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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 26, 1999
REGISTRATION NUMBER 333-83217
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM SB-2
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
(NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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CALIFORNIA 3652 95-5419215
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
12300 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025
(310) 442-3500
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.)
DREW S. LEVIN
12300 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025
(310) 442-3500
(NAMES, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
COPIES TO:
BRUCE P. VANN, ESQ.
KELLY LYTTON MINTZ & VANN LLP
1900 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1450
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067
TELEPHONE NO: (310) 277-5333
FACSIMILE NO: (310) 277-5953
APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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 this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(d) 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 delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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AMOUNT PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF TO BE OFFERING PRICE AGGREGATE REGISTRATION
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED REGISTERED PER SHARE OFFERING PRICE FEE
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Common Stock(1)................................. 1,206,541 $6.25 $7,540,881 $2,096.36
Common Stock (3)................................ 302,715 $6.25 $1,891,969 $0
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(3)............. 298,441 $6.25 $1,865,256 $0
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(3)............. 173,870 $6.25 $1,086,688 $0
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(3)............. 20,000 $6.25 $125,000 $0
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(2)............. 131,000 $6.25 $818,750 $227.61
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(2)............. 85,000 $6.25 $531,250 $147.69
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(2)............. 200,000 $6.25 $1,250,000 $347.50
Common Stock Underlying Warrants(3)............. 150,000 $7.43 $1,114,500 $0
Common Stock Underlying Convertible
Debentures(1)................................. 981,125 $6.25 $6,132,031 $1,704.70
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TOTAL(4)........................................ 3,548,692 $22,356,324 $4,523.86
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(1) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(c) solely for the purpose of calculating the
registration fee.
(2) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(g) solely for the purpose of calculating the
registration fee.
(3) These shares of common stock were previously registered on Form SB-2
Registration Statement, File Number 333-26307. No filing fee is included
with respect to such shares.
(4) $3,010.09 was previously paid.
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 WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A),
MAY DETERMINE.
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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.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED AUGUST , 1999.
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
3,548,692 SHARES
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
COMMON STOCK
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This prospectus relates to an aggregate of 3,548,692 shares of our common
stock which were previously issued to the shareholders listed in this prospectus
(the "Selling Shareholders"), or issuable to the Selling Shareholders pursuant
to convertible debentures (the "Debentures") or outstanding warrants (the "1999
Warrants") to purchase our common stock. Such shares of common stock are being
offered for the accounts of the Selling Shareholders on The NASDAQ SmallCap
Market at the then prevailing prices, or in negotiated transactions. We will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of common stock being
registered, but will receive the proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants.
This prospectus also covers 795,026 shares previously registered by us, 199,748
of which were issued pursuant to a convertible promissory note, 102,967 of which
were issued upon exercise of warrants, and 492,311 of which may be issued upon
the exercise of certain previously issued warrants (the "Prior Warrants"). The
1999 Warrants and the Prior Warrants are sometimes hereinafter referred to as
the "Warrants".
Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market under the symbol
"TMTV".
INVESTING IN THE COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING
ON PAGE 7.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED
UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE
CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The common stock offered hereby was or will be acquired by the Selling
Shareholders from us in private placements or upon the conversion of the
Debentures or the exercise of the Warrants and are "restricted securities" under
the Securities Act of 1933. This prospectus has been prepared to register the
shares of common stock under the Securities Act of 1933 to allow for future
sales by the Selling Shareholders to the public without any restrictions. To our
knowledge, the Selling Shareholders have made no arrangement with any brokerage
firm for the sale of the shares. The Selling Shareholders may be deemed
"underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933. Any commissions
received by a broker or dealer in connection with resales of the shares may be
deemed underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act of 1933.
See "Plan of Distribution".
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The date of this prospectus is August , 1999.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this
prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that you should
consider before investing in the common stock. You should read the entire
prospectus carefully, including "Risk Factors" and the financial statements,
before making an investment decision.
THE COMPANY
We were formed in February 1995. We develop, produce and distribute a
variety of television programming, including series, specials and
made-for-television movies for exploitation in the domestic and international
television markets. We derive substantially all of our revenues from production
fees earned from our originally produced programs, distribution fees from the
exploitation of product acquired from others, and the exploitation of our
originally produced programs.
Our production activities are focused on family programming produced for
United States cable and network television channels such as The Discovery
Channel, The Family Channel, USA Network, and the Public Broadcasting System. In
addition, we co-developed and co-produced a reality based five-day per week
("strip") syndicated series, called "Strange Universe," with United/Chris-Craft
television stations and Rysher Entertainment. This series, which aired on
United/Chris-Craft stations, involved the production of 130 episodes over its
two, thirteen week commitments. We have also completed the production of a
series of 48 half hour episodes entitled "Amazing Tails," a reality based series
focusing on extraordinary pets, which has been financed in conjunction with
Friskies Pet Foods, a division of Nestles Food, and advertising leader The
Interpublic Group of Companies. All episodes of Amazing Tales have been produced
and delivered, and the series is currently airing on Discovery Communications'
Animal Planet. We have also received a firm commitment from Discovery Channel's
Animal Planet for the initial production of 13 one-hour drama episodes of the
"The Call of the Wild," based on Jack London's classic novel. The series began
production in July 1999 with our Canadian production partner. Delivery is
expected to take place from December 1999 through February 2000.
In March 1999, our co-production of 22 episodes of Total Recall 2070, a
television series based on the hit movie "Total Recall," began to air on
Showtime Networks. Original episodes are still airing. We are waiting on
Showtime's decision as to whether it will order a second season. We maintain a
dramatic development and production department which continues developing and
will produce movies-of-the-week and drama series for exhibition on network
television, cable or ad hoc networks of independent stations which sometimes
form to air special programming. We also currently have distribution rights to
approximately 335 half-hours of family and documentary series and specials, and
190 hours of dramatic series and films.
RECENT EVENTS
We are currently in discussions with a number of distribution and
production companies regarding possible business combinations. On June 6, 1999,
we signed a letter of intent to purchase Dandelion Distribution Ltd., a United
Kingdom based television production and distribution company, for approximately
$5,000,000 in cash and common stock. The transaction is scheduled to be
completed by October 15, 1999.
In April 1999, we entered into a letter of intent with Value Management and
Research, A.G. ("VMR"), our financial advisors, to assist us in completing, on a
"best-efforts" basis, an offering of approximately $25 to $30 million of our
common stock on the German Deutsche Borse. An affiliate of VMR has agreed to co-
manage the underwriting. In August 1999, Gontard & MetallBank AG agreed, subject
to certain conditions, to be the lead underwriter on the offering, which is
scheduled to be completed in the fall of 1999.
In April we announced that we were seeking at least $4,000,000 of interim
financing before completion of the German offering. Between June and July, we
raised $1,550,000, including $1,200,000 pursuant to a secured loan from VMR. On
August 5, 1999, we completed a $4,000,000 bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. The note matures on November 30, 2002, however it can be
converted to equity any time after November 30, 1999. The note accrues interest
at 12% per year. Hudson Investors, LLC also
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received 340,000 warrants as part of the financing. From the proceeds of the
financings, we repaid $1,000,000 of the VMR secured loan.
Although the $4,000,000 raised addressed certain critical capital
requirements, in light of the anticipated closing date of the German offering,
Gontard & MetallBank AG has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up
to $6,000,000 in us, $2,000,000 of which was completed on August 5, 1999 by
virtue of the sale of 500,000 shares of our common stock.
On June 25, 1999, we purchased from Film Libraries, Inc., a library of 28
made for television movies for a total purchase price of $2,200,000, $1,200,000
payable in cash and $1,000,000 payable in our common stock. Of the purchase
price, $200,000 in cash and $100,000 in our common stock are payable to 2
individuals as commissions. On June 28, 1999, we entered into a five year
license for 20 of the made for television movies with Renown Pictures, Ltd., a
UK based company. For the license, we will receive $3,300,000, $400,000 received
in August 1999 and the remainder payable in 4 equal payments of $725,000 on
September 30, 1999, December 30, 1999, March 30, 2000 and June 30, 2000.
Our address is 12300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, California
90025, and our telephone number is (310) 442-3500.
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THE OFFERING
Common Stock offered hereby... 3,548,692 shares
Common Stock to be outstanding
after the offering............ 7,519,965 shares(1)
Use of Proceeds............... General corporate purposes, including working
capital. (2) See "Use of Proceeds."
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(1) Assumes conversion of the Debentures, the exercise of the Warrants, and
approximately 235,000 shares underlying stock options which have been
granted as of this date, but does not include 465,000 shares of common stock
reserved for issuance under the 1999 Stock Option Plan.
(2) We will receive no proceeds from the sale of the common stock offered
hereby. We will receive $2,259,513 from the exercise of the Warrants, if all
the Warrants are exercised.
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE
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JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues......................... $7,019,900 $3,215,900 $13,581,900 $6,875,600 $5,749,800
Cost of revenues................. 4,136,200 836,700 9,076,000 2,355,300 2,895,900
Gross profit..................... 2,883,700 2,379,200 4,505,900 4,520,300 2,853,900
General and administrative
expenses....................... 1,039,000 1,138,300 3,274,000 3,244,900 2,323,800
Net income from operations....... 1,844,700 1,240,900 1,231,900 1,275,400 530,100
Interest expense................. 280,100 622,800 902,600 1,040,100 677,700
Interest income.................. 69,600 91,500 202,900 211,800 58,300
Other income..................... -- -- -- -- 90,100
Net income (loss) before income
taxes.......................... 1,634,200 709,600 532,200 447,100 800
Provision for income taxes....... 581,700 70,000 -- --
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt......... 248,200 -- 69,500 -- --
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Net income (loss)................ $ 804,300 $ 639,600 $ 405,200 $ 447,100 $ 800
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Net income (loss) per common
share basic(1)................. $ 0.22 $ 0.57 $ 0.22 $ 0.40 $ 0.00
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding basic(1)........... 3,577,593 1,131,344 1,833,340 1,131,344 1,131,344
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Net income (loss) per common
share diluted(1)............... $ 0.17 $ 0.35 $ 0.17 $ 0.25 $ 0.00
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Weighted average number of shares
outstanding diluted(1)......... 4,762,511 1,821,800 2,434,017 1,821,800 1,821,800
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Liquidity capital (deficit)(3).............................. $(5,900,000) $ (120,487)
Total assets................................................ 26,086,300 35,245,813
Notes payable(4)............................................ 2,422,700 5,802,702
Line of credit(4)........................................... 850,000 850,000
Accrued interest(4)......................................... 596,000 596,000
Shareholder loan and note payable(4)........................ 450,000 450,000
Retained earnings(2)........................................ 624,900 444,900
Shareholders' equity........................................ 11,596,700 17,376,213
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(1) See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information
regarding the calculation of net income (loss) per share.
(2) The "As Adjusted" column reflects the conversion of the $1,000,000 of
Debentures into shares of common stock, as well as the related write-off of
the original issue discount associated with the initial sale of such
securities. The resulting adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated
deficit) reflects the write-off of the discounts associated with the early
extinguishment of such debt. The "As Adjusted" column reflects the sale of
175,000 shares of common stock in June 1999 to four of the Debenture holders
and 500,000 shares of common stock to Gontard & MetallBank AG. The "As
Adjusted" column reflects $1,200,000 proceeds from a secured loan from VMR
and $1,000,000 of loan principal being repaid. The "As Adjusted" also
includes proceeds of $4,000,000 from the bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. Finally, the "As Adjusted" column reflects the exercise of
all the Warrants and $2,259,513 in proceeds from their exercise.
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(3) Represents (i) cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivables (net),
and the amount due from officer, less (ii) accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other liabilities, deferred revenue, accrued participations,
notes payable, shareholder loan and note payable, and accrued interest.
(4) See Notes 5, 7, and 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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RISK FACTORS
You should consider carefully the following risk factors and all other
information contained in this prospectus before purchasing our common stock.
Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Additional risks
and uncertainties that are not yet identified or that we currently think are
immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business and financial
condition in the future.
GOING CONCERN ASSUMPTION.
Contained in the independent accountants' report included in our financial
statements for each of the fiscal years since our formation, and included in the
footnotes to the unaudited financial statements for the six months ended June
30, 1999, is an explanatory paragraph indicating that our financial condition
raises substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. There
can be no assurance that future financial statements will not include a similar
explanatory paragraph if we remain unable to raise enough money or generate
sufficient cash flow from operations to cover the cost of running our business.
The existence of such an explanatory paragraph may have a material adverse
effect on our relationship with third parties who are concerned about our
ability to complete projects that we are contractually required to develop or
produce, and could also impact our ability to complete future financings.
WE HAVE A LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY THAT MAKES AN EVALUATION OF OUR BUSINESS
DIFFICULT.
We were incorporated in February 1995, and have a limited operating
history. Although we have generated profitable operations during each of the
fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, and for the six months
ended June 30, 1999, we have experienced a negative cash flow from operations
during such periods. We can not assure you that we will continue to be
profitable in the foreseeable future or that we will be able to generate
positive cash flow from our operations. Our business plan is subject to all the
risks associated with starting a new business, including operating losses. In
addition, we will be subject to certain factors affecting the entertainment
industry generally, such as:
- sensitivity to general economic conditions;
- critical acceptance of our products; and
- intense competition.
The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the problems,
expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in
connection with the formation of a new business.
LIQUIDITY DEFICIT.
Although our current cash position should provide us with working capital
for the remainder of the calendar year, as of June 30, 1999, we had retained
earnings of $624,900 and a liquidity deficit of ($5,900,000). Liquidity deficit
is defined as:
- cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable (net), and the amount
due from officer, less
- accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, deferred
revenue, accrued participations, notes payable, shareholder loan and note
payable, and accrued interest.
In April we announced that we were seeking at least $4,000,000 of interim
financing before completion of the German offering. Between June and July, we
raised $1,550,000, including $1,200,000 pursuant to a secured loan from VMR. On
August 5, 1999, we completed a $4,000,000 bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. The note matures on November 30, 2002, however it can be
converted to equity any time after November 30, 1999. The note accrues interest
at 12% per year. Hudson Investors, LLC also received 340,000 warrants as part of
the financing. From the proceeds of the financings, we repaid $1,000,000 of the
VMR secured loan.
Although the $4,000,000 raised addressed certain critical capital
requirements, in light of the anticipated closing date of the German offering,
Gontard & MetallBank AG has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up
to $6,000,000 in us, $2,000,000 of which was completed on August 5, 1999 by
virtue of the sale of 500,000 shares of our common stock.
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See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and Note 12 of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements.
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CAPITAL, EXISTING DEFAULTS, DILUTION AND NO ASSURANCE OF
FUTURE FINANCINGS.
The entertainment industry is highly capital intensive. Despite our initial
public offering, our operations have been hurt by ongoing capital shortages
caused by a slowness in collecting receivables and the inability to complete a
long term banking relationship. Despite these problems, we have attempted to
address our capital requirements by:
- selling $1,850,000 in convertible debt, as well as $700,000 in equity to
certain of the holders of such debt; and
- entering into a letter of intent to complete, on a "best-efforts" basis,
an offering of our common stock on Germany's Deutsche Borse.
In April we announced that we were seeking at least $4,000,000 of interim
financing before completion of the German offering. Between June and July, we
raised $1,550,000, including $1,200,000 pursuant to a secured loan from VMR. On
August 5, 1999, we completed a $4,000,000 bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. The note matures on November 30, 2002, however it can be
converted to equity any time after November 30, 1999. The note accrues interest
at 12% per year. Hudson Investors, LLC also received 340,000 warrants as part of
the financing. From the proceeds of the financings, we repaid $1,000,000 of the
VMR secured loan.
Although the $4,000,000 raised addressed certain critical capital
requirements, in light of the anticipated closing date of the German offering,
Gontard & MetallBank AG has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up
to $6,000,000 in us, $2,000,000 of which was completed on August 5, 1999 by
virtue of the sale of 500,000 shares of our common stock.
These financings in general, and the convertible debt financing in
particular, are dilutive to our shareholders.
Despite the dilutive nature of these financings, we believe that completing
these offerings was critical to our short term financial needs. As of August 20,
1999 we had indebtedness and related accrued interest of $8,453,680, including
notes of a principal amount of $6,557,680, which mature within 6 months. As of
August 20, 1999 we have $349,600 principal amount of notes which have matured
and are currently in default. We are currently negotiating with these
noteholders and have not yet received any written action regarding the defaults
under the notes. We believe, however, that we will be able to cure these
defaults by either converting the notes to equity or by repaying the amounts due
pursuant to the terms of such obligations. No assurance can be given that we
will be able to effectuate any of the foregoing alternatives, or that if we seek
to extend such obligations or refinance them, that such extensions or
refinancing alternatives will be on terms which are financially advantageous to
us.
If additional financing is not available, we will be required to:
- reduce or suspend our operations;
- seek an acquisition partner;
- or try other ways to sell securities on terms that may be highly dilutive
or otherwise disadvantageous to current shareholders.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and Note 12 of Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements.
OUR RELIANCE ON CERTAIN CUSTOMERS AND OUR ALLOWANCES FOR POSSIBLE UNCOLLECTIBLE
RECEIVABLES.
As of June 30, 1999, we had $7,481,600 in receivables. To cover the
possibility that one or more of our customers could fail to pay monies due to
us, we currently maintain a general reserve of approximately $337,000. If we are
required to make an additional allowance for these receivables, our results of
operations and financial condition in future periods could be adversely
affected. While we believe that each of the licensees are reasonable credit
risks any failure to pay could have a material adverse impact on our results.
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OUR DEPENDENCE ON EMERGING MARKETS AND ON FOREIGN SALES.
A substantial portion of our revenues are, and for the foreseeable future
will most likely be, derived from the sale or license of our products to
recently established domestic television or cable networks such as:
- the WB Network;
- United Paramount Network;
- The Discovery Channel;
- The Learning Channel;
- the growing specialized pay market; and
- the foreign television networks.
In addition to these, a substantial portion of our revenues are dependent
on sales to licensees and distributors in foreign markets. Collecting
receivables from these customers is subject to the risks associated with doing
business with foreign companies including rapid changes in the political and
economic climates of such countries. If we become involved in a long term
dispute over how our product is being distributed in a foreign country, or are
forced to initiate collection activities to enforce the terms of a license or
distributor agreement, the profitability of any particular product may be
adversely effected.
As indicated above, substantially all of our receivables as of June 30,
1999 are trade receivables from entities domiciled outside the United States.
These receivables, totaling $7,481,600, represent 100% of all trade receivables
and 29% of our total assets. Any difficulty or delay in the collection of these
receivables would have a material adverse effect on us. The ongoing economic
crisis in Southeast Asia may impact our future sales for South Korea, Thailand
and Indonesia. While we had no material sales in this region, we have
experienced significant delays in collecting on sales in Japan.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS.
We are currently in discussions with a number of distribution and
production companies regarding possible business combinations. On June 6, 1999,
we entered into a letter of intent to purchase Dandelion Distribution Ltd., for
$5,000,000 in cash and common stock. The transaction is subject to the drafting
of definitive acquisition agreements and the successful completion of our due
diligence review. If definitive agreements are finalized, but we are not ready
to close within 60 days of the signing of such agreements, then we will have to
pay Dandelion a penalty of $62,500.
COMPETITION.
The entertainment industry is highly competitive. We compete with many
entertainment organizations, who are all seeking, in varying degrees;
- the rights to literary properties;
- the services of creative and technical personnel;
- the financing for production of film and television projects; and
- favorable arrangements for the distribution of completed films.
Virtually all of our competitors are larger than we are, have been in
business longer than we have and have more resources at their disposal. The
entertainment industry is currently evolving into an industry in which certain
multi-national, multi-media entities, because of their control over key film,
magazine, and/or television content, as well as key network and cable outlets,
will be able to dominate certain communications industries activities in the
United States. These competitors have numerous competitive advantages, including
the ability to acquire financing for their projects and attract superior
properties, personnel, actors and/or celebrity hosts.
THE RISK THAT NOT ENOUGH EPISODES OF A SERIES WILL BE ORDERED TO ALLOW US TO
SYNDICATE THE SERIES.
There can be no assurance that once we commit to produce a series which has
been licensed to a network, that the network will order and broadcast enough
episodes so that we can syndicate the series in the United States. Typically,
there need to be at least 65 episodes of a series produced in order to "strip"
or syndicate the series in the daily re-run market. Networks can generally
cancel a series at stated intervals and, accordingly,
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do not commit in advance to exhibit a series for more than a limited period. If
a series is canceled before the minimum number of shows necessary for
syndication have been produced, there is a significant chance that the
production costs of the project will not be fully recovered. In that event, our
financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. Similar risks
apply even if a series is produced for a non-network medium. See
"Business -- Operations" for a discussion of the financing of series and how
deficits are potentially recouped. In addition, for the six months ended June
30, 1999 and the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998, we had
approximately $257,500 and $1,017,400 in development costs associated with
projects for which we are actively pursuing production commitments, but which
have not been set for principal photography. See "Risk Factors -- Development
Costs" for a discussion of the potential impact if such costs were to be written
off or otherwise amortized on an accelerated basis.
We presently have a commitment of 13 episodes for Call of the Wild, and
have completed 22 episodes for Total Recall 2070, which is not enough episodes
to syndicate or "strip" these series in the United States. The syndication
rights to Total Recall 2070, for which we are a profit participant, are owned by
Universal, by virtue of Universal's 1998 acquisition of Polygram Filmed
Entertainment. The show will be shown on a once a week syndication basis in
January 2000. If the show is not renewed, there will only be one season of
syndication, in which event we would not expect to receive significant amounts
relative to our profit interests.
FLUCTUATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS.
Our revenues and results of operations are significantly dependent upon the
timing and success of the television programming we distribute, which cannot be
predicted with certainty. Revenues for any particular program may not be
recognized until the program is produced and available for delivery to the
licensee. Production delays may impact the timing of when revenues may be
recognized under generally accepted accounting principles. Significant sales of
our product take place at the industry's major selling markets, the most
important of which are MIP-TV and MIPCOM-TV (the International Film and Program
Market for TV, Video, Cable & Satellite) which take place in France in the
second and fourth quarters, respectively and NATPE, which takes place in the
Untied States in January. Finally, production commitments are typically obtained
from networks in the spring (second) quarter, although production activity and
delivery may not occur until later periods. We may experience significant
quarterly variations in our operations, and results in any particular quarter
may not be indicative of results in subsequent periods.
Our results will also be affected by the allocation of revenue between
product we produce and own as compared to product which are distributed on
behalf of third party producers and for which we are paid a sales commission.
Where we are paid a sales commission, our expenses as a percentage of revenue
will typically be higher, because we record, as an expense, the participations
owing to the copyright owners. Where we are exploiting product which we own
outright, we do not record such expenses, and our margins will typically be
higher.
THE SPECULATIVE NATURE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS.
Substantially all of our revenues are derived from the production and
distribution of our television series and made-for-television movies. The
entertainment industry in general, and the development, production and
distribution of television programs, in particular, is highly speculative and
involves a substantial degree of risk. Since each project is an individual
artistic work and its commercial success is primarily determined by audience
reaction, which is volatile and unpredictable, there can be no assurance that
any entertainment property will make money. Even if a production is a critical
or artistic success, there is no assurance that it will be profitable.
DEPENDENCE UPON THE SERVICES OF DREW S. LEVIN AND THE REST OF OUR MANAGEMENT
TEAM.
We are, and will continue to be, heavily dependent on the services of Drew
S. Levin, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. The loss of Mr.
Levin's services for any substantial length of time would materially adversely
affect our results of operations and financial condition. Mr. Levin is party to
an employment agreement with us which expires in the year 2002. See
"Management -- Employment Agreements." We have also obtained a "key-man"
insurance policy covering Mr. Levin in the amount of $1,000,000.
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In addition, we are highly dependent upon our ability to attract and retain
highly qualified personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense. There can
be no assurance that persons having the requisite skills and experience will be
available on terms acceptable to us or at all.
THE ABILITY TO MANAGE OUR GROWTH.
Subject to obtaining sufficient financing, we intend to pursue a strategy
which management believes may result in rapid growth. As our anticipated
development, production and distribution activities increase, it is essential
that we maintain effective controls and procedures regarding critical accounting
and budgeting areas, as well as obtain and/or retain experienced personnel.
There can be no assurance that rapid growth will occur or that, if such growth
does occur, that we will be able to attract qualified personnel or successfully
manage such expanded operations.
DEVELOPMENT COSTS.
Included in our assets as of June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 are
approximately $257,500 and $1,017,400 in television program costs in respect of
projects for which we are actively pursuing production commitments, but which
have not been set for principal photography. We intend, as required by
accounting standards, to write off the costs of all development projects when
they are abandoned or, even if still being developed, if they have not been set
for principal photography within three years of their initial development
activity. In this regard we wrote down our development costs in the series
LoCoMoTioN by approximately $450,000 in the second quarter of 1999.
OUR PREFERRED STOCK AND POSSIBLE ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF
OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS.
Certain provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and certain
other contractual provisions could have the effect of making it more difficult
for a third party to acquire, or of discouraging a third party from attempting
to acquire control of us. Such provisions could limit the price that certain
investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
Certain of these provisions allow us to issue preferred stock with rights senior
to those of the common stock without any further vote or action by the
shareholders, and impose various procedural and other requirements which could
make it more difficult for shareholders to affect certain corporate actions.
These provisions could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change
in control. The issuance of preferred stock could decrease the amount of
earnings and assets available for distribution to the holders of our common
stock or could adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights,
of the holders of our common stock. In certain circumstances, such issuance
could have the effect of decreasing the market price of our common stock. We
have agreed that for a 13 month period following the closing of our initial
public offering, we will not, without the prior written consent of National
Securities Corporation, issue any equity securities. Issuance of securities
through the date hereof have been made with National Securities Corporation's
approval. This 13 month period expires on August 29, 1999.
VOLATILITY OF SHARE PRICE; LACK OF ACTIVE TRADING MARKET.
Our common stock has been listed on The NASDAQ SmallCap Market since July
29, 1998. We have also entered in to a letter of intent to complete, on a
"best-efforts" basis, an offering of our common stock in Germany. In April 1999,
we entered into a letter of intent with Value Management and Research, A.G.
("VMR"), our financial advisors, to assist us in completing, on a "best-efforts"
basis, an offering of approximately $25 to $30 million of our common stock on
the German Deutsche Borse. An affiliate of VMR has agreed to co-manage the
underwriting. In August 1999, we entered into a letter of intent with Gontard &
MetallBank AG to be the lead underwriter, subject to certain conditions. The
offering is scheduled to be completed in October of 1999. There can be no
assurance that we will be successful in completing that offering.
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The market prices for securities of companies with limited operating
history, including us, have historically been highly volatile. Significant
volatility in the market price of our common stock may arise due to factors such
as:
- our developing business;
- our negative cash flow;
- relatively low price per share;
- relatively low public float;
- variations in quarterly operating results;
- general trends in the entertainment industry;
- the number of holders of our common stock; and
- the interest of securities dealers in maintaining a market for our common
stock.
As long as there is only a limited public market for our common stock, the
sale of a significant number of shares of our common stock at any particular
time could be difficult to achieve at the market prices prevailing immediately
before such shares are offered, and could cause a severe decline in the price of
our common stock.
Even though our common stock is currently listed on The NASDAQ SmallCap
Market, there can be no assurance that an active trading market will continue or
that you will be able to resell your shares at prices equal to or greater than
the price you purchase them for. The NASDAQ SmallCap Market requires a minimum
of three market makers in our common stock. There can be no assurance that there
will always be enough market makers in our common stock to make a market.
WE HAVE NEVER PAID A DIVIDEND AND DO NOT ANTICIPATE PAYING ONE IN THE
FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
We have not paid dividends since our formation and do not intend to pay any
dividends to our shareholders in the foreseeable future. No assurance can be
given that we will pay dividends at any time. We presently intend to retain
future earnings, if any, for the development and expansion of our business. See
"Dividend Policy."
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR ADDITIONAL SALE AND EXERCISE OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS.
Sale of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market or the
prospect of such sales could materially adversely affect the market price of our
common stock. Upon completion of this offering, we will have outstanding
approximately 7,519,965 shares of common stock, including all shares of common
stock underlying the Warrants and shares of common stock underlying any other
outstanding warrants and options. Of these shares, approximately 2,471,273
shares are restricted shares under the Securities Act. The shares being offered
hereby will be immediately eligible for sale in the public market without
restriction on the date of this prospectus. Included in the 7,519,965 shares are
options and warrants which entitle the holders thereof to purchase 1,934,061
shares of our common stock of which 1,058,311 are being registered herein. Of
the 1,058,311 being registered herein, 795,026 shares were previously registered
as part of our initial public offering. Holders of substantially all of such
shares have entered into lockup agreements under which they have agreed not to
sell, or otherwise hypothecate or dispose of any of their shares for 12 to 13
months after July 28, 1998. National Securities Corporation has the right, at
its discretion, to release shareholders from this restriction. In addition,
National Securities Corporation has a warrant which may be exercised at any time
during the four year period beginning 12 months after the closing of the initial
public offering to sell up to 150,000 shares of our common stock. We intend to
file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act to register
the sale of approximately 700,000 shares of our common stock reserved for
issuance under our stock option, deferred stock and restricted stock plan.
Shares of our common stock issued upon exercise of options after the effective
date of the registration statement on Form S-8 will be available for sale in the
public market, subject in some cases to volume and other limitations, including
limitations imposed by the lockup agreements with National Securities
Corporation.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
Although not applicable as a safe harbor to limit our liability for sales
made as a result of this offering, this prospectus contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements may be
deemed to include, among other things, our plans to continue producing Total
Recall 2070 and to produce LoCoMoTioN and Call of the Wild in 1999 or 2000, and
establish new strategic alliances and business relationships and acquire
additional libraries of films and television series or companies. Actual results
could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements for the
reasons detailed in the other sections of this "Risk Factors" portion of this
prospectus, as well as elsewhere in this prospectus. The forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this prospectus and we assume no
obligation to update them, or to update the reasons why actual results could
differ from those projected in such forward-looking statements.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any portion of the proceeds from the sale of common
stock to be sold in this offering. We will receive net proceeds of up to
approximately $2,259,513 from the exercise of the Warrants. Management currently
anticipates that any such proceeds will be utilized for working capital and for
other general corporate purposes.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid cash dividends. We intend to retain and use
any future earnings in the development and expansion of our business.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended
December 31, 1996, December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1998 and the consolidated
balance sheet data at such dates are derived from our Consolidated Financial
Statements included elsewhere in this prospectus that have been audited by
Stonefield Josephson, Inc., as indicated in their respective reports which are
also included elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected consolidated financial
data for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 have been derived from the
unaudited consolidated financial data of the Company, which, in the opinion of
management, have been prepared on the same basis as the audited financial
statements and includes all normal and required adjustments necessary for fair
presentation. The results for the six months ended June 30, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of future results. Such selected consolidated financial
data should be read in conjunction with those Consolidated Financial Statements
and the notes thereto.
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SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues........................ $7,019,900 $3,215,900 $13,581,900 $6,875,600 $5,749,800
Cost of revenues................ 4,136,200 836,700 9,076,000 2,355,300 2,895,900
Gross profit.................... 2,883,700 2,379,200 4,505,900 4,520,300 2,853,900
General and administrative
expenses...................... 1,039,000 1,138,300 3,274,000 3,244,900 2,323,800
Net income from operations...... 1,844,700 1,240,900 1,231,900 1,275,400 530,100
Interest expense................ 280,100 622,800 902,600 1,040,100 677,700
Interest income................. 69,600 91,500 202,900 211,800 58,300
Other income.................... -- -- -- -- 90,100
Net income (loss) before income
taxes......................... 1,634,200 709,600 532,200 447,100 800
Provision for income taxes...... 581,700 70,000 57,500 -- --
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt........ 248,200 -- 69,500 -- --
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Net income (loss)............... $ 804,300 $ 639,600 $ 405,200 $ 447,100 $ 800
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Net income (loss) per common
share basic(1)................ $ 0.22 $ 0.57 $ 0.22 $ 0.40 $ 0.00
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Weighted average number of
shares outstanding basic(1)... 3,577,593 1,131,344 1,833,340 1,131,344 1,131,344
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Net income (loss) per common
share diluted(1).............. $ 0.17 $ 0.35 $ 0.17 $ 0.25 $ 0.00
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Weighted average number of
shares outstanding
diluted(1).................... 4,762,511 1,821,800 2,434,017 1,821,800 1,821,800
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ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED(2)
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Liquidity capital (deficit)(3).............................. $ (5,900,000) $ (120,487)
Total assets................................................ (26,086,300) 35,245,813
Notes payable(4)............................................ (2,422,700) 5,802,702
Line of credit(4)........................................... 850,000 850,000
Accrued interest(4)......................................... 596,000 596,000
Shareholder loan and note payable(4)........................ 450,000 450,000
Retained earnings(2)........................................ 624,900 444,900
Shareholders' equity........................................ 11,596,700 17,376,213
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(1) See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information
regarding the calculation of net income (loss) per share.
(2) The "As Adjusted" column reflects the conversion of the $1,000,000 of
Debentures into shares of common stock, as well as the related write-off of
the original issue discount associated with the initial sale of such
securities. The resulting adjustment to retained earnings (accumulated
deficit) reflects the write-off of the discounts associated with the early
extinguishment of such debt. The "As Adjusted" column reflects the sale of
175,000 shares of common stock in June 1999 to four of the Debenture holders
and 500,000 shares of common stock to Gontard & MetallBank AG. The "As
Adjusted" column reflects $1,200,000 proceeds from a secured loan from VMR,
and $1,000,000 of loan principal being repaid. The "As Adjusted" also
includes proceeds of $4,000,000 from the bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. Finally, the "As Adjusted" column reflects the exercise of
all the Warrants and $2,259,513 in proceeds from their exercise.
(3) Represents (i) cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivables (net),
and the amount due from officer, less (ii) accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other liabilities, deferred revenue, accrued participations,
notes payable, shareholder loan and note payable, and accrued interest.
(4) See Notes 5, 7, and 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and the notes thereto and the other financial information appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to historical information, the
following discussion and other parts of this prospectus contain forward-looking
information that involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could
differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking information due
to factors discussed under "Risk Factors," "Business" and elsewhere in this
prospectus.
OVERVIEW
We derive substantially all of our revenues from production fees earned in
connection with our original programming, distribution fees from the licensing
of programming acquired from others, and the licensing of our original
programming. We were incorporated in February 1995 and began operations in March
1995.
We are engaged in developing concepts and acquiring literary and other
story properties, the most promising of which serve as the basis for our series,
pilot films, or made-for-television features. If a script is accepted for
production as a television feature or pilot, or if a pilot is accepted for
production as a series, we and the network or distributor negotiate a license
fee or distribution advance. This fee is a flat sum payment through which we
generally attempt to cover a significant portion of our production costs and
overhead. If programming is produced for an entity like PBS, which does not pay
significant license fees or distribution advances (and in fact, may not pay any
fee), we attempt to provide corporate sponsors or agreements for the license of
ancillary rights such as foreign or home video distribution.
With respect to series for the networks or pay cable channels, we generally
attempt to negotiate significant license fees for both series and movies of the
week. In many cases, we may invest additional sums in excess of network license
fees to produce the best possible made-for-television features, as such features
are an essential sales tool in gaining network acceptance of a proposed series,
if applicable. In these cases, we will attempt to cover the excess of production
costs from working capital, third-party financing, sales of the episodes in the
foreign marketplace, or a combination of these financing techniques. Where
necessary or desirable, we may seek to obtain funding in excess of network
license fees from a studio or a third party who will provide such financing in
return for a share of the profits from the syndication of such programming.
Similarly, for television series, we may invest amounts in excess of network
license fees in order to gain audience acceptance for the series and to enhance
the potential value of future syndication rights.
We recognize revenues from licensing agreements covering entertainment
product when the product is available to the licensee for telecast, exhibition
or distribution, and other conditions of the licensing agreements have been met
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 53
"Financial Reporting by Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films."
As required by SFAS No. 53, we value our film cost at the lower of
unamortized cost or net realizable value on an individual title basis. Film
costs represent those costs incurred in the development, production and
distribution of television projects. These costs have been capitalized in
accordance with SFAS No. 53. Amortization of film cost is charged to expense and
third party participations are accrued using the individual film forecast method
whereby expense is recognized in the proportion that current year revenues bear
to an estimate of ultimate revenue. We anticipate that a majority of our
production or acquisition costs for our projects will be amortized within three
years from the completion or acquisition of such project, with the balance
amortized over an additional two years.
Our trade receivables historically increase as revenue increases. We, in
accordance with SFAS No. 5, record an allowance for doubtful accounts based, in
part, on historical bad debt experience. In 1998, the Company recorded $664,000
as an allowance for doubtful accounts. In 1997, the Company recorded $1,115,600
as an allowance for doubtful accounts. Typically, when we make a sale of a
product, the purchaser of such product agrees to a payment schedule, usually
based upon a time table which is either tied to milestones in the development of
the product or the time period of the contract. If customers fail to make
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scheduled payments, our license agreements provide that we can repossess and
resell such product. Because these payments often are spread out over a period
of time, up to two years, the payments to be made in the future are recorded as
discounted trade receivables. As sales increase, our trade receivables balance
will increase accordingly. We believe we have adequate resources to collect our
trade receivables.
As of August 20, 1999, the Company was in technical default in respect of
obligations aggregating approximately $349,900, exclusive of interest. We
believe that we will cure such defaults by the end of August 1999 through
additional bridge financings. We cannot provide any assurances, however, that
such financings will be consummated.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The six months ended June 30, 1999 versus the six months ended June 30,
1998.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the Company reported net income of
approximately $804,300 on total revenues of approximately $7,019,900 compared to
net income of approximately $639,600 on total revenues of approximately
$3,215,900 for the same period ended June 30, 1998. Net income increased by
approximately $164,700 for the six months ended June 30, 1999, versus the six
months ended June 30, 1998, primarily due to the sale of certain rights of a
library of twenty-eight movie of the week titles. Revenue for the period ended
June 30, 1999 included approximately $3,300,000 on the sale of certain European
broadcast rights for twenty movies of the week included in the acquired library.
Cost relating to revenues was $4,136,200 for the six months ended June 30,
1999 as compared to $836,700 for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The costs
relate to amortization of production costs of television programming for which
revenue was recognized during the period. Gross profit margin on sales of
television programming for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was 41 percent
compared to 74 percent for the period ended June 30, 1998. The lower gross
profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was due to the Company
selling more expensive television drama programming produced and owned by the
Company and its partners as opposed to distributing reality based programming
and programming previously produced and acquired by the Company in the six
months ended June 30, 1998. Included in cost of sales for 1999 is a charge of
approximately $450,000 as the Company wrote off development costs incurred on a
project which has been in development since 1995.
General and administrative expense is $1,039,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 compared to $1,138,300 for the same period in 1998. Due to the
Company's increased activities related to film production, approximately
$1,185,000 of overhead was capitalized to film production costs for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 in accordance with SFAS No. 53. Before the effect of
the capitalization of overhead, the 1999 general and administrative costs
increased $315,000 due to consulting fees and the remaining increase is due to
additional staff primarily in production and development.
The Company also incurred an extraordinary loss of $248,200 related to the
conversion of $850,000 in debt to common stock.
Interest expense was $280,100 for the six months ended June 30, 1999, as
compared to $622,800 for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The decrease is due
to the retirement of debt.
Receivables at June 30, 1999 were $7,481,600, all of which are from
entities domiciled outside the United States. These receivables represent
approximately 29% of the total assets of the Company.
Year ended December 31, 1998 versus year ended December 31, 1997. Revenues
for the year ended December 31, 1998 of $13,581,900 were comprised of
approximately $6,672,700 on sales and availability for Total Recall 2070
produced by us and Alliance/Atlantis, approximately $2,755,300 for the sale of a
movie of the week produced by us, "Earthquake in New York" to Fox Family
Channel, approximately $1,527,900 on sales for our reality based series "Amazing
Tails", approximately $882,000 on sales of satellite rights of the Australian
television series "Water Rats", and approximately $1,744,000 on sales of other
library product acquired by us. For the year ended December 31, 1998,
approximately 26 percent of revenues were attributable to sales to customers
outside North America, i.e. United States and Canada. Revenues for the
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year ended December 31, 1997, were comprised of approximately $1,975,500 on
sales of our reality based series "Amazing Tails", approximately $1,250,000 on
sales of "Water Rats", approximately $2,460,000 on sales of movies acquired by
us and approximately $1,190,100 on sales of other reality based programming
acquired by us. For the year ended December 31, 1997, approximately 80 percent
of revenues were attributable to sales to customers outside North America.
Within the foreign market, allocations among the four principal geographic
regions in which we do business, Europe, Asia and Australia, South America and
Africa, vary from period to period. The variations in revenues relate to the
type of product being offered, as well as local economic trends and conditions,
and the emergence of multiple broadcasting channels in the applicable territory.
See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a breakdown of the
geographic distribution of sales of our product.
Cost of revenues was $9,076,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to $2,355,300 for the year ended December 31, 1997. The costs primarily
relate to amortization of production costs of television programming for which
revenue was recognized during the respective period. Cost of revenues increased
due to the increase in revenues.
Gross profit margin on sales of television programming for the year ended
December 31, 1998 was 33 percent compared to 66 percent for the period ended
December 31, 1997. The lower gross profit margin for the year ended December 31,
1998 was due to our producing and selling original programming as opposed to
primarily selling previously produced programming. We co-produced our first
drama series Total Recall 2070 with Alliance/Atlantis. Production of drama
series such as Total Recall 2070 are more expensive than the reality based
programming we had produced and acquired in 1997. Original programming generally
has higher amortization rates in its initial cycle until it demonstrates
audience acceptance. However, a successful drama series will be worth
substantially more than reality based programming in ancillary markets.
General and administrative expenses were approximately $3,274,000 for the
year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to $3,244,900 for the year ended
December 31, 1997. Included in general and administrative expenses was $664,000
as an allowance for doubtful accounts for the year ended December 31, 1998
compared to $1,115,600 for the year ended December 31, 1997. Subtracting the
effect from the allowance of doubtful, general and administrative expenses was
$2,610,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998 compared to $2,129,300 for the
year ended December 31,1997. The increase is primarily due to additional staff
hired in 1998 to focus on development of new television programming.
Interest expense was $902,600 for the year ended December 31, 1998, as
compared to $1,040,100 for the year ended December 31, 1997. The decrease is due
to the retirement of debt from the proceeds of our initial public offering.
Interest income was $202,900 for the year ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to $211,800 for the year ended December 31, 1997.
Earnings before extraordinary items increased $27,600 to $474,700 for the
year ended December 31, 1998 as compared to $447,100 for the year ended December
31, 1997. The increase is attributable to an increase in sales as discussed
above.
All $4,736,700 included in receivables as of December 31, 1998, are due
from entities domiciled outside the United States. These receivables represent
approximately 28 percent of our total assets. We have established $337,000 as an
allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 1998. We believe the
allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate and we have adequate resources to
collect our trade receivables.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The entertainment industry is highly capital intensive. As of June 30,
1999, we had retained earnings of $624,900 and a liquidity deficit of
($5,900,000). Liquidity deficit is defined as:
- cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable (net), and the amount
due from officer, less
- accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, deferred
revenue, accrued participations, notes payable, shareholder loan and note
payable, and accrued interest.
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We continue to finance our operations from our own sales and production
activities, notes payables, lines of credit and loans from our shareholders.
Despite our public offering on July 29, 1998, our operations have been hurt by
ongoing capital shortages caused by a slowness in collecting receivables and the
inability to complete a long term banking relationship. We continue to address
our capital requirements by:
- selling $1,850,000 in convertible debt, as well as $700,000 in equity to
certain of the holders of such debt;
- entering into a letter of intent to complete, on a "best-efforts" basis,
an offering of our common stock on Germany's Deutsche Borse; and
- seeking other financing as a bridge to the German offering.
In April we announced that we were seeking at least $4,000,000 of interim
financing before completion of the German offering. Between June and July, we
raised $1,550,000, including $1,200,000 pursuant to a secured loan from VMR. On
August 5, 1999, we completed a $4,000,000 bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. The note matures on November 30, 2002, however it can be
converted to equity any time after November 30, 1999. The note accrues interest
at 12% per year. Hudson Investors, LLC also received 340,000 warrants as part of
the financing. From the proceeds of the financings, we repaid $1,000,000 of the
VMR secured loan.
Although the $4,000,000 raised addressed certain critical capital
requirements, in light of the anticipated closing date of the German offering,
Gontard & MetallBank AG has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to invest up
to $6,000,000 in us, $2,000,000 of which was completed on August 5, 1999 by
virtue of the sale of 500,000 shares of our common stock.
As of August 20, 1999, we had cash and accounts receivable due to be
collected within one year of approximately $6,470,000. As of August 20, 1999 we
had indebtedness and related accrued interest of $8,453,680, including notes
payable of $6,557,680, all of which matures within one year, accrued interest of
$596,000, $850,000 outstanding on a revolving line of credit and $450,000
outstanding on a shareholder loan. Included is $349,900 of notes which have
matured and are currently in default. We are currently negotiating with these
noteholders and have not yet received any written action regarding the defaults
under these notes. We believe, however, that we will be able to cure these
defaults by either converting the notes to equity or repaying them. No
assurances can be given that we will be able to effectuate any of the foregoing
alternatives, or that if we seek to extend such obligations or refinance them,
that such extensions or refinancing alternatives will be on terms which are
financially advantageous to us.
As we continue to pursue and work toward financing alternatives and search
for additional capital as described above, we also continue to explore a variety
of other financial alternatives to increase our working capital, including
increasing the Company's line of credit with a commercial bank, or pursuing
other types of debt or equity financing. No assurance can be given that such
financing can ultimately be obtained or that it will be on reasonably attractive
terms.
Assuming the foregoing defaults are cured, we believe that without the
German offering but solely with our current resources of cash, accounts
receivable, available credit line, and our recent financings, we will be able to
operate at current expenditure levels through December 31, 1999. We further
believe that our projected cash flow from operations, with contemplated sales of
certain acquired programming and collections from those sales, will be
sufficient to permit the Company to conduct its operations as contemplated
through March 31, 2000. Our belief is based upon certain assumptions regarding
the anticipated level of operations and overhead, the anticipated sales of
certain acquired programming, and anticipated expenditures required for
development and production of programming. If sales do not materialize and
financing is not completed by these dates, we will have to limit our development
and production activities, reduce our overhead spending, restructure debt pay
outs and take other cost reduction measures. Further, even with if we
successfully raise additional financing, there is no assurance that we will
continue to be profitable or maintain positive cash flow.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In April 1998, Statement of Position 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of
Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5") was issued. SOP 98-5 provides guidance on the
financial reporting of start-up costs and organization costs. We have adopted
this SOP and the adoption of this statement did not materially effect our
financial statements.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities", effective for fiscal year beginning after
June 15, 2000. We anticipate that due to our limited use of derivative
instruments, the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will not have a material effect on our
financial statements.
In October 1998, the FASB released an exposure draft of the proposed
statement on "Rescission of FASB Statement No. 53, Financial Reporting by
Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films." An entity that previously
was subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 53 would follow the guidance in a
proposed Statement of Position, "Accounting by Producers and Distributors of
Films." This proposed Statement of Position effects financial statements for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999 and could have a significant
impact on our results of operations and financial position depending on its
final outcome. We have not concluded on its impact given the preliminary stages
of the proposed Statement of Position.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
As has been widely reported, many computer systems process dates based on
two digits for the year of a transaction and are unable to process dates in the
year 2000 and beyond. Since our formation in 1995, we have installed new
information systems which are year 2000 compliant. Although we do not expect
year 2000 to have a material adverse effect on our internal operations, it is
possible that year 2000 problems could have a significant adverse effect on our
suppliers and their ability to service us and to accurately process payments
received.
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BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
OUR HISTORY
We were formed in February 1995. We have focused our efforts on the
development, production and distribution of a variety of television programming,
including series, specials and made-for-television movies for exploitation in
the domestic and international television market. We derive substantially all of
our revenues from production fees earned from our original productions,
distribution fees from the exploitation of product acquired from others, and the
exploitation of our owned programming.
Our production activities have focused on (i) family programming produced
for U.S. cable and network television channels such as The Discovery Channel,
The Family Channel, USA Network, and the Public Broadcasting System ("PBS"), and
(ii) "how-to" instructional series, such as "Simply Style," a 60-episode series
which debuted during the third quarter of 1995 on The Learning Channel. In
addition, we co-developed and co-produced a reality based five-day per week
("strip") syndicated series, called "Strange Universe," with United/Chris-Craft
television stations and Rysher Entertainment. This series, which aired on
United/Chris-Craft stations, involved the production of 130 episodes over its
two, thirteen week commitments. We have also completed the production of a
series of 48 half hour episodes entitled "Amazing Tails," a reality based series
focusing on extraordinary pets, which has been financed in conjunction with
Friskies Pet Foods, a division of Nestles Food, and advertising leader The
Interpublic Group of Companies ("Interpublic"). All episodes of Amazing Tales
have been produced and delivered, and the series is currently airing on
Discovery Communications' Animal Planet.
In March 1999 our co-production of 22 episodes of a television series based
on the hit movie "Total Recall" began to air on Showtime Networks. Original
episodes are still airing. We are waiting for Showtime's decision as to whether
to order a second series. We maintain a dramatic development and production
department which is developing and will produce movies-of-the-week and drama
series for exhibition on network television, cable or ad hoc networks of
independent stations which sometimes form to air special programming. We also
maintain an international sales force and currently have distribution rights to
approximately 335 half-hours of family and documentary series and specials, and
190 hours of dramatic series and films. We are also developing a wide variety of
family, dramatic, reality-based and children's programing.
STRATEGY
The global television market has experienced substantial growth since 1985
and we believe this market will continue to experience substantial growth during
the foreseeable future as foreign state television monopolies end and commercial
broadcast outlets expand to provide increasingly varied and specialized content
to consumers throughout the world. In the U.S. alone, there have been numerous
new television channels which have commenced operation since 1985. Such growth
has led to the development and commercialization of specialized cable and
satellite channels and distribution outlets, which, in turn, has led to
increased demand for top quality and cost efficient programming in many
categories and subjects. Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim are all
experiencing similar growth with respect to satellite and cable channels.
Although we have been significantly impacted by recurring cash flow
problems, our operating strategy is to fulfill the demand for programming by:
(i) expanding the activities of our three operating departments, development and
production, distribution and licensing and merchandising and direct-marketing;
(ii) implementing strategic acquisitions of film, television and video libraries
and smaller production companies; and (iii) entering into joint ventures with,
or acquisitions of, unaffiliated third parties, with the intention that such
acquisitions or joint ventures would lower our financial risk should we expand,
as anticipated, into related activities, such as direct marketing and
interactive programming. We intend, subject to financing, to acquire, co-produce
and co-finance other series, movies and specials from third party producers in
order to increase our programming library and self distribute such product on a
worldwide basis.
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We believe that there are unique business opportunities to acquire other
emerging companies, as well as more established production and distribution
entities, which are engaged in programming development, production, distribution
(including the dissemination of product on and through the Internet) and other
related media investments. While the number of distribution channels has been
increasing, we believe there are economic incentives, including economies of
scale and depth of financial and programming capability, for programmers and
distribution entities to consolidate. No assurance can be given that we will be
successful in obtaining the financing necessary for these acquisitions or that,
if consummated, such acquisitions would prove financially successful. In
addition, a significant acquisition of product or another company could require
us to obtain financing for such acquisition. No assurance can be given that such
financing will be available at all, or that if available it will be on terms
that are favorable to us.
OPERATIONS
We currently operate three principal departments: (i) development and
production; (ii) distribution; and (iii) licensing, merchandising, and
direct-marketing.
PRODUCTION
The production of television programming involves:
- the development of a creative concept into a television script or
teleplay;
- the selection of talent (including actors, directors, and other creative
personnel); and
- the filming, technical, and post-production work necessary to create a
finished product ready for exhibition.
Such programming is generally produced for initial prime-time exhibition on
one of the major U.S. networks, which include CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox. Such
programming may also be produced for new networks such as the United Paramount
Network and the Warner Bros.'s "WB" Network, first-run pay television exhibition
or directly for syndication (i.e., independent or non-network) television,
including PBS, as well as numerous basic and pay cable channels or services,
including HBO, Showtime, the Disney Channel, The Learning Channel, The Discovery
Channel, Arts and Entertainment Network and the History Channel.
We are engaged in developing concepts and acquiring literary and other
story properties, the most promising of which serve as the basis for the
production of series, pilot films, or made-for-television features. Once an idea
has been commissioned by us, it is presented to a network or other distributor
for acceptance. If a script is accepted for production as a television feature
or pilot, or if a pilot is accepted for production as a series, we negotiate a
license fee or distribution advance with the network or distributor. This fee is
a flat sum payment through which we generally attempt to cover a significant
portion of our production costs and overhead.
Entertainment companies in general attempt to finance the development costs
for television programming from their working capital and seek to cover a
substantial portion of their production costs, including overhead, through
license fees. If programming is produced for an entity like PBS, which does not
pay significant license fees or distribution advances (and in many instances,
may not pay any fee), we attempt to provide corporate sponsors or agreements for
the license of ancillary rights such as foreign or home video distribution. Even
without a fee or advance, we believe that we can defray a significant portion of
the production costs of PBS programming using these alternative financing
methods, thus availing ourselves of the key demographics of PBS viewership,
particularly in children's programming.
With respect to series for the networks or pay cable channels, we generally
attempt to negotiate significant license fees for both series and movies of the
week. In many cases, we may invest additional sums in excess of network license
fees to produce the best possible made-for-television feature, as such features
are an essential sales tool in gaining network acceptance of a projected series,
if applicable. In these cases, we attempt to cover the excess of production
costs from working capital, third-party financing, sales of the episodes in the
foreign marketplace, or a combination of these financing techniques. Where
necessary or
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desirable, we may seek to obtain funding in excess of network license fees from
a studio or a third party who will provide such financing in return for a share
of the profits from the syndication of such programming. Similarly, for
television series, we may invest amounts in excess of network license fees in
order to gain audience acceptance for the series and to enhance the potential
value of future syndication rights.
There can be no assurance, however, that once we commit to fund production
of a series licensed to a network, the network will order and exhibit sufficient
episodes to enable us to syndicate the series. Typically, at least 65 episodes
of a series must be produced for it to be "stripped" or syndicated in the daily
re-run market. Generally, networks can cancel a series at stated intervals and,
accordingly, do not commit in advance to exhibit a series for more than a
limited period. If a series is canceled (or not carried for the period necessary
to create enough episodes for syndication purposes), there is a significant
chance that the production costs of the project will not be fully recovered.
Similar risks apply even if the series is produced for a non-network medium. We
believe, however, that foreign pre-sales and international co-production
opportunities will provide sufficient options to obtain production financing and
additional revenue potential. Moreover, basic cable channels continue to provide
outlets for series of between 13 to 26 episodes per season. We intend to focus
our production activity in the following areas or genres: Movies of the Week and
Mini-Series; Drama Series and Reality Series. It is our intention to expand the
production of dramatic programming, over the next 24 months. Such programming,
if any, will be licensed in foreign markets through our sales personnel where we
do not have foreign partners.
We acquired the rights to produce a weekly dramatic television series based
on the motion picture "Total Recall," which generated over $320 million in
world-wide box office receipts in 1990. We entered into an agreement with
Alliance Atlantis, a leading Canadian production company, pursuant to which
Alliance is co-producing and co-financing the initial 22 episodes of the series
with us. We also entered into an agreement with PolyGram, pursuant to which
PolyGram co-financed and acquired television distribution rights to the series
in the U.S. The domestic deal with PolyGram includes a 22 episode commitment in
exchange for a license fee and a percentage of the net profits of the series.
PolyGram sold the series, entitled Total Recall 2070, to the U.S. pay television
network, Showtime Network, where it debuted in March 1999. "First run" domestic
syndication is being handled by PolyGram for airing to begin in January 2000.
Miramax, which acquired the theatrical sequel rights to "Total Recall," has also
acquired worldwide (other than Canada, Japan and Spain) home video rights to the
series from us. Based upon our initial sales of the series with Polygram,
Miramax and various international broadcasters, the financial conditions
contained in the co-production agreement with Alliance Atlantis have been
satisfied. By co-producing the series with Alliance Atlantis, the series
qualifies for certain Canadian co-production and tax benefits. The proceeds from
all distribution of the series, after recoupment of production costs, will be
allocated 40% to us and 60% to Alliance. As part of the co-production agreement,
we are to assign our license agreements to the co-production and pay over to the
production account all deposits we have received to date.
As of the date hereto, television and home video sales of approximately $15
million have been made with respect to Total Recall 2070 for the U.S.
(Polygram), all of Asia and the Middle East, and parts of Europe, Latin America
and Canada. Still remaining for licensing, among other areas, are many of the
European territories, and parts of Latin America.
We have entered into agreements with the Family Channel for the development
of two movies of the week. The first, Earthquake in New York is a story about an
earthquake in New York City. The production was financed by the Family Channel.
We have received our executive producing fee. Earthquake in New York aired on
the Family Channel in October 1998. The second movie of the week, Down Fall, is
about an avalanche at an exclusive ski resort. The script for Down Fall which
has already been written, was paid for by the Family Channel. No funds have been
advanced for the Down Fall production as of this date.
The acquisition of the one hour dramatic series Water Rats, a high suspense
police action drama set in Sydney, Australia (116 episodes delivered for the
first four seasons), and the one hour dramatic series Cover Story,which takes
place on the set of a television entertainment magazine program (26 episodes
delivered), both of which were acquired from the Australian production company
Southern Star, are examples of our strategy to acquire programming from third
parties. We have the rights for distribution in all Latin American
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countries, including Mexico and Puerto Rico, and have cumulative sales of
approximately $700,000 for Mexican broadcast television and pan-Latin American
satellite broadcast television with the majority of terrestrial broadcast rights
remaining available for sale.
We have also acquired Latin American home video and television distribution
rights to 78 hours of dramatic films from Beyond Distribution PTY Ltd., a
leading Australian production company. Its acquisition brings the total hours of
dramatic programming licensed by us in Latin America to 220.
We have received a firm commitment from Discovery Channel's Animal Planet
for the initial production of 13 one-hour episodes of The Call of the Wild,
based on Jack London's classic novel. The series began production in July 1999
with our Canadian production partner. Delivery of the series is expected to take
place from December 1999 through February 2000.
On June 25, 1999, we purchased from Film Libraries, Inc., a library of 28
made for television movies for a total purchase price of $2,200,000, $1,200,000
payable in cash and $1,000,000 payable in our common stock. Of the purchase
price, $200,000 in cash and $100,000 in our common stock are payable to 2
individuals as commissions. On June 28, 1999, we entered into a five year
license for 20 of the made for television movies with Renown Pictures, Ltd., a
UK based company. For the license, we will receive $3,300,000, $400,000 received
in August 1999 and the remainder payable in 4 equal payments of $725,000 on
September 30, 1999, December 30, 1999, March 30, 2000 and June 30, 2000.
LIVE ACTION AND ANIMATED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING. To take advantage of what
we believe is a significant television market for children's programming, we
intend to develop and produce inventive and original shows, including both
animated series and live-action series.
NON-FICTION/LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING. With the rapid expansion of
national cable and network programming outlets, consumer demand for non-fiction,
reality based "docudrama" programming has increased. Channels such as Fox, the
United Paramount Network, the Warners' Brothers Network, TBS, The Discovery
Channel, The Learning Channel and Lifetime have found quality non-fiction
programming to be a mainstay of their programming portfolio. We intend to
capitalize upon the programming expertise developed by management prior to our
formation.
We have an extensive slate of series which are currently being sold in the
international marketplace. Such programs include Strange Universe, a 130
half-hour five day per week ("strip") syndicated series which was produced in
association with United/Chris-Craft television stations and Rysher
Entertainment. Amazing Tails, a weekly series of 48 half hours featuring people
and their pets, was initially financed by a presale for approximately $1,441,700
to Interpublic for domestic distribution and broadcast.
Current co-productions include America's Scenic Railway Journeys, a six
hour documentary mini-series devoted to famous railway journeys. We have
co-produced this series with Oregon Public Television for the PBS Network and
have paid Oregon Public Television an advance for the international distribution
rights to the mini-series.
DISTRIBUTION
An active part of our business is the presentation of our own product as
well as product acquired from third-party producers to the international
marketplace. Our current library includes 335 half hours of reality based
series, mini-series and specials and 190 hours of dramatic series and film
programming. This includes drama and non-fiction programming as well as movies
of the week, and children's animation. With the rapid increase of networks and
channels, there is an expanding demand for top-quality programming. To access
these markets, our distribution personnel attend such major international trade
shows as MIPCOM-TV, MIP-TV and NATPE.
In territories such as Latin America, we use subdistributors who have
better connections and access to the purchasers in those regions.
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In addition, we have an active "format" business overseas, where we
represent and "reformat" successful foreign shows for the domestic marketplace
and vice versa. We also currently represent several other custom formats which
are under consideration in numerous territories.
LICENSING, MERCHANDISING AND DIRECT MARKETING
Our strategic objectives encompass the exploitation of additional revenue
streams through licensing and merchandising efforts. We hope to generate new
profit centers from toy, publishing, CD-ROM, housewares, stationary, video,
apparel, and other product category licenses. Although no assurance can be given
that this strategy can be successfully implemented, the Company and Alliance
Atlantis, the co-producer of Total Recall 2070, have begun to focus on the
marketing and merchandising rights that are available with respect to the Total
Recall 2070 series. The financial importance of these rights will likely be
impacted by the decision to renew for a second season.
We also intend to focus on certain types of instructional or "how to"
programming that can be translated into direct marketing opportunities. By their
design, aspects of each how to, or instructional program can be extended into a
continuity club, infomercial, and retail products. For example, should we have
sufficient financing, we intend to develop from the series Amazing Tails a pet
"fan" club, with commercial tie-ins with its sponsors.
COMPETITION
The entertainment industry is highly competitive. We compete with, and will
compete with, many organizations, including major film studios, independent
production companies, individual producers and others, including networks, who
are seeking the rights to attractive literary properties, the services of
creative and technical personnel, the financing for production of film and
television projects and favorable arrangements for the distribution of completed
films. Many of our present and future competitors are organizations of
substantially larger size and capacity, with far greater financial and personnel
resources and longer operating history than us. Moreover, the entertainment
industry is currently evolving into an industry in which certain multinational,
multi-media entities, including Viacom/Paramount Pictures, The News
Corporation/Twentieth Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company/Cap Cities-ABC, Time
Warner/Turner Broadcasting and Westinghouse/CBS are anticipated to be in a
position, by virtue of their control over key film, magazine, and/or television
content and their control of key network and cable outlets, to dominate certain
communications industries activities. These competitors have numerous
competitive advantages, including the ability to acquire and attract superior
properties, personnel, actors and/or celebrity hosts and financing.
EMPLOYEES
We currently employ 13 full-time employees, six of whom are members of
senior management. From time to time, as projects go into production, temporary
employees are also employed by us.
DIVIDENDS
We currently intend to retain all earnings and thus will not be issuing
dividends. Moreover, certain of our notes restrict our ability to pay dividends,
and we anticipate similar prohibitions if we obtain a regular commercial line of
credit.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We currently rent office space at 12300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California from an unaffiliated third party, pursuant to a 36 month lease that
began on May 15, 1995 and was extended for an additional 12 months. The lease
terminated on May 14, 1999; however, we continue to be involved in discussions
to extend the lease. We continue to rent the space, which is approximately 4,700
square feet, on a month to month basis, at a monthly rate of $2.35 per square
foot. We believe that our current offices are adequate for our requirements, and
that additional space, if required, is available throughout the Los Angeles area
at commercially reasonable rates.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In January 1999, we were served with a complaint in a matter styled Mel
Giniger & Associates vs. Team Communications Group, Inc. et al filed in the
Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles. In the complaint, the Plaintiff, an
individual who served as a sales agent for us, alleges that he is owed
commissions for sales of certain of our programming and that we have failed to
pay in full the amounts Plaintiff alleges are owed to him. The complaint seeks
damages for breach of contract, services rendered, account stated and for
payment of value for services rendered. We have filed an answer in this action,
and intend to vigorously defend ourselves. The Plaintiff recently obtained a
writ of attachment in the amount of $100,000 and we have posted a bond with the
Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles with respect to this obligation.
In March 1999, we were served with notice of a Demand for Arbitration in a
matter styled Venture Management Consultant, LLC and TEAM Communications Group,
Inc. et al. with the American Arbitration Association. The demand stems from a
dispute between the parties concerning a consulting agreement to provide
investment banking services. We have filed an answer in this action, and intend
to vigorously defend ourselves.
At this time, the outcome of any of the above matters cannot be determined
with any certainty.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
directors and executive officers of the Company.
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NAME AGE POSITION
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Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
Drew S. Levin.............. 45 Director
Jonathan D. Shapiro........ 43 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Eric Elias................. 44 Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
Timothy A. Hill............ 33 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
Declan O'Brien............. 33 Senior Vice President, Development
W. Russell Barry(1)(2)..... 63 Director
Michael Jay
Solomon(1)(2)............ 61 Director
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(1) Member of the Compensation Committee
(2) Member of the Audit Committee
Drew S. Levin has been our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
of the Board of since we were formed in 1995. With the hiring of Mr. Shapiro,
Mr. Levin relinquished the title of President. From 1987 through 1994, Mr. Levin
was President of DSL Productions, Inc. ("DSP"), a privately held company that
was sold to The Producer's Entertainment Group, Inc. ("TPEG") in 1994. Through
February 1995, he continued to act as president of DSP, which operated as a
subsidiary of TPEG. Mr. Levin has produced and co-produced hundreds of hours of
programming, including "Future Quest," for which Mr. Levin received an Emmy
Award, "Hollywood Stuntmakers," "FX Masters" and "Forces Beyond" for the
Discovery Network. Mr. Levin has extensive experience in international
co-productions, including co-producing a domestic and international version of
"Top of the Pops" with the British Broadcasting Company for the CBS television
network and the Montreux Rock Festival for the Showtime Network.
Jonathan D. (Jody) Shapiro has been President, Chief Operating Officer and
a Director since January 1, 1999. Before joining the Company, Mr. Shapiro was
employed at Harmony Holdings Inc., where he was Executive Vice President, as
well as President of Harmony Entertainment, Inc., from 1998 to 1999. During
1997, Mr. Shapiro was an independent consultant. From 1993 to December 1996, he
was President and Chief Executive Officer of CST Entertainment, Inc., where he
executive produced the award winning made for television movie "Wyatt Earp:
Return to Tombstone", as well as other series. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Shapiro
was President of RHI Television Sales (formerly New Line Television
Distribution). From 1986 to 1990, he was at Qintex Entertainment, Inc., where he
served as both Executive Vice President of Qintex Telecommunications Group and
President of Hal Roach Studios Syndication, Inc. Mr. Shapiro began his career at
Telepictures Corporation, attaining the position of Senior Vice President of
Domestic Television.
Michael Jay Solomon has been a member of the Board of Directors since
August, 1998. Mr. Solomon has over 41 years experience in the entertainment
business. In 1978, Mr. Solomon founded Telepictures Corp., serving as its
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. In 1985, Telepictures Corp.
merged with Lorimar Inc., with Mr. Solomon being appointed as the combined
companies' President. From 1989 to April 1994, Mr. Solomon was President of
Warner Bros. International Television, heading up that company's sales and
marketing to television, cable and satellite companies outside of the United
States. For the past four years, Mr. Solomon has been Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Solomon Broadcasting International, a television
communications company which he formed in April 1994. In 1997, Mr. Solomon
became the U.S. representative of Telefonica, Spain, in its new digital Pay TV,
Pay-Per-View and Basic Cable Television System -- Via Digital. Mr. Solomon
serves on the Boards of Directors of the International Council of the National
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the New York University Stern School
of Business.
W. Russell Barry has been a member of the Board of Directors since March
16, 1999. Mr. Barry has more than thirty years experience as a senior management
executive in broadcasting, television production,
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and worldwide distribution. From 1961 to 1976, Mr. Barry worked for CBS and held
various sales and management positions including Vice President and General
Manager of KNXT (CBS owned station in Los Angeles). In 1976, he joined 20th
Century Fox as Vice President Network Sales and subsequently became President of
20th Century Fox Television. Recruited in 1981 by Playboy Enterprises as
President of their production company, he negotiated a joint venture with
Cablevision and launched the Playboy Channel. From 1983 to 1986, he was
President of Taft Entertainment Television. In 1986, he was named President, and
then in June of 1995, Chairman of Turner Program Services, the television
distribution company for Turner Broadcasting. During those twelve years, his
responsibilities included the worldwide marketing and sales of CNN, the MGM
library, Hanna Barbera and other Turner programing. Currently, he is a partner
in Bandit Films and consults for several companies.
Eric Elias has served in the capacity as Senior Vice President, Business
and Legal Affairs since our formation in 1995. Mr. Elias has previously served
as corporate counsel and general manager for a retail and wholesale leisure
electronics firm and, for the past twelve years, has been in general private
practice of law, providing business and legal affairs services for television
production entities similar to the Company.
Timothy A. Hill has been Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary since August 18, 1998. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hill served
as Controller for Spelling Films, Inc. From 1994 to 1996, Mr. Hill was a Manager
for Price Waterhouse LLP, where he worked with entertainment, media and
communications clients. From 1989 to 1994, he was Manager with Arthur Andersen
LLP. Mr. Hill is a certified public accountant. He received a Bachelor's of
Science Degree in Accounting from Pepperdine University. Mr. Hill is a member of
the American Film Market Association, where he serves as Chairman of the Finance
Committee.
Declan O'Brien has been Senior Vice President, Development since April 13,
1998. For the past 5 years, Mr. O'Brien has worked for several television and
motion picture companies located at The Walt Disney Company Studios. From 1996
to 1998, Mr. O'Brien served as Director of Development at Goldenring
Productions. Prior to 1996, he was involved in production at Touchstone
Pictures. Mr. O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State
University, Pomona, where he was graduated with honors.
INVOLVEMENT IN CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In January 1997, CST Entertainment, Inc., a publicly held company primarily
involved in the colorization of old "black and white" film material, filed for
federal bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of California. From 1993
to December 1996, Mr. Shapiro, our current President, Chief Operating Officer
and a director, was president, chief executive officer and a director of CST
Entertainment, Inc.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Under the 1996 Directors Plan, which plan has been incorporated into the
1999 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock Plan, Mr. Solomon and Mr.
Barry, who are non-employee directors, each received an option to purchase
30,000 shares of our common stock at the then effective exercise price of $2.50
per share and $2.00 per share, respectively.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, AND CHANGE IN CONTROL
AGREEMENTS
Drew Levin. We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Levin
(the "Levin Agreement") providing for his services as President and Chief
Executive Officer effective January 1, 1997 through December 31, 2001. With the
hiring of Mr. Shapiro, Mr. Levin relinquished the title of President. Pursuant
to the Levin Agreement, Mr. Levin will receive a salary of $220,000, plus
$145,000 per annum as an advance against a pro-rata portion of producer's fees
earned by Mr. Levin (the "Annual Salary"). Producer's fees in excess of $145,000
will be retained by us. Mr. Levin has agreed that any producer's fees relating
to Company produced programming shall be allocated to us. Pursuant to the Levin
Agreement, Mr. Levin will receive: (i) from 5% to 7.5% of our pre-tax profit
beginning in 1997 pursuant to a formula based on specified earnings levels; and
(ii) options to acquire an aggregate of 85,000 shares of our common stock at a
per share exercise price equal to the initial public offering price, which
options shall be deemed fully vested. The Levin
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Agreement also provides that certain unpaid bonus compensation owing to Mr.
Levin will be applied to his loan from the Company.
The Levin Agreement also provides that if Mr. Levin dies or becomes unable
to perform his duties, functions and responsibilities for a period of 3
consecutive months or shorter periods aggregating 4 months within any 12 month
period, the Company may terminate Mr. Levin, in which case Mr. Levin or his
beneficiary shall be entitled to receive all of Mr. Levin's base salary, accrued
share of bonus for that fiscal year and thereafter for an additional one year
period. If the Company were to terminate Mr. Levin without cause, Mr. Levin
would be entitled to receive (i) a lump sum payment equal to the Annual Salary,
as well as unpaid vacation pay, unreimbursed business expenses and any other
monies payable to Mr. Levin under any employee benefit plan; (ii) the right to
obtain a transfer of any life insurance policy existing for the benefit of Mr.
Levin; and (iii) one half of the balance of the Annual Salary payable through
the end of then current term, as due and scheduled under the Levin Agreement as
if Mr. Levin had not been terminated, with a minimum payable of 1 year's Annual
Salary and a maximum payable of 2 years' Annual Salary.
Jonathan D. (Jody) Shapiro. We have entered into an employment agreement
with Mr. Shapiro (the "Shapiro Agreement") providing for his services as
President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of November 22, 1998. The
term of the Shapiro Agreement commenced January 1, 1999 and continues until
December 31, 1999. If during such period Mr. Shapiro is successful in helping
the Company to raise a minimum of $3,000,000 in debt or equity financing, the
Shapiro Agreement will be extended for an additional 2 years. Mr. Shapiro is to
be paid a base salary of $220,000 per year, plus a bonus to be determined by the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors based upon his performance. In
addition, applied against such bonus will be 2% of the gross dollars raised
through Mr. Shapiro's efforts and 1% of the Company's post tax profits. Mr.
Shapiro's bonus, which shall be paid on a quarterly basis, shall be a minimum of
$25,000 for the first year. The minimum bonus shall increase to $30,000 for the
second year and $40,000 for the third year. Mr. Shapiro has been granted 90,000
stock options at an exercise price of $1.65 per share, such options to vest
ratably over the first 2 years of his employment.
Timothy A. Hill. We have entered into an employment agreement with Timothy
A. Hill (the "Hill Agreement") providing for his services as Senior Vice
President/Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 1999. The term of the
Hill Agreement is for 2 years. Mr. Hill is to be paid a salary of $150,000 for
the first year and $175,000 for the second year. Mr. Hill shall be entitled to a
minimum annual bonus of $15,000. Mr. Hill is to be granted 40,000 stock options
at the exercise price equal to the price of our common stock on the grant date,
to vest equally on a monthly basis over the term of the Hill Agreement.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table provides certain summary information concerning the
compensation earned for services rendered in all capacities to us for the fiscal
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 by our Chief Executive Officer (the
"Named Executive Officer"):
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STOCK ALL OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION(1) YEAR SALARY BONUS OPTIONS COMPENSATION
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Drew S. Levin(5)........................ 1998 $220,000 $145,000 $13,400(4)
Chairman of the Board 1997 $220,000 $145,000
and Chief Executive Officer 1996 $350,000 $ 45,000(2) (3)
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(1) Other than salary described herein, the Company did not pay the Named
Executive Officer any compensation, including incidental personal benefits
in excess of 10% of the Named Executive Officer's salary.
(2) For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Mr. Levin was entitled,
pursuant to the terms of his prior agreement, to a bonus equal to certain
producer's fees relating to the series Amazing Tails. During such period Mr.
Levin received $45,000 and, pursuant to the terms of his new employment
agreement (which
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became effective upon the closing of the public offering in August 1998),
has agreed to apply the balance of such accrued but unpaid bonus ($175,000)
to repay certain loans made to him by the Company. This amount ($175,000)
was reflected in Mr. Levin's compensation for fiscal 1998. Mr. Levin will no
longer receive production bonuses. The loan balance is $179,400 as of the
date hereof. Such amount is net of amounts owed to Mr. Levin for accrued
producer fees and the bonus effective April 1, 1998. See "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
(3) Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Levin's restated employment agreement, Mr.
Levin was granted options to acquire 85,000 shares of our common stock at
$1.00 per share, exercisable upon our initial public offering. These options
are fully vested.
(4) Mr. Levin was entitled to receive a car allowance of $1,250 per month for 8
months and $850 per month for 4 months.
(5) For the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998, the Company has granted Mr.
Levin a bonus, effective as of April 1, 1998, of $70,000 in respect of his
services for 1997. This amount is in addition to his agreed upon contractual
compensation. In addition, Mr. Levin received a bonus of $30,000 pursuant to
the terms of his employment agreement for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of August 23, 1999, certain information
regarding the ownership of common stock by:
- each person who is known by us to own of record or beneficially more than
5% of the outstanding common stock;
- each of our directors;
- each named executive officer; and
- all directors and executive officers as a group.
Except as otherwise indicated, the shareholders listed in the table have
sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AGGREGATE NUMBER PERCENT OF
OF SHARES BENEFICIAL SHARES
NAME AND ADDRESS(1) OWNED(2) OUTSTANDING
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<S> <C> <C>
Drew S. Levin(3)............................................ 684,123 12.1%
VMR Luxembourg, S.A.(4)..................................... 599,879 10.6%
Gontard & Metallbank AG..................................... 500,000 8.9%
Michael Jay Solomon(5)...................................... 50,000 *%
W. Russell Barry(6)......................................... 30,000 *%
Jonathan D. Shapiro(7)...................................... 22,500 *%
Esquire Trade & Finance(8).................................. 296,647 5.3%
Infusion Capital............................................ 283,000 5.1%
All officers and directors as a group (8 persons)........... 809,123 14.0%
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* Less than 1%
(1) Address is c/o Team Communications Group, Inc., 12300 Wilshire Boulevard,
Suite 400, Los Angeles, California 90025.
(2) Gives effect to the anti-dilution provisions of the sale of 2.5% of our
common stock from Mr. Drew Levin to Mr. Morris Wolfson, Mr. Abraham Wolfson,
Mr. Aaron Wolfson and Wedmore Corporation N.V. and the conversion of the
Conversion Note computed on a fully diluted basis.
(3) Includes 249,488 shares which Mr. Joseph Cayre has agreed to transfer to Mr.
Levin pursuant to Mr. Levin's arrangements with Mr. Cayre. Mr. Levin has
pledged his shares and his options to Mr. Cayre
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pursuant to Mr. Cayre's loan transaction with the Company. Includes options
to acquire 85,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per
share which the Company granted to Mr. Levin concurrently with the execution
of his Employment Agreement.
(4) Includes shares issuable pursuant to the terms of a warrant to purchase
100,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.20 per share, which are
exercisable within 60 days.
(5) Includes an option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise
price $2.50 per share.
(6) Includes an option to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock at an exercise
price $2.00 per share.
(7) Pursuant to Mr. Shapiro's employment agreement, he has been granted options
to purchase 90,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per
share, of which 22,500 shares are exercisable within 60 days.
(8) Includes shares issuable pursuant to the terms of a warrant to purchase
29,219 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.16 per share, which are
exercisable within 60 days.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS BY MR. LEVIN; TRANSACTIONS WITH JOSEPH CAYRE; TRANSACTIONS
WITH ERIC ELIAS
Short Term Borrowings by Mr. Levin. The Company has currently due from
officer a balance of $179,400. The Company had due from officer balances of
$145,400, $195,500 and $11,300 at December 31, 1998, December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996, respectively, representing short-term interest free loans
made by the Company to Mr. Levin, less producer's fees earned for services on a
Company production. At December 31, 1998, December 31, 1997 and December 31,
1996, the amount of such loans owed by Mr. Levin to the Company (which also
represents the highest amount borrowed during such periods) was $145,400,
$195,500 and $11,300, respectively. As of June 30, 1999, the amount of such
loans is $170,400, with a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of
Directors having approved the additional $25,000 loan. Such amount is net of
amounts owed to Mr. Levin for accrued producer fees and bonus effective April 1,
1998. Borrowings by any officer of the Company require the approval of a
majority of the disinterested members of the Board. There is no interest being
charged on the amount Mr. Levin owes the Company and there is no interest
accruing on the producer fees previously owed by the Company to Mr. Levin.
Transactions with Joseph Cayre. As of the date hereof, we were indebted to
Joseph Cayre, one of our original shareholders, in respect of a loan made in
April 1995 in the amount of $500,000 and interest on this loan currently accrues
at the prime rate established by Republic National Bank, New York, New York,
plus 2% per year. Mr. Cayre has waived the interest that accrued on this loan
prior to March 31, 1998. Mr. Cayre's loan is currently secured by Mr. Levin's
shares and all of the assets of the Company.
Mr. Cayre and Mr. Levin agreed that as of the closing of the Company's
initial public offering in August 1998, Mr. Cayre would receive payment of
$250,000 in respect of the amounts owed to him, and the remaining debt of
$500,000 would be extended until August 31,1999. Subject to the foregoing, Mr.
Levin and Mr. Cayre also agreed to restructure Mr. Cayre's investment in the
Company. Mr. Cayre agreed that upon the closing of the Company's initial public
offering, Mr. Cayre's interest in the Company would be reduced to 214,874 shares
of common stock by transferring to Mr. Levin 195,774 shares of common stock held
by Mr. Cayre. Mr. Cayre entered into a consulting agreement with the Company
pursuant to which he was paid $260,000 for his consulting services to the
Company through September 30, 1998. In February 1996, in connection with a prior
restructuring of this indebtedness, Mr. Cayre received options to purchase
48,743 shares of common stock at a price of $.43 per share, which options are
exercisable at the time of the Company's initial public offering.
Transactions With Eric Elias. Mr. Elias, who serves as Senior Vice
President, Business and Legal Affairs, is paid through his private law firm. In
1997 Mr. Elias received approximately $125,000, including expense
reimbursements, for such legal services. In 1998, Mr. Elias received
approximately $170,000, including expense reimbursements, for such legal
services. On June 30, 1997, Mr. Elias was granted an option to purchase 12,500
shares of common stock at the Company's initial public offering price of $5.50
per share.
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We believe that the foregoing transactions were on terms no less favorable
to us than those available from unaffiliated parties. It is our current policy
that all transactions with officers, directors, 5% shareholders and their
affiliates will be entered into only if such transactions are approved by a
majority of the disinterested independent directors, and on terms no less
favorable to us than could be obtained from unaffiliated parties and are
reasonably expected to benefit us.
STOCK OPTION PLANS
As of May 26, 1999, our Board of Directors approved, and recommended for
adoption by the shareholders, who adopted such plan on June 11, 1999, the 1999
Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock Plan (the "1999 Stock Plan").
As part of the 1999 Stock Plan, we incorporated into it our 1996 Stock Awards
Plan and our 1996 Directors' Stock Option Plan. All outstanding awards under
those plans have been converted into equivalent awards under the 1999 Stock
Plan. Such awards will continue to have the same terms, conditions and exercise
prices as they had under the prior plans.
The 1999 Stock Plan increases the aggregate number of shares available for
the grant of options to an amount equal to 20% of then current outstanding
shares of our common stock, such figure to be adjusted as and when we increase
our outstanding shares of common stock. The initial number of shares shall be
approximately 700,000. The 1999 Stock Plan provides for the grant of qualified
incentive stock options ("ISOs") that meet the requirements of Section 422 of
the Code, stock options not so qualified ("NQSOs"), deferred stock and
restricted stock awards ("Grants"). The 1999 Stock Plan is administered by a
committee of directors appointed by the Board of Directors (the "Committee").
ISOs may be granted to our officers and key employees or any of our
subsidiaries. The exercise price for any ISO granted under the 1999 Stock Plan
may not be less than 100% (or 110% in the case of ISOs granted to an employee
who is deemed to own in excess of 10.0% of the outstanding common stock) of the
fair market value of the shares of common stock at the time the option is
granted. The exercise price for any NQSO granted under the 1999 Stock Plan may
not be less than 85.0% of the fair market value of the shares of common stock at
the time the option is granted. The purpose of the 1999 Stock Plan is to provide
a means of performance-based compensation in order to attract and retain
qualified personnel and to provide an incentive to those whose job performance
affects us.
The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 1999 Stock Plan is
subject to anti-dilution provisions for stock splits, stock dividends and
similar events. If an option granted under the 1999 Stock Plan expires or
terminates, or a Grant is forfeited, the shares subject to any unexercised
portion of such option or Grant will again become available for the issuance of
further options or Grants under the 1999 Stock Plan.
Under the 1999 Stock Plan, we may make loans available to stock option
holders, subject to the Committee's approval, in connection with the exercise of
stock options granted under the 1999 Stock Plan. If shares of common stock are
pledged as collateral for such indebtedness, such shares may be returned to us
in satisfaction of such indebtedness. If so returned, such shares shall again be
available for issuance in connection with future stock options and Grants under
the 1999 Stock Plan.
Unless previously terminated by the Board of Directors, no options or
grants may be granted under the 1999 Stock Plan after May 25, 2009.
Options granted under the 1999 Stock Plan will become exercisable according
to the terms of the grant made by the Committee. Grants will be subject to the
terms and restrictions of the award made by the Committee. The Committee has
discretionary authority to select participants from among eligible persons and
to determine at the time an option or Grant is granted and in the case of
options, whether it is intended to be an ISO or a NQSO, and when and in what
increments shares covered by the option may be purchased. Under current law,
ISOs may not be granted to any individual who is not also an officer or employee
of ours or any of our subsidiaries.
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The exercise price of any option granted under the 1999 Stock Plan is
payable in full:
- in cash;
- by surrender of shares of our common stock already owned by the option
holder having a market value equal to the aggregate exercise price of all
shares to be purchased including, in the case of the exercise of NQSOs,
restricted stock subject to a Grant under the 1999 Stock Plan;
- by cancellation of indebtedness owed by us to the optionholder;
- by a full recourse promissory note executed by the optionholder; or
- by any combination of the foregoing.
The terms of any promissory note may be changed from time to time by the Board
of Directors to comply with applicable Internal Revenue Service or Securities
and Exchange Commission regulations or other relevant pronouncements.
The Board of Directors may from time to time revise or amend the 1999 Stock
Plan and may suspend or discontinue it at any time. However, no such revision or
amendment may impair the rights of any participant under any outstanding option
or Grant without such participant's consent or may, without shareholder
approval, increase the number of shares subject to the 1999 Stock Plan or
decrease the exercise price of a stock option to less than 100% of fair market
value on the date of grant (with the exception of adjustments resulting from
changes in capitalization), materially modify the class of participants eligible
to receive options or Grants under the 1999 Stock Plan, materially increase the
benefits accruing to participants under the 1999 Stock Plan or extend the
maximum option term under the 1999 Stock Plan.
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SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
Selling Shareholders.
We will not receive any proceeds from the market sales of the Selling
Shareholders shares, although we will receive the proceeds from the exercise of
the Warrants held by the Selling Shareholders. We are paying all costs and
expenses of registering the Selling Shareholders shares. Sales of the Selling
Shareholders shares or the potential of such sales could have an adverse effect
on the market price of our common stock. See "Risk Factors -- Shares Eligible
for Future Sale."
The Selling Shareholders and the number of shares they each hold are listed
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS SHARES OWNED
-------------------- ------------
<S> <C>
Austin Vest Amstolt Blazms.................................. 212,960
Esquire Trade & Finance..................................... 296,647
Nesher Inc.................................................. 46,323
Amro International.......................................... 185,316
VMR Luxembourg, S.A......................................... 599,879
Alan Parnes................................................. 5,000
Arab International Trust Co................................. 10,000
Duck Partners, LP........................................... 20,000
Gary & Paula Wayton......................................... 10,000
Michael Rosenbaum........................................... 20,000
RMK Financial LLC........................................... 15,000
Robert Bain................................................. 20,000
Robert Frankel.............................................. 7,470
Roger Triemstra............................................. 10,000
Roland McAbee............................................... 6,400
Swan Alley (Nominees) Limited............................... 20,000
Van Moer Santerre & Cie..................................... 50,000
Mathew & Barbara Geisser.................................... 3,204
Central Scale Co............................................ 9,613
Vijaya Rani Rekhala/Vijay-Kumar Rekhala, M.D................ 6,408
United Congregation Mesorah................................. 6,408
Samuel F. Marinelli......................................... 3,204
Mildred J. Geiss............................................ 3,204
Jon G. Kastendieck.......................................... 6,408
Cooperative Holding Corporation............................. 12,817
Aaron Wolfson............................................... 110,458
Abraham Wolfson............................................. 104,049
Arielle Wolfson............................................. 6,408
Eli Levitin................................................. 25,730
Morris Wolfson Family Limited Partnership................... 106,185
Levpol...................................................... 6,408
Wellington Corporation, N.V................................. 4,272
Crescent Capital Company, LLC............................... 8,544
Arthur Steinberg IRA Rollover............................... 2,136
Robert Steinberg IRA Rollover............................... 2,136
Robert Sam Steinberg -- A Partnership....................... 2,136
Von Graffenried AG.......................................... 4,272
Third World Trust Company LTD............................... 4,272
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS SHARES OWNED
-------------------- ------------
<S> <C>
Alpha Ventures.............................................. 8,544
Tuch Family Trust........................................... 2,136
Alfred Ross................................................. 4,272
Fred Chanowski.............................................. 2,136
Allen Goodman............................................... 4,272
Felix D. Paige.............................................. 8,544
Andrew G. Rogal............................................. 4,272
Mark J. Levine.............................................. 2,136
Joseph Sullivan............................................. 4,272
Robert Gopen................................................ 2,136
Colony Financial Services................................... 2,136
John Carberry............................................... 2,136
Daniel & Thalia Federbush................................... 4,272
Michael S. Berlin, M.D...................................... 4,272
Phillip Tewel............................................... 29,191
Joe Cayre................................................... 263,617
South Ferry #2.............................................. 29,906
ACA Equities................................................ 14,668
D&M Investment Corp......................................... 48,419
Gilbert Karsenty............................................ 5,269
Chana Sasha................................................. 20,506
Affida Bank................................................. 60,950
Bill Nesmith................................................ 681
Mike Sposato................................................ 681
Bob Dorfman................................................. 2,349
Bristol Capital............................................. 20,934
Venture Management Consultants, LLC......................... 20,000
Infusion Capital............................................ 283,000
Marathon Consulting......................................... 80,000
Claudio Nessi............................................... 31,000
DMT Technologies............................................ 97,000
Premier Acquisition Corp.................................... 3,000
Davstar..................................................... 22,718
Century City Securities, Inc. .............................. 100,000
Robert Herskowitz........................................... 10,000
Chase Financing Ltd......................................... 121,000
Investor Resource Services.................................. 104,000
Program Power............................................... 1,000
National Securities Corporation............................. 150,000
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Total....................................................... 3,548,692
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</TABLE>
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The shares of common stock subject to this prospectus may be sold from time
to time by the Selling Shareholders or their successors, assigns or transferees
in private transactions for their own accounts. The Selling Shareholders may
offer and sell the shares from time to time in transactions on The Nasdaq
SmallCap Market on terms to be determined at the time of such sales. The Selling
Shareholders may also make private transfers directly or through a broker or
brokers. Alternatively, the Selling Shareholders may from time to
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time offer shares of common stock offered hereby to or through underwriters,
dealers or agents, who may receive consideration in the form of discounts and
commissions; such compensation, which may be in excess of normal brokerage
commissions, may be paid by the Selling Shareholders and/or purchasers of the
shares of common stock offered hereby for whom such underwriters, dealers or
agents may act. The Selling Shareholders and any dealers or agents that
participate in the distribution of the shares of common stock offered hereby may
be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the
Securities Act, and any discounts, commissions or concessions received and any
profit realized by them on the resale of shares as principals may be deemed
underwriting compensation under the Securities Act. The aggregate proceeds to
the Selling Shareholders from sales of the common stock offered hereby will be
the purchase price of the common stock less any brokers' commissions. The common
stock offered hereby may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions
at a fixed price, which may be changed, or at varying prices determined at the
time of such sale or at negotiated prices.
The common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and offered hereby
will be issued by us in accordance with the respective terms thereof.
We are contractually obligated to keep this prospectus current for as long
a period as any Warrants remain outstanding and for two years thereafter. We may
from time to time notify the Selling Shareholders that this prospectus is not
current and that sales of the common stock may not occur until the prospectus is
supplemented by sticker or amendment, as appropriate. To the extent required,
the specific shares of common stock to be sold, the names of the Selling
Shareholders, the respective purchase prices and public offering prices, the
names of any agent, dealer or underwriter and any applicable commissions or
discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an
accompanying prospectus supplement, or, if appropriate, a post-effective
amendment to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus forms a part.
The laws of certain states may require that sale of the shares of common
stock offered hereby be conducted solely through brokers or dealers registered
in those states. In addition, in certain states the shares of common stock
offered hereby may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for
sale in the applicable state or an exemption therefrom is available.
Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person
engaged in the distribution of the common stock offered hereby may not
simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common
stock for a period of [one] business day prior to the commencement of such
distribution. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, the Selling
Shareholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder including, without limitation, Regulation
M, which provisions may limit the timing of purchases and sales of common stock
by Selling Shareholders.
We will pay substantially all the expenses incurred by the Selling
Shareholders and us incident to this offering and the sale of the common stock
offered hereby to the public, but excluding any underwriting discounts,
commissions or transfer taxes. The expenses are estimated to be approximately
$125,000.
We have also agreed to indemnify the Selling Shareholders against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
COMMON STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue up to 40,000,000 shares of common stock,
no par value. Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share
held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. There is
cumulative voting for election of directors. Subject to the prior rights of any
series of preferred stock which may from time to time be outstanding, if any,
holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably, dividends when, as and
if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor
and, upon the liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, are
entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities
and payment of accrued dividends and liquidation preferences on the preferred
stock, if any. Holders of Common stock have no preemptive rights and have no
rights to convert their Common stock into any other securities. The outstanding
shares of common stock are validly authorized and issued, fully paid, and
nonassessable.
PREFERRED STOCK
We are authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. The
Preferred Stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which may be
determined at the time of issuance by the Board of Directors, without further
action by shareholders and may include voting rights (including the right to
vote as a series on particular matters), preferences as to dividends and
liquidation, conversion rights, redemption rights and sinking fund provisions.
We have no present plans for the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock and any
issuance of such Preferred Stock before August 29, 1999 will require the consent
of National Securities Corporation. The issuance of any Preferred Stock could
adversely affect the rights of the holders of common stock and therefore, reduce
the value of the common stock. The ability of the Board of Directors to issue
Preferred Stock could also discourage, delay or prevent a takeover. See "Risk
Factors -- Preferred Stock; Possible Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Charter
Provisions."
WARRANTS
PRE-IPO WARRANTS
In connection with the issuance of prior secured notes, we have issued an
aggregate of 427,354 warrants, each warrant entitling the holder thereof to
acquire one share of common stock; 224,293 warrants are exercisable at an
exercise price equal to $0.43 per share, 29,191 warrants are exercisable at an
exercise price equal to $0.97 per share, 193,870 warrants are exercisable at
$0.97 per share, 20,000 warrants are exercisable at $2.45 and 10,000 warrants
are exercisable at $2.00, subject to adjustment as hereinafter provided. The
warrants may be exercised, at the option of the holder at any time. To date,
102,967 of such warrants have been exercised. Unless exercised during their
term, the right to exercise the warrants terminates on their expiration date.
CONSULTANT'S WARRANTS
We have also issued 147,924 warrants to other consultants and investors in
connection with prior financings. Of these warrants, 21,362 are exercisable at
$1.07 per share and 126,562 are exercisable at $0.43 per share, all of which are
currently exercisable. During 1998 and 1999, we granted warrants to purchase our
common stock to the following individuals and entities for services provided to
us: (i) 22,000 and 10,000 warrants, respectively, to Mansion House International
and Danny Chan, respectively, exercisable at $2.75 per share, (ii) 5,000
warrants to Hedblom Partners, exercisable at $3.50 per share, (iii) 200,000
warrants to Glen Michael Financial; 100,000 exercisable at $1.62 per share,
75,000 exercisable at $3.00 per share and 25,000 exercisable at $3.25 per share,
and (iv) 10,000 warrants to Ralph Olsen, exercisable at $2.00 per share. In
addition, we granted (x) 121,000 and 10,000 warrants, respectively, to Chase
Financing Ltd., and Robert Herskowitz, respectively, exercisable at $1.62 per
share and (y) an aggregate of 20,000 warrants, 5,000 each to Investor Relations
Services, Aurora Holdings, Amber Capital and Affiliated Services, respectively,
exercisable
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at $2.45 per share, in connection with debt that was raised. Century City
Securities, Inc., was issued 100,000 warrants exercisable at $2.20 per share,
for consulting services.
National Securities Corporation's Warrant
As part of our initial public offering, we issued to National Securities
Corporation a warrant to purchase for investment a maximum of 150,000 shares of
common stock. This warrant is exercisable for a four-year period commencing one
year from July 29, 1999. The exercise price is $7.425 per share (that being 135%
of the initial public offering price per share). The warrant is not saleable,
transferable, assignable or hypothecatable prior to its exercise date except to
officers of National Securities Corporation and members of their selling group
and officers and partners thereof. The warrant contains anti-dilution
provisions. The warrant does not entitle National Securities Corporation to any
rights as a shareholder until it is exercised and shares are purchased
thereunder. The warrant and the shares of common stock thereunder may not be
offered for sale except in compliance with the applicable provisions of the
Securities Act. We have agreed that, if we shall cause to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission either an amendment to the Registration
Statement from our initial public offering or a separate registration statement,
National Securities Corporation shall have the right during the seven-year
period commencing on July 29, 1999 to include in such amendment or Registration
Statement the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrant at no
expense to National Securities Corporation. Additionally, we have agreed that
for a period of 5 years from the closing of the initial public offering, upon
written demand by a holder or holders of a majority of the warrant, we will, on
one occasion, register the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
warrant at our expense. In addition, we have agreed, that during the same 5 year
period, upon the written demand of any holder of the warrant, to promptly
register the shares of common stock underlying such holder's warrant at the
expense of such holder.
Post-IPO Bridge Warrants
In connection with the sale of the Debentures made between January and
March 1999, we also issued warrants to purchase 185,000 shares of common stock.
The warrants are exercisable at a price equal to 110% of the per share market
value as of the last trading day prior to the date of the issuance of the
warrants. The price is $2.16 per share for 85,000 of the warrants and $2.20 per
share for 100,000 of the warrants.
In connection with the $350,000 bridge financing, we issued 35,000 warrants
which are exercisable at $7.61 per share. Finally, in connection with the
$4,000,000 bridge financing, we issued 340,000 warrants which are exercisable at
$7.088 per share.
Warrant Terms
The warrantholders have the opportunity to profit from a rise in the market
price of the common stock without assuming the risk of ownership of the shares
of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrants, with a resulting
dilution in the interests of the Company's shareholders by reason of exercise of
warrants at a time when the exercise price is less than the market price for the
common stock. Further, the terms on which we could obtain additional capital
during the life of the warrants may be adversely affected. The warrant holders
may be expected to exercise their warrants at a time when we would, in all
likelihood, be able to obtain any needed capital by an offering of common stock
on terms more favorable than those provided for by the warrants.
The holders of the warrants will not have any of the rights or privileges
of shareholders, including voting rights and rights to receive dividends, prior
to exercise of the warrants. We reserve out of its authorized but unissued
shares a sufficient number of shares of common stock for issuance on exercise of
the warrants. The common stock issuable on exercise of the warrants will be,
when issued, duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.
For a holder to exercise the warrants, there must be a current registration
statement in effect with the Commission and registration or qualification with,
or approval from, various state securities agencies with
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respect to the shares or other securities underlying the warrants, or an opinion
of our counsel that there is an exemption from registration or qualification.
ANTIDILUTION. In the event that we shall at any time:
- declare a dividend, or make a distribution, on the outstanding common
stock payable in shares of our capital stock;
- subdivide the outstanding common stock into a greater number of shares of
common stock;
- combine the outstanding common stock into a smaller number of shares; or
- issue any shares of its capital stock by reclassification of the common
stock (including any such reclassification in connection with a
consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing
corporation),
then, in each case, the exercise price per warrant share in effect at the time
of the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive
such dividend or distribution or of the effective date of such subdivision,
combination or reclassification shall be adjusted so that it shall equal the
price determined by multiplying such exercise price by a fraction, the numerator
of which shall be the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately
prior to such action, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares
of common stock outstanding after giving effect to such action. Upon such
adjustments to the exercise price, the number of warrant shares issuable upon
exercise of each warrant shall simultaneously be adjusted by multiplying the
number of warrant shares theretofore issuable upon exercise of such warrant by
the exercise price theretofore in effect and dividing the product so obtained by
the exercise price, as adjusted.
REORGANIZATIONS. In the event of any reclassification, capital
reorganization or other similar change of outstanding common stock, any
consolidation or merger involving the Company (other than a consolidation or
merger which does not result in any reclassification, capital reorganization, or
other similar change in the outstanding common stock), or a sale or conveyance
to another corporation of the property of the Company as, or substantially as,
an entirety, each warrant will thereupon become exercisable only for the kind
and number of shares of stock or other securities, assets or cash to which a
holder of the number of shares of common stock issuable (at the time of such
reclassification, reorganization, consolidation, merger or sale) upon exercise
of such warrant would have been entitled upon such reclassification,
reorganization, consolidation, merger or sale. In the case above, the effect of
these provisions would be that the holder of a warrant would thereafter be
limited to exercising such warrant at the exercise price in effect at such time
for the amount of cash per share that a warrant holder would have received had
such holder exercised such warrant and received common stock immediately prior
to the effective date of such cash merger or transaction. Depending upon the
terms of such cash merger or transaction, the aggregate amount of cash so
received could be more or less than the exercise price of the warrant.
EXERCISE PROCEDURE. Each holder of a warrant may exercise such warrant by
surrendering the certificate evidencing such warrant, with the subscription form
on the reverse side of such certificate properly completed and executed,
together with payment of the exercise price, to us at our executive offices. The
exercise price will be payable by cash or by certified or official bank check
payable in U.S. Dollars to the order of the Company. If fewer than all of the
warrants evidenced by a warrant certificate are exercised, a new certificate
will be issued for the remaining number of warrants. Certificates evidencing the
warrants may be exchanged for new certificates of different denominations by
presenting the warrant certificates at the office of the Company.
BRIDGE NOTES
Pre-IPO Bridge Notes
To finance our working capital needs, we have issued a series of bridge
notes. In February 1997, we commenced the placement of units consisting off
$50,000 principal amount of 10% Convertible Notes (the "February 1997 Notes")
and 10,000 common stock purchase warrants. We sold an aggregate of $969,350
principal amount of the February 1997 Notes. The principal amount of, and
interest on, the February 1997
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Notes were due and payable on our initial public offering. The February 1997
Notes were convertible into shares of common stock during the period commencing
60 days after the closing date and continuing through the effective date of the
initial public offering. Substantially all of the notes holders have waived
their right to convert.
In June 1996 we commenced the placement of units consisting of $50,000
principal amount of 10% Secured Convertible Notes (the "June 1996 Notes") and
10,000 common stock purchase warrants. We sold an aggregate of $975,000
principal amount of the June 1996 Notes. The principal amount of, and interest
on, the June 1996 Notes were due and payable, if the holders thereof do not
otherwise notify us that they were converting their notes, on the completion of
our initial public offering. The June 1996 Notes are secured by substantially
all of our assets. To the extent not otherwise repaid, the June 1996 Notes
became convertible into shares of common stock, beginning 12 months after the
completion of our initial public offering, at a conversion price of $2.50 per
share, subject to an adjustment in certain events. Substantially all the holders
of these notes have waived their right to so convert.
In February 1996, we commenced the placement of units consisting of $50,000
principal amount of 12% Secured Notes (the "February 1996 Notes") and 10,000
common stock purchase warrants. We sold an aggregate of $900,000 principal
amount of the February 1996 Notes. The principal amount of, and interest on, the
February 1996 Notes were due and payable on the second anniversary of the
initial closing date thereof, and were secured by substantially all of our
assets. These notes were not convertible.
All but $588,750 of the February 1997 Notes, the June 1996 Notes and the
February 1996 Notes were repaid from the proceeds of our initial public
offering, other working capital, or subsequent conversions into our common
stock.
In December 1997, we obtained a loan in the amount of $315,000 from Venture
Management Consultants, LLC ("VMC"), affiliates of shareholders of the Company,
which accrues interest at 12% per year, and matured upon the earlier of the
closing of the initial public offering or July 15, 1998. As the loan was not
repaid by February 15, 1998, we were required to pay VMC an additional fee of
$15,000. Included in the principal to be repaid is a $15,000 loan origination
fee. As of the date hereof, $120,000 of principal has been repaid on this note.
Between March 1998 and May 1998, we arranged for short term loans (the
"Interim Financing") of an aggregate of $1,642,000. A majority of such loans
were made by present shareholders and their affiliates. These loans matured as
follows: (i) $642,000 on July 15, 1998; (ii) $235,000 on June 15, 1998; (iii)
$115,000 on November 15, 1998; (iv) $150,000 on March 16, 1999; (v) $250,000 on
April 1, 1999; and (vi) $250,000 on April 18, 1999. These loans, other than the
$642,000, $115,000 and $235,000 loans accrue interest at 12% per year. The
$235,000 loan includes a $35,000 origination fee, and a $10,000 late fee as the
note was not paid at June 15, 1998. The note did not accrue interest. The
$642,000 loan has a fixed interest amount of $78,000 (which has not been paid
and is due upon the maturity of the loan) and includes a $42,000 loan
origination fee. The $115,000 loan includes a $15,000 loan origination fee and
begins to accrue interest at 18% per year if the loan goes into default. As of
August 20, 1999, the $150,000 March 16, 1999 Note remains outstanding and is in
default.
In May, June and July 1998, we arranged for loans from 10 parties of an
aggregate of $715,000 for specific production financing. These loans mature as
follows: (i) $375,000 on January 10, 2000; and (ii) $340,000 on August 1, 1999.
The $375,000 loans accrue interest as 12% per year and the $340,000 loan accrues
interest at 16% per year. Of the $375,000, there are two loan origination fees,
one for $8,000 and one for $8,500. If any payments under the $340,000 loan are
not paid within three days of being due, a late fee of 8% of the delinquent
amount will be assessed for each month the payment is delinquent. In addition,
if the loan is in default, at the lender's option, the unpaid principal and
accrued interest shall thereafter bear interest at the lessor of 25% per year or
the maximum legal rate. The loan may be prepaid, however, in order to prepay the
loan, we will have to pay the lender the lesser of all of the interest which
would have accrued through the maturity of the loan or $42,000. As of July 31,
1999, $75,000 remains outstanding and matures on January 10, 2000.
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POST IPO SECURITIES PLACEMENTS
Between January and March 1999, the Company sold to 5 investors an
aggregate principal amount of $1,850,000 of 8% convertible debentures and
warrants to purchase up to 185,000 shares of common stock. The holders of
$850,000 of the debentures have converted their debentures into common stock and
the holders of the remaining $1,000,000 of the debentures have indicated that
they also intend to convert their debentures into common stock. All of the
debentures are convertible into shares of common stock at the option of the
holder at any time after their purchase. The conversion price for each debenture
in effect on any conversion date will be the lesser of (A) an amount equal to
90% of the average per share market value for five consecutive trading days
immediately prior to the initial closing date or (B) an amount equal to 85% of
the per share market value for the trading day having the lowest per share
market value during the five trading days prior to the conversion date.
Purchasers effect conversions by surrendering the debentures to be converted,
together with the form of conversion notice attached thereto. If not otherwise
converted, the debentures mature three years from their original issue date. In
June 1999, four of the debenture holders purchased an additional 175,000 shares
of common stock for an aggregate of $700,000.
In July 1999, we arranged for a short term loan of $1,200,000 for
production and distribution activities. The loan matures on November 30, 1999
and accrues interest at 12% per year. If the loan is not repaid by November 30,
1999, the principal and all accrued and unpaid interest convert into shares of
our common stock at the lesser of 85% of the market price on the date of
issuance or 110% of the current market price when converted. As of this date we
have repaid $1,000,000 of this note.
On August 5, 1995 we completed a $4,000,000 bridge financing with Hudson
Investors, LLC. The note matures on November 30, 2002 and accrues interest at
12% per year. All or part of the unpaid principal amount may be converted into
shares of common stock at the holder's option any time after November 30, 1999.
The conversion price is the lesser of 120% of the average per share market price
for five consecutive trading days prior to August 5, 1999 or 88% of the per
share market price for the three days with the lowest per share market price
during the twenty-five days prior to conversion. Connected with this financing,
we issued 340,000 warrants to purchase our common stock at 105% of the five-day
average closing price prior to the closing of the financing, which equals $7.00.
As of August 20, 1999, the Company was in technical default in respect of
obligations aggregating approximately $349,900, exclusive of interest. We
believe that we will cure such defaults on or about August 31, 1999 through our
previously announced bridge, although no assurance can be given that such
financing will be consummated.
TRANSFER AGENT
The transfer agent for our common stock is U.S. Stock Transfer Corporation,
1745 Gardena Avenue, Glendale, California 91204, telephone number (818)
502-1404, which also is responsible for record keeping functions in connection
with the same.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ SmallCap Market under the symbol
"TMTV". Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market or
the perception that such sales could occur could materially adversely affect the
prevailing market price and our ability to raise equity capital in the future.
Upon completion of the offering, and assuming the exercise of all of the
Warrants we will have outstanding 7,519,965 shares of common stock. Of these
shares, 2,471,273 are restricted shares. The shares that have been registered
are freely tradeable without restriction under the Securities Act, unless
purchased by "affiliates" as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the
Securities Act.
The remaining shares of common stock outstanding upon completion of the
offering, determined as if all outstanding warrants have been exercised, will be
held by approximately 30 holders and will be "restricted
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securities" as that term is defined in Rule 144 as promulgated under the
Securities Act ("Restricted Stock"). Restricted Stock may be sold in the public
market only if registered or if qualified for an exemption from registration
under Rule 144 or Rule 701 as promulgated under the Securities Act, which rules
are summarized below, or pursuant to another exemption from registration. Sales
of the Restricted Stock in the public market, or the availability of such shares
for sale, could materially adversely affect the market price of the common
stock. In general, under Rule 144, beginning 90 days after the date of the final
prospectus from our initial public offering, a person (or persons whose shares
are aggregated) who has beneficially owned Restricted Stock for at least one
year (including the holding period of any prior owner other than an affiliate of
the Company) would be entitled to sell within any three month period a number of
shares that does not exceed the greater of (i) one percent of the number of
shares of common stock then outstanding or (ii) the average weekly trading
volume of the common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing
of notice of such sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner
of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current
public information about us. Under Rule 144(k), a person who is not deemed to
have been an affiliate of ours at any time during the three months preceding a
sale, and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least
two years (including the holding period of any prior owner except an affiliate
of ours) is entitled to sell such shares without complying with the manner of
sale, public information, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144.
Any employee, officer or director of or consultant to us who purchased his
or her shares of common stock pursuant to a written compensatory plan or
contract may be entitled to rely on the resale provisions of Rule 701. Rule 701
permits affiliates of ours to sell their Rule 701 shares under Rule 144 without
complying with the holding period requirements of Rule 144, as described above.
Rule 701 further provides that nonaffiliated shareholders may sell such shares
in reliance on Rule 144 without having to comply with the public information,
volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144. In both cases, a holder of
Rule 701 shares was required to wait until 90 days after the date of the final
prospectus from our initial public offering before selling their shares.
We have agreed that for a period of 13 months from July 29, 1998, we will
not sell any securities, with the exception of the shares of common stock issued
upon exercise of currently outstanding options, without National Securities
Corporation's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
We intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities
Act of 1933 covering shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 1999
Stock Plan. Based on the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 1999
Stock Plan, such registration statement would cover approximately 700,000
shares. Such registration statement will automatically become effective upon
filing. Accordingly, shares registered under such registration statement will,
subject to Rule 144 volume limitations applicable to our affiliates, be
available for sale in the open market, subject to vesting restrictions and the
lock-up agreements described above.
LEGAL MATTERS
Certain legal matters in connection with the validity of the shares of
common stock being offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Kelly Lytton
Mintz & Vann LLP, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1450, Los Angeles, California
90067. Bruce P. Vann, a member of Kelly Lytton Mintz & Vann LLP, is the
beneficial owner of 4,273 shares of common stock and options to acquire an
additional 10,000 shares of common stock.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1998 included in
this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of Stonefield
Josephson, Inc., independent accountants, and are so included in reliance upon
their reports given on their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration
statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the
common stock offered hereby. This prospectus, which
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constitutes 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. For further
information regarding us and our common stock, please review the registration
statement, including exhibits, schedules and reports filed as a part thereof.
Statements in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other
document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, set forth the
material terms of such contract or other document but are not necessarily
complete, and in each instance reference is made to the copy of such document
filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each such statement being
qualified in all respects by such reference. The registration statement,
including the exhibits and schedules thereto, may be inspected without charge at
the principal office of the public reference facilities maintained by the
Securities and Exchange Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington D.C. 20549, and at the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regional
Offices located at The Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street,
Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and 7 World Trade Center, 13th Floor, New
York, New York 10048. Copies of such material can also be obtained at prescribed
rates by mail from the Public Reference Section of the Securities and Exchange
Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. The registration
statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, can also be accessed
through the EDGAR terminals in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Public
Reference Rooms in Washington, Chicago and New York or through the World Wide
Web at http://www.sec.gov.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
Report of Stonefield Josephson, Inc., Independent
Auditors.................................................. F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and
December 31, 1998......................................... F-3
Consolidated Statement of Income for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and for the years ended December
31, 1998 and December 31, 1997............................ F-4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and for the year ended
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997................... F-5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Supplemental
Schedule of Non Cash Activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and for the years ended December
31, 1998 and December 31, 1997............................ F-6
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) for
the six months ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and for the
years ended December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997....... F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-8
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Team Communications Group, Inc.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Team Communications
Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the
two years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards required that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements 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 financial position of Team
Communications Group, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 12, the Company
has had significant cash used by its operating activities, and has been
dependent on outside equity investors and lenders to finance those operations,
and certain notes payable are past due. Continuation as a going concern will be
dependent upon continued outside financing. These factors raise substantial
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's
plans with respect to these matters are described in Note 12 to the financial
statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
/s/ STONEFIELD JOSEPHSON, INC.
STONEFIELD JOSEPHSON, INC.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Santa Monica, California
April 15, 1999
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
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JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 937,600 $ 1,027,700
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$337,000 and $337,000, respectively....................... 7,481,600 4,736,700
Television programming costs, less accumulated amortization
of $12,295,000 and $6,952,100, respectively............... 16,766,200 11,018,800
Due from officer............................................ 170,400 145,400
Fixed assets, net........................................... 30,000 16,400
Organizational costs and other assets....................... 700,500 82,700
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Total Assets...................................... $26,086,300 $17,027,700
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.... $ 6,313,800 $ 1,679,400
Deferred revenue............................................ 85,600 472,900
Accrued participations...................................... 3,771,500 3,025,800
Line of credit -- Bank...................................... 850,000 1,114,000
Notes payable............................................... 2,422,700 2,305,000
Accrued interest............................................ 596,000 530,900
Shareholder note payable.................................... 450,000 500,000
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Total Liabilities................................. 14,489,600 9,628,000
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares
authorized; no shares issued and outstanding........... -- --
Common stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized;
4,350,509 and 2,816,135, respectively, issued and
outstanding............................................ 1,000 1,000
Paid in capital........................................... 10,970,800 7,612,700
Treasury Stock............................................ -- (34,600)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)................... 624,900 (179,400)
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Total shareholders' equity........................ 11,596,700 7,399,700
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........ $26,086,300 $17,027,700
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues........................... $7,019,900 $3,215,900 $13,581,900 $6,875,600
Cost of Revenues................... 4,136,200 836,700 9,076,000 2,355,300
General and administrative
expense.......................... 1,039,000 1,138,300 3,274,000 3,244,900
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Earnings from operations........... 1,844,700 1,240,900 1,231,900 1,275,400
Interest expense................... 280,100 622,800 902,600 1,040,100
Interest income.................... 69,600 91,500 202,900 211,800
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Earnings before income taxes....... 1,634,200 709,600 532,200 447,100
Provision for income taxes, all
current.......................... 581,700 70,000 57,500 --
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Earnings before extraordinary
item............................. $1,052,500 $ 639,600 $ 474,700 $ 447,100
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt........... 248,200 -- 69,500 --
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Net Earnings....................... $ 804,300 $ 639,600 $ 405,200 $ 447,100
========== ========== =========== ==========
Basic earnings per common share.... -- --
Earnings before extraordinary
item............................. $ 0.29 $ 0.57 $ 0.26 $ 0.40
Extraordinary (loss)............... (0.07) -- (0.04) --
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Net Earnings -- Basic.............. $ 0.22 $ 0.57 $ 0.22 $ 0.40
========== ========== =========== ==========
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding basic................ 3,577,593 1,131,344 1,833,340 1,131,344
========== ========== =========== ==========
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings before extraordinary
item............................. $ 0.22 $ 0.35 $ 0.20 $ 0.25
Extraordinary (loss)............... (0.05) -- (0.03) --
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Net Earnings -- Diluted............ $ 0.17 $ 0.35 $ 0.17 $ 0.25
========== ========== =========== ==========
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding diluted.............. 4,762,511 1,821,800 2,434,017 1,821,800
========== ========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE SIX FOR THE SIX FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income............................................ $ 804,300 $ 639,600 $ 405,200 $ 447,100
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used for
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization..................... 6,000 6,900 12,600 13,100
Amortization of television programming costs...... 4,136,200 824,300 8,980,300 1,455,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts................... -- -- 664,000 1,115,600
Amortization of notes payable discount............ 17,500 131,000 -- 372,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables.......... (2,744,900) (2,370,700) 1,340,100 (4,514,300)
Additions to television programming costs......... (9,883,700) (2,956,600) (15,712,000) (2,186,200)
Decrease (increase) in other assets............... (617,800) (525,200) 495,300 (433,100)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other liabilities.................. 4,634,400 2,306,200 (1,553,700) 2,050,300
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue........... (387,300) 113,700 (102,100) 570,500
Increase (decrease) in accrued participations..... 745,700 (130,800) 2,041,000 (443,600)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest........... 65,100 237,000 (367,400) 284,300
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Net cash used for operating activities.......... (3,224,500) (1,724,600) (3,796,700) (1,269,300)
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of fixed assets.............................. (19,600) -- -- --
Decrease (increase) in due from officer............... (25,000) 49,600 50,100 (184,100)
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Net cash provided (used) for investing
activities.................................... (44,600) 49,600 50,100 (184,100)
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from shareholder loan and notes payable...... -- -- -- 1,423,500
Proceeds from issuance of note payable and warrants... 2,100,000 1,563,400 2,681,000 --
Payments on bank line of credit....................... (264,000) -- -- --
Proceeds from bank line of credit..................... 1,114,000 --
Principal payment on loan due to shareholder.......... (50,000) -- (240,000) (10,000)
Purchase treasury stocks.............................. (34,600) --
Sale treasury stocks.................................. 34,600 -- -- --
Extraordinary charge for early retirement
of debt............................................. 248,200 -- 69,500 --
Principal payment of notes payable.................... (2,247,900) (60,000) (5,372,600) --
Issuance of common stock.............................. 3,358,100 -- 6,382,600 --
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Net cash provided by financing
activities.................................... 3,179,000 1,503,400 4,599,900 1,413,500
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Net change in cash.................................... (90,100) (171,600) 853,300 (39,900)
Cash at beginning of period........................... 1,027,700 174,400 174,400 214,300
----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Cash at end of period................................. $ 937,600 $ 2,800 $ 1,027,700 $ 174,400
=========== =========== ============ ===========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid......................................... $ 175,200 $ 86,000 $ 1,270,000 $ --
=========== =========== ============ ===========
Income taxes paid..................................... $ 17,400 $ 19,000 $ 93,200 $ 26,300
=========== =========== ============ ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON CASH ACTIVITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS FOR THE FOR THE
ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Extinguishment of TPEG settlement payable by
assignment of the treasury stock receivable.... -- -- -- 178,000
Issuance of warrants in conjunction with notes
payable........................................ -- -- 62,500 286,600
Issuance of shares in connection with conversion
of notes payable............................... -- -- 53,600 --
Issuance of shares and warrants in connection
with services provided to the Company.......... 1,235,900 -- 58,000 --
Issuance of shares in connection with
extinguishment of debt......................... 1,146,300 -- 458,000 --
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK RETAINED
--------------------- EARNINGS
NUMBER PAID IN TREASURY ACCUMULATED/
OF SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL STOCK (DEFICIT)
--------- --------- ----------- -------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1996........... 1,131,344 $1,000 $ 943,300 $ -- $(1,031,700)
Net Income for the Year
ended December 31, 1997.............. -- -- -- -- 447,100
Issuance of warrants in connection with
private placement.................... -- -- 286,800 -- --
--------- ------ ----------- -------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1997........... 1,131,344 $1,000 $ 1,230,100 $ -- $ (584,600)
Net Income for the Year
ended December 31, 1998.............. -- -- -- -- 405,200
Issuance of shares in connection with
the initial public offering.......... 1,500,000 -- 5,744,700 -- --
Issuance of shares in connection with
the extinguishment of debt........... 188,974 -- 458,000 -- --
Purchase of Treasury Stock............. (17,000) -- -- (34,600) --
Issuance of debt with beneficial
conversion feature................... -- -- 66,100 -- --
Conversion of debt to equity........... -- -- 50,000 -- --
Issuance of warrants for services...... -- -- 58,000 -- --
Exercise of warrants................... 12,817 -- 5,800 -- --
--------- ------ ----------- -------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1998........... 2,816,135 $1,000 $ 7,612,700 $(34,600) $ (179,400)
Net Income for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 (unaudited)............ -- -- -- -- 804,300
Sale of Treasury Stock................. 17,000 -- -- 34,600 --
Issuance of shares in connection with
conversion of debt................... 655,617 1,146,300
Issuance of stock for services......... 464,000 -- 1,032,400 -- --
Issuance of warrants................... -- -- 203,500 -- --
Issuance of debt with beneficial
conversion feature................... -- -- 185,000 -- --
Private placement of common stock...... 338,334 -- 765,300 -- --
Exercise of warrants................... 59,423 -- 25,600 -- --
--------- ------ ----------- -------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1999 (unaudited)... 4,350,509 $1,000 $10,970,800 $ -- $ 624,900
========= ====== =========== ======== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY:
Team Communications Group, Inc. (formerly known as DSL Entertainment Group,
Inc.) and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") are
primarily engaged in developing, producing, and distributing dramatic and
reality-based television series, mini-series, animated series, programs,
specials, and made-for-television movies for telecast, exhibition or
distribution in the domestic and foreign television and home video markets. The
Company's primary focus is on developing and producing family drama and children
programming and reality based programming for both domestic and international
broadcast networks and cable channels such as Discovery's Animal Planet, the
Learning Channel, the Showtime Networks, Fox Family Channel and the Discovery
Channel.
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated statements include the accounts of Team
Communications Group, Inc. and subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from licensing agreements covering entertainment product owned by
the Company is recognized when the entertainment product is available to the
licensee for telecast, exhibition or distribution, and other conditions of the
licensing agreements have been met in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 53, "Financial Reporting by Producers and
Distributors of Motion Picture Films." The portion of recognized revenue which
is to be shared with the producers and owners of the license program material
(participations payable and due to producers) is accrued as the revenue is
recognized. Deferred revenues consist principally of advance payments received
on television contracts for which program materials are not yet available for
broadcast or exploitation. Such amounts are normally repayable by the Company
only if it fails to deliver the related product to the licensee.
Sales to three major customers accounted for approximately 79% of the
Company's total operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1999. Sales
to four major customers accounted for approximately 69% of the Company's total
operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 1998. Sales to four major
customers accounted for approximately 88% of the Company's total operating
revenue for the year ended December 31, 1997.
Cash
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times,
may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses
in such accounts. Cash equivalents consist of interest-bearing securities with
original maturities of less than 90 days.
Included in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 1999 and December 31,
1998, is an $860,000 certificate of deposit. This certificate of deposit is
restricted as it secures the Company's revolving line of credit of $850,000 with
Mercantile National Bank.
Television Program Costs
Television program costs are valued at the lower of unamortized cost or net
realizable value on an individual title basis. Television program costs
represent those costs incurred in the development, production and distribution
of television projects. These costs have been capitalized in accordance with
SFAS No. 53. Amortization of television program costs is charged to expense and
third-party participations are accrued using the individual film forecast method
whereby expense is recognized in the proportion that current year revenues
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
bear to an estimate of ultimate revenue. Such estimates of ultimate revenue are
prepared and reviewed by management, and estimated losses, if any, are provided
for in full. Development costs are reviewed by management and charged to expense
when abandoned or, even if still being actively developed, if not set for
principal photography within three years of initial development activity.
During the six months ended June 30, 1999, as the Company increased its
activities related to film cost production, overhead was capitalized in
accordance with SFAS No. 53 based upon estimates of production related
activities as a percentage of anticipated film cost expenditures during 1999.
Management reviews the overhead rate throughout the year and will adjust the
overhead rate on a quarterly basis, if necessary. During the six months ended
June 30, 1999, overhead in the amount of approximately $1,185,000 was
capitalized to film production costs.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets include office furnishings, fixtures and equipment. Office
furnishings, fixtures and equipment are depreciated over a useful life of five
years. All depreciation expense is calculated using Modified Accelerated Cost
Recovery System. Fixed assets are net of $51,300 and $41,800 in accumulated
depreciation at June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively.
Organizational Costs and Other Assets
The balance represents security deposits, prepaid expenses and the
unamortized portion of the original costs relating to the incorporation of the
Company.
Debt with Stock Purchase Warrants and Beneficial Conversion Features
The proceeds received from debt issued with stock purchase warrants is
allocated between the debt and the warrants, based upon the relative fair values
of the two securities and/or beneficial conversion features. Fair value of the
debt element of the financial instrument is determined by discounting the future
payments of principal and interest, based upon management's estimate of its
borrowing rate for similar financial instruments of this risk (generally 25%),
and the balance of the proceeds is accounted for as additional paid in capital.
The resulting debt discount is amortized to expense over the term of the debt
instrument, using the effective interest method. In the event of settlement of
such debt in advance of the maturity date, a loss is recognized based upon the
difference between the then carrying amount (i.e., face amount less unamortized
discount) and amount of payment.
Unclassified Balance Sheet
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 53, the Company has elected
to present an unclassified balance sheet.
Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash and cash
equivalents, short term accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans payable,
and deferred revenue approximated fair value as of June 30, 1999 and December
31, 1998 because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments. The
carrying value of long term accounts receivable and notes payable approximated
fair value as of June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 because the instruments are
valued at the Company's effective borrowing rate.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Common Stock
In January and April of 1997, the Company effected a 2.2776 and 1.0277 for
one share reverse stock splits, respectively. All share and per share data in
the financial statements reflect the reverse stock split for all periods
presented.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Three customers represented approximately 90% of the trade receivable
balance at June 30, 1999.
Three customers represented approximately 83% of the trade receivable
balance at December 31, 1998.
Included in Accounts Receivable is $900,000 which is held as security by a
third-party for certain programming rights acquired by the Company. Upon
collection of this receivable the amounts will be placed in escrow and recorded
as cash, although the cash will be restricted as to withdrawal.
Net Earnings Per Common Share
For the six months ended June 30, 1999 and the years ended December 31,
1998 and December 31, 1997, the per share data is based on the weighted average
number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding. For 1997, per share
data is calculated in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SAB) No. 98 whereby common stock, options or
warrants to purchase common stock or other potentially dilutive instruments
issued for nominal consideration must be reflected in basic and diluted per
share calculations for all periods in a manner similar to a stock split, even if
anti-dilutive. Accordingly, in computing basic earnings per share, nominal
issuances of common stock are reflected in a manner similar to a stock split or
dividend. In computing diluted earnings per share, nominal issuances of common
stock and potential common stock are reflected in a manner similar to a stock
split or dividend.
A portion of convertible debt was not included in the calculation of
weighted average shares as March 31, 1999, December 31, 1998 and December 31,
1997 because the Chairman and CEO has personally guaranteed to the Company that,
on certain debt, he will assume any convertible debt where the debt holder
wishes to convert in exchange for his own personal shares. The total number of
shares that this convertible debt may convert into is approximately 199,748.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of:
On April 1, 1997, the Company adopted the provision of SFAS No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed Of. This statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected
to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying
amounts of the assets exceed the fair values of the assets. Assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less
costs to sell. Adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
Year 2000 Compliance
As has been widely reported, many computer systems process dates based on
two digits for the year of a transaction and are unable to process dates in the
year 2000 and beyond. Since the Company's formation in 1995, the Company has
installed new information systems which are year 2000 compliant. Although the
Company does not expect Year 2000 to have a material adverse effect on its
internal operations, it is possible
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
that Year 2000 problems could have a significant adverse effect on the Company's
suppliers and their ability to service the Company and to accurately process
payments received.
New Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and
SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information". Adoption of these pronouncements did not materially affect the
financial statements.
Recent Pronouncements Effective Subsequent to 1998
In April 1998, Statement of Position 98-5 "Reporting on the Costs of
Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5") was issued. SOP 98-5 provides guidance on the
financial reporting of start-up costs and organization costs. The SOP is
effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1998. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this statement will
have a material effect on its financial statements.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities", effective for fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999. The Company anticipates that due to its limited use of derivative
instruments, the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will not have a material effect on its
financial statements.
In October 1998, the FASB released an exposure draft of the proposed
statement on "Rescission of FASB Statement No. 53, Financial Reporting by
Producers and Distributors of Motion Picture Films". An entity that previously
was subject to the requirements of SFAS No. 53 would follow the guidance in a
proposed Statement of Position, "Accounting by Producers and Distributors of
Films." This proposed Statement of Position would be effective for financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999 and could have a
significant impact on the Company's results of operations and financial position
depending on its final outcome. The Company has not concluded on its impact
given the preliminary stages of the proposed Statement of Position.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statement
In the opinion of the Company's management, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the Company's financial
position as of June 30, 1999, and the results of operations and cash flows for
the six month period ended June 30, 1999 have been included. The results of
operations for the six month period ended June 30, 1999, are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. For further
information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in
the Company's 10-KSB filed for the year ended December 31, 1998.
NOTE 3 -- TELEVISION PROGRAM COSTS:
Television program costs consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
In process and development................................ $ 257,000 $ 1,017,400
Released, less accumulated amortization................... 16,508,700 10,001,400
----------- -----------
Total television program costs.................. $16,766,200 $11,018,800
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Based on management's estimates of future gross revenue as of June 30,
1999, approximately 60% of the $16,766,200 in unamortized released television
program costs will be amortized during the three years ending June 30, 2002 and
80% will be amortized during the five years ending June 30, 2004.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 -- INCOME TAXES:
Deferred taxes result from temporary differences in the recognition of
expense for tax and financial statement reporting purposes.
A reconciliation of the difference between the statutory federal income tax
rate and the Company's effective income tax rate applied to income (loss) before
income taxes are as follows for the periods ending:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory federal tax rate................................. 34% 34%
State income tax provision................................. 3% 0%
Benefits of operating loss carryforward.................... (26)% (34)%
--- ---
Effective tax rate......................................... 11% 0%
=== ===
</TABLE>
The Company accounts for taxes under SFAS No. 109, which requires
recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in financial statements or tax
returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined
based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets
and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1998
------------
<S> <C>
Net operating loss (carryforward)........................... $ 61,156
Valuation allowance......................................... $(61,156)
--------
Net deferred tax asset.................................... $ --
--------
Total current and deferred taxes payable.................... $ --
========
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998, the Company has a federal net operating loss
carryforward of $180,000.
NOTE 5 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The due from officer balance of $170,400 and $145,400 at June 30, 1999, and
December 31, 1998, represents payments made by the Company on behalf of and
short-term interest free loans made to the Chairman and CEO, less producer's
fees earned by the Chairman and CEO for services on a company production.
The shareholder loan and note payable balance are comprised of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Promissory note:
12% secured promissory note due August 31, 1999........... $450,000 $500,000
-------- --------
$450,000 $500,000
======== ========
</TABLE>
In April 1995, the Company entered into a $500,000 promissory note with a
shareholder. The note accrues interest at 10% through December 31, 1995 and at
12% thereafter. The note and all unpaid interest is due August 31, 1999, as
amended. The note is secured by all of the Chairman and CEO's shares and the
assets of the Company. The shareholder has waived all accrued interest relating
to this note totaling $165,000 through March 31, 1998. Interest subsequent to
March 31, 1998 is accruing at prime plus two percent, currently 9.5%.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
In January 1999, the Company was served with a complaint in a matter styled
Mel Giniger & Associates vs. Team Communications Group, Inc. et al. filed in the
Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles. In the complaint, the Plaintiff, an
individual who served as a sales agent for the Company, alleges that he is owed
commissions for sales of certain of the Company's programming and that the
Company has failed to pay in full the amounts Plaintiff alleges are owed to him.
The complaint seeks damages for breach of contract, services rendered, account
stated and for payment of value for services rendered. The Company has filed an
answer in this action and intends to vigorously defend itself. The Plaintiff
recently obtained a writ of attachment in the amount of $100,000 and we have
posted a bond with the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles with respect
to this obligation.
In March 1999, the Company was served with notice of a Demand for
Arbitration in a matter styled Venture Management Consultant, LLC and TEAM
Communications Group, Inc. et al. with the American Arbitration Association. The
demand stems from a dispute between the parties concerning a consulting
agreement to provide investment banking services. The Company has filed an
answer in this action and intends to vigorously defend itself.
At this time, the outcome of any of the above matters cannot be determined
by the Company with any certainty. The Company is subject to the above mentioned
litigation and other various claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of
business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows.
The Company leases office space and certain office equipment. The total
lease expense was $61,200, $48,000, $118,400 and $96,300 for the periods ended
June 30, 1999, June 30, 1998, December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997,
respectively. The various operating leases to which the Company is presently
subject require minimum lease payments for the years ending December 31, as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1999....................................................... 54,700
2000....................................................... 6,400
2001....................................................... 6,400
2002....................................................... 6,400
2003....................................................... 5,800
-------
$79,700
=======
</TABLE>
NOTE 7 -- LINE OF CREDIT -- BANK
The Company currently has a $850,000 line of credit with its bank, secured
by a certificate of deposit and certain receivables, which accrues interest on
the outstanding balance at 1.75% over Mercantile Bank's certificate of deposit
rate. The agreement expires June 15, 2000.
As of June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, the outstanding balance of the
line credit was $850,000 and $1,114,000, respectively.
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 8 -- NOTE PAYABLE:
Notes payable consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Debentures:
8% secured convertible debentures, net of
discounts due 2002........................ $ 820,000 --
Private placements:
12% secured notes due August 1999(i)......... $ 225,000 $ 225,000
10% secured convertible notes due August
1999(ii).................................. 277,800 296,000
10% secured notes due August 1999(iii)....... 80,000 80,000
Promissory notes:
10% secured promissory note due August
1999(iv).................................. 250,000 250,000
11% unsecured promissory note past due(v).... 124,900 124,900
12% secured note due April 1999, past
due(vi)................................... 150,000 150,000
12% secured note due March 1999, past
due(vii).................................. 150,000 150,000
12% secured note due April 1999(viii)........ 350,000 350,000
18% secured note past due(ix)................ 115,000 115,000
12% secured note due January 2000(x)......... 100,000 284,100
16% secured note due August 1999(xi)......... 30,000 30,000
10% secured note due March 1999, past
due(xii).................................. -- 250,000
12% secured notes due November 1999(xiii).... 250,000 --
---------- ----------
$2,422,700 $2,305,000
========== ==========
</TABLE>
On January 30, 1999, the Company sold $850,000 principal amount of 8%
convertible debentures and 85,000 warrants. On March 16, 1999, the Company sold
$500,000 principal amount of 8% convertible debentures and 50,000 warrants.
These convertible debentures have the same terms for conversion. The conversion
price for each debenture will be the lesser of a) 90% of the average per share
market value for five consecutive days prior to the Initial Closing date or b)
85% of the per share market value for the trading day having the lowest per
share market value during the five trading days prior to the conversion date. If
not otherwise converted, the debentures mature on January 27, 2002, and March
15, 2002, respectively. These beneficial conversion features are included in
additional paid in capital. The related discount is amortized over the life of
the note using the effective interest method. Debentures representing $850,000
principal amount were converted to equity in May 1999. The Company recognized a
$248,200 extraordinary loss as a result of the conversion of these notes. The
extraordinary loss consisted of the write-off of the associated debt discount.
On April 7, 1999, the Company sold an additional $500,000 principal amount
of 8% convertible debentures and 50,000 warrants. These debentures have the same
terms as described above and mature, unless converted prior, on March 30, 2002.
In 1998, the Company recognized a $69,500 extraordinary loss as a result of
the early redemption of certain notes. The extraordinary loss consisted of the
write-off of the associated debt discount, net of income
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
tax benefits of $37,500. These beneficial conversion features are included in
additional paid in capital. The related discount is amortized over the life of
the note using the effective interest method.
(i) During February - June 1996, the Company participated in a private
placement offering. The Company sold 18 placement units to the following
investors: Matthew and Barbara Geisser, Central Scale Co., Vijaya Kani
Rehala, Vijay-Kumar Rekhala, M.D., United Congregation Mesorah, Samuel
Marinelli, Mildred Geiss, Jon Kastendieck, Bank Leumi-Affida Bank,
Cooperative Holding Corporation, Aaron Wolfson, Abraham Wolfson, Arielle
Wolfson, and LEVPOL. Each unit consisted of a $50,000 note payable with
interest of 12% per annum, compounded quarterly, and 6,408 Common Stock
Purchase warrants. The accrued interest balance was $122,900 at December
31, 1998. Each warrant entitles the holder to buy one share of common stock
at an exercise price of $0.43. The warrants are exercisable commencing two
business days following the effective date of the registration statement
relating to an initial public offering, July 29, 1998, and terminating on
the July 29, 2001. Through this private placement, the Company raised
$900,000 and issued 115,351 warrants. Principal and interest were due no
later than July 15, 1998, $675,000 was redeemed at the initial public
offering. The remainder of the noteholders extended the maturity date to
August 1999. The notes are secured by substantially all of the assets of
the Company. The fair value of the notes and the carrying amount and fair
value of the associated warrants were determined by the market rate,
approximately 25%, based upon management's estimate of its borrowing rate
in an arm's length transaction for a financial instrument of this risk. The
notes were discounted at this market rate. The value of the warrants
amounted to $162,000 and is included in paid in capital. In August 1999,
the Company repaid $175,000 of the principal and extended $50,000 of the
remaining principal to November 23, 1999 (unaudited).
(ii) During June - October 1996, the Company participated in a second
private placement offering. The Company sold 19.5 placement units to the
following investors: Wellington Corporation, Crescent Capital Company, LLC,
Arthur Steinberg IRA Rollover, Robert Steinberg IRA Rollover, Robert Ram
Steinberg, A Partnership, Von Graffenried AG, Alpha Ventures, Tuch Family
Trust, Third World Trust Company LTD., Alfred Ross, Fred Chanowski, Allen
Goodman, Felix Paige, Rogal America, Mark Levine, Joseph Sullivan, Robert
Gopen, Colony Financial Services, John Carberry, Daniel and Thalia
Federbush, and Michael Berlin. Each unit consisted of a $50,000 senior
convertible note payable with interest of 10% per annum, compounded
quarterly, and 4,272 Common Stock Purchase warrants.
The notes are convertible at their principal amount into common stock
of the Company at any time one year after the initial public offering, July
29, 1998, through maturity at the conversion price of $5.00 per share
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Each warrant entitles the
holder to buy one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.43. The
warrants are exercisable commencing two business days following the
effective date of the registration statement relating to an initial public
offering, July 29, 1998, and terminating on July 29, 2001. As of December
31, 1996, the Company raised $975,000 and issued 83,308 warrants. Principal
and interest were due no later than July 15, 1998 and $679,000 was redeemed
at the initial public offering. The remainder of the noteholders extended
the maturity date to August 1999. The accrued interest balance was $108,500
at December 31, 1998. The notes are secured by substantially all of the
assets of the Company. The carrying amount and fair value of the notes and
associated warrants were determined by the market rate, approximately 25%,
for a financial instrument of this risk. The notes were discounted at this
market rate. The value of the warrants amounted to $381,928 and is included
in paid in capital.
(iii) During January 1997, the Company participated in a third private
placement offering. The Company sold 19.4 units to the following investors:
Alan Parness, Arab International Trust Co., Duck Partners, LP, Gary and
Paula Wayton, Michael Rosenbaum, RMK Financial LLC, Robert Bain, Robert
Frankel, Roger Triemstra, Roland McAbee, Swan Alley Limited, and Van Moer
Santerr & Cie. Each unit consisted of a $50,000 senior note payable with
interest of 10% per annum, payable at six month
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
intervals, and 10,000 Common Stock Purchase warrants. In 1998 $889,000 was
repaid. The maturity date of the notes is August 1999. Each warrant
entitles the holder to buy one share of common stock at an exercise price
of $0.97. The warrants are exercisable commencing two business days
following the effective date of the registration statement relating to an
initial public offering and terminating on the third anniversary of that
date. As of September 30, 1997, the Company raised $969,000 and issued
193,870 warrants. The accrued interest balance was $41,100 at December 31,
1998. The notes are secured by substantially all of the assets of the
Company. The carrying amount and fair value of the notes and associated
warrants were determined by the market rate, approximately 25%, for a
financial instrument of this risk. The notes were discounted at this market
rate. The value of the warrants amounted to $286,797 and is included in
paid-in capital.
(iv) In April 1996, the Company entered into a $500,000 promissory
note with South Ferry #2, L.P., an outside investor, to finance a
television program. The note accrues interest at 10% per annum and is due
on August 20, 1999, as amended. At the initial public offering, $250,000
was repaid. The accrued interest balance was $124,200 at December 31, 1998.
The note is secured by certain assets and rights associated with the
television program. There were 29,906 warrants (exercisable at $0.43 per
warrant) issued in connection with this note. The fair value of the note
was estimated using discounted cash flow methods based on the Company's
borrowing rates, approximately 25%, for similar types of borrowing
arrangements with comparable terms and maturities. In August 1999, the
Company repaid $125,000 of the principal and extended the remaining
$125,000 to November 23, 1999 (unaudited).
(v) In September 1996, the Company entered into a $150,000 unsecured
promissory note with Time Life to repay an advance provided to the Company
in October 1995. The note bears interest at 11% per annum from October 1995
and required payments such that the note would be repaid by March 31, 1997.
As of December 31, 1998, there was $29,700 of accrued interest. During
1997, the Company made a $10,000 principal payment. During 1996, the
Company made a $30,250 payment, of which $15,125 was applied to the
principal balance, and $15,125 was applied to accrued interest. The holder
of the note has not filed a notice of default and the Company is
negotiating an extension of the payment terms.
(vi) In March 1998, the Company obtained a loan in the amount of
$150,000 from Arab Commerce Bank, which carries interest at 12% per annum
and matures on April 1, 1999. As of December 31, 1998 there was accrued
interest of $13,800. The note is secured by substantially all the assets of
the Company.
(vii) In March 1998, the Company obtained a loan in the amount of
$150,000 from Nick Kahla, which carries interest at 12% per annum and
matures on March 16, 1999. As of December 31, 1998, there was accrued
interest of $14,100. The note is secured by substantially all the assets of
the Company.
(viii) Between March 1998 and May 1998, the Company arranged $650,000
in short-term loans. $300,000 was repaid at the initial public offering.
These loans bear an interest rate of 12%, and $100,000 matures in March
1999 and $250,000 matures in April 1999. At December 31, 1998, the accrued
interest was $29,400.
(ix) In May 1998, the Company obtained a loan in the amount of
$115,000 from the High Bridge Fund. The loan includes a $15,000 loan
origination fee and begins to accrue interest at 18% per year if the loan
goes into default. At December 31, 1998, the accrued interest was $2,000.
The loan matured November 15, 1998 and management is currently negotiating
a settlement of this note.
(x) In May and June 1998, the Company arranged with nine parties for
$375,000 of long term loans. The loans mature January 2000. Of the
$375,000, there are two loan origination fees, one for $8,000 and one for
$8,500. Two notes are convertible at their principal and interest amount
into common stock of the Company at any time through maturity at the
conversion price of 50% of the current per share market value. One note is
convertible at its principal and interest amount into common stock of the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Company at the conversion price of 75% of the current per share market
value. These conversion features were valued at $62,500 and included in
paid in capital. The resulting discount on the notes payable is amortized
over the life of the note using the effective interest method. At December
31, 1998, $284,100 principal amount remained outstanding. The loans accrue
interest at 12% per annum. As of December 31, 1998, there was accrued
interest of $22,700. This loan was repaid in full in July 1999.
(xi) In July 1998, the Company arranged a loan for $340,000. The loan
matures August 1999. The loan bears an interest rate of 16% per annum. At
December 31, 1998, $30,000 principal amount remained outstanding. As of
December 31, 1998, there was accrued interest of $11,100.
(xii) On December 29, 1998, the Company arranged a loan for $250,000.
The loan accrues interest at 10% per annum. The loan matures on March 31,
1999.
(xiii) In May and June 1999, the Company sold notes for $250,000.
These notes mature in November 1999 and bear an interest rate of 12%.
NOTE 9 -- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:
The Company operates in a single industry segment, the development,
production and distribution of television programming. All of the Company's
operations are conducted in the United States.
A summary of the Company's revenues by geographic area is presented below:
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JUNE 30, JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998 1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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North America................. $2,626,000 $1,510,900 $ 9,844,500 $1,483,600
Europe........................ 3,300,000 -- -- 307,100
South America................. 645,900 1,705,000 1,351,800 3,798,900
Asia.......................... 448,000 -- 1,412,900 136,000
Australia and Africa.......... -- -- 72,700 1,250,000
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Total......................... $7,019,900 $3,215,900 $13,581,900 $6,975,600
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NOTE 10 -- STOCK OPTION PLANS:
The Company has established stock option plans for its employees and
consultants (the "1995 Stock Option Plan") and for its non-employee directors
(the "1995 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors").
The 1995 Stock Option Plan allows for options (including Incentive Stock
Options) to be granted to employees and consultants at less than fair market
value at date of grant. These options may be immediately exercisable and expire
over a period determined by the Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors
(the "Committee"). The Committee is comprised of two members of the Board of
Directors. The total number of options available to grant under this plan is
270,000.
The 1995 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors allows for a set
number of immediately exercisable options to be granted at fair market value to
non-employee members of the Board of Directors. The total number of options
available to grant under this plan is 67,500. There were no options granted
exercised, forfeited, expired or outstanding pursuant to the Director Plan for
the year ended December 31, 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
A summary of the Key Employee Plan as of and for the periods December 31,
1998 and December 31, 1997 is presented below:
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE
KEY EMPLOYEE PLAN SHARES EXERCISED PRICE
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Outstanding as of January 1, 1997.................... 35,000 $1.14
Granted............................................ -- --
Exercised.......................................... -- --
Forfeited/Expired.................................. -- --
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Outstanding as of December 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1998.................................. 35,000
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Weighted-average fair value of options outstanding... $ 1.14
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The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997:
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SHARES EXERCISABLE AT
DECEMBER 31, 1998, DATE
TOTAL SHARES EXERCISE PRICE DECEMBER 31, 1997 OPTIONS EXPIRE
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30,000 $1.00 10,000 July 1, 2006
5,000 $2.00 5,000 June 6, 2006
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35,000 15,000
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The Company has elected, as permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock Based Compensation", to account for its stock compensation arrangements
under the provisions of APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees".
Accordingly, because the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options
equals or exceeds the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant,
no compensation expense is recognized.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by SFAS 123 and has been determined as if the Company had accounted for
its employee stock options under the fair value method of such pronouncement.
The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using the
binomial option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
risk-free interest rate of 6.33%, no dividend yield, expected lives of two and a
half years, and volatility of 0%.
For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair value of the
options is zero, hence neither pro forma net income nor earnings per share are
presented.
In January 1997, the Company's shareholders voted to freeze the 1995 Stock
Option Plans and adopt two new plans, the Team Communications Group, Inc. Stock
Awards plan (the "1996 Employee Plan") and the Team Communications Group, Inc.
Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "1996 Director's Plan").
The 1996 Directors Plan allows Directors who are not employees of the
Company, on the effective date of an initial public offering and each annual
anniversary thereof, to receive options to purchase 2,500 shares. The option
price per share of Common Stock purchasable upon exercise of such stock options
shall be 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant. Such options shall
be exercisable immediately on the date of grant by payment in full of the
purchase price in cash. The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may
be granted pursuant to the 1996 Directors Plan is 20,000.
The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be granted under
the 1996 Employee Plan is 180,000. The Employee Plan provides for the authority
by the Employee Plan Committee to grant ISO's to any key employee of the Company
or any affiliate of the Company and to determine the terms and conditions of
each grant, including without limitation, the number of shares subject to each
ISO. The ISO exercise price
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
will also be determined by the Committee and will not be less than the fair
market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The exercise price will
not be less than 110% of such fair market value and the exercise period will not
exceed five years if the participant was the holder of more than 10% of the
Company's outstanding voting securities.
NOTE 11 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED):
In July 1999, we arranged for a short term loan of $1,200,000 for
production and distribution activities. The loan matures on November 30, 1999
and accrues interest at 12% per year. If the loan is not repaid by November 30,
1999, the principal and all accrued and unpaid interest convert into shares of
our common stock at the lesser of 85% of the market price on the date of
issuance or 110% of the current market price when converted. As of this date we
have repaid $1,000,000 of this note.
On August 5, 1999, the Company completed a $4 million financing in
anticipation of the Company's public offering in Germany this fall. The Note
bears interest at 12% per annum and matures November 30, 2002. The Note is
subordinate to any of the Company's bank financing or senior debt. All or part
of the unpaid principal amount may be converted into shares of Common Stock at
the holder's option any time after November 30, 1999. The conversion price is
the lesser of 120% of the average per share market price for five consecutive
trading days prior to August 5, 1999 or 88% of the per share market price for
the three days with the lowest per share market price during the twenty-five
days prior to conversion. Connected with this financing, the Company sold
340,000 warrants to purchase Team common stock at $7.00, which is 105% of the
five-day average closing price prior to the closing of the financing.
On August 5, 1999, the Company completed a sale of 500,000 shares of common
stock for $2,000,000 to Gontard & Metallbank AG.
NOTE 12 -- GOING CONCERN:
The Company's financial statements for the six months and the years ended
December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 have been prepared on a going concern
basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of
liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company
expects to incur substantial expenditures to produce television programs and/or
acquire distribution rights to television programs produced by third parties.
The Company's working capital plus limited revenue from the licensing of its
current inventory of television programs will not be sufficient to fund the
Company's ongoing operations, including completing projects that the Company is
contractually required to develop or produce.
Management recognizes that the Company must generate additional resources
to enable it to continue operations. Management's plans include the sale of
additional equity securities. However, no assurance can be given that the
Company will be successful in raising additional capital. Further, there can be
no assurance, assuming the Company successfully raises additional equity, that
the Company will achieve profitability or positive cash flow.
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NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING OTHER
THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION
OR REPRESENTATION MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE
COMPANY OR THE UNDERWRITERS. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO
SELL OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY OF THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY
IN ANY JURISDICTION TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH AN OFFER
IN SUCH JURISDICTION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE
HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THE
INFORMATION HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF OR
THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE SUCH DATE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAGE
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Prospectus Summary.................... 2
Risk Factors.......................... 7
Use of Proceeds....................... 13
Dividend Policy....................... 13
Selected Consolidated Financial
Data................................ 14
Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations....................... 16
Business.............................. 21
Management............................ 27
Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management.... 30
Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions........................ 31
Selling Shareholders.................. 34
Plan of Distribution.................. 35
Description of Securities............. 37
Shares Eligible for Future Sale....... 41
Legal Matters......................... 42
Experts............................... 42
Additional Information................ 42
Index to Consolidated Financial
Statements.......................... F-1
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UNTIL , 1999 (90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS),
ALL DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMMON STOCK, WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER
A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD
ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS.
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3,548,692 SHARES
COMMON STOCK
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS
GROUP, INC.
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PART II
EXHIBITS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Directors of the Company are presently entitled to indemnification as
expressly authorized under Section 317 of the California General Corporation Law
("Section 317") and the Bylaws of the Company (which generally authorize the
Company to indemnify its Agents where such indemnification is authorized by
Section 317). Section 317 provides a detailed statutory framework covering
indemnification of any agent of a corporation who is threatened to be made a
party to any legal proceeding by reason of his or her actions on behalf of the
corporation.
Article 5 of the Company's Articles of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.1) provides
that a director will not be liable for monetary damages arising out of the
director's breach of his or her fiduciary duties to the Company and the
shareholders to the fullest extent permissible under the California law.
Liability for breach of a director's fiduciary duty arises when the director has
failed to exercise sufficient care in reaching decisions or otherwise attending
to his responsibilities as a director and in other circumstances. Article V does
not eliminate these duties; it only eliminates monetary damage awards occasioned
by a breach of these duties. Accordingly, a breach of fiduciary duty is still a
valid basis for a suit seeking to stop a proposed transaction from occurring.
However, after a transaction has occurred, the shareholders do not have a claim
against directors for monetary damages based on a breach of fiduciary duty, even
if that breach involves negligence on the part of the directors. Additionally,
as a practical matter, equitable remedies such as rescission may not be
available after a transaction has already been consummated or in other
circumstances.
The Company intends to enter into indemnification agreements with the
Company that attempt to provide the maximum indemnification allowed under the
California law. The Indemnification Agreements will make mandatory
indemnification which is permitted by California law in situations in which the
Indemnitee would otherwise be entitled to indemnification only if the Board of
Directors, the Shareholders, independent legal counsel retained by the Company
or a court in which an action was or is pending made a discretionary
determination in a specific case to award such indemnification. However, in part
because the California law was only recently enacted, the extent to which the
indemnification permitted by the California law may be expanded by
indemnification agreements is unsettled and has yet to be the subject of any
judicial interpretation.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution of the
securities being registered are as follows (estimated except as noted):
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<S> <C>
SEC registration fee........................................ $ 4,523.81
NASDAQ filing fee (estimate)................................ 5,000.00
Printing and engraving expenses (estimate).................. 35,000.00
Legal fees and expenses (estimate).......................... 50,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses (estimate)..................... 20,000.00
Miscellaneous............................................... 10,000.00
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Total............................................. $124,523.81
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
1. A loan in the principal amount of $322,000 was made in January 1996 from
AMAE Ventures, an affiliate of Mr. Wolfson, which was used by the Company for
general overhead purposes and bears interest at 12%. This note is due on the
earlier to occur of July 15, 1998 or the closing of the Offering. The holder of
such note has the right to convert the principal amount into 3% of the Company's
Common Stock on a fully diluted basis through the completion of the Offering,
and has indicated that it intends to convert such note.
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2. Mr. Cayre and Mr. Levin have agreed, subject to documentation, that as
of the closing of the Offering, Mr. Cayre will receive payment of $250,000 in
respect of the amounts owed to him, and the remaining debt, subject to adequate
collateralization (which may include cash collateral) shall be extended until
July 15, 1998. Subject to the foregoing, Mr. Levin and Mr. Cayre have also
agreed to restructure Mr. Cayre's investment in the Company. Mr. Cayre agreed
that upon the closing of the Offering, Mr. Cayre's interest in the Company would
be reduced to 164,874 shares of the Company's Common Stock by transferring to
Mr. Levin 195,774 shares of the Company's Common Stock held by Mr. Cayre. In
February 1996, in connection with a prior restructuring of this indebtedness,
Mr. Cayre received options to purchase 48,743 shares of Common Stock of $.43 per
share.
3. In June 1996, South Ferry #2, L.P., an entity controlled by Mr.
Wolfson's brother, advanced to the Company the sum of $500,000 in respect of
LoCoMoTioN in consideration of which such entity received options to acquire
29,906 shares of Common Stock at $.43 per share. This loan bears interest at 10%
and is due on the earlier to occur of July 15, 1998 or the closing of the
Offering.
4. The Chana Sasha Foundation, an entity controlled by Mr. Wolfson,
extended the Company a $400,000 line of credit on a secured basis in November
1996, which credit line has been used and subsequently repaid by funds from the
Company's operations In October 1996, Mr. Wolfson extended the Company
approximately $400,000 of credit on a secured basis, which credit line has been
used and subsequently repaid by funds from the Company's operations. Mr. Wolfson
received 6,408 shares of the Company's Common Stock with respect to such
extension of credit.
5. The July 1996 proceeds from the sale of the note in the Total Recall
Financing was used to acquire the rights to produce a television series based on
the motion picture "Total Recall." This note, which was sold to ACA Equities,
D&M Investments and Gilbert Karsentry, was secured by the Company's underlying
rights to the "Total Recall" series, bore interest at 10%. In addition, the
holders of this note received an aggregate of 53,403 shares of common stock,
warrants to acquire 14,954 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.43
and a 13% net profit participation in the Company's interest in the series. As
of the date hereof, $1,200,000 has been repaid in respect to this obligation.
Mr. Wolfson received 8,544 shares of the Company's Common Stock and 2% of the
net profits of the series with respect to the Total Recall Financing.
6. The Company commenced two private placements under Rule 506 of
Regulation D of its Secured Notes in February and in May, 1996. In February
1996, the Company sold to 14 accredited investors $900,000 in principal amount
of secured promissory notes which bear interest at 12% and are due upon the
earlier to occur of the closing of the Offering or July 15, 1998. These notes
were sold to the following investors: Matthew and Barbara Geisser, Central Scale
Co., Vijaya Kani Rehala, Vijay-Kumar Rekhala, M.D., United Congregation Mesorah,
Samuel Marinelli, Mildred Geiss, Jon Kastendieck, Bank Leumi-Affida Bank,
Cooperative Holding Corporation, Aaron Wolfson, Abraham Wolfson, Arielle
Wolfson, and LEVPOL. Between June and November 1996, the Company sold to 22
accredited investors $975,000 in principal amount of secured notes which bear
interest at 10% and are due at the earlier of this Offering or July 15, 1998.
These notes were sold to the following investors: Wellington Corporation,
Crescent Capital Company, LLC, Arthur Steinberg IRA Rollover, Robert Steinberg
IRA Rollover, Robert Ram Steinberg, A Partnership, Von Graffenried AG, Alpha
Ventures, Tuch Family Trust, Third World Trust Company LTD, Alfred Ross, Fred
Chanowski, Allen Goodman, Felix Paige, Rogal America, Mark Levine, Joseph
Sullivan, Robert Gopen, Colony Financial Services, John Carberry, Daniel and
Thalia Federbush, and Michael Berlin. An aggregate of 198,659 warrants to
purchase a like number of shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.43
per share were issued in connection with such private placements. The holders of
these notes have waived all conversion rights with respect thereto.
7. During 1996, the Company issued 21,362 warrants (10,681 to William
Nesmith and 10,681 to Michael Sposato) exercisable at $1.07, 20,934 warrants
exercisable at $0.43 to Bristol Capital, 33,000 warrants, 13,000 of which were
issued at $1.00 and 20,000 of which were issued at $2.50, to Joseph Farber and
2,349 warrants exercisable at $0.43 to Robert Dorfman. The Company also issued
to Bristol Capital 2,777 shares of Common Stock. The warrants and shares were
issued in connection with consulting services provided to the Company, such
services relating primarily to advice regarding obtaining additional financing
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and the structuring of securities issued by the Company, none of which were
directly or indirectly related to the Offering. The Company recognized $5,000 in
compensation related to these warrants during the year ended December 31, 1996.
In 1995, the Company issued 10,000 warrants exercisable at $1.00 to Bruce P.
Vann, Esq., for his services as legal counsel to the Company.
8. In October 1996, the Company obtained a loan from Affida Bank in the
amount of $300,000 and, in connection therewith, issued warrants to acquire
29,191 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.97 per share.
9. In January, February and March 1997, the Company completed the sale of
$969,000 of convertible secured notes to 13 accredited investors (the "February
1997 Notes") pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D as promulgated under the
Securities Act. Each of the foregoing notes are secured, pro-rata and pari
passu, by liens on substantially all of the Company's assets, except that the
February 1997 Notes are junior to the prior notes. An aggregate of 193,970
warrants to purchase a like number of shares of Common Stock at an exercise
price of $1.00 per share were issued in connection with such placements. The
February 1997 Notes were sold to the following investors: Alan Parness, Arab
International Trust Co., Duck Partners, LP, Gary and Paula Wayton, Michael
Rosenbaum, RMK Financial LLC, Robert Bain, Robert Frankel, Roger Triemstra,
Roland McAbee, Swan Alley Limited, and Van Moer Santerr & Cie.
10. In March, April and May, 1998 the Company arranged for short term loans
of $1,642,000 from eight accredited investors. The notes issued pursuant to such
loans were sold to the following investors: HighBridge Fund Ltd., Nick Kahla,
David Tresley, Arab Commerce Bank, Charles Santerre, Philippe de Cock de
Rameyen, Anders Ulegard and Kevodrew Realty Inc.
11. In May, June and July 1998, the Company arranged for loans from 10
parties of an aggregate of $715,000 for specific production financing. The notes
pursuant to such loans were sold to the following investors: Charles E. and Ada
M. Miller Trust, Donald E. Stuck and Phyllis T. Stuck, Ryo & Jean S. Komae
Marital Trust U/A dated 11/14/91, Claudio Nessi, Carter Family Trust, MacAlister
Credit Trust U/A/D 11/25/88, Miyamoto Investment, Dr. Richard Bardowell, Sandel
Products and Chase Financing, Ltd.
12. Between September 1998 and January 1999 we issued 483,000 shares of our
common stock to the following individuals and entities: (i) 59,000 shares to
Delbert Reedy pursuant to the conversion of a certain promissory note, dated May
29, 1998, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000); (ii) 59,000 shares
to the Carter Family Trust, pursuant to the conversion of a certain promissory
note, dated May 29, 1998, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000);
(iii) 31,000 shares to Claudio Nessi pursuant to a certain promissory note,
dated June 18, 1998, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000); (iv)
1,000 shares for Dr. Michael Berlin in connection with certain accommodations
made by Dr. Michael Berlin; and (v) 80,000 shares to Marathon Consulting, Inc.,
30,000 of which were issued in connection with a consulting agreement dated May
1, 1999, and 50,000 of which were assigned by an affiliate, Investor Relations
Services, Inc., who had the right to receive such shares pursuant to a
consulting agreement dated as of November 17, 1998 and (vi) 283,000 shares to
Infusion Capital Investment Corporation, in connection with a consulting
agreement, dated as of November 17, 1998.
13. During 1998, we granted warrants to purchase our common stock to the
following individuals and entities for services provided to us: (i) 22,000 and
10,000 warrants, respectively, to Mansion House International and Danny Chan,
respectively, exercisable at $2.75 per share, (ii) 5,000 warrants to Hedblom
Partners, exercisable at $3.50 per share, (iii) 200,000 warrants to Glen Michael
Financial; 100,000 exercisable at $1.62 per share, 75,000 exercisable at $3.00
per share and 25,000 exercisable at $3.25 per share, and (iv) 10,000 warrants to
Ralph Olsen, exercisable at $2.00 per share. In addition, we granted (x) 121,000
and 10,000 warrants, respectively, to Chase Financial Limited and Robert
Herskowitz, respectively, exercisable at $1.62 per share and (y) an aggregate of
20,000 warrants, 5,000 each to Investor Relations Services, Aurora Holdings,
Amber Capital and Affiliated Services, respectively, in connection with debt
that was raised.
14. In January and March 1999, the Company sold to the following 5
investors: Austinvest Anstalt Balzers, Esquire Trade & Finance Inc., Amro
International, S.A., Nesher Inc., and VMR Luxembourg, S.A., 1,850,000 of 8%
convertible debentures and warrants to purchase up to 185,000 shares of common
stock. The
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holders of $1,000,000 of the debentures have indicated they intend to convert
their debentures into common stock. All of the debentures are convertible into
shares of common stock at the option of the holder at any time after their
purchase. The conversion price for each debenture in effect on any conversion
date will be the lesser of (A) an amount equal to 90% of the average per share
market value for five consecutive trading days immediately prior to the initial
closing date or (B) an amount equal to 85% of the per share market value for the
trading day having the lowest per share market value during the five trading
days prior to the conversion date. Purchasers effect conversions by surrendering
the debentures to be converted to the Company, together with the form of
conversion notice attached thereto. If not otherwise converted, the debentures
mature three years from their original issue date. The warrants are exercisable
at an exercise price equal to 110% of the per share market value as of the last
trading day prior to the date of the issuance of the warrants. This price, which
is subject to adjustment in the event of certain dilutive events, was $1.96 and
$2.56, respectively, at the closing dates. The warrants expire three years after
their date of issuance. Pursuant to the terms of purchase agreements and the
related registration rights agreements, the Company is obligated to file a
registration statement with respect to the shares issuable upon conversion of
the debentures and the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants within 75
days of the initial closing date.
In June 1999, four of the debenture holders purchased an additional 175,000
shares of common stock for an aggregate of $700,000.
15. In July 1999, the Company arranged for a short term loan from VMR
Luxembourg, S.A., of $1,200,000 for production and development.
16. In May and July 1999 we sold to three investors: Stellar Group Inc.,
Chun Sing Investment Limited and Dr. Michael Berlin, $350,000 of 12% debentures
and warrants to purchase up to 35,000 shares of common stock at $7.61 per share.
17. On August 5, 1999, we sold to Hudson Investors, LLC, $4,000,000 of 12%
convertible debentures and warrants to purchase 340,000 shares of common stock
at $7.00 per share.
18. On August 9, 1999, we sold 500,000 shares of common stock to Gontard &
MetallBank AG for $2,000,000.
19. We have granted to Michael Jay Solomon and Seth Wellenson, 30,000
options to purchase common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share for
agreeing to serve as members of our Board of Directors. Mr. Wellenson's options
were cancelled when he resigned as a director. On March 9, 1999, W. Russell
Barry was granted 30,000 options to purchase common stock at an exercise price
of $2.00 per share for agreeing to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
The above securities were offered by the Registrant in reliance upon an
exemption from registration under either (i) Section 4(2) of the Securities Act
as transactions not involving any public offering, or (ii) Rule 701 under the
Securities Act. No underwriters were involved in connection with the sales of
securities referred to in this Item 15.
ITEM 27. (A) EXHIBITS
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation(1)
3.2 By-laws of the Company(1)
4.1 Form of Warrant Agreement March 1996(1)
4.2 Form of Warrant Agreement May 1996(1)
4.3 Form of Warrant Agreement February 1997(1)
4.4 Form of Convertible Note March 1996 and related Security
Agreement(1)
4.5 Form of Convertible Note May 1996 and related Security
Agreement(1)
4.6 Form of Convertible Note February 1997(1)
4.7.1 Extensions relating to South Ferry #2, L.P. Indebtedness(1)
4.7.2 Extensions relating to Certain February 1996 Convertible
Notes(1)
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4.8 Restated Joe Cayre Agreement(1)
4.9 Agreement with AMAE Ventures, related note and Security
Agreement(1)
4.10 Agreements re Total Recall Financing July 1996(1)
4.11 Agreements re LoCoMoTioN Financing with South Ferry #2,
L.P.(1)
4.12 1996 Employee Stock Option Plan(1)
4.13 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan(1)
4.14 Form of Financial Advisory Agreement between National
Securities Corporation and the Company(1)
4.15 Specimen Certificate(1)
4.16 Form of National Securities Corporation's Warrant(1)
4.17 Venture Management Consultants L.L.C., December 1997
Promissory Note(1)
4.18 Form of Promissory Notes(1)
4.19 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and
Austinvest Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance Inc.;
Amro International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated as of March
19, 1999(3)
4.20 Form of Debenture re: Austinvest Anstalt Balzers, dated as
of March 19, 1999(3)
4.21 Form of Warrant re: Austinvest Anstalt Balzers, dated as of
March 19, 1999(3)
4.22 Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company
and Austinvest Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance
Inc.; Amro International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated as of
March 19, 1999(3)
4.23 Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement with Austinvest
Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance Inc.; Amro
International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated June 28, 1999
(amends 4.19)(6)
4.24 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and VMR
Luxembourg, S.A., dated as of February 25, 1999(6)
4.25 VMR Debenture, dated as of February 25, 1999(6)
4.26 VMR Warrant, dated as of February 25, 1999(6)
4.27 VMR Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 25,
1999(6)
4.28 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and VMR
Luxembourg S.A., dated July 26, 1999(6)
4.29 VMR Debenture, dated as of July 26, 1999(6)
4.30 VMR Security Agreement, dated as of July 26, 1999(6)
4.31 VMR Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 26,
1999(6)
4.32 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and Hudson
Investors LLC, dated as of August 5, 1999(6)
4.33 Hudson Investors LLC Registration Rights Agreement, dated as
of August 5, 1999(6)
4.34 Hudson Investors LLC Debenture, dated as of August 5,
1999(6)
4.35 Hudson Investors LLC Warrant, dated as of August 5, 1999(6)
4.36 1999 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock
Plan(9)
5.1 Opinion and Consent of Kelly Lytton Mintz & Vann LLP(7)
10.1 Agreement with Mel Giniger(1)
10.2 Agreement with Beyond Distribution PTY. Limited(1)
10.3 Interpublic Group of Companies Contract(1)
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10.4 Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1997, between
the Company and Drew Levin(1)
10.5 Lease between the Company and TCW, amended as of March 20,
1998(1)
10.6 Agreement with Alliance Production Ltd. re Total Recall(1)
10.7 Interpublic -- Team Co-financing Agreement(1)
10.8 Miramax Term Sheet(1)
10.9 Agreement with Leucadia Film Corp.(1)
10.10 Agreements with the Family Channel re Quake and Down Fall(1)
10.11 Agreements with Discovery Communications, Inc., re Amazing
Tails II(1)
10.14 Consulting Agreement, dated October 9, 1997, as amended as
of December 31, 1997, between the Company and Joseph
Cayre(1)
10.16 Letter of Intent to list securities on the German Market(2)
10.18 Employment Agreement, dated as of August 17, 1999 between
the Company and Timothy A. Hill(7)
10.19 Employment Agreement dated as November 22, 1998, between the
Company and Jonathan D. Shapiro(4)
10.20 Dandelion Distribution Ltd., Letter of Intent, dated June 6,
1996(5)
10.21 Investment Banking Agreement by and between the Company and
Glen Michael Financial(8)
10.22 Consulting Agreement, dated November 17, 1999 between the
Company, Investor Relations Services, Inc., and Infusion
Capital Investment Corporation(8)
10.23 Agreement with Film Libraries, Inc. dated June 25, 1999 and
Agreement with Film Brokers, Inc., dated June 25, 1999, re:
commission for purchase(6)
10.24 Agreement with Renown Pictures, Ltd., dated as of June 28,
1999(6)
10.25 Financial Consulting Agreement, dated March 15, 1999,
between the Company and Century City Securities, Inc., and
Letter from Company dated July 29, 1999 re: payment under
Financial Consulting Agreement(7)
10.26 Form of Consultants' Warrant for Ralph Olson, Investor
Resource Services, Inc., Aurora Holdings, Inc., Affiliated
Services, Inc., Amber Capital, Inc., and Hedblom Partners,
Ltd.(7)
10.27 Consulting Agreement, dated May 3, 1999 between the Company
and Marathon Consulting Corporation(7)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant(1)
23.1 Consent of experts and named counsel(7) (consent of Kelly
Lytton Mintz & Vann LLP included in Exhibit 5.1)
27 Financial Data Schedule(7)
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
SB-2, file No. 333-26307, effective July 29, 1998.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated March 29, 1999.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated February 5, 1999.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
dated April 15, 1999.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated June 8, 1999.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-QSB dated August 19, 1999.
(7) Filed herewith.
(8) Previously filed.
(9)Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on
Form 14A dated May 28, 1999.
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ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS
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 California General Corporation Law, the Articles of
Incorporation of the registrant, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised
that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and
is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim of or 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 hereunder, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of 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.
The Registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) For the 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.
The registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) 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 this 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 the 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) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent 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."
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act, each such posteffective 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.
(3) 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
In accordance with the requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable ground to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and authorized Amendment No. 1 to
this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized in the City of Los Angeles, State of California, on
this 26th day of August, 1999.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ DREW LEVIN
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Drew Levin
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Amendment No. 1
to this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ DREW LEVIN Chairman of the Board, Chief August 26, 1999
- ------------------------------------- Executive Officer and Director
Drew Levin
/s/ JONATHAN D. SHAPIRO President, Chief Operating Officer August 26, 1999
- ------------------------------------- and Director
Jonathan D. Shapiro
/s/ TIMOTHY A. HILL Senior Vice President, Chief August 26, 1999
- ------------------------------------- Financial Officer and Secretary
Timothy A. Hill
/s/ MICHAEL JAY SOLOMON Director August 26, 1999
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Michael Jay Solomon
/s/ W. RUSSELL BARRY Director August 26, 1999
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W. Russell Barry
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation(1)
3.2 By-laws of the Company(1)
4.1 Form of Warrant Agreement March 1996(1)
4.2 Form of Warrant Agreement May 1996(1)
4.3 Form of Warrant Agreement February 1997(1)
4.4 Form of Convertible Note March 1996 and related Security
Agreement(1)
4.5 Form of Convertible Note May 1996 and related Security
Agreement(1)
4.6 Form of Convertible Note February 1997(1)
4.7.1 Extensions relating to South Ferry #2, L.P. Indebtedness(1)
4.7.2 Extensions relating to Certain February 1996 Convertible
Notes(1)
4.8 Restated Joe Cayre Agreement(1)
4.9 Agreement with AMAE Ventures, related note and Security
Agreement(1)
4.10 Agreements re Total Recall Financing July 1996(1)
4.11 Agreements re LoCoMoTioN Financing with South Ferry #2,
L.P.(1)
4.12 1996 Employee Stock Option Plan(1)
4.13 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan(1)
4.14 Form of Financial Advisory Agreement between National
Securities Corporation and the Company(1)
4.15 Specimen Certificate(1)
4.16 Form of National Securities Corporation's Warrant(1)
4.17 Venture Management Consultants L.L.C., December 1997
Promissory Note(1)
4.18 Form of Promissory Notes(1)
4.19 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and
Austinvest Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance Inc.;
Amro International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated as of March
19, 1999(3)
4.20 Form of Debenture re: Austinvest Anstalt Balzers, dated as
of March 19, 1999(3)
4.21 Form of Warrant re: Austinvest Anstalt Balzers, dated as of
March 19, 1999(3)
4.22 Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company
and Austinvest Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance
Inc.; Amro International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated as of
March 19, 1999(3)
4.23 Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement with Austinvest
Anstalt Balzers; Esquire Trade & Finance Inc.; Amro
International, S.A. and Nesher Inc., dated June 28, 1999
(amends 4.19)(6)
4.24 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and VMR
Luxembourg, S.A., dated June 28, 1999(6)
4.25 VMR Debenture, dated as of February 25, 1999(6)
4.26 VMR Warrant, dated as of February 25, 1999(6)
4.27 VMR Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 25,
1999(6)
4.28 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and VMR
Luxembourg S.A., dated July 26, 1999(6)
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SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
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4.29 VMR Debenture, dated as of July 26, 1999(6)
4.30 VMR Security Agreement, dated as of July 26, 1999(6)
4.31 VMR Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 26,
1999(6)
4.32 Securities Purchase Agreement between the Company and Hudson
Investors LLC, dated as of August 5, 1999(6)
4.33 Hudson Investors LLC Registration Rights Agreement, dated as
of August 5, 1999(6)
4.34 Hudson Investors LLC Debenture, dated as of August 5,
1999(6)
4.35 Hudson Investors LLC Warrant, dated as of August 5, 1999(6)
4.36 1999 Stock Option, Deferred Stock and Restricted Stock
Plan(9)
5.1 Opinion and Consent of Kelly Lytton Mintz & Vann LLP(7)
10.1 Agreement with Mel Giniger(1)
10.2 Agreement with Beyond Distribution PTY. Limited(1)
10.3 Interpublic Group of Companies Contract(1)
10.4 Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1997, between
the Company and Drew Levin(1)
10.5 Lease between the Company and TCW, amended as of March 20,
1998(1)
10.6 Agreement with Alliance Production Ltd. re Total Recall(1)
10.7 Interpublic -- Team Co-financing Agreement(1)
10.8 Miramax Term Sheet(1)
10.9 Agreement with Leucadia Film Corp.(1)
10.10 Agreements with the Family Channel re Quake and Down Fall(1)
10.11 Agreements with Discovery Communications, Inc., re Amazing
Tails II(1)
10.14 Consulting Agreement, dated October 9, 1997, as amended as
of December 31, 1997, between the Company and Joseph
Cayre(1)
10.16 Letter of Intent to list securities on the German Market(2)
10.18 Employment Agreement, dated as of August 17, 1999 between
the Company and Timothy A. Hill(7)
10.19 Employment Agreement dated as November 22, 1998, between the
Company and Jonathan D. Shapiro(4)
10.20 Dandelion Distribution Ltd., Letter of Intent, dated June 6,
1996(5)
10.21 Investment Banking Agreement by and between the Company and
Glen Michael Financial(8)
10.22 Consulting Agreement, dated November 17, 1999 between the
Company, Investor Relations Services, Inc., and Infusion
Capital Investment Corporation(7)
10.23 Agreement with Film Libraries, Inc. dated June 25, 1999 and
Agreement with Film Brokers, Inc., dated June 25, 1999, re:
commission for purchase(6)
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EXHIBIT NUMBERED
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
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10.24 Agreement with Renown Pictures, Ltd., dated as of June 28,
1999(6)
10.25 Financial Consulting Agreement, dated March 15, 1999,
between the Company and Century City Securities, Inc., and
Letter from Company dated July 29, 1999 re: payment under
Financial Consulting Agreement(7)
10.26 Form of Consultants' Warrant for Ralph Olson, Investor
Resource Services, Inc., Aurora Holdings, Inc., Affiliated
Services, Inc., Amber Capital, Inc., and Hedblom Partners,
Ltd.(7)
10.27 Consulting Agreement, dated May 3, 1999 between the Company
and Marathon Consulting Corporation(7)
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant(1)
23.1 Consent of experts and named counsel(7) (consent of Kelly
Lytton Mintz & Vann LLP included in Exhibit 5.1)
27 Financial Data Schedule(7)
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
SB-2, file No. 333-26307, effective July 29, 1998.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated March 29, 1999.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated February 5, 1999.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
dated April 15, 1999.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated June 8, 1999.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QB
dated August 19, 1999.
(7) Filed herewith.
(8) Previously filed.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement on
Form 14A dated May 28, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 5.1
[KELLY LYTTON MINTZ & VANN LLP LETTERHEAD]
August 26, 1999
Team Entertainment Group
12300 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At your request, we have examined the Registration Statement on Form
SB-2, as amended (the "Registration Statement") of Team Communications Group,
Inc., a California corporation (the "Company"), covering an aggregate of
3,548,692 shares of the Company's common stock, no par value per share (the
"Shares").
We have examined the originals, or certified, conformed or reproduction
copies, of all such records, agreements, instruments and documents as we have
deemed relevant or necessary as the basis for the opinions hereinafter
expressed. In all such examinations, we have assumed the genuineness of all
signatures on original or certified copies of all copies submitted to us as
conformed or reproduction copies. As to various questions of fact relevant to
our opinions, we have relied upon certificates of public officials and
statements or certificates of officers or representatives of the Company and
others.
Based upon the foregoing, it is our opinion that, subject to
effectiveness of the Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and to registration or qualification under the securities
laws of the state in which the Shares may be sold, upon the sale and issuance of
the Shares in the manner referred to in the Registration Statement, and upon
payment therefore (where applicable), the Shares will be legally issued, fully
paid and nonassessable, and will be binding obligations of the Company.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement and to the reference to this firm under the caption
"Legal Matters" in the Prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement.
By giving you this opinion and consent, we do not admit that we are experts with
respect to any part of the Registration Statement or Prospectus within the
meaning of the term "expert" as used in Section 11 of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the
SEC, nor do we admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Should you
have any questions or comments concerning the foregoing, please do not hesitate
to contact Bruce P. Vann, Esq. of this office
We are members of the Bar of the State of California and do not hold
ourselves out as being conversant with, and do not express an opinion on, the
laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the United States of America and
State of California. Further, our opinion is based solely upon existing laws,
rules and regulations, and we undertake no obligation to advise you of any
changes that may be brought to our attention after the date hereof.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KELLY LYTTON MINTZ & VANN LLP
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EXHIBIT 10.18
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of August 17, 1999, and is effective as of
the 9th day of August, 1999 (the "Effective Date"), by and between TEAM
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., a Delaware corporation (herein referred to as the
"Company"), and you, TIMOTHY HILL.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions set
forth herein, you and the Company agree as follows:
1. The Company hereby employs you pursuant and subject to the terms,
conditions and provisions of this Agreement. You hereby accept such employment
and agree to render your services exclusively to the Company as provided herein,
where and when required by the Company (presently in Los Angeles, California),
all of which services shall be performed conscientiously and to the full extent
of your ability. You further agree to abide by all rules, regulations and
policies of the Company.
2. Your title and position with the Company shall be Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer.
3. You shall report to the Company=s chief executive officer, currently
Drew Levin, or to any other chief executive or operating officer who may be
employed by the Company during the Term. Any conflict between divisions of
responsibility between you and any other employee shall be resolved by the chief
executive officer.
4. The services to be rendered by you hereunder shall include, without
limitation, all services customarily rendered by persons engaged in the same
capacity or in a similar capacity in the entertainment industry, and such other
services as may be requested by the Company from time to time hereunder. Your
services shall be exclusive to the Company during the Term of this Agreement.
5. The Term of your employment by the Company under this Agreement
shall commence as of the Effective Date and (unless earlier terminated pursuant
to this Agreement) shall continue thereafter through July 31, 2001 (the "Term").
6. (a) As full consideration for all services to be rendered by you
pursuant hereto, and for all rights and interests herein granted by you to the
Company, and provided that you are not in breach or default of this Agreement
and that you have kept and performed all of your obligations hereunder, and
subject to the terms and conditions hereof, you shall be entitled to receive a
base salary in an amount equal to One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000)
commencing on the Effective Date and continuing through July 31, 2000.
Commencing August 1, 2000 and continuing through the end of the Term, you shall
be entitled to receive a base salary in an amount equal to One Hundred
Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($175,000).
(b) Such compensation shall be paid in accordance with the
Company's normal payroll practices. The Company may make such deductions,
withholdings or payments from any sum payable to you pursuant to this Agreement
as are required by any applicable law, rule or regulation for taxes or similar
charges. Compensation payments made to you by the Company or any affiliate of
the Company shall be deemed made pursuant to this Agreement and any compensation
paid to you from and after the Effective Date of this Agreement shall be deemed
to have been paid hereunder.
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7. In addition to the base salary set forth in Paragraph 6, you shall
be entitled to receive 50,000 stock options with the exercise price at the
current market price on the date of grant. The date of grant will be September
18, 1998 for 10,000 stock options which you were untitled to under your previous
employment agreement. The date of grant for the remaining 40,000 stock options
should be the Effective Date of this contract. The 10,000 stock options granted
September 18, 1998, are fully vest as of the Effective Date. The 40,000
remaining stock options are vesting on a monthly basis over two years from the
Effective Date. Such options shall have a five (5) year term commencing on the
Effective Date and shall be subject in all respects to the Team Communications
Stock Option Plan.
8. In addition to the base salary set forth in Paragraph 6, you shall
be eligible to receive such bonus compensation as the Company may elect to award
to you in the Company=s sole and absolute discretion. Such bonus compensation is
guaranteed to be no less than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for each year
under this contract. The minimum amount will be paid quarterly. Nothing in this
Paragraph 8 shall require or otherwise obligate the Company to pay you a bonus
beyond the minimum amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) annually.
9. You represent and warrant that you are free to enter into the
Agreement and to grant the rights and interests to the Company that you purport
to grant thereunder and that there are no agreements or arrangements in effect,
whether written or oral, which could prevent you from rendering exclusive
services to the Company during the Term, and that you have not made and will not
make any commitment or do any act in conflict with the Agreement.
10. On the condition that you are not in breach or default of the
Agreement, the Company shall reimburse you for all of your reasonable expenses
incurred while employed and performing your duties under and in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, subject to your full accounting
therefor and your providing the Company with appropriate documentation,
including without limitation receipts, for all such expenses in the manner
required pursuant to Company's policies and procedures and the Internal Revenue
Code, and subject to the Company's prior approval. Furthermore, the Company will
provide you a monthly automobile allowance of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350)
or an annual amount of Four Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($4,200). This
allowance will be considered additional compensation and shall be paid along
with your base compensation in accordance with the Company's normal payroll
practices.
11. You and the Company agree that the services to be rendered by you
pursuant to the Agreement, and the rights and interests granted by you to the
Company pursuant to the Agreement, are of a special, unique, extraordinary and
intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which
cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated in damages in any action at law,
and that a breach by you of any of the terms of the Agreement will cause the
Company great and irreparable injury and damage. You hereby expressly agree that
the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific
performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of the Agreement by
you. This provision shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the
rights which the Company may have hereunder, at law, for damages, or otherwise.
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12. (a) In the event that (i) you become incapacitated or prevented
from fully rendering your services hereunder by reason of your illness, mental,
physical or other disability, and such incapacity or inability shall continue
for sixty (60) consecutive days during any period of the Term; or (ii) the
Company's normal operations are prevented or interrupted because of force
majeure events or any other cause beyond the Company's sole control (e.g., any
labor dispute, strike, fire, war, civil disturbance, act of God, governmental
action or proceeding or any event sufficient to excuse performance as a matter
of law), and such prevention or interruption shall continue for sixty (60)
consecutive days during any period of the Term; then the Company shall have the
right to terminate your employment under the Agreement immediately upon the
expiration of said six (6)-week period without any further liability or
obligation to you hereunder except for any accrued compensation payable to you
as of the date of such termination (such a termination herein referred to as a
termination "For Disability or Force Majeure").
(b) In the event you, at any time, breach any provision of the
Agreement, fail, refuse or neglect (other than by reason of any above-referenced
disability or incapacity) to perform fully your obligations hereunder, or engage
or participate in any serious or willful misconduct in connection with any of
your obligations under the Agreement, the Company shall have the right to
terminate your employment under the Agreement at any time thereafter (such a
termination herein referred to as a termination "For Cause"). In the event of
any termination For Cause, you shall be entitled to receive only accrued
compensation payable to you as of the date of such termination, without regard
to any other compensation, benefits or perquisites.
(c) In addition to the right to terminate For Cause or For
Disability or Force Majeure, the Company shall have the right to terminate your
employment under the Agreement at any time for any reason, upon thirty (30)
days' notice to you (such a termination herein referred to as a termination
"Without Cause"); provided, however, that if termination of your employment is a
termination Without Cause, you shall continue to be entitled only to your base
annual compensation under Paragraph 6 of the Agreement until the end of the
Term.
(d) Any termination under this Paragraph 12 shall not be
deemed to be a waiver by the Company of any of the Company's rights or remedies
otherwise available to the Company hereunder, at law, in equity or otherwise.
13. You shall not enter into any contracts or make any commitments on
behalf of the Company outside of the ordinary course of your duties and services
in the ordinary course of the Company's business nor for an amount in excess of
such limits as may be specified by the Company without the prior written
approval and consent of the Company in accordance with the standard practices
and operating procedures thereof.
14. During the Term hereof you shall be entitled to:
(a) The Company's basic health and life insurance benefits
generally available to other senior executives of the Company, including any
applicable major medical insurance benefits, subject to compliance with
provisions relating to eligibility or qualification; and
(b) Three (3) weeks vacation with pay and normal and customary
holidays in accordance with the Company's policy for vacations and holidays for
senior executives of the Company.
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(c) To participate in any Company retirement or similar
benefit plan available to Company=s senior executives, including, without
limitation, the Company=s IRA plan, subject to all terms and conditions of any
such plan.
For the purpose of determining your length of service with the Company with
respect to the applicable provisions of any benefit to which you may be entitled
hereunder (except with respect to stock options and the vesting provisions
thereof), such determination shall include your previous term of employment with
the Company from August 18, 1998 through March 31, 1999.
15. The Company may secure in its own name or otherwise, and at its own
expense, life, health, accident and other insurance covering you or you and
others, and you shall not have any right, title or interest in or to such
insurance other than as expressly provided herein. You agree to assist the
Company in procuring such insurance by submitting to the usual and customary
medical and other examinations to be conducted by such physician(s) as the
Company or such insurance company may designate and by signing such applications
and other written instruments as may be required by the insurance companies to
which application is made for such insurance.
16. During the Term, you shall not directly or indirectly compete or
interfere with the actual or contemplated businesses or activities of the
Company. In this regard, during the Term, you shall not, without the prior
written consent of the Company, become an officer, employee, consultant, agent,
partner (other than a limited partner) or director of any other business
enterprise engaged in any of the actual or contemplated businesses or activities
of the Company.
17. You agree that you will not, during the Term or thereafter,
disclose to any other person or entity the terms or conditions of the Agreement
(including the financial terms thereof) and shall not directly or indirectly
issue or permit the issuance of any publicity whatsoever regarding, or grant any
interview or make any statements concerning, the Company's engagement of you
hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company.
18. The primary place of your employment under the Agreement shall be
the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. You shall make such trips away from the
County of Los Angeles as requested by the Company or as may be required for the
conduct of your duties under the Agreement.
19. The Company hereby represents and warrants that it has obtained all
approvals necessary to enter into this Agreement.
20. The Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts entered into
and fully performed therein.
21. The Company shall have the right to assign or otherwise delegate
the Agreement or any of its rights or obligations thereunder, in whole or in
part, to any person or entity. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the Company shall have the right to license, delegate, lend or otherwise
transfer any of its rights to any or all of your services under the Agreement to
any person, company or other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common
control with the Company, and you agree to render such services required under
the Agreement for such person, company or other entity as part of the services
to be rendered under the Agreement for no additional compensation other than as
provided for in this Agreement. You shall not have any right to assign, delegate
or otherwise transfer any duty or obligation to be performed by you hereunder to
any person or entity, nor to assign or transfer any rights hereunder.
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22. All notices which either party is required or may desire to give to
the other party under or in connection with the Agreement shall be sufficient if
given by addressing the same to the respective party at the address set forth
below or at such other place as may be designated by the respective party:
To Company: Team Communications Group, Inc.
12300 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 400
Los Angeles, California 90025
Attention: Drew Levin
To You: Timothy Hill
1082 Elfstone Court
Westlake Village, CA 91361
When notices addressed as required by this Paragraph 21 shall be hand delivered,
telexed, or deposited, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, in the
United States mail, or delivered to a telegraph office, toll prepaid, the
Company or you, as appropriate, shall be deemed to have delivered such notice.
23. If the compensation provided by the Agreement shall exceed the
amount permitted by any present or future law or governmental order or
regulation, such stated compensation shall be reduced, while such limitation is
in effect, to the amount which is so permitted. The payment of such reduced
compensation shall be deemed to constitute full performance by the Company of
its obligations hereunder with respect to compensation for such period;
provided, however, that the Company shall pay you the aggregate amount of such
reduction if and when such payment becomes permissible at law.
24. You agree to execute and deliver to the Company such further
documents and instruments as the Company may desire to further evidence,
effectuate or protect the Company's rights hereunder. The Agreement may be
modified only by a written instrument duly executed by each of the parties
thereto. No person has any authority on behalf of the Company to make any
representation or promise not set forth in the Agreement, and you hereby
represent and warrant that the Agreement has not been executed in reliance upon
any representation or promise except those contained therein. No waiver by the
Company of any default or other breach of the Agreement shall be deemed to be a
waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach or default.
25. Concurrently with your execution and delivery to Company of this
Agreement, you shall execute and deliver to the Company an Employee
Confidentiality Agreement in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto.
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26. This Agreement supersedes all, prior or contemporaneous agreements,
whether oral or written, between the parties hereto concerning the subject
matter hereof, and constitutes the valid, binding and entire agreement between
the parties with respect thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the date first above written.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
By /s/ DREW LEVIN
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Drew Levin, Chairman and CEO
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
/s/ TIMOTHY HILL
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Timothy Hill
Social Security Number: ###-##-####
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EXHIBIT A
EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of my employment, or my continued employment,
as the case may be, by Team Communications Group, Inc., or by any direct or
indirect subsidiary or affiliate of Team Communications Group, Inc. (such
employer for the purposes of this Employee Confidentiality Agreement being
hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), I agree with the Company as follows:
As long as I shall remain in the employ of the Company I shall
devote my best efforts and ability to the service of the Company in my
employment capacity, as the Company shall from time to time direct, and I shall
perform my duties faithfully and diligently. Further, I shall abide by all
rules, regulations and policies of the Company (including without limitation
those contained in the Company's current employee manual as it may hereafter be
modified, supplemented or replaced), and I acknowledge that I am familiar with
the same.
I shall not, during my employment by the Company or
thereafter, use or disclose to others without the prior written consent of the
Company, any trade or business secrets, secret "know-how", confidential, secret,
technical, financial or proprietary information or other nonpublic information
relative to the business or activities of the Company, obtained by me while in
the employ of the Company or otherwise. Upon leaving the employ of the Company,
I shall not take with me any confidential, secret, technical, financial or
proprietary data, drawings, documents or information obtained by me as the
result of my employment, or any reproductions thereof. All such items and all
copies thereof, including without limitation all memoranda, notes, records and
other documents related to the actual or contemplated business or activities of
the Company that were made or compiled by me, or made available to me during the
term of my employment by the Company, shall be and remain the Company's
property, and I shall surrender the same to the Company on the termination of my
employment by the Company, or at any other time on request.
I agree that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive or
other appropriate equitable relief to prevent or remedy my proposed,
anticipatory or actual breach of the terms of this agreement including, without
limitation, the disclosure of any information, data, documents or other
materials covered by the terms of this agreement.
This agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Company, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, allied companies, successors and assigns or the
nominees of the Company; and I specifically agree to execute any and all
documents considered necessary or desirable to assign, transfer, sustain or
maintain inventions, discoveries, applications, copyrights, trademarks or
patents, both in the United States and in foreign countries.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name as of the
date of the Employment Agreement to which this document is attached and
effective as of the Effective Date (as defined in the Employment Agreement).
/s/ TIMOTHY HILL
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Timothy Hill
Witness: /s/ BARBARA OUED
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ACCEPTED:
Team Communications Group, Inc.
/s/ DREW LEVIN
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By: Drew Levin
Its: Chairman and CEO
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EXHIBIT 10.22
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is among TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of California, whose address is 12300
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, California 90025 (hereinafter
referred to as the "Company"); INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES, INC., of 490 North
Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32169 (hereinafter referred to as the
"Consultant"); and INFUSION CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION, a North Carolina
corporation with its principal offices at 932 Burke Street, Winston-Salem,
North Carolina, as the Financing Agent (hereinafter referred to as "ICIC").
WHEREAS, the Consultant is in the business of assisting public companies
in financial advisory, strategic business planning, and investor and public
relations services designed to make the investing public knowledgeable about
the benefits of stock ownership in the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant may, during the period of time covered by this
Agreement, present to the Company one or more plans of public and investor
relations to utilize other business entities to achieve the Company's goals of
making the investing public knowledgeable about the benefits of stock ownership
in the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the Consultant is not in the business
of stock brokerage, investment advice, activities which require registration
under either the Securities Act of 1933 (hereinafter "the Act") or the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) (hereinafter "the Exchange Act"),
underwriting, banking, is not an insurance Company, nor does it offer services
to the Company which may require regulation under federal or state securities
laws; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree, after having a complete understanding of the
services desired and the services to be provided, that the Company desires to
retain Consultant to provide such assistance through its services for the
Company, and the Consultant is willing to provide such services to the Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
1. DUTIES AND INVOLVEMENT.
The Company hereby engages Consultant to provide a plan, and for
coordination in executing the agreed-upon plan, for using various investor and
public relations services as agreed by both parties. The plan may include, but
not by way of limitation, the following services: consulting with the Company's
management concerning marketing surveys, investor accreditation, availability
to expand investor base, investor support, strategic business planning, broker
relations, conducting due diligence
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meetings, attendance at conventions and trade shows, assistance in the
preparation and dissemination of press releases and stockholder communications,
consulting of mergers with companies, review and assistance in updating a
business plan, review and advise on the capital structure for the Company,
propose legal counsel, assist in the development of an acquisition profile and
structure, recommend financing alternatives and sources, and consult on
corporate finance and/or investment banking issues. In addition, these services
may include production of a corporate profile and fact sheets, personal
consultant services, financial analyst and newsletter campaigns, conferences,
seminars and national tour, including, but not by way of limitation, due
diligence meetings, investor conferences and institutional conferences, printed
media advertising design, newsletter production, broker solicitation campaigns,
electronic public relations campaigns, direct mail campaigns, placement in
investment publications and press releases (see Addendum A).
2. RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE PARTIES.
Consultant acknowledges that it is not an officer, director or agent
of the Company, it is not, and will not, be responsible for any management
decisions on behalf of the Company, and may not commit the Company to any
action. The Company represents that the consultant does not have, through stock
ownership or otherwise, the power to control the Company, nor to exercise any
dominating influence over its management.
Consultant understands and acknowledges that this Agreement shall not
create or imply any agency relationship among the parties, and Consultant will
not commit the Company in any manner except when a commitment has been
specifically authorized in writing by the Company.
The Company and the Consultant agree that the relationship among the
parties shall be that of independent contractor.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE, TERM AND TERMINATION.
This Agreement shall begin on November 17, 1998, and will continue
until November 16, 2000.
4. OPTION TO RENEW AND EXTEND.
Company may renew this Agreement on the same terms by providing
written notice to Consultant at any time prior to the expiration hereof.
5. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
The Company agrees to pay to ICIC, or its designee, the total sum of
three hundred thirty-three thousand (333,000) shares of commons stock of the
Company as total and complete consideration for the services to be provided by
the Consultant to the Company. The stock shall contain a Rule 144
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restriction and shall be delivered to the Company upon the execution of this
Agreement. It is understood and contemplated by this Agreement that at least
forty-eight thousand (48,000) shares are to be assigned by ICIC to one or more
of its subcontractors.
The parties understand and agree that for its accounting purposes, Company
may elect to amortize the costs of this Agreement over the full term thereof,
even though payment shall be due upon execution.
Upon payment of such stock to ICIC, ICIC will arrange for payment on
behalf of the Company to the Consultant for the services to be provided, and
Company shall have no other obligation to Consultant or to ICIC for payment,
excepting the obligation for additional compensation as contained herein.
Company agrees to pay for all costs and expenses incurred associated with
its employees' working with Consultant and its representatives, including
lodging, meals and travel as necessary. All other expenses for the fulfillment
of this Agreement, as contained in Addendum A, shall be borne by the
Consultant, and by third parties engaged by it in connection with the
performance of the financial and public relations services provided for herein.
If required by federal law or regulation, ICIC will take necessary steps
to prepare and file any necessary forms to comply with the transfer of the
shares of stock from Company to ICIC, including, if required, form 13(d).
6. SERVICES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Consultant shall devote such of its time and effort necessary to the
discharge of its duties hereunder. the Company acknowledges that consultant is
engaged in other business activities, and that it will continue such activities
during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall not be restricted from
engaging in other business activities during the term of this Agreement.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Consultant acknowledges that it may have access to confidential
information regarding the Company and its business. Consultant agrees that it
will not, during or subsequent to the term of this Agreement, divulge, furnish
or make accessible to any person (other than with the written permission of the
Company) any knowledge or information or plans of the Company with respect to
the Company or its business, including, but not by way of limitation, the
products of the Company, whether in the concept or development stage, or being
marketed by the Company on the effective date of this Agreement or during the
term hereof.
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8. COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant warrants, represents and
agrees that it will not directly participate in the information developed for
and by the Company, and will not compete directly with the Company in the
Company's primary industry or related fields.
9. INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION.
The Company represents and warrants that it has provided ICIC with access
to all information available to the Company concerning its condition, financial
and otherwise, its management, its business and its prospects. the Company
represents that it has provided ICIC with all copies of the Company's filings
for the prior twelve (12) months, if any, (the "Disclosure Documents") made
under the rules and regulations promulgated under the Act, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, as amended. Consultant and ICIC acknowledge that the acquisition
of the securities to be issued to Consultant involves a high degree of risk.
ICIC represents that it and its advisors have been afforded the opportunity to
discuss the Company with its management. The Company represents that it has and
will continue to provide ICIC with any information or documentation to verify
the accuracy of the information contained in the Disclosure Documents, and will
promptly notify Consultant and ICIC upon the filing or any registration
statement or other periodic reporting documents filed pursuant to the Act or the
Exchange Act. This information with include DTC sheets, which shall be provided
to the Consultant no less than every two (2) weeks. the Company hereby
represents that it does not currently have any of its securities in
registration.
The Consultant represents that neither it nor its officers, directors, or
employees is not subject to any disciplinary action by either the National
Association of Securities Dealers or the Securities and Exchange Commission by
virtue of any violations of their rules and regulations and that to the best of
its knowledge neither is its affiliates nor subcontractors subject to any such
disciplinary action.
10. REGULATION S.
The Company agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will notify
the Consultant in writing of the issuance of any common stock pursuant to
Regulation S of the General Regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or any registration of the Company's securities by means of a Form
S-8 registration statement.
11. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement may not be assigned by either party hereto without the
written consent of the other, but shall be binding upon the successors of the
parties. The parties specifically consent to ICIC assigning a portion of its
stock as aforementioned in paragraph 5 whom will act as the contact person
between the Consultant and the Company to be agreed upon by the parties
hereafter.
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12. ARBITRATION.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach
thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled through direct discussion, the
parties agree to first endeavor to settle the dispute in an amicable manner by
mediation under the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration
Association before resorting to arbitration. Thereafter, any unresolved
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach
thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the
Arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Any
provisional remedy which would be available from a court of law shall be
available to the parties to this Agreement from the Arbitrator pending
arbitration. The situs of the arbitration shall be Orange County, Florida.
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Both parties agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other, and their
respective agents and employees, against any losses, claims, damages or
liabilities, joint or several, to which either party, or any such other
person, may become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act, or otherwise,
insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions, suits
or proceedings in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any
untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained
in the registration statement, any preliminary prospectus, the prospectus,
or any amendment or supplement thereto; or arise out of or are based upon
the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required
to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not
misleading; and will reimburse the other party, or any such other person,
for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the other party, or
any such other person, in connection with investigation or defending any
such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action, suit or proceeding;
provided, however, that the other party will not be liable in any such case
to the extent that any such loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of
or is based upon an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement, or
omission or alleged omission, from the registration statement, any
preliminary prospectus, the prospectus, or any such amendment or
supplement, in reliance upon and in conformity with written information
furnished by one party to the other specifically for use in the preparation
thereof.
(b) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section or
notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such
indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against
an indemnifying party under this Section, notify the indemnifying party of
the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the indemnifying
party will not relieve it from any liability which it may otherwise have to
any indemnified other than under this Section. In case of any such action,
suit or proceeding is brought against any indemnified party, and it
notified an indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the
indemnifying party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the
extent it may wish, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly
notified, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such
indemnified party, and after notice from
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the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so to
assume the defense thereof, the indemnifying party will not be liable to
such indemnified party under this Section for any legal or other expenses
subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the
defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation.
14. REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
The Company hereby acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect
to registration of the Shares, and that in the event the Shares are not
available for sale, by an effective registration statement or otherwise, by
November 16, 1999, the Company agrees to issue either an additional number of
shares equal to ten percent (10%) of the total number of shares issued herein
for each additional thirty (30) day delay in providing an effective
registration statement or removing any Rule 144 legend, or the cash equivalent
of such shares. In the event of a delay of less than a full thirty (30) day
period, the Consultant shall be entitled to a pro-rata allocation of additional
shares.
Consultant understands and acknowledges that the shares of common stock
are being acquired by ICIC for its own account, and not on behalf of any other
person, and are being acquired for investment purposes and not for
distribution. ICIC represents that the common stock will be a suitable
investment for ICIC, taking into consideration the restrictions on
transferability affecting the common stock.
Company will undertake to comply with the various states' securities laws
with respect to the registration of the Shares referred to herein. Company
undertakes to make available for review and comment, on a timely basis and
prior to submission to any regulatory agency, copies of the registration
statement.
15. "PIGGYBACK REGISTRATION."
If the Company proposes to register any equity securities under the
Securities Act for sale to the Public for cash, whether for its own account or
for the account of other security holders, or both, on each such occasion the
Company will give written notice to ICIC and Consultant no less than fifteen
(15) business days prior to the anticipated filing date of its intention to do
so. Upon the written request of ICIC, received by the Company no later than the
tenth (10th) business day after receipt by ICIC of the notice sent by the
Company, to register, on the same terms and conditions as the securities
otherwise being sold pursuant to such registration, any of its registerable
securities (which request shall state the intended method of disposition
thereof), the Company will cause the registerable securities as to which
registration shall have been so requested to be included in the securities to
be covered by the registration statement proposed to be filed by the Company,
on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities included therein,
all to the extent requisite to permit the sale or other disposition by the
Consultant (in accordance with its written request) of such registerable
securities so registered; provided, however, that the Company may, at any time
prior to the effectiveness of any such registration
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statement, in its sole discretion and with the consent of ICIC, abandon the
proposed offering in which ICIC had requested to participate.
16. NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be given in writing and shall be delivered, either personally or by express
delivery service, to the party to be notified. Notice to each party shall be
deemed to have been duly given upon delivery, personally or by courier (such
as Federal Express or similar express delivery service), addressed to the
attention of the officer at the address set forth beneath the signature line
below, or to such other officer or addresses as either party may designate,
upon at least ten (10) days' written notice, to the other party.
17. GOVERNING LAW.
The Agreement shall be construed by and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement among the
parties. There are no other agreements, conditions or representations, oral or
written, express or implied, with regard thereto. This Agreement may be amended
only in writing signed by all parties.
19. NON-WAIVER.
A delay or failure by any party to exercise a right under this Agreement,
or a partial or single exercise of that right, shall not constitute a waiver of
that or any other right.
20. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
21. BINDING EFFECT.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon all parties, their
successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this
Agreement to be effective as of the day and year provided herein.
CONSULTANT: COMPANY:
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ DREW S. LEVIN By: /s/ RICHARD J. FIXARIS
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Drew S. Levin, Chairman Richard J. Fixaris, President
and CEO
ICIC:
INFUSION CAPITAL INVESTMENT
CORPORATION
By: /s/ DANIEL STARCZEWSKI
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Daniel Starczewski, President
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ADDENDUM A
CORPORATE PROFILE AND FACT SHEET
A two-page, two color broker fact sheet, and a four-page, full color
Company profile will be created, each highlighting the Company and the benefits
of owning the Company's stock. These places are included in broker/dealer
information packages for dissemination to prospective investors, and may also be
targeted to stock analysts and newsletter editors. Consultant's services include
creative writing, art work, layout and design and printing. Materials updated
four time per year as applicable.
PERSONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
A Personal Consultant will supervise and actively assist in every facet of
the Company's overall marketing campaign. In addition to coordinating all
above-listed services, the Personal Consultant will maintain daily contact with
investor relations office staff. Company officers and active brokers: he will be
available for consultation 24 hours per day, every day, via cellular telephone,
to address urgent needs as well as general strategy planning. The Personal
Consultant will travel extensively to meet qualified brokers one-on-one, and
will arrange specially scheduled conference calls with audiences of brokers,
analysts and money managers. The Personal Consultant will personally arrange
invitation-only due diligence broker meetings and will directly supervise all
logistics and follow-up. The cost of the Personal Consultant will be paid by the
Consultant.
BROKER SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN
Specialized professional financing public relations services will be
provided through an ongoing telemarketing campaign soliciting new broker dealers
to generate interest in the Company and its stock. This campaign will include
direct personal telephone follow-up with retail brokers in active contact with
Company executives and investor relations staff. Supervised in-house personnel
will be assigned specifically to guide Company interactions with brokers and
field representatives.
PRESS RELEASE
Company press releases will be written and disseminated to news wire
services. Press releases will also be disseminated to the at-large broker
community by fax and mail, plus telephone and fax follow-up with 500-1,000
active brokers. Press releases may be reproduced in national financial magazines
such as Investor's Business Daily, Barron's and Individual Investor.
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PRINT MEDIA ADVERTISING
An advertisement, targeted to both brokers and investors, will be
created and inserted in a major financial and investment magazine or newspaper
at the Consultant's cost. Publications which target and deliver large numbers of
active brokers, qualified investors and other niche groups interested
specifically in the Company's product or industry category will be emphasized.
Consultant's services include creative writing, art work, layout and design, and
coordination of magazine/newspaper inserts.
FINANCIAL ANALYST AND NEWSLETTER CAMPAIGN
The Financial Analyst and Newsletter Campaign will be intertwined with
our Broker Solicitation Campaign which provides an essential link to increasing
investor awareness for the Company. Each Company is presented to our carefully
developed network of financial analysts and newsletter publications that
specialize in identifying emerging growth companies and presenting buy
recommendations to their loyal following of investors. Utilization of direct
mail pieces, E-mail, broadcast faxing, and phone contacts will be used to
ensure effective and prompt coverage for our clientele. In order to best expose
the Company, this campaign may include personal meetings with editors,
analysts, and writers for a number of publications and research houses
nationwide.
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND NATIONAL TOURS
DUE DILIGENCE MEETINGS. Opportunities for Company exposure before
broker/dealer audiences will be provided in New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta,
Orlando, Boca Raton, Denver, San Francisco, southern California and other major
metro areas. Consultant's services include overall meeting coordination and
implementation: room rental, catering (hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and snacks),
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, broker/dealer invitations (printing, mail
coordination, postage and telephone contact), transportation (coach air fare and
hotel accommodations, as applicable), additional broker meetings and telephone
follow-up.
INVESTOR CONFERENCES: Opportunities for Company exposure before large
audiences of qualified, wealthy investors will be provided in various locations
across North America. These conferences provide executives of participating
companies with unique forums for sharing the spotlight with top financial and
investment experts while making personal contact with wealthy investors and
presenting the benefits of the companies. The most popular package for
conference participants includes an exhibit booth, private workshop, broker
presentation and distribution of collateral materials. Among the most popular
and established conferences are those produced by Investment Seminars Inc.,
Blanchard's Investment Conferences and Sound Money Investors, Inc.
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CONFERENCE, SEMINARS AND NATIONAL TOURS (CONTINUED)
INSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCES: Opportunities for Company exposure before
representatives of major financial institutions may be arranged for any of the
following conferences: North American Corporate Forum, Westerguard Waldorf
Conference Series, Boston Stockholders Club, Hartford Stockholders Club,
Equities Conference and Investment Research Institute. The conferences sponsored
by the North American Corporate Forum and Westerguard Waldorf Conference Series
are three-day events held in New York, designed to allow participant companies
to meet and consult with investment analysts and portfolio managers representing
all primary investment centers in the United States and Canada.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA
A coordinated mix of financial and investment radio and television
programming, covering major markets across the United States and designed to
serve as Company marketing and lead generation conduits, will be arranged. The
Company may be featured on talk shows, special interview segments and
commercials. Program duplicates may be distributed to select brokers and
investors to heighten Company awareness.
DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGN
A four-page, full color direct mail lead generation piece, highlighting the
Company and the benefits of owning the Company's stock, will be created. This
lead generator will be mailed to 100,000 selected, qualified investors, in one
large mailing or in smaller increments. Printed on heavy gloss stock, the piece
includes a postage-paid business reply card, plus an identifying telephone
number enabling investors to respond immediately. Additionally, market makers
names and phone numbers may be listed directly on the mailing piece for all-in
lead generation. The piece includes a postage-paid business reply card, plus an
identifying telephone number enabling investors to respond immediately.
Consultant's services include creative writing, art work, layout and design,
printing, list rentals, mail handling, postage and business reply card
coordination.
INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
Personal Investing News is a glossy magazine distributed bi-monthly to
approximately 40,000 educated, affluent U.S. investors active in the emerging
growth company marketplace. A two-page interview with a key officer of the
Company, emphasizing the Company's merits and growth potential, will be created
for inclusion in Personal Investing News. An additional two-page advertorial
about the Company, with a similar emphasis on the Company's merits, will be
included in Personal Investing News, and will feature the address and telephone
number of the Company, and/or the address and telephone number for market
makers of the Company stock. In addition, a photograph of the key Company
officer featured in the interview will appear on the front cover of Personal
Investing News to draw attention to the Company's story inside the magazine.
Consultant's services include creative writing, art work, layout and design,
printing and list rentals.
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INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS (CONTINUED)
International Money & Politics is a glossy magazine distributed bi-monthly
to approximately 5,000 educated, affluent U.S. investors active in the emerging
growth company marketplace. The two-page Personal Investing News advertorial
will be reprinted for inclusion in International Money & Politics.
Bull & Bear is a tabloid-style newspaper distributed six to nine times per
year to approximately 60,000 active investors in the United States and Canada.
The two-page Personal Investing News advertorial will be reprinted for
inclusion in Bull & Bear.
Addendum A -- Page 4
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EXHIBIT 10.25
[CENTURY CITY SECURITIES INC. LOGO]
INVESTMENT BANKERS
Member NASD - SIPC
FINANCIAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Financial Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of 3-15,
1999 by and between, Team Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation having
its business address at 12300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(hereinafter the "Company") and Century City Securities, Inc., having its
principal place of business at 1901 Ave. of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
(hereinafter "Consultant").
In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and on the terms
and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Company and Consultant agree as
follows:
1. PROVISION OF SERVICES
(a) Consultant agrees, to the extent reasonably requested by
the President of the Company and reasonably required in the conduct of the
business of the Company, as determined by the Consultant, to place at the
disposal of the Company its judgment and experience and to provide business
development services to the Company including the following:
(i) assist the Company in its public equity marketing efforts;
(ii) provide access to the Consultant's retail sales force
through roadshow stops and conference calls;
(iii) provide research coverage from the Consultant's Research
Department; and
(iv) advise with regard to stockholder relations and public
relations matters.
All such services shall at all times be at the request of the Company.
(b) Consultant agrees to use its best efforts at all times in the
furnishing of advice and recommendations, and for this purpose Consultant shall
at all times maintain or keep available for the Company an adequate organization
of personnel or a network of outside professionals for the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement.
1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 286-2211; Fax (310) 286-2373
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2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for services to be rendered under this
Agreement, the Company and Consultant hereby agree that the Company shall (a)
pay Consultant a non-refundable fee equal to $5,000 per month for four (4)
months, payable monthly, (b) issue Consultant three (3) year warrants to
purchase 50,000 Shares of Common Stock at a per share exercise price equal to
110% of the closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock as quoted on the
NASDAQ Small Cap Market as of the date hereof and (c) cause to be registered in
any registration statement filed by the Company for its own behalf or on behalf
of any other selling security holder, all 50,000 shares underlying warrants
previously granted by the Company to Consultant.
The Company agrees to reimburse Consultant for its expenses incurred by
the Consultant in connection with its services hereunder. All expenses shall be
approved in advance by the Company in writing.
3. EXPENSES PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Consultant will invoice the Company for
its actual expenses for each month within fifteen (15) days of the end of the
month. Payment of invoices will be due upon receipt.
4. LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT. In furnishing the Company with management
advice and other services as herein provided, neither Consultant nor any
officer, director or agent therefore shall be liable to the Company or its
creditors for errors of judgment or for anything except willful malfeasance,
bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or reckless
disregard of its obligations and duties under the terms of this Agreement.
It is further understood and agreed that Consultant may rely upon
information furnished to is reasonably believed to be accurate and reliable and
that, except as herein provided, Consultant shall not be accountable for any
loss suffered by the Company by reason of the Company's action or non-action on
the basis of any advice, recommendation or approval of Consultant, its partners,
employees or agents.
5. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. Consultant shall be deemed to be an independent
contractor and, except as expressly provided or authorized in this Agreement,
shall have no authority to act for or represent the Company.
6. OTHER ACTIVITIES OF CONSULTANT. The Company recognizes that
Consultant now renders and may continue to render management and other services
to other companies which may or may not have policies and conduct activities
similar to those of the Company. Consultant shall not be required to devote its
full time and attention to the performance of its duties under this Agreement,
but shall devote only so much of its time and attention as it deems reasonable
or necessary for such purposes.
7. CONTROL. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to require the
Company to take any action contrary to its Certificate of Incorporation or
By-Laws, or any applicable statute or regulation, or to deprive its Board of
Directors of their responsibility for any control of the conduct or the affairs
of the Company.
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8. TERM. Consultant's retention hereunder shall be for a term of one
year commencing upon the execution of this Agreement.
9. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions,
agreements and understandings of every and any nature between them. This
Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State
of California.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by
their respective officers or representatives duly authorized the day and year
first above written.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ DREW LEVIN
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Name: Drew Levin
Title: Chairman/CEO
Acknowledged and Accepted: CENTURY CITY SECURITIES, INC.
By: /s/ TODD M. FICETO
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Name: Todd M. Ficeto
Title: President
Dated: 3-15-99
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[TEAM COMMUNICATIONS LETTERHEAD]
DREW S. LEVIN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
July 29, 1999
Mr. Todd Ficeto
Century City Securities
1901 Avenue of the Stars Suite 1500
Los Angeles CA 90067
RE: CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT(S)
Dear Todd:
Enclosed please find your form of warrant for 100,000 shares of TEAM
Communications Group, Inc. ("TEAM") common stock at $2.20 per share.
These warrants will serve as your compensation, in lieu of any other payments,
for consulting services to be provided on a going forward basis from August 1,
1999 through July 31, 2001. We have previously compensated your firm in cash for
services your firm has rendered to TEAM to date.
You have also agreed that any previous warrant agreements which may have been
prepared and/or transmitted to you are hereby declared to be null and void as of
this date.
Kindest personal regards,
/s/ DREW S. LEVIN
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Drew S. Levin
Chairman and C.E.O.
DSL/
enc.
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EXHIBIT 10.26
WARRANTS
NEITHER THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE
EXERCISE HEREOF HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE
OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED UNLESS (1) A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IS EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (2) THE COMPANY RECEIVES AN
OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE HOLDER OF THIS WARRANT OR SUCH SECURITIES, WHICH
COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT THIS
WARRANT OR SUCH SECURITIES, AS APPLICABLE, MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED,
ASSIGNED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER CONTEMPLATED WITHOUT AN
EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR APPLICABLE STATE
SECURITIES LAWS.
THE TRANSFER OF THIS WARRANT IS RESTRICTED AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
WARRANTS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF
10,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT PAR VALUE
DECEMBER 30, 1998
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, RALPH OLSON (together with all
permitted assigns, the "Holder") is entitled to subscribe for, and purchase
from, TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., a California corporation (the
"Company"), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, immediately
following the date first set forth above (the "Initial Exercise Date") and
terminating at 5:00 p.m., New York City local time, on the third anniversary of
the Initial Exercise Date (the "Exercise Period"), 10,000 shares of Common
Stock. This Warrant is exercisable at an exercise price per share equal to
$2.00 per share; provided, however, that upon the occurrence of any of the
events specified in Section 5 hereof, the rights granted by this Warrant,
including the number of shares of Common Stock to be received upon such
exercise, shall be adjusted as therein specified.
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Each share of Common stock issuable upon the exercise hereof shall be
hereinafter referred to as a "Warrant Share".
SECTION 1 EXERCISE OF WARRANT.
This Warrant may be exercised during the Exercise Period, either in
whole or in part, by the surrender of this Warrant (with the election at the
end hereof duly executed) to the Company at its office at 12300 Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025, or at such other place as is
designated in writing by the Company, together with a certified or bank
cashier's check payable to the order of the Company in an amount equal to the
product of the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares for which this
Warrant is being exercised.
SECTION 2 RIGHTS UPON EXERCISE; DELIVERY OF SECURITIES.
Upon each exercise of the Holder's rights to purchase Warrant Shares,
the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Warrant Shares,
notwithstanding that the transfer books of the Company shall then be closed or
certificates representing the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant
was exercised shall not then have been actually delivered to the Holder. As
soon as practicable after each such exercise of this Warrant, the Company shall
issue and deliver to the Holder a certificate or certificates representing the
Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, registered in the name of the
Holder or its designee. If this Warrant should be exercised in part only, the
Company shall, upon surrender of this Warrant for cancellation, execute and
deliver a Warrant evidencing the right of the Holder to purchase the balance of
the aggregate number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder as to which this
Warrant has not been exercised or assigned.
SECTION 3 REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE.
Any Warrants issued upon the transfer or exercise in part of this
Warrant shall be numbered and shall be registered in a warrant register (the
"Warrant Register") as they are issued. The Company shall be entitled to treat
the registered holder of any Warrant on the Warrant Register as the owner in
fact thereof for all purposes, and shall not be bound to recognize any
equitable or other claim to, or interest in, such Warrant on the part of any
other person, and shall not be liable for any registration or transfer of
Warrants which are registered or to be registered in the name of a fiduciary or
the nominee of a fiduciary unless made with the actual knowledge that a
fiduciary or nominee is committing a breach of trust in requesting such
registration of transfer, or with the knowledge of such facts that its
participation therein amounts to bad faith. This Warrant shall be transferable
on the books of the Company only upon delivery thereof duly endorsed by the
Holder or by his duly authorized attorney or representative, or accompanied by
proper evidence of succession, assignment, or authority to transfer. In all
cases of transfer by an attorney, executor, administrator, guardian, or other
legal representative, duly authenticated evidence of his, her, or its authority
shall be produced. Upon any registration of transfer, the Company shall deliver
a new Warrant or Warrants to the person entitled thereto. This Warrant may be
exchanged, at the option of the Holder thereof, for another Warrant, or other
Warrants of different denominations, of like
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tenor and representing in the aggregate the right to purchase a like number of
Warrant Shares (or portions thereof), upon surrender to the Company or its duly
authorized agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no
obligation to cause Warrants to be transferred on its books to any person if, in
the opinion of counsel to the Company, such transfer does not comply with the
provisions of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.
SECTION 4 RESERVATION OF SHARES.
The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its
authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the purpose of providing for
the exercise of the Warrants, such number of shares of Common Stock as shall,
from time to time, be sufficient therefor. The Company represents that all
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant are duly
authorized and, upon receipt by the Company of the full payment for such Warrant
Shares, will be validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable, without any
personal liability attaching to the ownership thereof and will not be issued in
violation of any preemptive or similar rights of stockholders.
SECTION 5 ANTIDILUTION.
(a) In the event that the Company shall at any time after the
Initial Exercise Date (i) declare a dividend on the outstanding Common Stock
payable in shares of its capital stock, (ii) subdivide the outstanding Common
Stock, (iii) combine the outstanding Common Stock into a smaller number of
shares, or (iv) issue any shares of its capital stock by reclassification of the
Common Stock (including any such reclassification in connection with a
consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation),
then, in each case, the Exercise Price per Warrant Share in effect at the time
of the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive
such dividend or distribution or of the effective date of such subdivision,
combination, or reclassification shall be adjusted so that it shall equal the
price determined by multiplying such Exercise Price by a fraction, the numerator
of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately
prior to such action, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares
of Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to such action. Such adjustment
shall be made successively whenever any event listed above shall occur and shall
become effective at the close of business on such record date or at the close of
business on the date immediately preceding such effective date, as applicable.
(b) All calculations under this Section 5 shall be made to the
nearest cent or to the nearest one-hundredth of a share, as the case may be.
(c) In any case in which this Section 5 shall require that an
adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares be made effective as of a record date
for a specified event, the Company may elect to defer, until the occurrence of
such event, issuing to the Holder, if the Holder exercised this Warrant after
such record date, the Warrant Shares, if any, issuable upon such exercise over
and above the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise on the basis
of the number of shares of Common Stock in effect prior to such adjustment;
provided, however, that the
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Company shall deliver to the Holder a due bill or other appropriate instrument
evidencing the Holder's right to receive such additional shares of Common Stock
upon the occurrence of the event requiring such adjustment.
(d) Whenever there shall be an adjustment as provided in this
Section 5, the Company shall within 15 days thereafter cause written notice
thereof to be sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Holder, at its
address as it shall appear in the Warrant Register, which notice shall be
accompanied by an officer's certificate setting forth the number of Warrant
Shares issuable and the Exercise Price thereof after such adjustment and
setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment and the
computation thereof, which officer's certificate shall be conclusive evidence
of the correctness of any such adjustment absent manifest error.
(e) The Company shall not be required to issue fractions of shares
of Common Stock or other capital stock of the Company upon the exercise of this
Warrant. If any fraction of a share of Common Stock would be issuable on the
exercise of this Warrant (or specified portions thereof), the Company shall
purchase such fraction for an amount in cash equal to the same fraction of the
average closing sale price (or average of the closing bid and asked prices, if
closing sale price is not available) of Common Stock for the 10 trading days
ending on and including the date of exercise of this Warrant.
(f) No adjustment in the Exercise Price per Warrant Share shall be
required if such adjustment is less than $.05; provided, however, that any
adjustments which by reason of this Section 5 are not required to be made shall
be carried forward and taken into account in any subsequent adjustment.
(g) Whenever the Exercise Price payable upon exercise of this
Warrant is adjusted pursuant to subsection (a) above, the number of Warrant
Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall simultaneously be adjusted
by multiplying the number of Warrant Shares theretofore issuable upon exercise
of this Warrant by the Exercise Price in effect on the date hereof and dividing
the product so obtained by the Exercise Price, as adjusted.
SECTION 6 RECLASSIFICATION; REORGANIZATION; MERGER.
(a) In case of any capital reorganization, other than in the cases
referred to in Section 5(a) hereof, or the consolidation or merger of the
Company with or into another corporation (other than a merger or consolidation
in which the Company is the continuing corporation and which does not result in
any reclassification of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or the
conversion of such outstanding shares of Common Stock into shares of other
stock or other securities or property), or in the case of any sale, lease, or
conveyance to another corporation of the property and assets of any nature of
the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety (such actions being
hereinafter collectively referred to as "Reorganizations"), there shall
thereafter be deliverable upon exercise of this Warrant (in lieu of the number
of Warrant Shares theretofore deliverable) the number of shares of stock or
other securities or property to which a holder of the respective number of
Warrant Shares which would otherwise have been deliverable upon the
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exercise of this Warrant would have been entitled upon such Reorganization if
this Warrant had been exercised in full immediately prior to such
Reorganization. In case of any Reorganization, appropriate adjustment, as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, shall be made
in the application of the provisions herein set forth with respect to the rights
and interests of the Holder so that the provisions set forth herein shall
thereafter be applicable, as nearly as possible, in relation to any shares or
other property thereafter deliverable upon exercise of this Warrant. Any such
adjustment shall be made by, and set forth in, a supplemental agreement between
the Company, or any successor thereto, and the Holder, with respect to this
Warrant, and shall for all purposes hereof conclusively be deemed to be an
appropriate adjustment. The Company shall not effect any such Reorganization
unless, upon or prior to the consummation thereof, the successor corporation, or
if the Company shall be the surviving corporation in any such Reorganization and
is not the issuer of the shares of stock or other securities or property to be
delivered to holders of shares of the Common Stock outstanding at the effective
time thereof, then such issuer, shall assume by written instrument the
obligation to deliver to the Holder such shares of stock, securities, cash, or
other property as such Holder shall be entitled to purchase in accordance with
the foregoing provisions. In the event of sale, lease, or conveyance or other
transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company as part of a
plan for liquidation of the Company, all rights to exercise this Warrant shall
terminate 30 days after the Company gives written notice to the Holder that such
sale or conveyance or other transfer has been consummated.
(b) In case of any reclassification or change of the shares of Common
Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (other than a change in par value
or from a specified par value to no par value, or as a result of a subdivision
or combination, but including any change in the shares into two or more classes
or series of shares), or in case of any consolidation or merger of another
corporation into the Company in which the Company is the continuing corporation
and in which there is a reclassification or change (including a change to the
right to receive cash or other property) of the shares of Common stock (other
than a change in par value, or from no par value to a specified par value, or as
a result of a subdivision or combination, but including any change in the shares
into two or more classes or series of shares), the Holder or holders of this
Warrant shall have the right thereafter to receive upon exercise of this Warrant
solely the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities, property,
cash, or any combination thereof receivable upon such reclassification, change,
consolidation, or merger by a holder of the number of Warrant Shares for which
this Warrant might have been exercised immediately prior to such
reclassification, change, consolidation, or merger. Thereafter, appropriate
provision shall be made for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as
practicable to the adjustments in Section 5.
(c) The above provisions of this Section 6 shall similarly apply to
successive reclassifications and changes of shares of Common Stock and to
successive consolidations, mergers, sales, leases, or conveyances.
SECTION 7 NOTICE OF CERTAIN EVENTS.
In case at any time the Company shall propose:
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(a) to pay any dividend or make any distribution on shares of Common
Stock in shares of Common Stock or make any other distribution (other than
regularly scheduled cash dividends which are not in a greater amount per share
than the most recent such cash dividend) to all holders of Common Stock; or
(b) to issue any rights, warrants, or other securities to all holders of
Common Stock entitling them to purchase any additional shares of Common Stock
or any other rights, warrants, or other securities; or
(c) to effect any reclassification or change of outstanding shares of
Common Stock or any consolidation, merger, sale, lease, or conveyance of
property, as described in Section 6; or
(d) to effect any liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the Company;
or
(e) to take any other action which would cause an adjustment to the
Exercise Price per Warrant Share;
then, and in any one or more of such cases, the Company shall give written
notice thereof by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Holder at the
Holder's address as it shall appear in the Warrant Register, mailed at least 15
days prior to (i) the date as of which the holders of record of shares of
Common Stock to be entitled to receive any such dividend, distribution, rights,
warrants, or other securities are to be determined, (ii) the date on which any
such reclassification, change of outstanding shares of Common Stock,
consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance of property, liquidation,
dissolution, or winding-up is expected to become effective and the dates as of
which it is expected that holders of record of shares of Common Stock shall be
entitled to exchange their shares for securities or other property, if any,
deliverable upon such reclassification, change of outstanding shares,
consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance of property, liquidation,
dissolution, or winding-up, or (iii) the date of such action which would require
an adjustment to the Exercise Price per Warrant Share.
SECTION 8 CHARGES AND TAXES.
The issuance of any shares or other securities upon the exercise of
this Warrant and the delivery of certificates or other instruments representing
such shares or other securities shall be made without charge to the Holder for
any tax or other charge in respect of such issuance. The Company shall not,
however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any
transfer involved in the issue and delivery of any certificate in a name other
than that of the Holder and the Company shall not be required to issue or
deliver any such certificate unless and until the person or persons requesting
the issue thereof shall have paid to the Company the amount of such tax or
shall have established to the satisfaction of the Company that such tax has
been paid.
SECTION 9 PERIODIC REPORTS.
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The Company agrees that following the Initial Exercise Date and until
all the Warrant Shares shall have been sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the
Securities Act, it shall keep current in filing all reports, statements, and
other materials required to be filed with the Commission to permit holders of
the Warrant Shares to sell such securities under Rule 144 under the Securities
Act.
SECTION 10 LEGEND.
Until sold pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144 or otherwise
registered under the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares issued on exercise of
the Warrants shall be subject to a stop transfer order and the certificate
representing the Warrant Shares shall bear the following legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS
AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED
UNLESS (1) A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IS EFFECTIVE UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (2) THE COMPANY
RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE HOLDER OF THE SECURITIES, WHICH COUNSEL
AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES
MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER
CONTEMPLATED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
SECTION 11 LOSS; THEFT; DESTRUCTION; MUTILATION.
Upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the Company of the loss,
theft, destruction, or mutilation of any Warrant (and upon surrender of any
Warrant if mutilated), and upon receipt by the Company of reasonably
satisfactory indemnification, the Company shall execute and deliver to the
Holder thereof a new Warrant of like date, tenor, and denomination.
SECTION 12 STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS.
The Holder of any Warrant shall not have, solely on account of such
status, any rights of a stockholder of the Company, either at law or in equity,
or to any notice of meetings of stockholders or of any other proceedings of the
Company, except as provided in this Warrant.
SECTION 13 GOVERNING LAW.
This Warrant shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California applicable to contracts made and performed within such
State, without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has executed this Warrant as of the date
first above written.
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ DREW S. LEVIN
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DREW S. LEVIN
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
[Seal]
[SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
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Secretary
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FORM OF ASSIGNMENT
(To be executed by the registered holder if such holder desires to transfer the
attached Warrant.)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, __________________ hereby sells, assigns, and transfers
unto _____________ a Warrant to purchase ___________ shares of Common Stock,
without par value, of TEAM Communications Group, Inc., a California
corporation (the "Company"), and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
________________ attorney to transfer such Warrant on the books of the Company,
with full power of substitution.
Dated: __________________
Signature _____________________________
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NOTICE
The signature on the foregoing Assignment must correspond to the name as
written upon the face of this Warrant in every particular, without alteration
or enlargement or any change whatsoever.
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ELECTION TO EXERCISE
To: TEAM Communications Group, Inc.
12300 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90025
The undersigned hereby exercises his, her, or its rights to purchase
shares of Common Stock, without par value ("the Common Stock"), of TEAM
Communications Group, Inc. a California corporation (the "Company"), covered by
the within Warrant and tenders payment herewith in the amount of $______ in
accordance with the terms thereof, and requests that certificates for the
securities constituting such shares of Common Stock be issued in the name of,
and delivered to:
(Print Name, Address, and Social Security or Tax Identification Number)
and, if such number of shares of Common Stock shall not constitute all such
shares of Common Stock covered by the within Warrant, that a new Warrant for
the balance of the shares of Common Stock covered by the within Warrant shall
be registered in the name of, and delivered to, the undersigned at the address
stated below.
Dated: ______________________ Name ______________________
(Print)
Address:
______________________
(Signature)
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EXHIBIT 10.27
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is among TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of California, whose address is 12300
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 400, Los Angeles, California 90025 (hereinafter
referred to as the "Company"); MARATHON CONSULTING CORPORATION, of 1111
Kirkview Lane #202, Charlotte, North Carolina 28213 (hereinafter referred to as
the "Consultant");
WHEREAS, the Consultant is in the business of assisting public companies
in financial advisory, strategic business planning, and investor and public
relations services designed to make the investing public knowledgeable about
the benefits of stock ownership in the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant may, during the period of time covered by this
Agreement, present to the Company one or more plans of public and investor
relations to utilize other business entities to achieve the Company's goals of
making the investing public knowledgeable about the benefits of stock ownership
in the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company recognizes that the Consultant is not in the business
of stock brokerage, investment advice, activities which require registration
under either the Securities Act of 1933 (hereinafter "the Act") or the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (hereinafter "the Exchange Act"),
underwriting, banking, is not an insurance company, nor does it offer services
to the Company which may require regulation under federal or state securities
laws; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree, after having a complete understanding of the
services desired and the services to be provided, that the Company desires to
retain Consultant to provide such assistance through its services for the
Company, and the Consultant is willing to provide such services to the Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledges,
the parties agree as follows:
1. DUTIES AND INVOLVEMENT.
The Company hereby engages Consultant to provide a plan, and for
coordination in executing the agreed-upon plan, for using various investor and
public relations services as agreed by both parties. The plan may include, but
not by way of limitation, the following services: consulting with the Company's
management concerning marketing surveys, investor accreditation, availability to
expand investor base, investor support, strategic business planning, broker
relations, consulting of mergers with companies, review and assistance in
updating a business plan, review and advise on the capital structure for the
Company, propose legal counsel, assist in the development of an acquisition
profile
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and structure, recommend financing alternatives and sources, and consult on
corporate finance and/or investment banking issues.
2. RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE PARTIES.
Consultant acknowledges that it is not an officer, director or agent of
the Company, it is not, and will not, be responsible for any management
decisions on behalf of the company, and may not commit the company to any
action. The Company represents that the consultant does not have, through stock
ownership or otherwise, the power to control the Company, nor to exercise any
dominating influence over its management.
Consultant understands and acknowledges that this Agreement shall not
create or imply any agency relationship among the parties, and Consultant will
not commit the Company in any manner except when a commitment has been
specifically authorized in writing by the Company.
The Company and the Consultant agree that the relationship among the
parties shall be that of independent contractor.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE, TERM AND TERMINATION.
This Agreement shall begin on May 1, 1999 and will continue for _____
months.
4. OPTION TO RENEW AND EXTEND.
Company may renew this Agreement on the same terms by providing written
notice to Consultant at any time prior to the expiration hereof.
5. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
The Company agrees to pay to Consultant, or its designee, the total sum of
thirty thousand (30,000) shares of common stock of the Company as total and
complete consideration for the services to be provided by the Consultant to the
Company. The stock shall contain a Rule 144 restriction and shall be delivered
to the Company upon the execution of this Agreement. It is understood and
contemplated by this Agreement that shares may to be assigned by Consultant to
one or more of its subcontractors.
The parties understand and agree that for its accounting purposes, Company
may elect to amortize the costs of this Agreement over the full term thereof,
even though payment shall be due upon execution.
The Company agrees to pay for all costs and expenses incurred associated
with its employees' working with Consultant and its representatives, including
lodging, meals and travel as necessary.
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All other expenses for the fulfillment of this Agreement, as contained in
Addendum A, shall be borne by the Consultant, and by third parties engaged by it
in connection with the performance of the financial and public relations
services provided for herein.
6. SERVICES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Consultant shall devote such of its time and effort necessary to the
discharge of its duties hereunder. The Company acknowledges that Consultant is
engaged in other business activities, and that it will continue such activities
during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall not be restricted from
engaging in other business activities during the term of this Agreement.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Consultant acknowledges that it may have access to confidential
information regarding the company and its business. Consultant agrees that it
will not, during or subsequent to the term of this Agreement, divulge, furnish
or make accessible to any person (other than with the written permission of the
Company) any knowledge or information or plans of the Company with respect to
the company or its business, including, but not by way of limitation, the
products of the company, whether in the concept or development stage, or being
marketed by the Company on the effective date of this Agreement or during the
term hereof.
8. COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant warrants, represents and
agrees that it will not directly participate in the information developed for
and by the Company, and will not compete directly with the Company in the
Company's primary industry or related fields.
9. INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION.
The Company represents and warrants that it has provided Consultant with
access to all information available to the company concerning its condition,
financial or otherwise, its management, its business and its prospects. The
Company represents that it has provided Consultant with all copies of the
Company's filings for the prior twelve (12) months, if any, (the "Disclosure
Documents") made under the rules and regulations promulgated under the Act, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, as amended. Consultant acknowledges that the
acquisition of the securities to be issued to Consultant involves a high degree
of risk. Consultant represents that it and its advisors have been afforded the
opportunity to discuss the Company with its management. The Company represents
that it has and will continue to provide Consultant with any information or
documentation necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained in
the Disclosure Documents, and will promptly notify Consultant upon the filing
or any registration statement or other periodic reporting documents filed
pursuant to the Act or the Exchange Act. This information will include DTC
sheets, which shall be provided to the Consultant no less than every two (2)
weeks. The Company hereby represents that it does not currently have any of its
securities in registration.
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The Consultant represents that it is not subject to any disciplinary
action by either the National Association of Securities Dealers or the
Securities and Exchange Commission by virtue of any violations of their rules
and regulations.
10. REGULATIONS S.
The Company agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will notify
the Consultant in writing of the issuance of any common stock pursuant to
Regulation S of the General Regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, or any registration of the company's securities by means of a Form
S-8 registration statement.
11. ASSIGNMENT.
This Agreement may not be assigned by either party hereto without the
written consent of the other, but shall be binding upon the successors of the
parties.
12. ARBITRATION.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the breach
thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled through direct discussion, the
parties agree to first endeavor to settle the dispute in an amicable manner by
mediation under the Commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration
Association before resorting to arbitration. Thereafter, any unresolved
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or a breach
thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the
Arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Any
provisional remedy which would be available from a court of law shall be
available to the parties to this Agreement from the Arbitrator pending
arbitration. The situs of the arbitration shall be Forsyth County, North
Carolina.
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Both parties agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other, and its
agents and employees, against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities,
joint or several, to which either party, or any such other person, may
become subject under the Act, the Exchange Act, or otherwise, insofar as
such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions, suits or
proceedings in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue
statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in
the registration statement, any preliminary prospectus, the prospectus, or
any amendment or supplement thereto; or arise out of or are based upon the
omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to
be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not
misleading; and will reimburse the other party, or any such other person,
for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the other party, or
any such other person, in connection with investigation or defending any
such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action, suit or proceeding;
provided, however, that
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the other party will not be liable in any such case to the extent that any
such loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of or is based upon an
untrue statement or alleged untrue statement, or omission or alleged
omission, from the registration statement, any preliminary prospectus, the
prospectus, or any such amendment or supplement, in reliance upon and in
conformity with written information furnished by one party to the other
specifically for use in the preparation thereof.
(b) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section or
notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such
indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against
an indemnifying party under this Section, notify the indemnifying party of
the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the indemnifying
party will not relieve it from any liability which it may otherwise have to
any indemnified other than under this Section. In case of any such action,
suit or proceeding is brought against any indemnified party, and it
notified an indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the
indemnifying party will be entitled to participate therein, and, to the
extent it may wish, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly
notified, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such
indemnified party, and after notice from the indemnifying party to such
indemnified party of its election so to assume the defense thereof, the
indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified party under this
Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such
indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof other than
reasonable costs of investigation.
14. REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES.
The Company hereby acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect
to registration of the Shares, and that in the event the Shares are not
available for sale, by an effective registration statement or otherwise, by
December 15, 1999, the Company agrees to issue either an additional number of
shares equal to ten percent (10%) of the total number of shares issued herein
for each additional thirty (30) day delay in providing an effective
registration statement or removing any Rule 144 legend, or the cash equivalent
of such shares. In the event of a delay of less than a full thirty (30) day
period, the Consultant shall be entitled to a pro-rata allocation of additional
shares.
Consultant understands and acknowledges that the shares of common stock
are being acquired by Consultant for its own account, and not on behalf of any
other person, and are being acquired for investment purposes and not for
distribution. Consultant represents that the common stock will be a suitable
investment for Consultant, taking into consideration the restrictions on
transferability affecting the common stock.
Company will undertake to comply with the various states' securities laws
with respect to the registration of the Shares referred to herein, company
undertakes to make available for review and comment, on a timely basis and prior
to submission to any regulatory agency, copies of the
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registration statement.
15. "PIGGYBACK REGISTRATION."
If the Company proposes to register any equity securities under the
Securities Act for sale to the Public for cash, whether for its own account or
for the account of other security holders, or both, on each such occasion the
Company will give written notice to Consultant no less than fifteen (15)
business days prior to the anticipated filing date of its intention to do so.
Upon the written request of Consultant, received by the Company no later than
the tenth (10th) business day after receipt by Consultant of the notice sent by
the Company, to register, on the same terms and conditions as the Consultant of
the notice sent by the Company, to register, on the same terms and conditions
as the securities otherwise being sold pursuant to such registration, any of
its registerable securities (which request shall state the intended method of
disposition thereof), the company will cause the registerable securities as to
which registration shall have been so requested to be included in the
securities to be covered by the registration statement proposed to be filed by
the Company, on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities
included therein, all to the extent requisite to permit the sale or other
disposition by the Consultant (in accordance with its written request) of such
registerable securities so registered; provided, however, that the Company may,
at any time prior to the effectiveness of any such registration statement, in
its sole discretion and with the consent of Consultant, abandon the proposed
offering in which Consultant had requested to participate.
16. NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be given in writing and shall be delivered, either personally or by express
delivery service, to the party to be notified. Notice to each party shall be
deemed to have been duly given upon delivery, personally or by courier (such as
Federal Express or similar express delivery service), addressed to the
attention of the officer at the address set forth beneath the signature line
below, or to such other officer or addresses as either party may designate,
upon at least ten (10) days' written notice, to the other party.
17. GOVERNING LAW.
The Agreement shall be construed by and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of California.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement among the
parties. There are no other agreements, conditions or representations, oral or
written, express or implied, with regard thereto. This Agreement may be amended
only in writing signed by all parties.
19. NON-WAIVER.
A delay or failure by any party to exercise a right under this Agreement,
or a partial or single
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exercise of that right, shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other
right.
20. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
21. BINDING EFFECT.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon all parties, their
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this
Agreement on Monday May 3, 1999, to be effective as of the day and year
provided herein.
CONSULTANT: COMPANY:
TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. MARATHON CONSULTING CORPORATION
By: /s/ DREW S. LEVIN By: /s/ RAYMOND HUTCHINSON
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Drew S. Levin, Chairman Raymond Hutchinson, President
and CEO
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of this
Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of our report dated April 15, 1999, relating
to the financial statements of Team Communications Group, Inc., which appears in
such Prospectus. We also consent to the references to us under the headings
"Experts" and "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" in such Prospectus.
/s/ STONEFIELD JOSEPHSON, INC.
STONEFIELD JOSEPHSON, INC.
Santa Monica, California
August 25, 1999
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 1999 AND FOR THE
THREE MONTHS THEN ENDED AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<CGS> 4,136,200
<TOTAL-COSTS> 5,175,200
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