As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2000
Registration Statement No.333-83701
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE
FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Illinois 7375 36-4197173
(State or other juris- (Primary Standard (I.R.S. Employer
diction of incorporation Industrial Classifi- Identification No.)
or organization) cation) Code Number)
1011 Campus Drive
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-549-6002
(Address and telephone
number of principal
executive offices)
Mr. Gregory J. Halpern
Mr. Frank K. Menon
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
1011 Campus Drive
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-549-6002
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
With a copy to:
Roxanne K. Beilly, Esq.
Atlas Pearlman, P.A.
350 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(954) 763-1200
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to
time after the effective date of this registration statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box: [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and
list the Securities Act of 1933 registration number of the earlier registration
statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act
of 1933 registration number of the earlier registration statement for the same
offering. [ ]
If delivery of this prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box [ ].
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Proposed Proposed
Maximum Maximum
Title of Amount Offering Aggregate Amount
Shares to be to be Price Per of Offering Registration
Registered Registered Share (1) Price (1) Fee
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common stock,
$.00005 par value
per share 1,833,760 $10.00 $18,337,600 $4,854.33
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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457.
The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates
as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file
a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this registration statement shall
become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section
8(a), may determine.
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE
CHANGED. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD BY THE HOLDERS UNTIL THE REGISTRATION
STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT
SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES, IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR
SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED JULY 6, 2000
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PROSPECTUS
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC.
1,833,760 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
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THIS INVESTMENT INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON
PAGE 4.
This prospectus covers 1,833,760 shares of common stock of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. being offered by certain selling security holders identified.
There is currently no public market for our common stock. We have
applied for listing of our common stock on the American Stock Exchange.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed on the
adequacy or accuracy of the prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is [ ], 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page No.
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Prospectus Summary.................................................................................................................3
Summary Consolidated Financial Data................................................................................................4
General Information................................................................................................................5
Risk Factors.......................................................................................................................5
Forward Looking Statements........................................................................................................10
Use of Proceeds...................................................................................................................10
Capitalization....................................................................................................................10
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.............................................11
Business .........................................................................................................................21
Management........................................................................................................................46
Indemnification of Officers and Directors.........................................................................................53
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions....................................................................................53
Our Principal Shareholders........................................................................................................56
Market for our Securities.........................................................................................................58
Selling Security Holders..........................................................................................................58
Plan of Distribution..............................................................................................................65
Description of Securities.........................................................................................................67
Legal Matters.....................................................................................................................68
Experts .........................................................................................................................68
Index to Financial Statements....................................................................................................F-1
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
We are an Internet company with e-finance, business-to-business, and e-tailer
divisions. Our divisions are built around the common theme of Internet-based
operations.
* Our e-finance, or Internet investment banking, division is a
broker-dealer that offers and sells securities in private
placements. Our e-finance division focuses its activities on
the Internet sector and, more generally, on issuers seeking to
market their stock offerings to accredited investors.
* Our business-to-business, or B2B, division develops
distinctive web sites, engineers software, including our
Internet viewing software, and provides business-to-business
consulting services.
* Our e-tailer, or Internet retailer, division is a manufacturer
and distributor of pillows, blankets, and other bedding
products.
Our executive offices are located at 1011 Campus Drive, Mundelein, Illinois
60060. Our telephone number is (847) 549-6002. Our web sites are located at
www.circlegroupinternet.com., www.justdoit.net, www.bedsandbeyond.com and
www.cgicapital.com. The information on our web sites is not a part of this
prospectus.
The Offering
Common Stock Offered by
Selling Security Holders 1,833,760 shares
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Common Stock Outstanding:
Prior to the Offering 9,894,680 shares
After the Offering 9,894,680 shares
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
In this section, we present our summary consolidated financial data. The summary
data in this section are not intended to replace our financials. The following
summary financial data should be read together with the financial statements and
notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" sections included in this prospectus.
Statement of operations data:
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, Three Months Ended
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1999 1998 March 31,
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(Restated) Pro forma 2000 1999
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
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Net Sales $6,336,507 $1,212,046 1,375,165 494,202
Gross Profit 4,422,918 539,952 703,216 338,930
Operating Expenses 2,665,966 791,612 897,443 240,147
Income(loss)
operations 1,756,952 (251,660) (194,227) 98,783
Net Income (loss) 1,333,517 (253,429) (712,463) 79,044
Total Comprehensive
Income 1,333,517 (253,429) (456,510) 79,044
Earnings Per Share Basic $0.146 $(0.036) $(0.072) $0.010
Earnings Per Share Diluted $0.142 $(0.036) $(0.070) $0.010
Weighted average Number
of Shares Outstanding - basic 9,122,055 7,032,328 9,887,680 7,876,024
Weighted Average Number
of Shares Outstanding -
Diluted 9,413,184 7,032,328 10,118,364 7,876,024
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Balance sheet data:
December 31, March 31,
1999 1999 2000
(Restated) (Unaudited)
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Current Assets $11,997,021 $2,623,691 11,277,436
Total Assets 23,371,790 2,995,998 20,064,343
Total Liabilities 6,345,712 229,954 3,135,215
Working Capital 5,651,309 2,396,962 8,142,221
Total Stockholders Equity 17,076,078 2,995,998 16,929,128
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The terms "Circle Group Internet," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and our subsidiaries CGI Capital, Inc., On-line Bedding, Inc.,
and PPI Capital Corporation. The term "you" refers to a prospective investor.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. In addition to
the other information contained in this prospectus, you should carefully
consider the following risk factors before investing in our common stock.
WE INCURRED LOSSES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AS COMPARED TO NET
INCOME FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT WE
WILL REPORT PROFITABLE OPERATIONS IN THE FUTURE. ANY FAILURE ON OUR PART TO
ACHIEVE PROFITABILITY MAY LIMIT OUR FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL.
Although we reported net income of $1,358,985 for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1999, we reported a net loss of $799,736 and total comprehensive loss of
$543,783 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 (unaudited). We cannot
guarantee that we will report profitable operations in the future. As discussed
below, we may also incur additional losses on investments in the future. While
these losses are non-cash items, if material, these losses will adversely affect
our profitability regardless of any success on our part in increasing our cash
revenues to a level that exceeds our operating expenses.
If we continue to incur significant losses our cash reserves may be depleted
earlier than currently anticipated, and we may be required to limit our future
growth objectives to levels corresponding with our then available cash reserves.
A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR B2B DIVISION'S REVENUES ARE NON-CASH COMPENSATION.
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NON-CASH COMPENSATION WILL NOT
LIMIT US OR THAT WE WILL EVER BE ABLE TO CONVERT THIS NON-CASH COMPENSATION TO
CASH, WHICH MAY DEPLETE OUR CASH RESERVES AND ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PLANNED
GROWTH.
Approximately 76% and approximately 79% of our revenues for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999 and the three months ended March 31, 2000 (unaudited),
respectively, represented the value of restricted securities we accepted as
partial payment for our fees for business to business consulting services, and
the development of various software, from privately held, third party clients.
While we recognized revenue associated with the receipt of this stock by us as
required by GAAP, we may never be able to liquidate these securities and receive
cash in their place. We anticipate continuing to accept restricted stock as
partial payment for our services in the future, however, it will be limited to
the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and
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its rules and regulations. If we are unable to accept stock as payment, it may
hinder our ability to increase revenues. Until the time as we are able to
liquidate these securities for cash, we will continue to deplete our cash
reserves to pay our operating expenses. This continued reduction in our working
capital may hinder our ability to support our planned growth.
WE ARE REQUIRED TO PAY INCOME TAXES ON REVENUES FROM NON-CASH COMPENSATION WHICH
FURTHER DEPLETES OUR CASH RESERVES.
In addition, at March 31, 2000, we recorded an income tax payable of $907,885
primarily related to non-cash compensation recorded as revenues during fiscal
1999, which we have subsequently paid using a portion of our cash on hand at
March 31, 2000. Because we anticipate that we will continue to accept restricted
stock as partial payment for our services, we will continue to incur an income
tax payable on these revenues without generating the corresponding cash to pay
the tax. Until the time as we can convert some of the restricted securities to
cash, we will rely on our current cash reserves or cash generated from
operations, if any, to pay the income taxes associated with this non-cash
compensation. This reliance will further deplete our cash reserves and may
require us to curtail our growth plans to a level equal to our then available
cash reserves.
OUR BRIDGE FINANCING ACTIVITIES MAY FURTHER REDUCE OUR CASH RESERVES AND MAY
CAUSE US TO REDUCE OUR GROWTH PLANS.
None of the approximate $405,000 in outstanding bridge loans which we have made
to third parties is collateralized. While all of these loans are convertible at
our option into equity of the borrower, because none of these companies are
publicly-traded the stock we would receive upon conversion of the note is
illiquid. Currently, one of these loans in the principal amount of $100,000 is
past due, and the balance of the notes carry maturities between July 31, 2000
and August 30, 2000. If one or more of the borrowers default on these loans, we
cannot guarantee that we will ever be successful in securing repayment of the
amounts due us. Any loss by us of the funds due by these borrowers will further
reduce our cash reserves and negatively affect our ability to fund our future
growth.
REDUCTIONS OF THE CARRYING VALUE OF SOME OF OUR INVESTMENTS MAY CAUSE OUR LOSSES
TO INCREASE.
During the three months ended March 31, 2000 we recorded a realized loss on
permanently impaired investments of $780,000 which was a significant component
of the net loss we reported for this quarter. In addition, we recorded an
unrealized loss of $625,000 on other investments which was a component of the
total comprehensive loss we reported for this quarter. We recorded these losses,
as part of our policy of evaluating the carrying value of our investments on a
quarterly basis. Because of the illiquid nature of these investments, we believe
it is likely we will record similar losses of the carrying value of these
securities in the future. While both of these losses are non-cash items, the
booking of these types of losses will directly impact our net income or loss and
total comprehensive income or loss in future quarters.
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WE HAVE HAD NEGATIVE CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS. DEPENDING UPON OUR GROWTH RATE,
WE MAY NEED TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FINANCINGS TO FUND OUR OPERATIONS IF WE DO NOT
GENERATE POSITIVE CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS. IF NEEDED, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU
THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL.
To date, we have had negative cash flows from operations and have depended on
sales of our securities to meet our cash requirements. We anticipate that we may
continue to have negative cash flows from operations during fiscal 2000 and
beyond. We anticipate that we will continue to be dependent upon funds we
received during 1999 from sales of our securities to provide sufficient cash for
our operations. Our current cash reserves are sufficient for our operating needs
for at least the next 12 months based upon our current level of operations.
Depending upon the growth rate of our business, we may need to raise additional
cash through public or private offerings to fund our working capital needs until
the time as we can convert restricted securities we accept as payment for our
services into cash, if ever.
We have no current commitments regarding any additional capital raising
activities. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable
terms when needed. If we require, but are unable to obtain, additional financing
in the future, we may be unable to fund our operations at their current levels,
implement our business and growth strategies, respond to changing business or
economic conditions, withstand adverse operating results, or compete
effectively. Any inability on our part to address these issues because of the
lack of sufficient working capital may require us to limit the further
implementation of our business plan to a level equal to our then available
working capital. This could adversely affect our ability to potentially increase
our business beyond current levels.
THE LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY IN OUR B2B DIVISION MAY IMPEDE OUR ABILITY TO
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CLIENT COMPANIES. BECAUSE WE ACCEPT STOCK FROM
THESE CLIENT COMPANIES AS PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR OUR SERVICES, ANY DELAY IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THESE COMPANIES TO THE POINT WHERE THE STOCK IS LIQUID WILL
ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO CONVERT THESE SECURITIES TO CASH.
Our ability to consult and build a technological presence for our client
companies is based, in part, on the knowledge we gained from our previous
experiences managing our own growth and the growth of our client companies. We
have only recently expanded into this division, and must still develop a track
record on which our future clients can evaluate us and determine our ability to
assist them in growing their business. While we have been building web sites,
software and our own infrastructure for more than three years, we have limited
consulting experience. If our consulting is inadequate for our client companies,
this may impede their success, and could ultimately affect our ability to
realize a return on our restricted stock compensation.
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OUR MINIMAL PRIOR INVESTMENT BANKING EXPERIENCE MAY LIMIT OUR GROWTH AND SUCCESS
WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR ABILITIES TO INCREASE OUR REVENUES.
While several members of our management team have previous experience in the
securities industry, we have only recently expanded our operations into
investment banking with our e- finance division. The overall growth in our
revenues will depend largely on the development of our e-finance division. If we
are unsuccessful in developing our investment banking experiences, it may
adversely affect our ability to increase our revenues and profits.
THE LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY IN OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION MAY IMPEDE OUR ABILITIES
TO ATTRACT QUALITY OFFERINGS. IF OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION IS UNABLE TO ATTRACT
QUALITY OFFERINGS, ITS CLIENT FOCUS MAY BE LIMITED TO COMPANIES WITH LESS OF AN
APPEAL TO INVESTORS WHICH MAY HAVE THE AFFECT OF DECREASING OUR SUCCESS RATE IN
RAISING CAPITAL FOR CLIENTS OF OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION.
Our ability to attract potential clients is also based, in part, on our success
with prior transactions in which we have assisted companies in raising capital.
We have only recently expanded into this division, and must develop a further
track record on which our future clients can evaluate our likelihood of success
in assisting them to raise capital. Until we develop this track record, we may
incur difficulties in attracting potential clients who have the greatest
potential for future success.
WE HAVE ONLY RECENTLY EXPANDED OUR E-TAILER DIVISION TO INCLUDE AN E-COMMERCE
WEB SITE, AND WE MAY BE UNSUCCESSFUL USING THE INTERNET FOR ON-LINE BEDDING'S
TRADITIONAL OPERATION. IF WE ARE UNSUCCESSFUL IN EXPANDING ON-LINE BEDDING'S
DISTRIBUTION TO INCLUDE INTERNET-BASED SALES, WE MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN
INCREASING ITS TOTAL SALES OR RECOUPING OUR INVESTMENT IN CREATING AND OPERATING
THE WEB SITE.
The overall growth in our revenues and profits from On-Line Bedding will depend
largely on the continuing development and marketing of its web site. We will be
relying upon Internet advertising, newsletters, and brochures to draw consumers
to On-Line Bedding's web site. Because we have limited experience running an
e-commerce platform, we cannot guarantee that we will be successful in
attracting consumers to On-Line Bedding's web site or increasing its revenues
and profits through online sales.
IN THE EVENT THAT THE SEC BRINGS AN ACTION AGAINST US FINDING A VIOLATION OF
SECTION 5 OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANIES AFFECTED
COULD SEEK RESCISSION OR OTHER ACTS OF RESTITUTION.
In the event the SEC brings an action against us finding violations of Section
#5 of the Securities Act, we could be required to conduct a rescission offering
for those securities. The staff of the Enforcement Division of the SEC has
notified CGI Capital that it will be recommending that the SEC institute
administrative proceedings against CGI Capital charging violations of Section 5
of the Securities Act and Section 15(b)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act in
connection with two private placement securities offerings from August 1999
through December 1999. The staff has informed CGI Capital that it would allege
that CGI Capital conducted a general solicitation with respect to these
offerings and the exemption from registration for those securities pursuant to
Regulation D was not available. The two offerings raised approximately
$1,041,210.
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The maximum exposure to us could be $1,041,210. In addition, other securities
regulators, including the NASD and state securities regulators, could bring
actions against CGI Capital making similar allegations and seeking additional
sanctions against the firm. Further, if an administrative order is entered
against CGI Capital, the firm could be prohibited from engaging in certain types
of securities transactions for a period of time.
THE NEED TO COMPLY WITH THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT, AND THE UNCERTAINTY OF OUR
ABILITY TO COMPLY, COULD MAKE US DELAY OR MODIFY OUR BUSINESS PLANS, CHANGE OUR
BUSINESS STRUCTURE, OR IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO OPERATE AS WE PROPOSE.
The Investment Company Act restricts the operations of companies that are deemed
to be "investment companies." We currently are not an investment company under
Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act. We are not engaged in the
investment company business, but are, both directly and through our
subsidiaries, engaged in operating our e-commerce, broker-dealer, and online
bedding businesses. Our wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary, CGI Capital, is
primarily engaged in the business of selling securities to customers, acting as
a broker, and related activities. This provision of the Investment Company Act
has not, however, been subject to substantial regulatory or judicial
interpretation. We cannot assure you that the SEC will agree with our
conclusion, or that a court will agree with our conclusion if this issue is ever
litigated.
In the event that either the SEC or a court does not agree with our conclusion,
we may fail to comply with the requirements of the Investment Company Act. We
would then seek to take appropriate steps to bring us back into compliance. If
we are unable to take such steps, we might be required to register as an
investment company or to elect to be treated as a business development company
under the Investment Company Act, both of which are inconsistent with our
current business model. We would thus be required to restructure our operations,
which could involve disposing or, or terminating, our broker-dealer operations.
If we fail to comply with the requirements of the Investment Company Act, we
would be prohibited from engaging in business or selling our securities, and
could be subject to civil and criminal actions for doing so. In addition, our
contracts would be voidable, and a court could appoint a receiver to take
control of us and liquidate our business. Any failure to comply with the
Investment Company Act would seriously harm our business.
In addition, if we fail to comply with the requirements of the Investment
Company Act during this offering, we would cease to be a small business issuer,
and we would be unable to proceed with this offering as a small business issuer.
In that event, we might be required to register with the SEC as an investment
company, and we would be required to have an effective registration statement
before we could make a public offering of our securities.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements. We intend to identify
forward-looking statements in this prospectus using words such as "believes,"
"intends," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "plan," "projected,"
"contemplates," "anticipates," or similar statements. These statements are based
on our beliefs, as well as assumptions we made using information currently
available to us. Because these statements reflect our current views concerning
future events, these statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Actual future results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the
forward-looking statements. Some, but not all, of the factors that may cause
these differences include those discussed in the Risk Factors section beginning
on page 4 of this prospectus. You should not place undue reliance on these
forward- looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this prospectus.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of our common stock by the
selling security holders made under this prospectus.
CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth our capitalization at March 31, 2000 and has been
derived from financial information appearing in the financial statements
included in this prospectus.
March 31, 2000
(Unaudited)
Stockholders' equity:
common Stock, $.00005 par value
per share; 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 9,894,680 shares issued
and outstanding at March 31,
2000 495
Additional paid-in capital 17,193,009
Retained earnings (555,363)
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Other comprehensive income 291,667
Minority interest in subsidiary (680)
Total stockholders' equity 16,929,128
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Total capitalization $20,064,343
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION ALONG WITH OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
RELATED NOTES INCLUDED IN THIS PROSPECTUS. THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND
ASSUMPTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE DISCUSSED UNDER "RISK FACTORS." OUR ACTUAL RESULTS,
PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2000 AND BEYOND MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE
EXPRESSED IN, OR IMPLIED BY, THESE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS.
Overview
We acquired On-Line Bedding in January 1999. Our CEO was a co-founder, together
with his parents, of On-Line Bedding. At the time of the acquisition, our CEO
was not an officer, director or shareholder of the company. The acquisition,
however, was accounted for as a combination of related party interests treated
in a manner similar to that of a pooling of interests, with the excess of cost
over the net assets acquired being treated as a dividend to the related party.
Our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1998 and our condensed
consolidated statements of income, statement of changes in stockholders' equity
and statements of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998 give pro forma
effect to the acquisition of On-Line Bedding as if it had occurred on January 1,
1998.
We acquired approximately 82% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of PPI
Capital in March 1999 from our CEO. PPI Capital is a shell corporation with no
operations or revenues. The acquisition was accounted for as a dividend to a
related party.
We acquired CGI Capital in November 1999 and its results of operations are
included in our financial statements since the date of acquisition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AS COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
1999
CONSOLIDATED
Net Sales
Our net sales increased approximately 178% for the three months ended March 31,
2000 from the three months ended March 31, 1999. The following table provides a
breakdown of the net sales for our divisions for the periods indicated:
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Three months ended March 31,
2000 1999
B2B division $ 1,124,485 $293,944
e-finance division 5,040 -
e-tailer division 245,640 200,258
$ 1,375,165 $494,202
Gross profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to approximately 51% for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 from approximately 69% for the three months
ended March, 1999. This decrease is primarily the result of increased cost of
sales in our B2B division.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses consist of payroll and related costs, insurance, occupancy
expenses, professional fees, and general operating expenses. Operating expenses
increased $657,296, or approximately 274%, for the three months ended March 31,
2000 from the three months ended March 31, 1999. This increase is primarily
attributable to:
- increases in payroll and related costs of approximately $220,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to approximately $57,830 for
the three months ended March 31, 1999 as a result of the hiring of additional
personnel to support our higher level of sales,
- increases in occupancy costs of approximately $17,200 for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 from those costs in the three months ended March 31,
1999 as a result of our move to our larger facility in August 1999,
- approximately $53,000 in additional depreciation expense for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to the three months ended March
31, 1999,
- approximately $108,000 in additional legal expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to the three months ended March 31,
1999,
- approximately $58,000 in additional consulting expense for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 1999
which represented the value of stock warrants granted for professional services,
and
- increases in general operating expenses, including computer supplies
and services, insurance, travel, telephone, copying and Internet access of
approximately $192,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to
approximately $72,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
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Other income (expenses)
Other income (expenses) for the three months ended March 31, 2000 included
approximately $273,764 in interest income and a realized loss on investments
which we believed to be permanently impaired of $780,000.
Net income (loss)
We reported a net loss of $712,463 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as
compared to net income of $79,044 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2000
included approximately $880,953 of unrealized gain on investment - other related
to the unrealized gain on preferred stock we purchased in a private placement
from an unrelated third party, and an unrealized loss on investment of $625,000
representing a decrease in the carrying value of securities we received as
partial payment for services of our B2B division.
Total comprehensive income (loss)
We reported a total comprehensive loss of $456,510 for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 as compared to total comprehensive income of $79,044 for the
three months ended March 31, 1999.
B2B DIVISION
Net sales reported by this division increased from $830,541 for the three month
ended March 31, 1999 to $1,124,485 for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
These net sales included sales of business-to-business consulting services and
our Internet viewing software. Net sales for the comparable period in fiscal
1999 were generally attributed to sales of our marketing software. Included in
the net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2000 reported by this
division is approximately $1,601,895 in non-cash revenue which represents the
value assigned to restricted securities which we accepted as payment for
services rendered by our B2B division, which were earned during this fiscal
quarter, and approximately $40,050 in cash compensation for consulting services
rendered by this division. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2000
is net of $517,460 recognized for returns and allowances during that period. We
anticipate that we will continue to accept restricted securities as payment for
our B2B services in the future to the extent consistent with our intention not
to be an investment company.
Operating expenses in this division increased from $208,874 for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 to $848,157 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as a
result of our growth and development of this division. These additional expenses
included approximately $610,000 in additional payroll and related costs,
insurance, occupancy expenses, professional fees, and general operating
expenses. As we continue to expand our operations in this division during the
balance of fiscal 2000, subject to adequate working capital, we anticipate
operating expenses in this division will continue to increase.
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Other income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2000 reported by this
division was $(677,098), which represented a realized loss on permanently
impaired investments of $780,000, interest income of $273,764, and interest
expense of $14,259.
This division reported a net loss of $846,248 for the three months ended March
31, 2000 versus net income of $37,740 for the comparable period in fiscal 1999.
E-TAILER DIVISION
Net sales reported by this division increased approximately 23% for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 to $245,640 from net sales of $200,528 for the three
months ended March 31, 1999. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by
approximately 2.0% to approximately 40.7% for the three months ended March 31,
2000 as compared to approximately 42.7% for the same period in fiscal 1999. The
gross profit reported for the three months ended March 31, 1999 was higher than
customarily reported by On-Line Bedding as a result of a non-recurring order
flow in that period. The gross profit margin reported for On-Line Bedding for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 is closer to this division's historic
norms.
Operating expenses in this division increased approximately $8,860, or
approximately 45.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2000 from the three
months ended March 31, 1999 as a result of increases in payroll and related
costs associated with the addition of personnel. We do not anticipate any
additional increases in operating expenses within this division.
Other income reported by this division was $1,489 for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 as compared to $919 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
Other income represents interest income.
This division reported net income of $44,736 for the three months ended March
31, 2000 versus $41,304 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
E-FINANCE DIVISION
Net sales reported by this division were $5,040 for the three months ended March
31, 2000. We did not have any revenues from this division during the three
months ended March 31, 1999. Operating expenses in this division were $19,086
for the three months ended March 31, 2000. We do not anticipate any additional
increases in operating expenses within this division. Other income reported by
this division was $157,373 for the three months ended March 31, 2000, which
represents interest income and loan origination fees. This division reported net
income of $89,393 for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AS COMPARED TO THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1998
CONSOLIDATED
Sales
Our sales increased approximately 428% for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 from the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. The following table provides
a breakdown of the sales for our divisions for the periods indicated:
Fiscal Years Ended December 31,
1998 1999
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B2B division $ 338,333 $ 5,269,819
e-finance division - 38,048
e-tailer division 873,713 1,028,640
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$1,212,046 $ 6,336,507
Gross profit
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased significantly to approximately
79.4% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 from approximately 46.4% for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. This increase is primarily the result
of increased revenues from our B2B division.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses consist of payroll and related costs, insurance, occupancy
expenses, professional fees, and general operating expenses. Operating expenses
increased $1,851,716, or approximately 237%, for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1999 from the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. This increase is
primarily attributable to:
- increases in payroll and related costs of approximately $585,000 for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 as compared to approximately $162,000
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 as a result of the hiring of
additional personnel to support our higher level of sales,
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- increases in occupancy costs of approximately $50,000 for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1999 from those costs in the fiscal year ended December
31, 1998 as a result of our move to our larger facility in August 1999,
- nonrecurring expenses of approximately $98,000 during fiscal 1999 as
related to our capital raising activities, including costs associated with
printing, transfer agent fees and overnight mail,
- approximately $555,000 in nonrecurring compensation expense in fiscal
1999 which represented the value of common stock issued to new employees as
signing bonuses,
- approximately $179,000 in consulting expense in fiscal 1999 which
represented the value of stock warrants granted for professional services,
- approximately $130,000 in additional depreciation expense for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 as compared to the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1998,
- professional fees, including legal and accounting, and other expenses
related to our capital raising activities in fiscal 1999 of approximately
$460,000, and
- increases in general operating expenses, including computer supplies
and services, insurance, travel, telephone, copying and Internet access of
approximately $860,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 as compared
to approximately $190,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
Other income (expenses)
Other income (expenses) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 included
approximately $422,248 in interest income.
Net income
We reported net income of $1,333,517 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
as compared to a net loss of $253,429 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998.
B2B DIVISION
Sales reported by this division increased from $338,333 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998 to $5,269,819 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999. These sales included sales of business-to-business consulting services and
our Internet viewing software. Sales for the comparable period in fiscal 1998
were generally attributed to sales of our marketing software. Included in the
sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 reported by this division is
approximately $4,953,249 in non-cash revenue which represents the value assigned
to restricted securities which we accepted as payment for services rendered by
our B2B division. We anticipate that we will continue to accept restricted
securities as payment for our B2B services in the future to the extent that
doing so is consistent with our intention not to be an investment company.
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Operating expenses in this division increased from $435,287 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998 to $2,526,523 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 as a result of our growth and development of this division. These
additional expenses included approximately $1,450,000 in additional payroll and
related costs, insurance, occupancy expenses, professional fees, and general
operating expenses. Included in operating expenses for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 for this division was the $555,000 nonrecurring compensation
expense and $179,400 consulting expense discussed above. As we continue to
expand our operations in this division during fiscal 2000, we anticipate
operating expenses in this division will continue to increase.
This division reported net income of $1,378,150 or the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 versus a net loss of $95,511 for fiscal 1998.
E-TAILER DIVISION
Sales reported by this division increased approximately 18% for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999 to $1,028,640 from sales of $873,713 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by
approximately 6.2% to approximately 19.5% for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1999 as compared to approximately 25.7% for the period in fiscal 1998. The gross
profit reported for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 was higher than
customarily reported by On-Line Bedding as a result of a non-recurring order
flow in that period. The gross profit margin reported for On-Line Bedding for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 is closer to this division's historic
norms.
Operating expenses in this division, which were $91,965 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1999, remained essentially unchanged from the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1998 which were $95,533. We do not anticipate any increases
in operating expenses within this division. This division reported net income of
$77,050 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 versus $122,980 for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. This reduction in net income despite the
increase in sales is attributable to the reduced gross profit margins discussed
above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 1999 we had working capital of $5,773,235, an increase of
$4,824,439 from December 31, 1998 which was primarily attributed to proceeds we
received from our capital raising activities. In addition to cash on hand, we
established a $1 million line of credit with a commercial bank. We have drawn
$800,000 against this credit line at December 31, 1999. Net cash used in
operating activities was $1,518,657 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999
as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $30,016 for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. This was the result of our policy of
accepting restricted securities as payment for our services along with the
expenses associated with the rapid expansion of our operations during the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1999 which included the build out of our new facility
and the hiring of an additional 35 employees, including several members of our
senior management team. As described above, we also incurred a $585,000 expense
during fiscal 1999 related to stock signing bonuses
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At March 31, 2000, we had working capital of $8,080,276, an increase of
$2,103,639 from December 31, 1999. This increase is primarily attributed to a
decrease in deferred revenue from $4,452,169 at December 31, 1999 to $1,253,894
at March 31, 2000. Of this approximate $3,198,275 decrease in deferred revenue
at March, 31, 2000, we recognized $1,601,895 of this amount as revenue during
the three months ended March 31, 2000. In addition, we returned certain stock to
one of our client companies upon the termination of a consulting agreement which
resulted in a reduction of deferred revenues of $1,296,380 and wrote down a
permanently impaired investment which resulted in a further reduction of
deferred revenue of $300,000. The consulting agreement was terminated by mutual
consent of the parties after our determination that the internal management
policies of the client company would impede our ability to effectively render
services to our satisfaction. There have been no similar returns of stock to
other client companies subsequent to March 31, 2000. The additional $517,460
reduction of deferred revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2000 was
the result of our correction of a mathematical discrepancy in a calculation made
in deferred revenue during the three months ended December 31, 1999.
At March 31, 2000, our cash on hand decreased to $7,458,352 from $8,820,024 at
December 31, 1999. This amount was further reduced subsequent to March 31, 2000
as a result of our payment of income tax liabilities of approximately $783,000
and the purchase by us in May 2000 of $1,000,000 of stock in the private
placement of one of our client companies for which our e- finance division acted
as placement agent . In addition to cash on hand, we have established a $1
million line of credit with a commercial bank. We have drawn $800,000 against
this credit line at March 31, 2000.
Reflected on our balance sheet at March 31, 2000 is $2,475,100 in notes
receivable. This amount represents loans we have made to several of our client
companies. Of this amount, $2,000,000 was converted by us into the restricted
common stock of the borrower during April 2000, $100,000 is currently past due
and we have made demand on the borrower. The remaining notes are not yet due.
Net cash used in operating activities was $823,217 for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 as compared to net cash used by operating activities of $285,567
for the three months ended March 31, 1999. This was the result of our policy of
accepting restricted securities as payment for our B2B services, together with
the expenses associated with the rapid expansion of our operations begun during
fiscal 1999 and expenses associated with the realized loss on permanently
impaired investments described above. The net effect of our policy of accepting
restricted securities as payment for our B2B services results in an increase in
net cash used by operating activities until the time, if ever, that the
restricted securities are converted to cash. Net cash used in investing
activities increased from $78,975 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 to
$516,644 for the three months ended March 31, 2000, as a result of an increase
in notes receivable discussed above. Net cash used by financing activities for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 was $21,811 compared to net cash provided
by financing activities of $1,711,143 for the three months ended March 31, 1999.
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We have primarily funded our operations through the sale of our common stock.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 we raised $2,500,000 from the
sale of our common stock in a Regulation A offering. The following describes
what we proposed to use the Regulation A proceeds for and the actual uses of
these proceeds:
Proposed Actual
Salaries $820,000 $769,668
Marketing 485,000 159,474
Accounts Payable 75,000 75,000
Product Development 175,000 98,850
Working Capital 753,000 472,665
Build out leased premises -0- 484,163
Office & Computer Equipment -0- 270,242
Acquisition of Other Businesses -0- 55,512
Although the actual use of the Regulation A proceeds deviated slightly from our
proposed use of the proceeds, we believe that the use of the Regulation A
proceeds was substantially in compliance with the disclosure contained in our
Regulation A offering circular. While we may have changed certain specific
focuses as to how we would develop and market our Internet products from
developing and marketing software products directed to businesses with web sites
to create cost justification, leads, and prospects for their products and
services, to developing and marketing our Internet viewing software and
ultimately expanding our Internet focus to include the services offered by our
B2B division, we continued to use the proceeds from the Regulation A offering
for developing and marketing Internet products and general expansion of our
operations.
Between March 1 and March 15, 1999, we sold 151,480 shares of common stock to 47
accredited investors who had access to relevant information concerning us in a
private placement exempt from registration in reliance on Section 4(2) and Rule
506, Regulation D, of the Securities Act, resulting in gross proceeds to us of
$376,200. We paid no underwriting fees, discounts or commissions in connection
therewith. The proceeds from this offering were used to launch our e-finance
division
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Between April 1, 1999 and July 22, 1999, we sold 1,232,200 shares of our common
stock at $10.00 per share to a group of accredited investors with whom we had
pre-existing relationships. These sales were made in a private placement exempt
from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) and Rule
506, Regulation D. We received $12,322,000 in proceeds from the sale of these
shares. We used a portion of the proceeds for the development and marketing of
our Internet viewing software. The balance of these proceeds will be used for
general working capital.
In September 1999, we invested $500,000 through the purchase of shares of
convertible preferred stock of an unaffiliated third party in a private
placement by that issuer. These shares are convertible into shares of common
stock, at our option, and we have been granted demand and piggy-back
registration rights on the underlying shares of common stock. As of March 31,
2000, the amount of this investment was $1,416,667 which represents the $500,000
investment, together with an unrealized gain of $916,667.
There are two risks inherent to our policy of accepting restricted stock as
partial payment for our services. In addition to risks associated with
write-downs in the carrying value of the investment which we may make in
compliance with our quarterly evaluation of these investments, these securities
are illiquid. To date, we are unable to sell any of the securities we hold as
investments, either because the securities have not been registered under the
Securities Act or the issuers have not established trading markets. Our policy
of accepting restricted securities as partial compensation has the effect of
increasing our revenues, but decreasing the cash available to pay our operating
expenses. If we are unable to eventually convert these investments to cash, we
will be required to seek additional capital to fund our ongoing operations, or
reduce the scope of our anticipated growth to a level commensurate with our
available cash reserves. While we adopted the policy of accepting restricted
stock as partial compensation as a result of the embryonic nature of some of our
client companies, we may decide to change this policy in the future if we are
unable to convert some of the investments into cash.
Other than our working capital and the line of credit, we do not presently have
any additional sources of liquidity. However, we believe our existing resources
are sufficient to fund our planned expansion during the next 12 months. In the
event, however, that we are unable to convert any of our investments into cash
during the next 12 months, we may be required to seek additional financing, in
the form of public or private offerings, to
- fund our working capital needs until such time as we can
convert restricted securities we accept as payment for the
services of our B2B division into cash, if ever,
- support our planned growth,
- continue development of our e-finance businesses,
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- increase our marketing efforts,
- respond to anticipated capital requirements, and
- respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated
requirements.
We do not currently have any understandings or arrangements regarding the
raising of any additional capital, and we do not know if we will be successful
in raising additional capital if and when we determine it may be necessary.
SPECIAL CAPITAL CONSIDERATIONS OF OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION
CGI Capital must follow the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule, Rule 15c3-1, which
is designed to measure the financial integrity and liquidity of a broker-dealer,
and the minimum net capital deemed necessary to meet its commitments to its
customers. Rule 15c3-1 provides that a broker- dealer doing business with the
public must not permit its aggregate indebtedness to exceed 15 times its net
capital or, alternatively, that it not permit its net capital to be less than 2%
of aggregate debit items as calculated by the rule. As of this date, CGI Capital
is required to maintain a minimum net capital of $5,000. As of March 31, 2000,
it had net capital in excess of the minimum net capital required of $34,952. The
minimum net capital required is based upon the nature of CGI Capital's
broker-dealer business. If CGI Capital remains principally engaged in the offer
and sale of private placement securities, then its net capital requirements
remain at a minimum. In the event CGI Capital ever becomes involved in the
participation in public underwritings, then net capital requirements will be
increased to a minimum of $100,000.
As a broker-dealer, CGI Capital will be subject to liabilities based upon the
nature of its business. CGI Capital intends to restrict its business during the
first 12 months of operations to the private placement of equity securities. Its
capital requirements will be limited, and we should not be subject to any
fluctuations in the stock market. However, as a broker-dealer engaged in the
sale of equity securities, CGI Capital could be subject to claims by subscribers
to private offerings based upon allegations of false or misleading statements
contained in the selling memorandum. At the time CGI Capital undertakes public
offerings for its clients, it will be subject to similar liabilities related to
the contents of the prospectus. CGI Capital will seek to limit its liability by
conducting significant due diligence and working closely with its attorneys and
accountants. We are unable at this time to predict what effect CGI Capital's
activities, if any, will have on our liquidity and capital resources.
BUSINESS
OUR HISTORY
We are not an investment company under Section 3(a)(1) of the Investment Company
Act. We are not, nor do we hold ourselves out as being, engaged primarily in the
business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities. We do not, nor do
we intend, to issue face-amount certificates of the installment type. We have,
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and intend to maintain, less than 40% of our total assets exclusive of
Government securities and cash items on an unconsolidated basis in investment
securities. Currently, 33% of our total assets are in investment securities,
exclusive of Government securities and cash items on an unconsolidated basis. We
intend to monitor our holdings of investment securities, as well as any holdings
of investment securities held by our subsidiaries, to ensure neither we nor any
of our subsidiaries would be an investment company under the Investment Company
Act. We will not accept new holdings, and we will sell existing holdings, of
investment securities in order to maintain compliance with the Investment
Company Act.
We were formed as an Illinois corporation in May 1994 using the name Circle
Group Entertainment Ltd. We subsequently changed our name to Circle Group
Internet, Inc. in 1997. We had no operations between May 1994 and January 1997,
except for research and development. Beginning in 1997, our first business
ventures were related to the development and marketing of software that
strategically placed web sites in Internet directories. Prior to the development
of these software products, we researched the Internet for technological
developments that we believed could give businesses the ability to enhance
revenue generating opportunities through an Internet presence. Our research led
to the development of our initial software products. These products were:
- BULLSEYE Target Market E-mail Spider for Windows 95 which gave
users the ability to target markets on the web through a
keyword search,
- Web Visitor I.D. which automatically captured the e-mail
address of web site visitors, and
- Zap Pow Submissions which strategically placed web site
addresses in Internet directories.
These products were marketed principally to businesses with web sites to create
cost justification, leads, and prospects for their products and services. The
retail price of these products ranged from $35.00 to $350.00. These products
were met with marginal commercial acceptance. During 1999, we began the
development of our Internet viewing software. After its launch, we discontinued
the marketing of the BULLSEYE Target market E-Mail Spider, the Web Visitor I.D.
and the Zap Power Submissions and transitioned our focus to market our Internet
viewing software and ultimately expanded and focused much of our efforts to
include the consulting services offered by our B2B division and the expansion of
our operations to include our e-finance and e-tailer divisions.
Since 1997, we have also acquired three new businesses designed to expand and
broaden the scope of our business and operations.
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OUR ACQUISITIONS
- In January 1999, we acquired On-Line Bedding, Inc., a
distributor of a wide variety of bedding and disposable
products. We are expanding On-Line Bedding's sales and
distribution channels to include e-commerce.
- In February 1999, we acquired an 82% interest in the common
stock of PPI Capital, Inc., a shell corporation. We anticipate
that we will use PPI Capital as either a holding company, or
as a candidate for a reverse merger with an operating entity.
- In March 1999, we entered into an agreement to purchase all of
the stock of CGI Capital, a broker-dealer registered with the
SEC and a member in good standing of the NASD. This
acquisition closed in November 1999 after we received approval
from the NASD for the change in control.
On July 22, 1999, we effected a one for two forward split of our common stock.
All information contained in this prospectus gives proforma effect to this stock
split. Our B2B division operates in the corporate structure of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. Our e-finance division operates in the corporate structure of CGI
Capital, Inc. Our e-tailer division operates in the corporate structure of
On-Line Bedding, Inc. PPI is a shell corporation which has no operations as of
the date of this prospectus.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACQUISITIONS
On-Line Bedding, Inc.
On-Line Bedding, originally known as Hos-Pillow Corporation, is an Illinois
corporation formed in 1981 by affiliates of ours. Since its beginning, On-Line
Bedding has operated as a distributor of a wide variety of bedding and
disposable products. We acquired On-Line Bedding to enhance our revenues and
because we believe we can increase its business through the addition of an
e-commerce site. After engaging in due diligence on On-Line Bedding, we acquired
all of the issued and outstanding stock of On-Line Bedding from its shareholders
in exchange for 400,000 shares of our common stock. The purchase price was based
upon a multiple of On-Line Bedding's historic net income, utilizing a value of
$2.50 per share for our stock issued as the consideration for the share
exchange. On-Line Bedding's assets, which we acquired in this acquisition,
included cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, and office
furniture and equipment. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
Mr. Edward L. Halpern, who had served as president and CEO of On-Line Bedding
since its beginning, and was responsible for its day to day operations, remains
in those positions following our acquisition of On-Line Bedding. Mr. Edward L.
Halpern also joined our board of directors. On-Line Bedding has consolidated its
operations into our newly relocated principal offices, which occupy
approximately 22,000 square feet, allowing us to take advantage of various
operating efficiencies including central administrative and accounting
personnel.
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PPI Capital, Inc.
PPI Capital was formed as an Illinois corporation in 1984 under the name Pain
Prevention, Inc. In November 1997, the corporation changed its name to PPI
Capital Corporation and reincorporated in Utah. PPI Capital was formerly a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Pain Prevention, Inc., a Utah corporation. In 1997,
Pain Prevention, Inc., the Utah corporation, transferred 80% of the capital
stock of PPI Capital to Meridian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Our
CEO, Greg Halpern, acquired the PPI Capital stock from Meridian in 1997. Pain
Prevention, Inc., the Utah corporation, also distributed the remaining 18% of
PPI Capital's stock to its shareholders. PPI Capital is a development stage
company which has had no operations since its formation. We purchased PPI
Capital as an investment. After engaging in due diligence on PPI Capital, we
acquired 82% of its issued and outstanding stock from Greg Halpern, for $20,000.
The purchase price was based on a 50% discount from the price paid for 82% of
the sister shell corporation of PPI Capital paid by an unaffiliated third party
in 1998. Since PPI Capital is a shell corporation, we acquired no assets in this
transaction. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
CGI Capital, Inc.
CGI Capital
CIG Securities was formed in 1996 by Internet Broadcasting Company to take
advantage of the developing Internet direct public offering service market. We
officially changed CIG Securities name to CGI Securities on February 2, 2000,
and subsequently changed the name of CGI Securities to CGI Capital on February
24, 2000. CGI Capital did not conduct business between its formation in October
1996 until March 1999. Although it had not begun operations, it had secured the
appropriate regulatory approval from the NASD and the State of Florida. Our
securities counsel, who had represented Internet Broadcasting Company in the
formation of CGI Capital, introduced the principal of CGI Capital to us after we
decided to acquire a broker-dealer. After engaging in due diligence on CGI
Capital, we signed an agreement to purchase all of its issued and outstanding
stock from Internet Broadcasting Company, an unaffiliated third party, for
$35,000. CGI Capital's assets totaling approximately $13,495 which were acquired
in the transaction included deposits, prepaid expenses and capitalized
organizational costs. The purchase price was based upon the prevailing market
price set by the seller at the time of the transaction. CGI Capital has received
approval to conduct business as a broker-dealer in 46 states, plus the District
of Columbia, and has applications pending in the remaining states. We do not
anticipate that the costs of making and obtaining these additional approvals
will be substantial.
CGI Capital offers accredited investors the opportunity to invest in private
placements made under Rule 506 of Regulation D. CGI Capital has operated as a
$5,000 broker-dealer offering private placements of securities on a best
efforts, application basis according to SEC Rule 15c2- 4.
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CGI Capital operates as a traditional broker-dealer using the Internet to offer
private placements to accredited investors. By using the Internet as an enabling
tool, we give the opportunity for our members to individually research our
client companies in a password-protected environment to fully evaluate our
private placement offerings. CGI Capital plans to continue to hire registered
representatives and expand the broker-dealer. Additionally, some of the
pre-existing members do not maintain Internet access. Those members are sent
hard copies of private placements that we offer in the traditional manner.
CGI Capital's principal offices are located in a secured, separate area of our
principal offices. Mr. Brad Levine, the previous principal of CGI Capital,
resigned all positions in December 1999. Mr. Erik Brown, our vice president of
corporate development, was appointed president of CGI Capital in May 1999, and
remained in that position until March 15, 2000. Mr. Menon, our President, was
appointed president of CGI Capital on March 15, 2000. Mr. Menon is responsible
for its day to day operations. Mr. Arthur Tanner, our CFO, serves as CGI
Capital's CFO and financial operations principal, and Mr. Frank Menon, our
president, serves as CGI Capital's CEO. These individuals have already obtained
the required licenses from the NASD for the positions they hold at CGI Capital.
ACQUISITION PROCEDURE
After we identified our acquisition candidates, we generally followed the same
procedures for all of these transactions. Based on our due diligence results, we
negotiated a purchase price and a definitive agreement with the owners of the
acquisition candidates. The negotiations for the purchase of CGI Capital were
held at an arms-length basis. Because the owners of On-Line Bedding and PPI
Capital were our affiliates, these negotiations were not at arms-length. We
believe, however, that the terms of these transactions were no less favorable
than the sellers' might have received from an unaffiliated third party. In none
of these transactions did we seek or obtain a fairness opinion.
OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION
We believe the Internet is gradually changing the traditional models used by
companies to raise private and public financing by opening up the equity markets
to more individual investors. When we initially decided to raise capital for our
own expansion, we found the process generally unfriendly to smaller companies,
and the cost of the capital very high. We also became concerned that our
management would spend a significant amount of its time focusing on the capital
raising efforts causing our business development and operations to suffer. The
more we learned about the traditional methods of raising capital through
investment bankers and venture capitalists, the more we believed that an
alternative should be made available to companies like ours. This alternative
would allow the entrepreneur to complete the process in a timely and cost
effective manner, while retaining control of his/her company, and remaining
focused on its business, operations, and growth.
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As a result of our own capital raising activities, we developed the FUNDS-IN(TM)
program which is designed to help small to mid-size companies raise equity
capital in private placements through a friendlier funding source than offered
by traditional means. CGI Capital's e-finance activities focus on the Internet
sector and, more generally, on issuers who seek to market their stock offerings
to investors with an interest in technology.
CGI Capital actively solicits client companies that seek to raise private
capital in an efficient and cost effective manner. These potential clients
undergo a screening process during which the company's business plan and
preliminary due diligence materials are reviewed. Management of the companies
which successfully pass the screening process are invited to make a presentation
about their company to CGI Capital, and additional due diligence, including an
industry analysis, are undertaken during this phase. CGI Capital will have
undertaken substantially the same type of due diligence on the issuers as is
generally conducted by other broker-dealer firms. This will satisfy its
obligations under applicable federal securities laws related to the accuracy and
adequacy of the information about the issuer contained in the offering
materials. When a decision is made to proceed with an offering, CGI then enters
into agreements with the issuers outlining the terms under which CGI Capital
will act as placement agent.
The placement agreement will generally contain:
- the conditions of the offering,
- the obligations of each party,
- representations and warranties by the issuer as to the
accuracy and adequacy of the information contained in the
private offering memorandum,
- a requirement that an opinion be given to CGI Capital by the
issuer's counsel regarding a variety of matters, including the
validity of the issuance of the securities, the compliance of
the offering with the requirements of Regulation D, and that
the offering materials do not contain any material
misstatements or material omissions,
- a requirement that the issuer's independent auditors review
the interim financial statements included in the private
offering documents and provide an opinion to CGI Capital that
the interim financial statements appear to be prepared in
conformity with GAAP.
CGI Capital offers a reduced commission to issuers, and we believe the fee
structure is competitive, in that:
- CGI Capital charges a $20,000 non-refundable due diligence
fee,
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- CGI Capital charges a 6% commission on the sale of the
securities in the private offerings in which it acts as the
exclusive placement agent. Unlike the customary practices in
the industry for private placements in the $1 million to $5
million range, CGI Capital's commission is below the 10% to
13% commission charged by other investment banking firms and
broker-dealers, and
- CGI Capital receives restricted common stock of the client
company equal to 4% of the issued and outstanding shares of
the client company's common stock before the offering.
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CGI Capital believes its fee structure will enable it to attract a wide variety
of companies that seek assistance in raising capital privately. We believe this
will allow CGI Capital to undertake private placements which could have a
greater than average likelihood of being successful following the closing of the
private offering.
In the placement agency agreement, we generally will require issuers to grant
CGI Capital the right of first refusal for an IPO of the issuer, upon terms and
conditions to be negotiated at the time of the IPO. CGI Capital will only agree
to act as a placement agent in private offerings in which it believes the
issuer's business model and industry will provide an opportunity to undertake an
IPO in 12 to 18 months following the private placement. This right of first
refusal for an IPO has no bearing on the terms or success of the private
offering, but is an aspect in the placement agreement that offers the
opportunity for possible sources of future revenue.
Sales of securities made through general public solicitations, like IPOs, are
required to be registered under federal and state securities laws. However,
offerings made to accredited investors are generally exempt from these
registration requirements if conducted under the terms of Rule 506 of Regulation
D of the Securities Act. The term accredited investor generally includes:
- individuals whose income exceeded $200,000 annually in each of
the past two years, and who reasonably expect their income in
the current year to also exceed $200,000,
- married couples whose joint income exceeded $300,000 annually
in each of the past two years, and who reasonably expect their
joint income in the current year to also exceed $300,000, or
- individuals whose net worth exceeds $1,000,000.
Each issuer who wants to raise capital through CGI Capital will be required to
agree to issue the securities in a private offering under strict compliance with
Regulation D. The obligation to assure compliance with Regulation D will rest on
the issuer. CGI Capital, in turn, is responsible to comply with the various
federal and state regulations related to its activities as a broker-dealer in
the offer and sale of the securities.
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CGI Capital offers and sells securities in private placements through
traditional investment banking methods using the Internet to offer additional
services to our pre-existing members. CGI Capital's primary fund raising process
currently operates much like a traditional broker- dealer. CGI Capital follows
the basic procedures for offering and selling shares to its members in private
placements described below.
- The private offering memorandum is completed by the issuer's
counsel, reviewed, and approved by CGI Capital's counsel.
- An initial contact call is made by our fully-licensed
representatives to inform our pre-existing members of the new
private placement offering, and provide them with preliminary
information about the client company's business.
- Pre-qualified investors desiring further information are
forwarded a private placement memorandum, client company
materials, and subscription agreements. At that time, we offer
them the option to view our website at www.cgicapital.com to
view the client company's Funds-In web site. This
password-protected web site allows the pre-qualified investor
to download our client company's private placement memorandum
and see an overview of the company in a user friendly, easy to
follow format.
- After the pre-qualified investor has fully reviewed all
documents, a follow-up call is made to respond to any
questions the investor may have. If the investor decides to
proceed, the licensed representative walks them through the
subscription process.
- Subscription agreements and funds in the name of the client
company's escrow account are sent to CGI Capital, and the
funds are logged in a locked and secured area.
- The issuer will have previously established an escrow account
with a commercial financial institution into which the
subscription proceeds will be deposited, pending the
acceptance of the subscription by the issuer. In all
instances, the issuer has the final decision to accept or
reject a subscription from a particular investor, or to limit
the number of securities the investor may purchase.
- Once the issuer has accepted the subscription, the escrow
agent will send the subscription funds to the issuer and the
commission portion to CGI Capital. CGI Capital will not accept
subscription proceeds or otherwise handle subscription funds
for the issuer.
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CGI Capital has its infrastructure established to operate its e-finance business
patterned after the business described in the no-action request by IPONet, which
previously received favorable treatment by the SEC. We believe that CGI
Capital's proposed method of conducting its e- finance business does not
conflict with the applicable rules and regulations cited in the no-action
request IPONet no-action letter. The proposed procedures include:
- Posting a notice of a private offering in a password protected
page on www.cgicapital.com. This page is accessible only to its
members who previously qualified as accredited investors prior to
the offering.
- Members interested in receiving more information about the private
offering, will contact the issuer directly, or forward an
indication of interest to CGI Capital, either using an on-line
form, or printing out the form and returning the hard copy to CGI
Capital.
- CGI Capital, or the issuer, will then provide the member with
subscription documents online for the private offering, which will
also contain instructions regarding payment for the subscription.
CGI Capital's basic procedures for offering and selling shares to its members in
private placements may change based on any new SEC ruling in regards to the use
of the Internet for offering private placements. Based on any SEC rulings, CGI
Capital may adjust its operations to use the IPONet Internet-based model, or
conversely, operate the broker-dealer in a strict, traditional manner. It is
also possible that a derivative of the two methods for offering and selling
shares of private placements may result.
As of the date of this prospectus, CGI Capital, in its role as placement agent,
has concluded selling efforts on two best efforts private offering and selling
efforts on three additional best efforts private offerings are ongoing. The
following table provides information on these private offerings:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Date Size Amount Raised Status
Offering of to of
Began Offering Date Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
June 25, 1999 $ 3,000,000 $930,099 selling efforts concluded
November 18, 1999 $ 3,000,000 $ 6,000 selling efforts ongoing
November 23, 1999 $ 4,000,000 $111,111 selling efforts concluded
January 15, 2000 $ 3,000,000 0 selling efforts concluded
January 15, 2000 $ 10,000,000 $ 58,000 selling efforts ongoing
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CGI Capital has also entered into agreements to act as placement agent in one
additional best efforts private offering. We anticipate that CGI Capital will
begin selling efforts on this offering, which is structured to raise $3,600,000
in gross proceeds, during the first half of 2000.
CGI Capital is also engaged in preliminary due diligence on one additional
company that has requested that CGI Capital acts as the placement agent for its
private offering.
As CGI Capital develops, it is important to expand CGI Capital's membership base
through the establishment of a relationship with our licensed representatives,
or more efficiently through web site registration. CGI Capital will solicit
members for its database by contacting investors that meet the accredited
investor standards of the Securities Act of 1933, and offering them the
opportunity to become a member. This online process has many steps:
- Prospective members complete an on-line questionnaire which allows CGI
Capital, and any potential issuer of securities sold in a private
offering by CGI Capital, to have a reasonable basis to believe that
the person meets the accredited investor test adopted under the
Securities Act of 1933.
- The questionnaire may be completed on-line in a secured manner, or
printed out and returned to CGI Capital in a hard copy format.
- CGI Capital will then verify the information in the questionnaire to
determine that the person is an accredited investor.
- Once a person is qualified and registered as an accredited investor
with CGI Capital, the member will be given a confidential password
which will allow the member to access a password-protected page in CGI
Capital's web site where private offerings will be posted.
- CGI Capital's web site allows a member to access private offerings
which are posted after the date on which the individual is qualified
as a CGI Capital member, so that the registration as a member is not a
solicitation for a particular private offering.
- To maintain its members privacy, CGI Capital will contact its members
about new private offerings only if the member has previously
consented to these communications as part of the registration process.
- CGI Capital will not release the names of its members to issuers
making the private offering unless the member is interested in the
issuers' offering.
Membership in CGI Capital is free and carries no obligation.
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In the future, CGI Capital may elect to expand its e-finance activities to
include public offerings. These public offerings could include those in which
CGI Capital does not act as an underwriter, but rather participates in the
selling group with other NASD member firms as a selected dealer, or offerings in
which CGI Capital acts as the underwriter. We anticipate that CGI Capital's
basic procedures for offering and selling shares to individual investors in
public offerings will include:
- placing a tombstone advertisement and a digital version of the
preliminary prospectus on its web site, which will include the names
of the underwriters in the public offering. This page of the web site
will be accessible to CGI Capital's members, as well as any other
potential on-line investor. In cases where CGI Capital does not act as
an underwriter, its name will not appear on the tombstone
advertisement or preliminary prospectus. Information will appear that
CGI Capital is not an underwriter of the securities, but is authorized
to accept customer orders for the purchase of the securities.
- CGI Capital will not purchase any securities from the issuer for
resale, and will not participate in the management of the offering or
perform any function normally performed by an underwriter or
underwriting syndicate.
- the web site will contain a form linked to each preliminary
prospectus. A visitor to the site will be asked to complete and return
the form to CGI Capital indicating the visitor's interest in
purchasing the security.
- in cases where CGI Capital does not act as an underwriter, the
securities will be sold through CGI Capital as a selected dealer. CGI
Capital will receive a commission to be determined before the
offering, and it will not exceed the usual and customary selling
commission. Disclosure of these selling arrangements will be made to
investors.
We have not established general procedures as of this date for instances in
which CGI Capital may act as the underwriter. However, as per Rule 1018 and the
Membership Agreement for our firm, CGI Capital will promptly notify NASD
Regulation through the District Office where we maintain our principal place of
business in the event of the firm's intent to engage in any underwriting or
selling group activity of firm commitment offerings.
From time to time the e-finance division also undertakes bridge loan financing
and investment activities. As of March 31, 2000, CGI Capital had made bridge
loans to five client companies for an aggregate of $2,405,000 plus accrued
interest of $70,100. In April 2000, CGI Capital converted one of its notes and
unpaid interest in the aggregate amount of $2,114,667 into 528,667 shares of the
client's common stock. Another note in the amount of $100,000 plus interest is
past due, and we have made demand for payment from our client company. The
remaining three notes are due and payable at various times between July 31, 2000
and August 31, 2000, or at the earlier of the time that the client company
receives in gross proceeds in a private placement an amount equal to the
principal amount of the note. All of the notes are convertible at the option of
CGI Capital into shares of the client company's common stock each at a price of
$4.00 per share.
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In addition, CGI Capital has invested $500,000 for 50,000 shares of Series A 8%
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock in a private placement undertaken by an
unaffiliated third party with whom we do not have any business relationship. The
preferred stock is convertible at March 31, 2000 into 82,333 shares of the
company's common stock. The shares issuable upon conversion of the preferred
stock have demand and piggy-back registration rights. On May 17, 2000, CGI
Capital purchased 333,333 shares of a client company's common stock in a private
placement for an aggregate investment of $1,000,000.
In the future, we may continue to do bridge loan financing and investment
activities for companies. Each opportunity will be made on a case-by-case basis
depending on the company in which we would consider investing. These types of
investment and financing are normal broker- dealer activities in which the NASD
has granted us authorization to engage. CGI Capital would engage in the same
amount of due diligence in regard to these investments as it would with
conducting a private placement for a company. The circumstances in which we
would engage in these types of investments would be in the $1 to $3 million
range, and the company would need the capital in a short period of time - much
shorter than would be provided through a private placement, and all payable at
the earlier of a maturity date no later than six months or upon receipt of
private placement funds sufficient to satisfy the principal amount. All loans
will also provide us the option to convert into the company's common stock.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MAY AFFECT OUR E-FINANCE DIVISION
For our e-finance division to successfully grow, investor confidence in the
United States economy and the securities markets must remain high. If the United
States economy should slow, or if the securities markets should suffer a
significant and prolonged decline, it is likely investors would stop investing
in private placements. Our revenues are likely to be lower during periods of
declining securities prices or securities markets inactivity. Our business will
be particularly dependent upon the availability of capital in the public and
private equity markets for companies in the Internet sector - the focus of our
e-finance division. The stock market in general, and the market prices for
Internet-related companies in particular, have experienced extreme volatility
unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market
and industry fluctuations may adversely effect our ability to raise capital for
our clients, regardless of the client's operating performance. In this event, it
would be more difficult to increase our revenues.
Our ability to grow this division is also tied to how successfully we manage
this division, including our ability to close private placement offerings. Our
members will need an exit strategy from the private placements in which they may
invest as these types of investments are illiquid. Generally, this strategy will
be a public offering, merger, or acquisition. CGI Capital may act as lead
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underwriter in the public offering, or CGI Capital may refer the issuer to
another investment banking firm who will undertake the public offering, and we
will participate as a member of the selling group. CGI Capital must establish
relationships with other investment banking firms who can either participate
with us in these public offerings, or who have the ability to undertake and
successfully close public offerings we refer to them. In this instance, we would
likely participate as a member of the selling group. If we are unable to
successfully close public offerings, either those that we underwrite or those in
which we participate as a member of the selling group, we will not earn the
potential revenues from this participation and our future growth will be
impeded.
OUR B2B DIVISION
As the result of our own growth experience, we recognize the need for emerging
companies to receive various types of consulting. Most entrepreneurs tend to be
highly knowledgeable in specific areas of their business. However, we believe
there is a strong need for additional consulting services to benefit these
emerging companies. These include consulting services to assist them in managing
their employees, refining their infrastructure, developing an online identity,
and supporting overall business efficiency. We established our B2B division to
meet this need.
Many of our potential clients do not have the sufficient funds available to pay
the full value for these types of services. After raising capital, we believe it
is fiscally responsible to manage those investor funds conservatively. So, we
developed a unique fee structure that is a combination of restricted stock and a
small amount of cash. We generally receive cash as compensation for services to
our client companies. Our services are normally billed at cost. We recognize
that some of our client companies may not have sufficient funds to pay cash for
our services. Under certain limited circumstances, we may take all or a portion
of our compensation in the form of restricted stock of our client companies.
However, we will not accept restricted stock as compensation to the extent that
doing so causes us or our B2B division to be an investment company under the
Investment Company Act.
Restricted securities are subject to resale limitations and cannot be resold
without registration under the Securities Act, an exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act, or subject to the resale
restrictions under Rule 144 of the Securities Act. Under Rule 144, a person, or
persons whose shares are aggregated, who has beneficially owned restricted
securities for at least one year, including the holding period of any prior
owner except an affiliate, would be generally entitled to resell within any
three month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of one
percent of the number of then outstanding shares of the common stock or the
average weekly trading volume of the common stock in the public market during
the four calendar weeks preceding the sale. Sales under Rule 144 are also
subject to manner of sale provisions, notice requirements and the availability
of current public information about the company who issued the shares.
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Any person, or persons whose shares are aggregated, who is not deemed to be an
affiliate of the company that issued the shares at any time during the three
months preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned shares for at least two
years, including any period of ownership of preceding non-affiliate
shareholders, would be entitled to sell the shares under Rule 144(k) without
regard to the volume limitation, manner of sale provisions, public information
requirements or notice requirements. The equity portion of the compensation we
receive, which is the restricted stock, is logged as revenue. We expense our
business to business consulting services against this revenue. Additional
compensation is paid in cash, where services are billed at cost. We believe this
fee structure makes our services affordable to developmental stage companies and
preserves more of their capital for future needs. We also believe that this fee
structure will give our shareholders an opportunity to benefit from the
potential increased value of a client's stock should the client ultimately be
successful in its business.
We have received restricted securities as compensation from eight of our client
companies. All of these client companies do not have a public market for these
securities. Subject to the conditions of Rule 144 and the availability of a
trading market, these restricted securities may be resold at various times from
April 2000 through December 2000. Subject to the conditions of Rule 144(k),
these securities may be resold at various times from April 2001 through December
2001. We have received piggy-back registration rights from six of these
companies and agreed with one of these companies not to sell the securities for
a 90-day period after registration.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Company Number of Approximate Profile Description
EmployeesRevenues
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
#1 11 $ 8,500 Start-up provides on-line high-quality children's educational entertainment.
#2 8 $930,000 Start-up operates a nationwide network of youth specialty sports camps.
#3 5 $667,600 Start-up software and hardware on-line superstore
#5 9 $492,500 Start-up provides on-line business-to-business investor relations services
#6 40 $20,000 Start-up provides a turn-key solution for DSL and long distance phone service.
#7 15 $3,700,000 Established provides satellite communications and high-speed Internet access
#8 209 $10,090,000 Established on-line home furnishings retailer.
#9 3 $24,000 Start-up on-line contact lens retailer
#10 3 $0 Start-up on-line children's apparel retailer
#11 3 $0 Start-up venture capital firm
#12 9 $1,383,520 Start-up business-to-business web site that assists with the managing
and planning of business conventions and meetings
</TABLE>
We use the following valuation process when we receive restricted stock as fees:
- Common stock received from a client company tha is trading on an
exchange, is valued based upon the closing price on the day of receipt
of the shares of the stock.
- Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no prior public offering, but whose shares have been
offered and sold in private placement within the last 90 days, is
valued based upon the last sale price of shares in the private
placement. We assume that the lack of liquidity of the shares is
factored into the private placement offering/sale price.
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- Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no public or private placement offering, i valued at
the estimated fair market value.
We evaluate quarterly the carrying value of each investment currently trading on
an exchange for a possible increase or decrease in value. Securities for which
no trading market exists will be evaluated for a possible decrease in value.
Factors we consider in evaluating the carrying value of investments include lack
of achievement of business plan objectives and milestones, the deterioration of
financial condition and prospects for the client company, lack of performance by
management team, and other valuation factors.
Through formal and informal consulting services our goal is to reproduce and
implement our established method of infrastructure building to strengthen the
operations of our client companies. The scope of the business to business
consulting services provided by our B2B division is limited to operational
consulting services and does not include the raising of capital.
Our duties may extend from assisting a company in writing an employee handbook
to developing a marketing campaign that will target a specific audience. Our
goal is to offer a full range of services, so our client companies will be able
to focus its resources on growing their business. These services include:
- Business plan development, including assistance in creating and
revising the client's business plan to accurately articulate corporate
intentions;
- Internet marketing strategy development to define business models and
branding strategies;
- Web site design to create user-friendly web sites using original
content and design;
- Technology support to provide secure e-commerce business between the
client's customers and the client, and to construct and maintain
employee communication systems including the client's networks and
servers;
- Evaluation of professionals to ensure the clien is properly
represented by attorneys and accountants with experience in all areas
of the client's current and proposed business and operations;
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- Debt management to assist the client to reduce or restructure the
client's debt to improve the client's valuation;
- Operations consulting to assist management in using the Internet for
day to day operations, and in the understanding, analyzing, and
management of the client's intellectual assets;
- Human resources consulting to help promote a management philosophy and
organizational structure tailored towards teamwork and group
contributions;
- Corporate communications to enhance the client's presentation;
- Sales training to assist management in proper sales techniques;
- Negotiation training;
- Strategic networking to assist the client in linking its name with
beneficial contacts; and
- Strategy and planning consulting to assist the client in identifying
and analyzing market opportunities, as well as anticipating
competitive behavior.
This division also develops distinctive web sites and engineers software
including our Internet viewing software. We own all of our designs, software
products, logos, names, applications, and proprietary technologies. We
internally develop and design each of our product's source codes, graphic
interfaces, and web designs.
Our web design services include developing, maintaining, and promoting
user-friendly web sites. We can incorporate web site placement technology,
secured e-commerce transactions, elaborate statistic compilers, animation,
visual programming language, audio/visual compression software, and
sophisticated 3-D technology.
The Internet viewing software was designed to serve as a portal and delivery
system to provide service and advertising to Internet users, and create Internet
dial-up service revenues that can be shared with our clients. We completed the
engineering and development of our Internet viewing software in August 1998, and
have begun our initial market efforts. We market our Internet viewing software
as an alternative to Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer, which comprise
the majority of all Internet viewing software used in the current Internet
landscape.
We developed our Internet viewing software to provide clients a means to deliver
advertisements to those interested in what the client's company has to offer.
The Internet viewing software features include our automatic update feature,
which finds changes on our servers and feeds those changes to the user's
computer when they access the Internet. This feature allows our clients to
deliver premium promotions, freebies, loss leaders, two-for-one sales, marketing
and sales promotions, and other information its customers may want. The Internet
viewing software can also be customized with 22 defaults to pages selected by
the customer, and can include a custom name, slogan, theme, licensee's color
scheme, logo identity, and animated picture.
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Our Internet viewing software is minimally marketed to our B2B clients. It is a
small service offered via one of our divisions. When a potential client comes to
us for consulting services, we then offer them the Internet viewing software -
but it is not actively marketed to the common public. We have had one client to
date from whom we received $35,000 for the product. There is a fair amount of
competition with this product; however, no one company controls a major portion
of the market share.
Our research and development expenses are expensed as incurred. The following
table provides information on our research and development expenses for the
periods indicated:
Fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 $ 1,356
Fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 $23,514
We evaluate quarterly the carrying value of each investment currently trading on
an exchange for a possible increase or decrease in value. Securities for which
no trading market exists will be evaluated for a possible decrease in value. Any
increase or decrease in valuation will flow through the stockholders' equity
section of our balance sheet as an unrealized gain or loss on the investment.
This review may result in an adjustment to their carrying value which could
adversely affect our operating results for the corresponding quarters in that we
might be required to reduce our carrying value of the investments. If we are
unable to liquidate these securities, we will be required to write off the
investments which would adversely affect our financial position.
OUR E-TAILER DIVISION
On-Line Bedding distributes a wide variety of bedding and disposable products,
including:
- pillows
- blankets
- mattress pads
- pillow protectors and mattresses
- disposable airline sized pillows
- disposable pillowcases
- headrest covers
- airline blankets
- tray table covers
- napkins
- airsick bags
- hot and cold towels
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Its customers include hospitals, nursing homes, hotels and motels, and
transportation-based companies like airlines, railroads, and motor coach
companies. On-Line Bedding's customers have included AMTRAK, Canadian Airlines,
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, USAirways, Sunworld International,
and Laker Airline. On-Line Bedding does not have written contracts with its
customers. On-Line Bedding receives orders from its customers either verbally or
in the form of cancellable purchase orders.
Since our purchase of On-Line Bedding, we developed an e-commerce site to expand
On-Line Bedding's current operations. This web site, www.bedsandbeyond.com,
offers single and multi- pack quantities of pillows, blankets, mattress pads,
quilts, mattresses, and other products at factory direct prices. The Web site
was launched in February 2000. On-Line Bedding commenced marketing its site
during the third week of May 2000. Through May 31, 2000, On- Line Bedding made
five sales for a total of $1,000 through its Web site.
Customers enter our online store through our simple, intuitive and easy to use
Web site. Our goal is to make the shopping process as easy as possible for
customers. Users accessing our online store generally fall into one of two
categories: individuals who know what product they want to buy and seek to
purchase it immediately in a highly convenient manner; or individuals who browse
the store, seeking product information to make an informed purchase. We designed
our online store to satisfy both types of users in a simple, intuitive fashion.
Customers who use our online store can:
- conduct targeted searches through a catalog of over 500 products,
- browse among featured product lines,
- participate in promotions,
- view informational videos, and
- access our customer support representatives by telephone, fax, and
e-mail during regularbusiness hours
We expect to further improve our online store to include frequently asked
questions, educational materials, additional associated links, and continually
improve the e-commerce platform.
Shoppers purchase products by simply clicking on a button to add products to
their virtual shopping cart. Just as in a physical store, customers can add and
subtract products from their shopping cart as they browse prior to making a
final purchase decision. Our store design allows customers to buy several
products at once rather than having to repeat the same purchase process for each
desired product. To execute orders, customers click on buy buttons. A message on
the screen prompts customers to supply shipping and credit card information.
They may also telephone orders in as well. All customer information is stored on
our secure server, and is used solely for internal purposes.
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Our customer representatives handle customer service and support, answer general
questions, and provide product information by telephone, fax and e-mail. We
believe that our representatives provide valuable feedback regarding customer
satisfaction, which we use to improve our services.
On-Line Bedding purchases its products from various wholesale manufacturers, and
contracts production of its airline pillows and blankets with third party
manufacturers. On-Line Bedding maintains several sources for its products and
has never experienced any difficulty in obtaining raw materials. On-Line Bedding
warehouses a limited inventory, and drop ships its products from manufacturers
or wholesale suppliers in multiple locations throughout the United States to
reduce freight costs for its customers.
On-Line Bedding is on an electronic invoice system with the United States
military for a specialty pillow which is regularly purchased by the U.S. armed
forces. This pillow is anti- bacterial, self-deodorizing and fire retardant. It
is covered with a zippered, vinyl pillow protector. On-Line Bedding is also the
authorized pillow and related product vendor for Hospital Purchasing Service of
Michigan - a group of 500-plus members in eight states of hospitals and nursing
homes.
On-Line Bedding has historically direct marketed its products through regular
mailings of its catalog to existing customers, as well as hospitals, nursing
homes, airlines, and university housing directors. We anticipate expanding our
marketing efforts using traditional marketing methods, the introduction of our
e-commerce site, and web-based marketing strategies. These include strategic web
site placement, keyword targeting, affiliate linking, and other on-line
promotional strategies.
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our success depends in part on our ability to protect our intellectual property.
To protect our proprietary rights, we rely generally on:
- copyright, trademark and trade secret laws,
- confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with
employees, and
- license agreements with vendors and customers.
We pursue the registration of all of our trademarks and service marks in the
United States. Although we have not secured registration of all of our marks, we
have made application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register the
FUNDS-IN trademark. The laws of some foreign countries do not protect our
proprietary rights to the same extent as do the United States laws. In addition,
effective copyright, trademark and trade secret protection may be unavailable in
foreign jurisdictions. In general, there can be no assurance that our efforts to
protect our intellectual property rights through copyright, trademark and trade
secret laws will be effective to prevent misappropriation of our intellectual
property. Our failure or inability to protect our proprietary rights could
materially adversely effect our business, financial condition, and results of
operations by lessening the value of the intellectual property and possibly
increasing competition.
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COMPETITION
Our e-finance division competes with numerous other securities and investment
banking firms. In particular, we compete with investment bankers like Wit
Capital Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. which also focus their
efforts on Internet based offerings. Most of our competitors have substantially
greater capital, resources, experience, and name recognition.
In the event we should expand CGI Capital's operations to include wholesale
and/or retail trading, our competition would expand to established
broker-dealers. The wholesale execution business has become considerably more
competitive over the past few years as numerous highly visible, large, and
well-financed securities firms have expanded their businesses. In addition,
companies not engaged primarily in the securities business, but having
substantial financial resources, have acquired leading securities firms. These
developments have increased competition from firms with capital resources
greater than those of CGI Capital. The retail securities industry has
experienced substantial commission discounting by broker-dealers who compete for
institutional and individual brokerage business. In addition, an increasing
number of specialized firms and commercial banks now offer discount services to
individual customers. These firms generally conduct transactions for their
customers on an execution only basis without offering other services like
portfolio valuation, investment recommendations, and research.
Commercial banks and other financial institutions have become a competitive
factor by offering their customers corporate and individual financial services
traditionally provided by securities firms. The current trend toward
consolidation in the commercial banking industry could further increase
competition in all aspects of CGI Capital's business and could effect the
opportunities for CGI Capital to expand its operations.
Competition effecting our B2B division is substantial. The market for Internet
products, particularly Internet advertising and Internet search and retrieval
services, is intensely competitive. The two primary competitors for our Internet
viewing software are Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Currently,
Netscape and Internet Explorer control over 90% of the Internet viewing software
market. Since there are no substantial barriers to entry, we expect competition
in these markets to intensify.
To compete with the established web designers, we use unique concepts to
increase the likelihood that visitors to a client's web site will be interested
in what they see, and have a reason to return. These concepts include:
- user-friendly web sites
- novel approaches to design work
- quick access to what the viewer wants
- emphasis on single page web sites to make viewing easier
- artistically pleasing layouts custom tailored to client needs
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Many professionals, including other consulting firms, attorneys, and
accountants, offer business- to-business consulting services similar to those
offered by our B2B division. To better compete, we developed a unique fee
structure that is a combination of restricted common stock and a small amount of
cash. We believe this compensation structure will be attractive to our potential
clients and provide us with a competitive advantage.
Our existing competitors, as well as a number of potential new competitors, may
have longer operating histories in the Internet market, greater name
recognition, larger customer bases and databases, and significantly greater
financial, technical and marketing resources. These competitors may be able to
undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, and make more attractive offers to
potential employees, distribution partners, advertisers, and content providers.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against
our current or future competitors.
On-Line Bedding has historically competed with a variety of wholesale
distributors of similar products, including Celeste Industries Corporation and
Baxter Laboratories. Many of On-Line Bedding's competitors are more established,
better capitalized, and offer a wider variety of product offerings. With our
planned expansion of On-Line Bedding with its e-commerce site, On-Line Bedding
will compete with numerous other companies to offer similar products on the web.
We believe that by building on the combination of On-Line Bedding's competitive
pricing, prompt delivery of products, established customer base, use of Internet
for ordering and marketing, and dedication to customer service, we will be able
to effectively compete in the e- commerce area of its industry.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Although there are currently few laws and regulations directly applicable to the
Internet, it is likely that new laws and regulations will be adopted in the
United States and elsewhere that cover a variety of issues including:
- broadcast license fees
- copyrights
- privacy
- pricing
- sales taxes
- characteristics and quality of Internet services
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It is possible that governments will enact legislation that may be applicable to
us in areas including:
- content
- network security
- encryption and the use of key escrow, data and privacy
protection
- electronic authentication or "digital" signatures
- illegal and harmful content
- access charges
- retransmission activities
The applicability to the Internet of existing laws governing a variety of
issues, including property ownership, content, taxation, defamation, and
personal privacy is uncertain. The majority of these laws were adopted before
the widespread use and commercialization of the Internet, and do not contemplate
or address the unique issues of the Internet and related technologies. Any
export or import restrictions, new legislation or regulation, or governmental
enforcement of existing regulations may increase our cost of doing business or
increase our legal exposure.
The securities industry in the United States is extensively regulated under
federal and state laws. The SEC is a federal agency charged with administration
of the federal securities laws. Much of the regulation of broker-dealers,
however, has been delegated to self-regulatory organizations, principally the
NASD and the stock exchanges. These self-regulatory organizations adopt rules,
which must be approved by the SEC, to govern the industry. These self-regulatory
organizations conduct periodic examinations of member broker-dealers. Securities
firms are also regulated by state securities commissions in the states in which
they do business.
Broker-dealers must follow rules which cover all aspects of the securities
business, including:
- sales methods
- trading practices among broker-dealers
- capital structure of securities firms
- record keeping
- the conduct of directors, officers, and employees
The broker-dealer's operations and profitability are often directly effected by
additional legislation, changes in rules adopted by the SEC and self-regulatory
organizations, or changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing laws
and rules. The SEC, the self-regulatory authorities, and state securities
commissions may conduct administrative proceedings which can result in censure,
fine, suspension or expulsion of a broker-dealer, along with its officers and/or
employees. Regardless of the findings, administrative proceedings may require
substantial expenditures. The principal purpose of regulation and discipline of
broker-dealers is for the protection of customers and the securities markets,
rather than for the protection of creditors and stockholders of broker-dealers.
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CGI Capital is required by federal law to belong to the Securities Investor
Protection Corporation, or SIPC. When the SIPC fund falls below a minimum
amount, members are required to pay annual assessments. CGI Capital is required
to contribute to the SIPC fund. The SIPC fund provides protection for securities
held in customer accounts up to $500,000 per customer, with a limitation of
$100,000 on claims for cash balances. SIPC provides protection for customers in
the event of the insolvency of CGI Capital or, at the time as it might expand
its operations to include retail or wholesale trading, of its clearing brokerage
company. The annual SIPC fee is $150. This fee will remain unchanged unless SIPC
makes across the board increases which will effect all broker-dealers.
CGI Capital must follow the SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule, Rule 15c3-1 which is
designed to measure the financial integrity and liquidity of a broker-dealer and
the minimum net capital deemed necessary to meet its commitments to its
customers. Rule 15c3-1 provides that a broker- dealer doing business with the
public must not permit its aggregate indebtedness to exceed 15 times its net
capital or, alternatively, that it not permit its net capital to be less than 2%
of aggregate debit items as calculated by the rule.
Net capital rules, which are unique to the securities industry, impose financial
restrictions upon our business that are more severe than those imposed on other
types of businesses. Compliance with the net capital rules may limit the
operations of CGI Capital because they require minimum capital for purposes like
financing customer account balances, underwriting securities distributions, and
maintaining the inventory required for trading in securities. In addition, we
are restricted in the withdrawal of equity capital, and subordinated loans,
which may not be made if the withdrawal would impair net capital requirements.
As of this date, CGI Capital is required to maintain a minimum net capital of
$5,000. As of December 31, 1999, it had total net capital of $26,814, or $21,814
in excess of the minimum net capital required. The minimum net capital required
is based upon the nature of CGI Capital's broker-dealer business. If CGI Capital
remains principally engaged in the offer and sale of private placement
securities, then its net capital requirements remain at a minimum. In the event
CGI Capital ever becomes involved in the participation in public underwritings,
then net capital requirements will be increased to a minimum of $100,000.
CGI Capital is in compliance with the Rule 15c3-1, as well as the applicable
minimum net capital requirements of the NASD. However, at the present time CGI
Capital has no customer accounts and, accordingly, compliance is based upon
meeting the minimum net capital requirements of the NASD. While we do not
requirements of the NASD. While we do not anticipate CGI Capital will undertake
retail brokerage operations, we may choose to do so in the future.
If we elect to operate as a retail stockbroker, we would be required to increase
CGI Capital's net capital beyond the existing $5,000 minimum required net
capital. In computing net capital under Rule 15c3-1, various adjustments are
made to net worth to exclude assets not readily convertible
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into cash, and to provide a conservative statement of other assets, like a
firm's position in securities. A deduction is made against the market value of
securities to reflect the possibility of a market decline before their
disposition. For every dollar that net capital is reduced, by means of these
deductions or through other deductions like operating losses or capital
distributions, the maximum aggregate debit items a firm may carry is reduced.
Any failure to maintain the required net capital may subject a broker-dealer to
suspension by the SEC or other regulatory bodies, and may ultimately require its
liquidation.
We are focusing our e-finance efforts in an emerging area of Internet investment
banking. We do not know if new rules or regulations will be adopted by the SEC
or the NASD which might limit, or eliminate our ability to operate our e-finance
division as presently operated. The securities industry is extensively regulated
at both the federal and state levels by various regulatory organizations charged
with protecting the interests of customers. The SEC and NASD require strict
compliance with their rules and regulations. If new or revised rules or
regulations are adopted and we fail to comply with any of these laws, rules or
regulations, the SEC and/or the NASD could levy fines against, suspend or expel
CGI Capital. Significant fines could adversely impact our working capital, and a
suspension or expulsion would severely limit our projected future growth.
FACILITIES
Our principal offices are located in approximately 22,000 square feet of
commercial office space at 1011 Campus Drive, Mundelein, Illinois 60060. We
lease this space from an unrelated third party under two separate lease
agreements. Under the five year leases dated May 1999 and June 1999, we pay an
annual aggregate rent of approximately $95,730 during the first year, and
approximately $142,560 annually during the remaining four years of the lease
terms. We also pay a pro-rata share of common area maintenance and real estate
taxes. We have an option to renew our lease for an additional five year term at
annual rental payments beginning at $63,600 in the first year escalating to
$73,140 in the fifth year of the renewal term for approximately 9,325 square
feet of the space, with the balance to be at the then current market rate at the
time of renewal.
EMPLOYEES
As of July 5, 2000, we employ 44 persons, 42 full-time and two part-time. The
following table illustrates the breakdown of our employees by employer:
Name of employer Number of employees
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Full-time Part-time
Circle Group Internet 27 2
On-Line Bedding 2 0
CGI Capital 13 0
PPI Capital 0 0
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None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we are not governed
by any collective bargaining agreements. We have a satisfactory relationship
with our employees.
We plan to expand our employee base through the addition of approximately 10 new
employees including personnel for our e-finance and B2B divisions. We also will
seek to expand our management personnel.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any material legal proceedings. However, the staff of the
Enforcement Division of the SEC has notified CGI Capital that it will be
recommending that the SEC institute administrative proceedings against CGI
Capital charging violations of Section 5 of the Securities Act and Section
15(b)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act in connection with two private placement
securities offerings from August 1999 through December 1999. The first of these
private placements was an offering in which CGI Capital acted as placement agent
in the sale of 1,000,000 shares of common stock of an issuer at an offering
price of $3.00 per share to a total of 70 purchasers. The offering, which
resulted in gross proceeds to the issuer of approximately $930,099, was
concluded on November 26,1999. The second of these private placements was an
offering in which CGI Capital acted as placement agent in the sale of 1,000,000
shares of common stock of an issuer at an offering price of $4.00 per share to a
total of 19 purchasers. The offering, which resulted in gross proceeds to the
issuer of $111,111, commenced November 23, 1999. The staff has informed CGI
Capital that it would allege that CGI Capital conducted a general solicitation
with respect to these offerings and the exemption from registration for those
securities according to Regulation D was not available.
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form SB-2 which can be
read and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room
1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information about the
operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330. The registration statement is also available to the public from
commercial document retrieval services, or via EDGAR on the SEC's web site at
www.sec.gov.
Before the date of this prospectus we have been a non-reporting company under
the Securities Exchange Act. Upon effectiveness of the registration statement,
we will begin filing quarterly, annual and other reports with the SEC. We intend
to furnish our stockholders with annual reports, which will include financial
statements audited by independent accountants, and other periodic reports as we
may choose to provide, or as we are required by law.
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MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following table sets forth the names, positions and ages of our executive
officers and directors.
Name Age Positions Held
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Gregory J. Halpern 42 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Frank K. Menon 35 Director and President
Chief Executive Officer and President of CGI
Capital
Dana L. Dabney 50 Director, Vice President of Human Resources
Arthur C. Tanner 35 Chief Financial Officer
Michael J. Theriault 47 Chief Operating Officer
Edward L. Halpern 70 Director
Erik Brown 25 Vice President of Corporate Development
Steven H. Salgan, M.D. 47 Director
Stanford Jay Levin 48 Director
GREGORY J. HALPERN is our founder and has been a director and chief executive
officer since our formation in May 1994. Mr. Halpern is also a director of CGI
Capital since November 19, 1999. From May 1994 until March 1999, he also served
as our president. From 1981 to 1988, Mr. Halpern was a co-founder, member of the
board of directors and vice president of On-Line Bedding Corporation, the
company that distributes a wide variety of bedding and disposable products which
we acquired in January 1999. In 1984, he co-founded Pain Prevention, Inc., an
Illinois company which sold electronic dental anesthesia equipment for which Mr.
Halpern holds a patent. Pain Prevention, Inc. discontinued its operations in
1989 and subsequently changed its name to PPI Capital Corp. We acquired 80% of
the issued and outstanding capital stock of PPI Capital in March 1999 from Mr.
Halpern. Mr. Halpern has served as an officer and director of PPI Capital since
its inception in 1984. Mr. Halpern also served as an officer and director of PPI
Capital Group, Inc., a Utah corporation of which he was a principal shareholder,
from 1989 to May 1998. At the present time, PPI Capital, our subsidiary, and PPI
Capital Group, Inc. have no affiliation. Mr. Halpern developed clinical
protocols, and received two separate FDA clearances to market the technology.
From 1984 to June 1987, he was a director and the president of O.M. Corp., a
company which distributes proprietary computer animated health imaging video
products created by Mr. Halpern. Mr. Halpern has been a feature of more than 100
TV shows,
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newspapers, national magazines, and radio and is also a published author of
self-help books and an International Judo Champion. Gregory J. Halpern is the
son of Edward L. Halpern.
FRANK K. MENON has been our president since March 1999 and a director since
March 1999. Mr. Menon previously served as our vice president of finance from
January 1999 until being elected president. Mr. Menon is also a director and
Chief Executive Officer of CGI Capital since November 19, 1999 and President
since March 15, 2000. Mr. Menon's background is in the securities industry,
where he was a broker at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 1992 to
1993, and a broker at J.E. Liss & Company, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Menon was
Director of Finance for Invest L'Inc. Partners, from 1995 to 1997. During 1998,
Mr. Menon invested for his own account. From 1996 until 1998, Mr. Menon served
on the board of directors for All Cajun Food Company.
DANA L. DABNEY has been a member of our board of directors and has held various
offices, including vice president of sales and marketing, since January 1997.
Mr. Dabney has been our vice president of human resources since June 1999.
During our first two years of development, Mr. Dabney also was employed as a
mortgage broker. From 1994 until December 1997, he was employed by State
Financial Bank in Richmond, Illinois, which was formerly known as Richmond Bank,
and from January 1998 until December 1998 he was employed by Mortgage Market
Corporation, also in Illinois. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Dabney was the president
of Across America Telemarketing Company, a company involved in the telemarketing
of retail consumer products. Mr. Dabney has also worked in the securities
industry. He was employed by Carl Icahn and Company from 1979 to 1984 as the
firm's primary options trader, and from 1984 to 1989 as a Market Maker, on the
Chicago Board Options Exchange.
ARTHUR C. TANNER has been our chief financial officer since March 1999. Mr.
Tanner is also a director, Chief Financial Officer and Financial Operations
Officer of CGI Capital since November 19, 1999. From November 1998 until joining
Circle Group Internet, he was vice president and controller for UBM, Inc., a
construction company with $50 million in annual revenues. From October 1997
until September 1998, Mr. Tanner was a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and from February 1997 until September
1997, he was a tax principal with R. Yeager & Co., certified public accountants,
where his responsibilities included public accounting, tax, and audit work. From
October 1995 until December 1996, Mr. Tanner was an international tax planner
for Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, where his responsibilities included
planning and execution of international tax strategies. Mr. Tanner received a
B.A. from Walsh College in 1987 and a J.D. from Ohio State University in 1995.
MICHAEL J. THERIAULT has been our chief operating officer since June 1999. Mr.
Theriault professional experience includes progressive operations, programming,
design, support, consulting, project management, and department management
experience in manufacturing, insurance, medical, consulting, and mortgage
banking industries on both mainframe and personal computer equipment. From
September 1989 until June 1997, Mr. Theriault was employed by
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Recon Optical, Inc., serving as Supervisor of Business Systems from June 1997
until May 1999, and Senior Systems and Programming Specialist and Senior Project
Leader of Manufacturing from September 1989 until June 1997. Mr. Theriault
received a B.S. in Computer Science and Business Management from Northeastern
Illinois University in 1978 and an M.B.A. from Lake Forest Graduate School of
Management in 1987.
EDWARD L. HALPERN has been a director since March 1999 and served as our COO
from January 1999 until March 1999. Mr. Halpern founded On-Line Bedding in 1981
and served as its president, CEO and sole director. He has continued his duties
with On-Line Bedding since our acquisition of it in January 1999. Edward L.
Halpern is the father of Gregory J. Halpern.
ERIK BROWN has been our vice president of corporate development since March 1999
and president of CGI Capital since May 1999 and director of CGI Capital since
November 19, 1999. Mr. Brown was a Financial Consultant in the Private Client
Group at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from August 1997 to March 1999.
He earned a degree in finance in 1997 from the Eli Broad College of Business,
Michigan State University.
STEVEN H. SALGAN, M.D. has been a member of our board of directors since March
2000. Since January 1998, Dr. Salgan has been president of Steven H. Salgan,
M.D., Ltd., a practice specializing in primary care internal medicine and
general/family medicine, and since May 1999, he has been president of Steven H.
Salgan, M.D., P.C. Since 1997, he has been a member of the American Association
of Professional Ringside Physicians, and since 1996, he has been a member of the
Internal Medicine Subcommittee for Quality Assurance of Saint Margaret - Meray
Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Salgan received a B.S. in Psychology from
DePaul University in 1976, and a M.D. from Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine,
University of Illinois in June 1982.
STANFORD JAY LEVIN has been a member of the board of directors since March 2000.
Since 1988, Mr. Levin has been the proprietor of Levin Enterprises, an auto
brokerage company located in Indiana. From January 1986 until June 1988, Mr.
Levin was a public school teacher. From May 1981 until May 1985, he was employed
by Hohman Professional Corp., a real estate development and management company
where his duties included commercial real estate management and overseeing
renovations, and from June 1975 until May 1981, he was employed by Yale
Corporation of Hammond, a real estate management company, where his
responsibilities included commercial real estate management. Mr. Levin received
a B.S. in Education from Indiana University in 1975.
Other than the father-son relationship between Mr. Edward L. Halpern and Mr.
Gregory J. Halpern described above, there is no family relationship between any
of our executive officers and directors. Each director is elected at our annual
meeting of shareholders and holds office until the next annual meeting of
shareholders, or until his successor is elected and qualified. Officers are
elected annually by the board of directors and their terms of office are at the
discretion of the board. Our officers devote their full time to our business.
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In July 1999, we established an audit committee and a compensation committee of
our board of directors. The audit committee will recommend the firm to be
employed as our independent public accountants, and will review the scope of the
audit and audit fees. In addition, the audit committee will consult with the
independent auditors with regard to the plan of audit, the audit report and the
management letter, and will confer with the independent auditors with regard to
the adequacy of internal accounting controls, as appropriate, out of the
presence of management. The members of the audit committee are Messrs. Gregory
J. Halpern, Levin and Salgan.
The compensation committee will administer our 1999 Stock Option Plan, and is
charged with monitoring, reporting and recommending to the board of directors on
all matters concerning compensation and benefits of our executive officers and
senior staff. The compensation committee consists of Messrs. Gregory J. Halpern,
Levin and Salgan; in matters considered by the compensation committee which
directly relate to Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, the compensation committee consists
of Messrs. Menon, Levin and Salgan.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
To ensure their continued contribution to our growth and development, we have
entered into employment agreements with our executive officers. The material
terms of each are described below.
GREGORY J. HALPERN. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with Mr.
Halpern which expires in January 2002. Mr. Halpern is paid an annual salary of
$76,000, and we granted him 30,000 stock options exercisable at $2.50 per share
under our 1999 Stock Option Plan that expire in January 2003.
FRANK K. MENON. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with Mr.
Menon which expires in February 2002. Mr. Menon is paid an annual salary of
$72,000, and we granted him 40,000 stock options exercisable at $2.50 per share
under our 1999 Stock Option Plan that expire in February 2002. We also issued
Mr. Menon 10,000 shares of our common stock as a signing bonus.
DANA L. DABNEY. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with Mr.
Dabney, which expires in January 2002. Mr. Dabney is paid an annual salary of
$60,000, and we granted him 24,000 stock options exercisable at $2.50 per share
under our 1999 Stock Option Plan that expire in January 2003.
ARTHUR C. TANNER. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with Mr.
Tanner which expires in March 2002. Mr. Tanner is paid an annual salary of
$60,000, and we granted him 20,000 stock options exercisable at $2.50 per share
which expire in March 2002. We subsequently granted Mr. Tanner an additional
10,000 stock options exercisable at $10.00 per
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share which expire in July 2003. All of these options were granted under our
1999 Stock Option Plan. We also issued Mr. Tanner 10,000 shares of our common
stock as a signing bonus.
MICHAEL J. THERIAULT. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with
Mr. Theriault which expires in June 2002. Mr. Theriault is paid an annual salary
of $68,000, and we granted him 20,000 stock options exercisable at $10.00 per
share. We subsequently granted Mr. Theriault an additional 10,000 stock options
exercisable at $10.00 per share. All of these options were granted under our
1999 Stock Option Plan and expire in June 2003. We also issued Mr. Theriault
10,000 shares of our common stock as a signing bonus.
ERIK J. BROWN. We are a party to a three year employment agreement with Mr.
Brown which expires in March 2002. Mr. Brown is paid an annual salary of
$42,500, and we granted him 20,000 stock options exercisable at $2.50 per share.
We subsequently granted Mr. Brown an additional 10,000 stock options exercisable
at $10.00 per share. All of these stock options were granted under our 1999
Stock Option Plan and expire in March 2002. We also issued Mr. Brown 10,000
shares of our common stock as a signing bonus.
All of these employment agreements also provide, among other things:
- participation in any profit-sharing or retirement plan and in other
employee benefits applicable to our employees and executives;
- benefits in the event of disability or death; and
- contain non-disclosure and non-competition provisions. A state
court, however, may determine not to enforce, or only
partially enforce, the non-compete provisions of these
employment agreements.
Under the terms of the employment agreements, we may terminate the employment of
the employee with cause, as defined in the employment agreement, in which event
he would receive no severance benefits.
KEY- MAN INSURANCE
We are the beneficiary of a $5 million life insurance policy on the life of
Mr. Gregory Halpern.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
We began our operations in 1997. The following table summarizes all compensation
accrued and paid by us in each of the last three fiscal years to our chief
executive officer and each other executive officer serving as executive officers
whose annual compensation exceeded $100,000.
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Annual Compensation Compensation Awards
Options
Name and Other Annual Number of All Other
Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Shares Compensation
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Gregory J. Halpern, 1997 $88,903 0 0 0 0
Chairman and Chief 1998 $76,000 0 0 0 0
Executive Officer 1999 $76,000 0 0 0 0
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Of the total $88,903 reported for Mr. Halpern for 1997, $12,903 represents
actual compensation paid to him and the balance of $52,000 represents the
estimate of the fair value of his services to us for which he did not receive
compensation. The $88,903 has been recognized by us as an expense during 1997.
We did not pay Mr. Halpern any compensation for services he rendered to us in
1998. The amount in the above table represents our estimate of the fair value of
the services and this amount has been recognized by us as an expense during
1998.
DIRECTORS COMPENSATION
In August 1999, we adopted a compensation policy for our outside directors,
which includes:
* options will be granted annually under our 1999 Stock Option
Plan to purchase 15,000 shares of our common stock,
exercisable at the fair market value on the date of grant, to
each outside director;
* these options will vest at the rate of 5,000 options on each
of the first, second and third anniversary date of the grant
date, and will be exercisable for three years from the grant
date,
* directors and officers insurance coverage in an amount reasonably
acceptable to us, and
* reimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses the outside
director incurs in attending our board of directors meetings.
Members of our board of directors who are our executive officers do not receive
any additional compensation for their services to us in their capacity as a
member of our board of directors, other than coverage under our directors and
officers insurance policy.
1999 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN
On January 1, 1999, our board of directors and a majority of our stockholders
initially adopted the Circle Group Internet, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan. The
purpose of the plan is to increase the employees', advisors and non-employee
directors' proprietary interest in Circle Group Internet, and to align more
closely their interests with the interests of our stockholders. An
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additional purpose of the plan is also to enable us to attract and retain the
services of experienced and highly qualified employees and non-employee
directors.
We initially reserved an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of common stock for
issuance under the Plan. Subsequently, on February 17, 2000, we increased the
maximum number of shares issuable upon the exercise of options granted under the
plan to 2,000,000 shares. As of the date of this prospectus, grants for
1,497,000 under the plan are outstanding. The compensation committee of the
board of directors will administer the plan including the selection of the
persons who will be granted plan options under the plan, the type of plan
options to be granted, the number of shares which may be granted under each plan
option and the plan option price.
Plan options granted under the plan include:
- incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986,
- non-qualified options, and
- reload options, which permit an eligible person to pay the exercise
price of the plan option with shares of common stock owned by the
eligible person, and receive a new plan option to purchase shares
of common stock equal in number to the tendered shares.
Any incentive option granted under the plan must provide for an exercise price
of at least 100% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date
of grant, but the exercise price of any incentive option granted to an eligible
employee owning more than 10% of our common stock must be at least 110% of the
fair market value as determined on the date of the grant.
The term of each plan option and the manner in which it may be exercised is
determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors, provided
that no plan option may be exercisable more than 10 years after the date of its
grant and, in the case of an incentive option granted to an eligible employee
owning more than 10% of our common stock, no more than five years after the date
of the grant. The exercise price of non-qualified options shall be determined by
compensation committee of the board of directors.
The per share purchase price of shares in plan options granted under the plan
may be adjusted in the event of changes in our capitalization, but any
adjustment will not change the total purchase price payable upon the exercise in
full of plan options granted under the plan. Our officers, directors and key
employees will be eligible to receive non-qualified options under the plan. Only
our officers, directors and employees who are employed by us, including any
subsidiary, are eligible to receive incentive options.
All plan options are non-assignable and nontransferable, except by will or by
the laws of descent and distribution. Plan options may only be exercised by the
optionee during the lifetime of the
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optionee. If an optionee's employment is terminated for any reason, other than
his death or disability or termination for cause, the plan option granted to him
shall lapse to the extent unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date or
30 days following the date of termination. If the optionee dies during the term
of his employment, the plan option granted to him shall lapse to the extent
unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date of the plan option or the date
one year following the date of the optionee's death. If the optionee is
permanently and totally disabled within the meaning of Section 22(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, the plan option granted to him lapses to the extent
unexercised on the earlier of the expiration date of the option or one year
following the date of the disability. The same type of termination provisions
apply to options granted to our board members in the event they resign their
board seats, or are not reelected by our shareholders.
The board of directors or the compensation committee of the board of directors
may amend, suspend or terminate the plan at any time, except that no amendment
shall be made which:
- increases the total number of shares which we may grant under the
plan or changes the minimum purchase price, except in either case
in the event of adjustments due to changes in our capitalization,
- effects outstanding plan options or any of their exercise rights,
- extends the term of any plan option beyond 10 years, or
- extends the termination date of the plan.
Unless the plan shall have been suspended or terminated, the plan shall
terminate approximately 10 years from the date of the plan's adoption. Any
termination of the plan shall not affect the validity of any plan options
previously granted.
INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The Illinois Business Corporations Act provides for indemnification of
directors, employees, officers and agents of Illinois corporations. Our articles
of incorporation and bylaws provide that we shall indemnify our directors and
officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Illinois Business Corporation
Act. Because indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
may be permitted to our directors, officers or persons by these provisions, we
have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, indemnification is against
public policy as expressed and the Securities Act and is unenforceable.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In 1997, Mr. Gregory Halpern received 6,494,000 shares and Mr. Dana Dabney
received 500,000 shares of our common stock for the nominal consideration of par
value $.0001 per share as
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founders of Circle Group Internet. Messrs. Halpern and Dabney as its founders
are considered promoters of Circle Group Internet, and the stock was issued to
them in connection with the organization of Circle Group Internet.
During fiscal 1997, we established a note payable in the principal amount of
$16,403 to Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, our founder and CEO, to purchase furniture
and fixtures, including computer equipment for our offices. The note provided
for interest at 18% per annum and was unsecured. We repaid the note in full
before December 31, 1998.
From January 1997 until July 1999, we leased office space from Mr. Gregory J.
Halpern at a monthly rental amount of approximately $2,700. This office location
was within Mr. Halpern's residence.
In January 1999, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of On-Line
Bedding from Mr. Edward L. Halpern, one of our officers and directors, and his
wife in exchange for 400,000 shares of our common stock. Mr. Gregory J. Halpern,
our president and CEO, was a co- founder of On-Line Bedding. We accounted for
our acquisition of On-Line Bedding as a combination of related party interests.
For accounting purposes, we have recorded a dividend of $954,214 which
represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the net assets we
received.
On-Line Bedding was an S corporation prior to our acquisition of its capital
stock. On-Line Bedding distributed all of its retained earnings to its
shareholders at the end of each fiscal year. Total distributions for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 and fiscal years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
were $21,811, $275,709 and $72,033, respectively. At July 5, 2000, we owed Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Halpern $21,078 which represented shareholder distributions
prior to our acquisition of On-Line Bedding. We have issued Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Halpern a demand promissory note bearing no interest.
In addition, in March 1999, we acquired 3,200,000 shares of the common stock, or
approximately 82% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of PPI Capital, a
shell corporation, from Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, one of our officers and
directors, in exchange for $20,000. The remaining approximate 18% of PPI Capital
is owned by the shareholders of Pain Prevention, Inc., a Utah corporation which
was formerly PPI Capital's sole shareholder. Mr. Dana Dabney, one of our
officers and directors, owns 70,286 shares, or approximately 1.7% of the
remaining 18% of PPI Capital's stock not owned by Circle Group Internet . We
anticipate that we will use PPI Capital as either a holding company or as a
candidate for a reverse merger with an operating entity. We do not, however,
have any agreements or understandings with any third parties regarding PPI
Capital.
As a term of employment agreements we have with four of our executive officers,
we issued each of these individuals shares of our common stock as a signing
bonus. The following table sets forth the names, date of issuance and the number
of shares issued to each individual and value attributed to the shares issued.
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Value
Name Date No. of Shares Attributed
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Frank K. Menon February 1, 1999 10,000 $ 25,000
Erik J. Brown March 1, 1999 10,000 $ 25,000
Arthur C. Tanner March 1, 1999 10,000 $ 25,000
Michael Theriault June 1, 1999 10,000 $100,000
</TABLE>
On March 1, 1999, Nancy Dabney, our receptionist and wife of Dana Dabney, one of
our founders, received 2,000 shares as a bonus.
On August 1, 1999, Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, our Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, borrowed $935,000 from us under a secured promissory note. This note
bore interest at 8% per annum. As collateral for the note, Mr. Halpern granted
us a first mortgage on his principal residence. This residence had a fair market
value which exceeded the principal amount of the note and, with the exception of
our mortgage, was unencumbered. Mr. Halpern is an accredited investor. The note
was satisfied in full on December 7, 1999, and we have released our mortgage on
the property.
In 1996, CGI Capital, which was formerly known as CIG Securities, Inc., was
formed by its parent company, Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. a Delaware
corporation, to take advantage of the developing Internet direct public offering
service market. Prior to our acquisition of CGI Capital in November 1999, it was
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. Messrs. Bradley
M. Levine, James W. Dwyer, Cort A. Neimark, Edmund Allen Tubbs, and Leonard
Simon are the controlling persons of Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. On
behalf of Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc., Mr. Levine took the initiative in
founding and organizing CGI Capital, and he was the original officer and
director of CGI Capital. Because of these actions, he would be considered CGI
Capital's promoter. Mr. Levine, however, did not individually receive anything
of value for his actions in the formation and organization of CGI Capital. Upon
its organization, Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. became CGI Capital's sole
shareholder, receiving 100 shares of its common stock which represented all the
issued common stock.
On December 16, 2000, we drew down $300,000 from the line of credit to purchase
a certificate of deposit. The certificate of deposit was pledged to secure a
personal line of credit of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The
certificate of deposit pays interest yearly at 8.25% and matures on December 16,
2002. The certificate of deposit was collateralized by 50,000 shares of our
common stock owned by the Chairman of the Board of Directors. On March 7, 2000,
the certificate of deposit account was closed, and the amount of $300,000 was
transferred back to our
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line of credit. On April 14, 2000, we drew down again $300,000 from the line of
credit to purchase a certificate of deposit to pledge as security for a personal
line of credit of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The certificate of
deposit pays interest yearly at 6.77% and matures on March 7, 2003. The
certificate of deposit is collateralized by 60,000 shares of our common stock
owned by the Chairman of the Board of Directors. On June 19, 2000, the
certificate of deposit account was closed, and the amount of $300,000 was
transferred back to our line of credit.
OUR POLICY REGARDING TRANSACTIONS WITH OUR AFFILIATES
Transactions with our officers, directors and principal shareholders have been
made upon terms no less favorable to us than we might receive from unaffiliated
third parties. In September 1999, we adopted a policy which requires that terms
be no less favorable to us than we might receive from unaffiliated third parties
and the approval of a majority of our disinterested directors for any future
transaction involving an officer, director or 5% of greater shareholder.
OUR PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
As of July 5, 2000, there were 9,894,680 shares of our common stock issued and
outstanding, without giving effect to the exercise of outstanding options or
warrants to acquire an additional 1,473,680 shares of our common stock. The
following table sets forth information as of July 5, 2000 with respect to the
beneficial ownership of shares of common stock currently issued and outstanding
by:
- each person known to us to be the owner of more than 5% of the
outstanding shares of common stock,
- each officer and director, and
- all officers and directors as a group.
Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each individual listed is 1011
Campus Drive Mundelein, Illinois 60060.
Name No. of Shares % of Ownership
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Gregory J. Halpern 6,542,550 66.1%
Dana L. Dabney 541,000 5.5%
Frank K. Menon 270,000 2.7%
Erik Brown 80,000 *
Edward L. Halpern 400,000 4.1%
Michael J. Theriault 190,000 1.9%
Arthur C. Tanner 200,000 2.0%
Steven H. Salgan, M.D. 45,000 *
Stanford Jay Levin 65,000 *
All officers and directors
as a group (nine persons) 8,333,550 84.2%
* represents less than 1%
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In the preceding table:
- Mr. Halpern's shares include 312,550 shares held in the name of HF Trust, a
trust of which Mr. Halpern is the trustee, options to purchase 30,000 shares of
our common stock expiring in January 2003 and options to purchase 200,000 shares
of our common stock expiring in February 2003. 247,000 shares held by HF Trust
are being registered for resale under this prospectus.
- Mr. Dabney's shares includes options to purchase 24,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in January 2003, options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in February 2003, options, owned of record by Nancy Dabney, his
wife, to purchase 10,000 shares, of which 4,000 expire March 2002 and 6,000
expire January 2003, and 2,000 shares owned of record by Nancy Dabney, his wife.
- Mr. Menon's shares includes options to purchase 40,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in February 2002 and options to purchase 220,000 shares of our
common stock expiring in February 2003.
- Mr. Brown's shares includes options to purchase 20,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in March 2002 and options to purchase 50,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in February 2003, but excludes options to purchase 10,000 shares
of our common stock which have not yet vested.
- Mr. Edward L. Halpern's shares include 196,000 shares owned of record by Mr.
Halpern and 204,000 shares owned of record by Diane Halpern, his wife.
- Mr. Theriault's shares includes options to purchase 20,000 shares of our
common stock expiring in June 2002 and options to purchase 160,000 shares of our
common stock expiring in February 2003, but excludes options to purchase 10,000
shares of our common stock which have not yet vested.
- Mr. Tanner's shares includes options to purchase 20,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in May 2002 and options to purchase 170,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in February 2003, but excludes options to purchase 10,000 shares
of our common stock which have not yet vested.
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- Mr. Salgan's shares include options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in March 2003, but excludes options to purchase 10,000 shares of
our common stock which have not yet vested.
- Mr. Levin's shares include warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in March 2002 and options to purchase 5,000 shares of our common
stock expiring in March 2003, but excludes options to purchase 10,000 shares of
our common stock which have not yet vested.
MARKET FOR OUR SECURITIES
There has previously been no market for our common stock. We have applied for
listing of our common stock on the American Stock Exchange. We do not know if
our application for listing will be accepted. Even if our Common Stock is
accepted for listing, we do not know if a market for our common stock will ever
be established. Because we did not undertake an IPO, we do not have the support
of an underwriter who could help us in gaining recognition with individual
investors. We do not know of any analysts who intend to institute coverage on
our common stock if it should be included for listing on a national exchange.
Both of these factors are important in establishing a liquid trading market for
our common stock. The absence of any meaningful market in our common stock will
adversely affect your ability to sell the common stock in the future.
We have approximately 411 record shareholders of our common stock. Based upon
the records of our transfer agent, we believe we have in excess of 560
beneficial owners of our common stock.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
The following table sets forth the name of each selling security holder, the
number or shares of common stock beneficially owned by the selling security
holder as of July 5, 2000, and the number of shares being offered by each
selling security holder. During the past three years no selling security holder
has been our officer, director or affiliate, nor has any selling security holder
had any material relationship with us during the period, other than as set forth
below.
As a term of our two private placements, for one year from the date of the
purchase we have agreed to notify the purchasers of the filing of a registration
statement under the Securities Act, except those filed on Forms S-4 or S-8, and
give the purchasers the opportunity to include the shares of common stock owned
by them registration statement so as to permit the public resale of those
shares. The registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part is
being filed by us in satisfaction of the registration rights. The registration
statement has been prepared and filed at our expense, including our legal and
accounting fees, and printing expenses. We will not pay brokerage commissions,
transfer taxes and the fees of counsel to the selling security holders. In
connection with filing the registration statement, the selling security holders
will be required to
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furnish information to us and to indemnify us against civil liabilities,
including liabilities arising under the Securities Act with respect to the
information provided to us.
The shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus are being registered
to permit public secondary trading, and the selling security holders may offer
all or part of the shares for resale from time to time. However, the selling
security holders are under no obligation to sell all or any portion of the
shares of common stock immediately under this prospectus. Because the selling
security holders may sell all or a portion of their shares of common stock, no
estimate can be given as to the number of shares of common stock that will be
held by any selling security holder upon termination of any offering made under
this prospectus; accordingly, the following table assumes the exercise of the
warrants and the sale of all shares of common stock by the selling security
holders immediately following the date of this prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
No. of Shares No. of Shares %
No. of Shares of Common of Common Stock Owner-
of Common Stock Stock Offered Beneficially ship
Name of Selling Beneficially Owned By This Owned After
Security Holder as of July 5, 2000 Prospectus After Offering Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
David Abrahams 1,000 1,000 0 *
Louise Abrahams 2,000 2,000 0 *
Richard L. and Louise
Abrahams, Trustees 20,000 20,000 0 *
Amity Enterprises 50,000 50,000 0 *
Joseph Anthony 1,000 1,000 0 *
Kevin J. Bauer 600 600 0 *
Myron Basch 1,000 1,000 0 *
Marc Bear 2,000 2,000 0 *
Bruce F. Berkowitz 5,000 5,000 0 *
Ivo Beelen 4,000 4,000 0 *
Benchmark Capital
Ventures LLC 200,000 200,000 0 0
Ivka Berry 2,000 2,000 0 *
Joel and Trixie Bode 3,000 3,000 0 *
Jacqueline Burgess 200 200 0 *
Marshall S. Blackham 5,000 5,000 0 *
Charles Blumenfield 6,000 6,000 0 *
Lucille T. Brown 2,500 2,500 0 *
E. Ann Burke and
Marc Burke, JTWROS 10,000 10,000 0 *
James Campagna 2,500 2,500 0 *
Daniel I. Caplan, M.D. 5,000 5,000 0 *
Ronald Carlson 1,000 1,000 0 *
Kwanzu Chen 1,000 1,000 0 *
John T. Colvin and
Gail Covin, JTWROS 10,000 10,000 0 *
Congregation of Hakoil
Koil Yakov 40,000 40,000 0 *
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<CAPTION>
No. of Shares No. of Shares %
No. of Shares of Common of Common Stock Owner-
of Common Stock Stock Offered Beneficially ship
Name of Selling Beneficially Owned By This Owned After
Security Holder as of July 5, 2000 Prospectus After Offering Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Delta Energy Corp. 25,000 25,000 0 *
Dillion Capital LLC 5,000 5,000 0 *
Connie E. Donaldson 2,000 2,000 0 *
Steven Donia 4,000 4,000 0 *
Gary S. Ducharme 2,000 2,000 0 *
Gary J. Elkins and
Abigail Elkins, JTWROS 5,000 5,000 0 *
Shaun M. Emerson 10,000 10,000 0 *
Paul T. Evans 20,000 20,000 0 *
Stewart Flink 21,600 21,600 0 *
Isaac Friedman
and Philip Katz, JT 10,000 10,000 0 *
Mordechai Friedman 10,000 10,000 0 *
Ronald L. Fauconniere 5,000 5,000 0 *
Anthony Fiore 2,000 2,000 0 *
Jeffrey K. Forgacs 2,000 2,000 0 *
Javier Garcia, Jr. 200 200 0 *
Edward Giuntini 2,000 2,000 0 *
Caroline G. Graddon 5,000 5,000 0 *
Daniel K. Grice 2,500 2,500 0 *
George D. Guritz 10,000 10,000 0 *
George D. Guritz, IRA 10,000 10,000 0 *
HF Trust 312,550 247,000 247,000 2.5%
Kevin R. Hitzeman 15,000 15,000 0 *
Sean W. Hitzeman 15,000 15,000 0 *
Claudia S. Horty 18,000 18,000 0 *
Enamul Islem 400 400 0 *
Alison Jarret 7,500 7,500 0 *
JRF Investments II, Ltd. 5,000 5,000 0 *
JRF Investments III, Ltd. 5,000 5,000 0 *
JRF Investments IV, Ltd. 5,000 5,000 0 *
Ramesh Kannan 1,000 1,000 0 *
Clarence Kanthak 1,000 1,000 0 *
Thomas J. Kanthek 1,000 1,000 0 *
James A. Kasch 5,000 5,000 0 *
Mark Kaufman 628 628 0 *
Jay Kaufman 7,800 7,800 0 *
John Kaufman SEP IRA 624 624 0 *
James Kemp 4,000 4,000 0 *
Kollel Alta Faige 17,400 17,400 0 *
Kollel Alta Faige, Philip
Katz and Isaac
Friedman, JT 1,500 1,500 0 *
Daniel Korshak 400 400 0 *
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<CAPTION>
No. of Shares No. of Shares %
No. of Shares of Common of Common Stock Owner-
of Common Stock Stock Offered Beneficially ship
Name of Selling Beneficially Owned By This Owned After
Security Holder as of July 5, 2000 Prospectus After Offering Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Lawrence Lacerte 50,000 50,000 0 *
Eddie Lee 13,920 13,920 0 *
Stanford J. Levin 20,000 20,000 0 *
Shaqqian Lu 200 200 0 *
Mary Lytle 200 200 0 *
Stewart L. Macklin 2,500 2,500 0 *
William McClure 16,000 16,000 0 *
Alakesh Mitra 10,000 10,000 0 *
Thomas Molnar 4,000 4,000 0 *
Ismael Morales 800 800 0 *
Stephen Morris 600 600 0 *
Lawrence A. Mulvaney,
Trustee 1,000 1,000 0 *
Larry Mulvaney IRA 1,500 1,500 0 *
Khalid M. Mursi 5,000 5,000 0 *
Ramanaprasad Nandigama 400 400 0 *
Nguyen Hoi 4,000 4,000 0 *
George E. Orfanos 6,000 6,000 0 *
Harry Orfanos and
Vasso Orfanos, JTWROS 500 500 0 *
Nancy Page 1,000 1,000 0 *
Paradigm Fund C., L.P. 443,090 443,090 0 *
Points Partnership 2,500 2,500 0 *
Joanne Pontarelli 400 400 0 *
Patricia Ann Richard 2,400 2,400 0 *
Phillip Rose 3,000 3,000 0 *
Robert Rosin 50,000 50,000 0 *
Tom Rosenquist 2,000 2,000 0 *
Steven Salgan 40,000 40,000 0 *
Susan Schaumberger 10,000 10,000 0 *
Mary Alice Schmidtke IRA 2,500 2,500 0 *
Mary Schmidtke 4,000 4,000 0 *
Jeffery and Julie Schlesinger
JTWROS 624 624 0 *
Oskar Schneider 12,000 12,000 0 *
Vincent G. Secontine
Revocable Living Trust 2,000 2,000 0 *
Ralph Sesso IRA 2,500 2,500 0 *
Jitendra Shah and Neha
Shah, JTWROS 2,200 2,200 0 *
Sami Sheeshia 600 600 0 *
Geoffrey M. Shotton 10,000 10,000 0 *
Hardayal Singh 400 400 0 *
Mark Slezak 10,000 10,000 0 *
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<CAPTION>
No. of Shares No. of Shares %
No. of Shares of Common of Common Stock Owner-
of Common Stock Stock Offered Beneficially ship
Name of Selling Beneficially Owned By This Owned After
Security Holder as of July 5, 2000 Prospectus After Offering Offering
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Martin Straus and
Mercedes Straus, TIE 10,000 10,000 0 *
Erik Surono 280 280 0 *
Erica Swerdlow and
Brian Swerdlow 3,000 3,000 0 *
Kenneth Swiggart 2,500 2,500 0 *
Peter G. Szinte 24,000 24,000 0 *
Phillip Tallman 2,000 2,000 0 *
Isaac Teitelbaum 20,000 20,000 0 *
Stanford F. Terry and
Ruth A. Terry, JTWROS 2,000 2,000 0 *
Michelle L. Tiburzi 5,000 5,000 0 *
Kyaw Myo Tin 2,000 2,000 0 *
Erik Travelstea 2,000 2,000 0 *
Donna Mae Turrentle 624 624 0 *
Mario Valente 4,000 4,000 0 *
Mario Valente and
Guiseppe Valente,
JTWROS 4,000 4,000 0 *
Vijay Vemuri 400 400 0 *
Anthony R. Verrecchia 1,200 1,200 0 *
Ed Wodziak Jr. 1,000 1,000 0 *
Mali H. Wu 2,000 2,000 0 *
Eugene Young 2,000 2,000 0 *
Farhad Zaghi 120,000 120,000 0 *
Total 1,833,760
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</TABLE>
* represents less than 1%
In the preceding table:
- Beneficial ownership is determined in compliance with the rules of the SEC and
generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities and
includes any securities which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days
of July 5, 2000 through the conversion or exercise of any security or other
right.
- Mr. Joseph A. Rosin is the controlling person of Amity Enterprises.
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- The information concerning Mr. Bear assumes the exercise of a warrant to
purchase 2,000 shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share.
- The total for Mr. Blumenfield does not include options to purchase 15,000
shares of our common stock at $10.00 per share, vesting 5,000 options on the
first, second and third anniversary date of the date of grant, awarded to him in
September 1999 as compensation for his service as an outside director.
- The information concerting Mr. Flink assumes the exercise of an outstanding
warrant to purchase 21,600 shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share.
- Congregation of Hakoil Koil Yakov is a not-for-profit entity which is
controlled by Mrs. Gitta Brull.
- HF Trust is a trust of which Mr. Gregory Halpern, one of our executive
officers and a member of our board of directors, is trustee. Because HF Trust is
an affiliate of ours, the number of shares it may sell during any three month
period will be subject to the volume limitations of Rule 144 of Securities Act
- Mr. James Kokenis is the beneficial owner of Delta Energy Corp.
- Mr. Stewart Flink is the beneficial owner of Dillion Capital LLC.
- Mr. John Fox is the controlling person of JRF Investments II, Ltd., JRF
Investments III, Ltd. and JRF Investments IV, Ltd.
- The information concerning Mr. Jay Kaufman assumes the exercise of an
outstanding warrant to purchase 7,800 shares of our common stock at $2.50 per
share.
- Kollel Alta Faige is a not-for-profit entity which is controlled by Jay
Kaufman and Isaac Friedman.
- The information concerning Mr. Lee assumes the exercise of a warrant to
purchase 13,920 shares of our common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share.
- The information concerning Mr. Levin assumes the exercise of a warrant to
purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock exercisable at $2.50 per share.
- Messrs. Sheldon Drobny, Ruben Rosenberg and Aaron J. Fischer are the general
partners of Paradigm Fund C., L.P. The number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned includes warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share to purchase
123,860 shares of our common stock. The common stock underlying these warrants
is being registered for resale under this prospectus.
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- Messrs. Richard M. Finger and Timothy M. Finger are the general partners
Points Partnership.
- The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by Ms. Schmidtke
includes warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share to purchase 2,000 shares of our
common stock. The common stock underlying these warrants is being registered for
resale under this prospectus.
- Mr. and Mrs. Swerdlow are the principals of EBS Public Relations, Inc. In
March 1999, we entered into a one year agreement with EBS Public Relations, Inc.
to provide public relations services to us and under the agreement agreed to
issue to EBS Public Relations, Inc. 500 shares of our common stock per month as
compensation for its services. In addition, we agreed pay out- of-pocket
expenses including overnight mails, postage, phone changes, photocopies, travel,
etc. The agreement was terminated on December 1999. EBS Public Relations, Inc.
has requested that the stock be issued directly to Mr. and Mrs. Swerdlow. The
number of shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned reflects the
payments to date.
- The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Szinte includes
warrants exercisable at `$2.50 per share to purchase 4,000 shares of our common
stock. The common stock underlying these warrants is being registered for resale
under this prospectus.
- The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Valente
includes warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share to purchase 2,000 shares of our
common stock. The common stock underlying these warrants is being registered for
resale under this prospectus.
- The number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Zaghi includes
warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share to purchase 20,000 shares of our common
stock. The common stock underlying these warrants is being registered for resale
under this prospectus.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We have made application for listing of our common stock on the American Stock
Exchange. We do not know if the application will ever be approved. We intend to
seek effectiveness of the registration statement which includes this prospectus
as soon as possible once the SEC has advised us that it has no further comments
on the registration statement. This may occur before a determination is made by
the American Stock Exchange regarding our listing application. Without an
approval for listing of our common stock on the American Stock Exchange, we will
seek a listing of our common stock on another exchange or quotation system.
Until the time as a listing is obtained on any one market or exchange, there
will be no public market for our common stock. In that event, the selling
security holders will have no means available to them to publicly sell the
shares of our common stock owned by them.
If we are eventually successful in obtaining a listing of our common stock on
the American Stock Exchange, the shares of our common stock offered by this
prospectus may be then sold from
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time to time by the selling security holders, who consist of the persons named
under "Selling Security Holders" above and those persons' pledgees, donees,
transferees or other successors in interest. The selling security holders may
sell the shares on the exchange on which our common stock is then listed or
otherwise, at market prices or at negotiated prices. They may sell the shares of
common stock by one or a combination of the following:
- a block trade in which a broker or dealer so engaged will
attempt to sell the shares as agent, but may position and
resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the
transaction;
- purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by the broker
or dealer for its account under this prospectus;
- ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which a broker
solicits purchasers;
- an exchange distribution in compliance with the rules of the exchange;
- privately negotiated transactions;
- short sales;
- if a sale qualifies, in compliance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act
rather than under this prospectus; and
- any other method permitted by applicable law.
From time to time, one or more of the selling security holders may pledge,
hypothecate or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common
stock owned by them, and the pledgees, secured parties or persons to whom the
shares have been hypothecated shall, upon foreclosure in the event of default,
be deemed to be selling security holders under this prospectus. The number of
selling security holders' shares of common stock beneficially owned by those
selling security holders who transfer, pledge, donate or assign the shares will
decrease when they take that action. The plan of distribution for selling
security holders' shares of common stock sold under this prospectus will
otherwise remain unchanged, except that the transferees, pledgees, donees or
other successors will be selling security holders under this prospectus.
A selling security holder may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers and the broker- dealers may engage in short sales of the common
stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling
security holder, including in connection with distributions of the common stock
by broker-dealers. A selling security holder may also enter into option or other
transactions with broker-dealers that involve the delivery of the shares of
common stock to the broker-dealers, who may then resell or otherwise transfer
the shares. A selling security holder
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may also loan or pledge the shares of common stock to a broker-dealer and the
broker-dealer may sell the shares which were loaned to the broker-dealer or upon
a default may sell or otherwise transfer the pledged shares of common stock.
Brokers, dealers, underwriters or agents participating in the distribution of
the shares of common stock as agents may receive compensation in the form of
commissions, discounts or concessions from the selling security holders and/or
purchasers of the common stock for whom broker- dealers may act as agent, or to
whom they may sell as principal, or both. The compensation as to a particular
broker-dealer may be less than or in excess of customary commissions. The
selling security holders and any broker-dealers who act in connection with the
sale of the shares of common stock under this prospectus may be deemed to be
"underwriters" within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission they
receive and proceeds of any sale of the shares of common stock may be deemed to
be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. Neither we
nor any selling security holder can estimate the amount of compensation. CGI
Capital will not participate in any way in the distribution of the shares of
common stock offered by this prospectus. We know of no existing arrangements
between any selling security holder, any other stockholder, broker, dealer,
underwriter or agent relating to the sale or distribution of the shares of
common stock included in this prospectus.
We will pay substantially all of the expenses incident to the registration,
offering and sale of the shares of common stock included in this prospectus to
the public, which includes our legal, accounting and printing expenses. We will
not pay commissions or discounts of underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, or
any other costs incurred by the selling security holders.
We have advised the selling security holders that during the time as they may be
engaged in a distribution of the shares of common stock included in this
prospectus they are required to comply with Regulation M adopted under the
Securities Exchange Act. With some exceptions, Regulation M precludes any
selling security holder, any affiliated purchasers, and any broker- dealers or
other person who participates in the distribution from bidding for or
purchasing, or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase any
security which is the subject of the distribution until the entire distribution
is complete. Regulation M also prohibits any bids or purchases made to stabilize
the price of a security in connection with the distribution of that security.
All of the factors may affect the marketability of the shares of our common
stock.
While we do not anticipate that we will ever become an investment company under
the Investment Company Act during the course of this offering, if this should
happen our status as a small business issuer under the rules and regulations of
the SEC would immediately terminate. The result of this would be that this
prospectus would immediately become unavailable for this offering and the
selling shareholders would be required to immediately discontinue the sale of
any shares of our common stock which are made in reliance on this prospectus. In
order for the selling shareholders to continue to sell their shares of our
common stock, we would first be required to file either a post-effective
amendment or a registration statement on the appropriate investment company form
that would need to be declared effective by the SEC before the offering could be
resumed.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Our authorized capitalization consists of 50,000,000 shares of common stock,
$.00005 par value per share, of which 9,894,680 shares are issued and
outstanding as of July 5, 2000. We have no other classes of securities
authorized.
COMMON STOCK
Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record. There are no cumulative voting rights. Each holder of our common stock
is also entitled to receive ratably dividends, if any, as may be declared by the
board of directors out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends.
We have never paid any dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate
declaring or paying dividends in the foreseeable future. It is anticipated that
any earnings which may be generated from our operations will be used to finance
our growth.
The holders of our common stock are also entitled to share ratably in any
distribution of our assets after payment of all debts and liabilities. All of
the outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. There
are no preemptive rights, conversion rights, redemption provisions or sinking
fund provisions with respect to our shares of common stock.
OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
As of the date of this prospectus, we have outstanding options under our 1999
Stock Option Plan to acquire an aggregate of 1,497,000 shares of the common
stock.
We also have outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 227,180 shares of
our common stock, exercisable at $2.50 per share, which are exercisable until
March 2002 which were issued by us in March 1999 to consultants who rendered
various services to us. The services provided to us by these consultants
included general business matters, investments, real estate, business
development, acquisitions, marketing and market research, international
business, vehicle brokerage, transportation, and banking and financial matters.
There are 11 holders of these warrants. The warrants may be exercised from time
to time by the holders until their expiration date, and may be transferred at
the discretion of the holders. The warrants also contain customary anti-dilution
provisions in the event that we declare a stock split or stock dividend or that
we otherwise recapitalize Circle Group Internet.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
As of the date of this prospectus, an aggregate of 7,045,148 outstanding shares
of our common stock, including the remaining 6,247,000 shares owned or
controlled by Gregory J. Halpern
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which are not registered for resale under this prospectus, are restricted
securities within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and in the future
may be sold in compliance with Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act,
assuming a public market exists for the securities, of which there are no
assurances. The 247,000 shares of our common stock owned of record by a trust
controlled by Mr. Gregory Halpern which are registered for resale under this
prospectus must also be resold in compliance with Rule 144, even though the
shares are registered, because Mr. Halpern is our affiliate. Rule 144 provides
in part that a person who is not our affiliate and who holds restricted
securities for a period of one year may sell all or part of the securities in
ordinary brokerage transactions, in compliance with volume limitations and the
availability of current public information on Circle Group Internet.
Assuming a public market should develop for our common stock, of which there can
be no assurance, our shareholders are not contractually prohibited from selling
any of their shares of common stock, if and when sales opportunities arise
consistent with the provisions of Rule 144. We cannot predict the effect, if
any, that any sales of common stock, or the availability of common stock for
sale, may have on the market value of our common stock prevailing from time to
time. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock by shareholders, particularly
if they are our affiliates, could have a material adverse effect upon the market
value of our common stock.
TRANSFER AGENT
Our transfer agent is American Stock Transfer & Trust Co., 40 Wall Street, New
York, New York 10005.
LEGAL MATTERS
Legal matters in connection with this registration statement will be passed upon
for us by Atlas Pearlman, P.A., 350 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1700, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33301.
EXPERTS
Our audited financial statements as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and for the
fiscal years then ended, and pro forma consolidated financial statements at
December 31, 1998, and for the fiscal year then ended are included in this
prospectus and have been audited by Harold Y. Spector, independent certified
public accountant, as indicated in his reports. These financial statements are
included in this prospectus in reliance upon the authority of Mr. Spector as an
expert in accounting and auditing.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2000 and 1999 and the Years Ended December 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<S> <C>
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS .....................................................................................F-2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ..................................................F-4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ......................................................F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS ...........................................................................F-6
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ......................................................................F-8
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT.....................................................................................F-20
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS......................................................................................F-21
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME................................................................................F-23
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY........................................................F-24
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS.............................................................................F-25
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................................................F-27
</TABLE>
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2000 and 1999
ASSETS
2000 1999
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(Restated)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets
Cash $ 7,458,352 $ 2,414,894
Restricted Cash - Certificate of
Deposit 1,090,134 0
Accounts Receivable 128,771 101,175
Employee Loans and Advances 81,768 0
Interest Receivable 100,100 0
Notes Receivable, net of unamortized
Loan Origination Fee of $29,091 2,375,909 0
Prepaid Expenses 4,827 38,305
Inventory 37,575 69,317
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Total Current Assets 11,277,436 2,623,691
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Property & Equipment 1,297,965 164,377
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (252,928) (64,840)
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Total Property and Equipment 1,045,037 99,537
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Other Assets
Investments - Stock for Services 5,886,578 272,000
Investments - Other 1,416,667 0
Certificate of Deposit 300,000 0
Deposit and Others 33,904 770
Deferred Tax Assets 74,169 0
Goodwill, net of accumulated
amortization of $1,608 30,552 0
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Total Other Assets 7,741,870 272,770
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 20,064,343 $ 2,995,998
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2000 and 1999
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
2000 1999
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(Restated)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 192,735 $ 112,946
Accrued Expenses 6,119 2,587
Deferred Revenue 1,253,894 0
Income Tax Payable 846,849 43,483
Line of Credit 800,000 0
Note Payable - Shareholder 35,618 67,713
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Total Current Liabilities 3,135,215 226,729
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Long-Term Liabilities 0 3,225
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Total Liabilities 3,135,215 229,954
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Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, $.00005 par value;
50,000,000 shares authorized;
9,894,680 shares issued and
outstanding in 2000 and
8,160,880 shares in 1999 495 408
Paid-in Capital 17,193,009 3,655,872
Dividend Paid . 0 (1,019,046)
Retained Earnings (555,363) 128,810
Other Comprehensive Income 291,667 0
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16,929,808 2,766,044
Minority Interest (Deficiency) (680) 0
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Total Stockholders' Equity 16,929,128 2,766,044
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 20,064,343 $ 2,995,998
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
2000 1999
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(Restated)
<S> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 1,375,165 $ 494,202
Cost of Sales 671,949 155,272
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Gross Profit 703,216 338,930
Operating Expenses 897,443 240,147
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Income (Loss) from Operations (194,227) 98,783
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Other Income (Expenses)
Interest Income 273,764 24,141
Interest Expense (14,259) 0
Realized Loss on Investments (780,000) 0
Other Income 2,259 0
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Total Other Income (Expenses) (518,236) 24,141
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Income (Loss) Before Taxes (712,463) 122,924
Provision for Income Taxes 0 43,880
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Net Income (Loss) (712,463) 79,044
Other Comprehensive Income
Unrealized Gain on Investment - Other 880,953 0
Unrealized Loss on Investments - Stock
For Services (625,000) 0
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Total Comprehensive Income $ (456,510) $ 79,044
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Earnings per share - Basic $ (0.072) $ 0.010
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Earnings per share - Diluted $ (0.070) $ 0.010
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Weighted Average Number of Shares
Outstanding - Basic 9,887,680 7,876,024
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Weighted Average Number of Shares
Outstanding - Diluted 10,118,364 7,876,024
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<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
Other
Compre-
Common Stock Paid-in Retained hensive Minority
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income Interest Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at 12/31/99,
As restated 9,873,680 $ 493 $16,833,451 $ 157,100 $ 35,714 $(680) $ 17,026,078
Issued Stock for
Signing Bonus 21,000 2 209,998
210,000
Issued Warrants for
Consulting Services 149,560 149,560
Comprehensive Income
Net Loss for the
Period - Restated (712,463) (712,463)
Unrealized holding
Gain on Investment-
Other 880,953 880,953
Unrealized holding
Loss on Investments-
Stock for Services (625,000) (625,000)
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Balance at 3/31/00 9,894,680 $ 495 $17,193,009 $ (555,363) $291,667 $(680) $ 16,929,128
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<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
2000 1999
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(Restated)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss) $ (712,463) $ 79,044
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 55,517 5,342
Amortization of Loan Origination Fee (87,273) 0
Realized Loss on Investments 780,000 0
Stock for Signing Bonus 210,000 0
Stock Warrants for consulting fees 149,560 0
Other Income for Accumulated
Depreciation Adjustment (2,259) 0
Sales Return of Investments 517,460 0
(Increase) Decrease in:
Accounts Receivable (40,829) (61,124)
Employee Loan and Advance (13,537) 0
Interest Receivable (70,100) 0
Inventory (23,157) (22,989)
Prepaid and Others 6,170 (38,305)
Investments - Stock for Services 0 (272,000)
Increase (Decrease) in:
Accounts Payable 72,211 (13,315)
Accrued Expenses (2,622) 248
Deferred Revenue (1,601,895) 0
Income Taxes Payable (60,000) 37,532
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Net cash (used) by operating activities (823,217) (285,567)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Property and Equipment (103,283) (78,975)
Increase in Notes Receivable (400,000) 0
Restricted Cash - Certificate of
Deposit (13,361) 0
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Net cash (used) by investing activities (516,644) (78,975)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from Sales of Stock 0 1,663,430
Dividend Paid 0 (20,000)
Due to (from) Shareholders (21,811) 67,713
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Net cash provided (used) by financing
Activities (21,811) 1,711,143
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (1,361,672) 1,346,601
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
For Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999
2000 1999
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(Restated)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 8,820,024 1,068,293
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CASH BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD $7,458,352 $2,414,894
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SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest $ 14,278 $ 0
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Cash paid for income taxes $ 60,000 $ 5,691
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
In 2000,
Issuance of Stocks for Signing Bonus $ 210,000
==========
Issuance of Warrants for Consulting Fees $ 149,560
==========
In 1999,
Acquisition of business from a related party in stock $1,000,000
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Dividend incurred for the excess of cost over the net
Assets acquired $ 999,046
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Presentation of Interim Information
In the opinion of the management of Circle Group Internet, Inc. and subsidiaries
(the Company), the accompanying unaudited financial statements include all
normal adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial
positions as of March 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of operations and cash
flows for the three months then ended. Interim results are not necessarily
indicative of results for a full year.
Principle of Consolidation and Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Circle Group Internet, Inc. and its subsidiaries, On-Line Bedding
Corporation, PPI Capital Corp., and CGI Capital, Inc. (FKA CIG Securities,
Inc.), after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. The
acquisition of On-Line Bedding Corporation was accounted for as a combination of
related party interests treated in a manner similar to that of a pooling of
interests with the excess cost over the net assets acquired treated as a
dividend to the related party. The acquisition of PPI Capital Corp. was
accounted for as a dividend to the related party. The historical costs of both
companies' assets and liabilities were combined and became the recorded amounts
of the Company's assets and liabilities. The consolidated company has reported
its operations for 1999 as if the combinations occurred at the beginning of the
year. The acquisition of CIG Securities, Inc. was accounted for as a purchase.
Under the purchase method, the accompanying condensed consolidated income
statement and cash flows include only the subsidiary's earnings since the date
of acquisition.
Use of Estimate
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and 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 reported period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Concentrations of Cash
The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial
institutions. At times, cash balances may be in excess of the FDIC insurance
limit. Management considers the risk to be minimal.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sales is recognized when the products are shipped. Monies received
for services to be provided over a period of time are recognized as revenue as
the services are provided.
Accounts Receivable
Management of the Company considers accounts receivable to be fully collectible;
accordingly, no allowance for doubtful accounts is required. If amounts become
uncollectible, they will be charged to operations when that determination is
made. There was no bad debt expense for both the three months ended March 31,
2000 and 1999.
Inventories
Costs incurred for materials, technology and shipping are capitalized as
inventories and charged to cost of sales when revenue is recognized. Inventories
consist of finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market, using
the first-in, first-out method.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as
incurred. Depreciation is calculated on the accelerated and straight-line
methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Total depreciation
expense for three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $54,592 and $5,342,
respectively.
Investments - Stock Received for Services
The Company receives a combination of cash and common stock as compensation from
its client companies for its web design and business-to-business consulting
services. The valuation process used by the Company is as follows:
a) Common stock received from a client company that is trading on an
exchange, is valued based upon the closing price on the day of receipt
of the shares of the stock.
b) Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no prior public offering, but whose shares have been
offered and sold in private placement within the last 90 days, is
valued based upon the last sale price of shares in the private
placement. The Company assumes that the lack of liquidity of the shares
is factored into the private placement offering/sale price.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
c) Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no public or private placement offering, is valued at
the estimated fair market value.
The Company evaluates quarterly the carrying value of each equity investment
currently trading on an exchange for a possible increase or decrease in value.
Any decrease in valuation for a security with a readily determinable fair value
will flow through the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet as an
unrealized loss in compliance with SFAS 115 and 130. Securities for which no
trading market exists will be evaluated for a possible decrease in value.
Factors considered by the Company in evaluating the carrying value of
investments includes lack of achievement of business plan objectives and
milestones, the deterioration of financial condition and prospects for the
client company, lack of performance by the management team, and other valuation
factors. Any decline in the fair value of the securities judged to be other than
temporary shall be accounted for as a realized loss and included in the earnings
of the Company in compliance with SFAS 121.
Marketable Securities
The Company determines the appropriate classifications of marketable securities
at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such designation at each balance
sheet date. Marketable securities which meet the criteria for classification as
available-for-sale are carried at fair value, based on quoted market prices, net
of market value discount to reflect any restrictions on transferability, with
unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders'
equity.
Goodwill
The cost in excess of net assets acquired of a subsidiary is capitalized as
goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 180-month
period.
Statement of Cash Flows
The Company prepares its statement of cash flows using the indirect method as
defined under Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 95. For purpose
of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries will file a consolidated federal income tax
return. The subsidiaries provide for income taxes on a separate-return basis and
remit to or receive from the Company amounts currently payable or receivable.
Income taxes have been provided using the liability method in accordance with
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109. "Accounting For Income
Taxes" (SFAS No. 109). SFAS No. 109 requires a company to recognize deferred tax
liabilities and assets for the expected future income tax consequences of events
that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary
differences between the financial carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities using the enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the
temporary differences are expected to reverse.
NOTE 2 - INVESTMENTS - STOCKS FOR SERVICES
Total revenue earned from the investments in stock received for services for
three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $1,601,895 and $272,000,
respectively. The balance of deferred revenue on these investments as of March
31, 2000 was $1,253,894. There was no deferred revenue for 1999.
In 2000, the Company returned $1,813,840 of stock to its client companies; of
which, $517,460 was recognized as returns and allowances, and the balance of
$1,296,380 reduced deferred revenue. The parties mutually agreed to terminate
the consulting agreement.
As of March 31, 2000 and 1999, the fair value of these investments was
$5,886,578 and $272,000 respectively. An unrealized loss of $625,000 on these
investments was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2000. Realized
loss on permanently impaired investments during 2000 was $780,000. There was no
decrease in value for 1999.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
No. of Revenue
Date of shares Fair Value Valuation Earned in Deferred
Issuance Entity Received at 3/31/00 Method 2000 Revenue
-------- ------------ -------- ----------- --------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
4/23/99 Company I 272,000 $ 816,000 b $ 0 $ 0
7/7/99 Company II 200,000 600,000 b 250,000 0
9/22/99 Company III 90,000 135,000 b 0 0
10/29/99 Company IV 352,000 1,408,000 b 352,000 352,000
11/8/99 Company V 340,000 1,360,000 b 340,000 340,000
11/15/99 Company VI 400,000 120,000 c 300,000 0
12/14/99 Company VII 210,526 631,578 b 157,895 157,894
12/31/99 Company IX 272,000 816,000 c 202,000 404,000
----------- ------------ ------------
Total $5,886,578 $1,601,895 $ 1,253,894
=========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 - OTHER INVESTMENTS
Other investments consist of an unregistered Series A 8% Cumulative Convertible
Preferred Stock. The securities are reported at fair value, with the unrealized
gain or loss included in comprehensive income. As of March 31, 2000, these
securities had a fair value of $1,416,667 and an unrealized gain of $916,667.
The market value of the common stock increased by $9 to $17 from December 31,
1999. The securities carry demand and piggyback registration rights as of
October 15, 1999.
NOTE 4 - MINORITY INTEREST
The deficit in minority interest shown in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets primarily represents the minority stockholder's share of losses of PPI
Capital, Inc. in excess of its investments and advances since acquired. The
minority deficiency is expected to be restored through allocations of future
income and disposition of the subsidiary.
NOTE 5 - RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted cash represents the encumbered portion of a certificate of deposit
set aside for securing a line of credit (See Note 8).
Note 6 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
As of March 31, 2000, CGI Capital, Inc. (CGI) had notes receivable of $2,375,909
net of an unamortized loan origination fee of $29,091 and accrued interest of
$100,100. CGI exchanged cash for the notes receivable. No future performance is
required by either party to the notes.
The first note, in the amount of $5,000, is due upon the raise of at least
$5,000 in proceeds by CGI in a best efforts private placement on behalf of the
client. The note is convertible at the sole option of CGI into equity of the
client company at $4 per share. The promissory note bears interest at 8% per
annum.
The second note, in the amount of $2,000,000, is due upon the earlier of the
client receiving $5 million in gross proceeds in a private placement conducted
by CGI or April 30, 2000. The loan bears interest at 12% per annum, payable in
cash or in shares of the client's common stock. The note is convertible into the
client's common stock at $4 per share. The note is secured by the client's
unencumbered assets and a first mortgage on two real properties located in
Michigan. As of March 31, 2000, there is a balance of unamortized loan
origination fee of $29,091. In April 2000, CGI converted the note and unpaid
interest of $2,114,667 into 528,667 shares of the client's stock.
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 6 - NOTES RECEIVABLE (Continued)
The third note, in the amount of $100,000 is due upon the earlier of the client
receiving $100,000 in gross proceeds in a private placement conducted by CGI or
April 30, 2000. The loan will bear interest at 10% per annum, payable in cash or
in shares of the client's common stock. The note is convertible into the
client's common stock at $4 per share. CGI extended the maturity date to July
31, 2000.
The fourth note, in the amount of $100,000 is due upon the earlier of the client
receiving $100,000 in gross proceeds in a private placement conducted by CGI or
April 30, 2000. The loan will bear interest at 10% per annum, payable in cash or
in shares of the client's common stock. The note is convertible into the
client's common stock at $3 per share. The note is in default as of April 30,
2000. Demand for payment has been made.
The fifth note, in the amount of $200,000 is due upon the earlier of the client
receiving $200,000 in gross proceeds in a private placement conducted by CGI or
May 30, 2000. The loan will bear interest at 10% per annum, payable in cash or
in shares of the client's common stock. The note is convertible into the
client's common stock at $4 per share. CGI extended the maturity date to August
31, 2000.
NOTE 7 - NOTE PAYABLE - SHAREHOLDER
As of March 31, 2000 and 1999, On-Line Bedding had a note payable to the
President of On-Line Bedding in the amount of $35,618 and $67,713, respectively.
No interest is being charged on the loan, and it is due on demand.
NOTE 8 - LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a line of credit with a bank in the amount of $1,000,000. The
line carries a variable rate of interest (7.09% at March 31, 2000), matures on
June 15, 2000 and requires monthly interest payments. As of March 31, 2000, the
Company owes $800,000 against the line. The loan is secured by a certificate of
deposit in the amount of $1,050,000 and accrued interest of $40,134.
NOTE 9 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense as of March 31, 2000 and 1999 were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
----- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Current $ 0 $43,880
Deferred 0 0
----- -------
Total $ 0 $43,880
===== =======
</TABLE>
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 9 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (Continued)
Deferred income tax asset and liabilities have been classified on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets in accordance with the nature of the
item giving rise to the temporary differences. The components of deferred tax
assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
Officers' Compensation Recognition $ 74,604 $ 0
Amortization of capitalized accumulated
Deficit 9,108 0
-------- --------
Total Deferred Tax Asset 83,712 0
-------- --------
Deferred Tax Liability:
Difference in tax depreciation (9,543) (3,225)
-------- --------
Total Deferred Tax Liability (9,543) (3,225)
-------- --------
Net Deferred Tax Asset (Liability) $ 74,169 $ (3,225)
======== ========
</TABLE>
NOTE 10 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options Granted to Employees
The Company established a Stock Option Plan (the Plan) effective January 2, 1999
which provides for the issuance of qualified options to all employees and
non-qualified options to consultants and other service providers. The Company
has reserved 2,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Plan.
During the three months ended March 31, 2000, the Company has granted 1,185,000
shares of options under the Plan. As of that date, there was 1,497,000
outstanding options. The range of exercise price was from $2.50 to $11.00. The
options may be exercised no later than three years from the date of issuance.
The weighted average fair value of options granted by the Company as of March
31, 2000 was $2.07. None of these options have been exercised to date.
A summary of the status of stock options issued by the Company as of March 31,
2000 is presented in the following table. There were no options issued or
outstanding at March 31, 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted Average
Number of Exercise Price
Shares Per Share
------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period 312,000 $ 6.13
Granted 1,185,000 $ 10.17
Exercised 0 --
Cancelled 0 --
--------- ---------
Outstanding at end of period 1,497,000 $ 9.33
========= =========
Exercisable at end of period 1,497,000 $ 9.33
========= =========
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
The following table sets forth additional information about stock options
outstanding at March 31, 2000:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number Weighted Weighted Number
Range of Outstanding Average Average Exercisable
Exercise as of Remaining Exercise as of
Prices Mar 31,2000 Contractual Life Price Mar 31,2000
------ ----------- --------------- ----- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 2.50 161,000 1.82 years $ 2.50 161,000
$10.00 1,136,000 2.80 years $10.00 1,136,000
$11.00 200,000 2.92 years $11.00 200,000
--------- ---- ------ ---------
1,497,000 2.71 years $ 9.33 1,497,000
========= ==== ====== =========
</TABLE>
The Company accounts for equity-based instruments issued or granted to employees
using the intrinsic method as prescribed under APB No. 25 Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees.
During 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation (SFAS No. 123), which defines a fair value based method of
accounting for stock options or similar equity instruments. The Company has
elected to adopt the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123 in accounting for
employee stock options. Accordingly, the Company has elected to account for its
stock-based compensation plan under APB Opinion No. 25 an accounting standard
under which no related compensation was recognized in 2000, the year of the
grant; however the Company has computed for pro forma disclosure purposes, the
value of all options granted during the three months period ended March 31, 2000
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as prescribed by SFAS No. 123 and
the weighted average assumptions as follows.
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 2000
--------------
Weighted average fair value per option granted $2.07
Risk-free interest rate 6.00%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
Expected Lives 2.71
Expected volatility 0.00
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of options is
amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma
information follows:
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Net Loss as reported and restated $(712,463)
=========
Net Loss - restated (pro forma) $(970,695)
=========
Basic Earnings per share as reported and restated $ (0.072)
=========
Basic Earnings per share - restated (pro forma) $ (0.098)
=========
Diluted Earnings per share as reported and restated $ (0.070)
=========
Diluted Earnings per share - restated (pro forma) $ (0.096)
=========
</TABLE>
There is no readily available trading market for the common stock of the
Company. The options to purchase the common stock have been valued at the price
at which the options were granted.
Stock Warrants Granted in Exchange for Services
During 1999, the Company granted warrants to purchase 227,180 shares of common
stock at the price of $2.50 per share in exchange for financial and operational
consulting services. These services were valued at $1,794,722, and recorded
$598,741 each year in three years span as general and administrative expenses in
the accompanying statements of operations. These warrants will expire by March
2002.
NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding during the period. Earnings per share is computed using
the treasury stock method. Had the stock options and warrants (See Note 10) been
exercised as of March 31, 2000, earnings per share as of that date would have
been ($0.070), diluted.
NOTE 12 - SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company organizes its business units into three reportable segments:
e-finance, business-to-business and e-tailer. The e-finance segment is a
broker-dealer that offers and sells securities in private placements and public
offerings. The business-to-business segment develops distinctive websites,
engineer software and provides business-to-business consulting services. The
e-tailer segment is a manufacturer and distributor of pillows, blankets, and
other bedding products. The Company also has a shell subsidiary, which do not
meet the quantitative thresholds for reportable segments.
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 12 - SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
The Company's management reviews operating companies income to evaluate segment
performance and allocate resources. Operating companies income for the
reportable segments excludes income taxes, minority interest and amortization of
goodwill. Provision for income taxes is centrally managed at the corporate level
and, accordingly, such items are not presented by segment since they are
excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by the Company's
management. Goodwill and the related amortization are principally attributable
to the business-to-business segment. The segments' accounting policies are the
same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
A. Reportable Segment Data were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31,
2000 1999
------------ ------------
Sales to External Customers
<S> <C> <C>
E-finance $ 5,040 $ 0
Business-to-Business 1,124,485 293,944
E-tailer 245,640 200,258
------------ ------------
Total Sales to External Customers $ 1,375,165 $ 494,202
============ ============
Intersegment Revenues
E-finance $ 0 $ 0
Business-to-Business 0 0
E-tailer 0 0
------------ ------------
Total Intersegment Revenues $ 0 $ 0
============ ============
Segments' Profit and Losses:
E-finance $ 143,327 $ 0
Business-to-Business (926,956) 57,292
E-tailer 71,702 65,632
------------ ------------
Total Segments' profit and losses $ (711,927) $ 122,924
============ ============
Segments' Assets
E-finance $ 2,582,553 $ 0
Business-to-Business 19,787,829 2,766,210
E-tailer 335,911 249,788
------------ ------------
Total Segments' assets $ 22,706,293 $ 3,015,988
============ ============
</TABLE>
B. Reconciliation of Segment Profit and Loss to Consolidated Income before
Taxes:
Total reportable segments' profit
And losses $(711,927) $ 122,924
Other Profit 0 0
Unallocated amounts:
Amortization of Goodwill (536) 0
--------- ---------
Consolidated Income before income
Taxes $(712,463) $ 122,924
========= =========
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<PAGE>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 13 - LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its office facilities for $6,030 per month. Rental increases
occur every three months for the first year. Thereafter the monthly rental is
$11,555. Taxes, insurance and maintenance shall be billed when due.
As of March 31, 2000, the minimum commitments under these leases are as follows:
December 31, Amount
------------ -------
2000 $ 94,415
2001 143,410
2002 142,560
2003 142,560
2004 92,440
--------
Total $615,385
========
Rent expense for three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $23,130 and
$5,149, respectively.
NOTE 14 - PRIVATE PLACEMENTS SUBJECT TO RESCISSION
The staff of the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission
has notified CGI Capital, Inc. (CGI) that it will be recommending that the
Commission institute administrative proceedings against CGI charging violations
of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 15(b)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with two private placement
securities offerings from August 1999 through December 1999. In the event that
the SEC brings an action, investors who purchased securities in the two
offerings could bring actions against the Company and/or CGI for rescission of
their purchases. Maximum exposure to the Company could be $1,041,210. In
addition, other securities regulators, including the NASD and state securities
regulators, could bring actions against CGI Capital making similar allegations
and seeking additional sanctions against the firm. There could be collateral
lawsuits concerning the consequences of any such rescission. The likelihood of
such suits or the potential exposure to the company are unknown at this time.
NOTE 15 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company drew down $300,000 from the line of credit to purchase a certificate
of deposit. The certificate of deposit was pledged to secure a personal line of
credit for the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The certificate of deposit
pays interest yearly at 6.77% and matures on March 7, 2003. The certificate of
deposit is collateralized by 60,000 shares of the common stock of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. owned by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
NOTE 16 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On May 16, 2000, CGI purchased 333,333 shares of common stock of a client
company in a private placement at $3.00 per share.
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
----------------------------
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of Circle Group Internet, Inc and Subsidiaries.
I have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and the related
consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the year then ended, the
pro forma consolidated balance sheet of Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the related pro forma consolidated
statements of income and cash flows for the year then ended, and the balance
sheet of Circle Group Internet, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and the related
statement of income and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. My
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on my audits.
I conducted these audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
I believe that my audits provided a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
Harold Y Spector, CPA
Pasadena, CA
March 7, 2000
(Restated as of June 26, 2000)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 and 1998
ASSETS
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ ------------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current Assets
Cash $ 8,820,024 $ 1,019,511 $ 1,031,532
Restricted Cash - Certificate of Deposit 1,076,773 0 0
Accounts Receivable 87,942 40,051 0
Employee Loan and Advances 68,231 0 0
Interest Receivable 30,000 0 0
Notes Receivable, net of Unamortized Loan
Origination Fee of $116,364 1,888,636 0 0
Prepaid Expenses 10,997 6,109 0
Inventory 14,418 46,328 0
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Current Assets 11,997,021 1,111,999 1,031,532
------------ ------------ ------------
Property and Equipment 1,194,682 85,401 61,192
Less Accumulated Depreciation (200,595) (59,497) (35,288)
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Fixed Assets 994,087 25,904 25,904
------------ ------------ ------------
Other Assets
Investments - Stock for Services 9,405,418 0 0
Investments - Others 535,714 0 0
Certificate of Deposit 300,000 0 0
Deposits and Others 34,293 6,405 0
Deferred Tax Asset 74,169 12,037 10,181
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization
of $1,072 in 1999 and $0 in 1998 31,088 21,690 0
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Other Assets 10,380,682 40,132 10,181
------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,371,790 $ 1,178,035 $ 1,067,617
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1999 and 1998
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
1999 1998 1998
------------- ------------ ------------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $ 129,265 $ 157,252 $ 31,500
Deferred Revenue 4,452,169 0 0
Income Taxes Payable 906,849 5,951 4,095
Line of Credit 800,000 0 0
Note Payable - Shareholder 57,429 0 0
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Current Liabilities 6,345,712 163,203 35,595
------------ ------------ ------------
Long-Term Liabilities 0 0
------------ ------------ ------------
0
Total Liabilities 6,345,712 163,203 35,595
------------ ------------ ------------
Stockholders' Equity
Controlling Interest
Common Stock, $.00005 par value;
50,000,000 shares authorized; 9,870,680
shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1999, 7,351,340 shares at
December 31, 1998 493 367 367
Paid-in Capital 16,833,451 2,187,906 1,187,906
Dividend Paid (1,020,166) (1,019,046) 0
Retained Earnings 1,177,266 (154,115) (156,251)
Other Comprehensive Income 35,714 0 0
------------ ------------ ------------
17,026,758 1,015,112 1,032,022
Minority Interest in subsidiary (680) (280) 0
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Stockholders' Equity 17,026,078 1,014,832 1,032,022
------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 23,371,790 $ 1,178,035 $ 1,067,617
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 and 1998
1999 1998 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $ 6,336,507 $ 1,212,046 $ 338,333
Cost of Goods Sold 1,913,589 672,094 22,498
----------- ----------- -----------
Gross Profit 4,422,918 539,952 315,835
Operating Expenses 2,665,966 791,612 412,789
----------- ----------- -----------
Income(Loss) from Operations 1,756,952 (251,660) (96,954)
Other Income (Expenses) 422,248 (2,049) 1,443
----------- ----------- -----------
Income(Loss) before Minority Interest and Taxes 2,179,200 (253,709) (95,511)
Minority Interest in net loss of subsidiary 400 280 0
----------- ----------- -----------
Income(Loss) before Taxes 2,179,600 (253,429) (95,511)
Provision for Income Taxes 846,083 0 0
----------- ----------- -----------
Net Income (Loss) $ 1,333,517 $ (253,429) $ (95,511)
=========== =========== ===========
Earnings per share - Basic $ 0.146 $ (0.036) $ (0.014)
=========== =========== ===========
Earnings per share - Fully Diluted $ 0.142 $ (0.036) $ (0.014)
=========== =========== ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 9,122,055 7,032,328 7,032,328
=========== =========== ===========
Weighted average shares outstanding - Fully
Diluted 9,413,184 7,032,328 7,032,328
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
Other
Compre-
Common Stock Paid-in Retained hensive Minority
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income Interest Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at 12/31/98 3,675,670 $ 367 $ 1,187,906 $ (156,251) $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,032,022
Stock Split 2-for-1 3,675,670 0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retroactive Balance as of 12/31/98 7,351,340 $ 367 $ 1,187,906 $ (156,251) $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,032,022
Issuance of Stocks for Cash 2,032,340 102 13,462,328 13,462,430
Acquisition of On- Line Bedding 400,000 20 999,980 1,000,000
Dividend related to acquire Subsidiaries (1,020,166) (1,020,166)
Minority Interest in net deficit of
Subsidiary at acquisition (280) (280)
Issuance of stocks for Signing Bonus 84,000 4 554,996 555,000
Issuance of stocks for Professional Services 3,000 30,000 30,000
Issuance of warrants for consulting fees 598,241 598,241
Minority Interest in net loss of subsidiary (400) (400)
Comprehensive Income
Net Income (Restated) 1,333,517 1,333,517
Unrealized holding gain on securities
available for sales 35,714 35,714
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at 12/31/99 9,870,680 $ 493 $ 16,833,451 $ 157,100 $ 35,714 $ (680) $ 17,026,078
========================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 and 1998
1999 1998 1998
------------ ----------- -----------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss) $ 1,333,517 $ (253,429) $ (95,511)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 142,949 16,909 11,744
Amortization of Loan Origination Fee (43,636) 0 0
Loss on Disposal of Assets 0 6,464 0
Draw for Disposal of Assets 0 67,312 0
Stock for Signing Bonus 555,000 0 0
Paid-in Capital for Officers' Compensation 0 104,980 104,980
Stock Warrants for consulting services 598,241 0 0
Minority Interest in net loss of subsidiary (400) (280) 0
Stock for Professional Service 30,000 0 0
(Increase) Decrease in:
Accounts Receivable (47,891) 30,724 0
Employee Loans and Advances (68,231) 0 0
Interest Receivable (30,000) 0 0
Prepaid Expenses (10,997) 40 0
Inventories 31,910 (4,891) 0
Deposits and Others (29,445) 40 0
Investments-Stocks for Services (9,405,418) 0 0
Deferred Tax Assets (63,988) (6,150) (4,294)
Increase (Decrease) in:
Accounts Payable (5,737) 46,267 5,000
Accrued Expenses and Other (17,598) 24,063 24,000
Deferred Revenue 4,452,169 0 0
Income Taxes Payable 900,898 (2,033) (2,357)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities (1,678,657) 30,016 43,562
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of Property and Equipment (1,109,281) (16,978) (13,970)
Purchase of Investment Securities (500,000) 0 0
Purchase of Subsidiaries (46,400) (35,000) 0
Notes Receivable (1,845,000) 0 0
Purchase of Certificate of Deposit (300,000) 0 0
Restricted Cash - Certificate of Deposit (1,076,773) 0 0
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash (used) by investing activities (4,877,454) (51,978) (13,970)
----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 and 1998
1999 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -----------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment to Officer's Loans 57,429 (16,578) (16,403)
Dividend Paid (20,000) (20,000) 0
Proceeds from Line of Credit 800,000 0 0
Cash Contributions 0 5,900 0
Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock 13,462,430 981,350 981,350
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 14,299,859 950,672 964,947
------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE IN CASH 7,743,748 928,710 994,539
CASH BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,076,276 90,801 36,993
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $ 8,820,024 $ 1,019,511 $ 1,031,532
============ ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest $ 9,552 $ 0 $ 0
============ ============ ============
Cash paid for income taxes $ 9,173 $ 7,907 $ 6,375
============ ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
In 1998:
Paid In Capital for Officers' Compensation $ 104,980
===========
A shareholder's draw of $67,312 is accrued in 1998 for the disposal
Of an automobile:
Net book value of automobile $ 73,776
Loss on Disposal of Assets (6,464)
-----------
$ 67,312
===========
In 1999:
Issuance of stocks for signing bonus $ 555,000
===========
Issuance of stock for acquisition of a business from a related party $ 1,000,000
===========
Dividend incurred for the excess of cost over the net assets acquired $ 1,000,166
===========
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS
Circle Group Internet, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an Internet
company with e-finance, business-to-business and e-tailer divisions. The Company
was organized under the laws of the state of Illinois on May 5, 1994.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting for financial reporting, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Principle of Consolidation and Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Circle Group Internet, Inc. and its subsidiaries, On-Line Bedding Corporation,
PPI Capital Corp., and CIG Securities, Inc., after elimination of all
intercompany accounts and transactions. The acquisition of On-Line Bedding
Corporation was accounted for as a combination of related party interests
treated in a manner similar to that of a pooling of interests with the excess
cost over the net assets acquired treated as a dividend to the related party.
The acquisition of PPI Capital Corp. was accounted for as a dividend to the
related party. The historical costs of both companies' assets and liabilities
were combined and became the recorded amounts of the Company's assets and
liabilities. The consolidated company has reported its operations for 1999 as if
the combinations occurred at the beginning of the year. The acquisition of CIG
Securities, Inc. was accounted for as a purchase. Under the purchase method, the
accompanying consolidated income statement and cash flows include only the
subsidiaries' earnings since the date of acquisition.
The accompanying pro forma consolidated financial statements as of December 31,
1998 are presented for comparison. The consolidated balance sheet as of December
31, 1998 is based on the historical balance sheets of the Company and
subsidiaries as of that date and assumes the acquisitions took place on that
date. The consolidated statements of income and cash flows for year ended
December 31, 1998 are based on the historical statements of income of the
Company and subsidiaries for that period, except for CIG Securities, Inc. of
which the period included is from July 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998. The
consolidated statements of income and cash flows assume the acquisitions took
place on January 1, 1998 and On-Line Bedding Corporation is a "C" corporation.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Use of Estimate
In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP,
management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
Concentrations of Cash
The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial
institutions. At times, cash balances may be in excess of the FDIC insurance
limit. Management considers the risk to be minimal.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from sales is recognized when the products are shipped. Monies received
for services to be provided over a period of time are recognized as revenue as
the services are provided.
Accounts Receivable
The Company has not established an allowance for doubtful accounts and does not
use the reserve method for recognizing bad debts. Bad debts are treated as
direct write-offs in the period management determines that collection is not
probable. There was no bad debt expense recorded in 1999 or 1998.
Inventories
Costs incurred for materials and shipping are capitalized as inventories and
charged to cost of sales when revenue is recognized. Inventories consist of
finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the
first-in, first-out method.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as
incurred. Depreciation is calculated on the accelerated method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets. Total depreciation expense for years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 was $141,098 and $16,130, respectively.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Investments - Stock Received for Services
The Company receives a combination of cash and common stock as compensation from
its client companies for its web design and business-to-business consulting
services. The valuation process used by the Company is as follows:
a) Common stock received from a client company that is trading on an
exchange, is valued based upon the closing price on the day of receipt
of the shares of the stock.
b) Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no prior public offering, but whose shares have been
offered and sold in private placement within the last 90 days, is
valued based upon the last sale price of shares in the private
placement. The Company assumes that the lack of liquidity of the shares
is factored into the private placement offering/sale price.
c) Common stock received in a transaction from a client company where
there has been no public or private placement offering, is valued at
the estimated fair market value.
The Company evaluates quarterly the carrying value of each investment currently
trading on an exchange for a possible increase or decrease in value. Securities
for which no trading market exists will be evaluated for a possible decrease in
value. Factors considered by the Company in evaluating the carrying value of
investments includes lack of achievement of business plan objectives and
milestones, the deterioration of financial condition and prospects for the
client company, lack of performance by management team, and other valuation
factors. Any increase/decrease in valuation will flow through the stockholders'
equity section of the balance sheet as an unrealized gain or loss in compliance
with SFAS 115 and 130.
Marketable Securities
The Company determines the appropriate classifications of marketable securities
at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such designation at each balance
sheet date. Marketable securities which meet the criteria for classification as
available-for-sale are carried at fair value, based on quoted market prices, net
of market value discount to reflect any restrictions on transferability, with
unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of stockholders'
equity.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Goodwill
The cost in excess of net assets acquired of a subsidiary is capitalized as
goodwill and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 180-month
period.
Statement of Cash Flows
The Company prepares its statement of cash flows using the indirect method as
defined under Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 95. For purpose
of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries will file a consolidated federal income tax
return. The subsidiaries provide for income taxes on a separate-return basis and
remit to or receive from the Company amounts currently payable or receivable.
Income taxes have been provided using the liability method in accordance with
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109. "Accounting For Income
Taxes" (SFAS No. 109). SFAS No. 109 requires a company to recognize deferred tax
liabilities and assets for the expected future income tax consequences of events
that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements. Under this
method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary
differences between the financial carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities using the enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the
temporary differences are expected to reverse.
NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS OF BUSINESS
On January 29, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding
stock of On-Line Bedding Corporation (FKA Hos-Pillow Corporation, an Illinois
corporation) from a related party, in exchange for 400,000 shares of the
Company's common stock. The acquisition of On-Line Bedding Corporation has been
accounted for as a combination of related parties treated in a manner similar to
that of a pooling of interests, not a purchase combination. The results of
operations of On-Line Bedding are included for all periods presented.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS OF BUSINESS (Continued)
Aggregate purchase price, 400,000 shares of common stock
@ $2.50 per share $1,000,000
----------
Less: Net assets acquired
Working Capital 184
Property and equipment 0
Other 770
----------
Total 954
----------
Excess of purchase price over net assets acquired $ 999,046
==========
The excess cost over the book value, of $999,046, was treated as a dividend to
the related party.
On February 1, 1999, the Company acquired 80% or 3,200,000 of the issued and
outstanding common shares of PPI Capital Corp. (a shell corporation), from a
related party, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, for $20,000. This
transaction was accounted for as a dividend, with the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed recorded at book value.
On July 1, 1999, the Company acquired from a non-affiliated third party, 100% of
the issued and outstanding common stock of CIG Securities, Inc. (a broker-dealer
domiciled in Florida) for $35,000. On November 12, 1999, the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) granted the application of CIG
Securities, Inc. with regard to its change of ownership, control, and
operations. This transaction has been accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting and the results of operations of CIG Securities are included in the
historical financial statements from the date of acquisition.
The purchase price was allocated to the net assets acquired based on their fair
market values. As a result of this allocation, $32,160 of the purchase price was
allocated to excess of purchase price over net assets acquired and was
capitalized as goodwill.
Cash Price $ 35,000
--------
Less: Net assets acquired
Working Capital (Deficit) (2,017)
Other 4,857
--------
Total 2,840
--------
Excess of purchase price over net assets acquired $ 32,160
========
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - INVESTMENTS - STOCKS FOR SERVICES
As of December 31, 1999, Investments in stock received for services totalled
$9,405,418, of which $4,452,169 was deferred as of that date. Management
evaluated each investment as of December 31, 1999 and they believed that there
was no decrease in value of each investment. Accordingly, no unrealized gain or
loss on these investments was recognized for the year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
No. of
Date of shares Fair Value Valuation Revenue Deferred
Issuance Entity Received at 12/31/99 Method Earned Revenue
-------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
4/23/99 Company I 272,000 $ 816,000 b $ 816,000 $ 0
7/7/99 Company II 200,000 1,000,000 b 750,000 250,000
9/22/99 Company III 180,000 720,000 c 540,000 180,000
10/29/99 Company IV 352,000 1,408,000 c 704,000 704,000
11/8/99 Company V 340,000 1,360,000 b 680,000 680,000
11/15/99 Company VI 400,000 1,200,000 c 600,000 600,000
12/14/99 Company VII 210,526 631,578 c 315,789 315,789
12/31/99 Company VIII 357,460 1,429,840 b 337,460 1,092,380
12/31/99 Company IX 280,000 840,000 c 210,000 630,000
------- ---------- ----------- ------------
Total $9,405,418 $4,953,249 $4,452,169
========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
NOTE 5 - OTHER INVESTMENTS
In September 1999, the Company invested in an unregistered Series A 8%
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (Convertible Preferred Stock) at a price
of $10.00 per share. Dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock accrue
cumulatively at the rate of 8% of the stated value of $10.00 per share per annum
through the Redemption Date unless converted and are payable quarterly in
additional shares of Convertible Preferred Stock. After four months from the
date of issuance and prior to redemption each share of Convertible Preferred
Stock is convertible into that number of shares of Common Stock of the investee
determined by dividing the purchase price per share ($10.00) by 80% of the
market price per share of common stock as of the first closing date, subject to
a minimum conversion price of $4.00 per share and a maximum conversion price of
$6.00 per share. Commencing twelve months from the date of issuance, the
Convertible Preferred Stock shall be redeemable by the investee, in whole but
not in part, at $12.00 per share plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends on 30
day's prior written notice, provided that the closing bid price of the common
stock for the 20 consecutive trading days prior to the date of redemption notice
has equalled or exceeded $13.00 per share. In the event of a liquidation, the
holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock shall be entitled to a liquidation
preference per share equal to the redemption price on the date of such
liquidation. There is no public market for the Convertible Preferred Stock. The
Common Stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5 - OTHER INVESTMENTS (Continued)
The securities are reported at fair value, with the unrealized gain and loss
included in comprehensive income. As of December 31, 1999, these securities had
a fair value of $535,714 and an unrealized gain of $35,714. The securities carry
demand and piggyback registration rights as of October 15, 1999. At December 31,
1998, the Company did not have an investment in securities.
NOTE 6 - RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted cash represents the encumbered portion of a certificate of deposit
set aside for securing a line of credit (See Note 9).
NOTE 7 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
As of December 31, 1999, CIG Securities, Inc. (CIG) had two notes receivable
from its client companies. The first note, in the amount of $5,000, is due upon
the client company receiving at least $5,000 in proceeds through CIG in a best
efforts private placement on behalf of the client. The note is convertible at
the sole option of the Company into equity of the client company at $4 per
share. The note bears interest at 8% per annum. There is no public market for
the borrowers securities.
The second note, in the amount of $2,000,000, and any accrued but unpaid
interest are due upon the earlier of the client receiving $5 million in gross
proceeds in a private placement conducted by CIG or April 30, 2000. The loan
bears interest at 12% per annum, payable in cash or in shares of the client's
common stock. The note is convertible at the sole option of the Company into
equity of the client at $4 per share. The note is secured by the client's
unencumbered assets and a first mortgage on two real properties located in
Michigan. In addition, CIG recognized $160,000 (8% of the note) as a loan
origination fee, which is amortized over the life of the loan as adjustments of
the yield. As of December 31, 1999, the balance of unamortized loan origination
fee was $116,364, and an accrual of interest income of $30,000 is recognized.
There is no public market for the borrowers securities.
NOTE 8 - NOTE PAYABLE - SHAREHOLDER
As of December 31, 1999, On-Line Bedding had a note payable to the President of
On-Line Bedding in the amount of $57,429. No interest is being charged on the
loan, and it is due on demand.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 - LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a line of credit with a bank in the amount of $1,000,000. The
line carries a variable rate of interest (7.09% at December 31, 1999), matures
on June 15, 2000 and requires monthly interest payments. As of December 31,
1999, the Company owes $800,000 against the line. The loan is secured by a
certificate of deposit in excess of the line of credit.
NOTE 10 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense (benefit) as of December 31, 1999 and 1998
were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1998
---------- ---------- ---------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current $ 910,071 $ 6,150 $ 4,294
Deferred (63,988) (6,150) (4,294)
--------- --------- ---------
Total $ 846,083 $ 0 $ 0
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Deferred income tax asset and liabilities have been classified on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets in accordance with the nature of the
item giving rise to the temporary differences. The components of deferred tax
assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1998
---------- ----------- --------
(Restated) (Pro forma) (Circle)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
Officers' Compensation Recognition $ 74,604 $ 13,406 $ 13,406
Amortization of capitalized accumulated
Deficit 9,108 0 0
Income Tax Benefit on Consolidated
Income Tax Return 0 1,856 0
-------- -------- --------
Total Deferred Tax Asset 83,712 15,262 13,406
-------- -------- --------
Deferred Tax Liability:
Difference in tax depreciation (9,543) (3,225) (3,225)
-------- -------- --------
Total Deferred Tax Liability (9,543) (3,225) 10,181
-------- -------- --------
Net Deferred Tax Asset $ 74,169 $ 12,037 $ 10,181
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11 - REGULATION A OFFERING
In January 1999, the Company completed a self-underwritten offering of 1,000,000
shares of its common stock at $2.50 per share, pursuant to Regulation A of the
Securities Act of 1933 as amended, resulting in gross proceeds of $2,500,000.
NOTE 12 - REGULATION D OFFERING - FIRST
In March 1999, the Company completed a private placement offering of 151,480
shares of its common stock at $2.50 per share or an aggregate of $378,700
pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.
NOTE 13 - REGULATION D OFFERING - SECOND
In July 1999, the Company completed a private placement offering of 1,232,200
shares of its common stock at $10 per share or an aggregate of $12,322,000
pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.
Total expenses related to the offerings were $132,488.
NOTE 14 - STOCK SPLITS
On July 22, 1999, the Board of Directors declared a split of the outstanding and
issued stock from each one(1) share into two(2) shares, thereby increasing the
number of issued and outstanding shares to 9,870,680, and decreasing the par
value of each share to $0.00005. According to GAAP, stock splits refer to stock
dividends that generally are in excess of 20 to 25% of currently outstanding
shares. In a stock split, no part of retained earnings should be transferred to
capital stock or additional paid-in capital, other than as required by state
law. Instead, the number of shares of stock outstanding is increased and the par
value per share is decreased accordingly (ARB 43, Ch. 7B, paras. 11 and 13-16).
All references in the accompanying financial statements to the number of common
shares and per share amounts for 1999 and 1998 have been restated to reflect the
stock splits.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options Granted to Employees
The Company established the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the Plan) effective January
2, 1999 which provides for the issuance of qualified options to all employees
and non-qualified options to consultants and other service providers. The
Company has reserved 1,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the
Plan. The Company granted 312,000 options under the Plan as of December 31,
1999. The range of exercise prices were from $2.50 to $10.00. The options may be
exercised no later than three years from the date of issuance. The weighted
average fair value of options granted by the Company as of December 31, 1999 was
$4.85. None of these options have been exercised to date.
A summary of the status of stock options issued by the Company as of December
31, 1999 is presented in the following table. There were no options issued or
outstanding at December 31, 1998.
Weighted Average
Number of Exercise Price Per
Shares Share
------ -----
Outstanding at beginning of period -- --
Granted 312,000 $6.13
Exercised -- --
Cancelled -- --
------- -----
Outstanding at end of period 312,000 $6.13
======= =====
Exercisable at end of period 312,000 $6.13
======= =====
The following table sets forth additional information about stock options
outstanding at December 31, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number Weighted Weighted Number
Range of Outstanding Average Average Exercisable
Exercise as of Remaining Exercise as of
Prices Dec. 31, 1999 Contractual Life Price Dec 31, 1999
------ ------------- ---------------- ----- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 2.50 161,000 2.07 years $ 2.50 161,000
$10.00 151,000 2.46 years $10.00 151,000
------- ---- ------ -------
312,000 2.26 years $6.13 312,000
======= ==== ===== =======
</TABLE>
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
The Company accounts for equity-based instruments issued or granted to employees
using the intrinsic method as prescribed under APB No. 25 Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees.
During 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation (SFAS No. 123), which defines a fair value based method of
accounting for stock options or similar equity instruments. The Company has
elected to adopt the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123 in accounting for
employee stock options. Accordingly, the Company has elected to account for its
stock-based compensation plan under APB Opinion No. 25 an accounting standard
under which no related compensation was recognized in 1998, the year of the
grant; however the Company has computed for pro forma disclosure purposes, the
value of all options granted during the year ended December 31, 1999 using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model as prescribed by SFAS No. 123 and the
weighted average assumptions as follows.
Fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999
-----------------
Weighted average fair value per option granted $4.85
Risk-free interest rate 6.00%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
Expected Lives 3.00
Expected volatility 0.00
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of options is
amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma
information follows:
Net Income as reported and restated $1,333,517
==========
Net Income - restated (pro forma) $ 829,117
==========
Basic Earnings per share as reported and restated $ 0.146
==========
Basic Earnings per share - restated (pro forma) $ 0.091
==========
Fully Diluted Earnings per share as reported and restated $ 0.142
==========
Fully Diluted Earnings per share - restated (pro forma) $ 0.088
==========
There is no readily available trading market for the common stock of the
Company. The options to purchase the common stock have been valued at the price
at which the options were granted.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
Stock Warrants Granted in Exchange for Services
During 1999, the Company granted warrants to purchase 227,180 shares of common
stock at the price of $2.50 per share in exchange for financial and operational
consulting services. These services were valued at $1,794,722, and recorded
$598,741 each year in three years span as general and administrative expenses in
the accompanying statements of operations. These warrants will expire by March
2002.
NOTE 16 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of
common stock outstanding during the period. Earnings per share is computed using
the treasury stock method. Had the stock options and warrants (See Note 15) been
exercised as of December 31, 1999, earnings per share as of that date would have
been $0.142, fully diluted.
NOTE 17 - LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its office facilities for $6,030 per month. Rental increases
occur every three months for the first year. Thereafter the monthly rental is
$11,555. Taxes, insurance and maintenance shall be billed when due.
As of December 31, 1999, the minimum commitments under these leases are as
follows:
December 31, Amount
------------ -------
2000 $117,545
2001 143,410
2002 142,560
2003 142,560
2004 92,440
--------
Total $638,515
========
Rent expense for years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 was $36,778 and $38,635,
respectively.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 18 - PRIVATE PLACEMENTS SUBJECT TO RESCISSION
The staff of the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission
has notified CGI Capital, Inc. (CGI) that it will be recommending that the
Commission institute administrative proceedings against CGI charging violations
of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 15(b)(4) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with two private placement
securities offerings from August 1999 through December 1999. In the event that
the SEC brings an action, investors who purchased securities in the two
offerings could bring actions against the Company and/or CGI for rescission of
their purchases. Maximum exposure to the Company could be $1,041,210. In
addition, other securities regulators, including the NASD and state securities
regulators, could bring actions against CGI Capital making similar allegations
and seeking additional sanctions against the firm. There could be collateral
lawsuits concerning the consequences of any such rescission. The likelihood of
such suits or the potential exposure to the company are unknown at this time.
NOTE 19 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company acquired businesses from related parties(See Note 3). The Chairman
was a co-founder of On-Line Bedding Corporation, which was acquired by the
Company from the parents of the Chairman. This transaction was accounted for as
a combination of related parties treated in a manner similar to that of a
pooling of interests. The excess cost over the net assets acquired is treated as
a dividend to the related party.
The Company acquired PPI Capital Corp. (a shell corporation) from the Chairman
of the Board of Directors. This transaction was accounted for as a dividend.
During 1999, the Company loaned the Chairman of the Board the sum of $935,000.
The loan is evidenced by a secured promissory note and a first mortgage on a
residence. The loan was paid in full in December, 1999. Interest received on the
loan was $18,700.
The Company drew down $300,000 from the line of credit to purchase a certificate
of deposit. The certificate of deposit was pledged to secure a personal line of
credit of the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The certificate of deposit
pays interest yearly at 8.25% and matures on December 16, 2002. The certificate
of deposit is collateralized by 50,000 shares of the common stock of Circle
Group Internet, Inc. owned by the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 1999, On-Line Bedding had a note payable to the President of
On-Line Bedding in the amount of $57,429. No interest is being charged on the
loan, and it is due on demand.
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CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
As of December 31, 1999, the Company issued 84,000 shares of its common stock to
employees as a signing bonus of $555,000. The compensation was expensed.
All officers' salaries have been expensed as officers' salaries or compensation.
Officers' compensation expense was $322,667 and $136,000 for years ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. In 1999, the total amount was paid in
full. In 1998, the Company paid and accrued $31,020; the balance of $104,980 was
additional paid-in capital.
NOTE 20 - YEAR 2000
The year 2000 issue affects the company's internal systems, including IT
systems. The Company has assessed the readiness of its critical systems for
handling the year 2000. Testing and remediation of all systems has been
completed. Management believes that all critical systems are year 2000
compliant. The financial impact of making the replacements and modifications to
the Company's systems was not material to the Company's financial position or
results of operations. Management does not rely on outside vendors for any
products or services that would adversely affect the Company's ability to
function, should those outside vendor's products or services not be Year 2000
compliant.
NOTE 21 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On February 14, 2000, the Board of Directors and sole shareholder of CIG
Securities, Inc. elected to change the name of the Company to CGI Capital, Inc.
On November 10, 1999, a request for the return of stock received by Circle Group
Internet, Inc. for services provided was received from a client company. The
Company is currently in favorable negotiations with the client company and
believes that the request for the return of stock will be rescinded. Management
and management's counsel currently believes that resolving the matter will not
have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or its
results of operations.
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DEALER PROSPECTUS DELIVERY OBLIGATION
Until ____, 2000, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities,
whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a
prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a
prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold
allotments or subscriptions.
We have not authorized any dealer, salesperson, or other person to provide any
information or make any representations about us, except the information or
representations contained in this prospectus. You should not rely on any
additional information or representation.
This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an
offer to buy, any securities:
- except the common stock offered by this prospectus;
- in any jurisdiction in which the offer or solicitation is not
authorized;
- in any jurisdiction where the dealer or other salesperson is not
qualified to make the offer or solicitation;
- to any person to whom it is unlawful to make the offer or
solicitation; or
- to any person who is not a United States resident or who is outside
the jurisdiction of the United States.
The delivery of this prospectus or any accompanying sales does not imply that:
- there have been no changes in the affairs of Circle Group Internet
after the date of this prospectus; or
- the information contained in this prospectus is correct after the
date of this prospectus.
1,833,760 SHARES
COMMON STOCK
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PROSPECTUS
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The articles of incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc. provide
indemnification of directors and officers and other corporate agents to the
fullest extent permitted under the laws of Illinois. The articles of
incorporation also limit the personal liability of the Circle Group Internet,
Inc.'s directors to the fullest extent permitted by the Illinois Business
Corporation Act contains provisions entitling our directors and officers to
indemnification from judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable
expenses, including attorneys' fees, as the result of an action or proceeding in
which they may be involved by reason of being or having been a director or
officer of Circle Group Internet, provided said officers or directors acted in
good faith.
Because indemnification or liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to our directors, officers or controlling persons by these, or
otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC this
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is therefore unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against liabilities, other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid
by one of our directors, officers or controlling persons in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding, is asserted by a director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will,
unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of the issue.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth the estimated expenses to be incurred in
connection with the issuance and resale of the securities offered by this
prospectus. We are responsible for the payment of all expenses set forth below.
Registration fee $ 5,075
Application fee for the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. 75,625
Blue Sky filing fees and expenses 0
Printing and engraving expenses 8,000
Legal fees and expenses 50,000
Accounting fees and expenses 29,000
Miscellaneous 1,000
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Total $168,700
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ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
On October 9, 1996 CGI Capital issued 1,000 shares of its common stock to
Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc., formerly known as Capital Internet Group,
Inc., for par value, as founders shares. The issuance of these shares was exempt
from registration in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. Internet
Broadcasting Company, Inc. was a financially sophisticated investor with
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it was capable
of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment, and it had
full access to, or was otherwise provided with, all relevant information
reasonably necessary to evaluate CGI Capital.
In 1997, Mr. Gregory Halpern received 6,494,000 shares and Mr. Dana Dabney
received 500,000 shares of our common stock for the nominal consideration of par
value $.0001 per share as founders of Circle Group Internet. These issuances of
the shares of common stock were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of
the Securities Act. Messrs. Halpern and Dabney were accredited investors.
During fiscal 1997, we established a note payable in the principal amount of
$16,403 to Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, our founder and CEO, to purchase furniture
and fixtures, including computer equipment for our offices. The note provided
for interest at 18% per annum and was unsecured. We repaid the note in full
before December 31, 1998. Mr. Halpern was an accredited investors.
Between June 1998 and January 1999, we sold an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of
our common stock in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities
Act which was conducted according to Regulation A. The offering, which was a
self-underwritten direct public offering conducted by us via the Internet,
resulted in gross proceeds to us of $2,500,000 from approximately 402 investors.
We paid no underwriting fees, discounts or commissions in connection therewith.
The proceeds from this offering were used to fund the expansion of our
operations, to pay costs associated with our acquisitions of On-Line Bedding and
PPI Capital, and to provide working capital for the expansion of our
infrastructure.
Between January 1999 and October 1999, we issued options to purchase an
aggregate of 319,000 shares of our common stock, at exercise prices ranging from
$2.50 per share to $10.00 per share, under our 1999 Stock Option Plan to 16 of
our executive officers, directors and employees. Subsequent to their issuance,
options for an aggregate of 7,000 shares were canceled when the employment of
one of the optionees was terminated. In each instance, the exercise price of the
options was equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of
grant. None of the options have been exercised. The issuance of these securities
was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act in reliance
on the exemption set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. All of the
optionees, who are our employees, are accredited investors.
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In January 1999, we issued 400,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Edward L.
Halpern and his wife, Diane Halpern, in a private transaction exchange for all
the issued and outstanding capital stock of On-Line Bedding. Mr. Halpern is an
affiliate of ours and Mr. and Mrs. Halpern are accredited investors. The
transaction was exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on
the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. We paid no
underwriting fees, discounts or commissions in connection therewith.
In March 1999, we issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 227,110 shares of
our common stock, exercisable at $2.50 per share, which are exercisable until
March 2002, to consultants who rendered various consulting services to us on a
variety of business issues, including general business matters, investments,
real estate, business development, acquisitions, marketing and market research,
international business, vehicle brokerage, transportation, and banking and
financial matters. These consultants are financially sophisticated with
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that they were
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment, and
they had full access to, or were otherwise provided with, all relevant
information reasonably necessary to evaluate Circle Group Internet. There are 11
holders of these warrants which were issued without registration under the
Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. We
paid no underwriting fees, discounts or commissions in connection therewith.
Between March 1 and March 15, 1999, we sold 151,480 shares of common
stock to 47 accredited investors resulting in gross proceeds to us of $376,200.
We paid no underwriting fees, discounts or commissions in connection therewith.
The proceeds from this offering were used to launch our e-finance division.
These shares were sold in a private placement exempt from registration under the
Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(2) and Rule 506, Regulation D, of the
Securities Act. Each of these investors (a) had access to business and financial
information concerning Circle Group, (b) represented that they were acquiring
the shares for investment purposes only and not with a view towards distribution
or resale exempt in compliance with applicable securities laws, and (c) had such
knowledge and experience in business and financial matters that they were able
to evaluate the risks and merits of an investment in Circle Group. No general
solicitation or advertising was used in connection with these issuances and the
certificates evidencing the shares that were issued contained a legend
restricting their transferability absent registration under the Securities Act
or the availability of an applicable exemption therefrom.
Between April 1, 1999 and October 7, 1999 , we have issued an aggregate of 3,500
shares of common stock to EBS Public Relations, Inc. for public relations
services rendered to us under an agreement dated March 4, 1999. At the request
of EBS' principals, Erica and Brian Swerdlow, these shares have been issued to
them individually. EBS is a financially sophisticated investor with knowledge
and experience in financial and business matters that it was capable of
evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment, and it had full
access to, or was otherwise provided with, all relevant information reasonably
necessary to evaluate Circle Group Internet. Accordingly, the issuance of the
shares of common stock were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act.
On April 1, 1999; May 1, 1999; June 1, 1999 and July 1, 1999, we issued 200
shares of common stock to Ms. Mary Lytle for tutoring services rendered in
connection with the testing of our management for their broker-dealer licenses.
Ms. Lytle is a financially sophisticated investor with knowledge and experience
in financial and business matters that she was capable of evaluating the merits
and risks of the prospective investment, and she had full access to, or was
otherwise provided with, all relevant information reasonably necessary to
evaluate Circle Group Internet. Accordingly, the issuance of the shares of
common stock were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act.
Between April 1, 1999 and July 22, 1999, we sold 1,213,800 shares of
our common stock to 63 accredited investors. We received $12,138,000 in gross
proceeds in the private placement and paid no underwriting fees, discounts or
commissions in connection therewith. We used a portion of the proceeds from this
offering for the development and marketing of our Internet viewing software. The
balance of the funds will be used for general working capital. These shares were
sold in a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act in
reliance on Section 4(2) and Rule 506, Regulation D, of the Securities Act. Each
of these investors (a) had access to business and financial information
concerning Circle Group, (b) represented that they were acquiring the shares for
investment purposes only and not with a view towards distribution or resale
exempt in compliance with applicable securities laws, and (c) had such knowledge
and experience in business and financial matters that they were able to evaluate
the risks and merits of an investment in Circle Group. No general solicitation
or advertising was used in connection with these issuances and the certificates
evidencing the shares that were issued contained a legend restricting their
transferability absent registration under the Securities Act or the availability
of an applicable exemption therefrom.
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In April 1999, we issued Mr. and Mrs. Edward Halpern a demand promissory note in
the principal amount of $80,018, bearing interest at 8% per annum, which
represented shareholder distributions prior to our acquisition of On-Line
Bedding. Mr. and Mrs. Halpern are accredited investors.
On August 1, 1999 Mr. Gregory J. Halpern, our president and CEO, borrowed
$935,000 from us under a secured promissory note. This note bore interest at 8%
per annum. As collateral for the note, Mr. Halpern granted us a first mortgage
on his principal residence. This residence had a fair market value which
exceeded the principal amount of the note and, with the exception of our
mortgage, was unencumbered. Mr. Halpern is an accredited investor. The note was
satisfied in full on December 7, 1999, and we have released our mortgage on the
property.
Between July 1999 and March 2000, we issued an aggregate of 54,000 shares of our
common stock to 26 of our executive officers, directors and employees. These
issuances of shares of common stock were exempt from registration under Section
4(2) of the Securities Act. All of the officers, directors and/or employees were
either accredited investors, were financially sophisticated investors with
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that they were
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment, had a
pre-existing relationship with our management and/or had access to all relevant
information reasonably necessary to evaluate us.
On March 7, 2000, we issued options to purchase an aggregate of 927,500 shares
of our common stock, at an exercise price of $10.00 per share, under our 1999
Stock Option Plan to 33 of our executive officers, directors and employees. In
each instance, the exercise price of the options was equal to the fair market
value of our common stock on the date of grant. None of the options have been
exercised. The issuance of the securities was exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act in reliance upon the exemption set forth in
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 8, 2000, we sold 5,000 shares of our common stock to Gary Cooper, a
former director of the Company. Mr. Cooper is a financially sophisticated
investor with knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that he
is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment, and
he had full access to, or was otherwise provided with, all relevant information
reasonably necessary to evaluate Circle Group Internet, Inc. Accordingly, the
issuance of the shares of common stock were exempt from registration under
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. In June 2000, we repurchased the 5,000
shares of our Common Stock from Mr. Cooper for total cash consideration of
$50,000.
ITEM 27. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits
3.1* Articles of Incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.2* Articles of Amendment dated December 8, 1997 to the Articles of
Incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
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3.3* Articles of Amendment dated December 15, 1997 to the Articles of
Incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.4* By-Laws of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.5* Articles of Amendment dated March 1, 2000 to the Articles of
Incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
4.1* Specimen Common Stock Certificate
5* Opinion of Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, P.A.
10.1* Employment Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Gregory J. Halpern
10.2* Employment Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Dana L. Dabney
10.3* Employment Agreement dated February 1, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Frank K. Menon
10.4* Employment Agreement dated March 1, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Arthur C. Tanner
10.5* Employment Agreement dated March 1, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Erik J. Brown
10.6* Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc. and Michael J. Theriault
10.7* 1999 Stock Option Plan of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.8* Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between the
shareholders of On-Line Bedding Corporation and Circle Group
Internet, Inc.
10.9* Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 8, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc., Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. and CGI Capital,
Inc.
10.10* Extension Agreement dated May 25, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc., Internet Broadcasting Company and CGI Capital, Inc.
10.11* Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 1, 1999 between Gregory
Halpern and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.12* Extension Agreement dated August 25, 1999 between Circle Group
Internet, Inc., Internet Broadcasting Company and CGI Capital, Inc.
10.13* Client Agreement dated March 4, 1999 between EBS Public Relations,
Inc. and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.14* Industrial lease agreement dated May 20, 1999 between CLO
Enterprises and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.15* Industrial lease agreement dated June 18, 1999 between CLO
Enterprises and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.16* Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement between the
shareholders of On-Line Bedding Corporation and Circle Group
Internet, Inc.
10.17* Secured Promissory Note dated August 1, 1999 from Gregory J. Halpern
10.18* Mortgage dated August 6, 1999 between Gregory J. Halpern and
Karen S. Halpern and
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
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10.19* Form of Placement Agency Agreement
10.20* Form of Business Consulting Agreement
10.21* Demand Promissory Note dated April 1, 1999
10.22* 1999 Stock Option Plan, as amended, of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
21* Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1** Consent of Harold Y. Spector, Certified Public Accountant
23.2* Consent of Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, P.A. is included in
Exhibit 5
27** Financial Data Schedule
99* Letter dated July 14, 1999 to the Securities and Exchange Commission
requesting no-action regarding CGI Capital, Inc.
* Previously filed ** Filed herewith.
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ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) We undertake:
(1) To file, during any period in which we offer or sell securities, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of
the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which,
individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement;
(iii) To include any additional or changed material information
with respect to the plan of distribution.
(2) For determining any liability under the Securities Act, treat each
post-effective amendment as a new registration statement relating to the
securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the
initial bona fide offering.
(3) To file a post-effective amendment to remove any of the securities
that remain unsold at the end of the offering.
(b) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Circle
Group Internet, Inc., we have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC,
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of Circle Group
Internet, Inc. in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding)
is asserted by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with
the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether indemnification by it
is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of the issue.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned in the City of Mundelein, State of
Illinois, on July 6, 2000.
CIRCLE GROUP INTERNET, INC.
By: /s/ Gregory J. Halpern
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Gregory J. Halpern, Chief
Executive Officer
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, this Amendment No. 6
to the registration statement was signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates stated.
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/s/Gregory J. Halpern Director and Chief Executive Officer July 6, 2000
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Gregory J. Halpern
/s/Frank K. Menon Director and President July 6, 2000
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Frank K. Menon
/s/Dana L. Dabney Director, Vice President of Human Resources July 6, 2000
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Dana L. Dabney
/s/ Arthur C. Tanner Chief Financial Officer July 6, 2000
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Arthur C. Tanner
/s/ Michael J. Theriault Chief Operating Officer July 6, 2000
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Michael J. Theriault
/s/ Edward J. Halpern Director July 6, 2000
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Edward L. Halpern
/s/ Steven H. Salgan Director July 6, 2000
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Steven H. Salgan, M.D.
/s/ Stanford Jay Levin Director July 6, 2000
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Stanford Jay Levin
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The foregoing represents a majority of the Board of Directors
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits
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3.1* Articles of Incorporation of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.2* Articles of Amendment dated December 8, 1997 to the Articles of Incorporation of
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.3* Articles of Amendment dated December 15, 1997 to the Articles of Incorporation of
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.4* By-Laws of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
3.5* Articles of Amendment dated March 1, 2000 to the Articles of Incorporation of Circle
Group Internet, Inc.
4.1* Specimen Common Stock Certificate
5* Opinion of Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, P.A.
10.1* Employment Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
Gregory J. Halpern
10.2* Employment Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
Dana L. Dabney
10.3* Employment Agreement dated February 1, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc.
and Frank K. Menon
10.4* Employment Agreement dated March 1, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
Arthur C. Tanner
10.5* Employment Agreement dated March 1, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
Erik J. Brown
10.6* Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc. and
Michael J. Theriault
10.7* 1999 Stock Option Plan of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.8* Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 2, 1999 between the shareholders of On-Line
Bedding Corporation and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.9* Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 8, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc.,
Internet Broadcasting Company, Inc. and CGI Capital, Inc.
10.10* Extension Agreement dated May 25, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc., Internet
Broadcasting Company and CGI Capital, Inc.
10.11* Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 1, 1999 between Gregory Halpern and
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.12* Extension Agreement dated August 25, 1999 between Circle Group Internet, Inc.,
Internet Broadcasting Company and CGI Capital, Inc.
10.13* Client Agreement dated March 4, 1999 between EBS Public Relations, Inc. and Circle
Group Internet, Inc.
10.14* Industrial lease agreement dated May 20, 1999 between CLO Enterprises and Circle
Group Internet, Inc.
10.15* Industrial lease agreement dated June 18, 1999 between CLO Enterprises and Circle
Group Internet, Inc.
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10.16* Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement between the shareholders of On-
Line Bedding Corporation and Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.17* Secured Promissory Note dated August 1, 1999 from Gregory J. Halpern
10.18* Mortgage dated August 6, 1999 between Gregory J. Halpern and Karen S. Halpern and
Circle Group Internet, Inc.
10.19* Form Placement Agency Agreement
10.20* Form of Business Consulting Agreement
10.21* Demand Promissory Note dated April 1, 1999
10.22* 1999 Stock Option Plan, as amended, of Circle Group Internet, Inc.
21* Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1** Consent of Harold Y. Spector, Certified Public Accountant
23.2* Consent of Atlas, Pearlman, Trop & Borkson, P.A. is included in Exhibit 5
27** Financial Data Schedule
99* Letter dated July 14, 1999 to the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting no-
action regarding CGI Capital, Inc.
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* Previously filed
** Filed herewith.
