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Due to related parties
The Company has received non-interest bearing loans and advances from related parties. The amounts owed by the Company as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:
Due from related parties
The Company has earned income from and made advances to related parties. The amounts owed to the Company as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:
Management income from affiliates
The Company had management income from its affiliates in the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, as follows:
Chanticleer Investors LLC
Investors LLC loaned the Company $4,045 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Chanticleer Investors II LLC
The Company manages Investors II and earned management income of $22,896 in 2011. There was no accrual for 2012.
Chanticleer Dividend Fund, Inc. ("CDF")
On November 10, 2010 the Company formed CDF under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland. CDF filed a registration statement under Form N-2 to register as a non-diversified, closed-end investment company in January 2011. The Company, through Advisors, will have a role in management of CDF when its registration statement becomes effective.
Hoot SA, LLC; Hoot SA II, LLC; Hoot SA III, LLC; and Hoot SA IV, LLC
The Hoot partnerships were formed to help finance the first four Hooters restaurants in South Africa.
Efftec International, Inc. ("Efftec")
The Company's CEO became CEO and the sole director of Efftec during 2010 and the Company received 150,000 common shares and an option to acquire 150,000 shares for management services. The shares and option were initially valued at $22,500, based on the trading price of Efftec at the time.
North American Energy Resources, Inc. ("NAEY")
The Company's CEO became CEO and a director of NAEY during 2010 and the Company received 150,000 common shares for management services. The shares were valued at $10,500, based on the trading price of NAEY at the time. The Company's CEO resigned as CEO of NAEY in December 2010 and remains a director. During June 2011, the Company’s CEO contributed 1,790,440 shares of NAEY to the Company which was valued at $125,331 based on the trading price at the time. Mr. Pruitt did not receive additional compensation as a result of the transfer.
Chanticleer Foundation, Inc.
Chanticleer Foundation, Inc. is a Donor-Advised Fund whose governing body consists of Mr. Pruitt, a director of the Company and an employee of the Company. The Foundation loaned the Company $10,750 during 2011.
Avenel Financial Group, Inc.
Avenel Financial Group, Inc. is a company owned by Mr. Pruitt. Advances previously made to the Company were repaid during 2011. |
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