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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ to _______________________
Commission file number: 333-53757
MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 87-0429261
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(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1945 CAMINO VIDA ROBLE, SUITE J, CARLSBAD, CA 92008
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (760) 929-0015
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Securities Registered Pursuant To Section 12(b) Of The Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
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NONE NONE
Securities Registered Pursuant To Section 12(g) Of The Act:
NONE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that Registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by a check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the Registrant, as of March 19, 1999 was approximately $13,718,100 (based upon
the closing price for shares of the Registrant's Common Stock as quoted by the
OTC Bulletin Board for the last trading date prior to that date). Shares of
Common Stock held by each officer, director and holder of 5% or more of the
outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed
to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a
conclusive determination for other purposes.
On March 19, 1999, 15,165,400 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value
of $0.001, were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
NONE
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The following Business section contains forward-looking statements which involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of certain factors, including those set forth under "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY
McHenry Metals Golf Corp. (the "Company") designs, develops and markets
innovative, high-quality golf clubs. The clubs are being sold at premium prices
to both average and skilled golfers on the basis of high performance, ease of
use and attractive appearance. The Company has formulated several unique and
proprietary concepts which are being used in the design and manufacture of the
clubs. During 1997, the Company was a development stage company, devoting its
time to raising capital, promotion of future products and administrative
functions. The Company began shipments of its products during the first quarter
of 1998.
The Company was incorporated in Utah on October 31, 1985, originally under the
name of White Pine, Inc. The Company was organized initially for the purpose of
creating a vehicle to obtain capital and to seek out, investigate and acquire
interests in products and businesses with the potential for profit. In 1986, the
Company completed a public offering of common stock, conducted pursuant to the
exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933
provided by Rule 504 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder and was registered
by qualification in the State of Utah. The Company changed its corporate
domicile to the State of Nevada in March, 1994.
McHenry Metals, Inc. ("MMI") was incorporated in January, 1997, under the laws
of the State of Illinois. The principal business office of the Company and MMI
are located at 1945 Camino Vida Roble, Suite J, Carlsbad, California, 92008. MMI
was founded by Gary V. Adams who, as founder and former chairman of Taylor Made
Golf Company, became known as "the father of the metalwood." Mr. Adams assembled
a management team along with a carefully selected group of investors,
consultants and advisors to launch MMI as a golf equipment company developing
and marketing unique, proprietary golf clubs.
On April 1, 1997, the Company (which was then known as Micro-ASI International,
Inc.) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with MMI and changed
its name to McHenry Metals Golf Corp. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company
forward split its common stock on a 2.2 for 1 basis, increasing the number of
shares outstanding from 577,770 shares to 1,271,094 shares. The Company then
issued 5,650,000 post split shares of its authorized but previously unissued
common stock to acquire all the issued and outstanding stock of MMI in a stock
for stock exchange (the "Acquisition") whereupon MMI became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. The Acquisition is treated as a "reverse merger" for
accounting purposes and MMI is deemed to be the successor entity with a
recapitalization of the stockholders equity portion of its financial statements.
In conjunction with the Acquisition, the Company declared a distribution to
shareholders of the Company, of record as of March 31, 1997, (immediately prior
to the Acquisition) of 1,271,094 Series A Warrants to be distributed in the
future, upon effectiveness of a registration statement covering the offer and
sale of shares issuable upon exercise of such warrants.
Effective December 31, 1998, the assets and liabilities of MMI were assumed by
the Company and MMI was dissolved.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The development and introduction of new golf club designs and technological
advances have dramatically influenced the golf club industry. In the late
1960's, cavity-backed, perimeter-weighted irons were successfully introduced.
The "sweet spot" on these irons was significantly increased, making the club
more forgiving to off-center hits and providing the opportunity for many golfers
to make better golf shots. The golf club market was further advanced by the
Company's founder, Gary Adams, in the late 1970's with the introduction of metal
woods, which increased the distance golfers could achieve with drivers or
fairway woods. In the early 1990's, oversized metal wood clubs were introduced.
Recently, the industry has experienced a return to mid-sized metal wood clubs to
provide greater control, reduced wind resistance, and improved club aesthetics.
The Company's TourPure driver is an example of this shift in product design
which has been stimulated by customer demand.
According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), annual industry wholesale
revenues from 1993 to 1998, grew at a compounded annual growth rate of nearly
10%. The National Sporting Goods Association reports that sales of golf
equipment has increased from $1.8 billion in 1987 to nearly $4 billion in 1997.
There are several reasons for the growth of one of the oldest product segments
of the sporting goods industry. A major impetus was that participation increased
by two million people between 1993 and 1998 to 27 million. Secondly, innovations
in titanium clubs, graphite shafts, putter inserts, and stand bags have fueled
sales growth. New technology has brought about higher price points than ever
before, with avid golfers willing to accept them in exchange for the perceived
benefits of new technologies.
Avid golfers, which number approximately 6 million of the 27 million golfers in
the U.S. and account for the majority of premium golf equipment expenditures,
continue to drive equipment sales. According to trade estimates, avid golfers,
on average, purchase a new driver or fairway wood every twelve to eighteen
months, as they seek the latest in golf club design, technology, and
performance.
In the premium metal wood category, which is the Company's initial focus,
industry sales for 1998 are estimated at over $1 billion. The dominant
competitors in this category are Callaway Golf Company, Taylor Made Golf Company
and Titleist/Cobra.
The golf club business is highly competitive. The industry has been
characterized by widespread imitation of popular club designs. The preferences
of golf club purchasers may also be subject to rapid and unanticipated changes.
There are some golf club manufacturers that, although they do not currently
manufacture premium-quality golf clubs, could, in light of their substantial
resources, pose competition to the Company if they were to enter the market for
premium-quality golf clubs.
The Company's principal competition will come from several large
well-established and recognized leaders in the sale of premium golf clubs. Each
of these companies has substantially more financial, management and technical
resources than does the Company. The Company proposes to compete based on its
own designs and concepts and focused business strategies.
A general decline in the golf equipment industry which began during the second
quarter of 1998 had a significant impact on the Company's sales for the year
ended December 31, 1998. This decline was marked by two of the major golf
equipment manufacturers announcing price reductions at the wholesale level as
well as the fact that they were carrying a significant amount of excess
inventory. As a result, other manufacturers of premium golf equipment, including
the Company, were forced to reduce their selling prices in order to remain
competitive.
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BUSINESS STRATEGY
Management expects that the brand equity established during 1999 will be
beneficial as the Company's product line is expanded over time to irons, wedges,
and putters. Management believes that the McHenry Metals(R) brand will be
enhanced during 1999 through its 30-minute TourPure(R) infomercial. In addition
to reinforcing the brand's premium positioning, the infomercial is designed to
generate significant consumer demand and sales, via direct and retail channels.
MANAGEMENT DEPTH AND EXPERTISE - The Company has recruited a strong and dynamic
management team, and has assembled a qualified and talented board of directors
with relevant experience and accomplishments.
ACTIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - The Company plans to lead the industry in the
development of new and innovative product, offering superior quality and
performance. Its complete line of premium TourPure(R) multi-metal drivers and
fairway woods is uniquely positioned to lead the industry into the next
technology cycle. New products under development and planned for 2000 and beyond
will enhance the Company's reputation for innovative technology and superior
performance.
MANUFACTURING DIFFERENTIATION - The Company strives to differentiate its
products in part on the basis of the specialized manufacturing process required
by the unique design of its products. Management has excellent relationships
with its network of suppliers, who provide state-of-the-art engineering and
manufacturing capabilities. The Company has patents pending on its proprietary
engineering and technology.
PREMIUM BRAND FRANCHISE - The Company is building a premium brand franchise to
reflect the innovation, performance, and quality of its products, and to create
consumer excitement and revenue growth.
LEADERSHIP ON PROFESSIONAL TOURS - Management understands and appreciates the
correlation between leadership on professional tours to validate product
performance and drive market share among consumers. In 1998, its first season on
the professional tours, the TourPure(R) driver soared to the #2 position on the
Senior PGA Tour, and recorded four wins on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours.
Recently, the TourPure(R) driver became the #1 most popular model on the Senior
PGA Tour. Leadership on professional tours will continue to be an important part
of the Company's strategy, providing validation that the Company's products
offer superior technology and performance.
QUALITY - The Company believes that product quality and responsiveness to
customers are critical factors for success in the market for premium golf clubs.
The Company has adopted a number of quality improvement and measurement
techniques to establish and then monitor all aspects of its business. To achieve
excellence in product quality, the Company emphasizes inspection throughout the
production process, devotes significant resources to its research, development
and design systems, and maintains close relations with key suppliers and
manufacturers. The Company is establishing extensive customer service to enhance
its reputation for producing high quality golf clubs.
PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTION
The Company plans to lead the industry in the development of new and innovative
products, offering superior quality and performance. While the Company's initial
focus is on its premium TourPure(R) multi-metal drivers and fairway woods,
research and product development efforts are underway to broaden the product
line to ultimately include one or more of the following: premium innovative
irons, wedges and putters. The Company also offers a limited line of other golf
products including golf bags, apparel and other accessories.
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The Company's products are sold to golf retailers who sell professional quality
golf clubs and provide the level of customer service appropriate for the sale of
premium golf clubs. This includes "green grass" golf pro shops as well as
off-course golf specialty stores. In addition, the Company's products are sold
directly to the consumer through the use of a direct-response infomercial, the
Company's website and national premium golf catalogs.
SALES AND MARKETING
The Company has created a unique, hybrid domestic sales organization to maximize
productivity and efficiency and minimize expense. Two regional sales managers
(East/West) are responsible for a network of approximately twenty
commission-based field manufacturer's representatives who are responsible for
in-person visits to develop key retail accounts in the largest metropolitan
areas. An "inside" (telemarketing) sales and service department targets golf
shops outside of those concentrated metropolitan areas, where travel is less
efficient, to maintain frequent contact and develop sales. The Company also
employs a director of national accounts to cultivate relationships with major
national golf retailers representing significant business opportunities and an
International Sales Director to establish productive relationships with
reputable international distributors.
The Company initially commenced advertising in trade publications such as PGA
Magazine, Golf Week, Golf World, Golf Product News, Golf Shop Operations and
Golf Pro to build the company's name awareness within the industry and to
promote its products. In 1998, the Company also began to utilize additional
publications and television advertising to generate brand interest among the
consumer market. The campaign extended into the print media with 4-color,
full-page advertisements in golf publications to reach the upscale, serious
golfer. The print media schedule included Sports Illustrated Golf Plus Editions
featuring the Masters, US Open, British Open and PGA Championship.
The Company's marketing strategy focuses on aggressively building the McHenry
Metals and TourPure(R) brands and carefully controlling the retail distribution
with select premium golf retailers. The TourPure(R) product line is marketed via
the following activities:
TourPure(R) Infomercial
At the center of the Company's marketing plan is a premium TourPure(R) 30-minute
television infomercial, which was launched to a nationwide audience on The Golf
Channel on December 7, 1998. The Golf Channel, with over 22 million subscribers
and growing, provided an excellent venue for the show's debut.
The infomercial features 8-time Emmy Award winning NBC sports anchor, Dick
Enberg as host and CBS sportscaster Bobby Clampett as technical analyst. McHenry
Metals staff professionals are also featured, including PGA Tour winner Fred
Funk, Senior PGA Tour player and former PGA Champion John Mahaffey, and LPGA
Hall of Fame member Kathy Whitworth. The TourPure(R) infomercial was produced by
direct response industry leader Script-to-Screen, makers of the Adams Tight
Lies(R) golf infomercial.
The infomercial highlights the performance advantages of the TourPure(R)
driver's breakthrough multi-metal technology, including independent testing
results proving the TourPure(R) driver is longer off the tee and more forgiving
than the other leading drivers on the market. The superior performance of the
TourPure(R) driver is reinforced by the club's rapid ascent to the #1 driver on
the Senior PGA Tour is another key element of the infomercial
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Tour Promotion
The Company's management team recognizes the strong correlation between product
performance on professional tours and product market share among avid golfers.
Management believes that the #1 position on the Senior PGA Tour is vital to its
goal of becoming #1 in consumer market share. Significant penetration and usage
on the Senior PGA Tour is a common ingredient to the successful business
strategy of many golf equipment companies including Callaway, Orlimar and
Odyssey.
The Company is promoting its leadership position on tour through its television
infomercial and other communications to reinforce the superior performance of
the TourPure(R) driver and to generate sales. Televised professional golf
tournaments further enhance consumers awareness of the Company's brand by its
exposure on the headwear of a dozen or more Senior PGA Tour golfers each week.
In early 1999, the TourPure(R) driver became the #1 driver model on the Senior
PGA Tour. In 1998, its first season on the professional tours, the TourPure(R)
driver experienced remarkable success as it soared to the #2 most popular driver
on the Senior PGA Tour (according to the Darrell Survey), and recorded four wins
on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours. The TourPure(R) fairway woods, which were
introduced on tour during the middle of the season, also were met with immediate
acceptance.
Retail Catalogs
The Company has established account relationships with three major national
premium golf catalogs, Edwin Watts Golf, Golfsmith and PGA Tour. Four or more
times each year, these catalogs are mailed on a targeted basis to millions of
avid golfers who have shown a propensity to frequently buy premium golf
equipment. McHenry Metals(R) plans to expand its presence in each catalog during
1999, due to the benefits associated with millions of advertising impressions,
the implied endorsements from the most respected retailers in the golf industry,
and the direct sales that are generated as a result.
McHenry Metals(R) Web Site
The Company has begun selling its TourPure(R) product line direct via its web
site (mchenrymetalsgolf.com) in March 1999. With the exponential growth that is
occurring in e-commerce, the Company views the Internet as an attractive channel
for high margin sales and distribution of its products.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Company does not limit itself in its research efforts by trying to duplicate
designs that are traditional or conventional, and believes it has created an
environment in which new ideas are valued and explored. Product development at
the Company is a result of the integrated efforts of its sales and product
development staff and outside manufacturers, all of which work together to
generate new ideas for golf equipment. The Company's product development
department refines these ideas and works with outside firms to create
prototypes, masters and the necessary tooling.
The Company has distinct advantages in developing innovative product and making
a rapid market entry. This includes a smaller, more focused research and
development team, less bureaucracy in decision-making, and the absence of a "not
invented here" attitude. The management team's strong supplier relationships
give the Company access to the best design, engineering, and manufacturing
technology available.
As testimony to the management team's expertise in bringing a product to market
very rapidly and effectively, the TourPure(R) driver was introduced to the
industry within four months of the Company's inception, and shipped to golf shop
customers beginning only five months later. This nine-month development cycle
was nearly a year ahead of what is typically expected, and particularly
impressive given TourPure's(R) unique design and construction features.
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The design of new golf clubs is greatly influenced by rules and interpretations
of the United States Golf Association ("USGA"). Although golf equipment
standards established by the USGA generally apply only to competitive events
sanctioned by that organization, it has become critical for designers of new
clubs to assure compliance with USGA standards. The Company's new product design
and development process will involve coordination with the USGA staff regarding
such compliance. The Company has been notified by the USGA that its TourPure(R)
drivers and fairway woods conform with these standards.
The Company's first product, the TourPure(R) driver, was introduced to the trade
in September, 1997 and is currently in production. The Company began shipping
product to sales representatives in January, 1998 and to customers in February,
1998. The Company introduced the new products at the PGA Merchandise Show in
Orlando, Florida held January 30 - February 2, 1998. The comprehensive
TourPure(R) line includes five drivers (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, and 12-degree
loft), and six fairway woods (strong 3-wood, regular 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9-wood).
Left-handed versions of the driver are produced in two models, and shorter
shafts and smaller grips are used for women's clubs.
The TourPure(R) products also feature a unique, proprietary LTLF (low torque,
low frequency) ultra-light graphite shaft in various configurations matched to
player swing speed (70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 miles per hour). Low torque
equates to "less twisting" at impact for better control, while low frequency
provides a softer flex for more "kick" at impact and greater distance. The shaft
is a joint development between the Company and premium graphite shaft
manufacturer, Grafalloy, the #1 ultralight graphite shaft on the PGA Tour.
The separate face is constructed of high quality beta titanium which the Company
believes gives greater feel and transfers more energy to the ball. The 235cc
driver replaces excess volume concentrated mass in the form of an exclusive 16
gram Tungsten Power Ring in the back of the club head to optimize trajectory,
reduce backspin, increase carry, roll and distance.
Expenditures for research and development were $287,100 for the year ended
December 31, 1998 and $322,800 for the period January 13, 1997 (inception) to
December 31, 1997.
MANUFACTURING
The manufacture of premium golf clubs involves a number of specialized processes
required by the unique design of the products. The Company is having its
products manufactured by outside manufacturers, most of whom are located in or
near Carlsbad, California. The Company believes that there are numerous
manufacturers which can manufacture the Company products to the high standards
developed by the Company. Clubheads, shafts, grips and other components are
being supplied by independent vendors with whom the Company has established
relationships.
All McHenry products are being manufactured to the Company's precise
specifications by highly competent manufacturers based in part on processes
which are proprietary to the Company. The Company works closely with its casting
houses, which enable it to monitor the quality and reliability of clubhead
productions. Any significant delay or disruption in the supply of clubheads by
the casting houses or graphite shaft manufacturers would have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business. In such event, the Company believes that
suitable heads and shafts could be obtained from other manufacturers, although
the transition to another supplier could result in production delays of several
months. The Company is currently in discussions with suppliers of product
components and manufacturers in an effort to find ways of producing products at
a lower cost while maintaining the quality standards set by the Company.
The product assembly function also is currently out-sourced to a high-quality
supplier to avoid fixed costs associated with facilities, equipment, and
staffing. Product assembly currently is being conducted adjacent to the
Company's component parts warehouse in Carlsbad, California to maximize speed
and efficiency.
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In November 1998, the Company was advised by its principal supplier of club
heads that, due to changes in the golf industry, the supplier had decided to
cease production of golf club heads. As of December 9, 1998, the Company owed
this supplier $556,300 for golf club heads which had been received and had open
purchase orders for golf club heads with a value of approximately $2,350,000.
The Company was able to negotiate a one-time buy-out of the balance owing to
the supplier plus the open purchase orders for $1,175,000 as of December 11,
1998.
As the Company did not have the financial resources to complete the buy-out
discussed above, the Company entered into an agreement with a company, whose
Executive Vice President is a Director of the Company, to purchase the golf
club heads that the Company purchased, but had not yet paid for, from the
supplier, plus the remaining golf club heads on open purchase orders as they
are completed by the supplier. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company purchases
golf club heads on a COD basis, as-needed from the related party. In exchange
for financing the purchase of these golf club heads, the Company pays a 20%
mark-up over cost. The total purchase price of these golf club heads is
approximately $1,410,000 and must be paid no later than June 30, 1999.
Additionally, the agreement with the related party requires the Company to
purchase a certain minimum number of golf club heads each month from January
through June 1999. If the Company fails to make these purchases, the related
party is under no obligation to sell the remaining golf club heads to the
Company and the Company would lose any value added costs previously paid for by
the Company. The Company has approximately $518,800 of such value added costs
capitalized as work in process inventory as of December 31, 1998.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company intends to aggressively seek to protect its intellectual property,
such as product designs, manufacturing processes, new product research and
concepts and trademarks. These rights will be protected through the acquisition
of utility and design patents and trademark registrations, the maintenance of
trade secrets, the development of trade dress, and, when necessary and
appropriate, litigation against those who are, in the Company's opinion,
unfairly competing.
The Company has applied for patents for certain features of its products.
Additionally, it has applied for trademark registration for McHenry Metals and
TourPure(R) and for several other product names and descriptions. There is no
assurance that, prior to a court of competent jurisdiction validating them, any
of these patents or trademarks will be enforceable. The Company intends to
aggressively assert its rights against infringers. There can be no assurance
that other golf club manufacturers will not be able to produce successful golf
clubs which imitate the Company's designs without infringing on any of the
Company's intellectual property rights.
The Company has developed stringent procedures to maintain the secrecy of its
confidential business information, which it believes gives it a distinct
competitive advantage. These procedures include a "need to know" criteria for
dissemination of information and written confidentiality agreements from
visitors and employees. Suppliers, when engaged in joint research projects, are
required to enter into additional confidentiality agreements.
McHenry Metals has patents pending on the design and technology associated with
the TourPure(R) drivers and fairway woods, and has an exclusive license from
Grafalloy to promote the LTLF (low torque, low frequency) shaft, which also has
patents pending.
SEASONALITY
Golf is generally regarded as a warm weather sport. Sales of golf equipment have
historically been strongest during the second and third quarters. Although the
golf club business generally follows this seasonal trend, the Company
anticipates its year-round direct response marketing strategy will tend to
mitigate the impact of seasonality. No assurances can be given, however, that
the Company will be able to successfully offset the impact of seasonality.
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PRODUCT WARRANTIES
The Company intends to support all of its golf clubs with a one year written
warranty. Since the Company does not rely upon traditional designs in the
development of its golf clubs, its products may be more likely to develop
unanticipated problems than those of many of its competitors that use
traditional designs. The Company intends to monitor closely the level and nature
of any product breakage and, where appropriate, incorporate design and
production changes to assure its customers of the highest quality available on
the market. If McHenry clubs were to experience a significant increase in the
incidence of breakage or other product problems, the Company's sales and image
with golfers could be materially adversely affected.
BACKLOG
As of March 19, 1999, the Company's backlog was approximately $1.6 million
compared with approximately $1.6 million as of December 31, 1998. All product
orders are subject to cancellation or rescheduling by the customer with limited
or no penalties. Because the Company generally ships products within 60 days of
receipt of the order, and because of possible changes in delivery schedules,
cancellations or rescheduling of orders and potential delays in product
shipments, the Company's backlog at any particular date is not representative of
actual sales for any succeeding period.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 19, 1999, the Company had a total of 41 employees, 39 of which were
full-time, including persons employed in sales (18), marketing (4), research and
development (1), operations (7), administration and support (11). As of that
date, the Company also utilized ten outside sales representatives (which are
consultants paid on commission only) and one research and development
consultant. All of the Company's employees are located in the United States. The
Company anticipates hiring additional hourly wage employees for inventory
management, quality assurance and distribution. None of the employees are
expected to be represented by union, and the Company has not experienced any
work stoppages. The Company considers its employee relations to be good.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's principal executive offices are located in Carlsbad, California.
The Company leases approximately 5,800 square feet of office space which serves
as its corporate headquarters, for $3,914 per month plus common area expenses.
The lease on this facility expired on December 31, 1998 and the Company has
exercised its option to renew the lease for a one year period ending on December
31, 1999. The Company also leases approximately 3,060 square feet of warehouse
space for $2,509 per month. The warehouse lease expires December 31, 1999. The
Company also leased approximately 1,400 square feet of office space in McHenry,
Illinois which served as the office of its National Sales Manager and his staff.
The lease for this space expired on December 31, 1998. The monthly lease payment
was $1,500.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in various claims arising in the ordinary course of
business; none of these claims, in the opinion of management, is expected to
have a material adverse impact on the financial position, cash flows or overall
trends in the results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There have not been any items submitted to a vote of security holders.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's Common Stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the
symbol BB-GLFN. The following table sets forth the range of high and low per
share bid information, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board for each quarter
beginning May 9, 1997 (the date the Company's stock first traded) through
December 31, 1998. These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail
mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions. On
March 19, 1999, the average of the highest and lowest trading price per share
was $1.625. On March 19, 1999, the Company had approximately 570 holders of
record of its Common Stock and 15,165,400 shares outstanding.
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QUARTER ENDED HIGH LOW
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March 31, 1997 n/a n/a
June 30, 1997 $4.500 $4.047
September 30, 1997 $7.250 $4.625
December 31, 1997 $6.125 $5.000
March 31, 1998 $8.625 $3.875
June 30, 1998 $6.172 $4.750
September 30, 1998 $4.969 $1.500
December 31, 1998 $2.313 $0.875
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During 1997, the Company sold, to qualified investors, 7,097,000 shares of the
Company's unregistered common stock. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $3,479,300 after deduction of commissions and transaction related
expenses.
The Company also issued 422,700 shares of common stock for the purchase of
furniture and as compensation during 1997. These shares were valued at $288,900.
Of this amount, $88,400 was deferred and included in unearned compensation (a
reduction of stockholders' equity) as of December 31, 1997. The amount deferred
as of December 31, 1997 was charged against income as compensation expense
during 1998.
On December 12, 1997 the Company offered qualified investors, by means of
confidential private placement, a minimum of 250,000 units and a maximum of
650,000 units. A unit is defined as two shares of the Company's unregistered
common stock and one unregistered common stock purchase warrant. Each warrant
entitles the holder to purchase, for a period of three years, one share of
common stock for $5.00. No units were sold in 1997. The Company sold 319,033
units for $7.00 in March 1998. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $2,169,800 after deduction of commissions and transaction related
expenses.
During 1998, the Company sold, to qualified investors, 3,130,500 shares of the
Company's unregistered common stock. Certain of the sales included warrants to
purchase common stock at an exercise price of $5.00, expiring through March
2001. A total of 319,000 of such warrants were issued through these sales. The
Company received net proceeds of approximately $4,739,800 after deduction of
commissions and transaction related expenses.
During 1998, the Company issued 521,600 shares of unregistered common stock as
compensation for services. The fair value of the common stock issued was
approximately $1,514,600, of which $1,377,300 was expensed during 1998. The
remaining fair value of $137,300 relates to services that have not yet been
provided (see Note 6) and will be charged to expense over the applicable future
service periods.
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On November 3, 1998 the Company registered, with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission:
o 1,271,094 redeemable warrants ("Series A Warrant") for distribution to
common stockholders of record as of March 31, 1997. Each warrant is
exercisable at $1.00 per share during the first year, $1.50 per share during
the second year, and $2.00 per share during the third year following the
date of registration. All such warrants were distributed. There were no
proceeds from the issuance of these warrants.
o 1,300,000 redeemable warrants ("Shop Warrants" and "Pro Warrants") to be
granted to certain dealers of the Company's products, and to golf
professionals who use and endorse the Company's products. Each warrant is
exercisable at $1.48 per share. During 1998, 260,375 shop warrants were
distributed with a fair value of $268,700 determined in accordance with SFAS
No. 123 (see Note 9) which is reflected as selling expenses in the
accompanying statement of operations. No pro warrants were distributed in
1998.
During 1998, the Company issued 117,500 "series WO" (holder incurs cost
associated with subsequent registration) unregistered common stock purchase
warrants and 254,213 "series W" (Company incurs cost associated with subsequent
registration) unregistered common stock purchase warrants to suppliers and board
members in lieu of cash payments for services. Each warrant entitles the holder
to purchase, for a period of three to five years after the date of issuance, one
share of common stock at a price equal to the fair market value of the Company's
common stock on the date the warrant was issued with exercise prices ranging
from $.75 to $4.13 per share. Warrants issued in lieu of cash payments for
services were valued at $720,600, determined in accordance with SFAS No. 123
(see Note 9). Of this amount $340,200 was expensed in 1998 and $380,400 will be
expensed in the related future service periods.
During 1998, the Company repriced 445,000 options to non-employee directors of
the Company. In connection with the repricing, the Company recognized
approximately $101,000 of expense in 1998. The expense represents the excess of
the fair value of the options after repricing over the fair value of the options
immediately before repricing.
During 1998, the Company borrowed $279,000 from the Vice Chairman of the Board
of Directors. In December 1998, the Company repaid this loan through the
issuance of 418,500 shares of the Company's common stock and 139,500 warrants to
purchase the Company's common stock, exercisable at $1.00 per share which expire
in November, 2001. Interest at a rate of 6% totaling $3,700, was accrued as of
December 31, 1998.
Pursuant to state laws, the Company is currently restricted, and may be
restricted for the foreseeable future, from paying dividends to its stockholders
a result of its accumulated deficit as of December 31, 1998.
During the past year, the Company did not declare or pay any cash dividends on
its Common Stock. The Company currently plans to retain all of its earnings to
support the development and expansion of its business and has no present
intention of paying any dividends on Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of
Operations contains forward-looking statements which involve substantial risks
and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain
factors, including those set forth in this section and elsewhere in this Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB.
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MANAGEMENT'S PLAN OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
Company's consolidated financial statements and the notes associated with them
contained in Item 7. The consolidated financial statements of the Company
referred to in this discussion include and reflect the financial condition and
operating results of McHenry Metals Golf Corp. and its consolidated subsidiary
for the period since its acquisition of McHenry Metals, Inc. on April 1, 1997,
through December 31, 1998, and of McHenry Metals, Inc. for the period prior to
such acquisition back to its date of inception on January 13, 1997. This
discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein
will necessarily continue into the future or that any conclusion reached herein
will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND JANUARY 13, 1997 (INCEPTION) THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Net Sales
The Company began shipments of its products during the first quarter of 1998.
During 1997, the Company was a development stage company and thus, had no
revenues. For the year ended December 31, 1998 ("1998"), net sales were
$3,155,100.
Due to the Company's limited operating history and uncertainty with respect to
the market acceptance of the Company's products, management has elected to defer
recognition of revenue on product sales until the related accounts receivable
have been collected. This basis of revenue recognition is expected to continue
until, in the opinion of management, there exists sufficient history of customer
payments and returns to provide a reasonable basis to conclude that revenue is
earned at the point of shipment. As a result of this policy, net sales do not
include the sales value of shipments for which the Company has not yet been
paid. The Company expects to have sufficient history of customer payments and
returns to recognize revenue at the point of shipment at some point during 1999.
Several factors affected sales of the Company's products in 1998, the most
significant of which was a general decline in the golf equipment industry, which
began during the second quarter of 1998. This decline was marked by two of the
major golf equipment manufacturers announcing price reductions at the wholesale
level as well as the fact that they were carrying a significant amount of excess
inventory. As a result, other manufacturers of premium golf equipment, including
the Company, were forced to reduce their selling prices in order to remain
competitive.
The Company believes that, to a certain degree, this reduction in demand by
consumers and excess inventory may signal a saturation of the market by two of
the major golf equipment manufacturers. Thus, an opportunity exists for a
company with an innovative design that out-performs the larger, established
products with an opportunity to penetrate the premium golf equipment market.
There can, however, be no assurance that the Company's products will achieve
significant market penetration or generate increased revenues in future years.
Cost of Goods Sold
For 1998, cost of goods was $2,860,900 or 90.7% of net sales. New production
processes, innovative designs, use of high-tech materials and the Company's
initial year of operations all combined to generate costs in excess of that
which would otherwise be expected (cost of goods sold in the golf equipment
industry generally runs in the range of 40% to 60% of net sales). The Company
expects cost of goods sold for 1999, as a percent of net sales, to drop from
1998 levels, but will remain above industry averages until the Company is able
to significantly increase its production levels.
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The Company manufactures an innovative, high quality product with
state-of-the-art materials which results in a golf club that is expensive to
produce. Since this was the Company's first year of sales, it was difficult to
anticipate, with any degree of certainty, the demand for the Company's products.
Sales forecasting was further frustrated by the first significant reduction in
golf equipment purchases in more than ten years. The result was an ever-changing
production schedule for the Company, its suppliers and subcontractors, which
resulted in the Company incurring additional costs to produce the finished
product. In addition, due to the reduced demand for the Company's product,
cost-effective production levels were not achieved.
Gross Profit.
Gross profit for 1998 was $294,200 or 9.3% of net sales. The gross margin was
negatively impacted by reduced sales levels, price reductions necessitated by
changing market conditions soon after product introduction and insufficient
production levels. The Company believes that it can improve its margins by
working to control costs, finding ways of producing products more
cost-effectively and exploring new sales avenues (such as direct marketing,
using an "infomercial") to increase sales volume.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses were approximately $7.3 million for 1998 as compared to $1.4
million for 1997, representing an increase of approximately $5.9 million. The
Company's first production of products for sale was in 1998. The increase in
selling expenses from 1997 to 1998 primarily arose in the following areas:
advertising, telemarketing and infomercial costs increased by approximately $2.1
million; salaries, commissions and benefits increased by approximately $1.5
million; promotional and demo product costs increased by approximately $1.3
million; PGA endorsement fees increased by approximately $0.5 million; and event
sponsorships increased by approximately $0.2 million. The Company anticipates
that selling expenses will continue to increase in 1999 and beyond as the
Company expands.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were approximately $2.8 million for 1998 as
compared to $0.9 million for 1997, representing an increase of approximately
$1.9 million. The increase in general and administrative expenses from 1997 to
1998 primarily arose in the following areas: salaries and benefits for
administrative functions (finance, purchasing, investor relations, human
resources and shipping) increased by approximately $780,000; bad debt expense
increased by approximately $882,000; and legal and accounting increased by
approximately $162,000.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses were approximately $287,000 for 1998 as
compared to approximately $323,000 for 1997. A majority of the Company's
research and development occurred in 1997 prior to production of the Company's
first products in 1998. The Company expects that expenditures in this area will
increase in 1999 and in future years in order for the Company to remain
competitive.
Other Expense
In August 1998, the Company entered into a Joint Development Agreement with one
of its suppliers to develop a forged series of metal woods and scoring irons in
accordance with the Company's designs and utilizing proprietary technology
developed by the supplier. The Company issued 194,944 shares of its common stock
(valued at $694,000) in exchange for the rights to use the supplier's
proprietary technology as well as to compensate the supplier for engineering
costs, tooling and equipment called for under the Joint Development Agreement.
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In December 1998, the supplier advised the Company that it would be unable to
make the necessary acquisitions of equipment and tooling due to financial
difficulties experienced by the supplier. The Company and the supplier are
currently attempting to renegotiate the agreement to include a third party that
would acquire the necessary equipment. As a result of the uncertainty of the
value of this investment, the Company has fully-reserved the value of its common
stock given to the supplier and charged that amount to "other expense."
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, which requires recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events
that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the
difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year(s) in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As a result of
the Company's significant losses in 1998 and 1997 and uncertainties surrounding
the realization of the net operating loss carryforwards which were generated
during 1998 and 1997, management has determined that the realization of deferred
tax assets is not more likely than not. Accordingly, a 100% valuation allowance
of $4,430,000 has been recorded as of December 31, 1998.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company primarily financed its operations in 1998 and 1997 through the sale
of common stock. In addition, the Company also used bank and other borrowings in
1998 and equipment lease financings in 1998 and 1997. During 1998, operating
activities used $8,227,800, investing activities, consisting of purchases of
equipment and leasehold improvements, used $172,000, and financing activities
provided $8,073,800. At December 31, 1998, the Company had a working capital
deficiency of $780,300 and an accumulated deficit of $13,403,300. At December
31, 1998, the Company had $900,000 outstanding under a bank line of credit which
was in default.
During 1997, operating activities used $2,258,700, investing activities,
consisting principally of purchases of property plant and equipment, used
$296,800, and financing activities provided $3,476,600. At December 31, 1997,
the Company had a working capital surplus of $682,800 and an accumulated deficit
of $2,599,800.
Future Operations - Status as a Going Concern
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles which contemplate continuation of the
Company as a going concern. However, the Company is newly formed, has incurred
losses since its inception and has not yet been successful in establishing
profitable operations. The Company's independent certified public accountants
have included an explanatory paragraph in their audit report with respect to the
Company's 1998 consolidated financial statements related to a substantial doubt
with respect to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In this
regard, management is proposing to raise any necessary additional funds not
provided by its planned operations through loans and/or through additional sales
of its equity securities pursuant to the exercise of warrants or otherwise.
Between January 1, 1999 and March 19, 1999 the Company has raised approximately
$992,200 in additional capital and paid $499,700 of expenses through the
issuance of common stock (see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
However, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising
additional capital or achieving profitable operations. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty. There can be no assurance that the Company's future consolidated
financial statements will not include another going concern explanatory
paragraph if the Company is unable to raise additional funds and become
profitable.
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The factors leading to, and the existence of, the explanatory paragraph will
have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to obtain additional
financing. See "Future Capital Needs; Need for Additional Financing -- Liquidity
and Capital Resources -- Consolidated Financial Statements."
Risk of Bankruptcy
The Company may need to be reorganized under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
United States Code or liquidated under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the United
States Code. There can be no assurance that if the Company decides to reorganize
under the applicable laws of the United States that such reorganizational
efforts would be successful or that shareholders would receive any distribution
on account of their ownership of shares of the Company's stock. Similarly, there
can be no assurances that if the Company decides to liquidate under the
applicable laws of the United States that such liquidation would result in the
shareholders receiving any distribution on account of their ownership of shares
of the Company's stock. In fact, if the Company were to be reorganized or
liquidated under the applicable laws of the United States, the bankruptcy laws
would require (with limited exceptions) that the creditors of the Company be
paid before any distribution is made to the shareholders.
Future Capital Needs; Need for Additional Financing
The Company estimates that it may need substantial funding, in addition to its
present capital, to be able to fully develop and expand its business. The
Company's future capital requirements will depend upon many factors, including
the extent and timing of acceptance of the Company's products in the market,
commitments to third parties to develop and manufacture products, the progress
of the Company's product development efforts, the Company's operating results
and the status of competitive products. Between January 1, 1999 and March 19,
1999 the Company raised approximately $992,200 in additional capital and paid
$499,700 of expenses through the issuance of common stock (see Note 13 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements). However, the Company has no commitment for
additional funding and may have to seek further equity financing in order to
continue to develop and expand its business. There is no assurance that the
Company will be able to obtain such funding and if obtained it could dilute the
ownership of present shareholders.
Bank Line of Credit
In July, 1998, the Company obtained a $3,000,000 bank line of credit that
provides an advance on eligible accounts receivable and is secured by the assets
of the Company. Due to slow customer payments, the Company became over-advanced
in its position with the bank. The line of credit was reduced to $930,000 and
the expiration date of the line of credit changed from July 30, 1999 to November
11, 1998. As of December 31, 1998, the Company was not in compliance with most
of its loan covenants of the line of credit agreement. On January 29, 1999, the
Company and the bank negotiated an amended line of credit agreement which
revised the maturity date from February 11, 1999 to the earlier of the Company's
sale of $2,000,000 in additional equity or May 11, 1999, increased the interest
rate to prime plus 7%, reduced the amount which can be borrowed to $870,000 (the
outstanding balance as of that date) and requires principal payments on the
following dates should the Company's borrowing base be insufficient to support
the outstanding balance on the dates payments are due: $125,000 as of March 31,
1999 (which was paid on March 31, 1999); $150,000 as of April 30, 1999; and
$175,000 on May 10, 1999. (see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Although the Company believes that it will be able to secure a new line of
credit, there is no assurance one can be obtained before May 11, 1999 or on
terms acceptable to the Company. Furthermore, the Company is restricted from
borrowing additional funds under its existing bank line of credit.
Future Operating Results
The Company is newly formed, has incurred losses since its inception and has not
yet been successful in establishing profitable operations. Operating results
will continue to fluctuate significantly in the future
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depending upon a variety of factors, including creditor relationships, downward
pressure on gross margins, delayed market acceptance, if any, of new and
enhanced versions of the Company's products, delays, cancellations or
reschedulings of orders, delays in product development, defects in products,
integration of acquired businesses, relationships with and conditions of
customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, price competition, seasonality in the
golf industry and general conditions in the golf industry. In addition,
operating results will fluctuate significantly based upon several other factors,
including the Company's ability to attract new customers and changes in pricing
by the Company, its competitors, subcontractors, customers or suppliers. The
absence of significant backlog for an extended period of time will also limit
the Company's ability to plan production and inventory levels, which could lead
to substantial fluctuations in operating results. Accordingly, the failure to
receive anticipated orders, or delays in shipments due, for example, to
unanticipated shipment reschedulings or defects or to cancellations by
customers, or to unexpected manufacturing problems may cause net sales in a
particular quarter to fall significantly below the Company's expectations, which
would materially adversely affect the Company's operating results for such
quarter. The impact of these and other factors on the Company's net sales and
operating results in future periods cannot be forecasted with any certainty. In
addition, the fixed overhead costs at the Company's facilities, the need for
continued expenditures for product development and other commitments of the
Company, among other factors, will make it difficult for the Company to reduce
its expenses in a particular period if the Company's sales goals for such period
are not met. A large portion of the Company's operating expenses are fixed and
are difficult to reduce or modify should revenues not meet the Company's
expectations, thus magnifying the material adverse impact of any such revenue
shortfall. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will not
incur losses in the future or that such losses will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations
Golf generally is regarded as a warm weather sport and sales of golf equipment
historically have been strongest during the second and third quarters, with the
weakest sales occurring during the fourth quarter. In addition, sales of golf
clubs are dependent on discretionary consumer spending, which may be affected by
general economic conditions. A decrease in consumer spending generally could
result in decreased spending on golf equipment, which could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial
condition. In addition, the Company's future results of operations could be
affected by a number of other factors, such as unseasonal weather patterns;
demand for and market acceptance of the Company's existing and future products;
new product introductions by the Company's competitors; competitive pressures
resulting in lower than expected average selling prices; reliance on third
parties including suppliers; and the volume of orders that are received and that
can be fulfilled in a quarter. Any one or more of these factors could result in
the Company failing to achieve its expectations as to future sales or net
income.
Highly Competitive Industry; Significant Price Competition
The market for premium-quality golf clubs is highly competitive and is served by
a number of well-established, well-financed companies with recognized brand
names. In addition, there are several golf club manufacturers with substantial
resources that, although they do not currently manufacture premium-quality golf
clubs, could pose significant competition to the Company if they were to enter
the market for premium-quality golf clubs. The golf club industry, in general,
has been characterized by widespread imitation of popular club designs. A
company's ability to compete is in part dependent upon its ability to satisfy
various subjective requirements of golfers, including the golf club's look and
"feel" and the level of acceptance that the golf club has among professional and
other golfers. The subjective preferences of golf club purchasers may also be
subject to rapid and unanticipated changes. There can be no assurances as to
whether or how long the Company's golf clubs will receive market acceptance. A
decline in the size of the golf club market, whether from a decrease in the
popularity of golf or otherwise would have a material adverse effect on the
Company's proposed business.
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Dependence on Golf Industry
The financial performance of the Company is dependent in large part upon the
current and anticipated market demand for golf equipment. Recently, the golf
equipment industry has experienced periods of oversupply. The Company believes
that the golf equipment industry will continue to be subject to this period of
oversupply into 1999. The golf equipment industry has experienced significant
growth but lately has demonstrated a slowdown in demand. There can be no
assurance that such growth will return and that the slowdown will not continue.
A reduced rate of growth in the demand for golf equipment due, for example, to
competitive factors, technological change or otherwise, may materially adversely
affect the markets for the Company's products. Accordingly, any factor adversely
affecting the golf equipment industry may materially adversely affect the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be
no assurance that the Company's net sales and results of operations will not be
materially adversely affected if downturns or slowdowns in the golf equipment
industry continue or occur again in the future.
Credit Risk
The Company primarily sells its products to golf equipment retailers. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and generally requires no collateral from these customers. The recent
downturn in the retail golf equipment market has resulted in delinquent or
uncollectible accounts for some of the Company's customers. As a result, during
1998 the Company elected to defer revenues on uncollected sales (see Note 1 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements). Management does not foresee any
significant improvement in the golf equipment market during 1999, and therefore
expects this trend to continue. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the
Company's results of operations or cash flows will not be adversely impacted by
the failure of its customers to meet their obligations to the Company.
Importance of Timely Product Introduction; Uncertainty of Market Acceptance
The basis of the Company's future is the introduction of new, innovative golf
clubs. New models and basic design changes are frequently introduced into the
golf club market but are often met with consumer rejection. No assurances can be
given that the Company will be able to design and market golf clubs that meet
with market acceptance. In addition, prior successful designs may be rendered
obsolete within a relatively short period of time as new products are introduced
into the market. The design of new golf clubs is also greatly influenced by
rules and interpretations of the United States Golf Association ("USGA").
Although the golf equipment standards established by the USGA generally apply
only to competitive events sanctioned by that organization, it has become
critical for designers of new clubs to assure compliance with USGA standards.
Although the Company has been notified by the USGA that its TourPure(R) driver
conforms with its standards, and believes that all its clubs will comply with
USGA standards, no assurance can be given that any new products will receive
USGA approval or that USGA existing standards will not be altered in ways that
adversely affect the future sales of the Company's products.
Technological Changes
The manufacture and design of golf clubs has undergone significant changes with
respect to design and materials in recent years. The introduction of new or
enhanced technologies or designs by competitors could render the Company's
products less marketable. The ability of the Company to compete successfully
will depend to a large degree on its ability to innovate and respond to changes
and advances in its industry. There can be no assurance that the Company will be
able over the long term to keep pace with the demands of the marketplace.
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Dependence on Certain Suppliers
The Company intends to purchase most of its metal wood club heads from certain
well-known casting houses on a purchase order basis and to purchase club shafts
from certain shaft manufacturers which may have to make modifications in their
standard products to accommodate the Company's golf club designs. Any
significant delay or disruption in the supply of club heads or shafts would have
a material adverse effect on the company's business. In such event, the Company
believes that suitable club heads and shafts could be obtained from other
manufacturers, although the transition to another supplier could result in
production delays of several weeks. The Company currently is dealing with
approximately ten different suppliers of its product components, but has only a
limited experience with such suppliers.
Risks of Technical Problems or Product Defects
There is no assurance, despite testing and quality assurance efforts that may be
performed by the Company and/or its industry partners, that technical problems
or product defects will not be found, resulting in loss of or delay in market
acceptance and sales, diversion of development resources, injury to the
Company's reputation or increased service and support costs, any of which could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Moreover, there is no
assurance that the Company will not experience difficulties that could delay or
prevent the development and introduction of its products and services, that new
or enhanced products and services will meet with market acceptance, or that
advancements by competitors will not erode the Company's position or render the
Company's products and services obsolete.
Ability to Manage Growth
The Company intends to pursue a strategy of rapid growth. The Company plans to
continue to expand marketing efforts and to devote substantial resources to
operations and support areas, including administrative services. There can be no
assurance that the Company will attract qualified personnel or will successfully
manage such expanded operations. The failure to properly manage growth could
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Developing Markets
The market for the Company's proposed products has experienced recent growth and
appears to be rapidly evolving as new products are regularly being introduced.
The market is characterized by a few dominant entrants with widely accepted and
recognized products. Because the markets for the Company's products are evolving
and because the Company has no operating experience, it is difficult to assess
or predict with any assurance the growth rate, if any, and the size of the
market for the Company's products. There can be no assurance that a market for
the Company's products will develop. If such a market fails to develop or
develops more slowly than anticipated, the Company's business, operating results
and financial condition will be materially adversely affected.
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Dependence on Proprietary Technology
The Company's success will be heavily dependent upon a combination of
proprietary design and technology developed internally. The Company has pursued
trademark and patent protection and also expects to rely on a combination of
trade secrecy, non-disclosure agreements and contractual provisions with respect
to the proprietary nature of its technology. However, there can be no assurance
that any steps taken by the Company will prevent misappropriation of this
technology. Effective legal protection of these technologies may be unavailable
or limited in certain foreign countries. Third parties could independently
develop competing technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to
the Company's technologies. Although the Company believes that its products and
the proprietary rights developed by it do not infringe upon any proprietary
rights of others, an infringement claim was filed against the Company, but was
subsequently settled and dismissed. Whether or not this or any claim has merit,
there is no assurance regarding the outcome of litigation, which could have a
material adverse effect upon the Company. See "Legal Proceedings"
Growth Strategy Through Acquisitions
As part of its growth strategy, the Company has in the past sought and may in
the future continue to seek to increase sales and achieve growth through the
acquisition of comparable or complementary businesses. The implementation of
this strategy will depend on many factors, including the availability of
acquisitions at attractive prices and the ability of the Company to make
acquisitions, the integration of acquired businesses into existing operations,
the expansion of the Company's customer base and the availability of required
capital. Acquisitions by the Company may result in the issue of equity
securities that will have a dilutive effect upon existing shareholders, and an
increase in debt and the amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets
that could adversely affect the Company's profitability. Any inability to
control and manage growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on
the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations. There can
be no assurance that the Company will successfully expand or that growth and
expansion will result in profitability or that the Company's growth plans
through acquisitions will not be inhibited by the Company's current lack of
resources.
Dependence on Key Personnel
The Company is dependent upon the management and leadership skills of its
management team. The research and development team is headed by Mario Cesario.
Development of innovative golf clubs will be dependent upon the product
development personnel including Mr. Cesario. There is intense competition for
qualified personnel in the golf club industry, and the loss of key personnel or
an inability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel could adversely
affect the Company's business. There is no assurance that the Company will be
able to retain its existing management personnel or to attract additional
qualified personnel. The Company has no key man life insurance on Mr. Adams or
other members of management. There is no assurance that the Company will be
able to retain its existing management personnel or to attract additional
qualified personnel.
Nasdaq National Market Listing Requirements
The Company intends to apply as soon as possible for listing of its common stock
on the NASDAQ Small-cap Market. There is no assurance when, if ever, the Company
will meet the requirements for such listing or, in any event, be accepted for
such listing. Furthermore, if the Company's common stock were to qualify for
listing there is no assurance that the Company would be able to continue to
satisfy the listing requirements. In the event of delisting or failure to
qualify initially, trading in the Company's common stock is expected to continue
on the Electronic Bulletin Board. As a result, investors may find it more
difficult to dispose of, or to obtain quotations as to the price of the common
stock.
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Volatility of Stock Price
A limited public market has developed for the common stock of the Company, and
market prices have fluctuated significantly. Market prices will be influenced by
many factors, and will be subject to significant fluctuation in response to
variations in operating results of the Company and other factors such as
investor perceptions of the Company, supply and demand, interest rates, general
economic conditions and those specific to the industry, international political
conditions, developments with regard to the Company's activities, future
financial condition and management.
Year 2000 Issue
Historically, many computer programs have been written using two digits rather
than four to define the applicable year, which could result in the program
failing to properly recognize a year that begins with "20" instead of "19."
This, in turn, could result in major system failures or miscalculations, and is
generally referred to as the "Year 2000" or "Y2K" issue.
While the Company's own products do not contain date-based functionality and are
not susceptible to the Y2K issue, much of the Company's operations incorporate
or are affected by systems which may contain date-based functionality.
Therefore, the Company has formulated a Year 2000 Plan to address the Company's
Y2K issue. The Company's Year 2000 Plan contemplates four phases -- assessment,
remediation, testing and release/installation -- which will overlap to a
significant degree. The Company's own internal critical systems and key
suppliers are the primary areas of focus. The Company believes critical systems
and key suppliers are those systems or suppliers, which, if they are not Y2K
compliant, may disrupt the Company's manufacturing, sales or distribution
capabilities in a material manner.
The assessment phase involves an inventory, prioritization and preliminary
evaluation of the Y2K compliance of the Company's key systems (e.g., hardware,
software and embedded systems) and critical suppliers and customers (e.g.,
component suppliers, vendors, customers, utilities and other service providers)
on which the Company relies to operate its business. The Company estimates the
assessment phase to be approximately 80% complete.
During the assessment phase it was determined that the Company has approximately
10 key systems that are considered critical to the ongoing operations of the
Company. Of these critical systems, the manufacturer certifies that
approximately 90% are Y2K compliant, and the compliance of approximately 10% of
the systems is undeterminable until they can be tested. Those systems tested and
found not to be Y2K compliant, will be fixed on the schedule discussed below.
Also in connection with the assessment phase, the Company has been assessing the
compliance of its critical suppliers and customers. The Company relies on
suppliers for timely delivery of a broad range of goods and services, including
components for its golf clubs. Moreover, the Company's suppliers rely on
countless other suppliers, over which the Company has little or no influence
regarding Y2K compliance. The level of preparedness of critical suppliers and
customers can vary greatly. The Company believes that critical suppliers and
customers present an area of significant risk to the Company in part because of
the Company's limited ability to influence actions of third parties, and in part
because of the Company's inability to estimate the level and impact of
noncompliance of third parties throughout the extended supply chain.
The Company will receive information concerning the Y2K compliance status of
critical suppliers and customers in response to inquiries which will be
initiated in the Spring of 1999 to determine the extent to which the Company is
vulnerable to those third parties' failure to remediate their own Y2K issues.
The process of evaluating these suppliers and selected customers is expected to
be completed by the fourth quarter of 1999.
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The Company has commenced the remediation phase and begun to identify and
implement remediation options for its critical systems. The Company expects to
complete this phase by mid-1999. Remediation for key systems has primarily
included installing product upgrades provided by the manufacturer.
If the Company's business computer system fails due to the Y2K issue, or if any
computer hardware or software applications or embedded systems critical to the
Company's manufacturing, shipping or other processes are overlooked, or if the
remaining subsidiary conversions are not made or are not completed timely, there
could be a material adverse impact on the business operations and financial
performance of the Company. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the
Company's critical suppliers and customers will not experience a Y2K related
failure that could have a material adverse effect on the business operations or
financial performance of the Company. In particular, if third party suppliers,
due to the Y2K issue, fail to provide the Company with components or materials
which are necessary to manufacture its products, with sufficient electric power
and other utilities to sustain its manufacturing process, or with adequate,
reliable means of transporting its products to its customers worldwide, then any
such failure could have a material adverse effect on the business operations and
financial performance of the Company.
The Company has not yet established a contingency plan, but intends to formulate
one to address unavoided or unavoidable risks and expects to have the
contingency plan formulated by the fourth quarter of 1999. In particular, with
respect to third party component suppliers, the Company will develop contingency
plans for suppliers determined to be at high risk of noncompliance or business
disruption. The contingency plans will be developed on a case-by-case basis, and
may include booking orders and producing products before anticipated business
disruptions. Even so, judgments regarding contingency plans -- such as how to
develop them and to what extent -- are themselves subject to many variables and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Company will correctly
anticipate the level, impact or duration of noncompliance by suppliers that
provide inadequate information. As a result, there is no certainty that the
Company's contingency plans will be sufficient to mitigate the impact of
noncompliance by suppliers, and some material adverse effect to the Company may
result from one or more third parties regardless of defensive contingency plans.
The Company has not incurred, and does not expect to incur, a significant amount
of time or cost to complete this process. Developments that could affect
estimates include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost of trained
personnel; the ability to locate and correct all relevant computer software code
and systems; cooperation and remediation success of the Company's suppliers and
customers (and their suppliers and customers); and the ability to correctly
anticipate risks and implement suitable contingency plans in the event of system
failures at the Company or its suppliers and customers (and their suppliers and
customers).
New Accounting Standards
The following accounting standards have been issued during the last year:
SFAS No. 132 - In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers'
Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. This
pronouncement revises employers' disclosures for defined benefit pension
plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. As the Company does
not currently sponsor any such plans, this pronouncement has
no effect on the Company's financial statements.
SFAS No. 133 - In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999 and provides a comprehensive and consistent standard for the
recognition and measurement of derivatives and hedging activities. The
Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 133 to have a material effect
on its financial position or results of operations.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
McHenry Metals Golf Corp.
Carlsbad, California
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of McHenry Metals
Golf Corp. as of December 31, 1998 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require 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 statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of McHenry
Metals Golf Corp. at December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company suffered a net loss of
$10,803,500 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and, as of December 31, 1998,
has a working capital deficiency of $780,300, an accumulated deficit of
$13,403,300 and is in default of it's line of credit agreement. These matters
raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in
Note 2. Continuation of the Company is dependent on the Company's ability to
negotiate arrangements with its lender, raise sufficient capital, achieve
sufficient cash flow to meet its debt obligations and achieve profitability. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
BDO SEIDMAN, LLP
Costa Mesa, California
March 19, 1999,
except as to the
second paragraph
of Note 5, which
is as of
March 31, 1999
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors
McHenry Metals Golf Corp.
Carlsbad, California
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows of McHenry Metals Golf Corp. (a development
stage company), for the period January 13, 1997 to December 31, 1997. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require 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 statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of
McHenry Metals Golf Corp. for the period January 13, 1997 to December 31, 1997
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
CLUMECK, STERN, PHILLIPS & SCHENKELBERG
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Encino, California
February 12, 1998
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
====================================================================================
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash $ 595,100
Accounts receivable, net 524,900
Inventories 1,912,100
Deferred costs on unrecognized sales 298,600
Other current assets 157,500
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3,488,200
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net 412,600
Other non-current assets 46,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,946,800
====================================================================================
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Line of credit borrowings, due on demand $ 900,000
Current portion of leases payable 23,500
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,606,500
Accrued compensation 213,600
Deferred revenue 524,900
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,268,500
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leases payable, less current portion 37,600
Commitments and Contingencies
Subsequent Event
Shareholders' Deficit
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued or outstanding --
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 13,499,500 issued and outstanding 13,500
Additional paid-in capital 13,548,200
Unearned compensation (517,700)
Accumulated deficit (13,403,300)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (359,300)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT $ 3,946,800
====================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
January 13, 1997
YEAR ENDED (inception) to
DECEMBER 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
==========================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 3,155,100 $ --
Cost of goods sold 2,860,900 --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross profit 294,200 --
Selling expenses 7,271,000 1,373,200
General and administrative expenses 2,839,400 920,900
Research and development costs 287,100 322,800
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss from operations (10,103,300) (2,616,900)
Interest income (expense), net (3,500) 20,200
Other expense (696,700) (3,100)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net loss $(10,803,500) $ (2,599,800)
==========================================================================
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.99) $ (0.38)
==========================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional
---------------------- Paid-In Unearned Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Compensation Deficit Total
======================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 13,
1997 (inception) -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Stock issued for cash 5,650,000 5,700 579,600 -- -- 585,300
Stock retained to
effect reverse 1,271,100 1,300 (1,300) -- -- --
acquisition
Stock issued for
furniture and
compensation 422,700 400 288,500 (88,400) -- 200,500
Stock issued for cash 1,447,000 1,400 2,892,600 -- -- 2,894,000
Net loss -- -- -- -- (2,599,800) (2,599,800)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance,
December 31, 1997 8,790,800 8,800 3,759,400 (88,400) (2,599,800) 1,080,000
Stock and warrants
issued for cash 3,768,600 3,800 6,905,800 -- -- 6,909,600
Stock issued for
debt conversion 418,500 400 278,600 -- -- 279,000
Stock issued
as compensation 521,600 500 1,514,100 (137,300) -- 1,377,300
Options and warrants
issued as
compensation -- -- 1,090,300 (380,400) -- 709,900
Amortization of
unearned
compensation -- -- -- 88,400 -- 88,400
Net loss -- -- -- -- (10,803,500) (10,803,500)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance,
December 31, 1998 13,499,500 $ 13,500 $13,548,200 $ (517,700) $ (13,403,300) $ (359,300)
======================================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
January 13,
1997
YEAR ENDED (inception) to
DECEMBER 31, December 31,
1998 1997
==========================================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(10,803,500) $ (2,599,800)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash used in operating activities:
Stock issued as compensation 1,377,300 136,600
Warrants issued as compensation 709,900 --
Amortization of unearned compensation 88,400 --
Deferred costs on unrecognized sales (298,600) --
Provision for inventory obsolescence 502,900 --
Depreciation and amortization 191,800 33,600
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventories (2,305,300) (109,700)
Other current assets (47,000) (110,500)
Other non-current assets (17,500) (33,500)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,229,200 355,600
Accrued compensation 144,600 69,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash used in operating activities (8,227,800) (2,258,700)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements (172,000) (296,800)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash used in investing activities (172,000) (296,800)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings under line of credit 900,000 --
Proceeds from note payable 279,000 --
Principal payments on leases payable (14,800) (2,700)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock 6,909,600 3,479,300
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash provided by financing activities 8,073,800 3,476,600
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (326,000) 921,100
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 921,100 --
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CASH AT END OF PERIOD $ 595,100 $ 921,100
==========================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
McHenry Metals Golf Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in 1985 in Utah under
the name of White Pine, Inc. In 1986, the name was changed to Symphony Holding
Company. In 1993, the corporate domicile was changed from Utah to Nevada and the
corporation changed its name to Symphony Ventures, Inc. In 1996, the name was
changed to Micro-ASI International, Inc. On April 1, 1997, the Company entered
into an Agreement and plan of Reorganization with McHenry Metals, Inc. ("MMI")
and changed its name to McHenry Metals Golf Corp. MMI was incorporated under the
laws of Illinois on January 13, 1997, to engage in the manufacture and sale of a
new line of golf related equipment.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company forward split its common stock on a 2.2
for 1 basis, increasing the number of shares outstanding from 577,770 shares to
1,271,094 shares. The Company then issued 5,650,000 post split shares of its
authorized but previously unissued common stock to acquire all the issued and
outstanding stock of MMI in a stock for stock exchange (the "Acquisition")
whereupon MMI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Acquisition
is treated as a "reverse merger" for accounting purposes and MMI is deemed to be
the successor entity with a recapitalization of the stockholders equity portion
of its financial statements. In conjunction with the Acquisition, the Company
declared a distribution to shareholders of the Company, of record as of March
31, 1997, (immediately prior to the Acquisition) of 1,271,094 Series A Warrants
(see Note 8) to be distributed in the future, upon effectiveness of a
registration statement covering the offer and sale of shares issuable upon
exercise of such warrants.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Prior to 1998, the Company was a development stage company. In 1998, the Company
started to manufacture, market and sell its line of golf clubs.
On December 31, 1998, the Company assumed all assets and liabilities of MMI and
dissolved MMI.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Due to the Company's limited operating history and
uncertainty with respect to the market acceptance of the Company's products,
management has elected to defer recognition of revenue on product sales until
the related accounts receivable have been collected. This basis of revenue
recognition is expected to continue until, in the opinion of management, there
exists sufficient history of customer payments and returns to provide a
reasonable basis to conclude that revenue is earned at the point of shipment.
The revenue that is deferred is equal to the net accounts receivable balance,
and is classified as a current liability. The cost of the deferred revenues make
up the balance of deferred costs on unrecognized sales, which are classified as
current assets.
INVENTORIES - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined using the
first-in, first-out method) or market (net realizable value). The industry in
which the Company operates is characterized by intense competition and rapid
technological changes. Should demand for the Company's products prove to be
significantly less than anticipated, the ultimate realizable value of the
Company's inventory would be less than the amounts reflected in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. See Note 11 for additional inventory net realizable
value and concentration of risk considerations.
EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS - Equipment and leasehold improvements are
stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method over estimated useful lives generally ranging from two
to seven years. Leasehold improvements and assets under capital leases are
amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the
life of the lease.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived
assets and identifiable intangible assets for possible impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the
assets 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
undiscounted 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 amount of the assets exceeds the
fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of
the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Intangible assets are included in other non-current assets
in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are comprised of trademarks
and patents. The amortization of such amounts is computed using the
straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 17 years.
INCOME TAXES - The Company and its subsidiary file consolidated returns for U.S.
federal income tax purposes and combined returns for California income tax
purposes.
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109. SFAS 109 requires recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events
that have been included in the Company's financial statements or tax returns.
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon
the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year(s) in which the
differences are expected to reverse. This requires that the Company record a
deferred tax asset related to the future income tax benefits associated with tax
loss and credit carryforwards, and certain temporary differences for which tax
benefits have not previously been recognized. Deferred tax assets are to be
reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a portion
or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In addition, under SFAS
109, the tax benefit associated with the utilization of operating loss
carryforwards is included in the regular provision for income taxes.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - The Company applies APB Opinion 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in accounting for its
stock-based compensation plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost is recognized
for its employee stock option grants, unless the exercise price of options
granted is less than fair market value on the date of grant. The Company has
adopted the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (see Note 9).
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying amount of cash, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reasonable estimates of
their fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying
amounts of the Company's short-term credit facilities approximate fair value
because the interest rates on these instruments are subject to change with
market interest rates.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COST - Research and development costs are expensed as
incurred.
PRODUCT WARRANTY - The Company supports all of its golf clubs with a limited one
year written warranty. Provision for estimated warranty costs is recorded at the
time of sale and periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience.
ADVERTISING COSTS - The Company expenses advertising costs when incurred. Trade
and consumer ad space and event sponsorships was approximately $2,337,300 and
$248,100 for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
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, including the
inventory obsolescence provision, 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.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK - The Company operates in one reportable business
segment with a single product line within that segment. The Company primarily
sells to golf pro shops and golf equipment dealers, but also sells products to a
select number of golf and specialty catalogs as well as direct to customers
through an "infomercial" which began airing in December 1998, resulting in
concentrated credit risk with respect to the Company's accounts receivable. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers but does not
require collateral for credit purchases. The Company maintains allowances for
potential credit losses, and such losses have been within management's
expectations. During 1998 and 1997, the Company did not have any customers
accounting for 10% or more of total sales.
LOSS PER SHARE - Loss per share is calculated pursuant to the Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" ("SFAS 128"). Basic
loss per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing loss available
to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of
securities that could share in the earnings of the Company.
The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted loss per
share:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED January 13, to
DECEMBER 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
=====================================
<S> <C> <C>
NUMERATOR:
Net loss available for common stockholders $(10,803,500) $ (2,599,800)
=====================================
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period 10,896,700 6,897,800
=====================================
Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.99) $ (.38)
=====================================
</TABLE>
The computation of diluted loss per share excludes the effect of incremental
common shares attributable to the exercise of outstanding common stock options
and warrants because their effect would be antidilutive due to losses incurred
by the Company during periods presented. See summary of outstanding stock
options and warrants in Note 9.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income ("SFAS No. 130"). This
statement establishes standards for reporting the components of comprehensive
income and requires that all items that are required to be recognized under
accounting standards as components of comprehensive income be included in a
financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. Comprehensive income includes net income as well as
certain items that are reported directly within a separate component of
stockholders' equity and bypass net income. The Company adopted the provisions
of this statement in 1998. These disclosure requirements had no impact on
financial position or results of operations. The Company has no elements of
other comprehensive income, as defined by SFAS No. 130.
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MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
SEGMENT INFORMATION - In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 131, Disclosures Of An Enterprise And Related Information. The
provisions of this statement require disclosures of financial and descriptive
information about an enterprise's operating segments in annual and interim
financial reports issued to stockholders. The statement defines an operating
segment as a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities that
generate revenue and incur expense, whose operating results are reviewed by the
chief operating decision maker in the determination of resource allocation and
performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The
Company adopted the provisions of this statement for 1998 annual reporting.
These disclosure requirements had no impact on financial position or results of
operations, or the Company's existing segment disclosures.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS - The following accounting standards were issued during
the last year:
SFAS No. 132 - In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers'
Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. This
pronouncement revises employers' disclosures for defined benefit pension
plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. As the Company does
not currently sponsor any such plans, this pronouncement has
no effect on the Company's financial statements.
SFAS No. 133 - In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999 and provides a comprehensive and consistent standard for the
recognition and measurement of derivatives and hedging activities. The
Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 133 to have a material effect
on its financial position or results of operations.
RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
to the current year presentation.
NOTE 2 - OPERATING RESULTS, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
the Company will continue as a going concern. A number of factors, including the
Company's history of significant losses, negative working capital, its
accumulated deficit and the need to restructure debt which is currently in
default raise substantial doubts about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern. As of December 31, 1998, the Company has an accumulated deficit
of $13,403,300 and a working capital deficiency of $780,300. The Company is
currently in default under the terms of its revolving line of credit with a
bank. The Company does not possess sufficient cash resources to repay this
obligation and the Company would be unable to repay this loan in the event that
such demand was made by the Company's creditor (see Note 5). These factors raise
questions about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. In
this regard, management is proposing to raise any necessary additional funds not
provided by its planned operations through loans and/or through additional sales
of its equity securities pursuant to the exercise of outstanding warrants or
otherwise. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in
raising this additional capital or achieving profitable operations. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
NOTE 3 - COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT CAPTIONS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Accounts receivable consist of:
Trade receivables............................................ $ 1,872,200
Allowance for doubtful accounts.............................. (1,347,300)
------------
$ 524,900
============
Inventories consist of:
Raw materials................................................ $ 558,700
Work-in-progress............................................. 638,800
Finished goods............................................... 979,200
Finished goods on consignment................................ 238,300
Obsolescence reserve......................................... (502,900)
------------
$ 1,912,100
============
Equipment and leasehold improvements consist of:
Machinery, equipment and tooling............................. $ 289,600
Office equipment and furniture............................... 110,700
Computer equipment and software.............................. 110,400
Show booth................................................... 81,500
Leasehold improvements....................................... 25,300
Vehicle...................................................... 15,500
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633,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization...................... (220,400)
------------
$ 412,600
============
</TABLE>
NOTE 4 - OTHER EXPENSE - WRITE-DOWN OF ASSET
In August 1998, the Company entered into a Joint Development Agreement with one
of its suppliers to develop a forged series of metal woods and scoring irons in
accordance with the Company's designs and utilizing proprietary technology
developed by the supplier. The Company issued 194,944 shares of its common stock
(valued at $694,000) in exchange for the rights to use the supplier's
proprietary technology as well as to compensate the supplier for engineering
costs, tooling and equipment called for under the Joint Development Agreement.
In December 1998, the supplier advised the Company that it would be unable to
make the necessary acquisitions of equipment and tooling due to financial
difficulties experienced by the supplier. The Company and the supplier are
currently attempting to renegotiate the agreement to include a third party that
would acquire the necessary equipment. As a result of the uncertainty of the
value of this investment, the Company has fully-reserved the value of its common
stock given to the supplier and charged that amount to "other expense."
NOTE 5 - LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a $900,000 line of credit agreement with a bank bearing interest
at the bank's prime rate plus 2% (total of 9.75% at December 31, 1998). The line
of credit is secured by accounts receivable and is due on February 11, 1999.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
As of December 31, 1998, the Company was not in compliance with most of its loan
covenants of the line of credit agreement. On January 29, 1999, the Company and
the bank negotiated an amended line of credit agreement which revised the
maturity date from February 11, 1999 to the earlier of the Company's sale of
$2,000,000 in additional equity or May 11, 1999, increased the interest rate to
prime plus 7%, reduced the amount which can be borrowed to $870,000 (the
outstanding balance as of that date) and requires principal payments on the
following dates should the Company's borrowing base be insufficient to support
the outstanding balance on the dates payments are due: $125,000 as of March 31,
1999 (which was paid on March 31, 1999); $150,000 as of April 30, 1999; and
$175,000 on May 10, 1999.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEASES
Following is a schedule of estimated future minimum lease payments under capital
and operating lease agreements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED CAPITAL OPERATING
DECEMBER 31, LEASES LEASES
==========================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
1999 $ 31,000 $ 80,100
2000 29,900 --
2001 11,600 --
2002 700 --
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Total minimum lease payments 73,200 $ 80,100
=============
Amount representing interest (12,100)
------------------------------------------------------------
Present value of net minimum lease payments 61,100
Current portion (23,500)
------------------------------------------------------------
Long-term portion $ 37,600
============================================================
</TABLE>
Certain equipment and vehicle leases are classified as capital leases for
financial reporting purposes. These capital leases are payable in monthly
installments of approximately $2,600 with interest rates from 14.6% to 14.9%.
The leases are secured by the related leased equipment and vehicle.
At December 31, 1998, $78,600 of such leased equipment and vehicle are included
in equipment and leasehold improvements. Amortization expense related to assets
under capital leases was approximately $14,800 and $6,800 in 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
The Company is also committed under noncancelable operating agreements for the
lease of warehouse and office space. Rent expense for 1998 and 1997 was
approximately $73,000 and $54,000, respectively (see Note 11).
AGREEMENTS
Certain of the Company's warrant holders have been granted certain registration
rights; the costs of any such offering, exclusive of any underwriting discount,
would be borne by the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
The Company has entered into endorsement agreements with touring golf
professionals ("Golf Pros") for periods extending through December 31, 1999.
Under these contracts, the Company is required to make payments which include a
base retainer which totaled approximately $483,000 and $313,000 during 1998 and
1997, respectively. In some cases, the base retainer was paid in the form of
restricted common stock of the Company. A total of 92,000 shares and 60,000
shares were issued during 1998 and 1997, respectively, under such contracts with
a total value of $384,000 and $100,000, respectively. Of these amounts, $246,700
and $100,000 is included in selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated
statement of operations for 1998 and 1997, respectively, and the balance as of
December 31, 1998, of $137,300 is reflected as deferred compensation which is
included as a reduction of stockholders' equity. Bonuses are also available
based on the Golf Pro's winning tournaments and their final placement on the
final "PGA Money List." Bonus payments totaled approximately $75,000 in 1998;
there were no bonuses paid for 1997. Base retainers for 1999 relating to these
contracts total approximately $200,000. Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the
Company entered into additional contracts which require the Company to make
additional base retainer payments of approximately $360,000 during 1999.
The Company is committed under a contract with a company, whose executive vice
president is also a board member of the Company, to purchase golf club heads at
a purchase price of approximately $1,410,000 no later than June 30, 1999 (see
Note 11).
The Company has entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Gary Adams,
Chairman and CEO, for a period of three years commencing in April 1997. Mr.
Adams is required to devote his full-time business efforts to the Company for
which he is paid an annual salary, initially at a rate of $120,000 per year,
which was later increased to $150,000 per year. In addition, Mr. Adams is to be
paid a royalty upon the sale or license of "metal woods" designed by him at the
rate of $1.00 per club for the first 500,000 clubs; at $.50 per club for the
next 500,000 clubs; and $.25 per club for all sales in excess of 1,000,000
clubs. During 1998, the Company paid a royalty advance to Mr. Adams in the
amount of $59,900. Of this amount, $23,400 had been earned as of December 31,
1998 and is included in cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 1998.
The balance of $36,400 is included in other current assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1998.
LITIGATION
The Company is involved in various claims arising in the ordinary course of
business; none of these claims, in the opinion of management, is expected to
have a material adverse impact on the financial position, cash flows or overall
trends in the results of operations of the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES
A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by
applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
January 13, 1997
Year ended December (inception) to
31, 1998 December 31, 1997
------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Amounts computed at Federal statutory rate......... $ (3,673,000) $ (884,000)
State income taxes................................. 1,600 1,600
Non-deductible expenses............................ 583,000 2,500
Losses for which no current benefits are available. 3,090,000 881,500
------------------------------------------
Provision for income taxes......................... $ 1,600 $ 1,600
==========================================
</TABLE>
The components of deferred income taxes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1998
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<S> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards..................... $ 3,300,500
Accrued liabilities and reserves..................... 786,000
Intangible assets.................................... 276,000
Deferred income...................................... 90,000
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4,452,500
Deferred tax liabilities:
Book and tax depreciation differences................ (22,500)
------------------
4,430,000
Valuation allowance.................................. (4,430,000)
------------------
Deferred taxes....................................... $ --
==================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998, a 100% valuation allowance has been provided on the total
deferred income tax assets as they are not more likely than not to be realized.
The Company has not recorded provisions for Federal income taxes in 1998 and
1997. At December 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $8,768,000 for Federal tax reporting purposes and approximately
$5,475,000 for California tax purposes. The net operating loss carryforwards for
tax purposes expire between 2000 and 2018.
As a result of the significant equity transactions in 1997 and 1998, the Company
could have experienced a more than 50% ownership change for Federal income tax
purposes. As a result, an annual limitation could be placed upon the Company's
ability to realize the benefit of its net operating loss carryforwards. The
amount of this limitation has not been definitively determined at this time.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
NOTE 8 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
As a negotiated term of the acquisition of McHenry Metals, Inc., the Company's
Board of Directors approved a 2.2 to 1 forward split of its outstanding common
stock effective April 1, 1997. This increased the number of shares outstanding
from 577,800 shares to 1,271,100 shares, before the issuance of shares for the
acquisition of the subsidiary.
During 1997, the Company sold, to qualified investors, 7,097,000 shares of the
Company's unregistered common stock. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $3,479,300 after deduction of commissions and transaction related
expenses.
The Company also issued 422,700 shares of common stock for the purchase of
furniture and as compensation during 1997. These shares were valued at $288,900.
Of this amount, $88,400 was deferred and included in unearned compensation (a
reduction of stockholders' equity) as of December 31, 1997. The amount deferred
as of December 31, 1997 was charged against income as compensation expense
during 1998.
On December 12, 1997 the Company offered qualified investors, by means of
confidential private placement, a minimum of 250,000 units and a maximum of
650,000 units. A unit is defined as two shares of the Company's unregistered
common stock and one unregistered common stock purchase warrant. Each warrant
entitles the holder to purchase, for a period of three years, one share of
common stock for $5.00. No units were sold in 1997. The Company sold 319,033
units for $7.00 in March 1998. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $2,169,800 after deduction of commissions and transaction related
expenses.
During 1998, the Company sold, to qualified investors, 3,130,500 shares of the
Company's unregistered common stock. Certain of the sales included warrants to
purchase common stock at an exercise price of $5.00, expiring through March
2001. A total of 319,000 of such warrants were issued through these sales. The
Company received net proceeds of approximately $4,739,800 after deduction of
commissions and transaction related expenses.
During 1998, the Company issued 521,600 shares of unregistered common stock as
compensation for services. The fair value of the common stock issued was
approximately $1,514,600, of which $1,377,300 was expensed during 1998. The
remaining fair value of $137,300 relates to services that have not yet been
provided (see Note 6) and will be charged to expense over the applicable future
service periods.
On November 3, 1998 the Company registered, with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission:
o 1,271,094 redeemable warrants ("Series A Warrant") for distribution to
common stockholders of record as of March 31, 1997. Each warrant is
exercisable at $1.00 per share during the first year, $1.50 per share during
the second year, and $2.00 per share during the third year following the
date of registration. All such warrants were distributed. There were no
proceeds from the issuance of these warrants.
o 1,300,000 redeemable warrants ("Shop Warrants" and "Pro Warrants") to be
granted to certain dealers of the Company's products, and to golf
professionals who use and endorse the Company's products. Each warrant is
exercisable at $1.48 per share. During 1998, 260,375 shop warrants were
distributed with a fair value of $268,700 determined in accordance with SFAS
No. 123 (see Note 9) which is reflected as selling expenses in the
accompanying statement of operations. No pro warrants were distributed in
1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
During 1998, the Company issued 117,500 "series WO" (holder incurs cost
associated with subsequent registration) unregistered common stock purchase
warrants and 254,213 "series W" (Company incurs cost associated with subsequent
registration) unregistered common stock purchase warrants to suppliers and board
members in lieu of cash payments for services. Each warrant entitles the holder
to purchase, for a period of three to five years after the date of issuance, one
share of common stock at a price equal to the fair market value of the Company's
common stock on the date the warrant was issued with exercise prices ranging
from $.75 to $4.13 per share. Warrants issued in lieu of cash payments for
services were valued at $720,600, determined in accordance with SFAS No. 123
(see Note 9). Of this amount $340,200 was expensed in 1998 and $380,400 will be
expensed in the related future service periods.
During 1998, the Company repriced 445,000 options to non-employee directors of
the Company. In connection with the repricing, the Company recognized
approximately $101,000 of expense in 1998. The expense represents the excess of
the fair value of the options after repricing over the fair value of the options
immediately before repricing.
During 1998, the Company borrowed $279,000 from the Vice Chairman of the Board
of Directors. In December 1998, the Company repaid this loan through the
issuance of 418,500 shares of the Company's common stock and 139,500 warrants to
purchase the Company's common stock, exercisable at $1.00 per share which expire
in November, 2001. Interest at a rate of 6% totaling $3,700, was accrued as of
December 31, 1998.
Pursuant to state laws, the Company is currently restricted, and may be
restricted for the foreseeable future, from paying dividends to its stockholders
a result of its accumulated deficit as of December 31, 1998.
NOTE 9 - STOCK OPTION PLAN AND WARRANTS
Stock Option Plan - The Company maintains a stock option plan under which
incentive stock options may be granted to employees of the Company and
nonqualified stock options may be granted to non-employee directors of the
Company. Under the terms of the plan, qualified nontransferable options may be
granted for terms of up to 10 years or 5 years for individuals with more than
10% ownership. Vesting terms and exercisable rate for qualified stock options
and grant terms for nonqualified stock options are determined at the discretion
of the Board of Directors. Options are generally granted with an exercise price
not less than the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. A
total of 2,295,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance under
the plan. Options may be granted under the plan until it is terminated by the
Board of Directors, applicable law, or after the passage of ten years from plan
approval or adoption.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 ("SFAS 123"), "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," requires the Company to provide pro forma
information regarding net income and earnings per share as if such compensation
cost for the Company's stock option and issuance plans had been determined in
accordance with the fair value based method prescribed in SFAS 123. The Company
estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for grants in 1998 and 1997, respectively: 0% and 0% dividend
yield; expected volatility of 28% to 123% and 32% to 34%, risk free interest
rates of 4.10% to 5.64% and 5.48% to 6.01%; and expected lives of 2 to 5 years
and 1 year (determined on an option-by-option basis).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
Under the accounting provisions of SFAS 123, the Company's net loss per share
would have been increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
NET LOSS:
As reported .................................. $(10,803,500) $ (2,599,800)
Pro forma .................................... $(11,152,000) $ (2,691,900)
BASIC AND DILUTED EPS:
As reported .................................. $ (0.99) $ (.38)
Pro forma .................................... $ (1.02) $ (.39)
</TABLE>
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as of December 31,
1998 and 1997, and changes during the periods ending on those dates is presented
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------------------------- --------------------------------
WEIGHTED-AVG. Weighted-Avg.
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE Shares Exercise Price
------------------------------- --------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period... 1,250,000 $ 1.09 -- --
Granted.............................. 1,920,000 $ 1.50 1,250,000 $ 1.09
Cancelled............................ (975,000) $ 2.74 -- --
-------------- --------------
Outstanding at end of period......... 2,195,000 $ 0.72 1,250,000 $ 1.09
============== ==============
Options exercisable at end of period. 1,395,000 $ 0.86 1,000,000 $ 1.31
============== ==============
Weighted-average fair value of
options granted during the period.. $ 1.16 $ $0.10
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
December 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
Number Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Number Weighted-Average
Outstanding Remaining Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise
Prices at 12/31/98 Contractual Life at 12/31/98 Price
- -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.50 600,000 1.2 years $ 0.50 600,000 $ 0.50
$ 1.00 1,595,000 4.7 1.00 795,000 1.00
--------- ---- ------ --------- -------
$ 0.50 to $ 1.00 2,195,000 3.7 years $ 0.72 1,395,000 $ 0.86
========= === ====== ========= =======
</TABLE>
Warrants - From time to time, the Company grants common stock purchase warrants
as a form of payment for services to non-employee directors of the Company,
suppliers and customers. Generally, warrants are granted for terms of up to 5
years. In addition, the Company issues warrants in connection with the issuance
of common stock or for other purposes (see Note 8).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
A summary of the status of the Company's common stock purchase warrants as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and changes during the periods ending on those dates
is presented below (all warrants are included below, except for the caption
"Weighed average fair value of warrants granted during the year," which only
includes warrants issued as compensation to non-employee directors of the
Company, suppliers and customers):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------------------------ -----------------------------
WEIGHTED-AVG. Weighted-Avg.
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE Shares Exercise Price
------------------------------ -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period....... 35,000 $ 3.66 -- --
Granted.................................. 2,837,700 $ 1.76 35,000 $ 3.66
Cancelled................................ -- -- -- --
------------- ------------
Outstanding at end of period............. 2,872,700 $ 1.78 35,000 $ 3.66
============= ============
Warrants exercisable at end of period.... 2,597,700 $ 1.86 35,000 $ 3.66
============= ============
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about common stock purchase warrants
outstanding at December 31, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Warrants Outstanding Warrants Exercisable
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Number Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Number Weighted-Average
Prices Outstanding Remaining Exercise Exercisable Exercise
at 12/31/98 Contractual Life Price at 12/31/98 Price
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.75 to $ 1.50 2,060,800 3.2 years $1.17 1,785,800 $1.20
$ 2.00 to $ 2.50 443,700 2.9 2.01 443,700 2.01
$ 4.13 to $ 5.00 368,200 2.2 4.88 368,200 4.88
---------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------
$ 0.75 to $ 5.00 2,872,700 3.0 years $1.78 2,597,700 $1.86
==================================================== =============================
</TABLE>
No stock purchase warrants have been exercised during the two years ended
December 31, 1998.
NOTE 10 - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash paid for interest during 1998 and 1997 totaled $35,800 and $600,
respectively and cash paid for income taxes was $800 in 1998 and 1997. In 1998
and 1997, the Company entered into capital lease obligations to acquire
equipment and a vehicle totaling $26,800 and $51,800, respectively. In 1998, the
Company converted $279,000 of debt owed to a related party for shares of common
stock and warrants to purchase the Company's common stock (Note 8).
NOTE 11 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In November 1998, the Company was advised by its principal supplier of club
heads that, due to changes in the golf industry, the supplier had decided to
cease production of golf club heads. As of December 9, 1998, the Company owed
this supplier $556,300 for golf club heads which had been received and had open
purchase orders for golf club heads with a value of approximately $2,350,000.
The Company was able to negotiate a one-time buy-out of the balance owing to the
supplier plus the open purchase orders for $1,175,000 as of December 11, 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
As the Company did not have the financial resources to complete the buy-out
discussed above, the Company entered into an agreement with a company, whose
Executive Vice President is a Director of the Company, to purchase the golf club
heads that the Company purchased, but had not yet paid for, from the supplier,
plus the remaining golf club heads on open purchase orders as they are completed
by the supplier. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company purchases golf club
heads on a COD basis, as-needed from the related party. In exchange for
financing the purchase of these golf club heads, the Company pays a 20% mark-up
over cost. The total purchase price of these golf club heads is approximately
$1,410,000 and must be paid no later than June 30, 1999. Additionally, the
agreement with the related party requires the Company to purchase a certain
minimum number of golf club heads each month from January through June 1999. If
the Company fails to make these purchases, the related party is under no
obligation to sell the remaining golf club heads to the Company and the Company
would loose any value added costs previously paid for by the Company. The
Company has approximately $518,800 of such value added costs capitalized as work
in process inventory as of December 31, 1998.
The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Director of the Company was the owner
of the media (print & television) agency used by the Company in 1998. The
suppliers of this media discounted their billings to the agency by 15%, as is
standard in the industry. The Company then paid the agency the net amount plus
3%. The total amount paid to the agency in 1998 was approximately $391,300.
The Company rented office space in McHenry, Illinois from a Director of the
Company which expired on December 31, 1998. Total rent and related expenditures
paid were approximately $15,600 and $18,000 during 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 12 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement savings plan which is
intended to qualify under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan
covers substantially all full-time U.S. employees. Participants may contribute a
percentage of their salaries subject to statutory annual limitations. The
Company currently does not make any contributions to the plan, except to pay for
the expense of maintaining the plan.
NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent to year end, the Company had the following equity transactions:
The Company sold, to qualified investors, 716,000 shares of the Company's
unregistered common stock for proceeds of approximately $716,000.
Holders of 250,100 Series A warrants converted their warrants into 250,100
shares of the Company's common stock. The Company received proceeds of
approximately $250,100.
Holders of 4,100 Shop Warrants converted their warrants into 4,100 shares of the
Company's common stock. The Company received proceeds of approximately $6,100.
Holders of 20,000 Series W warrants converted their warrants into 20,000 shares
of the Company's common stock. The Company received proceeds of approximately
$20,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
================================================================================
The Company issued, to two of the Company's vendors who are qualified investors,
606,200 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock in exchange for
services valued by the vendors at $499,700.
The Company issued 54,500 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock to a
group of employees plus 10,000 shares to an officer of the Company as
compensation
The Company issued 5,000 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock as a
finders fee to an individual who referred a qualified investor.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Prior to December 23, 1998, McHenry Metals Golf Corp.'s ("the Company")
independent accountants were Clumeck, Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg ("CSPS").
CSPS had audited the Company's financial statements as of December 31, 1997 and
for the period from January 13, 1997 (the date of organization) through December
31, 1997. Effective December 23, 1998, the Company dismissed CSPS as the
Company's independent accountants. The decision to dismiss CSPS was approved by
the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on December 23, 1998.
Prior to its dismissal, CSPS delivered to the Company its Independent Auditors'
Report dated February 12, 1998, on the Company's consolidated financial
statements for the period from January 13, 1997 through December 31, 1997. This
report did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not
qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
There were no disagreements between the Company and CSPS on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing
scope or procedure.
On February 2, 1999, the Company appointed BDO Seidman, LLP ("BDO") as its
independent accounting firm. Prior to the appointment of BDO, the Company did
not consult with BDO regarding either: the application of accounting principles
to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit
opinion that might be rendered on the registrant's financial statements.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The information required by this item relating to the Company's directors and
executive officers and all nominees will be filed by amending this Form 10-KSB
no later than April 30, 1999. Disclosure relating to compliance with Section
16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is not applicable, as the Company
does not have a class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of
the Exchange Act.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be filed by amending this Form 10-KSB
no later than April 30, 1999.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item will be filed by amending this Form 10-KSB
no later than April 30, 1999.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item will be filed by amending this Form 10-KSB
no later than April 30, 1999.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
The following exhibits are referenced or included in this report:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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<S> <C>
2.1* Agreement & Plan of Reorganization
3.1* Articles of Incorporation
3.2* Articles of Amendment
3.3* Articles of Amendment
3.4* By-Laws
4.1* Common Stock Specimen Certificate
4.2* Form of Warrant Agreement
4.3* Form of Warrant Certificate
5.1* Opinion of Counsel
10.1* Lease Agreement - Carlsbad, CA
10.2* Lease Agreement - McHenry, IL
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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10.3* Stock Option Plan
10.4* Employment Agreement - Gary Adams
10.5* Employment Agreement - Bradley Wilhite
10.6* Employment Agreement - Mario Cesario
10.7* Employment Agreement - Thomas Grimley
10.8* Employment Agreement - Eddie Langert
16.1* Letter from Clumeck, Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg
on change in certifying accountant
24.1* Power of Attorney (see page 45)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule - 1998
27.2 Financial Data Schedule - 1997
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* Exhibits previously filed.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The following reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of 1998
and the first quarter of 1999:
On December 30, 1998, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting
that, effective December 23, 1998, the Company dismissed Clumeck, Stern,
Phillips & Schenkelberg as the Company's independent accountants.
On January 15, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to submit a
copy of the letter of agreement with Form 8-K filed with the Commission on
December 30, 1998 from Clumeck, Stern, Phillips & Schenkelberg and received by
McHenry Metals Golf Corp. on January 13, 1999.
On February 4, 1999, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K reporting
that, effective February 2, 1999, the Company appointed BDO Seidman LLP as the
Company's independent accounting firm.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
MCHENRY METALS GOLF CORP.
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Bradley J. Wilhite
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Bradley J. Wilhite
President, Acting Chief Executive
Officer, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Douglas A. Willford
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Douglas A. Willford
Chief Financial Officer
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints Bradley J. Wilhite and Douglas A. Willford, and
each of them, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full
power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and
stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including
post-effective amendments) to this Report on Form 10-KSB, and to file the same,
with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and
agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith,
as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of
them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: April 14, 1999 By:
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Gary V. Adams
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Theodore Aroney
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Theodore Aroney, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By:
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Mark Bergendahl, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Henry J. Fleming
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Henry J. Fleming, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Bradley J. Wilhite
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Bradley J. Wilhite
President, Acting Chief Executive Officer,
Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Sal Lupo
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Sal Lupo, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By:
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Phillip A. Ward, Director
Date: April 14, 1999 By: /s/ Michael Magerman
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Michael Magerman, Director
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998, THE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, CASH FLOWS AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED AND FOOTNOTES THERETO
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
NOTES THERETO.
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<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1998
<CASH> 595,100
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 1,872,200
<ALLOWANCES> 1,347,300
<INVENTORY> 1,912,100
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 3,488,200
<PP&E> 633,000
<DEPRECIATION> 220,400
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 3,946,800
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 4,268,500
<BONDS> 37,600
0
0
<COMMON> 13,500
<OTHER-SE> (372,800)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> (359,300)
<SALES> 3,155,100
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 3,155,100
<CGS> 2,860,900
<TOTAL-COSTS> 2,860,900
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 3,500
<INCOME-PRETAX> (10,803,500)
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (10,803,500)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (10,803,500)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.99)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.99)
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, CASH FLOWS AND CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 13, 1997 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 1997
AND THE NOTES THERETO AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES.
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<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START> JAN-13-1997
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1997
<CASH> 921,100
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 0
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 109,700
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,141,300
<PP&E> 434,200
<DEPRECIATION> 32,800
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 1,575,400
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 458,500
<BONDS> 36,900
8,800
0
<COMMON> 8,800
<OTHER-SE> 1,071,200
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 1,080,000
<SALES> 0
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 0
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 0
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
<INCOME-PRETAX> (2,616,900)
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (2,616,900)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (2,616,900)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.38)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.38)
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