UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2001
[ ] Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-28535
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
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(Exact name of Small Business Issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada 91-1975651
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation ) Identification No.)
2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 500
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
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(Address of principal executive offices (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (800) 894-4646
AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.
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(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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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 [X ] Yes [ ] No
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
equity, as of the latest practicable date: 32,372,532 shares of Common Stock
as of September 30, 2001.
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying un-audited financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and, therefore, do not include
all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial
position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' deficit in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
results of operations and financial position have been included and all such
adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that can be expected for the year ending June 30, 2002.
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CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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SEPTEMBER 30 JUNE 30
2001 2001
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ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 1,814 $ 6,230
Prepaid expenses and advances 29,342 28,384
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31,156 34,614
LOAN RECEIVABLE FROM SHAREHOLDER 25,000 25,000
CAPITAL ASSETS, net 2,264 2,414
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$ 58,420 $ 62,028
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 309,633 $ 160,188
CONVERTIBLE NOTE PAYABLE 744,713 734,713
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1,054,346 894,901
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STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized:
50,000,000 common shares with a par value
of $0.001 per share at September 30, 2001
Issued and outstanding:
33,872,532 common shares at September 30,
2001 and at June 30, 2001 15,231 15,231
Additional paid-in capital 35,044 35,044
DEFICIT ACCUMULATED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT
STAGE (1,046,201) (883,148)
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(995,926) (832,873)
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$ 58,420 $ 62,028
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CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND DEFICIT
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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INCEPTION
JUNE 28
THREE MONTHS ENDED
1999 TO
SEPTEMBER 30
SEPTEMBER 30
2001 2000
2001
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REVENUE $ 1,544 $ - $
175,071
OPERATING EXPENSES (164,863) (204,690)
(1,215,748)
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (163,319) (204,690)
(1,040,677)
OTHER INCOME 266 -
6,921
WRITE DOWN OF CAPITAL ASSETS - -
(12,445)
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NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (163,053) (204,690)
$(1,046,201)
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF PERIOD (883,148) (159,909)
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ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, END OF PERIOD $(1,046,201) $ (364,599)
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LOSS PER SHARE $ (0.01) $ (0.01)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES
OUTSTANDING 33,372,532 15,463,008
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CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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INCEPTION
JUNE 28
THREE MONTHS ENDED
1999 TO
SEPTEMBER 30
SEPTEMBER 30
2001 2000
2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the period $ (163,053) $ (204,690)
$ (1,046,201)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE LOSS TO NET CASH
USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Amortization 150 150
753
Write down of capital assets - -
12,445
Change in prepaid expenses and advances (958) (3,500)
(28,546)
Change in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 149,445 (6,422)
309,633
Change in deferred revenue - 71,888
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(14,416) (142,574)
(751,916)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITY
Purchase of capital assets - (1,808)
(1,808)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from loan payable to shareholder - -
16,097
Loan receivable from shareholder - -
(25,000)
Issue of common shares - -
18,950
Convertible note payable 10,000 210,000
744,713
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary - -
778
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10,000 210,000
755,538
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(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (4,416) 65,618
1,814
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 6,230 1,490
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 1,814 $ 67,108
$ 1,814
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
During the period ended June 30, 2001, a loan payable to a shareholder in the
amount of $16,097 was reclassified as a contribution to capital in connection
with the Company's repurchase of common stock in preparation for the reverse
take-over transaction.
Effective February 2, 2001, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Custom Branded Networks, Inc. by allotting 25,000,000
common shares at the fair value of $15,228 (Note 2(iii)).
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA)
INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS'
DEFICIENCY
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
DEFICIT
ACCUMULATED
ADDITIONAL
DURING THE
COMMON STOCK PAID-IN
DEVELOPMENT
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SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL
STAGE TOTAL
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Issuance of shares to founders 3,465 $ 3 $ 18,947
$ - $ 18,950
Net loss for the period - - -
(159,909) (159,909)
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Balance, June 30, 2000 3,465 3 18,947
(159,909) (140,959)
Repurchase of common stock by
consideration of forgiveness of
loan payable to shareholder (1,445) - 16,097
- - 16,097
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2,020 3 35,044
(159,909) (124,862)
Adjustment to number of shares issued
and outstanding as a result of the
reverse take-over transaction
Custom Branded Networks, Inc. (2,020) - -
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Aquistar Ventures (USA) Inc. 15,463,008 - -
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15,463,008 3 35,044
(159,909) (124,862)
Shares allotted in connection with
the acquisition of Custom Branded
Networks, Inc. 25,000,000 15,228 -
- - 15,228
Less: Allotted and not yet issued (8,090,476) - -
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Net loss for the year - - -
(723,239) (723,239)
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Balance, June 30, 2001 32,372,532 15,231 35,044
(883,148) (832,873)
Additional shares issued in connection
with the acquisition of Custom Branded
Networks, Inc. 1,500,000 - -
- - -
Net loss for the period - - -
(163,053) (163,053)
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Balance, September 30, 2001 33,872,532 $15,231 $ 35,044
$ (1,046,201) $ (995,926)
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CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2001
included herein have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. It is suggested that
these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the June 30,
2001 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
2. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Custom Branded Networks, Inc. (the "Company") engages in the business of
providing turnkey private label internet services to organizations throughout
the domestic United States and Canada. The Company plans to provide wholesale
internet access service acting as the internet service provider ("ISP") through
its relationships with other ISPs who will provide the service for the Company
and perform the billing services directly to the customer. Currently, the
Company has one ISP relationship in place for dial-up modem service. The
Company also provides the customer set-up, and the branded compact disc with the
customer's unique content and packaging. The Company is considered a
development stage company in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 7. The Company has not commenced planned principal operations.
i) Going Concern
The Company has not generated any operating revenue and it has used cash in its
operations since its inception, thereby generating operating losses. Such
losses are due primarily to the Company's efforts to develop and promote its
products and services, which efforts include internal staffing, travel and other
promotional expenses. The Company has signed up certain customers but
deployment on the ISP's network has not occurred. Management expects deployment
to occur in the near future. The Company plans to continue to focus on
deployment and acquiring customers, which will require additional expenditures
for operating costs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
successfully deploy customers, be successful in raising sufficient funds for its
operations, or achieve or sustain profitability or positive cash flows from its
operations. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent
on its ability to raise additional amounts of capital.
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
2. NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
ii) Acquisition of Custom Branded Networks, Inc. and Name Change
On February 2, 2001, the shareholders of the Company, formerly known as Aquistar
Ventures (USA) Inc. ("Aquistar"), a Nevada corporation, approved an agreement
and plan of reorganization (the "reorganization") involving the acquisition of
Custom Branded Networks, Inc. ("Custom Branded"), a Delaware corporation, and
the change of the name Aquistar to Custom Branded.
As a consequence of the implementation of the reorganization, the following
occurred:
a) The Company acquired all the shares of Custom Branded in exchange for the
allotment of 25,000,000 shares of the Company to the former shareholders of
Custom Branded.
b) The Company changed its name from Aquistar to Custom Branded Networks,
Inc.
As a result of the reorganization, the former shareholders of Custom Branded
hold 61.8% of the outstanding common shares of the Company.
iii) Reverse Take-Over
Effective February 2, 2001, Aquistar Ventures (USA) Inc. ("Aquistar") acquired
100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Custom Branded Networks, Inc.
("Custom Branded") by allotting 25,000,000 common shares. Since the transaction
resulted in the former shareholders of Custom Branded owning the majority of the
issued shares of Aquistar, the transaction, which is referred to as a "reverse
take-over", has been treated for accounting purposes as an acquisition by Custom
Branded of the net assets and liabilities of Aquistar. Under this purchase
method of accounting, the results of operations of Aquistar are included in
these financial statements from February 2, 2001.
Control of the net assets of Aquistar was acquired for the total consideration
of $15,228 representing the fair value of the assets of Aquistar. Custom
Branded is deemed to be the purchaser for accounting purposes. Accordingly, its
net assets are included in the balance sheet at their previously recorded
values.
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
Because a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon
future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily
involves the use of estimates which have been made using careful judgement.
The financial statements have, in management's opinion, been properly prepared
within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the
significant accounting policies summarized below:
a) Consolidation
These financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Custom Branded Networks, Inc. (a Nevada corporation).
b) Capital Assets
Capital assets are recorded at cost and are amortized at the following rates:
Office equipment - 20% declining balance basis
Computer equipment - 3 years straight line basis
c) Income Taxes
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 -
"Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). This standard requires the use of an
asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting on income
taxes. If it is more likely than not that some portion of all of a deferred tax
asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recognized.
CUSTOM BRANDED NETWORKS, INC.
(FORMERLY AQUISTAR VENTURES (USA) INC.)
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(UNAUDITED)
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
d) Revenue Recognition
Revenues will consist of recurring monthly fees from internet access and from
set-up fees. Subscriber contract terms vary by customer, although, the monthly
internet access fees are generally paid by the subscriber at the beginning of
the month. Subscribers canceling service are not entitled to receive funds of
the monthly access fee per the service contract, unless it is prepaid for future
periods. Revenues for monthly internet access fees are earned and recognized
when received for the current month. Internet access fees prepaid for future
months are deferred until the beginning of the service month. Revenues for
set-up fees are recognized once the customer is deployed and internet access
service is active. Customers are entitled to refunds of set-up fees if
deployment does not occur.
e) Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable,
prepaid expenses and accounts payable.
Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that this Company is not
exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial
instruments. The fair value of these financial instruments approximate their
carrying values, unless otherwise noted.
f) Loss Per Share
Loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period.
All references to loss per share, weighted average number of shares outstanding,
and common shares issued and outstanding have been restated to reflect the
impact of the reverse take-over.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Custom Branded Networks, Inc. (the "Company"), provides turnkey private label
Internet solutions to businesses and private organizations that desire to
affiliate with a customer base via the Internet. The company anticipates that,
in order to achieve its business plan over the next 12 months, the Company must
raise additional capital through either the private placement or public
registration for sale of its securities. In addition, the company intends to
acquire one or more private companies whose earnings will support the capital
needs of the company on a consolidated basis. Although we are pursuing these
avenues, it cannot be guaranteed that satisfactory arrangements can be reached.
In the event that the Company is unable to raise capital as discussed above, the
Company will have sufficient capital to meet its plan of operations for only the
next 30 days. The Company expects to incur additional research and development
costs over the next twelve months. However, such expenditures are dependent
upon the Company's ability to raise capital to support such operations.
The Company has signed up certain customers but deployment on the ISP's network
has not occurred. Management expects deployment to occur in the first quarter of
2002. At such time, the Company will begin to generate revenue from regular
business operations.
At September 30, 2001, the Company had cash of $1,814.00. It is necessary for
the Company to raise capital in the immediate future or we will experience
adverse results. We intend to raise financing through additional equity
financing until such time as cash flows are generated from operations sufficient
to support us. We are currently pursuing financing from various potential
investors. Due to cash constraints, the Company has been limited in its ability
to make progress towards achievement of its business plan. The Company intends
to raise $1,500,000 in investment capital within the next 12 months. This
capital will sustain the operations of the Company for approximately 24 months.
During the same period of time, we expect to generate revenue from business
operations. It is impossible to predict at the present time how fast revenues
will be generated or how soon they might become significant when compared to the
operational expenses of the Company.
Operational expenses are incurred primarily due to the Company's efforts to
develop and to promote its products and services, which efforts include internal
staffing, travel and other promotional expenses. John Platt, the only executive
officer of the Company, earns a salary of $10,000 per month. However, since
March, 2001, Mr. Platt has been paid no salary and such amounts have been
accrued as current liabilities on the books of the Company.
Forward Looking Statements
The information contained in this section and elsewhere may at times represent
management's best estimates of the Company's future financial and technological
performance, based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable. Management makes
no representation or warranty, however, as to the accuracy or completeness of
any of these assumptions, and nothing contained in this document should be
relied upon as a promise or representation as to any future performance or
events. The Company's ability to accomplish these objectives, and whether or
not it will be financially successful is dependent upon numerous factors, each
of which could have a material
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effect on the results obtained. Some of these
factors are within the discretion and control of management and others are
beyond management's control. Management considers the assumptions and hypothesis
used in preparing any forward looking assessments of profitability contained in
this document to be reasonable; however, we cannot assure investors that any
projections or assessments contained in this document, or otherwise made by
management, will be realized or achieved at any level.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Custom Branded Networks, Inc.
DATED: November 19, 2001 By: /s/ John Platt
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John Platt, President, CEO and Director