SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. _____________)*
QUOKKA SPORTS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.0001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
749077103
(CUSIP Number)
September 15, 2000
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule is filed:
/_/ Rule 13d-1(b)
/X/ Rule 13d-1(c)
/_/ Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of
the Act (however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 1 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GE Capital Equity Investments, Inc.
06-1268495
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 0
OWNED BY
EACH 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING 2,209,222
PERSON
WITH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,209,222
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,209,222
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* /x/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
4.6%
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 2 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
General Electric Capital Corporation
13-1500700
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New York
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 0
OWNED BY
EACH 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING 2,214,743
PERSON
WITH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,214,743
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,214,743
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES /x/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
4.6%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 3 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
General Electric Capital Services, Inc.
06-1109503
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A (a) /_/
GROUP (b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON Disclaimed (see 9 below)
WITH
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by General
Electric Capital Services, Inc.
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 4 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
General Electric Company
14-0689340
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New York
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH Disclaimed (see 9 below)
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by General
Electric Company.
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 5 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
14-1682529
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 1,152,305
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH 0
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,152,305
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,152,305
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/x/
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
2.4%
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 6 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
National Broadcasting Company Holding, Inc.
13-3448662
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH Disclaimed (see 9 below)
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by National
Broadcasting Company Holding, Inc.
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 7 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Union Fidelity Life Insurance Company
31-0252460
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Illinois
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 0
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH 5,521
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,521
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
5,521
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/x/
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0%
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 8 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
General Electric Capital Assurance Company
91-6027719
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH Disclaimed (see 9 below)
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by General Electric
Capital Assurance Company.
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IC
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 9 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GNA Corp.
91-1277112
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Washington
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH Disclaimed (see 9 below)
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by GNA Corp.
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
HC
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CUSIP No. 749077103 13G Page 10 of 23 Pages
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GE Financial Assurance Holdings, Inc.
54-1829180
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) /_/
(b) /x/
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY Disclaimed (see 9 below)
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
PERSON
WITH Disclaimed (see 9 below)
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
Disclaimed (see 9 below)
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by GE Financial
Assurance Holdings, Inc.
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
/_/
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Not applicable (see 9 above)
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
HC
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ITEM 1. NAME OF ISSUER AND ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
(a) and (b) This statement relates to the Common Stock, $.0001 par
value per share (the "Common Stock"), of Quokka Sports, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal
executive offices of the Issuer is 525 Brannan Street, Ground Floor,
San Francisco, California 94107.
ITEM 2. PERSON FILING:
(a)-(c)This statement is being filed by:
GE Capital Equity Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GECEI");
General Electric Capital Corporation, a New York corporation ("GE
Capital");
General Electric Capital Services, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("GECS");
General Electric Company, a New York corporation
("GE");
National Broadcasting Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("NBC");
National Broadcasting Company Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("NBCH");
Union Fidelity Life Insurance Company, an Illinois corporation
("UFLIC");
General Electric Capital Assurance Company, a Delaware corporation
("GECAC");
GNA Corp., a Washington corporation ("GNA"); and
GE Financial Assurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GEFA").
The agreement among each of GECEI, GE Capital, GECS, GE, NBC, NBCH,
UFLIC, GECAC, GNA and GEFA that this statement be filed on behalf of
each of them is attached hereto as Exhibit A. GECEI is a subsidiary of
GE Capital, GE Capital is a subsidiary of GECS, and GECS is a
subsidiary of GE. NBC is a subsidiary of NBCH, and NBCH is a
subsidiary of GE. UFLIC is a subsidiary of GECAC, GECAC is a
subsidiary of GNA, GNA is a subsidiary of GEFA, and GEFA is a
subsidiary of GE Capital. GECEI's principal business office is
located at 120 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06927. GE
Capital's and GECS' principal business office is located at 260 Long
Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06927. GE's principal business
office is located at 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut
06431. NBC's and NBCH's principal business office is located at 30
Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10112. UFLIC's principal
office is located at 500 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington,
Pennsylvania 19034. GECAC's, GNA's and GEFA's principal business
office is located 6604 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230.
Page 11 of 23 Pages
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(d)-(e) This statement relates to the Common Stock of the Issuer,
$.0001 par value per share. The CUSIP No. for such shares is 749077103.
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(B) OR 13D-2(B) OR
(C),CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
(a) /_/ Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange
Act
(b) /_/ Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act
(c) /_/ Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the
Exchange Act
(d) /_/ Investment company registered under Section 8 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940
(e) /_/ An investment adviser in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E)
(f) /_/ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance
with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F)
(g) /_/ A parent holding company or control person in accordance
with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G)
(h) /_/ A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act
(i) /_/ A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act
(j) /_/ Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J)
If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box. /X/
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.
(a)-(c) The response of GECEI, GE Capital, GECS, GE, NBC, NBCH
and UFLIC to Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 of each of their
respective Cover Sheets which relate to the beneficial ownership
of the Common Stock of the Issuer is incorporated herein by
reference.
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Each of GECS, GE, NBCH, GEFA, GNA and GECAC hereby expressly
disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock
owned by GECEI, NBC and UFLIC. GECEI disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares owned by UFLIC. GE Capital and GECEI
disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock owned
by NBC. NBC disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of
Common Stock owned by GECEI and UFLIC, which disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares of Common Stock owned by GECEI and NBC.
The shares owned by GECEI, NBC and UFLIC together represent 6.7%
of the Issuer's common stock.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
N/A
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
N/A
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH
ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING
COMPANY.
N/A
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
N/A
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
N/A
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION.
(a) N/A
(b) By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge
and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired
and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of
changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the
securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose
or effect.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GE CAPITAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
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Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Managing Director and
Associate General
Counsel
Page 14 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Department Operations Manager
Page 15 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Attorney-in-fact
Page 16 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Attorney-in-fact
Page 17 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Elizabeth Newell *
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Name: Elizabeth Newell
Title: Attorney-in-fact
*Power of attorney, dated as of February 8, 2000, by National
Broadcasting Holding, Inc., is hereby incorporated by reference to
Schedule 13G for Bull Run Corporation filed February 15, 2000 by National
Broadcasting Holding, Inc.
Page 18 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY HOLDING, INC.
By: /s/ Elizabeth Newell *
----------------------------
Name: Elizabeth Newell
Title: Attorney-in-fact
*Power of attorney, dated as of February 8, 2000, by National
Broadcasting Holding, Inc., is hereby incorporated by reference to
Schedule 13G for Bull Run Corporation filed February 15, 2000 by National
Broadcasting Holding, Inc.
Page 19 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
UNION FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
--------------------
Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
Page 20 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
---------------------
Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
Page 21 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GNA CORP.
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
-----------------------
Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
Page 22 of 23 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
---------------------
Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
Page 23 of 23 Pages
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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A Joint Filing Agreement, dated September 21, 2000, among GECEI,
GE Capital, GECS, GE, NBC, NBCH, UFLIC, GECAC, GNA and GEFA to
file joint statement on Schedule 13G.
B Power of Attorney for GE, dated February 22, 2000, naming,
among others, Barbara J. Gould as attorney-in-fact for GE.
C Power of Attorney for GECS, dated February 22, 2000, naming,
among others, Barbara J. Gould as attorney-in-fact for GECS.
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EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
This will confirm the agreement by and among all the undersigned that the
Schedule 13G filed on or about this date with respect to the beneficial
ownership of the undersigned of shares of the Common Stock, $.0001 par
value per share, of Quokka Sports, Inc. is being filed on behalf of each
of the undersigned. This agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Dated: September 21, 2000
GE CAPITAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Managing Director and Associate General Counsel
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
---------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Department Operations Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Attorney-in-fact
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
By: /s/ Barbara J. Gould
--------------------
Name: Barbara J. Gould
Title: Attorney-in-fact
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NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Elizabeth Newell
---------------------
Name: Elizabeth Newell
Title: Attorney-in-fact
NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY HOLDING, INC.
By: /s/ Elizabeth Newell
--------------------
Name: Elizabeth Newell
Title: Attorney-in-fact
UNION FIDELITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
----------------
Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
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Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
GNA CORP.
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
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Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
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GE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Ward Bobitz
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Name: Ward Bobitz
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT B
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned, General Electric Company, a New York corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby make,
constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the Corporation's true
and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as the
"Attorney") to act either together or alone in the name and on behalf of
the Corporation for and with respect to the matters hereinafter
described.
Name of Attorney: Joan C. Amble
Nancy E. Barton
Jeffrey S. Werner
Leon E. Roday
Michael A. Gaudino
Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr.
Preston Abbott
Murry K. Stegelmann
James Ungari
J. Gordon Smith
Michael E. Pralle
Iain MacKay
Jonathan K. Sprole
Barbara J. Gould
Robert L. Lewis
Wendy E. Ormond
Mark F. Mylon
Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following:
To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5
or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf
of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by General
Electric Capital Services, Inc., General Electric Capital Corporation or
any of their subsidiaries;
And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all
documents, acknowledgements, consents and other agreements and to take
such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation
in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the
foregoing.
Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments and other writings
executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be
binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation
of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby
shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without
compensation for acting in the capacity for acting in the capacity of
agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder.
Unless sooner revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be
governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the
Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2002.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to
be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to
authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 22nd
day of February, 2000.
General Electric Company
(Corporate Seal)
By: /s/ Philip D. Ameen
--------------------
Philip D. Ameen, Vice President
Attest:
/s/ Robert E. Healing
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Robert E. Healing, Attesting Secretary
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EXHIBIT C
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned, General Electric Capital Services, Inc. a Delaware
corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby
make, constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the
Corporation's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter
referred to as the "Attorney") to act either together or alone in the
name and on behalf of the Corporation for and with respect to the matters
hereinafter described.
Name of Attorney: Michael A. Gaudino
Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr.
Murry K. Stegelmann
James Ungari
Preston Abbott
Leon E. Roday
J. Gordon Smith
Michael E. Pralle
Iain MacKay
Jonathan K. Sprole
Barbara J. Gould
Robert L. Lewis
Wendy E. Ormond
Mark F. Mylon
Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following:
To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5
or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf
of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by the
Corporation, General Electric Capital Corporation or any of their
subsidiaries.
And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all
documents, acknowledgements, consents and other agreements and to take
such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation
in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the
foregoing.
Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments and other writings
executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be
binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation
of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby
shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without
compensation for acting in the capacity for acting in the capacity of
agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder.
Unless sooner revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be
governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the
Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2002.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to
be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to
authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 22nd
day of February, 2000.
General Electric Capital Services, Inc.
(Corporate Seal)
By: /s/ Nancy E. Barton
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Nancy E. Barton, Senior Vice President
Attest:
/s/ Brian T. McAnaney
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Brian T. McAnaney, Assistant Secretary
