SPEV 10-Q Quarter ended Nov. 30, 2019

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[ X ]       QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2019

[ ]       TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 1-15913

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

183 Plains Road, Suite 2 Milford, Connecticut 06461

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(203) 877-9508

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

___________________________________________

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed

Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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 [ X ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [ X ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of November 30, 2019, there were 3,512,527 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

INDEX

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

See notes to financial statements

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation :

United States Basketball League, Inc. (“USBL”), was incorporated in Delaware on May 29, 1984 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”) for the purpose of developing and managing a professional basketball league, the United States Basketball League (the “League”). Since the inception of the League, USBL has been primarily engaged in selling franchises and managing the League. From 1985 and up to the present time, USBL has sold a total of approximately forty active franchises (teams), a vast majority of which were terminated for non-payment of their respective franchise obligations. The seasons from 2008 through 2019, inclusive, have been cancelled. At the present time, USBL does not have any definitive plans as to the scheduling of a new season. USBL is currently in the process of exploring certain strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the League.

On October 30, 2014, USBL dissolved its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meisenheimer Capital Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“MCREH”). MCREH owned a commercial building in Milford, Connecticut until June 19, 2014.

At November 30, 2019, USBL had negative working capital of $2,394,253, and accumulated losses of $5,078,236. These factors, as well as the Company’s reliance on related parties (see Notes 3, 4, and 6), raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company is making efforts to raise equity capital, revitalize the league and market new franchises. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in accomplishing its objectives. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation. Operating results for the nine-month period ended November 30, 2019 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending February 29, 2020. The notes to the consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2019.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies :

Fair value disclosures – The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses, credit card obligations, and due to related parties, approximate their fair value due to their short term nature or based upon values of comparable instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents - The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Revenue recognition - The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting in these financial statements. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise fees from the franchisees, USBL recorded these revenues upon receipt of cash consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee. Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions were recorded at the fair value of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value was more readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company had performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale.

Income taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance has been fully provided for the deferred tax asset (approximating $630,000 at February 28, 2019) attributable to the USBL net operating loss carryforward.

As of February 28, 2019, USBL had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $3,000,000 available to offset future taxable income. The carryforward expires in varying amounts from 2020 to 2039. Current United States income tax laws limit the amount of loss available to offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited.

USBL files Federal and Connecticut income tax returns using a December 31 fiscal year. The last returns filed were for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Stock-based compensation – Stock-based compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” No stock options were granted for the periods presented and none are outstanding at November 30, 2019.

Earnings (loss) per share – ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings (loss) per share (EPS). ASC 260 requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or convertible securities were exercised or converted into common stock. The Company did not include the 1,105,679 shares of convertible preferred stock in its calculation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 as the result would have been antidilutive.

Comprehensive income – Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under generally accepted accounting principles are included in comprehensive income but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Comprehensive income (loss) was equivalent to net income (loss) for all periods presented.

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of:

OVERVIEW

The Company anticipates continued reliance on financial assistance from affiliates. Given the current lack of capital, the Company has not been able to develop any new programs to revitalize the League, nor has it been able to hire sales and promotional personnel or schedule a season. As a result, the Company is currently dependent on the efforts of its officers for all marketing efforts. Their efforts have not resulted in any franchises.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Revenue Recognition

The Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise fees from the franchisees, the USBL recorded these revenues upon receipt of cash consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee. Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions were recorded at the fair value of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value was more readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company had performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale.

THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AS COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2018

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no franchise fees or advertising revenues as a result of the cancellation of its seasons from 2008 through 2019.

Operating expenses decreased $9,139 from $17,381 for the three months ended November 30, 2018 to $8,242 for the three months ended November 30, 2019. The decrease in operating expenses was due to lower professional fees ($4,988), lower transfer agent and EDGAR agent fees ($665), lower travel and promotion $592, and lower other operating expenses ($181). In the three months ended November 30, 2019, the Company made one periodic SEC filing: the August 31, 2019 Form 10-Q.

Other income (expenses), net, was $0 in 2019 compared to ($588) in 2018.

Net loss for the three months ended November 30, 2019 was $8,242 as compared to net loss of $17,969 for the three months ended November 30, 2018. The $9,727 decrease in 2019 was due primarily to the $9,139 decrease in operating expenses.

NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AS COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2018

For the nine months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no franchise fees or advertising revenues as a result of the cancellation of its seasons from 2008 through 2019.

Operating expenses decreased $27,523 from $53,840 for the nine months ended November 30, 2018 to $26,317 for the nine months ended November 30, 2019. The decrease in operating expenses was due to lower professional fees ($15,890), lower transfer agent and EDGAR agent fees ($2,133), and lower travel and promotion ($1,180) offset by lower other operating expenses ($474). In the nine months, the Company made three (3) periodic SEC filings: the February 28, 2019 Form 10-K, the May 31, 2019 Form 10-Q, and the August 31, 2019 Form 10-Q. In the nine months ended November 30, 2018, the Company made four (4) periodic SEC filings: The November 30, 2017 Form 10-Q, the February 28, 2018 Form 10-K, the May 31, 2018 Form 10-Q, and the August 31, 2018 Form 10-Q.

Other expenses, net, was $0 in 2019 compared to $763 in 2018.

Net loss for the nine months ended November 30, 2019 was $26,317 as compared to net loss of $54,603 for the nine months ended November 30, 2018. The $28,286 decrease in net loss was due to the $27,523 decrease in operating expenses and the $763 decrease in other expenses, net.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company had cash of $642 and a working capital deficit of $2,394,253 at November 30, 2019. The Company's statement of cash flows for the nine months ended November 30, 2019 reflects cash provided in operating activities of $26,317, which results primarily from the $26,317 net loss offset by the $6,247 increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Net cash provided by financing activities was $21,504 in 2019 compared to $37,250 in 2018.

The Company expects it will continue to have to rely on affiliates for loans to assist it in meeting its current obligations. With respect to long term needs, the Company recognizes that in order for the USBL and the League to be successful, USBL has to develop a meaningful sales and promotional program. This will require an investment of additional capital. Given the Company’s current financial condition, the Company’s ability to raise additional capital other than from affiliates is questionable. At the current time, the Company has no definitive plan as to how to raise additional capital and schedule a 2020 season.

Not applicable

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of November 30, 2019 and, based on such evaluation, our principal executive and financial officers have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended November 30, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE,

INC.