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"Table of Contents
"Part I
"Explanatory Note
"Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
"Description of Business
"Description of Property
"Legal Proceedings
"Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
"Part Ii
"Market For Registrant s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
"Management s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
"Financial Statements
"Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
"Controls and Procedures
"Other Information
"Part Iii
"Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Person; Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act
"Executive Compensation
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
"Principal Accountant Fees and Services
"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
"Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2005 and 2004
"Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
"Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity (Deficiency) for the years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2005 and 2004

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  Patriot Motorcycle Corp. Form 10-KSB  
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-KSB

 


 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the year ended September 30, 2005

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to             

Commission File No. 333-75791

 


PATRIOT MOTORCYCLE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Nevada   13-3961109

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

1062 Calle Negocio, Suite F, San Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 488 0434

(Address of principal executive offices) (Phone Number)

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

N/A

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g):

Common Stock, par value $.001 per share

Preferred Stock, par value $.001 per share

(Title of Class)

 


Indicate by checkmark 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  ¨    No  x

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange A Rule 12b-2)    Yes  ¨    No  x

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

Issuer’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year ended September 30, 2005: $7,943,253

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (based upon the closing price of $8.25 of such stock, as reported by the Pink Sheets on September 30, 2005 is $37,837,297).

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s common stock as of September 30, 2005 was 8,868,189.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one)    Yes  ¨    No  x

 



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PATRIOT MOTORCYCLE CORPORATION

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         PAGE NO.
PART I.     
  Explanatory Note    3
  Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements    3

Item 1.

  Description of Business    3

Item 2.

  Description of Property    22

Item 3.

  Legal Proceedings    22

Item 4.

  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    22
PART II.     

Item 5.

  Market For Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters    23

Item 6.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation    26

Item 7.

  Financial Statements    29

Item 8.

  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure    29

Item 8A.

  Controls and Procedures    30

Item 8B.

  Other Information    30
PART III.     

Item 9.

  Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Person; Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act    31

Item 10.

  Executive Compensation    34

Item 11.

  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters    36

Item 12.

  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions    37

Item 14.

  Principal Accountant Fees and Services    37

 

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 PART I

 EXPLANTORY NOTE

This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 contains financial and operation information for the period through September 30, 2005. Our subsequent reports and public disclosures to be filed after the date hereof will contain updated information and disclosures that may be material to an understanding of the subject matter herein and the periods prior to and subsequent to the period covered by this report.

 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In this annual report we make a number of statements, referred to as “forward-looking statements”, which are intended to convey our expectations or predictions regarding the occurrence of possible future events or the existence of trends and factors that may impact our future plans and operating results. These forward-looking statements are derived, in part, from various assumptions and analyses we have made in the context of our current business plan and information currently available to us and in light of our experience and perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors we believe to be appropriate in the circumstances. You can generally identify forward-looking statements through words and phrases such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “budget”, “project”, “may be”, “may continue”, “may likely result”, and similar expressions. When reading any forward looking statement you should remain mindful that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of our company, and that actual results or developments may vary substantially from those expected as expressed in or implied by that statement for a number of reasons or factors, including those expressed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations”.

Each forward-looking statement should be read in context with, and with an understanding of, the various other disclosures concerning our company and our business made elsewhere in this annual report as well as other public reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of actual results or developments. We are not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this annual report to reflect new events or circumstances unless and to the extent required by applicable law.

 ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Introduction

Patriot Manufacturing Corporation (“Manufacturing”) was formed on October 25, 1999 as a California corporation. Davenport Ventures, Inc. (“Davenport”) was formed on July 30, 1993 as a Nevada corporation. On August 18, 1996, Davenport merged into Royal Mortgage Corporation and the surviving entity changed its corporate name to Royal Financial Corporation (“Royal”). On November 23, 1998, Royal filed registration Form 10SB12G to establish public trading. In May 2001, Manufacturing merged into Royal and the surviving entity changed its name to Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (“Patriot,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) and divested several unrelated businesses. During the later part of 2002 and 2003, numerous attempts to achieve satisfactory financing and introduce viable product lines were unsuccessful and our business was dormant from July 2002 to June 2004. In August 2004, we became the exclusive distributor in the United States of the Yamoto™ line of dirt bike motorcycles and all- terrain vehicles (“ATVs”) manufactured in China to our specifications. In July 2005, this agreement was expanded to include worldwide distribution rights. During the year ended September 30, 2005, the Company was active in the sale and distribution of dirt bikes and ATV’s under the brand name of Yamoto. As a condition of the settlement of a lawsuit with Yamaha, the Company has rebranded its products Patriot OffRoad™.

 

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Patriot OffRoad™ offers dirt bikes and ATVs with premium quality, reliability, and a superior warranty and customer service, all at competitive price points that are thirty to fifty percent below comparable Japanese and U.S. models. Our primary competitors in the dirt bike category are Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. These companies, along with Polaris, represent the major competitors in the ATV market. Patriot OffRoad™ also experiences some competition, due to price, from Kazuma, another Chinese off-road vehicle manufacturer.

As of September 30, 2005, over 500 U. S. dealers are selling our dirt bikes and ATVs and are in various stages of becoming authorized Patriot dealers. Our goal is to have 1,000 dealers by the end of fiscal 2006 and 1,500 by the end of fiscal 2007. Because of our quality, reliability, affordability and significantly higher margins for authorized dealers, established motorcycle dealers are receptive to carrying our line.

In July 2005, John Covington, the developer of Surgical-Steed Musclebikes Motorcycle Company (“Steed”), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a 13-year history of production and sale of custom street bikes, became the Director of Design and Development for Patriot. We have outsourced several component parts, and established a regulatory-compliant distribution network throughout the United States. Custom bikes will be manufactured and sold while we are developing a non-custom entry level product to be introduced in fiscal 2006. Mr. Covington and his wife have two-year employment contracts containing a restive covenant.

As of September 30, 2005, we manufacture and distribute specialty motorcycles; distribute a moderately priced line of dirt bike motorcycles, ATVs, accessories and specialty clothing for families and other entry-level consumers; and produce the syndicated television program “Steel Dreams™”. Once we have further expanded a domestic, and established an international dealer organization through which we are selling the Patriot OffRoad™ brand of dirt bikes and ATVs, and the specialty motorcycles, we intend to introduce new branded products such as watercraft, marine engines and power generators.

In July 2005, we attained the production and distribution rights to the syndicated television program “Steel Dreams™”. The program has been produced and distributed for four years, and is currently carried on 217 stations in over 137 markets with over 76,000,000 households. The first production of the fifth season was broadcast in September 2005. Segments include storylines of Patriot, action sequences in numerous motor sports and interviews with industry celebrities.

Later in 2006, we plan to introduce a personal watercraft (“PWC”), and a line of speedboat powered by an outboard engine including 24’ and 33’ runabouts and 41’ cruisers. We have already developed the prototypes for the cruisers in our Hemet, California development facility.

We are headquartered in San Clemente, California and as of September 30, 2005 have over 50 full-time employees. We outsource our shipping and handling of the dirt bikes and ATVs to FulSource Fulfillment and Logistics in Fremont, California. The vehicles are packed in containers holding approximately 80 units and shipped from China to the Port of Oakland. FulSource accepts and manages all shipments on our behalf and then warehouses the vehicles in its nearby facility. From that point, the products are shipped directly to the dealers across the country, where the final assembly occurs.

Company Overview

Patriot Motorcycle Corporation is a multi divisional organization geared to provide affordable family fun under the banner of Ride to Freedom.

There are large consumer markets for the Company’s products. The dirt bike motorcycle and ATV markets are well established in the United States and in many other foreign countries worldwide. Patriot seeks to enlarge the size of these markets by attracting new, first-time buyers—youth, women, families and seniors—based on affordable pricing, quality product offerings and an established dealer network. As Patriot expands into other large and well-established markets, such as personal watercraft, motorboats and street bikes, the Company believes it can attract sales away from competitors and also increase the overall size of these markets by introducing consumers to less-expensive, quality recreational products.

 

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Patriot V-Twin

Patriot Motorcycle Corporation acquired the assets of Steed Musclebike Motorcycle Company of Scottsdale, Arizona on July 1, 2005. Renown motorcycle designer John Covington, founder and creator of Steed custom-built V-Twin Musclebikes is the Director of Design and Development for Patriot.

Patriot currently manufactures street bikes under the Steed line in Scottsdale, Arizona. Later this year, the Company will commence production of the “200 Series”, which have been primarily designed for the entry level street bike buyer. The “200 Series” motorcycle was introduced at this year’s Cincinnati V-Twin show. Outsourcing of several component parts will allow the Company to bring this product to market with a unique appearance and an affordable price. The Company continues to commit research and development expenditures to this addressable market segment.

The on-road market is significantly larger in terms of vehicles in use, annual sales and dollar value per unit than the off-road market.

The Motorcycle Industry Council (“MIC”), of which Patriot is a member, estimates that more than 1 million new two-wheel motorcycles were sold in the U.S. in 2005. This figure includes street bikes, dual-purpose motorcycles and dirt bikes. 64% (646,000 units) were classified as on-highway, 3% (30,000 units) were dual-purpose motorcycles and 27% (278,000 units) were off-highway. In 2005, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (“SVIA”) estimates that over 780,000 new all-terrain vehicles were sold. In total, new motorcycle and ATV sales approached 1.8 million units in 2005.

According to the MIC, in 2003, there were 8.8 million motorcycles in operation in the United States, or 3.0 motorcycles for every 100 persons. Of those, 6.9 million were used on public roads and highways, and 2.4 million were used off-road; these figures include 500,000 dual-purpose bikes, which are designed for use on public roads and for off-highway recreational purposes. In addition, the SVIA estimates that there are approximately 6.2 million all-terrain vehicles owned and operated in the United States. On-highway motorcycles include scooters but exclude mopeds, with or without pedals. Off-highway motorcycles include competition motorcycles and exclude all-terrain vehicles. In addition, the SVIA estimates that there are approximately 6.2 million all-terrain vehicles owned and operated in the United States. Patriot is an active member of SVIA.

Based on MIC estimates, new on-highway motorcycle sales exceeded $7 billion in 2003. At the present time, according to MIC, 13,924 retail outlets sell motorcycles and related products in the United States. 45% of these retail outlets are authorized to sell new motorcycles, scooters or all-terrain vehicles based on MIC estimates. Rather than creating its own dealer network from scratch, Patriot is targeting select dealers that are already established. The other 55% of the 13,924 retail outlets specialize in motorcycle related parts, accessories, used vehicles or service, but are not authorized to sell new motorcycles, scooters or ATVs according to MIC.

Patriot OffRoad™

Patriot is presently engaged in the distribution of off-road vehicles, both dirt bike motorcycles and ATVs.

All-Terrain Vehicles (“ATVs”)

The American National Standards Institute, Inc. (“ANSI”) defines an all-terrain vehicle as “any motorized off-highway vehicle designed to travel on four low pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control, and intended for use by a single operator and no passenger.” ATVs are manufactured in three general size categories. Adult-size ATVs are those models with engine sizes greater than 90cc. These models are for operators 20 years and older. Youth-12 models are those with engine sizes from 70cc to 90cc. These models are for children from 12 to 15 years old. Youth-6 models are those with engines sizes less than 70cc. These models are for children from 6 to 11 years old.

Today’s models are tailored to the sport and utility markets. Sport models are generally small, light, have 2-wheel drive and are capable of fast acceleration. These models are often built for motocross racing, either in

 

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the design of the machine or at least in the marketing of it. For successful motocross racing, a quad must be lightweight, powerful, and have a low center of gravity and good suspension characteristics. There are many other types of sports riding and racing, such as GNCC (woods racing), Baja (desert racing), hill climbing and trail riding. Utility models are generally larger, feature 4-wheel drive, have high-end speeds of approximately 45 mph and have the ability to haul small loads. Due to the different weights, each has advantages on different types of terrain.

In the United States, annual sales of ATVs have increased steadily since 1991. According to the SVIA and the ATV Safety Institute, annual sales of ATVs have increased over 500% since 1993 to approximately 847,000 units in 2002. ATV owner and user demographics are:

 

    More than 15 million American riders;

 

    70% ride as a family recreational activity;

 

    Medium owner age of 40;

 

    71% are married and 86% are male;

 

    43% have professional/managerial occupations; and

 

    Median household income is $62,000

Sales to two major customers amounted to 28.0% of sales.

Dirt Bike Motorcycles

Patriot is primarily focused on the off-highway portion of the motorcycle market. MCI estimates there were 1,009,000 new two-wheel motorcycles sold in the US in 2005.Off-highway motorcycles are not certified by the manufacturer to be in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and are not designed for use on public roads.

According to the MIC, in 2003, there were approximately 1.88 million dirt bike motorcycles in operation in the United States. The off-highway segment of the motorcycle industry is dominated by products with relatively small engines. Nearly all, or approximately 1.7 million, of dirt bike motorcycles currently in use have an engine displacement of less than 350cc.

Designated Riding Areas for Off-Road Vehicles

All 50 states have areas where off-road vehicles may be operated. Due to safety and environmental concerns, in many of the more populated states there is a growing trend toward “designated” riding areas, with boundaries and protocol, and away from unrestricted off-road use based on the operator’s own horizons. Designated riding locations are generally found on public lands in national forests, grasslands, wilderness and unpopulated rural areas, desert environs and established recreational areas. Often, operator fees are charged and are applied to the maintenance of trail networks and forestry roads.

Patriot Productions

Patriot Productions was initially formed to support the internal marketing and production requirements of the Off-Road, Steed and Marine Divisions. Since its inception, Patriot Productions has acquired a nationally syndicated TV show (‘Steel Dreams TV’), added advertising, promotional and direct response capabilities to support the internal divisions and most importantly has begun offering the above services to external clients for profit.

Patriot Productions brings an existing infrastructure to support the marketing solution — from in-house producers, editors and copywriters to the administrative staff. Patriot Productions owns ‘Steel Dreams TV,’ the nationally syndicated motor-sports show reaching 76 million households weekly via 216 television stations in 137 markets. The show is produced at the in-house Patriot Production facility. ‘Steel Dreams’ is now in its fifth season.

 

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Utilizing the latest technology and broadcast vehicles, Patriot Productions creates entertaining content delivered to consumers over multiple platforms. Original content and “the story of” the brand can be delivered in the form of a nationally syndicated TV show as well as an interactive multimedia CD Rom. These formats also allow the Company to deliver digital, targeted content via “webisodes,” downloadable video via an iPod or cell phone, a video podcast or as part of a desktop “Screen Server.”

Patriot’s creative team is well experienced in the development of unique and captivating story lines that allows companies to engage consumers on a deeper level. Leveraging the strength of broadcast television and driving consumers to fully interact with “the making of” the Company is the power of Patriot Productions. The marketing platform is based on engaging the consumer with entertaining content, interactive programs, useful and relevant lifestyle messages, and information and you create “dialogue” with the intent of building a relationship and ultimately driving sales for its clients and Patriot Motor Corporation’s own proprietary brands.

As an in-house division of Patriot Motorcycle Corporation, Patriot Productions has the market position of reaching millions of consumers for its clients weekly. As a profit center for the Company, Patriot Productions acts like a multimedia agency for selected clients around the globe. The re-focusing of Patriot Productions comes from the drive to create dynamic marketing vehicles and systems for its own marketing efforts while realizing the department’s profit-generating ability and potential.

Patriot Productions offers an exclusive integrated marketing strategy which has the capability of reaching millions of targeted consumers through our proprietary “DRIVE Program”. DRIVE (Delivering Real-Time, Integrated Value based Experience) is comprised of six independent marketing elements which are delivered ala carte or bundled to both internal divisions as well as external clients.

The six Marketing /Advertising elements of DRIVE include;

Broadcast

Reaching 76 million households weekly, Steel Dreams TV delivers entertaining motor-sports related content with the primary goal of providing revenue generating branded entertainment and local/national advertising spots to 217 stations in over 137 markets with over 76,000,000 households every week.

Branded entertainment involves creating compelling and entertaining content where the advertiser/sponsor “is the show” without being perceived as being an infomercial. Automotive advertisers/sponsors we are currently creating branded Entertainment for include Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Porsche and Hyundai. In the motorcycle industry we are creating episodes for well known custom motorcycle builders from Jesse James of “Monster Garage” fame to Arlen Ness and Steed by Patriot to name a few.

In addition to providing branded entertainment, Patriot Productions designs, creates and produces commercials which are then aired on Steel Dreams TV. Patriot Productions owns the exclusive rights to sell seven thirty second spots on each episode. Patriot Productions currently uses a third party sales force to sell the national advertising spots. We are bundling the national advertising spots which systematically increases the revenues per spot.

Alternative Media

Through our proprietary interactive disc program, Patriot Productions can reach millions of targeted consumers with nearly 700 MB of engaging, relevant rich media content including full sight, sound and motion (Product video, running footage, music, games, sponsors etc.) which entices the consumer to interact. In addition to rich compelling media on the Disc, consumers are presented with a number of opt-in offers, promotions and incentives where they will be given an opportunity to register, schedule a test drive, answer the survey or opt in to any number of promotional partners offers. The results and consumer data / insights are captured and immediately followed up on via bounce-back email or a voice broadcast on behalf of Jeep and the sponsors. The follow-up message will correspond to the consumers in-market timing and will allow them to connect with a dealer, call center or website (to set up a test drive/service visit or make a purchase decision) in real-time.

 

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The Disc is distributed to consumers as a Handout, Inserted in Newspapers and Targeted Magazines or delivered as part of a Targeted Direct Mail Program.

Print

Patriot Productions graphics department can create any type of print material including direct mail, newspaper advertising, magazine ads, and retail point of sale. Our primary interest in the print work is to insert the interactive disc as part of a targeted marketing campaign where the print media comes to life with interactive media. The results of which are measurable in real–time and measures every click, impression and consumer interaction.

Events

Patriot Productions attends numerous events on behalf of our clients and offers a variety of services ranging from event management, electronic lead data capture via our exclusive Kiosk program with the ultimate goal of capturing consumer interest, insights and information. The data is then routed electronically to clients for immediate sales follow up.

Patriot Productions has aligned itself with leading providers of Event Management Companies, eliminating the need to invest in expensive infrastructure.

Direct Response/Retail

The ultimate goal of any advertiser/sponsor involves the use of direct response i.e. direct mail, customer acquisition, loyalty marketing and specializing in creating and executing measurable direct response programs. Patriot Productions Direct will provide programs that push the limits of traditional marketing by providing instant communication between Buyers & Sellers. Patriot Productions Direct Customer Centric, an intensive direct marketing and follow-up program, integrates a variety of proprietary marketing systems that directly promote consumer response and drive buyers to the retailer regardless of the industry. The formula delivers an instantaneous and measurable return on investment for our clients during an age when consumers are becoming more difficult and expensive to reach with the marketing message.

Our goal is to deliver the most effective marketing solution which drives consumers to the show room, gathers consumer insights, and measures the results, which allows Patriot Productions to make improvements based on our findings so the next program is better then the one before. Delivering this sort of a comprehensive, integrated and measurable solution requires that we all understand the big picture and work together to “solve” the problems with acceptable solutions that come from positive dialogue in a collaborative environment. Management understands, endorses and supports the initiative from start to finish and is willing to take corrective action along the way.

Web

Patriot Productions offers a plethora of services as it relates to the web ranging from cross promotional links on Steel Dreams TV, bounce back emails, e-newsletters, customer retention programs, iPOD downloads and more. The Web strategy is used primarily to support the five other Marketing elements.

Patriot Marine Industries

Speedboats

The Company opened a manufacturing facility in Hemet, California in May 2005 to develop prototypes for runabout and cruiser boats. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, the Company commenced development of a line of boats and expended $121,578 during the year. The Company expects to generate the first sales near the end of fiscal 2006. Patriot has hired famed boat designer, Art Carlson, as Director of Boat Designs for Patriot Marine Industries division. For over half a century, Carlson has designed, styled and built some of the most popular and famous boats in history. A pioneer, continually poised on the cutting edge,

 

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Carlson initially combined a newly emerging fiberglass technology in the early 1950s with new hull concepts that ultimately launched both the revolutionary “Tunnel Hull” design and the lines of Carlson High-Performance and Glastron/Carlson sport boats.

The Carlson name is internationally known and synonymous with the sleek beauty, high-performance and extreme quality. Carlson’s sleek designs have also been in major Hollywood motion pictures such as “Outlaw Blues” (with Peter Fonda and Susan St. James), Walt Disney’s “Boatniks” and in classic James Bond, 007 thrillers such as “Live and Let Die” and “Moonraker.” His boats have also been featured on TV shows, such as “The Fall Guy” and “Riptide,” and in numerous television commercials.

Many of these same dealers and retail outlets sell, or could sell personal watercraft (“PWC”). The National Marine Manufacturers Association (“NMMA”), of which Patriot is a member, reported that recreational boating contributed approximately $33 billion to the U.S. economy in 2004. NMMA put the number of boats in use in the country at 17.6 million that year and said that new boat and motor sales reached $13.6 billion, continuing a growth trend averaging 8 percent annually since 1997. Beyond the U.S, the international recreational boating market holds fantastic potential as growth rates have exceeded even the buoyant numbers seen in this country. The personal watercraft industry peaked in 1995 with approximately 200,000 units sold according to the NMMA. Since that time, annual PWC sales have declined significantly. In 1998, according to the NMMA, there were approximately 130,000 units sold. This number dropped to 79,300 in 2002 and 80,600 in 2003. PWC sales were accorded a total retail value of $720 million in 2003 according to the NMMA. Based on NMMA estimates, there were approximately 1.42 million PWC owned in 2003. Since the mid-1990s, sit-down style, multi-passenger watercraft have represented 99% of all PWC sales, with three- and four-passenger family models the fastest growing segment according to the NMMA. According to the NMMA, 72 million Americans each year participate in some form of recreational boating.

In addition, Patriot believes there is a corporate opportunity in the retail boating and marine engine industries. In 2003, outboard boat sales exceeded $2.7 billion and outboard motor sales exceeded $2.5 billion, for a combined total of more than $5.2 billion.

Personal Watercraft (“PWC”)

Patriot is in the process of developing a personal watercraft, which will be manufactured in China, and when introduced, will be competitively priced to attract entry-level recreational consumers. According to The Personal Watercraft Industry Association, the PWC concept originated in the 1960s when a home inventor conceived and built his notion of a powered water ski. This design combined the elements of self-power, small size, and a maneuverable, active ride.

Bombardier Recreational Products, known for its Ski-Doo® snowmobiles, introduced a craft in the late 1960s with limited success. This craft gets credit for being the first sit-down style PWC. In the early 1970s, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. introduced the JET SKI® watercraft, the first commercially successful PWC. PWC are considered by the U.S. Coast Guard to be inboard boats under 20 feet in length. They are powered by either a 2-stroke gasoline engine (the same basic engine type which is found in most outboard motors), or by a 4-stroke gasoline engine, the same engine type used in cars. Because of environmental concerns, the industry has shifted to 4-stroke engines, which is the type that Patriot is adopting.

Today’s personal watercraft are small family boats with clean, quiet and fuel-efficient engines and no exposed propellers. Manufacturers have been responsive to customers’ desires for environmentally friendly recreation and have created cleaner, quieter and safer PWC. According to The Personal Watercraft Industry Association, in less than three years manufacturers have attained the same level of engine emission reductions it took the automobile industry 25 years to achieve. Today’s PWC produces 75% fewer emissions than models manufactured in 1998, and with hull insulation and other muffling techniques, today’s models are 70% quieter than those produced only three years ago.

Patriot’s management believes that price is the single most important factor behind the industry’s decline in sales, from 200,000 units sold in 1995, to 80,600 units sold in 2003 as estimated by the NMMA. According to the NMMA, the average retail price of a PWC in 2003 was $8,890. The Company believes that the demand for PWC is price elastic, and that at a lower price point, there is a strong market potential for its new entry-level 2- and 3-seater products. The 2-seater Patriot PWC will have a suggested retail price of approximately $3,900 and the 3-seater PWC will retail for $4,500 to $4,900.

 

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Designated Riding Areas for Personal Watercraft

In general, personal watercraft may be operated anywhere boating is permitted. This includes fresh water lakes, rivers, bays and salt-water bodies.

Competition

There is significant competition among entrenched manufacturers of quality dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles. ATV manufacturers include Cannonade, Honda, Kawasaki, Long Chang, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha. Dirt bike producers include Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. Many of these off-road vehicle manufacturers are affiliates of large multinational corporations that have significant financial resources and marketing budgets, entrenched dealer networks, loyal customer base and brand name recognition.

Patriot OffRoad™ also experiences competition from other Chinese off-road vehicle manufacturers, the largest of which is from Kazuma. In general, Kazuma products are less expensive and offer fewer features. The Company believes it offers better product designs with greater curb appeal, and better after-market support for dealers and customers. Some U. S. dealers carry both Patriot OffRoad and Kazumas in order to provide a wider array of products to entry-level buyers, many of which are highly price sensitive.

There are four major companies currently active in the personal watercraft market: Kawasaki (JET SKI®), Yamaha (Wave Runner®)—which truly began the change in market emphasis from the stand-up style PWC to a sit-down style with one- or two-person capacities— Bombardier Recreational Products (Sea-Doo®), and American Honda (AquaTrax®).

Despite the entrenchment of well-capitalized competitors in addressable markets, the Company believes that it can effectively compete by offering high quality products at better retail prices, and with higher built-in dealer margins. Patriot seeks to bring new, first-time buyers—particularly families, women and seniors—into the recreational use market through affordable pricing, whereas its competitors are likely to sustain their appeal to the seasoned, competitive and/or professional rider.

While each addressable market is large and has several well-financed competitors, management feels it has the ability to effectively compete due to a more affordable product offering.

Purchasing Policies

All dirt bikes and ATVs are purchased from contracted manufacturers in China and delivered to Fremont, California, in care of FulSource Fulfillment and Logistics.

The street bikes are currently manufactured in Scottsdale, Arizona, utilizing a worldwide vendor network to supply component parts and are purchased within customary terms and quantities. As product lines are expanded, reverse engineering will continue to solicit parts from the lowest cost alternatives in the global market.

Qualified Retail Dealers

Patriot’s policy is to sell its products to an existing, nationwide network of motorcycle and off-road vehicle dealers, and major chain retailers, instead of directly to the public. Patriot has identified established dealers in the United States. In the future, new, start-up and international dealers may offer additional sales channels. As of September 30, 2005 there is a network of 500 dealers that are selling motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATVs and are in various stages of becoming authorized Patriot dealers. Most qualified dealers already sell dirt bikes and ATVs produced by competitors, and the Company views these outlets as prime candidates for its vehicles. Management believes because Patriot OffRoad ™ bikes and ATVs are less expensive and dealers earn significantly higher margins on their sales vis-à-vis competitive offerings, the Company has the ability to attract established dealers.

 

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Traditional authorized dealers sell and service the full line of Patriot OffRoad ™ dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles. Retail dealers must dedicate a minimum amount of store-frontage space, prominently display Patriot OffRoad ™ brand signage, employ sales personnel who are certified by the Company, meet annual minimum ordering requirements, participate in the training/certification program, have a qualified service department on the premises and contain their activities to their allotted trading area for marketing purposes. Dealer trading areas are defined by zip codes, population density, and (state and county) franchise, dealer and distributor laws.

Marketing Plan

The emphasis is on growing the dealer network with a national television advertising campaign, local, regional and national events, sponsorships and a robust internet/email marketing program.

The Company has identified partners, vendors and associations to assist in achieving its sales growth targets in a systematic fashion. The marketing plan envisions establishing a nationwide dealer network, promoting to the trade through active public relations and advertising, and soliciting directly to the consumer. Strategic partners and vendors include Freestyle MX Tour, iMedia International, Del Tel, PBNext, ProResponse, Deep Dive Promotions and zMax.

The inclusion of the syndicated television program “Steel Dreams™” into the Patriot family of companies allows the Company to have a constant presence in over 217 stations in over 137 markets with over 76,000,000 households.

Advertising

Patriot is a new brand on the market in a maturing industry where the competition spends millions of dollars on advertising across trade and consumer mediums. The Company has identified the need to advertise and communicate with three target audiences: dealers, the trade, and consumers. Each audience has its own points of influence and methods for approach. In general, Patriot has selected multiple avenues for disseminating its message: television, consumer and trade print media, email advertising, an extensive Patriot site, which allows both public and private access, an interactive CD brochure, outsourced customer relationship management (“CRM”), sponsorships and cross promotions, event marketing, and associations and trade shows.

Customer Relationship Management

The Company outsources its customer relationship management function to ProResponse, Inc. ProResponse is an Internet-based and web-enabled database management and marketing company. It assists Patriot and designated distributors with tracking and follow-up on customers, prospects and referrals. The Company believes that proper information management leads to improved business-decision making and the sale of additional products and services.

Associations and Memberships

Patriot has joined, associated itself, or has applications pending with various organizations, including the Motorcycle Industry Council (“MIC”) and the Specialty Vehicle Industry Association (“SVIA”). Among other things these associations assist the Company in complying with all Federal, State and Industry guidelines, furthering political objectives through industry lobbying, provide access to industry information and contacts, and allow for attendance and exhibits at trade shows and conferences.

 

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Warranties

Patriot initially offers a six-month manufacturer’s warranty on its OffRoad products that covers all parts through authorized dealers. Major competitors provide three- to six-month warranties. In addition, through a co-branded agreement with zMax Micro-Lubricant ™, Patriot offers an incremental four and one half year guarantee, see “Agreement with zMax Micro Lubricants™”. The Company believes it offers the only guarantee on engine and power train parts and labor, for five full years.

Agreement with zMax Micro Lubricants™

Patriot has secured an agreement with Oil-Chem Research Corp. (“Oil-Chem”) that provides a five-year guarantee of off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Oil-Chem, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports Inc., a NYSE-listed company, produces an environmentally-friendly, micro-lubricant, “zMax Power System”™ for use in automobiles, trucks, aircraft and other motorized transportation.

Under the agreement, zMax guarantees the power trains, transmissions and all internally-lubricated parts, including primary drives, carburetors and shaft final drives. Under the agreement, Patriot supplies dealers with the zMax product at wholesale price levels. Patriot OffRoad™ products are to be serviced by dealers prior to their physical delivery to the buyer. Servicing includes the installation of four ounces of zMax in the engine and two ounces in the gas tank.

To keep the warranty effective, the purchaser must return to a Patriot dealer for servicing, which includes an oil change and installation of the zMax product, every six months. This servicing creates a paper trail to support the zMax guarantee and adds an additional revenue stream for authorized dealers. The initial six-month, parts only, warranty package is provided by the manufacturer and Patriot. With the implementation and maintenance of the zMax program, zMax guarantees the listed parts and labor for four and one half years at the conclusion of the initial six-month warranty.

The zMax product is packaged in a co-branded format with Patriot. zMax has signed a two-year agreement with the Company to sell the Patriot zMax Motorcycle Formula™ to the motorcycle industry. Revenues from the sale of the zMax Motorcycle Formula are generated by Patriot dealers, Patriot retailers and non-Patriot retailers.

Product Liability Insurance

Commercial insurance is provided by Steadfast Insurance Company. Patriot carries general insurance, product liability and general umbrella policies with an aggregate coverage limit of $9,000,000. To date, the Company has experienced no prior losses from liability or product liability. Patriot also requires its dealers to continuously maintain, at their own expense, insurance against all liability for acts or omissions of the dealer or any of its employees, agents or contractors in connection with the sale of products or the rendering of services.

Regulations

Emission and noise standards for dirt bike motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles vary from state to state. Some states have no registration requirements for off-road vehicles and others such as California—the largest potential market for the Company’s products—have stringent standards. The Enforcement Division of the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) has the responsibility for preventing the illegal sale and use of non-conforming or non-California certified vehicles, engines, and emissions related parties in California. One category that the Enforcement Division regulates is Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles.

Regulations apply to off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 1997, and all off-road vehicles sold in California, model year 1998 or later, must be certified by the CARB. There are two types of certifications available, a compliant certification (“green sticker”) and a non-compliant certification (“red sticker”). A vehicle certified compliant meets the emission standards set forth by the regulation and when registered will receive a green sticker from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The green sticker allows the vehicle to be ridden in any designated riding area at any time during the year. A non-compliant vehicle receives a red sticker at the time of registration. It limits the use of the vehicle according to the regulations, which may allow for seasonal riding only.

 

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Patriot has received “green sticker” certificates for six of its dirt bike models and six of its ATV models from the CARB, and the Company anticipates beginning a systematic product roll out in California in the near future. Beginning in January 2006, uniform federal standards replaced those of individual states, including California, and Patriot is in the process of ensuring that its 2006 models comply with the pending reforms, by applying for EPA approval for continuing engine families or assuring that manufacturers already have EPA approval.

Intellectual Property

We have applied for trademark and copyright protection for all of our current products and productions. As new products are developed, additional trademarks will be filed.

Employees and Facilities

As of September 30, 2005, we employed over 50 individuals. Management believes employee relations are good and none of the employees are represented by a collective bargaining unit. We rent approximately 21,854 square feet of space as our corporate headquarters at 1062 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673 at a rate of $20,013 per month rent on a lease that expires on July 31, 2007. The building contains executive offices, sales and marketing, dealer support, and a regional parts center.

The Company leases 4,500 square feet in Hemet, California to house the marine products development division. We also have approximately 6,000 square feet on a month-to-month lease in Scottsdale, Arizona , which is used for the manufacturing of the custom street bikes. We outsource all shipping and handling of dirt bikes and ATVs to Fulsource Fulfillment and Logistics in Fremont, California.

Risk Factors

This annual report on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” or other similar words. Our actual results may differ materially from the results projected in the forward-looking statements. While the risks described below are the ones we believe are most important for you to consider, these risks are not the only ones that we face. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows could be materially harmed.

Patriot has experienced product delivery problems. As a condition of the settlement of trademark infringement lawsuit over the use of the name “Yamoto” with Yamaha, the Company has rebranded its products Patriot OffRoad™. This has resulted in delays in Patriot achieving its sales goals for 2005 and early 2006. In addition, as a result of higher than acceptable product returns, the Company’s technical staff has made several visits to the manufacturer to reengineer the products. If the Company is unable to obtain satisfactory product from its current manufacturer, the Company will have to engage another manufacturer. There is no assurance that the Company can contract with another manufacturer on the same economic terms or that such a change will not result in additional production delays.

Patriot has a history of losses and Patriot may never sustain profitability. For the years ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, Patriot had a net loss of $4,298,427 and $836,810, respectively, and an accumulated deficit of $7,342,672 and $3,044,245, respectively. The ability to generate profits in the future will depend on a number of factors, including the ability to:

 

  establish a reliable supply of off road products built to the Company’s specifications and within budgeted costs;

 

  effectively sell the street bikes and Patriot OffRoad™ line of dirt bikes and ATVs which are distributed by Patriot to dealers in commercial quantities;

 

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  recruit and maintain qualified independent dealers to sell the street bike and Patriot OffRoad™ products;

 

  obtain market acceptance of the street bike and Patriot OffRoad™ products;

 

  expand personnel capabilities, and equipment and internal systems to manage growth effectively;

 

  Compete within the targeted market; and

 

  maintain control over substantial costs relating to the introduction and marketing of the marine, street bike and Patriot OffRoad™ products, including parts, design changes relating to new products and improvements or alterations to existing products.

Many of these factors will depend on circumstances beyond the Company’s control. Since November of 2004, Patriot has not been profitable and Patriot may not achieve consistent profitability in the foreseeable future, if ever. Patriot can give you no assurance that Patriot will ever be quarter-after-quarter profitable, or that any revenues Patriot does generate will be sufficient to continue successfully.

Patriot only has a limited operating history. Patriot’s operating history is very limited, and Patriot has not realized sufficient revenues from product sales to achieve profitability.

You should evaluate the likelihood of the anticipated financial and operational success in light of the uncertainties and complexities inherent in this venture, many of which are beyond Patriot’s control, including:

 

  the ability to distribute, sell and market the Steed and Patriot OffRoad™ products;

 

  the ability to introduce new products;

 

  the performance of the Steed and Patriot OffRoad™ motorcycle and ATV products;

 

  the significant and ongoing funds needed to market and meet sales objectives;

 

  the appeal of the Steed and Patriot OffRoad™ products to dealers and consumers; and

 

  the ability to generate adequate revenue to support operations.

The operations have been limited due to initial organizing costs associated with staffing of the Company and building the dealer network. These operations only provide a limited basis for you to assess management’s ability to effectively commercialize the Steed and Patriot OffRoad™ products and the advisability of investing in Patriot.

Patriot will require additional financing to sustain operations and without it, Patriot may not be able to continue operations. The inability to raise additional working capital at all or to raise it in a timely manner may negatively impact the ability to fund the operations, to generate revenues, and to otherwise execute the business plan, leading to the reduction or suspension of the operations and ultimately going out of business. Should this occur, the value of your investment in the units could be adversely affected, and you could even lose your entire investment. At September 30, 2005, Patriot had an operating cash flow deficit of $6,035,551. For the foreseeable future, Patriot intends to fund operations and capital expenditures from limited cash flow from operations, cash on hand and the net proceeds from this Offering. If capital resources are insufficient, Patriot will have to raise additional funds. Patriot may need additional funds to continue operations, pursue business opportunities (such as expansion, acquisitions of complementary businesses or the development of new products or services), to react to unforeseen difficulties or to respond to competitive pressures. Patriot cannot assure you that any financing arrangements will be available in amounts or on acceptable terms, if at all. If additional financing is not available when required or is not available on acceptable terms, Patriot may be unable to fund its expansion, successfully promote current products, license new products or enhance products and services, take advantage of business opportunities, or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the business and the value of your shares. If Patriot chooses to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity securities, you may experience significant dilution of your ownership interest, and holders of the additional equity securities may have rights senior to those of the holders of the common stock. If Patriot obtains additional financing by issuing debt securities, the terms of these securities could restrict or prevent the Company from paying dividends and could limit flexibility in making business decisions.

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and to train and manage the personnel necessary to implement those functions. The inability to manage growth could impede the ability to generate revenues and profits and to otherwise implement the business plan and growth strategies, which would have a negative impact on business. The Company’s strategy envisions growing the business by growing sales of the existing motorcycles and ATVs, acquiring licenses for and developing new products, acquiring recreational vehicle companies that complement the existing brands and expanding the dealer network. If Patriot fails to effectively manage growth, the financial results could be adversely affected. Growth may place a strain on the management systems and resources. Patriot must continue to refine and expand the business development capabilities, systems and processes and access to financing sources. This expansion and these expanded relationships will require the Company to significantly improve and/or replace the existing managerial, operational and financial systems, procedures and controls, to improve the coordination between various corporate functions, and to manage, train, motivate and maintain a growing employee base. The Company’s performance and profitability will depend on the ability of the officers and key employees to: manage the business as a cohesive enterprise; manage expansion through the timely implementation and maintenance of appropriate administrative, operational, financial and management information systems, controls and procedures; add internal capacity, facilities and third-party sourcing arrangements as and when needed; maintain service quality controls; and attract, train, retain, motivate and effectively manage employees. The time and costs to effectuate these steps may place a significant strain on management personnel, systems and resources, particularly given the limited amount of financial resources and skilled employees that may be available at the time. Patriot may not be able to successfully integrate and manage new systems, controls and procedures for the business, or even if Patriot successfully integrates systems, controls, procedures, facilities and personnel, such improvements may not be adequate to support projected future operations. Patriot may never recoup expenditures incurred during this expansion. Any failure to implement and maintain such changes could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations.

Patriot may make acquisitions which could divert management’s attention, cause ownership dilution to stockholders and be difficult to integrate. Given that the Company’s strategy envisions growing its business, Patriot may decide that it is in the best interest to identify, structure and integrate acquisitions that are complementary with the business model. Acquisitions, strategic relationships and investments often involve a high degree of risk. Patriot may also be unable to find a sufficient number of attractive opportunities, if any, to meet its objectives.

Acquisition transactions are accompanied by a number of risks that could harm the business, operating results and financial condition:

 

    Patriot could experience a substantial strain on its resources, including time and money, and Patriot may not be successful;

 

    management’s attention may be diverted from the ongoing business concerns;

 

    while integrating new companies, Patriot may lose key executives or other employees of these companies;

 

    Patriot could experience customer dissatisfaction or performance problems with an acquired company or technology;

 

    Patriot may become subject to unknown or underestimated liabilities of an acquired entity or incur unexpected expenses or losses from such acquisitions; and

 

    Patriot may incur possible impairment charges related to goodwill or other intangible assets or other unanticipated events or circumstances, any of which could harm the business.

As a result, Patriot might not be successful in integrating any acquired businesses, products or technologies, and might not achieve anticipated revenue and cost benefits.

Patriot’s success is dependent on a few key executive officers. The inability to retain those officers would impede the business plan and growth strategies, which would have a negative impact on the business. The Company’s success depends on the skills, experience and performance of key members of its management team. Patriot is heavily dependent on the continued services of several of its key executives, including: Michel Attias, Chief Executive Officer and President; David M. Gernak, Chief Financial Officer; Scott Watson, Chief Operating Officer; and Ray Wedel, Chief Technical Officer. Patriot does not have long-term employment agreements with the members of the senior management team. Those individuals without

 

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long-term employment agreements may voluntarily terminate their employment with the Company at any time upon short notice. Were Patriot to lose one or more of these key executive officers, Patriot would be forced to expend significant time and money in the pursuit of a replacement, which would result in both a delay in the implementation of the business plan and the diversion of limited working capital. Patriot can give you no assurance that they can find satisfactory replacements for these key executive officers at all, or on terms that are not unduly expensive or burdensome to the Company. Patriot currently does not maintain key man insurance policies on any officers or employees, though it may do so in the future. Although Patriot intends to issue stock options or other equity-based compensation to attract and retain employees, such incentives may not be sufficient to attract and retain key personnel.

Patriot’s success is also dependent on the ability to attract and retain technical personnel, sales and marketing personnel and other skilled management. The Company’s success depends to a significant degree upon the ability to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled and qualified personnel. Failure to attract and retain necessary technical personnel, sales and marketing personnel and skilled management could adversely affect the business. If Patriot fails to attract, train and retain sufficient numbers of these highly qualified people, the prospects, business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

New rules, including those contained in and issued under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may make it difficult to retain or attract qualified officers and directors, which could adversely affect the management of the business. Patriot may be unable to attract and retain qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide effective management as a result of the recent and currently proposed changes in the rules and regulations which govern publicly-held companies, including, but not limited to, certifications from executive officers and requirements for financial experts on the board of directors. The perceived increased personal risk associated with these changes may deter qualified individuals from accepting these roles. The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has resulted in the issuance of a series of new rules and regulations and the strengthening of existing rules and regulations by the SEC. Further, certain of these recent and proposed changes heighten the requirements for board or committee membership, particularly with respect to an individual’s independence from the corporation and level of experience in finance and accounting matters. The board of directors currently consists of one member and Patriot may have difficulty attracting and retaining directors with the requisite qualifications. If Patriot is unable to attract and retain qualified officers and directors, the management of the business could be adversely affected.

The Company’s internal controls over financial reporting may not be effective, and the independent auditors may not be able to certify as to their effectiveness, which could have a significant and adverse effect on the business. Patriot is subject to various regulatory requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Patriot, like all other public companies, is incurring additional expenses and diverting management’s time in an effort to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Patriot is evaluating the internal controls over financial reporting in order to allow management to report on, and the independent auditors to attest to, the internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations of the SEC, which Patriot collectively refers to as Section 404. Although 404 of Sox will not be applicable to Patriot until December 31, 2006, and certain violations of 404, not material, have occurred in the past, Patriot is currently performing the system and process evaluation and testing required in an effort to comply with the management assessment and auditor certification requirements of Section 404. Patriot recently hired a new Controller, and is installing new accounting software to help improve internal controls over financial reporting. If, in the future, management identifies one or more material weaknesses, or the external auditors are unable to attest that management’s report is fairly stated or to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal controls, this could result in a loss of investor confidence in the Company’s financial reports, have an adverse effect on the stock price and/or subject the Company to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities.

If Patriot is unable to maintain adequate insurance, the financial condition could be adversely affected in the event of uninsured or inadequately insured loss or damage. Riding motorcycles and ATVs is a more dangerous activity than driving motor vehicles and if a significant number of riders were injured and brought claims against Patriot, Patriot might not be able to maintain sufficient insurance. Patriot may not be able to obtain insurance policies on affordable terms that would adequately insure the business and property

 

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against damage, loss or claims by third parties. To the extent the business or property suffers any damages, losses or claims by third parties, which are not covered or adequately covered by insurance, the financial condition may be materially adversely affected.

The Company’s future success depends on the ability to respond to changing consumer demands, identify and interpret recreational vehicle trends and industry standards and successfully market new products. The recreational vehicle industry is subject to rapidly changing consumer demands, technological improvements and industry standards. Accordingly, Patriot must identify and interpret vehicle trends and respond in a timely manner. Demand for and market acceptance of new products are uncertain and achieving market acceptance for new products generally requires substantial product development and marketing efforts and expenditures. If Patriot does not continue to meet changing consumer demands and develop successful product lines in the future, the Company’s growth and profitability will be negatively impacted. If Patriot fails to anticipate, identify or react appropriately to changes in product style, quality and trends or is not successful in marketing new products, Patriot could experience an inability to profitably sell its products even at lower cost margins. Because of these risks, a number of companies in the recreational vehicle industry in general, have experienced periods of rapid growth in revenues and earnings and thereafter periods of declining sales and losses, which in some cases have resulted in companies in these industries ceasing to do business. Similarly, these risks could have a severe negative effect on results of operations or financial condition.

The Company’s business and the success of its products could be harmed if Patriot is unable to maintain their brand image. Success is dependent in large part to the strength of the brand names Patriot distributes, particularly Patriot OffRoad™. If Patriot is unable to timely and appropriately respond to changing consumer demand, the brand name and brand image Patriot distributes may be impaired. Even if Patriot reacts appropriately to changes in consumer preferences, consumers may consider those brand images to be outdated or associate those brands with styles of recreational vehicles that are no longer popular. If Patriot OffRoad™ vehicles and other product lines are deemed inexpensive but of poor quality, Patriot may experience periods of rapid growth in revenues and earnings followed by periods of declining sales and losses. The business may be similarly affected in the future.

The Company’s business could be harmed if it fails to maintain proper inventory levels. Patriot places orders with manufacturers for some products prior to the time Patriot receives customers’ orders. Patriot does this to minimize purchasing costs, the time necessary to fill customer orders and the risk of non-delivery. However, Patriot may be unable to sell the products Patriot has ordered in advance from manufacturers or that Patriot has in inventory. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair brand image and have a material adverse effect on operating results and financial condition. Conversely, if Patriot underestimates consumer demand for its products or if its manufacturers fail to supply the quality products that Patriot requires at the time Patriot needs them, the Company may experience inventory shortages. Inventory shortages might delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer and distributor relationships, and diminish brand loyalty.

The Company’s business may be negatively impacted as a result of changes in the economy. The Company’s business depends on the general economic environment and levels of consumer spending that affect not only the ultimate consumer, but also its dealer network. Purchases of recreational vehicles tend to decline in periods of recession or uncertainty regarding future economic prospects, when consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items, declines. During periods of recession or economic uncertainty, Patriot may not be able to maintain or increase sales to existing dealers, make sales to new dealers, maintain sales levels or maintain or improve earnings from operations as a percentage of net sales. As a result, operating results may be adversely and materially affected by downward trends in the economy, continued increases in gasoline prices or the occurrence of events that adversely affect the economy in general. Furthermore, in anticipation of continued increases in net sales, Patriot has significantly expanded its infrastructur