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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 23, 1996
REGISTRATION NO. 333-6033
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO THE
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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BERMUDA 2082 72-1323940
(JURISDICTION OF (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
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CT CORPORATION SYSTEM 1 GALLERIA BOULEVARD (SUITE 912)
1633 BROADWAY METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70001
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 (504) 849-2739
(212) 664-1666 (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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LAWRENCE A. DARBY, III, ESQ. COPIES TO: LAWRENCE B. FISHER, ESQ.
HOWARD, DARBY & LEVIN ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE
1330 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 666 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10103
(212) 841-1000 (212) 506-5000
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933 (the 'Securities Act') check the following box: [x]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering: [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering: [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box: [ ]
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS
EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT THAT
SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME
EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OR UNTIL THIS
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION,
ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
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1. Forepart of the Registration Statement and Outside Front Cover Page of Outside Front Cover Page
Prospectus...........................................................
2. Inside Front and Outside Back Cover Pages of Prospectus................ Inside Front and Outside Back Cover
Pages
3. Summary Information, Risk Factors and Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Prospectus Summary; Risk Factors;
Charges.............................................................. The Company
4. Use of Proceeds........................................................ Prospectus Summary; Use of Proceeds;
Business
5. Determination of Offering Price........................................ Outside Front Cover Page; Risk
Factors; Underwriting
6. Dilution............................................................... Risk Factors; Dilution
7. Selling Security Holders............................................... *
8. Plan of Distribution................................................... Outside Front Cover Page;
Underwriting
9. Description of Securities to be Registered............................. Outside Front Cover Page; Prospectus
Summary; Capitalization;
Description of Securities
10. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel................................. *
11. Information with Respect to the Registrant............................. Outside Front Cover Page; Prospectus
Summary; Risk Factors; The
Company; Use of Proceeds; Dividend
Policy; Capitalization; Dilution;
Selected Consolidated Financial
Data; Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations;
Business; Management; Principal
Stockholders; Certain
Transactions; Description of
Securities; Certain Foreign Issuer
Considerations; Taxation; Shares
Eligible for Future Sale;
Consolidated Financial Statements;
Outside Back Cover Page
12. Disclosure of Commission Position on Indemnification for Securities Act *
Liabilities..........................................................
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* Item is inapplicable or response thereto is in the negative.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST 23, 1996
PROSPECTUS
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
1,333,333 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND
1,333,333 REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
This Prospectus relates to an offering (the 'Offering') of 1,333,333 shares
(the 'Shares') of common stock, par value US$0.01 per share ('Common Stock'),
and 1,333,333 Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the 'Warrants') of
American Craft Brewing International Limited, a Bermuda corporation (the
'Company' or 'AmBrew International'). The Shares and Warrants are sometimes
hereinafter collectively referred to as the 'Securities.' The Shares and
Warrants may be purchased separately and will be transferable separately
immediately following completion of this Offering. Each Warrant entitles the
registered holder thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise
price of $ [125% of the initial public offering price] per share at any
time during the period commencing six months from the date of this Prospectus
and terminating five (5) years from the date of this Prospectus. The Warrant
exercise price is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. Commencing
eighteen (18) months after the date of this Prospectus, the Company may redeem
all, but not less than all, of the Warrants at $0.10 per Warrant on thirty (30)
days' prior written notice to the warrantholders, if the per share closing bid
quotation of the Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market
('Nasdaq') equals or exceeds 300% of the initial public offering price per Share
for any twenty (20) trading days within a period of thirty (30) consecutive
trading days ending on the fifth trading day prior to the notice of redemption.
The Warrants will be exercisable until the close of business on the day
immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption. See 'Description of
Securities -- Warrants.'
Prior to this Offering, there has been no public market for the Common Stock
or the Warrants, and there can be no assurance that such a market will develop
after the consummation of this Offering or, if developed, that it will be
sustained. It is currently anticipated that the initial public offering prices
will be between US$5.00 and US$6.00 per Share and US$0.10 per Warrant. For
information regarding the factors considered in determining the initial public
offering prices of the Shares and Warrants and the terms of the Warrants, see
'Risk Factors' and 'Underwriting.' It is anticipated that upon consummation of
this Offering, the Shares and Warrants will be included for quotation on Nasdaq
and listing on the Boston Stock Exchange (the 'BSE') and will trade separately
immediately after the Offering under the symbols 'ABRE' and 'ABREW' on Nasdaq,
and 'BRW' and 'BRWW' on the BSE, respectively.
THESE ARE SPECULATIVE SECURITIES. THE SECURITIES OFFERED
HEREBY INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IMMEDIATE
SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION. SEE 'RISK FACTORS'
COMMENCING ON PAGE 8 AND 'DILUTION.'
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Per Share................................. $ $ $
Per Warrant............................... $0.10 $ $
Total(3).................................. $ $ $
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(1) Does not include additional compensation to National Securities Corporation,
the representative of the several Underwriters (the 'Representative'), in
the form of (i) a non-accountable expense allowance of 3% of the gross
proceeds of this Offering, (ii) warrants (the 'Representative's Warrants')
to purchase up to 133,333 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $
per share [125% of the initial public offering price] and/or up to 133,333
warrants to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of US$0.125 per
warrant. In addition, see 'Underwriting' for information concerning
indemnification and contribution arrangements with the Underwriters and
other compensation payable to the Representative.
(2) Before deducting estimated expenses of $625,000 payable by the Company,
excluding the non-accountable expense allowance payable to the
Representative.
(3) The Company has granted to the Underwriters an option exercisable within 45
days after the date of this Prospectus to purchase up to an aggregate of
200,000 additional shares of Common Stock and/or 200,000 additional Warrants
upon the same terms and conditions as set forth above, solely to cover
over-allotments, if any (the 'Over-allotment Option'). If such
Over-allotment Option is exercised in full, the total Price to Public,
Underwriting Discount and Proceeds to Company will be $ , $ and
$ , respectively. See 'Underwriting.'
The Securities are being offered by the Underwriters, subject to prior sale,
when, as and if delivered to and accepted by the Underwriters, and subject to
approval of certain legal matters by their counsel and subject to certain other
conditions. The Underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify
this Offering and to reject any order in whole or in part. It is expected that
delivery of the Securities offered hereby will be made against payment at the
offices of National Securities Corporation, Seattle, Washington on or about
, 1996.
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
The date of this Prospectus is , 1996
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION, OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
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[Inside front and outside back cover pages of Prospectus contain two labeled
advertisements used by the Company, one picture of the Company's South China
Brewery and one picture of the Company's products and raw materials used therein
accompanied by the following text: 'AT LAST...Hong Kong has its own Independent
Micro-Brewery. South China Brewery is proud to introduce its Flagship Beer,
CROOKED ISLAND ALE, a light, golden ale with a fresh clean nose and crisp
finish. The ale is hand-crafted in small batches in Hong Kong with pale malted
barley from Great Britain and hops from the United States.']
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING, THE UNDERWRITERS MAY OVER-ALLOT OR EFFECT
TRANSACTIONS WHICH STABILIZE OR MAINTAIN THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SECURITIES AT A
LEVEL ABOVE THAT WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN THE OPEN MARKET. SUCH
STABILIZING, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.
SEE PAGES 6, 11 AND 12 FOR DISCUSSION OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
COMPANY'S INCORPORATION IN BERMUDA, THE LOCATION OF ASSETS IN FOREIGN
JURISDICTIONS AND THE DIFFICULTIES ASSOCIATED WITH SERVICE OF PROCESS AND OTHER
MATTERS.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more
detailed information and the Consolidated Financial Statements of American Craft
Brewing International Limited, which include the results of operations of the
South China Brewing Company Limited, a Hong Kong company ('South China'), and
SCBC Distribution Company Limited, a Hong Kong company ('SCBC,' and collectively
with South China, the 'South China Brewery'), and Notes thereto included
elsewhere in this Prospectus. Except as set forth in the Consolidated Financial
Statements and unless otherwise indicated in this Prospectus, all information in
this Prospectus reflects, effective prior to the date of this Prospectus, (i)
the exchange (the 'Share Exchange'), of substantially all of the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of South China and SCBC, by the stockholders
thereof for 23,750 shares of capital stock of American Craft Brewing
International Limited, a British Virgin Islands company ('Craft'), (ii) the
issuance of 1,250 shares of capital stock of Craft to certain investors in Hong
Kong (the 'Hong Kong Placement'), (iii) the eighty-for-one stock split by Craft
(the 'Share Split') and (iv) the amalgamation of Craft into the Company (the
'Merger', and together with the Share Exchange, the Hong Kong Placement and the
Share Split, the 'Reorganization'). The information in this Prospectus also
assumes that none of the Over-allotment Option, the Warrants or the
Representative's Warrants will be exercised. See 'The Company' and Note 16 of
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Unless otherwise required by the
context, the terms 'AmBrew International' and the 'Company' refer to American
Craft Brewing International Limited and its subsidiaries. All references in this
Prospectus to '$' shall mean United States dollars.
The Securities offered hereby involve a high degree of risk and immediate
substantial dilution. See 'Risk Factors' and 'Dilution.'
THE COMPANY
AmBrew International owns and operates the South China Brewery, the first
in a series of international breweries based on the concept of American-style
micro-breweries. The South China Brewery, the first American-style micro-brewery
in Hong Kong, produces fresh, high-quality, preservative-free, hand-crafted
beers using state-of-the-art American-manufactured brewing equipment.
Hand-crafted beers are distinguishable by their full flavor which results from
traditional brewing styles. The Company believes that American-style
micro-brewing has growth potential in other key world markets and that the South
China Brewery is a model that can be adapted to other markets.
The American-style micro-brewery concept has developed over the past ten
years into the fastest growing segment of the American beer industry.
American-style micro-breweries produce less than 15,000 barrels per year of
hand-crafted beers in a variety of styles. The Company believes that the growing
demand for micro-brewed beers in the United States is part of a broader shift in
preferences on the part of a certain segment of consumers away from
mass-produced products and toward high-quality, distinctive foods and beverages.
While craft beers currently account for less than 2% of total United States beer
consumption, sales volume of these beers grew by 50% in 1995 and had an annual
growth rate of approximately 47% during the period from 1985 through 1994.
AmBrew International believes that the demand for craft beers is not limited to
the United States and is committed to the production of a variety of craft beers
designed to appeal to a growing number of consumers in global markets.
The Company exported the American-style micro-brewery concept to Hong Kong
with the establishment of the South China Brewery in June 1995. With only one
head brewer and six other employees, the South China Brewery produces,
distributes and markets two full-flavored beers marketed under South China's own
brand names, Crooked Island Ale and Dragon's Back India Pale Ale, and custom
produces beers for local Hong Kong establishments in accordance with their
individual specifications to market under their own labels. One of these
custom-produced beers, Delaney's Ale, won a Gold Award at the Association of
Brewers' World Beer Cup in June 1996. The South China Brewery is designed to
permit small and economical production runs of differentiated products to meet
special tastes or other custom requirements and for sale in niche markets.
Increased consumer demand for high quality, full-flavored beers has allowed the
South China Brewery to achieve a price premium
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relative to mass-produced domestic beer producers and to set its prices at the
upper end of the premium import market.
The Company's senior management and Board of Directors have extensive
experience in the international beverage alcohol industry. The Company expects
to utilize this experience to identify new markets receptive to the
American-style micro-brewery concept and to seek out strategic local partners to
co-invest in new micro-breweries in such markets. The Company plans to establish
and operate, either through wholly-owned subsidiaries or through majority-owned
joint venture arrangements with strategic local partners, a series of
micro-breweries similar in concept to the South China Brewery. The Company
expects that these partners will use their knowledge of local regulation and
markets to facilitate the establishment and acceptance of the Company's
micro-breweries and their products. In pursuing its expansion strategy, the
Company will move into both markets dominated by mass-market breweries and
markets in which high-quality beer producers will be the Company's primary
competition. In markets where mass-produced beers are sold to a broad consumer
profile, AmBrew International intends to develop craft beers as locally produced
premium product alternatives. In markets in which there are already a number of
traditional high-quality beer producers, the Company intends to produce
distinctive micro-brewed products for niche market segments. The Company has
preliminarily identified seven locations in which it is considering establishing
breweries by the end of 1997, subject to more extensive feasibility studies:
Zurich, Dublin, Shanghai, Tecate (Mexico), Budapest, Singapore and Warsaw.
The Company expects to achieve greater economies of scale as it expands.
For example, the Company intends to enter into a contract with Micro Brew
Systems Company, Limited ('Micro Brew Systems') which supplied the equipment for
the South China Brewery, or another comparable provider of state-of-the-art
brewing equipment, to purchase, at discounted prices, the necessary brewing
equipment for its proposed new breweries. In addition, the Company believes that
it can benefit from volume discounts on purchases of equipment and ingredients.
Based on the growth of its South China Brewery to date, the Company believes it
is well-positioned to establish similar American-style micro-breweries in other
markets.
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THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND SUBSTANTIAL
AND IMMEDIATE DILUTION TO NEW INVESTORS. SEE 'RISK FACTORS' AND 'DILUTION.'
THE OFFERING
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Securities Offered.................................... 1,333,333 Shares and 1,333,333 Warrants. Each Warrant
entitles the registered holder thereof to purchase one
share of Common Stock. The Shares and the Warrants may be
purchased separately and will be transferable separately
immediately following completion of this Offering. See
'Description of Securities' and 'Underwriting.'
Offering Price........................................ $[ ] per Share and $[ ] per Warrant
Common Stock Outstanding:
Prior to the Offering(1)......................... 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock
After the Offering(2)............................ 3,446,060 shares of Common Stock
Warrant Exercise Price................................ $ per Share [125% of the initial public offering
price per Share], subject to adjustment in certain
circumstances. See 'Description of Securities --
Warrants.'
Warrant Exercise Period............................... The period commencing six months after the date of this
Prospectus and terminating five years from the date of
this Prospectus.
Redemption............................................ Commencing 18 months after the date of this Prospectus,
the Company may redeem all, but not less than all, of the
Warrants at a price of $0.10 per Warrant, on not less
than 30 days' prior written notice to current holders, if
the per Share closing bid quotation as reported on Nasdaq
equals or exceeds $ per Share [300% of the initial
public offering price per Share] for any twenty (20)
trading days within a period of thirty (30) consecutive
trading days ending on the fifth trading day prior to the
date on which the Company gives notice of redemption. The
Warrants will be exercisable until the close of business
on the day immediately preceding the date fixed for
redemption in such notice. See 'Description of
Securities -- Warrants.'
Use of Proceeds....................................... To repay up to $637,000 in debt; for capital expenditures
of approximately $5 million relating to the establishment
of proposed expansion breweries, including $2.8 million
for the purchase of micro-brewing equipment; and for
working capital and general corporate purposes. See 'Use
of Proceeds,' 'Business -- Proposed Expansion Markets'
and 'Certain Transactions.'
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Proposed Nasdaq Symbols............................... Shares -- 'ABRE'
Warrants -- 'ABREW'
Proposed BSE Symbols.................................. Shares -- 'BRW'
Warrants -- 'BRWW'
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(1) Excludes (i) 300,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance
pursuant to options available for grant under the Company's 1996 Stock
Option Plan (the 'Stock Option Plan'), and (ii) 500,000 shares of Common
Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to $370,000 principal amount of
notes issued to certain investors in Singapore and Hong Kong (the 'Bridge
Notes') and warrants issued in connection with the Bridge Notes (the 'Bridge
Warrants'). See 'Management -- Stock Option Plan,' 'Certain Transactions'
and 'Underwriting.'
(2) Includes the issuance of 112,727 shares of Common Stock upon the
consummation of this Offering assuming an initial public offering price per
Share of $5.50 pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes and excludes
300,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to
options available for grant under the Stock Option Plan and 112,727 shares
of Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the Bridge Warrants
assuming an initial public offering price per Share of $5.50. See 'Certain
Transactions.'
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THE COMPANY IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE ISLANDS OF BERMUDA. CERTAIN
OF THE COMPANY'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND CONTROLLING PERSONS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN
OF THE EXPERTS NAMED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, RESIDE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ALL
OR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THEIR ASSETS AND THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY ARE
LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. AS A RESULT, IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE FOR
INVESTORS TO EFFECT SERVICE OF PROCESS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES UPON SUCH
PERSONS OR TO ENFORCE JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE COMPANY OR SUCH PERSONS OBTAINED IN
UNITED STATES COURTS PREDICATED UPON THE CIVIL LIABILITY PROVISIONS OF THE
FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE COMPANY HAS BEEN
ADVISED BY APPLEBY, SPURLING & KEMPE, BERMUDA COUNSEL TO THE COMPANY, THAT THE
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS OF UNITED STATES COURTS OBTAINED IN ACTIONS AGAINST THE
COMPANY OR SUCH PERSONS PREDICATED UPON THE CIVIL LIABILITY PROVISIONS OF THE
FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE ENFORCEABILITY, IN ORIGINAL ACTIONS, OF
LIABILITIES AGAINST THE COMPANY OR SUCH PERSONS PREDICATED SOLELY UPON THE
FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES WOULD REQUIRE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF A SEPARATE ACTION IN THE BERMUDA COURTS. THERE IS UNCERTAINTY AS
TO WHETHER THE COURTS OF BERMUDA WOULD (I) ENFORCE JUDGEMENTS OF UNITED STATES
COURTS OBTAINED AGAINST THE COMPANY OR SUCH PERSONS PREDICATED UPON THE CIVIL
LIABILITY PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OR (II)
ENTERTAIN ORIGINAL ACTIONS BROUGHT IN BERMUDA COURTS AGAINST THE COMPANY OR SUCH
PERSONS PREDICATED UPON THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE
COMPANY HAS IRREVOCABLY APPOINTED CT CORPORATION SYSTEM, 1633 BROADWAY, NEW
YORK, NEW YORK 10019, AS ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT TO RECEIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN
ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST IT BASED UPON THE FEDERAL OR STATE
SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND/OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
OFFERING, AND WILL IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY
FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents summary consolidated financial data of the
Company. For a description of the Consolidated Financial Statements from which
the following financial data have been derived, see the introduction to
'Selected Consolidated Financial Data.' The summary consolidated financial data
set forth below should be read in conjunction with 'Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' and the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1995 OCTOBER 31, 1995 APRIL 30, 1996
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales.............................................. $ 63,707 $ 63,707 $ 244,753
Cost of sales.......................................... (38,960) (38,960) (43,055)
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Gross profit....................................... 24,747 24,747 201,698
Selling, general and administrative expenses........... (292,888) (195,846) (207,094)
Interest expense, net.................................. (17,838) (16,059) (24,908)
Other expenses, net.................................... (2,265) (2,265) (888)
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Loss before income taxes........................... (288,244) (189,423) (31,192)
Income tax benefit..................................... 47,560 31,255 5,147
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Net loss........................................... $ (240,684) $ (158,168) $ (26,045)
Net loss per common share.............................. $ (0.12) $ (0.08) $ (0.01)
Number of shares outstanding(1)........................ 2,067,273 2,067,273 2,067,273
Pro forma net loss per common share(2)................. $ (0.13) $ -- $ (0.02)
Pro forma number of shares outstanding(2).............. 2,184,773 -- 2,184,773
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ACTUAL PRO FORMA(3) ADJUSTED(3)(4)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total current assets................................... $109,382 $ 479,382 $5,713,382
Total assets........................................... $893,013 $1,263,013 $6,497,013
Total current liabilities.............................. $587,194 $ 957,194 $ 70,194
Total long-term liabilities............................ $ 24,864 $ 24,864 $ 24,864
Total liabilities...................................... $612,058 $ 982,058 $ 95,058
Total shareholders' equity............................. $280,955 $ 280,955 $6,401,955
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(1) Assumes the consummation of the Reorganization and excludes (i) 300,000
shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to options
available for grant under the Stock Option Plan and (ii) 500,000 shares of
Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the Bridge Notes and
the Bridge Warrants. See 'Management -- Stock Option Plan,' 'Certain
Transactions' and 'Underwriting.'
(2) Pro forma net loss per common share is computed by dividing pro forma net
loss for each period by 2,184,773 which is based on the historical weighted
average number of shares outstanding plus the additional number of shares
required to be issued at the assumed net offering price of $4.40 per share
to obtain funds for the repayment of the outstanding principal amounts of
indebtedness aggregating $517,000. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
(3) Gives pro forma effect to the issuance of $370,000 principal amount of
Bridge Notes. See 'Certain Transactions.'
(4) Adjusted to give effect to (at an assumed initial public offering price of
$5.50 per Share and $0.10 per Warrant) (i) the receipt of the estimated net
proceeds of this Offering and the initial application of such estimated net
proceeds as described herein, (ii) the repayment of $120,000 of Bridge Notes
from the net proceeds of this Offering, (iii) the issuance to a Bridge Note
holder of 21,818 shares of Common Stock and Bridge Warrants to purchase an
equal number of shares of Common Stock at no additional cost (in accordance
with the terms of such note), (iv) the conversion of $250,000 principal
amount of Bridge Notes into 90,909 shares of Common Stock (in accordance
with the terms of such notes) and the issuance of Bridge Warrants to
purchase an equal number of shares of Common Stock, and (v) the recognition
of a non-recurring, non-cash interest expense of $265,000 for the
unamortized portion of the original issue discount relating to the repayment
of the Bridge Notes. See 'Use of Proceeds' and 'Certain Transactions.'
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RISK FACTORS
An investment in the Securities involves a high degree of risk. The
following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other
information in this Prospectus before purchasing the Securities. Prospective
investors should be in a position to risk the loss of their entire investment.
BUSINESS RISKS
Limited Operating History; Net Loss; Accumulated Deficit. Since the South
China Brewery commenced commercial operations in June 1995, investors will not
have a full fiscal year of results on which to base an investment decision. The
Company had a net loss of $240,684 for the year ended October 31, 1995 and a net
loss of $26,045 for the six months ended April 30, 1996. The Company had an
accumulated deficit of $248,460 as of October 31, 1995 and an accumulated
deficit of $274,505 as of April 30, 1996. The results of the Company for the six
months ended April 30, 1996 may not be indicative of the Company's results for
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996. The Company's operations are subject to
all the risks inherent in an emerging business enterprise. These include, but
are not limited to, high expense levels relative to production, complications
and delays frequently encountered in connection with the development and
introduction of new products, the ability to recruit and retain accomplished
management personnel, competition from established breweries, the need to expand
production and distribution and the ability to establish and sustain product
quality. See 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations' and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
No Assurance of Ability to Establish Additional Breweries. The Company's
strategy includes the development of micro-breweries in the Pacific Rim, Europe
and Mexico through wholly-owned subsidiaries or through majority-owned joint
venture arrangements. Successful expansion will require management of various
factors associated with the construction of new facilities in geographically and
politically diverse locations. Factors include site selection, local land use
requirements, obtaining governmental permits and approvals, adequacy of
municipal infrastructure, environmental uncertainties, possible cost estimation
errors or overruns, additional financing, construction delays, weather problems
and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. There can be
no assurance that the Company will be successful in establishing and operating
additional breweries. See 'Business -- Proposed Expansion Markets.'
No Assurance of Ability to Finance Additional Breweries; Effect of Start-Up
Expenses. Based on current estimates, the Company believes that the net
proceeds of this Offering, after the repayment of certain debt, will be
sufficient to establish only five of seven micro-breweries the Company intends
to develop and operate by the end of 1997. The Company currently plans to
obtain, if possible, additional financing for these breweries from third
parties. The Company intends to propose to strategic local partners that they
purchase minority equity interests in certain of the proposed breweries and also
intends to utilize debt financing for these breweries if available. There is no
assurance that the Company will be successful in locating local joint venture
partners and debt financing may not be available when needed or on terms
acceptable to the Company. Moreover, such debt financing will likely contain
restrictive covenants and result in security interests being granted in the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. If adequate financing is not
available, the Company may be required to delay expansion beyond that funded by
the net proceeds of this Offering. The Company anticipates that salaries, other
overhead costs and capital expenditures associated with such capacity expansion
will be significant. The Company does not expect that such additional capacity,
when available, will immediately be fully utilized. As a result, the Company's
results of operations are likely to be adversely affected in future periods as
it incurs start-up expenses in connection with new facilities that are operating
below maximum capacity. See 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations' and 'Business -- Proposed Expansion
Markets.'
Brand Concentration; Development of New Brands. The sale of one brand of
beer accounted for approximately 23% of the South China Brewery's sales during
the quarter ended April 30, 1996. There can be no assurance that this brand will
achieve market acceptance or maintain its customer following. The Company
believes that its future growth will depend, in part, on its ability to
anticipate changes in consumer preferences and develop and introduce, in a
timely manner, new brands that adequately
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address such changes. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
successful in developing, introducing and marketing new brands on a timely and
regular basis. If the Company is unable to introduce new brands or if the
Company's new brands are not successful, the Company's sales may be adversely
affected as customers seek competitive products. In addition, the introduction
or announcement of new brands by the Company could result in reduction of sales
of the Company's existing brands, requiring the Company to manage carefully
product introductions in order to minimize disruption in sales of existing
beers. There can be no assurance that the introduction of new product offerings
by the Company will not cause consumers to reduce purchases or consumption of
existing Company products. Such reduction of purchases or consumption could have
a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and
financial condition. See 'Business -- Products.'
No Assurance of Market Acceptance; Unpredictable Trends in Consumer
Preferences and Spending. The products of micro-breweries are generally not
established in the consumer markets of the Pacific Rim, Europe and Mexico. No
assurance can be given that specialty beers will be accepted in the markets into
which the Company intends to expand. Changes in consumer spending can affect
both the quality and the price of the Company's products and may therefore
affect the Company's operating results. For example, reduced consumer confidence
and spending may result in reduced demand for the Company's products,
limitations on its ability to increase or maintain prices and increases in
required levels of selling, advertising and promotional expenses. Demographics
of a market area may also affect spending patterns. In addition, consumer tastes
may change over time or may vary in the markets which the Company plans to enter
and there is no assurance that the same level of sales and operating margins can
be maintained in the Company's existing market or achieved in new markets.
Similarly, there can be no assurance that the Company's products will be
successful in its existing market or will penetrate new markets. See
'Business -- Proposed Expansion Markets.'
Risk of Third Party Claims of Infringement of Intellectual Property. The
Company will rely on a combination of trade secret, copyright and trademark
laws, non-disclosure and other arrangements to protect its proprietary rights.
Despite the Company's efforts to protect its proprietary rights, unauthorized
parties may attempt to copy or obtain and use information that the Company
regards as proprietary. There can be no assurance that the steps taken by the
Company to protect its proprietary information will prevent misappropriation of
such information and such protections may not preclude competitors from
developing confusingly similar brand names or promotional materials or
developing products with taste and other qualities similar to the Company's
beers. See 'Business -- Intellectual Property.'
No Assurance of Availability of Raw Materials. The South China Brewery
relies upon a single supplier (other than for labels) for each of the raw
materials used to make and package its beers. While the South China Brewery
believes that multiple sources of supply are available for all of its
ingredients and raw materials, if the South China Brewery were unable to obtain
adequate quantities of ingredients or other raw materials, delays or reductions
in product shipments could occur which would have an adverse effect on the South
China Brewery's business, results of operations and financial condition. As with
most agricultural products, the supply and price of raw materials used to
produce the South China Brewery's beers can be affected by factors beyond the
control of the South China Brewery, such as drought, frost, other weather
conditions, economic factors affecting growing decisions, various plant diseases
and pests. If any of the foregoing were to occur, the Company's business,
results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected. In
addition, the Company's results of operations are dependent upon its ability to
accurately forecast its requirements of raw materials. Any failure by the
Company to accurately forecast its demand for raw materials could result in the
Company either being unable to meet higher than anticipated demand for its
products or producing excess inventory, either of which may adversely affect the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. See
'Business -- Brewing Operations' and ' -- Suppliers.'
Highly Competitive Market. The beer industry is intensely competitive.
While there are no other craft brewers in Hong Kong, the South China Brewery
competes directly with premium import beers as well as with mass-produced beers
marketed by a number of much larger producers. Some much larger United States
beer producers are currently marketing their beers in the United States as craft
beers. There can be no assurance that, in the future, the Company will not face
competition from mass-
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produced beer marketed internationally as craft beer. Similarly, the Company may
face competition from brewers or other investors who wish to establish
American-style micro-breweries in Hong Kong or in areas in which the Company
plans to locate proposed breweries. See 'Business -- Competition.'
Dependence on Key Personnel. Management of the Company's business is at
this time substantially dependent on the services of the Company's Chairman,
Peter W. H. Bordeaux, its Deputy Chairman, Federico G. Cabo Alvarez, its
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, James L. Ake, and its
Managing Director for Hong Kong Operations, David K. Haines. Competition for
qualified executive personnel in the beverage alcohol industry is intense and
the Company will compete with public and private organizations and other
companies for the services of such personnel. Although the Company has
employment agreements with Messrs. Ake and Haines, there can be no assurance
that they will remain with the Company. Loss of the services of Messrs.
Bordeaux, Cabo, Ake, Haines or of any other key management employee could have
an adverse effect on the Company's business. The Company does not carry key man
life insurance for any of these executives and while it is investigating the
cost and availability of purchasing such insurance, it has made no decision as
to whether to obtain it. Expansion will require recruiting and hiring additional
key employees, including sales representatives. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be able to hire such persons when needed or on favorable terms
or that any such new employees will be successfully assimilated into the
Company's management. See 'Management.'
Product Liability Risk. The Company's operations are subject to certain
hazards and liability risks faced by all brewers, such as potential
contamination of ingredients or products by bacteria or other external agents
that may be wrongfully or accidentally introduced into products or packaging.
There can be no assurance that any such contamination will not occur. The
occurrence of such a problem could result in a costly product recall and serious
damage to the Company's reputation for product quality. In addition, the
Company's products are not pasteurized and have a 90-day shelf life. The
Company's operations are also subject to certain injury and liability risks
normally associated with the operation and possible malfunction of brewing and
other equipment. Although the Company maintains insurance against certain risks
under various general liability and product liability insurance policies, there
can be no assurance that the Company's insurance will be adequate. See
'Business -- Brewing Operations,' ' -- South China Facility' and
' -- Insurance.'
Single Wholesale Production Facility and Uninsured Losses. The Company
currently utilizes one production facility for which it has obtained
comprehensive insurance, including liability, fire and extended coverage, as is
customarily obtained for businesses similar to the Company's. Certain types of
losses of a catastrophic nature, however, such as losses resulting from floods,
tornadoes, thunderstorms and earthquakes, are either uninsurable or not
economically insurable to the full extent of potential losses. No assurance can
be given that such 'Acts of God,' work stoppages, regulatory actions or other
events interrupting production would not have an adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations. See
'Business -- Insurance.'
Variability of Margins and Operating Results; Seasonality. The Company
anticipates that in the future its profit margins will fluctuate and may decline
as a result of many factors, including disproportionate depreciation and other
fixed and semi-variable operating costs during periods when the Company's
breweries are producing below maximum designed production capacity; increased
shipping, sales personnel and marketing costs as the Company penetrates
additional markets; fluctuating prices; increasing competition; possible
increases in the cost of packaging materials and brewing ingredients; changes in
product sales mix; potential increases in Hong Kong excise taxes or taxes in
other jurisdictions in which the Company expands or distributes products; and
start-up, overhead and other costs resulting from establishment of new breweries
and distribution of the Company's products. In addition, the Company has
historically operated with little or no backlog, and its ability to predict
sales for an upcoming quarter is limited. Due to its reliance on Company-owned
and/or operated breweries, a significant portion of the Company's overhead will
not be susceptible to short-term adjustment in response to sales below
management's expectations, and an excess of production capacity could therefore
have a significant negative impact on the Company's operating results. A variety
of other factors may also lead to significant fluctuations in the Company's
quarterly results of operations, including timing of new brewery introductions,
seasonality of demand, and general economic conditions.
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To date, demand for the Company's products has been generally higher from
September to January and has been generally lower from May to July.
RISKS OF INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
The Company currently intends to establish its micro-breweries only in
locations outside the United States. Accordingly, the Company will be subject to
various political, economic and other risks present in conducting international
operations. Such risks include the following:
Hong Kong -- Transfer of Sovereignty. Substantially all the Company's
assets are currently located in Hong Kong. As a result, the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition may be influenced
by the political situation in Hong Kong and by the general state of the
Hong Kong economy. On July 1, 1997, sovereignty over Hong Kong will be
transferred from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, and
Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of China (an 'SAR').
As provided in the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong
Kong and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong SAR of China (the 'Basic Law'), the
Hong Kong SAR will have a high degree of autonomy except in foreign and
defense affairs. Under the Basic Law, the Hong Kong SAR is to have its own
legislature, legal and judicial system and full economic autonomy for 50
years. However, there can be no assurance that the transfer of sovereignty
and changes in political or other conditions will not result in an adverse
impact on the Company's business, results of operations or financial
condition.
Risks Relating to China. The Company plans to establish a
micro-brewery in China either through a wholly-owned subsidiary or a
majority-owned joint venture and to increase direct sales in China of beer
brewed at its Hong Kong facility. As a consequence, the Company's results
of operations and financial condition may be influenced by the economic,
political, legal and social conditions in China. China is in the process of
implementing a 'socialist market economy' in which market forces are
expected to have a significant role, subject to policies and macro-economic
regulations established by the Chinese government. Economic growth in China
has been uneven among various sectors of the economy and among geographic
regions. Many of the economic reform measures which have been implemented
are experimental and may be subject to change or repeal. Other political,
economic and social factors can also lead to further readjustment of the
reform measures. There is no assurance that the current government and
economic system will remain stable. The legislative trend in China over the
past decade has been to enhance the protection afforded to foreign
investment and allow for more active control by foreign parties of foreign
invested enterprises. There can be no assurance, however, that legislation
directed towards promoting foreign investment and experimentation will
continue.
Foreign Exchange and Exchange Rate Risks. If the Company successfully
acquires interests in joint ventures or establishes new breweries located
in the Pacific Rim, Europe or Mexico, the Company expects that a
substantial portion of the revenues of such breweries, as well as revenues
generated by its South China Brewery, will be denominated in local
currency. A portion of such revenues will need to be converted to U.S.
dollars in order for the Company to pay dividends in U.S. dollars. Both the
conversion of local currencies into U.S. dollars and the remittance of
local currencies abroad, depending on the local laws where such brewery
operates, may require government approval. There can be no assurance that
the breweries will be able to obtain expatriate currency for such purposes
or that the Company will be able to convert such currency into U.S.
dollars. See 'Business -- Proposed Expansion Markets.'
Risk of Governmental Regulation. The Company's operations require and
will require various licenses, permits and approvals in Hong Kong and in
other locations. The loss or revocation of any existing licenses, permits
or approvals or the failure to obtain any necessary licenses, permits or
approvals in new jurisdictions where the Company intends to do business
would have an adverse effect on the ability of the Company to conduct its
business and/or on its ability to expand into such jurisdictions.
Authorization to commence brewing operations will be required in each
country in which the Company intends to operate breweries. No assurance can
be given that the Company will obtain such authorization, licenses or other
necessary approvals. In addition, countries in which the Company wishes to
operate breweries may have regulatory schemes that impose other
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impediments on the operation of breweries. There can be no assurance that
the Company will be able to profitably operate breweries in light of these
restrictions. See 'Business -- Government Regulation.'
Risks of Foreign Legal Systems. Many of the countries where the
Company plans to operate have legal systems that differ from the United
States legal system and may provide substantially less protection for
foreign investors.
STRUCTURAL, MARKET AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RISKS
Management's Broad Discretion in Use of Proceeds. Although the Company
intends to apply the net proceeds of this Offering in the manner described under
'Use of Proceeds,' it has broad discretion within such proposed uses as to the
precise allocation of the net proceeds, the timing of expenditures and all other
aspects of the use thereof. For example, approximately $5 million, or 85.2% of
the net proceeds of this Offering will be allocated and used to make capital
expenditures in connection with the establishment of certain of the Company's
proposed breweries in the Pacific Rim, Europe and Mexico. The Company reserves
the right to reallocate the net proceeds of this Offering among the various
categories set forth under 'Use of Proceeds' as it, in its sole discretion,
deems necessary or advisable.
Rights of Stockholders under Bermuda Law. The Company is incorporated
under the laws of the Islands of Bermuda. Principles of law relating to such
matters as the validity of corporate procedures, the fiduciary duties of the
Company's management, directors and controlling stockholders, and the rights of
its stockholders, including those persons who will become stockholders of the
Company in connection with this Offering, are governed by Bermuda law and the
Company's Memorandum of Amalgamation and Bye-laws. Such principles of law may
differ from those that would apply if the Company were incorporated in a
jurisdiction in the United States. In addition, the Company has been advised by
Appleby, Spurling & Kempe, its Bermuda counsel, that there is uncertainty as to
whether the courts of Bermuda would enforce (i) judgments of United States
courts obtained against the Company or its officers and directors resident in
foreign countries predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the
securities laws of the United States or any state or (ii) in original actions
brought in Bermuda, liabilities against the Company or such persons predicated
upon the securities laws of the United States or any state. See 'Description of
Securities -- Bermuda Law.'
Effect of Issuance of Preferred Stock. The Company's Bye-laws permit the
issuance of 500,000 shares of 'blank check' preferred stock, with designations,
rights and preferences that may be determined from time to time by the Board of
Directors. At the time of this Offering, none of the shares of preferred stock
will be issued and outstanding. However, the Board of Directors is empowered,
subject to the consent of the Representative for a period of thirteen (13)
months from the date of this Prospectus, to issue the preferred stock with
dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could adversely
affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of the Common Stock. In
addition, such charter provisions could limit the price that certain investors
might be willing to pay in the future for shares of the Company's Common Stock
and may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the
Company. The issuance of preferred stock could also decrease the amount of
earnings and assets available for distribution to the holders of the Common
Stock. There can be no assurance that the Company will not issue preferred stock
at some time in the future. See 'Description of Securities -- Preferred Stock.'
Effect of Stock Options. In accordance with the Stock Option Plan, the
Company has reserved a total of 300,000 authorized but unissued shares of Common
Stock for issuance to executive employees and directors. The committee
administering the Stock Option Plan will have sole authority and discretion to
grant options under the Stock Option Plan. Options granted will be exercisable
during the period specified by the committee administering the Stock Option Plan
except that options will become immediately exercisable in the event of a Change
in Control (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) of the Company and in the event
of certain mergers and reorganizations of the Company. The existence of such
options could limit the price that certain investors might be willing to pay in
the future for shares of the Company's Common Stock and may have the effect of
delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company. The exercise of such
options could also decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for
distribution to the holders of the Common Stock. See 'Management -- Stock Option
Plan.'
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Shares Eligible for Future Sale. The Shares and Warrants will be freely
tradeable unless acquired by affiliates of the Company. The market price of the
Shares and/or the Warrants of the Company could be adversely affected by the
sale of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market following this
Offering. No prediction can be made as to the effect that future sales of Common
Stock and of the availability of the shares of Common Stock for future sale will
have on the market prices of the Shares and the Warrants prevailing from time to
time. The Company and the existing stockholders (and any holders of outstanding
securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into shares of Common
Stock) have agreed not to, directly or indirectly, issue, offer, agree or offer
to sell, sell, transfer, assign, encumber, grant an option for purchase or sale
of, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of any beneficial interest in such
securities for a period of thirteen months (six months in the case of holders of
Bridge Notes) from the date of this Prospectus without the prior written consent
of the Company and the Representative other than, in the case of such
stockholders and holders of the Bridge Notes, (i) shares of Common Stock
transferred pursuant to bona fide gifts when the transferee agrees in writing to
be similarly bound or (ii) securities transferred through the law of descent,
and in the case of the Company, (a) pursuant to options existing on the date of
this Prospectus and pursuant to the exercise of the Warrants and the
Representative's Warrants or pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes and the
Bridge Warrants or (b) debt securities issued to non-affiliated third parties in
connection with bona fide business acquisitions and/or expansion consistent with
the Company's business plans as generally described in this Prospectus. The
registration, sale or issuance of Common Stock after that thirteen month period
(or six month period in the case of shares underlying the Bridge Notes), could
have an adverse impact on the market prices of the Shares and/or the Warrants.
Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock or the perception that such sales
could occur could adversely affect the prevailing market prices for the Shares
and/or the Warrants. Upon expiration of this thirteen month period (or six month
period in the case of shares underlying the Bridge Notes), all such shares may
be sold subject to the limitations of, and in accordance with, Rule 144 under
the Securities Act of 1933 (the 'Securities Act'). Additional shares of Common
Stock, including shares issuable upon exercise of options issued pursuant to the
Stock Option Plan and shares underlying the Representative's Warrants, Bridge
Warrants and the Warrants will also become eligible for sale in the public
market from time to time in the future. See 'Certain Transactions,' 'Description
of Securities,' 'Shares Eligible for Future Sale' and 'Underwriting.'
Control by Existing Stockholders; Benefits of Offering to Existing
Stockholders. Following this Offering, the Company's directors, officers and
principal (greater than 5%) stockholders, and certain of their affiliates, will
beneficially own approximately 55% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock,
including 112,727 shares of Common Stock issuable upon consummation of this
Offering pursuant to the terms of Bridge Notes assuming an initial public
offering price per Share of $5.50. As a result of such ownership, these
stockholders will be able to control the election of all directors and other
actions submitted to a vote of the Company's stockholders. Certain former and
existing stockholders provided, respectively, a guarantee and letters of credit
in connection with a Promissory Note issued to Hibernia National Bank on March
31, 1995 with principal payments due on September 30, 1996 and March 31, 1997
(the 'Hibernia Note') and an existing stockholder made a direct loan to the
Company pursuant to a Limited Recourse Promissory Note issued to BPW Holding LLC
on March 5, 1996 (the 'BPW Note'). A portion of the net proceeds of this
Offering will be used to retire both the Hibernia Note and the BPW Note. In
addition, a portion of the net proceeds of this Offering will be used to retire
up to $370,000 of Bridge Notes at the consummation of this Offering. The
existing stockholders will benefit from the use of the proceeds of this
Offering. See 'Use of Proceeds,' 'Dilution,' 'Principal Stockholders' and
'Certain Transactions.'
Potential Adverse Effects of the Exercise of Warrants. The Warrants
offered hereby grant the holders the right to purchase 1,333,333 shares of
Common Stock commencing six months from the date hereof at 125% of the initial
public offering price per share of Common Stock. The Company will also grant, in
connection with this Offering, the Representative's Warrants which entitle the
Representative to purchase up to 133,333 shares of Common Stock at an exercise
price of 125% of the initial public offering price per Share and/or up to
133,333 warrants at an exercise price of $0.125 per warrant each entitling the
holder thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of
165% of the initial public offering price per Share. The Representative's
Warrants may be exercised for a period of
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four years commencing on the first anniversary of the date hereof. In addition,
the Company has granted the Bridge Warrants entitling the holders thereof the
right to purchase, in the aggregate, up to that number of shares of Common Stock
equal to the sum of (i) the quotient obtained by dividing 120,000 by the initial
public offering price per Share and (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing the
principal amount of the Bridge Notes converted into shares of Common Stock upon
the consummation of this Offering by the product of 0.5 and the initial public
offering price per Share in each case commencing six months from the date hereof
at 150% of the initial public offering price per Share. Assuming an initial
public offering price per Share of $5.50, the Bridge Warrants will, in the
aggregate, entitle the holders thereof to purchase up to 112,727 shares of
Common Stock. The existence of the Warrants, the Representative's Warrants and
the Bridge Warrants may prove to be a hinderance to future financing by the
Company. In addition, the exercise of any such warrants may further dilute the
net tangible book value of the Shares. For the term of the Warrants, the
Representative's Warrants and the Bridge Warrants, the holders thereof will have
the opportunity to profit from a rise in the market price of the Common Stock
without assuming risk of ownership, with a resulting dilution in the interest of
other security holders. As long as the Warrants, the Representative's Warrants
and the Bridge Warrants remain unexercised, the Company's ability to obtain
additional equity capital might be adversely affected. Moreover, the holders may
be expected to exercise such warrants at a time when the Company would, in all
likelihood, be able to obtain any needed capital through a new offering of its
securities on terms more favorable than those provided by the currently
outstanding warrants. The Company has agreed that, under certain circumstances,
it will register under federal and state securities laws the shares of Common
Stock and warrants underlying the Representative's Warrants. These registration
obligations could involve substantial expense to the Company and may adversely
affect the terms upon which the Company may obtain additional financing. See
'Certain Transactions,' 'Description of Securities' and 'Underwriting.'
Necessity of Future Registration of Warrants and State Blue Sky
Registration; Exercise of Warrants. The Warrants are separately transferable
immediately upon issuance. Although the Warrants will not knowingly be sold to
purchasers in jurisdictions in which the Warrants are not registered or
otherwise qualified for sale or exempt, purchasers may buy Warrants in the
after-market in, or may move to, jurisdictions in which the Warrants and the
Common Stock underlying the Warrants are not so registered or qualified or
exempt. In this event, the Company would be unable lawfully to issue Common
Stock to those persons desiring to exercise their Warrants (and the Warrants
would not be exercisable by those persons) unless and until the Warrants and the
underlying Common Stock are registered, or qualified for sale in jurisdictions
in which such purchasers reside, or an exemption from such registration or
qualification requirement exists in such jurisdictions. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to effect any required registration or
qualification.
The Warrants will not be exercisable unless the Company maintains a current
effective registration statement under the Securities Act either by filing
post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus
is a part or by filing a new registration statement with respect to the exercise
of the Warrants. The Company has agreed to use its reasonable efforts to file
and maintain, so long as the Warrants are exercisable, a current effective
registration statement relating to the Warrants and the shares of Common Stock
underlying the Warrants. However, there can be no assurance that it will be able
to do so or that the Warrants or such underlying Common Stock will be or
continue to be so registered.
The value of the Warrants could be adversely affected if a then-current
prospectus covering the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is
not available pursuant to an effective registration statement or if such Common
Stock is not registered or qualified for sale or exempt from registration or
qualification in the jurisdictions in which the holders of the Warrants reside.
See 'Description of Securities -- Warrants.'
Representative's Potential Influence on the Market; Possible Limitation on
Market Making Activities. The Representative may act as a broker-dealer with
respect to the purchase or sale of the Shares and the Warrants in the market
where each will trade and may solicit exercise of the Warrants. In addition, the
Representative and its designees may exercise their registration rights with
respect to the Common Stock or warrants underlying the Representative's
Warrants. Unless granted an exemption
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by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'Commission') from Rule 10b-6
('Rule 10b-6') under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act'),
the Representative and any other soliciting broker-dealers will be prohibited
from engaging in any market making activities or solicited brokerage activities
with respect to the Company's securities during periods prescribed by exemptions
(xi) and (xii) to Rule 10b-6 (i) before the solicitation of the exercise of any
Warrants until the later of the termination of such solicitation activity or the
termination of any right the Representative may have to receive commissions for
further solicitation of Warrants and (ii) during any distribution of the Common
Stock and Warrants underlying the Representative's Warrants as well as during
any other distribution of the Company's securities in which the Representative
is participating. As a result, the Representative and any other soliciting
broker-dealers and participants in any distribution of the Company's securities
may be unable to continue to make a market for the Company's securities during
certain periods while the Warrants are exercisable and during any distribution
of the Company's securities in which the Representative is participating. Such a
limitation, while in effect, could impair the liquidity and market price of the
Securities. See 'Underwriting.'
Potential Adverse Effect of Redemption of Warrants. Commencing eighteen
(18) months after the date of this Prospectus, all, but not less than all, of
the Warrants are subject to redemption at $0.10 per Warrant on thirty (30) days
prior written notice to the warrantholders if the per share closing bid
quotation of the Shares as reported on Nasdaq equals or exceeds 300% of the
initial public offering price per share of Common Stock for any twenty (20)
trading days within a period of thirty (30) consecutive trading days ending on
the fifth trading day prior to the date of the notice of redemption. If the
Warrants are redeemed, holders of the Warrants will lose their rights to
exercise after the expiration of the 30-day notice of redemption period. Upon
receipt of the notice of redemption, holders would be required to: (i) exercise
the Warrants and pay the exercise price at a time when it may be disadvantageous
for them to do so, (ii) sell the Warrants at the current market price, if any,
when they might otherwise wish to hold the Warrants, or (iii) accept the
redemption price which is likely to be substantially less than the market value
of the Warrants at the time of redemption. Warrantholders whose Warrants are
redeemed would also lose the potential for appreciation in the Common Stock
underlying the Warrants. See 'Description of Securities -- Warrants.'
Limited Underwriting History. Although National Securities Corporation,
the Representative of the several Underwriters, has been in business for over 40
years, the Representative has participated in only nine public offerings as an
underwriter in the last five years. In evaluating an investment in the Company,
prospective investors in the Securities offered hereby should consider the
Representative's limited experience. See 'Underwriting.'
No Prior Market; Possible Volatility of Stock Price. Prior to this
Offering, there has been no public market for the Securities and there can be no
assurance that an active public market for the Securities will develop or
continue after this Offering or that the market prices of the Securities will
not decline below their respective initial public offering prices. The initial
public offering prices of the Securities were determined by negotiations between
the Company and the Representative, and may not be indicative of the market
price for the Securities after this Offering. See 'Underwriting' for factors
considered in determining the initial public offering prices. From time to time
after this Offering, there may be significant volatility in the market prices of
the Securities. Quarterly operating results of the Company, announcements of new
breweries or the introduction of new products by the Company or its competitors,
developments in the Company's relationships with its suppliers, joint venture
brewing partners or distributors, regulatory developments, general market
conditions or other developments affecting the Company or its competitors could
cause the respective market prices of the Securities to fluctuate substantially.
The equity markets have, on occasion, experienced significant price and volume
fluctuations that have affected the market prices for many companies' securities
and that have often been unrelated to the operating performance of these
companies. Any such fluctuations that occur following completion of this
Offering may adversely affect the respective market prices of the Securities.
Immediate and Substantial Dilution. The purchasers of the Shares will
experience immediate and substantial dilution in pro forma, as adjusted net
tangible book value in the amount of $3.64 or 66% per Share. The Company's
current stockholders acquired shares of Common Stock for consideration that
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was substantially less than the public offering price of the shares of Common
Stock offered hereby. As a result, new investors will bear substantially all of
the risks inherent in an investment in the Company. In the event that the
Company issues additional shares of Common Stock in the future, including shares
that may be issued in connection with future acquisitions, purchasers of shares
may experience further dilution in net tangible book value per share of the
Common Stock of the Company. Three hundred thousand shares of Common Stock have
been reserved for issuance upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the
Stock Option Plan, 500,000 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for future
issuance pursuant to the Bridge Notes and the Bridge Warrants and 266,666 shares
of Common Stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to the Representative's
Warrants. The issuance of Common Stock under the Stock Option Plan or pursuant
to the Bridge Notes, the Bridge Warrants or the Representative's Warrants may
result in further dilution to new investors. Assuming an initial public offering
price per Share of $5.50, the Company could be required to issue up to 225,454
shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes and the Bridge
Warrants. Upon the consummation of this Offering, the Company could be required
to issue up to 112,727 shares of Common Stock assuming an initial public
offering price of $5.50 per Share for an aggregate consideration of $250,000, or
a price per share of $2.22. See 'Dilution' and 'Management -- Stock Option
Plan.'
Dividend Policy. The Company intends to retain all earnings to finance the
development and expansion of its business and does not intend to pay cash
dividends on the Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Any future declaration
of dividends will depend, among other things, on the Company's results of
operations, capital requirements and financial condition, and on such other
factors as the Company's Board of Directors may, in its discretion, consider
relevant. See 'Dividend Policy.'
No Assurance of Continued Nasdaq Listing. The Board of Governors of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. has established certain
standards for the initial listing and continued listing of a security on Nasdaq.
The standards for initial listing require, among other things, that an issuer
have total assets of $4,000,000 and capital and surplus of at least $2,000,000;
that the minimum bid price for the listed securities be $3.00 per share; that
the minimum market value of the public float (the shares held by non-insiders)
be at least $2,000,000, and that there be at least two market makers for the
issuer's securities. The maintenance standards require, among other things, that
an issuer have total assets of at least $2,000,000 and capital and surplus of at
least $1,000,000; that the minimum bid price for the listed securities be $1.00
per share; that the minimum market value of the 'public float' be at least
$1,000,000 and that there be at least two market makers for the issuer's
securities. A deficiency in either the market value of the public float or the
bid price maintenance standard will be deemed to exist if the issuer fails the
individual stated requirement for ten consecutive trading days. If an issuer
falls below the bid price maintenance standard, it may remain on Nasdaq if the
market value of the public float is at least $1,000,000 and the issuer has
$2,000,000 in equity. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue
to satisfy the requirements for maintaining a Nasdaq listing. If the Company's
securities were to be excluded from Nasdaq, it would adversely affect the prices
of such securities and the ability of holders to sell them, and the Company
would be required to comply with the initial listing requirements to be relisted
on Nasdaq.
If the Company is unable to satisfy Nasdaq's maintenance requirements and
the price per share were to drop below $5.00, then unless the Company satisfied
certain net asset tests, the Company's securities would become subject to
certain penny stock rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny
stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standarized risk
disclosure document prepared by the Commission that provides information about
penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The
broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer
quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its
salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market
value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny
stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise
exempt from such rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written
determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser
and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These
disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading
activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the
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penny stock rules. If the Company's Common Stock becomes subject to the penny
stock rules, investors in the Offering may find it more difficult to sell their
shares.
THE COMPANY
AmBrew International owns and operates the South China Brewery, Hong Kong,
the first of a series of American-style micro-breweries the Company intends to
establish in selected locations in the Pacific Rim, Europe and Mexico.
AmBrew International was incorporated in Bermuda in June 1996. AmBrew
International is a holding company whose assets following the Reorganization
consist of all of the outstanding shares of the Hong Kong companies comprising
the South China Brewery. See 'Prospectus Summary' and Note 1 to Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements. The South China Brewery companies were
established in 1994 by a group of investors involved in the alcohol beverage
industry.
AmBrew International's principal executive office is located at 1 Galleria
Boulevard (Suite 912) Metairie, Louisiana 70001 and its telephone number is
(504) 849-2739.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Securities offered
hereby after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and
expenses payable by the Company in connection with this Offering, are estimated
to be approximately $5.9 million ($6.8 million if the Over-allotment Option is
exercised in full) assuming initial public offering prices of $5.50 per Share
and $0.10 per Warrant.
The following table sets forth each amount in tabular format as an
approximate percentage of net proceeds.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APPROXIMATE
APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF
DOLLAR AMOUNT NET PROCEEDS
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<S> <C> <C>
Capital expenditures relating to establishment of proposed breweries.............. $ 5,000,000 85.2%
Repayment of Hibernia Note........................................................ 452,000 7.7
Repayment of Bridge Notes......................................................... 120,000 2.0
Repayment of BPW Note............................................................. 65,000 1.1
Working capital and other general corporate purposes.............................. 234,000 4.0
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$ 5,871,000 100%
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</TABLE>
Approximately $5 million of the net proceeds will be used to make capital
expenditures in connection with the establishment of certain of the Company's
proposed breweries in the Pacific Rim, Europe and Mexico through wholly-owned
subsidiaries or through majority-owned joint venture arrangements with strategic
local partners, including $2.8 million for the purchase of micro-brewing
equipment from Micro Brew Systems, or another comparable provider of brewing
equipment.
$452,000 of the net proceeds will be used to retire the remaining principal
amount of the Hibernia Note, with principal payments due on September 30, 1996
and March 31, 1997 and an interest rate equal to Citibank prime plus 0.5%;
$120,000 of the net proceeds will be used to retire the Bridge Notes, due
September 1, 1997, with an interest rate of 12% per annum; and $65,000 of the
net proceeds will be used to retire the BPW Note, due ten days after the
consummation of this Offering with an interest rate of 5.5% per annum. The
remainder of the net proceeds, if any, will be used for working capital and
other general corporate purposes.
The foregoing represents the Company's current best estimate of its
allocation of the net proceeds of this Offering based on the current state of
its business operations, its current plans and current economic and industry
conditions. Although the Company does not contemplate material changes in the
proposed allocation of the use of proceeds, to the extent the Company finds that
adjustment is required by reason of business conditions or otherwise, the
amounts shown may be adjusted among the uses indicated above. See 'Risk
Factors -- Management's Broad Discretion in Use of Proceeds.'
The proceeds of the Bridge Notes were used to finance a portion of the
expenses of this Offering. See 'Certain Transactions.'
The Company believes that the net proceeds of this Offering will be
sufficient to establish five of seven micro-breweries it intends to develop and
operate by the end of 1997. See 'Risk Factors.' The Company currently plans to
obtain, if possible, additional financing for these breweries from third
parties. The Company intends to propose to strategic local partners that they
purchase minority equity interests in certain of the proposed breweries and also
intends to utilize debt financing. The Company believes that this financing, if
obtained on acceptable terms, in conjunction with the net proceeds of this
Offering, will enable the Company to establish seven proposed breweries. Pending
the aforementioned uses, the net proceeds from this Offering will be invested in
interest-bearing government securities or short-term investment-grade
securities.
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DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never declared or paid dividends on its capital stock. The
Company intends to retain all earnings to finance the development and expansion
of its business and does not intend to pay cash dividends on the Common Stock in
the foreseeable future. The payment of any dividends in the future will depend,
among other things, on the Company's results of operations, capital requirements
and financial condition, and on such other factors as the Company's Board of
Directors may, in its discretion, consider relevant.
The amount of dividends payable by the South China Brewery as well as by
future subsidiaries of the Company operating the proposed expansion breweries is
and will be subject to general limitations imposed by the corporate laws of the
respective jurisdictions of incorporation of such subsidiaries as well as
restrictions in debt agreements. Dividends paid to the Company by these
subsidiaries may be subject to investment registration requirements and
withholding requirements.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company at April
30, 1996, (i) on an actual basis, (ii) on a pro forma basis giving effect to the
issuance of $370,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes and (iii) on a pro forma,
as adjusted basis to give effect to (at an assumed initial public offering price
of $5.50 per Share and $0.10 per Warrant) (a) the issuance of the Shares and the
receipt of the estimated net proceeds of this Offering and the initial
application of such estimated net proceeds as described in 'Use of Proceeds',
(b) (I) the issuance to a Bridge Note holder of 21,818 shares of Common Stock at
no additional cost (in accordance with the terms of such note) and Bridge
Warrants to purchase an equal number of shares of Common Stock, (II) the
conversion of $250,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes into 90,909 shares of
Common Stock (in accordance with the terms of such notes) and Bridge Warrants to
purchase an equal number of shares of Common Stock, (c) the recognition of a
non-recurring, non-cash interest expense of $265,000 for the unamortized portion
of the original issue discount relating to the repayment of the Bridge Notes and
(d) the repayment of long-term bank loan of $452,000 and the shareholders' loan
from BPW of $65,000. See 'Certain Transactions.'
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<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, 1996
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PRO FORMA, AS
ACTUAL PRO FORMA ADJUSTED
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current portion of long-term bank loan................................ $ 452,000 $ 452,000 $ --
Bridge Notes payable(1)............................................... -- 370,000 --
Current portion of capital lease obligations.......................... 12,858 12,858 12,858
Shareholders' loans................................................... 85,638 85,638 20,638
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Total current portion of debt.................................... 550,496 920,496 33,496
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion..................... 24,864 24,864 24,864
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Total non-current portion of debt................................ 24,864 24,864 24,864
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized,
2,000,000 shares outstanding actual and pro forma(2), and
3,446,060 shares outstanding pro forma, as adjusted(3)......... 20,000 20,000 34,460
Additional paid-in capital....................................... 535,460 535,460 6,907,000
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized and
no shares outstanding.......................................... -- -- --
Accumulated deficit.............................................. (274,505) (274,505 ) (539,505)
--------- ----------- -------------
Total stockholders' equity....................................... 280,955 280,955 6,401,955
--------- ----------- -------------
Total capitalization................................... $ 856,315 $1,226,315 $ 6,460,315
--------- ----------- -------------
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(1) The Bridge Notes were issued in May 1996 to finance a portion of the
expenses of this Offering. See 'Certain Transactions.'
(2) Excludes (i) 300,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance
pursuant to options available for grant under the Stock Option Plan and (ii)
500,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the
Bridge Notes and the Bridge Warrants. See 'Management -- Stock Option Plan,'
'Certain Transactions' and 'Underwriting.'
(3) Includes the issuance of 112,727 shares of Common Stock upon the
consummation of this Offering pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes
assuming an initial public offering price per Share of $5.50.
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DILUTION
The net tangible book value of the South China Brewery at April 30, 1996
was approximately $280,955, or $0.14 per share of Common Stock after giving
effect to the Reorganization, including the Share Split. Net tangible book value
per share represents the amount of the Company's total tangible assets less
total liabilities divided by the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at
that date. After giving effect to the sale of the Shares and the Warrants at an
assumed initial public offering price of $5.50 per Share and $0.10 per Warrant,
and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated
offering expenses payable by the Company, as well as the issuance of 21,818
shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes at no
additional cost and the conversion of $250,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes
into 90,909 shares of Common Stock, the Company's pro forma, as adjusted net
tangible book value at April 30, 1996 would have been $6,401,955 or $1.86 per
share of Common Stock. This represents an immediate increase in the net tangible
book value of $1.72 per share to existing stockholders and an immediate dilution
of $3.64 per share to new investors purchasing Shares in this Offering. The
following table illustrates this per share dilution:
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<S> <C> <C>
Assumed initial public offering price per share............................... $5.50
Net tangible book value per share at April 30, 1996........................... $0.14
Increase per share due to conversion of $250,000 of Bridge Notes.............. $0.11
Increase per share attributable to new investors.............................. $1.61
-----
Pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per share after the Offering... $1.86
-----
Dilution per share to new investors........................................... $3.64
-----
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</TABLE>
The computations in the table set forth above assume that the
Over-allotment Option is not exercised. If the Over-allotment Option is
exercised in full, the pro forma net tangible book value at April 30, 1996 would
have been $7,376,355 or $2.02 per share of Common Stock.
The following table summarizes, on a pro forma, as adjusted basis, after
giving effect to this Offering and to the issuance of 112,727 shares of Common
Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes upon the consummation
of this Offering, the number of shares purchased from the Company, the total
consideration paid and the average price per share paid by the existing
stockholders and by the new investors at an assumed initial public offering
price of $5.50 per Share:
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<CAPTION>
SHARES PURCHASED TOTAL CONSIDERATION AVERAGE
-------------------- --------------------- PRICE
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT PER SHARE
--------- ------- ---------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing stockholders................................... 2,112,727 61.3% $ 805,460 9.9% $0.38
New investors........................................... 1,333,333 38.7% 7,333,332 90.1% $5.50
--------- ------- ---------- -------
Total.............................................. 3,446,060 100.0% $8,138,792 100.0%
--------- ------- ---------- -------
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</TABLE>
The information presented above, with respect to existing stockholders,
assumes no exercise of the Over-allotment Option. In addition, 1,333,333 shares
of Common Stock have been reserved for issuance upon exercise of the Warrants
and 266,666 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for issuance upon exercise
of the Representative's Warrants, 300,000 shares of Common Stock have been
reserved for future issuance upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the
Stock Option Plan and 112,727 shares of Common Stock have been reserved for
future issuance pursuant to the Bridge Warrants. The issuance of such shares of
Common Stock may result in further dilution to new investors. See
'Management -- Stock Option Plan' and 'Underwriting.'
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected consolidated financial data for the fiscal year ended October
31, 1995, have been derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this Prospectus which have been audited by Arthur Andersen & Co.,
independent public accountants, whose report thereon is also included elsewhere
in this Prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of April 30,
1996, and for the six month periods ended October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996,
are unaudited, but in the opinion of management include all adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of such data. The selected consolidated
financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with 'Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' and
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1995 1995 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales.............................................. $ 63,707 $ 63,707 $ 244,753
Cost of sales.......................................... (38,960) (38,960) (43,055)
--------------- --------------------- ----------------
Gross profit...................................... 24,747 24,747 201,698
Selling, general and administrative expenses........... (292,888) (195,846) (207,094)
Interest expense, net.................................. (17,838) (16,059) (24,908)
Other expenses, net.................................... (2,265) (2,265) (888)
--------------- --------------------- ----------------
Loss before income taxes.......................... (288,244) (189,423) (31,192)
Income tax benefit..................................... 47,560 31,255 5,147
--------------- --------------------- ----------------
Net loss.......................................... $ (240,684) $ (158,168) $ (26,045)
Net loss per common share.............................. $ (0.12) $ (0.08) $ (0.01)
Number of shares outstanding(1)........................ 2,067,273 2,067,273 2,067,273
Pro forma net loss per common share(2)................. $ (0.13) $ -- $ (0.02)
Pro forma number of shares outstanding(2).............. 2,184,773 -- 2,184,773
<CAPTION>
APRIL 30, 1996
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PRO FORMA, AS
ACTUAL PRO FORMA(3) ADJUSTED(3)(4)
--------------- --------------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total current assets................................... $ 109,382 $ 479,382 $5,713,382
Total assets........................................... $ 893,013 $ 1,263,013 $6,497,013
Total current liabilities.............................. $ 587,194 $ 957,194 $ 70,194
Total long-term liabilities............................ $ 24,864 $ 24,864 $ 24,864
Total liabilities...................................... $ 612,058 $ 982,058 $ 95,058
Total shareholders' equity............................. $ 280,955 $ 280,955 $6,401,955
</TABLE>
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(1) Assumes the consummation of the Reorganization and excludes (i) 300,000
shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to options
available for grant under the Stock Option Plan and (ii) 500,000 shares of
Common Stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the Bridge Notes and
the Bridge Warrants. See 'Management -- Stock Option Plan,' 'Certain
Transactions' and 'Underwriting.'
(2) Pro forma net loss per common share is computed by dividing pro forma net
loss for each period by 2,184,773 which is based on the historical weighted
average number of shares outstanding plus the additional number of shares
required to be issued at the assumed net offering price of $4.40 per share
to obtain funds for the repayment of the outstanding principal amounts of
indebtedness aggregating $517,000. See Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
(3) Gives pro forma effect to the issuance of $370,000 principal amount of
Bridge Notes. See 'Certain Transactions.'
(4) Adjusted to give effect to (at an assumed initial public offering price of
$5.50 per Share and $0.10 per Warrant) (i) the receipt of the estimated net
proceeds of this Offering and the initial application of such estimated net
proceeds as described herein, (ii) the repayment of $120,000 of Bridge Notes
from the net proceeds of this Offering, (iii) the issuance to a Bridge Note
holder of 21,818 shares of Common Stock and Bridge Warrants to purchase an
equal number of shares of Common Stock at no additional cost (in accordance
with the terms of such note), (iv) the conversion of $250,000 principal
amount of Bridge Notes into 90,909 shares of Common Stock (in accordance
with the terms of such notes) and the issuance of Bridge Warrants to
purchase an equal number of shares of Common Stock and (v) the recognition
of a non-recurring, non-cash interest expense of $265,000 for the
unamortized portion of the original issue discount relating to the repayment
of the Bridge Notes. See 'Use of Proceeds' and 'Certain Transactions.'
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
Unless otherwise indicated, the following discussion addresses the combined
financial condition and results of operations of the South China Brewery, which
consists of brewing and distribution operating subsidiaries of the Company
located in Hong Kong. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the
'Selected Consolidated Financial Data' and the Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus. In addition, the
period-to-period presentation set forth under ' -- Results of Operations' will
not necessarily be indicative of future results and future net losses can be
expected as increased expenses are incurred in connection with the establishment
of the proposed expansion breweries.
The South China Brewery relies upon a single supplier (other than for
labels) for each of the raw materials used to make and package the Company's
beers. While the South China Brewery believes that multiple sources of supply
are available for all of its ingredients and raw materials, if the South China
Brewery were unable to obtain adequate quantities of ingredients or other raw
materials, delays or reductions in product shipments would occur which would
have an adverse effect on the South China Brewery's business, financial
condition and results of operations. As with most agricultural products, the
supply and price of raw materials used to produce the Company's beers can be
affected by a number of factors beyond the control of the Company, such as
frosts, droughts, other weather conditions, economic factors affecting growing
decisions, various plant diseases and pests. If any of the foregoing were to
occur, no assurance can be given that such condition would not have an adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
See 'Business -- Brewing Operations' and ' -- Suppliers.'
A substantial portion of the South China Brewery's sales are made to a
small number of customers on an open account basis and generally no collateral
is required. For the six months ended April 30, 1996, 72.1% of net sales were
generated by sales to these customers. At April 30, 1996, the five largest
accounts receivable constituted 82% of the South China Brewery's accounts
receivable. See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The South China Brewery commenced operations in June 1995 and has not
experienced a full fiscal year of operations. The first sales of the South China
Brewery's products occurred in July 1995. For comparison purposes, the following
presentation compares the six months ended October 31, 1995 with the six months
ended April 30, 1996. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated
certain line items from the South China Brewery's summary of operations
expressed as a percentage of the South China Brewery's net sales for each of the
six months ended October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996, respectively:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1995 APRIL 30, 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales................................................... 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales............................................... 61.2% 17.6%
Gross profit................................................ 38.8% 82.4%
Selling, general and administrative expenses................ 307.4% 84.6%
Operating loss.............................................. 268.6% 2.2%
Interest expense, net....................................... 25.2% 10.2%
Net loss.................................................... 248.3% 10.6%
</TABLE>
Net Sales. For the six months ended October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996,
the South China Brewery had net sales of $63,707 and $244,753, respectively. The
growth in sales resulted from an increased awareness of and acceptance by
consumers of the South China Brewery's flagship brand, Crooked Island Ale, the
first micro-brewed beer produced and sold in Hong Kong. In addition, in
September 1995, the South China Brewery entered into contracts for the brewing
and supply of custom
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brewed ales for consumption in two Hong Kong pubs. Private label sales have
accounted for 72.1% of all of the South China Brewery's sales for the six months
ending April 30, 1996 though the Company expects that sales of the South China
Brewery's brands will increase relative to its private label sales. See
'Business -- Products -- Specialty Brewing.'
Cost of Sales. The South China Brewery's cost of sales for the six months
ended October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996 was $38,960 and $43,055, respectively.
The improvement in gross profit percentage was due to the lower cost per barrel
of kegged products over bottled products resulting from the South China
Brewery's increased sales of kegged products during the six months ended April
30, 1996 and to more efficient use of brewery equipment.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the six months ended October 31, 1995 and April 30,
1996 were $195,846 and $207,094, respectively. The selling, general and
administrative expenses for the six months ended October 31, 1995 reflect
advertising and marketing costs of $24,312 compared to advertising and marketing
costs of $12,298 for the six months ended April 30, 1996. The higher costs for
the earlier period were due to start-up advertising and promotion. This decrease
in expenses was in part offset by staff salary expense which increased during
the six months ended April 30, 1996 over the six months ended October 31, 1995
by $50,846 due to the hiring of an office manager and an additional sales
representative. The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses,
including salary, marketing and other operational expenses, will increase as the
proposed expansion breweries are established.
Net Interest Expense. Net interest expense for the six months ended
October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996 was $16,059 and $24,908, respectively. The
Company's net interest expense is expected to decrease in the future as the
Company intends to repay the Hibernia Note and the BPW Note out of the net
proceeds of this Offering. See 'Use of Proceeds.'
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Until this Offering, the South China Brewery has been able to satisfy its
cash requirements through a combination of private sales of equity, borrowings
from a stockholder and from an institutional lender (supported by a guarantee
and letters of credit from stockholders) and cash flow from operations. At April
30, 1996, the South China Brewery had total current assets of $140,850,
consisting of $6,232 in cash on hand, and $61,162 in accounts receivable, net
$29,585 in inventories, and $43,871 in other current assets. At April 30, 1996,
the South China Brewery's five largest accounts receivable accounted for 82% of
its total accounts receivable as of such date.
At April 30, 1996, the Company had total liabilities of $612,058 of which
$587,194 were current liabilities and a resulting working capital deficit of
$446,344.
At April 30, 1996, the South China Brewery had fixed capital lease
obligations of $17,179 per year for each of the three years ending April 30,
1999 relating to its delivery vehicles. At April 30, 1996, the South China
Brewery had $128,774 in operating lease commitments over the two year period
ending April 30, 1998 relating to its warehouse and brewery facility. The
Company may expand the production capacity at the South China Brewery by 50%
with the purchase of five fermentation tanks at an installed cost of
approximately $150,000. Any such purchase would be funded by cash flow generated
by the South China Brewery.
The amount of dividends payable by the South China Brewery as well as by
future subsidiaries of the Company operating the proposed expansion breweries is
and will be subject to general limitations imposed by the corporate laws of the
respective jurisdictions of incorporation of such subsidiaries as well as
restrictions in debt agreements. Dividends paid to the Company by these
subsidiaries may be subject to local investment registration requirements and
withholding requirements.
In May 1996, Craft issued $370,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes bearing
an interest rate of 12% per annum to certain investors in Singapore and Hong
Kong and maturing September 1, 1997. Pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes,
these investors are entitled to receive 112,727 shares of Common Stock assuming
an initial public offering price per Share of $5.50 and Bridge Warrants
entitling such investors to purchase, in the aggregate, up to 112,727 shares of
Common Stock, commencing six months from the date hereof at 150% of the initial
public offering price per Share.
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On March 31, 1995, the South China Brewery borrowed $565,000 from Hibernia
National Bank. The loan was evidenced by a promissory note with principal
payments due on September 30, 1996 and March 31, 1997 and an interest rate equal
to Citibank prime plus 0.5%. The amount due on the Hibernia Note has been
reduced to $452,000 through principal repayments by the Company. The South China
Brewery borrowed $65,000 evidenced by a limited recourse promissory note dated
March 5, 1996 due ten days after the date of this Prospectus bearing an interest
rate of 5.5%.
The Company intends to devote a portion of the net proceeds of this
Offering to repay loans used for working capital purposes. The Company intends
to retire the Bridge Notes (that are not converted by the holders thereof into
shares of Common Stock upon the consummation of this Offering), the Hibernia
Note and the BPW Note with a portion of the net proceeds of this Offering.
Although the Company believes that the balance of the net proceeds of this
Offering should be sufficient to establish five of the seven micro-breweries it
intends to develop and operate by the end of 1997, the Company currently plans
to obtain, if possible, additional financing for these breweries from third
parties. The Company intends to propose to strategic local partners that they
purchase minority equity interests in certain of the proposed breweries and also
intends to utilize debt financing for these breweries, if available. Such
financing, or other additional financing, will be required to enable the Company
to establish all seven proposed breweries. See 'Use of Proceeds.'
The Company has recently entered into new employment agreements with its
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary, James L. Ake
and with its Managing Director for Hong Kong Operations, David K. Haines, which
provide for annual base salaries of $72,000 and $60,000, respectively. See
'Management -- Executive Compensation.'
If the Company's assumptions change or prove to be inaccurate or the net
proceeds of this Offering prove to be insufficient, the Company may be required
to curtail its expansion activities or seek additional financing through the
sale of additional debt or equity securities or borrowings from banks or other
sources. There can be no assurance that such financing would be available or, if
available, could be obtained on terms satisfactory to the Company.
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BUSINESS
GENERAL
AmBrew International owns and operates the South China Brewery, the first
in a series of international breweries based on the concept of American-style
micro-breweries. The South China Brewery, the first American-style micro-brewery
in Hong Kong, produces fresh, high-quality, preservative-free, hand-crafted
beers using state-of-the-art American-manufactured brewing equipment.
Hand-crafted beers are distinguishable by their full flavor which results from
traditional brewing styles. The Company believes that American-style
micro-brewing has growth potential in other key world markets and that the South
China Brewery is a model that can be adapted to other markets.
The American-style micro-brewery concept has developed over the past ten
years into the fastest growing segment of the American beer industry.
American-style micro-breweries produce less than 15,000 barrels per year of
hand-crafted beers in a variety of styles. The Company believes that the growing
demand for micro-brewed beers in the United States is part of a broader shift in
preferences on the part of a certain segment of consumers away from
mass-produced products and toward high-quality, distinctive foods and beverages.
While craft beers currently account for less than 2% of total United States beer
consumption, sales volume of these beers grew by 50% in 1995 and had an annual
growth rate of approximately 47% during the period from 1985 through 1994.
AmBrew International believes that the demand for craft beers is not limited to
the United States and is committed to the production of a variety of craft beers
designed to appeal to a growing number of consumers in global markets.
The Company exported the American-style micro-brewery concept to Hong Kong
with the establishment of the South China Brewery in June 1995. With only one
head brewer and six other employees, the South China Brewery produces,
distributes and markets two full-flavored beers marketed under South China's own
brand names, Crooked Island Ale and Dragon's Back India Pale Ale, and custom
produces beers for local Hong Kong establishments in accordance with their
individual specifications to market under their own labels. One of these
custom-produced beers, Delaney's Ale, won a Gold Award at the Association of
Brewers' World Beer Cup in June 1996. The South China Brewery is designed to
permit small and economical production runs of differentiated products to meet
special tastes or other custom requirements and for sale in niche markets.
Increased consumer demand for high quality, full-flavored beers has allowed the
South China Brewery to achieve a price premium relative to mass-produced
domestic beer producers and to set its prices at the upper end of the premium
import market.
The Company's senior management and Board of Directors have extensive
experience in the international beverage alcohol industry. The Company expects
to utilize this experience to identify new markets receptive to the
American-style micro-brewery concept and to seek out strategic local partners to
co-invest in new micro-breweries in such markets. The Company plans to establish
and operate, either through wholly-owned subsidiaries or through majority-owned
joint venture arrangements with strategic local partners, a series of
micro-breweries similar in concept to the South China Brewery. The Company
expects that these partners will use their knowledge of local regulation and
markets to facilitate the establishment and acceptance of the Company's
micro-breweries and their products. In pursuing its expansion strategy, the
Company will move into both markets dominated by mass-market breweries and
markets in which high-quality beer producers will be the Company's primary
competition. In markets where mass-produced beers are sold to a broad consumer
profile, AmBrew International intends to develop craft beers as locally produced
premium product alternatives. In markets in which there are already a number of
traditional high-quality beer producers, the Company intends to produce
distinctive micro-brewed products for niche market segments. The Company has
preliminarily identified seven locations in which it is considering establishing
breweries by the end of 1997, subject to more extensive feasibility studies:
Zurich, Dublin, Shanghai, Tecate (Mexico), Budapest, Singapore and Warsaw.
The Company expects to achieve greater economies of scale as it expands.
For example, the Company intends to enter into a contract with Micro Brew
Systems Company, Limited ('Micro Brew Systems') which supplied the equipment for
the South China Brewery, or another comparable provider of state-of-the-art
brewing equipment, to purchase, at discounted prices, the necessary brewing
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equipment for its proposed new breweries. In addition, the Company believes that
it can benefit from volume discounts on purchases of equipment and ingredients.
Based on the growth of its South China Brewery to date, the Company believes it
is well-positioned to establish similar American-style micro-breweries in other
markets.
AMERICAN-STYLE MICRO-BREWERIES AND THE BREWING INDUSTRY
American-style micro-breweries produce small quantities of fresh,
high-quality, preservative-free hand-crafted beers. In 1995, craft brewers, both
regional and micro, comprised the only growing segment of the United States beer
market. According to the Association of Brewers of Boulder, Colorado, 830 new
breweries have been established in the United States since 1980: 17 'regional
craft breweries' (breweries producing between 15,000 and 500,000 barrels per
year); 280 micro-breweries (breweries producing less than 15,000 barrels for
off-premises sale); and 533 brewpubs (brewery restaurants that sell mostly on
premises).
AmBrew International believes that it can take advantage of this
micro-brewery market niche opportunity by selling high-quality, hand-crafted
beers in certain international markets just as United States micro-brewers have
done in domestic markets. While craft beers currently account for less than 2%
of total United States beer consumption, sales volume of these beers grew by 50%
in 1995 and had an annual growth rate of approximately 47% during the period
from 1985 through 1994. Based on its experience in the industry, the Company
believes that the South China Brewery presently is the only American-equipped
micro-brewery outside of the United States.
SOUTH CHINA BREWERY
The Company exported the American-style micro-brewery concept by
establishing the South China Brewery in Hong Kong in June 1995. The South China
Brewery produces its specialty products in a state-of-the-art, company-owned
facility using traditional brewing methods. A head brewer and two assistants
brew all of the South China Brewery's beer. With only one head brewer and six
other employees, the South China Brewery produces, distributes and markets two
full-flavored, craft beers marketed under South China's own brand names, Crooked
Island Ale and Dragon's Back India Pale Ale, and custom brews beers for local
Hong Kong establishments in accordance with their individual specifications to
market under their own labels. The South China Brewery is designed to permit
small and economical production runs of differentiated products to meet special
tastes or other custom requirements and for sale in niche markets.
PROPOSED EXPANSION MARKETS
The Company plans to establish and operate, either through wholly-owned
subsidiaries or through majority-owned joint venture arrangements with strategic
local partners, a series of state-of-the-art, American-style micro-breweries.
The Company is currently considering the following locations, subject to more
extensive feasibility studies: Zurich, Dublin, Shanghai, Tecate (Mexico),
Buda pest, Singapore and Warsaw. Preliminary work has commenced at several of
the proposed sites:
Zurich. The Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with
Lateltin AG ('Lateltin') to establish a micro-brewery in Zurich which provides
that AmBrew International will acquire 60% of the equity interest of a joint
venture, of which Lateltin will hold the remaining equity interest. The Company
has indentified a proposed site for the Zurich expansion brewery.
Dublin. The Company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with
Twinmeadows, Ltd., trading as Meadows Micro-Brewery ('Meadows'), to establish a
micro-brewery in the Dublin vicinity. The letter of intent provides that AmBrew
International will acquire 51% of the equity interest of a joint venture of
which affiliates of Meadows will hold the balance of the equity interest. The
Company has identified a site for the Dublin expansion brewery, which site is
fully prepared for the installation of micro-brewery equipment.
Shanghai. The Company has identified a prospective site for the Shanghai
expansion brewery, is currently conducting negotiations with prospective Chinese
joint venture partners.
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Tecate. The Company has selected the site for the Tecate expansion
brewery, has commenced work for a preliminary site lay-out and is currently
conducting lease negotiations. The proposed site is in Mexico less than one mile
from the California border. The Company's present plan is to distribute its
products in Mexico, although there may be opportunities for distribution in
southern California.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in
establishing and operating additional breweries at any of such sites. However,
the Company currently expects to obtain, if possible, financing for these
breweries from third parties. The Company intends to propose to strategic local
partners that they purchase minority equity interests in certain of the proposed
breweries and also intends to utilize debt financing. The Company expects to
utilize the extensive experience of management and the Board of Directors in the
international beverage alcohol industry to seek out strategic local partners for
such co-investment purposes. Such financing, or other additional financing, will
be required to enable the Company to establish all seven proposed breweries. See
'Use of Proceeds.'
The Company expects to achieve economies of scale with its proposed
breweries through volume discounts on equipment and ingredient purchases and
reduction of brewery start-up expenses. The Company intends to enter into a
contract with Micro Brew Systems, or a comparable provider of micro-brewing
equipment, to purchase brewing equipment manufactured by JV Northwest, Ltd. of
Portland, Oregon ('JVNW') at a price discounted for volume purchases. For each
of the proposed breweries, the Company will conduct a feasibility study covering
brewery licensing, taxation and local operating costs and conduct a head brewer
search. In addition, the Company expects to utilize its experience with the
South China Brewery to speed the process from start-up to profitable operations
at the proposed breweries.
Successful expansion will require management of various factors associated
with the construction of new facilities in geographically and politically
diverse locations. Factors include site selection, local land use requirements,
obtaining governmental permits and approvals, adequacy of municipal
infrastructure, environmental uncertainties, possible cost estimation errors or
overruns, additional financing, construction delays, weather problems and other
factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in establishing and operating
additional breweries.
If the Company successfully acquires interests in joint ventures or
establishes new breweries located in the Pacific Rim, Europe or Mexico, the
Company expects that a substantial portion of the revenues of such breweries, as
well as revenues generated by its South China Brewery, will be denominated in
local currency. A portion of such revenues will need to be converted to U.S.
dollars in order for the Company to pay dividends in U.S. dollars. Both the
conversion of local currencies in U.S. dollars and the remittance of local
currencies abroad, depending on the local laws where such brewery operates, may
require government approval. There can be no assurance that the breweries will
be able to obtain expatriate currency for such purposes or that the Company will
be able to convert such currency into U.S. dollars. While the Company does not
currently engage in hedging or other transactions intended to manage the risks
relating to foreign currency exchange, inflation or interest rate fluctuations,
it may elect to do so in the future as it expands into new markets.
BREWING OPERATIONS
The Company's beer is prepared from barley, grain, hops, yeast and water.
Distinctive styles of beer depend upon how the barley is malted, the use of hops
and the proportions of the ingredients, among other factors. The following
discusses the production process for the South China Brewery. The Company
intends to utilize the same type and scale of equipment at the other breweries
and to generally pattern future brewery operations on the South China Brewery.
Brewing Process. The South China Brewery's products are crafted from pale
and specialty malted barley produced in Great Britain by high-quality malters.
The South China Brewery acquires its hops from micro-brewery quality sources in
the United States. The first step in the South China Brewery's brewing process
is to crack malted barley in a roller mill (milled barley is called grist) and
store it in a grist case. Hot water (called 'liquor') and grist are mixed in a
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sweet, clear liquid called wort is filtered out of the mash and transferred to
the kettle. The wort is brought to a rolling boil in the kettle. Some hops are
added early to provide bitterness; other hops (finishing hops) are put in later
to give a fine aroma. The hot wort is cooled to termination temperature (about
40[d] F) through a heat exchanger. The cold liquor tank provides the water to
cool the wort in the heat exchanger and the resulting heated water is
transferred to the hot liquor tank for use in the next brew.
The cooled wort is then transferred to the fermentation tanks ('unitanks'),
yeast is added and fermentation begins. Fermentation is the process by which
yeast transforms the sweet wort into a flavor solution containing alcohol and
carbon dioxide. After fermentation, the beer is aged to develop its final smooth
taste. The fermentation and aging process can last 14 days for ales and 21 days
and longer for lagers.
The conditioned product is filtered and stored in a bright beer tank where
it is carbonated and then packaged. Packaged beer is stored in a refrigerated
walk-in cooler and delivered in refrigerated vehicles and containers.
Quality Control. The South China Brewery employs an experienced head
brewer who hand crafts all of the brewery's beer. The Company will seek to
employ a similarly qualified head brewer at each of the Company's proposed
breweries by conducting a head brewer personnel search for each proposed
brewery. The Company plans to monitor production and exercise quality control at
each of its breweries. Each brewery will have equipment for on-site yeast
propagation, to monitor product quality, to test products and to measure color
and bitterness. The breweries will also utilize independent laboratories for
further product analysis. The Company's policy is to meet the highest quality
standards, with the goal of assuring the purity and safety of each of its beers.
Management believes that its ability to engage in constant product
innovation and its control over product quality are critical competitive
advantages. Accordingly, the Company does not hire third parties to perform
contract brewing of any of its products, and plans to operate its own breweries
in each of the proposed initial expansion locations and at any subsequent sites.
In addition, AmBrew International believes that its ownership of a number of
micro-breweries will enable it to shift production among breweries giving it
greater operating flexibility while reducing the risk of producing all of its
products at a single location. This strategy would also permit the Company to
produce its brands that achieve widespread market-acceptance at any of its
proposed breweries for local consumption.
PRODUCTS
The South China Brewery currently produces two styles of full-flavored
craft beers using traditional brewing methods, high quality ingredients and
state-of-the-art American-manufactured brewing equipment that the Company
intends to replicate at each of its proposed breweries. The Company's beers are
marketed on the basis of freshness and distinctive flavor profiles. Like most
other micro-brewed brands, the South China Brewery's products are not
pasteurized. Accordingly, they should be kept cool so that oxidation and
heat-induced aging will not adversely affect the original taste, and should be
distributed and served within 90 days after brewing to maximize freshness and
flavor. The South China Brewery distributes its products in kegs and glass
bottles. The bottles are freshness-dated for the benefit of consumers. For the
six months ended April 30, 1996, approximately 79% of the South China Brewery's
sales were generated by sales of kegged products.
Proprietary Brands. The South China Brewery presently produces two branded
products, each with its own distinctive combination of flavor, color and
clarity:
Crooked Island Ale. The flagship brand, Crooked Island Ale, accounted
for approximately 23% of the Company's sales during the quarter ended April
30, 1996. This Ale is produced from pale malted barley from Great Britain
and hops from the United States. Crooked Island Ale is a light, golden ale
with a fresh clean nose and crisp finish. It is brewed light, with all the
flavor and uniqueness of a full-bodied ale. The Company believes that this
Ale's distinctive malt flavor comes from a careful balance of bittering and
aroma hops. Crooked Island Ale is available in both kegs and bottles.
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Dragon's Back India Pale Ale. Brewed to reflect the essence of a
traditional oak barrel British India Pale Ale, Dragon's Back gets its amber
hue from a blend of premium British malted barley. This Ale is heavily
hopped maintaining all of the qualities of the quintessential cask ale.
Currently, Dragon's Back is brewed for distribution only in kegs.
Specialty Brewing. In addition to its branded products, the South China
Brewery custom brews beers for local Hong Kong establishments in accordance with
their individual product specifications to market under their own labels. For
the six months ended April 30, 1996, such sales to two customers, Dabeers
Distributors Limited and Delaney's (Wanchai) Limited, owner of Delaney's Irish
Pub, have accounted for 72% of the South China Brewery's sales. The Company's
contracts with these customers both expire in September 1996. While the Company
has no reason to believe that such contracts will not be renewed, there is no
assurance that either contract will be renewed or renewed on favorable terms.
One of the Company's specialty brewed products, Delaney's Ale, won a Gold
Award at the Association of Brewers' World Beer Cup in June 1996. AmBrew
International retains the proprietary rights to the recipes of its specialty
brewed beers.
The Company believes that continual development of new products is the
hallmark of micro-breweries. In an effort to be responsive to varying consumer
style and flavor preferences, the South China Brewery is continually engaged in
the development and testing of new products. The South China Brewery has the
capability of producing all distinct styles of beer, including ale, lager, stout
and porter, and has a single production batch size of 260 cases. The Company
intends to construct its proposed breweries with similar versatility. The
Company intends to expand sales by entering into specialty brewing arrangements
with local bars, clubs, hotel, restaurant and airline partners in Hong Kong and
in each of the locales of the proposed breweries.
SOUTH CHINA FACILITY
Plant. The South China Brewery's brewing facility is located in Aberdeen,
Hong Kong, on the south side of the island. The Company believes, based on its
experience in the industry, that the South China Brewery is the first and only
independent micro-brewery established outside the United States using
state-of-the-art, American-made brewing equipment. The selection of this site
enabled the South China Brewery to be located near its primary markets in the
Hong Kong Central district and Kowloon while not incurring the high lease costs
of downtown Hong Kong. The primary operations are in a 3,600 gross square foot
space on the second floor of a 23 story building. An additional 2,000 square
foot storage facility for dry package goods (bottles, caps, labels) is also
located in the same building. Both the brewing facility and the storage facility
are leased.
The Hong Kong 20-barrel brewery is an adaptable facility that is able to
produce 9 different products simultaneously. The capacity of this brewery can be
increased by 50% with the addition of five fermentation tanks at an installed
cost of approximately $150,000. The configuration and space of the brewery
allows the Company to achieve this 50% expansion with no modification to either
the facility or equipment currently installed. For these reasons, the South
China Brewery will serve as a prototype for the proposed breweries, allowing the
Company to modify the basic configuration at each location to achieve optimum
brewery capacity and capability.
Equipment. The equipment for the brewery was designed and fabricated by
JVNW. JVNW was established in 1981 and is considered one of the premiere
fabricators of micro-brewery systems. The Company's state-of-the-art equipment
allows the head brewer to control the brewing process to achieve a consistent
hand-crafted, high-quality product. The Company intends to enter into a contract
with Micro Brew Systems (a distributor of JVNW brewing equipment) or another
comparable provider of brewing equipment, to purchase, at discounted prices, the
necessary brewing equipment for its proposed new breweries.
The plant is a 20-barrel system which means that it is capable of brewing
20 barrels of product with each brewing cycle. Twenty barrels (each barrel is 31
gallons) equates to approximately 260 cases of 24-355 ml bottles or 75 30-liter
kegs. Annual capacity is approximately 70,000 cases. The 10 fermentation vessels
allow the plant to make different products at the same time.
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The South China Brewery also utilizes several pieces of ancillary equipment
such as a boiler to make steam for heating the hot liquor and boiling in the
brew kettle, a glycol refrigeration unit to provide cooling for the cold liquor
tank, fermentation tanks and a bright beer tank, fixed and movable pumps to
transfer the liquid, filters, soft piping, for transferring liquid to and from
the fermentation tanks and labeling, bottling and kegging equipment.
SALES AND MARKETING
The South China Brewery presently markets its products by educating
consumers as to the distinctive qualities of its products and by emphasizing
localized promotions designed to enhance the South China Brewery's word-of-mouth
reputation. The Company intends to adopt sales and marketing strategies targeted
for each individual local market it serves, but generally will seek to identify
its products with local markets. Management believes that by locating the
proposed breweries in proximity to the local markets they serve, AmBrew
International will be able to enjoy distinct competitive advantages, including
established consumer identification with the Company's brands and enhanced
familiarity with local consumer tastes. By pursuing this strategy, the Company
believes that it will be able to develop its reputation and prestige as a local
craft brewer, while selectively introducing new and existing products into new
regional markets.
The South China Brewery devotes considerable effort to the promotion of
on-premises consumption at participating pubs and restaurants, and currently
engages in limited media advertising. Among other things, the South China
Brewery participates in and sponsors cultural and community events, local music
and other entertainment venues, local festivals and cuisine events, and local
professional sporting events in Hong Kong. The Company believes that educating
retailers about the freshness and quality of its products will in turn allow
retailers to assist in educating consumers. The Company considers on-premises
product sampling and education to be among its most effective tools for building
brand identity with consumers and establishing word-of-mouth reputation. The
South China Brewery achieves additional on-premises marketing through a variety
of other point-of-sale tools, such as tap handles, coasters, table tents, neon
signs, banners, posters and menu guidance. The South China Brewery also markets
its products through sales and give-aways of T-shirts, polo shirts, baseball
hats and glasses. Sales of merchandise could develop as an independent source of
revenue for the Company. In addition, the South China Brewery offers guided
tours of its facility to further increase consumer awareness of its products and
is considering offering tasting sessions.
The South China Brewery presently distributes its own products and does not
use independent distributors. To expand distribution of proprietary brands, the
South China Brewery has recently hired two local sales representatives. The
Company intends to reevaluate its distribution strategy for each market as its
business develops.
COMPETITION
The beer industry is intensely competitive. While there are no other craft
brewers in Hong Kong, the South China Brewery competes directly with premium
import beers as well as with mass-produced beers marketed by a number of much
larger producers. Some much larger United States beer producers are currently
marketing their beers in the United States as craft beers. There can be no
assurance that, in the future, the Company will not face competition from
mass-produced beer marketed internationally as craft beer. Similarly, the
Company may face competition from brewers or other investors who wish to
establish American-style micro-breweries in Hong Kong or in other areas in which
the Company plans to locate proposed breweries.
SUPPLIERS
The South China Brewery currently purchases all of its pale and specialty
malted barley from Hugh Baird & Sons, Limited, located in Essex, England. The
Company purchases its premium-quality select hops from Hop Union, located in
Yakima, Washington in the United States and regularly renews its yeast supply by
purchasing yeast from Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. The South China Brewery
currently purchases its case boxes, bottles and crowns each from a single
supplier and maintains multiple
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competitive sources for its supply of labels. While the South China Brewery
believes that at least two comparable sources of malted barley, five comparable
sources of hops and multiple sources of yeast are available, there can be no
assurance that political, economic or other factors will not limit or restrict
the availability of supplies. The Company expects that future breweries will
adopt similar practices for obtaining supplies.
As with most agricultural products, the supply and price of raw materials
used to produce the Company's beers can be affected by a number of factors
beyond the control of the Company, such as frosts, droughts, other weather
conditions, economic factors affecting growing decisions, various plant diseases
and pests. If any of the foregoing were to occur, no assurance can be given that
such condition would not have an adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the Company's
results of operations are dependent upon its ability to accurately forecast its
demand for raw materials. Any failure by the Company to accurately forecast its
demand for raw materials could result in the Company either being unable to meet
higher than anticipated demand for its products or producing excess inventory,
either of which may adversely affect the Company's business, results of
operations and financial condition.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Hong Kong Regulation. The South China Brewery was granted a brewery
license pursuant to the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and the Dutiable
Commodities Regulations (Chapter 109 of the Laws of Hong Kong). Such license
will expire on June 6, 1997.
The South China Brewery is required to comply with the terms and conditions
of a license for the environmental discharge originating from the South China
Brewery in the Western Buffer Water Control Zone of Hong Kong which has been
obtained pursuant to Section 20 of the Water Pollution Control Ordinance
(Chapter 358 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (which will expire on February 28, 1997).
The South China Brewery's premises is connected, directly or indirectly, to
a communal drain or a communal sewer which is vested in and maintained by the
Hong Kong government, and produces trade effluent that is discharged into a
communal drain or communal sewer. Accordingly the South China Brewery, in
addition to a sewer charge, pays to the Hong Kong government a trade effluent
surcharge under the Sewage Services Ordinance (Chapter 463 of the Laws of Hong
Kong). The Water Pollution Control Ordinance regulates the parts per million in
the Company's discharge into this communal sewer of substances that create
Biological Oxygen Demand ('BOD') through PH imbalance. The Company must monitor
and regulate the PH of its discharge to maintain an acceptable level of BODs by
mixing high PH caustics with low PH sanitizers before discharging such
substances. While the Company is subject to spot checks of its BOD levels under
the Ordinance and maintains levels in accordance with the Ordinance, no such
monitoring by the Environmental Protection Department has occurred to date.
Other Regulation. The Company will conduct a preliminary feasibility study
for each of the proposed expansion brewery locations including analyses of
brewery licensing requirements and other local operating costs. In addition, the
Company will seek the assistance and expertise of local joint venture partners
in complying with local regulatory requirements.
INSURANCE
The South China Brewery maintains a public liability insurance policy
(coverage limit approximately $1.3 million) to protect against damage to third
party property. In addition, the South China Brewery maintains a total of
$800,000 commercial all risks coverage and approximately $390,000 of business
interruption coverage. The South China Brewery also maintains employee
compensation insurance as required by local law. The Company plans to purchase
comparable insurance, and any additional insurance necessitated by local
conditions or regulations, for each of the proposed breweries.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company regards the trademarks it adopts and uses in connection with
the sale of its products as having substantial value and as being an important
factor in the marketing of its products. The Company's policy is to pursue
registration of the trademarks it adopts and uses in connection with the sale of
its products whenever possible, and to oppose vigorously any infringement of its
marks. The
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Company has applied to register the marks CROOKED ISLAND and DRAGON'S BACK INDIA
PALE ALE in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. The Crooked Island Ale application was
accepted for registration in Taiwan, and is pending in Hong Kong. The
application was rejected in China because of its similarity to a prior
registered mark; the Company has appealed this rejection. The Company is not
aware of any infringing uses of its trademarks by third parties that could
materially affect its current business.
While it has not obtained patents on its recipes, AmBrew International
believes that it is not standard practice in the industry to obtain such
patents.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 30, 1996, the South China Brewery had seven full-time employees.
The Company's future success will depend, in part, on its ability to continue to
attract, retain and motivate highly qualified marketing and managerial
personnel. Each of James L. Ake, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating
Officer and Secretary of the Company, David K. Haines, Managing Director for
Hong Kong Operations, and Edward Cruise Miller, the head brewer of the South
China Brewery, have employment agreements. The employment agreements of Messrs.
Ake and Haines contain non-competition clauses which provide, in pertinent part,
that during the term of the agreements, as they may be extended, and for a
period of two years thereafter, Mr. Ake or Mr. Haines, as the case may be, shall
not engage in any activity competitive with the business of the Company in any
region in which the Company does business, shall not solicit or attempt to
solicit customers or employees of the Company and shall not otherwise interfere
with the Company's business relationships. None of the South China Brewery's
employees are represented by a collective bargaining agreement, nor has the
South China Brewery experienced work stoppages. The South China Brewery believes
that relations with its employees are satisfactory.
LEASES
The South China Brewery leases brewing and storage space in the Vita Tower
at 29 Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, Hong Kong under two leases at a current monthly
rent of $8,200. The leases expire in September 1997 and April 1998. The South
China Brewery has the option to extend each of the leases six years beyond their
original term at a rent to be agreed by the parties.
The brewing operations are in a 3,600 gross square foot space on the second
floor of a 23-story building. The storage facility is a 2,000 square foot space
for dry package goods (bottles, caps, labels). The plant is a 20-barrel system
which means that it is capable of brewing 20 barrels of product with each
brewing cycle. Twenty barrels (each barrel is 31 gallons) equates to
approximately 260 cases of 24-355 ml. bottles or 75 30-liter kegs. Annual
capacity is approximately 70,000 cases.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The South China Brewery is not currently involved in any material pending
legal proceedings and is not aware of any material legal proceedings threatened
against it.
THE MERGER
Prior to the date of this Prospectus, Craft, a British Virgin Islands
company holding substantially all of the capital stock of South China and SCBC,
the companies that operate the South China Brewery, amalgamated with AmBrew
International, a newly formed company. AmBrew International is the surviving
company as a result of the Merger. Each stockholder of Craft received one share
of Common Stock of AmBrew International for each share of Craft capital stock
previously held by such stockholder so that the holders and amounts held of
Common Stock are identical to the former holders and amounts held of Craft
capital stock. AmBrew International's current sole activity is to act as a
holding company for substantially all of the shares of capital stock of South
China and SCBC. It is intended that AmBrew International will also hold the
interests in wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned joint ventures that
the Company plans to form to operate the proposed expansion breweries. See
' -- Proposed Expansion Breweries.'
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the Company's directors, officers and
significant employee and their ages as of the date hereof:
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Peter W. H. Bordeaux......................... 48 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Federico G. Cabo Alvarez..................... 51 Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors
James L. Ake................................. 51 Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and
Secretary
Norman H. Brown, Jr.(1)(2)................... 49 Director
John F. Beaudette(2)(3)...................... 39 Director
Wyndham H. Carver(1)(2)...................... 52 Director
David K. Haines.............................. 30 Director and Managing Director for Hong Kong Operations
Joseph E. Heid(1)(3)......................... 50 Director
John Campbell(4)............................. 56 Director
Tonesan Amissah-Furbert(4)................... 30 Director
Edward C. Miller............................. 26 Head Brewer
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Each of the directors was elected as of June 5, 1996. Each of the officers
was appointed to his respective position with the Company as of June 5, 1996,
the date of incorporation of AmBrew International.
(1) Messrs. Brown, Carver and Heid are members of the Stock Option Committee.
See ' -- Stock Option Plan.'
(2) Messrs. Brown, Beaudette and Carver are members of the Compensation
Committee.
(3) Messrs. Beaudette and Heid are members of the Audit Committee.
(4) Mr. Campbell and Ms. Furbert, attorneys in the law firm acting as the
Company's Bermuda counsel, have been appointed directors of the Company in
accordance with Bermuda local requirements applicable to non-publicly traded
Bermuda companies. They will resign as directors upon consummation of this
Offering.
Mr. Bordeaux has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of AmBrew
International since June 5, 1996 and has been associated with its subsidiaries
since August 9, 1994. Mr. Bordeaux joined New Orleans-based Sazerac Company,
Inc. ('Sazerac'), the tenth largest United States producer, importer and
exporter of spirits as well as a large U.S. distributor of wine, beer and
non-alcoholic beverages, in 1980. Since 1982, Mr Bordeaux has been the Chief
Executive Officer and President of Sazerac. In addition, Mr. Bordeaux has served
as Chairman of Concorde Holdings Limited (Beijing), a distributor of alcohol and
non-alcohol beverages ('Concorde'), since November 1994 and as President, since
1992, of Leestown Company, Inc., which owns the world's largest bourbon
distillery. Mr. Bordeaux is Vice Chairman of the Board of the National
Association of Beverage Importers, a Board Member and member of the Executive
Committee of the Board of the World Trade Center, New Orleans, Chairman of the
International Advisory Council of Hibernia National Bank (New Orleans) and a
member of the Executive Commitee of the Board and Treasurer of Episcopal Housing
for Seniors, Inc.
Mr. Ake has been the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and
Secretary of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996 and has been associated
with its subsidiaries since August 9, 1994. From 1993 to July 1996, Mr. Ake
served as the Director of Financial Analysis and Planning for Sazerac and was
responsible for expansion of operations overseas with emphasis on ventures in
the Pacific Rim countries. In addition, from 1994 to July 1996, Mr. Ake has
seved as Managing Director of Concorde. Prior to joining Sazerac, Mr. Ake was
the Director of Planning of Zapata-Haynie Corporation in Hammond, Louisiana, the
largest fishing company in the United States, where Mr. Ake was responsible for
corporate planning and oversaw profitability and development of various
departments. Mr. Ake is a registered engineer and is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Japan-Louisiana Friendship Foundation.
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Mr. Beaudette has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5,
1996 and has been associated with its subsidiaries since April 27, 1995. Mr.
Beaudette has been President of BPW Holding LLC, a beverage investment and
consulting company, and its predecessor, since February 1995. Mr Beaudette has
also been Executive Vice President and General Manager of MHW, Ltd., a beverage
alcohol importer, distributor and service company located in Manhasset, New
York, since 1994. From 1992 to 1994, Mr. Beaudette was Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Monsieur Henri Wines, Ltd. and from 1988 to 1992, he was
Director of Planning at PepsiCo Wines and Spirits International. Both companies
were involved in the United States and Canadian marketing and distribution of
imported wines and spirits from around the world.
Mr. Brown has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996
and has been associated with its subsidiaries since August 9, 1994. Mr. Brown
has been a Managing Director of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in the Investment
Banking Division since 1985. In this capacity, Mr. Brown acts as Head of the
Metals and Mining Industrial Coverage Group and as Co-Head of Industrial New
Business in Canada. Mr. Brown is a director of Gaylord Container Corporation, a
manufacturer of paper, box board and corrugated cardboard.
Mr. Cabo has been Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors since June 5,
1996 and has been associated with its subsidiaries since August 9, 1994. Since
1970, Mr. Cabo has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Cabo
Distributing Company, Inc., formerly a distributor of Mexican beers in the
United States and currently a producer of beer and spirits.
Mr. Carver has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996.
Since 1995, Mr. Carver has been on a two-year secondment from Grand Metropolitan
PLC ('Grand Met'), an international producer, distributor, wholesaler and
retailer of spirits, wines and foods, to the British Department of Trade and
Industry where Mr. Carver is a Latin American export promoter. Mr. Carver has
served in a variety of capacities on behalf of International Distillers &
Vintners, Ltd., an international producer and distributor of spirits and wine
and a subsidiary of Grand Met ('IDV'), since 1965, including Managing Director
of Wyvern International, the marketing division of IDV, and Regional Director
for IDV in the Caribbean and Central America.
Mr. Haines has been the Managing Director of Hong Kong Operations of AmBrew
International since June 5, 1996. Since August 9, 1994, Mr. Haines has devoted
his efforts to establishing and developing the South China Brewery. Before his
involvement with the Company, Mr. Haines practiced clinical psychology for one
year in Vail, Colorado and was in private practice as a psychologist for two
years in Hong Kong.
Mr. Heid has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996.
Mr. Heid has been Senior Vice President of Sara Lee Corporation ('Sara Lee'), an
international food and consumer products company, and Chief Executive Officer of
Sara Lee Personal Products -- North and South America, a line of business
responsible for Sara Lee's brands in apparel and accessories in North and South
America, since 1996, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sara Lee Personal
Products -- Pacific Rim, a line of business responsible for Sara Lee's brands in
apparel and accessories in the Pacific Rim, since 1994 and Vice President of
Sara Lee since 1992. From 1988 to 1992, Mr. Heid served as President of Guinness
America, Inc. ('Guinness'), a holding company of Guinness PLC's United States
ventures, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United
Distillers North America, Inc., a subsidiary of Guinness that imports, produces,
markets and sells alcoholic beverages.
Mr. Campbell has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996
and a partner of the law firm of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe since 1972.
Ms. Furbert has been a director of AmBrew International since June 5, 1996
and an associate with the law firm of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe since 1989.
Edward Cruise Miller has been the Head Brewer at the South China Brewery
since May 15, 1995. From June 1994 through May 1995, Mr. Miller was one of five
brewers at the Thomas Kemper Brewery, a subsidiary of Hart Brewing Company, in
Poulsbo, Washington. From November 1990 through May 1994, Mr. Miller was
employed at Broad Ripple Brew Company, a brew pub in Indianapolis, Indiana. He
was an Assistant Brewer at Broad Ripple from November 1990 through December 1992
and was Head Brewer from January 1993 through May 1994.
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Directors of the Company were elected at a special meeting of the Company's
stockholders on June 5, 1996, and thereafter will be elected annually at a
general meeting of stockholders. The next annual meeting of stockholders is
scheduled for the second Tuesday of March, 1997.
DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION
Messrs. Bordeaux and Cabo will receive an annual fee of $20,000 and the
remaining directors will receive an annual fee of $10,000. No directors' fees
have been paid to date.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Other than pursuant to the agreements described in the next paragraph and
other than directors' fees, none of the officers of AmBrew International has
received any salary, bonus or long-term incentive or other compensation from the
Company's inception through April 30, 1996. The Company has no long-term
incentive compensation plans other than the Stock Option Plan. No options have
been granted to the Company's officers or directors under the plan to date.
Although the Company has no formal bonus plan, the Compensation Committee of the
Board, in its discretion, may award bonuses to executive officers of the
Company. The Company has not paid bonuses in the past but in the future may pay
bonuses based on individual and Company performance. The Company does not
provide for deferred awards.
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with David K. Haines,
the Company's Managing Director for Hong Kong Operations. Pursuant to that
agreement, Mr. Haines will manage the South China Brewery. Mr. Haines' annual
salary will be approximately $60,000. From September 1994 through April 30, 1996
Mr. Haines has received approximately $71,927 in salary. Mr. Haines' employment
agreement will expire in July 1998. The Company has entered into an employment
agreement with James L. Ake, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer. Pursuant to that agreement, Mr. Ake will manage the Company
as directed by the Board of Directors. Mr. Ake's annual salary will be $72,000.
Mr. Ake's employment agreement will expire in June 1998. Each of the employment
agreements of Messrs. Ake and Haines contain non-competition clauses which
provide, in pertinent part, that during the term of the agreements, as they may
be extended, and for a period of two years thereafter, Mr. Ake or Mr. Haines, as
the case may be, shall not engage in any activity competitive with the business
of the Company in any region in which the Company does business, shall not
solicit or attempt to solicit customers or employees of the Company and shall
not otherwise interfere with the Company's business relationships.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
Prior to the date of this Prospectus, the Stock Option Plan was adopted by
the Company's Board of Directors and approved by its stockholders. The Company
has reserved 300,000 authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock for issuance
under the Stock Option Plan. The purpose of the Stock Option Plan is to provide
key employees (including officers and directors) and independent contractors of
AmBrew International (including its subsidiaries) with additional incentives by
increasing their equity ownership in the Company.
Options granted under the Stock Option Plan are intended to qualify as
incentive stock options as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the 'Code') ('ISOs'). The Plan is intended to satisfy the
conditions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3.
The Stock Option Plan will be administered by a committee of the Company's
Board of Directors comprised of at least two non-employee directors who are
'disinterested' within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 (the 'Stock Option Committee').
Subject to the terms of the Stock Option Plan, the committee administering the
plan has the sole authority and discretion to grant options, construe the terms
of the plan and make all other determinations and take all other action with
respect to the Stock Option Plan.
Options will be exercisable during the period specified by the Stock Option
Committee, except that options will become immediately exercisable in the event
of a Change in Control (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) of the Company and
in the event of certain mergers and reorganizations of the
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Company. Generally, options will vest over a five-year period. No option will be
exercisable more than 10 years from the date of grant (or five years in the case
of ISOs granted to holders of more than 10% of the Common Stock) or after the
option holder ceases to be an employee or independent contractor of the Company;
provided that the Stock Option Committee may permit an employee or independent
contractor to exercise options after such employee or independent contractor
ceases to be an employee or independent contractor, as the case may be, in the
event of certain circumstances specified in the documentation of the grant of
the option, but in no event will any option be exercisable after its expiration
date. Options are nontransferable, except by will or the laws of intestate
succession. Shares underlying options that terminate unexercised are available
for reissuance under the Stock Option Plan.
The per share exercise price of options granted under the Stock Option Plan
may not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Stock
Option Plan) of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant (or
110% in the case of ISOs granted to employees owning more than 10% of the Common
Stock).
The Company has agreed not to grant options without the prior written
consent of the Representative for a period of thirteen (13) months following the
date of this Prospectus. See 'Shares Eligible for Future Sale' and
'Underwriting.'
INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Bermuda law permits a company to indemnify its directors and officers,
except for any act of willful negligence, willful default, fraud or dishonesty.
The Company has provided in its Bye-Laws that the directors and officers of the
Company will be indemnified and held harmless against any expenses, judgments,
fines, settlements and other amounts incurred by reason of any act or omission
in the discharge of their duty, other than in the case of willful negligence,
willful default, fraud or dishonesty.
Bermuda law and the Bye-Laws of the Company also permit the Company to
purchase insurance for the benefit of directors and officers against any
liability incurred by them for the failure to exercise the requisite care,
diligence and skill in the exercise of their powers and the discharge of their
duties, or indemnifying them in respect of any loss arising or liability
incurred by them by reason of negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of
trust. The Company intends to purchase a directors' and officers' liability
insurance policy upon consummation of this Offering.
The Company intends to enter into indemnification agreements with the
Company's officers and directors. To the extent permitted by law, the
indemnification agreements may require the Company, among other things, to
indemnify such officers and directors against certain liabilities that may arise
by reason of their status or service as directors or officers (other than
liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature) and to advance
their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which
they could be indemnified.
At present, there is no pending material litigation or proceeding involving
a director or officer of the Company where indemnification will be required or
permitted. In addition, the Company is not aware of any threatened material
litigation or proceeding that may result in a claim for such indemnification.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
As of the date of this Prospectus, 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock were
issued and outstanding. The following table sets forth certain information with
respect to the beneficial ownership of the Common Stock prior to this Offering
and after giving effect to this Offering (i) of each person (or group of
affiliated persons) who is known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5%
of the Common Stock, (ii) of the Company's directors and (iii) of all directors
and executive officers as a group.
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NUMBER OF PERCENT OF TOTAL(1)
SHARES ---------------------
BENEFICIALLY BEFORE AFTER
BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED OFFERING OFFERING(2)
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John F. Beaudette(3) ....................................................... 152,000 7.6% 4.4%
MHW, Ltd.
1165 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, New York 11030
Peter W. H. Bordeaux ....................................................... 200,000 10.0% 5.8%
1 Galleria Boulevard
Metairie, Lousiana 70001
Norman H. Brown, Jr. ....................................................... 152,000 7.6% 4.4%
277 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172
Federico G. Cabo Alvarez ................................................... 914,400 45.7% 26.5%
Cabo Distributing Co.
9657 East Rush Street
South Elmonte, California 91733
Richard Frederick Cabo ..................................................... 101,600 5.1% 3.0%
Cabo Distributing Co.
9657 East Rush Street
South Elmonte, California 91733
David K. Haines ............................................................ 380,000 19.0% 11.0%
J. P. Walsh & Co. Ltd.
Block F. (8th Floor)
3-3G Robinson Road
Hong Kong
Edmund O. Piccolino(3) ..................................................... 152,000 7.6% 4.4%
124 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton, Connecticut 06853
Peter K. Warren(3) ......................................................... 152,000 7.6% 4.4%
1030 Ridgefield Road
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
All executive officers and directors as a group (ten persons)(3)(4)......... 1,900,000 95.0% 55.1%
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(1) Assumes no exercise of the Over-allotment Option. Applicable percentage
ownership is based on 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the
date hereof. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules
of the Commission and generally includes voting or investment power with
respect to securities, subject to community property laws, where applicable.
(2) Includes 112,727 shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Bridge
Notes assuming an initial public offering price per Share of $5.50.
(3) Represents shares of Common Stock held of record by BPW Holding LLC, a New
York limited liability company ('BPW'). Messrs. Beaudette (a director of the
Company), Edmund Piccolino (former Vice President of Human Resources for
Pepsi-Co International, a division of PepsiCo Inc.) and Peter Warren (former
President of Pepsi-Co International and a former director of Pepsi-Co Inc.)
each own one third of the membership interest of BPW.
(4) None of Messrs. Campbell, Carver and Heid and Ms. Amissah-Furbert, directors
of AmBrew International, beneficially own any shares of Common Stock.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the agreements that
have been filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement, of which this
Prospectus forms a part.
On March 31, 1995, the South China Brewery borrowed $565,000 from Hibernia
National Bank. The loan is evidenced by a promissory note with remaining
principal payments due on September 30, 1996 and March 31, 1997 and an interest
rate equal to Citibank prime plus 0.5%. Sazerac provided a $250,000 guarantee
for the Hibernia Note. Norman H. Brown, Jr. and Federico G. Cabo Alvarez, each
directors of AmBrew International, provided standby letters of credit in the
total amount of $315,000. Peter W. H. Bordeaux is President and Chief Executive
Officer of Sazerac and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company as well
as Chairman of the International Advisory Council of Hibernia National Bank (New
Orleans). The amount due has been reduced to $452,000 through principal
repayments by the South China Brewery.
The South China Brewery borrowed $65,000 from BPW evidenced by a Limited
Recourse Promissory Note dated as of March 5, 1996 and due ten days after the
consummation of this Offering bearing an interest rate of 5.5%. John F.
Beaudette, a director of AmBrew International, is President of BPW, which owned
7.6% of the shares of Common Stock of the Company issued and outstanding as of
the date of this Prospectus.
In May 1996, Craft issued $370,000 principal amount of convertible Bridge
Notes to certain investors in Singapore and Hong Kong bearing an interest rate
of 12%. Holders of $250,000 principal amount of the Bridge Notes have the right
to convert such Bridge Notes, upon the consummation of this Offering, into a
maximum of that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained
by dividing 250,000 by the product of 0.5 and the initial public offering price
per Share. The holder of the remaining $120,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes
will be entitled to Common Stock at no additional cost, with the number of
shares of Common Stock equal to 120,000 divided by the initial public offering
price per Share. Each holder of a Bridge Note will receive a Bridge Warrant
entitling such holder to purchase that number of shares of Common Stock as such
holder shall receive upon the consummation of this Offering, pursuant to the
terms of such Bridge Note, at a price equal to $ [150% of the initial
public offering price per Share]. Micro-Brew Systems, from whom the Company
intends to purchase brewery equipment for its proposed expansion breweries,
holds $20,000 principal amount of the Bridge Notes. Assuming an initial public
offering price per Share of $5.50, a total of 112,727 shares of Common Stock
will be issued to holders of the Bridge Notes and 112,727 shares of Common Stock
will be issued pursuant to the Bridge Warrants.
On May 31, 1996, Sazerac, Lunar Holdings Ltd. (the previous holder of
shares currently held by David K. Haines, Managing Director of Hong Kong
Operations for the Company), BPW and Messrs. Cabo and Brown, the holders of all
of the issued and outstanding shares of South China and SCBC, exchanged such
shares for 23,750 shares of capital stock of Craft. This Share Exchange had the
effect of consolidating ownership of the South China Brewery's operating
companies in Craft.
On July 30, 1996, Craft, a British Virgin Islands company, amalgamated into
AmBrew International. AmBrew International is the surviving company and its
officers and directors remained in office after the Merger.
In addition, see 'Management' for a discussion of employment contracts with
Messrs. Ake and Haines.
In connection with this Offering, the Company has adopted a policy whereby
any further transactions between the Company and its officers, directors,
principal stockholders and any affiliates of the foregoing persons will be on
terms no less favorable to the Company than could reasonably be obtained in an
arm's length transaction with independent third parties, and that any such
transactions also be approved by a majority of the Company's disinterested
outside directors.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The authorized capital of the Company consists of 10,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share and 500,000 shares of preferred stock,
par value $0.01 per share. As of the date hereof, there were 2,000,000 shares of
Common Stock outstanding held by 29 stockholders of record.
COMMON STOCK
The holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. The holders of
Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably the dividends, if any, that may be
declared from time to time by the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available for such dividends. The holders of Common Stock are entitled to share
ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of Common
Stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their Common Stock into
any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to the Common Stock. All the outstanding shares of Common Stock are,
and the shares of Common Stock to be issued in this Offering will be, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
PREFERRED STOCK
The Board of Directors is authorized, without further stockholder approval,
to issue up to 500,000 shares of 'blank check' preferred stock in one or more
series and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted
or imposed upon unissued shares of preferred stock and to fix the number of
shares constituting any series and designations of such series.
The issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying or
preventing a change in control of the Company. The issuance of preferred stock
could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to
the holders of Common Stock or could adversely affect the rights and powers,
including voting rights, of the holders of the Common Stock. In certain
circumstances, such issuance could have the effect of decreasing the market
price of the Common Stock. As of the closing of this Offering, no shares of
preferred stock will be outstanding and the Company currently has no plans to
issue any shares of preferred stock.
WARRANTS
The following is a brief summary of certain provisions of the Warrants, but
such summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in all respects by
reference to the actual text of the warrant agreement (the 'Warrant Agreement')
among the Company, the Representative, and the Bank of New York (the 'Warrant
Agent'). A copy of the Warrant Agreement has been filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part. As of the date
hereof, there are no Warrants outstanding. See 'Available Information.'
Exercise Price and Terms. Each Warrant entitles the registered holder
thereof to purchase, at any time over a fifty-four month period commencing six
(6) months after the date of this Prospectus, one share of Common Stock at a
price of 125% of the initial public offering price per Share, subject to
adjustment in accordance with the anti-dilution and other provisions referred to
below. The holder of any Warrant may exercise such Warrant by surrendering the
certificate representing the Warrant to the Warrant Agent, with the subscription
form thereon properly completed and executed, together with payment of the
exercise price. The Warrants may be exercised at any time in whole or in part at
the applicable exercise price until expiration of the Warrants. No fractional
shares will be issued upon the exercise of the Warrants.
The exercise price of the Warrants bears no relationship to any objective
criteria of value and should in no event be regarded as an indication of any
future market price of the securities offered hereby.
Adjustments. The holders of the Warrants are protected against dilution of
their interests by adjustments, as set forth in the Warrant Agreement, of the
exercise price and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon the
exercise of the Warrants upon the occurrence of certain events,
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including stock dividends, stock splits, combinations or reclassification of the
Common Stock, or sale by the Company of shares of its Common Stock or other
securities convertible into Common Stock at a price below the then-applicable
exercise price of the Warrants. Additionally, an adjustment would be made in the
case of a reclassification or exchange of Common Stock, consolidation or merger
of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or
merger in which the Company is the surviving corporation) or sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company in order to enable warrantholders
to acquire the kind and number of shares of stock or other securities or
property receivable in such event by a holder of the number of shares of Common
Stock that might otherwise have been purchased upon the exercise of the Warrant.
Redemption Provisions. Commencing eighteen (18) months after the date of
this Prospectus, all, but not less than all, of the Warrants are subject to
redemption at $0.10 per Warrant on not less than thirty (30) days' prior written
notice to the holders of the Warrants provided the per share closing bid
quotation of the Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq equals or exceeds
$ [300% of the initial public offering price per Share] for any twenty
(20) trading days within a period of thirty (30) consecutive trading days ending
on the fifth trading day prior to the date on which the Company gives notice of
redemption. The Warrants will be exercisable until the close of business on the
day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption in such notice. If any
Warrant called for redemption is not exercised by such time, it will cease to be
exercisable and the holder will be entitled only to the redemption price.
Transfer, Exchange and Exercise. The Warrants are in registered form and
may be presented to the Warrant Agent for transfer, exchange or exercise at any
time on or prior to their expiration date five (5) years from the date of this
Prospectus, at which time the Warrants become wholly void and of no value. If a
market for the Warrants develops, the holder may sell the Warrants instead of
exercising them. There can be no assurance, however, that a market for the
Warrants will develop or continue.
The Warrants are not exercisable unless, at the time of the exercise, the
Company has a current prospectus covering the shares of Common Stock issuable
upon exercise of the Warrants, and such shares have been registered, qualified
or deemed to be exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of
the exercising holder of the Warrants. Although the Company will use its best
efforts to have all the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the
Warrants registered or qualified on or before the exercise date and to maintain
a current prospectus relating thereto until the expiration of the Warrants,
there can be assurance that it will be able to do so.
The Warrants are separately transferable immediately upon issuance.
Although the Warrants will not knowingly be sold to purchasers in jurisdictions
in which the Warrants are not registered or otherwise qualified for sale or
exemption, purchasers may buy Warrants in the after-market in, or may move to,
jurisdictions in which Warrants and the Common Stock underlying the Warrants are
not so registered or qualified or exempt. In this event, the Company would be
unable lawfully to issue Common Stock to those persons desiring to exercise
their Warrants (and the Warrants would not be exercisable by those persons)
unless and until the Warrants and the underlying Common Stock are registered, or
qualified for sale in jurisdictions in which such purchasers reside, or an
exemption from registration or qualification exists in such jurisdiction.
Warrantholder Not a Stockholder. The Warrants do not confer upon holders
any voting, dividend or other rights as stockholders of the Company.
Modification of Warrants. The Company and the Warrant Agent may make such
modifications to the Warrants as they deem necessary and desirable that do not
adversely affect the interests of the warrantholders. The Company may, in its
sole discretion, lower the exercise price of the Warrants for a period of not
less than thirty (30) days on not less than thirty (30) days' prior written
notice to the warrantholders and the Representative. Modification of the number
of securities purchasable upon the exercise of any Warrant, the exercise price
and the expiration date with respect to any Warrant requires the consent of
two-thirds of the warrantholders. No other modifications may be made to the
Warrants, without the consent of two-thirds of the warrantholders.
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BERMUDA LAW
The following discussion is based upon the advice of Appleby, Spurling &
Kempe, Bermuda counsel for the Company.
Prior to the effective date of the Registration Statement of which this
Prospectus is a part, Craft, a British Virgin Islands holding company, was
amalgamated into the Company and continues as an exempted company under the
Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (the 'Act'). The rights of the Company's
stockholders, including those persons who will become stockholders of the
Company in connection with this Offering, are governed by Bermuda law and the
Company's Memorandum of Amalgamation and Bye-Laws. The following is a summary of
certain provisions of Bermuda law and the Company's organizational documents.
This summary is not a comprehensive description of such laws and documents and
is qualified in its entirety by appropriate reference to Bermuda law and to the
organizational documents of the Company which are filed as exhibits to the
Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part.
Dividends. Under Bermuda law, a company may pay such dividends as are
declared from time to time by its board of directors unless there are reasonable
grounds for believing that the company is or would, after the payment, be unable
to pay its liabilities as they become due or that the realizable value of its
assets would thereby be less than the aggregate of its liabilities and issued
share capital and share premium accounts.
Voting Rights. Under Bermuda law, save as otherwise provided in the Act or
the Bye-laws of the Company, questions brought before a general meeting of
stockholders are decided by a majority vote of stockholders present at the
meeting, each stockholder having one vote for each share held by him save where
a question is to be decided on a show of hands in which case (subject to any
rights or restrictions for the time being lawfully attached to a class of
shares) every stockholder present shall be entitled to one vote, irrespective of
the number of shares held. The Company's Bye-Laws provide that, subject to the
provisions of the Act, any questions proposed for the consideration of the
stockholders will be decided by a simple majority of the votes cast, with each
stockholder present, or person holding proxies for any stockholder, entitled to
one vote. If a poll is requested, each stockholder present in person or by proxy
has one vote for each share held. A poll may only be requested under the
Company's Bye-Laws by (i) the Chairman of the meeting, (ii) at least three
stockholders present in person or by proxy, (iii) any stockholder or
stockholders, present in person or by proxy, holding between them not less than
10% of the total voting rights of all stockholders having the right to vote at
such meeting or (iv) a stockholder or stockholders present in person or by proxy
holding voting shares in the company on which an aggregate sum has been paid
equal to not less than 10% of the total sum paid up on all such voting shares.
Rights in Liquidation. Under Bermuda law, in the event of liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of a company, after satisfaction in full of all claims
of creditors and subject to the preferential rights accorded to any series of
preferred stock, the proceeds of such liquidation, dissolution or winding up are
distributed pro rata among the holders of common stock.
Meetings of Stockholders. Under Bermuda law, a company is required to
convene at least one general stockholders' meeting per calendar year. The
Company will hold its annual meeting in the United States. Bermuda law provides
that a special general meeting may be called by the board of directors and must
be called upon the request of stockholders holding not less than 10% of such of
the paid-up capital of the company carrying the right to vote. Bermuda law also
requires that stockholders be given at least five days' advance notice of a
general meeting but the accidental omission of notice to any person does not
invalidate the proceedings at a meeting. Under the Bye-Laws of the Company, at
least ten days' notice of the annual general meeting and of any special general
meeting must be given to each stockholder.
Under Bermuda law, the number of stockholders constituting a quorum at any
general meeting of stockholders is determined by the bye-laws of a company. The
Company's Bye-Laws provide that the presence in person or by proxy of the
holders of more than 50% of the voting capital stock of the Company constitutes
a quorum.
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Access to Books and Records and Dissemination of Information. Members of
the general public have the right to inspect the public documents of a company
available at the office of the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda. These
documents include a company's Certificate of Incorporation, its Memorandum of
Association (including its objects and powers) and any alteration to a company's
Memorandum of Association. The stockholders have the additional right to inspect
the bye-laws of the company, minutes of general meetings and a company's audited
financial statements, which must be presented at the annual general meeting. The
register of stockholders of a company is also open to inspection by stockholders
without charge and to members of the general public on the payment of a fee. A
company is required to maintain its share register in Bermuda but may, subject
to the provisions of the Act, establish a branch register outside Bermuda. The
Company intends to maintain a share register in New York, New York. A company is
required to keep at its registered office a register of its directors and
officers which is open for inspection for not less than two hours in each day by
members of the public without charge. Bermuda law does not, however, provide a
general right for stockholders to inspect or obtain copies of any other
corporate records.
Election or Removal of Directors. Under Bermuda law and the Company's
Bye-Laws, directors are elected at the annual general meeting and shall serve
until re-elected or until their successors are elected or appointed, unless they
are earlier removed or resign.
Under Bermuda law and the Bye-Laws of the Company, a director may be
removed at a special general meeting of stockholders specifically called for
that purpose, provided that the director was served with at least 14 days'
notice. The director has a right to be heard at the meeting. Any vacancy created
by the removal of a director at a special general meeting may be filled at such
meeting by the election of another director in his or her place or, in the
absence of any such election, by the Board of Directors.
Amendment of Memorandum of Amalgamation and Bye-Laws. Bermuda law provides
that the Memorandum of Amalgamation of a company may be amended by a resolution
passed at a general meeting of stockholders of which due notice has been given.
An amendment to the Memorandum of Amalgamation other than an amendment which
alters or reduces a company's share capital as provided in the Act, also
requires the approval of the Bermuda Minister of Finance, who may grant or
withhold approval at his discretion. The Bye-Laws may be amended by a resolution
passed by a majority of shares cast at a general meeting.
Under Bermuda law, the holders of an aggregate of no less than 20% in par
value of a company's issued share capital have the right to apply to the Bermuda
Court for an annulment of any amendment of the Memorandum of Amalgamation
adopted by stockholders at any general meeting, other than an amendment which
alters or reduces a company's share capital as provided in the Act. Where such
an application is made, the amendment becomes effective only to the extent that
it is confirmed by the Bermuda Court. An application for amendment of the
Memorandum of Amalgamation must be made within 21 days after the date on which
the resolution altering the company's memorandum is passed and may be made on
behalf of the persons entitled to make the application by one or more of their
number as they may appoint in writing for the purpose. No such application may
be made by persons voting in favor of the amendment.
Appraisal Rights and Stockholder Suits. Under Bermuda law, in the event of
an amalgamation of two Bermuda companies, a stockholder who is not satisfied
that fair value has been paid for his shares may apply to the Bermuda Court to
appraise the fair value of his shares. The amalgamation of a company with
another company (except where the amalgamation is between a holding company and
one or more of its wholly-owned subsidiaries or between two or more wholly-owned
subsidiaries of the same holding company), requires the amalgamation agreement
to be approved by the board of directors and by a meeting of the holders of
shares of the amalgamating company of which they are directors and of the
holders of each class of such shares. Under Bermuda law, an amalgamation also
requires the consent of the Bermuda Minister of Finance, who may grant or
withhold consent at his discretion.
Class actions and derivative actions are generally not available to
stockholders under Bermuda law. The Bermuda courts, however, would ordinarily be
expected to permit a stockholder to commence an action in the name of a company
to remedy a wrong done to the company where the act complained of is alleged to
be beyond the corporate power of the company or is illegal or would result in
the violation
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of the company's Memorandum of Amalgamation or Bye-Laws. Furthermore,
consideration would be given by the Court to acts that are alleged to constitute
a fraud against the minority stockholders or, for instance, where an act
requires the approval of a greater percentage of the company's stockholders than
those who actually approved it.
When the affairs of a company are being conducted in a manner oppressive or
prejudicial to the interests of some part of the shareholders, one or more
shareholders may apply to the Bermuda Court for an order regulating the
company's conduct of affairs in the future or ordering the purchase of the
shares by any shareholder, by other shareholders or by the company.
TRANSFER AGENT AND WARRANT AGENT
The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Common Stock and the Warrant Agent
for the Warrants is the Bank of New York.
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CERTAIN FOREIGN ISSUER CONSIDERATIONS
The following discussion is based on the advice of Appleby, Spurling &
Kempe, Bermuda counsel to the Company.
The Company has been designated as a non-resident for exchange control
purposes by the Bermuda Monetary Authority ('BMA'). In addition, prior to this
Offering, this Prospectus will be filed with the Registrar of Companies in
Bermuda in accordance with Bermuda law.
IT MUST BE DISTINCTLY UNDERSTOOD THAT, IN GRANTING SUCH PERMISSION AND UPON
ACCEPTING THIS PROSPECTUS FOR FILING, THE BMA AND THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES IN
BERMUDA WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS OF ANY SCHEMES
OR FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS MADE OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED WITH
REGARD TO THEM.
There are no limitations on the rights of non-Bermuda owners of the Common
Stock to hold or vote their shares. Because the Company has been designated as a
non-resident for Bermuda exchange control purposes, there are no restrictions on
its ability to transfer funds in and out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to
United States residents who are holders of the Company's Common Stock, other
than in respect of local Bermuda currency.
In the case of an applicant acting in a special capacity (for example, as
an executor or trustee), certificates may, at the request of the applicant,
record the capacity in which the applicant is acting. Notwithstanding the
recording of any such special capacity, the Company is not bound to investigate
or incur any responsibility in respect of the proper administration of any such
estate or trust. The Company will take no notice of any trust applicable to any
of its shares whether or not it had notice of such trust.
Under Bermuda law, the Company is an exempted company (that is, it is
exempted from the provisions of Bermuda law which stipulate that at least 60% of
the equity must be beneficially owned by Bermudians). Consents under The
Exchange Control Act 1972 of Bermuda and the regulations made thereunder have
been obtained for the issue and subsequent transfer of the shares of Common
Stock and Warrants offered by this Prospectus to and among persons not resident
in Bermuda for exchange control purposes. Persons regarded as residents of
Bermuda for exchange control purposes require specific consent under The
Exchange Control Act 1972 to purchase such Securities. The Act permits companies
to adopt bye-law provisions relating to the transfer of securities. Neither
Bermuda law, the Memorandum of Amalgamation nor the Bye-Laws of the Company
impose limitations on the right of foreign nationals or nonresidents of Bermuda
to hold the Securities or vote the Shares. Pursuant to the provisions of Section
28 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, there is no minimum subscription which
must be raised by the issue of the Securities to provide the funds required to
be provided in respect of the matters set forth in that section.
As an exempted company, the Company is exempt from Bermuda laws which
restrict the percentage of share capital that may be held by non-Bermudians, but
as an exempted company the Company may not participate in certain business
transactions, including: (1) the acquisition or holding of land in Bermuda
(except that required for its business and held by way of lease or tenancy for
terms of not more than 21 years) without the express authorization of the
Bermuda legislature; (2) the taking of mortgages on land in Bermuda to secure an
amount in excess of $50,000 without the consent of the Bermuda Minister of
Finance; (3) the acquisition of securities created or issued by, or any interest
in, any local company or business, other than certain types of Bermuda
government securities or securities of another exempted company, partnership or
other corporation resident in Bermuda but incorporated abroad or (4) the
carrying on of business of any kind in Bermuda, except in furtherance of the
business of the Company carried on outside Bermuda or under a license granted by
the Bermuda Minister of Finance. In addition, no more than 20% of the share
capital of an exempted Company may be held by Bermudians.
The Bermuda government actively encourages foreign investment in exempted
entities like the Company that are based in Bermuda but do not operate in
competition with local business. In addition to having no restrictions on the
degree of foreign ownership, the Company is subject neither to taxes on its
income or dividends nor to any foreign exchange controls in Bermuda. In
addition, there is no capital gains tax in Bermuda, and profits can be
accumulated by the Company, as required, without limitation.
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TAXATION
The following discussion of United States federal income tax laws is based
upon the opinion of Howard, Darby & Levin, United States counsel to the Company.
The summary of certain Bermuda tax consequences is based upon the opinion of
Appleby, Spurling & Kempe, Bermuda counsel to the Company.
This discussion of certain tax considerations is based upon applicable
laws, treaties, regulations and interpretations thereof as currently in effect.
This summary does not consider all aspects of taxation which may be relevant to
a particular investor and which may depend upon the investor's particular
circumstances. Prospective investors should consult with their own professional
advisors about the tax consequences to them of an investment in the Company
under the laws of the jurisdictions in which they are subject to taxation based
upon their individual circumstances and including the tax consequences to
investors of laws not discussed herein.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a general description of the material United States
federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, and sale of the
Securities. This description is for general information purposes only and is
based on the Code, Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and
administrative interpretations thereof, all as in effect on the date hereof and
all of which are subject to change, possibly retroactively. The tax treatment of
a holder of Securities may vary depending upon the holder's particular
situation. Certain holders (including, but not limited to, insurance companies,
tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, persons subject to the
alternative minimum tax, dealers in the Securities, persons that have a
'functional currency' other than the U.S. dollar, persons that receive
Securities as compensation for services, and persons owning, directly or
indirectly, including by rules of attribution, 5% or more of the stock of the
Company measured by vote or value) may be subject to special rules not discussed
below. Except as discussed below with regard to persons who are not U.S.
Holders, the following summary is limited to U.S. Holders who will hold the
Securities as 'capital assets' within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code
and not as part of a 'straddle' or 'conversion transaction' within the meaning
of Sections 1092 and 1258 of the Code. The discussion below does not address the
effect of any state or local tax law on a holder of the Securities. Persons
considering the purchase of Securities should consult their own tax advisors
concerning the application of United States state and local tax laws to their
investments and any consequences arising under the laws of any other
jurisdiction and as to United States federal tax consequences which may depend
on their particular circumstances.
TAXATION OF THE COMPANY
Currently, most of the Company's income is and, according to the Company's
plans set forth in 'Business' above, will be from sources outside the United
States and will not be effectively connected with the conduct by the Company of
a trade or business within the United States ('Foreign Income'). The Company
generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax on its income
from sources outside the United States that is not effectively connected with
the conduct of a trade or business within the United States. The Company will be
subject to United States federal income tax at regular corporate rates on the
Company's taxable income that is effectively connected with the conduct by the
Company of a trade or business within the United States ('U.S. Income'). In
addition, the Company will be subject to United States federal branch profits
tax (currently 30%) on actual or deemed withdrawals of U.S. Income from the
United States.
TAXATION OF U.S. HOLDERS
As used herein, the term 'U.S. Holder' means an individual who is a citizen
or resident of the United States, a corporation organized in or under the laws
of the United States or any state thereof, or an estate or trust that is subject
to United States federal income taxation without regard to the source of its
income.
Distributions. A distribution with respect to the Common Stock will be
treated as a dividend taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary income, to the extent
of the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits as determined for
United States federal income tax purposes. Distributions in excess of such
current and accumulated earnings and profits will constitute a nontaxable return
of capital to the extent of, and will be applied against and reduce, such
holder's tax basis in such Common
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Stock. Any remaining excess over the holder's tax basis will be a capital gain.
Such capital gain will be long-term or short-term depending on whether the
Common Stock has been held longer than one year. Corporations will not be
allowed a deduction for dividends received on the Common Stock.
Sale of Securities. The sale of Securities by a U.S. Holder will generally
result in the recognition of gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference
between the amount realized on the sale and the holder's adjusted basis in the
sold Securities. This will result in a long-term or short-term capital gain or
loss, depending on whether the sold Securities have been held for more than one
year. The redemption of Warrants by the Company will generally be treated as a
sale of the redeemed Warrants by the U.S. Holder.
Exercise of Warrants. The exercise of a Warrant will not generally be a
taxable event to the holder. The tax basis of Common Stock purchased on exercise
of a Warrant will include the holder's tax basis in the exercised Warrant plus
the price paid for the Common Stock.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Status. The foregoing discussion
assumes that the Company is not currently, and will not in the future be, a
'passive foreign investment company' ('PFIC'). A PFIC is a foreign corporation
(i) 75% or more of whose income is passive income or (ii) 50% or more of whose
assets produce or are held to produce passive income. The Company believes that
it has not been and will not become a PFIC. Although the Company expects to earn
sufficient active business income to avoid PFIC status, the Company may earn
passive income such as interest on working capital. Furthermore, the extent and
timing of the Company's non-passive income and of its ownership of assets that
produce non-passive income cannot be predicted with certainty. In a year in
which the Company is a PFIC, a U.S. Holder would be subject to increased tax
liability in respect of gain realized on the sale of the Securities and upon the
receipt of certain distributions on the Common Stock. A U.S. Holder holding
Common Stock can avoid this increased tax liability by making an election to be
taxed currently on its pro rata portion of the Company's income, whether or not
such income is distributed. The election can be made only if certain required
information is made available by the Company to the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service and to the U.S. Holder of Common Stock. Although there can be no
assurance, the Company currently intends to make available the information
necessary for holders to make such election in the event the Company is
classified as a PFIC.
Foreign Personal Holding Company Status. The Company believes that it has
not been and will not become a foreign personal holding company ('FPHC'). In
general terms, a foreign corporation is an FPHC if at least 60% of its gross
income for the taxable year is FPHC income and more than 50% of either the total
combined voting power of all classes of stock or the total value of all stock in
such corporation is owned (directly or indirectly) by or for five or fewer
individuals who are United States persons. FPHC income generally includes the
same items of income as passive income but the two terms are not identical.
After its initial year as an FPHC, a corporation may remain an FPHC even if only
50% of its gross income is FPHC income.
For a year in which a corporation is an FPHC, stockholders who are United
States persons are required to include in their taxable income a deemed dividend
equal to their share of the corporation's 'undistributed FPHC' income. In
general, a corporation's undistributed FPHC income is the corporation's total
taxable income (which is gross income minus allowable deductions such as
ordinary and necessary business expenses), with certain adjustments, less
dividends paid by the corporation. For any year in which it is an FPHC, the
Company presently intends to distribute sufficient dividends so that it will
have no undistributed FPHC income, to the extent practicable. Nevertheless, if
the Company is an FPHC and has undistributed FPHC income, U.S. Holders will
recognize deemed dividend income regardless of whether they receive cash
distributions from the Company.
TAXATION OF NON-U.S. HOLDERS
The following discussion of the United States federal income tax
consequences of ownership of Securities by a person that is not a U.S. Holder (a
'Non-U.S. Holder') and has no connection with the United States other than
holding its Securities assumes that the Non-U.S. Holder is not engaged in the
conduct of a trade or business within the United States for United States
federal income tax purposes. Each prospective Non-U.S. Holder should consult
with its individual tax advisor to determine the effect that its conduct of a
trade or business within the United States or the applicability of a tax treaty
may have upon its ownership of Securities.
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Distributions. Dividends by the Company to Non-U.S. Holders would be
subject to United States federal income tax only if 25% or more of the gross
income of the Company (from all sources for the three-year period ending with
the close of the taxable year preceding the declaration of the dividend) was
effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United
States by the Company. If the 25% threshold for such period is exceeded, a
portion of any dividend paid by the Company to a Non-U.S. Holder could be
subject to federal income tax withholding at the rate of 30%, unless a lower
treaty rate is applicable; the portion of the dividend that could be subject to
withholding would correspond to the portion of the Company's gross income for
the period that is effectively connected to its conduct of a trade or business
within the United States.
Sale of Securities. A Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to
United States federal income tax on gain from the sale of Securities or the
redemption of Warrants.
UNITED STATES BACKUP WITHHOLDING AND INFORMATION REPORTING
Payments in respect of the Securities may be subject to information
reporting to the United States Internal Revenue Service and to a 31% United
States backup withholding tax. In general, backup withholding will not apply,
however, to a holder who furnishes a correct taxpayer identification number or
certificate of foreign status and makes any other required certification or who
is otherwise exempt from backup withholding. Currently, in general, a U.S.
Holder will provide such certification on Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification) and a Non-U.S. Holder will provide such
certification on Form W-8 (Certification of Foreign Status).
BERMUDA TAX CONSIDERATIONS
At the present time, there is no Bermuda income or profits tax, withholding
tax, capital gains tax, capital transfer tax, estate duty or inheritance tax
payable by a Bermuda company or its stockholders, other than stockholders
ordinarily resident in Bermuda. The Company has obtained an assurance from the
Minister of Finance under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966
that, in the event that any legislation is enacted in Bermuda imposing any tax
computed on profits or income, or computed on any capital asset, gain or
appreciation, or any tax in the nature of an estate duty or inheritance tax,
such tax shall not, until March 28, 2016, be applicable to the Company or to any
of its operations or to the shares, warrants, debentures or other obligations of
the Company except insofar as such tax applies to persons ordinarily resident in
Bermuda and holding such shares, warrants, debentures or other obligations of
the Company or any land leased or let to the Company. Therefore, there will be
no Bermuda tax consequences with respect to the sale or exchange of the Common
Stock or the Warrants or with respect to distributions in respect of the Common
Stock or the Warrants. As an exempted company, the Company is liable to pay in
Bermuda a registration fee of $1,680 based upon its initial authorized share
capital upon amalgamation, 12,000 shares, and the premium on its shares which
fee will not exceed $25,000.00. The registration fee payable by the Company in
1996 will be $1,680.00.
OTHER COUNTRIES
The Company will likely be subject to tax on income earned in each of the
countries in which it does business (directly or through subsidiaries or joint
ventures). The Company has not to date analyzed the tax consequences of doing
business in any jurisdiction other than those described above.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon the consummation of this Offering, 3,446,060 shares of Common Stock,
1,333,333 Warrants and 112,727 Bridge Warrants will be outstanding (3,646,060
Shares and 1,533,333 Warrants if the Over-allotment Option is exercised in full)
including shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Bridge Notes assuming
an initial public offering price per Share of $5.50. The 1,333,333 Shares and
1,333,333 Warrants sold in this Offering (1,533,333 shares of Common Stock and
1,533,333 Warrants if the Over-allotment Option is exercised in full) will be
freely tradeable without restrictions or further registration under the
Securities Act unless acquired by an 'affiliate' of the Company (as that term is
defined in the Securities Act) which Securities will be subject to the resale
limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act ('Rule 144').
The remaining 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock which will be outstanding
upon the consummation of this Offering, excluding shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes, were issued by the Company's
subsidiaries in private transactions in reliance upon the 'private placement'
exception under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act at various times between
August 1994 and February 1996, and are therefore 'restricted securities' within
the meaning of Rule 144 ('Restricted Securities'). The Company and the existing
stockholders (and any holders of outstanding securities exercisable for or
convertible into Common Stock) have agreed not to, directly or indirectly,
issue, agree or offer to sell, sell, transfer, assign, distribute, grant an
option for purchase or sale of, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise encumber or
dispose of any beneficial interest in such securities for a period of thirteen
(13) months from the date of this Prospectus without the prior written consent
of the Company and the Representative other than (i) shares of Common Stock
transferred pursuant to bona fide gifts where the transferee agrees in writing
to be similarly bound or (ii) securities transferred through the laws of
descent. Upon expiration of this period, all such shares may be sold subject to
the limitations of and in accordance with Rule 144. Beginning 13 months after
the date of this Prospectus, these 2,000,000 shares will be available for sale
in the public market subject to certain volume and resale restrictions, as
described below. Additional shares of Common Stock, including shares issuable
upon exercise of options issued in accordance with the Stock Option Plan and
upon the exercise of the Warrants and the Representative's Warrants will also
become eligible for sale in the public market from time to time in the future.
In addition to the shares described in the preceding paragraphs, additional
shares of Common Stock will become eligible for sale in the public market from
time to time pursuant to the Bridge Notes and the Bridge Warrants. Holders of
$250,000 principal amount of the Bridge Notes will convert such Bridge Notes,
upon the consummation of this Offering, into that number of shares of Common
Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing 250,000 by the product of 0.5
and the initial public offering price per Share. The holder of the remaining
$120,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes shall be issued that number of shares
of Common Stock equal to 120,000 divided by the initial public offering price
per Share. Each holder of a Bridge Note shall receive a Bridge Warrant entitling
such holder to purchase that number of shares of Common Stock as such holder
shall receive upon the consummation of this Offering pursuant to the terms of
such Bridge Note. The Company and the holders of the Bridge Notes and the Bridge
Warrants have agreed not to, directly or indirectly, issue, agree or offer to
sell, sell, transfer, assign, distribute, grant an option for purchase or sale
of, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber or dispose of any beneficial
interest in the Bridge Notes or the Bridge Warrants or the shares underlying the
Bridge Notes or the Bridge Warrants for a period of six (6) months from the date
of this Prospectus without the prior written consent of the Company and the
Representative other than (i) shares of Common Stock transferred pursuant to
bona fide gifts where the transferee agrees in writing to be similarly bound or
(ii) shares transferred through the laws of descent.
Upon the expiration of this period, all such shares may be sold subject to
the limitations and in accordance with Rule 144.
The Company has agreed not to, directly or indirectly, without the prior
written consent of the Representative, issue, sell, agree or offer to sell,
grant an option for the purchase or sale of, or otherwise transfer or dispose of
any of its securities for a period of thirteen (13) months following the date of
this Prospectus, except (x) pursuant to options existing on the date of this
Prospectus and pursuant to the exercise of the Warrants and the Representative's
Warrants or pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes and the Bridge Warrants or
(y) debt securities issued to non-affiliated third parties in
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connection with bona fide business acquisitions and/or expansions consistent
with the Company's business plans as generally described in this Prospectus.
The Company has further agreed that it will not, other than with respect to
the Stock Option Plan, without the Representative's prior written consent, for a
period of thirteen (13) months from the effective date of the Registration
Statement: (i) adopt, propose to adopt, or otherwise permit to exist any
additional equity compensation plans or similar arrangements providing for the
grant, sale, or issuance of stock options, warrants, or other rights to acquire
the Company's securities to any of the Company's executive officers, directors,
employees, consultants or holders of 5% or more of the Company's Common Stock;
(ii) grant, sell or issue any option, warrant or other right to acquire the
Company's securities or enter into any agreement to grant, sell, or issue any
option, warrant or other right to acquire the Company's securities at an
exercise price that is less than the fair market value on the date of grant or
sale; (iii) allow for the maximum number of shares of Common Stock or other
securities of the Company purchasable pursuant to options or warrants issued by
the Company, together with the shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of
outstanding options, to exceed the aggregate 800,000 shares described in
footnote one (1) to the 'Prospectus Summary -- The Offering' section of this
Prospectus (excluding the Warrants and the Representative's Warrants); (iv)
allow for the payment for such securities with any form of consideration other
than cash; or (v) allow for the existence of stock appreciation rights, phantom
options or similar arrangements.
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a stockholder who has
beneficially owned for at least two years shares privately acquired, directly or
indirectly, from the Company or from an affiliate of the Company, and persons
who are affiliates of the Company, will be entitled to sell within any three-
month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of (i) 1% of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock (34,460 shares immediately after
completion of this Offering or 36,460 shares if the Over-allotment Option is
exercised in full, in each case including 112,727 shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to the Bridge Notes assuming an initial public offering price per Share
of $5.50), or (ii) the average weekly trading volume of shares during the four
calendar weeks preceding such sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to
certain requirements relating to the manner and notice of sale and the
availability of current public information about the Company.
The Company has reserved 300,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under
the Stock Option Plan. At appropriate times subsequent to completion of the
Offering, the Company may file registration statements under the Securities Act
to register the Common Stock to be issued under this plan. After the effective
date of such registration statement, and subject to the lock-up agreement
executed by existing shareholders, shares issued under this plan will be freely
tradeable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act,
unless acquired by affiliates of the Company.
Prior to this Offering, there has been no market for the Common Stock or
Warrants. No predictions can be made with respect to the effect, if any, that
public sales of shares of the Common Stock or Warrants or the availability of
shares or Warrants for sale will have on the market price of the Common Stock or
Warrants after this Offering. Sales of substantial amounts of the Common Stock
or Warrants in the public market following this Offering, or the perception that
such sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of the Common
Stock and Warrants or the ability of the Company to raise capital through sales
of its equity securities.
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UNDERWRITING
The Underwriters named below (the 'Underwriters'), for whom National
Securities Corporation is acting as Representative, have severally agreed,
subject to the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement (the
'Underwriting Agreement') to purchase from the Company and the Company has
agreed to sell to the Underwriters on a firm commitment basis, the respective
number of Shares and Warrants set forth opposite their names:
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Total.................................................................... 1,333,333 1,333,333
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The Underwriters are committed to purchase all the Shares and Warrants
offered hereby, if any of such Securities are purchased. The Underwriting
Agreement provides that the obligations of the several Underwriters are subject
to conditions precedent specified therein.
The Company has been advised by the Representative that the Underwriters
propose initially to offer the Securities to the public at the initial public
offering prices set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus and to certain
dealers at such prices less concessions not in excess of $ per Share and
$ per Warrant. Such dealers may re-allow a concession not in excess of
$ per Share and $ per Warrant to certain other dealers. After the
commencement of the Offering, the public offering prices, concession and
reallowance may be changed by the Representative.
The Representative has informed the Company that it does not expect sales
to discretionary accounts by the Underwriters to exceed five percent (5%) of the
Securities offered hereby.
The Company has agreed to indemnify the Underwriters against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to
payments that the Underwriters may be required to make. The Company has also
agreed to pay to the Representative a non-accountable expense allowance equal to
three percent (3%) of the gross proceeds derived from the sale of the Securities
underwritten, of which $50,000 has been paid to date.
The Company has granted to the Underwriters an over-allotment option,
exercisable during the forty-five (45) day period from the date of this
Prospectus, to purchase up to an additional 200,000 shares of Common Stock
and/or 200,000 Warrants at the initial public offering price per Share and
Warrant, respectively, offered hereby, less underwriting discounts and the
non-accountable expense allowance. Such option may be exercised only for the
purpose of covering over-allotments, if any, incurred in the sale of the
Securities offered hereby. To the extent such option is exercised in whole or in
part, each Underwriter will have a firm commitment, subject to certain
conditions, to purchase the number of the additional Securities proportionate to
its initial commitment.
In connection with this Offering, the Company has agreed to sell to the
Representative, for nominal consideration, warrants to purchase from the Company
up to 133,333 shares of Common Stock and/or 133,333 warrants. The
Representative's Warrants are initially exercisable at a price of $ per
share [125% of the initial public offering price per Share] of Common Stock and
$ [125% of the initial public offering price per Warrant] per warrant each
entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock at an
exercise price of 165% of the initial public offering price per share. The
Representative's Warrants may be exercised for a period of four (4) years,
commencing at the beginning of the second year after their issuance and sale and
are restricted from sale, transfer, assignment or hypothecation for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date hereof, except to officers of the
Representative. The Representative's Warrants provide for adjustment in the
number of shares of Common Stock and Warrants issuable upon the exercise thereof
and in the exercise price of the Representative's Warrants as a result of
certain events, including subdivisions and combinations of the
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Common Stock. The Representative's Warrants grant to the holders thereof certain
rights of registration for the securities issuable upon exercise thereof.
All officers, directors and stockholders of the Company and all holders of
any options, warrants or other securities convertible, exercisable or
exchangeable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock have agreed not to,
directly or indirectly, issue, offer, agree or offer to sell, sell, transfer,
assign, encumber, grant an option for the purchase or sale of, pledge,
hypothecate or otherwise dispose of any beneficial interest in such securities
for a period of thirteen (13) months (six months in the case of holders of
Bridge Notes) following the date of this Prospectus without the prior written
consent of the Company and the Representative other than (x) shares of Common
Stock transferred pursuant to bona fide gifts where the transferee agrees in
writing to be similarly bound or (y) securities transferred through the laws of
descent. An appropriate legend shall be marked on the face of certificates
representing all such securities.
The Company has agreed not to, directly or indirectly, without the prior
written consent of the Representative, issue, sell, agree or offer to sell,
grant an option for the purchase or sale of, or otherwise transfer or dispose of
any of its securities for a period of thirteen (13) months following the date of
this Prospectus, except (x) pursuant to options existing on the date of this
Prospectus and pursuant to the exercise of the Warrants and the Representative's
Warrants or pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Notes and the Bridge Warrants or
(y) debt securities issued to non-affiliated third parties in connection with
bona fide business acquisitions and/or expansions consistent with the Company's
business plans as generally described in this Prospectus.
The Company has agreed until December 31, 1997, if requested by the
Representative, to use its best efforts to nominate for election to the
Company's Board of Directors one person designated by the Representative. In the
event the Representative elects not to exercise such right, the Representative
may designate a person to receive all notices of meetings of the Company's Board
of Directors and all other correspondence and communications sent by the Company
to its Board of Directors and to attend all such meetings of the Company's Board
of Directors. The Company has agreed to reimburse designees of the
Representative for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with
their attendance of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors.
Although the Representative has been in business for over 40 years, the
Representative has participated in only nine public offerings as an underwriter
during the last five years. Prospective purchasers of the Securities offered
hereby should consider the Representative's limited experience in evaluating an
investment in the Company.
Prior to this Offering, there has been no public market for the Common
Stock or the Warrants. Consequently, the initial public offering prices of the
Securities have been determined by negotiation between the Company and the
Representative and do not necessarily bear any relationship to the Company's
asset value, net worth, or other established criteria of value. The factors
considered in such negotiations, in addition to prevailing market conditions,
included the history of and prospects for the industry in which the Company
competes, an assessment of the Company's management, the prospects of the
Company, its capital structure, the market for initial public offerings and
certain other factors as were deemed relevant.
Upon the exercise of any Warrants more than one year after the date of this
Prospectus, which exercise was solicited by the Representative, and to the
extent not inconsistent with the guidelines of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. and the Rules and Regulations of the Commission, the
Company has agreed to pay the Representative a commission which shall not exceed
five percent (5%) of the aggregate exercise price of such Warrants in connection
with bona fide services provided by the Representative relating to any warrant
solicitation undertaken by the Representative. In addition, the individual must
designate the firm entitled to payment of such warrant solicitation fee. A
warrant solicitation fee will only be paid to the Representative or another NASD
member when such NASD member is specifically designated in writing as the
soliciting broker. However, no compensation will be paid to the Representative
in connection with the exercise of the Warrants if (a) the market price of the
Common Stock is lower than the exercise price, (b) the Warrants were held in a
discretionary account, or (c) the exercise of the Warrants is not solicited by
the Representative. Unless granted an exemption by the Commission from its Rule
10b-6 under the Exchange Act, the Representative will be prohibited from
engaging in any market-making activities with regard to the Company's securities
for the period
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from nine (9) business days (or other such applicable periods as Rule 10b-6 may
provide) prior to any solicitation of the exercise of the Warrants until the
later of the termination of such solicitation activity or the termination (by
waiver or otherwise) of any right the Representative may have to receive a fee.
As a result, the Representative may be unable to continue to provide a market
for the Common Stock or Warrants during certain periods while the Warrants are
exercisable. If the Representative has engaged in any of the activities
prohibited by Rule 10b-6 during the periods described above, the Representative
undertakes to waive unconditionally its rights to receive a commission on the
exercise of such Warrants.
The foregoing is a summary of the principal terms of the agreements
described above and does not purport to be complete. Reference is made to a copy
of each such agreement that is filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
of which this Prospectus is a part. See 'Available Information.'
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the Securities offered hereby and certain other matters of
Bermuda law will be passed upon for the Company by Appleby, Spurling & Kempe,
Bermuda counsel to the Company. Woo, Kwan, Lee & Lo has acted as Hong Kong
counsel to the Company to advise on certain matters of Hong Kong law in relation
to the Share Exchange and the section entitled 'Business -- Government
Regulation -- Hong Kong Regulation.' Certain United States tax matters described
under 'Taxation' will be passed upon for the Company by Howard, Darby & Levin,
New York, New York, United States counsel for the Company. Orrick, Herrington &
Sutcliffe, New York, New York, has acted as counsel to the Underwriters in
connection with this Offering.
EXPERTS
The financial statements and schedules included elsewhere in this
Registration Statement, to the extent and for the periods indicated in their
reports, have been audited by Arthur Andersen & Co., independent public
accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect thereto and are included
herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and
auditing in giving said reports.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the Company has filed with the
Commission a registration statement on Form S-1 (the 'Registration Statement')
relating to the Securities offered hereby. This Prospectus, which is part of the
Registration Statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the
Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto, certain parts of
which are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
Commission. Additional information concerning the Company and the Securities may
be found in the Registration Statement, including the exhibits and schedules
thereto, which may be inspected at the offices of the Commission at 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the regional offices of the
Commission located at Seven World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New York, New York
10048 and 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511.
Copies of all or any portion of the Registration Statement may be obtained from
the Public Reference Section of the Commission, upon payment of prescribed fees.
The Company will furnish its shareholders with annual reports within 90
days of the end of each fiscal year containing audited financial statements and
intends to furnish quarterly reports containing selected unaudited financial
data for the first three quarters of each fiscal year within 45 days of the end
of each such fiscal quarter (in each case prepared in accordance with United
States generally accepted accounting principles).
Statements made in this Prospectus as to the contents of any contract,
agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With
respect to each such contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit
to the Registration Statement, reference is made to the exhibit for a more
complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be
deemed qualified in its entirety by such reference.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Report of Independent Public Accountants.............................................................. F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 1994 and 1995 (Audited) and April 30, 1996
(Unaudited).......................................................................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from August 31, 1993 to October 31, 1994 and year
ended October 31, 1995 (Audited) and for the Six Months ended April 30, 1995 and 1996 (Unaudited).... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period from August 31, 1993 to October 31, 1994 and year
ended October 31, 1995 (Audited) and for the Six Months ended April 30, 1995 and 1996 (Unaudited).... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the period from August 31, 1993 to
October 31, 1994 and year ended October 31, 1995 (Audited) and for the Six Months ended April 30,
1996 (Unaudited)..................................................................................... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................ F-7
BALANCE SHEET OF
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Report of Independent Public Accountants.............................................................. F-19
Balance Sheet as of June 10, 1996..................................................................... F-20
Note to the Balance Sheet............................................................................. F-21
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Craft Brewing
International Limited:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of American
Craft Brewing International Limited (incorporated in Bermuda) and its
subsidiaries (see Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements for the basis
of presentation) as of October 31, 1994 and 1995 and the related consolidated
statements of operations, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for the
period from August 31, 1993 (the earliest date of incorporation of the companies
now comprising the Group) to October 31, 1994 and the year ended October 31,
1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the management of
American Craft Brewing International Limited and its subsidiaries. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American
Craft Brewing International Limited and its subsidiaries as of October 31, 1994
and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the
period from August 31, 1993 to October 31, 1994 and the year ended October 31,
1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States of America.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
Hong Kong,
July 30, 1996.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 (AUDITED) AND
APRIL 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
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OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
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(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash................................................................ $ 197,752 $102,248 $ 6,232
Accounts receivable, net............................................ -- 21,680 61,162
Inventories......................................................... -- 22,922 29,585
Other current assets................................................ -- 391 12,403
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Total current assets........................................ 197,752 147,241 109,382
Rental, utility and other deposits.................................... 9,433 35,174 35,174
Deferred tax assets................................................... 1,536 49,096 54,243
Equipment and capital leases, net..................................... 10,295 634,767 662,746
Deferred stock issuance costs......................................... -- -- 31,468
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Total assets................................................ $ 219,016 $866,278 $ 893,013
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Long-term bank loan, current portion................................ $ -- $113,000 $ 452,000
Capital lease obligations, current portion.......................... -- 13,284 12,858
Accrued liabilities................................................. 182 39,294 36,698
Shareholders' loans................................................. 2,490 85,638 85,638
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Total current liabilities................................... 2,672 251,216 587,194
Long-term bank loan................................................... -- 395,500 --
Capital lease obligations............................................. -- 30,221 24,864
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Total liabilities........................................... 2,672 676,937 612,058
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Commitments...........................................................
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock........................................................ 1 645 20,000
Additional paid-in capital.......................................... -- -- 535,460
Subscription monies received in advance............................. 224,119 437,156 --
Accumulated deficit................................................. (7,776) (248,460) (274,505)
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Total shareholders' equity.................................. 216,344 189,341 280,955
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity.................. $ 219,016 $866,278 $ 893,013
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 31, 1993 TO OCTOBER 31, 1994 AND
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 (AUDITED) AND FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED)
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SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1995 1996
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(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
Net sales................................................ $ -- $ 63,707 $ -- $ 244,753
Cost of sales............................................ -- (38,960) -- (43,055)
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Gross profit........................................ -- 24,747 -- 201,698
Selling, general and administrative expenses............. (9,312) (292,888) (97,042) (207,094)
Interest expense, net.................................... -- (17,838) (1,779) (24,908)
Other expenses, net...................................... -- (2,265) -- (888)
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Loss before income taxes............................ (9,312) (288,244) (98,821) (31,192)
Income tax benefit....................................... 1,536 47,560 16,305 5,147
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Net loss............................................ $ (7,776) $ (240,684) $ (82,516) $ (26,045)
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Net loss per common share................................ $ -- $ (0.12) $ (0.04) $ (0.01)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding............ 2,067,273 2,067,273 2,067,273 2,067,273
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 31, 1993 TO OCTOBER 31, 1994 AND
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 (AUDITED) AND FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995 AND 1996 (UNAUDITED)
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SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1995 1996
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(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss......................................... $ (7,776) $(240,684) $ (82,516) $(26,045)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation................................ -- 21,997 -- 31,119
Deferred income tax......................... (1,536) (47,560) (16,305) (5,147)
Increase in operating assets:
Accounts receivable, net............... -- (21,680) -- (39,482)
Inventories............................ -- (22,922) -- (6,663)
Other current assets................... -- (391) (2,744) (12,012)
Rental, utility and other deposits..... (9,433) (25,741) (8,000) --
Increase (Decrease) in operating
liabilities:
Accrued liabilities.................... 182 39,112 4,045 (2,596)
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Net cash used in operating activities....... (18,563) (297,869) (105,520) (60,826)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of equipment............................ (10,295) (595,037) (543,004) (59,098)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock........... 1 644 -- --
Subscription monies received in advance.......... 224,119 213,037 24,905 117,659
Stock issuance costs paid........................ (31,468)
Shareholders' loan............................... 2,490 83,148 258 --
New bank loan.................................... -- 565,000 565,000 --
Repayment of bank loan........................... -- (56,500) -- (56,500)
Repayment of capital lease obligations........... -- (7,927) -- (5,783)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities... 226,610 797,402 590,163 23,908
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Increase (Decrease) in cash........................... 197,752 (95,504) (58,361) (96,016)
Cash at beginning of period........................... -- 197,752 197,752 102,248
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Cash at end of period................................. $197,752 $ 102,248 $ 139,391 $ 6,232
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
Cash paid for interest expense (net of amount
capitalized)................................... $ -- $ 15,989 $ -- $ 25,090
Cash received for interest income................ -- 3,201 2,447 1,123
Equipment purchased under capital leases......... -- 51,432 -- --
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 31, 1993 TO OCTOBER 31, 1994 AND
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 (AUDITED) AND FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION
COMMON PAID-IN MONIES RECEIVED IN ACCUMULATED
STOCK CAPITAL ADVANCE DEFICIT
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of August 31, 1993....................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock............................ 1 -- -- --
Subscription monies received in advance............. -- 224,119 --
Net loss............................................ -- -- -- (7,776)
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
Balance as of October 31, 1994 (audited)............ 1 -- 224,119 (7,776)
Issuance of common stock............................ 644 --
Subscription monies received in advance............. -- -- 213,037 --
Net loss............................................ -- -- -- (240,684)
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
Balance as of October 31, 1995 (audited)............ 645 437,156 (248,460)
Subscription monies received in advance
(unaudited)....................................... -- -- 117,659 --
Sale of common stock and capitalization of
subscription monies received (unaudited).......... 13 554,802 (554,815) --
Effect of the Share Exchange and the
Share Split (see Note 1) (unaudited).............. 19,342 (19,342) -- --
Net loss (unaudited)................................ -- -- -- (26,045)
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
Balance as of April 30, 1996 (unaudited)............ $20,000 $535,460 $ -- $(274,505)
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
------- ---------- ------------------ -----------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
ORGANIZATION
American Craft Brewing International Limited, a Bermuda company ('AmBrew
International' or the 'Company'), was incorporated on June 5, 1996. On July 30,
1996, American Craft Brewing International Limited, a British Virgin Islands
company formerly known as Craft Brewing Holdings Limited ('Craft'), amalgamated
into AmBrew International (the 'Merger'). AmBrew International is the surviving
company and its officers and directors remained in office after the
amalgamation. On May 31, 1996, Craft acquired its entire interests in South
China Brewing Company Limited ('South China'), a company incorporated in Hong
Kong and formerly known as Forever Smooth Investments Limited, and SCBC
Distribution Company Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong and formerly
known as Arizona Limited ('SCBC,' and collectively with South China, the 'South
China Brewery'), through the exchange (the 'Share Exchange') of substantially
all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of South China and
SCBC by the stockholders thereof for 23,750 shares of capital stock of Craft.
This Share Exchange had the effect of consolidating ownership of the South China
Brewery's operating companies into Craft. The Merger had the effect of
transferring all of the assets (including the capital stock of South China and
SCBC) and liabilities of Craft to AmBrew International, a company without
material assets or liabilities prior to the Merger. Concurrent with the Share
Exchange, Craft issued 1,250 shares of capital stock to certain investors in
Hong Kong. Effective as of June 19, 1996, Craft consummated an eighty-for-one
share split (the 'Share Split') (as a result 2,000,000 shares were outstanding)
which has been reflected retroactively in the accompanying April 30, 1996
balance sheet and in all per share computations. See Note 16.
Unless otherwise required by the context, the terms 'AmBrew International'
and the 'Company' include American Craft Brewing International Limited and its
subsidiaries. Details of these companies are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
EQUITY INTEREST
COUNTRY AND DATE ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NAME OF INCORPORATION THE GROUP PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
---- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
American Craft Brewing International ........... Bermuda June 5, 100% Holding company
Limited 1996
South China Brewing Company .................... Hong Kong 100%* Production of beer
Limited (formerly known as Forever May 26, 1994
Smooth Investments Limited)
SCBC Distribution Company Limited .............. Hong Kong 100%* Distribution of beer
(formerly known as Arizona Limited) August 31, 1993
</TABLE>
- ------------
* Pursuant to the requirement of a minimum of two registered shareholders for
companies incorporated in Hong Kong, David K. Haines, an officer of the
Company, holds one share of the capital stock of each of South China and SCBC
in trust for the benefit of AmBrew International.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
AmBrew International is a holding company for the capital stock of the
South China Brewery's operating companies: South China and SCBC. The South China
Brewery operates a micro-brewery in Hong Kong for the production of beer and ale
and distributes beer and ale produced to customers in Hong Kong. The South China
Brewery started to build its production facilities in October 1994, and
commenced commercial operations in June 1995.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Merger has been accounted for as a reorganization of companies under
common control on a historical cost basis in a manner similar to a pooling of
interests because AmBrew International had the same shareholdings immediately
after the Merger that Craft had immediately before the Merger. The Share
Exchange has also been accounted for as reorganizations of companies under
common control in a manner similar to a pooling of interests because Craft had
the same shareholdings immediately after the Share Exchange that South China and
SCBC had immediately before the Share Exchange.
The consolidated financial statements as of and for the period ended
October 31, 1994, for the six months ended April 30, 1995 and as of and for the
year ended October 31, 1995 incorporate the financial statements of the South
China Brewery. The consolidated financial statements as of and for the six
months ended April 30, 1996 incorporate the financial statements of Craft and
the South China Brewery. All material inter-company balances and transactions
have been eliminated on consolidation.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, on a first-in first-out basis,
or market. Costs of work-in-process and finished goods include direct materials,
direct labor and production overhead costs.
B. EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL LEASES
Equipment and capital leases are recorded at cost. Depreciation for
financial reporting purposes is provided by the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: brewing equipment -- 20 years;
furniture and equipment -- 4 years; and motor vehicles (capital leases) -- 4
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method over the
terms of the leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever
is shorter. All ordinary repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Interest costs for the acquisition of certain equipment are capitalized and
amortized over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. For the period
ended October 31, 1994, year ended October 31, 1995, six months ended April 30,
1995 and six months ended April 30, 1996, interest costs capitalized were
approximately $0, $13,177, $0 and $0, respectively.
C. SALES
Sales represents the invoiced value of goods supplied to customers. Sales
are recognized upon delivery of goods and passage of title to customers.
D. INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income tax under the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, which requires recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events
that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred
income taxes are provided using the liability method. Under the liability
method, deferred income taxes are recognized for all significant temporary
differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and
liabilities.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
E. OPERATING LEASES
Operating leases represent those leases under which substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership of the leased assets remain with the lessors.
Rental payments under operating leases are charged to expense on the
straight-line basis over the period of the relevant leases.
F. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The translation of financial statements of foreign subsidiaries into United
States dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using the closing
exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense
accounts using an average exchange rate during each reporting period. The gains
or losses resulting from translation are included in shareholders' equity
separately as cumulative translation adjustments. For the period ended October
31, 1994, year ended October 31, 1995, six months ended April 30, 1995 and six
months ended April 30, 1996, aggregate loss from foreign currency transactions
included in the results of operations were $0, $451, $0 and $271, respectively.
G. NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss for each period
by 2,067,273, the weighted average shares of capital stock outstanding during
the year or periods, as the case may be, on the basis that the Share Exchange,
the Share Split and the Merger (see Note 1 ) had been consummated prior to the
year or periods presented. The weighted average number of shares outstanding
includes 67,273 shares which represents the effect, using the treasury stock
method, of shares issuable to the holders of the Bridge Notes (see Note 16)
since such shares will be issuable for a per share consideration that is lower
than the assumed initial public offering price of $5.50 per Share.
H. USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported
amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Trade receivables........................................................ $ -- $22,236 $62,730
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts.................................... -- (556) (1,568)
----------- ----------- -----------
Accounts receivable, net................................................. $ -- $21,680 $61,162
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
5. INVENTORIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Raw materials............................................................ $ -- $16,682 $25,932
Work-in-process and finished goods....................................... -- 6,240 3,653
----------- ----------- -----------
$ -- $22,922 $29,585
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
6. EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL LEASES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Equipment:
Leasehold improvements.............................................. $ -- $ 52,123 $ 52,123
Brewing equipment................................................... 4,489 522,869 522,869
Furniture and equipment............................................. 5,806 25,216 84,315
Capital leases:
Motor vehicles...................................................... -- 56,556 56,555
----------- ----------- -----------
Cost................................................................ 10,295 656,764 715,862
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Equipment........................................................... -- (17,284) (41,334)
Capital leases...................................................... -- (4,713) (11,782)
----------- ----------- -----------
$10,295 $ 634,767 $ 662,746
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
7. LONG-TERM BANK LOAN
Maturities of long-term bank loan are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Payable during the following period: OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Within one year..................................................... $ -- $ 113,000 $ 452,000
Over one year but not exceeding two years........................... -- 395,500 --
----------- ----------- -----------
$ -- $ 508,500 $ 452,000
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
The long-term bank loan is evidenced by a promissory note, with repayment
of $56,500 of the principal due on September 30, 1996 and the remaining $395,500
of the principal due on March 31, 1997. It bears interest at variable rates
equal to the U.S. Citibank prime rate plus 0.50%, which was 9.25% per annum as
of October 31, 1995 and 8.75% per annum as of April 30, 1996, and is secured by
a letter of credit of $315,000 provided by two directors of the Company who are
also stockholders of the Company and a corporate guarantee of $250,000 given by
a stockholder of the Company.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
8. CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Future minimum lease payments under the capital leases as of October 31,
1994, October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996, together with the present value of
the minimum lease payments are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Payable during the following period:
Within one year..................................................... $ -- $ 17,747 $ 17,179
Over one year but not exceeding two years........................... -- 17,179 17,179
Over two years but not exceeding three years........................ -- 17,179 16,047
Over three years but not exceeding four years....................... -- 6,025 --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total minimum lease payments............................................. -- 58,130 50,405
Less: Amount representing interest....................................... -- (14,625) (12,683)
----------- ----------- -----------
Present value of minimum lease payments.................................. -- 43,505 37,722
Less: Current portion.................................................... -- (13,284) (12,858)
----------- ----------- -----------
Non-current portion...................................................... $ -- $ 30,221 $ 24,864
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
9. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accrued interest expense................................................. $ -- $ 5,050 $ 5,991
Accrued operating lease rental........................................... -- 13,755 7,471
Other accrued liabilities................................................ 182 20,489 23,236
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 182 $39,294 $36,698
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
10. SHAREHOLDERS' LOANS
During the year ended October 31, 1995, South China borrowed $65,000 from
BPW Holding Limited ('BPW'), a shareholder of the Company. The loan is evidenced
by a limited recourse promissory note dated as of March 5, 1996, bearing
interest at a rate of 5.5% per annum and is due ten days after the consummation
of an initial public offering of shares of common stock of AmBrew International
(see Note 16). For the period ended October 31, 1994, year ended October 31,
1995, six months ended April 30, 1995 and six months ended April 30, 1996,
interest expense payable to the shareholder was approximately $0, $813, $0, and
$894, respectively.
The remaining balance of the shareholders' loans as of October 31, 1994,
October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996 of $2,490, $20,638 and $20,638,
respectively, was unsecured, non-interest bearing and without pre-determined
repayment terms. Subsequent to April 30, 1996 and up to the date of this report,
shareholders' loans of $20,638 had been repaid.
11. COMMON STOCK
As of October 31, 1994 and October 31, 1995, the amount of common stock
recorded in the consolidated balance sheets represents the aggregate amount of
the common stock of the subsidiaries of the Company as of those dates.
As of April 30, 1996, the amount of common stock recorded in the
consolidated balance sheet represents the common stock of the Company as of that
date after giving effect to the Share Exchange and the Share Split as described
in Note 1.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
12. INCOME TAXES
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income taxes on an entity
basis on income arising in or derived from the tax jurisdiction in which they
are domiciled and operate. AmBrew International is exempted from income tax in
Bermuda until 2016. The Hong Kong subsidiaries are subject to Hong Kong profits
tax at a rate of 16.5%.
Significant components of income tax benefit are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1995 1996
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current............................................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Deferred -- Operating loss carryforwards........... 1,536 47,560 16,305 5,147
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
$ 1,536 $ 47,560 $ 16,305 $5,147
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
</TABLE>
The reconciliation of the United States federal income tax rate to the
effective income tax rate based on the loss before income tax benefit stated in
the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER ENDED ENDED
1994 31, APRIL 30, APRIL 30,
------------ 1995 1995 1996
(AUDITED) ---------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
United States federal income tax rate................... (35%) (35%) (35%) (35%)
Aggregate effect of different tax rates in foreign
jurisdictions......................................... 18.5% 18.5% 18.5% 18.5%
------ ---------- ----------- -----------
Effective income tax rate............................... (16.5%) (16.5%) (16.5%) (16.5%)
------ ---------- ----------- -----------
------ ---------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
The major component of deferred tax assets relates to the tax loss
carryforwards. As of October 31, 1994, October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996, tax
losses of approximately $10,000, $298,000 and $329,000, respectively, can be
carried forward indefinitely.
13. COMMITMENTS
A. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
As of October 31, 1994, October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996, the Company
had purchase commitments for the purchase of equipment and furniture of
approximately $0, $19,000 and $0, respectively.
B. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases various facilities under noncancelable operating leases
which expire at various dates through 1998. Rental expenses for the period ended
October 31, 1994, year ended October 31, 1995, six months ended April 30, 1995
and six months ended April 30, 1996 were approximately $0, $67,000, $27,000 and
$41,000, respectively. Future minimum rental payments as of October 31, 1994,
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
13. COMMITMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996, under agreements classified as operating
leases with noncancelable terms in excess of one year, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Payable during the following period:
Within one year..................................................... $ 52,645 $ 79,742 $ 79,742
Over one year but not exceeding two years........................... 52,645 75,355 49,032
Over two years but not exceeding three years........................ 48,258 13,548 --
----------- ----------- -----------
$ 153,548 $ 168,645 $ 128,774
----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
14. OPERATING RISK
A. BUSINESS RISK
The South China Brewery commenced commercial operations in June 1995. Its
operations are subject to all the risks inherent in an emerging business
enterprise. These include, but are not limited to, high expense levels relative
to production, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection
with the development and introduction of new products, the ability to recruit
and retain accomplished management personnel, competition from established
breweries, the need to expand production and distribution, and the ability to
establish and sustain product quality.
B. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
A substantial portion of the South China Brewery's sales are made to a
small number of customers on an open account basis and generally no collateral
is required. Details of individual customers accounting for more than 10% of the
South China Brewery's sales for the year ended October 31, 1995 and six months
ended April 30, 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES
--------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1995 APRIL 30, 1996
---------------- ------------------
(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
DaBeers Distributors Limited.............................................. 27.1% 43.5%
Delaney's (Wanchai) Limited............................................... 10.5% 28.6%
--------- ----------
--------- ----------
</TABLE>
Concentration of accounts receivable as of October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
--------------------------------------
AS OF AS OF
OCTOBER 31, 1995 APRIL 30, 1996
---------------- ------------------
(AUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Five largest accounts receivables......................................... 41% 82%
--- ---
--- ---
</TABLE>
The South China Brewery performs ongoing credit evaluation of each
customer's financial condition. It maintains reserves for potential credit
losses and such losses in the aggregate have not exceeded management's
projections.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
14. OPERATING RISK -- (CONTINUED)
C. CONCENTRATION OF SUPPLIERS
The South China Brewery relies upon a single supplier (other than for
labels) for each of the raw materials used to make and package its beers.
Although to date, the South China Brewery has been able to obtain adequate
supplies of these ingredients and other raw materials in a timely manner from
these sources, if the South China Brewery were unable to obtain adequate
supplies of ingredients or other raw materials, delays or reductions in product
shipments could occur which would have an adverse effect on the South China
Brewery's business, financial condition and results of operations. As with most
agricultural products, the supply and price of raw materials used to produce the
South China Brewery's beers can be affected by factors beyond the control of the
South China Brewery, such as drought, frost, other weather conditions, economic
factors affecting growing decisions, various plant diseases and pests. If any of
the foregoing were to occur, the Company's business, financial condition and
results of operations would be adversely affected.
D. POLITICAL RISK
Substantially all of the Company's assets are located in Hong Kong. As a
result, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations
may be influenced by the political situation in Hong Kong and by the general
state of the Hong Kong economy. On July 1, 1997, sovereignty over Hong Kong will
be transferred from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China
('China'), and Hong Kong will become a Special Administrative Region of China.
15. OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The following items were included in the consolidated statements of
operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS
PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, APRIL 30, APRIL 30,
1994 1995 1995 1996
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
(AUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Depreciation of fixed assets
-- owned assets................................. $ -- $ 17,284 $ -- $ 24,050
-- assets held under capital leases............. -- 4,713 -- 7,069
Operating lease rental for rented premises............ -- 67,005 26,529 41,290
Advertising expenses.................................. -- 24,312 -- 12,298
Repairs and maintenance expenses...................... -- 1,155 -- 1,832
Interest expense incurred............................. -- 34,216 4,226 26,031
Less: Amount capitalized as equipment................. -- (13,177) -- --
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
-- 21,039 4,226 26,031
Net foreign exchange loss............................. -- 451 -- 271
Interest income....................................... $ -- $ 3,201 $ 2,447 $ 1,123
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
</TABLE>
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to October 31, 1995, the following events took place:
a. Effective on May 31, 1996, the stockholders of South China and SCBC
exchanged all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of
South China and SCBC for 23,750 shares of capital stock of Craft in a
transaction accounted for as a reorganization of companies under common
control in a manner similar to a pooling of interests.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -- (CONTINUED)
b. On May 31, 1996, Craft issued 1,250 shares of capital stock to
certain investors in Hong Kong for $300,000. The $300,000 was received
prior to April 30, 1996, and accordingly, the 1,250 shares are reflected as
outstanding in the accompanying April 30, 1996 balance sheet.
c. On June 19, 1996, Craft consummated an eighty-for-one share split
of its capital stock, which has been reflected retroactively in the
accompanying April 30, 1996 balance sheet..
d. On July 30, 1996, Craft amalgamated into AmBrew International, in a
transaction accounted for as a reorganization of companies under common
control in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. The officers and
directors of AmBrew International remained in office after the
amalgamation.
e. In May 1996, the Company issued $370,000 principal amount of notes
bearing interest at a rate of 12% per annum (the 'Bridge Notes'). Holders
of $250,000 principal amount of these notes have the right to convert such
notes, upon consummation of a contemplated initial public offering, into a
maximum number of shares of common stock of AmBrew International equal to
the quotient obtained by dividing 250,000 by the product of 0.5 and the
initial public offering price per share of such offering. The holder of the
remaining $120,000 principal amount of such notes will be repaid in cash
with the entire principal amount upon consummation of the offering and will
be entitled to common stock of the Company at no additional cost, with the
number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing
120,000 by the initial public offering price per share of such offering.
Each holder of these notes will receive a warrant entitling such holder to
purchase for a period of eighteen months that number of shares of common
stock of the Company as such holder shall receive upon consummation of such
offering pursuant to the terms of such notes at a price equal to 150% of
the initial public offering price per share of such offering (the 'Bridge
Warrants'). If the offering is not consummated by September 1, 1996, the
interest rate of such notes will be increased from 12% per annum to 14% per
annum.
f. The Company is planning for an initial public offering of 1,333,333
shares of its common stock and 1,333,333 redeemable common stock purchase
warrants. The net proceeds from this offering, after underwriters'
discounts and commission and other estimated expenses, are expected to be
$5,871,000, based on an assumed initial public offering price of $5.50 per
share and $.10 per warrant.
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements have
been prepared on the basis described below. The unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 1996, has been prepared to give
effect to the following events as if such events had occurred on April 30, 1996:
(i) the aforementioned subsequent events, (ii) the repayment of the Company's
bank loan of $452,000 and the shareholder's loan from BPW of $65,000, (iii) the
repayment of $120,000 of Bridge Notes and the issuance of 21,818 shares of
common stock and 21,818 Bridge Warrants to the holders of such Bridge Notes, and
(iv) the conversion of $250,000 principal amount of Bridge Notes into 90,909
shares of common stock at an assumed conversion price of $2.75 per share and the
issuance of 90,909 Bridge Warrants. The unaudited pro forma consolidated
statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 1995 and for the six
months ended April 30, 1996, have been prepared to give effect to the following
events as if such events had occurred on November 1, 1994: (i) subsequent events
a, b and d above, (ii) the accrual of salary payable to the Company's Executive
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary at an annual rate of
$72,000 as if such salary had become payable on and after November 1, 1994 and
(iii) the elimination of interest expense payable for the period in respect of
the bank loan and shareholders' loan as if such loans had been repaid on
November 1, 1994. The pro forma condensed financial statements are unaudited and
have been prepared using the
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -- (CONTINUED)
historical financial statements of the Company, and are qualified entirely by
reference to, and should be read in conjunction with, such historical financial
statements. The pro forma financial statements are provided for informational
and comparative purposes only. The pro forma adjustments are based on available
financial information and certain estimates and assumptions. The pro forma
financial statements do not purport to be indicative of the results of
operations and financial position of AmBrew International had such transactions
in fact occurred on November 1, 1994, or during the periods presented or during
any future period.
i. Unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet as of April 30, 1996:
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<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS FOR
PRO FORMA INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
PRO FORMA BEFORE INITIAL AND REPAYMENT
ACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS PUBLIC OFFERING OF DEBT PRO FORMA
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Total current assets........... $109,382 $ 370,000(1) $ 479,382 $ (120,000)(2) $5,713,382
$ (517,000)(3)
$ 5,871,000(4)
Total assets................... $893,013 $ 370,000(1) $ 1,263,013 $ (120,000)(2) $6,497,013
$ (517,000)(3)
$ 5,871,000(4)
Total current liabilities...... $587,194 $ 370,000(1) $ 957,194 $ (120,000)(2) $ 70,194
$ (250,000)(5)
$ (517,000)(3)
Total liabilities.............. $612,058 $ 370,000(1) $ 982,058 $ (120,000)(2) $ 95,058
$ (250,000)(5)
$ (517,000)(3)
Total shareholders' equity..... $280,955 $ 280,955 $ 5,871,000(4) $6,401,955
$ 265,000(6)
$ (265,000)(6)
$ 250,000(5)
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ii. Unaudited pro forma statement of operations for year ended October 31, 1995:
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PRO FORMA
ACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
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Net sales.................................................. $ 63,707 $ 63,707
Cost of sales.............................................. (38,960) (38,960)
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Gross profit.......................................... 24,747 24,747
Selling, general and administrative expenses............... (292,888) $ (72,000)(8) (364,888)
Interest (expense) income, net............................. (17,838) $ 18,228(7) 390
Other expenses, net........................................ (2,265) (2,265)
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Loss before income taxes.............................. (288,244) (342,016)
Income tax benefit......................................... 47,560 $ 8,873(9) 56,433
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Net loss.............................................. $(240,684) $ (285,583)
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Net loss per common share.................................. $ (0.12) $ (0.13)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding.............. 2,067,273 2,184,773(10)
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -- (CONTINUED)
iii. Unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the six months ended April
30, 1996:
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PRO FORMA
ACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
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Net sales.................................................... $ 244,753 $ 244,753
Cost of sales................................................ (43,055) (43,055)
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Gross profit............................................ 201,698 201,698
Selling, general and administrative expenses................. (207,094) $ (36,000)(8) (243,094)
Interest expense, net........................................ (24,908) $ 23,993(7) (915)
Other expenses, net.......................................... (888) (888)
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Loss before income taxes................................ (31,192) (43,199)
Income tax benefit........................................... 5,147 $ 1,981(9) 7,128
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Net loss................................................ $ (26,045) $ (36,071)
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Net loss per common share.................................... (0.01) (0.02)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding................ 2,067,273 2,184,773(10)
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
(DATA WITH RESPECT TO APRIL 30, 1996 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1995
AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Notes to unaudited pro forma financial statements:
(1) Represents the receipt of $370,000, the gross proceeds in connection with
the issuance of the Bridge Notes.
(2) Represents the repayment of $120,000 principal amount of the Bridge Notes
with the proceeds of the initial public offering.
(3) Represents the repayment of long-term bank loan of $452,000 and
shareholder's loan from BPW of $65,000.
(4) Represents the estimated proceeds receivable from the initial public
offering of 1,333,333 shares of the Company's common stock and 1,333,333
redeemable common stock purchase warrants, net of underwriting discounts
and commissions and offering expenses.
(5) Represents the conversion of $250,000 principal amount of the Bridge Notes
into shares of common stock.
(6) Represents the recognition of a non-recurring, non-cash interest expense of
$265,000 representing the original issue discount relating to the Bridge
Notes.
(7) Represents the elimination of interest expense as a result of the repayment
of the long-term bank loan and the shareholder's loan from BPW as described
in Note (3) above.
(8) Represents additional salary expense, effective upon consummation of the
initial public offering payable to the Company's Executive Vice President,
Chief Operating Officer and Secretary totalling $72,000 for the year ended
October 31, 1995 and $36,000 for the six months ended April 30, 1996.
(9) Represents the deferred tax effect relating to the aforementioned pro forma
adjustments.
(10) The pro forma weighted average number of shares outstanding is based on the
historical weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the
additional number of shares required to be issued at the assumed net
initial public offering price of $4.40 per share to obtain funds for the
repayment of the long-term bank loan of $452,000 and the shareholders' loan
from BPW of $65,000.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of American Craft Brewing
International Limited:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of American Craft Brewing
International Limited (incorporated in Bermuda) as of June 10, 1996. This
balance sheet is the responsibility of the management of American Craft Brewing
International Limited. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this
balance sheet based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the balance
sheet is free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the balance sheet. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall balance sheet
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the balance sheet referred to above presents fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of American Craft Brewing
International Limited as of June 10, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
Hong Kong,
July 30, 1996.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JUNE 10, 1996
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JUNE 10, 1996
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(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN
UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents........................................................... $ --
--------
--------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accrued liabilities...................................................................... $ 7,865
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Shareholders' deficits:
Common stock........................................................................ $ 120
Less: Subscription receivable....................................................... (120)
--------
--
Accumulated deficits................................................................ (7,865)
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Total shareholders' deficits................................................... (7,865)
--------
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficits................................... $ --
--------
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The accompanying note is an integral part of this balance sheet.
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AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
NOTE TO THE BALANCE SHEET
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
American Craft Brewing International Limited, a Bermuda company ('AmBrew
International'), was incorporated in Bermuda on June 3, 1996. AmBrew
International has issued 12,000 shares of common stock of US$0.01 each, which
are unpaid as of June 10, 1996. On July 30, 1996 American Craft Brewing
International Limited, a British Virgin Islands company ('Craft'), amalgamated
with AmBrew International, which is the surviving company and its officers and
directors remained in office after the amalgamation.
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NO UNDERWRITER, DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO
GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED
IN THIS PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS
MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR ANY
UNDERWRITER. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER
SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO
CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF OR THAT THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE
HEREOF. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR A SOLICITATION
OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY BY ANYONE IN ANY JURISDICTION
IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED OR IN WHICH THE PERSON
MAKING SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS NOT QUALIFIED TO DO SO OR TO ANYONE TO WHOM
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary............................. 3
Risk Factors................................... 8
The Company.................................... 17
Use of Proceeds................................ 18
Dividend Policy................................ 19
Capitalization................................. 20
Dilution....................................... 21
Selected Consolidated Financial Data........... 22
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations................................... 23
Business....................................... 26
Management..................................... 34
Principal Stockholders......................... 38
Certain Transactions........................... 39
Description of Securities...................... 40
Certain Foreign Issuer Considerations.......... 45
Taxation....................................... 46
Shares Eligible for Future Sale................ 49
Underwriting................................... 51
Legal Matters.................................. 53
Experts........................................ 53
Available Information.......................... 53
Index to Financial Information................. F-1
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UNTIL , 1996 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE REGISTERED SECURITIES WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF DEALERS TO
DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR
UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS.
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
1,333,333 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AND
1,333,333 REDEEMABLE COMMON
STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS
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PROSPECTUS
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NATIONAL SECURITIES
CORPORATION
, 1996
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The following table sets forth all expenses, other than underwriting
discounts and commissions, payable by the Company in connection with the sale of
the securities being registered. All the amounts shown are estimates, except for
the registration fee with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'),
the filing fee with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the
'NASD'), and the Nasdaq SmallCap Market ('Nasdaq') quotation and the Boston
Stock Exchange (the 'BSE') listing fees.
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<S> <C>
SEC Registration fee........................................................... $ 8,818.38
NASD filing fee................................................................ 3,057.33
Nasdaq fees.................................................................... 5,000.00
BSE fees....................................................................... 7,750.00
Blue Sky fees and expenses..................................................... 30,000.00
Printing and engraving expenses................................................ 140,000.00
Legal fees and expenses........................................................ 275,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses................................................... 130,000.00
Transfer agent and registrar fees.............................................. 8,500.00
Miscellaneous.................................................................. 16,874.29
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Total..................................................................... $625,000.00
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ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Bermuda law permits a company to indemnify its directors and officers,
except for any act of willful negligence, willful default, fraud or dishonesty.
The Registrant has provided in its Bye-Laws that its directors and officers will
be indemnified and held harmless against any expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts incurred by reason of any act or omission in the
discharge of their duty, other than in the case of willful negligence, willful
default, fraud or dishonesty.
Bermuda law and the Bye-Laws of the Registrant also permit the Registrant
to purchase insurance for the benefit of its directors and officers against any
liability incurred by them for the failure to exercise the requisite care,
diligence and skill in the exercise of their powers and the discharge of their
duties, or indemnifying them in respect of any loss arising or liability
incurred by them by reason of negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of
trust.
The Registrant intends to enter into indemnification agreements with its
officers and directors. To the extent permitted by law, the indemnification
agreements may require the Registrant, among other things, to indemnify such
officers and directors against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of
their status or service as directors or officers (other than liabilities arising
from willful misconduct of a culpable nature) and to advance their expenses
incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be
indemnified.
The Registrant intends to purchase upon consummation of the offering a
directors' and officers' liability insurance policy.
The underwriting agreement (the 'Underwriting Agreement') to be entered by
the Registrant and the several underwriters party thereto (the 'Underwriters'),
will contain provisions for the indemnification of, among others, controlling
persons, directors and officers of the Registrant for certain liabilities.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
(a) (i) On May 31, 1996, American Craft Brewing International Limited, a
British Virgin Islands company ('Craft') and a predecessor company of the
Registrant, issued 23,750 shares to the stockholders of South China Brewing
Company Limited ('South China') and SCBC Distribution Company Limited ('SCBC')
in exchange for substantially all of the outstanding capital stock of each of
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South China and SCBC. The shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from
registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the 'Securities
Act'). Also on May 31, 1996, Craft issued 1,250 shares of its capital stock to
investors pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act for an
aggregate consideration of $300,000. The shares were offered and sold in an
overseas directed offering in an off-shore transaction to non-United States
persons. The shares of capital stock of Craft issued pursuant to this share
exchange and sale constitute all of the shares of Craft outstanding. On June 19,
1996, Craft consummated an eighty-for-one share split of its capital stock.
No other shares or other securities of Craft were issued prior to the
amalgamation of Craft with the Registrant. On July 30, 1996, Craft was
amalgamated under Bermuda law with the Registrant, which was a newly formed
company and which was the survivor. As a result of the amalgamation, outstanding
shares of Craft were converted into shares of the Registrant's common stock, the
convertible notes became convertible into shares of the Registrant's common
stock, and the warrants to purchase shares of Craft became warrants to purchase
shares of the Registrant's common stock, all on identical terms. The
amalgamation was, in effect, a reincorporation of Craft, in Bermuda.
(ii) In May 1996, Craft issued $370,000 in principal amount of convertible
notes and warrants pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the Securities
Act. The notes and warrants were offered and sold in an overseas directed
offering in an off-shore transaction to non-United States persons.
(b) There were no underwriters, brokers or finders employed in connection
with any of the transactions set forth in Item 15(a).
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Exhibits:
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1.0 -- Form of Underwriting Agreement between the Registrant and National Securities
Corporation ('National Securities').*
2.0 -- Form of Plan and Agreement of Amalgamation between Craft and the Registrant
(previously filed as Exhibit 10.13).**
3.1 -- Memorandum of Amalgamation of the Registrant.
3.2 -- Bye-Laws of the Registrant.
4.1 -- Specimen common stock certificate.*
4.2 -- Form of Warrant Agreement between the Registrant, National Securities and the Bank of
New York (including form of Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrant).*
4.3 -- Form of Representative's Warrant Agreement between the Registrant and National
Securities (including form of Representative's Warrant).*
5.0 -- Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe.**
8.1 -- Tax Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe.**
8.2 -- Tax Opinion of Howard, Darby & Levin.**
10.1 -- 1996 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant.**
10.2 -- Agreement of Lease between Ping Ping Investment Company Limited ('Ping Ping') and
South China dated as of December 12, 1994.**
10.3 -- Agreement of Lease between Ping Ping and South China dated as of May 1, 1995.**
10.4 -- Management Agreement and Performance Guaranty between South China and Lunar Holdings
Limited dated as of April 1, 1995.**
10.5 -- Distributors Limited Brewing Agreement between South China and Dabeers Distributors
Limited dated as of September 23, 1995.**
10.6 -- Brewing Agreement between South China and Delaney's (Wanchai) Limited dated as of
September 20, 1995.**
10.7 -- Promissory Note issued by South China in favor of Hibernia National Bank dated as of
March 31, 1995.**
10.8 -- Limited Recourse Promissory Note issued by South China in favor of BPW Holding LLC
dated as of March 5, 1996.**
10.9 -- Form of Employment Agreement dated as of June 14, 1996 between the Registrant and
James L. Ake.**
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10.10 -- Forms of Bridge Financing Purchase Agreements.**
10.11 -- Forms of Bridge Financing Convertible Notes (including forms of Bridge Financing
Warrants attached thereto).**
10.12 -- Employment Agreement, dated as of April 27, 1995, between Edward Cruise Miller and
South China.**
10.13 -- Form of Plan and Agreement of Amalgamation between Craft and the Registrant.**
10.14 -- Ratification and Exchange Agreement.**
10.15 -- Form of Employment Agreement between David K. Haines and the Registrant.
21.0 -- Subsidiaries of the Registrant.**
23.1 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen & Co.
23.2 -- Consent of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe (set forth in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 5.0
to this Registration Statement).**
23.3 -- Consent of Woo, Kwan, Lee & Lo.**
23.4 -- Consent of Howard, Darby & Levin (set forth in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 8.2 to
this Registration Statement).**
24 -- Power of Attorney of Directors and Officers (set forth on signature page of this
Registration Statement).**
27 -- Financial Data Schedule.**
99.1 -- Enforceability of Civil Liabilities Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe (set forth
in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 8.1 to this Registration Statement).**
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* To be filed by amendment.
** Previously filed.
Confidential treatment requested.
(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
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V. -- Indebtedness to Related Parties............................................. S-2
IX. -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts........................................... S-3
</TABLE>
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(a) (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of
this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a
form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or
(4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this
Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall
be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim
for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the
Registrant will, unless in
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the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question
whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in
the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
(c) To provide to the Underwriters at the closing specified in the
Underwriting Agreement, certificates in such denominations and registered
in such names as required by the Underwriters to permit prompt delivery to
each purchaser.
(d) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
(i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act;
(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total
dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if,
in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than
a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
'Calculation of Registration Fee' table in the effective registration
statement;
(iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement
or any material change to such information in the Registration
Statement;
(e) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and
the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof;
(f) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant has duly
caused this Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York,
State of New York, on August 23, 1996.
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL
LIMITED
By: *
...................................
NAME: PETER W. H. BORDEAUX
TITLE: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE
CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATE INDICATED.
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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<S> <C> <C>
* Chairman of the Board of Directors and August 23, 1996
......................................... Director
PETER W. H. BORDEAUX
/S/ JAMES L. AKE Executive Vice President and Chief Operating August 23, 1996
......................................... Officer (principal executive, accounting
JAMES L. AKE and financial officer)
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
JOHN F. BEAUDETTE
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
NORMAN H. BROWN, JR.
* Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors August 23, 1996
......................................... and Director
FEDERICO G. CABO ALVAREZ
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
WYNDHAM H. CARVER
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
DAVID K. HAINES
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
JOSEPH E. HEID
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
JOHN CAMPBELL
* Director August 23, 1996
.........................................
TONESAN AMISSAH-FURBERT
*By As Attorney-in-Fact
/s/ JAMES L. AKE
.........................................
JAMES L. AKE
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the shareholders and Board of Directors of
American Craft Brewing International Limited:
We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States of America, the consolidated financial statements of
American Craft Brewing International Limited ('the Company') and its
subsidiaries as of October 31, 1994 and 1995 and related consolidated statements
of operations, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for the period
from August 31, 1993 to October 31, 1994 and the year ended October 31, 1995,
included in this registration statement and have issued our report thereon dated
July 30, 1996. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on
the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules listed in the
index to the schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management and
are presented for the purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's rules and are not part of the basic financial statements. These
schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of
the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all material
respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the
basic financial statements taken as a whole.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
Hong Kong,
July 30, 1996.
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SCHEDULE V
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEBTEDNESS TO RELATED PARTIES
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INDEBTEDNESS TO
BALANCE AT -----------------------
NAME OF PERSON BEGINNING ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT END
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(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
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Period ended October 31, 1994
Sazerac Company, Inc.................................... $ -- $ 2,490 $ -- $ 2,490
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Year ended October 31, 1995
Sazerac Company, Inc.................................... 2,490 18,148 -- 20,638
BPW Holding Limited..................................... -- 65,000 -- 65,000
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Total.............................................. $2,490 $ 85,638
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SCHEDULE IX
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
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ADDITIONS:
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO COSTS
DESCRIPTION BEGINNING AND EXPENSES DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT END
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(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)
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Period ended October 31, 1994
Provision for doubtful accounts.................. $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
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Year ended October 31, 1995
Provision for doubtful accounts.................. $ -- $ 556 $ -- $ 556
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
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1.0 -- Form of Underwriting Agreement between the Registrant and National Securities Corporation
('National Securities').*....................................................................
2.0 -- Form of Plan and Agreement of Amalgamation between Craft and the Registrant (previously filed
as Exhibit 10.13).**.........................................................................
3.1 -- Memorandum of Amalgamation of the Registrant. ...............................................
3.2 -- Bye-Laws of the Registrant. .................................................................
4.1 -- Specimen common stock certificate.*..........................................................
4.2 -- Form of Warrant Agreement between the Registrant, National Securities and the Bank of New
York (including form of Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrant).*..........................
4.3 -- Form of Representative's Warrant Agreement between the Registrant and National Securities
(including form of Representative's Warrant).*...............................................
5.0 -- Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe.**......................................................
8.1 -- Tax Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe.**..................................................
8.2 -- Tax Opinion of Howard, Darby & Levin.**......................................................
10.1 -- 1996 Stock Option Plan of the Registrant.**..................................................
10.2 -- Agreement of Lease between Ping Ping Investment Company Limited ('Ping Ping') and South China
dated as of December 12, 1994.**.............................................................
10.3 -- Agreement of Lease between Ping Ping and South China dated as of May 1, 1995.**..............
10.4 -- Management Agreement and Performance Guaranty between South China and Lunar Holdings Limited
dated as of April 1, 1995.**.................................................................
10.5 -- Distributors Limited Brewing Agreement between South China and Dabeers Distributors Limited
dated as of September 23, 1995.** ...........................................................
10.6 -- Brewing Agreement between South China and Delaney's (Wanchai) Limited dated as of September
20, 1995.** .................................................................................
10.7 -- Promissory Note issued by South China in favor of Hibernia National Bank dated as of March
31, 1995.**..................................................................................
10.8 -- Limited Recourse Promissory Note issued by South China in favor of BPW Holding LLC dated as
of March 5, 1996.**...........................................................................
10.9 -- Form of Employment Agreement dated as of June 14, 1996 between the Registrant and James L.
Ake.**.......................................................................................
10.10 -- Forms of Bridge Financing Purchase Agreements.**.............................................
10.11 -- Forms of Bridge Financing Convertible Notes (including forms of Bridge Financing Warrants
attached thereto).**.........................................................................
10.12 -- Employment Agreement, dated as of April 27, 1995, between Edward Cruise Miller and South
China.**.....................................................................................
10.13 -- Form of Plan and Agreement of Amalgamation between Craft and the Registrant.**...............
10.14 -- Ratification and Exchange Agreement.**.......................................................
10.15 -- Form of Employment Agreement between David K. Haines and the Registrant. ....................
21.0 -- Subsidiaries of the Registrant.**............................................................
23.1 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen & Co. ............................................................
23.2 -- Consent of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe (set forth in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 5.0 to this
Registration Statement).**...................................................................
23.3 -- Consent of Woo, Kwan, Lee & Lo.**............................................................
23.4 -- Consent of Howard, Darby & Levin (set forth in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 8.2 to this
Registration Statement).**...................................................................
24 -- Power of Attorney of Directors and Officers (set forth on signature page of this Registration
Statement).**................................................................................
27 -- Financial Data Schedule.**...................................................................
99.1 -- Enforceability of Civil Liabilities Opinion of Appleby, Spurling & Kempe (set forth in their
Opinion filed as Exhibit 8.1 to this Registration Statement).**..............................
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* To be filed by amendment.
** Previously filed.
Confidential treatment requested.
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[LOGO]
BERMUDA
THE COMPANIES ACT 1981
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF
COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
(Section 7(1) AND (2))
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
OF
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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(hereinafter referred to as "the Company")
1. The liability of the members of the Company is limited to the amount (if
any) for the time being unpaid on the shares respectively held by them.
2. We, the undersigned, namely,
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NAME ADDRESS BERMUDIAN NATIONALITY NUMBER OF
STATUS SHARES
(Yes/No) SUBSCRIBED
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Tonesan Amissah-Furbert
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue
Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda No Ghanaian 1
Ruby L. Rawlins
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue
Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda Yes British 1
Bernett Cox
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue
Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda Yes British 1
Judith Morgan-Swan
Cedar House, 41 Cedar Avenue
Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda Yes British 1
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do hereby respectively agree to take such number of shares of the Company as may
be allotted to us respectively by the provisional directors of the Company, not
exceeding the number of shares for which we have respectively subscribed, and to
satisfy such calls as may be made by the directors, provisional directors or
promoters of the Company in respect of the shares allotted to us respectively.
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(i) to engage in and carry on businesses as brewers, distillers, producers
and manufacturers of and merchants and dealers in beer, ale, porter
stout, wines, spirits, aerated waters, and liquors of every
description whether intoxicating or not, including bottling, boxing
and storing the same in kegs, casks and other receptacles and all
other materials and things incidental to or capable of being used in
connection with the manufacture or business thereof including but not
limited to malt, hops, grain meal and yeast;
(ii) To carry on any one or more of the business of licensed victuallers,
owners, or operators of the restaurant, hotels, pubs, taverns, night
clubs, caterers and purveyors of refreshments and stores of every
description; and
(iii) As set forth in paragraphs (b) to (n) and (p) to (u) inclusive of the
Second Schedule to the Companies Act 1981.
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Signed by each subscriber in the presence of at least one witness attesting the
signature thereof --
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(Subscribers) (Witnesses)
SUBSCRIBED this 23rd day of May, 1996
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The Schedule
(referred to in Clause 7 of the Memorandum of Association)
(a) To borrow and raise money in any currency or currencies and to secure or
discharge any debt or obligation in any matter and in particular (without
prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) by mortgages of or charges
upon all or any part of the undertaking, property and assets (present and
future) and uncalled capital of the Company or by the creation and issue of
securities.
(b) To enter into any guarantee, contract of indemnity or suretyship and in
particular (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) to
guarantee, support or secure, with or without consideration, whether by
personal obligation or by mortgaging or charging all or any part of the
undertaking, property and assets (present and future) and uncalled capital
of the Company or both such methods or in any other manner, the performance
of any obligations or commitments, of, and the repayment or payment of the
principal amounts of and any premiums, interest, dividends and other moneys
payable on or in respect of any securities or liabilities of, any person
including (without predjuice to the generality of the foregoing) any
company which is for the time being a subsidiary or a holding company of
the Company or another subsidiary or a holding company of the Company or
otherwise associated with the Company.
(c) To accept, draw, make, create, issue, execute, discount, endorse, negotiate
bills of exchange, promissory notes, and other instruments and securities,
whether negotiable or otherwise.
(d) To sell, exchange, mortgage, charge, let on rent, share of profit, royalty
or otherwise, grant licences, easements, options, servitudes and other
rights over, and in any other manner deal with or dispose of, all or any
part of the undertaking, property and assets (present and future) of the
Company for any consideration and in particular (without prejudice to the
generality of the foregoing) for any securities.
(e) To issue and allot securities of the Company for cash or in payment or part
payment for any real or personal property purchased or otherwise acquired
by the Company or any services rendered to the Company or as security for
any obligation or amount (even if less than the nominal amount of such
securities) or for any other purpose.
(f) To grant pensions, annuities, or other allowances, including allowances on
death, to any directors, officers or employees or former directors,
officers or employees of the Company or any company which at any time is or
was a subsidiary or a holding company or another subsidiary of a holding
company of the Company or otherwise associated with the Company or of any
predecessor in business of any of them, and to the relations.
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FORM NO. 7a Registration No. EC 22013
[LOGO]
BERMUDA
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT OF
MEMORANDUM OF INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that a Memorandum of Increase of Share Capital
of
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
was delivered to the Registrar of Companies on the 1st day of July, 1996 in
accordance with section 45(3) of the Companies Act 1981 (the "Act").
Given under my hand this 9th
day of July, 1996.
[signature]
for Registrar of Companies
Capital prior to increase: US$ 12,000.00
Amount of increase: US$ 93,000.00
Present Capital: US$105,000.00
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FOR NO. 7
[LOGO]
BERMUDA
THE COMPANIES ACT 1981
MEMORANDUM OF INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL
OF
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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(hereinafter referred to as "the Company")
DEPOSITED in the office of the Registrar of Companies on the 1st day of
July, 1996, in accordance with the provisions of section 45(3) of the Companies
Act 1981.
Minimum Share Capital of the Company US$ 12,000.00
Authorized Share Capital of the Company US$ 12,000.00
Increase of Share Capital as authorized
by a resolution passed at a general
meeting of the Company on the 5th
day of June 1996 US$ 93,000.00
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AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL AS INCREASE US$105,000.00
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DULY STAMPED in the amount of BD$ NIL being the stamp duty payable on the amount
of increase of share capital of the Company in accordance with the provisions of
the Stamp Duties Act, 1976.
[SIGNATURE HERE]
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Acting Secretary
DATED THIS 1st day of July, 1996.
NOTE:This memorandum must be filed in the office of the Registrar of Companies
within thirty days after the date on which the resolution increasing the
share capital has effect and must be accompanied by a copy of the
resolution and the prescribed fee.
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BYE-LAWS
of
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
INTERPRETATION
1. In these Bye-Laws unless the context otherwise requires -
"Bermuda" means the Islands of Bermuda;
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company or the Directors
present at a meeting of Directors at which there is a quorum;
"the Companies Acts" means every Bermuda statute from time to time in force
concerning companies insofar as the same applies to the Company;
"Company" means the company incorporated in Bermuda under the name of
American Craft Brewing International Limited on the 5th day of June, 1996;
"paid up" means paid up or credited as paid up;
"Register" means the Register of Shareholders of the Company;
"Registered Office" means the registered office for the time being of the
Company;
"Resolution" means a resolution of the Shareholders or, where required, of
a separate class or separate classes of Shareholders, adopted either in general
meeting or by written resolution, in accordance with the provisions of these
Bye-Laws;
"Seal" means the common seal of the Company and includes any duplicate
thereof;
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"Secretary" includes a temporary or assistant Secretary and any person
appointed by the Board to perform any of the duties of the Secretary;
"Shareholder" means a shareholder or member of the Company;
"these Bye-Laws" means these Bye-Laws in their present form or as from time
to time amended;
for the purposes of these Bye-Laws a corporation shall be deemed to be
present in person if its representative duly authorized pursuant to the
Companies Acts is present;
words importing only the singular number include the plural number and vice
versa;
words importing only the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter
genders respectively;
words importing persons include companies or associations or bodies of
persons, whether corporate or unincorporate;
reference to writing shall include typewriting, printing, lithography,
photography and other modes of representing or reproducing words in a legible
and non-transitory form;
any words or expressions defined in the Companies Acts in force at the date
when these Bye-Laws or any part thereof are adopted shall bear the same meaning
in these Bye-Laws or such part (as the case may be).
REGISTERED OFFICE
2. The Registered Office shall be at such place in Bermuda as the Board shall
from time to time appoint.
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SHARE RIGHTS
3. Subject to any special rights conferred on the holders of any share or
class of shares, any share in the Company may be issued with or have attached
thereto such preferred, deferred, qualified or other special rights or such
restrictions, whether in regard to dividend, voting, return of capital or
otherwise, as the Company may by Resolution determine or, if there has not been
any such determination or so far as the same shall not make specific provision,
as the Board may determine.
4. Subject to the Companies Acts, any preference shares may, with the sanction
of a Resolution, be issued on terms:
(a) that they are to be redeemed on the happening of a specified event or
on a given date; and/or,
(b) that they are liable to be redeemed at the option of the Company;
and/or,
(c) if authorised by the memorandum/Incorporating Act of the Company, that
they are liable to be redeemed at the option of the holder.
The terms and manner of redemption shall be provided for by way of
amendment of these Bye-Laws.
MODIFICATION OF RIGHTS
5. Subject to the Companies Acts, all or any of the special rights for the
time being attached to any class of shares for the time being issued may from
time to time (whether or not the Company is being wound up) be altered or
abrogated with the consent in writing of the holders of not less than seventy
five percent of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a
resolution passed at a
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separate general meeting of the holders of such shares voting in person or by
proxy. To any such separate general meeting, all the provisions of these
Bye-Laws as to general meetings of the Company shall mutatis mutandis apply, but
so that the necessary quorum shall be two or more persons holding or
representing by proxy any of the shares of the relevant class, that every holder
of shares of the relevant class shall be entitled on a poll to one vote for
every such share held by him and that any holder of shares of the relevant class
present in person or by proxy may demand a poll; provided, however, that if the
Company or a class of Shareholders shall have only one Shareholder present in
person or by proxy, one Shareholder shall constitute the necessary quorum.
6. The special rights conferred upon the holders of any shares or class of
shares shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided in the rights attaching to
or the terms of issue of such shares, be deemed to be altered by the creation or
issue of further shares ranking pari passu therewith.
SHARES
7. Subject to the provisions of these Bye-Laws, the unissued shares of the
Company (whether forming part of the original capital or any increased capital)
shall be at the disposal of the Board, which may offer, allot, grant options
over or otherwise dispose of them to such persons, at such times and for such
consideration and upon such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.
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8. The Board may in connection with the issue of any shares exercise all
powers of paying commission and brokerage conferred or permitted by law.
9. Except as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or as required by
law, no person shall be recognised by the Company as holding any share upon
trust and the Company shall not be bound by or required in any way to recognise
(even when having notice thereof) any equitable, contingent, future or partial
interest in any share or any interest in any fractional part of a share or
(except only as otherwise provided in these Bye-Laws or by law) any other right
in respect of any share except an absolute right to the entirety thereof in the
registered holder.
CERTIFICATES
10. The preparation, issue and delivery of certificates shall be governed by
the Companies Acts. In the case of a share held jointly by several persons,
delivery of a certificate to one of several joint holders shall be sufficient
delivery to all.
11. If a share certificate is defaced, lost or destroyed it may be replaced
without fee but on such terms (if any) as to evidence and indemnity and to
payment of the costs and out of pocket expenses of the Company in investigating
such evidence and preparing such indemnity as the Board may think fit and, in
case of defacement, on delivery of the old certificate to the Company.
12. All certificates for share or loan capital or other securities of the
Company (other than letters of allotment, scrip certificates and other like
documents) shall, except
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to the extent that the terms and conditions for the time being relating thereto
otherwise provide, be issued under the Seal. The Board may by resolution
determine, either generally or in any particular case, that any signatures on
any such certificates need not be autographic but may be affixed to such
certificates by some mechanical means or may be printed thereon or that such
certificates need not be signed by any persons.
LIEN
13. The Company shall have a first and paramount lien on every share (not being
a fully paid share) for all moneys, whether presently payable or not, called or
payable, at a date fixed by or in accordance with the terms of issue of such
share in respect of such share, and the Company shall also have a first and
paramount lien on every share (other than a fully paid share) standing
registered in the name of a Shareholder, whether singly or jointly with any
other person, for all the debts and liabilities of such Shareholder or his
estate to the Company, whether the same shall have been incurred before or after
notice to the Company of any interest of any person other than such Shareholder,
and whether the time for the payment or discharge of the same shall have
actually arrived or not, and notwithstanding that the same are joint debts or
liabilities of such Shareholder or his estate and any other person, whether a
Shareholder or not. The Company's lien on a share shall extend to all dividends
payable thereon. The Board may at any time, either generally or in any
particular case, waive any lien that has arisen or declare any share to
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be wholly or in part exempt from the provisions of this Bye-Law.
14. The Company may sell, in such manner as the Board may think fit, any share
on which the Company has a lien but no sale shall be made unless some sum in
respect of which the lien exists is presently payable nor until the expiration
of fourteen days after a notice in writing, stating and demanding payment of the
sum presently payable and giving notice of the intention to sell in default of
such payment, has been served on the holder for the time being of the share.
15. The net proceeds of sale by the Company of any shares on which it has a
lien shall be applied in or towards payment or discharge of the debt or
liability in respect of which the lien exists so far as the same is presently
payable, and any residue shall (subject to a like lien for debts or liabilities
not presently payable as existed upon the share prior to the sale) be paid to
the holder of the share immediately before such sale. For giving effect to any
such sale the Board may authorise some person to transfer the share sold to the
purchaser thereof. The purchaser shall be registered as the holder of the share
and he shall not be bound to see to the application of the purchase money, nor
shall his title to the share be affected by any irregularity or invalidity in
the proceedings relating to the sale.
CALLS ON SHARES
16. The Board may from time to time make calls upon the Shareholders in respect
of any moneys unpaid on their shares
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(whether on account of the par value of the shares or by way of premium) and not
by the terms of issue thereof made payable at a date fixed by or in accordance
with such terms of issue, and each Shareholder shall (subject to the Company
serving upon him at least fourteen days notice specifying the time or times and
place or payment) pay to the Company at the time or times and place so specified
the amount called on his shares. A call may be revoked or postponed as the Board
may determine.
17. A call may be made payable by instalments and shall be deemed to have been
made at the time when the resolution of the Board authorising the call was
passed.
18. The joint holders of a share shall be jointly and severally liable to pay
all calls in respect thereof.
19. If a sum called in respect of the share shall not be paid before or on the
day appointed for payment thereof the person from whom the sum is due shall pay
interest on the sum from the day appointed for the payment thereof to the time
of actual payment at such rate as the Board may determine, but the Board shall
be at liberty to waive payment of such interest wholly or in part.
20. Any sum which, by the terms of issue of a share, becomes payable on
allotment or at any date fixed by or in accordance with such terms of issue,
whether on account of the nominal amount of the share or by way of premium,
shall for all the purposes of these Bye-Laws be deemed to be a call duly made,
notified and payable on the date on which, by the terms of issue, the same
becomes payable and, in case of non-payment, all the relevant provisions of
these Bye-
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Laws as to payment of interest, forfeiture or otherwise shall apply as if such
sum had become payable by virtue of a call duly made and notified.
21. The Board may on the issue of shares differentiate between the allottees or
holders as to the amount of calls to be paid and the times of payment.
FORFEITURE OF SHARES
22. If a Shareholder fails to pay any call or instalment of a call on the day
appointed for payment thereof, the Board may at any time thereafter during such
time as any part of such call or instalment remains unpaid serve a notice on him
requiring payment of so much of the call or instalment as is unpaid, together
with any interest which may have accrued.
23. The notice shall name a further day (not being less than 14 days from the
date of the notice) on or before which, and the place where, the payment
required by the notice is to be made and shall state that, in the event of
non-payment on or before the day and at the place appointed, the shares in
respect of which such call is made or instalment is payable will be liable to be
forfeited. The Board may accept the surrender of any share liable to be
forfeited hereunder and, in such case, references in these Bye-Laws to
forfeiture shall include surrender.
24. If the requirements of any such notice as aforesaid are not complied with,
any share in respect of which such notice has been given may at any time
thereafter, before payment of all calls or instalments and interest due in
respect thereof has been made, be forfeited by a resolution of the Board to that
effect. Such forfeiture shall include all dividends
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declared in respect of the forfeited shares and not actually paid before the
forfeiture.
25. When any share has been forfeited, notice of the forfeiture shall be served
upon the person who was before forfeiture the holder of the share; but no
forfeiture shall be in any manner invalidated by any omission or neglect to give
such notice as aforesaid.
26. A forfeited share shall be deemed to be the property of the Company and may
be sold, re-offered or otherwise disposed of either to the person who was,
before forfeiture, the holder thereof or entitled thereto or to any other person
upon such terms and in such manner as the Board shall think fit, and at any time
before a sale, re-allotment or disposition the forfeiture may be cancelled on
such terms as the Board may think fit.
27. A person whose shares have been forfeited shall thereupon cease to be a
Shareholder in respect of the forfeited shares but shall, notwithstanding the
forfeiture, remain liable to pay to the Company all moneys which at the date of
forfeiture were presently payable by him to the Company in respect of the shares
with interest thereon at such rate as the Board may determine from the date of
forfeiture until payment, and the Company may enforce payment without being
under any obligation to make any allowance for the value of the shares
forfeited.
28. An affidavit in writing that the deponent is a Director or the Secretary
and that a share has been duly forfeited on the date stated in the affidavit
shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein stated as against all persons
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claiming to be entitled to the share. The Company may receive the consideration
(if any) given for the share on the sale, re-allotment or disposition thereof
and the Board may authorise some person to transfer the share to the person to
whom the same is sold, re-allotted or disposed of, and he shall thereupon be
registered as the holder of the share and shall not be bound to see to the
application of the purchase money (if any) nor shall his title to the share be
affected by any irregularity or invalidity in the proceedings relating to the
forfeiture, sale, re-allotment or disposal of the share.
REGISTER OF SHAREHOLDERS
29. The Secretary shall establish and maintain the Register of Shareholders at
the Registered Office in the manner prescribed by the Companies Acts. Unless the
Board otherwise determines, the Register of Shareholders shall be open to
inspection in the manner prescribed by the Companies Acts between 10:00 a.m. and
12:00 noon on every working day. Unless the Board so determines, no Shareholder
or intending Shareholder shall be entitled to have entered in the Register any
indication of any trust or any equitable, contingent, future or partial interest
in any share or any interest in any fractional part of a share and if any such
entry exists or is permitted by the Board it shall not be deemed to abrogate any
of the provisions of Bye-Law 9.
REGISTER OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
30. The Secretary shall establish and maintain a register of the Directors and
Officers of the Company as required by the Companies Acts. The register of
Directors and Officers
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shall be open to inspection in the manner prescribed by the Companies Acts
between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on every working day.
TRANSFER OF SHARES
31. Subject to the Companies Acts and to such of the restrictions contained in
these Bye-Laws as may be applicable, any Shareholder may transfer all or any of
his shares by an instrument of transfer in the usual common form or in any other
form which the Board may approve.
32. The instrument of transfer of a share shall be signed by or on behalf of
the transferor and where any share is not fully-paid the transferee, and the
transferor shall be deemed to remain the holder of the share until the name of
the transferee is entered in the Register in respect thereof. All instruments of
transfer when registered may be retained by the Company. The Board may, in its
absolute discretion and without assigning any reason therefor, decline to
register any transfer of any share which is not a fully-paid share.
The Board may also decline to register any transfer unless:
(a) the instrument of transfer is lodged with the Company, accompanied by
the certificate for the shares to which it relates, and such other
evidence as the Board may reasonably require to show the right of the
transferor to make the transfer,
(b) the instrument of transfer is in respect of only one class of share,
and
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(c) where applicable, the permission of the Bermuda Monetary Authority
with respect thereto has been obtained.
Subject to any directions of the Board from time to time in force, the Secretary
may exercise the powers and discretions of the Board under this Bye-Law and
Bye-Laws 31 and 33.
33. If the Board declines to register a transfer it shall, within three months
after the date on which the instrument of transfer was lodged, send to the
transferee notice of such refusal.
34. No fee shall be charged by the Company for registering any transfer,
probate, letters of administration, certificate of death or marriage, power of
attorney, distringas or stop notice, order of court or other instrument relating
to or affecting the title to any share, or otherwise making an entry in the
Register relating to any share.
TRANSMISSION OF SHARES
35. In the case of the death of a Shareholder, the survivor or survivors, where
the deceased was a joint holder, and the estate representative, where he was
sole holder, shall be the only person recognised by the Company as having any
title to his shares; but nothing herein contained shall release the estate of a
deceased holder (whether the sole or joint) from any liability in respect of any
share held by him solely or jointly with other persons. For the purpose of this
Bye-Law, estate representative means the person to whom probate or letters of
administration has or have been granted in Bermuda or, failing any such person,
such other
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person as the Board may in its absolute discretion determine to be the person
recognised by the Company for the purpose of this Bye-Law.
36. Any person becoming entitled to a share in consequence of the death of a
Shareholder or otherwise by operation of applicable law may, subject as
hereafter provided and upon such evidence being produced as may from time to
time be required by the Board as to his entitlement, either be registered
himself as the holder of the share or elect to have some person nominated by him
registered as the transferee thereof. If the person so becoming entitled elects
to be registered himself, he shall deliver or send to the Company a notice in
writing signed by him stating that he so elects. If he shall elect to have his
nominee registered, he shall signify his election by signing an instrument of
transfer of such share in favour of his nominee. All the limitations,
restrictions and provisions of these Bye-Laws relating to the right to transfer
and the registration of transfer of shares shall be applicable to any such
notice or instrument of transfer as aforesaid as if the death of the Shareholder
or other event giving rise to the transmission had not occurred and the notice
or instrument of transfer was an instrument of transfer signed by such
Shareholder.
37. A person becoming entitled to a share in consequence of the death of a
Shareholder or otherwise by operation of applicable law shall (upon such
evidence being produced as may from time to time be required by the Board as to
his entitlement) be entitled to receive and may give a discharge
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for any dividends or other moneys payable in respect of the share, but he shall
not be entitled in respect of the share to receive notices of or to attend or
vote at general meetings of the Company or, save as aforesaid, to exercise in
respect of the share any of the rights or privileges of a Shareholder until he
shall have become registered as the holder thereof. The Board may at any time
give notice requiring such person to elect either to be registered himself or to
transfer the share and if the notice is not complied with within sixty days the
Board may thereafter withhold payment of all dividends and other moneys payable
in respect of the shares until the requirements of the notice have been complied
with.
38. Subject to any directions of the Board from time to time in force, the
Secretary may exercise the powers and discretions of the Board under Bye-Laws
35, 36 and 37.
INCREASE OF CAPITAL
39. The Company may from time to time increase its capital by such sum to be
divided into shares of such par value as the Company by Resolution shall
prescribe.
40. The Company may, by the Resolution increasing the capital, direct that the
new shares or any of them shall be offered in the first instance either at par
or at a premium or (subject to the provisions of the Companies Acts) at a
discount to all the holders for the time being of shares of any class or classes
in proportion to the number of such shares held by them respectively or make any
other provision as to the issue of the new shares.
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41. The new shares shall be subject to all the provisions of these Bye-Laws
with reference to lien, the payment of calls, forfeiture, transfer, transmission
and otherwise.
ALTERATION OF CAPITAL
42. The Company may from time to time by Resolution:-
(a) divide its shares into several classes and attach thereto respectively
any preferential, deferred, qualified or special rights, privileges or
conditions;
(b) consolidate and divide all or any of its share capital into shares of
larger par value than its existing shares;
(c) sub-divide its shares or any of them into shares of smaller par value
than is fixed by its memorandum, so, however, that in the sub-division
the proportion between the amount paid and the amount, if any, unpaid
on each reduced share shall be the same as it was in the case of the
share from which the reduced share is derived;
(d) make provision for the issue and allotment of shares which do not
carry any voting rights;
(e) cancel shares which, at the date of the passing of the resolution in
that behalf, have not been taken or agreed to be taken by any person,
and diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount of the
shares so cancelled; and
(f) change the currency denomination of its share capital.
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Where any difficulty arises in regard to any division, consolidation, or
sub-division under this Bye-Law, the Board may settle the same as it thinks
expedient and, in particular, may arrange for the sale of the shares
representing fractions and the distribution of the net proceeds of sale in due
proportion amongst the Shareholders who would have been entitled to the
fractions, and for this purpose the Board may authorise some person to transfer
the shares representing fractions to the purchaser thereof, who shall not be
bound to see to the application of the purchase money nor shall his title to the
shares be affected by any irregularity or invalidity in the proceedings relating
to the sale.
43. Subject to the Companies Acts and to any confirmation or consent required
by law or these Bye-Laws, the Company may by Resolution from time to time
convert any preference shares into redeemable preference shares.
REDUCTION OF CAPITAL
44. Subject to the Companies Acts, its memorandum and any confirmation or
consent required by law or these Bye-Laws, the Company may from time to time by
Resolution authorise the reduction of its issued share capital or any capital
redemption reserve fund or any share premium or contributed surplus account in
any manner.
45. In relation to any such reduction, the Company may by Resolution determine
the terms upon which such reduction is to be affected including in the case of a
reduction of part only of a class of shares, those shares to be affected.
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GENERAL MEETINGS AND WRITTEN RESOLUTIONS
46. (a) The Board shall convene and the Company shall hold general meetings
as Annual General Meetings in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Acts at such times and places as the Board shall appoint.
The Board may, whenever it thinks fit, and shall, when required by the
Companies Acts, convene general meetings other than Annual General
Meetings which shall be called Special General Meetings.
(b) Except in the case of the removal of auditors and Directors, anything
which may be done by resolution of the Company in general meeting or
by resolution of a meeting of any class of the Shareholders of the
Company may, without a meeting and without any previous notice being
required, be done by resolution in writing, signed by all of the
Shareholders or their proxies, or in the case of a Shareholder that is
a corporation (whether or not a company within the meaning of the
Companies Acts) on behalf of such Shareholder, being all of the
Shareholders of the Company who at the date of the resolution in
writing would be entitled to attend a meeting and vote on the
resolution. Such resolution in writing may be signed by, or in the
case of a Shareholder that is a corporation (whether or not a company
within the meaning of the Companies Acts), on behalf of, all the
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Shareholders of the Company, or any class thereof, in as may
counterparts as many be necessary.
(c) For the purposes of this Bye-Law, the date of the resolution in
writing is the date when the resolution is signed by, or in the case
of a Shareholder that is a corporation (whether or not a company
within the meaning of the Companies Acts), on behalf of, the last
Shareholder to sign and any reference in any enactment to the date of
passing of a resolution is, in relation to a resolution in writing
made in accordance with this section, a reference to such date.
(d) A resolution in writing made in accordance with this Bye-Law is as
valid as if it had been passed by the Company in general meeting or,
if applicable, by a meeting of the relevant class of Shareholders of
the Company, as the case may be. A resolution in writing made in
accordance with this section shall constitute minutes for the purposes
of the Companies Acts and these Bye-Laws.
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETINGS
47. An Annual General Meeting shall be called by not less than ten days notice
in writing and a Special General Meeting shall be called by not less than ten
days notice in writing. The notice shall be exclusive of the day on which it is
served or deemed to be served and of the day for which it is given, and shall
specify the place, day and time of the meeting, and, in the case of a Special
General Meeting, the general nature of the business to be considered. Notice
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of every general meeting shall be given in any manner permitted by Bye-Laws 117
and 118 to all Shareholders other than such as, under the provisions of these
Bye-Laws or the terms of issue of the shares they hold, are not entitled to
receive such notice from the Company.
Notwithstanding that a meeting of the Company is called by shorter notice than
that specified in this Bye-Law, it shall be deemed to have been duly called if
it is so agreed:-
(a) in the case of a meeting called as an Annual General Meeting, by all
the Shareholders entitled to attend and vote thereat;
(b) in the case of any other meeting, by a majority in number of the
Shareholders having the right to attend and vote at the meeting, being
a majority together holding not less than 95 percent in nominal value
of the shares giving that right.
48. The accidental omission to give notice of a meeting or (in cases where
instruments of proxy are sent out with the notice) the accidental omission to
send such instrument of proxy to, or the non-receipt of notice of a meeting or
such instrument of proxy by, any person entitled to receive such notice shall
not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting.
PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS
49. No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is
present when the meeting proceeds to business, but the absence of a quorum shall
not preclude the appointment, choice or election of a chairman which shall not
be treated as part of the business of the meeting. Save as otherwise provided by
these Bye-Laws, Shareholders
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together representing in person or by proxy the holders of more than 50% of the
voting capital in the Company shall be a quorum for all purposes; provided,
however, that if the Company shall have only one Shareholder, one Shareholder
present in person or by proxy shall constitute the necessary quorum.
50. If within five minutes (or such lower time as the chairman of the meeting
may determine to wait) after the time appointed for the meeting, a quorum is not
present, the meeting, if convened on the requisition of Shareholders, shall be
dissolved. In any other case, it shall stand adjourned to such other day and
such other time and place as the chairman of the meeting may determine and at
such adjourned meeting two Shareholders present in person or by proxy (whatever
the number of shares held by them) shall be a quorum provided that if the
Company shall have only one Shareholder, one Shareholder present in person or by
proxy shall constitute the necessary quorum. The Company shall give not less
than ten days notice of any meeting adjourned through want of a quorum and such
notice shall state that Shareholders together representing more than 50% of the
voting capital of the company present in person or by proxy shall be a quorum.
51. A meeting of the Shareholders or any class thereof may be held by means of
such telephone, electronic or other communication facilities as permit all
persons participating
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in the meeting to communicate with each other simultaneously and instantaneously
and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such
meeting.
52. Each Director shall be entitled to attend and speak at any general meeting
of the Company.
53. The Chairman (if any) of the Board or, in his absence, the President shall
preside as chairman at every general meeting. If there is no such Chairman or
President, or if at any meeting neither the Chairman nor the President is
present within five minutes after the time appointed for holding the meeting, or
if neither of them is willing to act as chairman, the Directors present shall
choose one of their number of act or if one Director only is present he shall
preside as chairman if willing to act. If no Director is present, or if each of
the Directors present declines to take the chair, the persons present and
entitled to vote on a poll shall elect one of their number to be chairman.
54. The chairman of the meeting may, with the consent of any meeting at which a
quorum is present (and shall if so directed by the meeting), adjourn the meeting
from time to time and from place to place but no business shall be transacted at
any adjourned meeting except business which might lawfully have been transacted
at the meeting from which the adjournment took place. When a meeting is
adjourned for three months or more, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be
given as in the case of an original meeting.
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55. Save as expressly provided by these Bye-Laws, it shall not be necessary to
give any notice of an adjournment or of the business to be transacted at an
adjourned meeting.
VOTING
56. Save where a greater majority is required by the Companies Acts or these
Bye-Laws, any question proposed for consideration at any general meeting shall
be decided on by a simple majority of votes cast.
57. At any general meeting, a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall
be decided on a show of hands unless (before or on the declaration of the result
of the show of hands or on the withdrawal of any other demand for a poll) a poll
is demanded by:
(a) the chairman of the meeting; or
(b) at least three Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy;
or
(c) any Shareholder or Shareholders present in person or represented by
proxy and holding between them not less than one tenth of the total
voting rights of all Shareholders having the right to vote at such
meeting; or
(d) a Shareholder or Shareholders present in person or represented by
proxy holding shares conferring the right to vote at such meeting,
being shares on which an aggregate sum has been paid up equal to not
less than one tenth of the total sum paid up on all such shares
conferring such right.
Unless a poll is so demanded and the demand is not withdrawn, a declaration by
the chairman that a resolution
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has, on a show of hands, been carried or carried unanimously or by a particular
majority or not carried by a particular majority or lost shall be final and
conclusive, and an entry to that effect in the minute book of the Company shall
be conclusive evidence of the fact without proof of the number of votes recorded
for or against such resolution.
58. If a poll is duly demanded, the result of the poll shall be deemed to be
the resolution of the meeting at which the poll is demanded.
59. A poll demanded on the election of a chairman, or on a question of
adjournment, shall be taken forthwith. A poll demanded on any other question
shall be taken in such manner and either forthwith or at such time (being not
later than three months after the date of the demand) and place as the chairman
shall direct. It shall not be necessary (unless the chairman otherwise directs)
for notice to be given of a poll.
60. The demand for a poll shall not prevent the continuance of a meeting for
the transaction of any business other than the question on which the poll has
been demanded and it may be withdrawn at any time before the close of the
meeting or the taking of the poll, whichever is the earlier.
61. On a poll, votes may be cast either personally or by proxy.
62. A person entitled to more than one vote on a poll need not use all his
votes or cast all the votes he uses in the same way.
63. In the case of an equality of votes at a general meeting, whether on a show
of hands or on a poll, the
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chairman of such meeting shall not be entitled to a second or casting vote.
64. In the case of joint holders of a share, the vote of the senior who tenders
a vote, whether in person or by proxy, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the
votes of the other joint holders, and for this purpose seniority shall be
determined by the order in which the names stand in the Register in respect of
the joint holding.
65. A Shareholder who is a patient for any purpose of any statute or applicable
law relating to mental health or in respect of whom an order has been made by
any Court having jurisdiction for the protection or management of the affairs of
persons incapable of managing their own affairs may vote, whether on a show of
hands or on a poll, by his receiver, committee, curator bonis or other person in
the nature of a receiver, committee or curator bonis appointed by such Court and
such receiver, committee, curator bonis or other person may vote on a poll by
proxy, and may otherwise act and be treated as such Shareholder for the purpose
of general meetings.
66. No Shareholder shall, unless the Board otherwise determines, be entitled to
vote at any general meeting unless all calls or other sums presently payable by
him in respect of shares in the Company have been paid.
67. If (i) any objection shall be raised to the qualification of any voter or
(ii) any votes have been counted which ought not to have been counted or which
might have been rejected or (iii) any votes are not counted which ought to have
been counted, the objection or error shall not
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vitiate the decision of the meeting or adjourned meeting on any resolution
unless the same is raised or pointed out at the meeting or, as the case may be,
the adjourned meeting at which the vote objected to is given or tendered or at
which the error occurs. Any objection or error shall be referred to the chairman
of the meeting and shall only vitiate the decision of the meeting on any
resolution if the chairman decides that the same may have affected the decision
of the meeting. The decision of the chairman on such matters shall be final and
conclusive.
PROXIES AND CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES
68. The instrument appointing a proxy shall be in writing under the hand of the
appointor or of his attorney authorised by him in writing or, if the appointor
is a corporation, either under its seal or under the hand of an officer,
attorney or other person authorised to sign the same.
69. Any Shareholder may appoint a standing proxy or (if a corporation)
representative by depositing at the Registered Office a proxy or (if a
corporation) an authorisation and such proxy or authorisation shall be valid for
all general meetings and adjournments thereof or, resolutions in writing, as the
case may be, until notice of revocation is received at the Registered Office.
Where a standing proxy or authorisation exists, its operation shall be deemed to
have been suspended at any general meeting or adjournment thereof at which the
Shareholder is present or in respect to which the Shareholder has specially
appointed a proxy or representative. The Board may from time to time require
such
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evidence as it shall deem necessary as to the due execution and continuing
validity of any such standing proxy or authorisation and the operation of any
such standing proxy or authorisation shall be deemed to be suspended until such
time as the Board determines that it has received the requested evidence or
other evidence satisfactory to it.
70. Subject to Bye-Law 69, the instrument appointing a proxy together with such
other evidence as to its due execution as the Board may from time to time
require, shall be delivered at the Registered Office (or at such place as may be
specified in the notice convening the meeting or in any notice of any
adjournment or, in either case or the case of a written resolution, in any
document sent therewith) prior to the holding of the relevant meeting or
adjourned meeting at which the person named in the instrument proposes to vote
or, in the case of a poll take subsequently to the date of a meeting or
adjourned meeting, before the time appointed for the taking of the poll, or, in
the case of a written resolution, prior to the effective date of the written
resolution and in default the instrument of proxy shall not be treated as valid.
71. Instruments of proxy shall be in any common form or in such other form as
the Board may approve and the Board may, if it thinks fit, send out with the
notice of any meeting or any written resolution forms of instruments of proxy
for use at that meeting or in connection with that written resolution. The
instrument of proxy shall be deemed to confer authority to demand or join in
demanding a poll and to vote on any amendment of a written resolution or
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amendment of a resolution put to the meeting for which it is given as the proxy
thinks fit. The instrument of proxy shall unless the contrary is stated therein
be valid as well for any adjournment of the meeting as for the meeting to which
it relates.
72. A vote given in accordance with the terms of an instrument of proxy shall
be valid notwithstanding the previous death or insanity of the principal, or
revocation of the instrument of proxy or of the authority under which it was
executed, provided that no intimation in writing of such death, insanity or
revocation shall have been received by the Company at the Registered Office (or
such other place as may be specified for the delivery of instruments of proxy in
the notice convening the meeting or other documents sent therewith) one hour at
least before the commencement of the meeting or adjourned meeting, or the taking
of the poll, or the day before the effective date of any written resolution at
which the instrument of proxy is used.
73. Subject to the Companies Acts, the Board may at its discretion waive any of
the provisions of these Bye-Laws related to proxies or authorisations and, in
particular, may accept such verbal or other assurances as it thinks fit as to
the right of any person to attend and vote on behalf of any Shareholder at
general meetings or to sign written resolutions.
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS
74. The number of Directors shall be such number not less than two as the
Company by Resolution may from time to time determine and, subject to the
Companies Acts and these Bye-
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Laws, shall serve until re-elected or there successors are appointed at the next
Annual General Meeting.
75. The Company may by Resolution determine the minimum and the maximum number
of Directors without prejudice to the power of the Company by Resolution in
pursuance of any of the provisions of these Bye-Laws to appoint any person to be
a Director, the Board, so long as a quorum of Directors remains in office, shall
have power at any time and from time to time to appoint any individual to be a
Director so as to fill a vacancy.
76. The Company may in a Special General Meeting called for that purpose remove
a Director provided notice of any such meeting shall be served upon the Director
concerned not less than 14 days before the meeting and he shall be entitled to
be heard at that meeting. Any vacancy created by the removal of a Director at a
Special General Meeting may be filled at the Meeting by the election of another
Director in his place or, in the absence of any such election, by the Board.
RESIGNATION AND DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
77. The office of a Director shall be vacated upon the happening of any of the
following events:
(a) if he resigns his office by notice in writing delivered to the
Registered Office or tendered at a meeting of the Board;
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(b) if he becomes of unsound mind or a patient for any purpose of any
statute or applicable law relating to mental health and the Board
resolves that his office is vacated;
(c) if he becomes bankrupt or compounds with his creditors;
(d) if he is prohibited by law from being a Director;
(e) if he ceases to be a Director by virtue of the Companies Acts or is
removed from office pursuant to these Bye-Laws.
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DIRECTORS' FEES AND ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
78. The amount, if any, of Directors' fees shall from time to time be determined
by the Company by Resolution and in the absence of a determination to the
contrary in general meeting, such fees shall be deemed to accrue from day to
day. Each Director may be paid his reasonable traveling,
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hotel and incidental expenses in attending and returning from meetings of the
Board or committees constituted pursuant to these Bye-Laws or general meetings
and shall be paid all expenses properly and reasonably incurred by him in the
conduct of the Company's business or in the discharge of his duties as a
Director. Any Director who, by request, goes or resides abroad for any purposes
of the Company or who performs services which in the opinion of the Board go
beyond the ordinary duties of a Director may be paid such extra remuneration
(whether by way of salary, commission, participation in profits or otherwise) as
the Board may determine, and such extra remuneration shall be in addition to any
remuneration provided for by or pursuant to any other Bye-Law.
DIRECTORS' INTERESTS
79. (a) A Director may hold any other office or place of profit with the Company
(except that of auditor) in conjunction with his office of Director for such
period and upon such terms as the Board may determine, and may be paid such
extra remuneration therefor (whether by way of salary, commission, participation
in profits or otherwise) as the Board may determine, and such extra remuneration
shall be in addition to any remuneration provided for by or pursuant to any
other Bye-Law.
(b) A Director may act by himself or his firm in a professional capacity
for the Company (otherwise than as auditor) and he or his firm shall be entitled
to remuneration for professional services as if he were not a Director.
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(c) Subject to the provisions of the Companies Acts, a Director may
notwithstanding his office be a party to, or otherwise interested in, any
transaction or arrangement with the Company or in which the Company is otherwise
interested, and be a Director or other officer of, or employed by, or a party to
any transaction or arrangement with, or otherwise interested in, any body
corporate promoted by the Company or in which the Company is interested. The
Board may also cause the voting power conferred by the shares in any other
company held or owned by the Company to be exercised in such manner in all
respects as it thinks fit, including the exercise thereof in favour of any
resolution appointing the Directors or any of them to be directors or officers
of such other company, or voting or providing for the payment of remuneration to
the directors or officers of such other company.
(d) So long as, where it is necessary, he declares the nature of his
interest at the first opportunity at a meeting of the Board or by writing to the
Directors as required by the Companies Acts, a Director shall not by reason of
his office be accountable to the Company for any benefit which he derives from
any office or employment to which these Bye-Laws allow him to be appointed or
from any transaction or arrangement in which these Bye-Laws allow him to be
interested, and no such transaction or arrangement shall be liable to be avoided
on the ground of any interest or benefit.
(e) Subject to the Companies Acts and any further disclosure required
thereby, a general notice to the
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Directors by a Director or officer declaring that he is a director or officer or
has an interest in a person and is to be regarded as interested in any
transaction or arrangement made with that person, shall be a sufficient
declaration of interest in relation to any transaction or arrangement so made.
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD
80. Subject to the provisions of the Companies Acts and these Bye-Laws and to
any directions given by the Company by Resolution, the Board shall manage the
business of the Company and may pay all expenses incurred in promoting and
incorporating the Company and may exercise all the powers of the Company. No
alteration of these Bye-Laws and no such direction shall invalidate any prior
act of the Board which would have been valid if that alteration had not been
made or that direction had not been given. The powers given by this Bye-Law
shall not be limited by any special power given to the Board by these Bye-Laws
and a meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present shall be competent to
exercise all the powers, authorities and discretions for the time being vested
in or exercisable by the Board.
81. The Board may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money and to
mortgage or charge all or any part of the undertaking, property and assets
(present and future) and uncalled capital of the Company and to issue debentures
and other securities, whether outright or as collateral security for any debt,
liability or obligation of the Company or of any other persons.
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82. All cheques, promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other
instruments, whether negotiable or transferable or not, and all receipts for
money paid to the Company shall be signed, drawn, accepted, endorsed or
otherwise executed, as the case may be, in such manner as the Board shall from
time to time by resolution determine.
83. The Board on behalf of the Company may provide benefits, whether by the
payment of gratuities or pensions or otherwise, for any person including any
Director or former Director who has held any executive office or employment with
the Company or with any body corporate which is or has been a subsidiary or
affiliate of the Company or a predecessor in the business of the Company or of
any such subsidiary or affiliate, and to any member of his family or any person
who is or was dependent on him, and may contribute to any fund and pay premiums
for the purchase or provision of any such gratuity, pension or other benefit, or
for the insurance of any such person.
84. The Board may from time to time appoint one or more of its body to be a
managing director, joint managing director or an assistant managing director or
to hold any other employment or executive office with the Company for such
period and upon such terms as the Board may determine and may revoke or
terminate any such appointments. Any such revocation or termination as aforesaid
shall be without prejudice to any claim for damages that such Director may have
against the Company or the Company may have against such Director for any breach
of any contract of service between him and the Company which may be involved in
such
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revocation or termination. Any person so appointed shall receive such
remuneration (if any) (whether by way of salary, commission, participation in
profits or otherwise) as the Board may determine, and either in addition to or
in lieu of his remuneration as a Director.
DELEGATION OF THE BOARD'S POWERS
85. The Board may by power of attorney appoint any company, firm or person or
any fluctuating body of persons, whether nominated directly or indirectly by the
Board, to be the attorney or attorneys of the company for such purposes and with
such powers, authorities and discretions (not exceeding those vested in or
exercisable by the Board under these Bye-Law) and for such period and subject to
such conditions as it may think fit, and any such power of attorney may contain
such provisions for the protection and convenience of persons dealing with any
such attorney and of such attorney as the Board may think fit, and may also
authorise any such attorney to sub-delegate all or any of the powers,
authorities and discretions vested in him.
86. The Board may entrust to and confer upon any Director or officer any of the
powers exercisable by it upon such terms and conditions with such restrictions
as it thinks fit, and either collaterally with, or to the exclusion of, its own
powers, and may from time to time revoke or vary all or any of such powers but
no person dealing in good faith and without notice of such revocation or
variation shall be affected thereby.
87. The Board may delegate any of its powers, authorities and discretions to
committees, consisting of
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such person or persons (whether a member or members of its body or not) as it
thinks fit. Any committee so formed shall, in the exercise of the powers,
authorities and discretions so delegated, conform to any regulations which may
be imposed upon it by the Board.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
88. The Board may meet for the dispatch of business, adjourn and otherwise
regulate its meetings as it thinks fit. Questions arising at any meeting shall
be determined by a majority of votes. In the case of an equality of votes the
motion shall be deemed to have been lost. A Director may, and the Secretary on
the requisition of a Director shall, at any time summon a meeting of the Board.
89. Notice of a meeting of the Board shall be deemed to be duly given to a
Director if it is given to him personally or by word of mouth or sent to him by
post, cable, telex, telecopier or other mode of representing or reproducing
words in a legible and non-transitory form at his last known address or any
other address given by him to the Company for this purpose. A Director may waive
notice of any meeting either prospectively or retrospectively.
90. (a) The quorum necessary for the transaction of the business of the Board
may be fixed by the Board and, unless so fixed at any other number, shall be two
individuals. Any Director who ceases to be a Director at a meeting of the Board
may continue to be present and to act as a Director and be counted in the quorum
until the termination of the meeting if no other Director objects and if
otherwise a quorum of Directors would not be present.
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(b) A Director who to his knowledge is in any way, whether directly or
indirectly, interested in a contract or proposed contract, transaction or
arrangement with the Company and has complied with the provisions of the
Companies Acts and these Bye-Laws with regard to disclosure of his interest
shall be entitled to vote in respect of any contract, transaction or arrangement
in which he is so interested and if he shall do so his vote shall be counted,
and he shall be taken into account in ascertaining whether a quorum is present.
91. So long as a quorum of Directors remains in office, the continuing Directors
may act notwithstanding any vacancy in the Board but, if no such quorum remains,
the continuing Directors or a sole continuing Director may act only for the
purpose of calling a general meeting.
92. The Chairman (if any) of the Board or, in his absence, the President shall
preside as chairman at every meeting of the Board. If there is no such Chairman
or President, or if at any meeting the Chairman or the President is not present
within five minutes after the time appointed for holding the meeting, or is not
willing to act as chairman, the Directors present may choose one of their number
to be chairman of the meeting.
93. The meetings and proceedings of any committee consisting of two or more
members shall be governed by the provisions contained in these Bye-Laws for
regulating the meetings and proceedings of the Board so far as the same are
applicable and are not superseded by any regulations imposed by the Board.
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94. A resolution in writing signed by all the Directors for the time being
entitled to receive notice of a meeting of the Board or by all the members of a
committee for the time being shall be as valid and effectual as a resolution
passed at a meeting of the Board or, as the case may be, of such committee duly
called and constituted. Such resolution may be contained in one document or in
several documents in the like form each signed by one or more of the Directors
or members of the committee concerned.
95. A meeting of the Board or a committee appointed by the Board may be held by
means of such telephone, electronic or other communication facilities as permit
all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with each other
simultaneously and instantaneously and participation in such a meeting shall
constitute presence in person at such meeting.
96. All acts done by the Board or by any committee or by any person acting as a
Director or member of a committee or any person duly authorised by the Board or
any committee, shall, notwithstanding that it is afterwards discovered that
there was some defect in the appointment of any member of the Board or such
committee or person acting as aforesaid or that they or any of them were
disqualified or had vacated their office, be as valid as if every such person
had been duly appointed and was qualified and had continued to be a Director,
member of such committee or person so authorised.
OFFICERS
97. The officers of the Company shall include a President and a Vice-President
or a Chairman and a Deputy
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Chairman who shall be Directors and shall be elected by the Board as soon as
possible after the statutory meeting and each Annual General Meeting. In
addition, the Board may appoint any person whether or not he is a Director to
hold such office as the Board may from time to time determine. Any person
elected or appointed pursuant to this Bye-Law shall hold office for such period
and upon such terms as the Board may determine and the Board may revoke or
terminate any such election or appointment. Any such revocation or termination
shall be without prejudice to any claim for damages that such officer may have
against the Company or the Company may have against such officer for any breach
of any contract of service between him and the Company which may be involved in
such revocation or termination. Save as provided in the Companies Acts or these
Bye-Laws, the powers and duties of the officers of the Company shall be such (if
any) as are determined from time to time by the Board.
MINUTES
98. The Directors shall cause minutes to be made and books kept for the purpose
of recording:
(a) all appointments of officers made by the Directors;
(b) the names of the Directors and other persons (if any) present at each
meeting of Directors and of any committee;
(c) of all proceedings at meetings of the Company, of the holders of any
class of shares in the Company, and of committees;
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(d) all proceedings at meetings and written resolutions of the Board of
Directors of the Company;
(e) of all proceedings of managers (if any).
SECRETARY
99. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Board at such remuneration (if any)
and upon such terms as it may think fit and any Secretary so appointed may be
removed by the Board.
The duties of the Secretary shall be those prescribed by the Companies Acts
together with such other duties as shall from time to time be prescribed by
the Board.
100. A provision of the Companies Acts or these Bye-Laws requiring or
authorising a thing to be done by or to a Director and the Secretary shall not
be satisfied by its being done by or to the same person acting both as Director
and as, or in the place of, the Secretary.
THE SEAL
101. (a) The Seal shall consist of a circular metal device with the name of the
Company around the outer margin thereof and the country and year of
incorporation across the centre thereof. Should the Seal not have been received
at the Registered Office in such form at the date of adoption of this Bye-Law
then, pending such receipt, any document requiring to be sealed with the Seal
shall be sealed by affixing a red wafer seal to the document with the name of
the Company, and the country and year of incorporation type written across the
centre thereof.
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(b) The Board shall provide for the custody of every Seal. A Seal shall
only be used by authority of the Board or of a committee constituted by the
Board. Subject to these Bye-Laws, any instrument to which a Seal is affixed
shall be signed by two Directors or the Secretary and one Director, or by any
two persons whether or not Directors or the Secretary, who have been authorised
either generally or specifically to attest to the use of a Seal; provided that
the Secretary or a Director may affix a Seal attested with his signature only to
authenticate copies of these Bye-Laws, the minutes of any meeting or any other
documents requiring authentication.
DIVIDENDS AND OTHER PAYMENTS
102. The Board may from time to time declare cash dividends or distributions out
of contributed surplus to be paid to the Shareholders according to their rights
and interests including such interim dividends as appear to the Board to be
justified by the position of the Company. The Board may also pay any fixed cash
dividend which is payable on any shares of the Company half yearly or on such
other dates, whenever the position of the Company, in the opinion of the Board,
justifies such payment.
103. Except insofar as the rights attaching to, or the terms of issue of, any
share otherwise provide:
(a) all dividends or distributions out of contributed surplus may be
declared and paid according to the amounts paid up on the shares in
respect of which the dividend or distribution is paid, and an amount
paid up on a share in advance of calls may
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be treated for the purpose of this Bye-Law as paid-up on the share;
(b) dividends or distributions out of contributed surplus may be
apportioned and paid pro rata according to the amounts paid-up on the
shares during any portion or portions of the period in respect of
which the dividend or distribution is paid.
104. The Board may deduct from any dividend, distribution or other moneys
payable to a Shareholder by the Company on or in respect of any shares all sums
of money (if any) presently payable by him to the Company on account of calls or
otherwise in respect of shares of the Company.
105. No dividend, distribution or other moneys payable by the Company on or in
respect of any share shall bear interest against the Company.
106. Any dividend, distribution, interest or other sum payable in cash to the
holder of shares may be paid by cheque or warrant sent through the post
addressed to the holder at his address in the Register or, in the case of joint
holders, addressed to the holder whose name stands first in the Register in
respect of the shares at his registered address as appearing in the Register or
addressed to such person at such address as the holder or joint holders may in
writing direct. Every such cheque or warrant shall, unless the holder or joint
holders otherwise direct, be made payable to the order of the holder or, in the
case of joint holders, to the order of the holder whose name stands first in the
Register in respect of such shares, and
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shall be sent at his or their risk and payment of the cheque or warrant by the
bank on which it is drawn shall constitute a good discharge to the Company. Any
one of two or more joint holders may give effectual receipts for any dividends,
distributions or other moneys payable or property distributable in respect of
the shares held by such joint holders.
107. Any dividend or distribution out of contributed surplus unclaimed for a
period of six years from the date of declaration of such dividend or
distribution shall be forfeited and shall revert to the Company and the payment
by the Board of any unclaimed dividend, distribution, interest or other sum
payable on or in respect of the share into a separate account shall not
constitute the Company a trustee in respect thereof.
108. With the sanction of a Resolution the Board may direct payment or
satisfaction of any dividend or distribution out of contributed surplus wholly
or in part by the distribution of specific assets, and in particular of paid-up
shares or debentures of any other company, and where any difficulty arises in
regard to such distribution or dividend the Board may settle it as it thinks
expedient, and in particular, may authorise any person to sell and transfer any
fractions or may ignore fractions altogether, and may fix the value for
distribution or dividend proposes of any such specific assets and may determine
that cash payments shall be made to any Shareholders upon the footing of the
values so fixed in order to secure equality of distribution
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and may vest any such specific assets in trustees as may seem expedient to the
Board.
RESERVES
109. The Board may, before recommending or declaring any dividend or
distribution out of contributed surplus, set aside such sums as it thinks proper
as reserves which shall, at the discretion of the Board, be applicable for any
purpose of the Company and pending such application may, also at such
discretion, either be employed in the business of the Company or be invested in
such investments as the Board may from time to time think fit. The Board may
also without placing the same to reserve carry forward any sums which it may
think it prudent not to distribute.
CAPITALIZATION OF PROFITS
110. The Company may, upon the recommendation of the Board, at any time and from
time to time pass a Resolution to the effect that it is desirable to capitalize
all or any part of any amount for the time being standing to the credit of any
reserve or fund which is available for distribution or to the credit of any
share premium account or any capital redemption reserve fund and accordingly
that such amount be set free for distribution amongst the Shareholders or any
class of Shareholders who would be entitled thereto if distributed by way of
dividend and in the same proportions, on the footing that the same be not paid
in cash but be applied either in or towards paying up amounts for the time being
unpaid on any shares in the Company held by such Shareholders respectively or in
payment up in full of unissued shares, debentures or other obligations of the
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Company, to be allotted and distributed credited as fully paid amongst such
Shareholders, or partly in one way and partly in the other, and the Board shall
give effect to such Resolution, provided that for the purpose of this Bye-Law, a
share premium account and a capital redemption reserve fund may be applied only
in paying up of unissued shares to be issued to such Shareholders credited as
fully paid and provided further that any sum standing to the credit of a share
premium account may only be applied in crediting as fully paid shares of the
same class as that from which the relevant share premium was derived.
111. Where difficulty arises in regard to any distribution under the last
preceding Bye-Law, the Board may settle the same as it thinks expedient and, in
particular, may authorise any person to sell and transfer any fractions or may
resolve that the distribution should be as nearly as may be practicable in the
correct proportion but not exactly so or may ignore fractions altogether, and
may determine that cash payments should be made to any Shareholders in order to
adjust the rights of all parties, as may seem expedient to the Board. The Board
may appoint any person to sign on behalf of the persons entitled to participate
in the distribution any contract necessary or desirable for giving effect
thereto and such appointment shall be effective and binding upon the
Shareholders.
RECORD DATES
112. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bye-Laws, the Company may by
Resolution or the Board may fix any date as the record date for any dividend,
distribution,
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allotment or issue and for the purpose of identifying the persons entitled to
receive notices of general meetings. Any such record date may be on or at any
time before or after any date on which such dividend, distribution, allotment or
issue is declared, paid or made or such notice is despatched.
ACCOUNTING RECORDS
113. The Board shall cause to be kept accounting records sufficient to give a
true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs and to show and explain
its transactions, in accordance with the Companies Acts.
114. The records of account shall be kept at the Registered Office or at such
other place or places as the Board thinks fit, and shall at all times be open to
inspection by the Directors: PROVIDED that if the records of account are kept at
some place outside Bermuda, there shall be kept at an office of the Company in
Bermuda such records as will enable the Directors to ascertain with reasonable
accuracy the financial position of the Company at the end of each three month
period. No Shareholder (other than an officer of the Company) shall have any
right to inspect any accounting record or book or document of the Company except
as conferred by law or authorised by the Board or by Resolution.
115. A copy of every balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure,
including every document required by law to be annexed thereto, which is to be
laid before the Company in general meeting, together with a copy of the
auditors' report, shall be sent to each person entitled
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thereto in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Acts.
AUDIT
116. Save and to the extent that an audit is waived in the manner permitted by
the Companies Acts, auditors shall be appointed and their duties regulated in
accordance with the Companies Acts, any other applicable law and such
requirements not inconsistent with the Companies Acts as the Board may from time
to time determine.
SERVICE OF NOTICES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
117. Any notice or other document (including a share certificate) may be served
on or delivered to any Shareholder by the Company either personally or by
sending it through the post (by airmail where applicable) in a pre-paid letter
addressed to such Shareholder at his address as appearing in the Register or by
delivering it to or leaving it at such registered address. In the case of joint
holders of a share, service or delivery of any notice or other document on or to
one of the joint holders shall for all purposes be deemed as sufficient service
on or delivery to all the joint holders. Any notice or other document if sent by
post shall be deemed to have been served or delivered seven days after it was
put in the post, and in proving such service or delivery, it shall be sufficient
to prove that the notice or document was properly addressed, stamped and put in
the post.
118. Any notice of a general meeting of the Company shall be deemed to be duly
given to a Shareholder if it is sent to him by cable, telex, telecopier or other
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representing or reproducing words in a legible and non-transitory form at his
address as appearing in the Register or any other address given by him to the
Company for this purpose. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been served
twenty-four hours after its despatch.
119. Any notice or other document delivered, sent or given to a Shareholder in
any manner permitted by these Bye-Laws shall, notwithstanding that such
Shareholder is then dead or bankrupt or that any other event has occurred, and
whether or not the Company has notice of the death or bankruptcy or other event,
be deemed to have been duly served or delivered in respect of any share
registered in the name of such Shareholder as sole or joint holder unless his
name shall, at the time of the service or delivery of the notice or document,
have been removed from the Register as the holder of the share, and such service
or delivery shall for all purposes be deemed as sufficient service or delivery
of such notice or document on all persons interested (whether jointly with or as
claiming through or under him) in the share.
WINDING UP
120. If the Company shall be wound up, the liquidator may, with the sanction of
a Resolution of the Company and any other sanction required by the Companies
Acts, divide amongst the Shareholders in specie or kind the whole or any part of
the assets of the Company (whether they shall consist of property of the same
kind or not) and may for such purposes set such values as he deems fair upon any
property to be divided as aforesaid and may determine how
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such division shall be carried out as between the Shareholders or different
classes of Shareholders. The liquidator may, with the like sanction, vest the
whole or any part of such assets in trustees upon such trust for the benefit of
the contributories as the liquidator, with the like sanction, shall think fit,
but so that no Shareholder shall be compelled to accept any shares or assets
upon which there is any liability.
INDEMNITY
121. Subject to any limitation in the Companies Acts applicable to the Company
from time to time, every Director, Secretary and other officer of the Company
shall be indemnified by the Company against, and it shall be the duty of the
Directors out of the funds of the Company to pay, all costs, losses and expenses
which any such officer may incur or become liable to by reason of any contract
entered into, or act or thing done by, or omitted to be done by, him as such
Director, or officer, or in any way in the discharge of his duties, and the
amount for which such indemnity is provided shall immediately attach as a lien
on the property of the Company, and have priority as between the shareholders
over all other claims.
122. Any indemnification under Bye-Law 121 above which would be available with
regard to the expenses incurred by any Director or officer in defending any
proceedings, whether civil or criminal, may be paid by the Company in advance of
the final disposition of such proceedings or the matter giving rise or likely to
give rise or to such expenses, upon receipt of an undertaking by the Director
or officer subject
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to the proceedings and likely to incur such expenses to repay all monies so paid
by the Company, if it shall ultimately be determined that such Director or
officer was not, as a matter of law, entitled to any indemnity provided that no
monies shall be paid hereunder unless payment of same shall be authorized in the
specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Director or
officer would be proper in the circumstances because he has met the standard of
conduct which would entitle him to the indemnification thereby provided and such
determination shall be made:
(a) by the Board of Directors, by a majority vote at a meeting duly
constituted by a quorum of Directors not party to the proceedings or
matter with regard to which the indemnification is, or would be,
claimed; or
(b) in the case such a meeting cannot be constituted by lack of a
disinterested quorum, by independent legal counsel in a written
opinion; or
(c) by a majority vote of the Members.
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ALTERATION OF BYE-LAWS
123. These Bye-Laws may be amended from time to time in the manner provided for
in the Companies Acts.
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[Draft of 8.20.96]
AGREEMENT dated as of August 31, 1996, among American Craft
Brewing International Limited, a Bermuda company having its principal address at
One Galleria Boulevard, Suite 912, Metairie, Louisiana, 70001, the South China
Brewing Company Limited, a Hong Kong Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company ("South China"), David K. Haines, whose principal home address is
listed beneath his signature below (the "Executive") and Lunar Holdings,
Limited, ("Lunar") a Hong Kong company wholly owned and managed by the
Executive.
South China and Lunar wish to terminate the management
agreement and performance guarantee between South China and Lunar dated April 1,
1995 (together, the "Management Agreement"), and the Company and the Executive
desire to set forth the terms upon which the Executive will be employed by the
Company during the term of this Agreement and agree as follows:
1. Working Relationship
1.1 Termination of the Management Agreement. The Management
Agreement pursuant is hereby terminated as of the date hereof. This Agreement
supersedes the Management Agreement and all of its terms and constitutes the
entire agreement among the parties.
1.2 Employment. The Company shall employ the Executive, and
the Executive shall serve as Managing Director of Hong Kong Operations, during
the term of this Agreement. The Executive shall use his best efforts, skill and
abilities to faithfully and effectively manage the Company as directed by the
Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). The Executive shall perform such
supervisory and management functions as may be commensurate with the Executive's
position and such other duties as may from time to time reasonably be delegated
to the Executive by the Board, subject to the terms and conditions of the
organizational documents of the Company.
1.3 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August
31, 1996 (the "Commencement Date"), and shall continue until the second
anniversary hereof or until terminated by the Company or the Executive as
hereinafter provided.
1.4 Full Time. The Executive shall devote his full and
exclusive business time and energies to the performance of his duties under this
Agreement, except that the
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Executive shall be free to devote reasonable time and attention to public and
charitable affairs and to his personal affairs, consistent with his duties
hereunder.
2. Compensation
2.1 Base Compensation. As compensation for his services
hereunder, the Company shall pay the Executive each month, payable in arrears,
US$4,500.00 until the closing date of the Company's initial public offering of
common stock and warrants and US$5,000.00 payable in arrears, each month after
such closing date. If this Agreement is terminated, for any reason, during a
calendar month the Company shall pay the Executive on the last business day of
such month an amount equal to the amount specified in the preceding sentence
reduced by multiplying such amount by a quotient, the numerator of which is the
number of days during such month prior to the termination of this Agreement and
the denominator of which is the number of days in such month.
2.2 Bonuses and Profit Sharing. The Company and the Executive
shall negotiate in good faith the participation of the Executive in any bonus
and profit sharing plans provided that the nature and extent of such
participation shall be based upon the success of the Executive and the Company
in meeting performance goals, also to be negotiated in good faith.
2.3 1996 Stock Option Plan. The Executive shall be entitled to
participate in the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan on the basis
described therein.
3. Fringe Benefits.
3.1 Participation in Benefit and Insurance Plans; Vacation.
After the closing date of the Company's initial public offering, the Company
will pay premiums of up to US$500.00 per month, in the aggregate, for life,
health and disability insurance for the Executive. During his employment
hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to fifteen calendar days of paid
vacation and holidays in accordance with applicable policies from time to time
adopted by the Company.
3.2 Car Allowance. After the closing date of the Company's
initial public offering, the Company will pay costs of up to US$500.00 per
month, in the aggregate, for an automobile and/or insurance thereon to be used
by the Executive solely in performing his duties hereunder. The Company will
also pay all ad valorum taxes and license fees for such automobile and will
provide for all routine maintenance therefore. Upon the termination of this
Agreement for any reason, all such payments shall cease immediately.
4. Business Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the
Executive for all travel, lodging, entertainment and other expenses actually
incurred by him in connection
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with the performance of his duties hereunder, against vouchers and receipts or
other appropriate written evidence of such expenditures, all in accordance with
the policies of the Company applicable thereto. The Executive shall be
reimbursed for coach class airfare on domestic flights and business class
airfare on international flights.
5. Termination of Agreement. Notwithstanding anything
contained in Section 2, 3 or 4 to the contrary and except as provided in Section
6, this Agreement and all of the obligations hereunder (other than Sections 7, 8
and 9 which shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms
thereof) shall immediately terminate upon the earliest to occur of the
following:
(a) 10 days after written notice of termination to the Company
by the Executive;
(b) immediately upon written notice of termination for cause
to the Executive by the Company; "cause" shall mean (i) fraud
or any other intentional wrongful act, any violation of law
(excluding minor traffic violations), conviction thereof or
plea of guilty or nolo contendre thereto, moral turpitude or
other willful misconduct by the Executive or (ii) the
Executive's failure or refusal to perform, carry out or comply
with the Executive's duties or obligations hereunder in any
material respect;
(c) immediately upon written notice of termination without
cause to the Executive by the Company;
(d) upon the death or permanent disability of the Executive;
"permanent disability" shall mean the inability of the
Executive to perform his duties hereunder by reason of
physical or mental disability during any continuous period of
four months or for periods aggregating eight months during any
period of twelve consecutive months; and
(e) On the second anniversary of the date hereof; provided,
however, that the term of this Agreement shall be
automatically renewed and extended for successive two- year
terms on August 31, 1998 and on each August 31 falling on a
year whose number is divisible by two without remainder unless
either the Company or the Executive gives written notice that
this Agreement shall not be renewed, not less than 20 days
prior to any such August 31.
6. Termination Payment. If this Agreement is terminated
pursuant to Section 5(c) or 5(d), the Executive or his beneficiary in accordance
with the laws of descent shall be entitled to an amount equal to the product of
one half and the Executive's annual
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compensation as determined in accordance with the first sentence of Section 2.1
and 6 months of continuous health, life and disability coverage, as provided in
Section 3.1; provided, however, that the Executive shall be entitled to receive
such payments only if he is in full compliance with Sections 7, 8 and 9.
7. Cooperation with the Company After Termination of this
Agreement. Following any notice of termination of employment by the Executive,
the Executive shall fully cooperate with the Company in all matters relating to
the winding up of his pending work on behalf of the Company and the orderly
transfer of any such pending work to other employees of the Company as may be
designated by the Company.
8. Confidentiality; Return of Property. The Executive
acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement he will receive confidential
information from the Company and subsidiaries of the Company and the respective
clients thereof (each a "Relevant Entity"), accordingly the Executive agrees
that during the term of this Agreement (as it may be extended pursuant to
Section 5(e)) and thereafter for a period of two years, the Executive and his
affiliates shall not, except in the performance of his obligations to the
Company hereunder or as may otherwise be approved in advance by the Company,
directly or indirectly, disclose or use (except for the direct benefit of the
Company) any confidential information that he may learn or has learned by reason
of his association with any Relevant Entity. Upon termination of this Agreement,
the Executive shall promptly return to the Company any and all properties,
records or papers of any Relevant Entity, that may have been in his possession
at the time of termination, whether prepared by the Executive or others,
including, but not limited to, confidential information and keys. For purposes
of this Agreement, "confidential information" includes all data, analyses,
reports, interpretations, forecasts, documents and information concerning a
Relevant Entity and its affairs, including, without limitation, with respect to
clients, products, policies, procedures, methodologies, trade secrets and other
intellectual property, systems, personnel, confidential reports, technical
information, financial information, business transactions, business plans,
prospects or opportunities, (i) that the Company reasonably believes are
confidential or (ii) the disclosure of which could be injurious to a Relevant
Entity or beneficial to competitors of a Relevant Entity, but shall exclude any
information that the Executive is required to disclose under any applicable
laws, regulations or directives of any government agency, tribunal or authority
having jurisdiction in the matter or under subpoena or other process of law. For
purposes of this Agreement, "affiliate" means any entity that, directly or
indirectly, is controlled by, or under common control with, the Executive; for
purposes of this definition, the terms "controlled by" and "under common control
with" means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause
the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through the
ownership of voting stock, by contract or otherwise.
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9. Non-Competition
9.1 Non-Competition. During the term of this Agreement (as it
may be extended pursuant to Section 5(e)) and thereafter for a period of two
years the Executive agrees that he and his affiliates shall not, anywhere in
Hong Kong or any other location defined by the Company as an area in which the
Company or any of its subsidiaries (the "AmBrew Companies") has operations,
directly or indirectly, (i) engage in any activity competitive with the business
of any of the AmBrew Companies for or on behalf of himself or any other person
or entity engaged in a line of business which competes with the AmBrew
Companies; (ii) solicit or attempt to solicit the business of any clients or
customers of any of the AmBrew Companies for products that are the same or
similar to those offered, sold or produced at any time by any of the AmBrew
Companies; (iii) otherwise divert or attempt to divert from any of the AmBrew
Companies any business whatsoever; (iv) hire or attempt to hire for any business
endeavor any employee or prior employee of any of the AmBrew Companies; or (v)
interfere with any business relationship between any of the AmBrew Companies and
any other person or entity.
9.2 Severability and Reform. If any portion of Section 9.1
shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect,
such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provisions of Section 9.1, but Section 9.1 shall be construed as if such
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained therein. It
is the intention of the parties hereto that if any of the restrictions or
covenants contained in Section 9.1 is held to cover a geographic area or to be
for a length of time that is not permitted by applicable law, or in any way
construed to be too broad or invalid, such provision shall not be construed to
be null, void and of no enforceable effect, but to the extent such provision
would be valid or enforceable under applicable law, a court of competent
jurisdiction shall construe and interpret or reform Section 9.1 to provide for a
covenant having the maximum enforceable geographic area, time period and other
provisions (not greater than those contained herein) as shall be valid and
enforceable under such applicable law.
10. Miscellaneous
10.1 Notices. Any notice or communication required or
permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be (a) in writing, (b)
delivered by hand, Federal Express, facsimile transmission or by registered or
certified mail postage prepaid, if to the Company, to the attention of Peter W.
H. Bordeaux at the address set forth above, or if to the Executive at his
address set forth below, or at such other addresses as the respective parties
may designate by such notice and (c) deemed to have been given on the date
delivered by hand or sent by facsimile, two business days after deposit with
Federal Express and upon receipt after being deposited with a governmental
postal service.
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10.2 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement,
and the application or interpretation hereof, shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of New York applicable to agreements made and to be
performed entirely therein. The Executive irrevocably submits to the
non-exclusive jurisdiction of courts in New York.
10.3 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only pursuant
to an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
10.4 Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for
convenience only and are in no way intended to describe, interpret, define or
limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any of its provisions.
10.5 Waivers; Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The failure of
any party to pursue any remedy for breach, or to insist upon the strict
performance, of any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver thereof or of any other right with respect to any subsequent
breach. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, rights and remedies
under this Agreement are cumulative, and the pursuit of any one right or remedy
by any party shall not preclude, or constitute a waiver of, the right to pursue
any or all other remedies. All rights and remedies provided under this Agreement
are in addition to any other rights the parties may have by law, in equity or
otherwise.
10.6 Severability. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9,
if any provision, or portion thereof, of this Agreement, or its application to
any person or entity or circumstance, shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable
to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement, such provision and their
application shall not be affected thereby, but shall be interpreted without such
unenforceable provision or portion thereof so as to give effect, insofar as is
possible, to the original intent of the parties, and shall otherwise be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10.7 Successors and Assigns. All of the covenants, terms,
provisions and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon, and
inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and, in the case of the Company, its
respective successors and assigns.
10.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.9 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Other than as set forth in
Section 6 above, the covenants, obligations and rights set forth in this
Agreement are not intended to benefit any third person or entity.
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10.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties hereto and concerning the
subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements between the parties hereto with respect hereto.
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10.11 Withholding. The payment of any amount pursuant to this
Agreement shall be subject to applicable withholding and payroll taxes, and such
other deductions as may be required under the Company's employee benefit plans,
if any, or under applicable law.
AMERICAN CRAFT BREWING
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
By: ______________________________
Name: James L. Ake
Title: Executive Vice President
_______________________________
DAVID K.HAINES
Address:
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:
LUNAR HOLDINGS LIMTED
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
SOUTH CHINA BREWING COMPANY
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
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[ARTHUR ANDERSEN LOGO]
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Arthur Andersen & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
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25/F, Wing On Centre
111 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
852 2852 0222
852 2815 0548 Fax
Direct Fax:
August 23, 1996
The Directors
American Craft Brewing International Limited
41 Cedar Avenue
P O Box HM 1179
Hamilton HM EX
Bermuda
Dear Sirs,
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports,
and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this
Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
Arthur Andersen & Co.
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheets of American Craft Brewing International Limited and
its subsidiaries as of October 31, 1995 and April 30, 1996 and the related
consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and changes in shareholders'
equity for the year ended October 31, 1995 and the six months ended April
30, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED>
<S> <C> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> OCT-31-1995 APR-30-1996
<PERIOD-START> NOV-01-1994 NOV-01-1995
<PERIOD-END> OCT-31-1995 APR-30-1996
<CASH> 102,248 6,232
<SECURITIES> 0 0
<RECEIVABLES> 22,236 62,730
<ALLOWANCES> 556 1,568
<INVENTORY> 22,922 29,585
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 147,241 109,382
<PP&E> 656,764 715,862
<DEPRECIATION> 21,997 53,116
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 866,278 893,013
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 251,216 587,194
<BONDS> 594,138 594,138
<COMMON> 645 645
0 0
0 0
<OTHER-SE> 188,696 280,310
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 866,278 893,013
<SALES> 63,707 244,753
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 63,707 244,753
<CGS> 38,960 43,055
<TOTAL-COSTS> 292,888 207,094
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 2,265 888
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 17,838 24,908
<INCOME-PRETAX> (288,244) (31,192)
<INCOME-TAX> (47,560) (5,147)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (240,684) (26,045)
<DISCONTINUED> 0 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0 0
<CHANGES> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> (240,684) (26,045)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (.12)<F1> (0.01)<F1>
<EPS-DILUTED> (.11)<F2> (0.01)<F2>
<FN>
<F1>Refer to Footnotes 3.g. and 16. a., b. and c. for discussion of total common
shares used in primary EPS.
<F2>Refer to Footnote 16.d. for discussion of items considered for fully diluted
EPS calculation.
</FN>
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