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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
/X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
OR
/ / 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 0-29796
MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Nevada 91-1913992
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer Identification
Incorporation or Organization) No.)
4410 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77006
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (713) 529-7498
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES /X/ NO / /
Number of outstanding shares of the issuer's common stock at
May 7, 1999: 33,707,357
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................................... 3
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................................... 3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ............................................................................. 3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS.................................................. 4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW.................................................................... 5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY......................................................... 6
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.......................................................... 7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.............................................................................. 9
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.............................. 11
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION....................................................................... 12
ITEM 2. CHANGES OF SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS............................................... 12
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-k........................................................ 12
SIGNATURES.............................................................................................. 13
INDEX OF EXHIBITS....................................................................................... 14
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(U.S.Dollars)
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MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,323,908 $ 903,805
Restricted cash 115,795 128,535
Accounts receivable - 16,254
Other current receivables 288,253 173,577
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
1,727,956 1,222,171
Pension fund 8,017 8,017
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,487,648 2,067,287
Goodwill, net 30,535,213 31,389,355
Patents and agreements, net 3,137,676 3,249,396
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 38,896,510 $ 37,936,227
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS` EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITY
Accounts payable $ 609,670 $ 963,909
Notes payable 1,000,000 3,605,390
Other current liabilities 883,316 241,253
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,492,986 4,810,552
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 496,849 555,417
Contingency (Note 3)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Authorized 75,000,000 common shares with a par value
of $0.001. Issued and outstanding 33,707,357 common shares
with a par value of $0.001 at March 31, 1999
and 32,557,607 common shares at December 31, 1998 33,708 32,558
Other paid in capital 43,251,913 37,734,263
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (7,336,305) (5,207,080)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (42,641) 10,517
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 35,906,675 32,570,258
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS` EQUITY $ 37,936,227 $ 38,896,510
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(U.S.Dollars)
(unaudited)
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CUMULATIVE TO THREE MONTH'S ENDED
MARCH 31, 1999 MARCH 31,
FROM DATE OF INCEPTION --------------------------------
MAY 23, 1997 1999 1998
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OPERATING REVENUES $ 16,376 $ - $ -
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EXPENSES
Personnel costs 636,124 410,630 30,000
Legal and advisory services 838,885 85,995 28,346
Cost of cancelled financing 606,721 - -
Financial services 534,076 94,838 12,350
General and administrative expenses 715,819 260,570 24,521
Marketing expenses 757,135 104,646 -
Technical Development 196,589 196,589
Depreciation and amortization 34,953 24,486 -
Depreciation goodwill and intangibles 2,881,328 999,124 -
Write down on investment 90,000 - 90,000
Interest expense 110,520 17,252 -
Currency exchange loss 45,371 15,386 -
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $ 7,447,521 $ 2,209,516 $ 185,217
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Less: interest income (36,272) (21,722) -
NET LOSS BEFORE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST $ (7,394,873) $ (2,187,793) $ (185,217)
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NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (58,568) (58,568) -
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NET LOSS $ (7,336,305) $ (2,129,225) $ (185,217)
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Other comprehensive loss:
Cummulative foreign exchange adjustment (42,641) (53,158) -
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $ (7,378,945) $ (2,182,383)
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Basic and diluted loss per share $ (0.06) $ (0.01)
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Weighted average shares outstanding 33,403,274 20,020,000
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(U.S.Dollars)
(unaudited)
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CUMULATIVE TO
MARCH 31, 1999 THREE MONTH'S ENDED
FROM DATE OF MARCH 31
INCEPTION ------------------------------
MAY 23, 1997 1999 1998
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss for the period $ (7,336,305) $ (2,129,225) $ (185,217)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
Provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,916,281 1,023,610 -
Non-controlling interest (58,568) (58,568)
Writedown of investments
90,000 - 90,000
Unrealized loss on foreign currency 74,202 42,110
Accrued interest expenses, net (93,269)
Changes in non-cash working capital: -
Accounts receivable - 16,254 -
Other current receivables and restricted cash (188,867) (101,936) (251,799)
Accounts payable 609,670 (354,239) 57,088
Other current liabilities 354,573 587,830 -
Due to related party - - (3,854)
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NET CASH FLOW USED ON OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (3,539,014) $ (1,067,433) $ (293,782)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments (100,000) - (100,000)
Capital expenditures (2,193,785) (1,478,110) -
Proceeds on sale of investment 10,000 - -
Advance to Marine Shuttle Operations AS (249,986) - -
Acquisition of Marine Shuttle Operations AS 416,635 - -
Advance to Offshore shuttle AS (100,000) - -
Acquisition of Offshore Shuttle AS 482,476 - -
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NET CASH FLOW USED ON INVESTING ACTIVITIES $ (1,734,660) $ (1,478,110) $ (100,000)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of capital stock 5,918,750 5,748,750 -
Share issue cost (245,950) (229,950) -
Notes payable, net 1,000,000 (2,500,000) 401,830
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NET CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ 6,672,800 $ 3,018,800 $ 401,830
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Effect of exchange rate change in cash and cash
equivalents (75,218) (53,154) -
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS $ 1,323,908 $ 420,103 $ 8,048
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period - 903,805 9,015
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,323,908 $ 1,323,908 $ 17,063
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(U.S.Dollars)
(unaudited)
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Cumulative Deficit
Common shares Other Accumulated Total
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Shares Amount Capital Income (Loss) Development stage Equity
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Issued on incorporation 10,000,000 $ 10,000 $ $ $ $ 10,000
Private placement 10,020,000 10,020 133,980 144,000
Net loss (164,931) (164,931)
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Balance at December 31, 1997 20,020,000 $ 20,020 $ 133,980 $ - $ (164,931) $ (10,931)
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Issued on acquisition
of MSO AS 7,600,000 7,600 22,792,400 22,800,000
Issued on acquisition
OSAS 4,937,607 4,938 14,807,883 14,812,821
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) 10,517 10,517
Net loss (5,042,149) (5,042,149)
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Balance at December 31, 1998 32,557,607 $ 32,558 $ 37,734,263 $ 10,517 $ (5,207,080) $ 32,570,258
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Private placement 1,149,750 1,150 5,517,650 5,518,800
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) (53,158) (53,158)
Net loss (2,129,225) (2,129,225)
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Balance at March 31, 1999 33,707,357 $ 33,708 $ 43,251,913 $ (42,641) $ 35,906,675 $ (7,336,305)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1999
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
The financial statements for the first quarter of 1999 is not
comparable with the same period in the prior year since the Company's main
operations are conducted through its subsidiaries which were acquired after the
first quarter of 1998.
2. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Marine Shuttle Operations Inc., through its wholly-owned Norwegian
subsidiary, Marine Shuttle Operations AS ("MSOAS") and 68% owned Offshore
Shuttle AS ("OSAS"), is seeking to become a leading player in the market for
decommissioning, installing and transporting of offshore oil and gas structures.
The Company, being in the development stage, has not generated any revenues from
operations and does not expect to generate any significant revenues from
operations until the year 2001, at the earliest. There can be no assurance,
however, that the Company will ever achieve commercially significant sales. To
date, the Company has not entered into any contracts for the use of its proposed
services, and no assurance can be given that any such contracts will
materialize.
In 1998, the Company acquired approximately 68% of the outstanding
OSAS capital stock and entered into two agreements to acquire an additional
686,668 shares of OSAS (approximately 14.5% of the outstanding OSAS capital
stock) in exchange for 1,030,002 shares of Common Stock (the "Additional OSAS
Exchanges"). The Company anticipates that the Additional OSAS Exchanges will
close in the near future, although there can be no assurance in that regard.
3. CONTINUING OPERATIONS
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the
satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the
financial statements, the Company is in the development stage and, at March 31,
1999 has accumulated losses from operations amounting to $7,336,305 and a
working capital deficit of $765,030. The ability of the Company to continue as a
going concern is dependent on the ability of the Company to obtain financing.
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MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A development stage company)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(unaudited)
4. EXTERNAL FINANCING
During the period ending March 31, 1999, the Company raised $5,748,460
in gross proceeds from the sale of approximately 1.15 million shares of Common
Stock in an offshore transaction pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Berliner Effektenbank AG, a German
investment bank, received a fee of $229,950, renegotiated from $575,000, for
serving as placement agent in connection with the transaction. The proceeds have
been used to pay off bridge notes and to fund operating expenses.
The Company entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement"), dated
as of March 12, 1998 and amended as of August 27, 1998 and September 24, 1998,
with ValorInvest Ltd, an investment bank based in Geneva, Switzerland
("ValorInvest"), pursuant to which ValorInvest agreed to lend an aggregate of up
to $3,500,000 to the Company at such times as the Company shall request,
provided that advances were to be made in increments of $250,000 and were not to
exceed $500,000 in any single month. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Company
borrowed an aggregate of $3,500,000 which amount was evidenced by three
non-negotiable promissory notes (the "Bridge Notes") bearing interest at the
rate of 7.5% per annum. In February 1999, the Company repaid all monies due
under the Bridge Notes, including interest, and the Loan Agreement was
terminated.
On March 1, 1999, the Company entered into a new loan agreement (the
"New Loan Agreement") with ValorInvest pursuant to which ValorInvest agreed to
lend an aggregate of up to $6,000,000 to the Company at such times as the
Company shall request, provided that advances shall be made in increments of
$250,000 and shall not exceed $1,000,000 in any single month unless agreed to by
ValorInvest. In connection with the New Loan Agreement, the Company issued a
non-negotiable promissory note to ValorInvest in the principal amount of
$6,000,000. Any monies advanced under such note shall bear interest at the rate
of 7.5% per annum and shall be due and payable upon the earlier of December 31,
1999 or the completion of an equity financing for gross proceeds of at least
$10,000,000. As of March 31, 1999, $1,000,000 had been advanced under such note.
5. INCOME TAX
The Company has not provided for an income tax liability due to the
availability of operating loss carry-forwards. The Company has net operating
losses which may give rise to future tax benefits of approximately $2,026,953
and $1,703,282 of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively. To the
extent not used, net operating loss carry-forwards expire in varying amounts
beginning in the year 2007. Based on available evidence, including the Company's
history of operating losses, the uncertainty of future profitability and the
impact of tax laws which may limit the Company's ability to utilize such loss
carry-forwards, management has recorded a valuation allowance against the
realization of the deferred tax assets.
6. RECENT PRONOUNCEMENT
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 133 (SFAS 133), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, which standardizes the accounting for derivative instruments. SFAS
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 1999. The impact on the Company's financial statements has not been
determined.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULT OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and
result of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and the notes thereto which appear elsewhere in this
quarterly report and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
The information set forth below includes certain forward-looking
statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are
based on current expectations that involve numerous risks and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such
forward-looking statements as result of various known and unknown factors
including, without limitation, future economic, competitive, regulatory and
market conditions, future business decisions, the receipt of financing,
construction delays, demand for the Company's services and those factors
discussed below under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. Words such as "believes," "anticipates,"
"expects," "intends," "may," and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such
statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward looking
statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these
forward-looking statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company is in the development stage and has only generated revenues
to date from study work. From May 23, 1997 (inception) through March 31, 1999,
the Company incurred net losses of $7,336,305, most of which were attributable
to amortization of goodwill and other intangibles ($2,881,328), cost of
cancelled financing ($606,721), marketing ($757,135), legal, finance and other
advisory services ($1,372,961) and personnel and general and administrative
expenses ($1,351,943).
For the period ended March 31, 1999 the Company recorded a net loss of
$2,129,225 compared to $185,217 for the same period in the prior year. The
increase in loss is primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Company's
subsidiaries, accounted for using the purchase method, after the end of the
first quarter of 1998. The losses for the period ended March 31, 1998 includes
only costs incurred by Marine Shuttle Operations Inc. and were mainly
attributable to a write-down of investment ($90,000), management fees ($30,000),
legal and other advisory fees, and general and administrative expenses
($65,217). The losses for the period ended March 31, 1999 include $999,124
attributable to the amortization of goodwill arising from the acquisition of
MSOAS and OSAS as well as other intangibles. The remainder of the losses were
mainly attributable to legal, financial and other advisory fees ($180,833),
general and administrative expenses ($260,570), marketing ($104,646), technical
development ($196,589) and personnel expenses ($410,630). Management anticipates
that the Company will continue to incur losses at least through the year 2001
and there can be no assurance that the Company will not continue to incur losses
thereafter.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of March 31, 1999, the Company had cash of approximately $1,323,908,
an accumulated deficit of $7,336,305, stockholders' equity of $35,906,675, and a
working capital deficit of $765,030.
Net cash flow from operating activities was $(1,067,434) for the three
month period ended March 31, 1999 after accounting for an increase of $54,640 in
working capital. Working capital needed before cash is generated from operations
is expected to be funded by cash from the issuance of capital stock and/or
external loans.
For the three month period ended March 31, 1999 the Company has used
$1,478,110 on capital assets. The main part of this, $1,349,403, is the
capitalized costs for the Offshore Shuttle construction in progress.
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Net cash from financing activities was $3,018,800 primarily due to cash
received from the issuance of capital stocks offset by the repayment of certain
loans.
Pursuant to a Loan Agreement entered into with ValorInvest in 1998, the
Company borrowed an aggregate of $3,500,000 during the fiscal year 1998 which
amount was evidenced by three non-negotiable promissory notes (the "Bridge
Notes") bearing interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum. In February 1999, the
Company repaid all monies due under the Bridge Notes, including interest, and
the Loan Agreement was terminated.
On March 1, 1999, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan
Agreement") with ValorInvest Ltd. ("ValorInvest") pursuant to which ValorInvest
agreed to lend an aggregate of up to $6,000,000 to the Company, provided that
advances shall be made in increments of $250,000 and shall not exceed $1,000,000
in any single month unless agreed to by ValorInvest. In connection with the Loan
Agreement, the Company issued a non-negotiable promissory note to ValorInvest in
the principal amount of $6,000,000. Any monies advanced under such note shall
bear interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum and shall be due and payable upon
the earlier of December 31, 1999 or the completion of an equity financing for
gross proceeds of at least $10,000,000. As of March 31, 1999, $1,000,000 had
been advanced under such note.
The Company has insufficient capital to finance its proposed operating
activities. In February, 1999, the Company raised $5,748,750 in gross proceeds
from the sale of approximately 1.15 million shares of Common Stock in an
offshore transaction pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. Berliner Effektenbank AG, a German investment bank,
received a fee of $229,950 (renegotiated from $575,000) for serving as placement
agent in connection with the transaction. Additional capital, however, is needed
to finance the Company's proposed operating activities. To address this concern,
the Company intends to raise up to an additional $10 million through a private
placement of Common Stock through Berliner Effektenbank AG. The Company has also
entered into an engagement letter with MFC Merchant Bank S.A. ("MFC") pursuant
to which MFC shall act, on a best-efforts basis, as agent for the Company in
raising up to DM 215,000,000 (approximately $126,000,000) (the "MFC Financing").
As consideration for its services, MFC shall receive a success fee equal to five
percent of the money raised plus DM 100,000 (approximately $60,000) per month
until the completion or termination of the MFC Financing. In addition, all of
MFC's out-of-pocket expenses shall be reimbursed, and if the Company raises the
necessary funds through another source, MFC shall receive a break-up fee equal
to the greater of $1,200,000 or 350,000 shares of Common Stock. Although the
structure of the MFC Financing has yet to be determined, the Company anticipates
that it will be principally through the issuance of government and/or corporate
guaranteed debt.
If funds are raised by issuing equity securities, it may result in
substantial dilution to existing stockholders. If capital is raised through a
debt financing with financial institutions, the Company would likely become
subject to restrictive covenants relating to its operations and finances. There
can be no assurance that the private placement or the MFC Financing will be
consummated on reasonable terms or at all. If either financing is not completed,
the Company may be required to significantly curtail or cease its proposed
activities. Although the Company believes that the proceeds from the MFC
Financing, if completed, will enable it to construct the first Offshore Shuttle,
no assurance can be given in that regard. Moreover, even if the MFC Financing is
consummated, the Company's future capital requirements could vary significantly
and will depend on certain factors, many of which are not within the Company's
control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the need for cash to fund
the construction of additional Offshore Shuttles, greater than anticipated
expenses, and longer engineering, development, and construction times than now
contemplated. If the Company is successful in completing the first Offshore
Shuttle, it believes it will be able to fund the construction of additional
Offshore Shuttles from its future operating cash flows and/or short or medium
term debt financing. However, no assurance can be given in that regard.
YEAR 2000 ISSUE
Many computer systems record years in a two-digit format. Such systems,
if not modified, will be unable to recognize and properly process information
with dates beyond the year 1999. The potential problems arising out of
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this inability commonly are referred to as the "Year 2000 Issue." The Company's
current operations utilize computer hardware and software acquired during 1997
and 1998 which manufacturers have warranted to be year 2000 compliant.
Since the Company currently does not have any material relationships
with any suppliers or clients, no assessment can be made at this time as to the
effect third party non-compliance will have on the Company's proposed
operations. In the future, the Company intends to verify that any suppliers or
clients with whom it may develop a material relationship are Year 2000
compliant.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
The Company intends to market its services in international markets.
International operations entail various risks, including economic instability
and recessions, exposure to currency fluctuations, difficulties of administering
foreign operations generally, and obligations to comply with a wide variety of
foreign laws and other regulatory requirements. A portion of the Company's
sales, if any, and expenditures may be collected or paid, as the case may be, in
currencies other than U.S. dollar. Therefore, significant exchange rate
fluctuations could have an effect on the Company's results of operations. In
addition, the laws of certain foreign countries may not protect the Company's
proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company anticipates its primary market risks, if any, will be
related to fluctuations in interest rates and exchange rates. Interest rate risk
may arise if the Company is successful in obtaining debt financing to finance
the building of the first Offshore Shuttle. In such an event, the Company will
assess the extent of its interest rate risk and may enter into hedging
transactions to reduce its exposure and to ensure its ability to service its
debt. Exchange rate risk may arise if the Company is required to use different
currencies for various aspects of its operations. Although the principal
currency used in the offshore decommissioning industry is the U.S. dollar, the
local expenses of the Company's subsidiaries (e.g., rent, telephone, payroll,
etc.) are likely to be paid in Norwegian Kroner, and it is possible that the
contract for construction of the first Offshore Shuttle will be denominated in a
currency other than the U.S. dollar or the Norwegian Kroner. Based on the
Company's overall exchange rate risk as at March 31, 1999, the Company believes
that a ten percent change in exchange rates would not have a material adverse
effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The
Company intends to monitor its exchange rate risk and take necessary actions to
reduce its exposure. The Company does not intend to purchase and/or sell
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the period covered by this report, the Company raised $5,748,460
in gross proceeds from the sale of approximately 1.15 million shares of Common
Stock in an offshore transaction pursuant to Regulation S promulgated under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Berliner Effektenbank AG, a German
investment bank, received a fee of $229,950 (renegotiated from $575,000) for
serving as placement agent in connection with the transaction. The proceeds have
been used to pay off bridge notes and to fund operating expenses.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
11 - Computation of Net Loss Per Share
27 - Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the three
months ended March 31, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC.
/s/ Franz Eder
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Date: May 7, 1999 Franz Eder, Chairman of the Board and President
(principal executive officer)
/s/ G.W. Norman Wareham
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G.W. Norman Wareham, Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT # DOCUMENT PAGE
- --------- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C>
11. Computation of Net Earnings (loss) per share 15
27. Financial Data Schedule 16
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EXHIBIT 11
MARINE SHUTTLE OPERATIONS INC.
COMPUTATION OF LOSS PER SHARE
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<CAPTION>
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss ) for the period attributable to
basic earning (loss) per share $ (2,129,225) $ (185,217)
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to
diluted earnings per share $ (2,129,225) $ (185,217)
Weighted average shares outstanding 33,403,274 20,020,000
Dilutive stock options - -
Total shares for primary and fully diluted earnings
per share 33,403,274 20,020,000
Primary earnings (loss) per share $ (0.06) $ (0.01)
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.06) $ (0.01)
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999 DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999 MAY-23-1997
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1999 MAR-31-1998
<CASH> 1,323,908 1,323,908
<SECURITIES> 0 0
<RECEIVABLES> 288,253 288,253
<ALLOWANCES> 0 0
<INVENTORY> 0 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,727,956 1,727,956
<PP&E> 3,522,523 3,522,523
<DEPRECIATION> 34,875 34,875
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 38,896,510 38,896,510
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 2,492,986 2,492,986
<BONDS> 0 0
0 0
0 0
<COMMON> 33,708 33,708
<OTHER-SE> 0 0
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 38,896,510 38,896,510
<SALES> 0 16,376
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 0 16,376
<CGS> 0 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 2,192,264 7,337,001
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 17,252 110,520
<INCOME-PRETAX> (2,187,793) (7,394,873)
<INCOME-TAX> 0 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 0 0
<DISCONTINUED> 0 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0 0
<CHANGES> 0 0
<NET-INCOME> (2,129,225) (7,336,305)
<EPS-PRIMARY> (0.06) 0
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.06) 0
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