UNITED
STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
_______________________________
FORM 10 –
Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended: September 30,
2008
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from ______________ to
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Commission File
Number: 000-26673
ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL,
INC.
(Name of Small Business
Issuer in Its Charter)
Nevada
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88-0467241
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction
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IRS
Employer
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of Incorporation or
Organization)
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Identification
Number
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6800 Gateway
Park
San Diego, CA
92154
(619) 575-6800
(Address and Telephone Number
of Principal Executive Offices)
Securities registered
under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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Title of each class
registered:
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Name of each exchange
on which registered:
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None
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Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board
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Securities registered
under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
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Common Stock, par value
$0.0001
(Title of
class)
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with a copy
to:
Carrillo Huettel,
LLP
501 W. Broadway, Suite
800
San Diego, CA
92101
Telephone (619)
399-3090
Telecopier (619)
330-1888
Indicate by checkmark whether
the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.YES x NO o
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large
accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated
filer o
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting
company x
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(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
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Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).YES o NO x
The registrant
has 38,774,958 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 19,
2008.
Quarterly Report on FORM
10-Q
For The Period
Ended
September 30,
2008
Ethos Environmental,
Inc.
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PART I
- FINANCIAL
INFORMATION |
PAGE
NO.
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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4
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BALANCE
SHEETS |
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STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS |
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STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS |
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NOTES
TO FINANCIALS STATEMENTS |
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ITEM
2. |
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS |
15
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CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
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41
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PART II
- OTHER
INFORMATION
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LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
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42
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RISK
FACTORS
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42
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UNREGISTERED
SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
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42
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DEFAULTS
UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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43
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SUBMISSION
OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS
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43
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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EXHIBITS
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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
September
30, 2008
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Index |
Consolidated
Balance Sheets |
F-2 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations |
F-3 |
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows |
F-4 |
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Statement of
Consolidated Stockholders’ Equity |
F-5 |
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Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements |
F-6 |
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Ethos Environmental, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(expressed in U.S.
dollars)
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September
30,
2008
$
(unaudited)
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December
31,
2007
$
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ASSETS
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Current
Assets
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Cash
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32,889 |
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74,176 |
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Accounts
Receivable, net of allowance of doubtful accounts
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50,099 |
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84,248 |
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Inventory
(Note 3)
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291,441 |
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602,399 |
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Other
Current Assets
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5,000 |
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– |
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Total
Current Assets
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379,439 |
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760,823 |
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Property
and Equipment (Note 4)
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87,806 |
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118,916 |
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Other
Assets
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405,417 |
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399,419 |
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Total
Assets
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872,652 |
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1,279,158 |
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
Payable
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337,343 |
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223,891 |
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Accrued
Liabilities
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156,772 |
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109,300 |
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Notes
Payable (Note 5)
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1,100,000 |
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350,000 |
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Demand
Loan
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– |
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246,521 |
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Total
Liabilities
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1,594,115 |
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929,712 |
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Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit)
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Common
Stock (Note 6)
Authorized:
100,000,000 common shares, par value: $0.0001 per common
share
Issued
and outstanding: 41,581,140 and 37,998,562 common shares,
respectively
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4,158 |
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3,800 |
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Additional
Paid-In Capital (Note 6)
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47,504,281 |
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44,779,632 |
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Accumulated
Deficit
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(48,229,902 |
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(44,433,986 |
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Total
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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(721,463 |
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349,446 |
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Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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872,652 |
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1,279,158 |
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Going
Concern (Note 1)
Commitments
and Contingencies (Note 8)
Subsequent
Event (Note 9)
(The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements)
F-2
Ethos Environmental, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(expressed in U.S.
dollars)
(unaudited)
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For
the Three Months Ended September 30,
2008
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For
the Three Months Ended September 30,
2007
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For
the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2008
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For
the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2007
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Revenue
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653,765 |
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271,283 |
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2,015,956 |
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1,118,173 |
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Cost
of Sales
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414,893 |
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78,372 |
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1,203,128 |
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312,634 |
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Gross
Profit
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238,872 |
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192,911 |
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812,828 |
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805,539 |
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Operating
Expenses
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Amortization
Expense
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2,134 |
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7,924 |
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6,407 |
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18,197 |
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Bad
Debt Expense
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– |
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– |
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205,119 |
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– |
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General
and Administrative
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1,151,246 |
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2,342,152 |
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4,214,732 |
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6,409,944 |
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Extinguishment
of Debt (Note 5)
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– |
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– |
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– |
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6,646,171 |
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Selling
Expense
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65,152 |
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163,100 |
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238,583 |
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494,666 |
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Total
Operating Expenses
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1,218,532 |
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2,513,176 |
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4,664,841 |
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13,568,978 |
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Total
Operating Income (Loss)
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(979,660 |
) |
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(2,320,265 |
) |
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(3,852,013 |
) |
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(12,763,439 |
) |
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Other
Income (Expenses)
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Interest
Expense
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(24,500 |
) |
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(120,959 |
) |
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(142,540 |
) |
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(499,251 |
) |
Other
Income
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2,500 |
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– |
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198,637 |
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35 |
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Gain
on sale of assets (Note 9)
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– |
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– |
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– |
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179,002 |
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Net
Loss
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(808,023 |
) |
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(2,441,224 |
) |
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(3,795,916 |
) |
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(13,083,653 |
) |
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Net
Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted
Net
Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted
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(0.02 |
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(0.09 |
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(0.10 |
) |
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(0.51 |
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Weighted
Average Shares Outstanding
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41,049,677 |
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26,832,801 |
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39,726,085 |
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25,428,820 |
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(The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements)
F-3
Ethos Environmental, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows
(expressed in U.S.
dollars)
(unaudited)
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For
the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2008
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For
the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2007
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$ |
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$ |
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Operating
Activities
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Net
Loss
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(3,795,916 |
) |
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(13,083,653 |
) |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
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Amortization
Expense
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64,101 |
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193,749 |
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Bad
Debt Expense
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205,119 |
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– |
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Common
Stock Issued for Services
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265,836 |
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3,375,710 |
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Common
Stock Issued for Registration Rights
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1,492,241 |
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– |
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Gain
on sale of property and equipment
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– |
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(179,003 |
) |
Extinguishment
of Debt
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– |
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6,646,171 |
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Impairment
of Property and Equipment
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– |
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1,550,000 |
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Issuance
of Share Purchase Warrants
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666,930 |
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– |
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Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts
Receivable
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(170,970 |
) |
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266,524 |
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Inventory
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310,958 |
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(614,648 |
) |
Other
Assets
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(10,998 |
) |
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(25,435 |
) |
Accounts
Payable and Accrued Liabilities
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160,924 |
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340,064 |
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Net
Cash Used In Operating Activities
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(811,775 |
) |
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(2,063,569 |
) |
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Investing
Activities
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Purchase
of Property and Equipment
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(32,991 |
) |
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|
(244,834 |
) |
Proceeds
from Sale of Equipment
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|
– |
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368,984 |
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Net
Cash Provided By (Used in) Investing Activities
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(32,991 |
) |
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|
124,150 |
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Financing
Activities
|
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Proceeds
from Sale and Leaseback of Property and Equipment
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|
– |
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|
– |
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Proceeds
from Issuance of Common Shares
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300,000 |
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2,000,000 |
|
Proceeds
from Issuance of Note Payable
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|
1,100,000 |
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|
705,334 |
|
Proceeds
from Related Parties
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|
– |
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|
103,444 |
|
Repayment
of Notes Receivable
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– |
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(36,600 |
) |
Repayment
of Note Payable
|
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|
(350,000 |
) |
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|
(500,000 |
) |
Repayment
to Related Parties
|
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|
(246,521 |
) |
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|
(38,320 |
) |
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Net
Cash Provided By Financing Activities
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803,479 |
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|
2,233,858 |
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Increase
(Decrease) in Cash
|
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(41,287 |
) |
|
|
294,439 |
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Cash
– Beginning of Period
|
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|
74,176 |
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|
|
64,867 |
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Cash
– End of Period
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|
32,889 |
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|
359,306 |
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Supplemental
Disclosures
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Interest
paid
|
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– |
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– |
|
Income
tax paid
|
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|
– |
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|
– |
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|
(The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements)
F-4
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
Ethos
Environmental, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State
of Nevada on January 19, 1926 as Omo Mining and Leasing
Corporation. On January 19, 1929, the Company changed its name to Omo
Mines Corporation. On November 14, 1936, the Company changed its name
to Kaslo Mines Corporation. On December 24, 1977, the Company changed
its name to Victor Industries, Inc., focused on the development, manufacturing,
and marketing of products related to zeolite, a metal used
for the production of toxic chemical absorbents, water softeners, gas
absorbents, radiation absorbents and soil and fertilizer
amendments.
On
November 2, 2006, the Company signed and executed the Plan of Merger (the
“Merger”) with Ethos Environmental, Inc., a company incorporated in the State of
Nevada which manufactures and distributes fuel reformulating products that
increase fuel mileage, reduce emissions, and maintain lower fuel
costs. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company acquired 100% of
the issued and outstanding common shares of Ethos Environmental, Inc. in
exchange for the issuance of 17,718,187 common shares of the
Company. As a result of the Agreement, the former owners of Ethos
Environmental, Inc. hold approximately 97% of the issued and outstanding common
shares of the Company. The acquisition is, in substance, a capital
transaction and is outside of the scope of SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and
the acquisition has been accounted for as a continuation of the Ethos
Environmental, Inc. business in accordance with EITF 98-3, Determining Whether a Non-Monetary
Transaction Involves a Receipt of Productive Assets or a
Business. Under recapitalization accounting, Ethos
Environmental, Inc. is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial
reporting purposes, and acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of
Victor Industries, Inc.
In
addition, as part of the Merger agreement, the Company agreed to a reverse stock
split of its’ issued and outstanding common shares at a rate of 1 for 1,200
common shares. This reverse stock split was approved and finalized on
November 16, 2006. All common share amounts listed are shown
subsequent to the reverse stock split.
These
consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge
its liabilities in the normal course of business. During the nine month period
ended September 30, 2008, the Company recognized sales revenue of $2,015,956 but
incurred a net loss of $3,795,916. As at September 30, 2007, the
Company had an accumulated deficit of $48,229,902. The continuation
of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial
support from its shareholders, the ability to raise equity or debt financing,
and the attainment of profitable operations from the Company's future business.
These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded
asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should
the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The
Company’s plan of action over the next twelve months is to continue its
operations to manufacture and distribute fuel reformulating products and raise
additional capital financing, if necessary, to sustain operations.
2.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
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These
consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are
expressed in US dollars. The Company’s fiscal year-end is December
31.
b) Interim
Financial Statements
These
interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) Form 10-Q. They do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
consolidated financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The
consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they
contain all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion of
management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position at
September 30, 2008, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The results of
operations for the period ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full
year.
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
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2.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
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The
preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly
evaluates estimates and assumptions related to valuation allowances on accounts
receivable and inventory, valuation and amortization policies on property and
equipment, and valuation allowances on deferred income tax losses. The Company
bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and
various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying
values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are
not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the
Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the
extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual
results, future results of operations will be affected.
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d)
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Cash
and Cash Equivalents
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The
Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or
less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As at September 30, 2008
and December 31, 2007, the Company had no cash equivalents.
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Accounts
receivable are stated at their principal balances and are non-interest
bearing and unsecured. Management conducts a periodic review of
the collectability of accounts receivable and deems all unpaid amounts
greater than 30 days to be past due. If uncertainty exists with
respect to the recoverability of certain amounts based on historical
experience or economic climate, management will establish an allowance
against the outstanding receivables. As at September 30, 2008
and December 31, 2007, the Company recorded an allowance for doubtful
accounts of $205,119 and $126,485,
respectively.
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Inventory
is comprised of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods of its
fuel reformulating products and is recorded at the lower of cost or net
realizable value on a first in first out (FIFO) basis. The Company
establishes inventory reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable
inventory equal to the differences between the cost of inventory and the
estimated realizable value based upon assumptions about future and market
conditions. Shipping and handling costs are classified as a component of
cost of sales in the statement of
operations.
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h)
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Property
and Equipment
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Property
and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the anticipated
lease term or the estimated useful life. The Company's policy is to
capitalize items with a cost greater than $4,000 and an estimated useful
life greater than one year. The Company reviews all property and equipment
for impairment at least annually. Typically, the company depreciates its
assets over a 5 year period except for the building which is depreciated
on a 25 year basis.
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The
Company will recognize revenue from the sale of its fuel reformulating
products in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff
Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), “Revenue Recognition in
Financial Statements”. Revenue will be recognized only when the
price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists, the service is provided, and collectibility is
assured.
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j)
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Basic
and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per
Share
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The
Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings per Share".
SFAS No. 128 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share
(EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net
income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted
average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted
EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the
period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the
if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the
period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from
the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive
potential shares if their effect is anti dilutive.
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
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2.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
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SFAS No.
130, “Reporting Comprehensive
Income,” establishes standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive loss and its components in the consolidated financial statements.
As at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Company did not record any
comprehensive income or loss.
The fair
value of financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable, other
current assets, other assets, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities were
estimated to approximate their carrying value due to the immediate or relatively
short maturity of these instruments.
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m)
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Foreign
Currency Translation
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The
Company’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated
in accordance with SFAS No. 52 “Foreign Currency Translation”
using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses
arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated
transactions or balances are included in the determination of income. Foreign
currency transactions are primarily undertaken in Canadian dollars. The Company
has not, to the date of these financials statements, entered into derivative
instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
n) Advertising
Costs
Advertising
costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded in the consolidated financial
statements as selling expense.
o) Income
Taxes
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Potential
benefits of income tax losses are not recognized in the accounts until
realization is more likely than not. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 109
“Accounting for Income
Taxes” as of its inception. Pursuant to SFAS No. 109 the Company is
required to compute tax asset benefits for net operating losses carried
forward. The potential benefits of net operating losses have not been
recognized in these consolidated financial statements because the Company
cannot be assured it is more likely than not it will utilize the net
operating losses carried forward in future
years.
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p)
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Stock-Based
Compensation
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The
Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R
“Share Based Payments”, using the fair value method. All transactions in
which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of
equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the
consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued,
whichever is more reliably measurable. Equity instruments issued to
employees and the cost of the services received as consideration are
measured and recognized based on the fair value of the equity instruments
issued.
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q)
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
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In May
2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 163,
“Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts – An interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 60”. SFAS No. 163 requires that an insurance enterprise
recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence
that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It
also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance
contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for
premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about
financial guarantee insurance contracts. It is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for
some disclosures about the insurance enterprise’s risk-management activities.
SFAS No. 163 requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of
the insurance enterprise be effective for the first period beginning after
issuance. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted.
The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the
Company’s financial statements.
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
2.
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Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
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q)
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Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
(continued)
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In May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles”. SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States. It is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles”. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material
effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In March
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities – an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133”. SFAS No. 161
is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and
hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to
better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial
performance, and cash flows. Entities are required to provide enhanced
disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b)
how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under
Statement 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative
instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position,
financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption
encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material
effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51”. SFAS No. 160
requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the
amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also
requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the
amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non
controlling interest. SFAS No. 160 also requires that a parent recognize a gain
or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SAFAS No. 160 also
requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial statements that
clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent’s owners
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business
Combinations”. This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a
business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more
businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the
date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) requires an
acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at
their fair values as of that date. SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) also requires the
acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured
at its fair value at that date. This statement is effective for fiscal years,
and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December
15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial
statements.
In
February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No.
159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities-Including and amendment of FASB Statement No. 115". SFAS No. 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As such, the Company
is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ending
February 28, 2009. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a
significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements".
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. As such, the Company is required
to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ending February
28, 2009. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant
effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
3. Inventory
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September
30,
2008
$
(unaudited)
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December
31,
2007
$
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Raw
Materials
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255,177 |
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267,278 |
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Finished
Goods
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36,264 |
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335,121 |
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|
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291,441 |
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602,399 |
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4. Property
and Equipment
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Net
Book Value
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Cost
$
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Accumulated
Amortization
$
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September
30,
2008
$
(unaudited)
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December
31, 2007
$
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Building
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2,712 |
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136 |
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2,576 |
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– |
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Computers
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238,546 |
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162,334 |
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76,212 |
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1,155 |
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Equipment
|
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54,727 |
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48,470 |
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6,257 |
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114,918 |
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Furniture
and Fixtures
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25,570 |
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22,809 |
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2,761 |
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|
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2,843 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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321,555 |
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|
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233,749 |
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|
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87,806 |
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118,916 |
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5. Notes
Payable
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a)
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On
August 11, 2008, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement (the
“Note Agreement”) as part of a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase
Agreement”) with a third party. Under the terms of the Note
Agreement, the Company issued a $300,000 promissory note was convertible
into common shares of the Company at a rate of $0.25 per common share, and
unsecured, due interest at 10% per annum only in the event if the note is
not converted into common shares, and due February 11,
2009.
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b)
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On
July 30, 2008, the Company issued a Nonrecourse Loan of $500,000 with the
Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the proceeds were used to repay
the Secured Promissory Note issued on March 26, 2008, and as disclosed in
Note 5(c). Under the terms of the Nonrecourse Loan, the amounts
are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on
demand.
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c)
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On
March 31, 2008, the Company issued a promissory note (the “Note”) in
exchange for cash proceeds of $300,000. Under the terms of the
Note, the amount is unsecured, due interest at 12% per annum, and is due
on March 31, 2009.
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d)
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On
March 26, 2008, the Company issued a Secured Promissory Note in exchange
for cash proceeds of $1,000,000, which was unsecured, non-interest
bearing, and due on July 30, 2008. On July 30, 2008, the
Secured Promissory Note was fully
repaid.
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a)
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On
August 21, 2008, the Company issued 909,091 common shares of the Company
at $0.33 per common share in a Stock Purchase Agreement, as noted in Note
5(a), for cash proceeds of
$300,000.
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b)
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On
August 15, 2008, the Company issued 25,000 common shares of the Company at
$0.29 per common share for consulting services with a fair value of
$7,250.
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c)
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On
August 1, 2008, the Company issued 35,299 common shares of the Company at
$0.32 per common share for services with a fair value of
$11,296.
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d)
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On
July 10, 2008, the Company issued 34,632 common shares of the Company at
$0.38 per common share for services with a fair value of
$13,160.
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Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
6.
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Common
Shares (continued)
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e)
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On
June 17, 2008, the Company issued 100,000 common shares of the Company at
$0.31 per common share for professional fees with a fair value of
$31,000.
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f)
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On
June 4, 2008, the Company issued 45,257 common shares of the Company at
$0.44 per common share for services with a fair value of
$19,913.
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g)
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On
May 5, 2008, the Company issued 1,522,630 common shares of the Company at
$0.51 per common share as penalty shares due under a Registration Rights
Agreement with a fair value of
$776,541.
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h)
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On
April 22, 2008, the Company issued 61,321 common shares of the Company at
$0.60 per common share for services with a fair value of
$36,793.
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i)
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On
April 1, 2008, the Company issued 373,476 common shares of the Company at
$0.70 per common share as penalty shares due under a Registration Rights
Agreement with a fair value of
$261,433.
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j)
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On
March 7, 2008, the Company issued 10,000 common shares of the Company at
$0.90 per common share for professional fees with a fair value of
$9,000.
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k)
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On
February 20, 2008, the Company issued 369,322 common shares of the Company
at $1.23 per common share as penalty shares due under a Registration
Rights Agreement with a fair value of
$454,266.
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l)
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On
February 20, 2008, the Company issued 36,050 common shares of the Company
at $1.23 per common share for services with a fair value of
$44,342.
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m)
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On
January 25, 2008, the Company issued 20,500 common shares of the Company
at $1.33 per common share for services with a fair value of
$27,265.
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n)
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On
January 7, 2008, the Company issued 40,000 common shares of the Company at
$2.10 per common share for services with a fair value of
$84,000.
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7.
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Share
Purchase Warrants
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In
May 2007, the Company issued 1,900,000 share purchase warrants as part of
the amendment of the loan agreement, as noted in Note 5(b)
above. Each warrant allows the warrant holder to purchase one
additional common share of the Company at $2.50 per common share within
three years of the signed date. As at September 30, 2007, no
share purchase warrants have been
exercised.
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During
the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company issued the following
share purchase warrants:
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Number of Warrants
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Exercise Price
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Balance
– December 31, 2007
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1,900,000 |
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$ |
2,50 |
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Issued
|
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1,000,000 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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Issued
|
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500,000 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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Balance
– September 30, 2008 (unaudited)
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3,400,000 |
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$ |
1.55 |
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As
at September 30, 2008, the following share purchase warrants were
outstanding:
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Number of Warrants
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Exercise Price
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Expiry Date
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1,900,000 |
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$ |
2.50 |
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May
23, 2010
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1,000,000 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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August
1, 2013
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500,000 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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October
1, 2013
|
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|
|
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|
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3,400,000 |
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Ethos
Environmental, Inc.
Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements
(expressed
in U.S. dollars)
8. Commitments
and Contingencies
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a)
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In
October 2007, the Company completed a sale and leaseback agreement with
respect to its building. Commencing November 1, 2007, the
Company entered into a 15-year lease agreement, with monthly lease
payments of $63,000 in 2007. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, the Company incurred lease expense of $603,122
(December 31, 2007 - $126,000).
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During
the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company entered into various lease
agreements with respect to its manufacturing equipment, including sale
leaseback agreements of manufacturing equipment of approximately
$737,968. Under the lease terms, the monthly payment is based
on a factor of 0.04125 times the average outstanding loan balance for the
month. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the
Company incurred lease expense of $273,970 (December 31, 2007 -
$246,554).
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The Company’s future annual minimum
lease payments are as follows:
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Amount
$
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December
31, 2008
|
1,174,860
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December
31, 2009
|
900,891
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December
31, 2010
|
809,568
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December
31, 2011
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809,568
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December
31, 2012
|
782,784
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Thereafter
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7,434,000
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11,911,671
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9. Subsequent
Event
On
October 16, 2008, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and General Mutual
Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with GreenBridge Capital Partners, IV, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company, (“GBCP”). In exchange for cancellation of
the Registration Rights Agreement executed in August 2007, GBCP has agreed to
accept 10,200,000 additional shares of Company common stock.
On
September 11, 2008, in exchange for the surrender and cancellation of 13,600,000
shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Stock”) held by Enrique de Vilmorin,
the Company agreed to assume a $500,000 secured promissory note (the “Old Note”)
payable by Mr. de Vilmorin to Newport Investment Group Ltd (“Newport”). The
13,600,000 shares represented Mr. de Vilmorin’s entire position in the
Company.
In
furtherance of the Assumption Agreement, on October 16, 2008, the Company issued
a new promissory note (the “New Note”) in the original principal amount of
$500,000 to Newport. The New Note is due on October 1, 2009, and bears interest
at the rate of 10% per annum. Newport agreed to waive all of its rights under
the Old Note, including all rights to the Stock.
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF OPERATION
This discussion and analysis
should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Financial Statements and
related notes. Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and
results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent liabilities at the
financial statement date and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
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Overview
The mission of Ethos
Environmental is to be recognized as the industry standard for high quality,
non-toxic cleaning and lubricating products that increase fuel mileage and
reduce these ecologically damaging emissions from vehicles, and at a price
everyone can afford. The goal of the company is to make the world a
better place, “one gallon at a time”. According to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), “The burning of fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and
contributes to climate change [Global Warming], but these emissions can be
reduced by improving your car’s fuel efficiency.” Air pollution caused by cars,
trucks and other vehicles burning petroleum-based fuels is one of the most
harmful and ubiquitous environmental problems. Furthermore, local accumulation
in heavy traffic is the greatest source of community ambient exposure, largely
because carbon monoxide is formed by incomplete combustion of carbon containing
fuels.
Ethos Environmental
manufactures and distributes a unique line of fuel reformulators that contain a
blend of low and high molecular weight esters. The product adds
cleaning and lubrication qualities to any type of fuel or motor
oil. The overall benefits are increased fuel mileage, reduced
emissions and reduced maintenance costs as the product allows engines to perform
cooler, smoother and with more vigor.
Esters
In the simplest terms, esters
can be defined as the reaction products of acids and alcohols. Thousands of
different kinds of esters are commercially produced for a broad range of
applications. Within the realm of synthetic lubrication, a relatively small
substantial family of esters have been found to be very useful in severe
environment applications.
Esters as lubricants have
already captured certain niches in the industrial market such as reciprocating
air compressors and high temperature industrial oven chain lubricants. When one
focuses on high temperature extremes and their telltale signs such as smoking,
wear, and deposits, the potential applications for the problem solving ester
lubricants are virtually endless.
In many ways esters are very
similar to the more commonly known and used synthetic hydrocarbons or PAOs. Like
PAOs, esters are synthesized form relatively pure and simple starting materials
to produce predetermined molecular structures designed specifically for high
performance lubrication. Both types of synthetic base stocks are primarily
branched hydrocarbons which are thermally and oxidatively stable, have high
viscosity indices, and lack the undesirable and unstable impurities found in
conventional petroleum based oils. The primary structural difference between
esters and PAOs is the presence of multiple ester linkages (COOR) in esters
which impart polarity to the molecules. This polarity affects the way esters
behave as lubricants in the following ways:
Volatility: The polarity of the ester
molecules causes them to be attracted to one another and this intermolecular
attraction requires more energy (heat) for the esters to transfer from a liquid
to a gaseous state. Therefore, at a given molecular weight or viscosity, the
esters will exhibit a lower vapor pressure which translates into a higher flash
point and a lower rate of evaporation for the lubricant. Generally speaking, the
more ester linkages in a specific ester the higher its flash point and the lower
its volatility.
Lubricity: Polarity also causes the
ester molecules to be attracted to positively charged metal surfaces. As a
result, the molecules tend to line up on the metal surface creating a film which
requires additional energy (load) to penetrate. The result is a stronger film
which translates into higher lubricity and lower energy consumption on lubricant
applications.
Detergency/Dispersency: The polar nature of esters
also makes them good solvents and dispersants. This allows the esters to
solubilize or disperse oil degradation by-products which might otherwise be
deposited as varnish or sludge, and translates into cleaner operation and
improved additive solubility in the final lubricant.
Biodegradability: While stable against
oxidative and thermal breakdown, the ester linkage provides a vulnerable site
for microbes to begin their work of biodegrading the ester molecule. This
translates into very high biodegradability rates for ester lubricants and allows
more environmentally friendly products to be formulated.
Ethos Environmental
manufactures and distributes Ethos FR, a unique combination of high-quality,
non-toxic, specially designed esters that uses only the elements of carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen. It significantly reduces emissions, fuel consumption, and
engine maintenance costs. Ethos FR provides an immediate, cost-effective
strategy for fighting air pollution caused by fossil fuels and the internal
combustion engine. This combination of low molecular cleaning esters and the
high molecular lubricating esters, reformulates any fuel whether it’s gasoline,
diesel, methanol, ethanol, LNG, compressed natural gas or bio-diesel. When
blended with fuels, Ethos FR reduces the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC),
nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) and other
harmful products of combustion. Yet, the emission of O2 is significantly
increased. An EPA registered laboratory, confirms that Ethos FR is 99.99976%
clean upon ignition and ashless upon combustion. Ethos FR is free of
carcinogens.
Ethos FR is a
multi-functional fuel reformulator. It is designed for use in all fuels to
increase power and mileage, dissolve gums and varnishes, lubricate upper
cylinder components and keep the entire fuel system clean and highly lubricated.
It is recommended for use at 1 part in 1280, which is equal to 1 fluid ounce of
Ethos FR per 10 gallons of fuel.
Typical
Specifications
|
Tests
|
Results
|
Viscosity @ 37.8º
C,CS
|
10.39
|
Viscosity @ 100º F,
SSU
|
60.2
|
Specific Gravity @
15.6/15.6ºC
|
0.93
|
API Gravity,
Degrees
|
26.6
|
Flash Point, COC, ºC
(ºF)
|
149ºC
(300ºF)
|
Color and
Appearance
|
Light, bright and
clear
|
Sediment
|
None
|
Ethos Environmental offers a
cost-effective solution to relieve skyrocketing fuel prices and help lessen
environmental regulatory pressures. Ethos products address one problem that has
two side effects, wasted
fuel and
air
pollution. Fuel
burns inefficiently in an internal combustion engine and that inefficiency leads
to wasted fuel transformed into toxic emissions. Ethos products make fuel burn
more efficiently so it significantly improves both of the aforementioned adverse
effects. Most important, the use of Ethos results in fuel cost savings to the
customer.
Fuel and Maintenance Costs
Savings:
• Customers report on average
increases in Miles-Per-Gallon between 7% and 19% Fleet-Wide
• Enhances Engine Performance
by Reducing Heat Produced by Friction
Fines and Downtime are
Reduced Due To Air Pollution:
• Reduces Toxic Emissions By
30% or More
• Free Of
Carcinogens
• Non-Toxic &
Non-Hazardous
• Not a
Petrochemical
• 99.99976% Ashless upon
Combustion
Repairs:
• Improves
Combustion
• Cleans Fuel
System
• Lubricates Moving
Components
• Extends Engine Life by
Reducing Friction
• Increases lubricity in
engine oil by 10% when properly applied
How Do Ethos Products
Work?
Ethos products reformulate
any fuel, resulting in two important benefits. The first benefit is the added
lubricity to the engine. The second is adding cleansing properties to the fuel.
All of the internal components benefit from the cleansing and lubricating action
including the fuel lines, filters, carburetors, spark plugs and injectors. Ethos
also conditions the engine seals, keeping them tighter for a longer period of
time. A cleaner, more lubricated engine runs smoother, requires less maintenance
and reduces engine heat significantly, thereby returning horsepower closer to
the manufacturer’s specifications. Ethos removes carbon deposits that cause fuel
to combust incompletely, resulting in wasted fuel that creates toxic emissions.
The combination of cleaning and lubricating esters in our products stabilize the
fuel without changing its specifications.
In Ethos FR®, for example, a
group of low molecular weight esters clean the dirty deposits formed by fuels
and the combustion process. These deposits lower performance of an engine making
it less fuel-efficient. Causing it to exhaust raw fuel, which is the primary
contributor to pollution. A group of high molecular weight esters lubricate the
engine surfaces as the fuel runs through it. Their molecular structure is small
enough to penetrate the metal and form a lubricating layer between surfaces.
This process allows the moving components of an engine to operate smoother and
with less power-robbing friction and heat.
The primary task for the
Company is to distinguish itself as an industry leader in the reduction of fuel
costs and emission problems at a profit gain to the commercial user. Part of the
challenge before us is to differentiate Ethos products from two types of
products in this industry, additives - that are purported to increase fuel
mileage and oxygenates - which are mandated to lower emissions. Both additives
and oxygenates provide short-term benefits at the price of long-term engine or
environmental problems.
Additives contain highly
refined petrochemicals or compressed hydrocarbons that promise better fuel
mileage and sometimes lower emissions, by “cleaning” the engine. Used mainly by
individual consumers, they are expensive and commonly sold at the auto parts and
retail stores. More than five thousand EPA-registered fuel additives compete in
the retail market and although the EPA requires that such products be
registered, that registration constitutes neither endorsement nor validation of
the product’s claims.
Oxygenates, such as methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and Ethanol, are intended to lower emissions by
adding oxygen to the fuel. Ethos FR® products actually complement
federally mandated oxygenates by lowering emissions, but as mentioned earlier,
Ethos FR® is not an oxygenate and
cannot be used for the purpose of complying with current language federal
legislation.
In contrast, Ethos products
have cleaning properties that contribute to the lubrication of the engine
instead of destroying it. The ester-based formula dissolves the gums and
residues and adds important lubrication that an engine needs. The engine stays
clean and lubricated, allowing it to run smoothly and
efficiently.
Both E85 and biodiesel, such
as B5, are alternative measures currently being considered for use by the
federal government. However, these alternative measures rely entirely
on agricultural resources such as corn, barley, wheat and vegetable
oils. Realistically, the agricultural sector of the economy cannot
hope to produce sufficient quantities of these products to cause an appreciable
effect on global warming. This is a problem not facing Ethos
as the product
is readily available and continuously produced at a lower
price.
While the debate on emissions
reduction solutions continues, Ethos Environmental is making a difference in
cleaning the air today while reducing fuel costs to its
customers. Extensive road tests by our customers that use Ethos
FR® have shown that commercial
fleets, on average, increase fuel mileage between 7% and 19% and reduce
emissions by more than 30%. Ethos FR® is non-toxic, non-hazardous
and works with any fuel used in cars, trucks, buses, RV’s, ships, trains and
generators.
The overall result is that
Ethos FR® makes engines combust fuel
more efficiently. When an engine uses each measure of fuel to the
maximum degree possible, it has two very important benefits. It
reduces fuel consumption and reduces non-combusted residues that an engine
expels in the form of exhaust emissions such as hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides,
carbon monoxide, particulate matter and other harmful products of
combustion. Unused fuel is saved in the fuel tank, waiting to be used
efficiently by the engine, instead of exhausted in the form of toxic
emissions. Ethos FR® reduces emissions without
adding any of its own components to the exhaust since it is 99.99976% ash-less
upon combustion, and free of carcinogenic
compounds.
Ethos Environmental is also
at the forefront in the development of new blending methods and is positioned to
become an industry leader with new products currently under
development.
Our Corporate
History
We were originally
incorporated under the laws of the State of Idaho on January 19, 1926 under the
name of Omo Mining and Leasing Corporation. The Company was renamed Omo Mines
Corporation on January 19, 1929. The name was changed again on November 14, 1936
to Kaslo Mines Corporation and finally Victor Industries, Inc. on December 24,
1977.
As Victor Industries, Inc.,
the Company developed, manufactured, and marketed products related to the use of
the mineral known as zeolite. Zeolites have the unique distinction of being
nature's only negatively charged mineral. Zeolites are useful for metal and
toxic chemical absorbents, water softeners, gas absorbents, radiation absorbents
and soil and fertilizer amendments.
Reverse Acquisition of
Ethos
On November 2, 2006, as part
of a two-step reverse merger, the Company merged with and into Victor Nevada,
Inc. a newly incorporated entity for the purpose of redomiciling under the laws
of the State of Nevada. Concurrently therewith, we completed the merger
transaction with Ethos Environmental, Inc., a privately held Nevada corporation
(“Ethos”). The Company was the surviving entity, and changed its name to Ethos Environmental, Inc.
to more accurately reflect its new direction and business
model.
Additional
Corporate History
On April 20, 2006, Victor
Industries, Inc., with the approval of its Board of Directors, executed an
Agreement and Plan of Merger with San Diego, CA based Ethos Environmental, Inc.,
a Nevada corporation.
At a meeting of the shareholders of the Company
held on October 30, 2006, a majority of shareholders voted in favor of the
merger. On November 2, 2006, the merger was consummated. As part of the merger,
the Company redomiciled to Nevada, and changed its name to Ethos Environmental,
Inc. In addition thereto, and as part of the merger, the Company set a record
date of November 16, 2006 for a reverse stock split of 1 for
1,200.
The merger provides for a
business combination transaction by means of a merger of Ethos with and into the
Company, with the Company as the corporation surviving the merger. Under the
terms of the merger, the Company acquired all issued and outstanding shares of
Ethos in exchange for 17,718,187 shares of common stock of the Company. Shares
of Company common stock, representing an estimated 97% of the total issued and
outstanding shares of Company common stock, was issued to the Ethos
stockholders. Ethos shareholders were able to exchange their shares beginning on
or after November 16, 2006, the record date set for the reverse stock
split.
The shares issued by the
registrant (17,718,187) were revalued at the new par value of
$.0001. Another adjustment to common stock and additional paid in
capital was generated due to the cancellation of pre-merger shares
(17,717,477). Due to the effect of the reverse merger, the Buyer’s
shares outstanding (479,500) were converted to common stock and the effect of
the net assets acquired was adjusted to additional paid in
capital. During the year, another 4,910,000 shares of common stock
were issued for services based upon the price at date of
issuance.
The merger was intended to
qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code and no gain or loss will be recognized by the Company as a
result of the merger.
The merger is accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting as a reverse acquisition in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for accounting and financial
reporting purposes. Under this method of accounting, Ethos is treated as the
“accounting acquirer” for financial reporting purposes. In accordance with
guidance applicable to these circumstances, the merger was considered to be a
capital transaction in substance. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the
merger was treated as the equivalent of Ethos issuing stock for the net monetary
assets of the Company. The net monetary assets of the Company have been stated
at their fair value.
In connection with the
merger, Lana Pope and Dave Boulter voluntarily resigned from the board of
directors of the Company on November 3, 2006.
Following such resignations,
as a result of the merger, three persons became the Company’s board of
directors: Enrique de Vilmorin, President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Director, Jose Manuel Escobedo, Director and Secretary, and Luis Willars,
Director and Treasurer.
A summary of the merger
follows:
·
|
The Company was the
surviving legal corporation,
|
·
|
The Company acquired
all issued and outstanding shares of Ethos in exchange for 17,718,187
shares of common stock of the Company. Shares of Company common stock,
representing an estimated 97% of the total issued and outstanding shares
of Company common stock, was issued to the Ethos
stockholders,
|
·
|
The shareholders of the
Company received pro rata for their shares of common stock of Ethos,
17,718,187 shares of common stock of the Company in the merger, and all
shares of capital stock of Ethos were cancelled,
|
·
|
The officers and
directors of Ethos became the officers and directors of the
Company,
|
·
|
The name of Victor
Industries, Inc. was changed to “Ethos Environmental, Inc.”,
and
|
·
|
Ethos requested a new
symbol for trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”), which
also reflects the reverse stock split of 1 for 1,200, the new symbol of
the Company is “ETEV.”
|
Ethos
FR® has been proven through many
thousands of miles of on-the-road testing. On average, customers report that
they have achieved a 7% to 19% increase in fuel mileage, and more than a 30%
reduction in emissions.
Ethos seeks both a cleaner
environment and economic success. The Company’s approach is to sell Ethos
FR® “one gallon at a time”,
earning the trust and loyalty of each customer by providing products that
perform as promised and make a positive difference in the
world.
Products
Ethos manufactures a unique
line of fuel reformulators that contain a blend of low and high molecular weight
esters. Ethos products add cleaning and
lubricating qualities to any type of fuel or motor oil, allowing engines to
perform cooler, smoother and with more vigor. The overall benefits are increased
fuel mileage, reduced emissions, and reduced maintenance
costs.
Ethos fuel reformulating
products increase fuel mileage and reduce emissions by burning fuel more
completely. Exhaust is essentially unburned fuel, i.e. wasted fuel, so when that
fuel is used more completely, the engine delivers better mileage from every
tank. Efficient fuel use also improves engine performance due to the fact that a
more complete combustion process obtains increased power from every engine
revolution.
Ethos products reduce fuel
emissions, benefiting the environment in two notable ways:
1. Customers report that the use
of Ethos products reduce engine
exhaust emissions by 30% or more, including measurable reductions in the
emission of hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (Nox), and carbon monoxide
(CO). All of these emissions are highly toxic and detrimental to the
environment.
2. Ethos products reduce emissions of
particulate matter, especially in diesel-powered engines. Diesel fuel is
commonly dirty and maintaining a diesel engine in the prime condition necessary
to reduce emissions is both expensive and time-consuming. As a
result, diesel engines are a constant source of air contaminants. In most
industrialized countries, including the U.S., diesel engines are one of the
largest sources of air pollution. When Ethos products are added to diesel
fuel, the engine runs cleaner, smoother and cooler - significantly reducing
sooty exhaust. Engines treated with Ethos run with less friction, heat and
noise. Fuel and lubricating systems, filters, tanks, and injectors last longer,
reducing maintenance costs.
Ethos has two products, Ethos
FR® and Ethos Bunker Fuel Conditioner (“Ethos BFC”). There are two esters used
in each product, a light ester and a heavy ester. For the Ethos FR®, we
obtain the esters from major suppliers. The mineral oil used in the Ethos
FR® is obtained, primarily, from major suppliers.
Ethos FR® can be used in any
fuel. Ethos BFC is used for Bunker Fuel, which is used in external combustion
engines.
Ethos products provide risk-free
benefits with an economic gain to the client. To date, most customers have
reported, either verbally or in writing, that they experienced a monetary gain
on fuel savings, with all stating that they experienced an average improvement
in mileage per gallon between 7% and 19%, depending on the fuel (gasoline or
diesel), the vehicle used, and the individual driver’s practices and driving
traits.
Trademarks
We own the following
trademark(s) used in this document (which is registered with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office under Registration Number 3,015,561): Ethos
FR®. Trademark rights are
perpetual provided that we continue to keep the mark in use. We consider these
marks, and the associated name recognition, to be valuable to our
business.
Air Quality
Standards
It is believed that with the
increased worldwide focus on the greenhouse effects of petroleum products, the
ability of Ethos to reduce emissions by 30% can only increase the Company’s
market presence. Political and media pressures
are causing more people to become concerned about our environment and the
effects of global warming. Most researchers had anticipated the complete
disappearance of the Arctic ice pack during the summer months would not happen
until after the year 2070, but now believe it could happen as early as
2030.
Ethos Environmental began the
manufacturing and marketing of Ethos products after ten years of successful
product testing. During the early years, widespread public environmental
concerns were only beginning to surface. Air quality standards were non-existent
and fuel costs were low, making penetration of the market an uphill
battle.
In recent years most of the
improvements in air quality have come through advancements in engine
technologies. Through catalytic converters and computer controlled
air and fuel injection systems, engineers have designed cars that use fuel much
more efficiently and pollute far less than ever before. But as new
engine technologies have reached their limits, the government has turned its
attention to the oil companies to produce cleaner-burning
fuels.
The approach of Ethos
Environmental is to sell our products “one gallon at a time”, earning the
respect and trust of each user. Over the past decade, our products have gone
though extensive miles of road tests, with all such testing verifying the
ability of our products to significantly reduce emissions while improving gas
mileage. Now, at a time of skyrocketing fuel costs, the value of
Ethos products is paying off for a long list of domestic customers and a growing
contingent of international clients.
Market
Research
Air pollution caused by cars,
trucks and other vehicles burning petroleum-based fuels is one of the most
harmful and ubiquitous environmental problems. Furthermore, local accumulation
in heavy traffic is the greatest source of community ambient exposure, largely
because carbon monoxide is formed by incomplete combustion of carbon containing
fuels.
Diesel exhaust is a major
contributor of particulate matter concentrations. Representing only 2 percent of
the vehicles on the road, diesel powered vehicles generate more than half of the
particulates and nearly a third of the nitrogen oxides in the air, according to
a study by the California Air Resources Board. Air pollution
monitoring efforts by the American Lung Association indicate that diesel
accounts for 70% of the cancer risk. Furthermore, pioneers in the study of
global warming factors have come to believe that particulate matter, such as
that emitted by diesel engines, plays a far more critical role in the
development of the “greenhouse effect” than previously
suspected.
To combat this problem the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed a two-step plan to significantly
reduce pollution from new diesel engines. (New Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty
Diesel Engines Used In Trucks and Buses) (October 1997, EPA
420-F-97-016). The first step set new emissions standards for diesel
engines beginning in 2000. The second step sets even more stringent emission
standards that became effective on January 1, 2007, combined with mandated
reductions in the sulfur levels of all diesel fuel.
As crude oil is heated,
various components evaporate at increasingly higher temperatures. First to
evaporate is butane, the lighter-than-air gas used in cigarette lighters, for
instance. The last components of crude oil to evaporate, and the heaviest,
include the road tars used to make asphalt paving. In between are gasoline, jet
fuel, heating oil, lubricating oil, bunker fuel (used in ships), and of course
diesel fuel. The fuel used in diesel engine applications such as trucks and
locomotives is a mixture of different types of molecules of hydrogen and carbon
and include aromatics and paraffin. Diesel fuel cannot burn in liquid form. It
must vaporize into its gaseous state. This is accomplished by injecting the fuel
through spray nozzles at high pressure. The smaller the nozzles and the higher
the pressure, the finer the fuel spray and vaporization. When more fuel
vaporizes, combustion is more complete, so less soot will form inside the
cylinders and on the injector nozzles. Soot is the residue of carbon, partially
burned and unburned fuel.
Sulfur is also found
naturally in crude oil. Sulfur is a slippery substance and it helps lubricate
fuel pumps and injectors. It also forms sulfuric acid when it burns and is a
catalyst for the formation of particulate matter (one of the exhaust emissions
being regulated). In an effort to reduce emissions, the sulfur content of diesel
fuel is being reduced through the refinery process, however, the result is a
loss of lubricity.
Diesel fuel has other
properties that affect its performance and impact on the environment as well.
The main problems associated with diesel fuel include:
· Difficulty getting it
to start burning o Difficulty getting it to burn completely o Tendency to
wax and gel
|
· With introduction of
low sulfur fuel, reduced lubrication
|
· Soot clogging injector
nozzles
|
· Particulate
emissions
|
· Water in the
fuel
|
· Bacterial
growth
|
While diesel engines are the
only existing cost-effective technology making significant inroads in reducing
“global warming” emissions from motor vehicles, it is not sufficient to satisfy
regulators and legislators. Diesel engines will soon be required to adhere to
stringent regulatory/legislative guidelines that meet near “zero” tailpipe
emissions, especially on smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter
(PM) and “toxins”; the organic compounds of diesel exhaust.
The U.S. Department of
Energy, Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) estimates that U.S. annual
consumption of fuel will continue to escalate through the year
2030.
A breakdown of this estimate
is summarized as follows:
Based o further EIA published
data, the following table* depicts domestic distillate fuel oil consumption by
energy use for 2006.
Sales of Distillate
Fuel Oil by End Use 2006
|
(Thousands of
Gallons)
|
|
|
|
Residential
|
4,984,826
|
Commercial
|
2,808,786
|
Industrial
|
2,463,676
|
Oil
Company
|
636,788
|
Farm
|
3,261,345
|
Electric
Power
|
656,355
|
Railroad
|
3,552,430
|
Vessel
Bunkering
|
1,903,138
|
On-Highway
|
39,118,301
|
Military
|
327,827
|
Off-Highway
|
2,478,554
|
All
Other
|
0
|
|
62,192,026
|
|
|
Notes: Totals
may not equal sum of components due to independent
rounding.
|
|
Sources: Energy
Information Administration Form EIA-821, "Annual
Fuel
|
Oil and Kerosene Sales
Report for 2002-2006.
|
|
|
When blended with fuels,
Ethos products reduce the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (Nox)
carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM) and other harmful compounds of
combustion. Given these conditions, the commercial fuels consumer
market represents an important target for Ethos
Environmental.
Competition
The market for products and
services that increase diesel fuel economy, reduce emissions and engine wear is
rapidly evolving and intensely competitive and management expects it to increase
due to the implementation of stricter environmental standards. Competition can
come from other fuel additives, fuel and engine treatment products and from
producers of engines that have been modified or adapted to achieve these
results. In addition, we believe that new technologies, including additives,
will further increase competition.
Alternative fuels, gasoline
oxygenates and ethanol production methods are continually under development. A
number of automotive, industrial and power generation manufacturers are
developing more efficient engines, hybrid engines and alternative clean power
systems using fuel cells or clean burning gaseous fuels. Vehicle manufacturers
are working to develop vehicles that are more fuel efficient and have reduced
emissions using conventional gasoline. Vehicle manufacturers have developed and
continue to work to improve hybrid technology, which powers vehicles by engines
that utilize both electric and conventional gasoline fuel sources. In the
future, the emerging fuel cell industry offers a technological option to address
increasing worldwide energy costs, the long-term availability of petroleum
reserves and environmental concerns.
The diesel fuel additive
business and related anti-pollutant businesses are subject to rapid
technological change, especially due to environmental protection regulations,
and subject to intense competition. We compete with both established companies
and a significant number of startup enterprises. We face competition from
producers and/or distributors of other diesel fuel additives (such as Lubrizol
Corporation, Chevron Oronite Company, Octel Corp., Clean Diesel Technologies,
Inc. and Ethyl Corporation), from producers of alternative mechanical
technologies (such as Algae-X International, Dieselcraft, Emission Controls
Corp. and JAMS Turbo, Inc.) and from alternative fuels (such as bio-diesel fuel
and liquefied natural gas) all targeting the same markets and claiming increased
fuel economy, and/or a decrease in toxic emissions and/or a reduction in engine
wear.
Ethos FR® and Ethos BFC
are
unique.. The primary task for the
Company is to distinguish itself as an industry leader in the reduction of fuel
costs and emission problems at a profit gain to the commercial
user. Part of the challenge before us is to differentiate Ethos
products from two types of products in this industry, additives - that are
purported to increase fuel mileage and oxygenates - which are mandated to lower
emissions. Both provide short-term benefits at the price of long-term engine or
environmental problems.
Additives contain highly
refined petrochemicals or compressed hydrocarbons that promise better fuel
mileage and sometimes lower emissions, by “cleaning” the engine. Used mainly by
individual consumers, they are expensive and commonly sold at the auto parts and
retail stores. More than five thousand EPA-registered fuel additives compete in
the retail market and although the EPA requires that such products be
registered, that registration constitutes neither endorsement nor validation of
the product’s claims.
Oxygenates, such as methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and Ethanol, are intended to lower emissions by
adding oxygen to the fuel. Ethos FR® products actually complement
federally mandated oxygenates by lowering emissions, but as mentioned earlier,
Ethos FR® is not an oxygenate and
cannot be used for the purpose of complying with current language federal
legislation.
In contrast, Ethos
FR® products have cleaning
properties that contribute to the lubrication of the engine instead of
destroying it. The ester-based formula dissolves the gums and residues and adds
important lubrication that an engine needs. The engine stays clean
and lubricated, allowing it to run smoothly and efficiently.
Marketing
Strategy
Ethos products are ideally
positioned to capitalize on regulatory pressure to tighten emissions
standards. Fuel is a significant operating cost for companies that
use cars, trucks or vessel fleets in their daily business, especially where
competitive markets make it difficult to pass along fuel increases. Every hike
in the price of fuel hurts the profitability of that company. For
these businesses, obtaining better mileage offers a crucial competitive edge,
and the goal of Ethos Environmental is to help them maximize their fuel use and
maintain profitability.
From its earliest days, Ethos
has focused on the product demonstration as the most effective means of
introducing Ethos FR® to potential users. Through
this demonstration process, we prove to each customer that they can realize the
benefits of reduced emissions, smoother-running vehicles and lower maintenance
costs at virtually no risk, because the reduction in fuel usage will more than
cover the expense of using Ethos FR®. In fact, the addition of
Ethos FR® will result in fuel savings
beyond the cost of treatment, resulting in monetary gain to the user by
extending the life of any particular vehicle.
Commercial fleets vary in
size from a few to thousands of vehicles. Usually a fleet’s oldest and dirtiest
vehicles, or vehicles out of warranty, are included in the demonstration. Such
vehicles amplify the effectiveness of the products and help to ease any initial
client objections regarding manufacturer warranties. Once the demonstration is
underway, Ethos FR® products sell themselves,
increasing fuel mileage between 7% and 19% and reducing emissions by more than
30% as reported by tests performed by our customers. Once the
effectiveness of the product has been established, a conscientious
customer-service program ensures continued use.
The Ethos Environmental
strategy has been to approach each market from the perspective of the customer’s
strongest motivation, whether to reduce fuel costs, reduce engine emissions or
to increase the longevity of a vehicle. From a marketing standpoint, it is most
cost-effective for Ethos Environmental to focus on commercial fuel users that
keep track of maintenance and operating expenses. These consumers are more
sensitive to pressures from rising fuel costs and more concerned about meeting
emissions standards.
Significant fuel costs will
always be a marketing advantage for Ethos. Higher fuel prices decrease the cost
to treat each gallon of fuel; resulting in even greater savings to Ethos
clients. The Company’s marketing strategy strengthens as the price of
fuel increases. Even where cost savings are a client’s primary
motivator, the use of Ethos FR® identifies the user as an
environmentally conscientious business. It also creates goodwill within the
community through the reduction of unhealthy and unsightly exhaust
emissions.
Ethos FR – Proof of
Performance
An integral part of our sales
process is to conduct proof of performance demonstrations for potential
customers wherein we accumulate historical data that documents the effects of
the use of Ethos FR® (i.e. advantages in terms of
increased fuel economy, a decrease in engine wear and reductions in toxic
emissions) on that customer’s specific vehicles or vessels. In connection with
the proof of performance demonstrations, we provide fleet monitoring services
and forecasts of fuel consumption for purposes of the prospective customer’s own
analysis.
The
results below are test results of customer experiences using Ethos
FR®. The results are
for a fleet of trucks for Allied Waste. On our website are results for other
customers, which may be viewed by visiting www.ethosfr.com. In most customer tests,
they have reported a 7% to 19% cost saving, and an over 30% reduction in
emissions.
Following is a Management
Report outlining the process and methodology of the testing of Ethos
FR® for Allied Waste
Services:
Testing of Ethos Fuel
Reformulator
Allied Waste Services,
Southwestern Region
Overview
Ethos FR has been used,
without interruption, at multiple Allied Waste locations in Southern California
since the year 2001.
Based on the positive results
realized at those locations (estimated at a 10% reduction in fuel consumption
plus significant reductions in maintenance/repair costs and emissions) an
initial test was conducted at one location in the Southwestern Region of Allied
Waste during the months of July and August, 2006. The results of this
initial 4 week test showed an estimated reduction in fuel consumption of 10.35%,
as measured by gallons per engine hour, compared to a baseline period of the
previous 12 months (July 2005 through June 2006).
Based on these positive
results, a second phase of testing was initiated in May 2007 encompassing 4
locations in the Southwestern Region. The period of testing was
generally the months of May, June and July 2007, however, one location continued
Ethos use through August. The detailed data obtained from this
testing period is content of this report.
Testing
Procedures and Data Compilation & Reporting Methodology
Upon initiation of the
testing period, fuel consumption and engine hour data was obtained from each
location for a baseline period in order to establish a point of comparison for
the test. The baseline period for each location was generally the
period of January through March, 2007.
The standard CFA report
obtained from each location was the “Fuel Transaction Detail by Equipment #”
report. This report provides the most comprehensive daily listing of
fuel dispensed and engine hours recorded for each vehicle during each time
period. It is important to note that detailed reports were used throughout
the compilation of the data contained in this analysis because every report from
every location contains several “anomalies” which could distort the accuracy of
any data from any report.
Most common among these
“anomalies” are:
1. Vehicles showing fuel
consumed but few or no engine hours recorded (which would result in a higher
fuel per hour calculation than is actually the case),
2. Vehicles showing no fuel
consumed yet have engine hours recorded (which would result in a lower fuel per
hour calculation than is actually the case), or
3. Vehicles that do not have
recorded data for both comparative periods. This would
include:
· new vehicles that have been
added to the fleet (and therefore have no baseline data)
· vehicles that have been
retired from the fleet or are out of service for repairs or maintenance (these
vehicles will have baseline data but no data in one or more of the test
periods).
Raw
Data vs. Comparable Data
Due to the frequency and
significance of the anomalies outlined above, a detailed process was implemented
to ensure that any such reporting inaccuracies did not undermine the validity of
the comparative data obtained during this test.
The procedures utilized by
Green Fleet Associates were as follows:
1. Every CFA report that was
obtained from every location for every time period as reviewed line-by-line,
vehicle-by-vehicle to assure the validity of the data. Any obvious
anomalies were highlighted on the raw CFA report.
2. This raw data from the CFA
report was transferred to a spreadsheet in order to facilitate ongoing
side-by-side, vehicle-by-vehicle comparisons of baseline to test period
data. Any anomalies or missing data for any vehicle was highlighted
on the spreadsheet for reach comparative period.
3. A true “apples-to-apples”
comparison was obtained for each time period by removing all highlighted
items.
Verification
of Ethos Use
Equally important in assuring
the validity of the data collected was making best efforts to verify that all of
the fuel being consumed by each location during the testing period was being
treated with Ethos. The method utilized to check this compliance was
a detailed tracking of fuel deliveries compared the Ethos inventory at each
location during the testing period. While almost all locations
maintained a consistent treatment schedule throughout the three month testing
period, there were some minor exceptions.
The spreadsheets detailing
the baseline & test period data, for each month at each location are as
follows:
Ethos FR – Proof of
Performance Demonstrations
Ethos
Environmental’s
fuel reformulating products reduce emissions by burning fuel more completely,
which improves fuel mileage. Exhaust is essentially unburned fuel, wasted fuel,
so when the fuel is used more completely the engine delivers better mileage from
every tank. Efficient fuel use also means improved engine performance because a
more complete combustion process obtains increased power from each engine
revolution.
In the last decade hundreds
of thousands of miles in road tests have been conducted. Test after test, Ethos
products have proven to reduce engine exhaust emissions by 30% and more,
including measurable reductions in the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen
oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and sooty exhaust or particulate matter
(PM). All of these emissions are highly toxic and as a result, fuel mileage
increases have been significant, ranging from 7% to 19% fleet wide as reported
by our customers.
Ethos
Environmental
uses an opacity meter, a detection device for diesel vehicles that measures the
percentage of opacity (light obstructed from passage through an exhaust smoke
plume), to demonstrate dramatic reductions in emissions. In more that 1,000
heavy-duty diesel vehicles treated (a motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s
maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 6,000 pounds), emissions
were lowered by as much as 90%. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
recommended practice SAE J1667 “Snap Acceleration Smoke Test Procedure” to be
used for heavy-duty diesel powered vehicles. Attached are samples of opacity
test sheets, taken from diesel-powered engines, demonstrating the positive
results after using Ethos FR®.
Testing
Data
In
October 2008, the Company completed an SAE J1321 Type II fuel consumption test
of Ethos FR performed by FERIC, a private, non-profit research and development
organization and a division of FP Innovations, has verified that Ethos FR
increases fuel efficiency and significantly reduces emissions.
When
compared to a control vehicle following the rigorous testing protocol, the
results concluded that Ethos FR successfully improved fuel efficiency and
reduced harmful diesel emissions, as measured in opacity. In fact, the Ethos FR
treated engine reduced emissions by 29.1% when compared to the baseline
test.
The test
results verify that the Ethos FR treated engine reduced fuel consumption, though
the length and duration of the test did not provide the Ethos FR product
sufficient mileage to achieve maximum results. In actual field results conducted
by freight carriers, fuel efficiency improved by 7% to 19%, on average, as
documented by fleet drivers. These actual field test periods have included a
more typical mix of travel for heavy duty trucks, including longer runs, partial
and/or lighter roads, and a higher amount of engine idling time -- all
conditions where friction reduction has a direct relation to reducing fuel
consumption.
As part
of their Energotest 2008, a project which conducts controlled test-track studies
of products for achieving higher fuel efficiency and lowering emissions in the
transportation industry, FERIC tested Ethos FR. The testing protocol was based
on the SAE J1321 Joint TMC/SAE Fuel Consumption Test Procedure - Type II. The
vehicles used in the test were identical low-mileage 2006 Freightliner tractors,
with Mercedes Benz 4000 engines. The tests were performed on a high speed test
track, and the length of the test run was approximately 60 miles.
Also in
October 2008, a test performed according to the listed ASTM (American Society of
Testing & Materials) procedures with no modifications or deviations
confirmed that Ethos FR increases lubricity in engine oil by 10% thereby
allowing engines to run cooler and reduce friction, resulting in greater engine
life. The test was performed by adding 1 ounce of Ethos FR per quart of oil,
which is the dosage recommended on each bottle of Ethos FR. The facility that
performed the test is an EPA approved laboratory.
Target
Markets
According to the American
Petroleum Institute, the United States fuels consumer market is comprised of the
following segments: retail consumer 27%, government agencies 16%, ground fleets
14%, industrial users 10%, aircraft 9%, maritime 6%, miscellaneous
18%.
The Company’s typical
customers use cars, trucks or vessels in their day-to-day operations. Fuel is a
significant operating cost, and consequently these fleets are particularly
sensitive to fuel price fluctuations and strict emissions standards. The ideal
clients are those with fleet managers and are conscientious about keeping track
of operating expenses. They understand that every hike in fuel price hurts their
profitability, this being a critical factor wherever competitive markets make it
difficult to pass on the price increases to their clients; thereby making it
critical for businesses to obtain better mileage as a competitive
advantage.
Maritime and government
agencies are desirable for their large fuel volume use and industry
credibility. They offer the Company medium to long-term sales, since
the process requires a longer lead-time to close. The product demonstration
phase and administrative requirements are generally more complex, particularly
with large government institutions. At the same time, they offer large volume
sales and a continual source of staged orders that promote production
stability.
Marine vessels run on bunker
fuel that is less refined than diesel. A mid-size ship will use more
than half a ton per hour of operation, or 125 gallons of fuel per hour. For
example, a mid-size vessel running on bunker on a typical trip to Japan from Los
Angeles will require a half ton per hour, or 180 tons. This
represents a total of 45,000 gallons of fuel that requires 4,500 oz. (35
gallons) of Ethos BFC. This vessel would use approximately one drum (55gals.) of
Ethos BFC per month. Accordingly, maritime customers represent a large and solid
client base.
Countries all around the
world are endeavoring to deal with the high costs of petroleum products and the
detrimental effects of those products on the environment, much like the United
States.
As with our domestic client
base, international customers of Ethos appreciate the benefits of improved
mileage and reduced emissions.
Customers
Although we have many
customers utilizing products, the broadly diversified base means there is no
significant concentration in any industry. We derive revenue from our customers
as discussed in Note 1, "Organization and Significant Accounting Policies:
Revenue Recognition" of the consolidated financial
statements.
Supply
Arrangements
We presently obtain our raw
materials from five (5) suppliers. However, these arrangements are not governed
by any formal written contract. Accordingly, either party may terminate the
arrangement at any time. If a supplier is not able to provide us with sufficient
quantities of the product, or chooses not to provide the product at all (for any
reason), business and planned operations could be adversely affected. Although
management has identified alternate suppliers of the products, no assurance can
be given that the replacement products will be comparable in quality to the
product presently supplied to us by current suppliers, or that, if comparable,
products can be acquired under acceptable terms and
conditions.
Vendors
We are not dependent upon any
one vendor for our business.
Revenue and Fixed
Assets
The Company’s revenue is
generated in the United States and abroad through our San Diego, California
office, which at present is our only operating office. All of the
fixed assets are located in the San Diego, California office. In
February, 2007, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement as
outlined below under Loan Facilities. In October 2007, the Company
completed the Commercial Property Purchase Agreement executed in August 2007, as
reported on Form 8-K on August 13, 2007.
Governmental
Regulation
In the United States, fuel
and fuel additives are registered and regulated
pursuant to Section 211 of the Clean Air Act. 40 CFR Part 79 and 80 specifically
relates to the registration of fuels and fuel additives. Typically, there are
registration and regulation requirements for fuel additives in each country in which they are
sold. In accordance with the Clean Air Act regulations at 40 CFR 79,
manufacturers (including importers) of gasoline, diesel fuel and additives for
gasoline or diesel fuel, are required to have their products registered by the
EPA prior to their introduction
into commerce.
However, EPA registered
additives are derived from petroleum while Ethos FR® is a reformulator. Even
though you “add it” to the fuel, Ethos FR® is not derived from
petroleum and is non-toxic and non-hazardous and therefore not subject to
governmental regulations. There could be unforeseen future changes to
the registration requirements under the Clean Air Act and Ethos FR® may have to seek
registration under such new requirements. In addition, we currently
sell our product outside of the United States and intend to further expand our
sales efforts internationally. We may need to seek registration in
other countries for the Ethos FR® product.
At this time the Company is
not aware of any present or pending rules or regulations that would require the
Company to seek registration of the Ethos FR® product either domestically
or internationally.
Notwithstanding the above,
the Company is presently engaged in attempting to qualify its products, as
necessary, with the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”), and obtain other
testing and certifications as necessary to further establish the quality of our
products.
Research and Development
Costs
Research and development
costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included in operating
expenses.
Following is the Ethos
FR® Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS)
Employees
As of November 18, we had seven (7) full time
employees, we have five (5) consultants that dedicate a significant amount of
time to our Company, and we hire part time employees on an as needed basis to
assist in the production of our products.
Available
Information
We file electronically with
the Securities and Exchange Commission our annual reports on Form 10-K,
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, pursuant to
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You may
obtain a free copy of our reports and amendments to those reports on the day of
filing with the SEC by going to http://www.sec.gov.
Critical Accounting Policies
and Estimates
We believe that there are
several accounting policies that are critical to understanding our historical
and future performance, as these policies affect the reported amounts of revenue
and the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.
These significant accounting policies relate to revenue recognition, research
and development costs, valuation of inventory, valuation of long-lived assets
and income taxes. For a summary of our significant accounting policies (which
have not changed from December 31, 2007), see our annual report on Form 10-KSB
for the period ended December 31, 2007.
PLAN OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
NEXT TWELVE MONTHS
Since inception in 2000,
Ethos Environmental has grown its customer base on a world-wide basis. In
addition to an effective and desirable product, the Company’s success also
derives from the careful development and tenacious implementation of a
structured marketing strategy.
Looking forward, marketing
will constitute a significant portion of company expenditures as Ethos
Environmental continues to develop sales of new ester-based fuel and engine
enhancing products. We are in the process of developing new products covering
areas of synthetic oils, sulfur substitutes, and varied formulations of the
original Ethos FR®
and its
enhancements.
The management of Ethos
Environmental is excited by the enthusiastic acceptance that Ethos FR®
products have
received - domestically and all around the world. We are proud to provide a
product that is part of the solution to the high cost of fuel and the health
costs of environmental pollutants.
During the 3rd quarter of 2008, the Company
underwent a significant change in management as its former CEO and directors
resigned, and new individuals were appointed in their place. As a
result, the Company is in the process of re-developing its marketing plans and
strategy for the future.
Ethos anticipates being able
to fully detail its new marketing plan and structure in its Form 10-K for the
year ended 2008.
In the meantime, Ethos will
continue to generate sales from existing revenue sources.
Results of
Operations
The
following financial data compares the balances as relates to the Company for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The
following discussion has been updated using the restated financial statement
balances.
Revenues
During
the three month period ended September 30, 2008, the Company recognized revenues
of $653,765 compared with $271, 283 for the three months ended September
30, 2007, an increase of 141 %. The Company’s primary source of
revenue is from the sale of Ethos FR®. Other
components of revenue include freight and service.
Our
future growth is significantly dependent upon our ability to generate sales. Our
main priorities relating to revenue are: (1) increase market awareness of Ethos
FR®
product through our sales and marketing plan, (2) growth in the number of
customers and vehicles per customer, and (3) providing extensive customer
service and support.
Gross
Profit
Gross
profit for the three months ended September 30, 2008, defined as revenues less
cost of goods sold, was $238,872 or 36.5% of sales compared with $192,911 or
71.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Gross profit for
the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $812,828 or 40.3% compared with
$805,539 or 72.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The
decrease in the gross profit margin in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 was
attributed to increases in the cost of material, freight, and
labour.
Operating
Expenses
The
Company’s current operating expenses are comprised of costs associated with
general and administrative costs such as staff salaries, consulting, marketing,
and legal and accounting, and selling expenses such as marketing and business
development.
Depreciation
Expense
For the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company incurred depreciation expense
of $64,101, of which $56,177 is included in cost of goods sold, compared to
$193,749 of which $175,552 is included in cost of goods sold for the nine months
ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in depreciation expense is
attributed to the sale leaseback of the Company’s manufacturing facility and
approximately $737,000 of manufacturing equipment during fiscal
2007. The Company’s amortization policy is to amortize production and
office equipment on a straight-line basis over a 5-year period, and amortize
building costs straight-line basis over a 25-year period.
General
and Administrative
For the
three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company incurred general and
administrative expense of $1,151,246 compared with $2,342,152 for the three
months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in general and
administrative expense is attributed to business consulting fees that were
settled by the issuance of common shares with a fair value of $1,908,250 in
fiscal 2007 compared with $31,706, with the remaining difference attributed to
professional fees, office expenses, wages and salaries, directors fees, and
outside services.
Selling
Expense
For the three months ended
September 30, 2008, the Company incurred selling expense of $65,152 compared
with $163,100 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and is related to
marketing and business development expenditures that were settled by the
issuance of common shares. The decrease in selling expenses is
attributed to the fact that the Company had limited cash flows during the period
ended September 30, 2008.
Research
and Development Costs
Research
and development costs are charged to operations when incurred and are included
in operating expenses as general and administrative expense or selling expense.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008, research and development costs
were $24,804 compared to $7,500 for the three months ended September 30,
2007.
The
Company continues to strive to improve its products, packaging, etc., and
develops new products for the future.
Other Income
(Expenses)
Interest
Expense
For the
three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company incurred interest expense of
$24,500 compared to $142,540 for the three months ended September 30,
2007. The interest expense is associated with an interest-only loan
of $4,750,000 that was used to finance the purchase of the Company’s building in
fiscal 2007 that was paid off before fiscal 2008.
Net
Loss
For the
three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company incurred a net loss of
$808,023 compared with a net loss of $2,441,224 for the three months ended
September 30, 2007. The decrease in the net loss is attributed to
settlement of consulting services with common shares with a fair value of
$31,706 in fiscal 2008 compared with $1,908,523 in fiscal
2007. .
Common
Shares
During the three months ended
September 30, 2008, the Company issued 94,931 common shares to settle services
incurred on behalf of the Company. The fair value of the share
issuances were based on the end-of-day closing share price of the Company’s
common stock traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB:
ETEV). Issuances during the three month period ranged from $0.29 –
$0.38 per common share and the aggregate fair value of common shares issued
during the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $31,706 which has been
charged to operations as general and administrative expense.
Furthermore, during the three
months ended September 30, 2008, the Company issued 909,091 common shares in a
Stock Purchase Agreement for gross proceeds of $300,000.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
At
September 30, 2008, we had cash of $32,889, current assets of $379,439, total
assets of $872,652, total liabilities of $1,594,115, and stockholders’ deficit
of $721,463.
As at
September 30, 2008, we had a working capital deficit of $1,214,676 compared with
a working capital deficit of $168,889 for the year ended December 31,
2007. The decrease in the working capital is attributed to the
net issuance of $750,000 of promissory notes that were classified as a current
liability given the fact that the terms of the notes were due on
demand.
As at
September 30, 2008, the Company had three outstanding promissory note of
$1,100,000.
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities
For the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company used $811,775 of cash flows
for operating activities compared with $2,063,569 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. The increase in cash flows used for operations is
attributed to net cash loss from operations of $1,101,689, normalized for
non-cash items, compared with net cash loss from operations of $1,497,026 for
the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Furthermore, the Company
had lower collection times on its accounts receivable, but was offset by net
positive cash flows of $925,606 for inventory.
Cash
Flows from Investing Activities
For the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company used $32,991 of cash flows for
investing activities compared with net cash inflows of $124,150 for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in cash flows for
investing activities is attributed to the proceeds received from the sale
leaseback of the Company’s manufacturing facility.
Cash
Flows from Financing Activities
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company received proceeds of
$803,479 from cash flows from financing activities compared with $2,233,858 for
the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The decrease in cash flows
received from financing activities is attributed to proceeds received from
issuance of common shares of $300,000 in fiscal 2008 compared with $2,000,000 in
fiscal 2007 offset by cash flows received from promissory notes of $1,100,000 in
fiscal 2008 compare with $705,334 in fiscal 2007.
Loan
Facilities
On August
11, 2008, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Agreement (the “Note
Agreement”) as part of a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)
with a third party for proceeds of $300,000. Under the terms of the
Note Agreement, the note is unsecured, due interest at 10% per annum only in the
event if the note is not converted into common shares, and due February 11,
2009.
In exchange for an aggregate
amount of $1,000,000 cash investment received on January 30, 2008, on March 26,
2008, the
Company issued a Secured Promissory Note (the “Note”). The Note of $1,000,000
bears interest at 12% per annum. The note matured and became due on July
30, 2008, as of the date of this report the Company has repaid and satisfied the
Note in full. In order to do so, the Company received a Nonrecourse Loan in the
amount of $500,000 from its Chief Executive Officer in order to satisfy the
amount due and owing under the Note.
Additionally, in exchange for
an aggregate amount of $300,000 cash investment received on March 31, 2008, the
Company issued a promissory note. The promissory note is in the original
principal amount of $300,000 and bears interest at 12% per annum, which is
payable monthly in arrears. The promissory note is due on March 31,
2009.
Going
Concern
As at
September 30, 2008, the Company had a cash balance of $32,889. For
the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded sales
revenue of $2,015,956 and $1,118,173 and had gross profit of $812,828 and
$805,539, respectively. Despite the increase in sales revenue, the
Company recorded a net loss of $3,795,916 for the nine months ended September
30, 2008. In addition, as at September 30, 2008, the Company had a
working capital deficit of $1,214,676.
Based on
the above factors, there is substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. The continuation of the Company as a
going concern is dependent on the continuation of the Company’s profitability
from its’ operations, continued financial support from its shareholders, and the
ability to raise additional equity or debt financing to sustain
operations. The consolidated financial statements presented in the
Form 10-K/A does not include any adjustments to the recoverability and
classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that
might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going
concern.
Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangements
We do not
have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to
have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources that are material to our
investors.
Critical Accounting
Policies
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly
evaluates estimates and assumptions related to valuation allowances on accounts
receivable and inventory, valuation and amortization policies on property and
equipment, and valuation allowances on deferred income tax losses. The Company
bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and
various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying
values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are
not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the
Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the
extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual
results, future results of operations will be affected.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company will recognize revenue from the sale of its fuel reformulating products
in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Bulletin No. 104
(“SAB 104”), “Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements”. Revenue will be recognized only
when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement
exists, the service is provided, and collectibility is assured.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payments”, using
the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are the
consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for
based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the
equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Equity
instruments issued to employees and the cost of the services received as
consideration are measured and recognized based on the fair value of the equity
instruments issued.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
In May
2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 163,
“Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts – An interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 60”. SFAS No. 163 requires that an insurance enterprise
recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence
that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It
also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance
contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for
premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about
financial guarantee insurance contracts. It is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for
some disclosures about the insurance enterprise’s risk-management activities.
SFAS No. 163 requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of
the insurance enterprise be effective for the first period beginning after
issuance. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted.
The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the
Company’s financial statements.
In May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles”. SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States. It is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles”. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material
effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In March
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities – an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133”. SFAS No. 161
is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and
hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to
better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial
performance, and cash flows. Entities are required to provide enhanced
disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b)
how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under
Statement 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative
instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position,
financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption
encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material
effect on the Company’s financial statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No.51”. SFAS No. 160
requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the
amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also
requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the
amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non
controlling interest. SFAS No. 160 also requires that a parent recognize a gain
or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SAFAS No. 160 also
requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial statements that
clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent’s owners
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business
Combinations”. This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a
business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more
businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the
date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) requires an
acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at
their fair values as of that date. SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) also requires the
acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured
at its fair value at that date. This statement is effective for fiscal years,
and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December
15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial
statements.
In
February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No.
159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities-Including and amendment of FASB Statement No. 115". SFAS No. 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As such, the Company
is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ending
February 28, 2009. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a
significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements".
SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. As such, the Company is required
to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ending February
28, 2009. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant
effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 4(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
President and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e)), have concluded that, as of September 30, 2008, our disclosure
controls and procedures were not effective in providing reasonable assurance
that information we are required to disclose in reports we file is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified.
Specifically,
we have noted the following material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in
our internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure:
· we do not
have sufficient segregation of duties in our day-to-day operations and have not
implemented compensating controls to offset the material weaknesses
noted;
· we have
noted material weaknesses with respect to the authorization and posting of
general transactions, including transactions relating to sales invoices, general
expenditures, and capital transactions;
· we have
noted material weaknesses with respect to our financial reporting process, most
notably our internal audit functions;
· we have
noted material weaknesses with respect to our corporate governance and control
environment, as noted by restatements of our financial statements from December
31, 2006 to June 30, 2008 due to material misstatements noted in unsupported
sales invoices, property and equipment purchases for personal rather than
corporate use, and the accounting treatment of stock sales involving previously
issued stock. We have restated all financial statements from December
31, 2006 to June 30, 2008.
(b)
Management`s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
We have
noted material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in our internal controls
over financial reporting as a result of material misstatements relating to our
financial statements from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2008 as outlined
above. For more information on the material weakness, refer to Item 8
of Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2007 as filed on November 18,
2008.
(c)
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Other
than the creation of an Audit Committee on September 25, 2008, there were no
changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial
reporting.
Due to
the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies noted above, management and
the Board of Directors are currently working to remediate all noted weaknesses
and deficiencies, as evidenced by the creation of an Audit Committee responsible
for financial reporting and oversight. Subsequent to the quarter
ended September 30, 2008, the Company retained a financial statement consulting
firm specializing in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to ensure that we
implement necessary controls and procedures to mitigate the material weaknesses
and significant deficiencies identified.
PART II.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are
involved in routine legal matters incidental to our business. In the opinion of
management, the ultimate resolution of such matters will not have a material
adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or
liquidity.
During 2007, the company
became a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Accutek, Inc. of Vista, CA for an
outstanding balance on equipment purchased in the amount of
$43,000. The company has filed a cross-complaint asserting
that the contractual obligations of the supplier, Accutek were not
fulfilled. The case was still open at September 30,
2008.
During 2007, the company
became a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Groovie Like A Movie in the amount of
$19,950. This lawsuit has been settleed in October
2008.
During 2008, the Company
became a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a shareholder in Arizona State
Court. The Company anticipates being able to settle this lawsuit
during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Not
required.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Other than as detailed in the
Form 8-Ks filed during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, and in the Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company entered into the following
transactions during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
On
September 25, 2008, MKM Opportunity Master Fund, Limited (the “Subscriber”)
purchased from the Company, on the basis of the representations and warranties
and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Private Placement
Subscription Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit
10.1, 750,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Shares”) at the
price of US$0.20 per Share and warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of Common
Stock in the Company for a period of five years at a strike price of $0.30 per
share (the “September Warrant” attached as Exhibit 10.2) for the total purchase
price of $150,000.
In
addition, as part of the Private Placement Subscription Agreement, the
Subscriber waived its anti-dilution protection that it received as part of its
$300,000 Note and $300,000 common stock purchase from August 11,
2008. In exchange for such waiver, the Subscriber’s strike price of
its Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated August 11, 2008 for 1,000,000 shares was
lowered from $0.75 per share to $0.37 per share.
On August
11, 2008, Ethos Environmental, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Stock
Purchase Agreement and a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the ‘Purchase
Agreements”) with MKM Opportunity Master Fund, Limited, a Cayman Islands
corporation (the “Buyer”) a non-affiliated investors pursuant to which, in
exchange for an aggregate payment of $600,000 in cash (the “Financing
Transaction”).
Pursuant
to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement the Company sold to Buyer 909,091
shares of the Company’s Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of
$300,000. In connection with the sales of Common Stock pursuant to the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
with Buyer whereby the Company sold to Buyer one Unit in the aggregate principal
amount of $300,000. The Unit included (i) a convertible promissory notes (the
“Note”) and (ii) a warrants to purchase in the aggregate 1,000,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) at an exercise price of $0.75
(reduced to $0.37 per above) per share (the “Warrants”) (collectively the shares
underlying the Stock Purchase, Note and Warrant are referred to herein as the
“Securities”). Both Purchase Agreements contain standard representations,
and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. The Notes and the
Warrants are described in greater detail below.
The Note
carries a six month maturity date and the Buyer holds the right to convert
thereafter at a rate of $0.25 per share, upon maturity the Note is equal to 120%
of the face value, or $360,000. Thereafter if the Note is not satisfied or
converted the Note shall carry 10% interest. The Notes also contain customary
events of default. The Warrants are exercisable for an aggregate of
1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.75 (reduced to $0.37
per above) per share prior. The Warrants may be exercised by the Investors by
making payment in full of the exercise price either in cash or by written
instruction directing the Company to cancel or surrender a portion of the
Warrants to satisfy payment of the exercise price. Payment by such
cancellation or surrender is deemed a “cashless exercise.”
The
respective descriptions of the (i) Subscription Agreement, (ii) the September
Warrant, (iii) Stock Purchase Agreement (iv) the Notes, (v) the Warrants and
(vi) the Securities Purchase Agreements are brief summaries only and are
qualified in their entirety by their respective terms set forth in each
document, forms of which are filed as exhibits to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed
on August 14, 2008, other than the Subscription Agreement and September Warrant
which are filed as exhibits to this report.
The
Securities offered in the Financing Transaction, the Subscription Agreement and
the September Warrant, have not been registered under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent the registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act. The transactions
contemplated by the foregoing documents are exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act, pursuant to Section 4(2) and/or Regulation D
thereunder. Pursuant to the foregoing documents, the buyer made
representations to the Company regarding their respective suitability to invest
in the private placement, including, without limitation, that each investor
qualifies as an “accredited investor” as that term is defined under Rule 501(a)
of the Securities Act. The Company did not engage in general solicitation in
connection with the sale of the securities.
This
report shall not constitute an offer to sell, the solicitation of an offer to
buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such
offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
The
securities of Company common stock issued to the buyer pursuant to the terms of
the Financing Transaction, the Subscription Agreement and the September Warrant
were issued in reliance on Section 4(2) under the Securities Act and Regulation
D promulgated thereunder in a transaction not involving a public
offering.
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
The Company’s form 8-K filed
on October 20, 2008 is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)
Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
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LOCATION
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10.1
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Subscription
Agreement
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Filed
herewith.
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10.2
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Common Stock Purchase
Warrant
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Filed
herewith.
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3.1 -
3.2
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Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws
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Previously
Filed.
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31.1
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (CEO)
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Filed
herewith.
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31.2
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (CFO)
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Filed
herewith.
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32.1
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Section 1350
Certification (CEO)
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Filed
herewith.
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32.2
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Section 1350
Certification (CFO)
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Filed
herewith.
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(b) Reports
on Form 8-K.
During the period ended
September 30, 2008, we filed the reports on Form 8-K on the following
dates:
(1) September 11,
2008
Subsequent to the period
ended September 30, 2008, we filed reports on Form 8-K on the following
dates:
(1) October 21,
2008
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
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ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL,
INC.
(Registrant)
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Date:
November 19, 2008
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By:
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/s/ Corey
P. Schlossmann |
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Corey
P. Schlossmann |
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President and
CEO
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