UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
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Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2008
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Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Commission File Number: 000-51456
180 CONNECT INC.
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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20-2650200
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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6501 E. Belleview Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80111
(address of principal executive offices)
Registrants Telephone Number: (303) 395-6000
Indicate by check mark 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
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No
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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 the definition of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer, and small reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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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
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As of May 9, 2008, there were 24,312,648 shares of the Registrants Common Stock issued and
outstanding which excludes 1,657,504 exchangeable shares and 500,000 shares of common stock held in
the Companys treasury.
180 Connect Inc.
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
Table of Contents
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PART I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Financial Statements
180 Connect Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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March 31, 2008
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December 31, 2007
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(unaudited)
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Assets
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Current Assets
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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1,697,153
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$
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366,449
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Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $4,723,724 and $3,750,200, respectively)
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36,614,481
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48,378,339
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Inventory
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14,632,276
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20,180,167
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Restricted cash
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8,494,616
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10,169,108
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Prepaid expenses and other assets
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5,973,681
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9,378,519
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
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67,412,207
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88,472,582
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Property, plant and equipment
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31,588,576
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34,906,750
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Goodwill
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11,034,723
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11,034,723
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Customer contracts, net
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20,465,338
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21,391,257
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Other assets
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2,511,074
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2,478,839
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TOTAL ASSETS
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$
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133,011,918
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$
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158,284,151
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity
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Current liabilities
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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$
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59,856,001
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$
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79,115,651
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Current portion of long-term debt
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30,162,746
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27,769,301
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Fair value of derivative financial instruments
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157,999
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122,168
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Current portion of capital lease obligations
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11,093,413
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11,628,142
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
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101,270,159
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118,635,262
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Income tax liability
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224,063
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191,580
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Capital lease obligations
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14,795,706
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17,246,267
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TOTAL LIABILITIES
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116,289,928
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136,073,109
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 5 and 12)
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Shareholders Equity
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Common stock $.0001 par value; authorized 100,000,000,
Issued and outstanding shares 25,520,152 at March
31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
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2,552
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2,552
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Paid-in capital
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130,525,123
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130,096,083
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Treasury stock, 500,000 shares at
March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 respectively
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(224,019
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(224,019
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Accumulated deficit
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(113,892,539
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(107,898,597
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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310,873
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235,023
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
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16,721,990
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22,211,042
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
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$
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133,011,918
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$
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158,284,151
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See accompanying notes
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180 Connect Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2008
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March 31, 2007
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Revenue
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$
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94,208,200
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$
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91,556,785
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Expenses
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Direct expenses
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87,903,038
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82,928,200
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General and administrative
(1)
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6,024,905
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5,037,953
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Foreign exchange loss
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11,138
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Restructuring costs
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275,000
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Depreciation
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3,427,698
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2,715,565
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Amortization of customer contracts
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920,033
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920,376
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Other expense:
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Interest and loan fees
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1,582,132
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2,976,134
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Loss on sale of assets
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85,093
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71,778
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Loss on change in fair value of derivative
liabilities
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35,831
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2,786,391
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Loss from continuing operations
before income tax expense
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(5,770,530
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(6,165,750
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Income tax expense
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214,077
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74,000
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Loss from continuing operations
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(5,984,607
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(6,239,750
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes of $0 for March 31,
2008 and March 31, 2007
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(9,335
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250,683
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Net loss for the period
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(5,993,942
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$
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(5,989,067
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Net loss per share from continuing
operations:
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Basic and diluted
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$
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(0.23
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$
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(0.42
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Net loss per share:
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Basic and diluted
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$
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(0.23
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$
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(0.41
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding basic and diluted
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25,520,152
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14,689,112
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(1)
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General and administrative includes stock-based compensation of $518,244, and $0
for the three months ended March 31, 2008, and March 31, 2007, respectively.
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See accompanying notes
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180 Connect Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
(Unaudited)
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Common
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Accumulated Other
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Stock
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Compre-
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Out-
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hensive
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standing
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Common
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Treasury
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Accumulated
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Income
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Shares
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Stock
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Paid in Capital
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Stock
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Deficit
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(loss)
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Total
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Balances at December 31, 2007
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25,520,152
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$
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2,552
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$
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130,096,083
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$
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(224,019
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$
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(107,898,597
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$
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235,023
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$
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22,211,042
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Issuance costs attributed to reverse
merger
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(89,204
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(89,204
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Stock-based compensation
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518,244
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518,244
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
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75,850
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75,850
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Net loss
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(5,993,942
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(5,993,942
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Balances at March 31, 2008
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25,520,152
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$
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2,552
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$
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130,525,123
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$
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(224,019
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$
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(113,892,539
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$
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310,873
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$
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16,721,990
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180 Connect Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2008
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March 31, 2007
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Net loss
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$
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(5,993,942
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$
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(5,989,067
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Other comprehensive income:
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Foreign currency translation
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75,850
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Comprehensive loss
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$
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(5,918,092
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$
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(5,989,067
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See accompanying notes
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180 Connect Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2008
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March 31, 2007
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Cash provided by (used in) the following activities:
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Operating
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Loss from continuing operations
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$
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(5,984,607
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$
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(6,239,750
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Add (deduct) items not affecting cash:
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Depreciation, amortization and impairment
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4,347,731
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3,635,941
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Non-cash interest expense
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576,810
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1,088,373
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Stock-based compensation
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518,244
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Loss on change in fair value of derivative
liabilities
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35,831
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2,786,391
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Loss on sale of assets
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85,093
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71,778
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Other
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75,130
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4,171
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Changes in non-cash working capital balances related
to operations:
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Accounts receivable
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11,763,858
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13,732,512
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Inventory
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5,547,891
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(600,343
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Other current assets
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660,389
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(878,414
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Insurance premium deposits
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2,744,449
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2,197,137
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Other assets
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(304,799
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(1,102,064
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Restricted cash
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1,674,492
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1,481,437
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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(19,227,168
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(17,678,958
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Operating cash flows from discontinued operations
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(2,827
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291,115
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Total cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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2,510,517
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(1,210,674
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Investing
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment
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(264,172
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(699,342
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Total cash used in investing activities
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(264,172
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(699,342
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Financing
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Repayment of capital lease obligations
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(2,916,356
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(3,491,760
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Repayment of debt
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(2,000,001
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(1,333,334
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Proceeds from share issuance
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29,408
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Issuance costs on reverse merger
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(89,204
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Borrowings under the Revolving credit facility
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4,089,201
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5,098,563
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Total cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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(916,360
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302,877
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Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
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719
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(4,171
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
during the period
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1,330,704
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(1,611,310
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
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366,449
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2,904,098
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$
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1,697,153
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$
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1,292,788
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Supplemental cash flow information:
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Interest paid
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$
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803,752
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$
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2,105,346
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Income taxes paid
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$
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124,405
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$
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12,595
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing transactions:
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, the Company entered into additional
vehicle capital lease obligations of $277,094 and $689,382, respectively.
See accompanying notes
6
180 Connect Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
On August 24, 2007, the plan of arrangement (the Arrangement) pursuant to the arrangement
agreement dated as of March 13, 2007, as amended, by and among Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. (AVP),
180 Connect Exchangeco Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (Purchaser) and 180
Connect Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (180 Connect (Canada)), was
consummated. Pursuant to the Arrangement, the Purchaser acquired all of the outstanding common
shares of 180 Connect (Canada) in exchange for either shares of Company common stock, exchangeable
shares of Purchaser that are exchangeable into shares of Company common stock at the option of the
holder (exchangeable shares), or a combination of Company common stock and exchangeable shares of
Purchaser. Effective upon the consummation of the Arrangement, AVP changed its name to 180 Connect
Inc. (the Company).
The interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States
generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) applicable to interim consolidated financial
statements and include 180 Connect Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company). The notes presented
in these interim consolidated financial statements include only significant events and transactions
occurring since the Companys last fiscal year and are not fully inclusive of all matters normally
disclosed in the Companys annual audited consolidated financial statements. As a result, these
interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited
consolidated financial statements included in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Companys results for the
interim periods presented. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by management using the same accounting policies and methods of application as the most
recent annual consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Certain amounts in the 2007 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to
conform to the current year presentation.
Nature of the Business
The Company provides installation, integration and fulfillment services to the home
entertainment, communications and home integration service industries. The principal market for the
Companys services is the United States. The Companys customers include providers of satellite,
cable and broadband media services as well as home builders, developers and municipalities.
Consolidation in the media and communications industry has created national carriers, many of
whom provide an integrated suite of advanced video, data and voice services to residential and
commercial subscribers. Many of these national carriers made the strategic decision to outsource
the majority of the physical implementation of their services, leading to the creation of a large
and highly competitive technical support services industry, of which the Company is a member (Note
14).
The Company has evolved through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions. With a
staff of more than 4,000 skilled technicians and 750 support personnel based in over 85 operating
locations in 22 states, the Company provides technical support services at the customers
subscribers homes and businesses across the United States and parts of Canada. This infrastructure
allows the Company to provide consistent service and utilize the Companys expertise and resources
to deploy increasingly complex technologies over large networks in a cost efficient manner.
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Seasonality
The Company needs working capital to support seasonal variations in its business. Subscriber
growth, and thus the revenue earned by the Company, tends to be higher in the third and fourth
quarters of the year. The Company generally experiences seasonal working capital needs from
approximately January through June.
2. IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 155,
Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and
140 (SFAS 155). This Statement:
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Permits fair value remeasurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an
embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation.
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Clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the
requirements of Statement 133.
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Establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to
identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial
instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation.
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Clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not
embedded derivatives.
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Amends SFAS No. 140 Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying
special-purpose entity from holding a derivative financial instrument that pertains to a
beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument.
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SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of
the Companys fiscal year that commences on January 1, 2007. The application of this pronouncement
had no material impact on the financial position or results of the Companys operations.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements
, or SFAS 157. SFAS 157 defines fair
value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 applies whenever
other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value and does not expand the
use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS 157 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the
information used in developing fair value estimates and requires disclosure of fair value
measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to
quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable data
(Level 3 measurements), such as the reporting entitys own data. In February 2008, the FASB issued
FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2,
Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157
, which deferred the
effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonrecurring fair value measurements of non-financial assets and
non-financial liabilities until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, including interim
periods within those fiscal years. The provisions of SFAS 157 are applicable to recurring and
nonrecurring fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted
the provisions of SFAS 157 during the three months ended March 31, 2008, and at that time
determined no transition adjustment was required.
Basis of Fair Value Measurement (Valuation Hierarchy)
SFAS 157 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value
measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of
an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:
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Level 1
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Unadjusted quoted prices for identical and unrestricted assets or liabilities in active markets
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Level 2
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Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are
observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the
full term of the financial instrument
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Level 3
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Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement
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A financial instruments categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the
lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Companys derivative financial instruments
by the above SFAS 157 fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2008 (Note 6):
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Fair value measurements
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at March 31, 2008
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using:
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Description
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Total
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Level 2
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Fair value of derivative financial
instruments
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$
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157,999
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$
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157,999
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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159), including an amendment of SFAS 115. SFAS 159 permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.
The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to
mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities
differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The provisions of SFAS
159 are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company did not
electively adopt SFAS 159 in the three months ended March 31, 2008.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations (SFAS 141(R)).
The new standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business
combination transactions in the consolidated financial statements. It will require an acquirer to
recognize, at the acquisition date, the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
non-controlling interest in the acquiree at their full fair values as of that date. In a business
combination achieved in stages (step acquisitions), the acquirer will be required to remeasure its
previously held equity interest in the acquiree at its acquisition-date fair value and recognize
the resulting gain or loss in earnings. The acquisition-related transaction and restructuring
costs will no longer be included as part of the capitalized cost of the acquired entity but will be
required to be accounted for separately in accordance with applicable GAAP in the U.S. SFAS No.
141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160
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Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements (SFAS 160). This Statement clarifies the definition of a non-controlling
(or minority) interest and requires that non-controlling interests in subsidiaries be reported as a
component of equity in the consolidated statement of financial position and requires that earnings
attributed to the non-controlling interests be reported as part of consolidated earnings and not as
a separate component of income or expense. However, it will also require expanded disclosures of
the attribution of consolidated earnings to the controlling and non-controlling interests on the
face of the consolidated income statement. SFAS 160 will require that changes in a parents
controlling ownership interest, that do not result in a loss of control of the subsidiary, are
accounted for as equity transactions among shareholders in the consolidated entity therefore
resulting in no gain or loss recognition in the income statement. Only when a subsidiary is
deconsolidated will a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income. SFAS 160 is effective for
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and will be applied prospectively except for
the presentation and disclosure requirements that will be applied retrospectively for all periods
presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 160, to its financial position
and results of operations.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 161), an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. This statement applies
to all derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as
hedging instruments pursuant to paragraphs 37 and 42 of Statement 133 and related hedge items
accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities. SFAS 161 requires entities to provide greater transparency through additional
disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative
instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under Statement 131 and its related
interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entitys
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. This statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early
application encouraged. This statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures
for earlier periods at initial adoption.
3. RESTRICTED CASH
As at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had restricted cash, in the form of
term deposits of approximately $8.5 million and $10.2 million, respectively. These term deposits
are primarily used to collateralize obligations associated with its insurance program. Interest
earned of 3% to 5% on these funds is received monthly and is not subject to restriction.
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During the first quarter of 2008, as a result of a reduction in the Companys insurance
obligations, the Company negotiated a reduction in the Companys required letter of credit (LOC).
The LOC requirement, which is collateralized with the Companys restricted cash, was reduced by
$1.7 million.
4. GOODWILL AND CUSTOMER CONTRACTS
The carrying amount of goodwill and customer contracts is as follows:
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December 31, 2007
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Goodwill
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$
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11,034,723
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$
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11,034,723
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March 31, 2008
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December 31, 2007
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$
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36,498,372
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$
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Accumulated amortization
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(16,033,034
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(15,107,115
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Net
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$
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20,465,338
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$
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21,391,257
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Amortization expense charged to continuing operations for the three months ended March 31,
2008 and March 31, 2007 was $920,033 and $920,376, respectively. The three months ended March 31,
2008 and March 31, 2007 included amortization of $5,886 and zero, respectively, in loss from
discontinued operations.
Estimated future amortization expense is as follows:
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2008 (remainder)
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2,755,584
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2009
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3,681,503
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2010
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3,681,503
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2011
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3,681,503
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2012
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3,681,503
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Thereafter
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2,983,742
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Total
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20,465,338
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
Long-term debt consists of the following:
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March 31, 2008
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December 31, 2007
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Revolving credit facility
of up to $37,000,000
bearing interest at prime
plus 3% to 5%, subject to
a minimum interest rate
of 10% to 11% with
interest payable monthly.
The revolving credit
facility is subject to
180 Connect (NV)s (as
defined below) eligible
trade receivables and
inventory as per the debt
agreement and
collateralized by 180
Connect (NV)s real and
personal property. At
March 31, 2008, the
interest rate of the
revolving credit facility
was 10% with an effective
interest rate of 13%. At
December 31, 2007, the
interest rate of the
revolving credit facility
was 10.75% with an
effective interest rate
of 14.3%. Repayment is
due on or before July 31,
2009. The credit
facility may be borrowed,
repaid, and reborrowed in
accordance with the terms
of the Security and
Purchase Agreement. As
of March 31, 2008 and
December 31, 2007, the
revolving credit facility
has $1,034,596 and
$1,228,583 of unamortized
discount attributed to
warrants issued to the
Companys lender
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24,716,452
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$
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Term note, bearing
interest at prime plus
5%, subject to a minimum
interest rate of 12% and
interest is payable
monthly. At March 31,
2008, the interest rate
was 12% with an effective
interest rate of 19.8%.
At December 31, 2007, the
interest rate was 12.75%
with an effective
interest rate of 20.4%.
Repayments of the term
note commenced on
February 1, 2007 for
$666,667 per month, with
the final payment due on
December 1, 2008. As of
March 31, 2008 and
December 31, 2007, the
term note has $220,368
and $330,625 of
unamortized discount
attributed to warrants
issued to the Companys
lender
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5,446,294
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7,336,038
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Total debt
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30,162,746
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Pursuant to the original terms of the debt agreement with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd (Laurus or
the Companys lender), 180 Connect Inc. a Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company (180 Connect (NV)), had available a maximum amount of $57 million of debt comprising a
term facility (the Term Loan) of $20 million and a combined revolving credit facility (the
Revolver) and over-advance facility of up to $37 million. The Revolver is subject to the
Companys eligible trade receivables as per the debt agreement. For the period of August 1, 2006
to July 31, 2007, 180 Connect (NV) was able to draw in excess of the eligible trade receivables and
inventory an over-advance amount up to $9 million but not to exceed an aggregate amount of $37
million. After July 31, 2007, the over-advance became part of the Revolver; this was further
extended to August 24, 2007 as discussed below. The interest rates on the debt range from prime
plus 3% to prime plus 5%, subject to a minimum interest rate of 10% to 12%, and are therefore
subject to risks relating to interest rate fluctuations. Monthly Term Loan repayments in the
amount of $666,667 commenced February 1, 2007. As of March 31, 2008, 180 Connect (NV) had
availability of $1.3 million under the Revolver.
The debt agreement contains no financial covenants but includes other covenants and events of
default typical for credit facilities of this nature. This facility is collateralized by a
security interest in all of the assets of 180 Connect (NV). 180 Connect (NV) obtained a waiver from
Laurus with regards to the Arrangement; as the transaction constituted a merger and change of
control as defined in the debt agreement.
In connection with the debt agreement, in August 2006, 180 Connect (Canada) issued a warrant
to Laurus to purchase up to 1,200,000 shares of common stock for nominal consideration of Canadian
$0.01 per share, having a term of seven years. Laurus agreed not to sell any common shares of 180
Connect (Canada) issuable upon exercise of the warrants for a period of 12 months
following the date of issuance of the warrants. Thereafter, Laurus may, at its option and
assuming exercise of the warrants, sell up to 150,000 common shares of 180 Connect (Canada) per
calendar quarter (on a cumulative basis) over each of the following eight quarters. On April 2,
2007, Laurus exercised its right under the warrants to purchase the 1,200,000 common shares.
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The common stock purchase warrants were valued at $3,286,967, net of issuance costs of
$299,165, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following variables: volatility of
76.64%, expected life of seven years, a risk free interest rate of 4.5% and a dividend of zero.
The fair value of the loan was measured using a three-year maturity and the present value of the
cash payments of interest and principal due under the terms of the debt agreement discounted at a
rate of 17.5% which approximates a similar non-convertible financial instrument with comparable
terms and risk. Under Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue EITF No.00-19
Accounting for Derivative
Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Companys Own Stock (EITF No.
00-19) and Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt
Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants (APB Opinion 14) the fair value of warrants issued in
connection with the stock purchase warrants would be recorded as a reduction to the proceeds from
the issuance of long-term debt, with the offset to additional paid-in capital. Through March 31,
2008, the Company had recorded $2,331,168 of accretion expense in the consolidated statements of
operations. The Company paid $3,515,471 of issuance costs to complete the long-term debt
financing; these costs are in other assets and are being amortized over the three-year period to
maturity of the debt agreement with Laurus.
On July 2, 2007, 180 Connect (NV) entered into an amendment agreement with Laurus securing
additional interim financing to fund working capital until August 24, 2007. In connection with the
amendment agreement, 180 Connect (Canada) issued Laurus a warrant to purchase 600,000 shares of 180
Connect (Canada)s common stock at an exercise price of $4.35 per share, the adjusted market price
of 180 Connect (Canada)s common stock at the time of issue (the July Warrant). The July Warrant
was valued at $1,525,639, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following
variables: volatility of 61%, expected life of five years, a risk free interest rate of 4.25% and a
dividend of zero. Thereafter, on August 24, 2007, in connection with consummation of the
Arrangement, Laurus received a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of the Companys common stock at
an exercise price of $4.01 per share (the August Warrant). The August Warrant was valued at
$558,258 using the same pricing model and variables as the July Warrant described above. In 2007,
the Company recorded an expense in interest and loan fees in the consolidated statements of
operations for $2,083,897 an increase to paid in capital, respectively, as the bridge financing
loans have expired.
During the third quarter of 2007, the Company entered into a settlement with Laurus with
respect to a dispute over an alleged misrepresentation and event of default under the provisions of
the Laurus debt agreements that Laurus alleged occurred as a result of the repayment of the
convertible debentures after consummation of the Arrangement. Pursuant to the terms of the
settlement, the Company agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants issued by Laurus. With
respect to the July Warrant, the exercise price for the first 450,000 shares of the Companys
common stock exercised by Laurus was reduced from $4.35 to $0.01 per share, and the remaining
150,000 shares of common stock exercised by Laurus was reduced from $4.35 to $3.00 per share. In
addition, the exercise price of the August Warrant was reduced from $4.01 to $3.00 per share. The
common stock purchase warrants were re-valued immediately before and after the re-pricing, using
the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following variables: volatility of 61%, expected
life of five years, a risk free interest rate of 4.25% and a dividend of zero. The re-pricing of
the warrants increased the fair value of warrants by an additional $719,399. In 2007, the Company
recorded this re-pricing adjustment as an expense in interest and loan fees in the consolidated
statement of operations and increased paid-in capital. During the first quarter of 2008, Laurus
sold 450,000 of its $0.01 July Warrants to Creative Vistas, Inc. Subsequent to March 31, 2008,
Creative Vistas Inc. exercised its right under the warrant to purchase 450,000 common shares.
The Revolver requires a lockbox arrangement, which provides for all receipts to be swept daily
to reduce borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. This arrangement, combined with the
existence of a subjective acceleration clause in the revolving credit facility, requires that the
borrowings under the Revolver be classified as a current liability on the balance sheet in
accordance with the EITF No. 95-22. The acceleration clause could allow the Companys lender to
forego additional advances should they determine there has been a material adverse change in the
Companys financial position or prospects reasonably likely to result in a material adverse effect
on the Companys business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance or
properties. The Company believes that no such material adverse change has occurred; further, as of
May 9, 2008, the Companys lender had not informed the Company that any such event had occurred.
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6. WARRANTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The warrants issued in connection with 180 Connect (Canada)s March 22, 2006 private placement
(the PIPE Warrants) are presented as a liability because they do not meet the criteria of EITF
00-19 for equity classification. Subsequent changes in fair value are recorded in the consolidated
statements of operations. The PIPE Warrants, which have a four-year term, are exercisable into
942,060 of the Companys common shares at an exercise price of $4.3311 per share.
The Company determined the fair value of the PIPE Warrants at March 31, 2008, using a
Black-Scholes pricing model. The following assumptions were used for the Black-Scholes pricing
model: an expected life of 2.0 years, volatility of 83% and a risk-free rate of 4.25%.
Each of the publicly traded warrants issued in connection with the initial public offering of
AVP, (the Public Warrants) and the unit purchase option issued to the underwriters in connection
with such initial public offering, were initially classified as a derivative liability, as required
under EITF No. 00-19, because in the absence of explicit provisions to the contrary in the warrant
and purchase option agreement, the Company must assume that the Company could be required to settle
the warrants and the unit purchase option on a net-cash basis, thereby necessitating the treatment
of the potential settlement obligation as a liability. During the fourth quarter of 2007, the
Company entered into a Warrant Clarification Agreement which amended the warrant agreement
governing the public warrants to clarify that no obligation exists for cash settlement of the
public warrants; a similar amendment was entered into with respect to the unit purchase option
allowing the public warrants to be classified as equity.
As of March 31, 2008, the public warrants are recorded as a credit to paid-in-capital for
$7,516,810, which represents their fair market value at the date when the clarification agreement
was amended (the Amendment Date). As of the Amendment Date, the closing sale price for the
warrants was $0.40, resulting in total paid in capital of $7,200,000.
The Company determined the fair value of the unit purchase options to be $316,810 at the
Amendment Date using a Black- Scholes pricing model adjusted to include a separate valuation of the
embedded warrants. The following assumptions were used for the Black Scholes pricing model: an
expected life of 2.9 years, volatility of 62% and a risk-free rate of 4.02%. For the embedded
warrants, the Company based the valuation on the closing sale price for the public warrants as of
the amendment date adjusted by the percentage difference between the valuations obtained using a
Black-Scholes pricing model (with the same assumptions) for the public warrants and the embedded
warrants.
On August 20, 2007, 180 Connect (Canada) offered to pay Magnetar Capital Master Fund, Ltd
(Magnetar) $800,000 in connection with Magnetars support of 180 Connect (Canada)s proposed
Arrangement and, as a shareholder of AVP, for Magnetar to agree to vote the shares it held in AVP
in favor of the Arrangement at the August 24, 2007, AVP shareholders meeting. On August 23, 2007,
Howard S. Balter and Ilan M. Slasky agreed to issue Magnetar an option to acquire 160,000 shares of
AVP for $0.01 per share in satisfaction of 180 Connect (Canada)s agreement with Magnetar and 180
Connect (Canada) agreed to reimburse Messrs. Balter and Slasky for such issuance, but such option
was never issued. On November 9, 2007, the Company issued Magnetar a warrant exercisable for
356,952 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share in full satisfaction of
amounts owing by us to Magnetar. Such warrant was valued at $800,000 on November 9, 2007. In
connection with such issuance, the Company withheld 90,559 of the shares underlying the warrant in
order to satisfy U.S. tax withholding requirements and remitted $202,961 to the Internal Revenue
Service on behalf of Magnetar. Accordingly, the warrant will only be exercisable for 266,393
shares. In 2007, the warrant was recorded as an expense of $800,000 to interest and loan costs.
The convertible debt issued in connection with the private placement had the characteristics
of an embedded derivative. SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, as amended, requires that an embedded derivative included in a debt arrangement for
which the economic characteristics and risks are not clearly and closely related to the economic
characteristics of the debt host contract be measured at fair value and presented as a liability.
Changes in fair value of the embedded derivative are recorded in the consolidated statements of
operations and deficit at each reporting date. Embedded derivatives that meet the criteria for
bifurcation from the convertible debt and that are therefore presented as liabilities and measured
at fair value consist of the holder conversion option and certain contingent accelerated payment
conditions. These embedded derivatives are collectively fair valued as a single compound embedded
derivative.
The consummation of the Arrangement constituted an event of default under 180 Connect
(Canada)s convertible debentures. In the third quarter of 2007, the convertible debenture holders
exercised their right to redeem the convertible debentures in full. The Company paid the holders
of the convertible debentures $10,393,577, which included outstanding principal and a 20%
redemption premium, excluding accrued but unpaid interest.
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The following table shows the changes in the fair values of derivative instruments recorded
in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007,
respectively.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Embedded
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Fair value at December 31, 2007
|
|
$
|
122,168
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
122,168
|
|
Changes in fair value
|
|
|
35,831
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,831
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value, March 31, 2008
|
|
$
|
157,999
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
157,999
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Embedded
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Fair value at December 31, 2006
|
|
$
|
1,035,207
|
|
|
$
|
3,030,522
|
|
|
$
|
4,065,729
|
|
Changes in fair value
|
|
|
737,931
|
|
|
|
2,048,460
|
|
|
|
2,786,391
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value, March 31, 2007
|
|
$
|
1,773,138
|
|
|
$
|
5,078,982
|
|
|
$
|
6,852,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
During 2007, the Company established the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for the benefit of
executive officers and key employees. The LTIP was approved by the shareholders in conjunction
with the consummation of the Arrangement. The Companys outside directors and consultants are not
entitled to participate in the LTIP. The LTIP was designed to: (i) strengthen the ability to
attract and retain qualified officers and employees, which the Company and the Companys affiliates
require; (ii) encourage the acquisition of a proprietary interest in us by such officers and
employees, thereby aligning their interests with the interests of the Companys shareholders; and
(iii) focus the Companys management and the Companys affiliates on operating and financial
performance and total long-term shareholder return by providing an increased incentive to
contribute to the Companys growth and profitability. Pursuant to the LTIP, the Board of Directors
may grant options to purchase common shares, share appreciation rights and restricted stock units
up to 2,000,000 shares. As of March 31, 2008, options and restricted stock units with respect to
1,870,000 shares issued under the LTIP were outstanding and 130,000 were available for future
grant.
In addition to the LTIP, during the fourth quarter of 2006, 180 Connect (Canada)s Board of
Directors granted 167,999 share appreciation rights to several of the Companys officers and senior
management of which 155,999 are outstanding as of March 31, 2008. The share appreciation rights
have an exercise price of $2.50, expire December 6, 2011 and are settleable in the Companys common
shares. The fair value of the share appreciation rights is measured at the date of approval and
compensation expense is recorded over the vesting period. The share appreciation rights were
measured at August 24, 2007 (the date of approval) and vest over a four-year term ending December
6, 2010. 180 Connect (Canada) had previously issued stock options or other stock-based compensation
which was assumed by us pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement.
The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock
options, restricted stock units, and share appreciation rights and used the ratable method to
amortize compensation expense over the vesting period of the grant. Pursuant to the LTIP, certain
senior executives were granted accelerated stock options and restricted stock units on September 5,
2007 that vest over a three-year term. The remaining stock options and restricted stock units
granted on September 5, 2007 vest over a four-year term.
Total non-cash stock compensation expense recorded as operating expense for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, was $518,244 and zero, respectively. For the three months
ended March 31, 2008, the Company granted 17,500 additional 4-year stock options at an average
exercise price of $1.48, and 7,500 additional restricted stock units. Since the approval of the
LTIP the Company has cancelled 48,000 3-year stock options, 35,750 4-year options, 32,000 3-year
restricted stock units, 19,250 4-year restricted stock units and 12,000 share appreciation rights.
14
The fair value of each stock option, restricted stock unit, and share appreciation right
granted was estimated using the following assumptions for the period ended March 31, 2008:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 Year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share
|
|
|
|
3 Year
|
|
|
4 Year
|
|
|
Restricted Stock
|
|
|
4 Year Restricted
|
|
|
Appreciation
|
|
|
|
Stock Options
|
|
|
Stock Options
|
|
|
Units
|
|
|
Stock Units
|
|
|
Rights
|
|
Number granted
|
|
|
499,750
|
|
|
|
664,500
|
|
|
|
445,250
|
|
|
|
370,500
|
|
|
|
167,999
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock price on day of grant
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
$
|
4.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise price
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
$
|
3.25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
2.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected life in years
|
|
|
4.5
|
|
|
|
4.75
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
3.25
|
|
|
|
3.75
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vesting period in years
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest free rate
|
|
|
4.25
|
%
|
|
|
4.25
|
%
|
|
|
4.25
|
%
|
|
|
4.25
|
%
|
|
|
4.44
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Volatility
|
|
|
61.0
|
%
|
|
|
61.0
|
%
|
|
|
61.0
|
%
|
|
|
61.0
|
%
|
|
|
60.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeiture rate
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
18.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend
|
|
Zero
|
|
Zero
|
|
Zero
|
|
Zero
|
|
Zero
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In connection with the 2003 acquisition of the remaining 7% interest in Cable Play Inc., 180
Connect (Canada) exchanged 2,726,592 of its options for 3,181,922 options of those previously
granted by Cable Play Inc. The Company applied FASB interpretation No.44 Accounting for Certain
Transactions Involving Stock Compensation. (FIN 44) The fair value of the unvested options
granted at the date of acquisition of $4,126,541 was recognized as compensation cost over the
remaining vesting periods. The fair value of the options granted under the plan were determined
using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The risk-free interest rate was 4.21% to 5.45% with an
expected life of 3 to 10 years. The expected volatility was 99% and a dividend yield of zero. The
Company did not record any compensation expense for these options for the three months ended March
31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 as they were fully amortized in 2006.
As at March 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, the Company had 2,272,372 and 2,376,650 total
options, restricted stock units and share appreciation rights outstanding to employees and
directors respectively, to purchase an equal amount of common shares. The options have a life of
up to 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting terms and conditions are determined by the Board of
Directors at the time of grant and vesting terms range from three to five years.
The following table summarizes the Companys stock option, restricted stock units and share
appreciation rights activity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
Number of
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
Outstanding,
beginning of period
|
|
|
2,376,650
|
|
|
$
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
349,946
|
|
|
$
|
2.92
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.04
|
|
|
|
2,147,999
|
|
|
$
|
1.96
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(46,467
|
)
|
|
$
|
1.67
|
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
(129,278
|
)
|
|
$
|
1.97
|
|
|
|
(74,828
|
)
|
|
$
|
1.67
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, end of
period
|
|
|
2,272,372
|
|
|
$
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
2,376,650
|
|
|
$
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
exercisable, end of
period
|
|
|
349,686
|
|
|
$
|
2.42
|
|
|
|
268,651
|
|
|
$
|
3.29
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
The following table summarizes information about stock options, restricted stock units and
share appreciation rights outstanding as at March 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Units, Options, and Share
|
|
|
|
Appreciation Rights Outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Contractual Life
|
|
|
Weighted Average
|
|
Security
|
|
Of Shares
|
|
|
(Years)
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
Restricted stock units under LTIP
|
|
|
772,000
|
|
|
|
3.42
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options granted during
Cable Play
Acquisition
|
|
|
246,373
|
|
|
|
2.86
|
|
|
$
|
3.43
|
|
Share appreciation rights
|
|
|
155,999
|
|
|
|
3.67
|
|
|
$
|
2.50
|
|
Stock options granted under LTIP
|
|
|
1,098,000
|
|
|
|
6.42
|
|
|
$
|
3.22
|
|
8. INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
Income tax expense
|
|
$
|
214,077
|
|
|
$
|
74,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
|
(3.7
|
)%
|
|
|
(1.2
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The increase in the effective tax rate was due primarily to an increase in taxable income
generated by a Canadian subsidiary. The Company recorded a current income tax expense of $0.2
million and a $0.1 million expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007,
respectively.
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48. The initial application of
FIN 48 to the Companys tax positions had no material effect on the Companys shareholders equity
and therefore the Company did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of
FIN 48.
The following table summarizes the activity related to our unrecognized tax benefits:
|
|
|
|
|
Gross balance at January 1, 2008
|
|
$
|
191,580
|
|
Increase related to current tax provisions
|
|
|
32,483
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross balance at March 31, 2008
|
|
$
|
224,063
|
|
|
|
|
|
The entire amount of unrecognized tax benefit, if reversed, will reduce the effective tax
rate. The Company recorded a liability for potential penalties and interest of $4,140 and $5,650
respectively for the period ended March 31, 2008. The Company does not expect unrecognized tax
benefits to change significantly over the next twelve months.
The Company files U.S., state and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying
statutes of limitations. Tax years 2003 through 2007 generally remain subject to examination by
federal and most state tax authorities. In foreign jurisdictions, tax years 2003 through 2007
generally remain subject to examination by their respective tax authorities.
16
9. LOSS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the
three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
Numerator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations
|
|
$
|
(5,984,607
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,239,750
|
)
|
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(9,335
|
)
|
|
|
250,683
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss for the period
|
|
$
|
(5,993,942
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,989,067
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic loss per
share weighted average number of
shares
|
|
|
25,520,152
|
|
|
|
14,689,112
|
|
Denominator for diluted loss per
share adjusted weighted average shares
and assumed conversion
|
|
|
25,520,152
|
|
|
|
14,689,112
|
|
Income (loss) per share data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted from continuing
operation
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.42
|
)
|
Basic and diluted from discontinued
operations
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic, net
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is derived by using the weighted average
number of common shares during the period plus the effect of dilutive stock options and warrants
using the treasury stock method. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007,
respectively, the diluted net loss per share is equivalent to basic net loss per share as the
outstanding options, and warrants are anti-dilutive.
The potential dilution of warrants, employee stock options, restricted stock units and share
appreciation rights could result in an additional 23.7 million common shares outstanding. The
table below shows the number of shares that would be outstanding if all potential dilutive
instruments were exercised or converted:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Shares
|
|
Total outstanding shares as of March 31, 2008
|
|
|
25,520,152
|
|
Potentially Dilutive Securities
|
|
|
|
|
PIPE Warrants
|
|
|
942,060
|
|
Laurus Warrants
|
|
|
400,000
|
|
Creative Vista Inc. Warrants (Note 5)
|
|
|
450,000
|
|
Magnetar Warrants
|
|
|
266,393
|
|
Employee stock options
|
|
|
1,344,373
|
|
Employee restricted stock units
|
|
|
772,000
|
|
Share appreciation rights
|
|
|
155,999
|
|
Public Warrants and Unit Options
|
|
|
19,350,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maximum Potential Diluted Shares Outstanding
|
|
|
49,200,977
|
|
|
|
|
|
17
10. LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, the Company had a loss of
$85,093 and $71,778, respectively, on the disposal of leased vehicles.
11. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations related to the closure of operations at certain non-
profitable branches as well as certain operations where the contracts with the customers were not
renewed. The revenue and expenses of these locations have been reclassified as discontinued
operations for all periods presented. The Company was able to determine the financial results of
the discontinued branches as financial information is available for each branch. The operations
and cash flows of the branches have been eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity as a
result of the dissolution of the business and the Company will not have any significant continuing
involvement in the operations of the branches after the operations were discontinued. For the
three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 the Company had a loss of $9,335 and income of
$250,683, respectively, from discontinued operations.
Consolidated statements of operations from discontinued operations is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
Revenue from discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
4,452
|
|
|
$
|
1,792,449
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of income taxes of
zero
|
|
$
|
(9,335
|
)
|
|
$
|
250,683
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted income (loss) per share from
discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12. CONTINGENCIES
The Company and the Companys subsidiaries, Ironwood Communications Inc. (Ironwood) and
Mountain Center, Inc. (Mountain), are party to four class action lawsuits in federal court in
Washington, California, and Oregon brought by current and former employees alleging violations of
state wage and hour laws and a class action suit alleging violations of state paycheck laws in
federal court in California. The Company established a reserve for estimated costs of $2.5 million
for the Washington class action, of which $1.4 million was remaining as of March 31, 2008.
In October 2007, Ironwood was named as a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit in
state court in Los Angeles, California, brought by current and former employees. The claims relate
to alleged violations of California wage and hour laws. The purported class action period
allegedly relates back to October 2003, although the class period may be limited to after June 30,
2004, by virtue of settlement of previous wage and hour class action litigation in California.
In December 2006, thirteen technicians (the Complainants) employed at the Companys
Farmingdale, New York, location filed harassment, discrimination and retaliation charges against us
with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the EEOC) alleging that the Company violated
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In September 2007, the EEOC issued a probable cause
finding with respect to an alleged discriminatory incident, the occurrence of which the Company did
not dispute. In the Companys defense, the Company submitted evidence showing that the Company
promptly hired a neutral third party to investigate the complained-of incident, that the incident
was not racially motivated and that notwithstanding the investigators findings, the Company
promptly discharged the employee responsible for the incident. Notwithstanding, the EEOC made a
per se finding holding the Company responsible for the conduct of the employee responsible for
committing the complained-of incident and concluded that the Company engaged in unlawful
discriminatory practices. The EEOC determined that all other complaints of discrimination,
harassment and retaliation, including any discriminatory employment practices, were unfounded and,
thus, dismissed. Thereafter, in December 2007, after failure to reach a settlement, the
Complainants filed a federal lawsuit against the Company in connection with their claims to the
EEOC. The complaint purports to bring claims under Title VII, the Civil Rights Act of 1871, the
1991 Civil Rights Act, and the New York State Executive Law Section 290. In January 2008, the
Company filed an answer to the complaint denying each of the Complainants allegations.
The Company intends to vigorously contest each of these claims. Other than with respect to
the Washington class action, no
reserves have been recorded for these cases as the Company is unable to estimate the amounts
of probable and reasonably estimable losses.
18
In addition to the foregoing, the Company is subject to a number of individual
employment-related lawsuits. No reserve has been recorded for these cases as the Company is unable
to estimate the amount of probable and reasonably estimable losses. These lawsuits are not
expected to have a material impact on the Companys results of operations, financial position or
liquidity.
13. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company provides installation, integration and fulfillment services to the home
entertainment, communications and home integration service industries. As such the revenue derived
from this business is part of an integrated service offering provided to the Companys customers
and thus is reported as one operating segment.
The Companys operations are located in the United States and Canada. Revenue is attributed
to geographical segments based on the location of the customers.
The following table sets out property, plant and equipment, goodwill and customer contracts
from continuing operations by country as at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, and revenue from
continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
Geographic information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
December 31, 2007
|
|
Property plant and equipment, goodwill and
customer contracts, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada
|
|
$
|
1,346,632
|
|
|
$
|
1,441,250
|
|
United States
|
|
|
61,742,005
|
|
|
|
65,891,480
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
63,088,637
|
|
|
$
|
67,332,730
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada
|
|
$
|
3,387,336
|
|
|
$
|
2,653,750
|
|
United States
|
|
|
90,820,864
|
|
|
|
88,903,035
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
94,208,200
|
|
|
$
|
91,556,785
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 18, 2008, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with DirecTV
Enterprises, LLC (Purchaser) and DTV HSP Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Purchaser
(Merger Sub). Under the terms of the merger agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into
the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Purchaser. Purchaser is owned by The DirecTV Group, Inc. The Company provides installation and
maintenance services to DirecTV, Inc. (DIRECTV), another wholly owned subsidiary of The DirecTV
Group, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Purchaser will acquire 100% of the Companys
outstanding common stock and exchangeable shares for $1.80 per share. The merger is expected to
close during the third quarter of 2008 subject to shareholder approval and other customary closing
conditions.
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ITEM 2.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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This Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of the Company should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes for
the three months ended March 31, 2008 and the audited consolidated financial statements for the
year ended December 31, 2007 and the related notes thereto. You should read the following
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the
Companys selected consolidated historical financial information and its audited consolidated
financial statements and the related notes included in the Companys current Report on Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.
Certain information included herein is forward-looking and based upon assumptions and
anticipated results that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these
uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions and estimates prove incorrect,
actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Reference should be made to the section
entitled Forward-Looking Statements. Reference should also be made to the section 1A Risk
Factors of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008.
The Company provides installation, integration and fulfillment service to the home
entertainment, communications and home integration services industries. Our customers include
providers of satellite, cable and broadband media services as well as home builders, developers and
municipalities.
The Company generates substantially all of its revenue in the United States (U.S.) for which
it receives payment in U.S. dollars. The Company prepares its interim consolidated financial
statements in U.S. dollars and in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting
principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial statements. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar
amounts in this MD&A are expressed in U.S. dollars. References to $ and US$ are to U.S.
dollars.
As used in this section, we, us, our, 180 Connect Inc., the Company and words of
similar import refer to the consolidated business of 180 Connect Inc. (formerly known as Ad.Venture
Partners, Inc.).
Certain amounts have been reclassified from the consolidated financial statements previously
presented to account for discontinued operations.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity
with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All inter-company
items and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 interim consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the Companys results for the
interim periods presented. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by management using the same accounting policies and methods of application as the most
recent annual consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Upon consummation of the Arrangement, based on an exchange ratio of 0.6., the 180 Connect
(Canada) stockholders were issued an aggregate of 13,643,183 shares of Company common stock and
2,779,260 exchangeable shares. The AVP shareholders held 9,577,709 of common shares of the Company
immediately after the consummation of the Arrangement. Effective upon the consummation of the
Arrangement, AVP changed its name to 180 Connect Inc.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
20
Seasonality
We need working capital to support seasonal variations in our business. Our customers
subscriber growth, and thus the revenue earned by us, tends to be higher in the third and fourth
quarters of the year. We generally experience seasonal working capital needs from approximately
January through June.
Selected Financial Highlights First Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31,
2007:
First Quarter Highlights
|
|
|
Revenue grew to $94.2 million, an increase of $2.6 million, or 2.9%, compared to
revenue of $91.6 million in 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA from continuing operations
(1)
was $0.3 million, a decrease of $
3.0 million or 91.5% compared to $3.3 million in 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
Total cash provided by operating activities was $2.5 million, an increase of
$3.7million from the cash used by operating activities of $1.2 million in 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations was $6.0 million, an improvement of $0.2 million
compared to a loss from continuing operations of $6.2 million in 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss was $6.0 million unchanged compared to 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007,
respectively, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations was $0.23 per share basic and diluted compared to
a loss from continuing operations of $0.42 per share basic and diluted in 2007.
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss was $ 0.23 per share basic and diluted compared to net loss of $0.41
per share basic and diluted in 2007.
|
|
(1)
|
|
EBITDA from continuing operations excludes depreciation, amortization of customer
contracts, interest and loan fees, loss on change in fair value of derivative
liabilities, loss on sale of assets and income tax expense. EBITDA from continuing
operations is a non-U.S. GAAP measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by
U.S. GAAP. Therefore, EBITDA from continuing operations is not likely to be comparable to
similar measures presented by other issuers. See Non-U.S. GAAP Measures. Management
believes that this term provides a better assessment of cash flow from our operations by
eliminating the charges for depreciation and amortization, which are non-cash expense
items, and loss on sale of assets, and loss on fair market value of derivative
liabilities, which is not considered to be in the normal course of operating activity.
The comparative U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations. A reconciliation of
EBITDA from continuing operations to loss from continuing operations is contained in
this MD&A under EBITDA from continuing operations.
|
Comparison of Quarters Ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007
Selected Financial Information
The following is a summary of the Companys selected consolidated financial and operating
information for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 and should be read in conjunction
with the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three
months ended March 31, 2008. The amounts presented below have been reclassified to reflect the
adjustments associated with the discontinued operations of the Company.
Financial Review
Revenue from continuing operations is generated from providing installation, integration,
fulfillment and long-term maintenance and support services to the home entertainment,
communications and home integration service industries. The Companys services are engaged by its
customers pursuant to ongoing contracts and on a project-by-project basis.
Direct cost of revenue is comprised primarily of direct labor costs including amounts paid to
the Companys labor force of technicians and third-party subcontractors. Also included in direct
costs are materials, supplies, insurance and costs associated with operating vehicles.
General and administrative expenses consist of personnel and related costs associated with the
Companys administrative functions, professional fees, office rent and other corporate related
expenses.
21
Results of Operations
Comparison of Quarters Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
For the Three
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
|
% Change
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
94,208,200
|
|
|
$
|
91,556,785
|
|
|
|
2.9
|
%
|
Direct expenses
|
|
|
87,903,038
|
|
|
|
82,928,200
|
|
|
|
6.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct contribution margin
(1)
|
|
|
6,305,162
|
|
|
|
8,628,585
|
|
|
|
(26.9
|
)%
|
General and administrative
(2)
|
|
|
6,024,905
|
|
|
|
5,037,953
|
|
|
|
19.6
|
%
|
Foreign exchange loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,138
|
|
|
|
(100.0
|
)%
|
Restructuring costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
|
|
(100.0
|
)%
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
3,427,698
|
|
|
|
2,715,565
|
|
|
|
26.2
|
%
|
Amortization of customer contracts
|
|
|
920,033
|
|
|
|
920,376
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and loan fees
|
|
|
1,582,132
|
|
|
|
2,976,134
|
|
|
|
(46.8
|
)%
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
85,093
|
|
|
|
71,778
|
|
|
|
18.6
|
%
|
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
|
|
35,831
|
|
|
|
2,786,391
|
|
|
|
(98.7
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations before income tax
expense
|
|
|
(5,770,530
|
)
|
|
|
(6,165,750
|
)
|
|
|
(6.4
|
)%
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
214,077
|
|
|
|
74,000
|
|
|
|
189.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations
|
|
|
(5,984,607
|
)
|
|
|
(6,239,750
|
)
|
|
|
(4.1
|
)%
|
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(9,335
|
)
|
|
|
250,683
|
|
|
|
(103.7
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss for the period
|
|
$
|
(5,993,942
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,989,067
|
)
|
|
|
0.1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share from continuing operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.42
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.23
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.41
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
DCM consists of revenue less direct expenses and excludes general and administrative
expense, foreign exchange loss, restructuring costs, depreciation, amortization of
customer contracts, interest and loan fees, loss on sale of assets, loss on change in fair
value of derivative liabilities, and income tax expense. DCM is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. The
comparative U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations. For a reconciliation of DCM
to loss from continuing operations, see Direct Contribution Margin.
|
|
(2)
|
|
General and administrative includes stock-based compensation of $518,244 and $0, for
the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
|
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased to $ 94.2 million from $91.6
million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. This 2.9% increase reflects continued growth in
revenue resulting from higher DIRECTV volume partially offset by modest declines in our cable
operations, home and network services businesses. Different rates are earned for each type of
service completed and the mix of services (installations, upgrades and service) impacts both the
revenue per call and number of service calls that may be completed. Work order volume from DIRECTV
for the three months ended March 31, 2008, increased by 2.8% from the three months ended March 31,
2007. Revenue also increased due to effect of the DIRECTV rate increase implemented during the
second quarter of 2007, which was partially offset by less favorable mix and an increase in
chargebacks. The net impact of the volume, rate, mix effect, and chargebacks was an increase in
revenue of $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
Overall cable revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were 6% lower than in the
three months ended March 31, 2007. A revenue increase of 28% in business with Rogers Communications
Inc. was offset by decreases at certain other cable operations. Revenue for our network services
business for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was 17% lower than in the three months ended
March 31, 2007, and revenue of our 180 Home business declined by 8% off a relatively small base.
Revenue from the majority of our customers is recognized when work orders are closed. Our
contracts with our customers also include mechanisms whereby we are not paid for certain work that
is not completed within the specifications of the contract. Based upon historical payments, we
calculate and estimate a reserve against revenue each month. For the three months ended March 31,
2008, $0.9 million (0.9% of revenue) was recorded as a deduction to revenue as compared to
$0.6 million (0.7% of revenue) for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
22
Direct Contribution Margin
Direct Contribution Margin (DCM), defined as revenue less direct operating expenses,
decreased by $2.3 million, or 26.9%, from $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007 to
$6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The decrease in DCM is primarily due to an
increase in fuel prices and costs attributed to a new work order management system. DCM, as a
percentage of revenue decreased from 9.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2007 to 6.7% in the
three months ended March 31, 2008.
DCM is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. The comparable U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations.
Loss from continuing operations of $6.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased
by $0.2 million compared to loss from continuing operations of $6.2 million in the three months
ended March 31, 2007. The following is a reconciliation of DCM to loss from continuing
operations, the comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
Reconciliation of DCM to Loss from Continuing Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
Direct contribution margin
(1)
|
|
$
|
6,305,162
|
|
|
$
|
8,628,585
|
|
General and administrative
(2)
|
|
|
6,024,905
|
|
|
|
5,037,953
|
|
Foreign exchange loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,138
|
|
Restructuring costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
275,000
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
3,427,698
|
|
|
|
2,715,585
|
|
Amortization of customer contracts
|
|
|
920,033
|
|
|
|
920,376
|
|
Other expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and loan fees
|
|
|
1,582,132
|
|
|
|
2,976,134
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
85,093
|
|
|
|
71,778
|
|
Loss on change in market value of derivative liabilities
|
|
|
35,831
|
|
|
|
2,786,391
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations before income tax
expense
|
|
|
(5,770,530
|
)
|
|
|
(6,165,750
|
)
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
214,077
|
|
|
|
74,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations
|
|
$
|
(5,984,607
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,239,750
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
DCM consists of revenue less direct expenses and excludes general and administrative
expense, foreign exchange loss, restructuring costs, loss on sale of assets, depreciation,
amortization of customer contracts, interest and loan fees, loss on change in fair value
of derivative liabilities, and income tax expense. DCM is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. See
Non-U.S. GAAP Measures. The comparative U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations.
|
|
(2)
|
|
General and administrative includes stock-based compensation of $518,244 and $0,
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
|
General and Administrative Expenses, Restructuring Costs and Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation
General and administrative expenses were $6.0 million for the three months ended March 31,
2008, an increase of $1.0 million from the three months ended March 31, 2007. General and
administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 6.4% for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 from 5.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in general and
administrative expenses is primarily due to stock-based compensation and professional fees in 2008.
Stock-based compensation was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as a result
of the grant in the third quarter of 2007, of employee stock options, restricted stock units, and
share appreciation rights compared to $0 for the three months year ended March 31, 2007.
In addition to the general and administrative expenses above, there were restructuring charges
of approximately $0.3 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, due to the completion of
our relocation of our corporate offices to Denver, Colorado.
EBITDA from Continuing Operations
EBITDA from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased to $0.3
million from $3.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $3.0 million or
91.5%. This decrease is primarily attributed to a decrease in
DCM, and an increase in general and administrative expenses discussed above. For the three
months ended March 31, 2008, EBITDA includes $0.5 million in non-cash compensation expense related
to our LTIP.
23
EBITDA is a non-U.S. GAAP measure. The comparable U.S. GAAP measure is loss from continuing operations.
Loss from continuing operations was $6.0 million and $6.2 million for the three months ended March
31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively. The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA to loss from
continuing operations, the comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
Reconciliation of EBITDA to Loss from Continuing Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2008
|
|
|
March 31, 2007
|
|
EBITDA from continuing operations
(1)
|
|
$
|
280,257
|
|
|
$
|
3,304,494
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
|
3,427,698
|
|
|
|
2,715,565
|
|
Amortization of customer contracts
|
|
|
920,033
|
|
|
|
920,376
|
|
Other expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and loan fees
|
|
|
1,582,132
|
|
|
|
2,976,134
|
|
Loss on sale of assets
|
|
|
85,093
|
|
|
|
71,778
|
|
Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
|
|
35,831
|
|
|
|
2,786,391
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations before income tax
expense
|
|
|
(5,770,530
|
)
|
|
|
(6,165,750
|
)
|
Income tax expense
|
|
|
214,077
|
|
|
|
74,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from continuing operations
|
|
$
|
(5,984,607
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,239,750
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
See Non-U.S. GAAP Measures
|
Depreciation and Amortization of Customer Contracts
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, depreciation expense of $3.4 million represents an
increase of $0.7 million from the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to additional
vehicles. Amortization of customer contracts was $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2008 and March 31, 2007.
Other Income and Expense and Interest and Loan Fees
Interest and loan fees were $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, a decrease
of $1.4 million over the three months ended March 31, 2007. This decrease is primarily attributable
to a lower average debt balance outstanding and lower non-cash interest expense in 2008 due to the
redemption of the convertible debt in the third quarter of 2007.
The loss on fair value of derivative liabilities was $0.04 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2008, compared to a loss on fair value of derivative liabilities of $2.8 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2007. The loss on the fair market value of the embedded derivatives
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was zero, compared to a loss on the embedded derivatives
of $2.1 million in the comparable period in 2007. The loss on the fair value of the convertible
debt warrants was $0.04 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to a loss of
$0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
In addition, we had a loss on the disposal of assets of $0.1 million for each of the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007.
Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $0.2 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, respectively.
Loss from Continuing Operations
Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $6.0 million
compared to a loss from continuing operations of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2007, for reasons discussed above.
Income (loss) from Discontinued Operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations related to the closure of operations at certain
non-profitable branches as well as certain operations where the contracts with the customers were
not renewed for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0.01
million compared to a gain from discontinued operations of $0.3 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2007. The revenue and expenses of these locations have been reclassified as
discontinued operations for all periods presented.
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Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $6.0 million unchanged from the three
months ended March 31, 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash provided by our operating activities and our
borrowings under our credit facilities. Cash provided by continuing operations for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 was $2.5 million.
Our Revolver requires a lockbox arrangement, which provides
for all receipts to be swept daily to reduce borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. This
arrangement, combined with the existence of a subjective acceleration clause in the revolving
credit facility, requires that the borrowings under the Revolver be classified as a current
liability on the balance sheet in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 95-22, Balance Sheet Classification of Borrowings
Outstanding under Revolving Credit Agreements that Include Both a Subjective Acceleration Clause
and a Lock-Box Arrangement (EITF 95-22).
The acceleration clause could allow the lender to forego additional advances should they
determine there has been a material adverse change in the Companys financial position or prospects
reasonably likely to result in a material adverse effect on the Companys business, condition
(financial or otherwise), operations, performance or properties. We believe that no such material
adverse change has occurred; further, as of May 9, 2008, our lender had not informed us that any
such event had occurred.
Agreements with Laurus
On August 1, 2006, 180 Connect (NV) entered into a Security and Purchase Agreement with
Laurus for the refinancing of its long-term debt. The original agreement provided up to $57 million
of debt comprised of a $37 million revolving credit and over-advance facility and a $20 million
term facility, with an interest rate of prime plus 3% on the Revolver, subject to a minimum
interest rate of 10%, an interest rate of prime plus 5% on any over-advance under the Revolver,
subject to a minimum interest rate of 11% and an interest rate of prime plus 5% on the Term Loan,
subject to a minimum interest rate of 12%. For the period from August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007, 180
Connect (NV) was able to draw in excess of the eligible trade receivables and inventory an over
advance amount up to $9 million but not to exceed an aggregate amount of $37 million. Availability
under the Revolver fluctuates daily based on receivables. As of May 9, 2008, 180 Connect (NV) had
availability of $0.1 million under the Revolver, and the total balance outstanding thereunder was
$36.2 million. Monthly principal repayments on the Term Loan of $666,667 commenced February 1,
2007, and as of May 9, 2008, the Term Loan had a principal balance of $4.3 million. Repayment of
180 Connect (NV)s indebtedness to Laurus is secured by all of its real and personal property.
180 Connect (NV) is not subject to any financial covenants with respect to the credit
facilities. However, 180 Connect (NV) is subject to other covenants including certain restrictions
on it and its subsidiaries with respect to assuming or guaranteeing additional indebtedness,
forgiving any indebtedness, issuing any preferred stock, purchasing stock (other than of a
subsidiary), making loans other than loans to employees or to its subsidiaries, entering into a
merger, consolidation or reorganization, materially changing the nature of its business, changing
its accounting practices and disposing of its assets. In addition, the failure to make required
payments under the facilities or other indebtedness, the failure to adhere to a covenant or the
occurrence of material adverse changes to its business, bankruptcy, certain changes to its
ownership or board of directors, among other events, could result in an event of default under the
facilities. As of March 31, 2008, 180 Connect (NV) was in compliance with the covenants of its
credit facilities. 180 Connect (NV) obtained a consent and waiver from Laurus with regards to the
Arrangement as it constituted a merger and change of control as defined in Section 13(h)(viii) and
19(l) of the Security and Purchase Agreement, respectively.
On January 22 and January 30, 2008, pursuant to the Schedule 13D filed by Creative Vistas
Inc., Laurus and its affiliates sold 2,674,407 shares of our common stock and their warrant to
purchase 450,000 shares of our common stock to Creative Vistas Inc., respectively. On April 21,
2008, Creative Vistas Inc. exercised its right under the warrant to purchase 450,000 shares of our
common stock.
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Private Placement
On March 22, 2006, 180 Connect (Canada) completed a private placement to a group of
institutional investors. For an aggregate purchase price of $10.7 million, the investors purchased
convertible debentures and warrants to purchase 942,060 shares of our common stock. The convertible
debentures accrued interest at a rate of 9.33% per annum, payable quarterly, in arrears, based on a
360-day year. The debentures were to mature on March 22, 2011. In addition, the debentures were to
accelerate to maturity upon the occurrence of a default on the debentures by 180 Connect (Canada).
The terms of the debentures allowed the investors, at their discretion, to convert all or part of
the debentures into its common shares. The aggregate number of common shares to be delivered upon
such conversion was approximately 2.7 million shares, subject to adjustment in accordance with the
terms of the debentures and subject to additional contractual limitations as described in the
debentures. During the second quarter of 2007, one of the institutional investors of the
convertible debentures and warrants exercised its option to convert in total $2,024,785 of
principal under the 9.33% convertible debentures into 510,000 common shares. The consummation of
the Arrangement constituted an event of default under 180 Connect (Canada)s convertible
debentures. In the third quarter of 2007, the lenders exercised their right to redeem the
convertible debentures in full. We paid the holders of the convertible debentures $10,393,577,
which included outstanding principal and a 20% redemption premium, excluding accrued but unpaid
interest.
The warrants to purchase 942,060 shares of our common stock issued to the investors in the
private placement are exercisable until March 21, 2010. The exercise price of the warrants is
$4.331; subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the warrants (which adjustment is
limited and capped as described in the warrants). The warrants may be exercised through a cashless
exercise if there is no effective registration statement covering the resale of the underlying
shares.
Vehicle Leasing Arrangements
In 2005, 180 Connect (Canada) entered into agreements with third party leasing companies to
lease vehicles pursuant to its fleet expansion program with initial obligations amounting to $39.4
million. As of March 31, 2008, 180 Connect (Canada) has approximately 3,000 vehicles under capital
leases with a remaining contractual capital lease obligation of $25.6 million. These vehicles have
been recorded as capital leases in the consolidated balance sheets.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, cash provided by (used in)
operating activities was $2.5 million and $(1.2) million, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2008 accounts payable and accrued liabilities were reduced by $19.2 million primarily due
to a reduction in the DIRECTV equipment payable partially offset by an $11.8 million decrease in
accounts receivable primarily due to collection of the trade receivable and reduction of the
equipment receivable with DIRECTV. Inventory decreased by $5.5 million in 2008 primarily due to
less advanced equipment on hand. Restricted cash provided $1.7 million as a result of a negotiated
reduction in our required LOC for insurance obligations. Insurance premium deposits provided $2.7
million due to our payment arrangements with our insurance carrier. Other changes in non-cash
working capital balances related to operations contributed to the remainder of the increase.
For the three months ended March 31, 2007 accounts payable and accrued liabilities were
reduced by $17.7 million primarily due to a reduction in the DIRECTV equipment payable partially
offset by a $13.7 million decrease in accounts receivable primarily due to collection of the trade
receivable and reduction of the equipment receivable with DIRECTV. Restricted cash requirements
were reduced by $1.5 million, primarily as a result of the reduction in its insurance collateral
requirements due to the Companys continued satisfaction of its insurance obligations, partially
offset by an increase in bond requirements for projects currently in progress by the Network
Services operation. Insurance premium deposits were reduced by approximately $2.2 million
primarily due to the Companys payment arrangement with its insurance carrier. Other assets
increased by $1.1 million in deferred transaction fees.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Our historical investing activities consisted primarily of the purchase of property, plant and
equipment.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, cash used in investing
activities was $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for the purchase of property, plant and
equipment.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Our financing activities have historically consisted primarily of the use of revolving lines
of credit, term loans, debentures, capital leases and the issuance of equity. For the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007, cash provided by (used) in
financing activities was $(0.9) million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 we paid Laurus $2.0 million and $1.3 million principal on the
Term Loan. The Revolver provided $4.1 million and $5.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2008, and 2007, respectively. Scheduled capital lease payments for vehicles
were $2.9 million and $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007,
respectively.
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As of March 31, 2008, we did not have any restricted cash invested in asset backed commercial
paper. An assumed one percentage point increase or decrease in interest rates would have the effect
of increasing or decreasing interest expense by approximately $0.1 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2008.
The working capital deficiency of $33.9 million at March 31, 2008 was due, primarily, to the
30-45 day payment terms for inventory purchased from DTV and the approximately 20-day receivable
terms from DIRECTV for that inventory when it is installed in the subscribers home and the
classification of our Revolver facility as a current liability.
We believe that cash flow from continuing operations and availability under existing credit
facilities will be sufficient to meet our short-term and long-term requirements for ongoing
operations. However, we derive a significant portion of our revenue from a limited number of
customers. A decision by a major customer to discontinue, in whole or in part, use of our services
in the future may adversely affect our capital resources. Also, there can be no assurance that we
would have sufficient liquidity or be able to obtain additional financing on satisfactory terms, or
at all, in the event the Revolver repayment was accelerated. See Risk Factors in Item 1A of the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31,
2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Obligations
For the consolidated financial statements presented there were no off-balance sheet
transactions entered into. Off-balance sheet obligations include any contractual agreement with an
entity not reported on a consolidated basis with us. We did not have any obligations under
guaranteed contracts for financing instruments, a retained or contingent interest in assets
transferred to an unconsolidated entity, any obligations under derivative interests or any special
purpose entity transactions.
Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements which reflect managements expectations
regarding our future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and
opportunities. Statements about our future plans and intentions, results, levels of activity,
performance, goals or achievements or other future events constitute forward-looking statements.
Wherever possible, words such as may, should, could, expect, plan, intend,
anticipate, believe, estimate, predict or potential or the negative or other variations
of these words, or other similar words or phrases, have been used to identify these forward-looking
statements. These statements reflect managements current beliefs and are based on information
currently available to management. Forward-looking statements involve significant risk,
uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements
to differ materially from the results discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These
factors should be considered carefully and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on
the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are
based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, we cannot assure investors that
actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this MD&A, and we assume no obligation to update or revise
them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Measures
The term Direct Contribution Margin consists of revenue less direct expenses and excludes
general and administrative expense, foreign exchange loss, loss on sale of assets, depreciation,
amortization of customer contracts, interest and loan costs, loss on change in fair value of
derivative liabilities, and income tax expense. DCM, as referred to in this MD&A, is a non U.S.
GAAP measure which does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and is therefore
unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. We believe that this term
provides a better assessment of the contribution of the field operations dealing directly with our
customers subscribers by eliminating: (1) the general and administrative costs that are not part
of the direct costs of generating revenue; (2) the charge for customer contracts and depreciation
which are non-cash expense items; and (3) loss on sale of assets, and loss on change in fair value
of derivative liabilities, which are not considered to be in the normal course of operating
activity. Investors should be cautioned, however, that DCM should not be construed as an
alternative to loss from continuing operations determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an
indicator of our performance. For a reconciliation of DCM to the comparable U.S. GAAP measure, loss
from continuing operations, see Direct Contribution Margin.
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The term EBITDA from continuing operations refers to loss from continuing operations before
deducting depreciation, amortization of customer contracts, loss on sale of assets, interest and
loan fees, loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities, and income tax expense. EBITDA
from continuing operations, as referred to in this MD&A, is a non U.S. GAAP measure which does not
have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to
similar measures presented by other issuers. Management believes that EBITDA from continuing
operations provides a better assessment of cash flow from our operations by eliminating: (1) the
charge for depreciation, and amortization of customer contracts which are non-cash expense items
and (2) loss on sale of assets, and loss on change in fair market value of derivative liabilities,
which are not considered to be in the normal course of operating activity. In addition, financial
analysts and investors use a multiple of EBITDA from continuing operations for valuing companies
within the same sector, in order to eliminate the differences in accounting treatment from one
company to the next. Given that we are in a growth stage, we believe the focus on EBITDA from
continuing operations gives the investor or reader of our consolidated financial statements and
MD&A more insight into the operating capabilities of management and its utilization of our
operating assets. Management further believes that EBITDA from continuing operations is also the
best metric for measuring our valuation. Investors should be cautioned, however, that EBITDA from
continuing operations should not be construed as an alternative to loss from continuing operations
determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as an indicator of our performance. For a reconciliation of
EBITDA from continuing operations to the comparable U.S. GAAP measure, being loss from continuing
operations, see EBITDA from Continuing Operations.
ITEM 4(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our chief executive
officer and principal financial and accounting officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of March 31, 2008. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive
officer and chief financial and accounting officer concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that
we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is
recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and
forms of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As discussed in Part II. Item 9A(T). Controls and Procedures of our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, during the first quarter of 2008, our management
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and
identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the lack
of appropriate review in determining the proper classification of our debt. Specifically, we failed
to identify and properly apply the requirements of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 95-22,
Balance Sheet Classification of Borrowings Outstanding under Revolving Credit Agreements that
Include Both a Subjective Acceleration Clause and a Lock-Box Arrangement (EITF 95-22). Based on
this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
ineffective as of December 31, 2007.
In connection with the identification and remediation of the above material weakness, during
the first quarter of 2008, we enhanced our technical review process to ensure that we identify all
applicable accounting pronouncements and reflect their guidance in our financial statements. Other
than the foregoing, there were no changes in our internal controls during the quarter ended March
31, 2008, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal
control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
During the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no new legal
proceedings or material developments to any previously disclosed legal proceedings.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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2.1
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Arrangement Agreement, dated March 13, 2007, by and among 180 Connect Exchangeco Inc. (formerly 6732097
Canada Inc.), Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation)(1)
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2.2
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Plan of Arrangement, dated March 13, 2007, by and among 180 Connect Exchangeco Inc. (formerly 6732097 Canada
Inc.), Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation)(1)
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2.3
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Amendment No. 1, dated as of July 2, 2007, to the Arrangement Agreement, dated March 13, 2007, by and among
180 Connect Exchangeco Inc. (formerly 6732097 Canada Inc.), Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and 180 Connect Inc. (a
Canadian corporation)(3)
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2.4
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Amendment No. 2, dated as of August 6, 2007, to the Arrangement Agreement, dated March 13, 2007, by and among
180 Connect Exchangeco Inc. (formerly 6732097 Canada Inc.), Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and 180 Connect Inc. (a
Canadian corporation)(3)
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2.5
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Voting and Exchange Trust Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2007, by and among 180 Connect Exchangeco Inc.
(formerly 6732097 Canada Inc.), Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and Valiant Trust Company(1)
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2.6
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Support Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2007, by and among Ad.Venture Partners, Inc., 1305699 Alberta ULC
and 6732097 Canada Inc.(1)
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3.1
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Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of 180 Connect Inc.(2)
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3.2
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By-laws of 180 Connect Inc.(2)
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4.1
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Specimen Unit Certificate(2)
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4.2
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Specimen Common Stock Certificate(2)
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4.3
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Specimen Warrant Certificate(2)
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4.4
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Warrant Agreement by and among Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and Ad.Venture Partners, Inc.(2)
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4.5
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Form of Unit Purchase Option granted to Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc.(2)
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9.1
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Form of Voting Agreement entered into as of March 13, 2007 by and between Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. and each
of Messrs. Giacalone, Hallmen, McCarthy, Osing, Roszak and Simunovic(1)
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9.2
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Form of Parent Voting Agreement entered into as of March 13, 2007 by and between 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian
corporation) and each of Messrs. Balter, Slasky, Askowitz and Kalish(1)
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10.1
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Letter Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2005, by and between Howard S. Balter and Ad.Venture Partners, Inc.(2)
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10.2
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Letter Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2005, by and between Ilan M. Slasky and Ad.Venture Partners, Inc.(2)
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10.3
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Letter agreement between Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. and Howard S. Balter(2)
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10.4
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Letter Agreement between Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. and Ilan M. Slasky(2)
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10.5
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Warrant Purchase Agreement among Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. and each of Howard S. Balter and Ilan M.
Slasky(2)
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10.6
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Form of Affiliate Agreement entered into as of March 13, 2007 by each of Messrs. Giacalone, Hallmen,
McCarthy, Osing, Roszak and Simunovic in favor and for the benefit of Ad.Venture Partners, Inc.(1)
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10.7
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Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, by and among 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation)
and Midsummer Investment Ltd., Radcliffe SPC, Ltd., and CAMOFI Master LDC(3)
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10.8
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, by and among 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation)
and Midsummer Investment Ltd., Radcliffe SPC, Ltd., and CAMOFI Master LDC(3)
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10.9
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Replacement Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated August 24, 2007, issued to Midsummer Investment Ltd. to
purchase 528,948 shares of common stock of the Company(4)
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10.10
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Replacement Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated August 24, 2007, issued to Radcliffe SPC, Ltd. to purchase
206,556 shares of common stock of the Company(4)
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10.11
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Replacement Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated August 24, 2007, issued to CAMOFI Master LDC to purchase
206,556 shares of common stock of the Company(4)
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10.12
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Replacement 9.33% Convertible Debenture, dated August 24, 2007, issued to Midsummer Investment Ltd. by the
Company in the amount of $3,975,248.48(4)
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10.13
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Replacement 9.33% Convertible Debenture, dated August 24, 2007, issued to Radcliffe SPC, Ltd. by the Company
in the amount of $2,343,033.56(4)
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10.14
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Replacement 9.33% Convertible Debenture, dated August 24, 2007, issued to CAMOFI Master LDC by the Company in
the amount of $2,343,033.56(4)
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10.15
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Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 24, 2007, by and among 180 Connect,
Inc. and each of the Insiders listed therein(4)
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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10.16
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Security and Purchase Agreement, dated July 31, 2006, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc.
(a Nevada corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont
Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood Communications Inc. and
Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.17
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Secured Non-Convertible Revolving Note, dated July 31, 2006, in the principal amount of $37,000,000, by and
among 180 Connect Inc. (a Nevada corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed
HS Inc., Piedmont Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood
Communications Inc. and Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.18
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Secured Non-Convertible Revolving Term Note, dated July 31, 2006, in the principal amount of $20,000,000, by
and among 180 Connect Inc. (a Nevada corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc.,
Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc.,
Ironwood Communications Inc. and Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.19
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Overadvance Letter, dated July 31, 2006, by Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., agreed and accepted by 180 Connect Inc.
(a Nevada corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont
Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood Communications Inc. and
Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.20
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Canadian Guaranty of 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation) dated July 31, 2006(3)
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10.21
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Guaranty of Wirecomm America, Inc. dated July 31, 2006(3)
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10.22
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Stock Pledge Agreement, dated July 31, 2006, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc. (a
Nevada corporation) and Wirecomm America, Inc.(3)
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10.23
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Share Pledge Agreement, dated July 31, 2006, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc. (a
Canadian corporation) and Wirecomm Systems Inc.(3)
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10.24
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Master Security Agreement, dated July 31, 2006, by and between Wirecomm Systems Inc. and Laurus Master Fund,
Ltd.(3)
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10.25
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Canadian Master Security Agreement, dated July 31, 2006, by and among Wirecomm Systems Inc., 180 Connect Inc.
(a Canadian corporation) and Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.(3)
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10.26
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Amended and Restated Secured Non-Convertible Revolving Note, dated July 2, 2007, to the Secured
Non-Convertible Revolving Note, dated July 31, 2006, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc.
(a Nevada corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont
Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood Communications Inc. and
Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.27
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Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated July 31, 2006, issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. to purchase 2,000,000
shares of 180 Connect Inc.s (a Canadian corporation) common stock(3)
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10.28
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Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated July 2, 2007, issued to Creative Vistas Inc. to
purchase up to 450,000 shares of the Companys common stock(7)
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10.29
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Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated July 2, 2007, issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. to
purchase up to 150,000 shares of the Companys common stock(7)
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10.30
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Amended and Restated Warrant Certificate, dated August 24, 2007, issued to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. to
purchase up to 250,000 shares of the Companys common stock(7)
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10.31
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Letter Agreement, dated July 2, 2007, by and among 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation), Howard S.
Balter and Ilan M. Slasky(3)
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10.32
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Reaffirmation and Ratification Agreement, dated July 2, 2007, by and among 180 Connect Inc. (a Nevada
corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont
Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood Communications Inc. and
Queens Cable Contractors, Inc., 180 Connect Inc. (a Canadian corporation), Wirecomm Systems Inc. and Wirecomm
America Inc.(3)
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10.33
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Amendment Agreement, dated July 2, 2007, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc. (a Nevada
corporation), Mountain Center, Inc., JJ&V Communications, Inc., Tumbleweed HS Inc., Piedmont
Telecommunications Inc., 180 Digital Interiors, Inc., HD Complete, Inc., Ironwood Communications Inc. and
Queens Cable Contractors, Inc.(3)
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10.34
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Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated July 2, 2007, by and between Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. and the Company(3)
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10.35
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Tri-Party Letter Agreement, dated July 10, 2007, by and among Laurus Master Fund, Ltd., 180 Connect Inc. (a
Canadian corporation), Howard S. Balter and Ilan M. Slasky(3)
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10.36
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Home Services Provider Agreement, dated May 1, 2007, between DirecTV, Inc., a California corporation and 180
Connect Inc.(7)(^)
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10.37
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Home Services Provider Agreement, dated May 1, 2007, between DirecTV, Inc., a California corporation and
Mountain Center, Inc.(7)(^)
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10.38
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Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement(3)
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10.39
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 1, 2007, by and between Mark Burel and 180 Connect Inc. (a
Nevada corporation)(3)
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Exhibit
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Number
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Description
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10.40
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated December 1, 2006, by and between Steven Westberg and 180 Connect Inc.
(a Nevada corporation)(3)
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10.41
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 2006, by and between Peter Giacalone and 180 Connect Inc. (a
Nevada corporation)(3)
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10.42
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Amended Director Employment Agreement, dated September 30, 2006, by and between M. Brian McCarthy and 180
Connect Inc. (a Nevada corporation)(3)
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10.43
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Letter Agreement, dated August 3, 2007, by and between M. Brian McCarthy and 180 Connect Inc. (a Nevada
corporation)(3)
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10.44
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Executive Employment Agreement, dated October 17, 2007, by and between Kyle Hall and 180 Connect Inc. (a
Nevada corporation)(7)
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10.45
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Form of Stock Option Agreement(5)
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10.46
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Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement(5)
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10.47
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2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan(5)
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10.48
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Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated November 9, 2007, issued to Magnetar Capital Master Fund, Ltd. to
purchase up to 356,952 shares of the Companys common stock(7)
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10.49
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Amended and Restated 180 Connect Inc. Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors(7)
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10.50
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Unit Purchase Option Clarification Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2007, by and between 180 Connect Inc.
and Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc.(7)
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10.51
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Warrant Clarification Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2007, by and between 180 Connect Inc. and
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company(7)
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10.52
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Form of Note issued by Ad.Venture Partners, Inc. to each of Howard S. Balter and Ilan M. Slasky(6)
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10.53
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Letter Agreement, dated March 10, 2008, among 180 Connect Inc., Mountain Center, Inc., Ironwood
Communications Inc. and DIRECTV, Inc. (*)
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10.54
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 18, 2008, among DirecTV Enterprises, LLC, DTV HSP Merger Sub,
Inc., and 180 Connect Inc.(8)
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10.55
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Cooperation Agreement, dated as of April 18, 2008, among DTV HSP Merger Sub, Inc., 180 Connect Inc. and
UniTek USA, LLC(8)
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10.56
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Form of Voting Agreement(8)
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31.1
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Section 302 Certification from Peter Giacalone(*)
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31.2
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Section 302 Certification from Steven Westberg(*)
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32.1
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Section 906 Certification from Peter Giacalone and Steven Westberg(*)
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(1)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-51456) filed with the Commission on
March 15, 2007.
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(2)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-124141) filed with the
Commission on April 18, 2005, as amended on May 27, 2005, July 1, 2005, August 8, 2005, August 17, 2005, and August 24,
2005.
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(3)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Sec File No. 333-142319) filed with the
Commission on April 24, 2007, as amended on June 11, 2007, July 11, 2007, July 12, 2007, August 3, 2007 and August 9, 2007.
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(4)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 001-33670) filed with the Commission on
August 30, 2007.
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(5)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 001-33670) filed with the Commission on
September 10, 2007.
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(6)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-51456) filed with the Commission on
January 30, 2007.
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(7)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 10-K (SEC File No. 001-33670) filed with the Commission on
March 31, 2008.
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(8)
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Incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 001-33670) filed with the Commission on
April 21, 2008.
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(*)
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Filed herewith
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(^)
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Certain provisions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to an application for
confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
Dated: May 15, 2008
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180 CONNECT INC.
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By:
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/s/ Steven Westberg
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Steven Westberg
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Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer
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