UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ     Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009.

o     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: 000-26927

     

WWA GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

77-0443643

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2465 W. 12th St. Tempe, Suite 2, Tempe, Arizona 85281-6935

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 

(480) 505-0070

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

n/a     

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (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 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 as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o 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

At November 13, 2009, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value (the only class of voting stock), was 22,591,922.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

             
       
       

PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

       
  ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     3  
        4  
        5  
        6  
        7  
      12  
  ITEM 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     20  
  ITEM 4T.  Controls and Procedures     20  
   
     
   
     
         

PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION

       
  ITEM 1.     Legal Proceedings     20  
  ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors     21  
  ITEM 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     25  
  ITEM 3.     Defaults upon Senior Securities     25  
  ITEM 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders     25  
  ITEM 5.     Other Information     25  
  ITEM 6.     Exhibits     25  
  Signatures     26  
  Index to Exhibits     27  

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As used herein, the terms “WWA Group”, “we,” “our,” “us,” “it,” and “its” refer to WWA Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation, unless otherwise indicated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

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WWA GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Unaudited

 

Audited

Assets

September 30, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

Current assets:

     

Cash

$ 5,684,694

 

$ 7,476,689

Receivables, net

2,697,856

 

13,823,321

Advances to suppliers

667,377

 

-

Inventories

3,969,956

 

7,288,303

Prepaid expenses

657,228

 

444,580

Notes receivable

3,709,146

 

2,899,961

Other current assets

324,658

 

282,095

Total current assets

17,538,539

 

32,214,949

       

Property and equipment, net

4,848,845

 

5,562,050

Vessel Aqua Conti – CWIP

1,365,079

 

0

Investment in unconsolidated entity

1,477,454

 

1,483,119

Investment in related party entity

62,500

 

62,500

Other assets

600,855

 

903,903

       

Total assets

$ 25,893,270

 

$ 40,226,521

 

 

 

 

       

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Auction proceeds payable

3,698,005

 

21,014,096

Accounts payable

1,593,583

 

1,790,527

Accrued expenses

758,031

 

344,999

Line of credit

10,481,823

 

7,084,052

Short Term Debt – Notes Payable

2,868,870

 

0

Current maturities of long-term debt

458,452

 

860,230

Total current liabilities

19,686,388

 

31,093,904

       

Long-term debt

78,377

 

342,909

       

Total liabilities

19,764,765

 

31,436,813

       
       

Stockholders' equity:

     

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares

     

authorized; 22,591,922 shares

     

issued and outstanding

22,592

 

22,592

Additional paid-in capital

4,449,080

 

4,449,080

Retained earnings

1,656,833

 

4,318,036

Total stockholders' equity:

6,128,505

 

8,789,708

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 25,893,270

 

$ 40,226,521

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated reviewed financial statements.

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WWA GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

 

 

 

Three months ended Sept 30

Nine months ended Sept 30

 

Unaudited 2009

Unaudited

2008

Unaudited 2009

Unaudited 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from commissions and services

$ 264,056

$ 374,645

$ 4,537,260

$ 4,623,093

Revenues from sales of equipment

7,715,741

3,087,202

18,017,352

13,811,745

Revenues from Ship Charter

165,000

503,250

465,000

1,327,823

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

8,144,798

3,965,097

23,019,611

19,762,661

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs - commissions and services

565,057

536,180

1,787,645

2,122,525

Direct costs - sales of equipment

8,586,040

3,011,590

18,867,298

13,074,237

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

(1,006,300)

417,327

2,364,669

4,565,899

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

General, selling and administrative expenses

916,384

670,687

2,427,856

1,992,369

Salaries and wages

375,910

494,816

1,162,634

1,433,394

Selling expenses

141,994

25,069

212,546

83,013

Depreciation and amortization expense

177,893

199,169

595,579

566,903

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

1,612,181

1,389,741

4,398,614

4,075,680

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

(2,618,481)

(972,413)

(2,033,945)

490,219

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

(329,321)

(169,977)

(724,944)

(617,078)

Interest income

37,957

30,910

113,564

86,420

Other income (expense)

(36,378)

4,594

(15,876)

(6,554)

 

 

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

(327,741)

(134,473)

(627,257)

(537,211)

(Loss) Income before income taxes

(2,946,223)

(1,106,886)

(2,661,202)

(46,992)

Provision for income taxes

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ -

Net (loss) income

$(2,946,223)

$ (1,106,886)

$ (2,661,202)

$ (46,992)

Basic earnings per common share

$ (0.13)

$ (0.06)

$ (0.12)

$ (0.00)

Diluted earnings per common share

$ (0)

$ 0

$ (0)

$ 0

Weighted average shares - basic

22,591,922

18,605,835

22,591,922

18,490,316

Weighted average shares - diluted

23,268,895

0

23,268,895

0

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated reviewed financial statements.

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WWA GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

 

For nine months ended Sept. 30

 

2009 Unaudited

 

2008 Unaudited

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net income (loss)

$ (2,661,202 )

 

$ (46,992)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

     

provided by operating activities

     

Depreciation and amortization

898,627

 

566,903

(Gain) Loss on disposition of assets

55,404

 

(15,695)

Loss (Gain) on equity investment

5,665

 

87,768

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

     

Decrease (Increase) in:

     

Accounts receivable

11,125,465

 

(979,644)

Advances to suppliers

(667,376)

 

-

Inventories

3,318,347

 

(5,648,494)

Prepaid expenses

(212,648)

 

(139,526)

Other current assets

(537,563)

 

49,794

Other assets

(42,563)

 

-

Increase (Decrease) in:

     

Auction proceeds payable

(17,316,091)

 

2,342,195

Accounts payable

(196,944)

 

1,468,811

Accrued liabilities

413,032

 

103,018

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(5,280,284)

 

(2,211,862)

       

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,506,657)

 

(909,981)

(Increase) Decrease in note receivable

(809,185)

 

(46,311)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

203,800

 

127,809

Payments received on notes receivable

-

 

-

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(2,112,042)

 

(828,482)

       

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Increase (Decrease) in line of credit

3,397,771

 

2,413,566

Proceeds from short-term notes payable

2,868,870

 

-

Payments/Proceeds- long-term debt

(666,310)

 

(555,092)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

-

 

624,000

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

5,600,331

 

2,482,474

       

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(1,791,995)

 

(557,870)

       

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

7,476,689

 

5,283,399

       

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 5,684,694

 

$ 4,725,529

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated reviewed financial statements.

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WWA GROUP, INC
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2009

Note A – Organization and Basis of Presentation

WWA Group, Inc., (the “Company”) operates in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) under a trade license from the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority. The Company’s operations primarily consist of the auctioning of used and new heavy construction equipment, transportation equipment and marine equipment, the majority of which is on a consignment basis.

The Company includes the accounts of WWA Group, Inc. (formerly Novamed, Inc.), and its wholly owned subsidiaries, World Wide Auctioneers, Ltd. (“World Wide Auctioneers”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on March 20, 2000, which operates in Dubai, U.A.E.; Crown Diamond Holdings Ltd, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on January 6, 2004; and Novamed Medical Products Manufacturing, Inc. a Minnesota corporation.

On August 8, 2003, Novamed, Inc., a publicly held company, and World Wide Auctioneers executed a stock exchange agreement, whereby Novamed, Inc. agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of World Wide Auctioneers, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Wide Auctioneers USA, a company incorporated in the state of Arizona, USA, in exchange for 13,887,447 shares of Novamed, Inc.’s common stock. Because the owners of World Wide Auctioneers became the principal shareholders of the Company through the merger, World Wide Auctioneers is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes and this merger is accounted for as a reverse acquisition or recapitalization of World Wide Auctioneers. Subsequent to the merger, Novamed, Inc. changed its name to WWA Group, Inc.

The consolidated financial statements present the financial position, results of operation, changes in stockholder’s equity and cash flows of WWA Group and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
 

Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

This summary of significant accounting policies of WWA Group and its subsidiaries is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the financial statements. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
 

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements present the financial position, results of operation, changes in stockholder’s equity and cash flows of WWA Group and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

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WWA GROUP, INC
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2009

Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (continued)

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business to its customers. Accounts receivables are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances after discounts and bad debts, taking into account credit worthiness of customers and history of collection.
 
The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on specifically identified amounts that management believes to be uncollectible. If actual collections experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required. No allowance for doubtful accounts is provided as company is collecting amount without default.
 

Inventory

Inventories consist of equipment to be sold in auctions and otherwise, stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost is determined by specific identification method. Cost includes purchase price, freight, insurance, duties and other incidental expenses incurred in bringing inventories to their present location and condition. The Company records a reserve if the fair value of inventory is determined to be less than the cost.
 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less depreciation and provision for impairment where appropriate. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to five years except for the vessel in which case the estimated useful life is twenty years. All repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
 

Dry Docking Costs
The Company’s vessel must be periodically dry-docked and pass certain inspections to maintain their operating classification, as mandated by certain maritime regulations. Costs incurred to dry-dock the vessel are deferred and amortized on a straight line basis over the period to the next dry-docking, generally 36 months. As of September 30, 2009, other assets include the unamortized dry-docking costs of approximately $600,855.

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

The Company accounts for its approximate 32% equity investment in an unconsolidated subsidiary under the equity method of accounting whereby the Company records its proportionate share of the net income or loss of the equity interest. For the quarter ended September 30, 2009 the loss on equity investment amounted to $2,365.

 

Investment in Related Party Entity

Investment in related party represents the Company’s equity investment in an entity in which one of the Company’s directors serves as a director. The Company accounts for its equity investment in a foreign affiliate under the cost method of accounting. The Company reviews its investments annually for impairment and records permanent impairments as a loss on the income statement. 

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WWA GROUP, INC
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2009

Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Contd.)

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues from commissions and services consist of revenues earned in the Company’s capacity as agent for consignors of equipment, incidental interest income, internet and proxy purchase fees, and handling fees on the sale of certain lots. All commission revenue is recognized when the auction sale is complete and the Company has determined that the auction proceeds are collectible. Revenues from sales of equipment originate from the auctioned sale of equipment inventory owned by the Company. The Company recognizes the revenue from such sales when the auction has been completed, the equipment has been delivered to the purchaser, and collectability is reasonably assured. All costs of goods sold are accounted for under direct costs.
 
Revenues from ship charter are recognized at a fixed daily amount in accordance with the terms of the chartering agreement, similar to a lease, for the use of the cargo vessel by the chartering group.
 
Revenues from sales of equipment originate from the auctioned and private sale of equipment inventory owned by the Company. The Company recognizes the revenue from such sales when the sale has been invoiced, and collectability is reasonably assured. All costs of goods sold are accounted for under direct costs

 

Income Taxes


WWA operates in the Jebel Ali Free Zone of Dubai, which is an income tax free zone. Therefore, the profits of WWA are not taxable in Dubai. During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company determined that undistributed earnings from Dubai will be reinvested in the business indefinitely and that such earnings will not be distributed to the Company. Therefore, in accordance with APB Opinion No. 23,

 

Accounting for Income Taxes - Special Areas, no income tax provision has been recorded for the undistributed earnings.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 718, formerly SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. The Company issued no compensatory options to its employees during the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in United States of America 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 reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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WWA GROUP, INC

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2009

Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Contd.)

Risks Related to Business and Stock

Due to the proximity of Iran, Sudan and Syria to Company’s auction site, sales records and statistics on regional spending on used construction equipment, there is reason to believe that some percentage of the equipment sold at the auctions may have ultimately ended up in Iran, Sudan or Syria. OFAC has noticed the Company of its intention to impose a fine on the Company based on its position that transactions were conducted with individuals registered as living in Iran and Sudan.
 

Recent accounting pronouncements

In September 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. Early application is permitted in financial statements for earlier interim and annual periods that have not been issued. The adoption of this update will have no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value. This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. The guidance provided in this update is effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The adoption of this statement has had no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162, which is codified in FASB ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”). ASC 105 establishes the Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP in the United States (the “GAAP hierarchy”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Once the Codification is in effect, all of its content will carry the same level of authority and the GAAP hierarchy will be modified to include only two levels of GAAP, authoritative and non-authoritative. ASC 105 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 105 has had no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operation.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS No. 167”), which amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The amendments significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis under FASB ASC 810, Consolidation and require an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. SFAS No. 167 has not yet been codified and in accordance with ASC 105, remains authoritative guidance until such time that it is integrated in the FASB ASC. SFAS No. 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this update will have no material affect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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WWA GROUP, INC
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2009

Note B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Contd.)

Recent accounting pronouncements

In June, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). This statement removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity Statement 140 and removes the exception from applying Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, to qualifying special-purpose entities. SFAS No. 166 has not yet been codified and in accordance with ASC 105, remains authoritative guidance until such time that it is integrated in the FASB ASC. SFAS No. 166 is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009 and early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement will have no material affect on the financial statements. The adoption of this statement will have no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In May, 2009, FASB issued ASC 855 Subsequent Events which establishes principles and requirements for subsequent events. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, the Company currently evaluates subsequent events through the date the financial statements are available to be issued.

Note C – Related Party Transactions

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable include $2,327,557 of advances provided to Intelspec International Inc, a Dubai affiliate which operates a rock crushing and stone quarry in UAE. The notes bear no interest and are payable on demand.


As of September 30, 2009, advances to its auction associates in Australia, Lebanon and Philippines and for its shipping operations amounts to $1,381,589. The notes bear no interest and are payable on demand.
 

Note D – Line of Credit

The Company borrows from banks under credit facility by drawing short term cash advances with maturity not exceeding 120 days against shipping documents of good consigned. This borrowing facility is secured by the bank deposits, the vessel owned by the Company and by the personal guarantee of its president and CEO. The borrowings bear interest at between 6.5% and 11.5% per annum. The Company owed $10,481,823 on these secured purchasing and working capital funding lines at September 30, 2009.
 

Note E – Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through November 14, 2009 and determined there were no events to disclose.
 

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Item 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes hereto included in this report. All information presented herein is based on our period ended September 30, 2009. Our fiscal year end is December 31.

Discussion and Analysis

WWA Group’s business strategy is to (i) increase cash flow from operations to generate net income in order to reduce payables and grow the business, (ii) expand operations to new auction sites, and (iii) acquire or develop other related businesses in the region and internationally.

The international downturn in business activities has caused a number of factors to affect operations with consequences that we anticipate will affect the way we structure and operate our business over the near to long term. Factors of consequence include:

·     

A dramatic slowdown in overall construction activity in the Gulf Region, resulting in a major decrease in sale prices for used equipment.


·     

An increase in our general operating expenses in the United Arab Emirates (“U.A.E”).

·     

A cash commitment to build a new auction facility that is requisite to maintaining our auction license and land lease in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.

·     

Regulatory issues in connection with the United States Office of Foreign Asset Control (”OFAC”) regarding the operations of our U.A.E. branch (World Wide Auctioneers, Ltd.), and a possible conflict between the laws of the United States (“U.S. ”) and the laws of the U.A.E. regarding these operations.

·     

The debt to assets ratio of our U.A.E. branch that has put us in a weak working capital situation.

·     

Equipment assets owned by our U.A.E. branch that may be considered impaired if market prices continue to deteriorate.

·     

Increased penetration of the on-line auction business model for equipment sales in the global used equipment market.

On careful consideration of these factors WWA Group has resolved to dispose of the U.A.E. branch of the auction business provided that the transaction has a positive net effect on our operations, reduces our overall debt, resolves future regulatory conflicts, and leaves WWA Group commercially viable to expand its core auction business into other markets. Should WWA Group successfully meet these criteria in the process of disposing of the U.A.E. branch, it will result in a substantial decrease in revenue, debt and expenses in the near term. Over the longer term, WWA Group believes relief from the costs associated with the U.A.E. branch will enable it to continue to produce net income as it focuses on new joint venture relationships, auction management contracts, new auction sites, expanding its on-line auction business, developing its unconsolidated entity Intelspec International, Inc. (“Intelspec”) and continuing its shipping charter operations.

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WWA Group has already moved toward these objectives by securing new auction sites in Tempe, Arizona and El Paso, Texas for several planned auctions at these locations. We concluded our first auction in El Paso on September 29, 2009 and have another scheduled for November 24, 2009. We believe that expansion into the North American auction market is timely due to current economic conditions which suggest that sellers and buyers in the U.S. need new outlets with improved auction techniques to acquire or dispose of used equipment.
We also intend to continue to expand international operations. During August we managed auctions in the Philippines and Lebanon through joint ventures with local companies. We expect to continue holding auctions at these locations in the future, including auctions in the Philippines on November 7, 2009 and in Lebanon on November 12, 2009. In July we managed our second auction in Doha for Trident International, a U.S. military contractor, for the purpose of disposing of surplus U.S. military equipment. We plan to develop our relationship with Trident and other military contractors in order to manage more of this type of disposal auction.

A major segment of our expansion plans will rely on the anticipated success of Intelspec and the return of our considerable investment. Intelspec is focused on the management of specialized projects and subcontracts in the $1 million to $10 million range throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Current projects include management of a limestone removal project in Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E., and the construction of two training facilities in Thailand and Cambodia for the U.S. Navy.

Our growth model will continue to employ low cost auction methods, such as on-line auctions, video auctions, and transportation equipment only auctions, all of which can be held on a more frequent basis than the larger equipment auctions. While smaller in size, these auctions will not interfere with or detract from our major equipment auctions. The addition of auction yards in the U.S., Lebanon, and the Philippines provides physical support for equipment that can be sold on-line. We believe that buyer acceptance of on-line equipment auctions has reached a point where significant net returns are possible.

WWA Group’s business development strategy is prone to significant risks and uncertainties, some of which can have an immediate impact on our efforts to generate positive net cash flow and deter future prospects for the expansion of our business. Our financial condition and results of operations depend primarily on the volume of industrial equipment auctioned, the prices we obtain at auction for such equipment, and the commission rates we can attract from the consignor. Industrial equipment prices are historically volatile and are currently depressed while commission rates remain competitive. Price volatility combined with pressure on commission rates can immediately affect our available cash flow which can in turn impact the availability of cash flow for our expansion plans. Our long term success will depend on our ability to increase the size of our auctions and to optimize commissions and prices realized at auction. Should we be unable to increase gross auction sales and obtain competitive pricing at auction then we can expect a reduction in revenue which will affect our results of operations.

Results of Operations

During the period from January 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, WWA Group (i) conducted four un-reserved auctions for industrial equipment from its auction site located in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and one in El Paso, (ii) chartered its ship, (iii) bought and sold equipment for its own account, (iv) managed auctions in Philippines and Lebanon and (v) negotiated a deal to sell desalinized water to the port of Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.
 

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For the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, WWA Group realized net loss of $2,661,202 due to decrease in gross profit margin on trading activity over the comparative nine month periods and an increase in administrative costs. We believe that the immediate keys to our ability to operate profitably is an increase in the size and number of our auctions, the realization of consistent charter rates for our shipping vessel, the success of our new auction sites and a return on our investment in Intelspec. We believe that if WWA Group is able to realize these objectives that it will increase net income in future periods.

Quarters Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Revenue

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $8,144,798 as compared to revenue of $3,965,097 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 105%. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $23,019,611 from $19,762,661 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, a increase of 16%.The increase in revenues over the comparative three and nine months can be primarily attributed to a increase in the sale of owned equipment from $13,811,745 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $18,017,352 during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a increase of 30% offset by a decrease in revenue from our ship charter during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 that decreased 65% to $465,000 from $1,327,823 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Revenue is expected to continue to grow in the near term with increases in the size and number of our auctions in combination with the sale of owned equipment.
 

Gross Losses/ (Profits)

Gross loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,006,300 as compared to gross profit of $417,327 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $2,364,669 as compared to a gross profit of $4,565,899 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, a decrease of 48%. The transition from gross profits to gross losses over the comparative three month periods and the decrease in gross profits over the comparative nine month periods can be primarily attributed to decreases in gross profit from our trading activity. Despite the decrease in overall gross profits to losses over the comparative three month periods our gross profit on commissions and services increased to 60% during the nine months period ended September 30, 2009 as compared to 54% during the period ended September 30, 2008. We expect that gross profit from our trading activities will continue to decrease in the near term though gross profit associated with commission and services provided is expected to remain consistent.

Net Loss / (Income)

Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $2,946,223 as compared to a net loss of $1,106,886 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased to $2,661,202 from $46,992 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in net losses can be primarily attributed to a decrease in gross profit margin on trading activity over the comparative three and nine months period and an increase in administrative costs. We expect to transition to net income in the near term.

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Expenses

Expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $1,612,181 as compared to expenses of $1,389,741 for the three months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 16%, mainly due to increase in general, selling and administrative expenses. Expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $4,398,614 as compared to expenses of $4,075,680 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, an increase of 8%. The increase in expenses over the comparative nine months period can be attributed to increase in general and administrative expenses which increased from $1,992,369 in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $2,427,856 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and depreciation and amortization expenses, which increased from $566,903in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $595,679 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. We expect that general, selling, and administrative expenses will remain relatively consistent over successive periods. However, in the event that we dispose of the U.A.E. branch we expect a significant decrease in selling, general and administrative costs.
 

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The Jebel Ali Free Zone is an income tax free zone. Therefore, the profits of World Wide Auctioneers, Ltd. are not taxable in Dubai. WWA Group has determined that undistributed earnings from Dubai will be reinvested in the business indefinitely and that such earnings will not be distributed to the U.S. parent. Therefore, in accordance with APB Opinion No. 23, Accounting for Income Taxes - Special Areas, no income tax provision has been recorded for the undistributed earnings. If, in the future, Worldwide Auctioneers, Ltd. distributes such earnings to the U.S. parent, the earnings will be taxable at the applicable U.S. tax rates.

Impact of Inflation

WWA Group has been subject to a substantial increase in yard and staff housing expenses over the last 2 years, due to the demand for housing and land within the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The general market costs have now settled down, and we have agreements in place to stabilize our rental costs in the future. However, operating cost in the U.A.E. have not declined relative to other international market, our fixed land rental rate is now above market as the result of decrease in demand for land in the Jebel Free Zone, and other local governmental fees have seen recent increase due to budget concerns. We do not believe that we can offset above market operating costs in the near term by increasing revenue and improving operating efficiencies in the U.A.E. while equipment prices, commission and service revenue, are on the decline.
 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flows used in operating activities were $5,280,284 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to cash flows used in operating activities of $2,211,862 for nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in cash flow used in operating activities in nine months period ended September 30, 2009 is primarily attributable to the significant decrease in accounts receivable and inventory. Anticipated increases in net income, decrease in accounts receivable and inventory are expected to provide more cash flow from operations in future periods.
 

Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $2,112,042 as compared to cash flow used in investing activities $828,482 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Cash flow used in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 can be attributed to the capitalization of our Aqua Conti water desalinization barge for $ 1.3 million. During the period WWA Group disposed of assets of $203,800.

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Cash flows provided by financing activities were $5,600,331 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $2,482,474 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Cash flows provided by financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 consisted primarily of an increase in bank credit lines of $ 3,397,771 offset by the repayment of long term debt in the amount of $666,310 and proceeds from short term notes payable of $2,868,870.

The board of directors, at its own discretion, may issue stock or grant options under the 2006 Benefit Plan to employees and other individuals, including consultants or advisors, who render services to WWA Group or its subsidiaries, provided that the services rendered are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction. Pursuant to the 2006 Benefit Plan, between April 2006 and December 31, 2007, a total of 1,250,000 share options were granted to various consultants at an average price of $0.50 per share, all of which have been exercised. During 2008 WWA Group granted 100,000 share options to a consultant at $0.36 per share, none of which have been exercised as of September 30, 2009.

We do not believe that WWA Group has sufficient current assets to meet its current liabilities due to negative working capital of $2,147,849 as of September 30, 2009 that includes auction proceeds payable of approximately $3.7 million, accounts payable of approximately $1.42 million, offset by approximately $2.7 million in accounts receivable and approximately $3.7 million in notes receivable. Historically, WWA Group has funded its cash needs from a combination of operations, increases in payables, sales of its common stock, and debt transactions. Since we are currently unable to consistently realize net cash flows from operating activities, we may need to seek financing to avoid delays in the payment of accounts payable or auction proceeds payable, which delays could negatively impact our ability to attract and retain consignors for future auctions. Prospective sources of funding could include shareholder loans, equity sales or loans from other sources though no assurance can be given that such sources would be available or that any commitment of support has been forthcoming.

WWA Group does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

WWA Group had no commitments for future capital expenditures that were material at September 30, 2009 except a $3 million commitment for the ongoing construction of a 35,000 square foot office/ arena/shop building at the Jebel Ali auction site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

WWA Group has no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors.

WWA Group has no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
 

WWA Group has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees, though, the disposition of the U.A.E. branch of our operations, which employees approximately 50 people or 90% of all WWA Group employees, would constitute a substantial change in the number of our employees.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2009, WWA Group has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.

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Critical Accounting Policies

In Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on Form 10-K with the Commission, WWA Group discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and its financial position. WWA Group believes that the accounting principles utilized by it conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. On an on-going basis, WWA Group evaluates its estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, warranty obligations, product liability, revenue, and income taxes. WWA Group bases its estimates on historical experience and other facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions

With respect to revenue recognition, WWA Group applies the following critical accounting policies in the preparation of its financial statements

Revenue Recognition

Auction revenues earned in WWA Group’s capacity as agent for consignors of equipment are comprised mainly of auction commissions in the form of flat selling fees or fixed or sliding percentages of the gross auction sale price of any consigned equipment. The majority of auction commissions are earned as a fixed rate of the gross selling price. Auction revenues also include any preparation, shipping, clearing, transport and handling charges and fees applicable to certain items of consigned equipment; incidental interest income; buyers’ commission applicable on certain sales of items. All revenue is recognized when the auction sale is complete and we have determined that the auction proceeds are collectible.

Trading revenues are defined as gross proceeds on sales of WWA Group owned or underwritten inventory sold at auction or privately. All costs of goods sold are accounted for under direct costs. Trading revenue can be earned and direct costs can be incurred when WWA Group guarantees a certain net level of proceeds to a consignor. This type of revenue includes a percentage of proceeds in excess of the guaranteed amount. If actual auction proceeds are less than the guaranteed amount, WWA Group can incur a net loss on the sale. Therefore, sales of equipment on a guarantee contracts are to be treated the same as inventory for accounting purposes. Our exposure from these guarantee contracts can vary over each guarantee contract. Losses, if any, resulting from guarantee contracts are recorded in the period in which the relevant auction is held.

Ship chartering revenues are contractual in nature and similar to a lease. WWA Group charters its cargo vessel to a freight forwarding company on a flat monthly fee until the end of 2009. The shipping company is responsible for all of the fuel, repairs, maintenance, salaries and all administrative costs and cargo related costs, and the risks of receipt and delivery of the cargo. WWA Group recognizes its ship charter revenues ratably over the term of the charter contract.

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Stock-Based Compensation

We have adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 718, formerly SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments.

We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with ASC 505. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. Early application is permitted in financial statements for earlier interim and annual periods that have not been issued. The adoption of this update will have no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value. This update provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. The guidance provided in this update is effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The adoption of this statement has had no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162, which is codified in FASB ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”). ASC 105 establishes the Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP in the United States (the “GAAP hierarchy”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Once the Codification is in effect, all of its content will carry the same level of authority and the GAAP hierarchy will be modified to include only two levels of GAAP, authoritative and non-authoritative. ASC 105 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 105 has had no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operation.

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In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS No. 167”), which amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The amendments significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis under FASB ASC 810, Consolidation and require an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. SFAS No. 167 has not yet been codified and in accordance with ASC 105, remains authoritative guidance until such time that it is integrated in the FASB ASC. SFAS No. 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this update will have no material affect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
 

In June, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). This statement removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity Statement 140 and removes the exception from applying Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, to qualifying special-purpose entities. SFAS No. 166 has not yet been codified and in accordance with ASC 105, remains authoritative guidance until such time that it is integrated in the FASB ASC. SFAS No. 166 is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009 and early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement will have no material affect on the financial statements. The adoption of this statement will have no material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In May, 2009, FASB issued ASC 855 Subsequent Events which establishes principles and requirements for subsequent events. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, the Company currently evaluates subsequent events through the date the financial statements are available to be issued.

Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition

The statements contained in the section titled Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this current report, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
 

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our anticipated financial performance;


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the sufficiency of existing capital resources;

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uncertainties related to the growth of our business and the acceptance of our products and services;

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our ability to achieve and maintain an adequate customer base to generate sufficient revenues to maintain and expand operations;


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the volatility of the stock market and;


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general economic conditions.

We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated; including the factors set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report. We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the forward looking statements contained in this report, which reflect our beliefs and expectations only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or expectations, other than as required by law.

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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required.

ITEM 4T.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 

In connection with the preparation of this report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by WWA Group’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of WWA Group’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Based on that evaluation, WWA Group’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that WWA Group’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information was accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 

There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the period ended September 30, 2009, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, WWA Group’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 

WWA Group. vs. Frederic Polliart

On July 8, 2008 WWA Group, represented by Kronenberger Burgoyne, LLP, commenced proceedings in the United States District Court Southern District of California with the filing of a complaint against

Frederic Polliart that seeks punitive and exemplary damages for cyber squatting, trademark infringement, civil extortion, defamation, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and unfair competition in connection with Polliart’s use of an internet domain name “wwauctions.biz” to disseminate false information about WWA Group and its management. Our counsel was unable to serve the complaint on Mr. Polliart and has since withdrawn representation. WWA Group intends to re-file this complaint at an appropriate time in the near future, when proper service can be made.
 
 
 
 

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OFAC Pre-Penalty Notice

On August 5, 2009 WWA Group, Inc. received a Pre-Penalty Notice (“Notice’) from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). The Notice was issued based on OFAC’s belief that WWA Group has engaged in certain transactions prohibited by Executive Order(s) and or Regulations promulgated pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq. in connection with the facilitation of auction related services to Iran and Sudan. The perceived violations have caused OFAC to propose a civil monetary penalty of $4,665,600 be imposed on WWA Group subject to adjustment based on evidence presented in response to the Notice.
 
The Notice process permits us to contact OFAC by telephone to initiate settlement discussions or otherwise provide a written response to the perceived violations within the permitted 30 day notice period prior to the issuance of a Penalty Notice.
 
WWA Group has provided a written response to OFAC that presents evidence to negate the perception that it has operated in contravention of the laws of the U.S. and is now awaiting OFAC’s response.

ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS

WWA Group’s operations and securities are subject to a number of risks. Below we have identified and discussed the material risks that we are likely to face. Should any of the following risks occur, they will adversely affect our operations, business, financial condition and/or operating results as well as the future trading price and/or the value of our securities.

Risks Related to WWA Group’s Business

Sales of equipment from our auctions may have ultimately ended up in Iran, Sudan or Syria.

Due to the proximity of Iran, Sudan and Syria to our auction site, sales records, and statistics on regional spending for used construction equipment, there is reason to believe that some percentage of the equipment sold at our auctions prior to May 2007 may have ultimately ended up in Iran, Sudan or Syria. Although we have never sold equipment to Iran, Sudan or Syria, countries which the U.S. State Department and OFAC have identified as state sponsors of terrorism, and we have never made any effort to attract consignors or bidders from any country recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism, it is possible that some equipment purchased at our auctions was sold to persons or entities that re-exported such equipment to these countries, particularly to Iran. Our records indicate as follows:

Sales between March 2001 and May 2007 to persons or entities with addresses in countries deemed State Sponsors of Terrorism by the U.S. State Department and OFAC

Address of registered bidder

Sales

Percentage of total sales*

Iran

$7,300,000

1.40%

Sudan

$1,847,950

0.37%

Syria

$202,300

0.03%

TOTAL

$9,350,250

1.8%

     

* Total gross auction sales and private sales by WWA Group were approximately

$519,600,000 between 2001 and May of 2007

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We do not believe that this percentage of sales had any impact on our operations, reputation or shareholder value. However, despite the fact that we have no knowledge of delivery of equipment purchased at our auctions into Iran, Sudan or Syria, the U.S. State Department or OFAC could proceed to fine us and has caused us to restrict sales to persons resident in Iran, Sudan or Syria based on the possibility of delivery to these countries. Any further action on the part of the U.S. State Department or OFAC could have a negative impact on our reputation which might decrease shareholder value.
 

A significant percentage of corporate control lies in the hands of one shareholder.

Asia8, Inc. owns and controls voting power over nearly 33% of WWA Group’s issued and outstanding stock. The concentration of such a large percentage of our stock in the hands of one shareholder may have a disproportionate effect on the voting power of minority shareholders on any and all matters presented to WWA Group’s shareholders. Additionally, Eric Montandon, our chief executive officer, is also the chief executive officer of Asia8, Inc.
 

WWA Group competes with a much larger and better-financed corporation.

We compete with numerous auction companies throughout the world, but the Gulf region is our primary market. The used equipment auction market in the Gulf region has only two significant participants, us and Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, Inc. (“RBA”). RBA, the world’s largest un-reserved equipment auctioneer, has reported over $3.5 billion in gross auction sales for 2008 from 193 auctions around the world, and holds a dominant position in certain geographic locations. While RBA is still much larger and much better-financed than us, we have gradually increased our market share in Dubai and have effectively outperformed RBA in terms of market share since 2004.

WWA Group is dependent upon key personnel.

WWA Group’s performance and operating results are substantially dependent on the continued service and performance of our officers and directors. We intend to hire additional technical, sales, managerial and other personnel as we move forward with our business model. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that we can retain our key sales employees, or that we will be able to attract or retain highly qualified sales and managerial personnel in the future. The loss of the services of any of our key employees or the inability to attract and retain the necessary personnel could have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

WWA Group depends on the growth of our customer base and increased business from our current customers.

WWA Group’s success is substantially dependent on the continued growth of our customer base. If we fail to increase our customer base, our business and operating results will be seriously harmed. Our ability to attract new customers will depend on a variety of factors, including the reliability, security, scalability and cost-effectiveness of our services, as well as our ability to effectively market our services. If we fail to generate repeat and expanded business from our current customers, our business and operating results will be seriously harmed.

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Risks Related to WWA Group’s Stock

The market for our stock is limited and our stock price may be volatile.

The market for our common stock has been limited due to low trading volume and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. Because of the limitations of our market and volatility of the market price of our stock, investors may face difficulties in selling shares at attractive prices when they want to. The average daily trading volume for our stock has varied significantly from week to week and from month to month, and the trading volume often varies widely from day to day.

We incur significant expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which expenses may continue to negatively impact our financial performance.
 
We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, which control the corporate governance practices of public companies. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
as discussed in the following risk factor, has substantially increased our expenses, including legal and accounting costs, and made some activities more time-consuming and costly. Further, expenses related to our compliance may increase in the future, as legislation affecting smaller reporting companies comes into effect that may negatively impact our financial performance to the point of having a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be considered effective in the future, which could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and in turn have an adverse effect on our stock price.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to furnish a report by our management on our internal controls over financial reporting. Such report must contain, among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified by management. If we are unable to continue to assert that our internal controls are effective, our investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.

WWA Group does not pay dividends.

WWA Group does not pay dividends. We have not paid any dividends since inception and have no intention of paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on, among other things, future earnings, our operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, and general business conditions. Therefore, shareholders should not expect any type of cash flow from their investment.

WWA Group may require additional capital funding.

There can be no guarantee that we will not require additional funds, either through additional equity offerings or debt placements, in order to expand our operations. Such additional capital may result in dilution to our current shareholders. Further, our ability to meet short-term and long-term financial commitments will depend on future cash. There can be no assurance that future income will generate sufficient funds to enable us to meet our financial commitments.

 

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If the market price of our common stock declines as the selling security holders sell their stock, selling security holders or others may be encouraged to engage in short selling, depressing the market price.

The significant downward pressure on the price of the common stock as the selling security holders sell material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by the selling security holders or others. Short selling is the selling of a security that the seller does not own, or any sale that is completed by the delivery of a security borrowed by the seller. Short sellers assume that they will be able to buy the stock at a lower amount than the price at which they sold it short. Significant short selling of a company’s stock creates an incentive for market participants to reduce the value of that company’s common stock. If a significant market for short selling our common stock develops, the market price of our common stock could be significantly depressed.

WWA Group’s shareholders may face significant restrictions on their stock.

WWA Group’s stock differs from many stocks in that it is a “penny stock.” The Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” including, but not limited to, those rules from the Securities Act as follows:
 

3a51-1     which defines penny stock as, generally speaking, those securities which are not listed on either NASDAQ or a national securities exchange and are priced under $5, excluding securities of issuers that have net tangible assets greater than $2 million if they have been in operation at least three years, greater than $5 million if in operation less than three years, or average revenue of at least $6 million for the last three years;

15g-1     which outlines transactions by broker/dealers which are exempt from 15g-2 through 15g-6 as those whose commissions from traders are lower than 5% total commissions;

15g-2      which details that brokers must disclose risks of penny stock on Schedule 15G;

15g-3      which details that broker/dealers must disclose quotes and other information relating to the penny stock market;

15g-4      which explains that compensation of broker/dealers must be disclosed;

15g-5      which explains that compensation of persons associated in connection with penny stock sales must be disclosed;

15g-6      which outlines that broker/dealers must send out monthly account statements; and

15g-9     which defines sales practice requirements.

Since WWA Group’s securities constitute a “penny stock” within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and our securities. Because these rules provide regulatory burdens upon broker-dealers, they may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their securities in any market that may develop; the rules themselves may limit the market for penny stocks. Additionally, the market among dealers may not be active. Investors in penny stock often are unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. The mark-ups or commissions charged by the broker-dealers may be greater than any profit a seller may make. Because of large dealer spreads, investors may be unable to sell the stock immediately back to the dealer at the same price the dealer sold the stock to the investor. In some cases, the stock may fall quickly in value. Investors may be unable to reap any profit from any sale of the stock, if they can sell it at all.

Shareholders should be aware that, according to Commission Release No. 34-29093 dated April 17, 1991, the market for penny stocks has suffered from patterns of fraud and abuse. These patterns include:

 

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control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer;


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manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases;

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boiler room” practices involving high pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons;

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excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and

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the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent investor losses.

ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 

None.

ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.
 

ITEM 4.     SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 

None.

ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION
 

None.

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS

Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on page 27 of this Form 10-Q, and are incorporated herein by this reference.

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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.
 

WWA Group, Inc.                              Date

/s/ Eric Montanadon                              November 13, 2009
By: Eric Montandon
Its: Chief Executive Officer
 
 

/s/ Digamber Naswa                              November 13, 2009
By: Digamber Naswa

Its: Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer                    

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit     Description

3(i)(a)*     Articles of Incorporation of WWA Group (Conceptual Technologies, Inc.) filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on November 26, 1996 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on December 26, 2007).

3(i)(b)*     Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of WWA Group (Conceptual Technologies, Inc.) filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 29, 1997 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on December 26, 2007).

3(i)(c)*     Certificate of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of WWA Group (NovaMed Inc.) filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 8, 1998 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on December 26, 2007).

3(i)(d)*      Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of WWA Group filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on September 25, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on December 26, 2007).

3(ii)*     Bylaws of WWA Group adopted on November 12, 1996 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form SB-2 filed with the Commission on December 26, 2007).

10(i)*     Stock Exchange Agreement between WWA Group and World Wide Auctioneers, Inc. dated August 5, 2003 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 25, 2003).

10(ii)*     Purchase Agreement between World Wide Auctioneers, Ltd., Geoffrey Greenless and Crown Diamond Holdings, Inc. dated June 30, 2006 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 19, 2006).

10(iii)*     Share Purchase Agreement between World Wide Auctioneers, Ltd. and Steven Edward Rogers dated December 20, 2006 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 15, 2007).   

14*     Code of Ethics adopted March 28, 2004 (incorporated herein by reference from the Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on March 30, 2005).

21*     Subsidiaries of WWA Group (incorporated herein by reference from the Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 10, 2008).

31(a)     Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31(b)          Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32(a)          Certification of 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.

32(b)          Certification of 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.

*     Incorporated by reference from previous filings of WWA Group.

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