viewer lifestyles, demographics and interests.
Entertainment and web visit experience is maintained throughout from the initial viewing experience to on-line purchases and payment
checkout experience.
The Company uses Broadband technology to provide its services.
Broadband technology is defined as high speed, high-bandwidth, two-way data, voice and video communications, delivered at high
transmission rates.
SERVICES: Broadband technology allows us to deliver the following
services:
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Video-on-demand (VOD) services that enable individuals to select videos
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The Company applies broadband technologies to facilitate its growth
in the broadband sector. Its main competitive advantage is derived from its ownership of rights for various territories on broadband
for its contents i.e. movies, televisions, dramas and programs on lifestyles, business and glamour.
The Company has built and installed its broadband streaming system
complete with firewalls, load balancing, bandwidth and consumer monitoring systems, which include video streaming, video storage
and web servers in Singapore. The Company has also developed its streaming applications to stream into television sets, via a set
top box.
The Company has developed a capability to stream wireless broadband
and have its own digitized entertainment sites for wireless broadband applications.
The Company offers consumers personalized entertainment through
its wide range of broadband streaming channels available at www.amaruinc.com, www.wowtv.com, sg.wowtv.com and cn.wowtv.com.
Products:
We offer the following products on the VOD platform:
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Entertainment - Consumers access movies, music, glamour and fashion,
lifestyle (hobbies, cooking, and personalities), documentaries, sports, health and fitness and others. They can choose from a large
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With this strategy, the Company aims to generate diversified sources
of revenue from:
1. Advertising i.e. program and channel sponsorship
2. Online subscriptions
3. Channel/portal development i.e. digital programming services
4. Content aggregation and syndication
5. Broadband consulting services and online shopping turnkey solutions
6. E-commerce services
The Company is constantly in the process of redesigning and adding
improvements to its Broadband websites. The current Broadband websites and products, which may change from time to time are highlighted
below.
WOWTV - WEB TV SERVICE, CONNECTED TV AND WOWTV EMBEDDED TV
WOWtv, a broadband entertainment web TV service, has embarked on
launching its site across the Asia Pacific, streaming multiple channels of Hollywood and Asian entertainment via video on-demand
and providing E-commerce services. Its video on-demand content covers diverse genres such as movies, television dramas, variety
shows, documentaries, fashion, lifestyle, sports, edutainment and more. WOWtv can be viewed on www.wowtv.com.
Beginning with Singapore, WOWtv is set to expand globally with its
new global site and across the Asia Pacific. Having launched its global and China sites in 2009, it intends to expand its growing
presence to specific territories, namely India, Indonesia and Malaysia within the next 12 months. The Company has plans to incorporate
a video e-travel portal and possibly e-travel services within its WOWtv site. No assurance can be given that such plans will materialize
as planned.
LEVERAGING ON THE STRENGTHS OF WOWTV
WOWtv is an innovative platform that we believe will establish a
first mover advantage to become the first Pan-Asian broadband entertainment services provider. Its strengths and competitive advantages
include:
Content Aggregation, Distribution and Syndication - with the technology
and expertise to stream with high clarity and also manage operations and costs well.
Premium Content Portfolio - with a vast library of worldwide broadband
rights of film and content, copyright ownership and exclusivity on the majority of broadband titles.
Strong relationships in Asia and Hollywood - with good connections
to enable it to make further in-roads to content acquisition.
Broadband Distribution Deals - with secured broadband distribution
deals with major media companies.
MARKETING STRATEGY OF WOWTV
WOWtv's marketing strategy is to offer viewers a plethora of video
on-demand entertainment over two segments on its website, where consumers will get a chance to sample its products and services
in different tiers - FREE and SUBSCRIPTION (PAY-PER-VIEW).
DIGIT GAMES
The Company has an 18-year license to conduct nation wide lottery
in Cambodia. The Company also signed an agreement with Allsports Limited, a British Virgin Islands company, to operate, administer,
and manage the lottery digit games activities in Cambodia. On March 25, 2009, the Company was notified that the digit games were
suspended by the Cambodia Government as part of the suspension of all lotteries in Cambodia. The suspension of the digit games
is expected to be permanent as the Government of Cambodia has closed the gaming business by the order of its Ministry of Economy
and Finance.
ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS
Moving on from 2012's initiatives, the Company's target markets
are all Telcos, TV Channels, and ISPs, Smart TV, Smart Phone and Tablet manufacturers :
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Creating Distribution Platforms for the Contents across various Smart TV, Smart Phones
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Specific Country Focus
A. China
The Company is currently the only foreign listed Content Company
for China Mobile (with 600 million subscribers). The Content censorship and approval process will take to the middle of 2012 in
order to start providing contents to China.
B. Vietnam
The Company signed agreement with Nokia to roll out WOWtv applications
on Nokia smartphones. The Company is working with other Telecom operators and broadcasters for providing contents and over-the-top
content solutions for the local market. The Company has also signed a non-exclusive agreement with a Vietnamese company for Vietnam
market in exploring content business in the local market for both selling and procuring.
C. Myanmar
The Company has worked on the ground to sell bulk contents to Myanmar
TV Channels, however, no sales has been made yet.
D. India/Sri
Lanka/Maldives
As the Company sees the huge market in India, it is exploring integrating
the Company's online contents for the Indian market.
The Company is planning to enter into the Indonesian, Sri Lankan,
Malaysian and Maldives Media market in the 2nd Quarter of 2013. The Company is working with local partners for bundling the local
contents with WOWtv's over-the-top content solutions
The Company is working towards partnering with various Indian Content
Providers, Owners and distributors for Indian content targeted for expat channel under WOWtv.
E. Singapore
The Company has signed a yearly renewable contract with Yahoo
for providing content on daily basis.
The Company has signed an agreement with Google for providing WOWtv
channel under YouTube for advertisement based revenue.
The Company has also signed an agreement with LG Electronics
for providing WOWtv Smart TV Apps to their Smart TV for 9 countries in Asia Pacific.
The Company has also signed an agreement with Opera Software
for providing WOWtv on SONY Smart TV Apps to their Smart TV for 9 countries in Asia Pacific.
The Company is working closely with various local content aggregators
to bring some sports contents to its platforms.
The Company is working closely with M1, a local Telecom
operator to provide contents including education for their Mobile TV and Value-added Services.
The Company is partnering with an education contents company on
video-based learning program for children.
The Company has signed an agreement with Edgecast a US based company
to provide CDN services for its ongoing smart TV and other smart devices under WOWtv platforms.
Other Media Co-operation for our Online Platform
The Company has kept its Contents relevant and at zero-cost, by
securing choice Contents like i-Concerts (Geneva), Auto TV(Asia), and Mr. Paparazzi (UK) without any minimum guarantee. During
the fiscal year 2012, the Company has also explored content collaboration with Singapore Mediacorp and China TV stations. The online
Content business.
The content business is evolving very fast, with vast contents flooding
the market. The Company has identified key market participants and plans to move forward to secure the subscription base or the
viewership. In that regard, the Company has worked on the following:
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Other business developments.
- Connected TV
The Company intends to introduce WOWtv Expats Channel and education
content onto Connected TV for Panasonic VIERA Cast TVs, Mobile Services and other similar Smart TV. The Company intends to introduce
WOWtv education onto Connected TV for Samsung Smart TVs.
The Company is working with other Connected TV companies for WOWtv
applications on their TV sets.
- Expats Channel
The Company is working closely with Chinese content aggregators
and Broadcasters, to bringing some Chinese contents to its platforms on Expat Channel.
The Company is working closely with Indian content aggregators and
Broadcasters, to bringing some Chinese contents to its platforms on Expat Channel.
The Company is working closely with Indonesian content aggregators
and Broadcasters, to bringing some Chinese contents to its platforms on Expat Channel.
The Company is working closely with Japanese content aggregators
and Broadcasters, to bringing some Chinese contents to its platforms on Expat Channel.
The Company is working closely with Vietnamese content aggregators
and Broadcasters, to bringing some Chinese contents to its platforms on Expat Channel.
- Satellite Teleport
Partnering with a Teleport facility in Japan which will provide
uplink to 5 major Satellite and downlink services to 20 major Satellite. M2B will act as partner to this operator from Japan and
initiate the business of providing such services to its current and future clients in the broadcast, cable and content business
- Over-the-top content Services
The Company is exploring Over-the-top content Services for ethnic
groups in the local markets in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka
The Company is edging into technology partnerships so as to make
WOWtv applicable across all media platforms. It is in discussion with Shanghai Media Group to utilize and incorporate WOWtv platform
with their technology.
- Advertisement Bulk Sales
The Company is pursuing bulk sales of Contents through Dentsu Beijing,
and OMD Shanghai.
There can be no assurance that the above plans will materialize
as planned and stated above.
MARKETS
The business operations and financial results of the Company are
directly affected by the markets that the Company operates in.
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In many other parts of the world, especially emerging markets with
growing use of PCs, Internet with fast growing number of broadband subscribers and rising disposable incomes, these markets offer
significant growth potential.
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The advent of broadband technology and ever-increasing bandwidth
has pushed for the next generation of online on-demand broadband entertainment as one of the desired applications that will meet
the needs of increasingly demanding and bandwidth hungry consumers and enterprise. Such technology can be further enhanced by the
coupling of value added services, namely Internet telephony communication services and E- Commerce, together with the Broadband
entertainment sites.
The market consists of both the consumers and the enterprise. The
demand from consumers is rich media content, on demand, highly interactive and fast. On the other hand the enterprise must reach
out to such demands and the next generation through the new medium, or be left behind. To meet this demand, the Company has established
relationships with major production houses, and access to major distributors worldwide. This is expected to put the Company in
a position to acquire high quality, original video content. Such strategic positioning has resulted in the Company acquiring extensive
content on broadband for multiple countries and for dedicated time periods.
The Company intends to continue to maximize on its key strength,
the packaging of our content. The Company believes that it will shape the delivery of its content in the most cost effective manner
and innovative way.
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According to the Euromonitor International, an industry research
provider, the market for advertising is forecasted to grow by 119.1% from 2004 to 2009, to reach a value of US$609.3 billion.
The online video is growing dramatically, with increased broadband
penetration creating a larger audience, leading more advertisers to consider adding video to their online efforts. Jupiter Research
estimates that the online video advertising industry is worth $1.3 billion.
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According to Jupiter Research, in 2007 the Video-on-Demand (VOD)
market is expected to be worth $1.4 billion while the Subscription VOD market is worth $800 million.
According to ZDNet Research, there were approximately 7.5 million
worldwide cable-based VOD users at the end of 2004. VOD user growth is projected to remain strong for the next several years. Total
number of worldwide users is 13 million at the end of 2005 and is forecasted to ultimately reach 34 million in 2009.
A study released by Adams Media Research in 2007 forecasts that
sales of video downloads will total $427 million in 2007. $1.2 billion in 2008, $2 billion in 2009, $3.1 billion in 2010, then
hit $4.1 billion in 2011.
The same study also predicts that advertiser spending on internet
video streams to PCs and TVs will approach $1.7 billion in 2011.
COMPETITION
The Company faces intense competition in every aspect of our business,
and particularly in the acquisition of content.
In the entertainment services business, we compete with free-to-air
channels, cable operators as well as other broadband entertainment providers for distribution rights of programs in terms of price,
quality and variety.
Traditional TV networks and cable TV operators today provide alternate
sources of entertainment in a broadcast mode. In future, it is expected that these networks may also extend their reach to the
video-on-demand broadband service. This may put them in direct competition with us, although their entry costs will likely be higher
and both the technical and manpower capabilities existing in these traditional companies will make it somewhat difficult for them
to transit into new broadband media.
In our multi player online gaming business, we face competition
from the various gaming offerings on the market as well as the various gaming portals and platforms. In the subscription based
multi player online gaming business, the Company faces vigorous competition from the numerous games that are distributed free over
the Internet. More generically, it also competes with console based games made for products like Playstation and X-box.
The Company also competes within the industry for advertising revenue
and viewers. More generically, the Company faces competition from other leisure entertainment activities from Video CDs (especially
in Asia), DVDs to cinemas, home theatres and emerging mobile multi media kiosks and display panels.
The Company believes that it is competing favorably on the factors
described above. However, the industry is evolving rapidly and is becoming increasingly competitive. Larger, more established companies
than us are increasingly focusing on the video content, travel, and e-commerce businesses that directly compete with us.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company's intellectual property consists of trademarks, patents,
copyrights, and other technology and trade secrets. In addition to technology that we develop internally, we license software or
other technology from third parties. We also grant licenses to some of our intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents or
websites technology, to our vendors and strategic partners.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Company must comply with laws and regulations relating to our
sales and marketing activities, including those prohibiting unfair and deceptive advertising or practices and those requiring us
to register as a service provider in the spheres of business that we operate in, and with disclosure requirements.
Data collection, protection, security and privacy issues are a growing
concern in the U.S., and in many countries around the world. Government regulation is evolving in these areas and could limit or
restrict the Company's ability to market its products and services to consumers, increase the Company's costs of operation and
lead to a decrease in demand for our products and services. US Federal, state and local governmental organizations, as well as
foreign governments and regulatory agencies, are also considering legislative and regulatory proposals that directly govern Internet
commerce, and will likely consider additional proposals in the future.
We do not know how courts will interpret laws governing Internet
commerce or the extent to which they will apply existing laws regulating issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes,
libel and personal privacy to the Internet. The growth and development of the market for online commerce has prompted calls for
more stringent consumer protection laws that may impose additional burdens on companies that conduct business online.
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Company has not incurred, and does not expect to incur, material
expenditures or obligations related to environmental compliance issues.
EMPLOYEES
The Company had 14 full time employees based in Singapore as of
December 31, 2012.
ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS
An investment in the Company's common stock involves a high degree
of risk. One should carefully consider the following risk factors in evaluating an investment in the Company's common stock. If
any of the following risks actually occurs, the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could
be materially and adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of the Company's common stock could decline, and one could
lose all or part of one's investment. One should also refer to the other information set forth in this report, including the Company's
consolidated financial statements and the related notes.
THE COMPANY CONTINUES TO USE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF CASH
FOR ITS BUSINESS OPERATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN US HAVING INSUFFICIENT CASH TO FUND THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS AND EXPENSES UNDER
OUR CURRENT BUSINESS PLAN. THE COMPANY IS ALSO HOLDING A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF QUOTED EQUITY SECURITIES THAT ARE HELD FOR TRADING.
The Company's liquidity and capital resources remain limited. There
can be no assurance that the Company's liquidity or capital resource position would allow us to continue to pursue its current
business strategy. The Company's quoted equity securities held as assets are dependent on the market value. Any fluctuations or
downturn in the securities market could adversely affect the value of these equity securities held. As a result, without achieving
growth in its business along the lines it has projected, it would have to alter its business plan or further augment its cash flow
position through cost reduction measures, sales of assets, additional financings or a combination of these actions. One or more
of these actions would likely substantially diminish the value of its common stock.
THE MARKET MAY NOT BROADLY ACCEPT THE COMPANY'S BROADBAND
WEBSITES AND SERVICES, WHICH WOULD PREVENT THE COMPANY FROM OPERATING PROFITABLY.
The Company must be able to achieve broad market acceptance for
its Broadband websites and services, at a price that provides an acceptable rate of return relative to the Company-wide costs in
order to operate profitably. There is no assurance that the market will develop sufficiently to enable the Company to operate its
Broadband business profitably. Furthermore, there is no assurance that any of the Company's services will become generally accepted,
nor is there any assurance that enough paying users and advertisers will ultimately be obtained to enable us to operate these business
profitably.
BROADBAND USERS MAY FAIL TO ADOPT THE COMPANY'S BROADBAND
SERVICES.
The Company's Broadband services are targeted to the growing market
of Broadband users worldwide to deliver content and E-commerce in an efficient, economical manner over the Broadband networks.
The challenge is to make the Company's business attractive to consumers, and ultimately, profitable. To do so has required, and
will require, the Company to invest significant amounts of cash and other resources. There is no assurance that enough paying users
and advertisers will ultimately be obtained to enable the Company to operate the business profitably.
FAILURE TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE COMPANY'S USERS AND
ADVERTISERS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO ACHIEVE CRITICAL MASS AND REVENUE TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
The Company incurs significant up-front
costs in connection with the acquisition of content, and bandwidth and network charges. The plan is to obtain recurring revenues
in the form of subscription and advertising fees to use the Broadband services, either paid by the users or advertisers.
There is no assurance as to whether the Company will be able to
maintain, or whether and how quickly the Company will be able to increase its user base, or whether the Company will be able to
generate recurring subscription and advertising fees to such a level that would enable this line of business to continue to operate
profitably. If the Company is not successful in these endeavors, the Company could be required to revise its business model, exit
or reduce the scale of the business, or raise additional capital.
COMPETITION IN THE BROADBAND BUSINESS IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE,
WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BUSINESS TO FAIL.
The Company's Broadband services are targeted to the end user market.
As the Broadband penetration rates increase globally, an increasing number of well-funded competitors have entered the market.
Companies that compete with the Company's business include telecommunications, cable, content management and network delivery companies.
The Company may face increased competition as these competitors
partner with others or develop new Broadband websites and service offerings to expand the functionality that they can offer to
their customers. These competitors may, over time, develop new technologies and acquire content that are perceived as being more
secure, effective or cost efficient than the Company. These competitors could successfully garner a significant share of the market,
to the exclusion of the Company. Furthermore, increased competition could result in pricing pressures, reduced margins, or the
failure of the business to achieve or maintain market acceptance, any one of which could harm the business.
THE INABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE TIMELY DEVELOPMENT
AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW AND RELATED SERVICES AND TO IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES COULD HARM THE BUSINESS.
The evolving nature of the Broadband business requires the Company
to continually develop and introduce new and related services and to improve the performance, features, and reliability of the
existing services, particularly in response to competitive offerings.
The Company has under development new features and services for
its businesses. The Company may also introduce new services. The success of new or enhanced features and services depends on several
factors - primarily market acceptance. The Company may not succeed in developing and marketing new or enhanced features and services
that respond to competitive and technological developments and changing customer needs. This could harm the business.
CAPACITY LIMITS ON THE COMPANY'S TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORK HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO PROJECT, AND THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXPAND AND/OR UPGRADE ITS SYSTEMS TO MEET INCREASED
USE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED REVENUES.
While the Company has ample through-put capacity to handle its customers'
requirements for the medium term, at some point it may be required to materially expand and/or upgrade its technology and network
hardware and software. The Company may not be able to accurately project the rate of increase in usage of its network. In addition,
it may not be able to expand and/or upgrade its systems and network hardware and software capabilities in a timely manner to accommodate
increased traffic on its network. If the Company does not appropriately expand and/or upgrade our systems and network hardware
and software in a timely fashion, it may lose customers and revenues.
INTERRUPTIONS TO THE DATA CENTERS AND BROADBAND NETWORKS
COULD DISRUPT BUSINESS, AND NEGATIVELY IMPACT CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR THE COMPANY.
The Company's business depends on the uninterrupted operation at
the data centers and the broadband networks run by the various service providers. The data centers may suffer for loss, damage,
or interruption caused by fire, power loss, telecommunications failure, or other events beyond the Company. Any damage or failure
that causes interruptions in the Company's operations could materially harm business, financial conditions, and results of operations.
In addition, the Company's services depend on the efficient operation
of the Internet connections between customers and the data centers. The Company depends on Internet service providers efficiently
operating these connections. These providers have experienced periodic operational problems or outages in the past. Any of these
problems or outages could adversely affect customer satisfaction and customers could be reluctant to use our Internet related services.
THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACQUIRE NEW CONTENT, OR MAY
HAVE TO DEFEND ITS RIGHTS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THE CONTENT THAT IS USED FOR ITS SERVICES WHICH COULD BE DISRUPTIVE AND
EXPENSIVE TO ITS BUSINESS.
The Company may not be able to acquire new content, or may have
to defend its intellectual property rights or defend against claims that it is infringing the rights of others, where its content
rights are concerned. Intellectual property litigation and controversies are disruptive and expensive. Infringement claims could
require us to develop non-infringing services or enter onto royalty or licensing arrangements. Royalty or licensing arrangements,
if required, may not be obtainable on terms acceptable to the Company. The business could be significantly harmed if the Company
is not able to develop or license new content. Furthermore, it is possible that others may license substantially equivalent content,
thus enabling them to effectively compete against us.
THE COMPANY DEPENDS ON KEY PERSONNEL.
The Company depends on the performance of its senior management
team. Its success depends on its ability to attract, retain, and motivate these individuals. There are no binding agreements with
any of its employees that prevent them from leaving the Company at any time. There is competition for these people. The loss of
the services of any of the key employees or failure to attract, retain, and motivate key employees could harm the business.
THE COMPANY RELIES ON THIRD PARTIES.
If critical services and products that the Company sources from
third parties, such as content and network services were to no longer be made available to the Company or at a considerably higher
price than it currently pays for them, and suitable alternatives could not be found, the business could be harmed.
THE COMPANY COULD BE AFFECTED BY GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
The list of countries to which our solutions and services could
not be exported could be revised in the future. Furthermore, some countries may in future impose restrictions on streaming of broadband
contents and related services. Failure to obtain the required governmental approvals would preclude the sale or use of services
in international markets and therefore, harm the Company's ability to grow sales through expansion into international markets.
While regulations in almost all countries in which our business currently operates generally permit the broadband services, such
regulations in future may not be as favorable and may impede our ability to develop business.
THE COMPANY COULD BE AFFECTED BY PIRACY IN ASIA.
The Company is in the process of expanding its services globally,
and in particular is entering specific countries in Asia with customized country sites. These country sites are designated to suit
viewership patterns and styles in the countries they are launched in, and make use of the Company's content and intellectual property
rights to the content. The piracy of content is a significant problem in many Asian countries, and it is not uncommon to see movies
and television dramas appearing on illegal internet sites, and sold as pirated DVDs and VCDs. The extent of this piracy of content
in the specific countries that the Company is launching its sites will adversely affect to a certain degree the amount of advertising
and subscription revenues that the Company intends to earn.
THE COMPANY COULD BE AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS
The global economy underwent a massive downturn in 2009, which commenced
in the second half of 2008. Many countries were faced with negative growth rates. Where the media industry was concerned, major
corporations reduced their advertising expenditures or even to cut back substantially all advertising and promotional expenditures
towards the later half of 2008. The Company is heavily reliant on advertising and syndication revenues. Any future downturns in
any one country that the Company operates its WOWtv service would significantly affect the Company's revenues.
OUR COMMON STOCK IS CONSIDERED A "PENNY STOCK".
THE APPLICATION OF THE "PENNY STOCK" RULES TO OUR COMMON STOCK COULD LIMIT THE TRADING AND LIQUIDITY OF THE COMMON STOCK,
ADVERSELY AFFECT THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK AND INCREASE THE TRANSACTION COSTS TO SELL THOSE SHARES.
Our common stock is a "low-priced" security or "penny
stock" under rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In accordance with these rules, broker-dealers
participating in transactions in low-priced securities must first deliver a risk disclosure document which describes the risks
associated with such stocks, the broker-dealer's duties in selling the stock, the customer's rights and remedies and certain market
and other information. Furthermore, the broker-dealer must make a suitability determination approving the customer for low-priced
stock transactions based on the customer's financial situation, investment experience and objectives. Broker-dealers must also
disclose these restrictions in writing to the customer, obtain specific written consent from the customer, and provide monthly
account statements to the customer. The effect of these restrictions will likely decrease the willingness of broker-dealers to
make a market in our common stock, will decrease liquidity of our common stock and will increase transaction costs for sales and
purchases of our common stock as compared to other securities.
THE STOCK MARKET IN GENERAL HAS EXPERIENCED VOLATILITY THAT
OFTEN HAS BEEN UNRELATED TO THE OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES. THESE BROAD FLUCTUATIONS MAY BE THE RESULT OF UNSCRUPULOUS
PRACTICES THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR STOCK, REGARDLESS OF OUR OPERATING PERFORMANCE.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No.
34-29093 dated April 17, 1991, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such
patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter
or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases;
(3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons;
(4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the
same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting
inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase
the volatility of our share price.
WE DO NOT EXPECT TO PAY DIVIDENDS FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE,
AND WE MAY NEVER PAY DIVIDENDS. INVESTORS SEEKING CASH DIVIDENDS SHOULD NOT PURCHASE OUR COMMON STOCK.
We currently intend to retain any future earnings to support the
development of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends
will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including but not limited to our
financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party
to at the time. In addition, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock may be limited by Nevada state law. Accordingly,
investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize
a return on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
FUTURE SALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK COULD PUT DOWNWARD SELLING
PRESSURE ON OUR COMMON STOCK, AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PER SHARE PRICE. THERE IS A RISK THAT THIS DOWNWARD PRESSURE MAY MAKE IT
IMPOSSIBLE FOR AN INVESTOR TO SELL SHARE OF COMMON STOCK AT ANY REASONABLE PRICE, IF AT ALL.
Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public
market or the perception that such sales could occur, could put downward selling pressure on our common stock and adversely affect
its market price.
THE OVER THE COUNTER BULLETIN BOARD IS A QUOTATION SYSTEM,
NOT AN ISSUER LISTING SERVICE, MARKET OR EXCHANGE. THEREFORE, BUYING AND SELLING STOCK ON THE OTC BULLETIN BOARD IS NOT AS EFFICIENT
AS BUYING AND SELLING STOCK THROUGH AN EXCHANGE. AS A RESULT, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO SELL YOUR COMMON STOCK OR YOU MAY
NOT BE ABLE TO SELL YOUR COMMON STOCK FOR AN OPTIMUM TRADING PRICE.
The Over the Counter Bulletin Board (the "OTC BB") is
a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last sale prices and volume limitations in over-the-counter securities.
Because trades and quotations on the OTC Bulletin Board involve a manual process, the market information for such securities cannot
be guaranteed. In addition, quote information, or even firm quotes, may not be available. The manual execution process may delay
order processing and intervening price fluctuations may result in the failure of a limit order to execute or the execution of a
market order at a significantly different price. Execution of trades, execution reporting and the delivery of legal trade confirmations
may be delayed significantly. Consequently, one may not be able to sell shares of our common stock at the optimum trading prices.
When fewer shares of a security are being traded on the OTC Bulletin
Board, volatility of prices may increase and price movement may outpace the ability to deliver accurate quote information. Lower
trading volumes in a security may result in a lower likelihood of an individual's orders being executed, and current prices may
differ significantly from the price one was quoted by the OTC Bulletin Board at the time of the order entry. Orders for OTC Bulletin
Board securities may be canceled or edited like orders for other securities. All requests to change or cancel an order must be
submitted to, received and processed by the OTC Bulletin Board. Due to the manual order processing involved in handling OTC Bulletin
Board trades, order processing and reporting may be delayed, and an individual may not be able to cancel or edit his order. Consequently,
one may not be able to sell shares of common stock at the optimum trading prices.
The dealer's spread (the difference between the bid and ask prices)
may be large and may result in substantial losses to the seller of securities on the OTC Bulletin Board if the common stock or
other security must be sold immediately. Further, purchasers of securities may incur an immediate "paper" loss due to
the price spread. Moreover, dealers trading on the OTC Bulletin Board may not have a bid price for securities bought and sold through
the OTC Bulletin Board. Due to the foregoing, demand for securities that are traded through the OTC Bulletin Board may be decreased
or eliminated.
We generated a net gain of $155,833 and a loss of $2,103,157 before
taxes for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We may be unable to continue as a going concern.
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis which assumes that we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business
for the foreseeable future. We generated a consolidated net gain before taxes of $155,833 for the year ended December 31, 2012
compared to a consolidated net loss before taxes of $2,103,157 during 2011. We realized a negative cash flow from operating activities
of $900,540 during 2012 compared to $1,256,330 in 2011. At December 31, 2012, we had an accumulated deficit of $41,220,399 and
a working capital deficiency of $2,337,776 compared to an accumulated deficit of $41,322,752 and a working capital deficiency of
$2,744,354 at December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2012, we had a stockholders' deficit of $779,980 compared to a stockholders' equity
of $1,169,977 at December 31, 2011. Our ability to continue as a going-concern is in substantial doubt as it is dependent on a number
of factors including, but not limited to, the receipt of continued financial support from our investors, our ability to market
and sell domain name assets for cash, our ability to raise equity or debt financing as we need it, and whether we will be able
to use our securities to meet certain of our liabilities as they become payable. The outcome of these matters is dependent on factors
outside of our control and cannot be predicted at this time.
ITEM 1B: UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide this
information.
ITEM 2: PROPERTIES
The headquarters for operations and management is located in Singapore
in an office space of about 3,928 square feet. We entered into a two year operating lease paying a monthly rent of $9,834 (S$12,000).
The headquarters is currently located at 62 Cecil Street, TPI Building, #06-00.
The Company's office in West Hollywood, California, was closed and
the lease for the office space was not renewed on August 21, 2011 as a part of the Company's cost reduction measures. From January
1, 2011 until August 21, 2011, the office space in the U.S. was leased on a monthly basis and the rent was $10,530 per month. The
Company currently does not maintain an office space in the US.
We believe that our existing facilities are adequate to meet our
current needs and that suitable additional or alternative space will be available in the future on commercially reasonable terms,
although we have no assurance that future terms would be as favorable as our current terms.
The Company has not invested in any real property at this time nor
does the Company intend to do so. The Company has no formal policy with respect to investments in real estate or investments with
persons primarily engaged in real estate activities.
ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 15, 2008, M2B Commerce Limited filed a lawsuit in the
Kingdom of Cambodia for breach of the Performance and Maintenance Agreement dated May 20, 2005 between M2B Commerce Limited and
Allsports International Ltd, by Allsports International Ltd seeking damages in the total amount of $794,189 and calling for the
termination of the Performance and Maintenance Agreement.
On December 4, 2008, M2B Commerce Limited filed two further lawsuits
in the Kingdom of Cambodia against the owners of Allsports International Ltd, in support of its earlier suit of September 15, 2008
against Allsports International Ltd for breach of the Performance and Maintenance Agreement dated May 20, 2005. One lawsuit was
against the four principal officers of Allsports International Ltd for breach of trust of the total amount of $794,189 owing to
M2B Commerce Limited. The other lawsuit was to get Allsports International Ltd to transfer the shares of the Lottery Company to
M2B Commerce Limited, in lieu of the earlier lawsuit of September 15, 2008 which called for the termination of the Performance
and Maintenance Agreement.
With the suspension of all digit gaming operations by the Cambodia
Government in March 2009, and which the suspension is expected to be permanent, no progress has been made by the Cambodian Courts
with respect to the three lawsuits filed on September 15, 2008 and December 4, 2008 in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Company believes
that the Cambodian Courts are not likely to pursue these legal cases with the parties concerned in the light of the digit games
suspension in Cambodia.
On November 7, 2008, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd was served
a summons in Singapore by M2B Game World Pte. Ltd, a company owned 81% by Auston International Group Limited and 19% by M2B World
Pte. Ltd, claiming a sum of US$153,744 (S$235,229) in unpaid invoices in 2006. Following this, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd
filed a counter claim to strike off this summons on the basis that the invoices were non-existent and that M2B World Asia Pacific
Pte. Ltd was not yet incorporated as a company as of the date of the invoices produced by M2B Game World Pte. Ltd.
On February 23, 2009, M2B World Pte Ltd was served a summons in
Singapore by Auston International Group Limited, claiming a sum of US$496,765 (S$760,050) to be paid as shortfall in Guaranteed
Profit to M2B Game World Pte. Ltd for financial years 2006 and 2007, as part of the agreement for the acquisition of M2B Game World
in December 20, 2005 between M2B World Pte Ltd and Auston International Group Limited. On March 20, 2009 in response to this summons,
M2B World Pte. Ltd filed a counter-claim against Auston International Group Limited to claim damages amounting to US$1,568,172
and other damages as a result of material breaches on the part of Auston International Group Limited to the agreement of December
20, 2005 for the acquisition of M2B Game World Pte Ltd.
The Plaintiffs (Auston) have (on 12 May 2010) been granted leave
to amend their Statement of Claim and M2B World Pte. Ltd has had its application for discovery of the 2006 and 2007 audited accounts
of Auston granted.
On August 23, 2011, the Plantiffs (Auston) had filed a Notice of
Discontinuance to finally dismiss and discontinue the legal proceedings and M2B World Pte. Ltd has also filed a Notice of Discontinuance
for final dismiss and discontinuance of the counterclaim against the Plaintiffs.
ITEM 4: MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
PART II
ITEM 5: MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PUBLIC MARKET
Our common stock trades on the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") over-the-counter Bulletin Board market ("OTCBB") under the symbol
“AMRU”. As of May 31, 2013, there were 396 holders of our common stock. The price of the Company's stock as
of May 31, 2013 was $0.01.
The Company's high and low closing bid and close information for
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is listed as provided by the Nasdaq website. Quotations reflect inter-dealer
prices, without retail mark-up, markdown, or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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Low
|
|
|
|
Close/Last*
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
Second Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.009
|
|
|
$
|
0.009
|
|
|
$
|
0.009
|
|
|
$
|
0.009
|
|
|
Third Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
Second Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
Third Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.011
|
|
|
$
|
0.011
|
|
|
$
|
0.011
|
|
|
$
|
0.011
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
|
$
|
0.015
|
|
* Closing price is provided as of the last day of the month.
DIVIDENDS
The Company does not expect to pay any dividends at this time. The
payment of dividends, if any, will be contingent upon the Company's revenues and earnings, capital requirements, and general financial
condition. The payment of any dividends will be within the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and may be subject to
restrictions under the terms of any debt or other financing arrangements that the Company may enter into in the future.
RECENT SALE OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
From January 19, 2012 to August 27, 2012, the Company issued a total
of 1,561,103 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") through its private placement of shares
of Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $0.15 per share for a total amount of $234,165.44, to "accredited investors",
as that term is defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible
into ten (10) shares of common stock.
The total amount of funds raised through the private placement of
shares of Preferred Stock for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $234,165.44. The proceeds of the private placement were used
for working capital.
The shares of the Company's preferred stock in above private placements
were issued and sold in reliance upon the exemption provided by Section 4(2) and/or Regulation D/Regulation S of the Securities
Act of 1933. Appropriate investment representations were obtained from the investors.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
The Company's 2004 Equity Compensation Plan has 2,921,260 million
shares remaining as of December 31, 2012. In 2007 and 2008, no shares were issued under the Company's 2004 Equity Compensation
Plan. In 2006 and 2005, the Company issued 420,000 shares and 58,740 shares respectively under the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan.
There are no outstanding options under the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan.
ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected consolidated financial data is derived from
the Company's audited financial statements. These data is not necessarily indicative of results of future operations, and should
be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under Item 7
and, the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8.
No cash dividends were declared in any of the years shown below:
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
Statement of Operations Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues (1)
|
|
$
|
19,012
|
|
|
$
|
4,462
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of Services
|
|
|
89,845
|
|
|
|
121,555
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit (Loss)
|
|
|
(70,833
|
)
|
|
|
(117,093
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss)
|
|
|
(975,911
|
)
|
|
|
(1,283,298
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (loss)
|
|
|
155,833
|
|
|
|
(2,103,157
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share
|
|
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
(0.001
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares used in computing basic and diluted income/loss per common share
|
|
|
200,774,492
|
|
|
|
194,151,682
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working Capital (Deficit)
|
|
|
(2,337,776
|
)
|
|
|
(2,744,354
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
2,500,423
|
|
|
|
2,671,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term obligations
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
15,959
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock holders' (Deficit) Equity
|
|
|
(779,980
|
)
|
|
|
(1,169,977
|
)
|
NOTES ON SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
|
(1)
|
The digit gaming operations were suspended in March 2009 by the Cambodia Government, as part of the suspension of all lotteries in Cambodia, resulting in the removal of such revenues in 2008.
|
ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
PRELIMINARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
ALL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE DEEMED BY THE
COMPANY TO BE COVERED BY AND TO QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE HARBOR PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
OF 1995. PROSPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT SEVERAL FACTORS GOVERN WHETHER ANY FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENT CONTAINED
HEREIN WILL BE OR CAN BE ACHIEVED. ANY ONE OF THOSE FACTORS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED
HEREIN. THESE FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDE PLANS AND OBJECTIVES OF MANAGEMENT FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS, INCLUDING PLANS AND
OBJECTIVES RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS AND THE FUTURE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY. ASSUMPTIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING INVOLVE
JUDGMENTS WITH RESPECT TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FUTURE ECONOMIC, COMPETITIVE AND MARKET CONDITIONS, FUTURE BUSINESS DECISIONS, AND
THE TIME AND MONEY REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ALL OF WHICH ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT
ACCURATELY AND MANY OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE COMPANY. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT THE ASSUMPTIONS UNDERLYING
THE FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE REASONABLE, ANY OF THOSE ASSUMPTIONS COULD PROVE INACCURATE AND, THEREFORE,THERE
CAN BE
NO ASSURANCE THAT THE RESULTS CONTEMPLATED IN ANY OF THE FORWARD
- LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL BE REALIZED. BASED ON ACTUAL EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, THE COMPANY MAY ALTER
ITS MARKETING, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PLANS OR OTHER BUDGETS, WHICH MAY IN TURN AFFECT THE COMPANY'S RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. IN LIGHT
OF THE SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAINTIES INHERENT IN THE FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED THEREIN, THE INCLUSION OF ANY SUCH STATEMENT
SHOULD NOT BE REGARDED AS A REPRESENTATION BY THE COMPANY OR ANY OTHER PERSON THAT THE OBJECTIVES OR PLANS OF THE COMPANY WILL
BE ACHIEVED.
You should read the following discussion of our financial condition
and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to our consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this report.
General
The Company is in the business of broadband entertainment-on-demand,
streaming via computers, television sets, and 3G (Third Generation) devices and the provision of broadband services. Its business
includes channel and program sponsorship (advertising and branding); online subscriptions, channel/portal development (digital
programming services); content aggregation and syndication, broadband consulting services, broadband hosting and streaming services
and
E-commerce.
The Company was also in the business of digit gaming (lottery).
The Company had an 18 years license to conduct nation wide lottery in Cambodia. The Company through its subsidiary, M2B Commerce
Limited, signed an agreement with Allsports Limited, a British Virgin Islands company to operate and conduct digit games in Cambodia
and to manage the digit games activities in Cambodia. On March 25, 2009, the Company was notified that the digit games were suspended
by the At this time, the Company believes that the suspension of the digit games is permanent as the Government of Cambodia has
closed the gaming business by the order of its Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with selected
financial data and the financial statements and notes to financial statements.
OVERVIEW
The business focus of the Company is Entertainment-on-Demand and
E-Commerce Channels on Broadband, and 3G (Third Generation) devices.
For the broadband, the Company delivers both wire and wireless solutions,
streaming via computers, TV sets, PDAs and 3G hand phones. At the same time the Company launches e-commerce channels (portals)
that provide on-line shopping but with a difference, merging two leisure activities of shopping and entertainment. The entertainment
channels are designed to drive and promote the shopping
portals, and vice versa.
The Company's business model in the area of broadband entertainment
includes e-services, which would provide the Company with multiple streams of revenue. Such revenues would be derived from advertising
and branding (channel and program sponsorship); on-line subscriptions; channel/portal development (digital programming services);
content aggregation and syndication; broadband consulting services; on-line shopping turnkey solutions; broadband hosting and streaming
services; E-commerce commissions and on-line dealerships; and digit game operations.
In fiscal 2008, the business was reorganized under the following
entities to spearhead the expansion of the Company's business and focus on specific growth areas and territories.
M2B WORLD PTE. LTD.
M2B World Pte. Ltd. was incorporated on April 3, 2003. This subsidiary
used to oversee the management and operation of the Company as a whole and oversees the Asian business. With effect from September
1, 2006, the Company's Asian business was overseen by another subsidiary, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
The Company took an investment on May 16, 2005 for a 9.1% equity
position with a company called Activ Lifestyle Pte Ltd in Singapore to help facilitate Amaru Inc.'s diversification into the health
and wellness market.On September 27, 2005, the Company raised its investment in Activ Lifestyle Pte Ltd to 12.6%. This was further
increased to 17.4% as of December 31, 2006.
In December 2005, M2B World Pte. Ltd. sold 81% equity interests
of its wholly-owned subsidiary, M2B Game World Pte. Ltd. to Auston International Group Ltd (Auston), a public listed company in
Singapore, in exchange for 27% equity interest in Auston. As of December 31, 2008, the Company disposed all of its common shares
in Auston. As of the date of this report, the Company holds no
shares in Auston.
M2B WORLD, INC.
M2B World, Inc., a California corporation, was incorporated on January
24, 2005. This subsidiary handles and oversees the Company's business in the U.S. The Company has not renewed its office lease
in West Hollywood in August, 2011, and currently does not maintain an office space in the U.S.
On May 27, 2005, M2B World, Inc. entered into an agreement with
Indie Vision Films, Inc., a California corporation, to purchase 20% of the beneficial ownership of Indie Vision Films, Inc., which
provided to M2B World, Inc. access the library of programs of Indie Vision Films, Inc. The Company entered into an agreement on
December 22, 2009 with Indie Vision Films, Inc. to convert its investment into content rights, thereby giving up its 20% share
of beneficial ownership in lieu of library rights that the Company could exploit commercially
for international use.
M2B WORLD ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
M2B World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd was incorporated in the Republic
of Singapore on 1 August 2006 for the purposes of handling all the business operations of the Company in the Asia Pacific region.
This company had taken over the Asian business operations as well as the assets and liabilities of M2B World Pte. Ltd. with effect
from September 1, 2006.
On January 3, 2007, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, issued 7,778,014
shares of common stock through a private placement at a price of $0.77 a share for a total amount of $6,000,000. This had effectively
reduced the Company's effective equity interest in M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd from 100% to 81.6%.
On July 8, 2008, M2B World Asia Pacific Pte Ltd signed a two
year convertible loan agreement with a third party to raise $2,500,000 in funding. The convertible loan represents a two year
convertible loan drawn by a subsidiary company. It bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum. The loan allowed the
lender the option to convert the loan into shares of the subsidiary company at the issue price of $0.942 per share at the end
of the two year period. The due date of the loan was July 7, 2010. The conversion period of the convertible loan was extended
for an additional twelve months commencing July 8, 2010 and was further extended to June 29, 2012. M2B World Asia Pacific
Pte. Ltd. is negotiating to obtain further extension on the convertible loan, until which interest is accrued on
the outstanding loan balance at 5% per annum.
M2B COMMERCE LIMITED
M2B Commerce Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin
Islands on July 25, 2002, focuses on e-commerce and digit gaming, with a branch in Cambodia that oversees the digit gaming operation
in Cambodia.
The Company has an agreement with Allsports Limited, a British Virgin
Islands company to operate, administer, and manage the lottery digit game activities in Cambodia, as an extension of the Company's
entertainment operations. On March 25, 2009, the Company was notified that the digit game were suspended by the Cambodia Government
as part of the suspension of all lotteries in Cambodia. At this time, the Company believes that the suspension of the digit game
is permanent as the Government of Cambodia has closed the gaming business by the order of its Ministry of Economy and Finance.
The company had entered into an investment agreement on January
12, 2006, with Khoo Kim Leng, the beneficial owner of Dai Long Co., Ltd, which holds a valid casino license and freehold land
and intends to develop and operate an integrated resort in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The resort will feature a hotel, guest house,
shopping arcade, entertainment and amusement center and some gaming tables. As of December 31, 2006, the company had invested
$2,402,613 in relation to this investment. The resort was completed and is in operation.
M2B ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
On April 19, 2010, M2B Entertainment, Inc. was dissolved because
the Company did not want to continue operations in Canada.
M2B AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
M2B Australia Pty Ltd was incorporated on June 15, 2005. This subsidiary
handles and oversees the Company's business in Australia. As of December 31, 2012 this subsidiary is dormant.
M2B WORLD TRAVEL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
M2B World Travel Singapore Pte Ltd was incorporated in the Republic
of Singapore on March 7, 2006 to develop a global online travel platform which offers global e-travel services. On October 14,
2011, M2B World Travel Singapore was dissolved because the Company did not want to continue its travel operations.
AMARU HOLDINGS LIMITED AND M2B WORLD HOLDINGS LIMITED
Amaru Holdings Limited and M2B World Holdings Limited are incorporated
in the British Virgin Islands on February 21, 2005 and June 15, 2006, respectively. Amaru Holdings Limited focuses on content
syndication and distribution in areas other than Asia Pacific region. M2B World Holdings Limited focuses on content syndication
and distribution in Asia Pacific region and is a subsidiary of M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
TREMAX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND M2B WORLD TRAVEL LIMITED
Tremax International Limited and M2B World Travel Limited are both
incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on June 8, 2006 and May 3, 2005 respectively. Both companies are investment holdings
companies.
On July 10, 2007, Tremax International Limited entered into a sale
and purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with Domaine Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation (the "Vendor"),
for the acquisition of CBBN Holdings Limited ("CBBN Holdings"). CBBN Holdings is a 80% beneficial owner of Cosmactive
Broadband Networks Co. Ltd ("CBN"), which is a broadband service provider incorporated in Taiwan. The purchase consideration
is satisfied in full by the issuance of 5,333,333 of common stock of the Company.
On January 22, 2009, the Company approved the termination and rescission
of the Agreement, because the seller failed to comply with the terms of the Agreement and did not deliver to the Company or Purchaser
the consideration for the issuance of the Company's common stock. The Company further approved the cancellation of the common stock
issued by the Company under the Agreement.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
In the preparation of the financial statements, the Company adopted
the following critical accounting policies.
FILM LIBRARY
Investment in the Company's film library includes movies, dramas,
comedies and documentaries in which the Company has acquired distribution rights from a third party. For acquired films, these
capitalized costs consist of minimum guarantee payments to acquire the distribution rights. Costs of acquiring the Company's film
libraries are amortized using the individual-film-forecast method, whereby these costs are amortized and participations and residuals
costs are accrued in the proportion that current year's revenue bears to management's estimate of ultimate revenue at the beginning
of the current year expected to be recognized from the exploitation, exhibition or sale of the films. Ultimate revenue for acquired
films includes estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years following the date of acquisition. Investments in films are stated
at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value.
The valuation of investment in films is reviewed on a overall basis,
when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the fair value of the film library is less than its unamortized cost. The
fair value of the film is determined using management's future revenue and cost estimates and a discounted cash flow approach.
Additional amortization is recorded in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the film. Estimates
of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in the carrying value of investment
in films may be required as a consequence of changes in management's future revenue estimates.
The Company most recently completed an impairment evaluation in
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. The film library was determined to be impaired during the year ended December 31, 2009.
In conducting the analysis, the Company used a discounted cash flow approach in estimating fair value as market values could not
be readily determined given the unique nature of the respective assets.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of gaming licenses, software licenses
and product development costs. Intangible assets which were purchased and have indefinite lives are stated at cost less impairment
losses. Intangible assets which were purchased for a specific period are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment
losses. Such intangible assets are amortized over the period of the contract, which is 2 to 18 years.
REVENUE
Subscription and related services revenues are recognized over the
period that services are provided. Advertising and sponsorship revenues are recognized as the services are performed or when the
goods are delivered. Licensing and content syndication revenue is recognized when the license period begins, and the contents are
available for exploitation by customer, pursuant to the terms of the license agreement. Gaming revenue is recognized as earned
net of winnings. E-commerce commissions are recognized as received. Broadband consulting services and on-line turnkey solutions
revenue are recognized as earned.
The Company has adopted accounting pronouncements issued before
December 31, 2012, that are applicable to the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 compared with the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2011.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
|
|
·
|
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $19,012 compared
with $4,462 in 2011.
|
|
|
·
|
Loss from operations was $975,911 in 2012 compared with loss of $1,283,298
in 2011.
|
|
|
·
|
Net gain was $155,833 in 2012 compared with loss of $2,103,157 in
2011.
|
|
|
·
|
The Company's cash balance was $33,460 at December 31, 2012 compared
with $219,348 at December 31 2011.
|
Revenue
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
key components of the Company's revenues :
|
|
|
|
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
|
|
|
|
VARIANCE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Entertainment
|
|
$
|
19,012
|
|
|
$
|
4,462
|
|
|
$
|
14,550
|
|
|
|
326
|
%
|
|
Digit Games
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
--%
|
|
|
Other
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
--%
|
|
|
Total Revenues
|
|
$
|
19,012
|
|
|
$
|
4,462
|
|
|
$
|
14,550
|
|
|
|
326
|
%
|
Entertainment revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 at $19,012
was higher than entertainment revenue of $4,462 for year ended December 31, 2011 by $14,550 (326%). It was mainly due to the increase
in subscription revenue and other relevant revenue from new customers during 2012.
COST OF SERVICES
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's cost of services :
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December
31
|
|
|
|
Variance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Cost of Services
|
|
$
|
89,845
|
|
|
$
|
121,555
|
|
|
$
|
(31,710
|
)
|
|
|
(26
|
%)
|
Cost of services for the years ended December 31, 2012 was $89,845
which decreased by $31,710 (26%) from $121,555 for the year ended December 31, 2011. It was mainly due to decrease in cost spending
on video movie production costs by $41,637 (62%) from $67,192 for the year ended December 31, 2011 to $25,555 for the year ended
December 31, 2012.
DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's distribution expenses :
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December
31
|
|
|
|
Variance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
Total Distribution Expenses
|
|
$
|
50,538
|
|
|
$
|
78,592
|
|
|
$
|
(28,054
|
)
|
|
|
(36
|
%)
|
Distribution expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 at $50,538
were lower by $28,054 (36%) as compared to the amount of $78,592 incurred for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The higher distribution expenses were attributed to decrease spending
on traveling expenses during year ended December 31,2012.
BAD DEBTS WRITTEN OFF
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's bad debts written off:
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31
|
|
|
|
Variance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 vs. 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Bad Debts Written Off
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$
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–
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$
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4,471
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$
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(4,471
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)
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(100
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%)
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The bad debts written off in 2011 were primarily attributed to the
write off of the long outstanding balance of $4,471 from previous accounts receivable and other debtors.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's general and administrative expenses:
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Year Ended December 31
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Variance
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2012 vs. 2011
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2012
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2011
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$
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%
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Total General and Administrative Expenses
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$
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854,540
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$
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1,083,142
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$
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(228,602
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)
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(21
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%)
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Administration expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012
at $854,540 were lower by $228,602 (21%) as compared to the amount of $1,083,142 incurred for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The decrease in administrative expenses for the year ended December
31, 2012 was attributed mainly to the decrease in:
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Depreciation
. Equipment depreciation had decreased
by $162,029 (81%), from $200,718 for the year ended December 31,2011 to $38,689 for the year ended December 31,2012. The
decrease was mainly due to most of the equipment being fully depreciated during end of December 31, 2011.
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Legal and Professional Fee
. Costs had decreased by $117,494
(52%), from $224,804 for the year ended December 31, 2011 to $107,310 for the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was mainly
due as a result of costs reduction measures to reduce operating costs.
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(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's income from operations:
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Year Ended December 31
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2012
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2011
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(Loss) Income from Operations
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$
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(975,911
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)
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$
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(1,283,298
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)
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|
|
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The company incurred a loss from operations of $919,910 for
the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the loss from operations of $1,371,999 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The
decrease was mainly due as a result of costs reduction measures to reduce operating costs.
NET INCOME (LOSS)
The following table sets forth a year-over-year comparison of the
Company's net income (loss):
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Year Ended December 31
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|
|
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|
2012
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|
|
2011
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Net income (Loss)
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|
$
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155,833
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|
|
$
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(2,103,157
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)
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Net income for the year ended December
31, 2012, was $155,833 which increased by $2,258,990 (107%) from net loss of $2,103,157 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The
significantly increase was partly due to a gain of $264,756 from disposal of investment, and fair value adjustment for securities
held for trading from a gain of $865,429 was earned for the year ended December 31, 2012.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had cash of $33,460 at December 31, 2012 as compared
to cash of $219,348 at December 31, 2011.
The Company does not finance its operations through short-term
bank credit nor long-term bank loans.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had not entered
into any transactions using derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments. Accordingly the Company believes
its exposure to market interest rate risk is not material.
In summary of the sources and use of cash, the Company had
raised $234,164 through equity financings in fiscal year 2012. It was used to cover the Company's operations and to reduce the Company's accounts payable and
accrued expenses for fiscal year 2012.
There was net cash used in operating activities of $900,540 and
$1,256,330, for each of the two years in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease of $355,790 for net cash used in operating
activities in 2012 as compared to 2011 was mainly due to reduction of payments to the Company's suppliers.
There was net cash used in investing activities of $1,110,013
and used in $2,489 for each of the two years in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase of $1,112,502 for net cash
generated from investing activities in 2012 as compared to 2011 was mainly due to significant receipt from disposal
of security.
There was net cash used in financing activities of $395,361
and provided by $1,256,984 for each of the two years in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease of $1,256,984 for net cash
provided by financing activities in 2012 as compared to 2011 was mainly due repayment of term loan.
The Company's intention in fiscal year 2013 is to raise additional funds through
new equity placements with investors to fund its business, and the intended growth plans.
The Company has relinquished its old trade obligations and
reduced the overall fixed overhead cost. On the operational side, where possible, IT work has been out-sourced to other
countries with lower labor cost. In addition to the Company's content of I-Concerts, Mr. Paparazzi, Auto TV gained in 2010,
the Company is seeking to acquire new Contents from Holland, Mid-East, Australia, Korea, Japan and China. Currently, the
Company is finalizing a cooperation agreement with m1905, a fully owned subsidiary of CCTV6. The Company's goal is to keep
contents current at 'zero-cost' acquisition, with revenue share model where possible. During the industry downturn, the
Company has continued to push its key selling points of legal contents across various countries, It is rewarded by the newly
enforced Intellectual Property Rights in China and globally. This puts the Company's content library in a favourable position
in negotiating for new business ventures. The Company believes that being based in Singapore, at the crossroads of
communication and commerce, it is ideally placed to develop the media industry. The Company's fully legal contents and
various country rights, enables it to take advantage of the Internet and Mobile 3G/4G roll out regionally and globally. The
Company has a self sufficient, complete and compact operation, cross-platforms abilities, and new product developments, and
is nimble enough to adapt to the new media to realize revenue for the highly connected mobile marketplace. We expect that the
broadband business segment would be able to generate sufficient cash to cover its operations in fiscal year 2013, however, no
assurances can be made that such expectations will materialize. Cash generated from operations meanwhile will not be able to
cover the Company's intended growth and expansion. The Company intends to raise additional funds to fund its
business expansion until its revenue generation is self sufficient to fund the business. However no assurances can be made
that the Company will raise sufficient funds as planned.
NEW CONTRACTS
On October 14, 2011, the Company, through its subsidiary, M2B World
Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ("M2B"), signed an agreement with Apalya Technologies Pvt. Ltd. ("Apalya"), is one
of India's leading content aggregation, provisioning and distribution platform in the Mobile Video Delivery space. Pursuant to
the terms of the Agreement, Apalya shall launch M2B's content and services on mobile platforms of telecommunication companies
and mobile service providers in the territories of Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka. M2B and Apalya shall share net of total revenue
collected in the ratio of 60%("M2B"):40%(" Apalya ")for B2B deployments and 40%("M2B"):60%("Apalya")
for B2C deployments respectively on the basis of the viewership of such contents.
On October 25, 2011, the Company, through its subsidiary, M2B World
Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ("M2B"), signed an agreement with VASC Software and Media ("VASC"), is one of Vietnam's
leading content aggregation, provisioning and distribution platform in the Mobile Video Delivery space. Pursuant to the terms
of the Agreement, VASC shall launch M2B's content and services on mobile platforms of telecommunication companies and mobile service
providers in the territory of Vietnam. M2B and VASC shall share 50% of the net revenue collected with VASC.
On November 5, 2011, the Company, through its subsidiary, M2B
World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ("M2B"), signed an agreement with Key Asylum Corporation, ("Egg Up"). Egg Up
has a unique technology that protects uploaded films from piracy enabling them to provide a safe platform for film
distributors to use in order to market, sell, and rent their films. Both parties agreed to look into areas to tap onto Egg Up
existing infrastructure and technology and M2B's vast content library across all genres with distribution rights across all
platforms including online, mobile and Over-the-top content services. M2B and Egg Up shall share 50% of the gross revenue
collected with such partnership.
On December 7, 2011, the Company through its subsidiary, M2B World
Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ("M2B"), signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LTDnetwork Incorporated who owns the brand
name and music site called QTRAX. QTRAX is the world's first free and legal peer-to-peer music service. Both parties agreed to
look into areas to promote each other's site to increase internet traffic and to exploit each other's contents.
On February 2, 2012, the Company through its subsidiary, M2B
World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ("M2B") signed an agreement with Samsung Asia Pte. Ltd. ("Samsung"), one of
the world's leading electronics producers. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Samsung shall launch M2B's content and
services on SmartTV devices and Android Mobile Devices, including Tablets. The Samsung devices shall be launched in the
following manner, namely Singapore,Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan ROC, Pacific Islands,
Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Indochina and Rest of the World. M2B and Samsung shall share net of total revenue collected
in the ratio of 85%("M2B"):15%("Samsung").
ITEM 7A: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve
principal while concurrently maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. Some
of the securities that we may invest in may be subject to market risk. This means that a change in prevailing interest rates may
cause the principal amount of the investment to fluctuate. For example, if we hold a security that was issued with a fixed interest
rate at the then-prevailing rate and the prevailing interest rate later rises, the current value of the principal amount of our
investment will decline. To minimize this risk in the future, we intend to maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term
investments in a variety of securities, including commercial paper, money market funds, high-grade corporate bonds, government
and non- government debt securities and certificates of deposit. In general, money market funds are not subject to market risk
because the interest paid on such funds fluctuates with the prevailing interest rate. The Company held $2,148,932 and $2,134,909
in marketable securities as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively.
The Company does not believe that it faces material market risk
with respect to its cash and cash equivalents which totaled $33,460 and $219,348 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company has no material long-term obligations or hedging activities.
ABILITY TO EXPAND CUSTOMER BASE
The Company's future operating results depend on our ability to
expand our customer base for broadband services and e-commerce portals. An increase in total revenue depends on our ability to
increase the number of broadband and e-commerce portals, in the US, Europe and Asia. The degree of success of this depends on:
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·
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our efforts to establish independent broadband sites in countries
where conditions are suitable.
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·
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our ability to expand our offerings of content in entertainment to
include more niche channels and offerings.
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·
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our ability to provide content beyond just personal computers but
to encompass television, wireless application devices and 3G hand phones.
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ABILITY TO ACQUIRE NEW MEDIA CONTENTS
The continued ability of the Company to acquire rights to new media
contents, at competitive rates, is crucial to grow and sustain the Company's business.
AVAILABILITY OF TECHNOLOGICALLY RELIABLE NEW GENERATION OF BROADBAND
DEVICES
The growth of demand for broadband services is dependent on the
wide availability of technologically reliable new generation of broadband devices, at affordable prices to prospective customers
of broadband services. The early and widespread availability and market adoption of new generation broadband devices, will significantly
impact demand for broadband services and the growth of the Company's business.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE BY GOVERNMENT AND
TELCOS
The growth of demand for broadband services is dependent on the
capital investment in broadband infrastructure by governments and Telcos. A significant source of demand for the Company's broadband
services could be from homes and enterprises with access to high-speed broadband connections. The ability of countries to invest
in public broadband infrastructure to offer public accessibility is subject to countries' economic health. The Company's prospects
for business growth in Asia especially would be impacted by overall economic conditions in the territories that we seek to expand
into.
COMPETITION FROM BROADBAND CABLE AND TV NETWORKS OPERATORS
The competition of services provided by broadband cable network
operators and TV networks. As traditional TV networks and cable TV operators provide alternate supply of entertainment and on-demand
broadband services, they are in competition with the Company, for market share. The Company, nevertheless, will continue to leverage
on its advantage of ownership rights to its own portfolio of media content and its ability to provide broadband services over
both the cable and wireless networks, at competitive rates.
The Company's business is reliant on complex information technology
systems and networks. Any significant system or network disruption could have a material adverse impact on our operations and
operating results. The Company's nature of business is highly dependent on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of complex
information technology systems networks, may they, either be that of ours, or our Telco/ ISP partners.
All information technology systems are potentially vulnerable to
damage or interruption from a variety of sources, including but not limited to computer viruses, security breach, energy blackouts,
natural disasters and terrorism, war and telecommunication failures.
System or network disruptions may arise if new systems or upgrades
are defective or are not installed properly. The Company has implemented various measures to manage our risks related to system
and network disruptions, but a system failure or security breach could negatively impact our operations and financial results.
LAW AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING INTERNET
Increased regulation of the Internet or differing application of
existing laws might slow the growth of the use of the Internet and online services, which could decrease demand for our services.
The added complexity of the law may lead to higher compliance costs resulting in higher costs of doing business.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
Our copyrights, patents, trademarks, including our rights to certain
domain names are very important to M2B and WOWtv's brand and success. While we make every effort to protect and stop unauthorized
use of our proprietary rights, it may still be possible for third parties to obtain and use the intellectual property without authorization.
The validity, enforceability and scope of protection of intellectual property in Internet-related industries remain uncertain and
still evolving. Litigation may be necessary in future to enforce these intellectual property rights. This will result in substantial
costs and diversion of the Company's resources and could disrupt its business, as well as have a material adverse effect on its
business.
LAW AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING BUSINESS
As the Company continues to expand its business internationally
across different geographical locations there are risks inherent including:
1) Trade barriers and changes in trade regulations
2) Local labor laws and regulations
3) Currency exchange rate fluctuations
4) Political,social or economic unrest
5) Potential adverse tax regulation
6) Changes in governmental regulations
OUTBREAK OF BIRD FLU PANDEMIC OR SIMILAR ADVERSE PUBLIC HEALTH
DEVELOPMENTS
Any future outbreak of the bird flu pandemic or similar adverse
public health developments may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business operations, financial condition and results
of operations.
ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See the Financial Statements and Notes thereto commencing on Page
F-1.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PAGE
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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F-1
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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F-2
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Consolidated Statements of Income
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F-3
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Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Deficit and Comprehensive Income
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F-4 - F-7
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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F-8
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ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
On February 3, 2011, the Registrant received a notice from its independent registered public accounting firm, Mendoza Berger & Company,
LLP ("Mendoza Berger") , that they had resigned due to a change in the firm's organization structure, effective as of
that date.
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a)
|
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Resignation of Current Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
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i.
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On February 3, 2012, Mendoza Berger resigned as the Company's current independent
registered public accounting firm.
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ii.
|
|
The Company's Board of Directors accepted such resignation on February 6, 2012.
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iii.
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Mendoza Berger's audit reports on the financial statements of the Company for the
years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified
or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, other than an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
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iv.
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Since July 21, 2008, the date the Company engaged Mendoza Berger as the Company's
independent registered public accounting firm in connection with Mendoza Berger's audits of the Company's annual financial statements
as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and Mendoza Berger's reviews of the Company's
quarterly interim unaudited financial information from September 30, 2008 through September 30, 2011 (last quarterly period under
review by Mendoza Berger on Form 10-Q filed by the Company on November 14, 2011 prior to Mendoza Berger's resignation) through
the date of resignation on February 3, 2012, there were no disagreements on any matter of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to their satisfaction would
have caused Mendoza Berger to make reference in connection with Mendoza Berger's opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement.
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v.
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In connection with the audited financial statements of the Company for the years ended
December 31, 2010 and 2009 and quarterly interim unaudited financial information from March 31, 2010 through September 30, 2011
and through the date of Mendoza Berger's resignation on February 3, 2012, there have been no reportable events with the Company
as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
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vi.
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The Company provided Mendoza Berger with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K
and requested that Mendoza Berger furnished it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not they agree with the above
statements. The Company has received the requested letter from Mendoza Berger, and a copy of such letter was filed as Exhibit 16.1
to the Current Report on Form 8-K
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(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
On February 8, 2012, the Company retained Wilson Morgan LLP as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm.
This engagement was approved by the Board of Directors. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and any subsequent interim
period through the date hereof, the Registrant has not consulted with Wilson Morgan LLP regarding the application of accounting
principles related to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered
on the Company's financial statements or as to any disagreement or reportable event as described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and Item
304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
As of January 25, 2013, the Registrant received a notice
from its independent registered public accounting firm, Wilson Morgan, LLP (“Wilson Morgan”), that they had resigned
due to the fact that they do not have any other audit partner to service our account, effective as of that date.
a)
Resignation of Current Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm.
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i.
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On January 25, 2013, Wilson Morgan resigned as the Company’s current independent
registered public accounting firm.
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ii.
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The Company’s Board of Directors accepted such resignation on January 28, 2013.
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iii.
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Wilson Morgan’s audit reports on the financial statements of the Company for
the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified
or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, other than an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
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iv.
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Since February 8, 2012, the date the Company engaged Wilson Morgan as the Company’s
independent registered public accounting firm in connection with Wilson Morgan’s audits of the Company’s annual financial
statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and Wilson Morgan’s reviews of
the Company’s quarterly interim unaudited financial information from February 8, 2012 through September 30, 2012 (last quarterly
period under review by Wilson Morgan on Form 10-Q filed by the Company on November 14, 2012 prior to Wilson Morgan’s resignation)
through the date of resignation on January 25, 2013, there were no disagreements on any matter of accounting principles or practices,
financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to their satisfaction would
have caused Wilson Morgan to make reference in connection with Wilson Morgan’s opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement.
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v.
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In connection with the audited financial statements of the Company for the years ended
December 31, 2011 and 2010 and quarterly interim unaudited financial information from March 31, 2012 through September 30, 2012
and through the date of Wilson Morgan’s resignation on January 25, 2013, there have been no reportable events with the Company
as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
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vi.
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The Company provided Wilson Morgan with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K
and requested that Wilson Morgan furnished it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not they agree with the above
statements. The Company has received the requested letter from Wilson Morgan, and a copy of such letter was filed as Exhibit 16.1
to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
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(b) Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm.
On February 27, 2013, the Registrant retained
Wei,
Wei & Co LLP.
as the Registrant's new independent registered public accounting firm. This engagement was approved by
the Board of Directors. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and any subsequent interim period through the date hereof,
the Registrant has not consulted with
Wei, Wei & Co LLP.
regarding the application of accounting
principles related to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered
on the Company’s financial statements or as to any disagreement or reportable event as described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and
Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 9A: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Restatement of Previously Issued Financial
Statements
On May 28, 2010 on Form 8-K, the Company announced that its previously
issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 included in the Company's Form 10-K, should no longer be relied
upon. Management began a review of its reporting policies with respect to its film library and concluded that its film library
should have been impaired at December 31, 2009 based upon a lack of historical revenue from which to calculate a fair value in
accordance with ASC 926, "Entertainment - Films." This form 10-K/A includes the changes and restatement of the December
31, 2009 year ended financial statements.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
A system of disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-l5(e)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,as amended [the "Exchange
Act"]) are controls and other procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information that the Company
is required to disclose in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the
Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures,
including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even
effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives, and management
necessarily is required to use its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. In
addition, the design of any system of controls is based in pan upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events,
and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Moreover, over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies
or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may
occur and not be detected. At the time of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 as of the
date hereof, our Chief Executive officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective as of December 31, 2012. Subsequent to that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, have re-evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1943, as amended) as of the period
covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that
our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements because of the identification of the material weakness in our internal control
over financial reporting of the film library from the misinterpretation of accounting literature in accordance with United States
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). Thus, the Company recognizes that it has a material weakness in financial
reporting due to a lack of staff with adequate knowledge of US GAAP. The Company will correct this weakness by hiring a consultant
who is knowledgeable in US GAAP and by providing continuing professional education for the existing staff. It is the Company's
intent to have a professional US GAAP consultant available on as needed basis in connection with the preparation of the Company's
financial reports. The Company intends to have its senior accounting staff attend classes in US GAAP for a minimum of forty hours
per calendar year. The Company believes that such corrective actions should eliminate this material weakness.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over the Company's financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal
control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States of America generally accepted
accounting principles. A Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being
made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of the Company and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding
the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material
effect on our consolidated financial statements. In connection with the preparation of this Annual Report on Form 10K, under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in the
framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
("COSO"), as supplemented by the COSO publication Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Guidance for Smaller Public
Companies. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our internal control
over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2012, based on these criteria. Management believes that this material
weakness has no affect on our ability to present GAAP-compliant financial statements. Management does not believe that the weakness
with respect to its procedures and controls had a pervasive effect upon the financial reporting and overall control environment
due to our ability to make the necessary adjustments to our financial statements. Management is also aware that there is a lack
of segregation of duties at the Company due to the fact that there are only four people dealing with financial and accounting matters.
However, at this time, management has decided that considering the experience and abilities of the employees involved and the low
quantity of transactions processed, the risks associated with such lack of segregation are low and the potential benefits of adding
employees to clearly segregate duties do not justify the substantial expenses associated with such increases. Management will periodically
reevaluate this situation.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our
registered independent auditors regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation
by our registered independent auditors pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management's report
in this annual report.
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting
will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable,
not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems,
no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company
have been detected.
Management's Remediation Initiatives
In addition to the re-evaluation discussed above, management has,
subsequent to December 31, 2012, implemented the following procedures to address the material weakness noted above, including the
following:
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Enhanced the access to accounting literature, research materials and
documents.
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Identified third party professionals with whom to consult regarding
complex accounting applications
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Looking to additional staff to supplement our current accounting professionals
with the requisite experience and
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The elements of our remediation plan can only be accomplished over
time and we can offer no assurance that these initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION
None.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
1. ORGANIZATION
Amaru, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "company")
is in the business of broadband entertainment-on-demand, streaming via computers, television sets, PDAs (personal digital assistant)
and the provision of broadband services. Its business includes channel and program sponsorship (advertising and branding); online
subscriptions, channel/portal development (digital programming services); content aggregation and syndication, broadband consulting
services, broadband hosting and streaming services and e-commerce.
The Company was also in the business of digit
gaming (lottery). The license has been suspended.
The key business focus of the company is to
establish itself as the provider and creator of a new generation of entertainment-on-demand and e-commerce channels on broadband,
and 3G (third generation) devices.
The Company delivers both wire and wireless
solutions, streaming via computers, TV sets, PDAS and 3G hand phones.
The Company's business model in the area of
broadband entertainment includes e-services, which would provide the company with multiple streams of revenue. such revenues would
be derived from advertising and branding (channel and program sponsorship); on-line subscriptions; channel/portal development (digital
programming services); content aggregation and syndication; broadband consulting services; broadband hosting and streaming services;
on-line dealerships and pay per view services.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting and presentation
The consolidated financial statements include
the financial statements of Amaru, inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the company evaluates its relationships with other entities to identify whether
they are variable interest entities as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards
Codification (“ASC”) Section 810 consolidation of variable interest entities and to assess whether it is the primary
beneficiary of such entities. If the determination is made that the company is the primary beneficiary, then that entity is included
in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC 860.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Presentation as a going concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which
contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has sustained. The Company has an accumulated deficit of
$41,220,399 and $41,322,752 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company also has a working capital deficit of $2,337,776
and $2,744,354 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company has had difficulty in rising adequate additional funding.
The items discussed above raise substantial
doubts about the Company's to continue as a going concern. The Company will require additional financing in order to execute its
operating plan and continue as a going concern. The Company cannot predict whether this additional financing will be in the form
of equity, debt or another form. The Company may not be able to obtain the necessary additional capital on a timely basis, on acceptable
terms, or at all. Should financing sources fail to materialize, management would seek alternate funding sources such as the sale
of common and/or preferred stock, the issuance of debt or other means. The Company plans to attempt to address its working capital
deficiency by increasing its sales, maintaining strict expense controls and seeking strategic alliances.
In the event that these financing sources do
not materialize, or the Company is unsuccessful in increasing its revenues and returning to profitable operations, the Company
will be forced to further reduce its costs, may be unable to repay its debt obligations as they become due or respond to competitive
pressures, any of which circumstances would have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, financial condition and
results of operations.
The financial statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and reclassification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and reclassification of liabilities
that might be necessary, should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all demand and time deposits
and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as of the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Accounts receivable
Accounts receivable is stated at cost, net
of an allowance for doubtful accounts, if required. Receivables outstanding longer than the payment terms are considered past due.
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses when necessary resulting from the failure of customers
to make required payments. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes allowances where there is
doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the
Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, the customer’s payment history, its current credit-worthiness
and current economic trends.
The Company’s primary exposure to credit
risk arises through its accounts receivable. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with
high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
Inventory
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or and net realizable
value. Cost is calculated using the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method and comprises all costs of purchase, costs of
conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Inventories comprised
primarily of finished products used in the Company's IPTV service.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Property and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are
recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes the price paid to acquire or construct the asset, including
capitalized interest during the construction period, and any expenditures that substantially increase the assets value or
extend the useful life of an existing asset. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Major repairs and betterments that significantly extend original useful lives or improve
productivity are capitalized and depreciated over the periods benefited. Maintenance and repairs are generally expensed as
incurred. The estimated useful lives of the assets range from 3 to 5 years.
Film library
Investment in the Company's film library includes
movies, dramas, comedies and documentaries in which the Company has acquired distribution rights from a third party. For acquired
films, these capitalized costs consist of minimum guarantee payments to acquire the distribution rights. Costs of acquiring the
Company's film libraries are amortized using the individual-film-forecast method in accordance with ASC 926, "Accounting for
Producers and Distributors of Films," whereby these costs are amortized and participations and residuals costs are accrued
in the proportion that current year's revenue bears to management's estimate of ultimate revenue at the beginning of the current
year expected to be recognized from the exploitation, exhibition or sale of the films. Ultimate revenue for acquired films includes
estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years following the date of acquisition. Investments in films are stated at the lower
of amortized cost or estimated fair value.
The valuation of investment in films is reviewed
on a overall basis, when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the fair value of the film library is less than its
unamortized cost. The fair value of the film is determined using management's future revenue and cost estimates and a discounted
cash flow approach. Additional amortization is recorded in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the estimated fair
value of the film. Estimates of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in
the carrying value of investment in films may be required as a consequence of changes in management's future revenue estimates.
The Company most recently completed an impairment
evaluation in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. The film library was determined to be impaired during the year ended December
31, 2009. In conducting the analysis, the Company used a discounted cash flow approach in estimating fair value as market values
could not be readily determined given the unique nature of the respective assets. Based upon the analysis the Company determined
that carrying amount of the film library exceeded its fair value by $19,166,406, as reflected Note 7.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Intangible assets
Intangible assets consist of gaming, software
license and product development costs. Intangible assets which were purchased for a specific period are stated at cost less accumulated
amortization and impairment losses. Such intangible assets are reviewed for impairment in accordance with ASC 350, Accounting for
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Such intangible assets are amortized over the period of the contract, which is 2 to 18 years.
Associate
An associate is an entity over which the Company
has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power
to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.
The results and assets and liabilities of associates
are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, investments in associates
are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Company's share of the net
assets of the associate, less any impairment in the value of individual investments. Losses of an associate in excess of the group's
interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Company's net investment
in the associate) are not recognized, unless the group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf
of the associate.
Any excess of the cost of acquisition over
the Company's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognized
at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment and
is assessed for impairment as part of the investment. Any excess of the Company's share of the net fair value of the identifiable
assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in the
consolidated profit and loss statement of operations, the Company currently has no goodwill related to associates.
Where a group entity transacts with an associate of the group, profits
and losses are eliminated to the extent of the group's interest in the relevant associate.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Equity method investment
An Equity Method Investment is an entity over
which the group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence
is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control
over those policies. In accordance with ASC Section 323, results and assets and liabilities of Equity Method Investments are incorporated
in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, investments are carried in the consolidated
balance sheet at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the group's share of the net assets of the Equity Method Investment,
less any impairment in the value of individual investments. Losses of an Equity Method Investment in excess of the group's interest
in that Equity Method Investment (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Company's net investment
in the Equity Method Investment) are not recognized, unless the group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments
on behalf of the Equity Method Investment.
Any excess of the cost of acquisition over
the Company's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the Equity Method
Investment recognized at the date of acquisition is recognized as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount
of the investment and is assessed for impairment as part of the investment. Any excess of the Company's share of the net fair value
of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognized
immediately in the consolidated profit and loss statement.
Where a consolidated entity transacts with
an Equity Method Investee of the group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the consolidated interest in the relevant
Equity Method Investments.
Investments
The Company classifies its investments in marketable
equity and debt securities as "available-for-sale", "held to maturity" or "trading" at the time of
purchase in accordance with "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". Equity securities held
for trading as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $598,429, and $584,406, respectively. The changes relates to an unrealized gain
of $14,023 and a unrealized loss of $32,809, for December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Available-for-sale securities are carried at
fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related tax, if any, reported as a component of other comprehensive income
(loss) until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities are determined on a specific-identification
basis. A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary will
result in an impairment, which is charged to earnings.
Investments that are not publicly traded or
have resale restrictions greater than one year are accounted for at cost. The Company's cost method investments include companies
involved in the broadband and entertainment industry. The Company uses available qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate
all cost method investments for impairments at least annually. An impairment is booked when there is an other-than-temporary difference
between the carrying amount and fair value of the investment that would result in a loss.
Valuation of long-lived assets
The Company accounts for long-lived assets
under ASC 360,"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets". Management assesses the recoverability
of its long-lived assets, which consist primarily of fixed assets and intangible assets with finite useful lives, whenever events
or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The following factors, if present, may trigger
an impairment review: (i) significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii)
significant negative industry or economic trends; (iii) significant decline in the Company's stock price for a sustained period;
and (iv) a change in the Company's market capitalization relative to net book value. If the recoverability of these assets is unlikely
because of the existence of one or more of the above-mentioned factors, an impairment analysis is performed using a projected discounted
cash flow method. Management must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair
value of these respective assets. If these estimates or related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to
record an impairment charge. Impairment charges would be included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations, and would
result in reduced carrying amounts of the related assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Fair value of financial instruments
ASC 820 establishes a fair value
hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest
priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the
lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under ASC 820 are
described below:
Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted market
prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices in markets
that not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or
liability.
Level 3 Inputs – Prices or valuation
techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or
no market activity).
The following table sets forth the Company's
financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820, assets
and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The table below sets forth a summary of the
fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2012:
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Total
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
|
|
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Level 4
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Assets:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity securities held for trading
|
|
$
|
598,429
|
|
|
$
|
598,429
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
598,429
|
|
|
$
|
598,429
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
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|
|
$
|
–
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|
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|
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The Company's equity securities held for trading
are classified within the Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and are valued using quoted market prices reported on the active
market on which the securities are traded.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
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2012
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|
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2011
|
|
|
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Carrying
amount
|
|
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Fair value
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|
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Carrying
amount
|
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Fair value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash and cash equivalents
|
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$
|
33,460
|
|
|
$
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33,460
|
|
|
$
|
219,348
|
|
|
$
|
219,348
|
|
|
Equity securities held for trading
|
|
|
598,429
|
|
|
|
598,429
|
|
|
|
584,406
|
|
|
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584,406
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|
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Other current assets
|
|
|
256,024
|
|
|
|
256,024
|
|
|
|
264,332
|
|
|
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264,332
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|
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Investments
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2,487,591
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|
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1,550,503
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|
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2,718,749
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1,550,503
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Advances from related parties
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|
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300,403
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|
|
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300,403
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|
|
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300,465
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|
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300,465
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|
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Capital lease payable
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|
|
–
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|
|
|
–
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|
|
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27,933
|
|
|
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27,933
|
|
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Convertible term loan
|
|
|
1,898,470
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|
|
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1,898,470
|
|
|
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2,500,000
|
|
|
|
2,500,000
|
|
The investment held at cost located in Cambodia
represents 10 percent of the issued common stock of an untraded company; that investment is carried at its fair value as of December
31 2012 and 2011 were $1,550,503 and $1,550,503, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheet. The investment held at cost located
in Singapore represents 8 percent of the issued common stock of an untraded company; the investment is carried at its original
cost as of December 31, 2011 was fully impaired. In 2012, all investments were classified as long term with $1,550,503 as its fair
value.
Advances from related party
Advances from a director and related party
of $300,403 at December 31, 2012 are unsecured, non-interest bearing and payable on demand.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Leases
The Company is the lessee of equipment under
a capital lease expiring in 2014. The assets and liabilities under capital leases are recorded the lower of the present value of
the minimum lease
payments or the fair value of the asset. The
assets are amortized over the lower of their related lease terms or their estimated productive lives. Amortization of assets under
capital leases is included in depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Foreign currency translation
Transactions in foreign currencies are measured
and recorded in the functional currency, U.S. dollars, using the Company's prevailing month exchange rate. The Company's reporting
currency is also in U.S. dollars. At the balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances that are denominated in a foreign currency
are adjusted to reflect the rate at the balance sheet date and the income statement accounts using the average exchange rates throughout
the period. Translation gains and losses are recorded in stockholders' equity as other Comprehensive income and realized gains
and losses from foreign currency transactions are reflected in operations.
Revenues
The Company's primary sources of revenue are
from the sales of advertising space on interactive websites owned by the Company; distribution and licensing of content to our
partners, broadband consulting services, and gaming revenue from our digit games.
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance
with Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 605-10 Revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists, the service or product is performed or delivered and collectability of the resulting receivable
is reasonably assured.
Website advertising revenue is recognized on
a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) or cost per click (CPC), and flat-fee basis. The Company earns CPM or CPC revenue from the
display of graphical advertisements. An impression is delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users. Revenue
from graphical advertisement impressions is recognized based on the actual impressions delivered in the period. Revenue from flat-fee
services is based on a customer's period of contractual service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the
contract. Proceeds from subscriptions are deferred and are included in revenue on a pro-rata basis over the term of the subscriptions.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
The Company enters into contractual arrangements
with customers to license and distribute content; revenue is earned from content licenses, and content syndication, Agreements
with these customers are typically for multi-year periods. For each arrangement, revenue is recognized when both parties have signed
an agreement, the fees to be paid by the customer are fixed or determinable, collection of the fees is probable, the delivery of
the service has occurred, and no other significant obligations on the part of the Company remain. Licensing and content syndication
revenue is recognized when the license period begins, and the contents are available for exploitation by customer, pursuant to
the terms of the license agreement.
The Company enters into contractual arrangements
with customers on broadband consulting services and on-line turnkey solutions. Revenue is earned over the period in which the services
are rendered. For each arrangement, revenue is recognized when a written agreement between both parties exist, the fees to be paid
by the customer are fixed or determinable, collection of the fees is probable, and fulfillment of the obligations under the agreement
has occurred, Revenue from broadband consulting services and on-line turnkey solutions is recognized over the period in which the
services are rendered, by reference to completion of the specific transaction assessed on the basis of the actual services provided
as a proportion of the total services to be performed. It is generally recognized from the date of acceptance and fulfillment of
obligations under the sale and purchase agreement.
Cost of services
The cost of services pertaining to advertising
and sponsorship revenue and subscription and related services are cost of bandwidth charges, channel design and alteration, copyright
licensing, and hardware hosting and maintenance costs. The cost of services pertaining to E-commerce revenue is channel design
and alteration, and hardware hosting and maintenance costs. The cost of services pertaining to gaming is for managing and operating
the operations and gaming centers. All these costs are accounted for in the period its was incurred.
Income taxes
Deferred income taxes are determined
using the liability method in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred income taxes are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in years in which such temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The
effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income of the period that includes
the enactment date. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is
determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
The Company files income tax returns in the
United States Federal jurisdiction and certain states in the United States and certain other foreign jurisdictions. The Company
is beyond the statute of limitations subjecting it to U.S. Federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years
before 2008 and 2007, respectively. No income tax returns are currently under examination by any tax authorities.
Earnings (loss) per share
The Company computes net income (loss) per
common share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” (“ASC 260”) and SEC SAB 98. Under the
provisions of ASC 260 and SAB 98, basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing the amount available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income per common
share is computed by dividing the amount available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding plus the effect of any dilutive shares outstanding during the period. The Company has no common stock equivalents,
which would dilute earnings per share.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts for the Company's cash,
other current assets, accounts payable, advances from related parties accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate their
fair value due to their short term nature. Investments that are not publicly traded or have resale restrictions greater than one
year are accounted for at cost. Trading securities are held at fair value based upon prices quoted on an exchange.
Advertising
The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred.
For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred advertising expenses of $8,859 and $9,341 respectively.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(continued)
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the previous periods presented
have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation.
3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In October 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2012-04 (“ASU 2012-04”),
Technical Corrections and
Improvements
. The amendments in this update cover a wide range of topics and include technical corrections and improvements
to the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments in ASU 2012-04 will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company will adopt ASU 2012-04 on February 1, 2013. The Company does not expect the
adoption of ASU 2012-04 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations
or cash flows.
In December 2011,
the FASB issued
ASU
No. 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications
of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. The amendments of this ASU are
effective at the same time as the amendments in ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive
Income, so that entities will not be required to comply with the presentation requirements in ASU No. 2011-05 that ASU No. 2011-12
is deferring. All other requirements in ASU No. 2011-05 are not affected by ASU No. 2011-12, including the requirement to report
comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements.
Public entities should apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December
15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11,
Balance Sheet Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. Offsetting, otherwise known as netting, is the presentation
of assets and liabilities as a single net amount in the statement of financial position (balance sheet). Unlike IFRS, U.S. GAAP
allows companies the option to present net in their balance sheets derivatives that are subject to a legally enforceable netting
arrangement with the same party where rights of set-off are only available in the event of default or bankruptcy.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
(continued)
To address these differences between IFRS and
U.S. GAAP, in January 2011 the FASB and the IASB (the Boards) issued an exposure draft that proposed new criteria for netting that
were narrower than the current conditions currently in U.S. GAAP. Nevertheless, in response to feedback from their respective stakeholders,
the Boards decided to retain their existing offsetting models. Instead, the Boards have issued common disclosure requirements related
to offsetting arrangements to allow investors to better compare financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS or U.S. GAAP.
ASU 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial
statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments
for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity
should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption
of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05,
Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This ASU allows an entity the option to present the total
of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous
statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present
each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other
comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components
of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. The amendments to the Codification in
the ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income
must be reclassified to net income. ASU 2011-05 should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective
for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The Company
has adopted this guidance. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
(continued)
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04,
Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP
and IFRSs. This ASU represents the converged guidance of the FASB and the IASB (the Boards) on fair value measurement. The collective
efforts of the Boards and their staffs, reflected in ASU 2011-04, have resulted in common requirements for measuring fair value
and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term "fair value."
The Boards have concluded the common requirements will result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and
disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The amendments to the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification (Codification) in this ASU are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during
interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Company’s financial statements.
4. EQUITY SECURITIES HELD FOR TRADING INVESTMENT
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted equity security, at fair value.
|
|
$
|
598,429
|
|
|
$
|
584,406
|
|
The fair value of quoted security is based
on the quoted closing market price on the date of Sale and Purchase agreement. The investment in quoted equity security at fair
value includes a unrealized gain of $865,428 for the year ended December 31, 2012 and loss of $32,809 for the year ended December
31, 2011.
The Company's equity securities held for trading
investment is denominated in Indonesian Rupiah.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
5. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Other current assets consist of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
Prepayments
|
|
$
|
49,355
|
|
|
$
|
47,026
|
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
38,125
|
|
|
|
29,808
|
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
168,544
|
|
|
|
187,498
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
256,024
|
|
|
$
|
264,332
|
|
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
Office equipment
|
|
$
|
929,179
|
|
|
$
|
925,910
|
|
|
Motor vehicle
|
|
|
11,000
|
|
|
|
91,190
|
|
|
Furniture, fixture and fittings
|
|
|
89,960
|
|
|
|
87,081
|
|
|
Pony set-top boxes
|
|
|
843,946
|
|
|
|
843,946
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,874,085
|
|
|
|
1,948,127
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(1,866,829
|
)
|
|
|
(1,908,331
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,256
|
|
|
$
|
39,796
|
|
Depreciation expense was $38,689 for the year
ended December 31, 2012 and $200,718 for the year ended December 31, 2011.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
7. FILM LIBRARY
Film library consist of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired film library
|
|
$
|
23,686,731
|
|
|
$
|
23,686,731
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(4,520,325
|
)
|
|
|
(4,520,325
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
19,166,406
|
|
|
|
19,166,406
|
|
|
Impairment of film library
|
|
|
(19,166,406
|
)
|
|
|
(19,166,406
|
)
|
|
Film library
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense was $0 for the year ended December 31, 2012
and 2011, respectively.
8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finite-lived intangible assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gaming license
|
|
$
|
7,090,000
|
|
|
$
|
7,090,000
|
|
|
Product development expenditures
|
|
|
719,220
|
|
|
|
719,220
|
|
|
Software license
|
|
|
12,649
|
|
|
|
12,649
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,821,869
|
|
|
|
7,821,869
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(1,974,328
|
)
|
|
|
(1,974,328
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
5,847,541
|
|
|
|
5,847,541
|
|
|
Impairment loss
|
|
|
(5,847,541
|
)
|
|
|
(5,847,541
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense was $0 for the year ended
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
9. INVESTMENTS - NET
Investments held at cost consist of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unquoted securities
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
Non-current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unquoted securities
|
|
|
2,802,613
|
|
|
|
2,802,613
|
|
|
Impairment on unquoted securities
|
|
|
(1,252,110
|
)
|
|
|
(1,252,110
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,550,503
|
|
|
$
|
1,550,503
|
|
The Company's $116,136 investment held at cost
relates to its investment in M2B Game World Pte Ltd. The investment had been fully impaired in 2011.
The Company's $2,802,613 investment at cost
operates in Cambodia. During the year ended 2010, the Company has decided to hold this investment for a period greater than one
year and as such have reclassified it to long term. This investment is subject to numerous risks, including:
-difficulty enforcing agreements
through the Cambodia's legal system;
-general economic and political
conditions in Cambodia; and
-the Cambodian government may adopt
regulations or take other actions that could directly or indirectly harm the equity method investment's business and growth strategy.
The occurrence of any one of the above risks
could harm the cost method investment's business and results of operations. Management reviews this investment on a quarterly basis.
The impairment on the investment was nil and $492,437 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS
Capital Leases
The Company is the lessee of equipment
under capital leases expiring in various years through 2014. The assets and liabilities under capital leases are recorded at
the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are amortized over
the lower of their related lease terms or their estimated productive lives. Depreciation of assets under capital leases is
included in depreciation expense for 2012 and 2011. Interest rates on capitalized leases is fixed at 2.85%.
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
10. COMMITMENTS (continued)
The following summarizes the Company's capital
lease obligations at December 31, 2012:
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future Minimum lease payments
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
33,508
|
|
|
Less: amount representing interest
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(5,574
|
)
|
|
Present value of net minimum lease payments
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
27,934
|
|
|
Less: current portion
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
(11,974
|
)
|
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
15,960
|
|
The Company sold the equipment and paid liability
in full as the end of December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2012, total future minimum lease commitments under such lease are nil.
Operating Leases
The Company leases facilities and equipment
under operating leases expiring through 2013. Total rental expense on operating leases for the year ended December 31, 2012 and
2011 was $114,074 and $106,554, respectively. The Company leases one of its offices at a monthly rental of approximately $9,834
under an operating lease which expired on August 14, 2012 and was renewed until April 14, 2014 at a monthly rental of approximately
$9,834 As of December 31, 2012, the future minimum lease payments are as follows:
|
For the year ended
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Operating
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013
|
|
$
|
118,008
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
73,626
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
191,634
|
|
AMARU, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2012 AND 2011
11. INCOME TAXES
The Company files separate tax returns for
Singapore and the United States of America.
The Company had approximately $4,500,000
in deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2012. The Company provided an allowance of $4,500,000 as of December 31, 2012.
The Company had available approximately $8,100,000
of unused U.S. net operating loss carry-forwards at December 31, 2012, that may be applied against future taxable income. These
net operating loss carry-forwards expire for U.S. income tax purposes beginning in 2026. There is no assurance the Company will
realize the benefit of the net operating loss carry-forwards.
The Company requires a valuation allowance
to be recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of December
31, 2012 the Company maintained a valuation allowance for the U.S. deferred tax asset due to uncertainties as to the amount of
the taxable income from U.S. operations that will be realized.
The Company had available approximately $11,200,000
of unused Singapore tax losses and capital allowance carry-forwards at December 31, 2012, that may be applied against future Singapore
taxable income indefinitely provided the company satisfies the shareholdings test for carry-forward of tax losses and capital allowances.
The Company files income tax returns in U.S.
federal and various state jurisdictions. The Company is beyond the statute of limitations subjecting it to U.S. federal and state
income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company is not currently subject to
any income tax examinations by any tax authority. Should a tax examination be opened, management does not anticipate any tax adjustments,
if accepted, that would result in a material change to its financial position.
12. LOAN AND BORROWINGS
|
|
|
December 31,
2012
|
|
|
December 31,
2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible loan
|
|
$
|
1,898,470
|
|
|
$
|
2,500,000
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,898,470
|
|
|
$
|
2,500,000
|
|
The convertible loan represents a two year
convertible loan drawn down by a subsidiary company. It bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.0% per annum. The loan allowed the
lender the option to convert the loan into shares of the subsidiary company at the issue price of $0.942 per share at the end of
the two year period. The due date of the loan was July 7, 2010. The conversion period of the convertible loan was extended for
an additional twelve months commencing July 8, 2010 and was further extended to June 29, 2012. M2B World Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
is negotiating to obtain further extension on the convertible loan, until which interest is accrued on the outstanding loan balance
at 5% per annum. The accrued interest was $130,600 and $187,300 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.