ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. quarterly report, Q3 FY2008

SEC Filing Summary: Plastron Acquisition Corp. II

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008. The registrant is Plastron Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation and "shell company" formed in January 2006. The company is in the development stage with no active operations, existing solely to raise capital for a potential merger or acquisition with an operating business. The filing identifies the company as a "blank check" company and a smaller reporting company.

Key Financial Metrics

MetricAs of Sep 30, 2008As of Dec 31, 2007
Cash and Cash Equivalents$1,630$1,844
Total Assets$1,630$1,844
Total Liabilities$24,204$13,451
Stockholders' Deficit($22,574)($11,607)
Accumulated Deficit($52,574)($41,607)
Revenue (9 Months)$0$0
Net Loss (9 Months)($10,967)($23,896)
Net Loss (3 Months)($5,225)($12,119)

Liquidity and Debt: The company has a working capital deficiency of $22,574. Liabilities consist entirely of related-party debt: a note payable of $22,500 and accrued interest of $1,704. There are no long-term liabilities.

Material Changes

  • Debt Increase: Total liabilities increased by approximately 80% from the prior year-end, driven by a $10,000 loan from related parties (company directors) in April 2008 and accrued interest.
  • Cash Burn: Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $214 during the nine-month period, reflecting a net cash outflow from operating activities of $10,214, partially offset by the $10,000 financing inflow.
  • Expense Reduction: Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 ($10,967) was significantly lower than the same period in 2007 ($23,896), attributed to reduced professional fees for filings and formation costs.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Going Concern: Management explicitly states that the company's recurring losses, accumulated deficit, and working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include adjustments for potential asset recoverability or liability classification resulting from this uncertainty.

Future Plans: The company intends to issue more shares of common stock to raise funds. Its primary objective for the next 12 months is to locate and consummate a business combination (merger or acquisition) with an operating company. No specific target has been identified.

Risks: The company has no revenue and relies entirely on capital investment or loans from stockholders and management to fund operations. There is no assurance that a business combination will be achieved or that additional funding will be available.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Related Party Transactions: Verify the terms and repayment status of the $22,500 in notes payable owed to company directors and their affiliated entity (Broadband Capital Management, LLC).
  • Capital Adequacy: Confirm the company's ability to meet filing and operational costs given the minimal cash balance ($1,630) and significant working capital deficit.
  • Shell Status: Acknowledge the company is a "shell" with no operations; investment value is entirely contingent on a future merger.
  • Share Count: Note that 2,000,000 shares of common stock are outstanding, with no preferred stock issued.