UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File number 0 - 27795
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nevada 52 - 2079421
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Suite 320 - 1100 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 4A6
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (604) 689-7572
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Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on
which registered
Common Stock with par value of $0.0001 per share NQB Pink Sheets
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Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
None
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(Title of class)
Check whether the Issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to filing requirements for the past 90 days.
(1) Yes [X] No [ ] (2) Yes [X] No [ ]
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $ 0
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State the aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was
sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of a
specified date within the past 60 days.
As of October 31, 1999, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates is determinable and is considered to be $1,540,921.
(THE COMPANY INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS)
The Company was not involved in bankruptcy proceedings during the past five
years.
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
As at October 31, 1999, the Company has 12,355,260 shares of common stock
issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the part
of this Form 10-KSB (eg., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the documents are
incorporated:
(1) Any annual report to security holders;
(2) Any proxy or information statement;
(3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) of the Securities
Act of 1933.
None of the aforementioned documents have been incorporated by reference or form
part of this Form 10-KSB.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1 Description of Business 4
Item 2 Description of Property 11
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 11
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 13
PART II
Item 5 Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 13
Item 6 Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations 23
Item 7 Financial Statements 27
Item 8 Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure 27
PART III
Item 9 Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act 27
Item 10 Executive Compensation 29
Item 11 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 33
Item 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 35
Item 13 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 36
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PART I
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ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated on June 17,
1997 in the State of Nevada, U.S.A. The Company's executive office is located
at 1100 Melville Street (Suite 320), Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4A6,
Canada, Tel: (604) 689-7572.
The Company was organized as a holding company and was publicly traded on the
NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol 'HUES' from October 26, 1998 to
November 19, 1999. Since November 19, 1999, the Company has been quoted on the
NQB Pink Sheets.
As it was the intent of the Company to become publicly traded in the United
States, management determined it would be in the Company's best interests to be
domiciled there, and therefore incorporated the Company in Nevada, U.S.A. All
of the Company's subsidiaries are British Columbia incorporated companies.
The President, Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Company is James
Meier, 30. Since June 17, 1997 to the present, Mr. Meier has been managing the
Company's daily business. Since November 28, 1996, Mr. Meier has been the
President of a British Columbia incorporated company, Meier Worldwide Intermedia
Inc. From 1990 to 1995, he served as a systems analyst with the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce in Vancouver, BC. Mr. Meier has been a director of
the British Columbia Motion Picture Association since 1996, and is a voting
member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Until November 1, 1998, the Company and its subsidiaries were in the business of
developing websites on the internet as well as the acquisition, management and
leasing of sound studio space which it marketed to the local entertainment
industry through its five wholly-owned British Columbia incorporated
subsidiaries. On November 1, 1998, these subsidiaries were disposed of for
total consideration of $6.50 to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., a company owned
by James Meier, for their failure to produce revenue. These disposed
subsidiaries were: Meier Studios Inc., incorporated August 25,1997; G.G.
Studios Inc., incorporated October 6, 1997; Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc.
(BC), incorporated November 28, 1996; Meier Studios (Lake City) Inc.,
incorporated December 18, 1997; and Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc., incorporated
March 26, 1998.
On June 30, 1997, the Company acquired a movie industry website from Meier
Entertainment Group Inc., a company wholly-owned by James Meier. On June 30,
1997, the Company issued 3,600,000 shares at $0.001 per share to Mr. Meier.
These shares were issued for services and operating the Internet site and the
production rights for a motion picture based on the life story of Mr. Meier's
father, John Meier. The recorded amount of $0.001 per share was arbitrarily
determined by the Company and was for Mr. Meier's services as a director and
officer of the Company only. This transaction was done with the approval of the
Board of Directors.
In 1998, the Company formed two wholly owned subsidiaries. These are:
1. Meier Studio Management Inc., incorporated in British Columbia on March 26,
1998. James Meier is President. The company was originally formed to manage
all of the studios that have subsequently been disposed of as of November
1, 1998 (see Part 1, Item 1, "Description of Business").
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2. Meier Entertainment Security Inc., was incorporated in British Columbia on
September 16, 1998. James Meier is President and Patrick S. Johnson is Vice
President. For the past 13 years through his own firm, Mr. Johnson has
provided security services to the entertainment industry. This company was
established to provide personal and production site security services for
the Company's movies.
Meier Studio Management Inc. and Meier Entertainment Security Inc. have never
conducted business. It is not anticipated by the management that either company
will carry on business in the future. Given the foregoing, there is little
probability that either business will continue as viable business entities in
the future.
Having disposed of the studio space leasing and management businesses, the
Company is currently refocusing its business and is in a transitional stage. It
is management's belief that the future opportunities for the Company lie not
only with the production of films but also with the potential ability to merge
this industry with the multi-media interactive technology that is available to
the Company through its investment of a 20% interest in a company called
Internet Television Network ("ITN") (see Part 1, Item 1, "Multimedia Video
Technology").
The Company paid $2,000 for 2,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per
share in a recently incorporated Nevada company called Internet Television
Network ("ITN"). This company was incorporated on July 6, 1999 in Nevada,
U.S.A. The acquisition constitutes a 20% interest in ITN by the Company. ITN
plans to carry out the business of providing real-time interactive multi-media
services that will be available to the public via the Internet. A business plan
is currently being completed and ITN's management has yet to determine how they
will fund this project or the amount of funds that are needed to launch this
service. John Meier is President and Chief Executive Officer of ITN and James
Meier is a Director. As of October 31, 1999 and for the nine month period ended
July 31, 2000, ITN had not raised any working capital.
OFFICES
The Company's executive office is located at Suite 320 - 1100 Melville Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4A6, Canada.
PLANNED BUSINESS
It is the Company's objectives to carve out a niche market in the entertainment
industry by implementing the following plans in the year 2000:
* Initiate production of the film based on the life of John Meier (see Part
I, Item 1,"Movie Production").
* Develop interactive video services for the Internet through Internet
Television Network (ITN) (see Part 1, Item I, "Description of Business").
Movie Production
Although the Company is currently inactive, the President is working full time
to obtain funding for the Company's subsidiaries. These are:
* H.R.H. Productions Inc. ("H.R.H.") was incorporated in British Columbia on
October 6, 1997. James Meier is President. The Company owns 1,000 common
shares at $0.01 per share representing 100% ownership. The company will be
responsible for producing the movie, "The John Meier Story", based on the
life of John Meier, who is the father of James Meier. John Meier was the
former personal business advisor and aide to the late Howard Hughes and is
the central character in the book, "Age of Secrets, The Conspiracy that
toppled Richard Nixon and the Hidden Death of Howard Hughes". This book was
published in 1995 and sold about 5,000 copies. H.R.H. has not yet determined
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how much funding is required to produce this movie. At the present time,
management has not identified any sources for the funds necessary to
complete this project. Beyond producing the movie based on the life of John
Meier, the company has no specific plans for future film projects.
* Meier Rose Pictures Inc. ("Meier Rose") was incorporated in British Columbia
on April 28, 1999. James Meier is President and Chief Executive Officer of
Meier Rose. The Company owns 2,000 common shares at $0.01 per share,
representing a twenty percent (20%) interest in Meier Rose. Meier
Entertainment Group Inc. owns 5,100 common shares at $0.01 per share,
representing fifty one percent (51%) and Alexandra Rose owns 2,900 common
shares at $0.01 per share representing twenty nine percent (29%). Meier
Rose's Chief Operating Officer is veteran Hollywood producer Alexandra Rose.
Meier Rose intends to produce mainstream theatrical motion pictures in
British Columbia, with Alexandra Rose serving as producer. Alexandra Rose is
an accomplished Hollywood producer, with several successful projects to her
credit including the nomination for an Oscar for 'Best Picture' for the film
Norma Rae, for which Sally Field won the 'Best Actress' Oscar, as well as
the Christopher Award for 'Best film, Best Screen Play and Best Director'.
Ms. Rose was also the producer of "The Other Sister", a Touchstone Pictures
Film starring Diane Keaton released in 1999 by Bella Vista.
At present Meier Rose has no employees. There are no contractual terms and
conditions between the Company and Meier Rose. Contractual terms and
conditions between the Company and Meier Rose will be established for each
individual film to be produced by Meier Rose. The Company is presently
looking for suitable products.
According to the BC Film Commission, British Columbia is internationally known
as Hollywood North, and is now considered to be the third largest film
production center in the world, after California and New York. Vancouver, BC,
is also recognized for the production of successful television shows, television
commercials, animations and graphics.
Through its subsidiary, H.R.H., the Company proposes to commence production of
motion picture films in the year 2000, including a movie based on the life of
James Meier's father, John Meier, who was the personnel business advisor and
aide to the late Howard Hughes. John Meier also served on President Richard
Nixon's task force on 'Resources and Environment'. A script for the John Meier
movie has not yet been written, but is currently contemplated subject to
financing. The movie would be an original screenplay based on private documents
and former secret U.S. government files about the life and death of the
reclusive billionaire, Howard Hughes, founder of Hughes Aerospace Inc.
The Company acquired the rights to make a film based on John Meier's story from
Meier Entertainment Group Inc., an affiliate of the Company's President, James
Meier, in August 1997. Such assignment was without consideration, it being John
Meier's hope that the Company will effect production of such movie. (see Part
III, Item 12, "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").
Management believes the John Meier story will have significant public interest
and the potential for a major movie. His story includes employment from 1959
until 1970 as an aide to Howard Hughes, and contains knowledge of certain
information relating to the resignation of Richard Nixon as the President of the
United States. Incidents from John Meier's life have been featured in a book
written by Gerald Bellett, called "Age of Secrets" (Voyageur, 1995), that was
subtitled "The Conspiracy that Toppled Richard Nixon and the Hidden Death of
Howard Hughes".
Management believes that because of the film's controversial revelations and the
fact that it will be produced by an 'accomplished Hollywood producer', Alexandra
Rose, significant publicity could be generated for the film which could
translate into a box office success.
The writing and production of movies require substantial funding, and the
Company's ability to produce movies will depend on its ability to raise such
funding, by way of a public or private offering. Management is currently
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reviewing the funding requirements for the film on John Meier's life
experiences, and has not yet decided how they will achieve such funding or how
much is required. No assurances can be given that such funding will be
available on terms deemed acceptable by the Company, or that such movie, if
financed and produced, will be successful.
The writing and production of movies is highly speculative in nature, involves
many risks and frequently involves costs in excess of revenues. Production of
the above film is contingent upon the Company's ability to raise sufficient
working capital to complete the projects identified in this section.
Neither Meier Rose nor H.R.H. presently has any financing or employees.
Management is capable of carrying on the day-to-day business of the Company, and
employees will only be hired when needed. It is anticipated that between 60 and
100 employees will be needed for each movie.
Netcasting
The Company is researching various companies experimenting with Netcasting, and
sees a potential opportunity with this technology. Netcasting is the term used
for film and television productions that are broadcasted over the Internet
instead of using conventional methods such as cable and satellite. Management
believes that the entertainment industry will evolve more and more from distinct
media, such as television, movies, CD-ROM, and Internet, into unified or
coopera-tive enterprises producing for all such media.
Potential Acquisitions
The Company may engage in or acquire other related businesses as well. Other
businesses might include a directory of the Canadian film and television
industry and/or the creation of multi-media productions. The Company has not
initiated any steps toward the organization of any additional businesses, and
does not presently have the financial capacity to do so. Any acquisitions of
further businesses may involve the issuance of the Company's stock. In the long
term, the Company will seek to engage in all facets of the entertainment
industry, ranging from the production and marketing of entertainment productions
for theaters and television to providing multimedia Internet services.
Multi-Media Video Technology
The Company paid $2,000 for 2,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per
share in a recently incorporated Nevada company called Internet Television
Network ("ITN"). This company was incorporated on July 6, 1999 in Nevada,
U.S.A. The acquisition constitutes a 20% interest in ITN by the Company. ITN
plans to carry out the business of providing real-time interactive multi-media
services that will be available to the public via the internet. A business plan
is currently being completed and ITN's management has yet to determine how they
will fund this project or the amount of funds that are needed to launch this
service. John Meier is President and Chief Executive Officer of ITN and James
Meier is a Director. As of October 31, 1999 and for the nine month period ended
July 31, 2000, ITN had not raised any working capital.
The Film and Television Industry in British Columbia
Film production in British Columbia has grown rapidly in recent years, and is
now an established industry. According to the BC Film Commission, film and
television production generated CDN$537 million in revenues for British Columbia
in 1996 (compared with CDN$432 million in 1995), with more than 25,000 jobs
ascribed to the industry. Production in 1997 increased to CDN$630 million, and
in 1998 posted a record CDN$808 million. A principle reason for such growth has
been that production costs are up to 50% less in British Columbia, due to lower
wages and a favorable exchange rate, compared with Hollywood. Development of
the British Columbia film industry has been looked upon favorably by the
provincial government, which created the British Columbia Film Commission to
assist in bringing productions to British Columbia, provide funding for local
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productions, and otherwise support the industry. Vancouver provides experienced
manpower and beautiful scenery, and the Greater Vancouver Regional District has
made the film industry a high priority. The British Columbia Film Commission
believes that the film industry could reach CDN$1 billion by the year 2000.
Major films produced in British Columbia to date include Deep Rising, Fire Storm
and Free Willy III; television series produced there included Poltergeist,
Highlander, Millennium, and X-Files (winner of three Golden Globe Awards).
Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., MCA Universal, MGM, and Disney all maintain
offices in the Vancouver area, which is often referred to as "Hollywood North".
The great majority of such revenues come from foreign producers. The industry's
success could therefore be affected by the relative strength of the Canadian and
U.S. dollars. A surge in value of the Canadian dollar would have a negative
impact on this industry in British Columbia.
DISTRIBUTION METHODS
The Film Industry
The Company will utilize both traditional and non-traditional distribution
channels to distribute its films. The Company believes that its first film
based on the life of John Meier will generate interest by the major film
distributors such as Touchstone, Alliance and Miramax Films. Using a well-known
Hollywood producer such as Alexandra Rose will assist the Company in
successfully bringing its films to the attention of the major distributors.
In addition to traditional distribution channels, the Company sees an
opportunity to distribute its products directly to consumers through
"netcasting" or the broadcasting of films over the Internet. Management's
commitment to exploring non-traditional distribution channels is highlighted by
the Company's investment in ITN, a company that intends to develop the ability
to provide television-quality video feeds over the Internet.
COMPETITION
The Film Industry
The market for the Company's products is highly competitive and uncertain as to
the amount such market will generate. Many of the Company's competitors have
greater name recognition and resources than does the Company. There are no
assurances that the Company will be able to successfully compete or that the
projects will be viable.
With respect to its plans for motion picture production, the Company will be
competing with numerous companies engaged in the production and marketing of
films and television productions. Most of such entities, such as Can West
Global, Western International Communications, Cannell, and Pacific Motion
Pictures, are larger and better established, and many are better financed than
the Company. Management feels strongly that successful development of its
first project, a movie based on the life of John Meier and produced by a
well-known Hollywood producer such as Alexandra Rose, will provide the momentum
necessary to attract the capital and artistic talent to develop future projects.
The Internet Business
The Company has limited exposure to the Internet business through its investment
in ITN. The Internet business is highly competitive and highly fragmented and
dominated by small enterprises. Success will be largely dependent on ITN's
ability to raise capital and attract talent in the computer and multi-media
industry. The Company is therefore uncertain as to the amount such market will
grow and ITN's ability to compete in such an environment.
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Currently, there are numerous potential competitors seeking to deliver similar
broadcast services on the Internet. Large companies such as Disney, Microsoft
and Broadcast.com have all invested substantial amounts of capital to develop
the technology and channels to deliver content to end-users. In addition to
these major industry players, many small upstart technology companies are
developing products and services that will compete directly with ITN's planned
services. Compared to many of its competitors, ITN is severely hampered by its
lack of capital and technical expertise.
ITN and the Company will not be dependent upon a few major customers as every
individual with access to the Internet will be a potential customer for delivery
of broadcast quality services over the Internet.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The Company has no other patents, licenses, trademarks, franchises, concessions,
royalty agreements or labor contracts other than the following:
1. The Company has the right to produce one movie based on the life of John
Meier as previously described. There are no payments due under the terms of
the grant of rights.
2. The Company has entered into an agreement with James Meier, President of
the Company, whereby Mr. Meier will be paid $5,000 per month for his
services to the Company. Effective November 1, 1999, the agreement was
terminated.
GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
The Company does not require government approval of its products or services and
as such has not sought any such approval from any level of government.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The Film Industry
The film industry is subject to government regulation at the federal,
state/provincial and municipal levels. Currently, both the Canadian federal and
provincial governments encourage film production in British Columbia through
preferential tax treatment. Should the current taxation schemes change, the
Company's ability to produce films in British Columbia would be seriously
impaired.
The Internet
Currently, there is little federal or state/provincial regulation of the
Internet when compared with other modes of communication, entertainment and
commerce. As the Internet grows and in particular as the value of e-commerce
grows, the potential for government regulation at both the state/provincial and
federal level increases. It is foreseeable that increased regulation in regard
to user privacy, taxation, content, copyright and consumer protection may be
enacted in the future. As the rapid growth of the Internet has been in part due
to its unregulated nature, any future regulations will likely slow the current
rate of growth of the Internet. Any reduction in the rate of growth of the
Internet will negatively affect companies that seek to introduce new
technologies and products to the public. As such, the Company's current
investment in ITN, a business that seeks to provide internet broadcasting
services to the public, would be negatively impacted by a slowing of growth in
Internet usage.
Recent attempts by the telephone carriers to request the Federal Communications
Commission to regulate Internet service providers due to the increased demands
being placed on the carriers' infrastructure could result in the imposition of
user fees on service providers which would ultimately be passed on to the
consumers. Any such levy would likely lead to slower growth in the Internet and
would have an adverse affect on the Company's investment in ITN.
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Laws aimed at regulating the content of Internet content providers has also been
promoted by various interest groups. Successful regulation of Internet content
will likely result in a slowing of the Internet's current popularity as a mode
of dissemination of information. Management feels that given the international
dimension of the Internet, it is unlikely that regulation of content by any
nation will be successful.
RISK FACTORS
The Film Industry
1. The Company has a short history of operating various film studios for
over a year and a half, and no operating history in the making of films,
and is dependent upon its ability to raise sufficient working capital to
complete the projects identified in this report. The Company does not have
funds to undertake any of its planned activities at the current time and
there can be no assurance that it will be able to raise such funds.
2. The Company lacks working capital and will require financing to commence
production of one movie. There is no assurance that the Company will be
able to obtain such financing, or, if available, what the terms of such
financing will be.
3. The market for the Company's products is highly competitive and uncertain
as to the amount such market will generate. Many of the Company's
competitors have greater name recognition and resources than does the
Company. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to
successfully compete or that the projects will be viable.
4. The Company's success will depend largely upon the performance of its
founders and executive officers, James Meier, President and Director,
Harry Evans, Executive Vice President and Director, Carrie Hunter,
Corporate Secretary and Director, John Meier, consultant, and Alexandra
Rose, Producer. The loss of the services of these individuals would have a
materially adverse effect on the Company if a replacement could not be
found. In addition, the Company will need to attract and retain skilled and
experienced sales and technical staff to successfully accomplish its
business plan. Competition for experienced personnel in the Company's
industries is intense. In the event that the Company is unable to attract
and retain certain skilled staff, or if the Company loses the services of
any of its key personnel, there can be no assurances that replacement
personnel with similar contacts, experience and skills could be found.
5. The Company does not anticipate payment of any cash dividends on its
Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
6. Due to the concentration of the Company's shares in Meier Entertainment
Group Inc., there are significant risk factors to the ordinary shareholder.
As at October 31, 1999, the Company's President, James Meier, remains in
effective control of the Company with the ability to elect all of the
Company's directors and to authorize certain corporate transactions that
require stockholder approval, in each case without concurrence of the
Company's minority stockholders.
7. Present management of the Company has a limited knowledge of how to
produce movies, and the Company has a lack of operating history in the
movie production business. However, the Chief Operating Officer of Meier
Rose, Alexandra Rose, has a strong background in successful movie
production, and it is the Company's intention that she will produce all
movies.
8. Due to the weak Canadian dollar, British Columbia continues to be an
attractive location for the film production industry as a great majority of
revenues come from foreign and American producers. The future production of
any films produced by Meier Rose could therefore be greatly affected by any
changes in the relative value of the Canadian and U.S. dollars. Any surge
in value of the Canadian dollar would have a negative impact on this
industry in British Columbia as a whole.
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9. The Company's auditors have qualified their opinion as follows: "The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company will need additional
working capital to service its debt for the coming year and for its planned
activity, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are described
in Note 10. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty." Management will use its
best efforts to obtain additional working for the Company. At the present
time, however, there is no reason to expect that management will be
successful. Management has not identified any potential investors at this
time. If management is unsuccessful in obtaining additional funding, it is
unlikely that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern.
10. The current shareholders of the Company and any future investors run the
risk of losing all of their investment should the Company cease to be a
going concern.
Research and Development Activities
The Company has spent zero dollars on research and development activities during
each of the last two fiscal years.
Employees
The Company has only one employee, the Company's President James Meier.
Effective November 1, 1999, James Meier was no longer paid a management fee of
$5,000 per month. The Company's subsidiaries have no employees. At the present
time, there is no expectation that the Company, or its subsidiaries will hire
any additional permanent employees in the future.
Reports to Security Holders
The Company intends to become a reporting company and will deliver an annual
report to security holders of record. The report will include audited financial
statements. The Company is responsible for timely filing of the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
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The Company does not own any properties at present.
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ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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As at October 31, 1999 the following lawsuits and claims have been made against
the Company and/or subsidiaries of the Company:
1. Appin Holdings Ltd. v. Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. and the Company (Supreme
Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C992772, commenced June
1, 1999):
Under a written lease dated March 31, 1998, Appin Holdings Ltd. leased to Meier
Studios (B.B.) Inc. movie studio premises located at 6228 Beresford Street,
Burnaby, B.C., for a term of five years commencing April 1, 1998. Under a
written agreement dated April 1, 1998, the Company agreed to guarantee the lease
for a period of 12 months commencing April 1, 1998. The landlord terminated the
lease on April 19, 1999, on the basis of its claim, which is disputed, that the
tenant failed to pay rent in March and April 1999, and that two claims of
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builder's liens were filed against the property. The landlord is claiming
CDN$228,897.41 (US$153,880.61) against the Company pursuant to the agreement,
which the Company disputes. Since the Company's guarantee expired on March 31,
1999, the Company calculates that its maximum exposure is CDN$61,634.53
(US$41,434.97), plus interests and costs.
On November 1, 1998, the Company transferred and disposed all its investment in
Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., a company
controlled by the Company's President, James Meier.
2. Crow Productions Inc. v. Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. (Supreme Court of
British Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C993605, commenced July 12,
1999):
Under a written sublease dated March 31, 1998, Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc.
subleased to Crow Productions Inc. the premises described in item 1 above. The
subtenant paid rent of CDN$48,150 (US$30,252) to the sub landlord for May, 1999.
As a result of the termination of the head lease on April 19, 1999 described in
item 1, the subtenant paid the May, 1999 rent again to Appin Holdings Ltd. Crow
Productions Inc. is claiming CDN$48,150 (US$30,252) plus interest and costs
against Meier Studios (B.C.) Inc. Since Meier Studios is no longer a
subsidiary, management does not believe any judgement would affect the Company.
On November 1, 1998, the Company transferred and disposed all its investment in
Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., a company
controlled by the Company's President, James Meier.
3. Ms. Renee Giesse. v. the Company, Meier Studio Management Inc., 532352
B.C. Ltd. and Dennis Rudd (Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver
Registry, action # C986645, commenced December 22, 1999):
The plaintiff's claim as against the Company and Meier Studio Management Inc.
claiming unpaid wages of CDN $83,333.33 (US$56,816.88) plus damages for wrongful
dismissal, interest and costs. In the statement of claim, Ms. Giesse alleges
that in December 1997 she agreed to be employed by the Company and its
subsidiary, Meier Studio Management Inc., as Vice President, Studio Management,
for the movie studios operated by the defendant in British Columbia. Ms. Giesse
alleges that under the terms of the oral employment agreement she was to be paid
a salary and benefits commensurate to similar industry executives. Ms. Giesse
alleges that a commensurate salary is CDN$125,000 per annum plus the
reimbursement of certain expenses. Ms. Giesse further alleges that she carried
out her duties as Vice President from December 15, 1997 to August 18, 1998 when
she was dismissed without cause. The plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of
salary for the period of December 17, 1997 to August 18, 1998. Management
denies each and every allegation fact contained in Ms. Giesse's statement of
claim. Specifically, management disputes that there was any employment
agreement and believes that the claim is frivolous and without merit. Since the
Company filed its statement of defense on January 18, 1999, there has been no
further action taken by Ms. Giesse in relation to her claim.
4. Michael McGowan v. the Company, Meier Studios (Lake City) Inc., Meier
Worldwide Entertainment Ltd. and G.G. Studios Ltd. (Supreme Court of British
Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C992476, commenced May 14, 1999):
Mr. McGowan loaned CDN$40,000 (US$26,890.75) without specific terms as to
interest and repayment to the Company on August 15, 1997. Mr. McGowan requested
that the loan be repaid and, when the Company did not comply, he commenced the
above action. Prior to filing a statement of defense, the Company agreed to a
consent judgment of CDN$43,552.49 (US$29,278.98) as at September 1, 1999, to
make monthly payments of CDN$1,000.00 (US$672.26) commencing on October 1, 1999,
to pay interest at 1% above the HSBC Canada Bank prime rate and to pay the
balance on October 1, 2000.
5. Meier Studios Inc. v. 544553 B.C. Ltd. (Supreme Court of British
Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action #C985401, commenced September 4, 1998):
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Meier Studios Inc. entered into a lease agreement with the defendant to lease
65,000 square foot building on lands owned by the defendant in Delta, British
Columbia. Under the terms to the lease, the defendant was required to construct
an addition to the existing building of approximately 115,000 square feet. Upon
completion of the addition, the basic rent payable by Meier Studios Inc. was to
increase to approximately $105,000 per month. In June of 1998, the defendant
informed Meier Studios Inc. that the addition had been completed and demanded
payment of additional rent. Meier Studios Inc. determined that the addition was
not complete nor had the municipal government issued the necessary occupancy
permits. Subsequently, the defendant informed Meier Studios Inc. that it had
terminated the lease and blocked the plaintiff from accessing the premises.
Meier Studios Inc. brought the action seeking a declaration that the lease was
valid and requiring specific performance by the defendant. In October 1998, the
defendant filed its statement of defense and counter-claimed for damages against
Meier Studios Inc. Specifically, the defendant sought damages in the amount of
$308,040 (less $112,107.55 and $5,552.45 paid into court by Meier Studios Inc.).
On November 1, 1998, the Company sold Meier Studios Inc. to Meier Entertainment
Group Inc., a company controlled by the Company's President, James Meier. While
Meier Studios Inc. is no longer a subsidiary of the Company, the Company remains
liable under the lawsuit as it acted as a guarantor on the original lease.
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ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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No matters were submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company during the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
PART II
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ITEM 5: MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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MARKET INFORMATION
From October 26, 1998 to November 19, 1999, the Company had been quoted on the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.'s "OTC Bulletin Board" under
the symbol of "HUES". Since November 19, 1999, the Company has been quoted on
the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.'s "NQB Pink Sheets" under
the symbol of "HUES". The following price information was provided by (1)
United Capital Securities Inc. and (2) Pacific International Securities Inc. of
Vancouver, British Columbia.
High and low bid information for each quarter within the last two fiscal years.*
High Low
(Price per Share) (Price per Share)
$ $
October 1999 (1) 1.09 0.16
July 1999 (2) 0.68 0.30
April 1999 (2) 0.3125 0.25
January 1999 (2) 1.10 0.5625
October 1998 (2) 2.40 1.60
* The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without mark-up, mark-down or
commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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HOLDERS
As at October 31, 1999, the number of recorded holders of the Company's common
stock was 784.
DIVIDENDS
Since its inception, the Company has never paid cash dividends on its common
stock, and the Company does not intend to do so in the foreseeable future. The
Company currently intends to retain any earnings for the operation and
development of its business.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS FROM REGISTERED
SECURITIES
From inception through October 31, 1999, the Company has issued and/or sold the
following unregistered securities. Such transactions were exempt from
registration by virtue of Rule 504 of Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933. Such transactions were also exempt from registration by
virtue of the fact that they did not involve a public offering of securities and
occurred outside of the United States.
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No. of
Name and Address of Shares Date of Issue Price Per Share
Shareholder
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Meier Entertainment Group Inc. 3,500,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for
320-1100 Melville Street Services at
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A6 $.001 per share
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Carrie Hunter 100,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for
205-2286 Bellevue Avenue Services at
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1C6 $.001 per share
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Bond Mercantile Limited 950,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
Akara Bldg, 24 de Castro Street at $.001
Road Town, Tortola, BVI
Attn: Juan Mashburn
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Casteen International Limited 800,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
Saffrey Square, Suite 205 at $.001
Nassau, Bahamas
Attn: Antoinette Stubbs
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Cross Corporation 825,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
No. 2 Commercial Centre Square at $.001
Alofi, Niue
Cornelio McKay
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Douglas Inc. 850,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
Arango-Orillac Bldg. at $.001
Panama City, Panama
Attn: Leticia Montoyal
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Loyalty United International Inc. 925,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
No. 2 Commercial Centre Square at $.001
Alofi, Niue
Attn: Ronald Lui
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Peregrine Corporation 750,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
Arango-Orillac Bldg. at $.001
Panama City, Panama
Attn: Francis Perez
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Troy International Inc. 900,000 June 30, 1997 Issued for Cash
No. 2 Commercial Centre Square at $.001
Alofi, Niue
Attn: Michael Laidlaw
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Gyro-Gym Enterprises Inc. 400,000 July 30, 1997 Issued for
320-1100 Melville Street Services at
Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9 $.061 per share
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Lucy Chan 7,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $.50
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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MC Studios 98,366 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6130 Wilson Avenue at $.50
Burnaby, BC Canada V5H 2R8
Attn: Dennis Rudd
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Avalon Enterprises Inc. 394,634 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
No. 2 Commercial Centre Square at $.50
Alofi, Niue
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Wayne Alan Taylor 50,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for
415 South Tower, 5811 Cooney Rd. Services at
Richmond, BC Canada V6X 3M8 $1.00
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Michael Anderson 310 January 30, 1998 Issued for
3765 Belgrave Street Services at
Victoria, BC Canada V8Z 5A1 $1.00
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Deraco Consultants 2,500 January 30, 1998 Issued for
1345 West 3rd Avenue Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V6J 1L5 $1.00
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Amarjit K. Gill 1,300 January 30, 1998 Issued for
5864 104th Street Services at
Delta, BC Canada V7K 3N3 $1.00
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Sarinder Gill 1,191 January 30, 1998 Issued for
5864 104th Street Services at
Delta, BC Canada V7K 3N3 $1.00
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Helen MacCoomb 3,261 January 30, 1998 Issued for
3951 Hamilton Street Services at
Port Coquitlam, BC Canada V3B 3A8 $1.00
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Jean M. Schwartz 100 January 30, 1998 Issued for
6, West 38th Avenue Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2N4 $1.00
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Andy Sangha 10,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
9331 Granville Avenue at $1.00
Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 1P9
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Lakhani Movie Consulting 2,889 January 30, 1998 Issued for
Box 4364 Station Terminal Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 3Z7 $1.00
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Alan Ashcroft 1,100 January 30, 1998 Issued for
2005 Sooke Road Services at
Sooke, BC Canada V9B 5Y2 $1.00
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Jean M. Schwartz 100 January 30, 1998 Issued for
6, West 38th Avenue Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2N4 $1.00
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Marianne Szabo 200 January 30, 1998 Issued for
Box 19015 West 4th Avenue Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V6K 4R8 $1.00
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Jean M. Schwartz 300 January 30, 1998 Issued for
6, West 38th Avenue Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2N4 $1.00
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George Young 2,338 January 30, 1998 Issued for
12-3640 East Hastings Street Services at
Vancouver, BC Canada V5K 2A9 $1.00
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Lucy Chan 3,669 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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Pang Chak Yan 5,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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Ralph Schonwetter 346 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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Tam Ka Yee 5,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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Daniel Chan 8,960 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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Patricia Donahue 7,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
202-1550 Barclay Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6G 3B1
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Suzanna Macrury 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
202-1550 Barclay Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6G 3B1
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Cindy Cassidy 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
2186 Salisbury Avenue at $1.00
Port Coquitlam,BC Canada V3C 1Y1
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Jannifer Sung 5,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avernue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 1C9
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David W. Ginn 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
4097 Spruce Street at $1.00
Burnaby, BC Canada V5G 1Y3
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Darvin Anderson 3,100 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
4855 Elk Road at $1.00
Victoria, BC Canada V8X 4M6
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Michael Anderson 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
3765 Belgrave Street at $1.00
Victoria, BC Canada V82 5A1
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Salim Lakhani 3,596 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
Box 4364 Stn Terminal at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 3Z7
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Helen MacCoomb 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
3951 Hamilton Street at $1.00
Port Coquitlam, BC Canada V3B 3A8
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James Fantin 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
202-1720 Larch Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6K 3N8
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Jean Schwartz 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6 West 38th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2N4
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Bryan Ward 2,900 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
31 East 5th Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5T 1G7
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Tony Froese 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
1536 53A Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4M 3G2
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Brad Hallam 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
858 Cambria Wood Cres. at $1.00
Victoria, BC Canada V8Y 2X1
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Khushminder Garcha 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
7107 - 143 A Street at $1.00
Surrey, BC Canada V3W 0Y3
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Sarinder Gill 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5864 104th Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4K 3N3
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Satdev Gill 3,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5864 104th Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4K 3N3
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Amarjit Gill 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5864 104th Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4K 3N3
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Lakhdev Gill 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5864 104th Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4K 3N3
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Gurdashan S. Gill 5,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5864 104th Street at $1.00
Delta, BC Canada V4K 3N3
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Tillium Watters 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6 - 38th Avenue West at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Y 2N4
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Bob Dillon 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
3792 Argyle Way at $1.00
Port Alberni, BC Canada V9Y 8A6
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George A. Grieve 36,500 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
1205-3071 Glender at $1.00
Coquitlam, BC Canada V3B 7R1
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Darryl Craig 1,315 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
5345 Tuanton Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5R 2B4
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Ian Clark 3,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
1106 - 1065 Quayside Drive at $1.00
New Westminster, BC V3M 1C5
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Susanne Bergler 2,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
3131 Williams Road at $1.00
Richmond, BC Canada V7E 1H8
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Terry Lombardo 4,500 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
2577 Belloc Street at $1.00
North Vancouver, BC V7H 1H9
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Salim Lakhani 3,623 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
Box 4364 Station Terminal at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 3Z7
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Salim Lakhani 18,116 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
Box 4364 Station Terminal at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 3Z7
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Fay Rae 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
101-6963 Gilley Avenue at $1.00
Burnaby, BC Canada V5J 4W8
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Warren Nyuli 5,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6255-112A Street at $1.00
Edmonton, AB Canada T6H 3K4
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Sean Lenihan 4,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
2555 Norcrest Ct. at $1.00
Burnaby, BC Canada V3J 1C7
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Carol Bomke 3,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
4453 James Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V5V 3H9
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John Peters 1,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
3391 West 7th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC Canada V6R 1V9
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Hanif Juma 10,000 January 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
50 - 5380 Smith Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC Canada V6V 2K8
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Balbir Sangha 5,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
11092 - 129 Street at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3T 3J4
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Cindy Lou Griffith 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
3349 West 27th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6S 1P5
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D. Kay 714 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
4240 Lancelot Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7C 4S3
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Darren Postma 5,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
2663 Chapman Place at $1.00
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7J2
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David Kay & Lydia Kay 3,470 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
4240 Lancelot Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7C 4S3
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David Nash 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
1828 Keys Place at $1.00
Abbotsford, BC V2S 5G9
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Dianne Mulligan 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
13711 - 72nd Avenue Suite 420 at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3W 2P2
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Elizabeth Naylor 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
1828 Keys Place at $1.00
Abbotsford, BC V2S 5G9
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Emanuel Kobas 700 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
2532 Mackenzie Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6K 3Z7
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Erik Diewert 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
4169 Yuculta Cres at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6N 4A9
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Gordon Roberts 714 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
301-7540 Minoru Blvd. at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6E 1Z5
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Harley Duorkin 5,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
402 - 907 Beach Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R3
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Jackie Morris & Brad Morris 3,470 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
7430 Mark Cres at $1.00
Burnaby, BC V5A 1Z3
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Jackie Vincent 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
RR 1 S-14-C-15 at $1.00
Madreia Park, BC V0N 2H0
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Jason Coe 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
8431 Cartier Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 4T7
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Jeff Zabubek 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
2711 East 40th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5R 2W1
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Jennifer Jang 1,500 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
2304 West 8th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6K 2A9
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Joe Radonic 4,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
102 - 5880 Dover Cres at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7C 5P5
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Kashmir Johal 50,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
1086 West 54th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 1M8
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Louise Alston 2,600 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
1179 Pacific Drive at $1.00
Delta, BC V4M 2K2
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Makkhan Sidhu 5,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
16638 78A Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3S 8S2
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Mark Sander 2,400 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
800 - 475 West Georgia Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9
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Monique Elbers 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
4723 Saddlehorn Cres at $1.00
Langley, BC V2Z 2L7
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Pam Rosen 145 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
RR 1 S-14-C-15 at $1.00
Madreia Park, BC V0N 2H0
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Parm Sandhu 3,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
12301 90 Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3V 1B7
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Paul Cunha & Margaret Cunha 1,500 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
707 - 23rd Street at $1.00
New Westminster, BC V3M 5W4
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Ralph Schonwetter 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
7751 Afton Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7A 1A2
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Richard LaBelle 1,400 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
15275 Victoria Avenue at $1.00
White Rock, BC V4B 1G9
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Richard McVicar 3,500 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
104 -932 Robison Street at $1.00
Coquitlam, BC V3B 7R1
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Robert Edwards 9,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
PO Box 669 at $1.00
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6H9
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Steve Hurtig 1,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
14901 88A Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3R 6Y4
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Tam Ka Yee 5,000 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C9
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Tricia Lacuesta 3,571 April 14, 1998 Issued for cash
3749 West 11th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6R 1K7
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Maria Waterman 500 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
205-1305 Jervis Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E4
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Ryan Bird 500 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
314 - 8500 General Currie Road at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6Y 3V4
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Yook Yin Ho 20,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
Alexander House at $1.00
16-20 Chater Road, Room 1709
Hongkong
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Brent Vickers 10,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
130 Monteith Drive at $1.00
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1H4
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Doug Stayer 1,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
PO Box 525 at $1.00
Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0
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Jean Schwartz 1,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
6 West 38th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2N6
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Matt Robertson 500 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
8711 Sidaway Road at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6W 1G7
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Duane Gafoor 1,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
8711 Sidaway Road at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6W 1G7
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Hyphen International Trading Ltd. 2,857 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
Suite 304 - 7117 Antrim Avenue at $1.00
Burnaby, BC V5J 5K1
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Tony Chua 2,857 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
1475 Kensington Avenue at $1.00
Burnaby, BC V5B 4C4
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David Cheng 1,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
9211 Parksville Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7E 4K1
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Tina Hoy 3,571 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
438-5880 Dover Crescent at $1.00
Richmond, BC V7C 5P5
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Lucy Chan 14,285 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C9
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SL Performance Motor Group 7,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C9
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C. Chan 414 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 West 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C9
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Federick Chan 10,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
8301 Granville Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z8
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Alnoor Virani 3,571 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
101-1668 West Broadway at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6J 1X6
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Nick Choham 5,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
504-4211 Kingsway at $1.00
Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z6
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Andy Fung 3,571 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
8468 Sunset Drive at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6C 3Y6
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Celia Chan 3,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
312 - 8700 Ackroyd Rd. at $1.00
Richmond, BC V6X 3G2
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Mark Usher 4,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
3209 Archibald Way at $1.00
Whistler, BC V0N 1B3
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Kieu Tai Lam 2,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
4851 Knight Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5N 3N3
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Joginder Basra 5,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
1018 West 58th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 1W1
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Sonia Kalia 5,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
1018 West 58th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 1W1
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Rajeev Opal 10,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
6949 Selkirk Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 4H1
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Balwinder K. Dhillon 10,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
4404 31st Street at $1.00
Edmonton, AB T6T 1BL
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Christopher Simms 4,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
15726 - 100th Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V4N 2B2
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Lance Bremner 2,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
15015 Bluebird Cres. at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3R 4T8
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Robert Coenen 3,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
15642 93rd Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V4N 2B3
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Jeremy Leung 3,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
140 - 4603 Kingsway at $1.00
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M4
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Matthew Chipera 2,000 June 15, 1998 Issued for Cash
8117 Explorers Walk at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5S 4A9
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Surjit Uppal 1,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
6680 London Court at $1.00
Delta, BC V4K 4W7
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Van Wong 7,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
16658 85A Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V4N 5A7
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Sarbjit Basran 1,100 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
1905 Edinburgh Street at $1.00
New Westminster, BCV3M 2X4
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Rummen Johal 1,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
1086 West 54th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 1N1
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Roop Johal 6,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
1905 Edinburgh Street at $1.00
New Westminster, V3M 2X4
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Nor'aini Smith 1,700 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
3901 Parkway Drive at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6L 3C9
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Janik Manhas 3,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
4032 Martha Cres. at $1.00
Victoria, BC V8X 2E3
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Jaswant Manhas 1,500 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
4032 Martha Cres. at $1.00
Victoria, BC v8X 2E3
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Derek Lai 6,760 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
409-6866 Nicholson Rd. at $1.00
North Delta, BC V4E 3M6
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Mike McGowan 24,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
3661 Haida Drive at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5M 3Y9
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Renee Giesse 34,581 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
3041 East 54th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5S 1Y8
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Bryon Ziegler 15,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
1917 West 4th Avenue, Suite 420 at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
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Gurjeet Thind 2,000 July 31, 1998 Issued for Cash
15275 95A Avenue at $1.00
Surrey, BC V3R 8J7
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Emerson Bennett & Associates Inc. 350,000 August 28, 1998 Issued for
6261 NW 6th Way Suite 207 Services
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309
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Ossie Bains 3,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
9-1063 Valewood Trail at $1.00
Victoria, BC V8X
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David Zazubek 2,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
2711 East 40th Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5R 2W7
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Mark Usher 4,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
3209 Archibald Way at $1.00
Whistler, BC V0N 1B3
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Northwest Imaging & FX 19,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for
100 - 2338 Columbia Street Services
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3Y3
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Tracey Bell 1,200 November 5, 1998 Issued for
101-1184 Denman Street Services
Box 260, Vancouver, BC V6G
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Ken Chua 20,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for
10880 Maddocks Road Services
Richmond, BC V7A 3M8
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Jim Grisdale 10,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for
3905 W. 13th Avenue Services
Vancouver, BC V6R 2T1
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Daniel Chan 8,760 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
337 W 2nd Avenue at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1C9
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Janice Bauer 400 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
5843 Lickman Road at $1.00
Chilliwack, BC V2R 1B2
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Rick Warren 1,500 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
46719 Woodspring Drive at $1.00
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3W6
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Shirley Warren 1,500 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
46719 Woodspring Drive at $1.00
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3W6
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Janice Gear 1,000 November 5, 1998 Issued for Cash
2469 Sunnyside Place at $1.00
Abbotsford, BC V2T 4C4
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Jean Scwartz 200 November 5, 1998 Issued for
6 West 38th Avenue Services
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2N4
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Geven Opal 7,000 December 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6949 Selkirk Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V6P 4H1
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Gary Lo 2,000 December 30, 1998 Issued for Cash
6142 Beatrice Street at $1.00
Vancouver, BC V5P
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Murrary Weissman 6,000 January 21, 1999 Issued for
4605 Lankershim Blvd. Services
North Hollywood, CA 91602
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Dick Delson 6,000 January 21, 1999 Issued for
4605 Lankershim Blvd. Services
North Hollywood, CA 91602
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Blaine Ruzycki 200,000 May 18, 1999 Issued for
412 - 22nd Avenue N.E. Services
Calgary, AB Canada T2E 1T7
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Jerzy Babkowski 100,000 July 9, 1999 Issued for
2609 Harrier Drive Service
Coquitlam, BC V3E 2A7
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Granite Hill Limited 494,380 September 9, 1999 Line of Credit
Box 71 converted at
Alofi, Niue $0.20
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Ben Moglin 100,000 September 30, 1999 Issued for
116 - 1228 Marinaside Crescent Services
Vancouver, BC V6Z
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Note: The total number of shares issued from inception to October 31, 1999
was 12,355,260.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
Net proceeds of $81,560 from issuance of 81,560 shares of common stock during
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999 were used by the Company for working
capital purposes and for maintaining its operations. An amount of $60,000 was
paid to James Meier, President and a Director of the Company, for management
services. The Company issued 312,000 shares of common stock for various
consulting services rendered to the Company, and 494,380 shares of common stock
upon conversion of debt of $98,876. During the 1997 and 1998 fiscal years,
proceeds from the issuance of shares of common stock have generally be used to
finance the operating activities of wholly-owned subsidiaries which were
actively involved in providing studio space and facilities for film and
television productions. These subsidiaries were disposed on November 1, 1998 to
a related party.
YEAR 2000 COMPUTER PROBLEMS
The Year 2000 problem is a result of certain computer software written using two
digits for the date rather than four. Such software may incorrectly interpret a
date written as "00" as being the year 1900 or may simply fail to perform at
all. This Year 2000 problem may result in severe difficulties for both
information technology systems and, indirectly, non-information technology
systems.
At present the Company has no information technology systems. As such, the
Company does not anticipate any impact on its operations from impacts on
computer systems. The Company has made no investigation as to the potential
effects the Year 2000 problem may pose to the Company's non-information
technology systems. Additionally, the Company has made no attempt to assess the
potential impact of the Year 2000 problem in relation to third parties with whom
the Company has a relationship. Given the Company's lack of information
technology systems, the Company does not anticipate any costs in dealing with
the Year 2000 problem.
The most reasonably likely Year 2000 worst case scenario would be a major
shutdown of the Internet, which would affect the business of ITN. Depending on
the extent and duration of any disruption to the Internet, the Company's
investment in ITN may be jeopardized. The Company has no contingency plan to
address any worst case scenario in relation to the Year 2000 problem and does
not intend to develop one in the future.
The Company has not developed a Year 2000 contingency plan, nor does the Company
intend to develop such a plan in the future. Additionally, the Company has made
no efforts to determine the progress of any plan in place to become ready for
the Year 2000 problem nor does it intend to develop any such plan to address the
Year 2000.
TRANSFER AGENT
The Company's transfer agent is Nevada Agency & Trust Co., 50 West Liberty
Street, Suite 880, Reno, Nevada, 89501, U.S.A.
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ITEM 6: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
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PLAN OF OPERATIONS
In the future, the Company will seek to establish its business of film
production, as well as provide financing for production of its movie on the life
of John Meier and other films. The Company also intends to devote additional
resources to development of its Internet and multi-media video technology
business (see Part I, Item 1,"Description of Business"). As at October 31,
1999, the Company does not have adequate resources to cover ongoing operations,
and has nominal assets and a working capital deficiency. The Company is a young
company and going through a transitional stage of establishing an infrastructure
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and focus for future development. Management is confident that sufficient
funding for working capital needs of US$60,000 per year and additional project
financing can be completed in the near future.
Movie Production
The Company intends to identify suitable movie projects and to acquire rights to
producing them in addition to the movie based on John Meier's life experiences.
The Company has not yet determined the funding required for production of this
movie, neither is there a script for it. The Company will seek to raise the
necessary monies from investors or by joint venture with one or more established
producers. The Company has not yet determined which established producer it
might seek to joint venture with. It is not anticipated that production will
commence until sometime in 2001. There can be no assurance that such financing
will be available, or if available, that it would be offered on terms deemed
acceptable to management. In the event the Company is successful in arranging
such financing, it is contemplated that producing and distributing such movie
could take as long as 12 months from the time the script is completed.
Acquisitions and Other Businesses
At present, the Company has no plans to acquire other businesses or properties.
The Company does not expect to purchase or sell plant or significant equipment
in the foreseeable future, nor does the Company foresee the hiring of new
employees in the next year.
Other Matters
Management anticipates that the Company will need US$60,000 in working capital
during the next 12 months in order to maintain daily operations. James Meier,
President and a director of the Company, has agreed to fund the Company when
needed in consideration for restricted stock issued at market price.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
The Company realized revenues of nil in 1999 and $625,528 in 1998, and incurred
net losses of $77,713 in 1999 and $1,462,471 in 1998. During the 1998 fiscal
year, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries had leased studio spaces which
were sub-leased to various film and television productions. In the 1998, the
Company was unable to maintain these studio leases in good standing and were in
default therein, attributing to a loss of assets of $369,782 for the deposit for
the purchase of a property to be used in the motion picture industry. The
Company disposed of these subsidiaries to a related party on November 1, 1998
resulting in a gain of $125,023 from such disposition for the year ended October
31, 1999.
For the nine month period ended July 31, 2000, the Company had no operations,
and thus it realized no sources of revenues and incurred a net loss of $7,349.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at October 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company has cash resources of $43 and
$27,453, respectively, and working capital deficiencies of $59,955 and $282,025,
respectively.
As at July 31, 2000, the Company had a nominal cash balance of $9 and a working
capital deficiency of $65,375. The Company will need additional working capital
to finance its operations and its business activities. The directors and
officers of the Company are prepared to offer interim financing, but financing
from other sources are necessary to ensure the success of the Company.
Since June 17, 1997 (date of inception) to October 31, 1999, the Company issued
7,127,849 common shares for net proceeds $878,813.
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For detailed financial data and comparatives for years ended October 31, 1999
and 1998 and the period of inception (June 17, 1997) to October 31, 1997, please
refer to Part I, Item 7 "Financial Statements".
Cash Flows
From June 17, 1997 to October 31, 1999, the Company generated cash outflows of
$578,699 and $379,741 from operating activities and investing activities,
respectively, and cash inflows of $958,483 from financing activities. Cash
outflows of $578,699 from operating activities were largely attributable to the
incurrence of cumulative net losses of $1,633,583 for the said period. Such
losses reflect the combined effects of revenues of only $773,600 compared to
substantially higher expenditures for operations and administration of
$2,153,796 and write-off of assets of $369,782. Partially off-setting
operating cash outflows from cumulative net losses from June 17, 1997 to October
31, 1999, is the issuance of capital stock for net proceeds of $878,813 and the
gain on transfer of subsidiaries to related parties in the amount of $125,023.
During the same period, cash outflow of $379,741 from investing activities
represents security deposits paid on an automobile lease and a purchase deposit
paid for a leased property.
From June 17, 1997 to October 31, 1999, net proceeds of $878,813 in equity
capital from the issuance of common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share,
contributed to cash inflows of $878,813 from financing activities.
From June 17, 1997 to October 31, 1999, the Company had a net increase of $43 in
cash flows.
From November 1, 1999 to July 31, 2000, the Company had a net decrease of $34 in
cash flows, resulting in a cash balance of $9 as at July 31, 2000. During this
nine month period, the Company did not raise any capital from equity sources.
Convertible Line of Credit
On April 9, 1999, the Company entered into a convertible line of credit
agreement allowing the Company to borrow up to CDN $300,000 of which CDN
$100,000 (US $64,843) had already been advanced by the lender on December 4,
1998. A further CDN $50,000 (US $33,584) was advanced from the convertible line
of credit on July 27, 1999. Funds advanced from the convertible line of credit
were repayable on demand by the lender and bear an interest rate of 8% per annum
calculated from the date of the advance. Either the lender or the borrower may
convert all or part of the principal amount advanced under the line of credit
into common shares of the Company at the rate of US $0.20 per share. Under the
terms of the agreement, any conversion shall constitute full payment of the
indebtedness owing by the Company to the lender in respect to the amount
converted, including all accrued but unpaid interest thereon. On September 9,
1999, the entire amount advanced under the loan (US $98,876) was converted in
494,380 common shares of the Company. Monies advanced to the Company under the
line of credit agreement were used for operations by the Company's subsidiaries.
Since the conversion of the outstanding debt on September 9, 1999, the
convertible line of credit is no longer available to the Company.
Other Matters
As of October 31, 1999, the Company had assets of US$111 and liabilities of
US$92,497. A portion of these liabilities totaling US$3,288 is owed by the
Company to James Meier. As at November 1, 1999, the Company and James Meier
have agreed to terminate the management agreement whereby a fee of $5,000 per
month is payable to James Meier for management services.
As of October 31, 1999 the following lawsuits and claims have been made against
the Company and/or subsidiaries of the Company:
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1. Appin Holdings Ltd. v. Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. and the Company (Supreme
Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C992772, commenced June
1, 1999):
Under a written lease date March 31, 1998, Appin Holdings Ltd. leased to Meier
Studios (B.B.) Inc., movie studio premises located at 6228 Beresford Street,
Burnaby, B.C., for a term of five years commencing April 1, 1998. Under a
written agreement dated April 1, 1998, the Company agreed to guarantee the lease
for a period of 12 months commencing April 1, 1998. The landlord terminated the
lease on April 19, 1999, on the basis of its claim, which is disputed, that the
tenant failed to pay rent for the months of March and April 1999, and that two
claims of builder's liens were filed against the property. The landlord is
claiming CDN$228,897.41 (US$153,880.61) against the Company pursuant to
agreement, which the Company disputes. Since the Company's guarantee expired on
March 31, 1999, no amount has been accrued on the Company's books as management
does not believe there is any reasonable prospect that the suit against it will
be successful.
On November 1, 1998, the Company transferred and disposed all its investment in
Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., a company
controlled by the Company's President, James Meier.
2. Crow Productions Inc. v. Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. (Supreme Court of
British Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C993605, commenced July 12,
1999):
Under a written sublease dated March 31, 1998, Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc.
subleased to Crow Productions Inc. the premises described in Item 1 above. The
subtenant paid rent of CDN$48,150 (US$30,252) to the sublandlord for May, 1999.
As a result of the termination of the head lease on April 19, 1999 described in
Item 1, the subtenant paid the May, 1999 rent again to Appin Holdings Ltd. Crow
Productions Inc. is claiming CDN$48,150 (US$30,252) plus interest and costs
against Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. Since Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. is no longer
a subsidiary, management does not believe any judgement would affect the Company
and, therefore, no amount has been accrued by the Company in relation to this
lawsuit.
On November 1, 1998, the Company transferred and disposed all its investment in
Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., a company
controlled by the Company's President, James Meier.
3. Ms. Renee Giesse. v. the Company, Meier Studio Management Inc., 532352
B.C. Ltd. and Dennis Rudd (Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver
Registry, action # C986645, commenced December 22, 1999):
The plaintiff's claim is against the Company and Meier Studio Management Inc.
claiming unpaid wages of CDN $83,333.33 (US$56,816.88) plus damages for wrongful
dismissal, interest and costs. In the statement of claim, Ms. Giesse alleges
that in December 1997 she agreed to be employed by the Company and its
subsidiary, Meier Studio Management Inc., as a Vice President, Studio Management
for the movie studios operated by the defendant in British Columbia. Ms. Giesse
alleges that under the terms of the oral employment agreement she was to be paid
a salary and benefits commensurate to similar industry executives. Ms. Giesse
alleges that a commensurate salary is CDN $125,000 per annum plus the
reimbursement of certain expenses. Ms. Giesse further alleges that she carried
out her duties as Vice President from December 15, 1997 to August 18, 1998 when
she was dismissed without cause. The plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of
salary for the period of December 17, 1997 to August 18, 1998. Management
denies each and every allegation fact contained in Ms. Giesse's statement of
claim. Specifically, Management disputes that there was any employment
agreement and believes that the claim is frivolous and without merit. Since the
Company filed its statement of defense on January 18, 1999, there has been no
further action taken by Ms. Giesse in relation to her claim. Given the nature
of this lawsuit, no amount has been accrued in the Company's books in relation
to this lawsuit.
4. Michael McGowan v. the Company, Meier Studios (Lake City) Inc., Meier
Worldwide Entertainment Ltd. and G.G. Studios Ltd. (Supreme Court of British
Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action # C992476, commenced May 14, 1999):
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Mr. McGowan loaned CDN$40,000 (US$26,890.75) without specific terms as to
interest and repayment to the Company on August 15, 1997. Mr. McGowan requested
that the loan be repaid and when the Company did not comply, he commenced the
above action. Prior to filing a statement of defense, the Company agreed to a
consent judgment of CDN$43,552.49 (US$29,278.98) as at September 1, 1999, to
make monthly payments of CDN$1,000.00 (US$672.26) commencing on October 1, 1999,
to pay interest at 1% above the HSBC Canada Bank prime rate and to pay the
balance on October 1, 2000. As a result of this lawsuit and settlement, the
entire amount has been accrued and recorded as a loan payable on the Company's
books.
5. Meier Studios Inc. v. 544553 B.C. Ltd. (Supreme Court of British
Columbia, Vancouver Registry, action #C985401, commenced September 4, 1998):
Meier Studios Inc. entered into a lease agreement with the defendant to lease a
65,000 square foot building on lands owned by the defendant in Delta, British
Columbia. Under the terms to the lease, the defendant was required to construct
an addition to the existing building of approximately 115,000 square feet. Upon
completion of the addition, the basic rent payable by Meier Studios Inc. was to
increase to approximately $105,000 per month. In June of 1998, the defendant
informed Meier Studios Inc. that the addition had been completed and demanded
payment of additional rent. Meier Studios Inc. determined that the addition was
not complete nor had the municipal government issued the necessary occupancy
permits. Subsequently, the defendant informed Meier Studios Inc. that it had
terminated the lease and blocked the plaintiff from accessing the premises.
Meier Studios Inc. brought the action seeking a declaration that the lease was
valid and requiring specific performance by the defendant. In October 1998, the
defendant filed its statement of defense and counterclaimed for damages against
Meier Studios Inc. Specifically, the defendant sought damages in the amount of
$308,040 (less $112,107.55 and $5,552.45 paid into court by Meier Studios Inc.)
On November 1, 1998, the Company sold Meier Studios Inc. to Meier Entertainment
Group Inc., a company controlled by the Company's President, James Meier. While
Meier Studios Inc. is no longer a subsidiary of the Company, the Company remains
liable under the lawsuit as it acted as a guarantor on the original lease. The
Company calculates that its maximum exposure is CDN$61,634.53 (US$41,434.97),
plus interest and costs and the Company has accordingly accrued this amount in
its books.
Further financial information of the Company are provided in Part I, Item 7
Financial Statements.
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ITEM 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The financial statements of the Company are included in Part III, Item 13
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 8: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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From inception to October 31, 1999, the Company's auditors has been Andersen,
Andersen & Strong, L.C. of Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Such firm's audited
financial statements for the period from inception to October 31,1999 did not
contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer, nor were there any disagreements
between the Company's management and its auditors.
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PART III
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ITEM 9: DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The following table identifies the Company's directors and executive officers
and certain other key employees as of October 31, 1999. Directors are elected
at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders and hold office until their
successors are elected and qualified. The Company's officers are appointed
annually by the Board of Directors and serve at the pleasure of the Board. The
date of the Company's 1999 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders has not yet
been set.
Term as Term as
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Director Director
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Name Age Position Held Since Expires
---- --- ------------- ----- -------
James Meier 30 President/CEO/Director 1997 2000
Harry Evans 65 Vice-President/Director 1998 2000
Michael Laidlaw 64 Director 1999 2000
Carrie Hunter 43 Secretary/Treasurer/Director 1997 2000
Blaine Ruzycki 35 Promoter Not Not
applicable applicable
James Meier, the Company's founder, has been President and Director since its
inception. James Meier was also the founder and President of Meier
Entertainment Group Inc. From 1997 to the present, he has been managing the
Company. From 1990 to 1995, he served as a systems analyst with the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Mr. Meier has been a
director of the British Columbia Motion Picture Association since 1996, and is a
voting member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.
Harry K. Evans was appointed Executive Vice President and Director in January
1998. He serves as the United States and international liaison/consultant for
the Company in Los Angeles. From 1990 through 1995, he was Chief Executive
Officer of the American Society of Cinematographers and a top executive with the
Directors Guild of America and the International Photographers Guild of
Hollywood. Since February 1995, Mr. Evans has also served as executive vice
president of Meier Entertainment Group Inc. From 1993 through 1995, he was a
labor relations consultant, primarily for the Union of British Columbia
Performers.
Michael Laidlaw was appointed as a Director on September 9, 1999. He is an
independent financial advisor and consultant to many European and North American
institutions. Mr. Laidlaw was born and educated at Malvern College,
Worcestershire, in England. In 1955 he joined the London brokerage house of
Angel H. Hart & Company and in 1961 he moved to Vivian Gray & Company. In 1985
he acquired the company of Giles and Overy, a small London brokerage house on
behalf of an insurance group, and expanded the company ten-fold over three
years. Since 1963 he has been a member of the London Stock Exchange, a position
that he retired from in late 1998. He currently serves on the Board of
Directors of the following Vancouver Stock Exchange listed companies: President
Mines Ltd., Sunstate Resources Ltd. and Mt. Tom Minerals Corporation.
Carrie L. Hunter has been corporate secretary and treasurer of the Company since
its inception, and also a Director since January 1998. Ms. Hunter is also
president of Gloria Management, a communications consulting firm that she
founded in 1994. From 1979 to 1994, she was president of the Banff Television
Festival. From 1994 to 1997, she has served as administrative director of the
British Columbia Motion Picture Association.
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Blaine Ruzycki was considered to be the promoter for the Company from May 1999
to January 2000. He resides in Alberta, Canada, and was responsible for
providing stockholder relations services for the Company. For the past five
years, Mr. Ruzycki has been a self-employed businessman.
James Meier is the only executive officer who works full time for the Company.
The other Directors and Officers devote such time as their responsibilities
require. None of the Company's Directors are directors of other companies
registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
There is a family relationship between the Company's President James Meier, and
his father John Meier, President of ITN. In addition to his role as president
of ITN, for the past five years, Mr. John Meier has been a self-employed
businessman living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. There are no other
relationships with any person under consideration for nomination as a director
or appointment as an executive officer of the Company.
To the best knowledge of the Company's management, during the past five years,
no present or former director, executive officer, or person nominated to become
a director or an executive officer of the Company:
(1) filed a petition under the federal bankruptcy laws or any state
insolvency law, nor had a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer
appointed by the court for the business or property of such person, or any
partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years
before the time of such filings;
(2) was convicted in a criminal proceeding or named subject of a pending
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor
offences);
(3) was a subject of any order, judgement, or decree, not subsequently
reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction,
permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his
involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and
(4) was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the
Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission to have violated any federal or state securities or commodities
law, and the judgement has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16 (a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
With the exception of James Meier, President of the Company, the Company knows
of no other director, officer, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of
any class of equity securities of the registrant registered pursuant to Section
12 ("Reporting Person") who failed to file any reports required to be furnished
pursuant to Section 16 (a). To the best knowledge of the Company's management,
James Meier has not filed any Form 3. Other than those disclosed below, the
registrant knows of no Reporting Person who failed to file the required reports
during the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
The following table sets forth as at October 31, 1999, the name and position of
each Reporting Person that failed to file on a timely basis any reports required
pursuant to Section 16 (a) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.
Name Position Report to be Filed
---- -------- ------------------
James Meier President/CEO/Director Form 3
Harry Evans Vice President/Director Form 3
Michael Laidlaw Director Form 3
Carrie Hunter Secretary/Treasurer/Director Form 3
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ITEM 10: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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GENERAL
The Company's President, James Meier, received US$5,000 per month as a salary,
which commenced in August 1997 and ended October 1999. Subsequent to October
1999, no compensation or remuneration was paid by the Company to James Meier.
In June 1997, James Meier's company, Meier Entertainment Group Inc., also
received 3,500,000 shares of the Company's stock for his services in organizing
the Company.
Carrie Hunter received total remuneration of CDN$23,500 that was converted at
the average exchange rate for the year of 1998 of 1.4667 for the sum of
US$16,022 for the year-ended October 31, 1998. She was paid by one of the
Company's former wholly owned subsidiaries, Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. (a
British Columbia company), for her services as Secretary and Treasurer during
that period. In June 1997, 100,000 common shares were issued by the Company for
her services as a director and an officer of the Company. No other compensation
has been paid to her or is owed to her by the Company as at October 31, 1999.
With the exception of James Meier and Carrie Hunter, no other officers or
directors of the Company have received compensation since the Company's
inception. Directors are not presently reimbursed for expenses incurred in
attending Board meetings.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth compensation paid or accrued by the Company for
the year ended October 31, 1999 to the Company's Chief Executive Officers, and
shows compensation paid to other officers and directors whose compensation does
not exceed US$100,000 in any one year.
Summary Compensation Table (1998/99)
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Long Term Compensation
(in US Dollars)
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Annual
Compensation Awards Payouts
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(a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i)
Name and Other Restricted Options/ LTIP All Other
Principle Annual Stock SARs * Payouts Compensation
Position Year Salary Comp. Awards (#) ($) ($)
($) ($)
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James Meier,
President,
CEO 1999 $60,000 0 0 0 0 0
1997/98 $60,000 0 0 1,000,000** 0 0
Carrie
Hunter, 1999 0 0 0 0 0 0
Secretary, 1997/98 $16,022 0 100,000 0 0 0
Treasurer
Harry Evans, 1999 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exec. VP & 1998 0 0 0 100,000 0 0
Director
Michael 1999 0 0 0 0 0 0
Laidlaw,
Director
Alexandra
Rose
(COO of
Meier Rose
Pictures
Inc.) 1999 0 0 0 200,000 0 0
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* All options were cancelled in October 1999.
** Includes options issued to Meier Entertainment Group Inc., which is
wholly owned by James Meier.
OPTION/SAR GRANTS TABLE
A total of 2,800,000 stock options have been granted from inception to October
31, 1999. None of the options have been exercised to October 1999, and all
options granted have been cancelled in October 1999.
The 1,000,000 options granted to International Financial Corporation in March
1998 were cancelled by the Company in March 1999, and are not included in this
table. The remaining 1,800,000 options were terminated by the Company in
October 1999 and are not included in this table. As a result, as of October 31,
1999, there were no options issued and outstanding.
Option / SAR Grants during the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Individual Grants
-----------------
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
--- --- --- --- ---
Number of % of Total
--------- ----------
Name Securities Options/SARs Exercise or Expiration
----- ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------
Underlying Granted to Base Price Date
---------- ---------- ---------- ----
Options/SARs Employees in ($ / Share)
------------ ------------ -----------
Granted (#) Fiscal Year
----------- -----------
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Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
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In March 1999, the Company granted options to purchase 200,000 shares of the
Company's stock to Alexandra Rose, Chief Operating Officer of Meier Rose
Pictures Inc., for providing services as a Producer in relation to certain film
productions. Such options are exercisable at US$0.75 per share at any time
between March 17, 1999 and March 17, 2004. The Company terminated these options
in October 1999.
In March 1999, the Company granted options to purchase 500,000 shares of the
Company's stock to John Meier for consulting services. Such options are
exercisable at US$0.75 per share at any time between March 17, 1999 and March
17, 2004. The Company terminated these options in October 1999.
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In October 1998, the Company granted options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the
Company's stock to Meier Entertainment Group Inc. for consulting services. Such
options are exercisable at US$1.00 per share at any time between October 23,
1998 and October 23, 2003. The Company terminated these options in October
1999.
In January 1998, the Company granted options to purchase 100,000 shares of the
Company's stock to Harry Evans, a director of the Company. Such options are
exercisable at US$1.00 per share at any time between March 4, 1999 and March 4,
2003. The Company terminated these options in October 1999.
In March 1998, the Company issued options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the
Company's stock to International Financial Corporation for investor relation
services provided to the Company. Such options were exercisable at US$1.00 per
share at any time between March 4, 1999 and March 4, 2003. The services of the
Company were discontinued because they did not result in a financing and the
option is no longer valid. No options were exercised.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION/SAR VALUE TABLE
As at October 31, 1999, no options were outstanding, and no options were
exercised during the year then ended which is reflected with nil values for the
following table.
Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises during Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1999
and Fiscal Year-End Option/SAR Value Table
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
--- --- --- --- ---
Shares Number of Underlying
Name Acquired Value Securities Unexercised
on Realized ($) Underlying In-the-Money
Exercise (#) Options/SARs Options/SARs
at FY-End (#) at FY-End (#)
Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Unexercised Unexercised
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0 0 0 0
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN ("LTIP") AWARDS
The Company does not have any long-term incentive plans.
Long-Term Incentive Plans - Awards in the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non Stock
Priced-Based Plans
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (e)
Number of Performance
Name Shares, Units or Other Threshold Target Maximum
or Other Rights Period Until ($ or #) ($ or #) ($ or #)
(#) Maturation or
Payout
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 0 0 0
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
James Meier, the President and a director of the Company, received US$5,000 per
month as a salary, which commenced in August 1997 and ended October 1999.
Subsequent to October 1999, no compensation or remuneration was paid by the
Company to James Meier. In June 1997, James Meier's company, Meier
Entertainment Group Inc., also received 3,500,000 shares of the Company's stock
for his services in organizing the Company.
Carrie Hunter received total remuneration of CDN$23,500 that was converted at
the average exchange rate for the year of 1998 of 1.4667 for the sum of
US$16,022 for the year-ended October 31, 1998. She was paid by one of the
Company's former wholly owned subsidiaries, Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. (a
British Columbia company), for her services as Secretary and Treasurer during
that period. In June 1997, 100,000 common shares were issued by the Company for
her services as a director and an officer of the Company. No other compensation
has been paid to her or is owed to her by the Company as at October 31, 1999.
With the exception of James Meier and Carrie Hunter, no other officers or
directors of the Company have received compensation since the Company's
inception. Directors are not presently reimbursed for expenses incurred in
attending Board meetings.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE-IN-CONTROL
ARRANGEMENTS
James Meier, the President and a director of the Company, received US$5,000 per
month as a salary, which commenced in August 1997 and ended October 1999.
Subsequent to October 1999, no compensation or remuneration was paid by the
Company to James Meier. In June 1997, James Meier's company, Meier
Entertainment Group Inc., also received 3,500,000 shares of the Company's stock
for his services in organizing the Company.
Carrie Hunter received total remuneration of CDN$23,500 that was converted at
the average exchange rate for the year of 1998 of 1.4667 for the sum of
US$16,022 for the year-ended October 31, 1998. She was paid by one of the
Company's former wholly owned subsidiaries, Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. (a
British Columbia company), for her services as Secretary and Treasurer during
that period. In June 1997, 100,000 common shares were issued by the Company for
her services as a director and an officer of the Company. No other compensation
has been paid to her or is owed to her by the Company as at October 31, 1999.
With the exception of James Meier and Carrie Hunter, no other officers or
directors of the Company have received compensation since the Company's
inception. Directors are not presently reimbursed for expenses incurred in
attending Board meetings.
REPORT ON REPRICING OF OPTIONS/SARs
As at October 31, 1999, no options were outstanding, and no options were
re-priced during the year then ended.
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ITEM 11: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of each person who is known to the Company to be the
beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Company's common stock as of October 31,
1999.
Name and Address Of Total Amount of Common Stock Percent
Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership Stock Options of Class
------------------- -------------------- ------ ------- --------
Meier Entertainment
Group Inc. 3,550,000 3,550,000 1,2 0 28.7%
360 English Bluff Road,
Delta BC V4M 2N1
Canada
*James Meier
360 English Bluff Road
Delta, BC V4M 2N1
Notes: As of October 31, 1999, there were 12,355,260 shares outstanding.
Unless otherwise noted, the security ownership disclosed in this table
is of record and beneficial.
1 On June 30, 1997, the Company issued 3,500,000 common shares to Meier
Entertainment Group Inc., of which James Meier is President and
controlling stockholder.
2 On June 30, 1997, the Company transferred 100,000 of its common shares
to Carrie Hunter in recognition of Ms. Hunter's agreement to serve as a
director and officer of the Company. The 100,000 shares were restricted
preventing Ms. Hunter from selling the shares for a period of one year
from the date of issue. Ms. Hunter subsequently transferred 50,000 of
her shares to Meier Entertainment Group Inc. and later sold the
remaining 50,000 shares upon expiration of the one-year hold period.
Ms. Hunter now holds no shares in the Company.
* Meier Entertainment Group Inc. is wholly owned by James Meier,
President and a director of the Company.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of each officer and director, and of all directors and
executive officers as a group as of October 31, 1999.
Name and Address Of Total Amount of Common Stock Percent
Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership Stock Options of Class
------------------- -------------------- ------ ------- --------
Meier Entertainment
Group Inc. 3,550,0001 3,550,000 0 28.7%
360 English Bluff Road,
Delta BC V4M 2N1 Canada
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Harry Evans 0 0 0 *
1777 Via Verde Drive
Rialto, CA 92377
USA
Carrie Hunter 0 2 0 0 *
2588 Westhill Drive
#205
West Vancouver, BC
V7S 3B6 Canada
Michael Laidlaw 0 0 0 *
55 Falcon Way
The Isle of Dogs
London, E14 9U8
England
All officers and directors
(as a group of four persons) 28.7%
Notes: Unless otherwise noted, the security ownership disclosed in this
table is of record and beneficial.
1 Includes 3,500,000 shares issued in June 1997 to Meier Entertainment
Group Inc. in which James Meier is President and controlling
stockholder and 50,000 shares transferred from Carrie Hunter.
2 On June 30, 1997 Carrie Hunter was issued 100,000 shares in
consideration for her services as a director and officer of the
Company. The 100,000 shares were restricted, preventing Ms. Hunter
from selling the shares for a one-year period from the date of issue.
Ms. Hunter transferred 50,000 shares to Meier Entertainment Group Inc.
The remaining 50,000 shares were sold by Ms. Hunter after the
expiration of the one-year hold period. As a result, Ms. Hunter now
holds no shares in the Company.
* Indicates less than 1% Ownership.
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ITEM 12: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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On June 30, 1997, the Company issued 3,500,000 shares of its common stock to
Meier Entertainment Group Inc. in consideration for its services in organizing
the Company, valued at US$0.001 per common share (see Item 1: Description of
Business). At the time of such agreement, James Meier, the Company's President,
was an officer and sole stockholder of Meier Entertainment Group Inc. The terms
of such transaction were determined by James Meier and cannot be deemed to have
been negotiated at arm's length, but at the time the Company had no other
stockholders. On June 30, 1997, the Company transferred 100,000 of its shares
to Carrie Hunter in recognition of Ms. Hunter's agreement to serve as a director
and officer of the Company. Ms. Hunter's shares were restricted and prevented
her from selling said shares for a period of one year from the date of issue.
Ms. Hunter subsequently transferred 50,000 shares to Meier Entertainment Group
Inc. and, subsequent to the passage of the one year hold period, Ms. Hunter sold
her remaining 50,000 shares. Ms. Hunter now owns no shares in the Company.
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For compensation and options issued to officers and directors, refer to Part
III, Item 10, Executive Compensation.
In July 1999 the Company purchased 2 million shares of ITN, a Nevada
corporation, at US$0.001 per share, (see Part I, Item 1: Description of
Business), in which John Meier is the President and Chief Executive Officer and
James Meier is a Director. ITN plans to carry out the business of providing
real-time interactive and multi-media services that will be available via the
Internet and television.
The directors and certain of the Company's officers and stockholders are also
directors, officers and stockholders of other companies engaged in the film and
internet business, and conflicts of interest may arise between their fiduciary
duties as directors of the Company and as directors of other companies.
There are certain family relationships between the directors, executive officers
and their mother. James Meier is the son of John Meier. It was from John
Meier's mother that the movie rights to his story were acquired by Meier
Entertainment Group Inc.
There are no other relationships with any person under consideration for
nomination as a director or appointment as an executive officer of the Company.
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ITEM 13: EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements
The following consolidated financial statements are included in this
report:
Title of Document Page
----------------- ----
Report of Andersen, Andersen & Strong, Certified Public Accountants 38
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at October 31, 1999 and 1998 39
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended
October 31, 1999 and 1998 and for the Period from June 17,
1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1999 40
Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Period
from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1999 41
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
October 31, 1999 and 1998 and for the Period from June 17,
1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1999 44
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 45
2. Financial Statement Schedules
The following financial statement schedules are included as part of this
report:
None
3. Exhibits
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The following exhibits are included as part of this report by reference:
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fiscal year ended October 31,
1999.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC.
(Registrant)
November 1, 2000 /s/ James Meier
-------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Date James Meier, President and Director
November 1, 2000 /s/ Harry Evans
-------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Date Harry Evans, Director
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ANDERSEN, ANDERSEN & STRONG, L.C. 941 East 3300 South, Suite 220
Certified Public Accountants and Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84106
Business Consultants Board Telephone: 801-486-0096
Member SEC Practice Section of the AICPA Fax: 801-486-0098
E-mail: [email protected]
Board of Directors
Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. and Subsidiaries
Vancouver, BC, Canada
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Meier Worldwide
Intermedia Inc. and subsidiaries as at October 31, 1999 and October 31, 1998 and
the related consolidated statement of operations, changes in stockholders'
equity and cash flows for the years ended October 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 and
the period from June 17, 1997 (date of inception) to October 31, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Meier Worldwide
Intermedia Inc. and subsidiaries at October 31, 1999 and October 31, 1998, and
the results of operations and cash flows for the years ended October 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997 and the period from June 17, 1997 (date of inception) to October
31, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company will need additional
working capital to service its debt for the coming year and for its planned
activity, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are described in
Note 10. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Andersen Andersen & Strong
--------------------------------
April 10, 2000 Andersen, Andersen & Strong L.C.
Salt Lake City, Utah
A member of ACF International with affiliated offices worldwide
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
OCTOBER 31, 1999 and OCTOBER 31, 1998
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October 31, October 31,
1999 1998
---------------------------------
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 43 $ 27,453
Accounts receivable 68 -
Prepaid expenses - 25,860
---------------------------------
111 53,313
OTHER ASSETS
Advance security deposits - auto leases - 6,063
---------------------------------
$ 111 $ 59,376
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - Note 6 $ - $ 8,064
Accrued rent payable - Note 4 41,435 184,133
Accounts payable - related parties 3,288 81,548
Accounts payable - other 15,343 61,593
---------------------------------
Total Current Liabilities 60,066 335,338
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Note payable - long-term portion 32,431 20,547
---------------------------------
Total Liabilities 92,497 355,885
---------------------------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Common stock
200,000,000 shares authorized at
$0.001 par value;
12,355,260 shares issued and outstanding
on October 31, 1999;
11,467,320 on October 31, 1998 12,355 11,467
Capital in excess of par value 1,528,836 1,247,888
Accumulated deficit (1,633,577) (1,555,864)
---------------------------------
Total Shareholders' Deficiency (92,386) (296,509)
---------------------------------
$ 111 $ 59,376
=================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended October 31, 1999 and 1998, and
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
October 31, October 31, October 31,
1999 1998 1997
------------------------------------------------
REVENUES $ - $ 625,528 $ 148,072
EXPENSES
Operating and
administrative 198,524 1,716,684 238,588
Interest 4,212 1,533 2,375
Depreciation - - 502
------------------------------------------------
202,736 1,718,217 241,465
------------------------------------------------
NET LOSS - before other income (202,736) (1,092,689) (93,393)
OTHER INCOME
Gain on transfer of
subsidiaries to
related party - Note 3 125,023 - -
Loss of assets - (369,782) -
------------------------------------------------
NET LOSS $ (77,713) $ (1,462,471) $ (93,393)
================================================
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net loss before other
income $ (0.018) $ (0.10) -
Gain on transfer of
subsidiaries and loss
of assets 0.011 (0.03) -
------------------------------------------------
Total Basic $ (0.007) $ (0.13) $ (0.01)
================================================
AVERAGE OUTSTANDING SHARES
Basic 11,000,000 10,871,800 10,153,176
================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
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Capital
in Excess of Accumulated
Common Stock Par Value Deficit
------------------------------------------------------
Shares Amount
------ ------
Balance, June 17, 1997
(Date of Inception) - $ - $ - $ -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $0.001
- June 30, 1997 3,600,000 3,600 - -
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $0.001 -
June 30, 1997 6,000,000 6,000 - -
Issuance of common stock
for assets and services -
at $0.061 - July 30, 1997 400,000 400 24,009 -
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $0.50 -
October 1997 105,366 105 52,578 -
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $1.00 -
October 1997 141,625 142 141,483 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $1.00 -
October 1997 61,551 62 61,489 -
Net loss from operations
for the period June 17,
1997 to October 31, 1997 - - - (93,393)
------------------------------------------------------
Balance, October 31,
1997 10,308,542 $ 10,309 $ 279,559 $ (93,393)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - continued
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital
in Excess of Accumulated
Common Stock Par Value Deficit
------------------------------------------------------
Shares Amount
------ ------
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $0.50 -
December 1997 394,634 $ 395 $ 196,922 $ -
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $1.00 -
net of issuance expenses
- December 1997 169,327 169 164,122 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $1.00 -
December 31, 1997 4,038 4 4,038 -
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $1.00 -
October 31, 1998 235,337 235 235,102 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $1.00
- October 31, 1998 355,442 355 368,145 -
Net operating loss for
the year ended October
31, 1998 - - - (1,462,471)
------------------------------------------------------
Balance, October 31,
1998 11,467,320 $ 11,467 $ 1,247,888 $(1,555,864)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - continued
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital
in Excess of Accumulated
Common Stock Par Value Deficit
------------------------------------------------------
Shares Amount
------ ------
Issuance of common stock
for cash - at $1.00 -
November and December
1998 81,560 82 81,478 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $1.00
- January 21, 1999 12,000 12 11,988 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $0.25
- May 18, 1999 200,000 200 49,800 -
Issuance of common stock
for services - at $0.31
- July 9, 1999 100,000 100 30,900 -
Issuance of common stock
for payment of debt at
$0.20 494,380 494 98,382 -
Contribution to capital
- expenses - - 8,400 -
Net operating loss for
the year ended October
31, 1999 - - - (77,713)
------------------------------------------------------
Balance, October 31,
1999 12,355,260 $ 12,355 $ 1,528,836 $(1,633,577)
======================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended October 31, 1999 and 1998, and
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
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October 31, October 31, October 31,
1999 1998 1997
------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (77,713) $ (1,462,471) $ (93,393)
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash
provided by operating
activities
Depreciation - - 502
Amortization of lease
purchase deposit 6,063 - 21,889
Capital contributions
and capital stock issued
for services and expenses 98,400 372,542 74,488
Changes in accounts
receivables 68 35,446 (38,870)
Changes in prepaid
expenses 25,860 (25,179) (680)
Changes in accounts
payable (161,648) 137,610 121,856
Changes in sub-lease
deposits - - 16,749
Loss of assets - 369,782 -
------------------------------------------------
(108,970) (572,270) 102,541
------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Advance security deposit
- auto lease - - (17,422)
Advance lease-purchase deposit - - (362,319)
------------------------------------------------
- - (379,741)
------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance
of common stock 81,560 596,945 200,308
Net proceeds from loan - - 79,670
------------------------------------------------
81,560 596,945 279,978
------------------------------------------------
Net Increase (Decrease)
in Cash (27,410) 24,675 2,778
Cash at Beginning of Period 27,453 2,778 -
------------------------------------------------
Cash at End of Period $ 43 $ 27,453 $ 2,778
================================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - continued
For the Years Ended October 31, 1999 and 1998, and
For the Period from June 17, 1997 (Date of Inception) to October 31, 1997
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SCHEDULE OF NONCASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of 4,061,551 shares common capital stock for services -
related parties - 1997 $ 89,560
==========
Issuance of 359,480 shares common capital stock for services -
related parties - 1998 $ 372,542
==========
Issuance of 312,000 shares common capital stock for services -
1999 $ 93,000
==========
Issuance of 494,380 shares common capital stock for payment of
debt - 1999 $ 98,876
==========
Contribution to capital - expenses - related party $ 8,400
==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. ORGANIZATION
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, USA, on June
17, 1997 with authorized capital stock of 200,000,000 shares with a par value of
$0.001 per share.
The Company and its subsidiaries (referred to as the Company in this report)
outlined in Note 3 was in the business of leasing sound studio space to the
entertainment industry and the internet. After October 1998, the Company
changed its business purpose to engage in film production and the multi-media
interactive technology.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Accounting Methods
------------------
The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of
accounting.
(b) Dividend Policy
---------------
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding the payment of
dividends.
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
-------------------------
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a
maturity, at the time of purchase, of less than three months to be cash
equivalents.
(d) Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share
---------------------------------------------
Basic net income (loss) per share amounts are computed based on the
weighted average number of shares actually outstanding. Diluted net income
(loss) per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of
common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding as if shares had
been issued on the exercise of the preferred share rights unless the
exercise becomes antidilutive and then only the basic per share amounts
are shown in the report.
(e) Income Taxes
------------
On October 31, 1999, the Company had a net operating loss carryover of
$1,633,577. The tax benefit from the loss carry forward has been fully
offset by a valuation reserve because the future tax benefit is
undeterminable since the Company is unable to establish a predictable
projection of operating profits for future years. The net operating loss
carryover will expire in 2006 for Canadian reporting and 2020 for U.S.
reporting.
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MEIER WORLDWIDE INTERMEDIA INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
(f) Principles of Consolidation
---------------------------
The consolidated financial statements shown in this report include the
accounts of the Company (the parent) and all of its wholly owned
subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated.
(g) Foreign Currency Translation
----------------------------
Part of the transactions of the Company were completed in Canadian dollars
and have been translated to US dollars as incurred, at the exchange rate
in effect at the time, and therefore, no gain or loss from the
translations is recognized. If a completed transaction has a balance
sheet date between a later settlement date, resulting in a gain or loss,
the amount is reported in the current period income statement. The
functional currency is considered to be US dollars.
(h) Recognition of Income
---------------------
The principal income received by the Company was rental income which was
assigned to income in the period defined by the lease agreements.
(i) Financial Instruments
---------------------
The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash, prepaid
expenses, accounts receivable and accounts payable, are considered by
management to be their estimated fair values. These values are not
necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a
current market exchange.
(j) Estimates and Assumptions
-------------------------
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets
and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and
the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the
estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.
(k) Comprehensive Income
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The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130.
The adoption of this standard had no impact on the total stockholder's
equity on October 31, 1999.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
(l) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
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The Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting
pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
3. ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES
During 1997 and 1998, the Company organized and acquired all of the outstanding
stock of the following subsidiaries, all of which were incorporated under the
laws of British Columbia. On November 1, 1998, all of the outstanding stock of
the subsidiaries indicated by (*) were disposed and transferred to a related
party.
* G.G. Studios Inc. - incorporated October 6, 1997 - manages and leases studio
space to the film industry;
* Meier Worldwide Intermedia Inc. (Cdn) - incorporated November 28, 1996 - to
engage in the internet activity;
* Meier Studios Inc. - incorporated August 25, 1997 - manages and leases real
property in the entertainment industry;
* Meier Studios (Lake City) Inc. - incorporated December 18, 1997 - leases and
operates a studio;
* Meier Studios (B.B.) Inc. - incorporated March 26, 1998;
H.R.H. Productions Inc. - incorporated October 6, 1997 - movie production
company - no operations;
Meier Studio Management Inc. - incorporated March 26, 1998 - movie production
company - no operations; and
Meier Entertainment Security Inc. - incorporated September 16, 1998 - movie
production company - no operations.
4. REAL PROPERTY LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
On August 18, 1997, a subsidiary, which was disposed on November 1, 1998, of the
Company completed a lease agreement, including an option to purchase, with 289
Taurus Ventures Ltd. (a non-related party), for the land and building, located
in Delta, BC, containing 65,000 square feet of building space and 13 acres of
land for use in the motion picture industry.
The terms of the lease has a five year life with a five year renewal provision,
and provides for an advance payment of $362,319, which was paid, and includes
the following conditions to be performed by:
289 Taurus Ventures Ltd. (Landlord)
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Construct an addition to the present building to increase its size to 180,000
square feet. In process.
Construct an office building on the front of the property containing 35,000 to
45, 000 square feet.
Construct an additional building of 1,000 by 100 feet with 50' high ceilings to
be used as sound stages.
Construct an additional building of 25,000 square feet to be used for set
construction.
Install landscaping, parking, roads and lighting. (not started by October 31,
1998)
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4. REAL PROPERTY LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT (continued)
The Company (Tenant)
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A base rent for the building is $76,087 payable monthly, plus applicable taxes
with additional monthly rents for the use of the land at $0.72 per square foot
used, with a minimum of $3,623, plus taxes, plus additional rents to cover
services and expenses paid on the property by the landlord with a minimum
monthly amount of $4,438. The base rents are reduced to $25,362 per month until
the addition to the present building is completed. Additional rents will be
payable on the completion of the other buildings. During the term of the
agreement, the base rents will be reduced by 25% with that amount being applied
against the advance payment until it has been amortized.
The agreement provides for an option to purchase the property, which includes
the completed addition, at any time within the term of the lease for
CAD$17,500,000, increased by the costs, plus 10% of the new buildings and land
improvements completed. On July 31 of each year, prior to this option being
exercised, the price as determined at that time, shall be increased by 10%, less
any additional rents received by the tenant and paid to the landlord under the
sub lease agreement below. The tenant may sub lease the property, with the
approval of the landlord, but the tenant must pay the landlord 90% of rent
received over the base rent due by the tenant. Base rent, however, does not
include land rent.
After August 17, 1998, the agreement provides for the landlord's right to
require the tenant to exercise the option to purchase at any time during the
remaining term of the lease and after a 90 day notice, to purchase within six
months, and upon tenant's failure to purchase, the landlord may cancel the
option.
At February 28, 1998, $43,478 of the advance payment had been amortized to
expenses.
After notice, the landlord has a right to terminate the agreement if the rents
and additional rents become15 days past due. At February 28, 1998, $62,215 in
lease payments were more than 15 days past due. However, past due payments had
been made and the default satisfied. Prior to this lease agreement, the
landlord used the property in his research and development activity. For
reporting purposes, the lease is considered to be an operating lease.
In the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998, the lease and option to purchase was
lost due to nonpayment of the lease amounts due by the Company and a legal
action for eviction and damages was started by the lessor. However, the lessor
has a legal responsibility to reduce the damages by using best efforts to
re-lease the property. Management with council believe that the damages against
the subsidiaries will not be more than $184,133 which has been accrued as a
payable on the books of the subsidiaries. The Company has guaranteed $41,435 of
the amount which remained as a payable on the books of the Company after the
transfers of the subsidiaries shown in Notes 3 and 9.
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5. ACQUISITION OF MOTION PICTURE RIGHTS
During June 1997, the Company received the rights to produce a movie on the life
of John Meier from an officer of the Company, which is shown at its remaining
historical cost of zero.
6. NOTE PAYABLE
On August 15, 1997, the Company received a loan of $27,397 from an nonrelated
party. A legal action was started for collection of the amount due by the
Company and a consent judgement was given by the Company whereby the Company
agreed to monthly payments of $672.26 including interest at 1% above the HSBC
Canada Bank prime rate with payments starting October 1, 1999.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The balance sheets, the statements of changes in stockholders' equity and cash
flows include identified related party transactions. See Note 9 for service
contracts with officers of the Company, Note 5 for the acquisition of movie
rights, and Note 8 for options granted.
8. OPTIONS TO PURCHASE COMMON CAPITAL STOCK
The Company has granted options to purchase 1,800,000 of its common stock to
related parties. 1,100,000 of the shares at $1.00 per share with expiration
dates in March and October 2003 and 700,000 shares at $0.75 per share with an
expiration date of March 17, 2004. No value was recognized for the options on
the option date because there was no established market for the stock of the
Company. All of the Company's options to purchase common capital stock were
cancelled on October 31, 1999.
9. CONTINUING AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company may be liable as a guarantor on a legal action against a former
subsidiary in the amount of $41,435 and is shown as part of the accounts
payable. Refer to Note 4.
A legal action was started against the Company, subsequent to the balance sheet
date, by a former employee making claim for unpaid wages resulting from an
alleged employment agreement. Management with council believe the claim is
frivolous and without merit and the action has not been pursued by the
plaintiff.
During October 1997, the Company entered into management agreement with an
officer providing for the payment of monthly management fees of $5,000 plus
expenses. The management agreement was cancelled effective November 1, 1999.
On November 1, 1998, all of the stock of the subsidiaries, identified in Note 3,
was transferred to a related party and the Company discontinued the operations
they conducted. The transfer resulted in a net gain to the Company. Management
with council believes that there will be no contingent liability resulting from
the transfer. However, the Company will continue to carry the liability
referred to in Note 4 until the amount is settled.
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10. GOING CONCERN
On the balance sheet date, the Company did not have the working capital to
service its debt for the coming year and for its planned activity. The
necessary working capital to service its debt had been obtained. However
additional amounts will be necessary to be successful in its future planned
activity. Continuation of the Company in its planned activity is dependent upon
obtaining additional working capital and the management of the Company has
developed a strategy, which it believes will accomplish this objective through
seeking additional equity funding and long term financing, which will enable the
Company to be successful in its efforts.
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