UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
x      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
 
or
 
¨       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File Number 001-32849
 
CASTLE BRANDS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Florida
 
41-2103550
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 4700,
 
10168
New York, New York
 
 (Zip Code)
 (Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 356-0200
 
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 þ   No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ     No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
 
¨ Large accelerated filer
 
¨ Accelerated filer
 
¨ Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
þ Smaller reporting company
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨   No þ
 
The Company had 111,641,415 shares of $.01 par value common stock outstanding at November 8, 2013.
 
 
 
CASTLE BRANDS INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements:
3
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and March 31, 2013
3
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
4
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
5
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the six months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited)
6
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited)
7
 
 
 
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
 
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
28
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
29
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
29
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
29
 
 
2

 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.              Financial Statements
CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
September 30,
2013
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
151,523
 
$
439,323
 
Accounts receivable — net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $91,303 and $70,692, respectively
 
 
7,672,081
 
 
7,025,358
 
Due from shareholders and affiliates
 
 
502,304
 
 
303,226
 
Inventories— net of allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory of $208,996 and $461,660, respectively
 
 
13,668,804
 
 
13,731,962
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
 
1,194,379
 
 
983,834
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Current Assets
 
 
23,189,091
 
 
22,483,703
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equipment — net
 
 
513,005
 
 
516,641
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment in non-consolidated affiliate, at equity
 
 
96,823
 
 
116,700
 
Intangible assets — net of accumulated amortization of $5,731,420 and $5,404,000, respectively
 
 
8,505,474
 
 
8,805,913
 
Goodwill
 
 
496,226
 
 
490,286
 
Restricted cash
 
 
408,946
 
 
451,346
 
Other assets
 
 
265,308
 
 
252,506
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Assets
 
$
33,474,873
 
$
33,117,095
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign revolving credit facility
 
$
220,102
 
$
89,407
 
Accounts payable
 
 
5,139,748
 
 
5,301,524
 
Accrued expenses
 
 
463,164
 
 
793,243
 
Due to shareholders and affiliates
 
 
2,323,291
 
 
2,351,957
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Current Liabilities
 
 
8,146,305
 
 
8,536,131
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-Term Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keltic facility
 
 
6,733,352
 
 
6,501,321
 
Bourbon term loan (including $584,845 and $600,000 of related-party participation at September 30 and March 31, 2013, respectively)
 
 
2,432,950
 
 
2,496,000
 
Notes payable - Junior loan (including $300,000 of related party participation at Septmeber 30, 2013)
 
 
1,250,000
 
 
 
Notes payable – GCP Note
 
 
216,869
 
 
211,580
 
Warrant liability
 
 
4,761,789
 
 
795,374
 
Deferred tax liability
 
 
1,592,380
 
 
1,666,456
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities
 
 
25,133,645
 
 
20,206,862
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 6,271 and 6,701 shares
    of series A convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding at September 30 and
    March 31, 2013, respectively (liquidation value of $7,824,616 and $7,876,530 at
    September 30 and March 31, 2013, respectively)
 
 
62,715
 
 
67,013
 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 225,000,000 shares authorized, 111,256,711 and
    108,773,034 shares issued and outstanding at September 30 and March 31, 2013,
    respectively
 
 
1,112,567
 
 
1,087,730
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
 
143,495,585
 
 
142,661,542
 
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(136,370,809)
 
 
(130,270,623)
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
(1,771,911)
 
 
(1,918,094)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total controlling shareholders’ equity
 
 
6,528,147
 
 
11,627,568
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interests
 
 
1,813,081
 
 
1,282,665
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total equity
 
 
8,341,228
 
 
12,910,233
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
33,474,873
 
$
33,117,095
 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.    
 
 
3

 
CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Sales, net*
 
$
11,659,707
 
$
10,317,737
 
$
22,078,324
 
$
20,037,164
 
Cost of sales*
 
 
7,475,352
 
 
6,594,889
 
 
13,975,505
 
 
12,881,664
 
Provision for obsolete inventory
 
 
 
 
100,000
 
 
 
 
100,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
 
4,184,355
 
 
3,622,848
 
 
8,102,819
 
 
7,055,500
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling expense
 
 
2,933,150
 
 
2,770,866
 
 
5,828,533
 
 
5,393,858
 
General and administrative expense
 
 
1,244,459
 
 
1,159,606
 
 
2,510,064
 
 
2,488,206
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
214,638
 
 
229,857
 
 
427,762
 
 
460,939
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from operations
 
 
(207,892)
 
 
(537,481)
 
 
(663,540)
 
 
(1,287,503)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense
 
 
(174)
 
 
(16)
 
 
(174)
 
 
(16)
 
Loss from equity investment in non-
   consolidated affiliate
 
 
(17,956)
 
 
(11,075)
 
 
(24,077)
 
 
(10,727)
 
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
(171,863)
 
 
(218,113)
 
 
(111,523)
 
 
(22,172)
 
Interest expense, net
 
 
(268,480)
 
 
(136,816)
 
 
(497,299)
 
 
(247,837)
 
Net change in fair value of warrant liability
 
 
(3,519,164)
 
 
162,607
 
 
(3,966,415)
 
 
71,279
 
Income tax benefit
 
 
37,038
 
 
37,038
 
 
74,076
 
 
74,076
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
 
(4,148,491)
 
 
(703,856)
 
 
(5,188,952)
 
 
(1,422,900)
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
   interests
 
 
(278,044)
 
 
(197,440)
 
 
(530,416)
 
 
(307,897)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to controlling interests
 
 
(4,426,535)
 
 
(901,296)
 
 
(5,719,368)
 
 
(1,730,797)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend to preferred shareholders
 
 
(187,978)
 
 
(184,199)
 
 
(377,910)
 
 
(364,150)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(4,614,513)
 
$
(1,085,495)
 
$
(6,097,278)
 
$
(2,094,947)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted,
   attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(0.04)
 
$
(0.01)
 
$
(0.06)
 
$
(0.02)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares used in computation,
   basic and diluted, attributable to common
   shareholders
 
 
110,459,802
 
 
108,491,137
 
 
109,944,744
 
 
108,441,966
 
 
* Sales, net and Cost of sales include excise taxes of $1,588,959 and $1,532,880  for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $3,013,179 and $2,914,421 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
4

 
 
CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net loss
 
$
(4,148,491)
 
$
(703,856)
 
$
(5,188,952)
 
$
(1,422,900)
 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
105,983
 
 
57,575
 
 
146,183
 
 
(106,467)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
105,983
 
 
57,575
 
 
146,183
 
 
(106,467)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive loss
 
$
(4,042,508)
 
$
(646,281)
 
$
(5,042,769)
 
$
(1,529,367)
 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
5

 
 
CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
 
Paid-in
 
Accumulated
 
Comprehensive
 
Noncontrolling
 
Total
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Deficit
 
Loss
 
Interests
 
Equity
 
BALANCE, MARCH
   31, 2013
 
 
6,701
 
$
67,013
 
 
108,773,034
 
$
1,087,730
 
$
142,661,542
 
$
(130,270,623)
 
$
(1,918,094)
 
$
1,282,665
 
$
12,910,233
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,719,368)
 
 
 
 
 
530,416
 
 
(5,188,952)
 
Foreign currency 
   translation
   adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
146,183
 
 
 
 
 
146,183
 
Conversion of series A
   preferred stock and
   accrued dividends
 
 
(430)
 
 
(4,298)
 
 
1,704,729
 
 
17,048
 
 
(9,842)
 
 
(2,908)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of common stock warrants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
778,948
 
 
7,789
 
 
288,226
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
296,015
 
Accrued dividends -
   series A convertible
   preferred stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
377,910
 
 
(377,910)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based
   compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
177,749
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
177,749
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE,
   SEPTEMBER 30,
   2013
 
 
6,271
 
$
62,715
 
 
111,256,711
 
$
1,112,567
 
$
143,495,585
 
$
(136,370,809)
 
$
(1,771,911)
 
$
1,813,081
 
$
8,341,228
 
 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
6

 
  CASTLE BRANDS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(5,188,952)
 
$
(1,422,900)
 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
427,762
 
 
460,939
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
25,812
 
 
12,000
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
 
 
67,276
 
 
42,412
 
Change in fair value of warrant liability
 
 
3,966,415
 
 
(71,279)
 
Deferred tax benefit
 
 
(74,076)
 
 
(74,076)
 
Loss from equity investment in non-consolidated affiliate
 
 
24,077
 
 
10,727
 
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
111,523
 
 
22,172
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
177,749
 
 
138,928
 
Provision for obsolete inventories
 
 
 
 
100,000
 
Changes in operations, assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
(666,064)
 
 
(518,956)
 
Due from affiliates
 
 
(199,078)
 
 
(146,163)
 
Inventory
 
 
75,491
 
 
(904,801)
 
Prepaid expenses and supplies
 
 
(209,818)
 
 
(99,027)
 
Other assets
 
 
(80,078)
 
 
(51,788)
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
 
(500,955)
 
 
(349,222)
 
Accrued interest
 
 
1,090
 
 
1,089
 
Due to related parties
 
 
(29,014)
 
 
959,860
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total adjustments
 
 
3,118,112
 
 
(467,185)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
(2,070,840)
 
 
(1,890,085)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of equipment
 
 
(86,610)
 
 
(43,098)
 
Acquisition of intangible assets
 
 
(26,981)
 
 
(39,375)
 
Change in restricted cash
 
 
61,999
 
 
1,500
 
Payments under contingent consideration agreements
 
 
(5,940)
 
 
(71,280)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
(57,532)
 
 
(152,253)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keltic facility
 
 
232,031
 
 
1,879,458
 
Bourbon term loan
 
 
(63,050)
 
 
 
Junior loan
 
 
1,250,000
 
 
 
Foreign revolving credit facility
 
 
122,344
 
 
150,143
 
Proceeds from exercise of series A preferred warrants
 
 
296,015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
1,837,340
 
 
2,029,601
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
 
3,232
 
 
(1,792)
 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
(287,800)
 
 
(14,529)
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — BEGINNING
 
 
439,323
 
 
484,362
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — ENDING
 
$
151,523
 
$
469,833
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conversion of series A preferred stock to common stock
 
$
429,868
 
$
130,132
 
Interest paid
 
$
384,145
 
$
202,916
 
  
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
7

 
CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
NOTE 1 —  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments (which consist of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of such financial information. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be achieved for full fiscal years. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 is derived from the March 31, 2013 audited financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Castle Brands Inc.’s (the “Company”) audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013, as amended (“2013 Form 10-K”). Please refer to the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the 2013 Form 10-K for additional disclosures and a description of accounting policies.
 
 
A.
Description of business — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, Castle Brands (USA) Corp. (“CB-USA”) and McLain & Kyne, Ltd. (“McLain & Kyne”), the Company’s wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries, Castle Brands Spirits Group Limited (“CB-IRL”) and Castle Brands Spirits Marketing and Sales Company Limited, and the Company’s 60% ownership interest in Gosling-Castle Partners, Inc. (“GCP”), with adjustments for income or loss allocated based upon percentage of ownership. The accounts of the subsidiaries have been included as of the date of acquisition. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
 
 
 
 
B.
Organization and operations — The Company is principally engaged in the importation, marketing and sale of premium and super premium brands of rums, whiskey, liqueurs, vodka and tequila in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
 
 
 
 
C.
Equity investments - Equity investments are carried at original cost adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of the investees’ income, losses and distributions. The Company assesses the carrying value of its equity investments when an indicator of a loss in value is present and records a loss in value of the investment when the assessment indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in the investment exists. The Company classifies its equity earnings of non-consolidated affiliate equity investment as a component of net income or loss.
 
 
 
 
D.
Goodwill and other intangible assets — Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price including related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis, and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
 
 
 
 
E.
Impairment of long-lived assets — Under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 310, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”, the Company periodically reviews whether changes have occurred that would require revisions to the carrying amounts of its definite lived, long-lived assets. When the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized based on the fair value of the asset.
 
 
 
 
F.
Excise taxes and duty — Excise taxes and duty are computed at standard rates based on alcohol proof per gallon/liter and are paid after finished goods are imported into the United States and then transferred out of “bond.” Excise taxes and duty are recorded to inventory as a component of the cost of the underlying finished goods. When the underlying products are sold “ex warehouse”, the sales price reflects the taxes paid and the inventoried excise taxes and duties are charged to cost of sales.
 
 
 
 
G.
Foreign currency — The functional currency for the Company’s foreign operations is the Euro in Ireland and the British Pound in the United Kingdom. Under ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”, the translation from the applicable foreign currencies to U.S. Dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted average exchange rate during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are shown as a separate line item in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
 
H.
Fair value of financial instruments — ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties and requires disclosure of the fair value of certain financial instruments. The Company believes that there is no material difference between the fair-value and the reported amounts of financial instruments in the Company’s balance sheets due to the short term maturity of these instruments, or with respect to the Company’s debt, as compared to the current borrowing rates available to the Company.
 
 
 
The Company’s investments are reported at fair value in accordance with authoritative guidance, which accomplishes the following key objectives:
 
 
·
Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date;
 
·
Establishes a three-level hierarchy (“valuation hierarchy”) for fair value measurements;
·
Requires consideration of the Company’s creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and
·
Expands disclosures about instruments measured at fair value.
 
 
The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the valuation hierarchy are as follows:
 
 
·
Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
 
·
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
·
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
 
 
I.
Income taxes — Under ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. A valuation allowance is provided to the extent a deferred tax asset is not considered recoverable.
 
The Company has not recognized any adjustments for uncertain tax positions. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in general and administrative expense; however, no such provisions for accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions have been recorded by the Company.
 
The Company’s income tax benefit for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 consists of federal, state and local taxes attributable to GCP, which does not file a consolidated income tax return with the Company. In connection with the investment in GCP, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability on the ascribed value of the acquired intangible assets of $2,222,222, increasing the value of the asset. The difference between the book basis and tax basis created a deferred tax liability that is being amortized over a period of 15 years (the life of the licensing agreement) on a straight-line basis. For each of the three-month and six-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $37,038 and $74,076 of deferred tax benefits, respectively.
  
 
J.
Accounting standards adopted — In July 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2012-02, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” The amended guidance simplifies how entities test indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment.   After an assessment of certain qualitative factors, if it is determined to be more likely than not that an indefinite-lived asset is impaired, entities must perform the quantitative impairment test.   Otherwise, the quantitative test is optional.   This new guidance was effective for the Company as of April 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
 
In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-04, “Technical Corrections and Improvements.” The amendments in this update cover a wide range of topics in the ASC. These amendments include technical corrections and improvements to the ASC and conforming amendments related to fair value measurements. This new guidance was effective for the Company as of April 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
 
In February 2013, the FASB issued amendments to the accounting guidance for presentation of comprehensive income to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income, but do require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where the net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about these amounts. This new guidance was effective for the Company as of April 1, 2013. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
 
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
 
K.
Recent accounting pronouncements — The Company has considered all recent accounting pronouncements, and no pronouncements were determined to have a significant impact on the financial statements that have not been disclosed in prior reporting periods.

NOTE 2 —  BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
 
 
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period that are not anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of incremental shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants or conversion of convertible preferred stock outstanding and related accrued dividends. In computing diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, no adjustment has been made to the weighted average outstanding common shares as the assumed exercise of outstanding options and warrants and the assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock and related accrued dividends is anti-dilutive.
 
 
Potential common shares not included in calculating diluted net loss per share are as follows:
 
 
 
Six months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Stock options
 
 
11,134,765
 
 
7,960,765
 
Warrants to purchase common stock
 
 
11,095,139
 
 
11,874,087
 
Convertible preferred stock and accrued dividends
 
 
25,352,339
 
 
24,842,577
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
47,582,243
 
 
44,677,429
 

NOTE 3 —  INVENTORIES
 
 
 
September 30,
 
March 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2013
 
Raw materials
 
$
5,004,418
 
$
5,191,147
 
Finished goods – net
 
 
8,664,386
 
 
8,540,815
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
13,668,804
 
$
13,731,962
 
 
As of September 30 and March 31, 2013, 22% and 19%, respectively, of raw materials and 6% and 4%, respectively, of finished goods were located outside of the United States.
 
The Company estimates the allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory based on analyses and assumptions including, but not limited to, historical usage, expected future demand and market requirements.
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market.

NOTE 4 —  EQUITY INVESTMENT
 
Investment in DP Castle Partners, LLC
 
 
In August 2010, CB-USA formed DP Castle Partners, LLC (“DPCP”) with Drink Pie, LLC to manage the manufacturing and marketing of Travis Hasse’s Original Apple Pie Liqueur, Cherry Pie Liqueur and any future line extensions of the brand. DPCP has the exclusive global rights to produce and market Travis Hasse’s Original Pie Liqueurs and CB-USA has the global distribution rights for this brand. DPCP pays a per case royalty fee to Drink Pie, LLC under a licensing agreement. CB-USA purchases the finished product from DPCP at a pre-determined margin and then uses its existing infrastructure, sales force and distributor network to sell the product and promote the brands. Finished goods are sold to CB-USA FOB – Production and CB-USA bears the risk of loss on both inventory and third-party receivables. Revenues and cost of sales are recorded at their respective gross amounts on the books and records of CB-USA. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, CB-USA purchased $0 and $164,619, respectively, in finished goods from DPCP under the distribution agreement. For the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, CB-USA purchased $170,880 and $324,050, respectively, in finished goods from DPCP under the distribution agreement. As of September 30 and March 31, 2013, DPCP was indebted to CB-USA in the amount of $392,405 and $268,598, respectively, which are included in due to shareholders and affiliates on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. At September 30, 2013, CB-USA owned 20% of DPCP and, under the terms of the agreement, will increase its stake in DPCP based on achieving case sale targets. CB-USA also earns a defined rate of interest on its capital contribution to DPCP, based on its ownership in DPCP. For each of the three months and each of six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, CB-USA earned $2,100 and $4,200, respectively, in interest income on its capital contribution to DPCP. The Company has accounted for this investment under the equity method of accounting. This investment balance was $96,823 and $116,700 at September 30 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued 
 
NOTE 5 — ACQUISITIONS 
 
Acquisition of McLain & Kyne
 
On October 12, 2006, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of McLain & Kyne. The Company was required to pay contingent consideration based on the case sales of Jefferson’s Presidential Select bourbon for a specified amount of cases. As of June 30, 2013, the Company had reached the specified case sale threshold for contingent consideration under the agreement. Accordingly, no further contingent consideration will be due. For the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the sellers earned $5,940 and $71,280, respectively, under this agreement. The earn-out payments have been recorded as an increase to goodwill.

NOTE 6 —  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2013 were as follows:
     
 
 
Amount
 
Balance as of March 31, 2013
 
$
490,286
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments under McLain and Kyne agreement
 
 
5,940
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of September 30, 2013
 
$
496,226
 
 
Intangible assets consist of the following:
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Definite life brands
$
170,000
 
$
170,000
Trademarks
 
535,947
 
 
535,947
Rights
 
8,271,555
 
 
8,271,555
Product development
 
96,959
 
 
96,959
Patents
 
994,000
 
 
994,000
Other
 
55,461
 
 
28,480
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,123,922
 
 
10,096,941
Less: accumulated amortization
 
5,731,420
 
 
5,404,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net
 
4,392,502
 
 
4,692,941
Other identifiable intangible assets — indefinite lived*
 
4,112,972
 
 
4,112,972
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,505,474
 
$
8,805,913
 
* Other identifiable intangible assets — indefinite lived consists of product formulations.
 
Accumulated amortization consists of the following:
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
 
Definite life brands
 
$
169,999
 
$
169,999
 
Trademarks
 
 
246,470
 
 
230,379
 
Rights
 
 
4,685,197
 
 
4,409,221
 
Product development
 
 
18,500
 
 
16,280
 
Patents
 
 
611,254
 
 
578,121
 
Other
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated amortization
 
$
5,731,420
 
$
5,404,000
 
 
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
NOTE 7 —  RESTRICTED CASH
 
At September 30 and March 31, 2013, the Company had €302,476 or $408,946 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate) and €352,255 or $451,346 (translated at the March 31, 2013 exchange rate), respectively, of cash restricted from withdrawal and held by a bank in Ireland as collateral for overdraft coverage, creditors’ insurance, customs and excise guaranty and a revolving credit facility as described in Note 8A below.

NOTE 8 —  NOTES PAYABLE
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
March 31,
2013
Notes payable consist of the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign revolving credit facilities (A)
 
$
220,102
 
$
89,407
Note payable – GCP note(B)
 
 
216,869
 
 
211,580
Keltic facility (C)
 
 
6,733,352
 
 
6,501,321
Bourbon term loan (D)
 
 
2,432,950
 
 
2,496,000
Junior loan (E)
 
 
1,250,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
$
10,853,273
 
$
9,298,308
 
 
 
A.
The Company has arranged various facilities aggregating €302,476 or $408,946 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate) with an Irish bank, including overdraft coverage, creditors’ insurance, customs and excise guaranty, and a revolving credit facility. These facilities are payable on demand, continue until terminated by either party, are subject to annual review, and call for interest at the lender’s AA1 Rate minus 1.70%. The balance on the credit facilities included in notes payable totaled €162,798, or $220,102 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate), and €69,761, or $89,407, (translated at the March 31, 2013 exchange rate), at September 30 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
 
 
B.
In December 2009, GCP issued a promissory note (the “GCP Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $211,580 to Gosling's Export (Bermuda) Limited in exchange for credits issued on certain inventory purchases. The GCP Note matures on April 1, 2020, is payable at maturity, subject to certain acceleration events, and calls for annual interest of 5%, to be accrued and paid at maturity. At March 31, 2013, $10,579 of accrued interest was converted to amounts due to affiliates. At September 30, 2013, $216,869 , consisting of $211,580 of principal and $5,289 of accrued interest, due on the GCP Note is included in long-term liabilities. At March 31, 2013, $211,580 of principal due on the GCP Note is included in long-term liabilities.
 
 
C.
In August 2011, the Company and CB-USA entered into the Keltic Facility (“Keltic Facility”), a revolving loan agreement with Keltic Financial Partners II, LP ("Keltic"), providing for availability (subject to certain terms and conditions) of a facility of up to $5,000,000 for the purpose of providing the Company and CB-USA with working capital. In July 2012, the Keltic Facility was amended to increase availability to $7,000,000, among other changes. In March 2013, the Keltic Facility was amended to increase availability to $8,000,000, among other changes. In August 2013, the Keltic Facility was amended in order to modify the borrowing base calculation and covenants with respect to the Keltic Facility and permit the Company to make regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest and voluntary prepayments on the Junior Loan (as defined below), subject to certain conditions set forth in the Amendment. The Company and CB-USA are referred to individually and collectively as the Borrower. The Keltic Facility expires on December 31, 2016. The Borrower may borrow up to the maximum amount of the Keltic Facility, provided that the Borrower has a sufficient borrowing base (as defined under the loan agreement). The Keltic Facility interest rate is the rate that, when annualized, is the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate plus 3.25%, (b) the LIBOR Rate plus 5.75%, and (c) 6.50%. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid interest at 6.5%. Interest is payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of every month on the average daily unpaid principal amount of the Keltic Facility. After the occurrence and during the continuance of any "Default" or "Event of Default" (as defined under the loan agreement), the Borrower is required to pay interest at a rate that is 3.25% per annum above the then applicable Keltic Facility interest rate. There have been no Events of Default under the Keltic Facility. The Company paid a $40,000 commitment fee in connection with the first amendment, a $70,000 closing and commitment fee in connection with the second amendment and a $25,000 closing and commitment fee in connection with the third amendment. Keltic also receives an annual facility fee in an amount equal to 1% per annum of the maximum revolving facility amount and a collateral management fee of $1,000 per month (increased to $2,000 after the occurrence of and during the continuance of an Event of Default). The loan agreement contains standard borrower representations and warranties for asset-based borrowing and a number of reporting obligations and affirmative and negative covenants. The loan agreement includes negative covenants that, among other things, restrict the Borrower’s ability to create additional indebtedness, dispose of properties, incur liens, and make distributions or cash dividends. At September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance, in all material respects, with the covenants under the Keltic Facility. At September 30 and March 31, 2013, $6,733,352 and $6,501,321, respectively, due on the Keltic Facility is included in long-term liabilities. See Note 16 for additional information regarding an amendment to the Keltic Facility that was entered into after September 30, 2013.
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
 
D. 
In March 2013, the Company and CB-USA entered into an inventory term loan of $2,496,000 (the "Bourbon Term Loan") that was used for the purchase of bourbon inventory on March 11, 2013. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with its terms, the Bourbon Term Loan matures on December 31, 2016. The Bourbon Term Loan interest rate is the rate that, when annualized, is the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate plus 4.25%, (b) the LIBOR Rate plus 6.75% and (c) 7.50%. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid interest of 7.5%. Interest is payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of every month on the average daily unpaid principal amount of the Bourbon Term Loan. After the occurrence and during the continuance of any "Default" or "Event of Default" (as defined under the loan agreement), the Borrower is required to pay interest at a rate that is 3.25% per annum above the then applicable Bourbon Term Loan interest rate. The Borrower is required to pay down the principal balance of the Bourbon Term Loan within 15 banking days from the completion of a bottling run of bourbon from the bourbon inventory stock purchased on or about the date of the Bourbon Term Loan in an amount equal to the purchase price of such bourbon. The unpaid principal balance of the Bourbon Term Loan, all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, all fees, costs and expenses payable in connection with the Bourbon Term Loan are due and payable in full on December 31, 2016.
  
 
Keltic required as a condition to funding the Bourbon Term Loan that Keltic had entered into a participation agreement (the "Participation Agreement") providing for an initial aggregate of $750,000 of the Bourbon Term Loan to be purchased by junior participants. Certain related parties of the Company purchased a portion of these junior participations in the Bourbon Term Loan, including Frost Gamma Investments Trust ($500,000), an entity affiliated with Phillip Frost, M.D., a director and principal shareholder of the Company, Mark E. Andrews, III ($50,000), a director of the Company and the Company’s Chairman, and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen ($50,000), a director of the Company and the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (amounts shown are initial purchase amounts). Under the terms of the Participation Agreement, the junior participants receive interest at the rate of 11% per annum. Neither the Company nor CB-USA is a party to the Participation Agreement. However, the Borrower is party to a fee letter (the "Fee Letter") with the junior participants (including the related party junior participants) pursuant to which the Borrower is obligated to pay the junior participants an aggregate commitment fee of $45,000 in three equal annual installments of $15,000. In August 2013, the Bourbon Term Loan was amended to provide the Company with the ability to increase the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bourbon Term Loan from $2,500,000 to up to $4,000,000 to finance the purchase of aged whiskies following the identification of junior participants to purchase a portion of the increased Bourbon Term Loan amount. The balance on the Bourbon Term Note included in notes payable totaled $2,432,950 and $2,496,000 at September 30 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
 
 
E.
In August 2013, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement (the "Junior Loan Agreement"), by and between the Company and the lending parties thereto (the "Junior Lenders"), which provides for an aggregate $1,250,000 unsecured loan (the "Junior Loan") to the Company. The Junior Loan bears interest at a rate of 11% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears commencing November 1, 2013, and matures on October 15, 2015. The Junior Loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium but with payment of accrued interest to the date of prepayment. The Junior Loan Agreement contains customary events of default, which, if uncured, entitle each Junior Lender to accelerate the due date of the unpaid principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, the portion of the Junior Loan made by such Junior Lender. The Junior Loan Agreement provides for a funding fee of 2% per annum on the then outstanding Junior Loan balance (pro-rated for any period of less than one year), payable pro rata among the Junior Lenders on the date of the Junior Loan Agreement and on the first and second anniversaries thereof. The Junior Lenders include Frost Gamma Investments Trust ($200,000), Mark E. Andrews, III ($50,000) and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen ($50,000). In connection with the Junior Loan Agreement, the Junior Lenders entered into a subordination agreement with Keltic; the Company is a party to the subordination agreement.

NOTE 9 —  EQUITY 
 
Preferred stock dividends – Holders of the Company’s 10% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”), are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate per share (as a percentage of the stated value of $1,000 per share) of 10% per annum, whether or not declared by the Company’s Board of Directors, which are only payable in shares of the Company’s common stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock or upon a liquidation. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded accrued dividends of $187,978 and $184,199, respectively, and for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 the Company recorded accrued dividends of $377,910 and $364,150, respectively, included as an increase in the accumulated deficit and in additional paid-in capital on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
Preferred stock conversions – In the six months ended September 30, 2013, holders of Series A Preferred Stock converted 430 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and accrued dividends thereon, into 1,704,729 shares of common stock.
 
In the six months ended September 30, 2012, holders of Series A Preferred Stock converted 130.132 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and accrued dividends thereon, into 470,234 shares of common stock.
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
NOTE 10 —  WARRANTS
 
The warrants issued in connection with the June 2011 private placement of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock (the “2011 Warrants”) have an exercise price of $0.38 per share, subject to adjustment, and are exercisable for a period of five years. The exercise price of the 2011 Warrants is equal to 125% of the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock.
 
Due to the down-round financing provisions included in the terms of the warrant, the Company accounted for the 2011 Warrants issued in June 2011 in the consolidated financial statements as a liability at their initial fair value of $487,022 and accounted for the 2011 Warrants issued in October 2011 as a liability at their initial fair value of $780,972. Changes in the fair value of the 2011 Warrants are recognized in earnings for each subsequent reporting period. At September 30 and March 31, 2013, the fair value of the 2011 Warrants was included in the balance sheet under the caption Warrant liability of $4,761,789 and $795,374, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on the change in the value of the 2011 Warrants of $3,352,252; for the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a gain on the change in the value of the 2011 Warrants of $162,607. For the six months ended September 30, 2013 the Company recorded a loss on the change in the value of the 2011 Warrants of $3,799,503; for the six months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a gain on the change in the value of the 2011 Warrants of $71,279.
 
The fair value of the warrants is a Level 3 fair value under the valuation hierarchy and was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizing the following assumptions:
 
 
 
September 30,
2013
 
 
March 31,
2013
 
Stock price
 
$
0.76
 
 
$
0.31
 
Risk-free interest rate
 
 
0.63
%
 
 
0.36
%
Expected option life in years
 
 
2.75
 
 
 
3.25
 
Expected stock price volatility
 
 
51
%
 
 
40
%
Expected dividend yield
 
 
0
%
 
 
0
%
 
 
2011 Warrants exercised – In the six months ended September 30, 2013, holders of 2011 Warrants exercised 778,948 2011 Warrants and received shares of common stock. The Company received $296,015 in cash upon the exercise of these warrants.

NOTE 11 —  FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS 
 
The Company enters into forward contracts from time to time to reduce its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. The Company recognizes in the balance sheet derivative contracts at fair value, and reflects any net gains and losses currently in earnings. At September 30 and March 31, 2013, the Company had no forward contracts outstanding. Gain or loss on foreign currency forward contracts, which was de minimis during the periods presented, is included in other income and expense.

NOTE 12 —  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
In May 2013, the Company granted to a director, upon his initial election to the board, options to purchase an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.32 per share under the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The options, which expire in May 2023, vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The Company has valued the options at $19,076 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
In June 2013, the Company granted to certain employees options to purchase an aggregate of 425,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.38 per share under the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The options, which expire in June 2023, vest 33.3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The Company has valued the options at $93,500 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
In June 2013, the Company granted to employees, directors and certain consultants options to purchase an aggregate of 1,495,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.38 per share under the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The options, which expire in June 2023, vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The Company has valued the options at $343,850 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
In July 2013, the Company granted to a director options to purchase an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.35 per share under the Company’s 2003 Stock Incentive Plan. The options, which expire in July 2023, vest 33.3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The Company has valued the options at $208,405 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $105,215 and $79,748, respectively and $177,749 and $138,928, respectively. At September 30, 2013, total unrecognized compensation cost amounted to $968,786, representing 6,032,799 unvested options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 2.59 years. There were no options exercised during the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The Company did not recognize any related tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 from option exercises.
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
NOTE 13 —  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
A.
The Company has entered into a supply agreement with Irish Distillers Limited (“IDL”), which provides for the production of blended Irish whiskeys for the Company until the contract is terminated by either party in accordance with the terms of the agreement. IDL may terminate the contract if it provides at least six years prior notice to the Company, except for breach. Under this agreement, the Company provides IDL with a forecast of the estimated amount of liters of pure alcohol it requires for the next four fiscal contract years and agrees to purchase 90% of that amount, subject to certain annual adjustments. For the contract year ending June 30, 2014, the Company has contracted to purchase approximately €704,900 or $953,018 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate) in bulk Irish whiskey, of which €397,722, or $537,716, has been purchased as of September 30, 2013. The Company is not obligated to pay IDL for any product not yet received. During the term of this supply agreement, IDL has the right to limit additional purchases above the commitment amount.
 
 
B.
The Company has also entered into a supply agreement with IDL, which provides for the production of single malt Irish whiskeys for the Company until the contract is terminated by either party in accordance with the terms of the agreement. IDL may terminate the contract if it provides at least thirteen years prior notice to the Company, except for breach. Under this agreement, the Company provides IDL with a forecast of the estimated amount of liters of pure alcohol it requires for the next twelve fiscal contract years and agrees to purchase 80% of that amount, subject to certain annual adjustments. For the contract year ending June 30, 2014, the Company has contracted to purchase approximately €245,103 or $331,377 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate) in bulk Irish whiskey, of which €50,227, or $67,906, has been purchased as of September 30, 2013. The Company is not obligated to pay IDL for any product not yet received. During the term of this supply agreement, IDL has the right to limit additional purchases above the commitment amount.
 
 
C.
The Company leases office space in New York, NY, Dublin, Ireland and Houston, TX. The New York, NY lease began on May 1, 2010 and expires on April 30, 2014 and provides for monthly payments of $18,693. The Dublin lease commenced on March 1, 2009 and extends through November 30, 2013 and provides for monthly payments of €1,250 or $1,690 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate). The Dublin lease has been extended through October 31, 2016 and provides for monthly payments of €1,100, or $1,487 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate). The Houston, TX lease commenced on February 24, 2000 and extends through January 31, 2015 and provides for monthly payments of $1,820. The Company has also entered into non-cancelable operating leases for certain office equipment.

NOTE 14 —  CONCENTRATIONS
 
 
A.
Credit Risk — The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents balances at various large financial institutions that, at times, may exceed federally and internationally insured limits. The Company did not exceed the limits in effect at September 30, 2013 and exceeded the limits in effect by approximately $300,000 at March 31, 2013.
 
 
B.
Customers — Sales to one customer accounted for approximately 29.1% and 31.0% of the Company’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Sales to one customer accounted for approximately 29.9% and 31.7% of the Company’s revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and approximately 40.2% of accounts receivable at September 30, 2013.

NOTE 15 —  GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
 
The Company operates in one reportable segment — the sale of premium beverage alcohol. The Company’s product categories are rum, liqueur, whiskey, vodka, tequila and wine. The Company reports its operations in two geographic areas: International and United States.
 
The consolidated financial statements include revenues and assets generated in or held in the U.S. and foreign countries. The following table sets forth the amounts and percentage of consolidated revenue, consolidated results from operations, consolidated net loss attributable to common shareholders, consolidated income tax benefit and consolidated assets from the U.S. and foreign countries and consolidated revenue by category.
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
 
 
Three Months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Consolidated Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
1,456,514
 
 
12.5
%
 
$
1,070,467
 
 
10.4
%
United States
 
 
10,203,193
 
 
87.5
%
 
 
9,247,270
 
 
89.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Revenue
 
$
11,659,707
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
10,317,737
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Income (Loss) from Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
2,262
 
 
(1.1)
%
 
$
(77,634)
 
 
14.4
%
United States
 
 
(210,154)
 
 
101.1
%
 
 
(459,847)
 
 
85.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Loss from Operations
 
$
(207,892)
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
(537,481)
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling
      Interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
11,128
 
 
(0.3)
%
 
$
(94,975)
 
 
10.5
%
United States
 
 
(4,270,751)
 
 
100.3
%
 
 
(806,320)
 
 
89.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Net Loss Attributable to Controlling
    Interests
 
$
(4,259,623)
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
(901,295)
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax benefit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
37,038
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
37,038
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Revenue by category:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rum
 
$
4,285,230
 
 
38.6
%
 
$
4,047,647
 
 
39.2
%
Liqueur
 
 
2,609,505
 
 
22.4
%
 
 
2,437,008
 
 
23.7
%
Whiskey
 
 
2,294,165
 
 
19.7
%
 
 
1,795,671
 
 
17.3
%
Vodka
 
 
743,328
 
 
6.4
%
 
 
808,663
 
 
7.8
%
Tequila
 
 
34,946
 
 
0.3
%
 
 
60,989
 
 
0.6
%
Wine
 
 
178,878
 
 
1.5
%
 
 
122,066
 
 
1.2
%
Other*
 
 
1,513,655
 
 
13.0
%
 
 
1,045,693
 
 
10.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Revenue
 
$
11,659,707
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
10,317,737
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
Six Months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Consolidated Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
2,867,861
 
 
13.0
%
 
$
2,624,015
 
 
13.1
%
United States
 
 
19,210,463
 
 
87.0
%
 
 
17,413,149
 
 
86.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Revenue
 
$
22,078,324
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
20,037,164
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Income (Loss) from Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
42,943
 
 
(6.5)
%
 
$
(134,921)
 
 
10.5
%
United States
 
 
(706,483)
 
 
106.5
%
 
 
(1,152,582)
 
 
89.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Loss from Operations
 
$
(663,540)
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
(1,287,503)
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Controlling
     Interests:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
27,744
 
 
(0.5)
%
 
$
(146,703)
 
 
8.5
%
United States
 
 
(5,580,200)
 
 
100.5
%
 
 
(1,584,094)
 
 
91.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Net Loss Attributable to Controlling
    Interests
 
$
(5,552,456)
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
(1,730,797)
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax benefit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
74,076
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
74,076
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Revenue by category:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rum
 
$
8,499,001
 
 
38.5
%
 
$
8,174,117
 
 
40.9
%
Liqueur
 
 
4,480,311
 
 
20.3
%
 
 
4,093,813
 
 
20.4
%
Whiskey
 
 
4,589,392
 
 
20.8
%
 
 
3,615,752
 
 
18.0
%
Vodka
 
 
1,332,978
 
 
6.0
%
 
 
1,811,390
 
 
9.0
%
Tequila
 
 
94,848
 
 
0.4
%
 
 
160,751
 
 
0.8
%
Wine
 
 
293,488
 
 
1.3
%
 
 
280,672
 
 
1.4
%
Other*
 
 
2,788,307
 
 
12.7
%
 
 
1,900,669
 
 
9.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Revenue
 
$
22,078,324
 
 
100.0
%
 
$
20,037,164
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2013
 
 
As of March 31, 2013
 
Consolidated Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
$
2,362,589
 
 
7.1
%
 
 
1,941,537
 
 
5.9
%
United States
 
 
31,112,284
 
 
92.9
%
 
 
31,175,558
 
 
94.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Consolidated Assets
 
$
33,474,873
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
33,117,095
 
 
100.0
%
 

 
*Includes related non-beverage alcohol products.
 
 
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CASTLE BRANDS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
 
NOTE 16 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
In October 2013, the Company entered into a 5% Convertible Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), by and among the Company and the lending parties (the "Purchasers"), which provides for the issuance of an aggregate initial principal amount of $2,125,000 unsecured subordinated notes (the "Convertible Notes") by the Company. The Company intends to use a portion of the proceeds to finance the acquisition of additional bourbon inventory in support of the growth of its Jefferson's bourbon brand.
 
The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum, payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year beginning on December 15, 2013 until their maturity date of December 15, 2018. The Convertible Notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the holders thereof into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.90 per share (the "Conversion Price"). The Convertible Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium, but with payment of accrued interest to the date of prepayment. The Convertible Notes contain customary events of default, which, if uncured, entitle each note holder to accelerate the due date of the unpaid principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, the Convertible Notes. The issuance of the Convertible Notes closed on October 31, 2013.
 
The Purchasers include certain related parties of the Company, including an affiliate of Dr. Phillip Frost ($500,000), Mark E. Andrews, III ($50,000), an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen ($50,000), an affiliate of Glenn Halpryn ($200,000), a director of the Company, Dennis Scholl ($100,000), a director of the Company, and Vector Group Ltd. ($200,000), a more than 5% shareholder of the Company, of which Richard Lampen is an executive officer and Henry Beinstein, a director of the Company, is a director.
 
The Company may forcibly convert all or any part of the Convertible Notes and all accrued but unpaid interest thereon if (i) the average daily volume of the common stock (as reported on the principal market or exchange on which the common stock is listed or quoted for trading) exceeds $50,000 per trading day and (ii) the volume weighted average price of the common stock for at least twenty (20) trading days during any thirty (30) consecutive trading day period exceeds 250% of the then-current Conversion Price. Any forced conversion will be applied ratably to the holders of all Convertible Notes issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement based on each holder’s then-current note holdings.
 
In connection with the Note Purchase Agreement, each Purchaser was required to execute a joinder to that certain Subordination Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2013 (as amended, the "Subordination Agreement"), by and among Keltic and certain other junior lenders to the Company; the Company is not a party to the Subordination Agreement.
 
Also in October 2013, in connection with the Company’s execution and delivery of the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company and CB-USA, entered into a Fourth Amendment, Waiver and Consent (the "Amendment") to Keltic loan agreement in order to amend certain terms of the Keltic Facility and Bourbon Term Loan. The Amendment modifies certain aspects of the EBITDA covenant contained in the loan agreement, permits the Company to incur indebtedness in an aggregate original principal amount of $2,125,000 pursuant to the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement and Convertible Notes and permits the Company to make regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest and voluntary prepayments on the Convertible Notes, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Amendment.
 
In connection with the Amendment, the Company and CB-USA entered into a Reaffirmation Agreement (the "Reaffirmation Agreement") with (i) Keltic, (ii) certain officers of the Company and CB-USA, including John Glover, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, T. Kelley Spillane, the Company’s Senior Vice President - Global Sales, and Alfred J. Small, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer, which reaffirms the existing Validity and Support Agreements by and among each officer, the Company, CB-USA and Keltic and (iii) certain junior lenders to the Company, including an affiliate of Dr. Phillip Frost, Mark E. Andrews, III and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen. 
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Overview
 
We develop and market premium and super premium brands in the following beverage alcohol categories: rum, whiskey, liqueurs, vodka and tequila. We distribute our products in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, in thirteen primary international markets, including Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Germany, Canada, South Africa, Bulgaria, France, Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, China and the Duty Free markets, and in a number of other countries in continental Europe and Latin America. We market the following brands, among others, Gosling’s Rum ® , Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer, Gosling’s Dark ‘n Stormy ® ready-to-drink cocktail, Jefferson’s ® , Jefferson’s Reserve ® and Jefferson's Presidential Select TM bourbons, Jefferson’s Rye whiskey, Pallini ® liqueurs, Clontarf ® Irish whiskey, Knappogue Castle Whiskey ® , Brady's ® Irish Cream, Boru ® vodka, Tierras TM tequila, Celtic Honey ® liqueur, Castello Mio TM sambucas and Gozio ® amaretto.
 
Our objective is to continue building a distinctive portfolio of global premium and super premium spirits brands as we move towards profitability. To achieve this, we continue to seek to:
 
§
increase revenues from our more profitable brands. We continue to focus our distribution relationships, sales expertise and targeted marketing activities on our more profitable brands;
 
§
improve value chain and manage cost structure. We continue to review and analyze our supply chains and cost structures both on a company-wide and brand-by-brand basis, as well as control general and administrative costs in an effort to further control costs; and
 
§
selectively add new premium brands to our portfolio. We intend to continue developing new brands and pursuing strategic relationships, joint ventures and acquisitions to selectively expand our premium spirits portfolio, particularly by capitalizing on and expanding our partnering capabilities. Our criteria for new brands focuses on underserved areas of the beverage alcohol marketplace, while examining the potential for direct financial contribution to our company and the potential for future growth based on development and maturation of agency brands. We evaluate future acquisitions and agency relationships on the basis of their potential to be immediately accretive and their potential contributions to our objectives of becoming profitable and further expanding our product offerings. We expect that future acquisitions, if consummated, would involve some combination of cash, debt and the issuance of our stock.
 
Recent Events
 
5% Convertible Subordinated Notes
 
In October 2013, we entered into a 5% Convertible Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), with the lending parties (the "Purchasers"), which provides for the issuance of an aggregate initial principal amount of $2.1 million unsecured subordinated notes (the "Convertible Notes"). We intend to use a portion of the proceeds to finance the acquisition of additional bourbon inventory in support of the growth of our Jefferson's bourbon brand.
 
The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum, payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year beginning on December 15, 2013 until their maturity date of December 15, 2018. The Convertible Notes and accrued but unpaid interest thereon are convertible in whole or in part from time to time at the option of the holders thereof into shares of our common stock ("Common Stock") at a conversion price of $0.90 per share (the "Conversion Price"). The Convertible Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium, but with payment of accrued interest to the date of prepayment. The Convertible Notes contain customary events of default, which, if uncured, entitle each noteholder to accelerate the due date of the unpaid principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, the Convertible Notes. The issuance of the Convertible Notes closed on October 31, 2013.
 
The Purchasers include certain related parties of ours, including an affiliate of Dr. Phillip Frost ($500,000), a director of ours and our principal shareholder, Mark E. Andrews, III ($50,000), a director of ours and our Chairman, an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen ($50,000), a director of ours and our President and Chief Executive Officer, an affiliate of Glenn Halpryn ($200,000), a director of ours, Dennis Scholl ($100,000), a director of ours, and Vector Group Ltd. ($200,000), a more than 5% shareholder of ours, of which Richard Lampen is an executive officer and Henry Beinstein, a director of ours, is a director.
 
We may forcibly convert all or any part of the Convertible Notes and all accrued but unpaid interest thereon if (i) the average daily volume of the Common Stock (as reported on the principal market or exchange on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading) exceeds $50,000 per trading day and (ii) the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for at least twenty (20) trading days during any thirty (30) consecutive trading day period exceeds 250% of the then-current Conversion Price. Any forced conversion will be applied ratably to the holders of all Convertible Notes issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement based on each holder’s then-current note holdings.
 
 
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In connection with the Note Purchase Agreement, each Purchaser was required to execute a joinder to the Subordination Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2013 (as amended, the "Subordination Agreement"), by and among Keltic Financial Partners II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Keltic"), and certain other junior lenders to us; we are not a party to the Subordination Agreement.
 
Also in October 2013, in connection with our execution and delivery of the Note Purchase Agreement, we and our wholly owned subsidiary, Castle Brands (USA) Corp. ("CB-USA"), entered into a Fourth Amendment, Waiver and Consent (the "Fourth Amendment") to the Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the "Keltic Loan Agreement"), dated as of August 19, 2011, with Keltic, in order to amend certain terms of our existing $8.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Keltic Facility") and $4.0 million term loan to finance purchases of aged whiskies (the Bourbon Term Loan). The Fourth Amendment modifies certain aspects of the EBITDA covenant contained in the Loan Agreement, permits us to incur indebtedness in an aggregate original principal amount of $2.1 million pursuant to the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement and Convertible Notes and permits the us to make regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest and voluntary prepayments on the Convertible Notes, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Fourth Amendment.
 
In connection with the Fourth Amendment, on October 21, 2013, we and CB-USA entered into a Reaffirmation Agreement (the "Reaffirmation Agreement") with (i) Keltic, (ii) certain officers of the ours and CB-USA, including John Glover, our Chief Operating Officer, T. Kelley Spillane, our Senior Vice President - Global Sales, and Alfred J. Small, our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer, which reaffirms the existing Validity and Support Agreements by and among each officer, us, CB-USA and Keltic and (iii) certain junior lenders to us, including an affiliate of Dr. Phillip Frost, Mark E. Andrews, III and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen.
 
Keltic Facility
 
In August 2013, we entered into a Third Amendment (the "Third Amendment") to the Keltic Loan Agreement with Keltic, in order to amend certain terms of the Keltic Facility and the Bourbon Term Loan.
 
The Third Amendment modifies certain aspects of the borrowing base calculation and covenants with respect to the Keltic Facility and permits us to make regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest and voluntary prepayments on the Junior Loan (as defined below), subject to certain conditions set forth in the Third Amendment. In addition, the Third Amendment provides us with the ability to increase the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Bourbon Term Loan from $2.5 million to up to $4.0 million following the identification of junior participants to purchase a portion of the increased Bourbon Term Loan amount. We paid Keltic an aggregate $0.025 million amendment fee in connection with the execution of the Third Amendment.
 
In connection with the Amendment, we entered into the following ancillary agreements with Keltic: (i) a Reaffirmation Agreement with certain of our officers, including John Glover, T. Kelley Spillane and Alfred J. Small, which reaffirms the existing Validity and Support Agreements by and among each officer, us and Keltic (the “Reaffirmation Agreement”); and (ii) an Amended and Restated Term Note.
 
Also in connection with the Third Amendment, Keltic entered into an amended and restated participation agreement with certain related parties of ours as junior participants, including Frost Gamma Investments Trust, an entity affiliated with or, Phillip Frost, M.D. Mark E. Andrews, III, and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen, to allow for the sale of participation interests in the additional tranches of the Bourbon Term Loan, if any. The amended and restated participation agreement provides that additional tranches of the Bourbon Term Loan, if any, are to be funded in increments of $0.5 million and that Keltic will fund 15% of each tranche. We are not party to the amended and restated participation agreement.
 
$1.25 Million Term Loan
 
Also in August 2013, we entered into a Loan Agreement (the "Junior Loan Agreement"), by and between us and the lending parties thereto (the "Junior Lenders"), which provides for an aggregate $1.25 million unsecured loan (the "Junior Loan") to us. The Junior Loan bears interest at a rate of 11% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears commencing November 1, 2013, and matures on October 15, 2015. The Junior Loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty or premium but with payment of accrued interest to the date of prepayment. The Junior Loan Agreement contains customary events of default, which, if uncured, entitle each Junior Lender to accelerate the due date of the unpaid principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, the portion of the Junior Loan made by such Junior Lender. The Junior Loan Agreement provides for a funding fee of 2% per annum on the then outstanding Junior Loan balance (pro-rated for any period of less than one year), payable pro rata among the Junior Lenders on the date of the Junior Loan Agreement and on the first and second anniversaries thereof. The Junior Lenders include Frost Gamma Investments Trust, Mark E. Andrews, III and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen. In connection with the Junior Loan Agreement, the Junior Lenders entered into The Subordination Agreement with Keltic; we are not a party to the Subordination Agreement.
 
Currency Translation
 
The functional currencies for our foreign operations are the Euro in Ireland and the British Pound in the United Kingdom. With respect to our consolidated financial statements, the translation from the applicable foreign currencies to U.S. Dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using a weighted average exchange rate during the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.
 
 
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Where in this report we refer to amounts in Euros or British Pounds, we have for your convenience also in certain cases provided a conversion of those amounts to U.S. Dollars in parentheses. Where the numbers refer to a specific balance sheet account date or financial statement account period, we have used the exchange rate that was used to perform the conversions in connection with the applicable financial statement. In all other instances, unless otherwise indicated, the conversions have been made using the exchange rates as of September 30, 2013, each as calculated from the Interbank exchange rates as reported by Oanda.com. On September 30, 2013, the exchange rate of the Euro and the British Pound in exchange for U.S. Dollars was €1.00 = U.S. $1.35199 (equivalent to U.S. $1.00 = €0.73965) and  £1.00 = U.S. $1.61356 (equivalent to U.S. $1.00 = £0.61975).
 
These conversions should not be construed as representations that the Euro and British Pound amounts actually represent U.S. Dollar amounts or could be converted into U.S. Dollars at the rates indicated.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
There are no material changes from the critical accounting policies set forth in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013, as amended, which we refer to as our 2013 Annual Report. Please refer to that section for disclosures regarding the critical accounting policies related to our business.
 
Financial performance overview
 
The following table provides information regarding our case sales for the periods presented based on nine-liter equivalent cases, which is a standard spirits industry metric (table excludes related non-beverage alcohol products):
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
79,033
 
 
 
77,416
 
 
 
146,723
 
 
 
147,586
 
International
 
 
20,298
 
 
 
15,288
 
 
 
40,951
 
 
 
31,248
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
99,331
 
 
 
92,704
 
 
 
187,674
 
 
 
178,834
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rum
 
 
43,146
 
 
 
38,815
 
 
 
87,126
 
 
 
81,257
 
Vodka
 
 
14,231
 
 
 
17,093
 
 
 
24,925
 
 
 
34,173
 
Liqueur
 
 
25,244
 
 
 
22,108
 
 
 
43,313
 
 
 
37,193
 
Whiskey
 
 
13,973
 
 
 
11,539
 
 
 
28,096
 
 
 
20,927
 
Tequila
 
 
183
 
 
 
331
 
 
 
502
 
 
 
867
 
Wine
 
 
2,554
 
 
 
2,575
 
 
 
3,709
 
 
 
4,024
 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
243
 
 
 
3
 
 
 
393
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
99,331
 
 
 
92,704
 
 
 
187,674
 
 
 
178,834
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
79.6
%
 
 
83.5
%
 
 
78.2
%
 
 
82.5
%
International
 
 
20.4
%
 
 
16.5
%
 
 
21.8
%
 
 
17.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rum
 
 
43.4
%
 
 
41.9
%
 
 
46.4
%
 
 
45.5
%
Vodka
 
 
14.3
%
 
 
18.4
%
 
 
13.3
%
 
 
19.1
%
Liqueur
 
 
25.4
%
 
 
23.8
%
 
 
23.1
%
 
 
20.8
%
Whiskey
 
 
14.1
%
 
 
12.4
%
 
 
15.0
%
 
 
11.7
%
Tequila
 
 
0.2
%
 
 
0.4
%
 
 
0.3
%
 
 
0.5
%
Wine
 
 
2.6
%
 
 
2.8
%
 
 
2.0
%
 
 
2.3
%
Other
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.3
%
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
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The following table provides information regarding our case sales of non-beverage alcohol products for the periods presented:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
108,037
 
 
 
72,393
 
 
 
205,719
 
 
 
136,023
 
International
 
 
3,566
 
 
 
2,600
 
 
 
10,173
 
 
 
8,326
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
111,603
 
 
 
74,993
 
 
 
215,892
 
 
 
144,349
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage of Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
96.8
%
 
 
96.5
%
 
 
95.3
%
 
 
94.2
%
International
 
 
3.2
%
 
 
3.5
%
 
 
4.7
%
 
 
5.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
Results of operations
 
The table below provides, for the periods indicated, the percentage of net sales of certain items in our consolidated financial statements:
 
 
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
Six months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
 
2012
 
Sales, net
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
Cost of sales
 
 
64.1
%
 
 
63.9
%
 
 
63.3
%
 
 
64.3
%
Provision for obsolete inventory
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
1.0
%
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
 
 
35.9
%
 
 
35.1
%
 
 
36.7
%
 
 
35.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling expense
 
 
25.2
%
 
 
26.9
%
 
 
26.4
%
 
 
26.9
%
General and administrative expense
 
 
10.7
%
 
 
11.2
%
 
 
11.4
%
 
 
12.4
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
1.8
%
 
 
2.2
%
 
 
1.9
%
 
 
2.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from operations
 
 
(1.8)
%
 
 
(5.2)
%
 
 
(3.0)
%
 
 
(6.4)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.0
%
 
 
0.0
%
Loss from equity investment in
     non-consolidated affiliate
 
 
(0.2)
%
 
 
(0.1)
%
 
 
(0.1)
%
 
 
(0.1)
%
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
(1.5)
%
 
 
(2.1)
%
 
 
(0.5)
%
 
 
(0.1)
%
Interest expense, net
 
 
(2.3)
%
 
 
(1.3)
%
 
 
(2.3)
%
 
 
(1.2)
%
Net change in fair value of warrant
     liability
 
 
(28.8)
%
 
 
1.6
%
 
 
(17.2)
%
 
 
0.4
%
Income tax benefit
 
 
0.3
%
 
 
0.4
%
 
 
0.3
%
 
 
0.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
 
(34.1)
%
 
 
(6.8)
%
 
 
(22.7)
%
 
 
(7.1)
%
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling
     interests
 
 
(2.4)
%
 
 
(1.9)
%
 
 
(2.4)
%
 
 
(1.5)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to controlling
     interests
 
 
(36.5)
%
 
 
(8.7)
%
 
 
(25.1)
%
 
 
(8.6)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividend to preferred shareholders
 
 
(1.6)
%
 
 
(1.8)
%
 
 
(1.7)
%
 
 
(1.8)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss attributable to common
     shareholders
 
 
(38.1)
%
 
 
(10.5)
%
 
 
(26.9)
%
 
 
(10.5)
%
 
 
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The following is a reconciliation of net loss attributable to common shareholders to EBITDA, as adjusted:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
 
$
(4,614,513)
 
$
(1,085,494)
 
$
(6,097,278)
 
$
(2,094,947)
 
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
 
 
268,480
 
 
136,816
 
 
497,299
 
 
247,837
 
Income tax benefit
 
 
(37,038)
 
 
(37,038)
 
 
(74,076)
 
 
(74,076)
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
214,638
 
 
229,857
 
 
427,762
 
 
460,939
 
EBITDA (loss)
 
 
(4,168,433)
 
 
(755,859)
 
 
(5,246,293)
 
 
(1,460,247)
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
15,312
 
 
6,000
 
 
25,812
 
 
12,000
 
Allowance for obsolete inventory
 
 
 
 
100,000
 
 
 
 
100,000
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
 
105,216
 
 
79,748
 
 
177,749
 
 
138,928
 
Other expense
 
 
174
 
 
16
 
 
174
 
 
16
 
Loss from equity investment in non-consolidated affiliate
 
 
17,956
 
 
11,075
 
 
24,077
 
 
10,727
 
Foreign exchange loss
 
 
171,863
 
 
218,113
 
 
111,523
 
 
22,172
 
Net change in fair value of warrant liability
 
 
3,519,164
 
 
(162,607)
 
 
3,966,415
 
 
(71,279)
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
278,044
 
 
197,440
 
 
530,416
 
 
307,897
 
Dividend to preferred shareholders
 
 
187,978
 
 
184,199
 
 
377,910
 
 
364,150
 
EBITDA income (loss), as adjusted
 
 
127,274
 
 
(121,875)
 
 
(32,217)
 
 
(575,636)
 
 
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, adjusted for allowances for doubtful accounts, non-cash compensation expense, loss from equity investment in non-consolidated affiliate, foreign exchange, net change in fair value of warrant liability, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and dividend to preferred shareholders is a key metric we use in evaluating our financial performance. EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We consider EBITDA, as adjusted, important in evaluating our performance on a consistent basis across various periods. Due to the significance of non-cash and non-recurring items, EBITDA, as adjusted, enables our Board of Directors and management to monitor and evaluate the business on a consistent basis. We use EBITDA, as adjusted, as a primary measure, among others, to analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and allocation of capital resources. We believe that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items that are not indicative of our core operating performance or are based on management’s estimates, such as allowance accounts, are due to changes in valuation, such as the effects of changes in foreign exchange or fair value of warrant liability, or do not involve a cash outlay, such as stock-based compensation expense. Our presentation of EBITDA, as adjusted, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items or by non-cash items, such as non-cash compensation, which is expected to remain a key element in our long-term incentive compensation program.  EBITDA, as adjusted, should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, income from operations, net income and cash flows from operating activities.
 
Our EBITDA, as adjusted, improved to income of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to a loss of ($0.1) million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily as a result of our increased sales and gross profit. Our EBITDA, as adjusted, improved to a loss of ($0.03) million for the six months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to a loss of ($0.6) million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily as a result of our increased sales and gross profit.
 
Three months ended September 30, 2013 compared with three months ended September 30, 2012
 
Net sales. Net sales increased 13.0% to $11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $10.3 million for the comparable prior-year period, due to the overall growth of our Gosling's, Jefferson's and Brady's brands. Our international case sales as a percentage of total case sales increased to 20.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from 16.5% for the comparable prior-year period due to strong growth in Gosling’s rum and Irish whiskey sales in international markets. The overall sales growth was partially offset by a decrease in vodka sales due to continued price competition. We continue to focus on our faster growing brands and markets, both in the U.S. and internationally.
 
The table below presents the increase or decrease, as applicable, in case sales by product category for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012:
 
 
 
Increase/(decrease)
 
Percentage
 
 
 
in case sales
 
increase/(decrease)
 
 
 
Overall
 
U.S.
 
Overall
 
 
U.S.
 
Rum
 
 
4,397
 
 
(574)
 
 
11.3
%
 
 
(1.8)
%
Whiskey
 
 
2,367
 
 
2,266
 
 
20.4
%
 
 
39.6
%
Liqueur
 
 
3,136
 
 
1,812
 
 
14.2
%
 
 
8.2
%
Vodka
 
 
(2,862)
 
 
(1,475)
 
 
(16.7)
%
 
 
(10.8)
%
Tequila
 
 
(148)
 
 
(148)
 
 
(44.7)
%
 
 
(44.7)
%
Wine
 
 
(21)
 
 
(21)
 
 
(0.8)
%
 
 
(0.8)
%
Other
 
 
(243)
 
 
(243)
 
 
(100)
%
 
 
(100)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
6,626
 
 
1,617
 
 
7.1
%
 
 
2.1
%
 
 
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Gross profit. Gross profit increased 15.5% to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $3.6 million for the comparable prior-year period, while our gross margin increased to 35.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 35.1% for the comparable prior-year period. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to increased sales in the current period, while the increase in gross margin was due to an increase in sales of our more profitable brands, in particular the Jefferson’s brands. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded net allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory of $0.1 million. We recorded this allowance on both raw materials and finished goods, primarily in connection with label and packaging changes made to certain brands, as well as certain cost variances. The net $0.1 million charge was recorded as an increase to Cost of Sales in the period ended September 30, 2012. Net of the allowance for obsolete inventories, our gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was 36.1%.
 
Selling expense. Selling expense increased 5.9% to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $2.8 million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily due a $0.2 million increase in shipping costs due to increased sales, as well as a $0.1 million increase in employee costs, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in advertising, marketing and promotion expense. The increase in sales resulted in a net decrease of selling expense as a percentage of net sales to 25.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 27.0% for the comparable prior-year period.
 
General and administrative expense. General and administrative expense increased 5.9% to $1.24 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from $1.16 million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily due to a $0.05 million increase in professional fees. The increase in sales in the current period resulted in general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales decreasing to 10.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 11.2% for the comparable prior-year period.
 
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization was $0.2 million for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Loss from operations. As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations improved 61.3% to ($0.2) million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 from ($0.5) million for the comparable prior-year period. As a result of our focus on our stronger growth markets and better performing brands, and expected growth from our existing brands, we anticipate improved results of operations in the near term as compared to comparable prior-year periods, although there is no assurance that we will attain such results.
 
Net change in fair value of warrant liability. We recorded the fair market value of the warrants issued in connection with the June 2011 private placement at their initial fair value. Changes in the fair value of the warrants are recognized in earnings for each reporting period. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded a non-cash charge for loss on the change in the value of the warrants of ($3.5) million, as compared to a gain of $0.2 million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily due to the effects of our increased share price on the Black-Scholes valuation.
 
Loss from equity investment in non-consolidated affiliate. We have accounted for our investment in DP Castle Partners, LLC on the equity method of accounting. Results from this investment were de minimis in each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
Foreign exchange loss. Foreign exchange loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $0.2 million for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, due to the net effects of fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against the Euro and their effects on our Euro-denominated intercompany balances due to our foreign subsidiaries for inventory purchases.
 
Interest expense, net. We had interest expense, net of ($0.3) million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($0.1) million for the comparable prior-year period due to increased balances outstanding under our credit facilities. Due to expected balances on the Keltic Facility and other indebtedness, we expect interest expense, net to increase in the near term as compared to prior-year periods.
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the three months ended September 30, 2013 was ($0.3) million as compared to ($0.2) million for the comparable prior-year period, both the result of allocated net income recorded by our 60%-owned subsidiary, Gosling-Castle Partners, Inc.
 
Dividend to preferred shareholders. For each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recognized a dividend on our Series A Preferred Stock of $0.2 million, as required by the terms of the preferred stock. Accrued dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock are only payable in common stock upon conversion or liquidation.
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders. As a result of the net effects of the foregoing, especially the non-cash charge for the loss on the change in fair value of warrant liability, net loss attributable to common shareholders increased to ($4.6) million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($1.1) million for the comparable prior-year period. Net loss per common share, basic and diluted, was ($0.04) per share for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($0.01) per share for the comparable prior-year period.
 
 
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Six months ended September 30, 2013 compared with six months ended September 30, 2012
 
Net sales. Net sales increased 10.2% to $22.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $20.0 million for the comparable prior-year period, due to the overall growth of our Gosling's, Jefferson's and Brady's brands. Our international case sales as a percentage of total case sales increased to 21.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from 17.5% for the comparable prior-year period due to strong growth in Gosling’s rum and Irish whiskey sales in international markets. The overall sales growth was partially offset by a decrease in vodka sales due to continued price competition. We continue to focus on our faster growing brands and markets, both in the U.S. and internationally.
 
The table below presents the increase or decrease, as applicable, in case sales by product category for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the six months ended September 30, 2012:
 
 
 
Increase/(decrease)
 
Percentage
 
 
 
in case sales
 
increase/(decrease)
 
 
 
Overall
 
U.S.
 
Overall
 
 
U.S.
 
Rum
 
 
5,935
 
 
(1,664)
 
 
7.3
%
 
 
(2.6)
%
Whiskey
 
 
7,102
 
 
3,886
 
 
33.8
%
 
 
32.1
%
Liqueur
 
 
6,120
 
 
5,024
 
 
16.5
%
 
 
13.6
%
Vodka
 
 
(9,248)
 
 
(7,039)
 
 
(27.1)
%
 
 
(24.4)
%
Tequila
 
 
(365)
 
 
(365)
 
 
(42.1)
%
 
 
(42.1)
%
Wine
 
 
(315)
 
 
(315)
 
 
(7.8)
%
 
 
(7.8)
%
Other
 
 
(390)
 
 
(390)
 
 
(99.2)
%
 
 
(99.2)
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
8,839
 
 
(863)
 
 
4.9
%
 
 
(0.6)
%
 
Gross profit. Gross profit increased 14.8% to $8.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $7.1 million for the comparable prior-year period, while our gross margin increased to 36.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 35.2% for the comparable prior-year period. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to increased sales in the current period, while the increase in gross margin was due to an increase in sales of our more profitable brands, in particular the Jefferson’s brands. During the six months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded net allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory of $0.1 million. We recorded this allowance on both raw materials and finished goods, primarily in connection with label and packaging changes made to certain brands, as well as certain cost variances. The net $0.1 million charge was recorded as an increase to Cost of Sales in the period ended September 30, 2012. Net of the allowance for obsolete inventories, our gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was 35.7%.
 
Selling expense. Selling expense increased 8.1% to $5.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $5.4 million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily due to a $0.2 million increase in advertising, marketing and promotion expense in support of our overall volume growth, as well as a $0.2 million increase in shipping costs due to increased sales. The increase in sales resulted in a net decrease of selling expense as a percentage of net sales to 26.4% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 26.9% for the comparable prior-year period.
 
General and administrative expense. General and administrative expense was unchanged for each of the six-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase in sales in the current period resulted in general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales decreasing to 11.4% for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to 12.4% for the comparable prior-year period.
 
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization was $0.43 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $0.46 million for the comparable prior-year period.
 
Loss from operations. As a result of the foregoing, loss from operations improved 48.5% to ($0.7) million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from ($1.3) million for the comparable prior-year period. As a result of our focus on our stronger growth markets and better performing brands, and expected growth from our existing brands, we anticipate improved results of operations in the near term as compared to comparable prior-year periods, although there is no assurance that we will attain such results.
 
Net change in fair value of warrant liability. We recorded the fair market value of the warrants issued in connection with the June 2011 private placement at their initial fair value. Changes in the fair value of the warrants are recognized in earnings for each reporting period. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded a non-cash charge for loss on the change in the value of the warrants of ($4.0) million, as compared to a gain of $0.1 million for the comparable prior-year period, primarily due to the effects of our increased share price on the Black-Scholes valuation.
 
Loss from equity investment in non-consolidated affiliate. We have accounted for our investment in DP Castle Partners, LLC on the equity method of accounting. Results from this investment were de minimis in each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
 
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Foreign exchange loss. Foreign exchange loss for the six months ended September 30, 2013 was ($0.1) million as compared to a loss of ($0.02) million for the comparable prior-year period due to the net effects of fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against the Euro and their effects on our Euro-denominated intercompany balances due to our foreign subsidiaries for inventory purchases.
 
Interest expense, net. We had interest expense, net of ($0.5) million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($0.2) million for the comparable prior-year period due to increased balances outstanding under our credit facilities. Due to expected balances on the Keltic Facility and other indebtedness, we expect interest expense, net to increase in the near term as compared to prior-year periods.
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the six months ended September 30, 2013 was ($0.5) million as compared to ($0.3) million for the comparable prior-year period, both the result of allocated net income recorded by our 60% owned subsidiary, Gosling-Castle Partners, Inc.
 
Dividend to preferred shareholders. For each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we recognized a dividend on our Series A Preferred Stock of $0.4 million, as required by the terms of the preferred stock. Accrued dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock are only payable in common stock upon conversion or liquidation.
 
Net loss attributable to common shareholders. As a result of the net effects of the foregoing, especially the non-cash charge for loss on the net change in fair value of warrant liability, net loss attributable to common shareholders increased to ($6.1) million for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($2.1) million for the comparable prior-year period. Net loss per common share, basic and diluted, was ($0.06) per share for the six months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to ($0.02) per share for the comparable prior-year period.
 
Liquidity and capital resources
 
Overview
 
Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating and net losses and have not generated positive cash flows from operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2013, we had a net loss of $6.1 million, and used cash of $2.1 million in operating activities. As of September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $0.2 million and had an accumulated deficit of $136.4 million.
 
We believe our current cash and working capital, and the availability under the Keltic Facility, will enable us to fund our losses until we achieve profitability, ensure continuity of supply of our brands, and support new brand initiatives and marketing programs.
 
Existing Financing
 
See Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Recent Events for a discussion of our recent financing activites.   
   
In March 2013, we entered into a Second Amendment to the Keltic Facility, providing for an increase in available borrowings (subject to certain terms and conditions) under the Keltic Facility for working capital purposes from $7.0 million to $8.0 million and the Bourbon Term Loan in the initial aggregate principal amount of $2.5 million, which was used for the purchase of bourbon inventory on March 11, 2013. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with their respective terms, the Keltic Facility and Bourbon Term Loan expire on December 31, 2016 (the "Maturity Date"). We may borrow up to the maximum amount of the Keltic Facility, provided that we have a sufficient borrowing base (as defined in the Keltic Loan Agreement). The Keltic Facility interest rate is the rate that, when annualized, is the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate plus 3.25%, (b) the LIBOR Rate plus 5.75% and (c) 6.50%. The Bourbon Term Loan interest rate is the rate that, when annualized, is the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate plus 4.25%, (b) the LIBOR Rate plus 6.75% and (c) 7.50%. Interest is payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of every month on the average daily unpaid principal amount of the Keltic Facility and the Bourbon Term Loan. After the occurrence and during the continuance of any "Default" or "Event of Default" (as defined under the loan agreement) we are required to pay interest at a rate that is 3.25% per annum above the then applicable Keltic Facility or Bourbon Term Loan, as applicable, interest rate. The Keltic Facility currently bears interest at 6.50% and the Bourbon Term Loan currently bears interest at 7.50%. We are required to pay down the principal balance of the Bourbon Term Loan within 15 banking days from the completion of a bottling run of bourbon from our bourbon inventory stock purchased on or about the date of the Bourbon Term Loan in an amount equal to the purchase price of such bourbon. The unpaid principal balance of the Bourbon Term Loan, all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, all fees, costs and expenses payable in connection with the Bourbon Term Loan are due and payable in full on the Maturity Date. In addition to closing fees, Keltic receives an annual facility fee and a collateral management fee (each as set forth in the Keltic Loan Agreement).
 
 
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The Keltic Loan Agreement contains standard borrower representations and warranties for asset-based borrowing and a number of reporting obligations and affirmative and negative covenants. The Keltic Loan Agreement includes negative covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to create additional indebtedness, dispose of properties, incur liens, and make distributions or cash dividends. At September 30, 2013, we were in compliance, in all material respects, with the covenants under the Keltic Loan Agreement.
 
Keltic required as a condition to funding the Bourbon Term Loan that Keltic had entered into the participation agreement providing for an aggregate of $750,000 of the initial $2.5 million principal amount of the Bourbon Term Loan to be purchased by junior participants. Certain related parties of ours purchased a portion of these junior participations in the Bourbon Term Loan, including Frost Gamma Investments Trust ($500,000), Mark E. Andrews, III ($50,000) and an affiliate of Richard J. Lampen ($50,000). Under the terms of the participation agreement, the junior participants receive interest at the rate of 11% per annum. We are not a party to the participation agreement. However, we are party to a fee letter with the junior participants (including the related party junior participants) pursuant to which we pay the junior participants an aggregate commitment fee of $45,000 paid in three equal annual installments of $15,000.
 
In December 2009, Gosling-Castle Partners, Inc., a 60% owned subsidiary, issued a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $0.2 million to Gosling's Export (Bermuda) Limited in exchange for credits issued on certain inventory purchases. This note matures on April 1, 2020, is payable at maturity, subject to certain acceleration events, and calls for annual interest of 5%, to be accrued and paid at maturity.
 
We have arranged various credit facilities aggregating €350,000 or $473,197 (translated at the September 30, 2013 exchange rate) with an Irish bank, including overdraft coverage, creditors’ insurance, customs and excise guaranty, and a revolving credit facility. These facilities are payable on demand, continue until terminated by either party, are subject to annual review, and call for interest at the lender’s AA1 Rate minus 1.70%.
 
Liquidity Discussion
 
As of September 30, 2013, we had shareholders’ equity of $8.5 million as compared to $12.9 million at March 31, 2013. This decrease is primarily due to our total comprehensive loss for the six months ended September 30, 2013, including the $3.8 million loss on the fair value of our warrant liability.
 
We had working capital of $15.0 million at September 30, 2013 as compared to $13.9 million as of March 31, 2013. This increase is primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in accounts receivable, a $0.2 million increase in due from shareholders and affiliates, a $0.2 million increase in prepaid expenses and a $0.5 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, offset by a $0.1 million increase in our foreign revolving credit facility.
 
As of September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $0.2 million, as compared to $0.4 million as of March 31, 2013. The decrease is primarily attributable to the funding of our operations and working capital needs for the six months ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, we also had approximately $0.4 million of cash restricted from withdrawal and held by a bank in Ireland as collateral for overdraft coverage, creditors’ insurance, revolving credit and other working capital purposes.
 
The following may result in a material decrease in our liquidity over the near-to-mid term:
 
§
continued significant levels of cash losses from operations;
 
§
our ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing should it be required;
 
§
an increase in working capital requirements to finance higher levels of inventories and accounts receivable;
 
§
our ability to maintain and improve our relationships with our distributors and our routes to market;
 
§
our ability to procure raw materials at a favorable price to support our level of sales;
 
§
potential acquisitions of additional brands; and
 
§
expansion into new markets and within existing markets in the U.S. and internationally.
 
We continue to implement a plan to support the growth of existing brands through sales and marketing initiatives that we expect will generate cash flows from operations in the next few years. As part of this plan, we seek to grow our business through expansion to new markets, growth in existing markets and strengthened distributor relationships. As our brands continue to grow, our working capital requirements will increase. In particular, the growth of our Jefferson’s brands requires a significant amount of working capital relative to our other brands, as we are required to purchase and hold ever increasing amounts of aged bulk bourbon to meet growing demand. While we are seeking solutions to our long-term bourbon supply needs, we may be required to purchase and hold several years’ worth of bulk bourbon in inventory until such time as it is aged to our specific brand taste profiles, increasing our working capital requirements and negatively impacting cash flows.
   
We are also seeking additional brands and agency relationships to leverage our existing distribution platform. We intend to finance our brand acquisitions through a combination of our available cash resources, borrowings and, in appropriate circumstances, additional issuances of equity and/or debt securities. Acquiring additional brands could have a significant effect on our financial position, could materially reduce our liquidity and could cause substantial fluctuations in our quarterly and yearly operating results. We continue to look to control expenses, seek improvements in routes to market and contain production costs to improve cash flows.
 
 
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As of September 30, 2013, we had borrowed $6.7 million of the $8.0 million available under the Keltic Facility, leaving $1.3 million in then potential availability for working capital needs. We believe our current cash and working capital, the availability under the Keltic Facility and the proceeds from the $2.125 million term loan closed in October 2013, will enable us to fund our losses until we achieve profitability, ensure continuity of supply of our brands, and support new brand initiatives and marketing programs through at least September 2014.
 
Cash flows
 
The following table summarizes our primary sources and uses of cash during the periods presented:
 
 
 
Six months ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
(2,071)
 
$
(1,890)
 
Investing activities
 
 
(57)
 
 
(152)
 
Financing activities
 
 
1,837
 
 
2,030
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of foreign currency translation
 
 
3
 
 
(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
(288)
 
$
(14)
 
 
Operating activities. A substantial portion of available cash has been used to fund our operating activities. In general, these cash funding requirements are based on operating losses, driven chiefly by the costs in maintaining our distribution system and our sales and marketing activities. We have also utilized cash to fund our inventories. In general, these cash outlays for inventories are only partially offset by increases in our accounts payable to our suppliers.
 
On average, the production cycle for our owned brands is up to three months from the time we obtain the distilled spirits and other materials needed to bottle and package our products to the time we receive products available for sale, in part due to the international nature of our business. We do not produce Gosling’s rums, Pallini liqueurs, Tierras tequila or Gozio amaretto. Instead, we receive the finished product directly from the owners of such brands. From the time we have products available for sale, an additional two to three months may be required before we sell our inventory and collect payment from customers. Further, our inventory at September 30, 2013 included additional stores of bulk wine and bulk bourbon purchased in advance of forecasted production requirements. We expect to reduce the bulk bourbon in the normal course of future sales and are actively marketing our bulk wine to prospective vintners.
 
During the six months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in operating activities was $2.1 million, consisting primarily of a net loss of $5.0 million, a $0.7 million increase in accounts receivable, a $0.5 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a $0.2 million increase in prepaid expenses and a $0.2 million increase in due from affiliates. These uses of cash were partially offset by a change in fair value of warrant liability of $3.8 million, stock based compensation expense of $0.2 million and depreciation and amortization expense of $0.4 million.
 
During the six months ended September 30, 2012, net cash used in operating activities was $1.9 million, consisting primarily of a net loss of $1.4 million, a $0.9 million increase in inventory, a $0.5 million increase in accounts receivable, a $0.3 million decrease in accounts payable, a $0.1 million increase in due from affiliates and a $0.1 million increase in prepaid expenses. These uses of cash were partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in due to related parties, depreciation and amortization expense of $0.5 million, $0.1 million in stock-based compensation expense and $0.1 million in provision for obsolete inventories.
 
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.06 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013, representing $0.1 million used in the acquisition of fixed and intangible assets and $6,000 in payments under contingent consideration agreements, offset by $0.06 million from a change in restricted cash.
 
Net cash used in investing activities was $0.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2012, representing $0.01 million used in the acquisition of fixed and intangible assets and $0.1 million in payments under contingent consideration agreements.
 
Financing activities. Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2013 was $1.8 million, consisting of $1.25 million from issuance of the Junior Notes, $0.3 million in proceeds from the exercise of June 2011 Warrants, $0.2 million drawn on the Keltic Facility and $0.1 million drawn on the foreign revolving credit facilities, offset by the $0.06 million paid on the Bourbon Term Loan.
 
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2012 was $2.0 million representing $1.9 million drawn on the Keltic Facility and $0.2 million drawn on the foreign revolving credit facility.
 
 
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Recent accounting standards issued and adopted.
 
We discuss recently issued and adopted accounting standards in the “Accounting standards adopted” and “Recent accounting pronouncements” sections of Note 1 of the “Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
 
This report includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to the discussion of our business strategies and our expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources and to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. We use words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “seeks”, “expects”, “predicts”, “could”, “projects”, “potential” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this report to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks and factors relating to our operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include those listed under “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Annual Report, and as follows:
 
 
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our history of losses
 
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recent worldwide and domestic economic trends and financial market conditions could adversely impact our financial performance;
 
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our potential need for additional capital, which, if not available on acceptable terms or at all, could restrict our future growth and severely limit our operations;
 
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our brands could fail to achieve more widespread consumer acceptance, which may limit our growth;
 
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our dependence on a limited number of suppliers, who may not perform satisfactorily or may end their relationships with us, which could result in lost sales, incurrence of additional costs or lost credibility in the marketplace;
 
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our annual purchase obligations with certain suppliers;
 
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the failure of even a few of our independent wholesale distributors to adequately distribute our products within their territories could harm our sales and result in a decline in our results of operations;
 
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the possibility that we cannot secure and maintain listings in control states, which could cause the sales of our products to decrease significantly;
 
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the potential limitation to our growth if we are unable to identify and successfully acquire additional brands that are complementary to our existing portfolio, or integrate such brands after acquisitions;
 
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currency exchange rate fluctuations and devaluations may significantly adversely affect our revenues, sales, costs of goods and overall financial results;
 
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our need to maintain a relatively large inventory of our products to support customer delivery requirements, which could negatively impact our operations if such inventory is lost due to theft, fire or other damage;
 
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the possibility that we or our strategic partners will fail to protect our respective trademarks and trade secrets, which could compromise our competitive position and decrease the value of our brand portfolio;
 
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an impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other acquired intangible assets could negatively affect our operating results and shareholders’ equity;
 
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changes in consumer preferences and trends could adversely affect demand for our products;
 
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there is substantial competition in our industry and the many factors that may prevent us from competing successfully;
 
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adverse changes in public opinion about alcohol could reduce demand for our products;
 
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class action or other litigation relating to alcohol misuse or abuse could adversely affect our business;
 
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adverse regulatory decisions and legal, regulatory or tax changes could limit our business activities, increase our operating costs and reduce our margins;
 
We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’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 or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a—15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective as of such date.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 
We believe that neither we nor any of our subsidiaries is currently subject to litigation which, in the opinion of management after consultation with counsel, is likely to have a material adverse effect on us.
 
We may, however, become involved in litigation from time to time relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. These claims, even if not meritorious, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources.
 
Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit
 
 
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
4.1
 
Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2013, by and among Keltic Financial Partners II, LP, the Company and Castle Brands (USA) Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 9, 2013).
 
 
 
4.2
 
Amended and Restated Term Note, dated as of August 7, 2013, in favor of Keltic Financial Partners II, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 9, 2013).
 
 
 
4.3
 
Loan Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2013, by and between the Company and the lending parties thereto, including the form of promissory note attached as Exhibit B thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 9, 2013).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Reaffirmation Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2013, by and among Keltic Financial Partners II, LP, the Company, Castle Brands (USA) Corp. and the officers signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 9, 2013).
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
*             Filed herewith
 
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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.
 
 
CASTLE BRANDS INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Alfred J. Small
 
 
Alfred J. Small
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer and
 
 
Principal Accounting Officer)
 
November 13, 2013
 
 
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