# CATAPULT ADVISORS LLC X-17A-5 (2019-03-01) — Broker-dealer annual report

- Company: CATAPULT ADVISORS LLC
- Form: X-17A-5
- Filed: 2019-03-01
- Period: 2018-12-31
- Accession: 0001146096-19-000001
- CIK: 1146096
- File #: 8-53494
- Material weakness: No
- Auditor: Ernst Wintter & Associates
- Auditor location: Walnut Creek, CA
- Contact: Elizabeth Collins
- Phone: 415-526-2759
- Signed by: Ron Lissak (Managing Member)

Original filing: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1146096/000114609619000001/catconf.pdf

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#### UNITEDST ATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

# ANNUAL AUDITED REPORT FORM x .. 17A .. 5 PART Ill

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Information Required of Brokers and Dealers Pursuant to Section 17 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 17a-S Thereunder

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|                                                                                                          | A. REGISTRANT IDENTIFICATION                         |                                      |                                            |
| NAME OF BROKER-DEALER: Catapult Advisors LLC                                                             |                                                      |                                      | OFFICIAL USE ONLY                          |
| ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Do not use P.O. Box No.)<br>33 New Montgomery Street, Suite 800 |                                                      |                                      | FIRM LD. NO_                               |
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| San Francisco<br>Califomia                                                                               |                                                      | 94105                                |                                            |
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| NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON TO CONTACT IN REGARD TO THJS REPORT<br>Ron Lissak                    |                                                      |                                      | (415) 593-4520                             |
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| Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP                                                                           |                                                      |                                      |                                            |
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| 675 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite A200                                                                      | Walnut Creek                                         | California                           | 94526                                      |
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#### OATH OR AFFIRMATION

I, Ron Lissak, affirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief the accompanying financial statement and supporting schedules pertaining to the firm of Catapult Advisors LLC, as of December 31, 2018, are true and correct. I further affirm that neither the company nor any partner, proprietor, principal officer or director has any proprietary interest in any account classified solely as that of a customer, except as follows:

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This report\*\* contains (check all applicable boxes):

- ~ (a) Facing Page.
- ~ (b) Statement of Financial Condition.
- IZI (c) Statement oflncome (Loss).
- tzl (d) Statement of Changes in Financial Condition.
- tzl (e) Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity or Partners' or Sole Proprietors' Capital.
- IZI (f) Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of Creditors.
- ~ (g) Computation ofNet Capital.
- IZI (h) Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Pursuant to Rule 15c3-3.
- <sup>121</sup>(i) Information Relating to the Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3.
- ~ (j) A Reconciliation, including appropriate explanation of the Computation ofNet Capital Under Rule 15c3-l and the Computation for Determination of the Reserve Requirements Under Exhibit A of Rule 15c3-3.
- 0 (k) A Reconciliation between the audited and unaudited Statements of Financial Condition with respect to methods of consolidation.
- IZI (I) An Oath or Affirmation.
- 0 (m) A copy of the SIPC Supplemental Report.
- 0 (n) A report describing any material inadequacies found to exist or found to have existed since the date of the previous audit.

*"'\*For conditions of confidential treatment of certain portions of this filing, see section 240.1 7a-5{e){3).* 

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

# Annual Audit Report

December 31, 2018

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# **Catapult Advisors LLC**

### **Table of Contents**

| Report oflndependent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                    |           |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Statement of Financial Condition                                                                                          | 2         |
| Statement of Operations                                                                                                   | 3         |
| Statement of Changes in Members' Equity                                                                                   | 4         |
| Statement of Cash Flows                                                                                                   | 5         |
| Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of General Creditors                                           | 6         |
| Notes to the Financial Statements                                                                                         | 7 -<br>II |
| Supporting Schedules                                                                                                      | 12        |
| Schedule I:                                                                                                               | l3        |
| Computation ofNet Capital Under Rule l5c3-l<br>of the Securities and Exchange Commission                                  |           |
| Reconciliation with Company's Net Capital Computation                                                                     |           |
| Schedule II:                                                                                                              | 14        |
| Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements<br>Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission      |           |
| Infonnation Relating to Possession or Control Requirements<br>Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission |           |
| Report on Exemption Provisions                                                                                            | 15        |
| Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                            | 16        |
| SEA Rule 15c3-3 Exemption Report                                                                                          | 17        |

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*675 Ygnacio* T-'il/ley *Road, Suite A200 (925) 933-2626 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Fax (925) 944·6333* 

#### Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Finn

To the Members of Catapult Advisors LLC

#### Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial condition of Catapult Advisors LLC (the "Company") as of December 31,2018, the related statements of operations, changes in members' equity, cash flows, and changes in liabilities subordinated to claims of general creditors for the year then ended, and the related notes and schedules J and H (collectively referred to as the financial statements). fn our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the fmancial position of Catapult Advisors LLC as. of December 31, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

#### Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to Catapult Advisors LLC in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures LO assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to etror or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis. for our opinion.

#### Supplemental Information

Schedules I and II have been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Company's financial statements. The supplemental information is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplemental information reconciles to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplemental information. In forming our opinion on the supplemental infonnation, we evaluated whether the supplemental information, including its form and content, is presented in conformity with 17 C.F.R. §240.17a-5. In our opinion, schedules I and II are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

We have served as Catapult Advisors LLC's auditor since 2002. Walnut Creek, California February 28, 20 19

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Statement of Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2018

| Assets                                                                                                                            |               |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Cash                                                                                                                              | \$<br>390,708 |
| Accounts receivable                                                                                                               | 1,529         |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets<br>Liabilities<br>Accounts payable<br>Accrued compensation<br>Accrued interest<br>Notes payable | 35.544        |
| Total Assets                                                                                                                      | \$<br>427,781 |
| Liabilities and Members' Equity                                                                                                   |               |
|                                                                                                                                   |               |
|                                                                                                                                   | \$<br>2,709   |
|                                                                                                                                   | 29,174        |
|                                                                                                                                   | 3,266         |
|                                                                                                                                   | 30,000        |
| Total Liabilities                                                                                                                 | 65,149        |
| Subordinated Notes Payable                                                                                                        | 266,000       |
| Members' Equity                                                                                                                   |               |
| Class A, 12 units                                                                                                                 | 8,905         |
| Class B, 4,950 units                                                                                                              | 87,727        |
| Total Members' Equity                                                                                                             | 96,632        |
| Total Liabilities and Members' Equity                                                                                             | \$<br>427,781 |
|                                                                                                                                   |               |

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## Catapult Advisors LLC

### Statement of Operations

#### For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

| Revenue                   |                 |
|---------------------------|-----------------|
| Investment banking fees   | s<br>861,692    |
| Interest and other income | 3,070           |
| Total Revenue             | &64,762         |
| Expenses                  |                 |
| Compensation              | 493,611         |
| Guaranteed payments       | 342,245         |
| Rent                      | 171,805         |
| Professional fees         | 48,663          |
| Research costs            | 27,103          |
| Interest expense          | 5,968           |
| Other operating expenses  | 72,606          |
| Total El'penses           | 1.162.001       |
| Net Loss                  | (297,239)<br>\$ |

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Statement of Changes in Members' Equity

### For the Year Ended December 31,2018

| January 1, 2018  | Class A |       | Class B       |    | Total     |  |
|------------------|---------|-------|---------------|----|-----------|--|
|                  | \$      | 9,624 | \$<br>384,247 | \$ | 393,871   |  |
| Net loss         |         | (719) | (296,520)     |    | (297,239) |  |
| December 31,2018 | \$      | 8,905 | \$<br>87,727  | \$ | 96.632    |  |

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## Catapult Advisors LLC

### Statement of Cash Flows

### For the Year Ended December 31,2018

| Cash Flows from Operating Activities          |                 |
|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Net loss                                      | (297,239)<br>\$ |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income           |                 |
| to net cash provided by operating activities: |                 |
| (Increase) decrease in:                       |                 |
| Accounts receivable                           | 87,365          |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets             | 9,001           |
| Increase (decrease) in:                       |                 |
| Accounts payable                              | (12,570)        |
| Accrued compensation                          | (301,591)       |
| Accrued interest                              | (3,991)         |
| Deferred revenue                              | (10,000)        |
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities         | (529,025)       |
| Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities       |                 |
| Payment of note payable                       | (10,000)        |
| Payments of subordinated notes payable        | (136,250)       |
| Net Cash Used in Financing Activities         | (146,250)       |
| Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents     | (675,275)       |
| Cash at beginning of year                     | 1,065,983       |
| Cash at End of Year                           | \$<br>390,708   |

#### Supplemental Information

| Cash paid for interest | \$ | 9,872 |
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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Statement of Changes in Liabilities Subordinated to Claims of General Creditors

### For the Year Ended December 31,2018

| Subordinated liabilities at January I, 2018   | \$<br>402,250 |
|-----------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Payments on subordinated notes payable        | (136,250)     |
| Subordinated liabilities at December 31, 2018 | \$<br>266,000 |

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Notes to the Financial Statements

### December 31, 2018

#### 1. Organization

Catapult Advisors LLC (the "Company") was organized as a limited liability company in the State of Delaware on July 16,2001 and was accepted as a member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on November28, 2001. The Company engages in mergers and acquisition advisory services and capital raising services on a fee basis.

#### 2. Significant Accounting Policies

#### Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and may have an impact on future periods.

#### Fair Value ofFinanciallnstruments

Unless otherwise indicated, the fair values of all reported assets and liabilities that represent financial instruments (none of which are held for trading purposes) approximate the carrying values of such amounts.

#### Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all demand deposits held in banks and certain highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, other than those held for sale in the ordinary course of business, to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at December 31, 20 18.

#### Accounts Receivable

The Company considers accounts receivable to be fully collectible, and accordingly, no allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided. Management reviews accounts receivable and sets up an allowance for doubtful accounts when collection of a receivable becomes unlikely. No allowance was deemed necessary at December 31, 2018.

#### 3. Income Taxes

The Company is taxed as a partnership under the Internal Revenue Code and a similar state statute. In lieu of income taxes, the Company passes I 00% of its taxable income and expenses to its members. Therefore, no provision or liability for federal or state income taxes is included in these financial statements. The Company is no longer subject to state income tax examination by authorities for years before 2014.

On January 2, 2018, with an effective date of December 31, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued final regulations affecting partnerships (and entities taxed as partnerships) that are intended to streamline the tax examination process and allow the IRS to collect any underpayments of tax from the partnership rather than the individual partners. Under the new process, the IRS will examine partnership items in a prior year under examination and any tax adjustments will be taken into account at the partnership level in the cuiJTent year when the examination is complete. The partnership will pay the tax, interest, and penalties on underpayments using the highest statutory corporate or individual rate, which can be reduced under certain circumstances. The final regulations provide that partnerships can elect out of the new tax examination process if eligible. Management does not believe these changes have an effect on the Company's financial statements at and for the year ended December 3 I, 2018.

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

# **CONFIDENTIAL**

### Notes to the Financial Statements

### December 31, 2018

#### 4. New Accounting Pronouncements

#### Recently Issued Accounting Guidan ce, Not Yet Adopted

#### ASU 2016-02 *Leases (Topic 842)* ("ASU 2016-02")

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 which amends a number of aspects of lease accounting, including requiring lessees to· recognize almost all leases with a term greater than one year as a right-of-use asset and corresponding liability, measured at the present value of the lease payments. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and is required to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our financial statements and do not expect a material impact.

#### ASU 2016-1 3 *Financial instruments- Credit Losses (Topic 326l* ("ASU 2016-1 3")

ln June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 which will change the impairment model for most financial assets and require additional disclosures. The amended guidance requires financial assets that are measured at amortized cost be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets. The amended guidance also requires us to consider historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount in estimating credit losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us commencing in the first quarter offisca12020 and will. be applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings at the be,ginning of the year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our financial statements and do not expect a material impact.

#### Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

#### ASU 2014-09 *Revenue from Contracts with Customers O'opic 606)* ("ASU 2014-09" )

Effective January I, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, which provides accounting guidance on the recognition of revenues from contracts and requires gross presentation of certain costs that were previously offset against revenue. The Company has applied ASU 2014-09 using the full retrospective method with the cumulative effect of initial appLication recognized as an adjustment to beginning retained earnings. As a result, there was no beginning balance effect on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The scope of the accounting update does not apply to revenue associated with financial instmments and, as a result, will not have an impact on the elements of the statement of operations most closely associated with financial instruments, including interest income and interest expense.

See Note II for detail on how the new revenue standard primarily impacts revenue recognition and presentation accounting policies.

#### 5. Lease Obligation

For the first eight months of2018, the Company rented office space in San Francisco, California under an operating lease. On July 18, 2018, the Company entered into a sublease agreement for office space in San Francisco, California. The term of the sublease began on September I, 2018 and expires on December 31,2022. Future minimum lease payments under the lease are:

| Year  | Amount     |
|-------|------------|
| 2019  | \$ 158,175 |
| 2020  | 158,175    |
| 202 1 | 158,175    |
| 202.2 | 158,175    |
| Total | \$632,700  |

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Notes to the Financial Statements

#### December 31,2018

#### 6. Subordinated Notes Payable

ln March 2017, the Company exchanged \$411,250 of notes payable for both twelve Class A member units valued at \$9,000 and \$402,250 of subordinated notes payable. The terms of the subordinated note agreements require four annual payments and two percent interest per annum. Appendex D of SEC Rule l5c3-l requires prior written approval from FINRA before any repayment of the subordinated loan can be made. During the year ended December 31, 2018, \$5,270 of interest was expensed in relation to the note and was payable at year end. At December 31, 2018, \$266,000 was due to the Class A Members for these subordinated loans.

Future minimum principal payments under the notes for the next three years are as follows:

| Year  | Amount     |
|-------|------------|
| 2019  | \$ 101,500 |
| 2020  | 82,250     |
| 2021  | 82,250     |
| Total | \$266,000  |

#### 7. Note Payable

On August 23, 2016, the Company entered into a note payable upon the redemption of a member's Class A interest. The terms of the promissory note agreement require five annual payments and two percent interest per annum. During the year ended December 31, 2018, \$668 of interest was expensed in relation to the note. As of December 31, 2018, the remaining unpaid balance of the note was \$30,000.

Future minimum principal payments under the notes for the next three years are as follows:

| Year  | Amount    |
|-------|-----------|
| 2019  | \$ 10,000 |
| 2020  | 10,000    |
| 2021  | 10,000    |
| Total | \$30,000  |

#### 8. Membership Interests

The Company has two classes of members, Class A and Class B. Both classes are entitled to share in the Company's net income and net loss in accordance with that member's percentage interest and have specified consent, approval and voting rights. Class A members are outside investors while Class B members arc employed or formerly employed by the Company.

In accordance with the LLC Agreement, income or loss is generally allocated to each member based on the number of units owned and the income or loss of the Company during the period of the member's ownership.

#### 9. Net Capital Requirements

The Company is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission's uniform net capital rule (Rule 15c3-l) which requires the Company to maintain a minimum net capital equal to or greater than \$5,000 and a ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital not exceeding 15 to I, both as defined. At December 31 , 20 I 8, the Company's net capital was \$325,559 which exceeded the requirement by \$320,559.

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# Catapult Advisors LLC **CONFIDENTIAL**

### Notes to the Financial Statements

### December 31, 2018

#### I 0. Risk Concentrations

The Company's cash consists of cash held at one financial institution where the balance of the account may exceed government insurance limits during the year. At December 31, 2018, the Company's cash balance exceeded these limits by \$142,220.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, 72% of revenue was earned from five clients.

#### 11. Revenues from Contracts with Customers

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when, or as, the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services to the customers. A good or service is transferred to a customer when, or as, t!he customer obtains control of that good or service. A performance obligation may be satisfied over time or at a point in time. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied over time is recognized by measuring progress in satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that depicts the transfer of the goods or services to the customer. Revenue from a performance obligation satisfied at a point in time is recognized at the point in time when it is determined the customer obtains control over the promised good or service. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those promised goods or services (i.e., the "transaction price"). In determining the transaction price, the Company considers multiple factors, including the effects of variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainties with respect to the amount are resolved. In determining when to include variable consideration in the transaction price, the Company considers the range of possible outcomes, the predictive value of past experiences, the time period of when uncertainties expect to be resolved and the amount of consideration that is susceptible to factors outside of the Company's influence, such as market volatility or the judgment and actions of third parties.

The following provides detailed information on the recognition of revenues from contracts with customers:

#### *Investment Banking Fees*

Financial advisory service revenue can be both fixed and variable and can be recognized over time and at a point in time. Retainer fees from merger and acquisition engagements are fixed fees, and success fees from merger and acquisition engagements are typicalfy variable fees. Retainer fees from merger and acquisition engagements are fixed fees recognized over time using a time elapsed measure of progress as the Company's clients simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of those services as they are provided. Success fees are recognized at a point in time when the transaction is complete since the related performance obligation has been satisfied upon completion.

#### Information on Remaining Performance Obligations and Revenue Recognized from Past Performance

Information is not disclosed about remaining performance obligations pertaining to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less. The transaction price allocated to remaining unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration exceeding one year was not material at December 31, 201 8. Advisory fees that are contingent upon completion of specific milestones are are considered variable and not included in the transaction price at December 31, 2018 as it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will occur.

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# Catapult Advisors LLC

### Notes to the Financial Statements

### December 31, 2018

#### 11. Revenues from Contracts with Customers *(continued)*

#### Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Company's revenues separated between revenues from contracts with customers by business activity and other sources of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018:

| Revenue from contracts with customers:              |           |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Investment banking fees-<br>retainer fees           | \$803,750 |
| Investment banking fees - merger & acquisition fees | 57,942    |
| Total revenue from contracts with customers         | \$861,692 |

#### Contract Balances

Income is recognized upon completion of the related performance obligation and when an unconditional right to payment exists. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of customer payments. A receivable is recognized when a performance obligation is met prior to receiving payment from the customer. Receivables related to revenue from contracts with customers were \$88,894 and \$1,529 as of January I, 2018 and December 31,2018, respectively.

Alternatively, fees received prior to the completion of the performance obligation are recorded as deferred revenue on the statement of financial condition until such time when the performance obligation is met. Deferred revenue would primarily relate to retainer fees received in investment banking engagements. Deferred retainer revenll.e was \$10,000 and \$0 as of January I, 2018 and December 3 1, 20 18, respectively.

#### Contract Costs

Expenses associated with investment banking advisory engagements are deferred only to the extent they are explicitly reimbursable by the client and the related revenue is recognized upon completion of services. All other investment banking advisory related expenses are expensed as incurred. All investment banking advisory expenses are recognized within their respective expense category on the Statement of Operations and any expenses reimbursed by clients are recognized as reimbursed expense income on the Statement of Operations. For the year ended December 31, 2018, there was no reimbursed expense income.

#### 12. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through February 28, 2019, the date which the financial statements were issued.

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# SUPPORTING SCHEDULES

Pursuant to Rule 17a-5 of the Securities Exchange Act

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# Computation of Net Capital Under Rule 15c3-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

| Net Capital                                              |               |
|----------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Total members' equity                                    | \$<br>96,632  |
| Add: Subordirnatcd borrowing                             | 266,000       |
| Total equity and allowable subordinated liabilities      | 362,632       |
| Less: Non-allowable assets                               |               |
| Accounts receivable                                      | 1,529         |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets                        | 35.544        |
| Total non-allowable assets                               | 37,073        |
| Net C apital                                             | 325,559       |
| Net minimum capital requirement of 6 2/3% of aggregate   |               |
| indebtedness of\$65,149 or \$5,000, whichever is greater | 5.000         |
| Excess Net Capital                                       | \$<br>320,559 |

## Reconciliation with Company's Net Capital Computation (Included in Part II of Form X-17 A-5 as of December 31, 2018)

There were no material differences noted in the Company's unaudited December 31, 2018 Part IIA FOCUS filing.

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Catapult Advisors LLC ScheduleD

# Computation for Determination of Reserve Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission For the Year Ended December 31,2018

An exemption from Rule 15c3-3 is claimed, based upon section (k)(2)(i). All transactions are processed in accordance with Rule 15c3-l(a)(2).

Information Relating to Possession or Control Requirements Under Rule 15c3-3 of the Securities and Exchange Commission For the Year Ended December 31,2018

An exemption from Rule 15c3-3 is claimed, based upon section (k)(2)(i).

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# REPORT ON EXEMPTION PROVISIONS Pursuant to Rule 17 C.F.R. §240.1Sc3-3(K)

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*675 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite A200 Walnut Creek, CA 94596* 

*(925) 933-2626 Fax {925) 944-6333* 

Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Members of Catapult Ad visors LLC

We have reviewed management's statements, included in the accompanying SEA 15c3-3 Exemption Report, in which (1) Catapult Advisors LLC (the "Company") identified the following provisions of 17 C.F.R. § 15c3-3(k) under which the Company claimed an exemption from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3: (k)(2)(i) (the "exemption provisions") and (2) the Company stated that it met the identified exemption provisions throughout the most recent fiscal year without exception. The Company's management is responsible for compliance with the exemption provisions and its statements.

Our review was conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and. accordingly, included inquiries and other required procedures to obtain evidence about the Company's compliance with the exemption provisions. A review is substantially less in scope than an examination, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion on management's statements. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to management's statements referred to above for them to be fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the provisions set forth in paragraph (k){2){i) of RuJe 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Walnut Creek, California

February 28. 20 19

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# SEA Rule 15c3·3 Exemption Report

February 5, 2019

I, Ron Lissak, Managing Member of Catapult Advisors LLC (the "Company") represent the following:

- 1. The Company claims the k(2)(i) exemption from 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3;
- 2. The Company met the identified exemption provision in 17 C.F.R. §240.15c3-3(k)(i) throughout the most recent fiscal year as of December 31, 2018 without exception; and
- 3. There were no exceptions during the most recent fiScal year in meeting the identified exemption provisions 1n 17 C.F.R §240.15c3-3(k).

I affirm that, to my best knowledge and belief, this Exemption Report is true and correct. The Company does not handle cash or securities on behalf of customers.

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Ron M. Lissak Managing Member

Catapult Advisors LLC 33 New Montgomery Street • Suite 800 Son Francisco, California 94105 www.catapultadvisors.com


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