Crown Northcorp 10QSB
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For transition period from to
Commission
File No.: 0-22936
Crown NorthCorp, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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22-3172740 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
P.O. Box 613, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(614) 488-1169
(Issuers telephone number)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS.
Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section
12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by
a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common equity, as of
the latest practicable date.
As of November 13, 2006, the issuer had 13,319,528 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share,
outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one). Yes o No þ
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC.
Form 10-QSB
Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006
INDEX
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND DECEMBER 31, 2005
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Unaudited |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
723,088 |
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$ |
2,474,005 |
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Accounts receivable |
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4,219,214 |
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3,110,438 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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433,034 |
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187,966 |
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Total current assets |
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5,375,336 |
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5,772,409 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Net |
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494,968 |
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455,769 |
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RESTRICTED CASH |
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2,824,091 |
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368,477 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Investment in partnerships and joint ventures |
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2,168,687 |
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545,282 |
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Other investments |
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Mortgage loans, net of reserves |
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628,765 |
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647,607 |
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Loan
servicing rights net |
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4,558,818 |
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4,830,765 |
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Capitalized software cost net |
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431,546 |
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416,975 |
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Deposits |
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41,339 |
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38,895 |
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Total other assets |
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7,829,155 |
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6,479,524 |
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TOTAL |
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16,523,550 |
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$ |
13,076,179 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
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1,224,169 |
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682,882 |
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Convertible
notes payable |
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462,500 |
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Accrued expenses: |
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Other |
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1,273,593 |
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1,121,260 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,960,262 |
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1,804,142 |
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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS: |
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Allowance for loan losses & other |
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243,076 |
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243,076 |
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Total long-term obligations |
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243,076 |
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243,076 |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Common stock |
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134,019 |
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133,195 |
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Convertible preferred stock |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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20,194,153 |
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20,178,477 |
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Accumulated comprehensive income |
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389,611 |
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56,815 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(7,220,513 |
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(9,162,468 |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
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(177,058 |
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(177,058 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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13,320,212 |
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11,028,961 |
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TOTAL |
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16,523,550 |
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$ |
13,076,179 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
1
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
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Third Quarter |
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Year to Date |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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REVENUES: |
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Management fees |
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$ |
2,520,495 |
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$ |
1,064,162 |
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$ |
5,097,449 |
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$ |
1,523,233 |
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Disposition fees |
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405,595 |
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3,971,399 |
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3,439,389 |
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Servicing fees |
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1,443,038 |
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1,099,099 |
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3,862,553 |
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3,457,607 |
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Interest income |
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11,414 |
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17,509 |
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32,205 |
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121,203 |
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Gain on short term note disposition |
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417,276 |
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Other |
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306,067 |
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159,843 |
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306,182 |
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680,747 |
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Total revenues |
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4,686,609 |
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2,340,613 |
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13,269,788 |
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9,639,455 |
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EXPENSES: |
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Personnel |
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1,958,638 |
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1,585,791 |
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5,532,347 |
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4,416,213 |
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Occupancy, insurance and other |
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1,822,210 |
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1,055,194 |
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5,040,215 |
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2,333,161 |
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Interest |
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4,258 |
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5,753 |
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10,375 |
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5,753 |
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Write-off mortgage servicing rights |
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400,734 |
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165,110 |
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1,592,533 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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135,632 |
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187,149 |
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579,784 |
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534,100 |
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Total expenses |
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3,920,738 |
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3,234,621 |
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11,327,831 |
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8,881,760 |
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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765,871 |
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(894,008 |
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1,941,957 |
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757,695 |
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INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) |
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$ |
765,871 |
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$ |
(894,008 |
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$ |
1,941,957 |
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$ |
757,695 |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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Unrealized gain/(loss) |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
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124,449 |
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(35,423 |
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332,795 |
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(315,218 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
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$ |
890,320 |
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(929,431 |
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$ |
2,274,752 |
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$ |
442,477 |
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EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED |
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0.06 |
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(0.07 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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13,402,028 |
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13,145,778 |
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13,360,902 |
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13,145,778 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
2
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005
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2006 |
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2005 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
1,941,957 |
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$ |
757,695 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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598,948 |
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539,958 |
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Equity in income from investment in partnerships and joint ventures |
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(298,772 |
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(268,266 |
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Payment of Board of Directors fees by issuance of common stock |
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16,500 |
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Provision for impairment to mortgage servicing rights |
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165,110 |
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1,592,533 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(3,593 |
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(515,139 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(1,541,483 |
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(763,576 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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1,063,307 |
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50,979 |
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Net cash provided (used) in operating activities |
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1,941,974 |
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1,394,184 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(475,596 |
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(878,879 |
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Decrease (increase) in restricted cash |
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(2,447,298 |
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127,312 |
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Increase (decrease) in warehouse loans |
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70,678 |
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(24,472 |
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Deposits |
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(46 |
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Decrease (increase) in other investments |
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(1,298,118 |
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(166,925 |
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Net cash provided (used) in investing activities |
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(4,150,334 |
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(943,010 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
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462,500 |
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
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462,500 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD |
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(1,745,860 |
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451,174 |
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Effect of exchange rate on cash |
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(5,057 |
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(154,916 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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2,474,005 |
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3,287,104 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
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$ |
723,088 |
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$ |
3,583,362 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ |
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$ |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
CROWN NORTHCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2006 and 2005
(UNAUDITED)
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General and Basis of Presentation |
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Crown NorthCorp,
Inc. and subsidiaries reflect all material adjustments consisting of only normal recurring
adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of
results for the interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures required
under generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the company
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the year-end
financial statements and notes thereto included in the companys Form 10-KSB for the year
ended December 31, 2005. Investments in majority-owned affiliates where the company does
not have a majority voting interest and non-majority-owned affiliates are accounted for on
the equity method. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to
the current year presentation. |
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Significant Accounting Policies |
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Foreign Currency Translation |
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Results of operations for the companys non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates are translated
from the designated functional currency to the U.S. dollar using average exchange rates
during the period, while assets and liabilities are translated at the average monthly
exchange rate in effect at the reporting date. Resulting gains or losses from translating
foreign currency financial statements are reported as other comprehensive income (loss).
The effect of changes in exchanges rates between the designated functional currency and the
currency in which a transaction is denominated are recorded as foreign currency transaction
gains (losses). |
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Capitalized Software Costs |
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The company follows the accounting guidance as specified in Statement of Position (SOP)
98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal
Use. The company capitalizes significant costs in the acquisition or development of
software for internal use, including the costs of the software, materials, consultants,
interest and payroll and payroll-related costs for employees incurred in developing
internal-use computer software once final |
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selection of the software is made. Costs
incurred prior to the final selection of software and costs not qualifying for
capitalization are charged to expense. |
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Investments in Partnerships and Joint Ventures |
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Certain of Crowns general partner and joint venture investments (ranging from 20% to 50%)
are carried at cost, adjusted for the companys proportionate share of undistributed
earnings and losses because the company exercises significant influence over their operating
and financial activities. |
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3. |
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Property and Equipment |
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Property and equipment consists of the following at September 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005: |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Property and equipment |
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$ |
1,906,398 |
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$ |
1,593,166 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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(1,411,430 |
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(1,137,397 |
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Property and equipment net |
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$ |
494,968 |
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$ |
455,769 |
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Capitalized software consists of the following at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005: |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Capitalized software |
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$ |
1,912,047 |
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$ |
1,538,011 |
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Less accumulated amortization |
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(1,480,501 |
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(1,121,036 |
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Capitalized software net |
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$ |
431,546 |
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$ |
416,975 |
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Preferred Stock |
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The company issued the following series of convertible preferred stock to affiliates of Mr.
Roark: one share of Series CC Convertible Preferred Stock in September 2000 in exchange for
$500,000 cash; one share of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock in May 2001 in exchange
for $200,000 cash; one share of Series FF Convertible Preferred Stock in September 2001 in
exchange for $335,803.70 cash; one share of Series GG Convertible Preferred Stock in
September 2001 in exchange for $140,000; pursuant to an agreement effective September 20,
2001, a total of 15 shares of Series HH Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $150,000
cash; and, pursuant to an agreement effective March 27, 2002, a total of 12 shares of Series
II Convertible Preferred Stock in exchange for $120,000 cash. Each of these issuances will
be converted to common stock in accordance with the terms of the respective issuances. |
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Contingencies |
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The company has certain contingent liabilities resulting from contractual requirements in
the United Kingdom in regards to employment contracts acquired in the merger with Royal.
Upon termination (but only in the event of redundancy, as defined under the employment laws
of the United Kingdom), 11 employees may be entitled to receive severances based upon a
formula taking into account years of service and weekly pay. |
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The company has certain other contingent liabilities resulting from claims incident to the
ordinary course of business. Management believes that the probable resolution of such
contingencies will not materially affect the consolidated financial statements of the
company. |
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Statements of Financial Accounting Standards |
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SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payment (SFAS No 123R), was issued December 2004.
SFAS No 123R amends SFAS No. 123 and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
23, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance.
SFAS No. 123R establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity
exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. SFAS No. 123R also addresses
transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that
are based on the fair value of the entitys equity instruments or that may be settled by
the issuance of such equity instruments. SFAS No. 123R requires a public entity to measure
the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based
on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost is to be recognized over the period
during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. SFAS
No. 123R is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period
that begins after December 15, 2005. Crown does not anticipate that the adoption of this
statement will have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations. |
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SFAS No. 153 Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 29 SFAS No. 153 eliminates the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar
productive assets and replaces it with a general exception of exchanges of nonmonetary
assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial
substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a
result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring
in the fiscal period beginning after June 15, 2005. Crown does not anticipate that the
adoption of this statement will have a material effect on the financial position or results
of operations. |
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SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB
Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes and FASB Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes
in Interim Financial Statements was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in
May 2005. SFAS No. 154 provides guidance on the accounting for and reporting of accounting
changes and error corrections. It establishes, unless impracticable, retrospective
application as the required method for reporting a change in accounting principle in the
absence of explicit transition requirements specific to the newly adopted accounting
principle. SFAS No. 154 also provides guidance for determining whether retrospective
application of a change in accounting principle is impracticable and for reporting a change
when retrospective application is impracticable. The provisions of this Statement are
effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal periods beginning
after December 15, 2005. The adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 154 is not expected to
have a material impact on the companys financial position or results of operations. |
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SFAS No. 156 Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets an amendment of FASB No. 140
was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in March 2006. SFAS No.156 requires
an entity to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an
obligation to service financial assets by entering into a servicing contract in any of the
following situations: (i) a transfer of the servicers financial assets that meets the
requirements for sale accounting, (ii) a transfer of the servicers financial assets to a
qualifying special-purpose entity in a guaranteed mortgage securitization in which the
transferor retains all of the resulting securities and classifies them as either
available-for-sale securities or trading securities, or (iii) an acquisition or assumption
of an obligation to service financial assets that does not relate to financial assets of
the servicer or its consolidated affiliates. Further, SFAS No. 156 requires all separately
recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair
value, if practicable. Lastly, SFAS No. 156 permits the entity to choose either the
amortization method or fair value measurement method for subsequent measurement methods for
each class of separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS No.
156 is effective no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year commencing after
September 15, 2006. The company has not yet assessed the effect of this accounting standard
on its financial position or results of operations. |
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In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (FIN) 48, Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income TaxesAn Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which prescribes
a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return. In particular, this interpretation requires uncertain tax positions to be
recognized only if they are more-likely-than-not to be upheld based on their technical
merits. Additionally, the measurement of the tax position will be based on the largest
amount that is determined to have greater than a 50% likelihood of realization upon
ultimate settlement. Any resulting cumulative effect of applying the provisions of FIN 48
upon adoption would be reported as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained
earnings in the period of adoption. FIN 48 will be effective beginning July 1, 2007. The
adoption of FIN 48 will not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair
value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company
will be required to adopt SFAS 157 effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008.
The requirements of SFAS 157 will be applied prospectively except for certain derivative
instruments that would be adjusted through the opening balance of retained earnings in the
period of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS
157 on the Companys consolidated financial statements and the management believes that the
adoption of SFAS 157 will not have a significant impact on its consolidated results of
operations or financial condition. |
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Convertible Notes |
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The $462,500 in convertible notes payable are payable in common stock of Crown. The number
of shares of common stock to be issued equals the unpaid balance as of the maturity dates
of the notes times 80% of the net book value per share as of those maturity dates. |
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Restricted Cash |
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In conjunction with the acquisition of Westfalenbank (see note 9), and as a term of the
financing arrangement with Credit Suisse, Crown deposited $2.5 million into a deposit
account at Barclays Bank. The purpose of the account is to pay interest on the note to
Credit Suisse and to pay transaction costs associated with the acquisition. |
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Subsequent Event Acquisition of Westfalenbank AG |
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Effective October 26, 2006, Crown acquired from HypoVereinsbank (HVB) all of the issued
and registered share capital of Westfalenbank AG, a banking and |
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credit institution operating under the laws of Germany. The purchase price was Euro
25,179,166 (approximately $32,046,531) was derived from arms-length negotiations and
represents the net equity of Westfalenbank AG as set forth on its June 30, 2006 financial
statements, plus certain premiums and adjustments. Crown utilized a Euro 25,000,000
facilities agreement with a financial institution and cash on hand to effect the
acquisition. The transaction became effective upon the approval of regulatory authorities
in Germany. |
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Prior to its acquisition by Crown, Westfalenbank AG restructured its operations by selling
its asset management private banking businesses in 2005 and consolidated corporate customer
businesses into HVB. The purchase and sale agreement contains usual and customary
representations, warranties and indemnities from the seller in favor of Crown with respect
to these disposed operations. The restructured bank that the company has acquired includes
certain loan assets that Crown has been managing under market-rate contracts. |
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In conjunction with the execution and delivery of the facilities agreement, Crown has
granted the lender security interests in the companys operating subsidiaries. Under thee
facilities agreement, Crown must also adhere to a comprehensive set of financial covenants
and operating restrictions. The lender is also being issued warrants to receive under
certain terms and conditions up to 19% of the share capital of the single-purpose entity
Crown utilized to acquire Westfalenbank AG at that entity's book value. |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis
The Companys Businesses
Crown NorthCorp offers comprehensive financial services to the holders of real estate interests in
Europe and the United States. In Europe, principal business activities presently encompass
third-party asset management, loan servicing and an interest in a company that originates sub-prime
residential real estate loans. In the U.S., Crown services commercial and multifamily loans and
provides third-party asset management. The companys principal revenues derive from agreements to
manage commercial, multifamily and residential real estate and loan assets for the account of
others; loan servicing and mortgage management on an active or standby basis of individual loans,
loan portfolios and assets in securitized transactions; income associated with loan origination and
the securitization of those loans; asset evaluations; transaction support; risk management,
financial advisory and due diligence services; and administration of the interests of various
corporations, partnerships, investments consortiums and special-purpose entities.
With the acquisition effective October 26, 2006 of Westfalenbank AG, a bank chartered under the
laws of Germany, the company intends to utilize the banks expertise and experience to capitalize
on emerging opportunities in the German mortgage markets. The Westfalenbank acquisition also
provides Crown a platform to support and expand all of the companys management, servicing and loan
origination businesses.
The companys net income during 2006 has derived primarily from substantial management, disposition
and incentive fees arising from the disposition of a portfolio of assets in Sweden managed under
contract as well as new asset management and servicing business, primarily in Europe. Many
components of operating expenses are increasing as well as the company has incurred start-up
expenses in new locations to support this new business and transaction costs associated with the
Westfalenbank acquisition. Crown is now working intensively to integrate the operations of
Westfalenbank to maximize the value of the acquired franchise and attempt to maintain the companys
operating profitability and expand its net income.
Forward Looking Statements
The statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements regarding
the companys expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking
statements include terminology such as anticipate, believe, has the opportunity, seeking
to, attempting, appear, would, contemplated, believes, in the future or comparable
language. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information
available to the company on the date hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update any
such forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the companys actual results could
differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The factors listed below are among
those that could cause
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actual result to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors are
listed from time to time in the companys reports on Forms 10-QSB, 8-K and 10-KSB.
Among the risk factors that could materially and adversely affect the future operating results
of the company are:
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The company intends to restructure substantially all of its
operations as a result of the Westfalenbank AG acquisition. The
intent of this restructuring is for Crown to operate is loan
servicing, mortgage management and loan origination activities
through the bank. These restructuring activities have just begun
and will continue into 2007. There can be no assurances at this
time as to the timing or the results of this restructuring or its
affect on the operating performance of the company. |
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Management believes that the Westfalenbank AG acquisition will be
a catalyst to further growth in the asset management and servicing
businesses, primarily in Europe and that resultant increases in
recurring revenue will help the company achieve operating
profitability. There can be no assurance of these results,
however. |
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Traditionally, Crowns liquidity and capital resources remain very limited when
compared to virtually all of its competitors. While the company
believes that the acquisition of Westfalenbank AG will
significantly improve its competitive position and expand its
resources available to realize upon new business opportunities,
there can be no assurance of any particular results. |
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Crown and certain of its subsidiaries operate as rated servicers.
If these entities were to no longer be rated, or if those ratings
were lowered, there would be an adverse effect on the companys
operations. Crowns business volumes and financial condition may
affect its servicer ratings. |
Outlook
Crown has significantly expanded its business operations through the acquisition of Westfalenbank
AG, a banking and credit institution chartered under the laws of Germany. The company is taking
steps that will result in substantially all of the companys asset management, loan servicing and
mortgage origination businesses being operated through the bank. Management believes that the
combined market knowledge and expertise of Crown and Westfalenbank will not only enhance Crowns
existing business operations but will also facilitate growth in niche mortgage and servicing
businesses in Germany and other parts of Europe. An important part of business growth will
continue to be the multiple servicer ratings the company holds, which are necessary for
participation in many transactions.
The company continues to realize substantial revenues as it continues to expand its asset
management and servicing business in Europe. From the sale of a portfolio of assets in
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Sweden (the Axfood Disposition), Crown realized disposition and incentive fees totaling $3,565,804 at June
30, 2006 and $405,595 as September 30, 2006.
In addition to consummating the Westfalenbank AB acquisition, Crowns operations in Germany
continue to include a joint venture in which Crown has a 50% interest that services and manages a
substantial portfolio of non-performing loans for an investment bank.
In the United Kingdom, Crown is realizing revenues and experiencing growth both through a new
servicing contract as well as the servicing portfolio arising from its minority interest in an
entity that originates sub-prime residential loans. The company continues its efforts to develop
similar business lines elsewhere in Europe. The company also continues plans to originate
commercial mortgage loans in the United Kingdom. Management believes increased loan origination
activity should increase the companys loan servicing and mortgage management businesses.
The company and a bank, operating through a joint venture based in Belgium, market master servicing
and reporting services for securitized portfolios throughout Europe. Growth in this business line
is anticipated.
In the United States, the company continues to devote additional resources to attempt to increase
servicing volumes. In 2006, the company has become the special servicer for two securitizations of
commercial real estate loans. Management anticipates receiving additional, similar assignments.
Crown continues to examine means of expanding its servicing portfolio of smaller-balance commercial
mortgage loans and of developing other specialized servicing opportunities. Asset management
activities in the U.S. continue at presently modest levels during an ongoing process of resolving
assets under management.
The acquisition of Westfalenbank AG provides Crown a platform to seek to maximize the value of
Crowns comprehensive financial services, provide recurring revenue and expand the companys core
businesses in European markets as well as the United States. The company believes that the
restructuring that is now under way as a result of the bank acquisition will be the most
appropriate way to make effective use of the Crowns liquidity and capital resources to further
expand Crowns revenue base and sustain operating profitability.
Results of Operations for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to the Third Quarter
Ended September 30, 2005
Total revenues increased $2,345,996 to $4,686,609 for the third quarter of 2006 from $2,340,613
during the same period in 2005. The majority of the increase is attributable to management,
disposition and servicing fees generated from European operations.
Management fees increased $1,456,333 to $2,520,495 for the third quarter ended September 30,
2006 from $1,064,162 for the corresponding period in 2005. Approximately $769,000 of the increase
is attributable to new management contracts in Germany and Scandinavia with the remainder of the
increase relating to the accrual of special servicing fees for the management of sub-performing
loans in the United Kingdom.
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Disposition fees increased $405,595 to $405,595 for the three months ended September 30, 2006
compared to $0 for the comparable period in 2005. The increase relates to the final settlement of
fees earned by Crown from Axfood Disposition in Scandinavia.
Servicing fees increased to $1,443,038 for the quarter ending September 30, 2006 from $1,099,099
for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. This $343,939 increase is the result of new servicing
contracts and increased volumes in existing contracts in the United Kingdom.
Interest income decreased to $11,414 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 from $17,509 for the
corresponding period in 2005. The majority of the decrease is attributable to declines in
interest-bearing bank deposits in the United States.
Other income increased approximately $146,000 to $306,067 for the quarter ended September 30,
2006 from $159,843 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. For
2005, other income included income
from joint ventures of some $132,000 and income of some $27,800 representing expected tax refunds
in Europe. Income from joint ventures in Germany produced approximately $301,000 of income for the
quarter ended September 30, 2006
Personnel expenses include salaries, related payroll taxes and benefits, travel and living expenses
and professional development expenses. Personnel expenses increased $372,847 to $1,958,638 for the
third quarter of 2006 from $1,585,791 for the same period in 2005. The majority of the increase was
due to an increase in payroll and contract labor costs in Europe of approximately $347,000 arising
from addition personnel required as the result of an increase in loan and asset portfolios under
management. In the U.S. contract payroll and travel expenses increased approximately $25,000 for
the quarter ended September 30, 2006 over the comparable period in 2005.
Occupancy, insurance and other operating expenses increased to $1,822,210 for the third quarter of
2006 from $1,055,194 for the comparable period in 2005. The $767,016 increase in these expenses was
distributed among the companys offices in Scandinavia, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Approximately $463,000 of the increase was attributable to costs incurred by the companys
Scandinavian office in relation to the generation of disposition fees noted above. As the result
of new portfolios under management in the companys German office, professional costs increased
some $100,000.The companys offices in the United Kingdom were responsible for approximately
$385,000 of the increase as a result of higher office rent, computer expense, other office
overheads and taxes. In the U.S. this category of expenses declined some $178,000, with the
majority being related to a reduction in legal expense.
The write-down of capitalized mortgage servicing rights decreased during the third quarter
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of 2006 by approximately $400,000 from the corresponding period in 2005. The 2005 write down was
necessitated by the early payoff of several loans in the companys U.S. servicing portfolio as well
as reductions in the value of the European servicing portfolios due to early payoffs.
Depreciation and amortization decreased to $135,632 for the third quarter of 2006 from
$187,149 for the corresponding period in 2005. The majority of the $51,517 decrease is the result
of a portion of capitalized software costs becoming fully amortized in the second quarter of 2006.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to the Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2005
Total revenues increased $3,630,333 to $13,269,788 in the first nine months of 2006 from $9,639,455
during the same period in 2005. The majority of the increase is attributable to management,
disposition and servicing fees generated from European operations.
Management fees increased $3,574,216 to $5,097,449 for the nine months ended September 30,
2006 from $1,523,233 for the corresponding period in 2005. Approximately $1,332,000 of this
increase is attributable to new management contracts in Scandinavia. In addition, the accrual of
special servicing fees and borrower fees for the management of sub-performing loans as well as an
increase in assets under management in the United Kingdom were responsible for $1,973,000 of the
increase. Also, new portfolios under management in the companys German office contributed some
$277,000 to the increase.
Disposition fees increased $532,010 to $3,971,399 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006
versus $3,439,389 for the comparable period in 2005. Crowns receipts in the Axfood Disposition
amounted to $3,971,399 for the nine months ending September 30, 2006. A similar transaction netted
the company $3,439,389 for the nine months ending September 30, 2005.
Servicing fees increased $404,946 to $3,862,553 for the nine months ending September 30, 2006 from
$3,457,607 for the comparable period in 2005. Service fees earned from European operations
increasing approximately $445,000 as the result of new contracts and increased volumes in existing
contracts. This increase was offset somewhat by a decline in service fees earned in the U.S. of
some $44,000 attributable largely to receipt of a one-time prepayment fee in 2005.
Interest income decreased $88,998 to $32,205 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from
$121,203 for the comparable period in 2005. The majority of the decrease is attributable to a
significant decline in a portfolio of interest-bearing notes owned by one of the companys European
subsidiaries as well as declines in interest-bearing deposits in the U.S.
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Other income decreased to $306,182 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 from $680,747
for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, representing a decline of approximately $375,000. For
the nine-month period ending September 30, 2005, Crown received a guaranty fee of approximately
$100,000 in connection with transactions related to the Axfood portfolio noted above. Also in 2005,
other income included $266,000 from joint ventures of and income of some $305,000 representing
expected tax refunds in Europe. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, income from joint
ventures in Germany produced approximately $301,000 of income.
Personnel expenses include salaries, related payroll taxes and benefits, travel and living
expenses and professional development expenses. Personnel expenses increased $1,116,134 to
$5,532,347 for the first nine months of 2006 from $4,416,213 for the same period in 2005. The
majority of the increase from higher payroll and contract labor costs in Europe of approximately
$1,018,000 arising from additional personnel required in various operational areas to handle
increases in loan and asset portfolios under management. Also contributing to the increase were
costs incurred for the German office due to business expansion in that office. This cost increase
amounted to approximately $33,000. The U.S also experienced an approximately $65,000 increase in
travel and contract payroll.
Occupancy, insurance and other operating expenses increased to $5,040,215 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 from $2,333,161 for the comparable period in 2005. The $2,707,054 increase in
these expenses was largely attributable to the companys Scandinavian office where increases of
approximately $856,000 in costs were incurred in generating the disposition fees mentioned above.
In addition, that office also experienced an increase in administrative and professional costs of
approximately $1,217,000 due to increases in assets under management. The remainder of the increase
in this category was predominately from the companys offices in the United Kingdom where office
rent, bad debt expense, computer expense, other office overheads and taxes collectively increased
some $763,000 as the result of increased portfolios under management with an attendant increase in
personnel and equipment. The companys German office incurred an increase of costs of some $111,000
while the U.S. experienced a decline in the costs of approximately $217,000.
The write-down of capitalized mortgage servicing rights decreased by approximately $1,427,000 from
the corresponding period in 2005. The majority of the 2005 write-down was necessitated by the
termination of a sub-servicing agreement held by one of the companys European subsidiaries, which
termination was not for cause but rather the result of a business decision by the companys client
to perform the servicing itself.. The termination was effective as of March 31, 2005. In
accordance with SFAS No. 5 Accounting for Contingencies, the company provided for the reduction
in the value of its servicing portfolio by making the $1,069,000 charge to current earnings at that
date.
Depreciation and amortization increased to $579,784 for the nine months ending
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September 30, 2006 from $534,100 for the corresponding period in 2005. The majority of the $45,684 increase is the
result of increased furniture and equipment.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Pursuant to the terms of a 2005 share transfer agreement governing a prior sale of the Axfood
portfolio, the buyer, until June 30, 2006, could make may make claims against the seller for
breaches of the representations and warranties the seller made in the agreement. The sellers
aggregate liability for claims could not exceed 72,500,000 Swedish Krona, or approximately $10
million. Crown guaranteed the sellers liability to pay claims. In conjunction with the Axfood
Disposition on June 30, 2006, Crown agreed to extend this guarantee until August 31, 2007.
The representations and warranties the seller made in the 2005 agreement with respect to the Axfood
portfolio were usual and customary for a stock sale transaction and encompassed matters relating
to: corporate existence, power, authority, capitalization and title; the preparation of financial
statements in accordance with governing standards; the accuracy and completeness of corporate
records; and the operation of properties in the real estate portfolio. Crown was involved in the
governance and administration of the entities that owned the Axfood portfolio as well in the
management of its real estate assets. As a result of these relationships, the company has been and
remains of the opinion that there is minimal likelihood of successful claims for breaches of
representations and warranties. No claims have been made since the inception of the companys
guarantee on June 30, 2005.
In conjunction with extension of the guarantee noted above, Crown obtained indemnity agreements
from parties that had invested in the Axfood portfolio, including certain members of the companys
management, to timely fund any liability Crown may have under its extended guarantee against
breaches of representations or warranties.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $1,750,917 to $723,088 at September 30, 2006 from $2,474,005
at December 31, 2005. The decrease was due primarily to the funding of operations in the U.S. and
in Europe as well as increased investments in and related to the acquisition of Westfalenbank. The
companys domestic and European operations presently have no operating lines or similar bank credit
facilities. The European operations do have a warehouse facility to fund lending operations. Crown
is increasing its liquidity through the disposition of assets under management and is also seeking
to further improve liquidity and access to cash resources by generating new business revenues,
raising additional capital and, in selected instances, entering into strategic alliances.
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Management continues to believe that the results of operations for the coming year will be
sufficient to fund its cash operating obligations. The company continues to seek to expand revenues
from its existing client base while endeavoring to develop new sources of revenue and capital.
Historical Cash Flows
Cash flows
from operating activities provided $1,941,974 during the first nine months of 2006.
Operating activities provided $1,394,184 for the corresponding period of 2005.
Investing activities used $4,150,334 during the first six months of 2006. For the comparable
period in 2005, $943,010 was used for investing activities. The large increase in investments for
the nine month period in 2006 relates to the acquisition of the Westfalenbank AG.
Financing
activities provided $462,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. There were no
financing activities for the corresponding period in 2005. The increase in borrowings
represent loans from Gordon V. Smith, a director of Crown, and Ronald E. Roark, Vice Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the company, to fund operations and investments.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Crowns principal executive and financial officers have evaluated the companys disclosure controls
and procedures in place on September 30, 2006 and have concluded that they are effective. There
have been no significant changes in Crowns internal controls or in other factors since that date
that could significantly affect these controls.
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None
Item 2. Changes in Securities
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
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Certification of officers of Crown
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32.12
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Certification of officers of Crown
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CROWN NORTHCORP, INC.
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Dated: November 14, 2006 |
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/s/ Rick Lewis
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Rick Lewis, Vice President, |
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Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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/s/ Stephen W. Brown
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Stephen W. Brown, Secretary |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
31.13 |
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