U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-KSB

(Mark One)

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to __________

Commission File Number 0-29657

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION

(Name of small business issuer in its charter)

Delaware

33-0727323

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1121 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 803

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2R 3W7

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Issuer's telephone number: (416) 661-4989

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock $0.0001 par value

(Title of class)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No

Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]

State the issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $0.

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of a specified date within the past 60 days: The aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, as of March 23, 2004 was $512,243 based upon the closing bid price of $0.045 per share as reported by the trading and market services of the Pink Sheets, LLC.

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practical date: As of March 23, 2004, the Registrant had 22,866,515 common shares outstanding.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]

 

This Form 10-KSB contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. For this purpose any statements contained in this Form 10-KSB that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or comparable terminology is intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, many of which are not within the Company's control. These factors include but are not limited to economic conditions generally and in the industries in which the Company may participate; competition within the Company's chosen industry, including competition from much larger competitors; technological advances and failure by the Company to successfully develop business relationships.

PART I

Item 1. Description of Business

Corporate History

American Entertainment and Animation Corporation, f/k/a American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. (the "Company") was formed in the State of Delaware on May 9, 1996.

Electric Car Operations

The Company was originally formed to go into the business of developing and marketing electric automobiles. On June 15, 1996 the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of California Electric Automobile Co., Inc. ("CEAC"), a California corporation formed on November 14, 1995, in consideration for 1,050,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Of the 1,050,000 shares, 900,000 were held in escrow pending the exercise of CEAC's option to purchase the assets and business of San Diego Electric Automobile Company ("SDEAC"). On October 17, 1996 the Company exercised its option to purchase the assets and business of SDEAC. The purchase price was the 900,000 shares of AEAC's common stock held in escrow from the previous acquisition of CEAC.

Chinese Electric Automobile Operations

On May 18, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with China Electric Automobile Company of Hong Kong, Ltd. ("CEHK") in which each exchanged approximately 5% of their outstanding common stock for the other company's stock. The object of the relationship was the pursuit of business opportunities and product development using the company's combined resources. On February 12, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with CEHK to form a joint venture named American Electric Automobile Company (Asia), Inc. ("AEAA"), a California corporation, to engage in various electric vehicle related businesses, including design, production and trading in electric vehicles and related parts. The Company received forty-five percent of the ownership of AEAA and CEHK received the remaining fifty-five percent ownership.

On January 31, 2001, the Company sold its interest in AEAA to Edward F. Myers for $100. Mr. Myers was the former Chairman of the Company. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of the Company decided that it would be in the Company's best interest to discontinue its investment into Asia. The inherent risks involved in doing business in China, the difficulty in monitoring the situation, as well as the continued monetary investment into Asia that would have been required led the Board to the decision to discontinue its investment in Asia.

Investment by Bisell Investments, Inc.

Originally, the Company was unsuccessful in its electric automobile business. As a result, on August 23, 2000, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement under which it agreed to issue 3,250,000 shares of restricted common shares to Bisell Investments Inc. ("Bisell") for a total investment of $275,000. On September 13, 2000 pursuant to the August 23, 2000 Letter of Agreement, the Company accepted the resignations of Edward F. Myers, Betty N. Myers and Gary Degano as directors and officers. The Company then appointed Pierre Quilliam as a director, President and CEO; Stephen M. Cohen as director, Secretary and Treasurer; and Denise Quilliam as a director. Edward F. Myers, Betty N. Myers and Gary Degano remained as officers and directors of CEAC until they resigned on February 16, 2001. On that date Pierre Quilliam was appointed Chairman of CEAC, Stephen M. Cohen was appointed Secretary and Treasurer and Glenn Roach was appointed President and elected to the Board of Directors of CEAC.

On February 23, 2001, the Company moved from its facility in San Diego to a new facility in Temecula, California, which was managed by Glenn Roach. The facility was being used for conversion of Electric Vehicles and for prototype development of the Electric Boats. In late 2001, the Company ran out of funds to develop and operate its business, and efforts to raise capital to continue business were not successful. As a result, the Company terminated operations in January 2002.

Cyper Entertainment, Inc.

On February 28, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Cyper Entertainment Inc. ("Cyper"), a Korean corporation (the "Acquisition Agreement") in consideration for 20,000,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company. Cyper was in the business of manufacturing and distributing 3D digital animation, multi-media and entertainment related products. On April 17, 2002, the Company completed the acquisition of Cyper.

On May 31, 2002, the Company accepted the resignations of Pierre Quilliam, Stephen Cohen and Denise Quilliam as Directors and Officers of the Company. Simultaneously, the Company appointed Duk Jin Jang, Marc Hazout, Jason Chung and John Chung to the Board of Directors. Mr. Jang was named Chairman, Mr. Hazout was named President and CEO, and Jason Chung was named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Messrs. Jang, Chung and Chung were appointed by the shareholders of Cyper. Mr. Hazout was appointed by the former controlling shareholders of the Company.

On July 16, 2002, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock that it is authorized to issue to 150,000,000, and to change its name to "American Entertainment and Animation Corporation."

The Acquisition Agreement provided that Cyper and its controlling shareholders were obligated to provide funds for the Company's administration, as well as auditing and legal fees, and further provided that the Company had a right to rescind the transaction in the event of a default by Cyper and its controlling shareholders. On September 4, 2002, Mr. Hazout, acting on behalf of the Company, notified Cyper that the Agreement was terminated and rescinded due to Cyper's defaults, as well as based on certain misrepresentations made by Cyper in connection with the Acquisition Agreement. As a result of the termination, Mr. Hazout requested that the Company's transfer agent cancel the 20,000,000 shares issued to Cyper's shareholders, and removed the directors appointed by Cyper under the authority granted in the Acquisition Agreement. Mr. Hazout then appointed Pierre Quilliam to the Board of Directors and named him Chairman of the Company. On September 21, 2002, Pierre Quilliam resigned as director and Chairman of the Company.

On March 7, 2003, the Company filed an action in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware for a declaration that the agreement to acquire the shares of Cyper was validly rescinded and that the 20,000,000 common shares issued pursuant to the transaction were validly cancelled. On April 28, 2003, the Company reached a settlement with the shareholders of Cyper, who agreed to accept $20,000 cash, marketable securities in an unrelated company with a fair market value of approximately $42,500, and 250,000 common shares of the Company in full settlement and satisfaction of any claim to the 20,000,000 shares originally issued to them under the Acquisition Agreement. The cash and marketable securities in the unrelated company were loaned to the Company by Marc Hazout.

Art and Film Business

On December 3, 2002, the Company purchased from Tempest Artwork Ltd. the exclusive option to acquire the rights to produce a feature film or television production based on the original portrait of William Shakespeare by John Sanders. The purchase price of the option was $60,000, and was for a period of one year. The option price is $30,000 plus royalties on various revenue streams that would be derived from the final production. The Company did not have funding to produce the final production, and accordingly did not exercise the option.

On May 28, 2003, the Company signed a letter of intent with Words and Pictures Productions, Inc. to co-produce a full-length 3D animated feature film based on the Uncle Mugsy animated character. To date, the Company has not signed a formal contract relating to the subject matter of the letter of intent.

The Company continues in its attempts to acquire another suitable business. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising capital or in locating a suitable acquisition candidate, or that the terms of any such transaction will be favorable to existing shareholders.

Competition

The Company is and will continue to be a limited competitor in the business of seeking business opportunities with private companies. A large number of established and well-financed entities, including venture capital and management buyout firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable business opportunity candidates for us. Nearly all such entities have significantly greater experience and financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than us. Consequently, the Company will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business opportunity.

Government Regulation

The proposed business activities described herein classify the Company as a "Blank Check" company. Many states have enacted statutes, rules and regulations limiting the sale of securities of "blank check" companies in their states.

Intellectual Property

The Company has no patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts that management believes have any value.

Employees

The Company has no full or part-time employees, other than Marc Hazout, the Company's sole officer and director. Mr. Hazout is employed pursuant to an Employment Agreement. Because the Company is not in active operations at this time, Mr. Hazout only devotes part-time to the performance of services for the Company on an as-needed basis.

Risk Factors

An investment in the Company's shares are subject to the following risk factors:

NO REVENUE AND MINIMAL ASSETS. The Company has no revenues or earnings from operations. The Company has no significant assets or financial resources. The Company will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business combination. This may result in the Company incurring a net operating loss which will increase continuously until the Company can consummate a business combination with a profitable business opportunity. There is no assurance that the Company can identify such a business opportunity and consummate such a business combination.

SPECULATIVE NATURE OF COMPANY'S PROPOSED OPERATIONS. The success of the Company's proposed plan of operation will depend to a great extent on the operations, financial condition and management of the identified business opportunity. While management intends to seek business combinations with entities having established operating histories, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in locating candidates meeting such criteria. In the event the Company completes a business combination, of which there can be no assurance, the success of the Company's operations may be dependent upon management of the successor firm or venture partner firm and numerous other factors beyond the Company's control.

SCARCITY OF AND COMPETITION FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND COMBINATIONS. The Company is and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the business of seeking mergers with, joint ventures with and acquisitions of small private entities. A large number of established and well-financed entities, including venture capital firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable target candidates for the Company. Nearly all such entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than the Company and, consequently, the Company will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. Moreover, the Company will also compete in seeking merger or acquisition candidates with numerous other small public companies.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - GENERAL. The officers and directors are associated with other firms and are involved in a range of business activities that may have business dealings with the Company at some point in time. Due to these affiliations and the fact that some officers are expected to devote only a portion of their time to the business of the Company, there are potential inherent conflicts of interest in their acting as directors and as officers. Each of the officers and directors is or may become an officer, director, controlling shareholder, partner or participant in other entities engaged in a variety of businesses. These existing and potential conflicts of interest are irreconcilable and could involve the participating officers and directors in litigation brought by the Company's shareholders or by the shareholders of other entities with which the officers and directors are currently, or may become, affiliated. To help alleviate this position somewhat, management has adopted a policy of full disclosure with respect to business transactions with any entity in which any or all of the officers or directors are affiliated, either directly or indirectly. An officer or director may continue any business activity in which such officer or director engaged prior to joining the Company.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS MAY DELAY OR PRECLUDE ACQUISITION. Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), requires companies subject thereto to provide certain information about significant acquisitions, including certified financial statements for the company acquired, covering one or two years, depending on the relative size of the acquisition. The time and additional costs that may be incurred by some target entities to prepare such statements may significantly delay or essentially preclude consummation of an otherwise desirable acquisition by the Company. Acquisition prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited statements may not be appropriate for acquisition so long as the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act are applicable.

LACK OF MARKET RESEARCH OR MARKETING ORGANIZATION. The Company has neither conducted, nor have others made available to it, results of market research indicating that market demand exists for the transactions contemplated by the Company. Moreover, the Company does not have, and does not plan to establish, a marketing organization. Even in the event demand is identified for a merger or acquisition contemplated by the Company, there is no assurance the Company will be successful in completing any such business combination.

LACK OF DIVERSIFICATION. The Company's proposed operations, even if successful, will in all likelihood result in the Company engaging in a business combination with only one business opportunity. Consequently, the Company's activities will be limited to those engaged in by the business opportunity which the Company merges with or acquires. The Company's inability to diversify its activities into a number of areas may subject the Company to economic fluctuations within a particular business or industry and therefore increase the risks associated with the Company's operations.

REGULATION. Although the Company will be subject to regulation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, management believes the Company will not be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, insofar as the Company will not be engaged in the business of investing or trading in securities. In the event the Company engages in business combinations that result in the Company holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, the Company could be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In such event, the Company would be required to register as an investment company and could be expected to incur significant registration and compliance costs. The Company has obtained no formal determination from the Securities and Exchange Commission as to the status of the Company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, consequently, any violation of such Act would subject the Company to material adverse consequences.

PROBABLE CHANGE IN CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT. A business combination involving the issuance of the Company's common stock will, in all likelihood, result in shareholders of a private company obtaining a controlling interest in the Company. Any such business combination may require management of the Company to resign as members of the Board of Directors of the Company. The resulting change in control of the Company could result in removal of one or more present officers and directors of the Company and a corresponding reduction in or elimination of their participation in the future affairs of the Company.

REDUCTION OF PERCENTAGE SHARE OWNERSHIP FOLLOWING BUSINESS COMBINATION. The Company's primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a private concern which, in all likelihood, would result in the Company issuing securities to shareholders of such private company. The issuance of previously authorized and unissued common stock of the Company would result in reduction in percentage of shares owned by present and prospective shareholders of the Company and would most likely result in a change in control or management of the Company.

REQUIREMENT OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY DISQUALIFY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Management of the Company believes that any potential business opportunity must provide audited financial statements for review, and for the protection of all parties to the business combination. One or more attractive business opportunities may choose to forego the possibility of a business combination with the Company, rather than incur the expenses associated with preparing audited financial statements.

Item 2. Description of Property

Up until March 1, 2004, the Company subleased space at 8500 Leslie Street, Suite 500, Markham, Ontario, Canada, for its corporate offices. The Company paid $2,800 per month plus applicable taxes. Since March 1, 2004, the Company has been maintaining its offices at 1121 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 803, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

The Company was not the subject of any pending or threatened legal proceedings as of April 12, 2004.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were voted upon by the stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, as required to be reported upon by the Company in response to this Item 4.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Other Shareholder Matters

The Company's common stock is registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's stock is traded on the Pink Sheets under the symbol "AEAN." From January 1, 2001 to July 16, 2002, the Company's common stock traded under the symbol "AEAC." On or about July 16, 2002, the Company's trading symbol changed as a result of the change in the Company's name its current name.

The following table summarizes the low and high prices for the company's common stock for each of the calendar quarters for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003.

 

2002

2003

 

High

Low

High

Low

First Quarter

0.06

0.02

0.14

0.03

Second Quarter

0.56

0.05

0.16

0.05

Third Quarter

0.16

0.02

0.09

0.01

Fourth Quarter

0.085

0.01

0.14

0.02

 

The high and low quotes on the Company's common stock reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions. There were 71shareholders of record of the common stock as of December 31, 2003. This number does not include an indeterminate number of shareholders whose shares are held by brokers in "street name." The Company has not declared any cash dividends on its Common Stock during its fiscal years ended on December 31, 2002 or 2003.

During 2003, the Company issued 4,861,111 shares of common stock to its sole officer and director in consideration for $150,000. The shares were issued in reliance on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS' DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Certain Forward-Looking Information

This Form 10KSB contains certain "forward-looking statements" as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "could", "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Results of Operation

During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company did not have any revenues.

During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred operating expenses of $405,822 and $409,144, respectively. The Company's operating expenses were slightly lower than in 2002 as a result of a similar level of corporate activity during both fiscal years.

During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company incurred net other income (expense) of ($8,779) and ($101,730), respectively. The significant decrease in other expense in 2003 as compared to 2002 was the result of a one-time charge of $80,000 taken in connection with the Company's settlement of claims arising out of its agreement to acquire Cyper and subsequent rescission during 2002.

During the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company reported a net loss of ($414,601) and ($570,874), respectively. The main reasons for the decrease in losses during 2003 were as a result of the one-time charge of $80,000 taken in connection with the Company's settlement of the Cyper transaction in 2002 as aforesaid, as well as the $60,000 development expense the Company incurred in 2002.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2003 the Company had $888 cash, current assets of $888 and current liabilities of $567,511, for a working capital deficit of ($566,623). Included in current liabilities are accounts payable and accrued expenses of $128,944 and accrued compensation to the Company's sole director and officer of $367,500. The Company is currently dependent on loans from its sole director and officer to pay routine expenses, and the issuance of its common stock to satisfy expenses.

Going Concern

The Company's financial statements have been presented on the basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company incurred a large net operating loss in the year ended December 31, 2003, and had significant unpaid accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These factors create an uncertainty about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's new management has provided operating capital to the Company and has developed a plan to raise additional capital. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the success of this plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS

On October 31, 2003, the Board of Directors of the Company elected to terminate Moore Stephens, P.C. ("Moore") as its independent auditors, and to retain Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP ("MSCM") as its independent auditors. The Company terminated Moore because its application for approval by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board had not been approved, and therefore it was unable to sign the Company's audit reports. Moore's report for the year ended December 31, 2001 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and was not modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, other than the qualification of the financial statements as having been prepared on a going concern basis. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, and the subsequent periods preceding December 31, 2002, there were no disagreements with Moore on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the former accountant's satisfaction, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report. The Company has authorized Moore to respond fully to the inquiries of the successor accountant concerning its dismissal. Prior to retaining MSCM, the Company did not consult with MSCM regarding the application of accounting principles as to a specified or contemplated transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's financial statements.

ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS: COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

The following table sets forth certain information concerning directors, executive officers and key employees of the Company:

Name

Age

Position

Marc M. Hazout

39

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

The term of office of each director of the Company ends at the next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders or when such director's successor is elected and qualifies. No date for the annual meeting of stockholders is specified in the Company's bylaws or has been fixed by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Company's bylaws, the date of the annual meeting is to be determined by the current Board of Directors. Except as otherwise indicated below, no organization by which any officer or director previously has been employed is an affiliate, parent, or subsidiary of the Company.

During 2003, the Board of Directors held 3 meetings.

The following information sets forth the backgrounds and business experience of the directors and executive officers:

Marc M. Hazout has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company since June 1, 2002. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Hazout was the Canadian licensee and franchisee for a multinational clothing manufacturer and retailer. From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Hazout established a private label apparel manufacturing and retailing company. From 1991 to 1998, Mr. Hazout developed, owned and operated entertainment complexes in Toronto. Mr. Hazout attended The Canadian Securities Institute from 1998-2000 and in 1999 worked as an equity trader for Swift Trade Securities Inc. in Toronto. Since 1998, Mr. Hazout has been President and C.E.O. of Travellers International Inc., an investment and merchant banking firm headquartered in Toronto. Mr. Hazout studied International Relations and Economics at York University in Toronto from 1983 to 1985. Mr. Hazout completed the Real Estate Licensing Course at Humber College in Toronto in 1984.

ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth the compensation earned by the Company's Chief Executive Officers during the last three fiscal years and other officers who received compensation in excess of $100,000 during any of the last three fiscal years. In accordance with Item 402(a)(5), the Company has omitted certain columns from the table required by Item 402(b).

Summary Compensation Table

   

Annual Compensation

Long-Term Compensation

Name and Principal Position

Year

Salary ($)

Other annual compensation ($)

Restricted Stock Awards ($)

Securities Underlying Options/SARs (#) (1)

           

Marc Hazout, CEO, Director

2003 2002 20001

252,000 115,500-- --

-- 17,010 --

-- -- --

-- -- --

           

Pierre Quilliam, CEO, Director (2)

2003 2002 2001

-- -- --

-- -- --

39,150 --

-- 750,000 700,832

           

Stephen Cohen, Secretary, Director (2)

2003 2002 2001

-- -- --

-- -- --

-- 6,000 --

750,000 700,832

Glenn Roach, President of CEAC

2003 2002 2001

-- -- --

-- -- --

-- -- 37,500

-- -- --

(1) The securities underlying these options are the shares of the Company's Common Stock, $0.0001 par value.

(2) Messrs. Quilliam and Cohen's compensation for 2001 and 2000 has been restated from the amounts previously reported to reflect the rescission of restricted shares issued for management services in 2000 and 2001, and the replacement of those shares with warrants to purchase shares of common stock. See Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

Option/SAR Grants in Last Fiscal Year

Name

Number of Securities Underlying Options/SARs Granted (#)

% of Total Options/SARs Granted to Employees in Fiscal Year (1)

Exercise Price or Base Price ($/Sh)

Expiration Date

Pierre Quilliam

154,000

5%

$0.05

January 2, 2006

Pierre Quilliam

233,332

7%

$0.03

April 1, 2006

Pierre Quilliam

187,500

6%

$0.04

July 1, 2006

Pierre Quilliam

280,000

9%

$0.025

October 2, 2006

Pierre Quilliam

750,000

23%

$0.02

March 25, 2007

Stephen Cohen

154,000

5%

$0.05

January 2, 2006

Stephen Cohen

233,332

7%

$0.03

April 1, 2006

Stephen Cohen

187,500

6%

$0.04

July 1, 2006

Stephen Cohen

280,000

9%

$0.025

October 2, 2006

Stephen Cohen

750,000

23%

$0.02

March 25, 2007

 

(1) The warrants were issued on April 2, 2002 in replacement of restricted shares with an equal value that were issued in 2001 and 2002. See Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

Aggregate Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year End Option/SAR Values

Name

Shares Acquired on Exercise (#)

Value Realized ($)

Number of Securities Underlying Options/SARs at Fiscal Year End (#)

Value of Unexercised in the Money Options/SARs at Fiscal Year End ($)

Pierre Quilliam

1,516,432

$716,756

0

0

Stephen Cohen

1,516,432

$716,756

0

0

 

(1) Messrs. Quilliam and Cohen each exercised 1,604,832 options to purchase common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $0.0275 per share. The options were exercised on a cashless basis while the common stock had a market value of $0.50 per share, which resulted in payment of the options consideration by the cancellation of 88,400 options.

Employment Agreements

On July 10, 2002, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Marc Hazout. The Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Hazout shall be employed by the Company for a term of three years, and is entitled to a base salary of $252,000 per year. Mr. Hazout is also entitled to a commission on sales generated by him consistent with the Company's commission policy for all sales personnel. Further, he is entitled to 8 weeks paid holiday and 14 personal days, sick leave, medical and group insurance, participation in pension or profit sharing plans of the Company, and a car allowance of up to $3,000 per month. In the event of a termination of the Employment Agreement without cause by the Company, he will be entitled to severance equal to 100% of his remaining base salary under the Employment Agreement, plus an amount equal to 100% of the base salary plus full medical coverage for 12 months following the termination date. The Employment Agreement contains provisions prohibiting him from competing with the Company or soliciting customers or employees from the Company for a period of one year following the termination of his employment.

Compensation of Directors

The Company's past policy has been to pay its non-management directors $500 in restricted common stock for each board meeting attended. In addition, directors are reimbursed for any reasonable expenses incurred in the connection with attendance at board or committee meetings or any expenses generated in connection with the performance of services on the behalf of the Company. The Company currently has only one director, who is also the chief executive officer of the Company. The Company is currently exploring acquisition possibilities. The Company anticipates that its policy on director compensation will change when and if it makes a material acquisition.

ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth certain information, as of April 1, 2003, with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock by (i) each executive officer and director of the Company, (ii) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group, and (iii) any person who is known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership

Percent of Class (1)

Marc Hazout (2) 1121 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 803

Toronto, Ontario M2R 3W7

11,615,833

50.7%

     

Pierre Quilliam (3) 3630 Edenbourgh Pl. Marietta, GA 30066

5,773,506

26.1%

     

Officers and Directors

11,615,833

50.7%

 

(1) Based on 22,866,515 shares issued and outstanding as of April 1, 2004.

(2) Based on 11,615,833 shares owned by Travellers International, Inc., a company owned by Mr. Hazout.

(3) Based on 2,728,850 shares owned by Mr. Quilliam, 97,916 shares owned by his wife, and 2,946,740 shares owned by Bisell Investments, Inc., a company owned by Mr. Quilliam.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2003 about our compensation plans under which shares of stock have been authorized:

Plan Category

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a)

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b)

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance (c)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

     

None

--

--

--

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders:

     

2002 Employee, Consultant and Advisor Stock Compensation Plan

4,000,000

0.043

440,420

2002 Stock Option Plan

4,000,000

0

4,000,000

Total

8,000,000

0.043

4,440,420

 

ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

Pierre Quilliam and Stephen Cohen

On May 13, 2002, the Company issued 116,118 shares of its common stock to Pierre Quilliam in consideration of $23,223.69 owed to Bisell Investment Group, Inc., controlled by Pierre Quilliam's wife, Denise Quilliam, and 87807 Canada, Ltd., controlled by Pierre Quilliam, which was the remaining amount owed on this indebtedness.

During the last two years, the Company issued the following shares of restricted stock to both Pierre Quilliam and Stephen Cohen for management services:

Date of Issuance

No. of Shares

Period of Services

Market Value of Shares

March 26, 2002

500,000

10/1/2001 to 3/31/2002

$15,000

May 13, 2002

30,000

4/1/2002 to 5/31/2002

$6,000

 

During the last two years, the Company issued the following shares of restricted stock to Denise Quilliam, the wife of Pierre Quilliam, for director services:

Date of Issuance

No. of Shares

Date of Meetings

Market Value of Shares

March 26, 2002

33,333

February 5, 2002 and March 26, 2002

$1,000

May 13, 2002

7,500

February 27, 2002, April 2, 2002 and May 13, 2002

$1,500

On April 2, 2002, the Company rescinded the issuance of 1,912,748 shares of common stock that were issued to Pierre Quilliam, Stephen Cohen and Denise Quilliam in 2001 and 2002, and replaced these with warrants to purchase 3,308,830 of common stock shares. The rescission included 879,415 shares issued in 2001 and 775,000 shares issued in 2002. In each case, the warrant was dated as of the date of the original issuance of shares, and was exerciseable for cash or on a cashless basis for five years from the date of the warrant, and bore an exercise price of exactly one-half of the value at which the shares were originally issued. In accordance with FIN 44, the decline in the market value of the shares between the original issuance dates and the modification date meant there was no additional compensation expense required, in excess or amounts previously recorded, to account for the modification. The intrinsic value of the modified award was less than the intrinsic value of the warrants at the original issuance dates and the intrinsic value of the shares reset at the replacement date. In the second quarter, the holders exercised each of the warrants on a cashless basis based on the current market price of the common stock of $0.50 per share. As a result, Pierre Quilliam and Steve Cohen were issued 1,516,432 shares of common stock, and Denise Quilliam was issued 90,416 shares of common stock. During 2002, the Company issued Pierre Quilliam and Steve Cohen 66,300 shares of common stock as a result of a clerical error. Mr. Cohen returned his shares. Mr. Quilliam's shares have been recorded as compensation expense at their value on the date of issuance.

On February 27, 2002, the Company purchased the rights of Travellers International Inc. pursuant to its letter of intent dated December 31, 2001 with Cyper International Inc. for 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company. Travellers International, Inc. then gave 1,000,000 of the shares of common stock to Pierre Quilliam in consideration for services rendered between Mr. Hazout, the owner of Travellers International, Inc. and Mr. Quilliam.

Marc Hazout

On February 27, 2002, the Company purchased the rights of Travellers International Inc. pursuant to its letter of intent dated December 31, 2001 with Cyper International Inc. for 4,000,000 restricted shares of common stock of the Company. Travellers International, Inc. is controlled by Marc Hazout. Mr. Hazout was not a director or officer of the Company as the time of the transaction, but subsequently became a director and officer.

On November 1, 2002, the Company issued Travellers International, Inc. 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company in satisfaction of loans to the Company in the amount of $10,000.

On November 6, 2002, the Company issued Travellers International, Inc. 1,233,333 shares of common stock of the Company in satisfaction of loans to the Company in the amount of $37,000.

In December 2002, Mr. Hazout advanced on behalf of the Company $60,000 to enable it to purchase an option to acquire the theatrical rights to feature film or television production based on the original portrait of William Shakespeare by John Sanders.

On April 28, 2003, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to settle disputes regarding the Company's acquisition of Cyper Entertainment, Ltd., and subsequent rescission, in 2002. The Company agreed to pay the shareholders $20,000 cash, transfer shares in an unrelated company with a value of $42,500, and issue the shareholders 250,000 shares of the common stock. Mr. Hazout provided the funds for the settlement, as well as the shares in the unrelated company. The Company issued 1,388,889 shares of common stock of the Company in settlement of the $62,500 provided by Mr. Hazout that have been reflected in the financial statements as at December 31, 2002.

On May 28, 2003, the Company issued Traveller's International, Inc. 3,500,000 shares of the common stock in settlement of payables of $157,500 due to Mr. Hazout, which included $62,500 of the Cyper settlement.

On October 21, 2003, the Company issued Traveller's International, Inc. 2,000,000 shares of the common stock in settlement of payables of $40,000 due to Mr. Hazout.

On November 14, 2003, the Company issued Traveller's International, Inc. 750,000 shares of the common stock in settlement of payables of $15,000 due to Mr. Hazout.

The Company is currently accruing $2,800 per month to a company controlled by Mr. Hazout for use of office space and administrative services.

Item 13. Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

  1. The financial statements filed as part of this report are listed separately in the Index to Financial Statements.

Regulation S-B No.

Description

3.1(i)

Articles of Incorporation (1)

3.1(ii)

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (2)

3.1(iii)

By-Laws (1)

4.1

Instruments defining the rights of holders (1)

11

Statement re: computation of per share earnings (3)

16.1

Letter on change in certifying accountants (4)

16.2

Letter on change in certifying accountants (5)

22

Subsidiaries of the registrant

24

Consent of Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux, LLP

31

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer

32

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(1) Incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB filed on February 23, 2000.

(2) Incorporated by reference from the Form 10-SB/A filed on July 17, 2003.

(3) Included within financial statements attached hereto as Exhibit A.

(4) Incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K/A filed on August 31, 2001.

(5) Incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed on November 7, 2001.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None

ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company believes that it has sufficient internal controls and procedures for a company that is not engaged in active operations. When and if the Company acquires or commences active operations, the Company anticipates instituting internal controls and procedures sufficient for the nature and scale of operations at that time.

 

SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 of 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND

ANIMATION CORPORATION, INC.

Dated: April 14, 2004

/s/ Marc Hazout

 

Marc Hazout, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Dated: April 14, 2004

/s/ Marc Hazout

 

Marc Hazout, Director

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

 

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2003

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION

Report of Independent Auditors

1

Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003

2

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and for the period June 15, 1996 [Inception] to December 31, 2003

3

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and for the period June 15, 1996 [Inception] to December 31, 2003

4-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and for the period June 15, 1996 [Inception] to December 31, 2002

6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement

7 - 12

 

Report of Independent Auditors

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

American Entertainment and Animation Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of American Entertainment and Animation Corporation and subsidiary [a development stage company] as at December 31, 2003 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the period from June 15, 1996 [inception] to December 31, 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the cumulative data from June 15, 1996 to December 31, 2001. The cumulative data was audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts in the cumulative data through December 31, 2001, is based solely on the report of other auditors.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Entertainment and Animation Corporation and subsidiary [a development stage company] as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended and for the period from June 15, 1996 (inception) to December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Managements' plans are also described in Note 3. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP

Chartered Accountants

Toronto, Ontario

April 8, 2004

American Entertainment and Animation CorpORATION and Subsidiary

[A Development Stage Company]

BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2003

ASSETS

 
   

CURRENT ASSETS

 

Cash

$ 888

Total Current Assets

888

   

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 888

   
   

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 
   

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$ 128,944

Accrued officer compensation

367,500

Advances payable - related parties

71,067

   

Total Current Liabilities

567,511

   

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Note 12]

 
   

STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding.

-

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 22,866,515 shares issued and outstanding.

2,287

Additional paid-in capital

1,569,588

Deficit accumulated during development stage

(2,138,498)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

(566,623)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

$ 888

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

American Entertainment and Animation CorpORATION and Subsidiary

[A Development Stage Company]

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the years ended December 31,

For the period from June 15, 1996 [Inception] to

 

2003

2002

12/31/03

NET REVENUES

$ -

$ -

$ 64,888

       

COST OF REVENUES

-

19,169

74,482

Development expense

-

(60,000)

60,000

       

GROSS MARGIN

-

(60,000)

(69,594)

       

OPERATING EXPENSES

     

Legal and professional fees

117,580

59,209

451,016

Management and directors' fees - related party

252,000

299,000

860,588

Consulting expense

-

14,289

168,738

Advertising expense

2,440

4,187

48,762

General and administrative

33,802

32,459

369,825

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

405,822

409,144

1,898,929

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

(405,822)

(469,144)

(1,968,523)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

     

Interest income - related parties

-

1,315

15,905

Interest expense - related parties

-

(997)

(8,422)

Settlement with Cyper Entertainment, Inc.

-

(80,000)

(80,000)

Loss on disposal of asset

-

(6,160)

(15,371)

Loss on investment

-

-

(61,240)

Other (expense) income

(8,779)

(15,888)

(20,847)

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

(8,779)

(101,730)

(169,975)

       

NET LOSS

$ (414,601)

$ (570,874)

$ (2,138,498)

       

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

$ (0.02)

$ (0.05)

 
       

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

19,746,119

12,145,726

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

[A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY]

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 16, 1996 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003

 

Common Stock

Common Stock To be issued

Additional Paid-in

Accumulated

Subscription

Stockholders'

 

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Receivable

Deficit

                 

Issuance of stock to founders for services

55,000

$ 6

-

$ -

$ 159

$ -

$ -

$ 165

Issuance of stock to founder for cash

333,334

33

-

-

967

-

-

1,000

Issuance of stock for investment in CEHK

50,000

5

-

-

37,495

-

-

37,500

Issuance of stock to purchase subsidiary

350,000

35

-

-

70

(1,060)

-

(955)

Issuance of stock for cash

13,333

1

-

-

9,999

-

-

10,000

Net loss, 1996

-

-

-

-

-

(14,198)

-

(14,198)

Balance, December 31,1996

801,667

$ 80

-

$ -

$ 48,690

$ (15,258)

$ -

$ 33,512

                 

Issuance of stock for vehicle

33,333

3

-

-

24,997

-

-

25,000

Issuance of stock for cash

37,333

4

-

-

28,896

-

-

28,900

Issuance of stock for services

46,333

5

-

-

34,745

-

-

34,750

Net loss, 1997

-

-

-

-

-

(142,622)

-

(142,622)

Balance, December 31, 1997

918,666

$ 92

-

$ -

$ 137,328

$ (157,880)

$ -

$ (20,460)

                 

Issuance of stock for vehicle

10,667

1

-

-

7,999

-

-

8,000

Issuance of stock for cash

58,667

6

-

-

49,995

-

-

50,001

Net loss, 1998

-

-

-

-

-

(54,404)

-

(54,404)

Balance, December 31, 1998

988,000

$ 99

-

$ -

$ 195,322

$ (212,284)

$ -

$ (16,863)

                 

Issuance of stock for cash

151,918

15

-

-

56,759

-

(4,000)

52,774

Issuance of stock for debt

16,000

2

-

-

8,773

-

-

8,775

Issuance of stock for services

36,000

3

298,667

30

126,467

-

-

126,500

Forgiveness of debt of related party

-

-

-

-

23,000

-

-

23,000

Net loss, 1999

-

-

-

-

-

(181,898)

-

(181,898)

Balance, December 31, 1999

1,191,918

$ 119

298,667

$ 30

$ 410,321

$ (394,182)

$ (4,000)

$ 12,288

                 

Cancel stock returned to company

(10,667)

(1)

-

-

(3,999)

-

4,000

-

Issuance of stock for cash

4,296,666

430

-

-

667,070

-

(278,539)

388,961

Cancel shares for non-payment

(442,433)

(44)

-

-

(165,868)

-

153,791

(12,121)

Issuance of stock for services

653,667

65

(298,667)

(30)

28,365

-

-

28,400

Forgiveness of debt reclassification

-

-

-

-

(23,000)

-

-

(23,000)

Net loss, 2000

-

-

-

-

-

(419,296)

-

(419,296)

Balance, December 31, 2000

5,689,151

$ 569

-

$ -

$ 912,889

$ (813,478)

$ (124,748)

$ (24,768)

                 

Shares issued for services

879,415

88

-

-

59,814

-

-

59,902

Cash received for subscription receivable

-

-

-

-

-

-

124,748

124,748

Shares issued for Consulting Agreement

300,000

30

-

-

29,970

-

-

30,000

Other adjustment

-

-

-

-

-

1

 

1

Net loss, 2001

-

-

-

-

-

(339,546)

-

(339,546)

Balance - December 31, 2001

6,868,566

$ 687

-

$ -

$ 1,002,673

$ (1,153,023)

$ -

$ (149,663)

                 

Shares issued for private placement

400,000

40

-

-

17,960

-

-

18,000

Shares issued for services - related party

1,100,833

110

-

-

32,390

-

-

32,500

Shares issued for the reverse acquisition of Cyper

20,000,000

2,000

-

-

-

-

-

2,000

Shares issued in relation to the reverse acquisition of Cyper

4,000,000

400

-

-

119,600

-

-

120,000

Shares cancelled in lieu of issuance of warrants for past services rendered

(1,912,748)

(191)

-

-

-

-

-

(191)

Stock warrants issued for services - related party

-

-

-

-

31,000

-

-

31,000

Stock warrants exercised by management

3,255,880

326

-

-

-

-

-

326

Shares issued for the settlement of related party advances

116,118

12

-

-

23,212

-

-

23,224

Cancellation of shares issued in prior years

(65,467)

(7)

-

-

7

-

-

-

Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable for services performed

370,000

37

-

-

66,619

-

-

66,656

Shares issued for the settlement of related party advances

2,233,333

223

-

-

46,777

-

-

47,000

Shares rescinded for the cancellation of the reverse acquisition of Cyper

(20,000,000)

(2,000)

-

-

-

-

-

(2,000)

Issuance of stock for settlement of Cyper reverse acquisition

250,000

25

-

-

17,475

-

-

17,500

Shares issued for the settlement of advances made to the Company for the Cyper settlement

1,388,889

139

-

-

62,361

-

-

62,500

Net loss, 2002

-

-

-

-

-

(570,874)

-

(570,874)

Balance - December 31, 2002

18,005,404

$ 1,801

-

$ -

$ 1,420,074

$ (1,723,897)

$ -

$ (302,022)

                 

Shares issued for the settlement of related party advances

4,861,111

486

-

-

149,514

-

-

150,000

Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable for services performed

66,300

7

-

-

1,319

-

-

1,326

Shares returned as a result of clerical error in a prior year

(66,300)

(7)

-

-

(1,319)

-

-

(1,326)

Net loss, 2003

-

-

-

-

-

(414,601)

-

(414,601)

Balance - December 31, 2003

22,866,515

$ 2,287

-

-

1,569,588

(2,138,498

-

(566,623)

                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION

[A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY]

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended

December 31,

For the period from June 15, 1996 [Inception] to

 

2003

2002

12/31/03

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     

Net loss

$ (414,601)

$ (570,874)

$ (2,138,498)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

     

Depreciation and amortization

-

-

41,487

Impairment of investment

-

-

61,240

Writedown of assets

-

6,156

42,253

Writedown of inventory

-

-

19,169

Settlement of Cyper reverse acquisition

-

80,000

80,000

Settlement of debt, net

-

-

(19,052)

Stock based on compensation, management fees - related party

151,326

183,500

615,603

(Increase) decrease in:

     

Advances receivable - related parties

3,120

-

(45,177)

Inventories

-

-

(28,510)

Prepaid expenses

5,977

(720)

5,257

Other

-

135

135

Increase (decrease) in:

     

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(50,652)

110,854

214,132

Accrued officer compensation

252,000

115,500

367,500

Advances payable - related parties

54,322

55,730

207,002

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

1,492

(19,719)

(577,459)

       

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     

Investment in subsidiaries

-

-

(21,221)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

-

-

500

Acquisition of property and equipment

-

-

(45,730)

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

-

-

(66,451)

       

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     

Payment of notes payable

-

-

3,581

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable

-

-

(21,507)

Cash overdraft

(604)

1,064

460

Proceeds from subscription receivables - net

-

-

124,748

Proceeds from issuance of common stock - net

-

18,000

537,516

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

(604)

19,064

644,798

       

Net (decrease) in cash

888

(655)

888

Cash - beginning of period

$ -

655

-

Cash - end of period

$ 888

$ -

$ 888

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. The Company
  2. American Entertainment and Animation Corporation ("AEAC" or "the Company") (a development stage company), a Delaware corporation, was incorporated on May 9, 1996. The Company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada and operates primarily in the United States and Canada. On June 15, 1996, AEAC acquired all of the outstanding stock of California Electric Automobile Co., Inc. ("CEAC"), a California corporation incorporated on November 14, 1995 (together the "Company").

    The Company is in the development stage as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No.7. "Accounting and Reporting For Development Stage Companies." To date, the Company has generated minimal sales and has devoted its efforts primarily to developing its products, implementing its business strategy and raising working capital through equity financing or short-term borrowings.

    The Company's mission is to create, develop and produce computer-animated feature films.

  3. Cyper Entertainment, Inc.
  4. On April 22, 2002, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for 100% of outstanding common stock of Cyper Entertainment, Inc. ["Cyper"], a company located in Seoul, Korea. Cyper is a 3D Digital Animation Production company providing services to the television, commercial and film industries. Cyper was established in January 2000. Cyper's intention was to establish a North American subsidiary whereby it could stage its advance into the North American market. This transaction was subsequently cancelled and the Company rescinded the 20,000,000 shares of common stock. In accordance with a Settlement Agreement entered into by the two parties, the shareholders of Cyper were entitled to receive cash of $20,000, marketable securities with a fair market value of $42,500, and 250,000 common shares of the Company. The cash and marketable securities deliverable by the Company under the settlement were loaned to the Company by Marc Hazout, the Company's sole officer and director.

  5. Going Concern
  6. The Company's financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003 have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company incurred a net loss of approximately $415,000 for the year and has accumulated losses since inception of approximately $2,138,000. In addition, the Company's had a working capital deficiency of approximately $567,000 at December 31, 2003. These factors create an uncertainty about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans to alleviate these factors and allow the Company to continue as a going concern primarily consisting of seeking additional equity investments. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the success of its plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

  7. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
    1. Principles of Consolidation
    2. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

    3. Use of Estimates
    4. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
    6. For purposes of the cash flows statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 2003.

    7. Property and Equipment
    8. Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally from three to five years. As of December 31, 2003 the Company either disposed of or fully depreciated its property and equipment.

    9. Income Taxes
    10. The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to difference between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under SFAS No. 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

    11. Advertising Expense
    12. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

    13. Loss per share of Common Stock
    14. Loss per share and common equivalent share are calculated on the basis of weighted average number of common shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company had no common stock equivalents outstanding.

    15. Impairment
    16. The Company evaluates its long-lived assets to determine whether later events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives or a reduction in carrying value due to impairment.

      In September 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", but retains the basic requirements regarding when and how to measure an impairment loss. SFAS No. 144 applies to long-lived assets to be held or disposed of but specifically excludes certain classes of assets such as goodwill and intangibles not being amortized. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

    17. Stock-based Compensation
    18. The Company applies the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" for stock options and similar equity instruments (collectively, "options") issued to employees; however, the Company applies the intrinsic value based method of accounting for options issued to employees prescribed by Account Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issues to Employees" rather than the fair value based method of accounting prescribed by SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 123 also applies to transactions in which an entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from non-employees. Those transactions must be accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.

    19. Foreign Currency Transactions
    20. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the US dollar are included in the results of operations as incurred. Foreign transaction gains and losses are immaterial.

    21. Development Expense

Development expenses are charged to the consolidated statement of operations when incurred. The Company considers that uncertainties inherent in the research and development of its animation products preclude it from capitalizing such costs. This treatment includes upfront and milestone payments made to third parties in connection with collaborations. Development expense for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, were $0 and $60,000, respectively.

  1. Related Parties

Advances payable - related parties consists of an advance received from a company controlled by an officer and shareholder of the Company. The advance does not have a stated maturity date or interest rate.

During the year, the following transactions involving related parties occurred:

  1. Concentration of Credit Risk
  2. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. The Company does not believe it is exposed to any credit risk from advances receivable because these are all from related parties. The Company does not require collateral or other securities to support financial instruments that are subject to credit risk.

  3. Income Taxes
  4. At December 31, 2003 the Company has recorded a net deferred tax asset of approximately $638,000. This deferred tax asset is due primarily to the accumulated net operating losses. A valuation allowance of an equal amount has been recorded because the Company believes it is more likely than not that the losses will not be utilized. The valuation allowance increased approximately $141,300 and $96,700 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

    The Company has accumulated approximately $1,876,000 of taxable losses, which can be used to offset future federal taxable income. The utilization of the losses expires as follows:

    Year

    Amounts

    2015

    $ 800

    2016

    10,600

    2017

    49,600

    2018

    26,800

    2019

    87,200

    2020

    417,000

    2021

    338,000

    2022

    531,000

    2023

    415,000

    Total

    $1,876,000

  5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
  6. SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments", requires disclosing fair value to the extent practicable for financial instruments which are recognized or unrecognized in the balance sheet. The fair value of the financial instruments disclosed herein is not necessarily representative of the amount that could be realized or settled, nor does the fair value amount consider the tax consequences of realization or settlement.

    For certain financial instruments, including cash, current receivables and current payables, it was assumed that the carrying amount approximated fair value because of the near term maturities of such obligations.

  7. Statement of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosures

  1. Litigation

In the normal course of its operations, the Company has been or, from time to time, may be named in legal actions seeking monetary damages. While the outcome of these matters cannot be estimated with certainty, management does not expect, based upon consultation with legal counsel, that they will have a material effect on the Company's business or financial condition or results of operations.

  1. New Authoritative Pronouncements
  2. In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure. SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. SFAS No. 148 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2002.

    In April 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003.

    The Company expects that the adoption of the new Statements will not have a significant impact on its financial statements.

  3. Commitments and Contingencies
  4. In July 2002, the Company entered into an employment agreement with an officer of the Company. The agreement provides for an annual salary of approximately $252,000. During the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, $252,000 and $115,500 respectively is included in the statement of operations in management and director fees. The term of the employment agreement is for three years and carries an option for renewal upon mutual agreement between the officer and the Company.

  5. Subsequent Event

On April 8, 2004, the Company issued 375,000 restrictive shares of its common stock, valued at $15,000, for the settlement of advances due to an officer and director in the amount of $15,000.