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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2009
Registration No. 333 -152869
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

AMENDMENT NO. 5
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDERTHE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
 
aVINCI MEDIA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant in its charter)

Delaware
 
000-17288
 
75-2193593
(State or other Jurisdiction of
 
(Primary Standard Industrial
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Classification Code Number)
 
Identification No.)
 
11781 South Lone Peak Parkway, Suite 270
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 495-5700
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal place of business)

Chett B. Paulsen, Chief Executive Officer
aVINCI MEDIA CORPORATION
11781 South Lone Peak Parkway, Suite 270
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 495-5700
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
 
Copies to:
Marc Ross
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
61 Broadway, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10006
(212) 930-9700
(212) 930-9725 (fax)

Approximate date of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
 
If any securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box:  x
 
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o
 
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  o
 
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box.  o
 
Indicate by a 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 o
Accelerated Filer  o  
Non-accelerated Filer  o 
Smaller Reporting Company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

       
Proposed
         
       
maximum
 
Proposed
     
       
offering
 
maximum
     
(i) Title of each class of
 
Amount to be
 
price per
 
aggregate
 
Amount of
 
securities to be registered
 
registered
 
share
 
offering price
 
registration fee
 
Common Stock, no par value
   
16,929,640
   
$
0.06
(1)
 
$
1,015,778
   
$
39.92
 
Common Stock, no par value, issuable upon exercise of warrants exercisable at $0.53 per share
   
949,350
   
$
0.53
(2)
 
$
503,156
   
$
19.77
 
                                 
Total
   
17,878,990
           
$
1,518,934
   
$
59.69
(3)
 
(1) 
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c) and Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act of 1933, using the average of the high and low price as reported on the Over the Counter Pink Sheets on  January 12, 2009  which was $ 0.06 per share.
(2) 
Pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act, the maximum offering price per security represents the exercise price of the applicable preferred stock, warrants or options.
(3)
Previously paid.

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
 
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 14, 2009

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

aVINCI MEDIA CORPORATION

17,878,990 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
 
This prospectus relates to the resale by the selling stockholder of up to 17,878,990 shares of our common stock, consisting of up to 16,929,640 shares of common stock and 949,350 shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants. The selling stockholder may sell common stock from time to time in the principal market on which the stock is traded at the prevailing market price or in negotiated transactions. We will pay the expenses of registering these shares, other than any selling stockholder’s legal or accounting costs or commissions.
 
Our common stock is traded on the Over the Counter Pink Sheets (“OTC Pink Sheets”) under the symbol “AVMC.PK.” The closing sale price on the OTC Pink Sheets on  January 12, 2009 , was $0.06 per share.
 
Investing in these securities involves significant risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 3.
 
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
The date of this prospectus is ___________, 2008.
 
The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. This Prospectus is included in the Registration Statement that was filed by aVinci Media Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The selling stockholder may not sell these securities until the registration statement becomes effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the sale is not permitted.
 
Principal Executive Offices of and mailing address for aVinci Media Corporation
 
11781 South Lone Peak Parkway, Suite 270
Draper, UT 84020
Telephone Number (801) 495-5700
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
5
RISK FACTORS
7
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
18
USE OF PROCEEDS
18
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
19
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
21
BUSINESS
34
MANAGEMENT
41
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
45
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
48
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS, PROMOTERS AND CERTAIN CONTROL PERSONS
49
SELLING STOCKHOLDER
50
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
53
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
55
LEGAL MATTERS
57
EXPERTS
57
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
57
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
57
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
58
PART II  INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
II-1
SIGNATURES
II-4
 
 
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
 
The following summary highlights selected information contained in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information you should consider before investing in the securities. Before making an investment decision, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the “Risk Factors” section, the financial statements and the notes to the financial statements.
 
aVinci Media Corporation
 
aVinci Media Corporation (formerly known as Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation) is a Delaware corporation.  Between October 2, 2006 and June 6, 2008, we were a shell public company and conducted no business activities other than seeking appropriate merger acquisition candidates.
 
In June 2008 (described in Recent Developments below), these efforts led to the acquisition of Sequoia Media Group, LC by way of a reverse merger.  Sequoia Media Group, LC changed its name to aVinci Media, LC in July 2008 following the reverse merger.  aVinci Media, LC, is a Utah limited liability company originally organized on March 28, 2003 under the name Life Dimensions, LC.
 
In this prospectus, Vinci Media Corporation and our wholly owned subsidiary, aVinci Media, LC. will be referred to as AVI Media.  Substantially all of our business is conducted out of an office in Draper, Utah.  We also have an office in Bentonville, Arkansas to help service Wal-Mart, which is one of our largest retail customers.
 
Business
 
Through our subsidiary, aVinci Media, LC, we deploy a software technology that employs “Automated Multimedia Object Models,” its patent-pending way of turning consumer captured images, video, and audio into complete digital files in the form of full-motion movies, DVD’s, photo books, posters and streaming media files.  aVinci Media, LC filed its first provisional patent in early 2004 for patent protection on various aspects of its technology with a full filing occurring in early 2005, and aVinci Media, LC has filed several patents since that time as part of its intellectual property strategy.  Our technology carries the brand names of “aVinci” and “aVinci Experience.”
 
In May 2004 aVinci Media, LC signed its first client agreement with BigPlanet, a division of NuSkin International, Inc. (“NuSkin”).  Under the terms of the BigPlanet agreement, aVinci Media, LC supplied BigPlanet with its software technology that BigPlanet marketed, sold, and fulfilled for its consumers.  Revenues from BigPlanet represent substantially all of aVinci Media, LC’s sales through 2007 at approximately $3.4 million from May 2004 through December 2007.  aVinci Media, LC’s agreement with BigPlanet expired on December 31, 2007.  BigPlanet continues to offer aVinci Media, LC’s DVD products and pays a per-product royalty for products resulting in a monthly royalty of less than $2,000 per month.
 
Since inception aVinci Media, LC has continued to develop and refine its technology to be able to provide higher quality products through a variety of distribution models including in-store kiosks, retail kits, and online downloads.  aVinci Media, LC’s business strategy has been to develop a product solution that provides users with professionally created templates to automatically create personalized products by simply adding user images.
 
aVinci Media, LC’s business efforts during 2006 and 2007 were directed at developing relationships with mass retailers.  aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement to provide its technology in Meijer stores at the end of 2006.  Due to problems a third party supplier had deploying its kiosk software in Meijer stores, aVinci Media, LC was delayed in deploying its software technology that was to be provided through the third party kiosk.  During 2007, Meijer signed Hewlett Packard as its kiosk vendor and aVinci Media, LC entered into an agreement to provide its software in Meijer stores on Hewlett Packard kiosks.  aVinci Media, LC’s software integration onto the Hewlett Packard kiosk was completed in 2008 and deployed in April 2008 in Meijer stores.
 
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During 2007, aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement with Fujicolor to deploy its technology on their kiosks located in domestic Wal-Mart stores.  aVinci Media, LC s initial integration and deployment with Fujicolor in domestic Wal-Mart stores took place in the third quarter of 2007, with a software update in the third quarter of 2008 to enhance the user experience and the product offering.
 
In January 2008, aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement with Costco.com, to deliver its DVD product online.  aVinci Media, LC’s DVD product began being offered at Costco.com on the “photo” category at the end of March 2008.
 
Recent Developments
 
Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated December 6, 2007 and amended March 31, 2008 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among aVinci Media Corporation (then operating as Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation), SMG Utah, LC, a Utah limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation (“Merger Sub”), and aVinci Media, LC, Merger Sub merged with and into aVinci Media, LC, with aVinci Media, LC remaining as the surviving entity and our wholly owned operating subsidiary (the “Merger”).  The Merger was effective on June 6, 2008, upon the filing of Articles of Merger with the Utah Division of Corporations.  In connection with the Merger transaction, we amended our Certificate of Incorporation to (i) change our name from Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation to aVinci Media Corporation; (ii) increase our authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 250,000,000; (iii) authorize a class of preferred stock consisting of 50,000,000 shares of $.01 per value preferred stock; and (iv) effect a 1-for-2 reverse stock split.
 
In connection with the Merger, we effected a 1-for-2 reverse split of its issued and outstanding common stock.  Accordingly, the 19,484,032 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger were reduced to approximately 9,742,016 shares (subject to rounding) as a result of the Merger.  Each issued and outstanding membership interest of aVinci Media, LC was converted into the right to receive .87096285 post-merger shares.  We issued 38,986,114 post split shares of our common stock in the Merger to the holders of aVinci Media, LC membership interests representing approximately 80% of our common stock outstanding immediately after the Merger.  As a result of the reverse split and the Merger, there were 48,728,130 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding on June 6, 2008.
 
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we made a cash distribution of $2,000,000 (the “Dividend”) to our stockholders of record as of May 20, 2008. The Dividend was paid on June 4, 2008.  The former holders of aVinci Media, LC membership units did not receive any portion of the Dividend.
 
The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entireties by reference to the Merger Agreement.  Additional information about the Merger and related proposals is set forth in the definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2008 and thereafter distributed to our stockholders.
 
The Offering
 
Common stock offered by selling stockholder
 
Up to 17,878,990 shares, consisting of the following:
   
·                   16,929,640 shares of common stock;
   
·                   949,350 shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants;
     
Use of proceeds
 
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock.
     
OTC Pink Sheets Symbol
 
AVMC
 
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RISK FACTORS
 
This investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this prospectus. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your investment.
 
Risks Related to Our Business
 
All of AVI Media’s current operations are conducted through aVinci Media, LC, and since aVinci Media, LC’s inception, it has been spending more than it makes which has required it to rely upon outside financings to fund operations.  If AVI Media is not able to generate sufficient revenues to fund its business plans, AVI Media may be required to limit operations.
 
aVinci Media, LC, has operated at a loss since inception and is not currently generating sufficient revenues to cover the operating expenses of AVI Media.  If our revenues do not begin to grow, or if revenues decline and our expenses do not decline at a greater rate, we may be unable to generate positive cash flow.  We contemplate raising additional outside capital within the next 12 months to help fund current growth plans.  We anticipate that our current cash resources are sufficient to fund our operations through April 2009.  Additional cash of approximately $2.2 million will be needed to fund operations through the end of 2009 based on our current plans.  If new sources of financing are insufficient or unavailable, we will modify our growth and operating plans to the extent of available funding, if any.  Any decision to modify our business plans would harm our ability to pursue our aggressive growth plans.  If we cease or stop operations, our shares could become valueless.  Historically, we have funded our operating, administrative and development costs through the sale of equity capital or debt financing.  If our plans and/or assumptions change or prove inaccurate, or we are unable to obtain further financing, or such financing and other capital resources, in addition to projected cash flow, if any, prove to be insufficient to fund operations, our continued viability could be at risk.  To the extent that any such financing involves the sale of our common stock or common stock equivalents, our current stockholders could be substantially diluted.  There is no assurance that we will be successful in achieving any or all of these objectives over the coming year.
 
AVI Media anticipates its business will become highly seasonal in nature which may cause its financial results to vary significantly by quarter.
 
The photo retail business is very seasonal in nature with a significant proportion of recurring revenues occurring the fourth quarter of the calendar year, particularly around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.  Additionally, any disruptions in our operations during the fourth quarter could greatly impact our annual revenues and have a significant adverse effect on our relationships with our customers.  Our limited revenue and operating history makes it difficult for us to assess the impact of seasonal factors on our business or whether our business is susceptible to cyclical fluctuations in the economy.
 
AVI Media’s technology solutions and business approach are relatively new and if they are not accepted in the marketplace, its business could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Products created with our technology have only been available in the marketplace since 2005.  We have been pursuing a business model that requires retail and vendor partners to recognize the advantages of our technology to make it available to end consumers.  Having generated limited revenues, there can be no assurance that our products will receive the widespread market acceptance necessary to sustain profitable operations.  Our operations may be delayed, halted, or altered for any of the reasons set forth in these risk factors and other unknown reasons.  Such delays or failure would seriously harm our reputation and future operations.  If our products or our business model are not accepted in the market place, our business could be materially and adversely affected.
 
Our product solution focuses on an aspect of the digital photo industry that we believe is not being addressed in any meaningful way.  We provide a nearly finished product that takes user images and combines them with stock images to create context for user images in a themed presentation.  We also offer a unique DVD product that has not been widely sold in the marketplace in the form we offer.  The uniqueness of our product solution results in our products going to the market with a high level of uncertainty and risk.  As the market for its product technology is new and evolving, it is difficult to predict the size of the market, the future growth rate, if any, or the level of premiums the market will pay for our services.  There can be no assurance that the market for our services will emerge to a profitable level or be sustainable.  There can be no assurance that any increase in marketing and sales efforts will result in a larger market or increase in market acceptance for our services.  If the market fails to develop, develops more slowly than expected or becomes saturated with competitors, or if our proposed services do not achieve or sustain market acceptance, our proposed business, results of operations and financial condition will continue to be materially and adversely affected.
 
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Ultimately, our success will depend upon consumer acceptance of our product delivery model and our largely pre-configured products.  We rely on our retail and internet vending customers to market our products to end consumers.  While we assist retailers with their marketing programs, we cannot assure that retailers will continue to market our services or that their marketing efforts will be successful in attracting and retaining end user consumers.  The failure to attract end user consumers will adversely affect our business.  In addition, if our service does not generate revenue for the retailer, whether because of failure to market it, we may lose retailers as customers, which would adversely affect our revenue.
 
aVinci Media, LC has for the past few years depended on a single customer for a significant portion of its revenue.  If we are unable to replace that customer and add additional customers it could materially harm our operating results, business, and financial condition.
 
During 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, over 90% of aVinci Media LC’s revenue was derived from a single customer, BigPlanet.  The contract with BigPlanet expired on December 31, 2007.  aVinci Media LC continues to provide our technology to BigPlanet on a monthly basis resulting in less than $2,000 a month in royalties. We added several additional customer contracts during 2007, but they are currently generating less revenue per month than BigPlanet generated per month over the last few years.  If in the event we are unable to replace the revenue generated from BigPlanet, and increase revenue from current customers and all additional custmers, our operations and financial results will significantly suffer, jeopardizing long-term operations.  We may not succeed in generating additional revenues, and may be faced with intense price competition, both of which may affect our gross margins and could significantly impact ongoing operations.
 
AVI Media needs to develop and introduce new and enhanced products in a timely manner to remain competitive.
 
The markets in which we operate are characterized by rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and relatively short product lives.  The pursuit of necessary technological advances and the development of new products require substantial time and expense.  To compete successfully in the markets in which we operate, we must develop and sell new or enhanced products that provide increasingly higher levels of performance and reliability.  For example, our business involves new digital audio and video formats, such as DVD-Video and DVD-Audio, and, more recently, the new recordable DVD formats including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+RW.
 
Currently, there is extensive activity in our industry targeting the introduction of new, high definition formats including Blue Ray®.  To the extent that competing new formats remain incompatible, consumer adoption may be delayed and we may be required to expend additional resources to support multiple formats.  We expend significant time and effort to develop new products in compliance with these new formats.  To the extent there is a delay in the implementation or adoption of these formats, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.  As new industry standards, technologies and formats are introduced, there may be limited sources for the intellectual property rights and background technologies necessary for implementation, and the initial prices that we may negotiate in an effort to bring our products to market may prove to be higher than those ultimately offered to other licensees, putting us at a competitive disadvantage.  Additionally, if these formats prove to be unsuccessful or are not accepted for any reason, there will be limited demand for our products.  We cannot assure you that the products it is currently developing or intend to develop will achieve feasibility or that even if it is successful, the developed product will be accepted by the market.  We may not be able to recover these costs of existing and future product development and our failure to do so may materially and adversely impact its business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
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If AVI Media is unable to respond to customer technological demands and improve its products, its business could be materially and adversely affected.
 
To remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of our solutions and products.  The photo industry is characterized by rapid technological change, changes in user and customer requirements and preferences and frequent new product and service introductions.  Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to license leading technologies useful in our business, enhance existing software offerings, develop new product offerings and technology that address the varied needs of our existing and prospective customers and respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards and practices on a cost-effective and timely basis.  There can be no assurance that we will successfully implement new technologies or adapt our solutions, products, proprietary technology and transaction-processing systems to customer requirements or emerging industry standards.  If we are unable to adapt in a timely manner in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements for technical, legal, financial or other reasons, our business could be materially adversely affected.
 
AVI Media expects to experience rapid growth.  If it is unable to manage its growing operations effective, AVI Media’s business could be negatively impacted.
 
Expected rapid growth in all areas of our business may place a significant strain on our operational, human, and technical resources.  We expect that operating expenses and staffing levels will increase in the future to keep pace with our customer demands and requirements.  To manage our growth, we must expand our operational and technical capabilities and manage our employee base, while effectively administering multiple relationships with various third parties, including business partners and affiliates.  We cannot assure that we will be able to effectively manage our growth.  The failure to effectively manage our growth could result in an inability to meet customer demands, leading to customer dissatisfaction and loss.  Loss of customers could negatively impact our operating results.
 
AVI Media competes with others who provide products comparable to its products.  If AVI Media is unable to compete with current and future competitors, its business could be materially and adversely affected.
 
The digital photography products and services industries are intensely competitive, and we expect competition to increase in the future as current competitors improve their offerings, new participants enter the market or industry consolidation further develops. Digital image services are provided by a wide range of companies.  Our competitors consist of professional videographers on the high-cost end and slideshow software programs on the low-cost end, with varying software tools in the middle.  Software providers who supply consumer tools or solutions for consumers to make their own DVD productions include Adobe, Microsoft, Ulead, PhotoShow, Roxio, among others.  Specific competitors in the market for the provision of personalized photo products include MediaClip, Muvee, Animoto, Slide, Roxio PhotoShow, and One True Media.  Internet portals and search engines such as Yahoo!, AOL and Google also offer digital photography solutions, and home printing solutions offered by Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Epson, Canon and others.  .
 
Competition may result in pricing pressures, reduced profit margins or loss of market share, any of which could substantially harm our business and results of operations.  Our success is dependent upon our ability to maintain our current customers and obtain additional customers.  Most of our competitors have longer operating histories, significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources, greater name and product recognition, and larger existing customer bases.  Although we have been able to enter into relationships with many potential competitors, we cannot provide any assurance our relationships will continue or that these potential competitors will not pursue their own product solutions that we currently provide to them.  With large and varied competitors and potential competitors in the marketplace, we cannot be certain that we will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors.  If we are unable to do so, it will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
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AVI Media relies on its ability to download software and fulfill orders for its customers.  If AVI Media is unable to maintain reliability of its network solution it may lose both present and potential customers.
 
Our ability to attract and retain customers depends on the performance, reliability and availability of our services and fulfillment network infrastructure.  We may experience periodic service interruptions caused by temporary problems in our own systems or software or in the systems or software of third parties upon whom we rely to provide such service.  Fire, floods, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins and similar events could damage these systems and interrupt our services.  Computer viruses, electronic break-ins or other similar disruptive events also could disrupt our services.  System disruptions could result in the unavailability or slower response times of the websites we host for our customers, which would lower the quality of the consumers’ experiences.  Service disruptions could adversely affect our revenues and, if the service disruptions were prolonged, would seriously harm our business and reputation.  We do not carry business interruption insurance to compensate for losses that may occur as a result of these interruptions.  Our customers depend on Internet service providers and other website operators for access to our systems.  These entities have experienced significant outages in the past, and could experience outages, delays and other difficulties due to system failures unrelated to our systems.  Moreover, the Internet network infrastructure may not be able to support continued growth.  Any of these problems could adversely affect our business.
 
The infrastructure relating to our services are vulnerable to unauthorized access, physical or electronic computer break-ins, computer viruses and other disruptive problems.  Internet service providers have experienced, and may continue to experience, interruptions in service as a result of the accidental or intentional actions of Internet users, current and former employees and others.  Anyone who is able to circumvent our security measures could misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations.  Security breaches relating to our activities or the activities of third-party contractors that involve the storage and transmission of proprietary information could damage our reputation and relationships with our customers and strategic partners.  We could be liable to our customers for the damages caused by such breaches or we could incur substantial costs as a result of defending claims for those damages.  We may need to expend significant capital and other resources to protect against such security breaches or to address problems caused by such breaches.  Security measures we take, however, may not prevent disruptions or security breaches.
 
AVI Media relies on third parties for the development and maintenance of photo kiosks and backend Internet connections to reach its customers and such dependence on third parties may impair its ability to generate revenues.
 
Our business relies on the use of third party photo kiosks and Internet systems and connections as a convenient means of consumer interaction and commerce.  The success of our business will depend on the ability of our customers to use such third party photo kiosks and Internet systems and connections without significant delays or aggravation.  As such, we rely on third parties to develop and maintain reliable photo kiosks and to provide Internet connections having the necessary speed, data capacity and security, as well as the timely development of complementary products such as high-speed modems, to ensure our customers have reliable access to our services.  The failure of our customer photo kiosk providers and the Internet to achieve these goals may reduce our ability to generate significant revenue.
 
Our penetration of a broader consumer market will depend, in part, on continued proliferation of high speed Internet access for customers using kiosk and vendors providing its software and products via the Internet.  The Internet has experienced, and is likely to continue to experience, significant growth in the number of users and amount of traffic.  As the Internet continues to experience increased numbers of users, increased frequency of use and increased bandwidth requirements, the Internet infrastructure may be unable to support the demands placed on it.  In addition, increased users or bandwidth requirements may harm the performance of the Internet.  The Internet has experienced a variety of outages and other delays and it could face outages and delays in the future.  These outages and delays could reduce the level of Internet usage as well as the level of traffic, and could result in the Internet becoming an inconvenient or uneconomical source of products and services, which would cause our revenue to decrease.  The infrastructure and complementary products or services necessary to make the Internet a viable commercial marketplace for the long term may not be developed successfully or in a timely manner.
 
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AVI Media has relied upon its ability to produce products with its proprietary technology to establish customer relationships.  If AVI Media is unable to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights, AVI Media may suffer a loss of business.
 
Our success and ability to compete depends, to a large degree, on our current technology and, in the future, technology that we might develop or license from third parties.  To protect our technology, we have used the following: confidentiality agreements, retention and safekeeping of source codes, and duplication of such for backup.  Despite these precautions, it may be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy or otherwise obtain and use our technology or proprietary information.  In addition, effective proprietary information protection may be unavailable or limited in certain foreign countries.  Litigation may be necessary in the future to: enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets, or determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others.  Such misappropriation or litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and the potential loss of intellectual property rights, which could impair our financial and business condition.  Although currently we are not engaged in any form of litigation proceedings in respect to the foregoing, in the future, we may receive notice of claims of infringement of other parties' proprietary rights.  Such claims may involve internally developed technology or technology and enhancements that we may license from third parties.  Moreover, although we sometimes may be indemnified by third parties against such claims related to technology that we have licensed, such infringements against the proprietary rights of others and indemnity there from may be limited, unavailable, or, where the third party lacks sufficient assets or insurance, ineffectual.  Any such claims could require us to spend time and money defending against them, and, if they were decided against us, could cause serious injury to our business operations.
 
The future success of AVI Media’s business depends on continued consumer adoption of digital photography.
 
Our growth is highly dependent upon the continued adoption by consumers of digital photography.  The digital photography market is rapidly evolving, characterized by changing technologies, intense price competition, additional competitors, evolving industry standards, frequent new service announcements and changing consumer demands and behaviors.  To the extent that consumer adoption of digital photography does not continue to grow as expected, our revenue growth would likely suffer.  Moreover, we face significant risks that, if the market for digital photography evolves in ways that we are not able to address due to changing technologies or consumer behaviors, pricing pressures, or otherwise, our current products and services may become unattractive, which would likely result in the loss of customers and a decline in net revenues and/or increased expenses.
 
Other companies’ intellectual property rights may interfere with AVI Media’s current or future product development and sales.
 
We have not conducted routine comprehensive patent search relating to our business models or the technology we use in our products or services.  There may be issued or pending patents owned by third parties that relate to our business models, products or services.  If so, we could incur substantial costs defending against patent infringement claims or it could even be blocked from engaging in certain business endeavors or selling our products or services.  Other companies may succeed in obtaining valid patents covering one or more of our business models or key techniques we utilize in its products or services.  If so, AVI Media may be forced to obtain required licenses or implement alternative non-infringing approaches.  Our products are designed to adhere to industry standards, such as DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and MPEG video.  A number of companies and organizations hold various patents that claim to cover various aspects of DVD, MPEG and other relevant technology.  We have entered into license agreements with certain companies and organizations relative to some of these technologies.  Such license agreements may not be sufficient in the future to grant us all of the intellectual property rights necessary to market and sell our products.
 
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AVI Media’s products rely upon the use of copyrighted materials that it licenses and its inability to obtain needed licenses, remain compliant with existing license agreements, or effectively account for and pay royalties to third parties could substantially limit product development and deployment.
 
Our products incorporate copyrighted materials in the form of pictures, video, audio, music, and fonts.  We actively monitor the use of all copyrighted materials and pays up-front and usage royalties as it fulfills customer orders for products.  If we were unable to maintain appropriate licenses for copyrighted works, we would be required to limit our product offerings, which would negatively impact our revenues.  We also seek to license popular works to build into our products and the photo merchandizing market is extremely competitive.  In the event we are unable to license works because our technology is not competitive or we have inadequate capital to pay royalties, we may not be able to effectively compete for photo-product production business which would seriously impart our ability to sell products.
 
AVI Media could be liable to some of its customers for damages that they incur in connection with intellectual property claims.
 
We have exposure to potential liability arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights in our license agreements with customers.  If we are required to pay damages to or incur liability on behalf of our customers, our business could be harmed.  Moreover, even if a particular claim falls outside of our indemnity or warranty obligations to our customers, our customers may be entitled to additional contractual remedies against us, which could harm our business.  Furthermore, even if we are not liable to our customers, our customers may attempt to pass on to us the cost of any license fees or damages owed to third parties by reducing the amounts they pay for our products.  These price reductions could harm our business.
 
Legislation regarding copyright protection or content interdiction could impose complex and costly constraints on AVI Media’s business model.
 
Because of our focus on automation and high volumes, our operations do not involve, for the vast majority of our sales, any human-based review of content.  Although use of our software technology terms of use specifically require customers to represent that they have the right and authority to reproduce the content they provide and that the content is in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, we do not have the ability to determine the accuracy of these representations on a case-by-case basis.  There is a risk that a customer may supply an image or other content that is the property of another party used without permission, that infringes the copyright or trademark of another party, or that would be considered to be defamatory, pornographic, hateful, racist, scandalous, obscene or otherwise offensive, objectionable or illegal under the laws or court decisions of the jurisdiction where that customer lives.  There is, therefore, a risk that customers may intentionally or inadvertently order and receive products using our technology that are in violation of the rights of another party or a law or regulation of a particular jurisdiction.  If we should become legally obligated in the future to perform manual screening and review for all orders destined for a jurisdiction, we will encounter increased production costs or may cease accepting orders for shipment to that jurisdiction which could substantially harm our business and results of operations.
 
The loss of any of AVI Media’s executive officers, key personnel, or contractors would likely have an adverse effect on its business.
 
Our greatest resource in developing and launching our products is the labor of our executive officers, employees and contractors.  We are dependent upon our management, employees, and contractors for meeting our business objectives.  In particular, the original founders and members of the senior management team play key roles in our business and technical development.  We do not carry key man insurance coverage to mitigate the financial effect of losing the services of any of these key individuals.  The loss of any of these key individuals most likely would have an adverse effect on our business.
 
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If the collocation facility where much of AVI Media’s Internet computer and communications hardware is located fails, its business and results of operations would be harmed.  If AVI Media’s Internet service to its primary business office fails, its business relationships could be damaged.
 
Our ability to provide our services depends on the uninterrupted operation of our computer and communications systems.  Much of our computer hardware necessary to operate the Internet service for downloading software and receiving customer orders is located at a single third party hosting facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Our systems and operations could suffer damage or interruption from human error, fire, flood, power loss, telecommunications failure, break-ins, terrorist attacks, acts of war and similar events.  We do have some redundant systems in multiple locations, but if our primary location suffers interruptions our ability to service customers quickly and efficiently will suffer.
 
AVI Media’s technology may contain undetected errors that could result in limited capacity or an interruption in service.
 
The development of our software and products is a complex process that requires the services of numerous developers.  Our technology may contain undetected errors or design faults that may cause our services to fail and result in the loss of, or delay in, acceptance of our services.  If the design fault leads to an interruption in the provision of our services or a reduction in the capacity of our services, we would lose revenue.  In the future, we may encounter scalability limitations that could seriously harm our business.
 
AVI Media may divert its resources to develop new product lines, which may result in changes to its business plan and fluctuations in its expenditures.
 
As we have developed our technology, customers have required us to develop various means of deploying our products.  In order to remain competitive and work around deployment issues inherent in working with third party kiosk providers, we are continually developing new deployments and product lines.  We recently developed a new point-of-scan product to provide customers with an alternative to getting our products from retail kiosks that are sometimes busy or out of order.  The development of new product types may result in increased expenditures during the development and implementation phase, which could negatively impact our results of operations.  In addition, we are a small company with limited resources and diverting these resources to the development of new product lines may result in reduced customer service turn around times and delays in deploying new customers.  These delays could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
 
AVI Media may undertake acquisitions to expand its business, which may pose risks to its business and dilute the ownership of existing stockholders.
 
The digital photo industry is undergoing significant changes.  As we pursue our business plans, we may pursue acquisitions of businesses, technologies, or services.  We are unable to predict whether or when any prospective acquisition will be completed.  Integrating newly acquired businesses, technologies or services is likely to be expensive and time consuming.  To finance any acquisitions, it may be necessary to raise additional funds through public or private financings.  Additional funds may not be available on favorable terms and, in the case of equity financings, would result in additional dilution to our existing stockholders.  If we do acquire any businesses and if we are unable to integrate any newly acquired entities, technologies or services effectively, our business and results of operations may suffer.  The time and expense associated with finding suitable and compatible businesses, technologies, or services could also disrupt our ongoing business and divert management’s attention.  Future acquisitions could result in large and immediate write-offs or assumptions of debt and contingent liabilities, any of which could substantially harm our business and results of operations.
 
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Requirements under client agreements and AVI Media’s method of delivering products could cause the deferral of revenue recognition, which could harm its operating results and adversely impact its ability to forecast recognition revenue.
 
Our agreements with clients provide for various methods of delivering our technology capability to end consumers and may include service and development requirements in some instances.  As we provide future point-of-scan products that require future fulfillment of products, we may be required to defer revenue recognition until the time the consumer submits an order to have a product fulfilled rather than at the time our point-of-scan product is sold.  In addition, if we are obligated to provide development and support services to customers, we may be required to defer certain revenues to future periods which could harm our short-term operating results and adversely impact our ability to accurately forecast revenue.
 
AVI Media’s pricing model may not be accepted and its product prices may decline, which could harm its operating results.
 
Under our current business model, we charge a royalty on each product produced using our technology rather than selling software to our customers.  If our customers are offered software products to purchase that do not require the payment of royalties, our business could suffer.  Additionally the market for photo products is intensely competitive.  It is likely that prices our customers charge end consumers will decline due to competitive pricing pressures from other software providers which will likely affect our product royalties and revenues.
 
AVI Media depends on third-party suppliers for media components of some of its products and any failure by them to deliver these components could limit its ability to satisfy customer demand.
 
We currently source DVD media and other components for use in our products from various sources.  We do not carry significant inventories of these components and we have no guaranteed supply agreements for them.  We may in the future experience shortages of some product components, which can have a significant negative impact on our business.  Any interruption in the operations of our vendors of sole components could affect adversely our ability to meet our scheduled product deliveries to customers.  If we are unable to obtain a sufficient supply of components from current sources, we could experience difficulties in obtaining alternative sources or in altering product designs to use alternative components.  Resulting delays or reductions in product shipments could damage customer relationships and expose us to potential damages that may arise from our inability to supply our customers with products.  Further, a significant increase in the price of one or more of these components could harm our gross margins and/or operating results.
 
AVI Media relies on sales representatives and retailers to sell its products, and disruptions to these channels would affect adversely its ability to generate revenues from the sale of its products.
 
A large portion of our projected revenue is derived from sales of products to end-users via retail channels that it accesses directly and through a third party network of sales representatives.  If our relationship with such sales representatives is disrupted for any reason, our relationship with our retail customers could suffer.  If our retail customers do not choose to market our products in their stores, our sales will likely be significantly impacted and our revenues would decrease.  Any decrease in revenue coming from these retailers or sales representatives and our inability to find a satisfactory replacement in a timely manner could affect our operating results adversely.  Moreover, our failure to maintain favorable arrangements with our sales representative may impact adversely our business.
 
Changes in financial accounting standards or practices may cause adverse unexpected financial reporting fluctuations and affect AVI Media’s reported results of operations.
 
A change in accounting standards or practices can have a significant effect on our reported results and may even affect our reporting of transactions completed before the change is effective.  New accounting pronouncements and varying interpretations of accounting pronouncements have occurred and may occur in the future.  Changes to existing rules or the questioning of current practices may adversely affect our reported financial results or the way we conduct our business.
 
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Government regulation of the Internet and e-commerce is evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by AVI Media to comply with these regulations could substantially harm its business and results of operations.
 
We are subject to general business regulations and laws as well as regulations and laws specifically governing the Internet and e-commerce.  Existing and future laws and regulations may impede the growth of the Internet or other online services.  These regulations and laws may cover taxation, restrictions on imports and exports, customs, tariffs, user privacy, data protection, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, electronic contracts and other communications, consumer protection, the provision of online payment services, broadband residential Internet access and the characteristics and quality of products and services.  It is not clear how existing laws governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes, libel and personal privacy apply to the Internet and e-commerce as the vast majority of these laws were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet and do not contemplate or address the unique issues raised by the Internet or e-commerce.  Those laws that do reference the Internet are only beginning to be interpreted by the courts and their applicability and reach are therefore uncertain.  For example, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA, is intended, in part, to limit the liability of eligible online service providers for listing or linking to third-party websites that include materials that infringe copyrights or other rights of others. Portions of the Communications Decency Act, or CDA, are intended to provide statutory protections to online service providers who distribute third-party content.  We rely on the protections provided by both the DMCA and CDA in conducting our business.  Any changes in these laws or judicial interpretations narrowing their protections will subject us to greater risk of liability and may increase our costs of compliance with these regulations or limit our ability to operate certain lines of business.  The Children’s Online Protection Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act are intended to restrict the distribution of certain materials deemed harmful to children and impose additional restrictions on the ability of online services to collect user information from minors.  In addition, the Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998 requires online service providers to report evidence of violations of federal child pornography laws under certain circumstances.  The costs of compliance with these regulations may increase in the future as a result of changes in the regulations or the interpretation of them.  Further, any failures on our part to comply with these regulations may subject us to significant liabilities.  Those current and future laws and regulations or unfavorable resolution of these issues may substantially harm our business and results of operations.
 
AVI Media’s failure to protect the confidential information of its customers against security breaches and the risks associated with credit card fraud could damage its reputation and brand and substantially harm its business and results of operations.
 
A significant prerequisite to online commerce and communications is the secure transmission of confidential information over public networks.  Our failure to prevent security breaches could damage our reputation and brand and substantially harm our business and results of operations for customers using online services.  We rely on encryption and authentication technology licensed from third parties to effect the secure transmission of confidential customer information, including credit card numbers, customer mailing addresses and email addresses.  Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or other developments may result in a compromise or breach of the technology used by us to protect customer transaction data.  In addition, any party who is able to illicitly obtain a user’s password could access the user’s transaction data or personal information.  Any compromise of our security could damage our reputation and brand and expose us to a risk of loss or litigation and possible liability, which would substantially harm our business and results of operations.  In addition, anyone who is able to circumvent our security measures could misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruptions in our operations.  We may need to devote significant resources to protect against security breaches or to address problems caused by breaches.
 
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Risks Related to Our Common Stock
 
Our articles of incorporation grant our Board of Directors the power to designate and issue additional shares of common and/or preferred stock.
 
Our authorized capital consists of 250,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock.  Our preferred stock may be designated into series pursuant to authority granted by our articles of incorporation, and on approval from our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, without any action by our stockholders, may designate and issue shares in such classes or series as the Board of Directors deems appropriate and establish the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares, including dividends, liquidation and voting rights. The rights of holders of other classes or series of stock that may be issued could be superior to the rights of holders of our common shares. The designation and issuance of shares of capital stock having preferential rights could adversely affect other rights appurtenant to shares of our common stock. Furthermore, any issuances of additional stock (common or preferred) will dilute the percentage of ownership interest of then-current holders of our capital stock and may dilute our book value per share.
 
Because we acquired aVinci Media, LC by means of a reverse merger, we may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms.
 
Additional risks to our investors may exist as a result of the “reverse merger.” Security analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide us with coverage. In addition, because of past abuses and fraud concerns stemming primarily from a lack of public information about new public businesses, there are many people in the securities industry and business in general who view reverse merger transactions with public shell companies with suspicion. Without brokerage firm and analyst coverage, there may be fewer people aware of our company and our business, resulting in fewer potential buyers of our securities, less liquidity, and depressed stock prices for our investors.
 
We are subject to Sarbanes-Oxley and the reporting requirements of federal securities laws, which can be expensive.
 
As a public reporting company, we are subject to Sarbanes-Oxley and, accordingly, are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and other federal securities laws. The costs of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC, furnishing audited reports to our stockholders, and other legal, audit and internal resource costs attendant with being a public reporting company will cause our expenses to be higher than if we were privately held.
 
There is not now, and there may not ever be an active market for shares of our common stock.
 
In general, there has been very little trading activity in shares of our common stock. The small trading volume will likely make it difficult for our stockholders to sell their shares as and when they choose. Furthermore, small trading volumes are generally understood to depress market prices. As a result, you may not always be able to resell shares of our common stock publicly at the time and prices that you feel are fair or appropriate.
 
Because it is a “penny stock,” you may have difficulty selling shares of our common stock.
 
Our common stock is a “penny stock” and is therefore subject to the requirements of Rule 15g-9 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Under this rule, broker-dealers who sell penny stocks must provide purchasers of these stocks with a standardized risk-disclosure document prepared by the SEC. Under applicable regulations, our common stock will generally remain a “penny stock” for such time as our per-share price is less than $5.00 (as determined in accordance with SEC regulations), or until we meet certain net asset or revenue thresholds. These thresholds include (i) the possession of net tangible assets (i.e., total assets less intangible assets and liabilities) in excess of $2 million in the event we have been operating for at least three years or $5 million in the event we have been operating for fewer than three years, and (ii) the recognition of average revenues equal to at least $6 million for each of the last three years. We do not anticipate meeting any of the foregoing thresholds in the foreseeable future.
 
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The penny-stock rules severely limit the liquidity of securities in the secondary market, and many brokers choose not to participate in penny-stock transactions because of the difficulties in effectuating trades in such securities. As a result, there is generally less trading in penny stocks than in other stock that are not penny stocks. If you become a holder of our common stock, you may not always be able to resell shares of our common stock publicly at the time and prices that you feel are fair or appropriate.
 
We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.
 
In conjunction with the Merger, we paid a dividend to our stockholders of record prior to the Merger.  We do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, any return on an investment in our company will be realized, if at all, only when a stockholder sells his or her shares of our common stock.  Stockholders who received their shares in exchange for aVinci Media, LC ownership interests, own restricted shares that can be sold only if an exemption is available.  Because we were a “shell” company, exemptions under Rule 144 will not be available for use by stockholders holding restricted securities until June 7, 2009.
 
Our stock price has been volatile in response to market and other factors.
 
The market price for our common stock has been, and the market price for the our stock after the Merger may continue to be, volatile and subject to price and volume fluctuations in response to market and other factors, including the following, some of which are beyond our control:
 
·                   variations in quarterly operating results from the expectations of securities analysts or investors;
 
·                   announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors;
 
·                   general technological, market or economic trends;
 
·                   investor perception of the industry our  prospects;
 
·                   investors entering into short sale contracts;
 
·                   regulatory developments; and
 
·                   additions or departures of key personnel.
 
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
We and our representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking,” including statements contained in this prospectus and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reports to our stockholders and news releases. All statements that express expectations, estimates, forecasts or projections are forward-looking statements. In addition, other written or oral statements which constitute forward-looking statements may be made by us or on our behalf. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “should,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause our company's actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. We discuss many of these risks, uncertainties and other factors in this prospectus in greater detail in the section of this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors”. Forward looking statements speak only as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
 
USE OF PROCEEDS
 
This prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold from time to time by the selling stockholder. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering. However, we will receive the sale price of any common stock we sell to the selling stockholder upon exercise of the warrants owned by the selling stockholder. We expect the proceeds, if any, received from the exercise of the warrants and the options to be used for general working capital purposes.

 
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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 
Our common stock has traded over-the-counter on the OTC Pink Sheets under the symbol “SAHC.PK” since June 19, 2007.  From March 26, 2003 to June 18, 2007, our common stock traded over-the-counter on the OTC Pink Sheets under the symbol “ATMS”.  From February 1998 to March 25, 2003, our common stock traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol “ATMS”.  As of June 9, 2008, our post-merger, post reverse split trading symbol on the OTC Pink Sheets is “AVMC.PK”.  The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low bid information for our common stock for the two-year period ended September 30, 2007 and through December 29, 2008:

   
High Bid
   
Low Bid
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006
               
                 
First Quarter
 
$
0.78
   
$
0.46
 
Second Quarter
   
0.70
     
0.52
 
Third Quarter
   
0.84
     
0.62
 
Fourth Quarter
   
1.00
     
0.70
 
                 
Year Ended December 31, 2007
               
                 
First Quarter
 
$
1.38
   
$
0.92
 
Second Quarter
   
2.00
     
1.24
 
Third Quarter
   
1.80
     
1.40
 
Fourth Quarter
   
1.74
   
$
1.20
 
                 
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008
               
                 
First Quarter
 
$
1.36
   
$
1.06
 
Second Quarter
   
2.25
     
0.60
 
Third Quarter
   
1.34
     
0.81
 
Fourth Quarter    
1.05
     
0.10
 
 
Holders
 
As of December 31, 2008 there were 48,735,545 shares of common stock outstanding and approximately 1,090 stockholders of record.
 
Transfer Agent and Registrar
 
Our transfer agent is Computershare, 350 Indiana Street, Suite 800, Golden, CO 80401; telephone (303) 262-0600.
 
Dividend Policy
 
Except for the $2,000,000 Dividend that we have paid to our stockholders of record as of April 16, 2008, we have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock to date and do not anticipate we will pay dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends in the future will be contingent upon revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and our general financial condition. The payment of any dividends will be within the discretion of the then Board of Directors. It is the present intention of the Board of Directors to retain all earnings, if any, for use in the business operations. Accordingly, the Board does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
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Warrants, Options and Convertible Debt
 
There are no outstanding options or warrants that would entitle any person to purchase our preferred stock.  Currently, there are outstanding options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. Information about outstanding options and warrants is as follows:
 
 
Holder
 
Shares Underlying Option/Warrant (1)
   
Exercise Price (1)
   
Expiration Date
 
                       
Jerrell G. Clay
   
475,000
       
$
1.24
   
March 21, 2017
 
Stephen P. Griggs
   
475,000
       
$
1.24
   
March 21, 2017
 
Chett B. Paulsen
   
870,963
 
(2
)
 
$
0.71
   
December 31, 2012
 
Richard B. Paulsen
   
870,963
 
(2
)
 
$
0.71
   
December 31, 2012
 
Edward B. Paulsen
   
609,674
 
(2
)
 
$
0.71
   
December 31, 2012
 
Amerivon Investments LLC.
   
2,909,016
 
(3
)
   
(3
)
   
(3
)
Terry Dickson
   
705,479
 
(4
)
   
(4
)
   
(4
)
Other Employees
   
423,941
 
(5
)
   
(5
)
   
(5
)
 
(1)
The share amounts and exercise prices reflect the 1-for-2 reverse split associated with the Merger.
(2)
Non-vested options priced at $0.71.
(3)
Includes 949,350 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable warrants priced at $0.53, 653,222 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable options priced at $0.18, 653,222 non-vested options priced at $0.18 and subject to sales performance in 2008, and 653,222 options priced at $0.71 and subject to sales performance vesting in 2009.
(4)
Includes 351,651 currently vested options priced at $0.27, 92,540 non-vested options priced at $0.27, and 261,289 non-vested options priced at $0.71.
(5)
Includes options held by employees that are exercisable at prices ranging from $.41 to $0.71 and which expire at various times from September 10, 2011 to December 31, 2012.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Some of the information in this filing contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they:
 
·  
Discuss our future expectations;
 
·  
Contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial condition; and
 
·  
State other “forward-looking” information.
 
We believe it is important to communicate our expectations. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or over which we have no control. Our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Business” and elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Overview
 
Through our subsidiary, aVinci Media, LC, we deploy a software technology that employs “Automated Multimedia Object Models,” its patent-pending way of turning consumer captured images, video, and audio into complete digital files in the form of full-motion movies, DVD’s, photo books, posters and streaming media files.  We make software technology that it packages in various forms available to mass retailers, specialty retailers, Internet portals and web sites that allow end consumers to use an automated process to create products such as DVD productions, photo books, posters, calendars, and other print media products from consumer photographs, digital pictures, video, and other media. Under our business model, our customers are retailers and other vendors.  We enable our customers to sell our products to the end consumer who remain customers of the vendor.  Only a small percentage of our business will be generated from the ultimate consumer.  Through 2007, aVinci Media, LC generated revenues through the sales of DVD products created using its technology. During 2008, aVinci Media, LC began deploying its technology to create photo books and posters.
 
We will continue to utilize the current revenue model of entering into agreements and receiving a fee for each product made using our technology.  Our revenue model generally includes a per product fee. With all product deployments, except with respect to our retail kit product, we receive a fee from our retailer customer each time an end customer makes a product utilizing our technology.  From the fees received, we pay the fees associated with licensed media and technology. If we are performing product fulfillment, we also pay the costs of goods associated with the production of the product. If our customer utilizes in-store fulfillment, its end consumer pays the cost of goods associated with production.
 
aVinci Media, LC signed its first agreement in 2004 under which it supplied its software technology to BigPlanet, a company that markets, sells, and fulfilled personal DVD products for its customers. Through 2006 all of aVinci’s revenues were generated through BigPlanet. Under the terms of this agreement, BigPlanet was required to make minimum annual guaranteed payments to aVinci in the amount of $1 million to be paid in 12 equal monthly installments. The BigPlanet agreement included software development, software license, post-contract support and training. As a result of the agreement terms, aVinci Media, LC determined to use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting to record the revenue for the entire contract. aVinci Media, LC utilized the ratio of total actual costs incurred to total estimated costs incurred related to BigPlanet to determine the proportional amount of revenue to be recognized at each reporting date.  The BigPlanet agreement expired on its terms at the end of 2007.  During the last months of the agreement term, BigPlanet reassessed and repositioned its photo offering and determined it would not actively pursue photo archiving which generated the sale of DVD movies as an ancillary product offering using the our technology.  Accordingly the agreement was not renewed based upon BigPlanet’s business strategy.  Revenues from BigPlanet now generate less than $2,000 per month.
 
During 2006, aVinci Media, LC signed an additional agreement to provide its technology in Meijer stores. The technology began being deployed in Meijer stores in April 2008 and has begun generating revenues in each store where the technology has been deployed. Full deployment in all 180 Meijer stores occurred in May 2008.
 
In 2007, aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement with Fujicolor to deploy its technology on Fujicolor kiosks located in domestic Wal-Mart stores. aVinci Media, LC has begun generating limited revenues through Wal-Mart and anticipates generating additional revenues through its Wal-Mart deployment during 2008.
 
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Future Model
 
We plan to continue with a strategy of focusing on mass retailers to offer our products on kiosks, online and through software take-home kits.  We believe we can capitalize on consumers trending away from traditional print output for images by offering DVD photo archiving, DVD photo movies, photobook and poster print products.  
 
On October 23, 2008, we announced that we will begin offering our aVinci® Studio Photo DVD kits in approximately 6,300 Walgreens stores across the U.S. The Walgreens product launch is scheduled for mid-November 2008, in time for the holiday gifting season.  The kits, which retail for under $25, include a finished professional quality DVD production that is mailed directly to the end customer. A new feature to aVinci’s software allows customers to preview and order matching photo books and/or posters with “one-click.”
 
Although we currently manufacture DVDs for certain customers in our Draper, Utah facility and use services of local third-party vendors to produce print DVD covers and inserts and to assemble and ship final products (e.g., through a services agreement, we began using Qualex Inc. to manufacture DVD and print product orders for certain customers), we hope to begin offering our products though an in-store DVD burning model.
 
Negotiations and testing are ongoing with several large retailers to provide our product by the end of 2008 through an in-store DVD burning model in addition to its current deployment platforms of kiosk, online and retail software kit.  We can provide no assurances that our current negotiations will result in any further agreements.
 
On October 2, 2008, we announced an agreement with Preclick to distribute our photo movie software along with Preclick's Walmart Digital Photo Manager software on millions of photo CD discs distributed by Walmart each year.  Preclick is the default photo manager software distributed with all CD lab orders fulfilled by Walmart Photo Centers. Beginning in November 2008, aVinci Studio software will come preinstalled on all CDs distributed by Walmart with the Preclick Digital Photo Manager.
 
We showcase our products on aVinciStudio.com.  We do not plan to actively promote sales via this website as we want end users to purchase products through our customers.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
Net Revenues. We currently generate revenues from our customers as they use our technology to create DVD products and from providing software through retail and online outlets that allow end consumers access to the technology to generate product orders which we produce and ship. Customers then pay a fee on orders produced. Our ongoing revenue agreements are generally multiple element contracts that may include software licenses, installation and set-up, training, post contract customer support (PCS), and fulfillment. For some of the agreements, we produce DVDs for the end customer. For other agreements, we provide blank DVD materials and the customer produces DVDs for the end customer. For other contracts, we do not provide any materials and our customer fulfills the orders for the end consumer. Our revenue recognition policy for the different revenue models is described below under Critical Accounting Policies.
 
In the past, we also generated revenue from a licensing agreement with BigPlanet.  Under the BigPlanet Agreement, a minimum guaranteed royalty of $1 million per year was required.  The BigPlanet agreement expired on its terms at the end of 2007.  During the last months of the agreement term, BigPlanet reassessed and repositioned its photo offering and determined it would not actively pursue photo archiving which generated the sale of DVD movies as an ancillary product offering.
 
As we expand our product offerings through additional customers, we believe our business and revenues will be subject to seasonal fluctuations prevalent in the photo industry. A substantial portion of our revenues (estimated at between 20-40%) will likely occur during the holiday season in the fourth quarter of the calendar year. we expect to experience lower net revenues during the first, second and third quarters than we experiences in the fourth quarter. This trend follows the typical photo and retail industry patterns.
 
We have begun tracking key metrics to understand and project revenues and costs in the future, which include the following:
 
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Average Order Size. Average order size includes the number of products per order and the net revenues for a given period of time divided by the total number of customer orders recorded during that same period. As we expand our product offerings, we expect to increase the average order size in terms of products ordered and revenue generated per order.
 
Total Number of Orders. For each customer, we monitor the total number of orders for a given period, which provides an indicator of revenue trends for such customer. Orders are typically processed and shipped within three business days after a customer order is received.
 
We believe the analysis of these metrics provides us with important information on our overall revenue trends and operating results. Fluctuations in these metrics are not unusual and no single factor is determinative of its net revenues and operating results.
 
Cost of Revenues. Our cost of revenues consist of direct materials including DVDs, DVD cases, picture sheet inserts, third-party printing, assembly and packaging costs, payroll and related expenses for direct labor, shipping charges, packaging supplies, distribution and fulfillment activities, rent for production facilities and depreciation of production equipment. Cost of revenues also includes payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in customer service. In addition, cost of revenues includes any third-party software or patents licensed, as well as the amortization of capitalized website development costs.
 
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses consist of sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative expenses. We anticipate that each of the following categories of operating expenses will increase in absolute dollar amounts.
 
Research and development expense consists of personnel and related costs for employees and contractors engaged in the development and ongoing maintenance of our deployment of its products or various delivery platforms including online, web and shrinkwrap deployments. Research and development expense also includes co-location and bandwidth costs.
 
Sales and marketing expense consists of costs incurred for marketing programs and personnel and related expenses for our customer acquisition, product marketing, business development and public relations activities.
 
General and administrative expense includes general corporate costs, including rent for the corporate offices, insurance, depreciation on information technology equipment and legal and accounting fees. In addition, general and administrative expense includes personnel expenses of employees involved in executive, finance, accounting, human resources, information technology and legal roles. Third-party payment processor and credit card fees will also be included in general and administrative expense in 2008. We also anticipate both an additional one-time cost and a continuing cost associated with public reporting requirements and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as additional costs such as investor relations and higher insurance premiums.
 
Interest Expense. Interest expense consists of interest costs recognized under capital lease obligations and for borrowed money.
 
Income Taxes. Prior to the Merger, aVinci Media, LC had been a limited liability company and not subject to entity taxation. Going forward, aVinci Media, LC anticipates making provision for income taxes depending on the statutory rate in the countries where it sells its products. Historically, aVinci Media, LC has only been subject to taxation in the United States. If aVinci Media, LC continues to sell its products to customers located within the United States, aVinci Media, LC anticipates that its long-term future effective tax rate will be between 38% and 45%, without taking into account the use of any of the net operating loss carry forwards. However, we anticipate that in the future we may further expand our sales of products to customers located outside of the United States, in which case it would become subject to taxation based on the foreign statutory rates in the countries where these sales took place and our effective tax rate could fluctuate accordingly.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
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Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue.
 
BigPlanet Contract
 
Prior to March 31, 2007, the Company generated the majority of its revenue from one customer, BigPlanet, a division of NuSkin International, Inc. The contract with BigPlanet included software development, software license, post-contract support (PCS), and training. Because the contract included the delivery of a software license, the Company accounted for the contract in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as modified by SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2 with Respect to Certain Transactions. SOP 97-2 applies to activities that represent licensing, selling, leasing, or other marketing of computer software.
 
Because the contract included services to provide significant production, modification, or customization of software, in accordance with SOP 97-2, the Company accounted for the contract based on the provisions of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 45, Long-Term Construction-Type Contracts and the relevant guidance provided by SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. In accordance with these provisions, the Company determined to use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting to record the revenue for the entire contract. The Company utilized the ratio of total actual costs incurred to total estimated costs to determine the amount of revenue to be recognized at each reporting date.
 
As of December 31, 2007, this contract was completed and all revenue under this contract had been recognized. The Company has no further obligations under this contract.
 
Integrated Kiosk Revenue Contracts
 
Under the kiosk revenue model, the Company integrates its technology with a kiosk provided by a third party.  The kiosk is placed in retail stores where the end consumers utilize the kiosk to load their digital images and make a variety of products.  Under this revenue model, the Company enters into agreements with the retail stores.  The agreements provide for the grant of a software license, installation of the software on the customer’s kiosks, training, PCS, and order fulfillment.  As compensation, the agreements provide for the Company to receive payment on a per unit basis for each order fulfilled. Because these contracts involve a significant software component and include contingent usage-based fees, the Company accounts for its revenue generated under these contacts in accordance with the provisions of AICPA Technical Practice Aid 5100.76 Fair Value in Multiple-Element Arrangements That Include Contingent Usage-Based Fees and Software Revenue Recognition.
 
Scenario No. 3 of TPA 5100.76 provides that when the usage-based fee represents payment for both the perpetual license right and PCS, the fee becomes fixed and determinable only at the time actual usage occurs. Therefore, revenue should be recognized at the time a reliable estimate can be made of the actual usage that has occurred, provided collectability is probable. Consequently, we recognize revenue on a monthly basis as units are fulfilled.
 
Retail Kit Revenue
 
The Company has developed a retail kit product that retailers and vendors can stock on their retail store shelves.  The retail kit consists of a small box containing a CD of a simplified version of the Company’s software and a product code.  The end consumer pays for the product at the store and can then load the CD onto their personal computer and use the software and their personal digital images to create movies, photo books, and streaming media files.  Once complete, the software assists the customer in uploading the file for remote fulfillment.  The Company may provide the fulfillment services or such services may be provided by another fulfillment provider.  There is no additional fee for the fulfillment. The sale of retail kits does not include PCS. In accordance with SOP 97-2, revenue from the sale of the retail kits to the retail store is deferred until the fulfillment services have been provided and the completed product has been shipped to the consumer or until the Company’s obligation to provide fulfillment has expired due to the passage of time.
 
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Revenue from Third Party Internet Sites
 
The Company has agreed to provide the simplified version of its software to certain third party Internet sites that would allow a customer to download the software from the third party Internet site.  The software loads and walks the customer through the process of selecting his or her digital images to be used in creating the product, typing any unique consumer information such as a customized title and subtitle, entering order information for shipping, taking the consumer’s credit card information to process the payment transaction for products ordered via a secure Internet transaction, and uploading the order for remote fulfillment.  In accordance with SOP 97-2, if the Company provides the fulfillment services, revenue is deferred until the order has been fulfilled and shipped to the consumer.  If the fulfillment services are provided by another supplier, revenue is recognized at the time the credit card transaction is completed.  There is no additional fee for the fulfillment. Sales from third party Internet sites do not include PCS.
 
Revenue from the Company’s Internet Site
 
As a companion to the retail kit product, the Company launched a web site that will allow consumers who upload orders using the retail kit software to order additional copies and additional products on the Company’s web site.  Revenue from such additional products is recognized upon shipment of the product.
 
Other Revenue Contracts
 
In one contract entered into during 2007, the Company sold fulfillment equipment, hardware and software installation, and software licenses. The Company deferred all revenues related to these contracts as there was no VSOE established for each separate component of the contract. During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, all elements of the contract were delivered except for PCS. In accordance with SOP 97-2, deferred revenue is being recognized over the remaining term of the contract on a straight-line basis.
 
The Company capitalized the direct cost of the equipment and is amortizing it as the related revenue is recognized.
 
Although the Company is not currently recognizing contingent usage based fees under this agreement, it may do so at some point in the future. Because this contract involves a significant software component and includes contingent usage-based fees, the Company will account for its usage based fees generated under this contact in accordance with the provisions of AICPA Technical Practice Aid 5100.76, Fair Value in Multiple-Element Arrangements That Include Contingent Usage-Based Fees and Software Revenue Recognition.

Scenario No. 3 of TPA 5100.76 provides that when the usage-based fee represents payment for both the perpetual license right and PCS, the fee becomes fixed or determinable only at the time actual usage occurs. Therefore, revenue should be recognized at the time a reliable estimate can be made of the actual usage that has occurred, provided collectability is probable. Consequently, we will recognize usage-based revenue on a monthly basis as units are fulfilled.
 
Deferred Revenue
 
The Company records billings and cash received in excess of revenue earned as deferred revenue. The deferred revenue balance generally results from contractual commitments made by customers to pay amounts to the Company in advance of revenues earned. Revenue earned but not billed is classified as unbilled accounts receivable in the balance sheet. The Company bills customers as payments become due under the terms of the customer’s contract. The Company considers current information and events regarding its customers and their contracts and establishes allowances for doubtful accounts when it is probable that it will not be able to collect amounts due under the terms of existing contracts.
 
Accounting for Equity Based Compensation. We account for equity-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R) (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment which requires recognition of expense (generally over the vesting period) based on the estimated fair value of equity-based payments granted. The fair value of each share-based award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
Expected dividend yield
   
 
Expected share price volatility
   
40% - 198
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
4.06% - 7.50
%
Expected life of options
 
2.5 years – 4.25 years
 
 
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Another critical input in the Black-Scholes option pricing model is the current value of the common stock underlying the stock options.  We use the current trading price as quoted on the OTC Pink Sheets to determine the value of our common stock.  Prior to becoming a public company, aVinci Media, LC used cash sales of common and preferred units, and the exchange ratio that was estimated to be used in the reverse merger transaction to determine the value of its common units.
 
The fair value of the underlying common units for the stock options granted in 2007 was determined by the board of managers to be $.62 per unit. The board of managers used the following information in determining the fair value.
 
·  
Cash sales of common units in September 2005 at $.33 per unit.
 
·  
Cash sales of Series B preferred units in the 2nd quarter of 2007 at $.75 per unit.  The Series B preferred units have certain preferences to the common units, including redemption rights, annual dividends, and liquidation preference.
 
·  
The estimated share exchange ratio, based on negotiations with the board of directors of Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation.
 

Results of Operations
For the first nine months of 2008, we had revenues of $302,351, an operating loss of $6,847,783, a net loss of $6,934,944, and a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $8,136,717. This compares to revenues of $329,640, an operating loss of $4,967,023, a net loss of $5,591,447, and a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $5,956,538 for the same period in 2007.
 
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship of selected items from our statements of operations to total revenues.

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Revenues
   
100%
     
100%
 
                 
Operating expense:
               
Cost of sales
   
220%
     
11%
 
Research and development
   
479%
     
412%
 
Selling and marketing
   
452%
     
291%
 
General and administrative
   
1,157%
     
844%
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
57%
     
49%
 
Total operating expense
   
2,365%
     
1,607%
 
                 
Loss from operations
   
(2,265%
)
   
(1,507%
)
                 
Other income (expense):
               
Interest income
   
16%
     
17%
 
Interest expense
   
(45%
)
   
(206%
)
Total other income (expense)
   
(29%
)
   
(189%
)
                 
Net loss
   
(2,294%
)
   
(1,696%
)
                 
Preferred dividends and deemed dividends
   
(323%
)
   
(58%
)
                 
Distributions on Series B redeemable convertible preferred units
   
(74%
)
   
(53%
)
                 
Net loss applicable to common stockholders
   
(2,691%
)
   
(1,807%
)
 
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Revenues.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, total revenues decreased $27,289, or 8% to $302,351 as compared to $329,640 for the same period in 2007. The decrease in revenue for the nine months ended is due to the expiration of aVinci’s agreement with BigPlanet on December 31, 2007.
 
Four customers accounted for a total of 93 percent of aVinci’s revenues for the nine months ending September 30, 2008 (individually 47 percent, 20 percent, 15 Percent and 11 percent) compared to one customer accounting for almost all of the revenue for the same period in 2007. No other single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of aVinci’s total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 or the same periods in 2007. Given our large net loss applicable to common stockholders for the nine months ending September 30, 2008, the loss of any of our customers would not materially increase our net losses.
 
Operating Expenses.
 
Cost of Goods Sold. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cost of goods sold increased $630,011 to $666,933 compared to $36,922 for the same period in 2007. The increase in cost of goods sold is primarily due to the change in the type of work being performed in 2008 versus 2007. In 2007, we primarily supplied software technology to build DVD movies for a single customer – BigPlanet. In 2008, we have multiple customers and the cost of goods sold includes not only fulfillment costs, but also includes a portion of the cost of hardware to one customer that purchased fulfillment equipment. (Both the revenue and costs associated with this contract are being recognized over the life of the contract.) For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, cost of goods sold includes $547,361, in costs associated with fulfillment; and $119,572, for the cost of hardware.
 
Research and Development. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, research and development increased $90,291, or 7% to $1,447,522 as compared to $1,357,231, for the same period in 2007. The increase in research and development expenses for the nine month period is due to an increase in personnel and related costs of approximately $122,000 for new employees and consultants involved with both the technology development for deployments and the ongoing maintenance of our products, with various retailers online and with various retailers in the form of hard good kits.
 
Selling and Marketing. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, selling and marketing increased $407,365, or 43% to $1,365,650 compared to $958,285, for the same period in 2007. The increase is due to additional personnel and the related costs for new employees which increased approximately $240,000; and the costs for consultants involved with increased marketing efforts directed at mass retailers, which increased approximately $173,000.
 
General and Administrative. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, general and administrative expenses increased $714,215, or 26% to $3,497,680 compared to $2,783,465, for the same period in 2007. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, is due to a $537,000 increase in consulting and outside services as a result of the consulting agreement with Amerivon (see “Related Party Transactions” below, for more information on this consulting agreement). The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is also attributable to fees incurred as a result of the reverse merger transaction (see Note 2, in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements); legal and accounting fees of approximately $205,000; and directors and officers’ liability insurance of $180,000.
 
Interest Expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, interest expense decreased $541,925 or 80% to $136,465 compared to $678,390 for the same period in 2007. The decrease is due to the accretion of debt discount of $338,594 and the conversion of convertible debt into equity in May 2007. To fund operations, aVinci Media LC undertook in the first quarter of 2006 a large private offering consisting of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at 10%. The offering was taken in its entirety by Amerivon Investments, LLC, who invested a total of $830,000. In August of 2006, Amerivon invested an additional $1,560,000 in a convertible debt offering, bearing interest at 9%.
 
In December 2006, aVinci Media LC entered into various short-term loans from its members totaling $285,783 to fund operations until the funding transaction with Amerivon Investments, LLC closed. These loans bore interest at 10% per annum and were payable on or before December 31, 2007. In May 2007, these loans were repaid.
 
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Income Tax Expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, no provisions for income taxes were required. We accrue income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Prior to June 6, 2008, aVinci Media LC was a flow-through entity for income tax purposes and did not incur income tax liabilities.
 
At September 30, 2008, management has recognized a valuation allowance for the net deferred tax assets related to temporary differences and current operating losses. The valuation allowance was recorded in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires that a valuation allowance be established when there is significant uncertainty as the realizability of the deferred tax assets. Based on a number of factors, the currently available, objective evidence indicates that is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will not be realized.
 
In June 2008, following the merger transaction described in Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we paid $113,028 in federal income taxes for our September 30, 2007 federal income tax return filed in the name of Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation. Also in June 2008, we paid $85,434 towards estimated Texas Franchise Tax in the name of Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation. Both of these items were accrued for at the time of the merger transaction. In August 2008, we made a final payment of $6,948 for Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation’s September 30, 2007 federal income tax return.
 
 Preferred Dividends and Deemed Dividends. We recorded a preferred dividend of $976,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, to reflect the conversion of Series B preferred units to common units immediately prior to the closing of the Merger with aVinci Media LC. The conversion included an additional 1,525,000 common units that were issued upon conversion in order to induce conversion. The inducement units were recorded as a preferential dividend, thus increasing the accumulated deficit and increasing the loss applicable to common stockholders. We recorded a deemed dividend of $190,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, due to the accretion of issuance costs related to the Series B offering.
 
Distributions on Series B redeemable convertible preferred units. The Series B redeemable convertible preferred unit holders were entitled to an annual distribution of $0.06 per unit. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, distributions on Series B redeemable convertible preferred units increased $50,682, or 29% to $225,773 compared to $175,091, for the same period in 2007. The change is due to the distribution accrual beginning in May 2007, and ending (due to the reverse merger) in June 2008.
 
Balance Sheet Items
 
The following were changes in our balance sheet accounts. Many of the changes were as a result of the Merger. See Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Merger.
 
Cash. Cash increased $1,986,524, or 231%, to $2,845,593 at September 30, 2008, from $859,069 at December 31, 2007. The increase is due to the cash received in connection with the reverse merger.
 
Marketable Securities-Available-for Sale. We own 2,022,000 shares of the common stock of Cashbox plc. As of September 30, 2008, the common stock in Cashbox plc was recorded at a fair value of $211,319. Unrealized losses on these shares of common stock, included in stockholders’ equity, were $91,981 as of September 30, 2008.
 
Property and Equipment, net. Property and equipment decreased $261,322, or 26%, to $729,201 at September 30, 2008, from $990,523 at December 31, 2007. The decrease is due to depreciation expense ($326,000) exceeding fixed asset additions ($67,000).
 
Distributions Payable. Distributions payable decreased $308,251, or 100%, to $0 at September 30, 2008, from $308,251 at December 31, 2007. The decrease is a result of paying off all accrued distributions, and the elimination of the Series B convertible preferred units as a result of the reverse merger.
 
Notes Payable. Notes payable decreased $1,000,000, or 100%, to $0 at September 30, 2008, from $1,000,000 at December 31, 2007. The decrease is due to the notes payable balance being eliminated as a result of the reverse merger. The amount has been reclassified to an intercompany account which has been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Equity Accounts. As a result of the reverse merger, Sequoia’s Series A and B convertible preferred units and Common Units were exchanged for common stock.
 
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Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
Revenues.

   
2007
   
2006
   
% Change
 
Revenues
 
$
541,856
   
$
739,200
     
(27
%)

More than 90% of all revenues generated in 2007 and 100% in 2006 came from the agreement with BigPlanet.  Under the terms of the agreement, BigPlanet was obligated to pay aVinci Media LC $1 million in annual minimum guaranteed royalties, payable in 12 equal monthly installments of $83,333.33.  Big Planet timely paid each monthly installment during each of the 24 months through 2005 and 2006.  The BigPlanet agreement included software development, software license, post-contract support and training.  Because the contract included the delivery of a software license, aVinci Media LC accounted for the contract in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as modified by SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2 with Respect to Certain Transactions.  SOP 97-2 applies to activities that represent licensing, selling, leasing, or other marketing of computer software.
 
Because the contract included services to provide significant production, modification, or customization of software, in accordance with SOP 97-2, aVinci Media LC accounted for the contract based on the provisions of Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 45, Long-Term Construction-Type Contracts, and the relevant guidance provided by SOP 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts.  In accordance with these provisions, aVinci Media LC determined to use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting to record the revenue for the entire contract.  aVinci Media LC utilized the ratio of total actual costs incurred to total estimated costs to determine the amount of revenue to be recognized at each reporting date.  aVinci Media LC records billings and cash received in excess of revenue earned as deferred revenue.  The deferred revenue balance generally results from contractual commitments made by customers to pay amounts to AVI Media in advance of revenues earned.  The unbilled accounts receivable represents revenue that has been earned but which has not yet been billed.  aVinci Media LC considers current information and events regarding its customers and their contracts and establishes allowances for doubtful accounts when it is probable that it will not be able to collect amounts due under the terms of existing contracts.
 
As a result of the use of the stated accounting methods, revenue recognition recognized income in years other that the year cash was received.  The cash received under the BigPlanet agreement was the same in 2007 and 2006, or $1 million each year.  As a result of applying the percentage-of-completion method, revenue decreased from $739,200 in 2006 to $541,856 in 2007, a 27% drop.  The change in revenue recognition in 2007 from 2006 reflects the relationship between the percentage of total operating expenses directly associated with the BigPlanet agreement and those related to other activities during each respective year of the agreement.  During 2006 a much greater percentage of aVinci Media LC’s resources were dedicated to the BigPlanet agreement than during 2007 because of the pursuit of and work on additional customer accounts.  The BigPlanet agreement expired on December 31, 2007.
  
Under the original BigPlanet agreement, aVinci Media LC provided technology to BigPlanet for it to use to market and sell customer products.  Accordingly, aVinci Media LC did not have material costs of goods sold associated with the BigPlanet revenues.
 
Operating Expenses.

   
2007
   
2006
   
% Change
 
Research and Development
 
$
1,890,852
   
$
1,067,687
     
77
%
Selling and Marketing
   
1,351,860
     
547,448
     
147
%
General and Administrative
   
3,677,326
     
1,755,127
     
110
%
Depreciation and Amortization
   
277,458
     
103,160
     
169
%
Interest Expense
   
693,217
     
806,439
     
(14
%)

Research and development expense increased $823,165, or 77%, from 2006 to 2007.  The increase is attributable to additional personnel and related costs for new employees and consultants involved with technology development for deployments and ongoing maintenance of our products in Wal-Mart on kiosks, with various retailers online and with various retailers in the form of hard good kits.  In August 2007, a kiosk deployment in Wal-Mart was launched and aVinci Media LC began selling its first hard good kits for the Christmas season.  aVinci Media LC also developed an online platform in 2007 for selling products online and introduced this platform in the first quarter of 2008.
 
Selling and marketing expense increased $804,412, or 147%, from 2006 to 2007.  The increase was attributable to increased marketing efforts directed at mass retailers and an increased presence at the Photo Marketing Association’s (“PMA”) annual trade show in February 2007.  Additional personnel were hired to assist with development of marketing materials resulting in additional personnel and associated costs of approximately $725,000.  An additional $80,000 was incurred in preparation for the PMA show to pay for floor space, booth rental and set up at the trade show held in February 2007.  Expenses were incurred during the last quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007 for the PMA show.
 
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General and administrative expense increased $1,922,199, or 110%, from 2006 to 2007.  New business development and operations personnel and associated costs and sales materials accounted for approximately $801,000 of the increase.  Other costs associated with additional personnel such as health care, office furniture, computers, phones and other infrastructure costs across all departments totaled approximately $235,000.  Approximately $303,000 of the increase was attributable to an increase of contract labor associated with platform (online and point-of-scan offerings) and product development.  An increase of approximately $115,000 was attributable to increased professional consulting services provided by accounting, financial and legal services associated with funding activities and pursuit of the Merger.  Lease payments increased as we took out more space to house new employee growth by approximately $301,000.  Travel and entertainment costs increased approximately $121,000 as aVinci Media LC pursued business opportunities.  Equipment taxes, licensing and telephone expenses increased by $56,000, all as a result of added personnel.
 
Depreciation expense increased $174,298, or 169% from 2006 to 2007 as a result of purchasing computer equipment deployed to fulfill product for new customer accounts and for office furniture and equipment for new employees which began to be depreciated in 2007.
 
Interest expense decreased from $806,439 in 2006 to $693,217 in 2007 due to the conversion of its convertible debt into equity during 2007.  To fund operations, aVinci Media LC undertook a large private offering in the first quarter of 2006 consisting of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at 10%.  The offering was taken in its entirety by Amerivon Investments LLC, who invested a total of $830,000.  In August of 2006, Amerivon Investments, LLC invested an additional $1,560,000 in a convertible debt offering, bearing interest at 9%, intended to bridge before a subsequent preferred equity offering targeting $5 to $7 million.
 
In December 2006, aVinci Media LC entered into various short-term loans from members of management totaling $285,783 to fund operations until the funding transaction with Amerivon Investments, LLC closed.  These loans bore interest at 10% per annum and were payable on or before December 31, 2007.  In May 2007, these loans were repaid.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
 
   
Unaudited
             
   
Nine Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Statements of Cash Flows
 
2008
   
2007
   
2007
   
2006
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
$
(6,372,069
)
 
$
(3,869,937
)
 
$
(5,513,316
)
 
$
(1,890,640
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
   
(71,241
)
   
(487,279
)
   
(577,295
)
   
(414,995
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
   
8,429,834
     
5,816,405
     
6,780,988
     
2,464,288
 
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
1,986,524
     
1,459,189
     
690,377
     
158,653
 

Operating Activities.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, net cash used in operating activities was $(6,372,069) compared to $(3,869,937) for the same period in 2007. The changes were due to higher operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 for the pursuit of new customers and development of additional delivery methods for software technology which required substantial additional human, equipment and property resources.
 
Investing Activities.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, aVinci’s cash used in investing activities was $(71,241) compared to $(487,279) for the same period in 2007. The change was due to purchasing less property and equipment in the nine months ended September 30, 2008 than in the same period in 2007. During 2007 we purchased property and equipment to allow for the fulfillment of products for customers and anticipated customers.
 
Financing Activities.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, financing activities provided a net $8,429,834 of cash compared to $5,816,405 for the same period in 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we received approximately $7.1 million in cash as a result of the reverse merger. During this period, aVinci Media LC received $460,625 from Amerivon Investments, LLC from the pre-merger exercise of 1,827,606 warrants to purchase additional common units (converted to 1,591,776 shares after the merger), used $534,024 for payment of accrued distributions, and used $91,879 for principal payments under capital lease obligations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, aVinci Media LC received $4.7 million from Amerivon Investments, LLC for the issuance of the Series B preferred units, and $1.5 million from the issuance of the convertible debentures. Also during this period aVinci Media LC made payments of $285,783 on loans to management, and $117,080 in loan costs.
 
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Previously, aVinci Media LC had elected to grow its business through the use of outside capital beyond what had been available from operations to capitalize on the growth in the digital imaging industry. During the first half of 2006 aVinci Media LC undertook a private equity offering consisting of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at 10%. The offering was taken in its entirety by Amerivon Investments, LLC, who invested a total of $829,250. At the time of the investment, Amerivon Investments, LLC placed a member on aVinci Media LC’s Board of Managers. In August of 2006, Amerivon Investments, LLC invested an additional $1,564,000 in a convertible debt offering, bearing interest at 10%.
 
In anticipation of closing the Merger Agreement, Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation (SAH), entered into a Loan Agreement with aVinci Media LC whereby SAH agreed to extend to aVinci Media LC $2.5 million to provide operating capital through the closing of the transaction. A total of $1 million was loaned to aVinci Media LC during 2007, with an additional $1.5 million being loaned in 2008. In connection with the closing of the Merger Agreement on June 6, 2008, aVinci Media LC received approximately $7.1 million to fund operations in addition to the $2.5 million previously loaned by SAH to aVinci Media LC. Upon closing of the Merger, the $2.5 million notes payable by aVinci Media LC was eliminated. Management believes that the funds received in connection with the Merger will be sufficient to sustain operations at least through January 31, 2008. Based on the cash run rate of our current growth and operating plans, the current cash resources are anticipated to fund operations through April 2009. Additional cash of approximately $2.2 million will be needed to fund operations through the end of 2009 based on our current plans. We may, however, choose to modify our growth and operating plans to the extent of available funding, if any. As disclosed in the risk factors, we are presently taking steps to raise additional funds to continue operations for the next 12 months and beyond.
 
Our plan is to pursue a private offering of debt, convertible debt or common stock to raise approximately $2 million to $2.5 million during the first quarter of 2009 to help fund operations through 2009.  This capital raise will potentially be dilutive of current shareholders.  There can be no assurance that we will be successful in our efforts to raise additional capital.  In the event additional outside capital cannot be raised, we plan to take action to cut operating expenses related to future product enhancements and deployments and continue only with expenses associated with servicing and selling the products deployed as of December 2008.
 
Related Party Transactions
 
Consulting Agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, pursuant to an agreement executed during the year ended December 31, 2007, we recorded expense of $725,000, for consulting services from Amerivon Holdings, Inc., the parent company of a significant shareholder. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we paid Amerivon Holdings, Inc. $745,000 for this agreement.
 
On July 1, 2008 we entered into a new sales and consulting agreement with Amerivon that terminated the agreement referenced above that was executed during the year ended December 31, 2007. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the company recorded expense of $683 for consulting services under this new agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company paid Amerivon $485 for this agreement.
 
Distributions. The former Series B redeemable convertible preferred unit holders were entitled to a cumulative annual distribution of $.06 per unit. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, $202,696 and $41,931, respectively, was accrued for distributions due on the Series B redeemable convertible preferred units held by Amerivon Investments, LLC. We paid Amerivon Investments, LLC $447,783 for the accrued distributions in June 2008.
 
Warrant Exercise. On January 30, 2008, Amerivon Investments, LLC exercised 1,504,680 warrants to purchase common units for cash received of $414,625; and on June 5, 2008, Amerivon Investments, LLC exercised 87,096 warrants to purchase common units for a total price of $46,000. These exercises, along with Amerivon’s conversion of convertible preferred units, increased Amerivon Investments, LLC ownership percentage to 45.4% of all common units prior to the merger on June 6, 2008.
 
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Notes Payable and Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units. On January 19, 2007 and again on February 14, 2007, Amerivon Investments, LLC was issued $500,000 of convertible notes payable. These convertible notes payable accrued interest at 9% per annum, and had a maturity date of June 30, 2007. A beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $171,875 was recognized, all of which was accreted to interest expense as of June 30, 2007.
 
In December 2006, aVinci Media LC entered into various loans from its members of the Company totaling $285,783. These loans bore interest at 10% per annum and were payable on or before December 31, 2007. Loan origination fees of $20,005 were recorded as an intangible asset to be amortized over the life of the loans. On January 5, 2007, an additional $20,000 was loaned was loaned by the managers. In April and May 2007, total outstanding principal, accrued interest, and loan origination fees of $285,783, $10,376, and $20,005, respectively, were paid and the associated asset was fully amortized.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 161 (SFAS 161), “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of Statement 133 with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company believes that the future requirements of SFAS 161 will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 (SFAS 159), The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. Under SFAS 159, companies may elect to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 was effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.  The adoption of this accounting pronouncement did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) (SFAS 141R), Business Combinations and SFAS No. 160 (SFAS 160), Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51. SFAS 141R will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 are effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. However, in February 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-2 which delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). This FSP partially defers the effective date of Statement 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. Effective for fiscal 2008, the Company will adopt SFAS 157 except as it applies to those nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities as noted in FSP FAS 157-2. The adoption of SFAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
aVinci does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources that is material to investors.
 
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
 
The following table sets forth certain contractual obligations as of September 30, 2008 in summary form:
 

         
Less
               
More
 
         
than 1
   
1-3
   
4-5
   
than 5
 
Description
 
Total
   
year
   
years
   
years
   
years
 
Long-term debt
 
$
     
     
     
     
 
Capital lease obligations
   
305,004
     
166,162
     
133,842
     
     
 
Operating lease obligations
   
536,694
     
321,321
     
210,423
     
4,950
     
 
Notes payable
   
     
     
     
     
 
Purchase obligations
   
97,000
     
97,000
     
     
     
 
Other long-term liabilities under GAAP
   
     
     
     
     
 
Totals
 
$
938,698
     
 584,483
     
349,265
     
4,950
     
 

As noted in Financing Activities above, under Liquidity and Capital Resources, $2.5 million of the notes payable outstanding were eliminated upon the closing of the Merger between Secure Alliance Holdings and Sequoia Media Group.

 
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BUSINESS
 
Organizational History
 
aVinci Media Corporation (formerly known as Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation) is a Delaware corporation.  Between October 2, 2006 and June 6, 2008, we were a shell public company and conducted no business activities other than seeking appropriate merger acquisition candidates.  In June 2008 (described in Recent Developments below), these efforts led to the acquisition of Sequoia Media Group, LC by way of a reverse merger.
 
aVinci Media Corporation (formerly known as Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation) is a Delaware corporation.  Between October 2, 2006 and June 6, 2008, we were a shell public company and conducted no business activities other than seeking appropriate merger acquisition candidates.  In June 2008 (described in Recent Developments below), these efforts led to the acquisition of Sequoia Media Group, LC by way of a reverse merger.  Sequoia Media Group, LC changed its name to aVinci Media, LC in July 2008 following the reverse merger.  aVinci Media, LC, is a Utah limited liability company originally organized on March 28, 2003 under the name Life Dimensions, LC.
 
The Merger was effective on June 6, 2008, upon the filing of Articles of Merger with the Utah Division of Corporations.  In connection with the Merger transaction, we amended the Certificate of Incorporation to (i) change our name from Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation to aVinci Media Corporation; (ii) increase our authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 250,000,000; (iii) authorize a class of preferred stock consisting of 50,000,000 shares of $.01 per value preferred stock; and (iv) effect a 1-for-2 reverse stock split.
 
General Development of AVI Media’s Business
 
AVI Media has developed and deployed a software technology that employs “Automated Multimedia Object Models,” its patent-pending way of turning consumer captured images, video, and audio into complete digital files in the form of full-motion movies, DVD’s, photo books, posters and streaming media files.  AVI Media filed its first provisional patent in early 2004 for patent protection on various aspects of its technology with a full filing occurring in early 2005, and AVI Media has filed several patents since that time as part of its intellectual property strategy. All of AVI Media’s patent applications are pending and have not, as yet, been granted. AVI Media’s technology carries the brand names of “aVinci” and “aVinci Experience.”
 
In May 2004 aVinci Media, LC signed its first client agreement with BigPlanet, a division of NuSkin International, Inc. (“NuSkin”).  Under the terms of the BigPlanet agreement, aVinci Media, LC supplied BigPlanet with its software technology that BigPlanet marketed, sold, and fulfilled for its consumers.  Revenues from BigPlanet represent substantially all of aVinci Media, LC’s sales through 2007 at approximately $3.4 million from May 2004 through December 2007.  aVinci Media, LC’s agreement with BigPlanet expired on December 31, 2007.  BigPlanet continues to offer aVinci Media, LC’s DVD products and pays a per-product royalty for products resulting in a monthly royalty of less than $2,000 per month.
 
Since inception aVinci Media, LC has continued to develop and refine its technology to be able to provide higher quality products through a variety of distribution models including in-store kiosks, retail kits, and online downloads.  aVinci Media, LC’s business strategy has been to develop a product solution that provides users with professionally created templates to automatically create personalized products by simply adding user images.
 
aVinci Media, LC spent approximately $1.4 million, $1.9 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, and the calendar years 2007 and 2006, respectively, on research and development. The majority of these costs are salary costs for those involved in research and development activities.
 
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Business efforts during 2006 and 2007 were directed at developing relationships with mass retailers.  aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement to provide its technology in Meijer stores at the end of 2006.  Due to problems a third party supplier had deploying its kiosk software in Meijer stores, aVinci Media, LC was delayed in deploying its software technology that was to be provided through the third party kiosk.  During 2007, Meijer signed Hewlett Packard as its kiosk vendor and aVinci Media, LC entered into an agreement to provide its software in Meijer stores on Hewlett Packard kiosks.  aVinci Media, LC’s software integration onto the Hewlett Packard kiosk was completed in 2008 and deployed in April 2008 in Meijer stores.  During 2007, AVI Media signed an agreement with Fujicolor to deploy its technology on their kiosks located in domestic Wal-Mart stores.  AVI Media’s initial integration and deployment with Fujicolor in domestic Wal-Mart stores took place in the third quarter of 2007, with a software update in the third quarter of 2008 to enhance the user experience and the product offering.
 
In January 2008, aVinci Media, LC signed an agreement with Costco.com, to deliver its DVD product online.  aVinci Media, LC’s DVD product began being offered at Costco.com on the “photo” category at the end of March 2008.
 
Initial operations before aVinci Media, LC’s formal entity organization in March 2003 were funded through founder contributions.  Operations since May 2004 have been funded by royalty revenue received from BigPlanet, totaling approximately $3.4 million to date; from outside investment capital, totaling approximately $9.8 million to date; and from loans from us (associated with the Merger transaction) totaling approximately $2.5 million.
 
From pre-organization through aVinci Media, LC’s initial contract, the founders contributed approximately $150,000.  These initial contributions were provided in exchange for promissory notes bearing interest at 10%, the principal and interest of which were converted into convertible debentures bearing interest at 10% with a term of 13 months through January 31, 2005.  The debentures and interest were converted into Series A preferred membership interests (the “Series A Preferred Units”) in January 2005.  The preferences of the Series A Preferred Units was the right to convert the Series A Preferred Units into an investment in a future financing if, at anytime within 12 months of receiving the Series A Preferred Units, aVinci Media, LC raised capital at a lower valuation than such Series A Preferred Units holders’ initial investment (which did not occur), and the right to receive distributions upon a liquidating event before common unit holders receive distributions.  All of the Series A Preferred Units were converted into common units prior to the Merger.
 
During the fourth quarter of 2003, aVinci Media, LC initiated a small private offering that closed in the first quarter of 2004.  The offering consisted of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at the annual rate of 10%.  In January 2005, all but $30,000 of the debt converted into Series A preferred.  In February 2005, aVinci Media, LC closed a private offering of approximately $150,000 consisting of the sale of common units, and it followed that offering with another offering in June of 2005, consisting of the sale of common units through which it raised an additional $173,000.
 
Needing more capital to continue pursuing its business plan through 2006, aVinci Media, LC undertook a larger private offering consisting of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at 10%.  The offering was taken in its entirety by Amerivon Investments, LLC, who invested a total of $829,250. At the time of the investment, Amerivon Investments LLC placed a member on aVinci Media LC’s Board of Managers. In August of 2006, Amerivon Investments LLC invested an additional $1,560,000 in a convertible debt offering, bearing interest at 10%.  
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, aVinci received $2,000,000, net of $190,000 in issuance costs, from Amerivon Investments, LLC for the issuance of the Series B preferred units, and $1,535,000 from issuance of the convertible debentures.  In May 2007, Amerivon Investments, LLC converted approximately $2.4 million in aggregate convertible debt together with accumulated interest into common units of aVinci Media LC.  Amerivon Investments, LLC also provided $2,675,000 in additional cash in the second half of 2007, which, along with funding made in the first half of 2007, plus accumulated interest, was used before the merger to purchase a total of $6.4 million worth of Series B preferred stock. Upon the closing of the Series B preferred stock offering, Amerivon placed a second member on AVI Media’s Board of Managers.
 
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The Series B preferred entitled its holders to redemption rights after four years, annual dividends equal to 8% of the principal amount of the investment, and the right to receive distributions before common and Series A preferred holders receive distributions upon liquidation.  The Series B preferred owners converted all of their Series B preferred units into common units immediately prior to the Merger.
 
Financial Information about Operating Segments
 
We conduct business within one operating segment in the United States.  From 2004 through 2007, aVinci Media LC generated revenues (except for a few thousand dollars) with one customer, BigPlanet, a division of NuSkin.  Beginning in 2008, AVI Media began diversifying its customer base and generating revenues through agreements with Fujicolor (in Wal-Mart stores), Costco.com, Meijer Stores and Qualex Inc.
 
Description of Business
 
Software Technology and Products
 
We make software technology and package it in various forms available to mass retailers, specialty retailers, Internet portals and websites that allow end consumers to use an automated process to create products such as DVD productions, photo books, posters, calendars, and other print media products from consumer photographs, digital pictures, video, and other media.  Our customers are retailers and other vendors and not end consumers.  We enable our customers to sell our products to the end consumer who remain customers of its vendor and do not become our customers directly.  We currently do, however, deliver our technology to end consumers through (i) third party photo kiosks at mass and specialty retail outlets, (ii) retail kit shrink wrapped software at mass and specialty retail outlets, (iii) simple software downloads through third party Internet sites, (iv) simple software downloads though its own managed Internet site to which third party Internet sites are linked, and (v) on its own managed web servers on the world wide web to which third party Internet sites are linked.
 
Generally all of our products require the end consumer to simply supply digital images.  We supply preformatted templates for an occasion, event, or style such as a wedding, birthday, or activity that fits a particular style.  A template for a DVD generally includes six to eight different scenes that incorporate background images related to that particular template theme.  Each scene is built around four to ten digital image frames, or placeholders, where user supplied images are placed to have the appearance of being part of the themed contextual images we supply to support the template theme.  We utilize a technique called “layering,” (which is the subject of its patent) to stitch together its supplied images with the user-supplied images to produce a themed DVD movie.  Scenes may involve panning over the user images as though they are photographs sitting on a table, or having user images appear in frames sitting on a mantle as the camera angle appears to change and move around the mantle piece, to describe a few of the hundreds of scene effects we utilize.  Each template also provides a pre-designated position and font for a unique title, and in some instances subtitle and other text, to be added by the end consumer.  The scenes are assembled in an order to give the production a feeling of telling a story.  Each template also comes with a default sound track selected to match the template theme.  In some applications of our software, the consumer can select from one of several music selections fitted to the selected theme.  All of the images and music we supply with the themed templates are owned by us or have been fully licensed from the owners of the rights.
 
Using a wedding DVD template that is supplied on a retail kiosk as an example, a consumer brings a CD or photo storage card containing his or her images to a kiosk located in a retailer’s store.  The consumer inserts the image storage device into the kiosk reader and the kiosk loads the user images onto the kiosk.  The user then chooses to make a DVD from a menu on the kiosk at which point our software is launched.  The user browses the categories and selects “wedding” from among four to six categories of templates and then selects “wedding day” from a few different wedding templates.  The user next selects 40 photos from his or her user supplied images to be incorporated into the template and can rotate and move the images into the preferred orientation and order.  A title and subtitle, such as “John and Jessica’s Wedding,” “November 14, 2007,” are typed into the kiosk by the user and the user specifies the number of copies he or she wants to purchase.  With this, the user has successfully ordered a wedding DVD.
 
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Upon completion of an order, we take the order information and images and build the DVD product remotely at our offices.  The user then gets back a DVD case with the user’s pictures on the cover containing a DVD with the user’s image printed on the DVD as a label and an insert containing thumbnail sized images of each user image used to make the DVD.  The DVD plays on standard DVD players and starts with a customer or aVinci branded “spin-up” to get to a standard navigation screen.  The navigation screen shows a user image in a contextual background consisting of wedding flowers.  By pressing the “Play” button, the movie is launched with the first scene featuring a wedding announcement with John and Jessica’s name in a rich stylistic font.  The perceived camera angle then pans over to a digitally created frame containing a picture of the bride supplied by the user, while soft wedding themed music plays.  The scenes transition with pictures of flowers taking the viewer through the wedding day.  The DVD ends with credits for licensed media and audio used to produce the DVD production.
 
Our photo books are created in the same fashion as described for DVDs, only our templates are created and laid out to tell the themed story in the form of a ten to twenty page, eight by eleven inch photo book.  Book pages are laid out by our design experts, printed on a digital press and hardbound.  Posters incorporate one or more user images into themed art matching DVD and photo book themes.  We launched its first photo book and poster products during the second quarter of 2008.
 
Product Delivery Model
 
Under our business model, we integrate with retail or other vending customers according to each customer’s business plan.  Our customers maintain the end consumer relationship and control as much of the image capture, product creation, and delivery of product as they desire based largely upon the product delivery method they select.  We do the rest and manage whatever our customers want to pass to us to manage.
 
With its kiosk model, we integrate with a third party kiosk provider and integrate our software onto the kiosk.  End consumers using the kiosk load their images onto the kiosk and can make a variety of products.  With our software on the kiosk, when the consumer chooses to make a DVD product, its software launches and takes the consumer through the process of selecting a theme, a specific production type (called a storyboard), the photos to be integrated into the product, a title, and the order quantity.  The kiosk then generates an order confirmation for the consumer who uses the confirmation to pick up and pay for the order when complete.  Upon completion the kiosk order goes either to the retailer’s lab to be fulfilled in store or to central processing to be fulfilled remotely.
 
Retailers and vendors can stock our retail kit product which consists of a small box containing a CD containing a simplified version of its production software for a specific production type (such as Wedding) and a product code.  The end consumer pays for the product at the store and can then use the CD at home or work to place their prepaid product order.  The CD loads the software onto the customer’s computer and walks the customer through the process of selecting his or her digital images to be used in creating the product, typing any unique consumer information such as a customized title and subtitle, entering order information for shipping, and uploading the order information and image files for remote fulfillment.
 
With third party Internet sites, the process is similar to our retail kit product except for how the consumer loads the simple software on his or her computer and how he or she pays for the product order.  With an Internet vendor that manages our software through their site, we supply the vendor with its software download.  The consumer then downloads the simple software from the vendor’s web servers over the Internet.  The software loads and walks the customer through the process of selecting his or her digital images to be used in creating the product, typing any unique consumer information such as a customized title and subtitle, entering order information for shipping, taking the consumer’s credit card information to process the payment transaction for products ordered via a secure Internet transaction, and uploading the order for remote fulfillment.
 
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In the event a retailer or vendor wants us to manage the software download, they simply provide a link on their website to us and we provide the simple software download from its web servers over the Internet.  The consumer process then works as outlined for a third party Internet site deployment.  Following the software download, the software loads and walks the customer through the process of selecting his or her digital images to be used in creating the product, typing any unique consumer information such as a customized title and subtitle, entering order information for shipping, taking the consumers credit card information to process the payment transaction for products ordered via a secure Internet transaction, and uploading the order for remote fulfillment.
 
As a companion to the retail kit product, we launched in the second quarter of 2008 a web site that will allow consumers who upload orders using the retail kit software to order additional copies and additional products on the web site.  Under this business model, the consumer uploads the product order purchased as a retail kit product.  Upon receipt of the order, we provide the consumer with a dialogue box asking if they would like to add additional copies of the created product to his or her order, and if he or she would like to order a companion photo book or poster to the order.  If the customer chooses to order additional products, we process the payment transaction for the products ordered via a secure Internet transaction.
 
To date our customers have elected to have products fulfilled remotely.  We fulfill all the products either in house or through third party vending partners.  Once a consumer orders a product by selecting the product and the pictures and his or her images to be used in creating the product, the order and images are received by our web servers deployed in-house or, with third party vendors, we contract Qualex Inc. to do our fulfillment work.  Qualex Inc. has deployed equipment in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Houston, Texas to manufacture product orders.  The servers process the orders and photos and pass the electronic files off to computers that build the final product and send the files to be burned on a DVD or printed on a print media product such as a photo book or poster.  Finished products are shipped to retail customers for delivery to end customers or directly to end customers depending on the retail customer’s business model.
 
Our revenue model generally includes a per product royalty.  With all product deployments except the retail kit product, each time an end customer makes a product utilizing our technology, we receives a royalty from our retailer customers.  From the royalty received, we pay the royalties associated with licensed media and technology.  If we are performing product fulfillment, we also pay the costs of goods associated with production of the product.  If our customer utilizes in-store fulfillment, our customer pays the cost of goods associated with production.
 
Our revenue contracts generally include a software license and post-contract support (PCS), and may include training, implementation, and other services such as product fulfillment services. Because the contracts generally include the delivery of a software license, we account for the majority of its revenue contracts in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as modified by SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2 with Respect to Certain Transactions. SOP 97-2 applies to activities that represent licensing, selling, leasing, or other marketing of computer software. SOP 97-2 generally provides that until vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value exists for the various components within the contract, that revenue is deferred until delivery of all elements except for PCS and training has occurred.

After all elements are delivered except for PCS and training, deferred revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the contract. Because of our limited sales history, we do not have VSOE for the different components that may be included in sales contracts.

We record billings and cash received in excess of revenue earned as deferred revenue. The deferred revenue balance generally results from contractual commitments made by customers to pay amounts to us in advance of revenues earned. Revenue earned but not billed is classified as unbilled accounts receivable in the balance sheet. We bill customers as payments become due under the terms of the customer’s contract. We consider current information and events regarding our customers and their contracts and establish allowances for doubtful accounts when it is probable that we will not be able to collect amounts due under the terms of existing contracts.
 
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As noted above, we currently deliver our technology to end consumers through (i) third party photo kiosks at mass and specialty retail outlets, (ii) retail kit shrink wrapped software at mass and specialty retail outlets, (iii) simple software downloads through third party Internet sites, (iv) simple software downloads though its own managed Internet site to which third party Internet sites are linked, and (v) on its own managed web servers on the world wide web to which third party Internet sites are linked.
 
We currently have fulfillment hardware deployed in two locations including our Draper, Utah office and a Qualex Inc. (a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company) facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania that allow for the fulfillment of DVD products.  Both locations have computer server configurations and DVD burning and printing units.  DVD supplies, including DVD media supplied by Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden, DVD cases, and paper for printing DVD case covers, are inventoried to be able to meet customer DVD fulfillment needs.  Our photo book and poster product fulfillment operations are in the implementation stage.  We intend to fulfill photo books and posters with third party fulfillment partners.  Currently, we have a fulfillment agreement with Qualex Inc. to build and ship many of its DVDs, photo books and posters for select customers.  Integration with Qualex Inc. for creating DVD media was completed in February 2008.
 
Customers
 
In May 2004, aVinci Media LC signed its first client agreement with BigPlanet, a division of NuSkin.  NuSkin is a global direct selling company.  NuSkin markets premium-quality personal care products under the Nu Skin® brand, science-based nutritional supplements under the Pharmanex® brand, and technology-based products and services under the Big Planet® brand.  BigPlanet, NuSkin’s technology division, offers its customers ways to easily preserve, organize, share and enjoy photos online.  Under the terms of its BigPlanet agreement, aVinci Media LC supplied software technology to build DVD movies which BigPlanet marketed, sold, and fulfilled for their consumers under their brand name “PhotoMax.”  Revenues from BigPlanet represented substantially all of aVinci Media LC sales through 2007 at approximately $3.4 million to date.  The agreement required an annual minimum guaranteed royalty of $1 million, which was payable monthly in the amount of $83,333.33.  aVinci Media LC agreement with BigPlanet expired on December 31, 2007 and aVinci Media LC has been paid current through the end of the term.  BigPlanet continues to offer our DVD products and pays a per-product royalty for products made on a monthly basis.
 
On September 18, 2006, aVinci Media LC signed an agreement to provide its technology in Meijer stores.  Meijer Distribution, Inc. (“Meijer”) is a Michigan-based retailer that operates 181 super centers throughout the mid-west.  The agreement term with Meijer continues through a date two years from the date Meijer first makes our software technology available to end consumers, subject to automatic renewal for additional 12-month periods after the initial term.  Under the terms, Meijer purchases DVD kits from aVinci Media LC consisting of a pre-labeled DVD, DVD cover and paper for the case cover, and inserts printed with thumbnail size images of all the user photographs provided for use in the DVD production.  Meijer placed and paid for an initial purchase order of DVD kits, for approximately $109,000, but due to problems a third party supplier had deploying its kiosk software in Meijer stores, aVinci Media, LC was delayed in deploying its software technology that was to be provided through the third party kiosk.  During 2007, Meijer signed Hewlett Packard as its kiosk vendor and aVinci Media, LC entered into an agreement to provide its software in Meijer stores on Hewlett Packard kiosks.  aVinci Media, LC’s software integration onto the Hewlett Packard kiosk was completed in 2008 and deployed in April 2008 in Meijer stores.
 
In January 2006, aVinci Media LC signed an agreement with Storefront, a photo kiosk company. Storefront anticipated deploying our software on client kiosks in retailers such as King Soopers, Smith’s, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s and others.  Storefront has not deployed our software to date and we do not know if they will ever deploy our software with their customers.
 
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On September 1, 2007, aVinci Media LC signed an agreement with Qualex, Inc. (“Qualex”) to allow for the distribution of its software product to Qualex customers.  Qualex, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastman Kodak, is the largest wholesale and on-site photofinishing company in the world and it offers traditional print and digital output solutions by operating a large network of commercial and in store labs throughout the United States and Canada.  The agreement term is through September 30, 2009, at which point it is subject to extension for additional 12-month terms at the election of either party.  Qualex will provide the fulfillment services for all of its customers and we will receive a royalty per product produced.  We also signed a separate agreement with Qualex at the same time that provides for Qualex to perform fulfillment services for select customers.  As part of the agreement, we have deployed its fulfillment technology and equipment in Qualex’s Allentown, Pennsylvania fulfillment center.  We processing live orders in February 2008 with Qualex.
 
During 2007 at the request of Wal-Mart, aVinci Media LC signed an agreement with Fujicolor to deploy its technology on Fujicolor kiosks located in domestic Wal-Mart stores.  Wal-Mart is a worldwide retailer with more than 5,000 domestic retail stores.  Fujicolor is part of Fujifilm, which is a world leader in photographic products and technology.  Our initial integration and deployment with Fujicolor in domestic Wal-Mart stores took place in the third quarter of 2007.  Our DVD product offering is currently deployed throughout domestic Wal-Mart stores on Fujicolor kiosks in more than 3,000 stores.  Upon deployment with Fujicolor, we intend to update the first version of its software within several months.  Because of software updates Fujicolor is making to its kiosks generally, we have not been able to deploy any updates.  We are working with Fujicolor currently and updated our software in the third quarter of 2008.
 
We also became a Wal-Mart vendor and shipped our retail kit product to 200 Wal-Mart stores in June 2008, with a wider rollout anticipated based upon initial sales in the 200 deployed stores.
 
In January 2008, we signed an agreement with Costco.com, to deliver our DVD product online.  Our DVD product began being offered at Costco.com on the “photo” category at the end of March 2008.
 
Four customers accounted for a total of 93 percent of our revenues for the nine months ending September 30, 2008 (individually 47 percent, 20 percent, 15 percent and 11 percent) compared to one customer accounting for all of the revenue for the same period in 2007. No other single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of our total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 or the same period in 2007.  In addition to its current customers, we continue to actively negotiate agreements and relationships with other mass and specialty retailers and other vending partners. Given our large net loss applicable to common stockholders for the nine months ending September 30, 2008, the loss of any of our customers would not materially increase our net losses.
 
 
Competitors
 
Our competitors consist of professional videographers on the high-cost end and slideshow software programs on the low-cost end, with varying software tools in the middle.  Unfamiliar evaluators on the surface may attempt to compare the low-end slide show creator products with our products, but when compared side by side differences are readily seen in production quality and detail.  Generally only user images are included in the slide show and context; graphics, audio, and music are not included.  Finished productions are generally poor quality and lack any meaningful emotional impact.
 
Software providers who supply consumer tools or solutions for consumers to make their own DVD productions include Adobe, Microsoft, Ulead, PhotoShow, Roxio, among others.  The closest direct competitive products to our technology are software tools such as iPhoto, iMovie and Final Cut Pro from Apple, each of which require users to spend a significant sum for the software, devote extensive time to master software usage, and significant time to create each individual production.  Additional competitors include Simple Star, MuVee, RocketLife, PhotoDex, and Smilebox all of which offer similar products.
 
Specific competitors in the market for the provision of personalized photo products include MediaClip, Muvee, Animoto, Slide, Roxio PhotoShow, and One True Media.  These competitors offer similar product lines including photo slideshows (online and DVD), photo books, and posters which are created through the use of software applications.  Certain competitors also make their products available for use on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
 
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AVI Media’s patent-pending production technology which automates the creation of multiple photo products utilizing the same images without further customer input, along with its proprietary storyboards incorporating licensed content such as popular music and animation and professional transitions gives it an advantage over its competitors.  AVI Media’s use of licensed content gives it an additional advantage over its competitors who are still incorporating unlicensed music and other content into their products in that AVI Media has established good relationships in the music and film industry and may be able to offer popular titles its competitors cannot.

Common to software tools are their lack of automation.  The user spends a vast amount of time mastering software to produce the same sort of automated results that can otherwise be accomplished very quickly with AVI Media’s products.  A software user must first import media, organize it, choose timing and effects, edit music to length then render the production.  The rendered production must then be committed to DVD where the user has to then design a DVD interface before burning to DVD to have any navigation capabilities.
 
Employees
 
As of September 30, 2008, AVI Media had 34 full-time employees and 7 part-time employees.  Most of its employees work in its primary business office in Draper, Utah.
 
Properties
 
AVI Media currently leases approximately 13,000 square feet of office space at 11781 Lone Peak Parkway, Suite 270, Draper, Utah 84020.  Its current lease term ends on April 30, 2010.  AVI Media has a good relationship with its landlord, DBSI Draper LeaseCo LLC.  AVI Media conducts its corporate, development, sales, and certain manufacturing operations out of its Draper office.  AVI Media’s main telephone number is (801) 495-5700 and its facsimile number (801) 495-5701.  AVI Media maintains a web site at www.sequoiamg.com.  AVI Media leases space in a computer hardware collocation facility in Salt Lake City and has a good relationship with the landlord.
 
In Bentonville, Arkansas, AVI Media rents an office, on a month-to-month basis, in an office suite consisting of one office of about 300 square feet which houses one employee.  AVI Media uses the office when it visits Wal-Mart corporate offices.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
On December 17, 2007, Robert L. Bishop, who worked with AVI Media in a limited capacity in 2004 and is a current member of a limited liability company, LifeCinema, LLC, that owns an equity interest in AVI Media, filed a legal claim in the Third Judicial District Court for Salt Lake County, State of Utah, alleging a right to unpaid wages and/or commissions (with no amount specified) and company equity.  The Complaint was served on AVI Media on January 7, 2008.  AVI Media timely filed an Answer denying Mr. Bishop’s claims and counterclaiming interference by Mr. Bishop with AVI Media’s capital raising efforts.  AVI Media intends to vigorously defend against Mr. Bishop’s claims and pursue AVI Media’s counterclaim.
 
Intellectual Property
 
In early 2003, through patent counsel, AVI Media performed an initial patent search for products and processes similar to its software technology.  The patent search did not reveal any conflicting intellectual property.  In January 2004, AVI Media filed initial patent applications seeking broad patent protection for its ideas, technologies, point-of-sale business concept, and the system of automating solutions through the use of pre-constructed templates.
 
Since its initial filing, AVI Media has completed additional filings to extend and broaden its patent protection.  In February 2005, AVI Media filed for international patent protection based on its original patents pending, filings with the individual countries in Europe and Asia to secure the patents internationally.
 
As part of its product development, AVI Media routinely licenses media content such as pictures, videos and audio to create products.  AVI Media has numerous license agreements with stock image and music sources that it routinely reviews and keeps current.
 
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MANAGEMENT
 
In accordance with the Merger Agreement, and as a result of the Merger, our Board of Directors increased the size of the Board from two members to seven members.  The Board filled the five vacancies created by such increase by appointing as additional directors Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen, Edward B. Paulsen, John E. Tyson and Tod M. Turley. As a result of the Merger, our directors and executive officers are as follows:
 
Name
Age
Position
Chett B. Paulsen
52
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Richard B. Paulsen
48
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Director
Edward B. Paulsen
45
Secretary/Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, Director
Terry Dickson
50
Vice President Marketing and Business Development
Tod M. Turley
46
Director
John E. Tyson
65
Director
Jerrell G. Clay
66
Director
Stephen P. Griggs
50
Director

Chett B. Paulsen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director.  Chett co-founded AVI Media in 2003 and serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer.  From 1998 to 2002, Chett co-founded, served as President and then as Chief Operating Officer of Assentive Solutions, Inc. (aka, iEngineer.com, Inc.), which developed visualization and collaboration technologies for rich media content that was ultimately sold to Oracle in 2002.  During his tenure with Assentive, the company raised more than $25 million in private and venture capital funding from entities including Intel, Sun Microsystems, J.W. Seligman, and T.L. Ventures.  From 1995 to 1998, Chett founded and managed Digital Business Resources, Inc., which sold communications technologies to Fortune 100 companies such as American Stores and Walgreens, among others.  From 1984 to 1995, Chett worked at Broadcast International (NASDAQ “BRIN”) playing key management roles including Executive Vice President, Vice President of Operations and President of the Instore Satellite Network and Business Television Network divisions of Broadcast where he implemented and managed technology deployment in thousands of retail locations for Fortune 500 companies.  During Chett’s tenure at BI, market capitalization rose to over $200 million.  Chett graduated from the University of Utah in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Film Studies.
 
Richard B. Paulsen, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Director.  Richard co-founded AVI Media in 2003 and serves as its Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.  From 1999 to 2003, Richard worked as a senior member of the technical staff for Wind River Systems (NASDAQ “WIND”), managing a geographically diverse software development team and continuing work on software technology Richard pioneered at Zinc Software from 1990 to 1998 as one of Zinc’s founders.  Zinc subsequently sold to Wind River in 1998.  From 1998 to 2000, Richard enjoyed a sabbatical and served as the Director of Administrative Services for Pleasant Grove City, Utah, the highest appointed office in the city.  From 1981 through 1990, Richard worked as a software consultant and programmer working for the University of Utah Department of Computer Science conducting software analysis, design and coding, and Custom Design Systems developing custom user interface tools and managing the company’s core library used by thousands of developers worldwide.  Richard graduated with a MBA degree, with an emphasis in financial and statistical methods, from the University of Utah in 1987 after receiving a B.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah in 1985.
 
Edward “Ted” B. Paulsen, J.D., Secretary/Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, Director.  Ted has served as legal counsel since co-founding AVI Media in 2003, and joined the company full time as Chief Operating Officer in September 2006.  From 2003 to September 2006, Ted served as the Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary of Prime Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. where he helped position the company operationally and financially to secure outside capital and partner funding to support future growth beyond the company’s then current annual revenue level.  From 1995 through 2003, Ted worked as an associate and then partner with the law firm of Gibson, Haglund & Paulsen and its predecessor.  With a securities focus, Ted has assisted emerging and growing businesses with organizational, operational and legal issues and challenges.  His legal practice focused on assisting businesses properly plan and structure business transactions related to seeking and obtaining financing.  Before moving to Utah and opening the Utah office of his firm in 1996, Mr. Paulsen worked in Southern California from 1990 to 1995 with the law firm of Chapman, Fuller & Bollard where he practiced in the areas of business and employment litigation and business transactions.  Ted graduated from the University of Utah College of Law in 1990 after receiving a B.S. degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University in 1987.
 
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Terry Dickson, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.  Terry has served as AVI Media’s Vice President of Marketing and Business Development since May 2006.  Prior to joining AVI Media, Terry was an advisor to AVI Media from March 2004 through May 2006.  Terry brings over 25 years of relevant software marketing, sales and management experience to AVI Media.  From April 2002 to April 2006, Terry served as the Chief Executive Officer of Avinti, Inc, a venture-funded startup company developing email security software.  From September 2001 to April 2002, he served as the Vice President of Marketing at venture-backed Lane15 Software in Austin, Texas.  Prior to that, Terry was the founding Marketing Vice President at Vinca Corporation from 1998 to 2000, where he played the point role in negotiating a $92 million acquisition to Legato Systems (NASDAQ: LGTO) in 1999.  From 1993 to 1996, Terry served in several marketing positions at the LANDesk software operation of Intel Corporation, including serving as the Business Unit Manager.  He also served as Intel’s Director of Platform Marketing, and was appointed as Chairman of the Distributed Management Task Force, an industry standards body consisting of the top 200 computer hardware and software vendors.  Terry received a BS Degree in Marketing in 1980 from Brigham Young University, and an MBA degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1981.
 
Tod M. Turley, Director.  Tod was appointed to the Board of Managers of AVI Media in March 2006, following an investment in AVI Media by Amerivon Holdings.  Tod has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amerivon Holdings since 2003.  Tod has also served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amerivon Investments LLC, a subsidiary of Amerivon Holdings (“Amerivon Investments” and, together with Amerivon Holdings, “Amerivon”), since he co-founded it in April 2007.  Amerivon is a significant equity holder and investor in AVI Media.  Through its integrated approach of sales, consulting and capital, Amerivon accelerates rapid growth plans for emerging growth companies such as AVI Media.  Previously, Mr. Turley served as the Senior Vice President, Business Development of Amerivon Holdings from June 2001 to July 2003.  Prior to Amerivon, Mr. Turley was the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Encore Wireless, Inc. (private label wireless service provider with a focus on “big-box” retailers).  Earlier, he served for 13 years as a corporate attorney and executive with emerging growth companies in the telecommunications industry.  He currently serves as a director on a number of other boards of private companies, including Wireless Advocates and Smart Pack Solutions.  Tod graduated from the University of Utah in 1985 with a BA in Economics and French, and subsequently graduated from the University of Southern California with a J.D. in 1988.
 
John E. Tyson, Director.  John became a member of AVI Media’s Board of Managers in May 2007 as a representative of Amerivon.  John has served as the President of Amerivon Investments LLC upon its formation in April 2007, and also serves as Executive Vice President of Amerivon Holdings.  John previously served as the President of Amerivon Holdings from May 2005 through April 2007.  Concurrently, from April 2005 through April 2007, John served as the President of Xplane Corporation, an information design firm using visual maps to make complex processes easier to understand and Corporate Visions Inc., a sales consulting and training company. Prior to that, John founded etNetworks LLC, an IT training company (broadcasting IBM courses via satellite directly to the Desktop PC) in 1997 and served as the company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President through March 2005.  From May 1980 through February 1995, John was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Compression Labs, Inc. (“CLI”), a NASDAQ company developing Video Communications Systems.  CLI pioneered the development of compressed digital video, interactive videoconferencing and digital broadcast television, including the systems used in today’s highly successful Hughes DirecTV® entertainment network.  Prior to CLI, John has held executive management positions with AT&T, General Electric, and General Telephone & Electronics.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Provant, Inc., is a director on a number of boards of private companies, including MicroBlend Technologies, Retail Inkjet Solutions, The Wright Company and AirTegrity (a wireless networking company) and is an Advisory Board Member of the University of Nevada-Reno, Engineering School.
 
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Jerrell G. Clay, Director.  Jerrell has served as a Director of Secure Alliance since December 1990, and as our Chief Executive Officer since October 3, 2006.  Concurrently, Jerrell has served as the co-Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of 3 Mark Financial, Inc., an independent life insurance marketing organization, since January 1997, and has served as President of Protective Financial Services, Inc., one of the founding companies of 3 Mark Financial, Inc., since 1985.  From 1962-1985, Jerrell held various positions within the insurance industry, including general agent, branch manager, vice president and branch agency director with a major life insurance company.  Jerrell currently serves as a member of the Independent Marketing Organization’s Advisory Committee of Protective Life Insurance Company of Birmingham, Alabama and is the past President of the Houston Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Jerrell is a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Registered Securities Principal.  Upon consummation of the Merger, Jerrell resigned as our Chief Executive Officer, but will remain a director.
 
Stephen P. Griggs, Director.  Stephen has served as a Director of Secure Alliance since June 2002, and was our President and Chief Operating Officer from October 3, 2006 to the effective date of the Merger and as our Principal Financial Officer and Secretary from April 20, 2007 to the effective date of the Merger.  Stephen has been primarily engaged in managing his personal investments since 2000.  From 1988 to 2000, Stephen held various positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer of RoTech Medical Corporation, a NASDAQ-traded company.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from East Tennessee State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.  Upon consummation of the Merger, Stephen resigned as our President and Chief Operating Officer, but will remain a director.
 
Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen and Edward B. Paulsen, the original founders of AVI Media, are brothers.
 
Committees of the Board of Directors
 
We have an audit and compensation committee.  The compensation committee is comprised of Chett B. Paulsen, John E. Tyson and Tod M. Turley.  The compensation committee gathers information on industry salaries to set executive compensation levels.  This committee also reviews all equity grants to employees.
 
The audit committee, charged with closely reviewing the audit report received from the auditors and providing a full report to AVI Media’s Board of Managers, is comprised of Edward B. Paulsen, Tod M. Turley and Stephen Griggs.
 
We intend to appoint such persons to the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors as are expected to be required to meet the corporate governance requirements imposed by a national securities exchange, although we are not required to comply with such requirements until we elect to seek listing on a securities exchange. We do not currently have any independent directors.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
 None of our executive officers serves as a member of the Board of Directors or compensation committee of any other entity that has one or more of its executive officers serving as a member of our Board of Directors.
 
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
 
Our primary objective with respect to executive compensation is to design a reward system that will align executives’ compensation with our overall business strategies and attract and retain highly qualified executives. The plan rewards revenue generation and achievement of revenue opportunities generated by signing contracts with retailers to carry our products. The principal elements of our executive compensation are salary, bonus and stock option grants. We use these elements of compensation to stay competitive in the marketplace with our peers.
 
During 2007, we participated in a Pre-IPO and Private Company Total Compensation Survey which polled 221 companies and just under 14,800 employees (the “Survey”).  Our compensation committee, consisting of one outside manager and one executive manager, examined the software companies who participated in the Survey and determined to compensate our executives at approximately the 25th percentile because of our relatively small size and the stage of revenue generation.  Each of our executive positions is represented in the Survey and the data from such positions were used in determining the executive salary levels for 2008.  For years prior to 2008, all executives were working for salaries we determined we could afford and all were making salaries below market and below prior salary levels.
 
The Survey also assessed bonus and total compensation levels. Our executive bonuses for 2008 are consistent with the Survey at about the 25th percentile.  For years prior to 2008, bonuses were determined by assessing revenue generation, contracts signed with customers including large retailers, value creation through signed contracts and general contribution to the achievement of company objectives to position the company for revenues and additional outside capital investment.  Our compensation also considered the number of kiosks on which our products were deployed as a result of an executive’s efforts, since our products are delivered in one instance on kiosks located in major retailers.
 
Additional incentives in the form of options to purchase equity interests in aVinci Media LC were granted in 2007.  Terry Dickson was granted 510,000 (444,191 post Merger) options as incentive to join aVinci Media LC in 2006 and additional 300,000 (261,289 post Merger) options in 2007.  The total grant was negotiated between aVinci Media LC and Mr. Dickson.  The remaining executives, Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen and Edward B. Paulsen have not received any option grants or equity in the company from its formation until 2007.  In September 2007, aVinci Media LC’s Board of Managers approved stock option grants to the original founders as recognition of their efforts in generating revenues, signing major retail accounts, positioning the company for future growth and to provide additional incentive to continue in their management positions through a critical time of revenue and operational growth.  The options vest over three years, with 50% vesting upon completion of one year of employment from the date of grant, or September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro-rata basis over the following 24 months.
 
In considering the elements of compensation, we consider our current cash position in determining whether to adjust salaries, bonuses and stock option grants.  We, as a small private company, have used our outside directors who sit on our Board of Managers (Tod M. Turley and John E. Tyson) to help guide the executive compensation.
 
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Summary Compensation Table Narrative and Employment Contracts
 
The principle elements of our executive compensation are salary, bonus and stock option grants.  On April 1, 2008, Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen, Edward B. Paulsen and Terry Dickson signed employment agreements with aVinci Media, LC.  Each agreement expires on March 30, 2010 and provides for payments to each executive in case the executive is terminated without cause, terminated as a result of death or disability.  Further the term will be extended and will have a two-year term from the date of any merger or acquisition in which we are not the surviving entity, the sale of substantially of our assets or a firm commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement covering the offer and sale of common stock that results in more than a thirty percent increase in the number or shares to be issued and outstanding.
 
The employment agreements provide for the following annual base salaries (subject to increase by the board of managers) and annual bonus target as a percentage of the executive’s annual base salary:
 
   
Annual Base Salary
   
Annual Bonus Target
 
Chett B. Paulsen
  $ 235,000       40 %
Richard B. Paulsen
  $ 215,000       35 %
Edward B. Paulsen,
  $ 195,000       40 %
Terry Dickson
  $ 185,000       95 %
 
Summary Compensation Table
 
 
Name
Year
Salary ($)
Bonus ($)
Stock Awards ($)
Option Awards
($)
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)
Changes in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
All Other Compensation ($)
Total
($)
Chett B. Paulsen, CEO, President, Manager (1)
2006
163,167
144,400
-
-
-
-
-
307,567
2007
199,375
138,937
-
27,322 (2)
-
-
-
365,634
2008
232,552
 
-
-
-
-
-
232,552
   
 
           
 
Richard B. Paulsen, CTO, Manager (1)
2006
142,917
129,500
-
 
-
-
-
272,417
2007
183,333
118,125
-
27,322 (2)
-
-
-
328,780
2008
213,656
 
-
 
-
-
-
213,656
   
 
           
 
Edward B. Paulsen, CFO, COO, Manager (1)
2006
44,423
53,495
-
-
-
-
-
97,918
2007
173,854
88,000
-
19,125 (3)
-
-
-
280,979
2008
193,781
 
-
-
-
-
-
193,781
                   
Terry Dickson, VP Business Development
2006
103,231
131,625
-
31,250 (4)
-
-
-
266,106
2007
181,042
135,000
-
34,238 (5)
-
-
-
350,280
2008
183,844
 
-
-
-
-
-
183,844
                   
Mark Petersen, VP Sales
2006
25,000
6,250
-
-
-
-
4,453
35,703
2007
100,000
50,000
-
2,732 ( 6 )
-
-
-
152,732
2008
99,792
24,948
-
-
-
-
-
124,740

(1) Chett B. Paulsen received $136, 000 in salary in 2004 and $ 144,000 in salary in 2005 . Richard B. Paulsen received $112,000 in salary in 2004 and $ 120,000 in salary in 2005 . Edward B. Paulsen did not receive any salary in 2004 and 2005.
(2)
Non-qualified option grant to purchase 870,963 common units at $.71 (determined to be the fair market value on the date of grant).  Option vests 50% upon completing 12 months of employment on September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
(3)
Non-qualified option grant to purchase 609,674 common units at $.71 (determined to be the fair market value on the date of grant).  The Option vests 50% upon completing of 12 months of employment at September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
(4)
Non-qualified option grant to purchase 444,191 common units at $.28 (determined to be the fair market value on the date of grant).  The Option vests 50% upon completing of 12 months of employment at April 25, 2007, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
(5)
Non-qualified option grant to purchase 261,289 common units at $.71 (determined to be the fair market value on the date of grant).  The Option vests 50% upon completing of 12 months of employment at September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
( 6 ) Non-qualified option grant to purchase 87,096 common units at $ .71 (determined to be the fair market value on the date of grant). The Option vests 50% upon completing of 12 months of employment at September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
 

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Outstanding Equity Awards
 
The following table sets forth all outstanding equity awards held by our Named Executive Officers as of December 31, 2008 .
 
 
     
Option Awards
 
Stock Awards
 
Name
Grant Date
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
   
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#)
   
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable (1)
   
Option Exercise Price
($)
 
Option Expiration Date
 
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)
   
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)
 
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#)
 
Equity Incentive Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)
 
                                                 
Chett B. Paulsen, CEO, President, Manager
9/28/2007
   
489,917
     
-
     
381,406
   
$
0.71
 
12/31/2012
   
-
     
-
 
-
   
-
 
                                                               
Richard B. Paulsen, CTO, Manager
 
9/28/2007
   
489,917
     
-
     
381,406
   
$
0.71
 
12/31/2012
   
-
     
-
 
-
   
-
 
                                                               
Edward B. Paulsen, CFO, COO, Manager
9/28/2007
   
342,942
     
-
     
266,732
   
$
0.71
 
12/31/2012
   
-
     
-
 
-
   
-
 
                                                               
Terry Dickson, VP Business Development
4/25/2006
   
407,175
     
-
     
34,016
(2)
 
$
0.28
 
 
04/24/2011
   
  -
     
 -
 
  -
   
  -
 
9/28/2007
   
146,975
     
-
     
114,314
   
$
0.71
 
 
12/31/2012
   
  -
     
 -
 
  -
   
 -
 
                                                               
Mark Petersen, VP Sales
 
9/28/2007
   
48,992
     
-
     
38,104
   
$
0.71
 
12/31/2012
   
-
     
-
 
-
   
-
 
 
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, the non-qualified options vest 50% upon completing 12 months of employment on September 28, 2008, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.
(2)
The non-qualified options vested 50% upon completing 12 months of employment at April 25, 2007, with the balance vesting monthly on a pro rata basis over the next 24 months of employment.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards
 
As of the date hereof, no specific awards have been granted or are contemplated under the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan.
 
Director Compensation
 
Currently, directors receive no compensation pursuant to any standard arrangement for their services as directors.  Nevertheless, we may in the future determine to provide our directors with some form of compensation, either cash or options or contractually restricted securities.
 
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
 
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our voting securities following the completion of the Share Exchange and the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement by (i) any person or group owning more than 5% of each class of voting securities, (ii) each director, (iii) our chief executive officer and each other executive officer whose cash compensation for the most recent fiscal year exceeded $100,000 and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a group as of November 30, 2008. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of the below-listed persons is our address, 11781 South Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, UT 84020.
 
 
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
 
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned (1)
   
Percent of Class
 
             
Chett B. Paulsen (2) (3)
    6,411,458       13.16 %
Richard B. Paulsen (2) (4)
    4,239,744       8.70 %
Edward B. Paulsen (2) (5)
    2,227,691       4.57 %
Tod M. Turley (2) (6)
    18,532,212       36.82 %
John E. Tyson (2) (7)
    18,590,535       36.94 %
Jerrell G. Clay (2) (8)
    566,703       1.15 %
Stephen B. Griggs (2) (9)
    475,000    
<1.00%
 
Terry Dickson(2) (10)
    328,705    
<1.00%
 
Mark Petersen(2)
    602,171       1.24  
Amerivon Investments LLC (11)
    18,532,212       36.82 %
Directors and Executive Officers as a group (7 persons)
    33,527,782       64.97 %
                 
Total Shares Issued
    48,738,545       100.00 %

(1)
In determining beneficial ownership of our common stock as of a given date, the number of shares shown includes shares of common stock which may be acquired on exercise of warrants or options or conversion of convertible securities within 60 days of that date. In determining the percent of common stock owned by a person or entity on November 30, 2008, (a) the numerator is the number of shares of the class beneficially owned by such person or entity, including shares which may be acquired within 60 days on exercise of warrants or options and conversion of convertible securities, and (b) the denominator is the sum of (i) the total shares of common stock outstanding on June 4, 2008, and (ii) the total number of shares that the beneficial owner may acquire upon conversion of the preferred and on exercise of the warrants and options. Unless otherwise stated, each beneficial owner has sole power to vote and dispose of its shares.

(2)
These are the officers and directors of our company.

(3)
These shares are owned of record by P&D, LP, a family limited partnership.  In addition, Chett B. Paulsen has an option to purchase 870,963 shares of stock at $0.27 per share.  Such option is not currently exercisable.

(4)
These shares are owned of record by 5 P’s in a Pod, LP, a family limited partnership.  In addition, Richard B. Paulsen has an option to purchase 870,973 shares of common stock at $0.71 per share.  Such option is not currently exercisable.

(5)
These shares are owned of record by Family Enrichment, LP, a family limited partnership.  In addition, Edward B. Paulsen has an option to purchase 609,674 shares of common stock at $0.71 per share.  Such option is not currently exercisable.

(6)
Includes (i) 16,929,640 shares owned of record by Amerivon Investments LLC, (ii) 949,350 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable warrants owned by Amerivon Investments LLC, and (iii) 653,222 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable stock options owned by Amerivon Investments LLC  Amerivon Investments LLC is an affiliate of Mr. Turley.

(7)
Includes (i) 58,323 shares owned of record by Mr. Tyson, (ii) 16,929,640 shares owned of record by Amerivon Investments LLC, (iii) 949,350 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable warrants owned by Amerivon Investments LLC, and (iv) 653,222 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable stock options owned by Amerivon Investments LLC.  Amerivon Investments LLC is an affiliate of Mr. Tyson.

(8) 
Includes 91,703 shares owned of record and 475,000 shares underlying currently exercisable stock options.
 
(9)
Represents 475,000 shares underlying currently exercisable stock options.

(10)
Includes 88,102 shares owned of record and 240,603 shares underlying currently exercisable stock options.

(11)
Includes (i) 16,929,640 shares owned of record, (ii) 949,350 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable warrants, and (iii) 653,222 shares of common stock underlying currently exercisable options.  These shares are also attributed to Mr. Turley and Mr. Tyson as described in footnotes 6 and 7 above.


 
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS, PROMOTERS AND CERTAIN CONTROL PERSONS
 
 
Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen, and Edward B. Paulsen took part in founding and organizing the business of aVinci Media Corporation and are promoters of  aVinci Media Corporation as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 . Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen, and Edward B. Paulsen will not receive any compensation in connection with the registration of shares pursuant to this registration statement. During the past five years, Chett B. Paulsen, Richard B. Paulsen and Edward B. Paulsen have received the salary, bonus and options disclosed in the Summary Compensation Table on page 46. In December 2006, we received loans from Chett B. Paulsen ($158,113), Richard B. Paulsen ($100,000), and Edward B. Paulsen ($7,670).  In January 2007, Chett B. Paulsen loaned an additional $20,000. These loans bore interest at 10% per annum and were payable on or before December 31, 2007.  Loan origination fees of $20,005 were recorded as an asset to be amortized over the life of the loans.  In April and May 2007, total outstanding principal and accrued interest, of $285,783 and $10,376, were repaid and the associated asset was fully amortized. In January 2005, Chett B. Paulsen purchased 156,575 Series A Preferred Units for $93,945, Richard B. Paulsen purchased 46,360 Series A Preferred Units for $27,816 and Edward B. Paulsen purchased 33,333.33 Series A Preferred Units for $20,000.
 
Tod M. Turley, a member of our Board of Directors, serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amerivon Investments LLC and Amerivon Holdings. LLC.  John E. Tyson, who is also a member of our Board of Directors, serves as the President of Amerivon Investments LLC.  Amerivon Investments LLC is a significant investor and equity holder in our company and the selling stockholder.
 
During 2006, Amerivon Investments LLC invested a total of $2,393,500 in AVI Media’s convertible debt.  At the time of its initial investment, Amerivon Investments LLC placed Tod M. Turley on aVinci Media LC’s Board of Managers.  During 2007, Amerivon Investments LLC (i) converted $2,393,500 of aVinci Media LC’s convertible debt into common units of aVinci Media LC’s membership interests, (ii) made a $2,000,000 bridge loan that was later converted in Series B Preferred Units of aVinci Media LC’s membership interests (the “Series B preferred”) and (iii) purchased an additional $4,400,000 of Series B preferred.  Upon the closing of the Series B preferred offering, Amerivon placed John E. Tyson on aVinci Media LC’s Board of Managers.  Amerivon Investments LLC converted all of its Series B preferred units to common units in connection with the consummation of the Merger.  In exchange for the conversion, Amerivon Investments LLC also received an additional 1,525,000 shares of aVinci Media LC’s common units.
 
Additionally, aVinci Media, LC entered into a consulting agreement with Amerivon Holdings LLC on August 1, 2007 whereby Amerivon Holdings LLC received $775,000 for advising aVinci Media, LC with regard to financial transactions and preparing for entering the public market.  The consulting agreement called for payment of $10,000 per month for six months from August 2007 to January 2008, with additional payments of $119,166 for the following six months.  Amerivon Holdings LLC agreed to defer receipt of $109,116 each month until such time as aVinci Media, LC had additional cash available.  aVinci Media, LC terminated the Sales Consulting Agreement entered into on July 1, 2007 and entered into a new Sales Consulting Agreement, effective as of July 1, 2008.  Under the new Sales Consulting Agreement, aVinci Media LC will pay Amerivon Holdings LLC 1.25% of aVinci Media’s “Net Sales” generated through “Mass Retail.”  “Mass Retail” means any retailer having more than 100 physical store locations.  “Net Sales” means revenue generated to aVinci Media LC through product sales in Mass Retail less any discounts, freight, promotional allowances, returns, non-payments, rebates and other customary allowances.
 
On July 1, 2007, aVinci Media, LC finalized a Sales Representative Agreement, which was amended on November 7, 2007, with Amerivon Holdings LLC whereby Amerivon Holdings LLC is entitled to receive up to a 10% commission on adjusted sales to customers brought to us by Amerivon Holdings LLC.  Amerivon Holdings LLC also received an option to purchase a total of 1,959,666 of our common stock: 653,222 options priced at $0.18 and subject to sales performance in 2007, 653,222 options priced at $0.18 and subject to sales performance in 2008, and 653,222 options priced at $0.71 and subject to sales performance vesting in 2009. The sales goals for the first group of 653,222 options were met and the options vested at the end of July, 2007, resulting in equity-based compensation expense of $371,955.
 
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SELLING STOCKHOLDER
 
Up to 17,878,990 shares of common stock are being offered by this prospectus, all of which are being registered for sale for the accounts of the selling security holder, Amerivon Investments LLC, an underwriter for purposes of this prospectus, and include the following:
 
·                 16,929,640 shares of common stock held by Amerivon Investments LLC; and
 
·                 949,350 shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants by Amerivon Investments LLC;
 

Amerivon Investments LLC (the “Selling Stockholder”) obtained the common stock and warrants from Sequoia Media Group, LC (renamed aVinci Media, LC) as described in the table below. The Selling Stockholder exchanged 100% of its equity interest in aVinci Media, LC for our shares of common stock and warrants. Each of the transactions by which the selling stockholder acquired their securities was exempt under the registration provisions of the Securities Act.
 
   
Pre-Merger Units
   
Post-Merger Units
 
   
Common
   
Series B
   
Warrants
   
Common
   
Series B
   
Warrants
 
                                     
During the first quarter of 2006, aVinci Media LC undertook a private equity offering consisting of 12-month convertible debt, bearing interest at 10%. The offering was taken in its entirety by Amerivon Investments, LLC, who invested a total of $829,250. On May 8, 2007, these debentures and accrued interest of $106,832 were converted into common units.
   
3,900,341
                 
3,397,052
             
Detachable warrants for the purchase of common units at $0.24 (pre-merger), which expire in 2008, were granted in connection with the convertible debt of $829,350.
                 
1,727,605
                   
1,504,480
 
In August of 2006, Amerivon Investments, LLC invested an additional $1,564,000 in a convertible debt offering, bearing interest at 10%. On May 8, 2007, these convertible notes payable of $1,564,000 along with accrued interest of $102,586 were converted into common units.
   
3,623,014
                   
3,155,512
               
Detachable warrants for the purchase of common units at $0.46 (pre-merger), which expire in 2009, were granted in connection with the convertible debt of $1,564,000.
                 
1,190,000
                   
1,036,446
 
In January 2007, Amerivon Investments LLC purchased shares from the founders at $0.36 (pre-merger price).
   
472,177
                   
411,249
               
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, aVinci Media LC received $2,000,000, net of $190,000 in issuance costs, from Amerivon Investments, LLC for the issuance of the Series B preferred units, and $1,535,000 from issuance of the convertible debentures. Amerivon Investments, LLC also provided $2,675,000 in additional cash in the second half of 2007, which, along with funding made in the first half of 2007, plus accumulated interest, was used before the merger to purchase Series B preferred stock.
           
8,804,984
                     
7,668,814
         
In September 2007, Amerivon Investments LLC sold Series B preferred units to Vision Capital.
           
(900,000
)
                   
(783,867
)
       
In October 2007, Amerivon Investments LLC purchased shares from the founders at $0.46 (pre-merger price).
   
184,722
                     
160,886
                 
In January 2008, aVinci Media LC received $460,625 from Amerivon Investments, LLC, from the pre-merger exercise of warrants to purchase additional common units
   
1,827.605
             
(100,000
(1,727,605
)
)
   
1,591,776
             
(87,096
(1,504,480
)
)
Amerivon Investments LLC converted all of its Series B preferred units to common units in connection with the consummation of the Merger.  In exchange for the conversion, Amerivon Investments LLC also received additional shares of aVinci Media LC’s common units to induce them to convert the Series B preferred units.
   
7,904,984 1,525,000
     
(7,904,984
)
           
6,884,947 1,328,218
     
(6,884,947
)
       
                             
16.929.640
     
-
     
949.350
 
 
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In connection with the Merger, each issued and outstanding membership interest of aVinci Media, LC was converted into the right to receive .87096285 of our post-merger units. 
 
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Each selling stockholder’s percentage of ownership of our outstanding shares in the table below is based upon 48,738,545 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 30, 2008.
 
   
Ownership Before Offering
   
After Offering(1)
 
Selling Stockholder
 
Number of
shares of
Common Stock
beneficially
owned
   
Number of
shares offered
   
Number of
shares of
Common Stock
beneficially
owned
   
Percentage of
Common
Stock
Beneficially
owned
 
                         
Amerivon Investments LLC  (2)
   
19,838,656
(3)
   
17,878,990
(4)
   
1,959,666
(5)
   
4.0
%
 
The shares of common stock referred to above are being registered to permit public sales of the shares, and the selling stockholder may offer the shares for resale from time to time pursuant to this prospectus. The selling stockholder may also sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of their shares in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act or pursuant to another effective registration statement covering those shares.
 
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Each selling stockholder’s percentage of ownership of our outstanding shares in the table below is based upon 48,735,545 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 30, 2008.
 
(1)                   Represents the amount of shares that will be held by the selling stockholder after completion of this offering based on the assumptions that (a) all shares registered for sale by the registration statement of which this prospectus is part will be sold and (b) no other shares of our common stock are acquired or sold by the selling stockholder prior to completion of this offering. However, the selling stockholder may sell all, some or none of the shares offered pursuant to this prospectus or sell some or all of their shares pursuant to an exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, including under Rule 144. To our knowledge there are currently no agreements, arrangements or understanding with respect to the sale of any of the shares that may be held by the selling stockholder after completion of this offering or otherwise.

(2)                   Amerivon Investments LLC’s voting and dispositive powers can be exercised by Tod M. Turley and John E. Tyson, as the company’s CEO and President respectively.  Both Mr. Turley and Mr. Tyson are current members of AVI Media’s board of directors.  Amerivon Investments LLC for purposes of this registration is an underwriter.  Amerivon Investments LLC is not a broker-dealer or an affiliate of a broker-dealer.

(3)                   Includes currently exercisable warrants to purchase 949,350 shares of Common Stock at $0.53 per share and currently exercisable options to purchase 653,222 shares of Common Stock at $0.18 per share.  Also includes 653,222 non-vested options priced at $0.18 and subject to sales performance in 2008 and 653,222 options priced at $0.71 and subject to sales performance vesting in 2009.

(4)                   Includes currently exercisable warrants to purchase 949,350 shares of Common Stock at $0.53 per share.

(5)                   Includes 653,222 vested options priced at $0.18, 653,222 non-vested options priced at $0.18, and subject to sales performance in 2008, and 653,222 options priced at $0.71 and subject to sales performance vesting in 2009.
 
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Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated December 6, 2007 and amended March 31, 2008 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among aVinci Media Corporation (then operating as Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation, SMG Utah, LC, a Utah limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation (“Merger Sub”), and aVinci Media, LC, Merger Sub merged with and into aVinci Media, LC, with aVinci Media, LC remaining as the surviving entity and our wholly owned operating subsidiary (the “Merger”).  The Merger was effective on June 6, 2008, upon the filing of Articles of Merger with the Utah Division of Corporations.  In connection with the Merger transaction, we amended our Certificate of Incorporation to (i) change our name from Secure Alliance Holdings Corporation to aVinci Media Corporation; (ii) increase our authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 250,000,000; (iii) authorize a class of preferred stock consisting of 50,000,000 shares of $.01 per value preferred stock; and (iv) effect a 1-for-2 reverse stock split.
 
In connection with the Merger, we effected a 1-for-2 reverse split of our issued and outstanding common stock.  Accordingly, the 19,484,032 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Merger were reduced to approximately 9,742,016 shares (subject to rounding) as a result of the Merger.  We issued 38,986,114 post split shares of our common stock in the Merger to the holders of aVinci Media, LC membership interests representing approximately 80% of our common stock outstanding immediately after the Merger.  As a result of the reverse split and the Merger, there were 48,728,130 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding on June 6, 2008.
 
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
 
We are authorized to issue up to 250,000,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par value and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value. As of November 30, 2008, there were 48,738,545 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding and no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.  The following is a summary of the material rights and privileges of our common stock and preferred stock.
 
Common Stock
 
Subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be outstanding, each holder of common stock on the applicable record date is entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefrom, and in the event of liquidation, to share pro rata in any distribution of our assets after payment, or providing for the payment, of liabilities and the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on the applicable record date on all matters presented to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors. Holders of common stock have no cumulative voting rights or preemptive rights to purchase or subscribe for any stock or other securities. Except as disclosed herein, there are no conversion rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to the common stock. All outstanding shares of common stock are, and the shares of common stock offered hereby will be, when issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
 
Preferred Stock
 
We are authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, none of which as of the date hereof is designated or outstanding. The Board of Directors is vested with authority to divide the shares of preferred stock into series and to fix and determine the relative designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of any such series and the qualifications, limitations, or restrictions or any unissued series of preferred stock.
 
Adoption of 2008 Stock Incentive Plan
 
As a condition to the Closing of the Merger, we adopted a Stock Incentive Plan (“2008 Stock Incentive Plan”) that can be used following the Closing of the Merger.  The Board of Directors believes that the adoption and approval of a long-term stock incentive plan will facilitate the continued use of long-term equity-based incentives and rewards for the foreseeable future and is in the best interests of the Company.  Stockholder approval of the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan was obtained, among other reasons, to ensure the tax deductibility of awards under the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Majority Stockholders have approved the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan.
 
The following table provides information regarding the aggregate number of shares of our common stock to be issued under our 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan upon the exercise of outstanding options and the vesting of awards, their weighted-average exercise price, and the number of securities available for future issuance as of June 30, 2008. Material features of this plan are described more fully in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.
 
1997 Long Term Incentive Plan
 
The following table provides information regarding the aggregate number of shares of our common stock to be issued under our 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan upon the exercise of outstanding options and the vesting of awards, their weighted-average exercise price, and the number of securities available for future issuance as of December 31, 2007. Material features of this plan are described more fully in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.
 
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
                   
Plan category
 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
(a)
   
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
   
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
   
950,000
   
$
1.24
     
16,475
 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
   
     
     
 
Total
   
950,000
   
$
1.24
     
16,475
 
 
Securities issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 not under an equity compensation plan include the following:
 
·                   Warrants: 1,249,350 with a weighted average exercise price of $ 0.68
 
·                   Options: 5,521,904 with a weighted average exercise price of $ 0.54
 
Transfer Agent
 
Our transfer agent is Computershare, 350 Indiana Street, Suite 800, Golden, CO 80401; telephone (303) 262-0600.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
 
We are registering the shares of common stock previously issued and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and options to permit the resale of these shares of common stock by the holder of the common stock, warrants and options from time to time after the date of this prospectus.  We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling stockholder of the shares of common stock.  We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the shares of common stock.
 
The selling stockholder and any of its pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on the over-the-counter market or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded, or in private transactions.  These sales may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale or negotiated prices.  The selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
 
·                   ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits investors;
 
·                   block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
 
·                   purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
 
·                   an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
 
·                   privately negotiated transactions;
 
·                   to cover short sales made after the date that this registration statement is declared effective by the Commission;
 
·                   through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
 
·                   broker-dealers may agree with a selling stockholder to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
 
·                   a combination of any such methods of sale; and
 
·                   any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
 
The selling stockholder may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
 
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling stockholder may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales.  Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholder (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated.  The selling stockholder does not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
 
The selling stockholder may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus.