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UNITED STATES  
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
Washington, D.C. 20549  

FORM 10-K  
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of  
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2011  

Commission File Number 001-31643  

CCA INDUSTRIES, INC.  

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in Charter)  

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

04-2795439
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

200 Murray Hill Parkway, EastRutherford, New Jersey 07073  
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)  

(201) 330-1400  
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)  

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

Title of class
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 

Name of each exchange on which registered
  New York Stock Exchange: AMEX
  New York Stock Exchange: AMEX

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  
NONE  

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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of The Securities Act.       
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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.      
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange  Act  of  1934  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the  Registrant  was  required  to  file  such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days.     Yes   

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Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  Registrant  has  submitted  electronically  and  posted  on  its  corporate  website,  if  any,  every
interactive data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the 
preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files.      
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 
be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III
of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

Indicate  by check mark  whether  the Registrant is  a  large accelerated filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer  or  a smaller 
reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “non-accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting 
company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  

    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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The  aggregate  market  value  of  the  voting  stock  held  by  non-affiliates  of  the  Registrant  (i.e.,  by  persons  other  than  officers  and
directors of the Registrant and holders of 10% or more of the Registrant’s voting stock), at the closing sales price of $6.13 on May 31,
2011, was as follows:  

Class of Voting Stock

4,757,394 shares; Common Stock, $.01 par value

Market Value

$ 29,162,825

On  February 25,  2012  there  were  6,086,740  shares  of  Common  Stock  and  967,702  shares  of  Class A  Common  Stock  of  the

Registrant outstanding.  

  
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
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PART I 

1. Business 
1A. Risk Factors 
1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 
2. Property 
3. Legal Proceedings 

PART II 

5. Market for the Company’s Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters
6. Selected Financial Data 
7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 
9. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants On Accounting and Financial Disclosure
9A. Controls and Procedures 
9B. Other Information 

PART III 

10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
11. Executive Compensation 
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters 
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

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15. Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules 

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Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 

Our  disclosure  and  analysis  in  this  report  contains  forward-looking  information  that  involves  risks  and  uncertainties.  Our
forward-looking statements express our current expectations or forecasts of possible future results or events, including projections of
future  performance,  statements  of  management’s  plans  and  objectives,  future  contracts,  and  forecasts  of  trends  and  other  matters.
Forward-looking  statements  speak  only  as  of  the  date  of  this  filing,  and  we  undertake  no  obligation  to  update  or  revise  such
statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur. You can identify these statements by the fact that they
do not relate strictly to historic or current facts and often use words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “believe”, “will likely 
result”, “outlook”, “project” and other words and expressions of similar meaning. No assurance can be given that the results in any
forward-looking statement will be achieved and actual results could be affected by one or more factors, which could cause them to
differ  materially.  The  cautionary  statements  made  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10K  should  be  read  as  being  applicable  to  all
forward-looking  statements whenever  they  appear in this Annual  Report. For  these  statements,  we claim  the protection  of the  safe
harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.  

PART I  

Item 1. BUSINESS  

(a) General  

CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. (hereinafter, “CCA” or the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware in 1983.  

The  Company  operates  in  one  industry  segment,  in  what  may  be  generally  described  as  the  health-and-beauty  aids  business, 
selling  numerous  products  in  several  health-and-beauty  aids  and  cosmeceutical  categories.  All  of  the  Company’s  products  are 
manufactured by contract manufacturers, pursuant to the Company’s specifications and formulations.  

The Company owns registered trademarks, or exclusive licenses to use registered trademarks, that identify its products by brand-
name. Under most of the brand names, the Company markets several different but categorically-related products. The principal brand 
and  trademark  names  include  “Plus+White”  (oral  health-care  products),”Sudden  Change”  (skin-care  products),  “Nutra  Nail”  and 
“Power  Gel”  (nail  treatments),  “Gel  Perfect”  (nail  polish),  “Bikini  Zone”  (pre  and  after-shave  products),  “Mega—T”  Green  Tea 
(dietary  products),  “Mega  –  T”  chewing  gum  (anti-oxidant  dietary  product),  “Hair  Off”  (depilatories),  “IPR”  (foot-care  products), 
“Solar  Sense”  (sun-care  products),  “Wash  ‘N  Curl”  (shampoos),  “Cherry  Vanilla”  and  other  Vanilla  fragrances  (perfumes),  “Lobe 
Wonder” (ear-care product), Pain Bust*R II (topical analgesic) and “Scar Zone” (scar diminishing cream).  

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All  Company  products  are  marketed  and  sold  to  major  drug,  food  chains,  mass  merchandisers  and  wholesale  beauty  aids
distributors throughout the United States. In addition, certain of the Company’s products are sold internationally, through distributors 
or directly.  

The Company recognizes sales at the time its products are shipped to customers. However, while sales are not formally subject
to any contract contingency, returns are accepted if it is in the best  interests of the Company’s relationship with the customer. The 
Company thus estimates ‘unit returns’ based upon a review of the market’s recent-historical acceptance of subject products as well as 
current market-expectations, and equates its reserves for estimated returns based on the historical returns as a percentage of sales in
the  five  preceding  months,  adjusting  for  returns  that  can  be  put  back  into  inventory,  and  a  specific  reserve  based  on  customer
circumstances, (See Revenue Recognition in Note 2 of the Financial Statements). Of course, there can be no precise going-forward 
assurance in respect to return rates and gross margins, and in the event of a significant increase in the rate of returns, the circumstance
could have a materially adverse affect upon the Company’s operations.  

The  Company’s  net  sales  in  fiscal  2011  were  $49,033,367.  Gross  profits  were  $28,582,899.  International  sales  accounted for
approximately 4.5% of net sales. The Company had net income of $491,698 for fiscal 2011. Net worth at November 30, 2011 was
$25,608,051.  

Including the principal members of management (see Directors and Executive Officers), the Company, at November 30, 2011,

had 140 sales, administrative, creative, accounting, receiving, and warehouse personnel in its employ.  

(b) Manufacturing and Shipping  

The Company creates and/or oversees formulations, chooses colors and mixtures, and arranges with independent contractors for
the manufacture of its products pursuant to Company specifications. During fiscal 2011, the Company had research and development
costs of $714,565 as compared to $619,147 in fiscal 2010. Manufacturing and component-supply arrangements are maintained with 
various  manufacturers  and  suppliers.  All  orders  and  other  product  shipments  are  delivered  from  the  Company’s  own  warehouse 
facilities,  which  results  in  more  effective  inventory  control,  more  efficient  shipping  procedures,  and  the  realization  of  related
economies.  

(c) Marketing  

The  Company  markets  its  products  to  major  drug,  food  and  mass-merchandise  retail  chains,  warehouse  clubs  and  leading 
wholesalers, through  an in-house sales force of  employees and  independent  sales representatives throughout  the  United  States, and
through distributors internationally.  

The  Company sells its  products to approximately 425 accounts, most of which have numerous outlets. Approximately 40,000

stores carry at least one Company product (SKU).  

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During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011, the Company’s largest customers were Wal-Mart (approximately 36% of net
sales),  Walgreens  (approximately  13%),  CVS  (approximately  7%),  Target  (approximately  5%),  Rite  Aid  (approximately  5%),  and
Dollar General (approximately 2%). The loss of any of these principal customers, or substantial reduction of sales revenues realized
from their business, could materially and negatively affect the Company’s earnings.  

Most  of  the  Company’s  products  are  not  particularly  susceptible  to  seasonal-sales  fluctuation.  However,  retail  sales  of 
depilatory,  sun-care  and  diet-aids  products  customarily  peak  in  the  spring  and  summer  months,  while  fragrance-product  sales 
customarily peak in the Fall and Winter months.  

The Company employs brand managers who are responsible for the marketing of CCA’s brands. These managers work with the 

Company’s in-house advertising and art departments to create media advertising, packaging and point—of—purchase displays.  

The Company primarily utilizes local and national television advertisements to promote its leading brands. On occasion, print
and radio advertisements are engaged. The Company also utilizes public relations and social media activities. In addition, and more-
or-less continuously, store-centered product promotions are co-operatively undertaken with customers.  

Each of the Company’s brand-name products is intended to attract a particular demographic segment of the consumer market,

and advertising campaigns are directed to the respective market-segments.  

The  Company’s  in-house  advertising department and some  outside  advertising agencies are  responsible for the  creation of  its

media advertising. Placement is accomplished either directly or through media-service companies.  

(d) “Wholly-Owned” Products  

The  majority  of  the Company’s  sales revenues  are  from sales  of the Company’s  “wholly-owned” product  lines  (i.e.,  products 
sold  under  trademark  names  owned  by  the  Company,  and  not  subject  to  any  other  party’s  interest  or  license),  which  include 
principally “Plus+White”, “Sudden Change”, “Wash ‘N Curl”, “Bikini Zone”, “Mega -T”, “Cherry Vanilla”, and “Scar Zone”.  

(e) All Products  

The  Company’s  gross  sales  net  of  returns  by  category  percentage  were:  Skin  Care  31.2%;  Dietary  Supplements  26.0%;  Oral

Care 21.1%; Nail Care 14.5%; Fragrance 4.4%, Hair Care and Miscellaneous 1.6% and Analgesic 1.2%.  

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(f) License-Agreements Products 

i. AlleghanyPharmacal  

In  1986,  the  Company  entered  into  a  license  agreement  with  Alleghany  Pharmacal  Corporation  (the  “Alleghany  Pharmacal 
License”). The Alleghany Pharmacal License agreement provides that if, and when, in the aggregate, $9,000,000 in royalties had been
paid  thereunder,  the  royalty-rate  for  those  products  ‘charged’  at  6%  would  be  reduced  to  1%.  The  Company  paid  an  aggregate  of
$9,000,000  in  royalties  to  Alleghny  as  of  April  2003.  Commencing  May 1,  2003,  the  license  royalty  was  reduced  to  1%.  On
March 25,  2011,  the  Company  received  a  letter  on  behalf  of  Alleghany  claiming  that  the  Company  was  in  default  of  the  license
agreement, and that minimum annual royalties of $360,000 per year were due to Alleghany for fiscal 2003 and subsequent years. The
Company had understood since the inception of the license agreement, that once the royalty rate was reduced to 1%, the minimum
royalties would end. On July 8, 2011, the Company reached a settlement in which it agreed to a one-time payment to Alleghany of 
$600,000, an increase in the royalty rate from 1% to 2.5%, and a minimum annual royalty of $250,000 in order to settle this matter in
full. Although management believed that the Company had a meritorious defense and could prevail in a court of law, it was decided
to  settle  the  dispute  due  to  the  risk  of  loss  of  two  profitable  core  brands,  “Nutra  Nail”  and  “Hair  Off”,  and  possible  substantial 
liabilities  that  the Company  estimated could  be  as  high  as  $1,900,000. The  Company  incurred  royalties  totaling  $285,568, and the
one-time payment of $600,000 to Alleghany Pharmacal for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

ii. Solar Sense, Inc.  

CCA commenced the marketing of its sun-care products line following a May 1998 License Agreement with Solar Sense, Inc.
(the “Solar Sense License”), pursuant to which it acquired the exclusive right to use the trademark names “Solar Sense” and “Kids 
Sense” and the exclusive right to market mark-associated products. The Solar Sense License requires the Company to pay a royalty of
5% on net sales of said licensed products until $1 million total royalties are paid, at which time the royalty rate will be reduced to 1%
for  a  period  of  twenty-five  years.  The  Company  incurred  royalties  of  $67,136  to  Solar  Sense,  Inc.  for  the  fiscal  year  ended
November 30, 2011.  

iii. The Nail Consultants Ltd.  

In October of 1999, the Company entered into a License Agreement with The Nail Consultants, Ltd. for the use of an activator
invented in connection with a method for applying a protective covering to fingernails. The Company’s License Agreement with The
Nail Consultants, Ltd. was for the use of the method and its composition in a product kit packaged and marketed by CCA under its
own name, “Nutra Nail Power Gel”. The Company was required to pay a royalty of 5% of net sales of all products sold under the
license,  by  the  Company.  Effective  December 1,  2010,  the  Company  and  The  Nail  Consultants,  Ltd.  agreed  to  cancel  the  License
Agreement,  and  to  increase  the  price  that  the  Company  pays  for  purchases  of  the  activator  from  The  Nail  Consultants,  Ltd.  The
royalties  previously  paid  were  reported  as  part  of  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  on  the  financial  statements.  The
increased cost of the activator is reflected on the financial statements for fiscal 2011 as part of cost of sales.  

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iv. Tea-Guard Inc.  

On May 18, 2004, the Company entered into a license agreement with Tea-Guard, Inc. to manufacture and distribute Mega -T 
Green Tea chewing gum and Mega -T Green Tea mints. The license agreement required the Company to pay a royalty of 6% of net
sales  for  the  products  sold  under  the  license  agreement.  The  license  agreement  was  amended  on  March 31,  2009,  granting  the
Company  a  non-exclusive  license,  with  no  minimum  royalty  required.  The  royalty  rate  of  6%  of  net  sales  will  remain  unchanged
during the  term, including any renewal  terms, of  the  amended  license agreement.  The Company  commenced  sales of  the Mega  -T 
Green Tea Chewing Gum in July 2004. The Company incurred royalties to Tea-Guard, Inc. totaling $19,614 for the fiscal year ended 
November 30, 2011.  

v. Continental Quest Corp.  

Effective November 3, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Continental Quest Corp., to purchase certain United
States trademarks and inventory relating to the Pain Bust*R II business for $285,106 paid at closing. In addition, the Company agreed
to pay a royalty equal to 2% of net sales of all Pain Bust*R II products, which are topical analgesics, until an aggregate royalty of
$1,250,000  is  paid,  at  which  time  the  royalty  payments  will  cease.  The  Company  incurred  royalties  to  Continental  Quest  Corp.
totaling $14,743 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

vi. Joann Bradvica  

On March 22, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with Joann Bradvica, granting the Company an exclusive license to
manufacture and sell an Earlobe Patch Support for Earrings. The agreement provided for a royalty of 10% of net sales of the licensed
product.  A  new  agreement  was  entered  into  and  effective  on  June 8,  2009  at  the  same  royalty  rate,  and  provides  for  a  minimum
royalty  of  $40,000  for  annual  periods  beginning  July 1,  2009  in  order  to  maintain  the  license.  The  Company  incurred  royalties  of
$49,263 to Joann Bradvica for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 (please note that minimum royalty is based on different time
period).  

vii. Other Licenses  

The Company is not party to any other license agreement that is currently material to its operations.  

(g) Trademarks  

The  Company’s  own  trademarks  and  licensed-use  trademarks  serve  to  identify  its  products  and  proprietary  interests.  The

Company considers these marks to be valuable assets.  

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However, there can be no assurance, as a practical matter, that trademark registration results in marketplace advantages, or that the
presumptive  rights  acquired  by  registration  will  necessarily  and  precisely  protect  the  presumed  exclusivity  and  asset  value  of  the
marks.  

(h) Competition  

The  market  for  cosmetics  and  perfumes,  and  health-and-beauty  aids  products  in  general,  including  patent  medicines,  is
characterized  by  vigorous  competition  among  producers,  many  of  whom  have  substantially  greater  financial,  technological  and
marketing resources than the Company. Major competitors such as Revlon, L’Oreal, Colgate, Coty, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble 
have Fortune 500 status, and the broadest-based public recognition of their products. Moreover, a substantial number of other health-
and-beauty aids manufacturers and distributors may also have greater resources than the Company.  

(i) Government Regulation  

All of the products that the Company markets are subject or potentially subject to particular regulation by government agencies,
such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Federal Trade Commission, and various state and/or local regulatory
bodies.  In  the  event  that  any  future  regulations  were  to  require  new  approval  for  any  in-the-market  products,  or  should  require 
approval for any planned product, the Company would attempt to obtain the necessary approval and/or license, assuming reasonable
and  sufficient  market  expectations  for  the  subject  product.  However,  there  can  be  no  assurance,  in  the  absence  of  particular
circumstances  that  Company  efforts  in  respect  of  any  future  regulatory  requirements  would  result  in  approvals  and  issuance  of
licenses. Moreover, if such license-requirement circumstances should arise, delays inherent in any application-and-approval process, 
as  well  as  any  refusal  to  approve,  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  upon  existing  operations  (i.e.  concerning  in-the-market 
products) or planned operations.  

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS  

Risk Factors  

Concentration of Risk.  

The Company relies on mass merchandisers and major food and drug chains for the sales of its products. The loss of any one of
those  accounts  could  have  a  substantive  negative  impact  upon  our  financial  operations.  All  of  the  Company’s  products  have 
independent competition  and  must  be  able  to compete in  order  to maintain  our position on  the retail  merchandisers’  shelves.  {See 
Business—General, Item 1(c) i Marketing.}  

We are Dependent on Independent Contract Manufacturers.  

The Company does not manufacture any of its products. All of the products are manufactured for the Company by independent

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assurance that the failure of a supplier to deliver the products ordered by the Company, when requested, will not cause burdensome
delays in the Company’s shipments to its customers. The Company does constantly seek alternative suppliers should a major supplier
fail to deliver as contracted. A failure of the Company to ship as ordered by its customers could cause penalties and/or cancellations
of our customers’ orders. In addition, a transition to a new supplier could result in delays that could impact timely distribution of our
products.  Either  of  these  events  could  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  our  relationships  with  our  customers  and  our  results  of
operations, financial condition and business.  

There is No Assurance That The Business Will Continue to Operate Profitably.  

In fiscal 2011, net sales were $49,033,367. Net income was $491,698. There is no assurance that all of the Company’s products 
will be successful. During 2011 consumer confidence was at a record low which had a general impact on the industry and retail sales.
There was a nation-wide trend of lower sales for all diet products in food, drug and mass market retailers, which continued throughout
fiscal  2011.  We  may  experience  periods  of  declines  in  sales,  especially  during  periods  of  economic  downturn,  and  any  material
reduction in our sales could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and business.  

The Cosmetic, Health and Beauty Aid Industry is Highly Competitive.  

The  market  for  cosmetics  and  perfumes,  and  health-and-beauty  aids  products  in  general,  including  patent  medicines,  is
characterized  by  vigorous  competition  among  producers,  many  of  whom  have  substantially  greater  financial,  technological  and
marketing resources than the Company. Major competitors such as Revlon, L’Oreal, Colgate, Coty, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble 
have Fortune 500 status, and the broadest-based public recognition of their products. Moreover, a substantial number of other health-
and-beauty aids manufacturers and distributors may also have greater resources than the Company.  

CLASS A Shareholders Retain Control of Board of Directors.  

Class A Shareholders, David Edell, a director of the Company and Ira W. Berman, have the right to elect four members to the
Board of Directors. As a result, they will be able to exert significant influence over our business. The holders of Common Stock have
the right to elect three members to the Board of Directors.  

Future Success Depends on Continued Success of the Company’s Current Products and New Product Development.  

The Company  is not financially  as strong as the  major  companies  against whom  it  competes.  The ability to successfully  introduce
new niche products and increase the growth and profitability of its current and new niche brand products will affect the business and
prospects of the future of the Company and it relies upon the creativity and marketing skills of management.  

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All  of  the  Company’s  product  must  be  in  compliance  with  all  FDA  and  state  regulations  and  all  products  which  are  being
manufactured for the Company by outside suppliers must conform to the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. It is the 
Company’s responsibility to ascertain that the suppliers do conform. Damage could be caused to our reputation and our relationships
with our customers and consumers if our products do not comply with such legal requirements, or with consumer expectations, which
could result in diminished sales or liability claims, either of which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations,
financial condition and business.  

The Company Relies On A Few Large Customers For A Significant Portion Of Its Sales.  

In  fiscal  2011,  Wal-Mart  Stores  Inc.  represented approximately  36%  of  the  Company’s  net sales.  The  Company’s  ten  largest 
customers  accounted  for 75% of  the Company’s  net  sales.  The  Company  has  no agreements  with any of  its  customers  to  stock  its
products.  The  Company’s  business  would  suffer  materially  if  it  lost  Wal-Mart  Stores,  Inc.  as  a  customer.  The  loss  of  any  of  the 
Company’s ten top customers could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.  

The  Company’s  Dietary  Supplement  Business  Could  Be  Adversely  Affected  By  Unfavorable  Scientific  Studies  Or
Negative Press.  

The  Company’s  dietary  supplement,  Mega  -T  (Green  Tea),  to  some  extent  is  dependent  on  consumers’  perceptions,  and  the 
benefit and integrity of the dietary supplement business. Any safety alert on any dietary supplement for weight loss may negatively
affect the consumers’ perceptions of the product category.  

The Price of the Company’s Stock May Be Volatile.  

The  Company’s  stock  could  fluctuate  substantially.  There  is  a  limited  float  of  shares  tradable.  There  are  factors  beyond  the 
Company’s control which may cause the market price of our stock to fluctuate significantly, including but not limited to variations in
the Company’s  operating  revenues and  profits, the timing  of  advertising commitments, the volatility of small  cap stock in general,
general stock market conditions, and quarter to quarter variations.  

Climate Change Effects.  

The Company continues to monitor climate changes for any potential impact on its business. At this time, the Company does not

anticipate that any climate change regulations will have a material impact on its operations or business.  

We Depend on Key Personnel.  

Our employees are key to the growth and success of our business. This depends, in large part, on our ability to attract, retain and

motivate qualified personnel, including our executive  

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officers and key management personnel. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our operating results could be adversely
affected. David Edell and Ira Berman, who were the two founding members of the Company, retired as of December 31, 2010, and
became consultants to the Company for a period of five years beginning January 1, 2011.  

The Future Growth of the Company Depends on an Effective Marketing Program.  

An  effective  marketing  program  includes  media  advertising,  co-operative  advertising  with  our  retail  partners  and  product 
promotions that increase product awareness and help generate increased sales for our customers. Our inability to develop an effective
advertising  campaign,  marketing  or  promotional  programs,  that  would  succeed  in  a  difficult  economic  environment  and  highly
competitive marketplace, could have a material adverse effect on our business.  

We Sell to International Accounts.  

International  sales  account  for  4.5%  of  our  total  net  sales.  Our  international  sales  expose  the  Company  to  additional  risks  of
different political or regulatory conditions, and the dependence on other economies. A terrorist attack or the threat of a terrorist attack
could prevent us from shipping to our international accounts. A loss of our international sales would have a material adverse effect on
our business.  

We Purchase Some Raw Materials or Components from International Suppliers.  

Some  of  the  components  used  in  our  products  are  sourced  from  international  suppliers.  This  exposes  the  Company  to  an
additional  risk  of  increased  costs  if  the  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  change  unfavorably.  A  terrorist  attack  or  the  threat  of  a
terrorist attack could prevent the international suppliers from delivering their goods to the Company. The interruption of the supply
could have a material adverse effect on our business.  

We Have Entered into Employment and Change of Control Agreements that would Require Us to Make Substantial 
Payments in connection with a Change of Control of the Company.  

The Company has entered into a Change of Control Agreement with each of Ira Berman and David Edell (the “Consultants”), 
who provide consulting services to the Company, and Employment Agreements with each of Dunnan Edell, Drew Edell, Stephen Heit
and another Company executive (the “Executives”). The Change of Control Agreements provide for an acceleration of payments that
would be due through 2016 under each of the Consultant’s employment agreements with the Company, which were entered into in
1993. Each of the Employment Agreements may, in the event of a change of control of the Company, result in a lump sum payment
equal to three times the Executive’s base salary plus other benefits. As a result, if a change of control occurred, the Company could be
required  to  make  a  substantial  payment  to  the  Consultants  and  Executives,  which  would  impact  the  Company’s  cash  reserves  and 
earnings.  

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Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS  

None  

Item 2. PROPERTY  

The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 200 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Under a
net lease, the Company occupies approximately 58,625 square feet of space. Approximately 43,598 square feet in such premises is
used for warehousing and 15,027 square feet for offices. The annual rental is $327,684, with an annual Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) 
increase not cumulatively exceeding 15% in any consecutive five year period. The lease expires on May 31, 2012 and had a renewal
option at fair market value for an additional five years. The lease requires the Company to pay for additional expenses, Common Area
Maintenance (“CAM”), which includes real estate taxes, common area expense, utility expense, repair and maintenance expense and
insurance expense. For the year ended November 30, 2011, CAM was estimated at $150,000. The Company signed a new lease for
the premises beginning June 1, 2012 and expiring May 31, 2022, with a renewal option for an additional five years. The new lease
will  increase  the  space  that  the  Company  will  rent  to  a  total  of  81,000  square  feet,  and  the  annual  rental  for  this  space  will  be
$486,012, with a CPI increase not to exceed 30% in any consecutive five year period. CAM is estimated to be $207,250 per year for
future years beginning June 1, 2012.  

On September 26, 2007, the Company entered into an additional lease for warehouse space located at 99 Murray Hill Parkway,
East  Rutherford,  New  Jersey,  with  Ninth  Avenue  Equities  Co.,  Inc.  for  four  and  a  half  years  commencing  November 1,  2007  and
ending on May 31, 2012. The premises comprise 16,438 square feet of space. The Company is obligated to pay maintenance which
includes but is not limited to real estate taxes and all other common area expenses. The annual rental is $123,285. For the year ended
November 30, 2010, CAM was $30,699. The Company has notified the landlord that it is not renewing the lease at expiration.  

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  

On September 27, 2011, a lawsuit, entitled Shirilla v. CCA Industries, Inc., was instituted against the Company in the Superior
Court  of  California,  County  of  Los  Angeles.  The  plaintiff  named  in  the  complaint  relating  to  the  lawsuit  seeks  to  have  the  case
certified  as  a  class  action.  The  complaint  alleged  unfair  or  deceptive  business  practices  by  the  Company  and  asserted  that  the
Company made false and misleading claims about its “Mega-T” product line in violation of the California Consumer Legal Remedies
Act  and  the California  Business  and  Professions  Code.  The complaint  stated  that  the plaintiff was  seeking  an  injunction  and other
equitable  remedies,  and  restitution,  disgorgement  and  unspecified  monetary  damages  and  expenses.  The  Company  denied  the
allegations of wrongdoing and liability with regard to its advertising and other business practices. Moreover, the Company believed
that the claims asserted in the Shirilla matter were the same as or similar to those asserted in the class action Wally v. CCA Industries,
Inc., which was filed in the same court in 2009 and was settled, without admission of any liability or allegations made in the case, in
2010. The court-approved settlement in Wally  

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dismissed all claims that were made, or could have been made, in the case by members of the plaintiff class. The Shirilla case was
moved to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On January 12, 2012, plaintiff’s counsel notified the 
Company’s attorney that they were seeking to dismiss the case, with prejudice. The case was subsequently dismissed by the United
States District Court, and the matter is now closed.  

On February 6, 2012, a class action suit, entitled Harold M. Hoffman v. CCA Industries, Inc. was instituted against the Company
in the Superior Court of New Jersey. The lawsuit, which did not specify any damages, alleges false and misleading claims about the
Company’s  product  Scar  Zone.  The  Company  believes  that  the  allegations  are  without  merit  and  intends  to  vigorously  defend  the
case. However, there can be no assurance that our position will be upheld.  

There are no other material pending legal proceedings outstanding against the Company.  

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Item 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS  

The Company’s Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange Amex under the symbol “CAW”.  

The Company’s Class A Common Stock is not traded on any public market.  

The  range  of  high  and  low  sales  prices  of  the  Common  Stock  during  each  quarter  of  its  2011  and  2010  fiscal  years  were  as

follows:  

Quarter Ended
February 28 
May 31 
August 31 
November 30 

2011

2010

    $ 6.01 - $ 5.13      $ 6.20 - $ 4.16  
    $ 6.13 - $ 5.65      $ 6.39 - $ 4.77  
    $ 6.35 - $ 5.12      $ 5.99 - $ 5.00  
   $ 5.45 - $ 4.39      $ 5.68 - $ 4.35  

The high and low prices for the Company’s Common Stock, on February 2, 2012 were $5.09 to $5.01 per share.  

As  of  February 9,  2012,  there  were  approximately  131  individual  shareholders  of  record  of  the  Company’s  common  stock. 
Based  on  reports  of  security  position  listings  and  the  number  of  proxies  requested  by  brokers  in  conjunction  with  the  prior  year’s 
annual meeting of stockholders, we believe there are a substantial number of beneficial holders in various street and depository trust
accounts, which represent approximately 1,000 additional shareholders.  

As of November 30, 2011, there were two individual shareholders of record of the Company’s Class A common stock.  

The  dividend  policy  is  at  the  discretion  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  will  depend  on  numerous  factors,  including  earnings,

financial requirements and general business conditions.  

On  December 21,  2009,  the  board  of  directors  declared  a  $0.07  per  share  dividend  for  the  first  quarter  ended  February 28,
2010.The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of February 1, 2010 and was paid on March 1, 2010.On February 23,
2010,  the  Board  of  Directors  declared  a  $0.07  per  share  dividend  for  the  second  quarter  ended  May 31,  2010.The  dividend  was
payable to all shareholders of record on May 3, 2010 and was paid on June 3, 2010.On May 28, 2010, the Board of Directors declared
a  $0.07  per share dividend for the third  quarter ended August 31, 2010. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record on
August 2,  2010  and  was paid  on September 2,  2010.On October 13, 2010,  the  Board  of  Directors declared  a $0.07dividend  for  the
fourth  quarter  ending  November 30,  2010.  The  dividend  was  payable  to  all  shareholders  of  record  as  of  the  close  of  business  on
November 1, 2010, and was paid on December 1, 2010.  

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On January 28, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2011 to all shareholders
of record as of  February 10,  2011  and  payable  on  March 10,  2011.  On February 28,  2011,  the Board  of  Directors of  the Company
declared  a  $0.07  per  share  dividend  for  the  second  quarter  ended  May 31,  2011.  The  dividend  was  payable  to  all  shareholders  of
record as of May 2, 2011, and was paid on June 2, 2011. On July 15, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.07
per share dividend for the third quarter ended August 31, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of August 2,
2011, and was paid on September 2, 2011. On October 10, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a $0.07 per share
dividend  for  the  fourth  quarter  ending  November 30,  2011,  payable  to  all  shareholders  as  of  November 1,  2011  and  was  paid  on
December 2, 2011.  

On February 3, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2012 to all shareholders

of record as of February 21, 2012 and payable on March 21, 2012.  

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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

Statement of Income 
Sales, Net 
Net Income (loss) 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share: 

Basic 
Diluted 

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding—

Basic 

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding—

Diluted 

Balance Sheet Data:

Working Capital 
Total Assets 

Total Liabilities 
Total Shareholders’ Equity 

2011

Year Ended November 30,
2009

2008

2010

2007

    $49,033,367      $ 50,345,213    $ 57,001,999      $56,741,133      $ 59,832,157  
3,431,644        1,412,886        5,537,795  

(1,664,760)   

491,698      

    $
    $

0.07      $
0.07      $

(0.24)   $
(0.24)   $

0.49      $
0.49      $

0.20      $
0.20      $

0.79  
0.78  

      7,054,442      

7,054,442    

7,054,442        7,054,442        7,029,611  

      7,054,442      

7,054,442    

7,054,442        7,061,646        7,058,889  

2011

2010*

As At November 30,
2009

2008

2007

    $21,557,320      $22,883,292      $ 25,973,568      $23,836,264      $ 24,922,016  
      34,905,527       36,312,199       39,789,203        39,345,861        39,903,876  

      9,297,476      
9,569,355        11,091,982        9,153,558  
      25,608,051       27,170,046       30,219,848        28,253,879        30,750,318  

9,142,153      

Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share

    $

0.28      $

0.28      $

0.32      $

0.43      $

0.30  

*

Restated  

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS  

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes to those statements and

other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report.  

Overview  

Net income for the year ended November 30, 2011 was $491,698 as compared to a net loss of $(1,664,760) for the year
ended  November 30,  2010.  The  earnings  per  share,  basic  and  fully  diluted  was  $0.07  for  the  year  ended  November 30,  2011  as
compared  to  a  loss  per  share  of  $(0.24)  for  the  year  ended  November 30,  2010.  The  Company  had  net  cash  used  in  operations  of
($515,876) for the  year  ended  November 30, 2011 as compared  to net  cash used  of $(2,638,605)  for the  year  ended  November 30,
2010. Comprehensive income was $413,249 for fiscal 2011 as compared to a comprehensive loss of $(1,426,253) for fiscal 2010. The
Company had current assets of $30,670,484 and current liabilities of $9,113,164 at November 30, 2011. Retained earnings decreased
to $23,322,928 at November 30, 2011 from $24,806,474 at November 30, 2010. There was no change in the number of outstanding
shares at November 30, 2011 as compared to November 30, 2010.  

Comparison of Operating Results for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2010  

For  the  year  ended November 30,  2011,  the  Company  had  revenues of  $49,511,889  and  net  income  of  $491,698  after  a
provision for income taxes of $461,541. For the year ended November 30, 2010, the Company had revenues of $50,811,642, and a net
loss of  $(1,664,760), after  a benefit  from taxes of  $(693,085).  Other income  increased  to  $478,522 for  fiscal 2011 as  compared  to
$466,429  for  fiscal  2010.  The  increase  was  primarily  due  to  higher  royalty  income  on  foreign  sales.  The  basic  and  fully  diluted
income per share for fiscal 2011 was $0.07 as compared to a basic and fully diluted loss of $(0.24) for fiscal 2010.  

The Company’s net sales decreased to $49,033,367 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 from $50,345,213 for the

fiscal year ended November 30, 2010. Net sales were affected by the following factors:  

•

•

•

  Gross sales  were impacted  by  sales of  the Company’s diet products, which have been  trending downward since  the first
quarter of fiscal 2010. Diet sales were 26.0% lower in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. This is part of a continuing
nation-wide trend of lower sales for all brands of diet products. 

  Gross sales were down in fiscal 2011 for the Company’s Hair Off depilatory brand, with a decrease of 54.1% as compared
to fiscal 2010.  

  Gross sales of Sudden Change, the Company’s skin care brand, increased 52.7% in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010.
This  was  due  to  added  distribution  in  2011,  and  the  success  of  the  Under  Eye  Firming  Serum  product,  which  had  been
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•

  Gross  sales  of  Nutra  Nail  products  increased  34.5%  in  fiscal  2011  as  compared  to  fiscal  2010.  This  was  due  to  the

introduction of the Gel Perfect nail polish line, which began shipping in August 2011. 

Sales returns and allowances decreased to 10.1% of gross sales for fiscal 2011 versus 11.4% in fiscal 2010. The decrease
was primarily due to lower product returns offset by higher usage of coupons during fiscal 2011. Coupon expense, charged against
sales  allowances,  was  $1,124,759 in  fiscal  2011  as  compared  to  $904,610 in  fiscal  2010.  The  Company,  on  an  ongoing  basis,  has
returns of products that have been phased out and replaced by new items as part of its marketing plan. Product returns as a percentage
of gross sales were 6.0% in fiscal 2011 as compared to 8.2% in fiscal 2010, despite increased returns of Plus White as a result of the
whitening gel recall.  

In  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  (“GAAP”),  the  Company 
reclassified certain advertising and promotional expenditures as a reduction of sales rather than report them as an expense, which had
no affect on the net income. This reclassification is the adoption by the Company of ASC Topic 605-10-S99, “Revenue Recognition”
as more fully described in Note  2 (“Sales Incentives”) of the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2011. The reclassification
reflects a  reduction  in  sales for  the fiscal years  ended  November 30, 2011 and 2010 by  $4,857,444  and  $6,507,212  respectively,  a
decrease in the net sales reduction of $1,649,768.  

The Company’s net sales, by category for fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010 were:  

Category
Skin Care 
Dietary 
Oral Care 
Nail Care 
Fragrance 
Analgesic 
Hair Care 
Misc. 

2011

Net Sales
    $15,297,890      
     12,784,518      
     10,301,151      
7,096,756      
2,171,771      
596,482      
65,619      
719,180      
    $49,033,367      

Years Ended November 30,

2010

Net Sales

31.2%  $15,074,631       
26.0%    16,695,074       
21.1%    10,047,391       
14.5%    5,039,085       
4.4%    2,031,549       
803,228       
1.2%   
51,354       
0.1%   
602,901       
1.5%   
100.0%  $50,345,213       

29.9% 
33.2% 
20.0% 
10.0% 
4.0% 
1.6% 
0.1% 
1.2% 
100.0% 

Gross profit margins increased to 58.3% in fiscal 2011 from 56.7% in fiscal 2010. The increase was due to lower product
returns and sales incentives in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The portion of the Company’s co-operative advertising that is 
classified as a sales incentive reduces net sales. The cost of sales as a percentage of gross sales increased slightly to 34.0% in fiscal
2011 as compared to 33.9% in fiscal 2010.  

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Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2011 were $21,967,327 as compared to $21,139,743 for fiscal 2010,

an increase of $827,584. The increase was due to the following factors:  

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

  The  Company  reached  a  settlement  with  Alleghany  Pharmacal  Corporation  which  resulted  in  a  one-time  payment  of
$600,000, and an increased royalty expense of $145,893 in fiscal 2011 due to the change in the royalty rate (see Item 1,
License-Agreements for further information regarding the settlement). 

  Compensation for the  outside  members of  the  Board of  Directors increased $282,500 in fiscal  2011  due  to  an  increased

number of meetings during fiscal 2011, and the board approving an annual retainer of $25,000 for each director. 

  Shipping  costs  increased  $205,592  in  fiscal  2011,  despite  lower  gross  sales,  due  to  higher  fuel  costs.  The  Company

anticipates continued higher fuel costs in fiscal 2012. 

  The Company incurred legal and other expenses of $142,211 as a result of the Company’s response to the SEC filings of
Biglari Holdings, Inc. and related parties. The Company does not expect to have any further legal costs in connection with
this matter.  

  Health insurance costs increased $176,728 in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. 

  Compensation costs for David Edell and Ira Berman decreased $1,075,448 as a result of their becoming consultants to the
Company.  

  The balance of the increase in expenses comprised a number of smaller expense increases.  

Advertising,  cooperative and promotions expenses for fiscal 2011 were $5,436,565 as compared to $7,493,282 for fiscal

2009. The decreased expense of $2,056,717 was comprised in part of the following:  

•

•

  Lower media, trade advertising and related expenses of $1,388,402 

  Decreased co-operative advertising that is recorded as a sales expense of $639,317 

The Company’s advertising expense changes from year to year based on the timing of the Company’s promotions.  

The Company recorded an advertising litigation expense of $2,235,465 in fiscal 2010. This consists of settlement costs of
$2,500,000 and litigation related legal expenses of $210,465, less a recovery of $475,000 from the Company’s insurance carrier as a 
result of the class action lawsuit, “Wally v. CCA”. Please see Item 3 – Legal Proceeding in Form 10-K, filed for the fiscal year ended
November 30, 2010 for further information regarding this litigation. There were no material legal expenses related to this litigation in
fiscal 2011.  

The income before provision for income taxes was $953,239 for the year ended November 30, 2011, as compared to a loss

before benefit from income taxes of $(2,357,845) for the year ended November 30, 2010.  

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The effective tax provision for fiscal 2011 was an expense of 48.4% of the income before tax as compared to a benefit of
29.4% of income before tax for fiscal 2010. The fiscal 2011 effective tax provision was calculated using the carry forward loss from
fiscal 2010 and applicable federal and state income taxes. The fiscal 2011 tax provision was also affected by an under accrual of state
income taxes in the amount of $46,706 from fiscal 2010. The entire carry forward loss from fiscal 2010 was utilized in fiscal 2011.
The fiscal 2010 effective tax rate was a benefit due to the loss that the Company sustained during the year. The Company had $0 and
$547,566 of officer salaries during fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively, which were not deductible for tax purposes in calculating the
income  tax  expense  or  benefit.  The  Company  also  lost  the  benefit  of  the  domestic  production  activities  federal  tax  credit  in  fiscal
2010 as a result of the operating loss. As of November 30, 2011, the Company has unrealized losses on its investments of $192,064,
which, if realized, would have a tax benefit of $77,594.  

Comprehensive  income  was  $413,249  for  the  year  ended  November 30,  2011  as  compared  to  a  comprehensive  loss  of
$(1,426,253)  for  the year ended November 30, 2010. This  reflects  the Company’s  net income of $491,698 for fiscal  2011  together 
with other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefits, of $(78,449). The deferred tax benefit of the unrealized loss is $52,666 for
the  year ended  November 30,  2011.  The  other  comprehensive  loss  is  as a  result  of  the  loss  in  the  market  value of  the  Company’s 
investments.  Further  information  regarding  the  Company’s  investments  can  be  found  in  Note  6  of  the  consolidated  financial
statements.  

An error was discovered in the November 2010 financial statements. Management reviewed this adjustment from both a
quantitative  and  qualitative  basis,  and  did  not  believe  this  adjustment  was  material  to  the  financial  statements.  Accordingly,  the
previously filed 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2010 will not be amended. If the 10-K was amended, it would have reflected 
an additional expense in fiscal 2010 of $13,796. No adjustment to (loss) per share would have been required for the fiscal year 2010.
Further information can be found in Note 13 of the consolidated financial statements.  

Comparison of Operating Results for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2009  

For the year ended November 30, 2010, the Company had revenues of $50,811,642 and a net loss of $(1,664,760) after a
benefit for income taxes of $(693,085). For the year ended November 30, 2009, the Company had revenues of $57,672,164, and net
income  of  $3,431,644,  after  a  provision  of  $2,178,480  for  taxes.  Other  income  declined  to  $466,429  as  of  November 30,  2010  as
compared to $670,165 as of November 30, 2009. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest and dividend income, as well as
lower realized gains on  sales  of investments. The basic and fully diluted loss per share for fiscal 2010 was $(0.24) as compared to
basic and fully diluted earnings of $0.49 for fiscal 2009.  

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The Company’s net sales decreased to $50,345,213 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010 from $57,001,999 for the

fiscal year ended November 30, 2009. Net sales were affected by the following factors:  

•

•

•

  Gross sales were impacted by sales of the Company’s diet products, which were 22.6% lower in fiscal 2010 as compared to
fiscal 2009. This is part of a nation-wide trend of lower sales for all brands of diet products.  

  Sales continued to trend down for skin care products, although sales for the Solar Sense brand increased by over 90%. 

  Sales of oral care products increased 13.8% during fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009. This increase occurred despite
the Company’s recall in April 2010 of three lots of its whitening gel due to the gel liquefying which caused the product to
lose its efficacy. The recall caused the Company to cancel over six-hundred eleven thousand dollars of orders on hand at
the time.  

•

  Gross  sales  of  Pain  Bust*R  II,  an  analgesic  product  which  was  acquired  in  November  2008,  increased  41.8%  due  to

increased retail distribution. 

The Company’s net sales, by category for fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009 were:  

Category
Dietary Supplement 
Skin Care 
Oral Care 
Nail Care 
Fragrance 
Analgesic 
Hair Care 
Misc. 

2010

Net Sales
    $16,695,074      
     15,074,631      
     10,047,391      
5,039,085      
2,031,549      
803,228      
51,354      
602,901      
   $50,345,213      

Years Ended November 30,

2009

Net Sales

33.2%  $24,243,598       
29.9%    15,807,074       
20.0%    8,859,354       
10.0%    5,529,822       
4.0%    1,938,084       
617,554       
1.6%   
6,513       
0.1%   
—         
1.2%   
100.0%  $57,001,999       

42.5% 
27.7% 
15.6% 
9.7% 
3.4% 
1.1% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
100.0% 

Sales returns and allowances decreased to 11.4% of gross sales for fiscal 2010 versus 11.6% in fiscal 2009. The decrease
was primarily due to lower usage of coupons during fiscal 2010. Coupon expense, charged against sales allowances, was $904,610 in
fiscal  2010  as  compared  to  $1,346,737  in  fiscal  2009.  The  Company,  on an  ongoing  basis,  has  returns  of  products  that  have  been
phased out and replaced by new items as part of its marketing plan. Returns as a percentage of gross sales was almost unchanged in
fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009, despite returns of Plus White increasing 2.6% of gross sales during fiscal 2010 as a result of
the whitening gel recall.  

In  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  (“GAAP”),  the  Company 
reclassified certain advertising and promotional expenditures as a reduction of sales rather than report them as an expense, which has
no effect on the net income. This reclassification is the adoption by the Company of ASC Topic 605-10-S99, “Revenue Recognition”
as more fully described in Note  2 (“Sales Incentives”) of the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2010. The reclassification 
reflects a reduction in sales for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2010 and 2009 by $6,507,212 and $4,889,941 respectively, an
increase in the net sales reduction of $1,617,271.  

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Gross  profit  margins  decreased  to  56.7%  in  fiscal  2010  from  61.7%  in  fiscal  2009.  The  decrease  was  due  in  part  to  an
increase in the Company’s co-operative advertising to 10.1% of gross sales in fiscal 2010 as compared to 7.0% in fiscal 2009. This
portion of the Company’s co-operative advertising is classified as a sales incentive, which  reduces net sales. The recall of the Plus
White  whitening  gel  caused  the  Company  to  change  to  another  manufacturer  who  had  higher  labor  charges,  which  resulted  in  a
significant increase in the cost of sales. The Company also had to reserve $219,171 of whitening gel inventory as a result of the recall,
which was charged to cost of sales. In addition, due to lower sales of the Company’s diet products the purchase volume decreased. 
This resulted in an increase to the diet products cost of goods as the Company received lower quantity discounts from its raw material
suppliers.  

Selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2010 were $21,139,743 as compared to $20,037,352 for fiscal 2009,
an increase of $1,102,391. The increase was mainly due to higher personnel costs. The Company increased sales, marketing and other
personnel during fiscal 2010. The Company has since reduced its work force in response to the decrease in sales. Health insurance
costs  increased  $182,206  or  19.8%  during  fiscal  2010.  This  increase  is  part  of  the  national  trend  of  increasing  health  insurance
premium costs. The Company had $92,236 of additional expenses related to the recall of the Plus White whitening gel which were
included in selling, general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2010.  

Advertising,  cooperative and promotions expenses for fiscal 2010 were $7,493,282 as compared to $9,667,446 for fiscal

2009. The decreased expense of $2,174,164 was comprised in part of the following:  

•

•

•

  A lower expense of $656,683 in fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009 due to cooperative advertising that was classified as
a reduction of sales, rather than an expense  

  Lower media, trade advertising and related expenses of $936,417 

  Decreased print advertising expense of $199,776  

The Company’s advertising expense changes from year to year based on the timing of the Company’s promotions.  

The Company recorded an advertising litigation expense of $2,235,465 in fiscal 2010. This consists of settlement costs of
$2,500,000 and litigation related legal expenses of $210,465, less a recovery of $475,000 from the Company’s insurance carrier. A 
class  action  lawsuit,  “Wally  v.  CCA”,  alleging  false  and  misleading  advertisement  of  the  Company’s  dietary  supplement,  was 
commenced in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, on September 29, 2009. The action was brought
seeking  monetary  and  equitable  remedies.  The  Company  denied  all  of  the  allegations  of  wrongdoing  and  liability  in  regard  to  its
advertising. Nevertheless, it concluded that in the light of the costs, delays and risks, as well as the disruption that would be caused by
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Company to settle the litigation. The performance of any act of the Settlement Agreement, or any other circumstance regarding the
parties’ agreement to settle, is not to be considered an admission of liability, or as an admission of any allegations made in any claim
or  litigation.  Please  see  Item 3  –  Legal  Proceedings  in  the  10-K  filed  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  November 30,  2010,  for  further
information regarding the litigation.  

The loss before benefit for income taxes was $(2,357,845) for the year ended November 30, 2010, as compared to income

before provision for income taxes of $5,610,124 for the year ended November 30, 2009.  

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2010 was a benefit of 29.4% of the loss before tax as compared to a provision of 38.8% of
income before tax for fiscal 2009. The fiscal 2010 effective tax rate was a benefit due to the loss that the Company sustained during
the year. The United States Internal Revenue Service completed in 2009 an examination of the Company’s U.S. tax return for fiscal 
2006. As a result of that examination, the Company received a refund of $94,195 in federal taxes for the 2006 fiscal year. The audit
adjustments  resulted  in  refunds  from  amended  state  tax  returns  for  2006  of  $28,145,  and  an  additional  $196,335  in  refunds  from
federal  and  state  amended  returns  for  fiscal  2007.  The  refunds  resulted  in  decreasing  the  effective  tax  rate  for  fiscal  2009.  The
Company had $547,566 of officer salaries during fiscal 2010 that were not deductible for tax purposes in calculating the income tax
benefit. The Company also lost the benefit of the domestic production activities federal tax credit as a result of the operating loss. As
of November 30, 2010, the Company has unrealized losses on its investments of $60,950, which, if realized, would have a tax benefit
of $24,929.  

Comprehensive  income  decreased  to  $(1,426,253)  for  the  year  ended  November 30,  2010  from  $4,223,391  for  the  year
ended November 30, 2009. This reflects the Company’s net loss of $(1,664,760) together with other comprehensive income, net of
income tax benefits,  of $238,507. The tax  expense of the unrealized gain is $(14,972) for the year ended  November 30, 2010. The
other  comprehensive  income  is  as  a  result  of  the  increase  in  the  market  value  of  the  Company’s  investments.  Further  information 
regarding the Company’s investments can be found in Note 6 of the consolidated financial statements.  

An error was discovered in the November 2010 financial statements. Management reviewed this adjustment from both a
quantitative  and  qualitative  basis,  and  did  not  believe  this  adjustment  was  material  to  the  financial  statements.  Accordingly,  the
previously filed 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2010 will not be amended. If the 10-K was amended, it would have reflected 
an additional expense in fiscal 2010 of $13,796 and additional income of $53,266 in fiscal 2009. No adjustment to (loss) earnings per
share would have been required for the fiscal years 2010 and 2009. Further information can be found in Note 13 of the consolidated
financial statements.  

Financial Position as of November 30, 2011  

As of November 30, 2011, the Company had working capital of $21,557,320 as compared to $22,883,292 at November 30,

2010. The ratio of total current assets to current liabilities is 3.4  

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to 1 as compared to a ratio of 3.5 to 1 for the prior year. The Company’s cash position and short-term investments at November 30, 
2011  were  $10,061,611,  versus  $12,738,103  as  at  November 30,  2010.  Non-current  or  long  term  investments  were  $2,983,026  at 
November 30, 2011 versus $3,124,051 at November 30, 2010. The Company paid cash dividends during fiscal 2011 in the amount of
$1,975,244.  This  amount  includes  the  dividends  declared  at  the  end  of  fiscal  2010  but  not  paid  until  fiscal  2011  of  $493,811  and
$1,481,433 in dividends declared and paid for fiscal 2011. As of November 30, 2011, there were dividends declared but not paid of
$493,811. The investment securities the Company purchased are all classified as “Available for Sale Securities”, and are reported at 
fair  market  value  as  of  November 30,  2011,  with  the  resultant  unrealized  gains  or  losses  reported  as  a  separate  component  of
shareholders’ equity. Due to the current securities market conditions, the Company cannot ascertain the risk of any future change in
market value. Our investments are spread among many different obligors and municipalities to decrease the risk due to any specific
concentrations.  

Accounts receivable as of November 30, 2011 and 2010 were $7,743,601 and $5,990,010 respectively. The gross accounts
receivable  was  $1,270,843  higher  as  of  November 30,  2011  versus  November 30,  2010  due  to  higher  sales  volume  in  the  fourth
quarter of 2011 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Included in net accounts receivable are an allowance for doubtful accounts,
a  reserve  for  returns  and  allowances  and  a  reduction  based  on  an  estimate  of  co-operative  advertising  that  will  be  taken  as  credit 
against payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $53,191 and $24,739 for November 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The
allowance for doubtful accounts is a combination of specific and general reserve amounts relating to accounts receivable. The general
reserve is calculated based on historical percentages applied to aged accounts receivable and the specific reserve is established and
revised based on individual customer circumstances.  

The  reserve  for  returns  and  allowances  is  based  on  the  historical  returns  as  a  percentage  of  sales  in  the  five  preceding
months,  adjusting  for  returns  that  can  be  put  back  into  inventory,  and  a  specific  reserve  based  on  customer  circumstances.  This
allowance decreased to $2,014,303 as of November 30, 2011 from $2,555,099 as of November 30, 2010. Of this amount, allowances
and  reserves  in  the  amount  of  $1,069,661,  which  are  anticipated  to  be  deducted  from  future  invoices,  are  included  in  accrued
liabilities.  The  reserve  for  returns  and  allowances  was  higher  as  of  November 30,  2010  due  to  additional  reserves  for  markdown
allowances that the Company gave to its customers. In addition, the reserve was lower as of November 30, 2011 due to lower average
returns and credits of 6.5% of sales for fiscal 2011 as compared to 8.4% in fiscal 2010.  

Gross  receivables  were  further  reduced  by  $1,561,215  as  of  November 30,  2011,  which  was  reclassified  from  accrued
liabilities, as an estimate of the co-operative advertising that will be taken as a credit against payments. In addition, accrued liabilities
include $2,015,217, which is an estimate of co-operative advertising expense relating to fiscal 2011 sales which are anticipated to be
deducted from future invoices rather than current accounts receivable.  

Inventories  were  $9,460,408  and  $9,077,234,  as  of  November 30,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.  The  inventory  was
purchased  in  anticipation  of  forecasted  sales  to  take  place  in  the  first  and  second  quarter  of  2012.  The  reserve  for  inventory
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analysis  of  inventory  movement.  The  inventory  obsolescence  reserve  was  decreased  to  $892,226  as  of  November 30,  2011  from
$1,372,798  as  of  November 30,  2010.  This  decrease  was  primarily  due  to  the  scrapping  and  disposal  of  $527,858  of  obsolete
inventory, which decreased both the gross inventory and the inventory reserve. Changes to the inventory obsolescence reserves are
recorded as an increase or decrease to the cost of sales.  

The Company recorded an insurance claim receivable in the amount of $475,000 during the second quarter of 2010 as a
result of the advertising litigation (please see Item 3 – Legal proceeding in the November 30, 2010 Form 10-K for further information 
regarding  the  litigation).  The  Company  subsequently  received  payments  from its  insurance  carrier  of $113,361  during  fiscal  2010,
leaving an insurance claim receivable balance of $361,639. The balance of the insurance claim receivable was paid during the first
quarter of 2011.  

Prepaid  expenses  and  sundry  receivables  decreased  slightly  to  $947,087  as  of  November 30,  2011  from  $976,108  as  of

November 30, 2010.  

Prepaid and refundable income taxes decreased to $718,828 as of November 30, 2011, from $999,702 as of November 30,

2010. The decrease was a result of federal and state income taxes estimated to be due for fiscal 2011.  

The  amount  of  deferred  income  tax  reflected  as  a  current  asset  decreased  to  $1,738,949  as  of  November 30,  2011  from
$1,755,783 as of November 30, 2010. The $16,834 decrease was due to the utilization in fiscal 2011 of the entire net operating loss
that  occurred  during  fiscal  2010,  an  increase  in  deferred  tax  assets  related  to  the  reserve  for  returns,  decreases  in  the  Company’s 
reserves  for  returns  and  obsolete  inventory,  and  increases  in  charitable  contributions  that  could  not  be  deducted  and  were  carried
forward. Also included is a deferred income tax asset of $77,594, as of November 30, 2011, as a result of the unrealized losses on the
Company’s  marketable  securities,  as  compared  to  $24,929  as  of  November 30,  2010.  There  is  no  valuation  allowance  against  the
deferred tax benefit from unrealized losses at November 30, 2011, as the Company believes that if the unrealized losses were realized,
the full amount of the deferred tax benefit would also be realized in the subsequent twelve months, based on anticipated gains over
the next year.  

The Company’s investment in property and equipment consisted mostly of computer hardware and software, racking for
our warehouse facilities, leasehold improvements and furniture to accommodate our personnel in addition to tools and dies used in the
manufacturing process. The Company acquired $180,306 of additional property and equipment during fiscal 2011.  

Current  liabilities  are  $9,113,164  and  $9,015,287,  as  of  November 30,  2011  and  2010  respectively.  Current  liabilities  at
November 30, 2011 consisted of accounts payable, accrued liabilities, short-term capital lease obligations and dividends payable. As 
of  November 30,  2011,  there  was  $3,383,742  of  open  cooperative  advertising  commitments,  of  which  $1,778,740  is  from  2011,
$948,597 is from 2010, $441,528 is from 2009, $63,867 is from 2008 and $151,010 is from 2007. Of the total amount of $3,383,742,
$1,561,215 is reflected as a reduction of gross accounts receivables, and $1,822,527 is recorded as an accrued expense. Any changes
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reserve for returns and allowances account. Cooperative advertising is advertising that is run by the retailers in which the Company
shares  in  part  of  the  cost.  If  it  becomes  apparent  that  this  cooperative  advertising  was  not  utilized,  the  unclaimed  cooperative
advertising  will  be  offset against  the  expense  during  the fiscal year in which it is determined that it  did  not run.  This procedure is
consistent with the prior year’s methodology with regard to the accrual of unsupported cooperative advertising commitments.  

The Company’s long-term obligations are for a portion of its capitalized leases, which is for certain office and warehouse
equipment  and  deferred  tax  liabilities.  The  deferred  tax  liability  increased  to  $182,339  as  of  November 30,  2011  as  compared  to
$118,717 as of November 30, 2010. The liability is due to the difference in depreciation between the Company’s books and income 
tax returns.  

Stockholders’ equity decreased to $25,608,051 as of November 30, 2011 from $27,170,046 as of November 30, 2010. The
decrease was due to decreases in retained earnings as a result of dividends issued of $1,975,244, offset partially by the net income of
$491,698 in fiscal 2011, and an increase in unrealized losses. Retained earnings decreased to $23,322,928 at November 30, 2011 from
$24,806,474 at November 30, 2010. Unrealized losses on marketable securities were $(114,470) at November 30, 2011 as compared
to unrealized losses of $(36,021) at November 30, 2010. Unrealized gains or losses reflect the difference between the cost and market
price of the Company’s marketable securities as of the date of the financial statements, net of any tax expense or benefit. See Note 6
of the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s marketable securities. The Company did not 
purchase any treasury stock during fiscal 2011. There were no common or preferred stock shares issued during fiscal 2011.  

The Company had  $(515,876) that  was used in  operating  activities during  fiscal 2011, as compared to $(2,638,605)  that
was used in operating activities during fiscal 2010. The decrease in operating cash flow in fiscal 2011 was mainly due to the increases
in  accounts  receivable.  The  Company’s  operating  cash  flow  in  fiscal  2010  was  materially  impacted  by  the  advertising  litigation
expense of $2,235,465. Net cash provided by investing activities was $2,142,275 during fiscal 2011, generated by the excess of the
proceeds  from  the  sale  of  some  of  the  Company’s  investments  less  securities  purchased  and  the  acquisition  of  equipment.  The
Company’s cash balance decreased by $364,640 during fiscal 2011, net of $1,975,244 in dividends paid to the shareholders.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources  

Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet short-term and long-term business needs. 
We assess our liquidity in terms of our total cash flow and the amounts of cash, short-term and long-term marketable securities on 
hand. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:  

•

•

•

•

  Cash flow generated or used by operating activities; 

  Dividend payments;  

  Capital expenditures;  

  Acquisitions.  

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Our primary capital needs are seasonal working capital requirements and dividend payments. In addition, funds are kept on
hand  for  any  potential  acquisitions,  which  the  Company  continues  to  explore.  As  of  November 30,  2011,  the  Company  had
$2,361,996 of short-term marketable securities and $2,983,026 of non-current securities. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents 
together with both short and long term marketable securities, net of current liabilities were $3,931,473 as of November 30, 2011. The
Company’s  long  term  liabilities  as  of  November 30,  2011,  consist  of  deferred  income  tax  liability  of  $182,339  and  long-term 
capitalized lease obligations of $1,973. The Company does not have any bank debt or a bank line of credit. Due to the amount of cash
and marketable securities on-hand, the Company does not believe that it needs the availability of a bank line of credit at this time. The
Company believes that it has sufficient capital resources to meet its working capital requirements for the next twelve months.  

Critical Accounting Estimates  

Our  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  use  of  estimates,  which  management  believes  are  reasonable.  The
process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) 
requires management to make estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such
estimates  primarily  relate  to  unsettled  transactions  and  events  as  of  the  date  of  the  financial  statements.  Accounting  estimates  and
assumptions are those management considers to be most critical to the financial statements because they inherently involve significant
judgment and uncertainties. All of these estimates and assumptions reflect management’s best judgment about current economic and 
market conditions and their effects on the information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly,
upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.  

An  accounting  estimate  is  deemed  to  be  critical  if  it  is  reasonably  possible  that  it  subsequent  correction  could  have  a
material  effect  on  future  operating  results  or  financial  condition.  The  following  are  estimates  that  management  has  deemed  to  be
critical:  

1.

Reserve for Returns—The allowances and reserves which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices are included
in accrued liabilities. The estimated reserve is based in part on historical returns as a percentage of gross sales. The current
estimated  return  rate  is  6.5%  of  gross  sales.  Management  estimates  that  22.5%  of  returns  received  are  placed  back  into
inventory, and the estimate for returns is adjusted to reflect the value of the returns placed into inventory. Any changes in
this accrued liability are recorded as a debit or credit to the reserve for returns and allowances account.  

2. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of the loss that could be incurred
if  our  customers  do  not  make  required  payments.  Trade  receivables  are  periodically  evaluated  by  management  for
collectability  based on  past credit  history  with  customers and  their  current financial condition.  Changes  in  the estimated
collectability of trade receivables are recorded in the results of operations for the period in which the estimate is revised.
Estimates are made based on specific disputes and additional reserves for bad debt based on the accounts receivable aging
ranging from 0.35% for invoices currently due to 2.0% for invoices more than ninety-one days overdue. Trade receivables 
that are deemed uncollectible are offset against the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company generally does not
require collateral for trade receivables.  

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Inventory Obsolescence Reserve – Management reviews the inventory records on a monthly basis. Management deems to
be  obsolete finished  good  items  that  are  no longer being sold,  and have  no  possibility  of sale within the  ensuing  twelve
months.  Components  and  raw  materials  are  deemed  to  be  obsolete  if  management  has  no  planned  usage  of  those  items
within  the ensuing twelve months. In addition, management conducts periodic testing of inventory to make sure that the
value  reflects  the  lower  of  cost  or  market.  If  the  value  is  below  market,  a  provision  is  made  within  the  inventory
obsolescence  reserve.  This  reserve  is  adjusted  monthly,  with  changes  recorded  as  part  of  cost  of  sales  in  the  results  of
operations.  

Inventory, Seasonality, Inflation and General Economic Factors  

The  Company  attempts  to  keep  its  inventory  for  its  product  at  levels  that  will  enable  shipment  against  orders  within  a
three-week  period.  However,  certain  components  must  be  inventoried  well  in  advance  of  actual  orders  because  of  time-to-acquire 
circumstances. For the most part, purchases are based upon anticipated quarterly requirements, which are projected based upon sales
indications  received  by  the  sales  and  marketing  departments,  and  general  business  factors.  All  of  the  Company’s  contract 
manufactured  products  and  components  are  purchased  from non-affiliated  entities.  Warehousing  is provided  at  Company facilities,
and all products are shipped from the Company’s warehouse facilities.  

The  Company’s products  are  not  particularly  seasonal,  but  sales  of its sun-care,  depilatory  and  diet-aid  products  usually 
peak during the spring and summer seasons, and perfume sales usually peak in fall and winter. The Company does not have a product
that can be identified as a ‘Christmas item’.  

The Company plans to continue to promote its sales through an advertising program consisting of a combination of media
and co-op advertising. We continue to invest money into research and development to build our core products to become leaders in
their  respective  categories.  We  are  trying  to  decrease  the  amount  of  “on  hand”  inventory  we  stock;  however  to  better  service  our 
customers we often find it difficult to reduce our “safety stock”. We continue to evaluate our sales staff and to try to attract aggressive
salespeople to increase the distribution of our current product line. We are also continuing to look for additional businesses or product
lines which we think will help the Company to grow and are also reviewing possible acquisitions or any other offers which we feel
will enhance shareholders’ value.  

Because our products are sold to retail stores (throughout the United States and, in small part, abroad), sales are particularly
affected by general economic conditions. Accordingly, any adverse change in the economic climate can have an adverse impact on
the Company’s sales and financial condition. The Company does not believe that inflation or other general economic circumstances
that would further negatively affect operations can be predicted at present, but if such circumstances should occur, they could have
material  and  negative  impact  on  the  Company’s  net  sales  and  revenues,  unless  the  Company  was  able  to  pass  along  related  cost
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Contractual Obligations  

The following  table sets  forth the contractual obligations  as  of  November 30, 2011. Such obligations include the current

lease for the Company’s premises, written employment contracts and License Agreements.  

Leases on Premises (1) 
Royalty Expense (2) 
Employment Contracts (3) 
Other Operating Leases 
Capital Lease Obligations 
Open Purchase Orders 
Total Contractual Obligations 

    $

5 years

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

       More than

Less than
1 Year
693,691      $ 1,386,524      $ 1,386,524      $ 3,812,941  
290,000      
290,000  
5,204,661        3,891,815        1,010,000  
2,477,145      
446,005       
—    
255,448      
—         
—    
1,971      
—    
—         
4,714,668      
    $ 8,432,923      $ 7,617,190      $ 5,949,510      $ 5,112,941  

91,171       
—         
—         

580,000       

580,000       

(1) The  major  lease  is  a  net  lease  requiring  a  yearly  rental  of  $327,684  ($486,012  annualized  base  rent  as  of  June 1,  2012)  plus
Common  Area  Maintenance  “CAM”.  See  Section  Part  I,  Item 2.  The  rental  provided  above  is  the  base  rental  and  estimated 
CAM. The lease has an annual CPI adjustment, not to cumulatively exceed 15% in any consecutive five year period. The lease
expires on May 31, 2012 and had a renewal option at fair market value for an additional five years. The Company signed a new
lease  for  the  premises  beginning  June 1,  2012  and  expiring  May 31,  2022,  with  a  renewal  option  at  fair  market  value  for  an
additional five years. The new lease will increase the  space  that  the  Company will  rent  to  81,000  square feet, and the annual
rental for this space will be $486,012, with a CPI increase not to exceed 30% in any consecutive five year period. CAM has been
estimated at  $207,250  per year  for  future  years beginning  June 1, 2012. On  September 26, 2007, the  Company entered  into  a
warehouse lease with Ninth Avenue Equities Co., Inc. to lease 16,438 square feet of space known as Unit B located at Murray
Hill Industrial Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey for a four and a half year period. The annual rental is $123,285 plus CPI
adjustments, real estate taxes and common area maintenance expenses. CAM is estimated at $30,000 per year for future years.
The Company has notified the landlord that it is not renewing the lease upon the expiration at May 31, 2012. The figures for the
leases above do not include adjustments for future CPI. 

(2) See Section Part I, Item 1(f). The Company is not required to pay any royalty in excess of realized sales if the Company chooses
not  to  continue  under  the  license.  The  figures  set  forth  above  reflect  estimates  of  the  anticipated  minimum  royalty  expense
required to maintain the licenses under the Alleghany Pharmacal and Joann Bradvica license agreements. The more than 5 years
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(3) The  Company  had  executed  Employment  Contracts  with  David  Edell,  its  former  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Ira  Berman,
former  Corporate  Secretary  (the  “Executives”).  Mr. Edell  remains  as  a  director  of  the  Company.  The  contracts  for  both  are 
exactly the same. Employment under the contracts expired on December 31, 2010. Upon expiration of the employment term on
December 31, 2010, the Executives became consultants to  the  Company for  an ensuing five year term in accordance with  the
provisions  of  the  agreement.  For  the  consulting  services  provided,  the  Executives  were  each  paid  $645,935  in  fiscal  2011,
pursuant  to the  terms of their respective agreements, which provides for a consulting  payment equal to fifty percent (50%) of
their annual base salary plus bonus that they received in 2010. Under the provisions of the employment contracts, this amount
will increase six (6%) percent per year for each successive year of the consulting term. The Executives are also entitled to all
benefits that they  had previously  received as  employees for the  consulting  term. Upon the  death  of  the Executives  within  the
consulting period, the Company is obligated for two successive years to pay their respective estate an amount equal to their total
compensation at that time. On March 21, 2011, the compensation committee of the board of directors, acting on behalf of the
Company, entered into an Employment Agreement (each, an “Employment Agreement”) with each of Dunnan Edell, Stephen A. 
Heit,  and Drew Edell  (each,  an “Executive”).  Pursuant their respective Employment Agreements, Mr. Dunnan Edell  has  been
engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Heit has been engaged to continue to 
serve  as  the  Company’s  Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  and  Mr. Drew  Edell  has  been  engaged  to 
continue  to  serve  as  the  Company’s  Executive  Vice  President,  Product  Development  and  Production.  Mr. Dunnan  Edell  and
Mr. Drew Edell are brothers and are the sons of David Edell, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and
serves  as  a  consultant  to  the  Company.  Except  as  set  forth  below,  the  Employment  Agreements  contain  substantially  similar
terms to  each  other. The term of employment  under each of the Employment Agreements  runs from March 21, 2011  through
December 31, 2013, and will continue thereafter for successive one-year periods unless the Company or the Executive chooses 
not  to  renew  the  respective  Employment  Agreement.  Under  the  respective  Employment  Agreements,  the  base  salaries  of
Mr. Dunnan Edell, Mr. Heit, and Mr. Drew Edell are $350,000, $250,000, and $275,000 per annum, respectively, and may be
increased  each  year  at  the  discretion  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors.  The  Executives  are  eligible  to  receive  an  annual
performance-based  bonus  under  their  respective  Employment  Agreement,  and  are  entitled  to  participate  in  Company  equity
compensation plans. In addition, each of the Executives will receive an automobile allowance, health insurance and certain other
benefits.  In  the  event  of  termination  of  the  respective  Employment  Agreement  as  a  result  of  the  disability  or  death  of  the
Executive, the Executive (or his estate or beneficiaries) shall be entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and
accrued until such termination as well as a single-sum payment equal to the Executive’s base salary and a single-sum payment 
equal to the value of the highest bonus earned by the Executive in the one-year period preceding the date of termination pro-
rated  for  the  number of days served in that  fiscal year. If the Company  terminates the  Executive  for  Cause  (as  defined in  the
respective  Employment  Agreement),  or  the Executive  terminates  his  employment  in  a  manner not  considered  to  be for  Good
Reason,  the  Executive  shall  be  entitled  to  receive  all  base  salary  and  other  benefits  earned  and  accrued  prior  to  the  date  of
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terminates the Executive in a manner that is not for Cause or due to the Executive’s death or disability, the Executive terminates 
his employment for Good Reason, or the Company does not renew the Employment Agreement after December 31, 2013, the
Executive  shall  be  entitled  to  receive  a  single-sum  payment  equal  to  his  unpaid  base  salary  and  other  benefits  earned  and
accrued prior to the date of termination and a single-sum payment of an amount equal to three times (a) the average of the base
salary amounts paid to Executive over the three calendar years prior to the date of termination, (b) if less than three years have
elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of termination, the highest base salary paid to the Executive in any calendar year
prior  to  the  date  of  termination,  or  (c) if  less  than  twelve  months  have  elapsed  between  March 21,  2011  and  the  date  of
termination,  the  highest  base  salary  received  in  any  month  times  twelve.  In  addition,  each  Executive  is  entitled  to  certain
benefits  in  connection  with  a  Change  of  Control  (as  defined  in  their  respective  Employment  Agreements).  Under  the
Employment Agreements, each Executive has  agreed to non-competition  restrictions for a period  of  six  months  following the
end  of  the  term  of  his  Employment  Agreement,  during  which  period  the  Executive  will  be  paid  an  amount  equal  to  his  base
salary for a period of six months, and an amount equal to the pro rata share of any bonus attributable to the portion of the year
completed prior to the date of termination. The Executives have also agreed to confidentiality and non-solicitation restrictions 
under the Employment Agreements. The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreements are qualified in their entirety by
the  full  text  of  the  Employment  Agreements,  copies  of  which  may  be  found  in  Form  8-K  that  was  filed  by  Company  on 
March 21, 2011 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company also entered into an Employment
Agreement  with  another  Company  executive,  who  is  not  a  “named  executive  officer”  within  the  meaning  of  the  Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and related regulations. The additional Employment Agreement referred to in the preceding
sentence contains substantially similar terms as the Employment Agreements discussed above, except that the employee’s base 
salary is $135,000 per annum. As a result of the execution of the Employment Agreements referred to above, the Amended and
Restated Employment Agreement, by and between Mr. Dunnan Edell and the Company, effective as of December 1, 2002 and
amended  on  February 10,  2007  and  May 17,  2007,  has  been  terminated.  Similarly,  as  a  result  of  the  execution  of  the
Employment Agreement referred to above, the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between Mr. Drew Edell
and  the  Company,  effective  as  of  December 1,  2002  and  amended  on  February 10,  2007  and  May 17,  2007,  has  also  been
terminated.  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements  

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which is an update to Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”. This update 
establishes common requirements for measuring fair value and related disclosures in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and international financial reporting standards. This amendment did not require additional
fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011.
ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

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In  June  2011,  the  FASB issued ASU 2011-05, which  is  an  update  to  Topic  220, “Comprehensive  Income”. This  update 
eliminates  the  option  of  presenting  the  components  of  other  comprehensive  income  as  part  of  the  statement  of  changes  in
stockholders’ equity, requires consecutive presentation of the statement of net income and other comprehensive income and requires
reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to net income to be shown on the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 
is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-05 is not expected to have a 
material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which is an update to ASU 2011-05 issued in June 2011. This update 
defers the changes in 2011-05 relating to the presentation of reclassification adjustments. All other requirements in 2011-05 are not 
affected  by  this update. ASU 2011-12  is  effective  for all interim  and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011.
ASU 2011-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

Management  does  not  believe  that  any  other  recently  issued,  but  not  yet  effective,  accounting  standards  if  currently

adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.  

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK  

The  Company’s financial  statements  (See Item 15) record  the Company’s  investments  under  the “mark  to market” method  (i.e.,  at 
date-of-statement market value). The investments are, categorically listed, in “Common Stock”, “Mutual Funds”, “Preferred Stock”, 
and “Corporate Obligations” (which, primarily, are intended to be held to maturity). $557,827 of the Company’s $5,345,022 portfolio 
of  investments  (as  at  Nov.  30,  2011)  is  invested  in  the  “Common  Stock”  category,  and  $2,630,948  is  invested  in  Preferred  Stock 
holdings.  The  Company  does  not  take  positions  or  engage  in  transactions  in  risk-sensitive  market  instruments  in  any  substantial 
degree,  nor  as  defined  by  SEC  rules  and  instructions,  however  due  to  current  securities  market  conditions,  the  Company  cannot
ascertain the risk of any future change in the market value of its’ investments.  

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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

The  Financial  Statements  are  listed  under  Item 15  in  this  Form  10-K.  The  following  financial  data  is  a  summary  of  the 

quarterly results of operations (unaudited) during and for the years ended November 30, 2011 and 2010:  

Fiscal 2011

Net Sales 
Total Revenue 

Cost of Products Sold 
Gross Profit 

Net Income (Loss) 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share: 

Basic 
Diluted 

Fiscal 2010

Net Sales 
Total Revenue 

Cost of Products Sold 
Gross Profit 

Net Income (Loss) 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share: 

Basic 
Diluted 

Feb. 28

       May 31

Aug. 31

Nov. 30

Three Months Ended

   $12,410,914      $ 12,797,773     $ 12,113,942      $11,710,738  
    12,571,106       12,885,313       12,228,988        11,826,482  

4,730,374      
7,680,540      

4,988,813       5,130,071        5,601,210  
7,808,960       6,983,871        6,109,528  

    $

343,105      $

(247,268)   $

399,294      $

(3,433) 

    $
    $

0.05      $
0.05      $

(0.04)   $
(0.04)   $

0.06      $
0.06      $

0.00  
0.00  

Feb. 28

       May 31

Aug. 31

Nov. 30

Three Months Ended

    $ 13,091,177      $ 14,708,108     $12,490,391     $10,055,537  
     13,198,285       14,855,217       12,596,400       10,161,740  

5,031,100      
8,060,077      

6,119,823       6,006,187       4,650,899  
8,588,285       6,484,204       5,404,638  

    $

541,554      $

(910,589)   $ (598,225)   $ (697,500) 

   $
    $

0.08      $
0.08      $

(0.13)   $
(0.13)   $

(0.08)   $
(0.08)   $

(0.10) 
(0.10) 

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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL 
DISCLOSURE  

The Company did not change its accountants within the twenty-four months prior to the date of the most recent financial 

statements (nor since), and had no reported disagreement with its accountants on any matter of accounting principles or practices.  

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  

Under  Section 404  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of  2002,  The  Company’s  fiscal  2011  annual  report  is  required  to  be 
accompanied by a “Section 404 Formal Report” by management on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. The
Company  has  engaged  the  services  of  CBIZ  Risk &  Advisory  Services,  LLC  to  assist  in  the  development  and  implementation  of
procedures  to  determine  and  test  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting.  The  Company’s 
officers are continually working to evaluate and confirm that the Company’s data processing software systems and other procedures 
are  effective  and  that  the  information  created  by  the  Company’s  systems  adequately  confirm  the  validity  of  the  information  upon
which the Company relies.  

The Company  continually  takes  a  thorough review of the  effectiveness of  its internal controls  and procedures,  including

financial reporting. It is working to strengthen all of its procedures wherever necessary.  

The  Company  has  established  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that
information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules 
and  forms  and  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  management,  including  the  principal  executive  officer  (our  Chief  Executive
Officer)  and  principal  financial  officer  (our  Chief  Financial  Officer),  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosure.
Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  will  detect  or 
uncover  all  failures  of  persons  within  the  Company  to  disclose  material  information  otherwise  required  to  be  set  forth  in  the
Company’s periodic reports. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures,
including  the  possibility  of  human  error  and  the  circumvention  or  overriding  of  the  controls  and  procedures.  Accordingly,  even
effective  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  can  only  provide  reasonable,  not  absolute,  assurance  of  achieving  their  control
objectives.  

An evaluation was performed under the supervision of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer 
and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined  in  the  Exchange  Act  Rules 13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report.  Based  on  that
evaluation,  the  Company’s  management,  including  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  concluded  that,  as  of
November 30, 2011, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level to ensure that
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we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required
disclosure.  

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm 
regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s independent 
registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that pertain to smaller reporting companies, and permit the Company to
provide only management’s report in this annual report.  

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting  

Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial  Officer,  are  required  to  assess  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
November 30,  2011  and  report,  based  on  that  assessment,  whether  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was 
effective.  

Management  of  the  Company  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial
reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over 
reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide
reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  the  Company’s  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  

The  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that:  (i) pertain  to  the
maintenance of  records that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and  dispositions of  the  assets  of  the
Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only
in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the  Company;  and  (iii) provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding
prevention  or  timely  detection  of  unauthorized  acquisition,  use  or  disposition  of  the  Company’s  assets  that  could  have  a  material 
effect on the financial statements.  

Internal control over reporting, because of its inherent limitations, may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of
any evaluation of effectiveness for future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  

The  Company’s  management  has  assessed  the  effectiveness  of  its  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of
November 30,  2011  using  the  criteria  as  set  forth  in  Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
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Commission. The Company’s assessment included documenting, evaluating and testing of the design and operating effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting. Management of the Company has reviewed the results with the Audit Committee of the
Board of Directors.  

Based on the Company’s assessment, management has concluded that, as of November 30, 2011, the Company’s internal 

control over financial reporting was effective.  

 /s/ DUNNAN EDELL 
 Dunnan Edell, Chief Executive Officer 

 /s/ STEPHEN A. HEIT 
 Stephen A. Heit, Chief Financial Officer 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting  

No changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under 
the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION  

None  

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Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE  

The Executive Officers and Directors of the Company are as follows:  

PART III 

NAME

Stanley Kreitman 

Sardar Biglari 

Dr. Philip Cooley 

David Edell 

Robert Lage 

James Mastrian 

Dunnan Edell 

Stephen Heit 

Drew Edell 

POSITION

YEAR OF FIRST 
COMPANY SERVICE

   Chairman of the Board of Directors (1)

   Director 

   Director 

   Director (2) 

   Director 

   Director 

   Chief Executive Officer, President
   and Director (3)

   Executive Vice President, Treasurer
   and Chief Financial Officer

   Executive Vice President-
   Product Development and Production,
   Corporate Secretary

1996

2011

2011

1983

2003

2009

1984

2005

1983

(1)

Ira Berman was Chairman of the Board until August 4, 2011. 

(2) David Edell was also Chief Executive Officer until November 30, 2010. 

(3) Dunnan  Edell  was  also  Chief  Operating  Officer  until  November 30,  2010  and  became  Chief  Executive  Officer,  effective

December 1, 2010.  

Stanley  Kreitman,  age  79,  is  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company.  He  has  been  Vice  Chairman  of
Manhattan Associates an equity investment firm since 1994. He is a director of Medallion Financial Corp. (NASDAQ), Capital Lease
Financial Corp. (NYSE), and KSW Corp. He also serves as a director of the New York City Board of Corrections, Nassau County
Crime  Stoppers,  and  serves  on  the  board  of  the  Police  Athletic  League.  From  1975  to  1993  he  was  President  of  United  States
Banknote Corp. (NYSE) a securities printer.  

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Director Qualifications  

  Leadership experience as President of United States Banknote Corporation 

  Extensive experience serving on boards of directors of various corporations and organizations  

  Deemed by the Board of Directors to be an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC rules and “financially 

sophisticated” as defined by the NYSE-Amex rules. 

•

•

•

Sardar  Biglari,  age  34,  has  served  as  Chairman,  since  June  2008,  Chief  Executive  Officer,  since  August  2008,  and  a
director, since March 2008, of Biglari Holdings Inc., a diversified holding company, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Biglari  Capital  Corp.,  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  Biglari  Holdings  and  general  partner  of  The  Lion  Fund,  L.P.,  a  private
investment  fund,  since  its  inception  in  2000. He  has  also  served  as  Chairman,  since  March  2006,  Chief  Executive  Officer  and
President,  since  May  2007,  and  a  director,  since  December  2005,  of  Western  Sizzlin  Corporation,  a  diversified  holding  company,
which was acquired by Biglari Holdings in March 2010. 

Director Qualifications  

•

•

  Mr. Biglari  has  extensive  managerial  and  investing  experience  in  a  broad  range  of  businesses  through  his  services  as
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Biglari Holdings Inc. and its major operating subsidiaries. 

  Experience serving on the boards of directors of public companies. 

Philip Cooley, age 68, has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Biglari Holdings Inc. since April 2009, and a director
since  2008,  as  well  as  Chairman  of  the  audit  committee.  He  has  been  the  Prassel  Distinguished  Professor  of  Business  at  Trinity
University, San Antonio, Texas, since 1985. Dr. Cooley served as an advisory director of Biglari Capital Corp., general partner of The
Lion Fund, L.P., since 2000 and as Vice Chairman and a director of Western Sizzlin Corporation from March 2006 and December
2005, respectively, until its acquisition by Biglari Holdings in March 2010. Dr. Cooley earned a Ph.D. from Ohio State University, a
MBA  from  the  University  of  Hawaii  and  a  BME  from  the  General  Motors  Institute. Dr. Cooley  is  past  president  of  the  Eastern
Finance Association, and serves on its board, and of the Southern Finance Association. He also serves on the board of the Consumer
Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio.  

•

•

•

Director Qualifications  

  Dr. Cooley has extensive business and investment knowledge and experience.

  Experience serving on the boards of directors of public companies. 

  Author of more than 60 articles on financial topics, his work has appeared in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Business

and others. He also has authored several books in finance.

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David Edell, age 79, is a director  of  the  Company, and was the Company’s Chief Executive Officer until November 30, 
2010. He now serves as a consultant to the Company for a five year term that commenced January 1, 2011. Prior to his association
with the Company, he was a marketing and financial consultant; and, by 1983, he had extensive experience in the health and beauty
aids field as an executive director and/or officer of Hazel Bishop, Lanolin Plus and Vitamin Corporation of America. In 1954, David
Edell received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University.  

Director Qualifications  

•

•

  Extensive experience in the consumer products market segment 

  Founder of the Company and leadership role since inception 

Robert  Lage,  age  75,  is  a  director  of  the  Company,  and  a  retired  CPA.  He  was  a  partner  at  Pricewaterhouse  Coopers
Management  Consulting  Service  prior  to  his  retirement  in  1997.  He  has  been  engaged  in  the  practice  of  public  accounting  and
management consulting since 1959. He received a BBA from Bernard Baruch College of the City University of New York in 1958.  

Director Qualifications  

  Certified Public Accountant since 1959  

  Extensive experience as a partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers Management Consulting Service  

  Deemed by the Board of Directors to be an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC rules and “financially 
sophisticated” as defined by NYSE-Amex rules  

•

•

•

James P. Mastrian, age 69, is a director of the Company. He retired from the Rite Aid Corp. in August 2008. He was the
special advisor to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Rite Aid Corp. from
October  2005  to  August  2007.  He  had  been  Senior  Executive  Vice  President,  Marketing,  Logistics  and  Pharmacy  Services  from
November 2002to October 2005, and was Senior Executive Vice President, Marketing and Logistics of Rite Aid from October 2000
until November 2002. Prior to that he was Executive Vice President, Marketing from November 1999 to October 2000. Mr. Mastrian
was also Executive Vice President, Category Management of Rite Aid from July 1998 to November 1999. Mr. Mastrian was Senior
Executive  Vice  President,  Merchandising  and  Marketing  of  OfficeMax,  Inc.  from  June  1997  to  July  1998  and  Executive  Vice
President,  Marketing  of  Revco  D.S.,  Inc.  from  July  1994  to  June  1997,  and  served  in  other  positions  from  September  1990.
Mr. Mastrian also serves on the National Board of the Boys Hope Girls Hope, an international educational and residential program for
academically  capable  abused,  neglected  and  abandoned  children.  Mr. Mastrian  received  a  B.S.  Pharmacy  from  the  University  of
Pittsburgh in 1965.  

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Director Qualifications  

•

•

  Leadership role in the retail sector with a large chain drug store company 

  Extensive marketing experience at retail  

Dunnan  Edell  is  the  56  year-old  son  of  David  Edell.  He  is  a  graduate of  George Washington  University.  Mr. Edell was
appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective December 1, 2010. He has been a director since 1994, and
in  fiscal  2003,  he  was  promoted to  position  of  President  of  the  Company and Chief  Operating  Officer. He joined the  Company  in
1984  and  was  appointed  Divisional  Vice-President  in  1986.  He  was  employed  by  Alleghany  Pharmacal  Corporation  from  1982  to
1984 and by Hazel Bishop from 1977 to 1981.  

Director Qualifications  

•

•

  President of the Company since 2003, served with the company since 1984 

  Experienced in the consumer products market place 

Stephen  Heit,  age  57  joined  CCA  in  May  2005  as  Executive  Vice  President  –  Operations,  and  was  appointed  Chief 
Financial  Officer  in  March  2006.  Prior  to  that he  was  Vice  President  – Business Strategies  for  Del  Laboratories,  Inc.,  a  consumer 
products  company  that  was  listed  on  the  American  stock  exchange,  from  2003  to  2005.  Mr. Heit  served  as  President  of  AM
Cosmetics, Inc. from 2001 to 2003, as Chief Financial Officer from 1998 to 2003, and Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors
from  1999  to  2003.  From  1986  to  1997  he  was  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  Pavion  Limited,  and  also  served  on  the  Board  of
Directors. He also served as a Director of Loeb House, Inc., a non-profit organization serving mentally handicapped adults from 1987
to 1995, and Director of Nyack Hospital Foundation from 1993 to 1995. He received a Bachelor of Science from Dominican College
in  1976,  with  additional  graduate  work  in  Professional  Accounting  at  Fordham  University  from  1976  –  1978,  and  is  a  MBA 
Candidate at the University of Connecticut Graduate Business School.  

Drew Edell, the 54 year-old son of David Edell, is a graduate of Pratt Institute, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in 
Industrial  Design.  Mr. Edell  has  been  Executive  Vice  President  –  Product  Development  and  Production,  and  became  Secretary,
effective December 1, 2010. He joined the Company in 1983, and in 1985, he was appointed Vice President of Product Development
and Production.  

Committees of the Board of Directors  

The Board of Directors has established four committees. The audit committee is comprised solely of independent directors,
Robert Lage, who serves as its’ Chairman, Philip Cooley, Stanley Kreitman, and James Mastrian. Mssrs. Lage, Cooley, Kreitman and
Mastrian each qualify as a “financial expert” as defined by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Instruction 1 to
proposed Item 309 of Regulation S-K, which is set  forth in the SEC Release  No. 34-46701 dated October 22,  2003.  Philip Cooley, 
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Mastrian  are  “independent”  as  that  term  is  used  in  Section 10(m)(3)  of  the  Exchange  Act  and  are  “financially  sophisticated” as 
defined by NYSE-Amex rules. The compensation committee is comprised of Stanley Kreitman, Robert Lage and James P. Mastrian.
Each  member  of  the  compensation  committee  is  “independent”.  The  investment  committee  is  comprised  of  David  Edell,  Stanley
Kreitman,  Bob  Lage  and  Sardar  Biglari.  The  nominating  committee  is  comprised  of  Philip  Cooley,  Stanley  Kreitman  and  James
Mastrian.  

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance  

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers and directors and beneficial owners of
more than ten percent of the Company’s Common Stock to file reports regarding ownership of the Company’s Common Stock with 
the SEC, and to furnish the Company with copies of all such filings. Based solely on a review of these filings, the Company believes
that all filings were timely made in fiscal 2011, except for one Form 4 for Stephen Heit that was filed late on February 17, 2012 to
report five small acquisitions of common stock pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 dividend reinvestment plan.  

Code of Ethics  

The Company had adopted Standards of Business Conduct (our code of ethics), which apply to all directors and employees
of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the Standard of Business Conduct may
be  found  in  the  investor  section  of  the  Company’s  web  site,  www.ccaindustries.com,  under  Corporate  Governance.  The  Company
intends to disclose any substantive amendments to the Standards of Business Conduct as well as any waivers from provisions such
document made with respect to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, any principal accounting officer, and any other
executive officer or any director at the same web site location.  

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION  

i. Summary Compensation Table  

The  following  table  summarizes  compensation  earned  in  the  2011,  2010  and  2009  fiscal  years  by  the  following  named

officers:  

Name and Principal 
Position
Dunnan D. Edell 
President, Chief 
Executive Officer 
Stephen A. Heit 
Chief Financial Officer, 
Executive Vice President 

Salary
($)

Bonus 
($) (1)

All Other 
Compensation
($) (2)

Total
($)

     350,000      100,000      22,735      472,735
     350,000      64,000      17,977      431,977
     350,000      96,000      17,909      463,909
     250,000      40,000      21,310      311,310
    250,000     23,333      12,709      286,042
    250,000     35,000      10,370      295,370

Year
2011
2010
2009
2011
2010
2009

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Executive Vice 
President, Research 
& Development 

2011
2010
2009

     275,000      40,000      21,703      336,703
    275,000     32,000      17,140      324,140
    275,000     48,000      12,620      335,620

(1) Bonus amounts represent amounts earned in each respective fiscal year, not necessarily paid in each year.  

(2)

Includes  the  personal  use  value  of  Company  leased  automobiles,  the  value  of  Company-provided  life  insurance,  and  health 
insurance  that  is  made  available  to  all  employees.  Please  see  Item.  11,  section  v.—Employment  Contracts/Compensation 
Program for further information regarding the compensation of Dunnan D. Edell, Stephen A. Heit and Drew Edell.  

ii. Outstanding Equity Awards at 2011 Fiscal Year End  

None of our named executive officers had any outstanding equity awards as of the end of fiscal 2011. There were no stock

options granted or options exercised during fiscal 2011.  

iii. Compensation of Directors  

The  following  table  is  the  fees  earned  or  paid  in  cash  to  each  director,  with  respect  to  their  service  as  directors,  during

fiscal 2011:  

Director

Ira Berman (1) 
Sardar Biglari (1) 
Philip Cooley (1) 
David Edell 
Stanley Kreitman 
Robert Lage 
James Mastrian 
Jack Polak (1) 

Year Ended
Nov. 30, 2011  

    $

25,000  
35,000  
35,000  
60,000  
60,000  
90,000  
57,500  
20,000  

(1)

Ira  Berman  and  Jack  Polak  were  directors  until  August 4,  2011.  Sardar  Biglari  and  Philip  Cooley  were  elected  directors  on
August 4, 2011.  

Each outside director was paid $2,500 for a conference call meeting  and $5,000 per meeting for  attendance in person at
board  meetings  in  fiscal  2011  (without  additional  compensation  for  committee  meetings,  other  than  as  noted  below).  Effective
August 4, 2011, the Board of Directors approved an annual retainer of $25,000 for each outside director, in addition to the conference
call or in person meeting payments. The Board of Directors met five times in person during fiscal 2011, and an additional four times
by  conference  call,  for  an  aggregate  compensation  of  $352,500,  not  including  Mr. Lage’s  additional  compensation  of  $30,000  as 
chairman of the audit committee. No stock options were awarded.  

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The  Company’s  Executive  Compensation  Program  is  based  on  guiding  principles  designed  to  align  executive
compensation with Company values and objectives, business strategy, management initiatives, and financial performance. In applying
these  principles  the  Compensation  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  comprised  of  Stanley  Kreitman,  James  P.  Mastrian  and
Robert Lage, has established a program to:  

Rewardexecutives for long-term strategic management and the enhancement of shareholder value.  

Integrate compensation programs with both the Company’s annual and long-term strategic planning.  

Support a performance-oriented environment that rewards performance  not only with respect  to Company goals  but also
Company performance as compared to industry performance levels.  

The  Compensation  Committee  has  a  charter,  which  may  be  found  in  the  investor  section  of  the  Company’s  web  site, 
www.ccaindustries.com  under  Corporate  Governance.  Compensation,  including  annual  bonus  amounts,  for  the  executive  officers
named  in  the  Summary  Compensation  Table,  are  recommended  by  Dunnan  Edell,  Chief  Executive  Officer,  and  approved  by  the
Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors.  

v. Employment Contracts/Compensation Program  

The  Compensation  Committee  (the  “Committee”)  determines  the  level  of  salary  and  bonuses,  if  any,  for  key  executive
officers of the Company. The Committee determines the salary or salary range based upon competitive norms. Actual salary changes
are based upon performance, and bonuses were awarded by the Committee and approved by the Board of Directors in consideration
of  the  employee’s  performance  during  the  2011  fiscal  year  and,  except  for  the  Company’s  Chief  Executive  Officer,  the
recommendation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  

On March 21, 2011, the Committee, acting on behalf of the Company, entered into an Employment Agreement (each, an
“Employment  Agreement”)  with  each  of  Dunnan  Edell,  Stephen  A.  Heit,  and  Drew  Edell  (each,  an  “Executive”).  Pursuant  their 
respective Employment Agreements, Mr. Dunnan Edell has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Mr. Heit has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial 
Officer,  and  Mr. Drew  Edell  has  been  engaged  to  continue  to  serve  as  the  Company’s  Executive  Vice  President,  Product 
Development and Production.  

Mr. Dunnan  Edell  and  Mr. Drew  Edell  are  brothers  and  are  the  sons  of  David  Edell,  who  is  a  member  of  the  Board  of
Directors of the Company and serves as a consultant to the Company. Except as set forth below, the Employment Agreements contain
substantially similar terms to each other. The term of employment under each of the Employment Agreements runs from March 21,
2011 through December 31, 2013, and will continue thereafter for successive one-year periods unless the Company or the Executive 
chooses not to renew the respective Employment Agreement.  

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Under the respective Employment Agreements, the base salaries of Mr. Dunnan Edell, Mr. Heit, and Mr. Drew Edell (the
“Executives”) are $350,000, $250,000, and $275,000 per annum, respectively, and may be increased each year at the discretion of the
Company’s  Board  of  Directors.  The  Executives  are  eligible  to  receive  an  annual  performance-based  bonus  under  their  respective 
Employment Agreement, and are entitled to participate in Company equity compensation plans. In addition, each of the Executives
will  receive  an  automobile  allowance,  health  insurance  and  certain  other  benefits.  In  the  event  of  termination  of  the  respective
Employment Agreement as a result of the disability or death of the Executive, the Executive (or his estate or beneficiaries) shall be
entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and accrued until such termination as well as a single-sum payment equal 
to the Executive’s base salary and a single-sum payment equal to the value of the highest bonus earned by the Executive in the one-
year period preceding the date of termination pro-rated for the number of days served in that fiscal year. If the Company terminates
the  Executive  for  Cause  (as  defined  in  the  respective  Employment  Agreement),  or  the  Executive  terminates  his  employment  in  a
manner not considered to be for Good Reason (as defined in the respective Employment Agreement), the Executive shall be entitled
to  receive  all  base  salary  and  other  benefits  earned  and  accrued  prior  to  the  date  of  termination.  If  the  Company  terminates  the
Executive in a manner that is not for Cause or due to the Executive’s death or disability, the Executive terminates his employment for
Good Reason, or the Company does not renew the Employment Agreement after December 31, 2013, the Executive shall be entitled
to receive a single-sum payment equal to his unpaid base salary and other benefits earned and accrued prior to the date of termination
and a single-sum payment of an amount equal to three times (a) the average of the base salary amounts paid to Executive over the
three calendar years prior to the date of termination, (b) if less than three years have elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of
termination,  the  highest  base  salary  paid  to  the  Executive  in  any  calendar  year  prior  to  the  date  of  termination,  or  (c) if  less  than
twelve months have elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of termination, the highest base salary received in any month times
twelve.  In  addition,  each  Executive  is  entitled  to  certain  benefits  in  connection  with  a  Change  of  Control  (as  defined  in  their
respective Employment Agreements).  

Under the Employment Agreements, each Executive has agreed to non-competition restrictions for a period of six months 
following the end of the term of his Employment Agreement, during which period the Executive will be paid an amount equal to his
base salary for a period of six months, and an amount equal to the pro rata share of any bonus attributable to the portion of the year
completed prior to the date of termination. The Executives have also agreed to confidentiality and non-solicitation restrictions under 
the Employment Agreements.  

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreements are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the Employment
Agreements,  copies  of  which  may  be  found  in  Form  8-K  that  was  filed  by  Company  on  March 21,  2011  with  the  United  States
Securities and Exchange Commission.  

The  Company  also  entered  into  an  Employment  Agreement  with  another  Company  executive,  who  is  not  a  “named 
executive officer” within the  meaning  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  as amended and  related  regulations.  The additional
Employment  Agreement  referred  to  in  the  preceding  sentence  contains  substantially  similar  terms  as  the  Employment  Agreements
discussed above, except that the employee’s base salary is $135,000 per annum.  

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As a result  of  the execution  of the  Employment  Agreements  referred to above,  the Amended  and  Restated  Employment
Agreement, by  and  between  Mr. Dunnan  Edell  and  the  Company, effective  as  of  December 1,  2002  and  amended  on  February 10,
2007 and May 17, 2007, has been terminated. Similarly, as a result of the execution of the Employment Agreement referred to above,
the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between Mr. Drew Edell and the Company, effective as of December 1,
2002 and amended on February 10, 2007 and May 17, 2007, has also been terminated.  

vi. Retirement Benefits  

The  Company  has  adopted  a  401(K)  Profit  Sharing  Plan  that  covers  all  employees  with  over  one  year  of  service  and
attained age 21, including the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table. Employees may make salary reduction
contributions  up  to  twenty-five  percent  of  compensation  not  to  exceed  the  federal  government  limits.  The  Plan  allows  for  the
Company to make discretionary contributions. For all Fiscal periods reflected in the Summary Compensation Table, the Company did
not make any contributions.  

vii. Equity Plans  

Long-term incentives may be provided through the issuance of stock options or other equity awards, as determined in the

discretion of the Board of Directors.  

On  June 15,  2005,  the  shareholders  approved  an  amended  and  Restated  Stock  Option  Plan  amending  the  2003  Stock
Option  Plan  (the  “Plan”).  The  Plan  authorizes  the  issuance  of  up  to  one  million  shares  of  common  stock  (subject  to  customary
adjustments set forth in the plan) pursuant to equity awards, which may take the form of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock
options restricted shares, stock appreciation rights and/or performance shares. No such grants were issued in fiscal 2011.  

Awards  may  be  granted  under  the  Plans  to  employees  (including  officers  and  directors  who  are  also  employees)  of  the

Company provided, however, that Incentive Stock Options may not be granted to any non-employee director or consultant.  

The  Plan  is  administered  and  interpreted  by  the  Board  of  Directors.  (Where  issuance  to  a  Board  member  is  under
consideration, that member must abstain.) The Board has the power, subject to plan provisions, to determine the persons to whom and
the dates on which awards will be granted, the amount and vesting or exercise provisions of awards, and other terms. The Board has
the power to delegate administration to a committee of not less than two (2) Board members, each of whom must be a “non-employee 
director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act. Members of the Board receive no compensation for
their services in connection with the administration of option plans.  

The Plan permits the exercise of options for cash, or such other method as the Board may permit from time to time.  

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The  maximum  term  of  each  option  is  ten  (10) years.  No  option  granted  is  transferable  by  the  optionee  other  than  upon

death.  

The  exercise  price  of  all  options  must  be  at  least  equal  to  one  hundred  percent  (100%) of  the  fair  market  value  of  the
underlying stock on the date of grant. The aggregate fair market value of stock of the Company (determined at the date of the option
grant) for which any employee may be granted Incentive Stock Options in any calendar year may not exceed $100,000, plus certain
carryover allowances. The exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option granted to any participant who owns stock possessing more
than  ten  percent  (10%) of  the  voting  rights  of  the  Company’s  outstanding  capital  stock  must  be  at  least  one  hundred-ten  percent 
(110%) of the fair market value on the date of grant. As of November 30, 2011, there were no outstanding stock options.  

viii. Performance Graph  

Set forth below is a line graph comparing cumulative total shareholder return on the Company’s Common Stock, with the 
cumulative total return of companies in the Dow Jones US Index and the cumulative total return of Dow Jones’s Personal Products 
Index.  

CCA Industries—ASE  

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*$100 invested on 11/30/06 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.  
Fiscal year ending November 30.  

Copyright  2011 Dow Jones & Co. All rights reserved.  

©

Copyright  2011 Dow Jones & Company. All rights reserved.  

®

CCA Industries, Inc. 
Dow Jones US 
Dow Jones US Personal Products 

11//06

11/07

11/08

11/09

11/10

11/11

100.00       
100.00       
100.00       

86.06      
107.91      
119.35      

34.35      
66.22      
92.16      

43.35       
84.55       
123.15       

57.74       
94.83       
122.47       

57.83  
101.76  
143.87  

The  Performance  Graph  in  this  Item 11  is  not  deemed  to  be  “soliciting  material”  or  to  be  “filed”  with  the  SEC  or  subject  to 
Regulation 14A or 14C under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934  and  will  not  be  deemed  to  be  incorporated  by  reference  into  any  filing  under  the  Securities  Act  of  1933  or  the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such a filing.  

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Item 12.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 
SHAREHOLDER MATTERS 

The following table sets forth information as of November 30, 2011 with respect to compensation plans under which shares of

the Company’s Common Stock may be issued:  

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION  

       Number of shares

remaining and

    Number of shares
     to be issued upon       
exercise of out-

    Weighted-

       available for future
      issuance under equity 
       exercise price        compensation plans  

average

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders 

Total 

     standing options        of outstanding       
    warrants and rights      

options

(excluding shares

       in the first column)  

—         

—         

1,000,000  

—         

—         

—    

—         

—         

1,000,000  

The  following  table  sets  forth  certain  information  regarding  the  ownership  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock,  Class A  Common 
Stock and ownership of all shares outstanding as of February 1, 2012 by (i) each of the directors and director nominees, (ii) each of
the named executive officers listed in the summary compensation table and (iii) all current officers and directors as a group. Unless
otherwise  indicated,  each  of  the  shareholders  has  sole  voting  and  investment  power  with  respect  to  the  shares  owned  (subject  to
community property laws, where applicable), and is the beneficial owner of them.  

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Name

David Edell 
Ira Berman 
Sardar Biglari (3) 
Philip Cooley 
Stanley Kreitman 
Robert Lage 
James P. Mastrian 
Jack Polak 
Dunnan D. Edell 
Drew Edell 
Stephen A. Heit 

Officers & Directors 
As a Group (11 persons) 

Beneficial Ownership of Equity Securities 

       Ownership  
Number of Shares Owned
       Percentage of  
   Common Stock  
Class A
    Common Stock    Common Stock    Outstanding (2) 

  Ownership  
  Percentage of  
  Class A Stock  
 Outstanding (1) 

  Ownership  
  Percentage of  
  All Shares
  Outstanding

146,609      
160,533      
776,259      
—        
15,000      
—        
—        
53,254      
77,158      
98,108      
2,425      

484,615      
483,087      
—        
—        
—        
—        
—        
—        
—        
—        
—        

2.4%   
2.6%   
12.8%   
—    
*  
—    
—    
*  
1.3%   
1.6%   
*  

50.1%   
49.9%   
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    

8.9% 
9.1% 
11.0% 
—    
*  
—    
—    
*  
1.1% 
1.4% 
*  

      1,329,346      

967,702      

21.8%   

100.0%   

32.6% 

*

Represents less than one percent (1%) of the outstanding shares of the class. 

(1) David Edell and Ira Berman own 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock. 

(2)

Ira Berman was a director and Chairman of the Board, and Jack Polak was a director until August 4, 2011, when they did not
stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. Dunnan Edell is an officer and director. Messrs. Stephen Heit and
Drew  Edell  are  officers.  Messrs.  Biglari,  Cooley,  Kreitman,  Lage,  and  Mastrian  are  independent,  outside  directors.  Messrs.
Biglari and Cooley were elected directors at the annual meeting of shareholders held on August 4, 2011.  

(3) Based  on  information  contained  in  a  Schedule  13D/A  filed  on  August 8,  2011  with  the  SEC  by  Biglari  Holdings  Inc.  The
amount  reported  includes  388,130  shares  held  by  Biglari  Holdings  Inc.  Sardar  Biglari  is  the  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive
Officer of Biglari Holdings Inc. and has investment discretion over the securities owned by Biglari Holdings Inc. By virtue of
this relationship,  Sardar Biglari may be  deemed to beneficially own the shares  owned by Biglari Holdings Inc. Sardar Biglari
expressly  disclaims  beneficial  ownership  of  such  shares  except  to  the  extent  of  his  pecuniary  interest  therein.  The  amount
reported also includes 388,129 shares held by the The Lion Fund, L.P. (“The Lion Fund”). Biglari Capital Corp. (“BCC”) is the 
general partner of the Lion Fund and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings Inc. Sardar Biglari is the Chairman and
Chief  

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Executive Officer of BCC  and has investment discretion over the securities owned by the Lion Fund. By  virtue of  these
relationships,  BCC,  Biglari  Holdings  Inc.  and  Sardar  Biglari  may  be  deemed  to  beneficially  own  the  388,129  shares  owned
directly  by  The  Lion  Fund.  Each  of  BCC,  Biglari  Holdings  Inc.  and  Sardar  Biglari  expressly  and  respectively  disclaims
beneficial  ownership  of  such  shares  except  to  the  extent  of  their  respective  pecuniary  interest  therein.  The  principal  business
address of each of Biglari Holdings, Inc., Sardar Biglari, BCC and The Lion Fund is 17802 IH 10 West, Suite 400, San Antonio,
Texas 78257.  

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 

The Company did not purchase any shares of common stock from officers, directors or affiliates in fiscal 2011.  

During fiscal  2011, several  related  parties provided  services  to  the Company,  which were  deemed  immaterial  to  the financial
statements  except  for  payments  of  $648,628  each  to  David  Edell  and  Ira  Berman  for  consulting  services  provided  as  per  their
respective Employment Agreement (see Item 7 – Contractual Obligations for further information on the Employment Agreements).  

The  independent  directors  of  the  Company  are:  Sardar  Biglari,  Philip  Cooley,  Robert  Lage,  Stanley  Kreitman  and  James  P.
Mastrian. There were no transactions, relationships or arrangements not disclosed in this item that would need to be considered by the
Company’s board of directors in determining the director’s independence.  

Item 14.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 

KGS  LLP (“KGS”)  served as  the  Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm for 2011 and 2010.  The  services
performed by  KGS  in  this  capacity  included  conducting  an  audit  in  accordance with  generally  accepted auditing  standards  of,  and
expressing an opinion on, the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  

Audit Fees  

KGS’s  fees  for  professional  services  rendered  in  connection  with  the  audit  and  review  of  Forms  10-K  and  all  other  SEC 
regulatory filings were $255,000 for the 2011 fiscal year and $320,000 for the 2010 fiscal year. The Company has paid and is current
on all billed fees.  

Audit Related Fees  

Audit  related  fees  billed  in  Fiscal  2011  and  2010  by  KGS  were  $7,500  and  $2,500  respectively.  Audit  related  fees  consist
primarily  of  fees  billed  for  professional  services  rendered  by  KGS  for  accounting  consultations  and  audit  work  related  to  certain
contract negotiations.  

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Tax Fees  

KGS’s fees for professional services rendered in connection with Federal and State tax return preparation and other tax matters

for the 2011 and 2010 fiscal years were $30,000 and $35,000, respectively.  

All Other Fees  

All other fees of $0 and $0 billed in Fiscal years 2011 and 2010, respectively, represent fees for miscellaneous services other

than those described above.  

Engagements Subject to Approval  

Under  its  charter,  the  Audit  Committee  must  pre-approve  all  subsequent  engagements  of  our  independent  registered  public
accounting  firm  unless  an  exception  to  such  pre-approval  exists  under  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934  or  the  rules  of  the
Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.  Each  year,  before  a  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  is  retained  to  audit  our
financial statements, such service and the associated fee, is approved by the committee. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Audit
Committee  will  evaluate  other  known  potential  engagements  of  the  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  including  the
scope of the work proposed to be performed and the proposed fees, and approve or reject each service, taking into account whether
the  services  are  permissible  under  applicable  law  and  the  possible  impact  of  each  non-audit  service  on  the  independent  registered 
public  accounting  firm’s  independence  from  management.  At  each  subsequent  committee  meeting,  the  committee  will  receive
updates  on  the  services  actually  provided  by  the  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  and  management  may  present
additional services for approval. The committee has delegated to the Chairman of the committee the authority to evaluate and approve
engagements  on  behalf  of  the  committee  in  the  event  that  a  need  arises  for  pre-approval  between  committee  meetings.  If  the 
Chairman so approves any such engagements, he will report that approval to the full committee at the next committee meeting.  

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Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES  

(a) (1) Financial Statements:  

PART IV 

Table  of  Contents,  Report  of  Independent  Registered  Public  Accounting  Firm,  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  as  of
November 30, 2011 and 2010, Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and
2009, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the years ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009,
Consolidated  Statements of  Shareholders’  Equity  for  the  years ended November 30, 2011,  2010  and  2009, Consolidated
Statements  of  Cash  Flows  for  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009,  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial
Statements.  

Financial Statement Supplementary Information:  

(a) (2) Schedule II: Valuation Accounts; Years Ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009.  

(a) (3) Exhibits: The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference  

(4.1)  The  Indenture  (and  the  Promissory  note  exhibited  therewith)  defining  the  rights  of  former  shareholders  who  tendered
Common Stock to the Company for its $2 per share, five- year, 6% debenture, is incorporated by reference to the filing of such
documents with the Schedule TO filed with the SEC, on June 7, 2001 (SEC file number reference 005-37409).  

(4.2) The Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2011, by and between the Company and American
Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC, as Rights Agent is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K 
filed February 10, 2011.  

(3.1) The Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Amendments thereof, are incorporated by reference to its filing on Form 10-K/A 
filed April 5, 1995. (SEC file number reference 000-12723) (Exhibit pages 000001-23).  

(3.2) The Company’s Bylaws are incorporated by reference to its filing on Form 8-K filed February 9, 2012.  

(10.1) Amended  and  Restated  Employment  Agreements  of  1994,  with  David  Edell  and  Ira  Berman  and  the  Company  are

incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed April 5, 1995 (SEC file number reference 000-12723). * 

(10.2) The  February  1999  Amendments  to  the  Amended  and  Restated  Employment  Agreements  of  David  Edell  and  Ira  Berman
(1994) are incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-K filed February 26, 1999 (SEC file number reference 000-
12723) (Exhibit pages 00001-00002). *  

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(10.3) License  Agreement  made  February 12,  1986  with  Alleghany  Pharmacal  Corporation  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the

Company’s Form 10-K/A filed April 5, 1995 (SEC file number reference 001-12723). 

(10.4) The  Company’s  2005  Amended  and  Restated  Stock  Option  Plan  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  its  2005  Proxy  Statement

(Exhibit A) filed May 2, 2005 (SEC file number reference 001-31643). * 

(10.5) The  Employment  Agreement,  dated  March 21,  2011,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Dunnan  Edell  is  incorporated  by

reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011. * 

(10.6) The Employment Agreement, dated March 21, 2011, by and between the Company and Stephen A. Heit is incorporated by

reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011. * 

(10.7) The  Employment  Agreement,  dated  March 21,  2011,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Drew  Edell  is  incorporated  by

reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 31, 2011. * 

(10.8) The Change of Control Agreement, dated March 15, 2011, by and between the Company and Ira W. Berman is incorporated

by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 17, 2011. * 

(10.9) The Change of Control Agreement, dated March 15, 2011, by and between the Company and David Edell is incorporated by

reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 17, 2011. * 

(10.10) Proposed Order of Settlement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed July 14, 2010. 

(10.11) Settlement and Mutual  Release Agreement  is incorporated  by  reference to Exhibit 10.1  to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed 

July 14, 2010.  

(11)

Statement re Per Share Earnings (included in Item 15, Financial Statements). 

(31.1) Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) included herein. 

(31.2) Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) included herein. 

(32.1) Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 included herein. 

(32.2) Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 included herein. 

(101.Def)Definition Linkbase Document † 

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(101.Pre)Presentation Linkbase Document † 

(101.Lab)Labels Linkbase Document † 

(101.Cal)Calculation Linkbase Document † 

(101.Sch)Schema Document †  

(101.Ins)Instance Document †  

* Management contract and compensatory plan or arrangement. 

†

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or 
prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections. 

Shareholders may obtain (without charge) a copy of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (including the financial statements and 
financials  statement  schedules)  and  a  copy  of  any  exhibit  not  filed  herewith  (upon  payment  of  a  fee  limited  to  our  reasonable
expenses  in  furnishing  such  exhibit)  by  writing  to  CCA  Industries,  Inc.,  200  Murray  Hill  Parkway,  East  Rutherford,  New  Jersey
07073.  The  Company  also  makes  the  reports  it  files  with  the  available  in  the  Investor  Relations  section  of  its  website
(http://www.ccaindustries.com). Moreover, the public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC (including the exhibits
thereto)  at  the  SEC’s  Public  Reference  Room  at  100  F  Street,  NE,  Washington,  DC  20549.  You  may  obtain  information  on  the
operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site that 
contains  reports,  proxy  and  information  statements,  and  other  information  regarding  issuers  that  file  electronically  with  the  SEC
(http://www.sec.gov).  

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this

Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  

SIGNATURES

CCA INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:  /s/ DUNNAN D. EDELL x 
DUNNAN D. EDELL, 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: February 28, 2012

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  this  Annual  Report  has  been  signed  below  by  the

following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.  

Signature

/s/ DUNNAN D. EDELL 
DUNNAN D. EDELL 

/s/ STANLEY KREITMAN 
STANLEY KREITMAN 

/s/ STEPHEN A. HEIT 
STEPHEN A. HEIT 

/s/ SARDAR BIGLARI 
SARDAR BIGLARI 

/s/ PHILIP COOLEY 
PHILIP COOLEY 

/s/ DAVID EDELL 
DAVID EDELL 

/s/ ROBERT LAGE 
ROBERTLAGE 

/s/ JAMES P. MASTRIAN 
JAMES P. MASTRIAN 

Title

Date

Chief Executive Officer, President, Director

February 28, 2012

   Chairman of the Board of Directors

February 28, 2012

Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

   Director

   Director

   Director

   Director

   Director

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February 28, 2012

February 28, 2012

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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
NOVEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010  

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C O N T E N T S 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION ACCOUNTS  

EXHIBITS 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

Board of Directors and Shareholders  
CCA Industries, Inc.  
East Rutherford, New Jersey  

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of CCA Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of November 30, 2011 and 2010, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three 
fiscal years in the period ended November 30, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s 
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.  

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United  States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.  We  believe  that  our  audits  provide  a  reasonable  basis  for  our
opinion.  

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  consolidated
financial position of CCA Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of November 30, 2011 and 2010, and the consolidated results of their
operations  and  their  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  fiscal  years  in  the  period  ended  November 30,  2011  in  conformity  with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule titled
“Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts” is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the
basic  financial  statements.  This  schedule  has  been  subjected  to  the  auditing  procedures  applied  in  the  audit  of  the  basic  financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.  

February 28, 2012  
Jericho, New York  

/s/ KGS LLP  

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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  

A S S E T S  

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Short-term investments and marketable securities (Notes 2 and 6)
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $997,833 and $1,263,250, respectively
Inventories, net of reserve for inventory obsolescence of $892,226 and $1,372,798, respectively 

(Notes 2 and 3) 

Insurance claim receivable 
Prepaid expenses and sundry receivables 
Prepaid and refundable income taxes (Note 7) 
Deferred income taxes (Note 7) 

Total Current Assets 

NOVEMBER 30,

2011

RESTATED
2010

    $ 7,699,615      $ 8,064,255  
      2,361,996        4,673,848  
      7,743,601        5,990,010  

      9,460,408        9,077,234  
361,639  
—         
976,108  
947,087       
999,702  
718,828       
      1,738,949        1,755,783  

      30,670,484        31,898,579  

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization (Notes 2 and 4)

526,100       

550,689  

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (Notes 2 and 5)

673,117       

673,580  

Other assets 

Marketable securities (Notes 2 and 6)
Other 

Total Other Assets 

Total Assets 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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      2,983,026        3,124,051  
65,300  

52,800       

      3,035,826        3,189,351  

    $34,905,527      $ 36,312,199  

  
  
  
 
    
 
 
    
      
 
    
    
     
     
     
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
     
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
     
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
    
     
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  

Current Liabilities 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10) 
Capitalized lease obligations 
Income taxes payable (Note 7) 
Dividends payable (Note 10) 

Total Current Liabilities 

Deferred income tax liability (Note 7) 
Capitalized lease obligations – long term

Total Liabilities 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)

Shareholders’ Equity 

NOVEMBER 30,

2011

RESTATED
2010

    $ 8,566,544     $ 8,506,279  

5,577
47,232
493,811      

15,197
—  
493,811  

      9,113,164       9,015,287  

182,339      
1,973      

118,717  
8,149  

      9,297,476       9,142,153  

Preferred stock, $1.00 par; authorized 20,000,000 shares; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par; authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,086,740 and 

6,086,740 shares, respectively

Class A common stock, $.01 par; authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 967,702 

—        

—    

60,867      

60,867  

and 967,702 shares, respectively

Additional paid-in capital 
Retained earnings 
Unrealized (losses) on marketable securities (Note 2) 

Total Shareholders’ Equity 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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9,677      

9,677  
      2,329,049       2,329,049  
      23,322,928       24,806,474  
(36,021) 

(114,470)    

      25,608,051       27,170,046  

    $ 34,905,527     $36,312,199  

  
  
    
 
  
    
 
  
 
    
  
    
  
  
   
     
  
  
 
 
     
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
     
     
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
    
  
    
  
     
     
     
     
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  

Years Ended November 30,

2011

2010

2009

Revenues 

Sales of health and beauty aid products, net 
Other income 

Total Revenues 

Costs and Expenses 
Cost of sales 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Advertising, cooperative and promotions 
Research and development 
(Recovery of) doubtful accounts 
Interest expense 

Total 

Advertising Litigation Expense 

Total Costs and Expenses 

    $ 49,033,367     $50,345,213     $57,001,999  
670,165  

478,522      

466,429      

     49,511,889       50,811,642       57,672,164  

     20,450,468       21,808,009       21,850,575  
     21,967,327       21,139,743       20,037,352  
5,436,565       7,493,282       9,667,446  
499,636  
(4,901) 
11,932  

619,147      
(130,192)    
4,033      

714,565      
(11,135)    
860      

    48,558,650       50,934,022       52,062,040  

—         2,235,465      

—    

     48,558,650       53,169,487       52,062,040  

Income (Loss) before Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

953,239       (2,357,845)     5,610,124  

Provision for (Benefit from) income taxes

461,541      

(693,085)     2,178,480  

Net Income (Loss) 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Basic 
Diluted 

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (Note 2): 

Basic 
Diluted 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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    $

491,698     $ (1,664,760)   $ 3,431,644  

7,054,442       7,054,442       7,054,442  
7,054,442       7,054,442       7,054,442  

   $
   $

0.07     $
0.07     $

(0.24)   $
(0.24)   $

0.49  
0.49  

  
  
 
   
  
    
 
  
 
  
 
   
  
  
    
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
   
  
  
    
    
    
    
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
    
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
   
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
    
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
    
  
  
    
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
    
    
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
   
  
  
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  

Net Income (Loss) 

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income 

Years Ended November 30,
2010

2009

2011

    $

491,698     $ (1,664,760)   $ 3,431,644  

Unrealized holding (loss) gain on investments, net of tax* (Note 6, Note 8)

(78,449)    

238,507      

791,747  

Comprehensive Income (Loss) 

    $

413,249     $ (1,426,253)   $ 4,223,391  

*

Unrealized holding  (loss) gain for the years ended November 2011, 2010, and 2009 is net of a  deferred  tax  benefit (expense)
from unrealized (losses) gains of $52,666, $(14,972) and $39,900, respectively. 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
FOR THE YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2011, 2010 AND 2009  

Balance - December 1, 2008 
Net Income for the year 
Dividends declared 
Unrealized gain on marketable 

securities, net of tax 

Balance - November 30, 2009 
Net Loss for the year 
Dividends declared 
Unrealized gain on marketable 

securities, net of tax 

Balance - November 30, 2010 
Net effect of restated earnings 
Balance - November 30, 2010 - 

Restated 

Net Income for the year 
Dividends declared 
Unrealized loss on marketable 

securities, net of tax 

Balance - November 30, 201 1 

COMMON STOCK

       RETAINED  
       AMOUNT        CAPITAL        EARNINGS  

SHARES

       ADDITIONAL        
PAID IN

UNREALIZED 
GAIN (LOSS) ON 
  MARKETABLE  
  SECURITIES  

TOTAL
  SHAREHOLDERS’ 
EQUITY

      7,054,442      $
—         
—         

—         
      7,054,442       
—         
—         

—         
      7,054,442       
—         

70,544      $ 2,329,049      $ 26,920,561    $
3,431,644    
(2,257,422)   

—        
—        

—        
—        

—        
70,544      
—        
—        

—        
70,544      
—        

—        

—      
2,329,049       28,094,783    
(1,664,760)   
(1,975,244)   

—        
—        

—        

—      
2,329,049       24,454,779    
351,695    

—        

(1,066,275)   $
—        
—        

28,253,879  
3,431,644  
(2,257,422) 

791,747      
(274,528)    
—        
—        

791,747  
30,219,848  
(1,664,760) 
(1,975,244) 

238,507      
(36,021)    
—        

238,507  
26,818,351  
351,695  

      7,054,442       
—         
—         

70,544      
—        
—        

2,329,049       24,806,474    
491,698    
(1,975,244)   

—        
—        

(36,021)    
—        
—        

27,170,046  
491,698  
(1,975,244) 

—         
      7,054,442      $

—        

—      
70,544      $ 2,329,049      $ 23,322,928    $

—        

(78,449)    
(114,470)   $

(78,449) 
25,608,051  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net Income (Loss) 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by 

operating activities: 

Depreciation and amortization 
Change in allowance for bad debts 
(Gain) Loss on sale of securities 
Loss on write off of fixed assets 
Loss on impairment of intangible assets 
Deferred income taxes

Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities:

(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable 
(Increase) in inventory 
(Increase) in insurance claim receivable 
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and miscellaneous receivables
Decrease (increase) in prepaid income taxes 
Decrease in other assets 
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable 
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

Cash Flows from Investing Activities: 

Acquisition of property and equipment 
Purchase of available for sale securities 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 

For the years ended November 30,
2010

2009

2011

    $

491,698     $ (1,664,760)   $ 3,431,644  

205,356      
28,452      
(815)    
—        
—        
133,122      

229,476      
(106,484)    
10,481      
—        
21,742      
(778,611)    

252,998  
23,067  
(113,272) 
3,262  
23,548  
40,235  

(1,782,043)    
(383,174)    
—        
390,660      
280,871      
12,500      
60,265      
47,232      
(515,876)    

1,729,747      
(749,957)    
(361,639)    
(236,969)    
(910,167)    
—        
325,689      
(147,153)    
(2,638,605)    

594,377  
(394,479) 
—    
(161,139) 
1,464,623  
—    
(1,406,835) 
147,153  
3,905,182  

(180,306)    

(321,293) 
(1,193,419)     (12,637,821)     (20,239,331) 
3,516,000       17,619,057       21,528,407  

(95,058)    

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 

2,142,275      

4,886,178      

967,783  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Payments for capital lease obligation 
Dividends paid 

(15,795)    
(1,975,244)    

(52,443)    
(1,975,244)    

(57,696) 
(2,539,599) 

Net Cash (Used in) Financing Activities 

(1,991,039)    

(2,027,687)    

(2,597,295) 

Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 

(364,640)    

219,886      

2,275,670  

8,064,255      

7,844,369      

5,568,699  

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

    $ 7,699,615     $ 8,064,255     $ 7,844,369  

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information 

Cash paid during the year for: 

Interest 
Income taxes 

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Information: 

Dividends declared and accrued 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  

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860     $
2,670      

4,033     $
1,422,836      

11,932  
667,945  

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493,811     $

493,811     $

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

NOTE 1— ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS  

CCA Industries, Inc. (“CCA”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 25, 1983.  

CCA manufactures and distributes health and beauty aid products.  

CCA has several wholly-owned subsidiaries. CCA Online Industries, Inc. is active. CCA IND., S.A. DE C.V., a Variable Capital
Corporation  organized  pursuant  to  the  laws  of  Mexico,  CCA  Cosmetics,  Inc.,  CCA  Labs,  Inc.,  and  Berdell,  Inc,  are  wholly-
owned subsidiaries which are currently inactive.  

NOTE 2— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  

Principles of Consolidation:  

The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  CCA  and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  (collectively  the 
“Company”). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  

Estimates and Assumptions:  

The consolidated financial statements include the use of estimates, which management believes are reasonable. The process of
preparing  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  (“GAAP”), 
requires management to  make estimates and assumptions  regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
Such  estimates  primarily  relate  to  unsettled  transactions  and  events  as  of  the  date  of  the  financial  statements.  Accounting
estimates  and  assumptions  are  those  that  management  considers  to  be  most  critical  to  the  financial  statements  because  they
inherently  involve  significant  judgment  and  uncertainties.  All  of  these  estimates  and  assumptions  reflect  management’s  best 
judgment  about  current  economic  and  market  conditions  and  their  effects  on  the  information  available  as  of  the  date  of  the
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.  

Comprehensive Income (Loss):  

Comprehensive Income (loss) includes changes in equity that are excluded from the consolidated statements of operations and
are  recorded  directly  into  a  separate  section  of  consolidated  statements  of  comprehensive  income  (loss).  The  Company’s 
accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income shown on the consolidated balance sheets consist of unrealized gains and losses
on investment holdings, net of deferred tax expense or benefit.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)  

Short-Term Investments and Marketable Securities:  

Short-term investments and marketable securities consist of certificates of deposits, corporate and government bonds, and equity
securities.  The  Company  has  classified  its  investments  as  Available-for-Sale  securities.  Accordingly,  such  investments  are 
reported at fair market value, with the resultant unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’
equity.  Fair  value  for  Available-for-Sale  securities  is  determined  by  reference  to  quoted  market  prices  or  other  relevant
information.  

Accounts Receivable  

Accounts  receivable  consist  of  trade  receivables  recorded  at  original  invoice  amount,  less  an  estimated  allowance  for
uncollectible  amounts.  The  accounts  receivable  balance  is  further  reduced  by  allowances  for  cooperative  advertising  and
reserves for returns which are anticipated to be taken as credits against the balances as of November 30th. The allowances and
reserves which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices are included in accrued liabilities. Trade credit is generally
extended  on  a  short  term  basis;  thus  trade  receivables  do  not  bear  interest,  although  a  finance  charge  may  be  applied  to
receivables  that  are  past  due.  Trade  receivables  are  periodically  evaluated  for  collectability  based  on  past  credit  history  with
customers and their current financial condition. Changes in the estimated collectability of trade receivables are recorded in the
results of operations for the period in which the estimate is revised. Trade receivables that are deemed uncollectible are offset
against the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company generally does not require collateral for trade receivables.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  

For purposes  of  the  statement  of  cash flows,  the  Company  considers  all  highly  liquid  instruments  purchased with an original
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  

Inventories:  

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average) or market.  

Product returns are recorded in inventory when they are received at the lower of their  original  cost or market, as appropriate.
Obsolete inventory is written off and its value is removed from inventory at the time its obsolescence is determined.  

Property and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization  

Property  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost.  The  Company  charges  to  expense  repairs  and  maintenance  items,  while  major
improvements and betterments are capitalized.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)  

Property and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization (Continued)  

When  the  Company sells  or otherwise  disposes of property and  equipment, the  cost and related  accumulated  depreciation are
removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is included in earnings.  

Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives or lease terms
of the assets:  

Machinery and equipment 
Furniture and fixtures 
Tools, dies and masters 
Transportation equipment 
Leasehold improvements 

Intangible Assets:  

5-7 Years
3-10 Years
3 Years
5 Years
Lesser of Remaining life of 
the lease (ranging from 1-12 years)

Intangible assets, which consist of patents and trademarks, are stated at cost. Patents are amortized on the straight-line method 
over a period of 17 years. Such intangible assets are reviewed for potential impairment on a quarterly basis.  

Web Site Costs:  

Certain costs incurred in creating the graphics and content of the Company’s web site have been capitalized in accordance with 
the  Accounting  Standards  Codification  (“ASC”)  Topic  350,  “Intangibles  –  Goodwill  and  Other”,  issued  by  the  Financial 
Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”).  The  Company  has  determined  that  these  costs  would  be  amortized  over  a  two  year
period. Web site design and conceptual costs are expensed as incurred.  

Financial Instruments:  

The carrying value of assets and liabilities considered financial instruments approximate their respective fair value.  

Income Taxes:  

Income taxes are accounted for under ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”, which utilizes the asset and liability method. Deferred 
tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  future  tax  consequences  attributable  to  the  temporary  differences  between  the
carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  as  recorded  on  the  Company’s  financial  statements  and  the  carrying  amounts  as 
reflected on the Company’s income tax return. In addition, the portion of charitable contributions that cannot be deducted in the
current period and are  

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)  

Income Taxes (continued)  

carried forward to future periods are also reflected in the deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are valued using
the  tax  rates  expected  to  apply  in  the  years  in  which  those  temporary  differences  are  expected  to  be  recovered  or  settled.
Deferred tax assets  are reduced by a  valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not  that
some portion, or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.  

Tax Credits:  

Tax credits, when present, are accounted for using the flow-through method as a reduction of income taxes in the years utilized. 

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:  

Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”, which requires using 
the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed on the
basis of the average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents using the
“treasury stock method”. Common stock equivalents consist of stock options.  

Revenue Recognition:  

The  Company  recognizes  sales  in  accordance  with  ASC  Topic  605  “Revenue  Recognition”.  Revenue  is  recognized  upon 
shipment  of  merchandise.  Net  sales  comprise  gross  revenues  less  expected  returns,  trade  discounts,  customer  allowances  and
various sales incentives. Included in sales incentives are coupons that the Company issues that are redeemed by its customers.
Redemptions are handled by a coupon national clearing house. The Company also has estimated that there is an approximate six
week lag in coupon redemptions, with the estimated cost recorded as an accrued liability. Although no legal right of return exists
between the customer and the Company, returns are accepted if it is in the best interests of the Company’s relationship with the 
customer. The Company, therefore, records a reserve for returns based on the historical returns as a percentage of sales in the
five  preceding  months,  adjusting  for  returns  that  can  be  put  back  into  inventory,  and  a  specific  reserve  based  on  customer
circumstances. Those returns which are  anticipated  to be taken as credits against the balances  as  of November 30th are offset
against the accounts receivable. The reserves which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices are included in accrued
liabilities.  

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)  

Sales Incentives  

In  accordance  with  ASC  Topic  605-10-S99,  “Revenue  Recognition”, the  Company  has  accounted for  certain  sales  incentives 
offered to customers by charging them directly to sales as opposed to advertising and promotional expense. These accounting
adjustments under ASC Topic 605-10-S99 do not affect net income (loss).  

Advertising Costs:  

The Company’s policy for financial reporting is to charge advertising costs to expense as incurred. Advertising, cooperative and
promotional  expense  for  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009  were  $5,436,565,  $7,493,282  and  $9,667,446,
respectively.  

Shipping Costs:  

The Company’s policy for financial reporting is to charge shipping costs as part of selling, general and administrative expense as
incurred. For the years ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, included in selling, general and administrative expenses are
shipping costs amounting to $2,912,474, $2,706,883, and $2,821,315, respectively.  

Research and Development Costs:  

The Company’s policy for financial reporting is to charge research and development costs to expense as incurred. Research and
development  costs  for  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009  were  $714,565,  $619,147  and  $499,636,
respectively.  

Stock Options:  

In  December  2004,  the  FASB  issued  ASC  Topic  718,  “Stock  Compensation”.  ASC  Topic  718  requires  stock  grants  to 
employees to be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations based on their fair values. The Company does not have
any outstanding stock options.  

Reclassifications  

Certain prior years amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current years presentation.  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements  

In  May  2011,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2011-04,  which  is  an  update  to  Topic  820,  “Fair  Value  Measurement”.  This  update 
establishes common requirements for measuring fair  

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)  

value and related disclosures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and
international financial reporting standards. This amendment did not require additional fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is 
effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have 
a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

In  June  2011,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2011-05,  which  is  an  update  to  Topic  220,  “Comprehensive  Income”.  This  update 
eliminates  the  option  of  presenting  the  components  of  other  comprehensive  income  as  part  of  the  statement  of  changes  in
stockholders’  equity,  requires  consecutive  presentation  of  the  statement  of  net  income  and  other  comprehensive  income  and
requires reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to net income to be shown on the financial statements.
ASU 2011-05 is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-05 is not 
expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which is an update to ASU 2011-05 issued in June 2011. This update defers 
the changes in  2011-05  relating  to  the  presentation  of  reclassification  adjustments.  All  other  requirements  in 2011-05  are  not 
affected  by  this  update.  ASU  2011-12  is  effective  for  all  interim  and  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  after  December 15,
2011. ASU 2011-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.  

Management  does  not  believe  that  any  other  recently  issued,  but  not  yet  effective,  accounting  standards  if  currently  adopted
would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.  

NOTE 3— INVENTORIES  

At November 30, 2011 and 2010, inventories consist of the following:  

Raw materials 
Finished goods 

2011

2010

    $ 6,272,251      $ 5,773,121  
    $ 3,188,157        3,304,113  
    $ 9,460,408      $ 9,077,234  

At November 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a reserve for obsolete inventory of $892,226 and $1,372,798, respectively.  

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NOTE 4 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT  

At November 30, 2011 and 2010, property and equipment consisted of the following  

2011

2010

Machinery and equipment 
Office furniture and equipment 
Transportation equipment 
Tools, dies, and masters 
Capitalized lease obligations 
Web Site 
Leasehold improvements 

    $

278,866      $
991,252       
27,538       
419,806       
263,067
20,000
466,934       

261,676  
961,378  
—    
352,276  
263,067
20,000
428,761  
      2,467,463        2,287,158  

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 

Property and Equipment – Net 

      1,941,363        1,736,469  

    $

526,100      $

550,689  

Depreciation expense for the years ended November 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009 amounted to $204,894, $227,291 and $246,337,
respectively.  

NOTE 5 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS  

Intangible assets consist of Company owned trademarks and patents for ten product lines covering twenty-four countries. The 
cost and accumulated amortization at November 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:  

Trademarks and patents 
Less: Accumulated amortization 
Intangible Assets – Net 

2011
822,896      $
149,779       
673,117      $

2010
822,896  
149,316  
673,580  

    $

    $

Patents are amortized on a straight-line basis over their legal life of 17 years and trademarks are adjusted to realizable value for
each  quarterly  reporting  period.  During  2010,  $33,110  (including  $11,368  of  accumulated  amortization)  of  intangibles  was
deemed  to  be  impaired.  Amortization  expense  for  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009  amounted  to  $463,
$2,185 and $ 6,661, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for November 30, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 is $463,
$463, $439, $421 and $421, respectively.  

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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES  

Short-term  investments  and  marketable  securities,  which  consist  of  stock  and  various  corporate  and  government
obligations,  are  stated  at  market  value.  The  Company  has  classified  its  investments  as  Available-for-Sale  securities  and 
considers  as  current  assets  those  investments  which  will  mature  or  are  likely  to  be  sold  in  the  next  fiscal  year.  The
remaining investments are considered non-current assets. The cost and market values of the investments at November 30,
2011 and November 30, 2010 are as follows:  

Current:
Guaranteed bank Certificates of deposit
Corporate obligations 
Government obligations (including mortgage backed securities)
Limited Partnership 
Preferred stock 
Common Stock 
Mutual funds 

Total 

Non-Current: 
Corporate obligations 
Preferred stock 
Total 

Total 

November 30,
2011
       MARKET       

COST

—        $
964,357       

November 30,
2010
       MARKET  
COST
821,836  
816,000      $
202,364  
200,000       
—          2,499,185        2,499,100  
—    
—         
216,140  
250,000       
710,023  
667,188       
224,385  
285,475       

234,445       
382,340       
557,827       
223,027       

—        
970,461      
—        
223,373      
454,855      
443,818      
285,480      

2,377,987      

2,361,996        4,717,848        4,673,848  

November 30,
2011

COST

    MARKET       

November 30,
2010
       MARKET

COST

754,518      
2,404,581      
3,159,099      

750,000       

734,418       

748,629  
2,248,608        2,391,002        2,375,422  
2,983,026        3,141,002        3,124,051  

    $ 5,537,086      $ 5,345,022      $ 7,858,850      $ 7,797,899  

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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)  

The  market  value  at  November 30,  2011  was  $5,345,022  as  compared  to  $7,797,899  at  November 30,  2010.  The  gross
unrealized  gains  and  (losses)  were  $188,265  and  $(380,335)  for  November 30,  2011  and  $26,440  and  $(87,390)  for
November 30, 2010, respectively. The cost and market values of the investments at November 30, 2011 were as follows:  

COL. A

COL. B

COL. C

COL.D

Name of Issuer and 
Title of Each Issue

Maturity 
Date

Interest
Rate

Number
of Units- 
Principal 
Amount 
of Bonds 
and 
Notes

Cost of
Each Issue

Market Value 
of Each Issue 
at Balance 
Sheet Date

COL.E
Amount at
Which Each 
Portfolio of 
Equity Security
Issue and Each
Other Security
Issue Carried in
Balance Sheet  

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS: 
Energy Transfer Partners 
Enterprise Prods Partners 
Kinder Morgan Energy 
Magellan Midstream Partners 
Plains All Amern Pipeline 

1,000      
500      
500      
1,000      
1,000      

50,695       
21,190       
34,762       
53,113       
63,613       

43,760       
22,745       
39,100       
63,980       
64,860       

43,760  
22,745  
39,100  
63,980  
64,860  

223,373       

234,445       

234,445  

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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)  

COL. A

COL. B

COL. C

COL.D

Name of Issuer and 
Title of Each Issue

Maturity 
Date

Interest
Rate

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS: 

Number
of Units- 
Principal 
Amount 
of Bonds 
and 
Notes

Market Value 
of Each Issue 
at Balance 
Sheet Date

Cost of
Each Issue

COL.E
Amount at
Which Each 
Portfolio of 
Equity Security
Issue and Each
Other Security
Issue Carried in
Balance Sheet  

American Express Credit Corp 
Bank of America 
Barclays Bank 
Berkshire Hathway Global 
Citigroup Funding, Inc. 
JP Morgan Chase Series 
Sovering Bank 
Teva Pha Fin III 

12/12/12       
04/30/12       
10/07/13       
02/12/12       
06/04/12       
09/30/13       
01/17/12       
06/15/12       

250,000      
50,000      
500,000      
60,000      
200,000      
250,000      
200,000      
200,000      

250,000       
50,866       
500,000       
60,503       
203,390       
254,518       
203,046       
202,656       

250,050       
50,430       
484,170       
60,109       
201,854       
250,248       
200,626       
201,288       

250,050  
50,430  
484,170  
60,109  
201,854  
250,248  
200,626  
201,288  

     1,724,979        1,698,775        1,698,775  

3.900% 
2.100  
1.150  
1.400  
1.875  
1.650  
2.750  
1.500  

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PREFERRED STOCK: 

Bank of America Ser H 
Bank of America Ser Q 

05/01/13       
05/28/13       

8.200      
8.625      

20,000      
20,000      

250,000       
250,000       

220,500       
222,000       

220,500  
222,000  

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Name of Issuer and 
Title of Each Issue

Maturity 
Date

Interest
Rate

PREFERRED STOCK (con’t): 

Number
of Units- 
Principal 
Amount of 
Bonds and 
Notes

Cost of
Each Issue

Market Value 
of Each Issue 
at Balance 
Sheet Date

Amount at
Which Each
Portfolio of 
Equity Security
Issue and Each
Other Security
Issue Carried
in Balance 
Sheet

Barclay’s Bank 
Citigroup 
Citigroup Cap XII Trups 
Deutsche Bank Capital TR V 
General Electric Cap Corp 
JP Morgan Chase 
JP Morgan Chase 
MetLife Floater 
Morgan Stanley Cap 
Morgan Stanley Cap Tr 
PNC Capital 
RBS Capital Funding 
Suntrust Capital IX 
Wells Fargo 
Wells Fargo Cap Tr VIII 

06/15/13       
03/30/15       
03/30/40       
05/23/17       
11/15/32       
09/01/13       
06/15/33       

01/15/46       
07/15/33       
03/15/13       

03/15/68       

8.125      
0.000      
8.500      
6.550      
6.100      
8.625      
5.875      
4.000      
6.450      
5.750      
7.750      
5.900      
7.875      

08/01/33       

5.625      

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4,000      
7,600      
10,000      
6,000      
8,800      
4,000      
2,000      
8,000      
6,300      
4,000      
4,000      
2,000      
10,000      
7,000      
8,000      

106,480       
199,644       
255,000       
151,500       
224,845       
111,960       
50,000       
200,000       
149,020       
100,000       
106,579       
50,000       
249,553       
204,855       
200,000       

90,800       
191,520       
252,000       
117,300       
225,720       
108,200       
50,000       
181,120       
133,813       
80,720       
103,040       
20,200       
252,500       
181,020       
200,495       

90,800  
191,520  
252,000  
117,300  
225,720  
108,200  
50,000  
181,120  
133,813  
80,720  
103,040  
20,200  
252,500  
181,020  
200,495  

     2,859,436        2,630,948        2,630,948  

  
  
  
  
  
    
      
      
      
      
      
 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
    
     
    
    
    
    
     
    
    
    
    
   
    
    
    
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
    
    
   
    
   
   
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)  

COL. A

COL. B

COL. C

COL. D

Maturity 
Date

Interest
Rate

Number of
Units-
Principal 
Amount of 
Bonds and 
Notes

Cost of Each
Issue

Market Value 
of Each Issue 
at Balance 
Sheet Date

COL. E
Amount at
Which 
Each Portfolio
of Equity 
Security 
Issue and Each
Other Security
Issue Carried
in Balance 
Sheet

Name of Issuer and 
Title of Each Issue

COMMON STOCK: 

American Electric Power Co 
Consolidated Edison Inc. 
DTE Energy Company 
Frontier Communications Corp 
Verizon Communications 

MUTUAL FUNDS: 

Dreyfus Premier Ltd High Income
PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy 

Totals 

7,500      
2,000      
1,200      
480      
2,000      

254,263       
76,381       
51,648       
3,818       
57,708       

297,600       
118,840       
63,180       
2,747       
75,460       

297,600  
118,840  
63,180  
2,747  
75,460  

443,818       

557,827       

557,827  

     16,296.314      
2,900      

215,274       
70,206       
285,480       

190,302       
32,725       
223,027       

190,302  
32,725  
223,027  

   $ 5,537,086      $ 5,345,022      $ 5,345,022  

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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)  

During  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009,  available-for-sale  securities  were  liquidated  and  proceeds 
amounting  to  $3,516,000,  $17,619,057and  $21,528,407  were  received,  with  resultant  realized  gains  (losses)  totaling  $815,
$(10,481), and $113,272, respectively. Cost of available-for-sale securities includes unamortized premium or discount.  

As of November 30, 2011, the Company had unrealized (losses) on its investments of $(192,064). This amount was reduced by a
deferred  tax  benefit  of  $77,594,  of  which  a  $24,928  benefit  was  recorded  in  prior  fiscal  years  and  a  benefit  of  $52,666  was
recorded in fiscal 2011. None of the unrealized losses have been deemed to be other-than-temporary or temporary impairments, 
and are accounted for under mark-to-market rules for Available-for-Sale securities. Please see Note 2 for further information.  

The  Company adopted ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” as of December 1, 2007,  which  expands 
disclosures  about  investments  that  are  measured  and  reported  at  fair  market  value.  ASC  Topic  820  established  a  fair  value
hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques utilized to measure fair value into three broad levels as follows:  

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for the identical asset or liability that the reporting entity has ability to access
at measurement date.  

Level 2 – Quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and where fair value is
determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.  

Level  3  –  Unobserved  inputs  for  the  asset  or  liability.  Fair  value  is  determined  by  the  reporting  entity’s  own  assumptions 
utilizing the best information available, and includes situations where there is little market activity for the investment.  

Description
Corporate obligations 
Limited Partnership 
Preferred Stock 
Common Stock 
Mutual Funds 

Total 

Quoted Market 
Price in Active 
Markets 
(Level 1)

Significant
Other 
Observable 
Inputs 
(Level 2)

November 30, 
2011

1,698,775       
234,445       

234,445       
2,630,948        2,630,948       
557,827       
190,302       

557,827       
223,027       

—          1,698,775  
—    
—    
—    
32,725  

   $ 5,345,022      $ 3,613,522      $ 1,731,500  

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NOTE 6 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)  

Description
Bank Certificates of Deposit 
Corporate obligations 
Government Obligations 
Preferred Stock 
Common Stock 
Mutual Funds 

Total 

NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES  

Quoted 
Market Price 
in Active 
Markets 
(Level 1)

November 30, 
2010
821,836      $
950,993       

   $

—        $
—         
2,499,100        2,499,100       
2,591,562        2,591,562       
710,023       
187,639       

710,023       
224,385       

Significant
Other 
Observable 
Inputs 
(Level 2)

821,836  
950,993  
—    
—    
—    
36,746  

   $ 7,797,899      $ 5,988,324      $ 1,809,575  

CCA and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.  

The Company previously adopted the provisions of ASC Subtopic 740-10-25, “Uncertain Tax Positions”. Management believes 
that there were no unrecognized tax benefits, or tax positions that would result in uncertainty regarding the deductions taken, as
of November 30, 2011 and November 30, 2010. ASC Subtopic 740-10-25 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement 
attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
For  those  benefits  to  be  recognized,  a  tax  position  must  be  more-likely-than-not  to  be  sustained  upon  examination  by  taxing 
authorities. There were penalties of $3,060 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011 and no penalties or related interest for
the fiscal year ended November 30, 2010.  

The Company had $0, $547,566 and $747,668 respectively of officer salaries during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 that were not
deductible  for  tax  purposes  in  calculating  the  income  tax  provision.  As  of  November 30,  2011,  the  Company  had  unrealized
losses on its investments of $192,064, which, if realized, would have a tax benefit of $77,594. The Company had a net operating
loss of in fiscal 2010 that it elected to carry forward to the 2011 fiscal year. The Company applied the carry forward loss against
its adjusted taxable income for fiscal 2011, utilizing the entire carry forward loss.  

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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES (Continued)  

Deferred  taxes  are  the  result  of  temporary  differences  between  assets  and  liabilities  for  financial  reporting  and  income  tax
purposes. The tax effect of temporary differences as reflected in the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were the
following at November 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:  

Type

Depreciation 
Unrealized loss on investments 
Reserve for bad debts 
Reserve for returns 
Reserve for obsolete inventory 
Vacation accrual 
Charitable Contributions 
Section 263A costs 

Net deferred tax asset (liability) 

Type

Depreciation 
Unrealized loss on investments 
Reserve for bad debts 
Reserve for returns 
Reserve for obsolete inventory 
Vacation accrual 
Net operating loss (Restated) 
Charitable Contributions 
Section 263A costs 

Net deferred tax asset (liability) 

November 30, 2011

Classified As

Amount

Deferred
Tax

   Short-Term        Long-Term
(Liability)

Asset

    $

(451,334)   $
192,064    
53,191    
2,014,303     
892,226     
348,558     
564,583     
239,404     

(182,339)    
77,594      
21,489      
813,778      
360,459      
140,817      
228,093      
96,719      

—        $ (182,339) 
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    

77,594       
21,489       
813,778       
360,459       
140,817       
228,093       
96,719       

 $ 1,556,610     $ 1,738,949      $ (182,339) 

November 30, 2010

Classified As

Amount

Deferred
Tax

   Short-Term        Long-Term  

Asset

(Liability)

    $

(290,262)   $
60,950     
24,739     
1,238,510     
1,372,798     
251,083    
774,736    
285,221     
284,831     

(118,717)    
24,929      
10,119      
506,551      
561,474      
102,693      
316,866      
116,655      
116,496      

—        $ (118,717) 
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    
—    

24,929       
10,119       
506,551       
561,474       
102,693       
316,866       
116,655       
116,496       

  $ 1,637,066     $ 1,755,783      $ (118,717) 

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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES (Continued)  

Income tax expense (benefit) is made up of the following components:  

Federal

Current tax expense 
Deferred tax expense 

Current tax (benefit) expense 
Deferred tax (benefit) 

Current tax expense 
Deferred tax expense 

November 30, 2011
       State & Local       
180,948      $
73,346       
254,294      $

147,471      $
59,776       
207,247      $

    $

    $

Total
328,419  
133,122  
461,541  

Federal

November 30, 2010
   State & Local  

Total

    $

    $

(390)   $
(605,740)    
(606,130)   $

85,526  
85,916     $
(778,611) 
(172,871)    
(86,955)   $ (693,085) 

Federal

November 30, 2009
       State & Local       

Total

    $ 1,613,144      $
30,981       
    $ 1,644,125      $

525,101      $ 2,138,245  
40,235  
534,355      $ 2,178,480  

9,254       

Prepaid and refundable income taxes are made up of the following components:  

November 30, 2011 
November 30, 2010 

    $
    $

Income tax payable is made up of the following components:  

Federal

368,507      $
519,825      $

       State & Local       
350,321      $
479,877      $

Total
718,828  
999,702  

November 30, 2011 

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Federal

       State & Local       

Total

    $

—        $

 47,232      $

47,232  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
    
 
 
   
    
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
 
    
 
 
    
 
  
 
    
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
   
 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
 
 
   
 
   
    
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
   
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
    
  
  
 
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES (Continued)  

A reconciliation of income tax expense computed at the statutory rate to income tax expense at the effective rate for each of the
three years ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:  

Income tax expense at federal statutory 

rate 

Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting 

from: 

State income taxes, net of federal 

income tax benefit 

Non-deductible expenses and 

other adjustments 

Income tax expense (benefit) at 

effective rate 

2011

2010

Amount

Percent
Amount

Amount

Percent
Amount

Amount

2009

Percent

   Of Pretax

Income

    $

324,101       

34.00%  $

(801,667)   

34.00%  $ 1,907,442      

34.00% 

104,465       

10.96  

(128,045)   

5.43  

320,899      

5.72  

32,975       

3.46  

236,627    

(10.04)    

(49,861)    

(0.89) 

   $

461,541       

48.42%  $

(693,085)   

29.39%  $ 2,178,480      

38.83% 

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NOTE 8 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE  

The following items which exceeded 5% of total current liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of: 

Coop advertising 
Accrued returns 
Accrued bonuses 
Media 

*

Did not exceed 5% of total liabilities at November 30, 2010 

NOTE 9—OTHER INCOME  

Other income was comprised of the following:  

Interest income 
Dividend income 
Realized (loss)gain on sale of securities
Royalty income 
Miscellaneous 

NOTE 10— COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  

Leases  

     November 30, (In Thousands)

2011

2010

    $

    $

1,823      $
1,070       
574       
515       
3,982      $

1,610  
1,317  
*  
*  
2,927  

2011

November 30,
2010

    $

    $

145,719      $
110,337       
815       
208,981       
12,670       
478,522      $

137,545     $
136,756      
(10,481)    
157,850      
44,759      
466,429     $

2009

211,644  
158,973  
113,272  
151,768  
34,508  
670,165  

The  Company currently occupies approximately 58,625 square  feet  of  space  used for warehousing  and corporate offices. The
annual rental for this space is $327,684, with a CPI increase not to exceed 15% in any consecutive five year period. The lease
requires the  Company to  pay for  additional  expenses (Common  Area Maintenance  “CAM”), which  includes real  estate taxes,
common area expense, utility expense, repair and maintenance expense and insurance expense. CAM was estimated at $150,000
for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTSAND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Leases (Continued)  

The  lease  expires  on  May 31,  2012.  The  Company  signed  a  new  lease  for  the  premises  beginning  June 1,  2012  and  expiring
May 31, 2022, with a renewal option for an additional five years. The new lease will increase the space that the Company will
rent to a total of 81,000 square feet, and the annual rental for this space will be $486,012, with a CPI increase not to exceed 30%
in any consecutive five year period. CAM was estimated at $207,250 per year for future years beginning June 1, 2012.  

On  September 26,  2007  the  Company  entered  into  an  additional  lease  for  warehouse  space  at  99  Murray  Hill  Parkway,  East
Rutherford, New Jersey for a term commencing November 1, 2007 and ending on May 31, 2012. The premise comprises 16,438
square  feet  of  space  for  warehousing  and  storage.  The  annual  rent  is  $123,285.  The  lease  requires  the  Company  to  pay  for
additional  expenses  “Expense  Rent”  (Common  Area  Maintenance  “CAM”),  which  includes  real  estate  taxes,  common  area 
expense, certain utility expense, repair and maintenance expense and insurance expense. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
2011, CAM was $27,256. The Company has notified the landlord that it is not renewing the lease.  

Rent expense for the years ended November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $643,842, $631,139 and $618,311, respectively.  

In  addition,  the  Company  has  entered  into  various  property  and  equipment  operating  leases  with  expiration  dates  ranging
through November 2016.  

Future commitments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements having a remaining term in excess of one year for each of
the next five (5) years and in the aggregate are as follows:  

Year Ending 
November 30,
2012 
2013 
2014 
2015 
2016 

755,514  
724,079  
693,950  
572,302  
490,892  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Royalty Agreements  

In  1986,  the  Company  entered  into  a  license  agreement  with  Alleghany  Pharmacal  Corporation  (the  “Alleghany  Pharmacal 
License”). The Alleghany Pharmacal License agreement provides that if, and when, in the aggregate, $9,000,000 in royalties had
been  paid  thereunder,  the  royalty-rate  for  those  products  ‘charged’  at  6%  would  be  reduced  to  1%.  The  Company  paid  an 
aggregate of $9,000,000 in royalties to Alleghany as of April 2003. Commencing May 1, 2003, the license royalty was reduced
to 1%. On March 25, 2011, the Company received a letter on behalf of Alleghany claiming that the Company was in default of
the  license  agreement  and  that  minimum  annual  royalties  of  $360,000  per  year  were  due  to  Alleghany  for  fiscal  2003  and
subsequent  years.  The  Company  had  understood  since  the  inception  of  the  license  agreement,  that  once  the  royalty  rate  was
reduced to 1%, the minimum royalties would end. On July 8, 2011, the Company reached a settlement in which it agreed to a
one-time payment to Alleghany of $600,000, an increase in the royalty rate from 1% to 2.5%, and a minimum annual royalty of
$250,000 in order to settle this matter in full. Although management believed that the Company had a meritorious defense and
could prevail in a court of law, it was decided to settle the dispute due to the risk of loss of two profitable core brands, “Nutra 
Nail”  and  “Hair  Off”,  and  possible  substantial  liabilities  that  the  Company  estimated  could  be  as  high  as  $1,900,000.  The
Company  incurred  royalties  totaling  $285,568,  and  the  one-time  payment  of  $600,000  to  Alleghany  Pharmacal  for  the  fiscal
year ended November 30, 2011.  

In May of 1998, the Company entered into a License Agreement with Solar Sense, Inc. for the marketing of sun care products
under  trademark  names.  The  Company’s  License  Agreement  with  Solar  Sense,  Inc.  is  for  the  exclusive  use  of  the  trademark
names “Solar Sense” and “Kids Sense”, in connection with the commercial exploitation of sun care products. The Solar Sense
License requires the Company to pay a royalty of 5% on net sales of said licensed products until $1 million total royalties are
paid, at which time the royalty rate will be reduced to 1% for a period of twenty-five years. The royalty incurred to Solar Sense, 
Inc. under the License Agreement was $67,136 for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

In October of 1999, the Company entered into a License Agreement with The Nail Consultants, Ltd. for the use of an activator
invented in connection with a method for applying a protective covering to fingernails. The Company’s License Agreement with 
The Nail Consultants, Ltd. was for the use of the method and its composition in a product kit packaged and marketed by CCA
under its own name, “Nutra Nail Power Gel”. The Company was required to pay a royalty of 5% of net sales of all products sold
under the license, by the Company. Effective December 1, 2010, the Company and The Nail Consultants, Ltd. agreed to cancel
the  License  Agreement,  and  to  increase  the  price  that  the  Company  pays  for  purchases  of  the  activator  from  The  Nail
Consultants,  Ltd.  The  royalties  previously  paid  were  reported  as  part  of  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  on  the
financial statements. The increased cost of the activator is reflected on the financial statements for fiscal 2011 as part of cost of
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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Royalty Agreements (Continued)  

On May 18, 2004, The Company entered into a license agreement with Tea-Guard, Inc. to manufacture and distribute Mega -T 
Green  Tea chewing gum  and Mega -T Green Tea mints. The Company pays a royalty of 6%  of net sales of all products sold
under the license  agreement.  The license agreement was amended on March 31,  2009,  granting  the  Company a non-exclusive 
license, with no minimum royalty required. The royalty rate of 6% of net sales will remain unchanged during the term, including
any term  renewals, of the amended license  agreement. The  Company incurred royalties of $19,614 to  Tea-Guard,  Inc. for the 
fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

Effective  November 3,  2008,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  with  Continental  Quest  Corp.,  to  purchase  certain
trademarks and inventory relating to the Pain Bust R business for $285,106 paid at closing. In addition, the Company agreed to
pay a royalty  equal to 2% of net sales of all Pain Bust R  products,  which are topical analgesics, until an aggregate royalty of
$1,250,000 is paid, at which time the royalty payments will cease. The Company incurred royalties of $14,743 to Continental
Quest Corp. for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

On March 22, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement with Joann Bradvica, granting the Company an exclusive license to
manufacture and sell an Earlobe Patch Support for Earrings. The  agreement provided  for a royalty of 10% of net sales of the
licensed product. A new agreement was entered into and effective on June 8, 2009 at the same royalty rate, and provides for a
minimum royalty of $40,000 for annual periods beginning July 1, 2009, in order to maintain the license. The Company incurred
royalties of $49,263 to Joann Bradvica for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2011.  

The Company is not a party to any other license agreement that is currently material to its operations.  

Consulting and Change of Control Agreements  

The  Company  had  executed  Employment  Contracts  with  David  Edell,  its  former  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Ira  Berman,
former Corporate Secretary (the “Executives”). Mr. Edell remains as a director of the Company, and Mr. Berman was a director
until  August 4,  2011.  The  contracts  for both  are  exactly  the  same.  Employment  under  the  contracts  expired  on December 31,
2010. Upon expiration of the employment term on December 31, 2010, the Executives became consultants to the Company for
an  ensuing  five  year  term  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  agreement.  For  the  consulting  services  provided,  the
Executives were each paid $645,935 in fiscal 2011, pursuant to the terms of their respective agreements, which provides for a
consulting  payment equal to  fifty  percent  (50%) of  their  annual  base  salary  plus  bonus  that  they  received in  2010.  Under  the
provisions  of  the  employment  contracts,  this  amount  will  increase  six  (6%) percent  per  year  for  each  successive  year  of  the
consulting term.  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Consulting and Change of Control Agreements (Continued)  

The Executives are also entitled to all benefits that they had previously received as employees for the consulting term. Upon the
death of the Executives within the consulting period, the Company is obligated for two successive years to pay their respective
estate an amount equal to their total compensation at that time.  

On  March 15,  2011,  the  compensation  committee  of  the  board  of  directors,  acting  on  behalf  of  the  Company,  entered  into  a
Change  of  Control  Agreement  (together,  the  “COC  Agreements”)  with  each  of  Ira  W.  Berman  and  David  Edell  (the 
“Consultants”).  Each  of  Mr. Berman  and  Mr. Edell  was  employed  as  a  senior  executive  of  the  Company  until  December 31,
2010,  at  which  point  they  each  became  consultants  to  the  Company  pursuant  to  the  terms  of  their  respective  Amended  and
Restated Employment Agreements, as amended (each, an “Employment/Consulting Agreement).  

The  COC  Agreements  contained  identical  terms  and  conditions  to  each  other  and  provide  that,  in  the  event  of  a  Change  of
Control  of  the  Company  (as  defined  in  the  agreements),  each  of  the  Consultants  is  entitled  to  cease  performing  consulting
services  under  his  respective  Employment/Consulting  Agreement,  and  is  entitled  to  certain  payments  from  the  Company,
including  a  lump  sum  payment  of  all  fees  under  the  Employment/Consulting  Agreement  from  the  date  of  occurrence  of  the
Change of Control through the end of the original term of that Employment/Consulting Agreement. In addition, upon on Change
of Control, all of the Consultants’ unvested awards under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, if any, automatically 
vest  in  full.  If  applicable,  each  of  the  Consultants  would  be  entitled  to  a  gross-up  payment  so  that  the  after  tax  value  of  his 
payments  and  benefits  under  his  COC  Agreement  would  be  the  same as  though  no  excise  taxes  applied  to  such  payments  or
benefits.  

Under  the  COC  Agreements,  each  Consultant  has  agreed  to  a  non-competition  and  non-solicitation  restriction  for  two  years, 
during which two-year period the Consultant is entitled to continued coverage under the Company’s group health, dental, long-
term disability and life insurance plans. The foregoing summary of the COC Agreements are qualified in their entirety by the
full  text  of  the  COC  Agreements,  copies  of  which  may  be  found  in  Form  8-K,  filed  by  the  Company  with  the  United  States 
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2011.  

Employment Agreements  

On March 21,  2011,  the compensation committee of the  board  of directors,  acting  on  behalf of the  Company,  entered  into  an
Employment  Agreement  (each,  an  “Employment  Agreement”)  with  each  of  Dunnan  Edell,  Stephen  A.  Heit,  and  Drew  Edell
(each, an “Executive”). Pursuant to their  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Employment Agreements (Continued)  

respective Employment Agreements, Mr. Dunnan Edell has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s President and 
Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Heit has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer, and Mr. Drew Edell  
has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Product Development and Production.  

Mr. Dunnan Edell and Mr. Drew Edell are brothers and are the sons of David Edell, who is a member of the Board of Directors
of the Company and serves as a consultant to the Company.  

Except  as  set  forth  below,  the  Employment  Agreements  contain  substantially  similar  terms  to  each  other.  The  term  of
employment  under  each  of  the  Employment  Agreements  runs  from  March 21,  2011  through  December 31,  2013,  and  will
continue  thereafter  for  successive one-year  periods  unless the  Company or  the Executive chooses  not  to renew  the respective
Employment Agreement.  

Under  the  respective  Employment  Agreements,  the  base  salaries  of  Mr. Dunnan  Edell,  Mr. Heit,  and  Mr. Drew  Edell  are
$350,000, $250,000, and $275,000 per annum, respectively, and may be increased each year at the discretion of the Company’s 
Board  of  Directors.  The  Executives  are  eligible  to  receive  an  annual  performance-based  bonus  under  their  respective 
Employment  Agreement,  and  are  entitled  to  participate  in  Company  equity  compensation  plans.  In  addition,  each  of  the
Executives will receive an automobile allowance, health insurance and certain other benefits.  

In the event of termination of the respective Employment Agreement as a result of the disability or death of the Executive, the
Executive (or his estate or beneficiaries) shall be entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and accrued until
such termination as well as a single-sum payment equal to the Executive’s base salary and a single-sum payment equal to the 
value of the highest bonus earned by the  Executive in the one-year period preceding the date  of termination pro-rated for the 
number of days served in that fiscal year.  

If  the  Company  terminates  the  Executive  for  Cause  (as  defined  in  the  respective  Employment  Agreement),  or  the  Executive
terminates  his  employment  in  a  manner  not  considered  to  be  for  Good  Reason  (as  defined  in  the  respective  Employment
Agreement), the Executive shall be entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and accrued prior to the date of
termination.  If  the  Company  terminates  the  Executive  in  a  manner  that  is  not  for  Cause  or  due  to  the  Executive’s  death  or 
disability,  the  Executive  terminates  his  employment  for  Good  Reason,  or  the  Company  does  not  renew  the  Employment
Agreement after December 31, 2013, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a single-sum payment equal to his unpaid base 
salary and other benefits earned and accrued prior to the date of termination and a single-sum payment of an amount equal to 
three times (a) the average of the base salary amounts paid to Executive over the three calendar  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Employment Agreements (Continued)  

years  prior  to  the  date  of  termination,  (b) if  less  than  three  years  have  elapsed  between  March 21,  2011  and  the  date  of
termination, the highest base salary paid to the Executive in any calendar year prior to the date of termination, or (c) if less than
twelve months have elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of termination, the highest base salary received in any month
times twelve. In addition, each Executive is entitled to the same benefits if the Executive terminates his employment with the
Company in connection with a Change of Control (as defined in their respective Employment Agreements).  

Under  the  Employment  Agreements,  each  Executive  has  agreed  to  non-competition  restrictions  for  a  period  of  six  months 
following the end of the term of his Employment Agreement, during which period the Executive will be paid an amount equal to
his base salary for a period of six months, and an amount equal to the pro rata share of any bonus attributable to the portion of
the  year  completed  prior  to  the  date  of  termination.  The  Executives  have  also  agreed  to  confidentiality  and  non-solicitation 
restrictions under the Employment Agreements.  

The  foregoing  summary  of  the  Employment  Agreements  are  qualified  in  their  entirety  by  the  full  text  of  the  Employment
Agreements, copies of which may be found in Form 8-K that was filed by Company on March 21, 2011 with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.  

The Company also entered into an Employment Agreement with another Company executive, who is not a “named executive 
officer”  within  the  meaning  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended  and  related  regulations.  The  additional
Employment  Agreement  referred  to  in  the  preceding  sentence  contains  substantially  similar  terms  as  the  Employment
Agreements discussed above, except that the employee’s base salary is $135,000 per annum.  

As  a  result  of  the  execution  of  the  Employment  Agreements  referred  to  above,  the  Amended  and  Restated  Employment
Agreement,  by  and  between  Mr. Dunnan  Edell  and  the  Company,  effective  as  of  December 1,  2002  and  amended  on
February 10, 2007 and May 17, 2007, has been terminated. Similarly, as a result of the execution of the Employment Agreement
referred  to  above,  the  Amended  and  Restated  Employment  Agreement,  by  and  between  Mr. Drew  Edell  and  the  Company,
effective as of December 1, 2002 and amended on February 10, 2007 and May 17, 2007, has also been terminated.  

Equity Plans  

On June 15, 2005, the shareholders approved an amended and Restated Stock Option Plan amending the 2003 Stock Option Plan
(the “Plan”). The Plan authorizes the issuance of up to one million shares of common stock (subject to customary adjustments
set forth in the plan) pursuant to equity awards, which may take the form of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options
restricted shares, stock appreciation rights and/or performance shares. There are no grants outstanding as of November 30, 2011,
and no such grants were issued in fiscal 2011.  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Collective Bargaining Agreement  

The  Company signed  a  new collective  bargaining  agreement  with Local 108,  L.I.U.  of N.A.,  AFL-CIO  that  became effective 
January 1, 2012. The new agreement is effective for a three year term expiring December 31, 2014. Other than standard wage,
holiday,  vacation and sick  day  provisions, the  agreement  calls  for CCA  to  contribute  to  the  Recycling and  General Industrial
Union  Local  108  Welfare  Fund  (“Welfare  Fund”)  certain  benefit  costs.  The  Welfare  Fund  provides  medical,  dental  and  life
insurance for the Company’s employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement. This agreement pertains to 30% of
the CCA labor force.  

Litigation  

On September 27, 2011, a lawsuit, entitled Shirilla v. CCA Industries, Inc., was instituted against the Company in the Superior
Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The plaintiff named in the complaint relating to the lawsuit seeks to have the case
certified  as a class action. The  complaint alleged unfair  or deceptive business  practices by  the Company and asserted  that the
Company  made  false  and  misleading  claims  about  its  “Mega-T”  product  line  in  violation  of  the  California  Consumer  Legal 
Remedies  Act  and  the  California  Business  and  Professions  Code.  The  complaint  stated  that  the  plaintiff  was  seeking  an
injunction  and  other  equitable  remedies,  and  restitution,  disgorgement  and  unspecified  monetary  damages  and  expenses.  The
Company  denied  the  allegations  of  wrongdoing  and  liability  with  regard  to  its  advertising  and  other  business  practices.
Moreover, the Company believed that the claims asserted in the Shirilla matter were the same as or similar to those asserted in
the class action Wally v. CCA Industries, Inc., which was filed in the same court in 2009 and was settled, without admission of
any  liability  or  allegations  made  in  the  case,  in  2010.  The court-approved  settlement  in  Wally  dismissed  all  claims  that  were
made, or could have been made, in the case by members of the plaintiff class. The Sharilla case was moved to the United States
District Court  for  the Central District  of California. On  January 12, 2012,  plaintiff’s counsel notified the  Company’s  attorney 
that they were seeking to dismiss the case, with prejudice. The case was subsequently dismissed by the United States District
Court, and the matter is now closed.  

Dividends and Capital Transactions  

On December 21, 2009, the board of directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter ended February 28, 2010.
The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of February 1, 2010 and was paid on March 1, 2010. On February 23,
2010, the Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the second quarter ended May 31, 2010. The dividend was
payable to all shareholders of record on May 3, 2010 and was paid on June 3, 2010. On May 28, 2010, the Board of Directors
declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the third quarter ended August 31, 2010. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of
record on August 2, 2010 and was paid on September 2, 2010. On October 13,  2010, the Board of Directors declared a $0.07
dividend  for  the  fourth  quarter  ending  November 30,  2010.  The  dividend  was  payable  to  all  shareholders  of  record  as  of  the
close of business on November 1, 2010, and was paid on December 1, 2010.  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Dividends and Capital Transactions (Continued)  

On January 28, 2011, the board of directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter ended February 28, 2011.
The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of February 10, 2011 and was paid on March 10, 2011.  

On February 9, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend, payable to holders of record as of the close of
business on February 22, 2011 of one preferred stock purchase right (a Right) for each outstanding share of common stock, par
value $0.01 per share, and of Class  
A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (together, the Common Stock). In addition, the Company will issue
one Right with each new share of Common Stock issued. In connection therewith, on February 9, 2011, the Company entered
into  a Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement (as amended from time to time, the Rights Agreement) with American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company LLC, as Rights Agent, which has a term of one year, unless extended by the Rights Committee and
the  Board  of  Directors  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  the  Rights  Agreement.  The  Rights  will  initially  trade  with  and  be
inseparable  from our  Common Stock and will not be evidenced by separate certificates unless they become exercisable. Each
Right  entitles  its  holder  to  purchase  from  the  Company  one-hundredth  of  a  share  of  participating  preferred  stock  having
economic  and  voting  terms  similar  to  the  Common  Stock  at  an  exercise  price  of  $18  per  Right,  subject  to  adjustment  in
accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement, once the Rights become exercisable. Prior to exercise, a Right does not give
its holder any dividend, voting or liquidation rights. Under the Rights Agreement, the Rights become exercisable if any person
or  group acquires 20%  or more of the Common Stock  or, in the  case of any  person or group that owned 20%  or more of the
Common Stock as of February 9, 2011, upon the acquisition of any additional shares by such person or group. The Company, its
subsidiaries,  employee  benefit  plans  of  the  Company  or  any  of  its  subsidiaries  and  any  entity  holding  Common  Stock  for  or
pursuant to the terms of any such plan are excepted. Upon exercise of the Right in accordance with the Rights Agreement, the
holder would be able to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock from the Company having an aggregate market price (as
defined in the Rights Agreement) equal to twice the then-current exercise price for an amount in cash equal to the then-current 
exercise  price.  In  addition,  the  Company  may,  in  certain  circumstances  and  pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  Rights  Agreement,
exchange the Rights for one share of Common Stock or an equivalent security for each Right or, alternatively, redeem the Rights
for $0.001 per Right. The Rights will not prevent a takeover of our Company, but may cause substantial dilution to a person that
acquires  20%  or  more  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock.  The  Company  has  allowed  the  Stockholder  Protection  Rights
Agreement to expire.  

On February 28, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the second quarter ended
May 31, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of May 2, 2011, and was paid on June 2, 2011.  

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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)  

Dividends and Capital Transactions (Continued)  

On  July 15,  2011,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company  declared  a  $0.07  per  share  dividend  for  the  third  quarter  ended
August 31, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of August 2, 2011, and was paid on September 2,
2011.  

On October 10, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a $0.07 per share dividend for the fourth quarter ending
November 30, 2011, payable to all shareholders as of November 1, 2011 and was paid on December 2, 2011.  

NOTE 11 — 401 (K) PLAN  

The Company has adopted a 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan that covers all employees with over one year of service and attained age
21.  Employees  may  make  salary  reduction  contributions  up  to twenty-five percent  of compensation  not  to  exceed  the federal 
government  limits.  The  Plan  allows  for  the  Company  to  make  discretionary  contributions.  For  all  Fiscal  periods  to  date,  the
Company did not make any contributions.  

NOTE 12 — CONCENTRATION OF RISK  

Most of the Company’s products are sold to major drug and food chains merchandisers, and wholesale beauty-aids distributors 
throughout the United States and Canada.  

During  the  years  ended  November 30,  2011,  2010  and  2009,  certain  customers  each  accounted  for  more  than  5%  of  the
Company’s net sales, as follows:  

Customer

Walmart 
Walgreen 
CVS 
Rite Aid 

Foreign Sales 

*

under 5%  

For the Year Ended November 30,
2010

2009

2011

36%   
13%   
7%   
5%   

41%   
13%   
5%   
*  

36% 
14% 
7% 
6% 

4.5%   

4.4%   

5.6% 

The loss of any one of these customers could have a material adverse affect on the Company’s earnings and financial position.  

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NOTE 12 — CONCENTRATION OF RISK (Continued)  

During the years November 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, certain products within the Company’s product lines accounted for more 
than 10% of the Company’s net sales as follows:  

Category

Skin Care 
Dietary Supplement 
Oral Care 
Nail Care 

For the Year Ended November 30,
2010

2009

2011

31.2%   
26.0%   
21.1%   
14.5%   

30%   
33%   
20%   
10%   

28% 
42% 
16% 
10% 

The  Company  maintains  cash  balances  at  several  banks.  Non-interest  bearing  accounts  at  each  institution  are  insured  by  the
Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  for  the  full  balance  under  the  Temporary  Liquidity  Guarantee  Program  through
December 31, 2012. In addition, the Company maintains accounts with several brokerage firms. The accounts contain cash and
securities.  Balances  are  insured  up  to  $500,000  (with  a  limit  of  $100,000  for  cash)  by  the  Securities  Investor  Protection
Corporation (SIPC). Each brokerage firm has substantial insurance beyond the $500,000 SIPC limit.  

NOTE 13 — PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT  

An error  was  discovered  in  the  November  2010  financial  statements,  whereby accounts  payable was  overstated  by $595,086.
This error occurred over several years originating prior to fiscal 2006, and was not material in any one year. This error has also
resulted in a reduction of the current deferred tax asset by $243,391 due to the decrease in the net operating loss carried forward.
The  cumulative  effect  of  the  change  resulted  in  an  increase  of  $351,695  to  retained  earnings  as  of  November 30,  2010.
Management  reviewed  this  adjustment  from  both  a  quantitative  and  qualitative  basis,  and  does  not  believe  this  adjustment  is
material  to  the  financial  statements.  Accordingly  the  previously  filed  10-K  for  the  year  ended  November 30,  2010  was  not 
amended.  If  the  10-K  was  amended,  it  would  have  reflected  an  additional  expense  in  fiscal  2010  of  $13,796  and  additional
income of $53,266 in fiscal 2009. No adjustment to earnings (loss) per share would have been required for the fiscal years 2010
and 2009. The following are the original and revised amounts:  

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NOTE 13 — PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT (Continued)  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
As of November 30, 2010  

Deferred Income Tax 
Total Assets 

Accounts Payable 
Retained Earnings 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

NOTE 14 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  

Original

Revised
   $ 1,999,174      $ 1,755,783      $ (243,391) 
(243,391) 
    36,555,590        36,312,199       

Change

(595,086) 
9,101,365        8,506,279       
     24,454,779        24,806,474       
351,695  
    $36,555,590      $ 36,312,199      $ (243,391) 

On February 6, 2012, a class action suit, entitled Harold M. Hoffman v. CCA Industries, Inc. was instituted against the Company
in the Superior Court of New Jersey. The lawsuit, which did not specify any damages, alleges false and misleading claims about
the  Company’s  product  Scar  Zone.  The  Company  believes  that  the  allegations  are  without  merit  and  intends  to  vigorously
defend the case. However, there can be no assurance that our position will be upheld.  

On  February 3,  2012,  the  Board  of  Directors  decided  to  allow  the  Stockholder  Protection  Rights  Agreement  to  expire  on
February 9, 2012. The Board of Directors had adopted the agreement effective on February 9, 2011, with a one year term, unless
further extended.  

On February 3, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2012 to all shareholders
of record as of February 21, 2012 and payable on March 21, 2012.  

On January 12, 2012, plaintiff’s counsel in the lawsuit, entitled Shirilla v. CCA Industries, Inc., notified the Company’s attorney 
that they were seeking to dismiss the case, with prejudice. The case was subsequently dismissed by the United States District
Court, and the matter is now closed. See Note 10, Litigation, for further information regarding this case.  

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NOTE 15 — EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE  

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated using the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per
share is computed on the basis of the average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding stock options
using the “treasury stock method”.  

Net income (loss) income available for common shareholders

    $

Year Ended November 30,
2010

2011
491,698      $ (1,664,760)   $ 3,431,644  

2009

Weighted average common shares outstanding- Basic 

Net effect of dilutive stock options 

7,054,442        7,054,442       7,054,442  

—         

—        

—    

Weighted average common shares and common shares equivalents—Diluted

7,054,442        7,054,442       7,054,442  

Basic earnings(loss) per share 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 

    $
    $

0.07      $
0.07      $

(0.24)   $
(0.24)   $

0.49  
0.49  

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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES  

VALUATION ACCOUNTS  

YEARS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2011, 2010 AND 2009
COL. A

Description

Year Ended November 30, 2011: 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns and allowances 

COL. B

     Balance at
     Beginning
Of Year

COL. C
       Additions
       Charged To  
       Costs and
Expenses

COL. D

   Deductions

COL. E

Balance
At End
Of Year

    $

24,739      $

154      $
3,835,985       4,129,854       
    $ 1,263,250      $ 3,864,591     $ 4,130,008      $

1,238,511      

28,606     $

53,191  
944,642  
997,833  

Accrual for returns included in accrued liabilities 
Reserve for inventory obsolescence 

    $ 1,316,589      $ (246,928)   $
49,448     $
    $ 1,372,798      $

—         $ 1,069,661  
892,226  

530,020      $

Year Ended November 30, 2010: 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns and allowances 

    $

131,223      $

24,739  
3,630,694       3,845,774        1,238,511  
    $ 1,584,814      $ 4,010,661     $ 4,332,225      $ 1,263,250  

1,453,591      

486,451      $

379,967     $

Accrual for returns included in accrued liabilities 
Reserve for inventory obsolescence 

   $ 1,206,881      $
760,001      $
   $

109,708     $
969,942     $

—        $ 1,316,589  
357,145      $ 1,372,798  

Year Ended November 30, 2009: 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Reserve for returns and allowances 

    $

    $

(23,068)   $

154,291      $
131,223  
3,518,949       2,734,096        1,453,591  
668,738      
823,029      $ 3,495,881     $ 2,734,096      $ 1,584,814  

—        $

Accrual for returns included in accrued liabilities 
Reserve for inventory obsolescence 

    $ 1,443,692      $
578,941      $
    $

—       $
538,653     $

236,811      $ 1,206,881  
760,001  
357,593      $

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Exhibit 31.1 

CERTIFICATION  

I, Dunnan D. Edell, certify that:  

1

2

3

4

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of CCA Industries, Inc.; 

Based  on  my  knowledge,  this  report  does  not  contain  any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or  omit  to  state  a  material  fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;  

Based on my knowledge,  the financial statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this report,  fairly present in  all
material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  of  the  Registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods
presented in this report.  

The  Registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have: 

a)

b)

c)

d)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to
be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  Registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly
during the period in which this report is being prepared; 

Designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over  financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles; 

Evaluated the  effectiveness  of the  Registrant’s  disclosure controls  and  procedures and  presented in this 
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of
the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  Registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that 
occurred  during  the  Registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the 
case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the
Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 

5.

The  Registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation  of  internal  control  over
financial  reporting,  to  the  Registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  Registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons
performing the equivalent functions): 

a)

b)

All  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over
financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the  Registrant’s  ability  to  record, 
process, summarize and report financial information; and 

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date: February 28, 2012

/s/ DUNNAN D. EDELL
Dunnan D. Edell

    President and Chief Executive Officer

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2 

CERTIFICATION  

I, Stephen A. Heit, certify that:  

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of CCA Industries, Inc.;  

2.

3.

4.

Based  on  my  knowledge,  this  report  does  not  contain  any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or  omit  to  state  a  material  fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;  

Based on my knowledge,  the financial statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this report,  fairly present in  all
material  respects  the  financial  condition,  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows  of  the  Registrant  as  of,  and  for,  the  periods
presented in this report.  

The  Registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have: 

a.

b.

c.

d.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  Registrant,  including  its  consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report
is being prepared;  

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and
the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles;  

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s  disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by
this report based on such evaluation; and  

Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that 
has materially  affected,  or is  reasonably  likely to materially  affect,  the  Registrant’s  internal  control over  financial
reporting; and  

5.

The  Registrant’s  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation  of  internal  control  over
financial  reporting,  to  the  Registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  Registrant’s  board  of  directors  (or  persons
performing the equivalent functions): 

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial 
information; and  

b) Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a  significant  role  in  the

Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date: February 28, 2012

    /s/ STEPHEN A. HEIT
    Stephen A. Heit
    Chief Financial Officer

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,  
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE  
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002  

Exhibit 32.1 

In  connection  with  the  Annual  Report  of  CCA  Industries,  Inc.  (the  “Registrant”)  on  Form  10-K  for  the  annual  period  ended
November 30,  2011 as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date hereof  (the  “Report”),  I,  Dunnan D.  Edell, 
Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:  

1)

2)

The Report,  to  which this certification  is attached, fully  complies  with the  requirements  of section  13(a) or  15(d)  of  the
Securities Exchange Action of 1934; and  

The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial  condition  and  results  of
operations of the Registrant. 

Date: February 28, 2012

    /s/ DUNNAN D. EDELL
    Dunnan D. Edell

President and Chief Executive Officer

  
  
  
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,  
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE  
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002  

Exhibit 32.2 

In  connection  with  the  Annual  Report  of  CCA  Industries,  Inc.  (the  “Registrant”)  on  Form  10-K  for  the  annual  period  ended
November 30,  2011  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof  (the  “Report”),  I,  Stephen  A.  Heit, 
Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:  

(1) The  Report,  to  which  this  certification  is  attached,  fully  complies  with  the  requirements  of  section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the

Securities Exchange Action of 1934; and  

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations

of the Registrant.  

Date: February 28, 2012

    /s/ STEPHEN A. HEIT
    Stephen A. Heit

Chief Financial Officer