Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: International Surf Resorts, Inc. (Note: Input metadata referenced "Cocrystal Pharma," but the filing text identifies the registrant as International Surf Resorts, Inc.)
Reporting Period: Quarterly period ended June 30, 2010.
Status: Development Stage Company.
Operations: The Company is an internet-based provider of international surf resorts, camps, and guided tours. It owns 55% of a Mexican subsidiary (ISR de Mexico) holding real estate in San Juanico, Baja California, and operates a pilot program in Bali, Indonesia. The Company has generated no revenue since inception (December 4, 2006).
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | As of June 30, 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenue | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Net Loss (Attributable to ISRI) | $(20,319) | $(23,682) | N/A |
| Total Operating Expenses | $20,801 | $24,435 | N/A |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | N/A | N/A | $27,131 |
| Total Assets | N/A | N/A | $94,462 |
| Total Liabilities | N/A | N/A | $63,400 |
| Stockholders' Equity | N/A | N/A | $34,361 |
| Accumulated Deficit | N/A | N/A | $(179,539) |
Cash Flow (Six Months Ended June 30, 2010): Net cash used in operating activities was $(15,228). Net cash used in investing activities was $(696). There was no cash provided by financing activities in the current period.
Material Changes vs. Prior Period
- Three-Month Comparison: Net loss increased from $(7,287) in Q2 2009 to $(20,319) in Q2 2010. This was driven primarily by a significant increase in legal and professional fees, which rose from $6,061 to $18,639.
- Six-Month Comparison: Net loss decreased slightly from $(24,535) in the first half of 2009 to $(23,682) in the first half of 2010. Total operating expenses decreased from $25,068 to $24,435, largely due to a reduction in legal and professional fees ($21,674 to $19,961).
- Liquidity: Cash balances decreased from $43,055 at December 31, 2009, to $27,131 at June 30, 2010.
- Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased from $58,014 to $63,400.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
- Going Concern: The Company has incurred a cumulative net loss of $179,539 since inception. Management states that additional debt or equity financing is required to fund development activities and support operations. There is no assurance that financing will be available.
- Capital Needs: The Company estimates it needs approximately $5,000 to complete website development. Additional capital is required to market services, develop the San Juanico property, and expand the Bali pilot program.
- Strategic Plan: Management intends to assess the feasibility of building "surf casas" (vacation rentals) or subdividing the San Juanico property for sale. The President is currently in Bali assessing the feasibility of leasing land for multiple houses.
- Risks: The Company faces risks associated with development stage entities, including the inability to raise capital, changing customer needs, and the failure to generate revenues to cover operating costs. Management believes available funds will satisfy working capital requirements for the next twelve months, but this is subject to uncertainty.
- Related Party Transactions: The Company utilizes office space provided by a director at no charge, recording an estimated fair value rent of $900 for the six-month period as additional paid-in capital.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Capital Adequacy: Verify if the Company has secured the additional financing required to fund operations beyond the next 12 months, given the history of difficulty raising capital.
- Revenue Generation: Confirm the timeline for transitioning from a development stage to generating significant revenue, as the Company has had zero revenue since 2006.
- Property Feasibility: Assess the status of the feasibility studies for the San Juanico and Bali properties, which are critical to the business plan.
- Related Party Dependence: Review the extent of reliance on related parties for office space and the 45% noncontrolling interest in the Mexican subsidiary.
- Legal Costs: Monitor the volatility in legal and professional fees, which significantly impacted the net loss in the most recent quarter.