The realization of deferred tax assets is
dependent on the Company’s ability to generate taxable earnings
in the future. The Company believes it will generate taxable income
in the NOL carryforward period. As such management believes that
it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets other than
the deferred tax asset attributable to Pinnacle will be fully realized.
A full valuation allowance has been established for the equity in
loss of Pinnacle’s tax asset as the realization of the deferred
tax asset is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in
Pinnacle in future periods. It is more unlikely than not that Pinnacle
will not realize the tax benefit. The Company has a net operating
loss carryforward totaling approximately $38.2 million, which begins
expiring in 2009 through 2026.
6. LONG-TERM
DEBT
At December 31, 2006 and 2005, long-term
debt consisted of the following:
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