10-Q
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 000-21134
International Fight League, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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04-2893483
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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38 Park Avenue
Rutherford, New Jersey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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07070
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201-635-1799
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Former Address: 424 West 33rd Street, Suite 650, New York, NY 10001
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No. þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date.
At August 18, 2008, there were 79,058,509 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share, outstanding.
INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC.
INDEX
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Certain information and footnote disclosures required under generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted from the following consolidated financial
statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
International Fight League, Inc. (the registrant, the Company, IFL, we, us, or our)
believes that the disclosures are adequate to assure that the information presented is not
misleading in any material respect. The following condensed consolidated financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the year-end consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The results of operations for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year, or any other period. As
previously reported, we cancelled the event scheduled for August 15, 2008 and do not have any more
events scheduled. We are currently seeking options to maximize the value of the Company or its
assets and may need to seek protection from creditors through a court proceeding.
When we refer to our fiscal year in this report, we are referring to the fiscal year
ended on December 31 of that year. Thus, we are currently operating in our fiscal 2008 year, which
commenced on January 1, 2008. Unless the context expressly indicates a contrary intention, all
references to years in this filing are to our fiscal years.
International Fight League, and IFL are trademarks of IFL. Each trademark, trade name or
service mark of any other company appearing in this report belongs to its holder.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC.
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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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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1,012,766 |
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6,120,500 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts |
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289,498 |
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670,990 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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276,992 |
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457,361 |
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Total current assets |
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1,579,256 |
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7,248,851 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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198,304 |
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266,967 |
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Other assets |
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110,052 |
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113,295 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,887,612 |
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$ |
7,629,113 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
287,509 |
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845,197 |
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Accrued liquidated damages |
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456,045 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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299,435 |
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504,915 |
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Total current liabilities |
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586,944 |
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1,806,157 |
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Commitments
and Contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 150,000,000 shares authorized;
79,058,509 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007, respectively |
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790,562 |
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790,562 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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36,172,700 |
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35,936,112 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(35,662,594 |
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(30,903,718 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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1,300,668 |
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5,822,956 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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1,887,612 |
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7,629,113 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC.
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Three months ended June 30, |
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Six months ended June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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Revenues: |
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Live and television events: |
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Advertisingsponsorships |
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182,956 |
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74,178 |
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338,681 |
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141,224 |
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Live eventsbox office receipts |
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317,904 |
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891,721 |
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396,729 |
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1,405,563 |
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Television rights |
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355,677 |
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672,500 |
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394,954 |
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882,500 |
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Branded merchandise |
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46,378 |
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34,831 |
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54,882 |
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54,302 |
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Total revenues |
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902,915 |
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1,673,230 |
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1,185,246 |
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2,483,589 |
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Costs of revenues: |
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Live and televised events: |
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Advertisingsponsorships |
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17,295 |
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22,274 |
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63,137 |
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55,308 |
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Live events costs |
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1,765,420 |
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6,403,309 |
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2,717,142 |
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12,002,286 |
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Television distribution fees and production |
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78,392 |
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86,299 |
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Branded merchandise |
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13,073 |
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16,682 |
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27,412 |
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24,425 |
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Total costs of revenues |
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1,874,180 |
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6,442,265 |
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2,893,990 |
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12,082,019 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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1,322,491 |
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2,164,012 |
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2,774,735 |
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4,442,946 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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165,242 |
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14,469 |
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331,900 |
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29,677 |
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Operating loss |
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(2,458,998 |
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(4,815,379 |
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(14,071,053 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(1,286 |
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(928 |
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(2,718 |
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(2,094 |
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Interest income |
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13,006 |
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71,644 |
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59,221 |
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234,139 |
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Total other income |
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11,720 |
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70,716 |
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56,503 |
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232,045 |
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Net loss |
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(2,447,278 |
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(6,876,800 |
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(4,758,876 |
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$ |
(13,839,008 |
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Net loss per common sharebasic and diluted |
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(0.03 |
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(0.13 |
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(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.26 |
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Weighted-average number of common shares outstandingbasic and
diluted |
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79,058,509 |
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53,543,351 |
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79,058,509 |
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53,522,018 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC.
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
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For the Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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(4,758,876 |
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(13,839,008 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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55,051 |
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53,838 |
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Loss on disposal of property and equipment |
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13,612 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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331,900 |
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29,677 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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381,492 |
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(122,519 |
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Merchandise inventory |
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(71,136 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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85,057 |
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58,383 |
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Accounts payable |
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(557,688 |
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878,740 |
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Accrued liquidated damages |
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(456,045 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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(205,480 |
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(627,628 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(5,110,977 |
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(13,639,653 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Refund of security deposits |
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3,243 |
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8,051 |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(74,043 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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3,243 |
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(65,992 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Receipt of subscription receivable |
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1,250,000 |
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Issuance of common stock from exercise of options |
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4,351 |
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Payment of accrued commission on private placement |
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(1,645,400 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(391,049 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(5,107,734 |
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(14,096,694 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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6,120,500 |
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16,623,159 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
1,012,766 |
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$ |
2,526,465 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash payments for interest |
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2,718 |
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$ |
2,094 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
On June 10, 2008, the Company announced that it had cancelled its August 15, 2008 mixed
martial arts (MMA) event, and no other MMA events have been scheduled. The Company suspended its
operations in June 2008 to conserve cash as the Company explores options to maximize the value of
the Company and its assets. In addition the Company may seek protection from creditors through a
court proceeding for itself and/or its operating subsidiary, IFL Corp. Subsequent to June 30,
2008, the Company ceased operations and began releasing its athletes to allow them to compete for other MMA organizations
and has reduced its work force to four employees.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
the Company will continue as a going concern. At June 30, 2008, the Company had cash of $1,013,000
and an accumulated deficit of approximately $35,663,000 and, for the six months then ended, the
Company incurred a net loss of approximately $4,759,000. As mentioned above, the Company is
exploring options to maximize the value of the Company and its assets. In addition the Company may
seek protection from creditors through a court proceeding for itself and/or its operating
subsidiary, IFL Corp.
The Company has no present avenues of financing and no present plans to obtain interim financing
while continuing to explore its options. So long as the Companys operations are suspended, the
Companys only material source of cash flow and revenue will be international television rights
revenue. As a result of the foregoing, the future liquidity of the Company and funding sources
must be considered as tentative and very limited and pose a substantial risk factor to the ongoing
viability of the Company. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to
continue as a going concern. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE
2BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION
Prior to November 29, 2006, the Company was known as Paligent Inc., a Delaware corporation
(Paligent). On November 29, 2006, we acquired International Fight League, Inc., a privately held
Delaware corporation (Old IFL), pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of
August 25, 2006, as amended (the Merger Agreement), by and among us, IFL Corp., a Delaware
corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary (Merger Sub), and Old IFL, providing for the merger
of Merger Sub and Old IFL, with Old IFL being the surviving corporation and becoming our
wholly-owned subsidiary (the Merger). Immediately following the Merger, the Company changed its
name to International Fight League, Inc. (IFL or collectively, the Company), and Old IFL
changed its name to IFL Corp. and continued to operate Old IFLs business of organizing and
promoting a mixed martial arts (MMA) sports league.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements represent the accounts
of IFL and IFL Corp. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are considered necessary for a fair presentation of
consolidated financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods presented. The
Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
unaudited financial statements and footnotes. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed
and the effects of any material revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to
be necessary.
In 2007, the Company organized, hosted and promoted a significantly greater number of live and
televised MMA sporting events during the first half of our fiscal year than during the second half
of our fiscal year. Since the Company generally incurs most of our costs in connection with such
events, our expenses were significantly higher during the first half of 2007 than in the last six
months of 2007. In June 2008, the Company announced that its event scheduled for August 15, 2008
was canceled and no other events have been scheduled due to its current
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE
2BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION (continued)
financial condition. The Company is currently exploring options to maximize the value of the
Company or its assets and may seek protection from creditors through a court proceeding. In
addition, the results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
NOTE 3 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which did not have a
material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements. SFAS 157 establishes a common
definition for fair value, a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States (GAAP), and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements.
In February 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Staff Position
No. 157-2, which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonrecurring fair value measurements
of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities until fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2008. The Company is evaluating the expected impact of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and
nonfinancial liabilities on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51 (Consolidated Financial Statements) (SFAS
160). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for a non-controlling interest in a
subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. In addition, SFAS 160 requires certain
consolidation procedures for consistency with the requirements of SFAS 141(R), Business
Combinations. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008 with earlier adoption prohibited. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact adoption of SFAS 160 may have on the consolidated financial
statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations (SFAS 141(R)).
SFAS 141(R) expands the definition of transactions and events that qualify as business
combinations; requires that the acquired assets and liabilities, including contingencies, be
recorded at the fair value determined on the acquisition date and changes thereafter reflected in
revenue, not goodwill; changes the recognition timing for restructuring costs; and requires
acquisition costs to be expensed as incurred. Adoption of SFAS 141(R) is required for combinations
after December 15, 2008. Early adoption and retroactive application of SFAS 141(R) to fiscal years
preceding the effective date are not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact
adoption of SFAS 141(R) may have on the consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133. (SFAS 161) SFAS 161 requires enhanced
disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging activities. Entities will be required to
provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how
derivative instruments and related hedge items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related
interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedge items affect an entitys
financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 161 beginning in fiscal year 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact adoption of SFAS
161 may have on the consolidated financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (SFAS 162). The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by
identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in
preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental
entities. Prior to the issuance of SFAS 162, GAAP hierarchy was defined in the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 69, The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Principles. SAS No. 69 has been criticized because it is directed to the auditor rather than
the entity. SFAS 162 addresses these issues by establishing that the GAAP hierarchy should be
directed to entities because it is the entity (not its auditor) that is responsible for selecting
accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP. SFAS 162
is effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. It is only effective for nongovernmental entities; therefore, the
GAAP hierarchy will remain in SAS No. 69 for state and local governmental entities and federal
governmental entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact adoption of SFAS 162 may have
on the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 4LOSS PER SHARE
The Company complies with the accounting and reporting requirements of SFAS No. 128, Earnings
Per Share. Basic earnings per share (EPS) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income
(loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is based upon the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period plus the additional weighted average common equivalent shares during
the period. Common equivalent shares result from the assumed exercises of outstanding stock options
and warrants, the proceeds of which are then assumed to have been used to repurchase outstanding
shares of common stock (the treasury stock method). Common equivalent shares are not included in
the per share calculations where the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Inherently,
stock options and warrants are deemed to be anti-dilutive when the average market price of the
common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price of the stock options or warrants.
At June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Companys common stock equivalents include stock options
outstanding of 2,977,576 and 2,088,031 and warrants outstanding of 14,544,513 and 1,288,987,
respectively. These common stock equivalents are not included in the diluted EPS calculations
because the effect of their inclusion would be anti-dilutive or would decrease the loss per common
share.
NOTE 5INCOME TAXES
The Company files a federal U.S. income tax return and income tax returns in certain other
state and cities. Tax returns for the years 2006 through 2007 remain open for examination in
various tax jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company adopted the provisions of FASB
Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an Interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FIN 48), on January 1, 2007. As a result of the
implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no material adjustment in the liability for
unrecognized income tax benefits. At the adoption date of January 1, 2007, and at June 30, 2008,
there were no unrecognized tax benefits. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
will be recognized in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2008, no interest related to uncertain tax
positions had been accrued.
NOTE 6RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain business transactions are transacted among the Company and two business ventures that
are controlled by the Companys former Chief Executive Officer. Typically, the Company reimbursed
these related companies for charges incurred and advances made on the Companys behalf. Further,
the Company purchases certain goods and services from these related companies. The Company incurred
no expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and $230,000 and $580,000 for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007 relating to these transactions. There were no amounts
outstanding related to these transactions at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE
6RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The Company also paid amounts to a company controlled by a family member of Kurt Otto, a
director and former commissioner for logistical and consulting services. The amounts paid were $0
and $5,200 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and $26,000 and $48,400 during the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
In connection with Old IFLs lease of the Companys New York City headquarters in August 2006,
the Companys former Chief Executive Officer executed an unconditional and irrevocable guaranty of
Old IFLs obligations under the lease. This lease commenced on September 1, 2006 and expires on
August 31, 2010. Rent expense initially was $13,394 per month (not including escalations)
commencing on November 1, 2006 and payable in advance. With the approval of the Board of
Directors, the Company has agreed to indemnify the former Chief Executive Officer for all cost and
losses incurred by him as a result of this guaranty. The lease was terminated subsequent to June
30, 2008 and the guaranty released (see Note 13).
NOTE 7STOCK OPTION PLAN
Accounting for stock options issued to employees follows the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R),
Share-Based Payment and the SECs Staff Accounting
Bulletins (SAB) No. 107 and No. 110, Share-Based Payment. This statement requires an entity to
measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based
on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period during
which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The Company uses the
Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of options granted to employees.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan
(the Plan), which permits the grant of share options and other forms of share-based awards to its
employees and service providers for up to 5,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock. Option
awards generally vest based on 3 years of continuous service and have 10-year contractual terms.
Certain option and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control (as
defined in the Plan).
On February 8, 2008 the Company granted 250,000 options to its President and Interim Chief
Executive Officer. The options vest 1/12 upon the grant of the award, 1/12 on March 21, 2008 and
1/12 every three months thereafter and have an exercise price of $0.12. The options expire on
September 20, 2017.
In addition, on February 8, 2008 the Company granted 20,000 options to an employee. The
options were scheduled to vest 1/2 in April 2008 and 1/6 every six months thereafter and have an
exercise price of $0.12. In July 2008 the employee was terminated and forfeited 10,000 unvested
options (see Note 11). The employee has three months from the date of termination to exercise its
10,000 vested options.
The fair value of the February 8, 2008 option awards were estimated on the date of grant using
the Black-Scholes option valuation model that used the assumptions noted in the following table.
Expected volatility is based on the Companys trading history from the merger date (November 30,
2006). The expected term of the February 8, 2008 options represents the estimate of time to
exercise, since there is no employment history to consider. The risk-free rate for the expected
term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
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February 8, |
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2008 |
Expected volatility |
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187.96 |
% |
Expected dividends |
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0 |
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3 |
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Risk-free rate |
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3.6 |
% |
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE
7STOCK OPTION PLAN (continued)
A summary of option activity under the Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2008 is
presented below:
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Weighted |
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Remaining |
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Contractual |
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Options |
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Exercise Price |
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Term |
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2,637,919 |
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0.32 |
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Granted |
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270,000 |
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0.12 |
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Cancelled |
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(190,988 |
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0.26 |
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2,716,931 |
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0.30 |
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8.0 years |
Exercisable at June 30, 2008 |
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1,248,511 |
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0.20 |
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6.9 years |
In connection with grants of options issued under the Plan, compensation costs of $62,970 and
$127,483 were charged against operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compensation costs of $14,469 and
29,677 were charged to operations, respectively.
Subsequent to June 30, 2008, six employees who were granted a total of 175,000 options were
terminated. The six employees were vested in 103,775 options and therefore forfeited 71,225
options upon termination. The 103,775 vested options expire from October 3, 2008 to November 8,
2008 (see Note 11).
Restricted Stock
The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based upon the number of shares
awarded and the quoted price of our common stock on the date of the grant. The fair value of the
award is recognized as an expense over the service or vesting period, net of forfeitures, using the
straight-line method under SFAS No. 123(R). Because the Company does not have historical data on
forfeitures and has made only one grant of restricted stock, forfeitures are calculated based upon
actual forfeitures, not estimates or assumptions.
The Company granted one award of 125,000 shares of restricted stock on May 22, 2007 to its
Executive Vice President and acting Principal Financial Officer, with an aggregate fair value of
$381,249, of which $47,656 and $95,182 were recognized as compensation expense for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. No shares have been forfeited and 62,500 of the shares
were vested as of June 30, 2008. No restricted stock awards were granted or were outstanding for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
NOTE 8 WARRANTS
The Company has issued and outstanding a total of 14,544,513 warrants to purchase common stock
at prices ranging from $.30 to $1.25 per share. Of this total, 13,976,180 were issued in
connection with the Companys December 2006 and August 2007 private placements, are fully vested
and no charges to earnings were recognized. The remaining 568,333 outstanding warrants were issued
in quarter ended June 30, 2007 as incentive compensation to league coaches and as compensation to a
consultant to the Company, of which 397,500 were vested as of June 30, 2008. In connection with
these 568,333 warrants, costs of $54,616 and $109,235 were recorded for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008, respectively.
NOTE
9TELEVISION RIGHTS AGREEMENTS
On January 31, 2008, the Company entered into a Production and Distribution Agreement with
HDNet, LLC (HDNet). Under this agreement, HDNet agreed to broadcast live three events scheduled
for February 29, April 4 and May 16, 2008 and to provide certain production costs. In addition, if
HDNet should decide to exploit
the programming for these events by pay-per-view, which it has not yet done, HDNet will pay the
Company forty
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE
9TELEVISION RIGHTS AGREEMENTS (continued)
percent (40%) of the adjusted gross revenue, as defined in the agreement, for the
production and broadcasting of these three events within thirty days of HDNets receipt of payment
from third party distributors. The Company did not recognize any television rights revenue for
this agreement with HDNet during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008.
On March 20, 2008, the Company entered into a letter agreement with National Sports
Programming, owner and operator of Fox Sports Net programming service (FSN) which set forth
certain terms and conditions under which FSN will broadcast nine fully produced and broadcast
quality sixty-minute episodes. The episodes will highlight action from events held on February 29,
April 4 and May 16, 2008. FSN will pay the Company a license fee of $20,000 per episode for each
of the nine episodes delivered and accepted pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The agreement
also provides certain telecast rights to FSN for each episode along with certain other previously
held events. This agreement supersedes the previous letter of intent agreement dated January 15,
2007.
The Company recognized $140,000 of television rights revenue from this agreement with FSN
during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008.
NOTE
10 TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS
During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company terminated contracts with licensees,
sponsors and other vendors related to the cancellation of its MMA events. The Company entered into
agreements with these parties to release each party from any further obligations and paid a total
of $50,539 in connection with these releases. No further expenses
are expected related to these contracts.
NOTE
11TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
On
May 30, 2008, Mr. Kurt Otto voluntarily resigned from the Companys Board of Directors.
In
connection with the cancellation of its events and the release of its athletes, the Company entered into general release agreements
with eight employees as of June 30, 2008 and nine employees were terminated subsequent to June 30, 2008.
The release agreements specify certain severance payments as well a full payment of any unpaid
wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation pay, employee benefits or other compensation or payments of
any other kind of nature as part of the release. The Company has recorded $60,000 of compensation
expenses related to the employee releases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. No further expenses
are expected for these terminated employees. In
addition, the Company will be recording approximately $54,000 of compensation expense in subsequent
periods related to the employees the Company has terminated after June 30, 2008.
NOTE 12COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of June 30, 2008, the Companys operating subsidiary, IFL Corp., was a party to seven coach
agreements or team manager agreements. The Company reached an agreement with one of these coaches
to terminate his agreement subsequent to June 30, 2008, pursuant to which IFL Corp. paid $10,000
and all parties were granted releases of further obligations to each other.
The six remaining agreements have termination dates ranging from December 31, 2008 to January 2,
2013. The total remaining payment obligation of IFL Corp. under these agreements is $1,208,000.
These agreements provide for semi-monthly payments, and IFL Corp. has not made payments on these
agreements since June 15, 2008 as a result of the cancellation of its MMA events
and its financial situation. IFL Corp. has been in discussions with the coaches about a
termination and settlement of these agreements but has not yet been able to reach an agreement with
the coaches. The financial statements reflect an accrual of payments due under these
contracts through June 30, 2008.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC
and Subsidiary (formerly International Fight League, LLC)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 13SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent
to June 30, 2008, the Company ceased operations and terminated contracts with vendors and other parties
paying a total of $42,000 to obtain releases for these terminations.
As disclosed in Note 11, the Company terminated nine employees subsequent to June 30, 2008,
and will incur severance costs of approximately $54,000 in subsequent period related to these
terminations.
Subsequent to June 30, 2008, the Company began to release it athletes from their contractual
commitments with the Company to allow them to compete with other MMA organizations. The Company
does not expect to incur any charges in connection with these releases.
On July 22, 2008, the Company terminated its lease agreement for its principal office space
located in New York City. This operating lease commenced on September 1, 2006 and was schedule to
expire on August 31, 2010. As part of the termination, the Company paid the landlord a $50,000
termination fee which was made up of $32,159 of unpaid rent for June and July 2008 and $17,841 of
restoration costs. In addition the Companys security deposit of $107,152 was assigned to the
landlord. The termination releases all parties including the guarantor of the lease of any future
obligations. In connection with this office move, the Company will also incur a charge in
subsequent periods for the losses or write downs of leasehold improvements and office furniture and
equipment in connection with the termination of the New York lease which are expected to be
approximately $120,000. The Company has moved into office space in Rutherford, New Jersey pursuant
to a month-to-month lease for rent of $900 per month and paid a security deposit of $1,800.
On
July 21, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant to provide financial
and business advisory services to assist the company in exploring its options or maximize the value
of the Company and its assets. The term of the agreement is thirty days beginning on July 21, 2008
and ending on August 20, 2008 and may be renewed for successive thirty-day periods on terms and
conditions satisfactory to the parties. The Company paid a non-refundable fee of $17,500 for
services to be performed during the term upon execution of the agreement. The Company will also
pay a bonus of $15,000 to $75,000 to the consultant if the Company is able to raise financing or
sell its assets.
On
July 23, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with a law firm to provide legal
advice, prepare documents and perform other acts appropriate in assisting the Company and its
operating subsidiary, IFL Corp., in the event the Company or IFL Corp. seeks protection from its
creditors through a court proceeding. The Company paid a retainer of $250,000 to this law firm.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related
notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed on April 15, 2008. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis
contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts
and projections about us, our future performance and the industries in which we operate as well as
on our managements assumptions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.
When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the words anticipate, objective, may,
might, should, could, can, intend, expect, believe, estimate, predict, targets,
goals, projects, seeks, potential, plan, is designed to or the negative of these and
similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. While we believe our plans, intentions and
expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you
that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Other than as required by applicable
securities laws, we are under no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as
result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including but not limited to, those set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors, and elsewhere in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007.
Our Company and Suspension of Operations
We are a sports entertainment company that uses our professional mixed martial arts (MMA)
sports league, known as the International Fight League or the IFL, as a platform to generate
revenues from spectator attendance at live events, broadcast of television programming,
sponsorships and licensing. Our business was founded in 2005 to organize, host and promote live and
televised MMA sporting events and to capitalize on the growing popularity of MMA in the United
States and around the world. In June 2008 we announced that our event scheduled for August 15,
2008 had been canceled and no other events are scheduled due to our current financial condition.
Subsequent to June 30, 2008, began releasing our athletes so they can compete with other MMA
organizations. We have also reduced our staff to four employees. We are also seeking to reach an
agreement with our coaches to terminate their contracts. At the present time, we do not have any
continuing business operations and our only material source of continuing revenue and cash flow is
from international television rights. We are currently exploring options to maximize the value of
the Company or our assets and may seek protection from its creditors through a court proceeding if
unsuccessful.
Corporate History
Prior to November 29, 2006, we were known as Paligent Inc., a Delaware corporation
(Paligent). On November 29, 2006, we acquired International Fight League, Inc., a privately held
Delaware corporation (Old IFL), pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger, dated as of
August 25, 2006, as amended (the Merger Agreement), by and among us, IFL Corp., a Delaware
corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary (Merger Sub), and Old IFL, providing for the merger
of Merger Sub and Old IFL, with Old IFL being the surviving corporation and becoming our
wholly-owned subsidiary (the Merger). Immediately following the Merger, we changed our name to
International Fight League, Inc. (IFL or collectively, the Company), and Old IFL changed its
name to IFL Corp. and continued to operate Old IFLs business of organizing and promoting a mixed
martial arts sports league.
The Merger has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of
accounting for business combinations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America. Reported results of operations of the combined group reflect the
operations of Old IFL and IFL.
Old IFLs predecessor, International Fight League, LLC (the LLC), was organized on March 29,
2005 as a New Jersey limited liability company. On January 11, 2006, the LLC merged into Old IFL,
whereupon the existence of the LLC ceased, and at which time the members of the LLC received an
aggregate of 18,000,000 shares
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of Old IFL common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, in exchange for their membership
interests in the LLC. Old IFL operated as a development stage enterprise through March 31, 2006.
Results
of Operations
From inception through June 30, 2008, we have incurred costs and expenses significantly in
excess of revenues. Due to our current financial condition, we cancelled our event scheduled for
August 2008 and have not scheduled any additional events. Furthermore, we have terminated all but
four of our employees, have released our athletes so they can compete with other MMA organizations
and are seeking alternatives to maximize the value the Company and our assets. We are also
considering seeking protection from creditors pursuant to a court proceeding. The foregoing
discussion and analysis should be read in light of these facts and circumstances.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared To Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
During the three months ended June 30, 2008, IFL incurred a net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.03
per common share compared to a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.13 per common share for the three
months ended June 30, 2007. As used below under this caption for the three month comparison, 2008
refers to the three month period ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 refers to the three month period
ended June 30, 2007.
Revenues:
Revenues for three months ended June 30, 2008 were $903,000 as compared to $1,673,000 for
three months ended June 30, 2007, a decrease of $770,000 or 46%. The principal components of
revenue include:
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Revenue from live events of $318,000 in 2008 versus $892,000 for 2007,
a decrease of $574,000, or 64%. The decrease is due in large part to
the reduction in the number of events from five in 2007 to two in
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Television rights of $356,000 in 2008 versus $672,000 in 2007, a
decrease of $316,000 or 47%. The decrease is due revenue recognized
in 2007 from MyNetworkTV, which we do not have in 2008; |
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Advertising revenues of $183,000 in 2008 versus $74,000 in 2007, an
increase of $109,000, or 147%, representing an increase in sponsorship
revenue resulting from the continuing development of our sponsorship
program (which has been terminated as a result of the cancellation of
our events); and |
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Branded merchandise revenues of $46,000 in 2008 versus $35,000 in
2007, an increase of $11,000 or 31%, resulting from an increase in
the popularity of the IFL brand. |
Cost of Revenues:
For 2008, cost of revenues was $1.9 million as compared to $6.4 million for 2007, a decrease
of $4.5 million, or 70%. The principal components and respective increases or decreases in costs of
revenue are:
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Live event costs of $1,765,000 in 2008 versus
$6,403,000 in 2007, a decrease of $4,638,000,
or 72%, with the decrease being primarily the
result of holding two events in 2008 versus
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Talent costs
decreased
$1,144,000, to
$539,000 in 2008 as
compared to
$1,683,000 in 2007,
a decrease of 68%,
due to the decrease
in the number of
events from five in
2007 to two in
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Travel, facility
rental and other
event costs
decreased from
$772,000 in 2007 to
$206,000 in 2008, a
decrease of
$566,000, or 73%,
due to fewer events
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Television
production costs
decreased
$2,405,000, or 85%,
with the 2008 cost
being $411,000
compared to
$2,816,000 in 2007,
due to the decrease
in the number of
shows produced
because of fewer
events and a
general decrease in
our per event and
per show production
costs as a result
of our cost
reduction efforts; |
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Advertising costs of $322,000 in 2008 versus
$466,000 in 2007, a decrease of $144,000, or
31%, due to fewer events being held in 2008; |
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Television distribution fees and production costs were
$78,000 in 2008 and none in 2007. The increase is due
to the commission and other costs related to our
international television rights. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
For 2008, selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.3 million as compared to
$2.2 million for 2007, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 41%. The primary components of these
expenses and the reason for the decrease are:
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Advertising and promotion of $17,000 in 2008 versus $152,000 in 2007,
a decrease of $135,000, or 89%, due to cost reduction efforts and
fewer events in 2008; |
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Conventions and trade shows of $0 in 2008 versus $66,000 in 2007 due
to elimination of attending these events in 2008; |
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Professional fees of $285,000 in 2008 versus $300,000 in 2007, a
decrease of $15,000 or 5% due to cost reductions and reduced use of
outside consultants |
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Payroll and benefits expense of $860,000 in 2008 versus $1,283,000 in
2007, a decrease of $423,000, or 33%, due a decrease in the number of
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Travel expense of $17,000 in 2008 versus $94,000 in 2007, a decrease
of $77,000, or 82%, due to cost reduction efforts and cut backs in
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Share-based Compensation:
Share-based compensation expense for 2008 was $165,000 compared to $14,000 in 2007, an
increase of $151,000 or 1079%. The increase is the result of expensing 2007 option, warrant and
restricted stock grants in 2008 (most of the 2007 grants were made subsequent to June 30, 2007)
along with 2008 option grants to an officer and employees.
Other Income (Expense):
During 2008 interest income of $13,000 was earned on available cash balances compared to
$72,000 in 2007, a decrease of $59,000 or 82%. Cash balances in 2008 were lower than in 2007
because we could not generate positive cash flows from operations and needed to use the cash raised
in prior the years equity funding for current year operations.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared To Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, IFL incurred a net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.06
per common share compared to a net loss of $13.8 million, or $0.26 per common share for the six
months ended June 30, 2007. As used below under this caption for the six month comparison, 2008
refers to the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 refers to the six month period ended
June 30, 2007.
Revenues:
Revenues for six months ended June 30, 2008 were $1,185,000 as compared to $2,484,000 for six
months ended June 30, 2007, a decrease of $1,299,000 or 52%. The principal components of revenue
include:
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Revenue from live events of $397,000 in 2008 versus $1,406,000 for
2007, a decrease of $1,009,000, or 72%. The decrease is due in large
part to the reduction in the number of events from nine in 2007 to
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Television rights of $395,000 in 2008 versus $883,000 in 2007, a
decrease of $488,000 or 55%. The decrease is due revenue recognized
in 2007 from MyNetworkTV, which we do not have in 2008; |
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Advertising revenues of $338,000 in 2008 versus $141,000 in 2007, an
increase of $197,000, or 140%, representing an increase in sponsorship
revenue resulting from the continuing development of our sponsorship
program (which has been terminated as a result of the cancellation of
our events); and |
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Branded merchandise revenues of $55,000 in 2008 versus $54,000 in
2007, an increase of $1,000 or 2%, resulting from an increase in the
popularity of the IFL brand, offset buy fewer events in 2008. |
On January 31, 2008, we entered into a Production and Distribution Agreement with HDNet, LLC
(HDNet). Under this agreement, HDNet agreed to broadcast live three events scheduled for
February 29, April 4 and May 16, 2008 and to provide certain production costs. In addition, if
HDNet should decide to exploit the programming for these events by pay-per-view, which it has not
yet done, HDNet will pay us forty percent (40%) of the adjusted gross revenue, as defined in the
agreement, for the production and broadcasting of these three events within thirty days of HDNets
receipt of payment from third party distributors. We did not recognize any television rights
revenue for this agreement with HDNet during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008.
On March 20, 2008, we entered into a letter agreement with National Sports Programming, owner
and operator of Fox Sports Net programming service (FSN), which set forth certain terms and
conditions under which FSN will broadcast nine fully produced and broadcast quality sixty-minute
episodes. The episodes will highlight action from events held on February 29, April 4 and May 16,
2008. FSN will pay us a license fee of $20,000 per episode for each of the nine episodes delivered
and accepted pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The agreement also provides certain telecast
rights to FSN for each episode along with certain other previously held events. This agreement
supersedes the previous letter of intent agreement dated January 15, 2007. We recognized $140,000
of television rights revenue from this agreement with FSN during the three and six month periods
ended June 30, 2008
During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, we recognized $39,000 and 255,000,
respectively, for our international television rights pursuant to our agreement with Alfred Haber
Distribution, Inc. We did not recognize any international television rights revenue during the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
Cost of Revenues:
For 2008, cost of revenues was $2.9 million as compared to $12.1 million for 2007, a decrease
of $9.2 million, or 76%. The principal components and respective increases or decreases in costs of
revenue are:
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Live event costs of $2,717,000 in 2008 versus $12,002,000 in 2007, a
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Talent costs decreased $2,428,000, to $943,000 in 2008 as compared to
$3,371,000 in 2007, a decrease of 72%, due to the decrease in the
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Travel, facility rental and other event costs decreased from
$2,562,000 in 2007 to $711,000 in 2008, a decrease of $1,851,000, or
72%, due to the decreased number of events; and |
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Television production costs decreased $4,322,000, or 87%, with the
2008 cost being $665,000 compared to $4,987,000 in 2007, due to the
decrease in the number of shows produced because of fewer events and a
general decrease in our per event and per show production costs as a
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Advertising costs of $398,000 in 2008 versus $1,081,000 in 2007, a
decrease of $683,000, or 63%, due to fewer events in 2008; |
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Television distribution fees and production costs were $86,000 in 2008
and none in 2007. The increase is due to the commission and other
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses:
For 2008, selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.8 million as compared to
$4.4 million for 2007, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 36%. The primary components of these expenses
and the reason for the decrease are:
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Advertising and promotion of $99,000 in 2008 versus $343,000 in 2007,
a decrease of $244,000, or 71%, due to cost reduction efforts and
reductions in non-event advertising and promotion in 2008; |
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Professional fees of $515,000 in 2008 versus $1,000,000 in 2007, a
decrease of $485,000, or 49%, primarily resulting from additional
costs incurred in 2007 related to our becoming a public company and a
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Payroll and benefits expense of $1,831,000 in 2008 versus $2,321,000
in 2007, a decrease of $490,000, or 21%, due a decrease in the number
of employees; and |
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Travel expense of $23,000 in 2008 versus $204,000 in 2007, a decrease
of $181,000, or 89%, due to cost reduction efforts and cut backs in
travel. |
Share-based Compensation:
Share-based compensation expense for 2008 was $332,000 compared to $30,000 in 2007, an
increase of $302,000 or 1007%. The increase is the result of expensing 2007 option, warrant and
restricted stock grants in 2008 (2007 grants were made subsequent to June 30, 2007) along with 2008
option grants to an officer and an employee.
Other Income (Expense):
During 2008 interest income of $59,000 was earned on available cash balances compared to
$234,000 in 2007, a decrease of $175,000 or 75%. Cash balances in 2008 were lower than in 2007
because we could not generate positive cash flows from operations and needed to use the cash raised
in the prior years equity funding for current year operations.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2008, our cash and cash equivalents were $1.0 million, a decrease of $5.1 million
from the balance of $6.1 million at December 31, 2007. The decrease represents cash used for
working capital purposes. The main components of the decrease were the 2008 net loss of $4,759,000
million; the payment of the remaining accrued liquidated damages payable of $456,000; and payments
made on operating expenses of $678,000 offset by collections of $381,000 in accounts receivable and
non-cash charges related to depreciation and amortization of $55,000, loss on disposal of property
and equipment of $14,000 and share-based compensation of $332,000.
Going
Concern and Suspension of Operations
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal
course of business. Since inception, our MMA operations have incurred consecutive recurring losses,
accumulated deficit and negative cash flows. Due to our financial position, we have cancelled our
MMA events and do not have any more events scheduled. Subsequent to June 30, 2008, we began to
release our athletes and have reduced our employees to four and are attempting to negotiate a
settlement with our remaining coaches to terminate their contracts. These conditions raise
substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed
consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome
of this uncertainty.
Future Capital Requirements
Since inception, our MMA operations have incurred losses, and we have funded these operating
deficits through proceeds of (a) $2.5 million from the 2006 issuance of preferred stock,
(b) $22.2 million net proceeds from our December 2006 private placement of common stock, and
(c) $11.6 million of net proceeds from our August 2007 private placement of common stock. The
Company has announced that its remaining events for 2008 have been canceled due to its current
financial condition. As a result, the Company will be unable to generate any cash flows from
operations, other than revenues from our international television rights. We are exploring options
to maximize the value of the Company or our assets and may seek protection from creditors through a
court proceeding if unsuccessful.
We negotiated releases of certain contractual obligations during June and July 2008 as a
result of the cancellation of the remaining 2008 events which resulted in total cash payments by us
of $81,000. We have also reduced the number of employees to four and have taken numerous other
steps to reduce our costs to only those costs which are necessary to enable us to seek alternatives
to maximize the value of the Company or our assets. In July 2008, we terminated the lease for our
New York office space and are currently renting space for $900 a month on a month-to-month lease.
As part of our termination of employees, we obtained releases from these employees and have paid,
during the three month period ended June 30, 2008 and subsequent to June 30, 2008, $114,000 in
severance and termination payments to 17 terminated employees. We are also seeking to reach an
agreement with our six remaining coaches to terminate their agreements, which have total payment
obligations of $1,208,000. However, no assurance can be given that we will reach an agreement
with these coaches.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2008, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Seasonality
In 2007, we organized, hosted and promoted a significantly greater number of live and
televised MMA sporting events during the first half of the year than during the last six months of
2007. Since we generally incur most of our costs in connection with such events, our costs and
expenses decreased during the second half of 2007. Due to the cancelation of the remaining 2008
events we anticipate no material costs for the last six months of 2008.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedure Under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
we have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report
(the Evaluation Date). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and
procedures were adequate and effective such that the information relating to us, including our
consolidated subsidiary, required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is (1) recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (2) is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal
financial officers as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Due to
the inherent limitations of control systems, not all misstatements may be detected. These inherent
limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that
breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Any system of controls and procedures, no
matter how well designed and operated, can at best provide only reasonable assurance that the
objectives of the system are met and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Additionally,
controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more
people, or by management override of the control. Our controls and procedures are intended to
provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the above objectives have been met.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over
financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the risk factors that were previously disclosed in Item
1A, Risk Factors, of Part I of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007 except as follows:
On June 10, 2008, we announced that our event scheduled for August 15, 2008 had been
cancelled, and no other events are scheduled due to our current financial condition. We
have also reduced our staff to four employees and have released our athletes so they can
compete with other MMA organizations. We are also seeking to reach an agreement with our
coaches to terminate their contracts. At the present time, we do not have any continuing
business operations and our only material source of continuing revenue and cash flow is from
international television rights. We are currently exploring options to maximize the value
of the Company or our assets and may seek protection from its creditors through a court
proceeding if unsuccessful.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
See Exhibit Index on page 23 for a description of the documents that are filed as Exhibits to
this report on Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE, INC.
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/s/ Michael C. Keefe
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Executive Vice President
Acting Chief Financial Officer |
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Date:
August 27, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Certification of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of the Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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