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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from _____________ to__________________
Commission file number: 000-23105
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer in its charter)
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DELAWARE 752504551
(State or Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
6125 AIRPORT FREEWAY, SUITE 200
HALTOM CITY, TX 76117
(817) 222-1234
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: NONE
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: COMMON STOCK
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item
405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in the definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year. $1,243,145.
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State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common
equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the
common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common
equity, as of a specified date within the past 60 days. THE AGGREGATE MARKET
VALUE OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK HELD BY NON-AFFILIATES AS OF JUNE 18, 1998
WAS $2,408,647.
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. AS OF JUNE 18, 1998, THERE
WERE APPROXIMATELY 18,345,587 SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes [ ] No [X]
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
THE COMPANY
The Company was incorporated in the State of Delaware on December 11, 1992 under
the name Strictly Business, Inc. On September 16, 1993, pursuant to an amendment
to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company changed its name to American
Independent Network, Inc. (the "Company" herein). The Company's principal
offices are located at 6125 Airport Freeway, Suite 200, Haltom City, Texas
76117.
From inception through March 1994, the Company engaged in no substantive
business operations, but was actively seeking and pursuing potential business
opportunities. In September 1993, the Company was acquired by Donald Shelton and
Randy Moseley in a stock exchange transaction. Commencing in March 1994, the
Company began providing programming, media production, and syndication services
to television stations.
The Company's initial business strategy focused on entering into agreements with
television and cable stations broadcasting in smaller communities and by 1997,
the Company had affiliate agreements ("Affiliate Agreements") with over 150
broadcast television and cable stations ("Affiliate Stations").
Broadcast Television
Broadcast television stations, which are licensed and regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC"), transmit audio and video signals over the
air-waves within a designated signal area on a designated frequency. There are
three (3) basic types of broadcast television stations operating in the United
States today: (1) full-power network affiliates (ABC; NBC; CBS; FOX; WB Network;
and Paramount) ("Network Affiliate"); (2) full-power independent stations, such
as UHF channels ("Full Power Stations"); and (3) low power independent stations
("LPTV"). A Network Affiliate receives its programs from its network provider
and is generally only permitted to air programs of that particular network, with
the exception of FOX, WB Network, and Paramount affiliates who must obtain
additional programming. Network Affiliates may air programs from other sources,
such as local programming, only a few hours per week and may not broadcast
programs of any of the other major networks. Independent Stations include both
full-power and low-power stations which are not affiliated with one of the major
networks and thus, do not have access to network programming. Instead, they must
seek their own programming sources, such as that provided by the Company.
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Cable Television
Cable television was first developed in the 1940's primarily to serve rural
communities unable to receive broadcast television signals. Cable television is
defined by the FCC as a cable system facility consisting of closed transmission
paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment that is
designed to provide cable service, including video programming, to multiple
subscribers within a designated community. To receive cable transmission, a
viewer is required to feed an outside, dedicated wire or cable directly into
their home. By 1995, there were more than 11,200 cable systems serving over 60
million subscribers in over 32,000 communities in the United States. Cable
system operators range from large multiple system operators that own many
systems, to small independent systems that serve as few as several thousand
households. Each system operates under a franchise from the local government in
the community in which it is located. Cable television is regulated by local
municipalities, as well as the FCC. In addition to basic, premium and pay-per
view programs provided on cable television, many municipal governments require
local cable operators to originate their own programming, called "Community
Access" television or "Local Origination."
Company Affiliates
The Company originally broadcast its programs in analog signal and, by 1996, had
Affiliate Agreements with over 150 Affiliate Stations. In late 1996, the Company
converted from analog transmission to digital in early compliance with the FCC
mandate that all broadcast stations convert to digital transmission by the year
2006. The Company was the first network to convert to digital with
multi-channels. As a result of the conversion from analog to digital, the
Company's broadcast signal is now transmitted to its Affiliate Stations in
digital format, however, most television stations do not have the capability to
broadcast a digital signal, thus they are required to decode the Company's
digital signal back to analog so that they can rebroadcast the signal to their
viewers through their analog transmitter. To enable the Affiliate Stations to
decompress the digital signal, the Company was required to furnish each
Affiliate Station with digital decoding equipment. Due to the costs of providing
the decoding equipment, the Company was not able to furnish the necessary
equipment to all of its then existing Affiliate Stations. Accordingly, the
Company initially entered into Affiliate Agreements with thirty-three (33)
independent Full Power and LPTV stations and Local Origination cable television
systems to provide programming services via digital transmission. The Company
has since added additional Affiliate Stations and, to date, has agreements with
forty-four (44) Affiliate Stations to receive its digital signal. The Company
plans to expand its current affiliate base by concentrating its marketing
efforts on the 30 largest broadcast territories in terms of viewing households
and by reassociating with prior Affiliate Stations. Ten of the Company's current
Affiliate Stations are located within the 30 largest designated market areas
("DMA"). The Company is currently evaluating applications from stations desirous
of becoming Affiliate Stations and will enter into Affiliate Agreements with
these stations when it is able to provide the stations with the necessary
decoding equipment.
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The following table identifies the Company's current Affiliate Stations, the
Affiliate Station's DMA location and ranking, the location of the Affiliate
Station, the Affiliate Station's title, and the approximate number of households
in such DMA:
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2 Los Angeles Temecula, CA KFMG-TV 67 100,000
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4 Philadelphia WinslowTownship, NJ WPSJ-TV 8 1,505,000
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7 Washington, D.C. Arlington, VA WTMV-TV 14 1,750,000
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10 Atlanta LaGrange, GA WGBN-TV 33 100,000
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13 Cleveland Cleveland, OH WAX-TV 35 1,260,000
WAOH-TV 29S
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15 Tampa Sebring, FL WOCX-TV 5 85,000
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17 Phoenix Prescott, AZ KUSK-TV 7 1,000,000
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17 Phoenix Phoenix, AZ KTVP-TV 56 200,000
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20 Sacramento Sacramento, CA KBTV-TV 25 500,000
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22 Orlando/Dayton Orlando, FL WNTO-TV 26 1,117,093
Beach/MelbourneS
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27 Hartford Hartford, CT WHTX-TV 10 120,000
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34 Columbus Columbus, OH WLWG-TV 62 505,000
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36 Salt Lake City Logan, UT KUTN-TV 12 45,000
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38 San Antonio San Antonio, TX KSAA-TV 19 160,000
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40 Buffalo West Valley, NY WNGS-TV 67 250,000
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40 Buffalo Olean, NY W25AK-TV 17,000
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42 Memphis Memphis, TN WBII-TV 20 302,845
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43 Oklahoma City Edmond, OK K07TX-TV 40,000
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43 Oklahoma City Norman, OK KTOU-TV 22 170,000
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43 Oklahoma City Stillwater, OK K19DF-TV 50,000
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44 West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL WINQ-TV 19 420,000
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44 WPB/Ft. Pierce Vero Beach, FL WWCI-TV 10 87,000
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58 Tulsa Grove, OK KELF-TV 43 20,000
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60 Knoxville Heiskell, TN WFEM-TV 12 39,000
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60 Knoxville Oneida, TN Cable Channel 4 3,700
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61 Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL Pensacola, FL WBOP-TV 12 35,000
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65 Wichita/Hutchinson Kiowa, KS KDE-TV 36 6,500
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66 Toledo Bellevue, OH WBF-TV 21 6,500
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71 Lexington East Bernstadt, KY WOBZ-TV 9 125,000
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72 Des Moines Marshalltown, IA KDAO-TV 39 35,000
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76 Paducah Union City, TN WOBT-TV 9 5,000
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77 Texarkana/Shreveport Hope, AR KTSS-TV 55 25,000
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81 Huntsville/Decatur/Florence Florence, AL WBCF-TV 3 30,000
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97 Evansville Mt. Carmel, IL WCJ-TV 12 30,000
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100 Savannah Ailey, GA W46CA-TV 50,000
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103 Ft. Wayne Auburn, IN W07CL-TV 237,090
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115 San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA KSLO-TV 20 180,000
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118 Reno Hawthorne, NV KWI-TV 13 9,000
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125 Columbus, GA Columbus, GA WCGT-TV 16 86,000
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128 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX K07UD-TV 49,000
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131 Chico/Redding Redding, CA K04NV-TV 70,000
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155 Bangor, ME Banger, ME WBGR-TV 33 50,000
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205 Juneau, AK Sitka, AK KSCT-TV 5 2,900
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TOTAL STATIONS = 44 TOTAL DMAS COVERED = 37 TOTAL HHS = 10,878,628
(APPROX.)
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In December 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with Dominion Sky
Angels, a satellite direct television digital system, to add the Company as a
separate channel. The channel began broadcasting in February 1998 and can be
seen on the Dominion DBS Television System by persons owning a Dish(TM) NetWork
satellite receiver, as well as in over 1,500 hotel rooms at the Imperial Palace
Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Internet users with AudioNet
can view the Company's programs on their computers while it is being aired on
the network. The Company's web site is located at www.aini.com.
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In December 1997, the Company and Media Fund, Inc. ("MFI") entered into an
agreement pursuant to which MFI will receive 1,875,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, assets with a book value of $2,818,933 and 20% of the commercial
time slots on the Company's channels for a period of four (4) years commencing
in December 1998 in exchange for the payment of $5,000,000 to be paid in
installments and up to 12 hours per day of network quality programming for the
life of the contract. The agreement is renewable for five (5) years (See
"Exhibit 6.33"). MFI is in the business of helping growing businesses gain
access to media and professional advertising and marketing services by
purchasing the appropriate type and amount of media to bring its client
companies' products and services to its target markets.
The Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Eureka Media & Trading, Inc., which
was formed in the State of Nevada on September 6, 1995. To date, the subsidiary
corporation has not conducted operations. The Company is in the process of
changing the name to "Senior Channel, Inc."
THE BUSINESS
PRINCIPAL SERVICES
The Company provides family-oriented television to a network of television
stations and cable systems nationwide ("Affiliates" or "Affiliate Stations").
The Company also provides media production and syndication services, as well as
satellite uplink services on behalf of certain cable channels. The Affiliate
Stations serviced by the Company are primarily "independent" stations, meaning
that they have no affiliation with the major network organizations (NBC; ABC;
CBS; FOX; WB Network; and Paramount). A station which is affiliated with one of
the major networks is provided programming by the managing network organization,
whereas independent stations must either produce their own programs at a
significant expense, or purchase such programming from an outside source, such
as the Company. The programs provided by the Company cover a wide array of
topics and interests, and include cartoons, sports, sitcoms, movies, news and
weather, comedy, science, health shows, documentaries, and public interest
programs. The Company also offers original programs such as The Junior National
Achievers Awards, National Golden Gloves, The Better Life Show, Television
Factory Direct, Under Sea Adventures, Travel Escapades, celebrity golf
tournaments, professional boxing, fishing expeditions and interactive
programming. The Company maintains a library of over 2,000 licensed and wholly
owned programs, including nostalgic and vintage genre films, as well as newly
produced movies.
Program Inventory
The Company amasses its program inventory by various methods, including
licensing the rights from program owners and syndicators, purchasing the rights,
or by producing its own programming.
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The vast majority of the Company's programs are procured via license agreements
with program owners and syndicators (collectively referred to herein as "Program
Owners"). The "National Association of Programers and Television Executives"
("NAPTE") is an annual industry convention where broadcasters, such as the
Company, are able to view program offerings, meet with Program Owners, and
negotiate licensing terms. The Company's officers have attended several NAPTE
conventions and have been successful in negotiating licensing rights to many of
its family oriented programs. In addition to contacts generated through the
NAPTE convention, the Company has, on occasion, been contacted at its offices by
Program Owners seeking to license their programs to the Company. Due to the
immense array and amount of programming material available, and the large
numbers of Program Owners, the Company has numerous contacts and a variety of
products from which to choose and is not dependent upon any one party for its
programming selections.
The form of agreement utilized by the Company to secure licensing rights with
program owners and syndicators contains barter terms pursuant to which the
Company obtains broadcasting rights to certain identified programming and in
exchange, the Company gives the Program Owner advertising time during the
broadcast of such programs. In a thirty (30) minute program there are normally
eight (8) minutes of commercial time, which time is allocated as follows: three
(3) minutes to the Program Owner; two (2) minutes to the Affiliate Station; and
three (3) minutes to the Company. The Program Owner can then sell the
advertising time to outside parties, thereby earning income on the licensing of
their program to the Company. The contract is generally for a term of fifty-two
(52) weeks and is cancelable by either party upon two (2) weeks written notice.
The Company has the right to refuse any program, without prior notice, if the
content, subject matter, or production quality does not meet the Company's
standards.
The Company entered into a License Agreement with All News Channel ("ANC"),
commencing as of January 1, 1998 and ending on December 31, 1998, pursuant to
which the Company has the right to broadcast ANC's national, international,
weather and sports news coverage during specified time slots Monday through
Sunday for a licensing fee of $542 per month. Each news segment is 30 minutes in
length, including commercial time of approximately 7 minutes. Of the available
commercial time, ANC reserves 3 minutes and the Company is allotted 4 minutes
for its own use. The Company is also permitted to preempt certain segments of
the ANC broadcast with its own news material. Currently, the Company airs ANC
approximately 25 times per week. In the event the Company fails to pay the
licensing fee or any part thereof during the term of the agreement, ANC may
terminate the agreement upon thirty days advance written notice to the Company.
The Company has purchased the rights to select public-domain movies. These
purchase arrangements are generally done pursuant to oral contract and involve a
one-time payment by the Company. The Company has sole discretion in determining
when and how often to run its wholly owned programs. The Company owns
approximately 2,000 shows and movies outright, however the majority of the
Company's current broadcast list continues to be licensed programs.
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The Company has the facilities to produce its own programming, but due to the
wide availability and low cost of finished programing and the high cost
associated with producing its own programming, the Company no longer produces
its own programs. However, the Company does lease its production facilities and
certain equipment to third-parties for their production needs.
In 1996, the Company made the conversion from analog to digital transmission of
its programs in early compliance with the Federal Communications Commission
mandate that all broadcast stations convert to digital transmission by the year
2006. Digital technologies enable the cable system to compress multiple digital
channels into the bandwidth currently required for a single analog channel,
thereby permitting a cable system to significantly expand its current channel
capacity with a much lower capital investment than would be required to install
fiber optic cables or to make other major infrastructure upgrades. As a result
of the conversion to digital transmission, the Company was able to expand its
single channel to a total of five (5) channels.
The Company utilizes one of its five channels for broadcast of its own programs.
On April 3, 1997, the Company leased its third channel to Lionshead
Entertainment, Inc. to broadcast as the "Senior Channel" with 24 hour
programming designed for the senior citizen market. The agreement was for a term
of three years and required LEI to pay the Company $98,000 per month. LEI failed
to pay accrued amounts due and was in arrears to the Company and in breach of
its contract. In December 1997, the Company and LEI agreed to a Settlement,
Compromise and Assignment pursuant to which LEI assigned to the Company all of
its rights, title and interest in any intellectual property rights relating to
the Senior Channel, including, but not limited to, its rights in the "Senior
Channel" name. The Settlement Agreement and Assignment were executed on February
28, 1998 and are effective as of December 1997. In exchange for the foregoing,
the Company released LEI from its contract and deemed all amounts owed by LEI to
the Company paid in full.
The Senior Channel was founded to address the interests and needs of the growing
senior population. The Company intends to operate the channel as a wholly owned
subsidiary and is in the process of changing the name of its subsidiary, Eureka
Media & Trading, Inc. to "Senior Channel, Inc." The Company plans to broadcast
on the Senior Channel 24 hours per day and will include applicable programming
currently in the Company's library, as well as new programs geared specifically
for the senior market. The Company is seeking to include Gospel Music, Big Band
Hour, The Low Fat Gourmet, Senior Travel Show, The Washington Spy, Whatever
Happened To ?, and Senior Lifestyles in its Senior Channel programming schedule.
In addition, Dominion Shy Angels has expressed interest in including the Senior
Channel on its direct satellite system.
The Company is negotiating with parties to lease its additional three channels
on the digital compression system uplinking to the satellite. Broadcast Magazine
estimated that there are over 65 new cable channels who have announced that they
are ready to commence broadcasting and are seeking channel space. Accordingly,
the Company believes that it will be able to enter into a lease agreement for
the remaining channels.
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The Company has a website located at www.aini.com. The Company's website
provides information regarding the Company and about future programming. In
addition, the Company's website has live video and audio feeds of the Company's
programs which are only accessible to computers with adequate memory via
AudioNet.
MARKETING STRATEGY; PRINCIPAL MARKETS AND CUSTOMERS
The Company essentially has two products to distribute to generate revenues: (1)
sale of its programming; and (2) sale of the commercial advertising time within
the programming.
(1) Programming:
Marketing Strategy: The Company markets its programming to broadcast and cable
television stations on the strength of its quality family oriented programming
and its attractive barter system pursuant to which the Affiliate Station retains
4 minutes per hour of advertising time. Under this barter system, an Affiliate
Station is not required to spend money to receive programming ("no-cost
programming"). The Nielsen Designated Market Area Television Households
publishes an annual Television Market Rankings which lists the identity of
stations, its market, ranking and estimated number of households. The Company
contacts many of these stations through direct mailings and other
advertisements. In addition, the Company is introduced to potential Affiliate
Stations at industry conventions and through other Affiliates' recommendations.
Stations also hear about the Company at industry conventions and from other
stations, programmers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and then contact
the Company to inquire about becoming an Affiliate Station. As the Company
expands into the top 30 markets, it will make personal visits and telephone
calls to the independent stations that it has targeted as good candidates for
affiliation with the Company.
Customers: The Company's potential customers for its programming includes all
television and cable stations. The Company originally broadcast in analog signal
and had Affiliate Agreements with over 150 television and cable stations. In
connection with its conversion to digital transmission and the associated costs
of furnishing its Affiliate Stations with digital decoding equipment, the
Company was not able to furnish the equipment to all of its then existing
Affiliate Stations. The Company has entered into agreements with 44 Affiliate
Stations (for a complete list of the Company's Affiliate Stations, please refer
to Page 4) and is currently evaluating applications from additional stations
desirous of affiliating with the Company. The Company plans to concentrate on
adding stations located in the top 30 DMAs.
A station which has been added as an affiliate of the Company is required to
broadcast a minimum of 12 hours of the Company's broadcast within a 24 hour
period. In general, the terms of the Affiliate Agreement between the Company and
each Affiliate Station provides that the Affiliate Station will receive 24 hours
of television programming, during which the Affiliate Station may use
approximately four (4) minutes per hour for local commercials or other
announcements. The Affiliate Agreement also provides that the Affiliate must
broadcast the Company's programs in their entirety, submit a weekly affidavit of
its broadcast logs showing the number of hours per day that
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the Company's programming was broadcast on the Affiliate Station, maintain all
necessary permits and licenses, and may not preempt or disrupt the Company's
national advertisements. Either party may cancel the agreement at any time with
thirty (30) days written notice.
Upon request, the Company also provides its Affiliate Stations with promotional
packages, as well as press releases and recorded audio announcements.
Promotional packages may include: (i) customized station IDs; (ii) Company
Network ID's with a common theme designed to show the distinctiveness of the
Affiliate Station by its association with the Company's network; (iii) 30 second
generic promotions for each element of Company program content; (iv) 10 second
and 30 second program-specific promotions for the different programs provided by
the Company, including movies and shorts; (v) opening and closing "bumpers" for
all programs (a bumper is a short introduction or closing which provides a
smooth transition from program segments to commercials and vice-versa); (vi)
animated promotions; and (vii) 30 second and 60 second radio commercials
promoting the station's affiliation with the Company.
In exchange for providing the Affiliate Stations with programming and commercial
time, the Company retains the remainder of the advertising time which it sells
to advertising firms and independent advertisers, and uses to barter with
third-parties to acquire additional programs. A critical factor in attracting
advertisers is the Affiliate Stations's market since each viewer comprising such
market represents a potential customer for the advertiser's product. Therefore,
the Company's access to the Affiliates' markets is integral to selling the
advertising time.
(2) Advertising:
Marketing Strategy and Customers
The Company markets its advertising time to (i) to Program Owners; (ii)
Affiliate Stations; and (iii) advertising agencies and independent advertisers.
Program Owners: In exchange for licensing rights to select programming, the
Company gives the Program Owner advertising time during the broadcast of such
programming. The Program Owner is then able to sell the advertising to outside
parties. The Company generally contracts with Program Owners at the NAPTE
convention and accordingly, is not required to actively market this segment of
its advertising time.
Affiliate Stations: The Company provides programming and advertising time to its
Affiliate Stations in exchange for retaining advertising time and access to the
Affiliate Stations' markets. In a traditional broadcasting contract, an
affiliate station would retain all available advertising time, which it would
then sell to outside advertisers, and the network would receive a fee from the
affiliate station. However, the Company believes that by selling retained
commercial time to outside advertisers, it is able to generate higher revenues
than it would otherwise receive in fees from its
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Affiliate Stations. Advertising time is generally a component of the programming
contract with Affiliate Stations, accordingly, the Company is not required to
separately market the advertising time to Affiliate Stations.
Advertisers: Approximately 25% of the Company's revenues come from sales of
commercial time to advertising agencies and independent advertisers. The
monetary value of this time is based upon the estimated size of the viewing
audience; the larger the audience, the more the Company is able to charge for
the advertising time. To measure the size of a viewing audience, networks and
stations generally subscribe to nationally recognized rating services, such as
Nielsen. Initially, the Company's Affiliate Stations were located in the smaller
market areas of the country. However, the Company's goal is to enter into
Affiliate Agreements with stations located in the top 30 demographic market
areas ("DMA") in order to obtain Nielsen ratings to allow the Company to charge
higher rates for their advertising time. Presently, the Company has Affiliate
Stations in 9 of the top 25 DMAs and 19 of the top 50 DMAs. Sales of the
Company's advertising time to advertising agencies and to independent
advertisers is generally by referrals or by advertisers contacting the Company.
In some instances, the Company has solicited advertising agencies.
In addition to sales of its programming and advertising time, the Company also
generates revenues through (i) sales of programming time slots to companies
desiring to air their own programs; (ii) leasing of its digital satellite
channels; (iii) direct response marketing of products advertised on the network;
and (iv) leasing of its production facilities.
COMPETITION
The broadcast industry is highly competitive and, as a result of the wide range
of programming available in both the broadcast and cable formats, the Company
competes with a large number of competitors, many of whom may offer similar
programs. The Company competes for available air time, channel capacity,
advertiser revenue, revenue from license fees, number of viewing households, and
programming material. The Company believes its strongest competitive advantages
are (i) the quality of its family oriented programming; (ii) its advertising
rates; (iii) the markets in which its programming is broadcast; and (iv) its
no-cost programming.
Quality Family Oriented Programming: The Company's programming philosophy is
centered on family viewing and it believes that there is strong public support
(as evidenced by Congress' hearings on appropriate programming and the recent
mandate to add the content ratings symbols on the television screens as the
programs are aired) for rated "G" programming which is appropriate for viewing
by the entire family. As major networks are permitting more violence, sexual
content, and offensive language within their programming, the Company believes
that there is a strong and growing contingent of families who will demand
programs that are more aligned with their family values. The Company intends to
position itself as the "family network" to fill this niche. Although the Company
does not believe that its family oriented programming will put it in direct
competition with the larger and more established networks, it does believe that
its programming, in combination with other factors, will establish the Company
as a premiere network.
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Advertising Rates: The Company also competes with other networks on the basis of
its advertising rates. The Company's barter system allows it to keep its rates
low, thereby making advertising with the Company a viable alternative for many
companies whose revenues do not permit them to pay the exorbitant fees required
to advertise on the major networks. In addition, as other networks increase the
cost of producing shows, such as the recently announced $13,000,000 per episode
of E.R. on NBC, they must increase the fees charged to advertisers in order to
recoup their expenses. Since the Company does not produce its own shows and has
relatively low overhead, it is able to maintain very competitive advertising
rates.
Markets: The leading networks, based upon total number of affiliated stations,
are ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Each of these competitors are more established than
the Company, have significantly greater name recognition and viewer loyalty, as
well as greater industry, financial, distribution and marketing, programming,
personnel and other resources than the Company. Moreover, the television market
has seen a continual increase in the number of networks, including the addition
of Warner Brothers Network (WB) and United Paramount Network (UPN) in 1994. As
the number of networks increase, the Company will face greater competition for
available syndicated programs, viewers, and for affiliates who wish to carry
their broadcasts. The Company also believes that other forms of quasi-networks,
including QVC and the Home Shopping Network and so called "superstations" such
as WTBS and WGN, will also be a significant source of competition. At present,
the Company is approximately the tenth largest network based upon the total
aggregate households covered by the Company's Affiliate Stations. The Company
currently broadcasts in 10 of the top 30 DMAs and broadcasts in an aggregate of
approximately 10,878,628 households. The Company intends to increase its
household viewership by entering into additional markets in the top 30 DMAs.
No-Cost Programming: In a typical broadcasting arrangement, the network charges
the affiliate station a fee to broadcast its programs and the affiliate retains
most, if not all, of the advertising time. The fees charged by the networks
generally represent a large portion of the affiliate's expenses and may be
prohibitive to many of the smaller affiliate stations. The Company is able to
compete with the high fees charged by other networks with its no-cost barter
arrangement which enables affiliate stations to broadcast quality programs
without the usual associated costs. Under the Company's barter system, the
Company provides programming and advertising time to its Affiliate Stations and,
in exchange, the Company retains advertising time and gains access to the
Affiliate Stations' viewing market. The Company earns revenues on its
programming by selling the retained advertising time to outside advertisers.
In addition to the foregoing, the Company believes that the recent introduction
of direct satellite services ("DSS") will directly compete with cable systems
and increase the pressure for additional channels and services. DSS systems
offer their subscribers more than twice as many channels as most cable systems,
with better audio and video quality. The price of satellite dishes are
competitive with premium cable fees and industry analysts expect the
approximately 4.5 million DSS subscribers to increase to 19 million by the year
2000. In December 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with Dominion Sky
Angels to add the Company as one of its 16 channels. The channel is delivered
through EchoStar via the small 18-inch dish.
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RELIANCE ON CUSTOMERS
The Company currently provides programming services to forty-four (44) Affiliate
Stations. The Company is not dependant upon any one station for its revenues,
however, the loss of several stations could adversely effect the Company's
results of operations.
The Company also sells advertising time slots on its programming to various
advertisers. The revenues generated by sale of the advertising slots represents
approximately 25% of the Company's income, however, taken as a whole, no one
company provides a large portion of such income. Accordingly, the Company is not
dependent upon one or a few major advertisers, however, the loss of a
significant number of advertisers could adversely effect the Company's results
of operations.
The Company is negotiating to lease its additional channels on the digital
compression system uplinking to the satellite. Broadcast Magazine has estimated
that there are over 65 new cable channels who have announced they are ready to
commence broadcasting and are seeking channel space. Accordingly, the Company
believes that it will be able to enter into lease agreements for the remaining
channels.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
The Company's business is not subject to any federal, state or local
environmental laws.
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
The Company does not currently hold patents, copyright marks or service marks on
any of its products, however, the Company may apply for such intellectual
property right protections if future conditions indicate that this would be in
the Company's best interests.
On July 18, 1997, the Company was granted a Radio Station Authorization by the
FCC. The Radio Station Authorization, which authorizes the Company to build and
operate a domestic fixed transmit/receive C-band earth station (uplink system)
on the Company's premises, expires July 18, 2007.
The Company has entered into license agreements with several syndicators and
program owners for the use of their programming. Under the agreements, which are
generally non-exclusive, the Company is granted the right to exhibit, distribute
and transmit by means of broadcast or cablecast, a particular program. In
consideration thereof, the Company provides advertising time during such program
to the syndicator. The amount of advertising time, the length, and other terms
of the license agreement vary, depending upon the type of program being
licensed.
The Company has also entered into Affiliate Agreements with each of its
Affiliate Stations pursuant to which the Company provides programming and other
amenities in exchange for advertising time during such programming. The Company
either utilizes such advertising time or sells it to third
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parties. The terms of the Affiliate Agreements vary depending upon the type of
programming being provided by the Company, the length of the agreement, as well
as other variables. The Company currently has 44 Affiliate Stations with whom it
has entered into comparable Affiliate Agreements.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Broadcasting of the Company's programming, both by the Company and its
Affiliates, is subject to the rules and regulations of various federal, state
and local agencies. The Company believes that it currently complies with
applicable laws and regulations governing cable and television broadcasts,
however, in the event that such laws are subsequently modified, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to continue to comply with such laws.
Failure to comply could have serious negative implications for the Company.
EMPLOYEES
The Company has nine (9) full time employees and two (2) part-time employees.
The Company's employees are not represented by any collective bargaining
organization, and the Company has never experienced a work stoppage. The Company
believes that its relations with its employees are satisfactory.
"YEAR 2000" ISSUES
The Company has conducted a comprehensive review of its computer systems to
identify any business functions that could be affected by the "Year 2000" issue.
As the millennium ("Year 2000") approaches, businesses may experience problems
as the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than
four to define the applicable year. The Company has conducted a comprehensive
review of its computer systems to identify those areas that could be affected by
the "Year 2000" issue. Any of the Company's programs that have time-sensitive
software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year
2000. If not corrected, this could result in extensive miscalculations or a
major system failure.
The Company relies on industry standard software. Certain manufacturers have
already provided the Company with upgraded software to address the "Year 2000"
issue and the Company believes that its remaining software manufacturers will
modify their programs accordingly. In the event the remaining manufacturers do
not upgrade their software packages, the Company will replace such software with
programs that address the "Year 2000" issue. The Company believes that by
modifying existing software and converting to new software, the "Year 2000"
issue will not pose significant operational problems and is not anticipated to
require additional expenditures that would materially impact its financial
position or results of operations in any given year.
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ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
The Company entered into a lease agreement ("Lease Agreement") on June 1, 1995
for its principal offices located at 6125 Airport Freeway, Haltom City, Texas
76117. The premises measure approximately 13,900 square feet and are used for
the Company's general office and administrative purposes, as well as for their
programming services, warehouse needs and full-service production studio. The
Company subleases part of the office space to other companies engaged in the
television and media business.
The initial term of the Lease Agreement was for a period of twenty-four (24)
months commencing on June 1, 1995 and terminating on May 31, 1997. The Company
renewed the lease for an additional twelve (12) months, up to and including May
31, 1998 and is in the process of negotiating to extend the lease term. The
Company believes that the premises are acceptable for their current operating
needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is not currently involved in any material legal proceeding and is
not aware of any material legal proceeding threatened against it.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, no matter was
submitted to the vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or
otherwise.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Market for Common Stock.
The Registrant's Common Stock is not registered on any exchange and, at present,
there is no established public trading market for the Common Stock.
As of June 18, 1998 the Company had approximately 325 shareholders of record for
its Common Stock and approximately 18,354,587 shares of Common Stock issued and
outstanding.
Although holders of the Company's Common Stock are entitled to receive
dividends, there can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient funds
to pay such dividends, or even if such funds are available, that the Company
will be permitted to make such dividend payments under the provisions of the
Delaware General Corporate Law or other applicable laws. Delaware law prohibits
the Company from paying dividends or making other distributions if the Company
would be unable to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of
business or if the Company's assets would be less than its liabilities after
giving effect to such dividend or distribution. Further, the policy of the Board
of Directors has been and continues to be to retain earnings in order to fund
operations and continue the development and expansion of the Company.
To date, the Company has not declared or paid any dividends with respect to its
Common Stock. Future cash dividends on the Common Stock, if any, will be
determined by the Company's Board of Directors and will be based upon the
Company's earnings, capital requirements, financial conditions and other factors
deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
None of the Company's current agreements contain restrictions on the payment of
dividends, however, future financing arrangements may contain such restrictions.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
From 1995 through 1996, the Registrant sold an aggregate of $548,750 in 15%
Guaranteed Promissory Notes ("Bridge A Notes"). There were 50 investors, 32 of
whom were accredited and 18 of whom were non-accredited investors. Prior to
investing in the Company, potential investors were provided with a Confidential
Private Placement Memorandum which contained the Company's most recent audited
financial statements, current information regarding the Company, estimated use
of offering proceeds, and risks associated with an investment in the Company, as
well as other relevant information. Potential investors were also given the
opportunity to ask questions of the Company regarding the Company, the notes,
and the offering. The sales were made in reliance upon exemptions from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) and Regulation D promulgated under the
Act. The offering was not underwritten, and there were no underwriting discounts
or commissions. The Bridge A Notes are convertible into restricted Common Stock
of the Company at a per share
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conversion price of $3.25. Commencing in October 1997 through February 1998, an
aggregate of $83,750 of the Bridge A Notes were converted into 25,769 shares of
the Company's Common Stock. The Common Stock was issued pursuant to an exemption
from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Act. All shares of Common Stock
issued upon conversion of the Bridge A Notes were issued with the appropriate
restrictive legend.
In March 1996, the Company commenced a private offering of 15% Guaranteed
Promissory Notes with a face value of $1,000 ("Bridge B Notes") for an aggregate
of $574,000 in gross offering proceeds. The offer and sale of the Bridge B Notes
did not involve a public offering. There were a total of 52 investors, 49 of
whom were accredited and 3 of whom were non-accredited investors. Prior to
investing in the Company, potential investors were provided with a Confidential
Private Placement Memorandum which contained the Company's most recent audited
financial statements, current information regarding the Company, estimated use
of offering proceeds, and risks associated with an investment in the Company, as
well as other relevant information. Potential investors were also given the
opportunity to ask questions of the Company regarding the Company, the Units,
and the offering. The sales were made in reliance upon exemptions from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2), Section 4(6), and Regulation D under the
Act. The offering was not underwritten, consequently, there were no underwriting
discounts or commissions. The Bridge B Notes are convertible into restricted
Common Stock of the Company at a per share conversion price of $3.25. During the
period November 1997 through January 1998, an aggregate value of $40,000 in
Bridge B Notes were converted into 12,305 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
The Common Stock was issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under
Section 3(a)(9) of the Act. All shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of
the Bridge B notes were issued with the appropriate restrictive legend.
During the period of July 1996 through May 1997, the Company conducted a private
offering of Units at an offering price of $6.50 per Unit. Each Unit was
comprised of one share of Series B Preferred share and one Investor Warrant. The
Series B Preferred Shares are convertible into two (2) shares of Common Stock
and the Investor Warrants are exercisable into one share of Common Stock upon
the occurrence of certain events and expire one year thereafter. Prior to
investing in the Company, potential investors were provided with a Confidential
Private Placement Memorandum which contained the Company's most recent audited
financial statements, current information regarding the Company, estimated use
of offering proceeds, and risks associated with an investment in the Company, as
well as other relevant information. Potential investors were also given the
opportunity to ask questions of the Company regarding the Company, the Units,
and the offering. The offer and sale of the Units did not involve a public
offering. There were a total of 286,625 Units sold for a total of $1,863,059 in
gross offering proceeds. There were 105 investors, 100 of whom were accredited
and 5 of whom were non-accredited. The Units were sold in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) and Regulation D under the
Act. The offering was not underwritten, consequently there were no underwriting
discounts or commissions. During the period September 1997 through March 1998,
229,273 shares of the issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Stock converted
were converted into 458,546 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Common
Stock was issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section
3(a)(9)
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of the Act. All shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Series B
Preferred shares were issued with the appropriate restrictive legend. To date,
none of the Investor Warrants have been converted into Common Stock of the
Company.
During March 1997, the Company sold 15% Guaranteed Promissory Notes with a face
value of $10,000 each ("Bridge C Notes") for an aggregate of $125,000 in gross
offering proceeds. The offer and sale of such notes did not involve a public
offering and were sold only to accredited investors. There were a total of 5
accredited investors. Prior to investing in the Company, potential investors
were provided with a Confidential Private Placement Memorandum which contained
the Company's most recent audited financial statements, current information
regarding the Company, estimated use of offering proceeds, and risks associated
with an investment in the Company, as well as other relevant information.
Potential investors were also given the opportunity to ask questions of the
Company regarding the Company, the notes, and the offering. The notes were sold
in reliance upon Section 4(2) and Regulation D promulgated under the Act. The
offering was not underwritten, therefore, there were no underwriting discounts
or commissions. During the period November 1997 through March 1998, 100% of the
Bridge C Notes were converted into 38,463 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
The Common Stock was issued pursuant to an exemption from registration under
Section 3(a)(9) of the Act. All shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of
the Bridge C Notes were issued with the appropriate restrictive legend.
On May 12, 1997, Frank J. Lyons ("Lyons"), an individual, loaned $100,000 to the
Company. As partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the
Company issued Lyons 20,000 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Lyons represented to the
Company that he is an accredited investor. The issuance of the foregoing shares
did not involve a public offering. The foregoing loan and issuance of Common
Stock were effected in reliance upon the exemptions from registration provided
by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder. There were
no underwriting discounts or commissions in connection with this transaction.
On May 12, 1997, Gary Lamberg ("Lamberg"), an individual, loaned $50,000 to the
Company. As partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the
Company issued Lamberg 10,000 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Lamberg represented to
the Company that he is an accredited investor. The issuance of the foregoing
shares to Mr. Lamberg did not involve a public offering. The foregoing loan and
issuance of Common Stock were effected in reliance upon the exemptions from
registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation D promulgated
thereunder. There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in connection
with this transaction.
On July 1, 1997, Super Six, Inc. ("Super Six") loaned $30,000 to the Company. As
partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the Company issued
Super Six 60,000 shares of Common Stock. The equity owners of Super Six each
individually represented to the Company that they are accredited investors. The
offer and sale of the foregoing shares did not involve a public offering. The
foregoing loan and issuance of Common Stock were effected in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation
D promulgated thereunder. There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in
connection with these transactions.
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On August 1, 1997, James Thornbo ("Thornbo"), an individual, loaned $25,000 to
the Company. As partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the
Company issued Thornbo 9,079 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Thornbo represented to
the Company that he is an accredited investor. The issuance of the foregoing
shares did not involve a public offering. The foregoing loan and issuance of
Common Stock were effected in reliance upon the exemptions from registration
provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in connection with these
transactions.
On August 1, 1997, Raji Shah ("Shah"), an individual, loaned $38,000 to the
Company. As partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the
Company issued 12,500 shares to Mr. Shah. Mr. Shah represented to the Company
that he is an accredited investor. The issuance of the foregoing shares did not
involve a public offering. The foregoing loan was effected in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation
D promulgated thereunder. There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in
connection with these transactions.
On August 4, 1997, Logistics Services International, Inc. ("Logistics") loaned
$50,000 to the Company. As partial consideration for extending the loan to the
Company, the Company issued Logistics 4,285 shares of Common Stock. The equity
owner of Logistics represented to the Company that he is an accredited investor.
The issuance of the foregoing shares did not involve a public offering. The
foregoing loan and issuance of Common Stock were effected in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation
D promulgated thereunder. The offering was not underwritten, and there were no
underwriting discounts or commissions.
On August 28, 1997, Midas Fund Ltd. ("Midas") loaned $100,000 to the Company. As
partial consideration for extending the loan to the Company, the Company issued
Midas 20,000 shares of Common Stock. The equity owners of Midas have each
individually represented to the Company that they are accredited investors. The
issuance of the foregoing shares did not involve a public offering. The
foregoing loan and issuance of Common Stock were effected in reliance upon the
exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and Regulation
D promulgated thereunder. There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in
connection with these transactions.
During November and December 1997, the Company offered and sold 20 Units
("Units") to two accredited investors for total gross proceeds of $100,000. Each
Unit consisted of (i) a promissory note in the principal amount of $5,000,
bearing interest at the rate of 20% per annum, payable at maturity, and maturing
six (6) months from the date of issuance, and (ii) 1,000 shares of Common Stock.
The offer and sale of the Units did not involve a public offering. The Units
were sold in reliance upon the exemptions from registration pursuant to Section
4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act. The offering was
not underwritten, consequently there were no underwriting discounts or
commissions.
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In December 1997, the Company and Media Fund, Inc. ("MFI") entered into an
agreement pursuant to which MFI received 1,875,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, as well as other assets of the Company, in exchange for payment of
$5,000,000 to be paid in installments over a period of eighteen months. The
equity owners of MFI have each individually represented to the Company that they
are accredited investors. The issuance of the foregoing shares did not involve a
public offering. The foregoing loan and issuance of Common Stock were effected
in reliance upon the exemptions from registration provided by Section 4(2) of
the Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder. There were no underwriting
discounts or commissions in connection with these transactions.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
GENERAL
Management's discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better
understanding of the Company's financial condition, results of operations,
liquidity, and capital resources. The discussion should be read in conjunction
with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the financial statements of the
Company and the Notes thereto included elsewhere herein for the Company's fiscal
years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997.
The Company was founded on December 11, 1992 and provides programming, media
production and syndication services to television and cable stations, as well as
satellite uplink services to certain cable channels. The Company has a
wholly-owned subsidiary, Eureka Media & Trading, Inc., formed in the State of
Nevada on September 6, 1995, which has not commenced operations. The Company is
in the process of changing the name of its subsidiary to "Senior Channel, Inc."
The Company originally broadcast its programs via analog transmission and, in
1996, had Affiliate Agreements with over 150 Affiliate Stations. However, in
late 1996, the Company converted from analog to digital transmission and in
connection with the conversion, was required to provide digital decoding
equipment to each of its Affiliate Stations. Due to the cost of providing the
decoding equipment, the Company was not able to furnish the equipment to all of
its then existing Affiliate Stations. Accordingly, upon conversion, the Company
initially entered into Affiliate Agreements with 33 Affiliate Stations. The
Company has since entered into Affiliate Agreements to provide family-oriented
television to a network of forty-four (44) television stations and cable systems
nationwide. The stations serviced by the Company are primarily "independent"
stations, meaning that they have no affiliation with the major network
organizations (NBC; ABC; CBS; FOX; WB Network; and Paramount). The Company
maintains a library of over 2,000 programs covering a wide array of topics and
interests, and includes cartoons, sports, sitcoms, movies, news and weather,
comedy, science and health shows, documentaries, and public interest programs.
The Company also offers original programs, celebrity golf tournaments,
professional boxing, fishing expeditions and interactive programming.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Revenues are primarily derived from the Company's programming services, sales of
advertising and programming time, and leasing of digital satellite channels.
Revenues for 1997 were $1,243,145 compared to $642,399 for 1996, an increase
of $600,746 or 94%. The increase in revenues resulted from leasing out of
digital channels and a decrease in uplinking and programming expenses.
Cost of Operations
Costs of operations were $957,715 for the 1997 fiscal year and $987,715 for the
1996 fiscal year, a 3% decrease. The decrease in 1997 was due to a decrease in
uplinking and programming expenses. The decrease in unlinking expenses resulted
from the replacement of a rented mobile uplink with its own permanent unlink as
part of the digital system. Programming expenses, which include costs for
program development, editing, videotapes and other miscellaneous expenses,
decreased by approximately $70,000 (85%) for fiscal year ended 1997 as compared
to the 1996 fiscal year. Programming costs decreased as the Company acquired
more of its programming through barter. Net rental expenses, which include
office space, office equipment, and company vehicles increased by 9% in 1997 due
to the increase in office space rental from $4,800 per month to $5,400 per month
from June through December.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
were $439,232, a decrease of $43,626 or 9% less than administrative expenses of
$482,858 for fiscal year 1996. The general and administrative expenses represent
35% and 75% of revenues for fiscal years 1997 and 1996, respectively. The
Company's general and administrative expenses consist of operating costs for the
Company's headquarters, the salaries of corporate officers and office staff,
travel, accounting, legal and other professional expenses, and advertising and
promotional costs.
Interest expense for the fiscal year 1997 was $381,654 and for fiscal year 1996
was $204,757, an increase of $176,897 or 86%. This increase was due to interest
paid on the outstanding balance on various bridge loans and a nine percent (9%)
interest factor payment on Series B Preferred Stock.
During the period November 1997 through March 1998, at the election of the
noteholders, the Company converted an aggregate approximate amount of $203,750
in outstanding debt and accrued interest into Common Stock of the Company. As a
result of the conversions, the Company expects interest payments for 1998 to be
correspondingly reduced.
Operating Results
The Company had a net operating loss of $2,640,982 for fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997. The loss for 1997 was primarily attributed to a provision
for doubtful accounts in the
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amount of $1,584,594, a non-recurring expense in the amount of $380,260
resulting from the conversion of Bride Loans to Common Stock, and a reserve in
the amount of $125,138 for trade credits.
For fiscal year 1996, the Company had an operating loss of $1,443,646. The
operating loss for 1996 was largely due to an increase in programming and rental
expenses, issue costs and interest on bridge loans, and interest factor payments
to Series B Preferred stock holders.
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
The net earnings per common share are based upon the weighted average of
outstanding common stock and convertible preferred stock. The outstanding
warrants that accompany the preferred stock are not dilutive, therefore, they
are not included in the weighted average. In 1997, the net loss per of common
stock was $0.18. The loss is reflective of the provision for doubtful accounts
and the costs of converting Bride Loans to Common Stock.
For fiscal 1996, net loss per share of common stock was $0.12. The loss for
fiscal year 1996 is reflective of the increased debt and other expenses of the
Company resulting from acquisition of a digital compression system and satellite
equipment.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has financed its operations through a combination of the issuance of
equity securities to private investors, issuance of private debt, loans from
affiliates, and cash flow from operations. The Company has cumulative losses of
$4,135,723 from inception through December 31, 1997.
In December 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with Media Fund, Inc.
("MFI") pursuant to which MFI will receive 1,875,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, assets with a book value of $2,818,933 and 20% of the commercial
time slots on the Company's channels for a period of four (4) years in exchange
for up to 12 hours of network quality programming and $5,000,000 to be paid to
the Company in installments as follows: May 30, 1998 - $50,000; June 30, 1998
- - $750,000; September 30, 1998 - $300,000; December 30, 1998 - $300,000;
March 30, 1999 - $300,000; June 30, 1999 - $300,000; and December 31, 2002 -
$3,000,000.
Current liabilities for fiscal year 1997 were $2,653,286, which exceed current
assets of $767,018 by $1,886,268. For fiscal year ended 1996, current
liabilities exceeded current assets by $2,040,747. The increase in current
assets in 1997 as compared to 1996 was primarily the result of the addition of
the note receivable. The current liabilities for 1997 increased by $511,727 as
compared to 1996 due primarily to increases in notes payable of $600,000 and
equipment lease payments of $36,000, and decreases in accounts payable of
$106,932 and customer deposits of $20,000.
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The Company has been able to generate funds from private placements to finance
operations, however, in the event the Company requires additional capital
investments, there can be no assurance that a sufficient amount of the Company's
securities can be sold to fund the continuing operating needs of the Company.
Financing activities during 1997 and 1996 consisted of Bridge Loans in the
cumulative amount of $2,057,750 and sales of Preferred Stock in the cumulative
amount of $1,837,551. Of the combined amount of $3,895,301, approximately
$1,933,499 was used for operating expenses, $1,402,802 was paid in issue costs,
and $559,000 for debt repayment.
Management believes that anticipated cash flows from operations will be
sufficient to meet the Company's expected cash needs and to finance future
operations, however, in the event that future revenues are not sufficient, the
Company will conduct private and/or public offerings of its equity stock to
raise the necessary capital.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Management does not believe that general inflation has had or will have a
material effect on operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The financial statements of the Company required to be included in this Item 7
in accordance with Item 310(a) of Regulation S-B are set forth in Part F/S
herein.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The Company engaged Jack F. Burke, Jr., Certified Public Accountant, as its
principal independent accountant. The Company has never had any disagreements
with its principal independent accountant on any matter related to the Company's
accounting principles or practices, financial disclosure, or auditing scope or
procedure, or any other matter.
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The control of the Company rests in its shareholders who elect a Board of
Directors to oversee the business of the Company. The Board of Directors elect
officers who are charged with carrying out the directions of the Board and
running the day-to-day business affairs of the Company. The
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following table sets forth certain information regarding directors and executive
officers of the Company:
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Name Age Position
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Dr. Donald W. Shelton 54 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief
Executive Officer, and Director
Randy J. Moseley 50 President, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary, and Director
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MANAGEMENT RESUMES
The Company's executives have significant experience in the television industry
and related businesses. Following are brief resumes of the key personnel for the
Company.
DR. DONALD W. SHELTON - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director.
Dr. Shelton is a co-founder of the Company and has served as its Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and as a Director since its inception in 1993. Dr. Shelton
holds a doctorate in English Literature from Louisiana Baptist University. He
has also attended Oklahoma University, Kansas University and the Philanthropy
Tax Institute. Dr. Shelton has nine years experience in television station
construction, management and production. He has produced various entertainment
programs, infomercials and commercials. In addition, since 1992, Dr. Shelton has
been part owner and operator of television stations in San Antonio, Phoenix,
Oklahoma City, Bryan/College Station, and Beaumont. Before entering the
broadcasting industry, Dr. Shelton was the Regional Representative of the
Secretary for the U.S. Department of Transportation and Vice Chairman of the
Southwest Regional Council. He also has served as the director of sales and
marketing for a major oil company and national pharmaceutical firm, and has
owned his own real estate school and development corporation.
RANDY MOSELEY - President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director. Mr.
Moseley is a co-founder of the Company and has served as its President, Chief
Financial Officer, Secretary and as a Director since its inception in 1993. Mr.
Moseley received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in
accounting, from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Moseley is
a certified public accountant and worked for a national public accounting firm
for the six years following his graduation from college. Mr. Moseley has over
twenty-five years of fiscal management experience in such industries as
insurance, mortgage and real estate, hospital services and agriculture, as well
as the television broadcasting and media industries. Mr. Moseley has been part
owner and operator of six television stations.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth the annual and other compensation of the
Company's Chief Executive Officer and each of the other executive officers whose
total salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 for the Company's fiscal years ended
December 31, 1995, 1996, and 1997. No other executive officers of the Company
had total salary and bonus which exceeded $100,000 for the reported period.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Annual Compensation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Name
Principal Position Year Salary Other Compensation(3)(4) Stock
Options(5)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dr. Donald W. Shelton 1997 $100,000(1) $2,132 $0
Chief Executive 1996 $100,000(1) $5,805 $0
Officer 1995 $25,000(2) $10,711 $0
Randy Moseley 1997 $100,000(1) $0 $0
Chief Financial 1996 $100,000(1) $5,805 $0
Officer 1995 $25,000(2) $10,711 $0
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</TABLE>
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1. Pursuant to their respective employment agreements, Dr. Shelton and Mr.
Moseley are each entitled to an annual salary of $100,000, however, in 1997, Dr.
Shelton and Mr. Moseley each deferred $80,000 and in 1996, each deferred $72,220
of their salaries, which amounts have not been accrued. Dr. Shelton and Mr.
Moseley plan to continue to defer portions of their salary until such time as
the Company has sufficient earnings to pay their salaries in full.
2. The employment agreements with Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley were effective on
October 2, 1995, accordingly, their salaries for fiscal year ended 1995 were
calculated on a pro rata basis of $8,333 per month, for total salary in 1995 of
$24,999 each.
3. The amounts shown are the aggregate lease payments for the automobiles
provided to Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley. Payments in 1997 for Dr. Shelton
equaled $956.
4. In August 1997, the Company purchased a life insurance policy for Dr. Shelton
in the amount of $500,000. The quarterly premium is $588 and payments in 1997
totaled $1,176.
5. On October 2, 1995, in connection with their employment agreements, Dr.
Shelton and Mr. Moseley were each granted the option to purchase 1,000,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock at $0.10 per share. Dr. Shelton and Mr.
Moseley exercised their options in September 1996.
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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Shelton to serve as
its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five (5) years,
commencing October 2, 1995. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Dr. Shelton is
entitled to an annual salary of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), with
increases, if any, to be determined by the Board of Directors. As additional
compensation, Dr. Shelton was provided with a leased automobile and was granted
an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.10
per share, which Dr. Shelton exercised in full on September 30, 1996.
The Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Moseley effective
October 2, 1995 whereby Mr. Moseley was engaged as President and Chief Financial
Officer of the Company for a period of five (5) years. Mr. Moseley is entitled
to an annual base salary equal to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), with
increases, if any, to be determined by the Board of Directors. As additional
compensation, Mr. Moseley was provided with a leased automobile and was granted
an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.10
per share, which Mr. Moseley exercised in full on September 30, 1996.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
All non-officer directors are entitled to receive an attendance fee for each
meeting of the Board of Directors at which they attend. Currently, the Company
does not have any non-officer directors. All other directors are entitled to
reimbursement for out-of -pocket expenses related to and arising out of Board of
Directors' meetings. For the fiscal years ended 1995, 1996, and 1997, there were
no such expenses reported.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of Common Stock as of June 18, 1998 by (i) each person who is known by
the Company to beneficially own more than five percent of the Company's Common
Stock; (ii) by each of the Company's directors; and (iii) by all executive
officers and directors as a group. Except as otherwise indicated, the persons
named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all
shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable.
As of June 18, 1998, there were approximately 18,354,587 shares of the Company's
Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number Percent
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner Of Shares of Class
------------------------------------ --------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Dr. Donald W. Shelton 4,360,000 23.75%
6125 Airport Freeway, Suite 200
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Randy J. Moseley 4,360,000 23.75%
6125 Airport Freeway, Suite 200
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Media Fund, Inc.(1) 1,875,000 10.22%
2510 South Germantown Road
Germantown, TN 38138
Charles Coburn 1,450,000 7.90%
10008 Walleye
Knoxville, Tennessee 37822
Jim Hock/Pacific Acquisition Group, Inc.(2) 1,481,433 8.07%
21800 Burbank Blvd., 3rd Floor
Woodland Hills, California 91367
Officers and Directors as a Group(3) 8,720,000 47.50%
6125 Airport Freeway, Suite 200
Haltom City, Texas 76117
</TABLE>
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(1) One hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding shares of Media
Fund, Inc. are held by Sam Cooper.
(2) Jim Hock owns 300,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock and Pacific
Acquisition Group, Inc. ("PAG") owns 1,181,433 shares of the Company's
Common Stock. Mr. Hock is the President of PAG and owns one hundred
percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of
PAG, therefore, he is the beneficial owner of the Company's Common Stock
held by PAG.
(3) The "Officer and Director" group is comprised of two (2) persons.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley have joint ownership interests in six (6) television
stations which have contracted with the Company to broadcast as Affiliates of
the Company. The stations include (the aggregate respective ownership of Dr.
Shelton and Mr. Moseley is shown in parenthesis following the station name): (i)
TV 7 (50%); (ii) TV 50, Inc. (50%); (iii) Cleveland Broadcasting Co. (49%); (iv)
ATN Network, Inc. (42%); (v) San Antonio Broadcasting Corp. (76%); and (vi)
Beaumont Broadcasting Corp. (100%). The terms of the Affiliate Agreements with
the foregoing television stations are the same as those with other non-related
Affiliates.
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The Company has outstanding loans with various Affiliates of the Company,
including:
In 1995, the Company borrowed $52,531 from Shelly Media Marketing ("SMM") at an
interest rate of 10%. Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley own 100% of SMM. To date, the
Company has paid approximately $1,400 of this obligation. Pursuant to a
Promissory Note Extension Agreement, the maturity date for the remaining balance
of $51,100 has been extended to September 31, 1998.
In 1994, the Company borrowed $141,152 from ATN Network Inc. ("ATN") at an
interest rate of 10%. Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley own an aggregate of 35% of
ATN. In September 1996, Dr. Shelton and Mr. Moseley exercised options to
purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at $0.10 per share, for
a combined purchase price of $200,000. Of this amount, $100,000 was paid
directly to ATN in partial payment of the outstanding debt. Pursuant to a
Promissory Note Extension Agreement, the maturity date has been extended to
September 30, 1998. In December 1997, the Company borrowed an additional
$243,090 pursuant to a written Promissory Note. The principal bears interest at
an annual rate of 10%. The principal and all accrued and unpaid interest is due
in full on September 30, 1998. At December 31, 1997 there remained a balance of
approximately $284,242.
The Company believes that the terms of the foregoing loans are comparable to
terms that the Company could have received from nonaffiliated lenders in an
arms-length transaction. In the event the Board of Directors deems it to be in
the Company's best interests to borrow additional monies to fund operating and
other expenses, the Company will seek to enter into agreements on terms
favorable to the Company, which may be with related or non-related parties. Any
agreements entered into by the Company concerning loans with related or
non-related parties will be required to be authorized by a favorable vote of the
Board of Directors.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS, LIST AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit Number Title of Exhibit
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<S> <C>
2.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (1)
2.2 Bylaws of the Company, as amended (1)
3.1 Form of Warrant Agreement (1)
6.1 Lease for Offices (1)
6.2 Employment Agreement with Dr. Donald W. Shelton (1)
6.3 Employment Agreement with Randy Moseley (1)
6.4 Stock Option Agreement with Dr. Donald W. Shelton (1)
6.5 Stock Option Agreement with Randy Moseley (1)
6.6 Form of License Agreement (Affiliate Agreement) (1)
6.7 GE Americom Lease Agreement (1)
6.8 Master Lease with Insight Investments (1)
</TABLE>
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6.9 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Lyn Broadcasting
Corporation (1)
6.10 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Shelly Media
Marketing (1)
6.11 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Cleveland
Broadcasting Co.(1)
6.12 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with ATN Network,
Inc.(1)
6.13 Promissory Note with Super Six, Inc.(1)
6.14 Promissory Note with Jim Thornbo (1)
6.15 Promissory Note with Logistic Services International,
Inc.(1)
6.16 Promissory Note with Rajendra Shah (1)
6.17 Promissory Note with Gary Lamberg (1)
6.18 Promissory Note with Frank Lyons (1)
6.19 Loan and Security Agreement with Midas Fund (1)
6.20 United State Federal Communications Commission Radio
Station Authorization (1)
6.21 Form of Programming Agreement(2)
6.22 Promissory Note with ATN Network, Inc.(2)
6.23 "All News Channel" Agreement(2)
6.24 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Super Six, Inc.(2)
6.25 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Logistics
Services, Inc.(2)
6.26 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Shelly Media
Marketing Corporation(2)
6.27 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Cleveland
Broadcasting Corporation(2)
6.28 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with ATN Network
Inc.(2)
6.29 Form of Equipment Agreement(2)
6.30 Channel Use and Programming Agreement with Dominion Sky
Angel(2)
6.31 Agreement of Settlement, Compromise and Assignment(2)
6.32 Assignment of Senior Channel(2)
6.33 Agreement with Media Fund, Inc.(2)
6.34 1995 Stock Option Plan(2)
10.1 Consent of Jack F. Burke, Jr., Certified Public Accountant
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for fiscal year ended December 31,
1997
27.2 Financial Data Schedule for fiscal year ended December 31,
1996
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(1) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form 10-SB (File No. 000-23105), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 19, 1997.
(2) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Pre-Effective Amendment
No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB (File No. 000-23105),
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 1998.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, the Company
did not file any reports on Form 8-K.
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PART F/S
The following financial statements are filed as part of this Registration
Statement:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Financial Statements: Page
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<S> <C>
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-1
Comparative Balance Sheet at December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 F-2
Comparative Analysis of Stockholders' Equity for the
Twelve Months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-4
Comparative Statement of Operations for the Twelve Months
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-5
Comparative Statement of Cash Flows for the Twelve Months
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
</TABLE>
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JACK F. BURKE, JR.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
P.O. BOX 15728
HATTIESBURG, MS 39404
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
The Board of Directors
American Independent Network, Inc.
Haltom City, Texas 76117
I have audited the accompanying balance sheets of American Independent Network,
Inc., as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of American Independent Network
management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on my audits.
I conducted my audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that I 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 statements
presentation. I believe that my audits provide a reasonable basis for my
opinion.
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of American Independent Network, Inc.
at December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 16 to the
financial statements, the company has suffered recurring net operating losses
and has a current ratio deficit which raises substantial doubts about its
ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to the
matters are also described in Note 16. The financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
Sincerely,
/s/ JACK BURKE, JR.
---------------------------------
Jack Burke, Jr.
March 20, 1998
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 34,768 $ 59,846
Accounts Receivable 2,250 10,730
Trade Credits Receivable 30,000 30,000
Note Receivable Net (Doubtful Accounts $700,000) 700,000 0
Prepaid Expenses 0 236
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 767,018 100,812
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PLANT, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Leasehold Improvements 22,851 22,851
Less Amortization (8,028) (3,458)
Equipment and Furnishings 125,096 88,144
Digital Compression Equipment 831,391 605,000
Accumulated Depreciation (103,954) (49,242)
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TOTAL PLANT, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 867,356 663,295
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OTHER ASSETS
Trade Credits Receivable Net (Allowance $125,138) 261,990 432,128
Other Investments 893,658 2,463,933
Note Receivable Net (Doubtful Accounts 884,595) 884,595 0
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TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 2,040,243 2,896,061
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TOTAL ASSETS $3,674,617 $3,660,168
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</TABLE>
The Accompanying "Notes to Financial Statements"
Are An Integral Part of These Financial Statements
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 1997 1996
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable $ 177,404 $ 284,336
Notes Payable 2,133,930 1,533,867
Accrued Interest - Notes 119,530 142,962
Advances from Affiliates 9,602 5,042
Customer Deposits 0 20,000
Interest Due Preferred Shareholders 37,440 15,972
Equipment Lease Payments 175,380 139,380
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,653,286 2,141,559
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LONG TERM DEBT
Deferred Income Tax 661,824 0
Equipment Lease Payments 216,407 251,617
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TOTAL LONG TERM DEBT 878,231 251,617
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,531,517 2,393,176
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STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Preferred Stock - 1,000,000 shares $1 Par
Authorized - 1996 107,546 shares issued,
1997 53,427 shares issued 53,427 107,546
Common Stock - 20,000,000 shares $.01 Par
Authorized, 1996 14,045,268 shares issued,
1997 18,232,715 shares issued 182,325 140,453
Additional Paid-In Capital 4,511,821 2,513,734
Retained Earnings (Deficit) (4,135,723) (1,494,741)
Note Receivable (468,750) 0
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 143,100 1,266,992
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY $ 3,674,617 $ 3,660,168
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</TABLE>
The Accompanying "Notes to Financial Statements"
Are An Integral Part of These Financial Statements
F-3
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional
Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-in Note Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Receivable Earnings
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995 47,841 $47,841 10,000,000 $100,000 $1,664,341 $ 0 $ (51,095)
Preferred A Shares Issued 42,918 42,918 229,546
Issued Cost of Preferred A (82,793)
Conversion of Preferred A
Shares to Common (90,759) (90,759) 181,518 1,815 88,944
Preferred B Shares Issued 107,546 107,546 591,504
Issued Cost of Preferred B (225,808)
Common Issued to Bridge
Loan Investors 212,183 2,122
Issuance of Common Stock
for Contributed Capital 1,451,567 14,516
Issuance of Common Stock for
Exercise of Stock Options 2,000,000 20,000 180,000
Sale of Common Stock 200,000 2,000 98,000
Net Loss for the Year Ended
December 31, 1996 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1,443,646)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 107,546 107,546 14,045,268 140,453 2,513,734 0 (1,494,741)
Preferred B Shares Issued 175,154 175,154 963,347
Issued Cost of Preferred B (547,999)
Preferred Stock Conversions (229,273) (229,273) 458,546 4,585 224,688
Common Issued to Bridge
Loan Investments 1,521,039 15,210 380,260
Conversion of Bridge Loans 132,862 1,327 429,791
Sale of Common Stock 200,000 2,000 98,000
Sale of Common Stock for
a Note Receivable 1,875,000 18,750 450,000 (468,750)
Net Loss for the Year Ended
December 31, 1997 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2,640,982)
------- ------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1997 53,427 $53,427 18,232,715 $182,325 $4,511,821 $(468,750) $(4,135,723)
------- ------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- -----------
</TABLE>
The Accompanying "Notes to Financial Statements"
Are An Integral Parts of These Financial Statements
F-4
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES
INCOME FROM NETWORK OPERATIONS $ 1,243,145 $ 642,399
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COST AND EXPENSES
Satellite Rental 581,861 598,590
Uplinking of Programming 0 115,802
Programming Expenses 12,162 81,849
Production Expenses 111,558 110,802
Depreciation 54,692 14,096
Amortization Leasehold 4,590 4,590
Rental Expenses (Net) 67,714 61,986
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 1,584,595 0
Administration Expenses 439,232 482,858
Reserve for Trade Credits 125,138 0
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Total Costs and Expenses 2,981,542 1,470,573
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NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (1,738,397) (828,174)
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OTHER INCOME - GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS 785,257 0
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OTHER EXPENSES
Interest Expense (Net) 381,654 204,757
Debt Issue Cost 250,135 385,000
Loss on Sale of Assets 13,969 14,238
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 645,758 603,995
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GAIN (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (1,598,898) (1,432,169)
INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE) (661,824) (11,477)
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NET GAIN (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (2,260,722) (1,443,646)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
Cost of conversion of Bridge Loans
to Common Stock 380,260 0
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NET GAIN (LOSS) $(2,640,982) $(1,443,646)
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EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCKS $(0.18) $(0.12)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES 14,834,322 11,628,104
</TABLE>
The Accompanying "Notes to Financial Statements"
Are An Integral Part of These Financial Statements
F-5
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows Provided (Used)
by Operating Activities
Net Gain (Loss) $(2,640,982) $(1,443,646)
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Net
Cash from Operating Activities
Amortization of Leasehold 4,570 4,590
Depreciation 54,712 14,096
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 1,584,595 0
Gain on Sale of Assets with Note Receivable (785,257) 0
Reserve for trade Credits 125,138 0
Non Cash Operating Expenses 3,991 0
Accounts Receivable 8,480 12,346
Non cash revenues (120,000) 0
Cost of Loan Conversion to Common Stock 380,260 0
Trade Credits Receivable 45,000 31,000
Deferred tax expense 661,824 11,477
Investment in Stocks 0 52,000
Prepaid Assets 0 (237)
Accounts Payable (106,932) 4,605
Accrued Interest (1,964) 115,637
Advances from Affiliates 4,561 (5,215)
Conversion of interest payable to common stock 165,612 0
Customer Deposits (20,000) 20,000
Investment in Senior Channel (689,680) 0
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TOTAL CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,326,072) (1,183,347)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment in Equipment (99,915) (214,003)
Investment in Film Library (7,523) (1,000)
Investment in Common Stock 0 (200,000)
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TOTAL CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (107,438) (415,003)
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Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities
Notes Payable Increase 819,580 627,066
Long Term Lease Decrease (101,650) 0
Preferred Stock Increase 175,154 150,464
Common Stock Increase 2,000 36,516
Additional Paid-In Capital Increase 513,348 760,449
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TOTAL CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITY 1,408,432 1,574,495
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Net Cash Increase (Decrease) (25,078) (23,855)
Cash Beginning of Year 59,846 83,701
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Cash End of Year $ 34,768 $ 59,846
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</TABLE>
The Accompanying "Notes to Financial Statements"
Are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements
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AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Consist of cash balances. Cash equivalents consisted
of highly liquid investments with an original maturity date of ninety days or
less. The Company does not have any cash equivalents.
Trade Credits Receivable: The Company owns trade credits in the amount of
$417,128 at December 31, 1997 and $462,128 at December 31, 1996. As defined by
the International Reciprocal Trade Association, a trade dollar is a unit of
account that denotes the right to receive (receivable) or the obligation to pay
(a payable), one US dollar worth of goods and services within a barter system
or network. While all of the trade credits may be used by The Company at any
time, The Company has shown a pattern of using $25,000 to $30,000 worth of the
credits in each of the past two years. Therefore the company's trade credits
are being classified as current $30,000 and other assets of $387,128 at
December 31, 1997. The Trade Credits were obtained in 1994 in exchange for an
Investment in Common Stock and was valued at the fair value of the asset
investment in common stock. The Company uses the credits primarily for travel
expense. The Company, also exchanged Trade Credits for computer equipment and
Fine Art. Management does not consider impairment under FAS 121 is appropriate
as management intends to fully utilize the credits and the credits do not have
an expiration date. Due to the slow rate of usage the Company has established a
valuation account of $125,138. The trade group, the Company is a member of,
currently has over twenty four hundred participants. The Company can use these
trade credits without any infusion of cash except sales or excise taxes.
Accounts Receivable: Allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company has accounts
receivable at December 31, 1997 of $2,250 owed by regular customers. Management
deems this amount to be fully collectable. No allowances for doubtful accounts
is necessary. At December 31, 1996 the accounts receivable total was $10,730.
Plant, Property and Equipment: is recorded at cost.
Depreciation and Amortization: The cost of plant, property and equipment is
depreciated over the estimated useful life of the assets ranging from equipment
at 5 years to leasehold improvements at 20 years. Depreciation is on a straight
line basis. Depreciation and for amortization 1997 was $59,282 and for 1996 was
$18,869.
Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109. "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS
109). SFAS 109 is an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition
of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences
of events that have been recognized in the company's financial statements or
tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, SFAS 109 general considers
all expected future events other than enactment's of changes in the tax law or
rates. Income tax accounting information is disclosed in Note 3 to the
comparative financial statements.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
general accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
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OTHER INVESTMENTS - CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Prepaid Media $1,426,933
Investments in Stocks (See Note 12 "Investment in Common Stock") $196,455 200,000
Film Library (See Note 13 "Film Library") 7,523 1,000
Investment Senior Channel (See Note 11 "Senior Channel") 689,680
Trade Due Bills 0 836,000
-------- ----------
Total $893,658 $2,463,933
-------- ----------
</TABLE>
NOTE 2 NOTES PAYABLE
Notes Payable at December 31, 1997 - Consist of the Following Notes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCRUED
CREDITOR DUE DATE INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
-------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shelley Media Marketing(1) 9/30/98 10% $51,100 $0
Cleveland Broadcasting Co.(1) 9/30/98 10% 26,089 0
ATN Network, Inc.(1) 9/10/98 10% 284,241 0
Pacific Acquisition Group 12/31/98 11% 250,500 0
Bridge Loan 10/30/97 15% 1,522,000 119,530
---------- --------
Total $2,133,930 $119,530
---------- --------
</TABLE>
(1) Affiliated Companies
Notes Payable at December 31, 1996 - Consist of the Following Notes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCRUED
CREDITOR DUE DATE INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
-------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Lyn Broadcasting Corporation(1) 8/31/97 10% $4,500 $17,047
Shelley Media Marketing(1) 9/30/97 10% 51,100 10,398
Cleveland Broadcasting Co.(1) 9/30/97 10% 38,274 7,654
ATN Network, Inc. 9/30/97 10% 25,366 21,739
Advances from Affiliates(1) Demand 10% 5,042 1,545
Pacific Acquisition Group 12/31/97 11% 485,500 42,476
Bridge Loan 8/30/97 15% 1,122,750 42,103
Less Cost of Bridge
Loan Acquisition (193,623) 0
---------- --------
TOTAL 1,538,909 142,962
Less Amount Classified as
Advances from Affiliates 5,042 0
---------- --------
TOTAL $1,533,867 $142,962
---------- --------
</TABLE>
(1) Affiliated Companies
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The Company has engaged in transactions with certain other enterprises that are
affiliated companies. These companies are controlled by the management and
principal stockholders of American Independent Network. The controlled
companies transactions are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
FUNDS FUNDS
---------------------- -----------------------
BORROWED REPAID BORROWED REPAID
-------- ------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cleveland Broadcasting 12,185
San Antonio Broadcasting 2,200 20,556 19,521
TV Channel 22 12,310 5,500 6,250
Lynn Broadcasting 4,500(1) 100,000(2)
ATN Network 579,250 320,376(2) 115,786(2)
Shelley Media 350
</TABLE>
- -------------
(1) Repaid with common stock issued at $3.25 per share
(2) Repaid $100,000 with common stock at $0.10 per share
NOTE 3 INCOME TAXES
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
---------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Provision for Income Taxes
Current 0 0
Deferred Liability (1,137,548) 0
Deferred tax asset 475,724 (11,477)
---------- -------
Total Provision for Income Taxes (661,824) (11,477)
---------- -------
</TABLE>
The tax effects of temporary differences which give rise to deferred income by
assets and liabilities consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred income tax assets
Valuation allowance 475,724 0
Net operating loss 207,477 207,477
Deferred income tax liabilities
Installment sale method on Notes Payable (1,137,548) 0
Valuation allowance (207,477) (207,477)
---------- --------
Net deferred tax asset liability (661,824) 0
---------- --------
Extraordinary Item - Bridge loan conversion cost $(380,260)
consist the fair market value of common stock issued and has
no income tax attributes
</TABLE>
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RECONCILIATION OF STATUTORY U.S. TAX RATE WITH EFFECTIVE TAX RATE.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory U.S. tax rate on pretax loss 0% 0%
Average tax rate on temporary differences 41 0
Average tax rate on change in valuation allowance 0 1
-- -
Effective tax rate 41 1
-- -
NOTE 4 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Paid
Interest $127,861 $91,724
Income Taxes 0 0
</TABLE>
NOTE 5 DISBURSEMENTS FROM BRIDGE LOAN PROCEEDS AND PREFERRED STOCK SALES
Financing activities during 1997 and 1996 consisted of bridge loans of
$2,057,750 and preferred stock sales of $1,837,551. The disbursements from the
financing escrow's were $1,933,499 to the operating account, $1,402,802 for
issue costs and $559,000 for debt repayment.
NOTE 6 DISCLOSURE ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of
each class of financial instrument where it is practicable to estimate that
value.
NOTES RECEIVABLE: The carrying amount approximates fair value because
each is valued at estimated discounted future cash flows.
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS: The fair value of these investments is estimated
based on quoted market prices for those and similar investments.
NOTES PAYABLE: The carrying value approximates fair value because of
the short maturity date of these investments.
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The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------------------------- -------------------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Trade Credits $291,990 $41,713 $462,128 $46,213
Notes Receivable $1,584,595 $1,584,595 0 0
Long Term Investments $196,455 $390,910 $1,037,000 $1,037,000
Accounts Payable $177,404 $177,404 $284,336 $284,336
Equipment Lease Payments $391,787 $354,219 $390,997 $347,316
Notes Payable $2,133,930 $2,133,930 $1,533,867 $1,533,867
</TABLE>
NOTE 7 LEASE OBLIGATIONS AND LONG TERM DEBT DISCLOSURE
The Company is obligated on three leases. The leases are as follows:
BUILDINGS: The Company utilizes the space as both corporate offices and
studios. The lease is $5,400 per month and expires May 31, 1998.
EQUIPMENT: The Company has entered a master equipment lease (digital
compression equipment) for a period of thirty-six months ending December 1,
1999. The lease has a fair market value purchase option at the end of the
lease. The total lease obligation is $390,996 and the lease has been treated as
a capital lease. In May 1997, the Company entered into a lease for additional
digital compression equipment for a period of 9 months with payments of $4,302
per month. The lease period is from June 1, 1997 to May 1, 2000. The lease has
been capitalized.
SATELLITE: The Company leased satellite transponder space under an initial
operating lease. The lease is for three years ending July 31, 1999 with a total
lease obligation of $2,250,000. The Company modified its lease reducing its
satellite band width from 24 Mhz which reduces its future lease cost from
$1,187,500 to $619,848 under the lease modification. The Company pays the new
balance at the rate of $30,000 per month the period January 1, 1998 through
July 1, 1999 when the lease terminates.
DETAILS OF LEASE OBLIGATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITALIZED CAPITALIZED OPERATING
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT TRANSPONDER
----------- ----------- -----------
LEASE #1 LEASE #2 LEASE #3
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1998 $139,380 $51,624 $360,000
1999 $139,380 $51,624 $210,000
2000 $24,237 $21,510
</TABLE>
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NOTE 8 SALE OF ASSETS
AIN entered into an agreement with Media Fund, Inc. Dated December
10, 1997. This agreement materially affects the financial statements and AIN
daily operations.
Media Fund, Inc., under the provisions of the above agreement, gave
to AIN a promissory note in the amount of $5,000,000. The agreement has certain
restrictions as to the use of funds received from Media Fund, Inc. (see below).
AIN exchanged the following assets of the company for the $5,000,000
promissory note:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
NOTE RECEIVABLE (PRESENT VALUE) $3,637,940
Common stock 1,875,000 shares @ $2.25 468,750
----------
3,169,190
----------
BOOK VALUE OF ASSETS SOLD
Prepaid television inventory 1,426,933
Other long term assets (trade due bills) 837,000
Accounts Receivable (Inet Inc.) 120,000
----------
Total Asset Book Value 2,383,933
----------
GAIN ON SALE $ 785,257
----------
Media Fund, Inc. payment schedule on promissory note:
Due within 12 months
May 30, 1998 50,000
June 30, 1998 750,000
September 30, 1998 300,000
December 30, 1998 300,000
----------
1,400,000
----------
Due beyond 12 months
March 30, 1999 300,000
June 30, 1999 300,000
December 31, 2002 3,000,000
----------
3,600,000
----------
</TABLE>
MEMO: An allowance for Doubtful Accounts in the amount of $1,584,595 has been
established due to incomplete financial information on Media Fund, Inc.
The note is uncollateralized.
RESTRICTIONS ON CASH RECEIVED:
Eighty (80%) percent of first $2,000,000 or $1,600,000 must be used to
purchase IRD (Digital to Analog Decoders) equipment, and towards its goal
of total households reached of seventy million (70,000,000) plus
nationally.
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF THE ABOVE AGREEMENT:
1. Media Fund, Inc. receives twenty (20%) percent of all spots
of AIN, HTN, and Senior Network for a period of four years beginning December
10, 1998 with three (3) renewal options of five (5) years each.
2. Media Fund, Inc. was issued 1,875,000 shares in AIN, HTN
(Hispanic Television Network) and Senior Network.
3. Media Fund, Inc. will provide up to twelve (12) hours of
Network quality programming per day which AIN agrees to air. The commercial
slots due Media Fund, Inc. per the agreement will be used by Media Fund, Inc.
for Media Fund clients.
NOTE 10 PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred stockholders' may convert one share of preferred stock into two
shares of common. Preferred stockholders' also receive nine percent interest
per annum in lieu of dividends. Summary of preferred stock transactions are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Number of Preferred B Shares sold in 1996
per Comparative Analysis of Stockholders' Equity 107,546
Number of Preferred B Shares sold in 1997
per Comparative Analysis of Stockholder's Equity 175,154
--------
Total Number of Preferred B Shares Sold 282,700
Number of Preferred B Shares converted to Common Stock at
December 31, 1997 at the rate of two Common for each
Preferred B, which would equal 458,546 shares of Common (229,273)
--------
Number of Preferred B Shares outstanding at December 31, 1998 53,427
--------
</TABLE>
NOTE 11 SENIOR CHANNEL
In 1997 the Company acquired the Copyright to the Senior Channel in exchange
for programming services in the amount of $689,680 that was billed at standard
programming rates. The Senior Channel has twenty four hour programming per day.
The Company's cash plan projections indicate the cost will be recovered in four
to five years.
NOTE 12 INVESTMENT IN COMMON STOCK
The Company owns 368,100 shares of Quick Tent, Inc. (NASD Small Cap QTNT). The
Company sold Quick Tent, Inc. stock in November, 1997 at $1,085 per share. The
quoted market value at December 31, 1997 was $1,062 per share. The cost basis
in the financial statements is $0.523 per share for a capitalized amount of
$196,455. This investment is included in Other Investments.
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NOTE 13 FILM LIBRARY
The Film Library consists of approximately 2,000 films and television produced
tapes at a cost of $7,523.
NOTE 14 BRIDGE LOAN
Bridge Loan holders have the option of converting their loans to Common Stock at
$3.25 per share. Loans in the amount of $161,006 were converted into 49,540
Common Shares. To equate the difference between market price of $0.25 and
conversion price of $3.25 an additional 1,521,039 were issued. This gave rise
to an extraordinary item - of Loan Conversion to Common Stock in the amount of
$380,260. The market value of $0.25 per share was derived from the sale of
200,000 shares at $0.50 per share discounted for the much larger number of
shares involved and the restrictions on the stock.
NOTE 15 RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES IN NOTES PAYABLE TO CASH FLOW GENERATED BY
INCREASE IN NOTES PAYABLE
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Notes payable 1997 2,133,930
Notes payable 1996 1,533,867
----------
Net Change 600,063
Notes paid by Conversion to Common Stock 265,506
Non cash digital equipment note (45,989)
----------
Cash flow generated by notes payable $ 819,580
----------
</TABLE>
NOTE 16 GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements the company has had recurring
net operating losses resulting in cash flow problems. All of the company's debt
is short term resulting in a substantial current ratio deficit (current
liabilities and long term liabilities due within twelve months are greater than
current assets and assets available for use within twelve months). These
circumstances raise substantial doubt as to the company's ability to continue
as a going concern. Such conditions may prevent the company from meeting its
liabilities within a timely manner.
Management fully believes it will lease a minimum of two satellite access
channels. This in conjunction with the collection of short term notes
receivable and normal operating revenues will provide the company sufficient
cash flow to continue as a going concern and to reach its penetration of
household (viewer) goals for the year.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary
if the company is unable to continue as a going concern.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PART III
ITEM 1. INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Title of Exhibit
- -------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
2.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (1)
2.2 Bylaws of the Company, as amended (1)
3.1 Form of Warrant Agreement (1)
6.1 Lease for Offices (1)
6.2 Employment Agreement with Dr. Donald W. Shelton (1)
6.3 Employment Agreement with Randy Moseley (1)
6.4 Stock Option Agreement with Dr. Donald W. Shelton (1)
6.5 Stock Option Agreement with Randy Moseley (1)
6.6 Form of License Agreement (Affiliate Agreement) (1)
6.7 GE Americom Lease Agreement (1)
6.8 Master Lease with Insight Investments (1)
6.9 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Lyn Broadcasting
Corporation (1)
6.10 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Shelly Media
Marketing (1)
6.11 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Cleveland
Broadcasting Co.(1)
6.12 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with ATN Network,
Inc.(1)
6.13 Promissory Note with Super Six, Inc.(1)
6.14 Promissory Note with Jim Thornbo (1)
6.15 Promissory Note with Logistic Services International,
Inc.(1)
6.16 Promissory Note with Rajendra Shah (1)
6.17 Promissory Note with Gary Lamberg (1)
6.18 Promissory Note with Frank Lyons (1)
6.19 Loan and Security Agreement with Midas Fund (1)
6.20 United State Federal Communications Commission Radio
Station Authorization (1)
6.21 Form of Programming Agreement(2)
6.22 Promissory Note with ATN Network, Inc.(2)
6.23 "All News Channel" Agreement(2)
6.24 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Super Six, Inc.(2)
6.25 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Logistics
Services, Inc.(2)
6.26 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Shelly Media
Marketing Corporation(2)
6.27 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with Cleveland
Broadcasting Corporation(2)
6.28 Promissory Note Extension Agreement with ATN Network
Inc.(2)
6.29 Form of Equipment Agreement(2)
6.30 Channel Use and Programming Agreement with Dominion Sky
Angel(2)
6.31 Agreement of Settlement, Compromise and Assignment(2)
</TABLE>
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6.32 Assignment of Senior Channel(2)
6.33 Agreement with Media Fund, Inc.(2)
6.34 1995 Stock Option Plan(2)
10.1 Consent of Jack F. Burke, Jr., Certified Public Accountant
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for fiscal year ended December 31,
1997
27.2 Financial Data Schedule for fiscal year ended December 31,
1996
- ----------
(1) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form 10-SB (File No. 000-23105), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 19, 1997.
(2) Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Pre-Effective Amendment
No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB (File No. 000-23105),
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 1998.
33
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NETWORK, INC.
/s/ DONALD W. SHELTON
Date: June 19, 1998 ---------------------------------------------
Dr. Donald W. Shelton, Chief Executive Officer
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by
the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ DONALD W. SHELTON
- ------------------------ Chairman of the Board of June 19, 1998
Dr. Donald W. Shelton Directors, Chief Executive
Officer, and Director
/s/ RANDY MOSELEY
- ----------------------- President, Chief Financial June 19, 1998
Randy Moseley Officer, Secretary, and
Director
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 10.1
Consent of Inclusion
I, Jack Burke, Jr., hereby consent to the inclusion of the financial
statements of American Independent Network, Inc. (the "Company") for years ended
December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dated: June 18, 1998 /s/ JACK BURKE, JR.
-----------------------------
Jack Burke, Jr., C.P.A.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1997
<CASH> 34,768
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 2,250
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 767,018
<PP&E> 867,356
<DEPRECIATION> 103,954
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 3,674,617
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 2,653,286
<BONDS> 0
0
53,427
<COMMON> 182,325
<OTHER-SE> (92,652)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 3,674,617
<SALES> 1,243,145
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,243,145
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 2,981,542
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 645,758
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 381,654
<INCOME-PRETAX> (1,598,898)
<INCOME-TAX> 661,824
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (2,260,722)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 380,260
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (2,640,982)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.18)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.18)
</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1996
<CASH> 59,846
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 10,730
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 100,812
<PP&E> 663,295
<DEPRECIATION> 49,242
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 3,660,168
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 2,141,559
<BONDS> 0
0
107,546
<COMMON> 140,453
<OTHER-SE> 1,018,993
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 3,660,168
<SALES> 1,092,399
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,092,399
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 1,470,573
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 603,995
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 204,757
<INCOME-PRETAX> (1,432,169)
<INCOME-TAX> (11,477)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (1,443,646)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (1,443,646)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.12)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.12)
</TABLE>
