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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 18, 2000
REGISTRATION NO. 0-26355
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10/A
AMENDMENT NUMBER 5
GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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NEVADA 06-1556248
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
101 NORTH PLAINS INDUSTRIAL ROAD
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT 06492
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
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203-265-6412
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
None
SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, $.001 par value
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Item 1 Business.................................................... 1
General Development of Business.......................... 1
Description of the Business.............................. 2
Web Sites of eUniverse................................... 4
Domain Names, Patents and Trademarks..................... 7
Operations and Technology................................ 7
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure........................... 9
Sales and Marketing...................................... 10
Competition.............................................. 12
Employees................................................ 13
Facilities............................................... 14
The Company's Strategy and Plans......................... 14
Recent and Pending Acquisitions............................. 17
Item 2 Financial Information....................................... 20
Selected Financial Information.............................. 20
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................. 21
Liquidity and Capital Resources.......................... 25
Results of Operations -- Year Ended March 31, 1999 vs.
1998................................................... 25
Item 3 Properties.................................................. 29
Item 4 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management................................................ 29
Item 5 Directors and Executive Officers............................ 31
Item 6 Executive Compensation...................................... 33
Item 7 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.............. 37
Item 8 Legal Proceedings........................................... 37
Item 9 Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant's Common
Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.................... 38
Item 10 Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities..................... 42
Item 11 Description of Securities................................... 44
Item 12 Indemnification of Directors and Officers................... 46
Item 13 Financial Statements........................................ 47
Item 14 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.................................. 47
Item 15 Financial Statements and Exhibits........................... 47
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ITEM 1 -- BUSINESS
The registrant, eUniverse, Inc. is a Nevada corporation engaged in
developing, acquiring and operating a network of web sites which provide
entertainment-oriented products and services. The registrant is engaged in the
retail sale of audio CDs, videotapes, digital video disks ('DVDs') and related
services. Additionally, the Company offers interactive games, including
traditional board and card games and computer and arcade games, gaming and other
forms of web-based entertainment programming via the World Wide Web. As used
herein, the term 'Company' refers to eUniverse, Inc. and all of its
subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
Entertainment Universe, Inc. ('EUI') was founded in February 1999 by Brad
D. Greenspan for the purpose of developing and acquiring entertainment-related
Internet businesses. Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. ('MCA'), was a Nevada
corporation with no significant operations or revenue since 1995, whose shares
were publicly traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. In March 1999, EUI and MCA
entered into a letter of intent to undertake a stock exchange (the
'Reorganization') pursuant to which the holders of EUI common stock would
exchange their EUI shares for shares of MCA common stock on a one-to-one basis.
On April 14, 1999, the Reorganization was completed. As a result of the
Reorganization, EUI shareholders owned 92% of MCAs shares of common stock and
EUI became a wholly owned subsidiary of MCA. The Reorganization was an arms
length transaction between unrelated parties.
Also on April 14, 1999 but immediately prior to the closing of the
Reorganization, EUI sold 1,795,024 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock in a private offering under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933
(the 'Securities Act') (See 'Item 10, Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities'),
raising $6,462,086, before offering costs were deducted. In connection with the
Reorganization, the holders of the EUI Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
exchanged their shares, on a one-to-one basis, for shares of MCA convertible
preferred stock which have equivalent rights and preferences.
EUI used $1,915,000 of the Preferred Stock offering proceeds (plus
2,425,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $7,275,000) to
acquire CD Universe, Inc. ('CD Universe'). This was an arms length transaction
between unrelated parties. CD Universe is a Connecticut corporation engaged in
the business of selling audio CDs and videotapes over the Internet. Concurrently
with the closing of the Reorganization, EUI distributed its asset, the capital
stock of CD Universe, Inc., to its sole shareholder, MCA. MCA, the parent entity
following the Reorganization, changed its name to eUniverse, Inc.
As neither MCA nor EUI had any significant operations prior to the
acquisition of CD Universe, CD Universe is considered to be the predecessor
entity and its historical financial statements have been included in this
registration statement.
The following chart summarizes our current corporate organizational
structure:
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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
The Company's current emphasis is on acquiring businesses in the field of
entertainment, primarily games (including board, card, computer, arcade and
console video games), music and movies, with the following key characteristics:
(1) strategic content, management or technology, (2) product offerings
compatible with the Generation X and Y demographics of the Company's sites, and
(3) the ability to leverage the Company's strategic advantages such as order
fulfillment, hardware capacity and general overhead. The Company's strategy is
based on the acquisition and/or development of web-based businesses in several
sectors of the entertainment industry, and utilizing their synergies to generate
cross traffic and increased revenues. This strategy includes the integration of
a worldwide distribution of web-based entertainment programming. The Company is
presently exploring expansion into Internet-based entertainment in a form that
is similar to television and radio programming. Its long-term strategic plans
are intended to take advantage of a world-wide distribution network comprised of
the installed base of personal computers and televisions, making use of existing
and emerging technologies to deliver this targeted programming.
At the present time, the Company is primarily engaged in the retail sale of
music and video products and accessories, including audio CDs, videotapes and
DVDs via the Internet and the maintenance and operation of interactive games
sites. The Company, does not offer and does not intend to offer online gambling
or other activities associated with gambling. CD Universe, an acquired
subsidiary of the Company, has been in the music and video sales business since
April 1997. The Big Network, Inc., another acquired subsidiary of the Company,
has been in the interactive games business since early 1998. Neither the Company
nor any of its subsidiaries has ever made a profit in any fiscal quarter.
The Company's CD Universe online store (www.cduniverse.com) currently
offers customers a selection of over 240,000 audio CD titles as well as
proprietary content and features. The Company's CD Universe web site currently
has over 290,000 registered users, attracts almost 1,000,000 unique visitors and
processes over 20,000 orders each month. The Company has used its experience in
online retailing to enter other e-commerce areas, such as online games, by
acquiring community-based web sites with significant traffic, selling
advertising space on their web pages, and enhancing the retail capabilities of
these sites in order to diversify its product offerings.
The Company sells interactive games through one of the Company's web sites,
GamesUniverse.com, an online retailer of single- and multiplayer games, with
links to eUniverse subsidiaries as follows: (1) Case's Ladder, which offers
online ranking and tournament offerings for people who play games on the
Internet; (2) Gamer's Alliance, which owns a network of online gaming editorial
Web sites; and (3) The Big Network, which provides multiplayer classic games
(e.g., chess, checkers, backgammon, spades). The Big Network, Inc. also provides
a suite of multiplayer Java-based parlor games and a unique library of
proprietary community-building software technologies, named LivePlace. LivePlace
combines group browsing, chat, instant messaging and a host of other advanced
features to introduce social interaction to browsing the Web and shopping
experience. Additions to eUniverse's games will include other classic board and
card games (e.g., Battleship, Hearts) and other online strategy, role-playing or
action games.
Additionally, the Company plans to build an affiliate network of
third-party entertainment and retail Web sites which would license the LivePlace
community-building software that the Company has acquired. The Company believes
that its plans to superimpose LivePlace on these affiliate sites will generate
additional traffic and e-commerce sales for the Company's network.
In May 1999, the Company acquired all of the assets of Green Willow
International Corp., including MegaDVD.com, a web site devoted to the retail
sale of DVDs. The Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of Case's
Ladder, Inc. ('Case's Ladder') as of May 31, 1999, and of Gamer's Alliance, Inc.
('Gamer's Alliance') as of June 30, 1999. Both Case's Ladder and Gamer's
Alliance own and operate online computer game-related sites. (See 'Web Sites of
eUniverse' at p.4). As of August 31, 1999, the Company acquired the Big Network,
Inc., a company that (1) offers classic card and board games through its web
site (www.bignetwork.com), and (2) is developing LivePlace. The Company's
acquisition of Cases Ladder, Gamer's Alliance, Big Network and the assets of
Green Willow International Corp., represents an early step towards its goal of
using strategic acquisitions as well as
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internal growth to develop a diverse but synergistic portfolio of Internet-based
entertainment offerings for a world-wide customer base. (See 'Recent and Pending
Acquisitions' at p.17)
Given that the current business of the Company commenced in February 1999,
the Company has only a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the
Company and its prospects can be based. The Company has never made a profit. The
Company's prospects for financial success must be considered in light of the
risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in new,
unproven and rapidly evolving markets. To address these risks, the Company must,
among other things, expand its customer base, respond effectively to competitive
developments, continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees and
continue to upgrade its technologies. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be successful in addressing such risks. If the Company is not successful in
developing and expanding its music, video and interactive entertainment
business, including sales of advertising on its web sites and development of
related business opportunities, its ability to achieve profitability may not be
realized.
Prior to becoming part of the Company, CD Universe only generated revenue
from merchandise sales. In contemplation of the Company's plans to use its site
traffic to generate advertising revenues, the Company implemented a program to
accept paid third-party advertising. This program began generating revenues in
the quarter ending June 30, 1999. Although the Company has begun to sell
advertising on its web sites, it has only begun to realize material advertising
revenues. In order for the Company to generate significant advertising revenues,
advertisers and advertising agencies must be willing to direct a portion of
their budgets to the Internet and, specifically, to the Company's web sites.
There can be no assurance that advertisers and advertising agencies will accept
the Internet as a medium for advertising. If Internet advertising is not widely
accepted by advertisers and advertising agencies, or if the Company is not
successful in generating significant advertising revenues from such sources, the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition could be
materially adversely affected by the reduced revenue.
Historically, the Company primarily has generated revenue from merchandise
sales. The Company has implemented a program to generate advertising revenue
through paid third-party advertising on eUniverse's Web sites. The Company also
intends to diversify its retail offerings to include a greater selection of
products, such as online downloads of content, clothing, sports items and
accessories.
Due to the fact that material may be downloaded from web sites and may be
subsequently distributed to others, there is a potential that claims will be
made against the Company pursuant to such legal theories as defamation,
negligence, copyright or trademark infringement or other theories based on the
nature and content of such material. Such claims have been brought, and
sometimes successfully pressed, against on-line services in the past. In
addition, the Company could be exposed to liability with respect to the material
that may be accessible through its products and web sites. Although the Company
carries general liability insurance, such insurance may not cover potential
claims of this type, or the level of coverage may not be adequate to fully
protect the Company against all liability that may be imposed. Any costs or
imposition of liability that is not covered by insurance or in excess of
insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition. Also, the legal
effectiveness of the Company's terms and conditions of use is uncertain. The
Company is currently not aware of any claims that can be expected to have a
material adverse impact on its financial condition or its ability to conduct
business as described herein.
The Company plans to enhance its position as an online music destination by
providing digital music distribution and proprietary content on its CD Universe
site. Using the Internet as a distribution medium in conjunction with audio
compression and delivery technologies, the Company plans to enable a growing
number of artists to distribute and to promote their music broadly and to enable
customers to conveniently access an expanding music catalog. In recent years,
with the proliferation of multimedia PCs, consumers have increasingly used their
computers to play music. The recent introduction of compression formats such as
MP3 has led to the widespread use of the Internet for the transmission of music.
The Company has a customer base of over 1.5 million registered members based on
its own records. This customer base may allow the Company to attract artists who
are interested in broadly distributing and promoting their music. The Company
currently creates its own proprietary content for
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the CD Universe site, including the Big Bang newsletter, a personalized
newsletter for customers, and CD University, a content-driven area that provides
information about specific music genres.
WEB SITES OF EUNIVERSE
MUSIC
CD Universe
The CD Universe online store is designed to be informative, and to allow
customers to discover, learn about and purchase CDs, videos and other music and
video-related products. The store is designed to be intuitive and easy to use
and to enable customers to complete the ordering process with a minimum amount
of effort. Customers enter the CD Universe store through its Web site,
cduniverse.com, and in addition to ordering music and video products, can
conduct searches, browse among top sellers and other featured titles, read
reviews, listen to music samples, register for a personalized newsletter,
participate in promotions and check order status.
The CD Universe web site provides a search engine that enables customers to
navigate the store to find CDs or other products of interest. Customers can
search for CDs based on artist, album title, song title, record label or musical
genre. Upon clicking on an album title, the site visitor is provided with
information about the artist and the specific album, a list of tracks on the
album, sound samples and a list of reviews.
The Company believes that effective use of content encourages purchases by
customers who may be browsing the site without a specific title in mind. The CD
Universe web site provides sound samples, information about specific artists,
albums and types of music, ratings, articles on music topics and other
information. To help customers browse and discover CDs, the web site has eight
music spaces organized by genre. These include rock, jazz, R & B, classical,
country, Christian, world music and miscellaneous. The main page of each space
features links to more specific genre pages that list new releases as well as
alphabetical listings of the artists and albums available within that genre. In
addition to these regular online store content features, CD Universe's Web site
offers several other features to encourage customers to learn about and discover
CDs that might be of interest to the customer. The web site's CD University
feature provides links to genre-specific areas where customers are provided with
information about specific musical offerings and biographies of featured
musicians in that genre. CD University currently offers links for classical,
jazz and blues and is in the process of adding more musical genres to this area.
In addition, the CD Universe web site has a feature called RockOnTV, provided by
RockOnTV.com, where customers can read a listing of music and musician-related
programs available on TV during that week. Once a CD has been selected,
customers are prompted to click on the price to add products to their virtual
shopping carts. Customers can add and remove products from their shopping carts
as they browse, prior to finalizing their purchase. The shopping cart page
displays each item that has been placed in the cart, including title, price and
availability. To execute orders, customers can choose from a secure or standard
purchasing mode depending on the capabilities of the customer's Web browser.
After choosing a purchasing mode, the customer is prompted to enter his or her
name and password or to create an account on CD Universe's Web site that can be
used to make repeat purchases.
The Company accepts credit cards, personal checks or money orders as
payment for customer orders. The CD Universe web site enables customers to store
their credit card information in a personal account, thereby avoiding the need
to re-enter this information when making future purchases. Customers are offered
several shipping options, including overnight delivery. The Company confirms
each order by e-mail communication to the customer promptly after the order is
placed, and subsequently confirms shipment of the order by e-mail. In addition,
the CD Universe web site includes a feature that enables customers to check on
the status of their order. Use of the Internet by consumers is at an early stage
of development, and market acceptance of the Internet as a medium for commerce
is still by no means certain. The Company's future success will depend on its
ability to significantly increase revenues, which will require the development
and widespread acceptance of the Internet as a medium for commerce, particularly
as a channel of retail distribution. The Internet may not prove to be
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a viable commercial marketplace because of inadequate development of the
necessary infrastructure, such as reliable network backbones, or complementary
services, such as high-speed modems and security procedures for financial
transactions. The viability of the Internet may prove uncertain due to delays in
the development and adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased
levels of Internet activity or due to increased government regulation. If use of
the Internet for the purposes envisioned by the Company does not continue to
grow, or if the necessary Internet infrastructure is not further developed and
maintained, the Company's business, results of operations and financial
condition could be materially adversely affected.
FILMED ENTERTAINIMENT
VIDEO UNIVERSE
The Company's Video Universe online store (www.videouniverse.com) offers
customers a selection of over 40,000 movie titles in videocassette, DVD and
laser disc formats. The Video Universe Web site was expanded to include DVD
titles with the acquisition of the assets of Green Willow International Corp.
('Green Willow') including MegaDVD.com (www.megadvd.com). MegaDVD.com, was
founded in June 1997 and had, at its acquisition, a customer base of 3,000
registered users. The acquisition of the assets of Green Willow provided the
Company with additional management resources and expertise necessary to
effectively promote its online video store. The domain name www.MegaDVD.com
takes customers to the Company's Video Universe online store.
We believe that the market for DVD products represent an excellent growth
opportunity and the addition of MegaDVD.com expands the Company's customer base
for video products and, augments the Company's management in this product
category. However, the Company's growth rate in DVD products may not match the
overall industry growth rate.
The Video Universe online store operates in conjunction with the CD
Universe store and allows customers the ability to purchase products from either
site using a common shopping cart.
INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
GAMES UNIVERSE
Through its Games Universe online store (www.gamesuniverse.com) the Company
sells to customers a selection of single- and multi-player games and provides
links to the Company's other web sites, featuring the web sites of the Company's
subsidiaries that provide other online games. The Company does not offer and
does not intend to offer online gambling or other activities associated with
gambling.
CASE'S LADDER
Case's Ladder is an online gaming portal which provides competitive
rankings for online gamers and allows gamers to compete against one another in a
variety of tournaments and leagues. Approximately 1.1 million users are
registered with Case's Ladder interactive entertainment communities on the
Internet. Case's Ladder primarily derives revenues from membership fees and
advertising. According to a survey amongst Case's Ladder's registered users,
approximately 75% of registered users on the Case's Ladder Web site are between
the ages of 18 and 50, with the majority of those visitors having an annual
income over $50,000. In addition, 46% of Case's Ladder's users have purchased
products or services over the Internet. The Company continues to use Case's
Ladder's audience to expand eUniverse's customer base and to diversify its
retail offerings into new business areas such as computer games.
GAMER'S ALLIANCE
Launched in 1996, Gamer's Alliance is a network of interactive
entertainment community sites on the Internet that receives over 1.2 million
unique monthly visitors and 20 million impressions per month. Gamer's Alliance
has aggregated a collection of sites covering several platforms, game genres and
topics. The Gamer's Alliance Network spans over fifty (50) sites, including
GA-Source, GA-Sports,
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GA-Strategy, GA-RPG and Dreamcast.net, owned and operated by the Company.
GA-Source is an interactive game site on the Web that incorporates daily gaming
news, interviews, game previews and product reviews. GA-Sports is a
Web-community site focused on PC sports games. Other Gamer's Alliance properties
include:
Dreamcast.net, a site dedicated to the Sega Dreamcast console
platform;
GA-Strategy, a site dedicated to PC strategy games.
GA-RPG, a hub site focused on daily role playing games gaming news.
The acquisition of Gamer's Alliance provides the Company with a valuable source
of proprietary content that can be offered to Case's Ladder's 1.1 million
registered users.
The Gamer's Alliance content development team consists of gaming
enthusiasts from around the world. This content development approach is highly
effective in attracting a viewership of avid gamers. Furthermore, the Gamer's
Alliance network of sites seeks to encourage customer loyalty by allowing
visitors to become actively involved in content creation through forums and chat
services.
BIG NETWORK
The Big Network site provides a full suite of classic board and card games,
including spades, checkers, chess, backgammon, reversi and morph, allowing
thousands of simultaneous players to meet, chat and play parlor games in a
friendly setting. The site's gaming system is based on a sophisticated Java
client-server architecture designed to support very large numbers of users. The
Big Network currently hosts over 210,000 registered members and generates almost
three million advertising impressions per month.
The Big Network operates an entertainment and community site at
www.bignetwork.com. The site offers multiplayer classic games (e.g., chess,
checkers, spades) as well as other forms of entertainment and information to its
members and users. The Big Network has also developed LivePlace, a Java applet
that provides users with an overview of activity around them on the site, and
allows them to follow public conversation and send private messages to other
users. LivePlace also uses proprietary technology to map users to their web
location and to control the browser window to allow for co-navigation of the
web. A map view allows users to see where other users are, across the eUniverse
site and its associated network. Users can move instantly to any other location
within the network.
The Company's Big Network site includes Play4Prizes, a game show channel
where players can win cash and prizes. No purchase is necessary to play the
games or to win prizes. Play4Prizes' games are sponsored by advertisers and used
as a promotional vehicle for the advertisers' products and services. Play4Prizes
caters to a predominantly female audience. In addition, the Big Network
publishes the Daily Post, a collection of eight daily e-mail newsletters
providing news, facts and trivia on a variety of topics such as cinema, sports,
star gazing, cooking recipes, jokes and holidays. The Big Network reaches over
85,000 people daily through its Daily Post e-mail newsletters.
The Company plans to continue to take advantage of the audience of its
newly acquired interactive entertainment sites by pursuing e-commerce and
merchandising opportunities in the interactive entertainment arena. These
opportunities include online publishing of game titles, online retailing of
interactive entertainment products and the exclusive online distribution of
titles developed by smaller game developers.
COMMUNITY-BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
With the acquisition of the Big Network, Inc., we acquired LiveSuite, a
suite of multi-user, Web-based software modules. The core module of LiveSuite,
LivePlace, takes the form of a Java applet that allows users to chat, send
instant messages, set up friends lists and co-browse a site. LiveSuite modules
work together using a shared technology core to provide virtual presence,
instant messaging, co-browsing, online sales assistance and game-playing through
a common user interface. LivePlace is designed to integrate into existing Web
sites quickly and easily. Its components can be deployed individually or as an
integrated solution that combines entertainment, community and commerce through
a common user interface.
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The Company plans to build an affiliate network of third-party
entertainment and retail Web sites that would license the Company's LivePlace
community-building software. The Company believes the implementation of
LivePlace on these affiliate sites will create a virtual presence for the
Company, allowing the Company to generate additional traffic and e-commerce
sales for the Company's network.
The Company believes that its strategic assets include customer loyalty,
proprietary content and user-friendly technology, and that such assets will
enable it to grow Web site traffic, retain customers, expand revenue
opportunities and execute strategic acquisitions. The Company also plans to
develop strategic relationships with traditional media partners that will enable
it to build awareness of its sites and e-commerce services and increase traffic
to its sites.
DOMAIN NAMES, PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Domain names of the Company's Web sites constitute important
intellectual property for the Company. Domain names registered to the Company
include the following:
euniverse.com
cduniverse.com
videouniverse.com
gamesuniverse.com
gagames.com
megadvd.com
casesladder.com
aoe2.net
cavenews.com
dknation.com
ga-rpg.com
gasource.com
Bignetwork.com
Play4prizes.com
Liveplace.com
Livestore.com
Livesuite.com
goldenbearsden.net
nfscheats.com
nfs4.com
wcw-meyhem.com
gp500.net
gasource.net
ga-source.com
ga-source.net
ga-strategy.com
highheatbaseball.com
messiahpress.com
metalgear.net
myth2.com
ionrpg.com
ga-sports.com
coursedepot.com
grandprix2.com
highheatbaseball.com
maddencentral.com
simracingnews.net
the-fastlane.com
nflfever.com
Live-store.com
Shop-Live.com
Shop-Live.net
online-alchemy.com
Gamelets.com
nhl2K.com
sanitybycain.com
voodoo3.net
wrestling-games.com
experience3d.com
frontofficefootball.com
frontofficefootball.net
frontofficefootball.org
3dracing.net
rallychamp.com
afflicted.net
ctimes.net
indy3d.net
ta-k.com
prey.net
war3.com
eqrealms.com
acrealms.com
mygamelobby.com
Big-network.com
At the present time, the Company does not own any patents. The Company has
filed service mark applications for 'eUniverse', 'Games Universe', 'CD
Universe', 'Video Universe', 'Play4Prizes' and 'Gamer's Alliance' and
intent-to-use trademark applications for 'LiveSuite' and 'LivePlace' with the US
Patent and Trademark Office. The Company is in the process of filing service
mark applications for 'megaDVD' and 'funone.com' with the US Patent and
Trademark Office. The Company believes that it presently has, or is capable of
acquiring, ownership and/or control of the intellectual property rights, which
are necessary to conduct its operations and to carry out its strategic plans.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
eUniverse maintains a technology center, with in-house technical staff, at
each of its main business units: CD Universe, Case's Ladder, Gamer's Alliance
and Big Network.
CD UNIVERSE
CD Universe has developed proprietary technologies and systems that provide
for reliable online retailing in a secure and easy-to-use format. Using a
combination of proprietary solutions and commercially available, licensed
technologies, the Company has deployed systems for online content
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dissemination, online transaction processing, customer service, market analysis
and electronic data interchange.
CD Universe uses Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 as its database management
technology. Web pages are served by Microsoft's Internet Information Server and
use Microsoft's Active Server Page technology. The system is flexible enough to
allow new product lines to be integrated, such as Games Universe which was added
in August 1999. A 'server farm' of redundant web servers was brought on-line in
August 1999 to provide extremely high site availability to our customers. The
site is connected to the internet via a high speed connection.
CD Universe uses proprietary Electronic Data Interchange interfaces and
private networks to ensure the security of customer order information and credit
card transactions shared with its vendors and credit card processor.
FULFILLMENT
CD Universe has developed proprietary software to manage its onsite
fulfillment operation. This software allows CD Universe to order product from
multiple vendors, receive product into its warehouse, pick and pack individual
customer orders, and electronically manifest the product for shipping. This
system allows the Company to aggregate product from multiple vendors into a
single shipment to its customers. Partially filled shipments can be held for a
customer-selectable number of days to reduce the number of shipments needed to
fill a single order, thus saving the customer shipping charges.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
CD Universe has developed proprietary software for use by its in-house
customer service department to access real time order information.
CASE'S LADDER
Case's Ladder utilizes commercially available, licensed technologies for
its website hosting and database functions. Proprietary software developed
in-house allows staff to easily manage the over one hundred and fifty gaming
leagues we operate, handling over 1.2 million members and 3,500 online
tournaments each month. In addition, a proprietary technical support system
allows staff members to have real-time access to customer queries with full
logging of requests ensuring top of the line customer service. Servers are
co-located with Exodus Communications, Inc. under an annual contract.
GAMER'S ALLIANCE
Gamer's Alliance utilizes commercially available, licensed technologies for
its website hosting and database functions. Linux operating system distribution
Red Hat 6.0 to power the majority of its PC web servers. NT Server 4.0 is used
for web applications requiring a Windows based operating system. A new backup
system has been implemented to protect mission critical data from hardware and
software failure, and other unpredictable circumstances. The website servers are
co-located with Valuenet, its Internet service provider, which provides a high
speed internet connection without contract. Gamer's Alliance has developed
several proprietary web-based applications that increase the efficiency of
administering servers and web sites. This allows users to customize certain
Gamer's Alliance web-sites to only display news, previews, reviews, and
interviews, that meet certain criteria such as type of content or date added.
These user preferences are then stored as cookies for later viewing sessions.
BIG NETWORK
Big Network is built on several servers running the Sun Solaris operating
system and an Oracle database. The servers are co-located at Exodus in Santa
Clara, CA. Exodus provides high speed, high capacity connection to the Internet
and full redundant security.
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The Big Network multiplayer gaming system and the Big Network LivePlace
instant messaging system are built on a proprietary Java client-server system.
The system is capable of supporting thousands of simultaneous users. Because the
system is written in Java, it is portable and can run on any machine supporting
Java, including Sun Solaris, most Windows platforms and Windows NT.
Despite the Company's implementation of network security measures, its
infrastructure is potentially vulnerable to computer break-ins and similar
disruptive problems caused by individuals with a variety of objectives. Consumer
concern over Internet security has been, and could continue to be, an impediment
to the expansion of commercial activities that require consumers to transmit
their credit card information and other personal information over the Internet.
In addition, computer viruses, break-ins or other security problems could lead
to misappropriation of proprietary information and interruptions, delays or
cessation in service to the Company's customers. Until more comprehensive and
reliable security technologies are developed and implemented, the security and
privacy concerns of existing and potential customers may inhibit the growth of
the Internet as a merchandising medium.
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
The Year 2000 issue (Y2K) is the result of computer programs written using
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's
computer and telecommunications programs that have date sensitive software may
recognize a date using '00' as the year 1900 instead of 2000. This could result
in system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions in operations,
including the ability to process transactions, send invoices, or engage in
similar normal business activities.
Prior to the rollover to the Year 2000, the Company determined that its
computer equipment at its Wallingford facility and its other locations was Y2K
compliant or took the steps required to update any portions that were not
compliant. All mission critical third party software applications at all
divisions and subsidiaries were independently tested (operating systems, web
servers, database systems, programming languages) and determined to be Year 2000
compliant before the Year 2000. All internally developed software at all
divisions is believed to be Year 2000 compliant, and a full audit using
commercially available development tools that are designed to detect Year 2000
issues has been completed and any problems detected have been repaired.
eUniverse conducted an analysis to determine the extent to which others
have Year 2000 issues. These include CD Universe's major suppliers' systems,
including the systems of credit card processors, telecommunications providers,
product distributors and companies with whom CD Universe has marketing
agreements. CD Universe's primary distributor for music and video products,
Valley Media, indicated that it was in compliance before the year 2000.
CD Universe is currently unable to predict the extent to which the Year 2000
issue will affect Valley's suppliers, and the extent to which Valley would be
vulnerable to its suppliers' failure to resolve any Year 2000 issues on a timely
basis. The failure of a major supplier subject to the Year 2000 issue to convert
its systems on a timely basis or a conversion that is incompatible with
CD Universe's systems could have a material adverse effect on CD Universe. In
addition, most of the purchases from CD Universe's online store are made with
credit cards, and our operations may be materially adversely affected to the
extent customers are unable to use their credit cards due to Year 2000 issues
that are not rectified by their credit card providers.
During December 1999, we sent letters to our major suppliers requesting
their status related to the Year 2000 issue. We received responses related to
our telephone and security systems. We have telephonically contacted those
suppliers who have not responded to confirm their readiness for Year 2000 during
the final week of 1999. Prior to beginning operations for the new year, we
contacted our primary and secondary suppliers to confirm their ability to
service us. None expected that there would be any problems, Additionally, we
have developed alternative sources of supply for all lines of products sold.
eUniverse also conducted an analysis to determine the extent to which any
non-information technology systems, e.g. any equipment with embedded chips, are
Year 2000 compliant. We determined that non-information technology systems would
not be affected by the Year 2000 issue.
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YEAR 2000 RISKS
There can be no assurance Year 2000 issues will not cause a material
adverse effect on the operating results or financial condition of the Company.
The Company believes, however, that its most reasonably likely worst-case
scenario would relate to problems with the systems of third parties rather than
with the Company's internal systems, including disruption of product delivery
from wholesalers, inability to charge purchases to credit cards, temporary power
outages, delayed transportation of products by third parties, and lost or
delayed customer purchases due to non-compliant personal computers. The Company
is limited in its efforts to address the Y2K issue as it relates to third
parties and is relying solely on the assurances of these third parties as to
their Year 2000 preparedness.
YEAR 2000 IMPACTS EXPERIENCED
From the time of the rollover to the Year 2000 up to January 7, 2000, none
of our operations have experienced any significant disruptions to their systems
operations. Prior to transacting new business with our primary and secondary
suppliers we confirmed with them that they had not experienced any problems that
would prevent their servicing of our business. In our operations two minor
issues were noted; several of the servers for Case's Ladder operated with
incorrect clock dates, and the email interface for the Big Network Daily Post
experienced minor errors. For Case's Ladder no disruption occurred and the issue
was resolved with a software fix. In the case of Big Network, revisions to the
software were required at a cost of less than $3,000. No disruptions have
occurred at CD Universe or Gamer's Alliance.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
The Company intends to use existing non-Year 2000 specific contingency
plans to address any situations that it believes would arise if the Company or
third parties fail to be Year 2000 compliant. These plans consist principally of
having teams of problem resolution staffers on call during non-working hours to
respond to site downtime issues or failures. There is a risk that that existing
contingency plans would be inadequate to deal with serious and sustained Year
2000 adverse affects.
YEAR 2000 COSTS
The Company has not expended or committed any significant amount of cash
resources on Year 2000 compliance. The Company does not expect to expend any
significant amount of cash resources on Year 2000 compliance in the future.
SALES AND MARKETING
At the present time, the Company receives and processes over 20,000 orders
in a typical month, with an average order size of about $35 exclusive of
shipping charges.
To date, the Company has been able to increase site traffic and sales with
little outbound marketing efforts. The Company makes use of strategic
partnerships and proprietary content to attract and retain traffic on its
network of web sites. The Company's CD Universe, for example, has built a
network of over 8,000 partner web sites through its 'Partner Program'. These
partner web sites increase the Company's market presence by allowing 'partner'
web sites ('eUniverse Partners') to offer the Company's music products to their
audience in exchange for a commission on dates. The eUniverse Partner site
provides a hyperlink to the CD Universe web site that leads the consumer to more
information about a specific artist or title. This hyperlink automatically
connects the customer to the CD Universe online store where the eUniverse
Partner's customer may place an order to purchase a CD. In this manner, the
eUniverse Partner can offer enhanced services and product recommendations, while
avoiding ordering and fulfillment costs. eUniverse Partners receive a commission
of 7% to 15% on sales of the Company's products that originate from the
eUniverse Partner's web site.
The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with LinkShare
Corporation ('LinkShare') to dramatically expand the scope of its Partner
Program. As part of the partnership, LinkShare will introduce the Company's
online retailing sites to its network of over 65,000 partner sites, allowing
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them to easily become CD Universe Partners through its proprietary technology.
With this technology Partners use the LinkShare tools to easily establish the
links to CD Universe sites. LinkShare operates an expansive network on the
Internet servicing clients such as Dell Computers, Cyberian Outpost, Borders,
1-800-FLOWERS, Virtual Vineyards, Omaha Steaks and others. Under the arrangement
CD Universe will share a small percentage of the revenues generated through
these new partners with Linkshare. The Company also plans to develop strategic
partnerships with other media partners that will enable it to build greater
awareness of its sites and expand traffic and e-commerce activity on its
network.
In August, 1999, eUniverse signed an agreement with Mpath Interactive,
Inc., providing for Mpath to act as exclusive agent for the sale and provision
of advertisements on all of the Company's Web sites. The Agreement calls for
MPath to make guaranteed advances to the Company in anticipation of projected
advertising revenues generated for the Company. This figure will increase if the
Company generates increased traffic. Actual revenues may vary from the advances
during the term. The agreement provides for Mpath to remit additional amounts
earned, but there is no provision for the Company to repay advances except in
the event of early termination by the Company. The initial term of the
advertising agreement is two years, although the Company can cancel it at any
time after nine months from its signing. Over the two years the Company will
receive $2,080,000 in advances.
The Company has done limited marketing through September 30, 1999. During
this period CD Universe undertook a limited email campaign with Xoom.com and
TalkCity.com with a total expenditure of $50,000. This program was completed and
was not renewed. Case's Ladder and Gamer's Alliance have minimal advertising
programs in place. The Big Network, in the months preceding its acquisition,
spent no cash on advertising but engaged in ad swaps with a nominal value of
approximately $20,000 per month based on the posted rate card advertising rates.
The Company plans a more extensive public relations and advertising program
in the coming three months in conjunction with the launch of a new corporate
website. The Company has contracted with Antenna Group, Inc., an Internet public
relations company, to help in creating new branding and promotional materials.
The campaign is likely to include a launch event, direct mail, direct email,
online sponsorships, print, and radio. The projected budget for this campaign
has not been finalized. Under the one year contract with Antenna, the Company
will issue stock valued at $70,000 for the initial 3 months of services and make
cash payments of $270,000 for the final 9 months. The shares to be issued total
11,475 and the price per share is determined by the average closing price at the
time of signing.
The Company expects to experience significant fluctuations in future
quarterly and long-term operating results that may be caused by a variety of
factors, many of which are outside the Company's control. Factors that may
affect the Company's quarterly operating results include, without limitation:
the Company's ability to retain existing customers, attract new
customers at a steady rate and maintain customer satisfaction,
the announcement or introduction of new or enhanced web sites,
products and strategic alliances by the Company and its competitors,
the mix of products sold by the Company,
seasonality of the recorded music industry (namely, the fact that
sales of recorded music traditionally peak during the Christmas
season,
seasonality of advertising sales,
Company promotions and sales programs,
price competition or higher recorded music prices in the industry,
the level of use of the Internet and increasing consumer acceptance
of the Internet for the purchase of consumer products such as those
offered by the Company,
the Company's ability to upgrade and develop its systems and
infrastructure in a timely and effective manner,
the level of traffic on the Company's Web sites,
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the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures
relating to expansion of the Company's business, operations and
infrastructure and the implementation of marketing programs, key
agreements and strategic partnerships,
general economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the
Internet, on-line commerce, and the recorded music and prerecorded
videocassette industries.
The following table summarizes the total revenue contributed by the
Company's products in the last three fiscal years:
REVENUE BY CATEGORY
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YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1998 MARCH 31, 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Music.............................. $1,675,815 $5,685,211 $8,387,350
Videos............................. -- -- $ 464,363
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Total......................... $1,675,815 $5,685,211 $8,851,713
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ORDER FULFILLMENT AND SOURCE OF SUPPLY
The Company currently accepts orders primarily over the Internet. Product
orders received by the Company are accepted, verified, batched and
electronically sent on a daily basis to Valley Media, Inc., of Woodland Hills,
California ('Valley Media'), the Company's primary supplier. Shipments from
Valley Media and other suppliers are received at the Company's fulfillment
center in Wallingford, Connecticut. Employees break down bulk shipments into the
individual orders to be sent to customers. This arrangement allows the Company
to offer customers a large number of CD and video titles while maintaining
virtually no inventory. It also reduces product returns by allowing the Company
to only order products for which it has received orders. The Company typically
fills over 80% of its orders by the next business day, and approximately 90% of
its orders within one week. The Company believes that the speed of order
fulfillment is an important factor to its customers, and accordingly has a
significant impact on its ability to increase revenues from retail sales. At the
present time, Valley Media supplies approximately 90% of the music and video
products and accessories sold by CD Universe. Valley Media operates without a
long term contract other than periodic purchase orders. Purchases are made under
open credit terms. There can be no assurance that the Company will maintain that
relationship or that it will be able to find an alternative supplier which will
provide products and services on terms satisfactory to the Company should its
relationship with Valley Media terminate. Therefore, an unanticipated
termination of the Company's relationship with Valley Media, particularly during
the fourth quarter of the calendar year in which a high percentage of recorded
music and video product sales are made, could materially adversely affect the
Company's results of operations for the quarter in which such termination
occurred even if the Company was able to establish a relationship with an
alternative supplier. To date, Valley Media has satisfied the Company's
requirements on a timely basis. However, to the extent that Valley Media is
unable to continue to satisfy the Company's increasing product requirements,
such constraints may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
results of operations and financial condition.
COMPETITION
The online commerce market is new, rapidly evolving and intensely
competitive, and the Company expects that competition will further intensify in
the future. Barriers to entry are minimal, and current and new competitors can
launch new sites at a relatively low cost. With respect to recorded music sales,
the Company currently competes with numerous Internet retailers, including music
retail chains, record labels, independent retailers with web sites on the
Internet and online stores retailing music and video titles such as CDnow,
Amazon.com., Buy.com, Blockbuster.com and ColumbiaHouse.com. CD Universe is
substantially smaller than these online stores. In addition, the Company
competes with traditional music retailers, as well as megastores, mass
merchandisers, consumer electronics stores and music clubs.
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With respect to online sales of video and DVD products, there are numerous
competitors. The larger competitors include those same music retailers listed
above and also include DVDExpress.com, Reel.com, DVDempire.com, Amazon.com and
Buy.com.
The primary competitive factors in providing music, video, DVD and other
entertainment products and services via the Internet are name recognition,
variety of value-added services, ease of use, price, quality of service,
availability of customer support and technical expertise. The Company's
prospects for achieving its business objectives will depend heavily upon its
ability to provide high quality, entertaining content, along with user-friendly
web site features and value-added Internet services. Other factors that will
affect the Company's prospects for success include its ability to attract
experienced and qualified personnel, particularly in the areas of management,
sales and marketing, and web site design. If the Company is unable to compete
successfully in its retailing businesses, there will be a material adverse
impact on its business, results of operations and financial condition due to
decrease in revenue. In addition, the competition for advertising revenues, both
on Internet web sites and in more traditional media, is intense. If the Company
fails to attract and retain significant sources of revenue from paid
advertisements and sponsorships on its web sites, the Company's business,
results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely
affected by such decreased revenue.
Many of the Company's current and potential competitors in the area of
online music, video, DVD and other entertainment retailing, such as CDNow.com
and Amazon.com, have longer operating histories, significantly greater
financial, technical and marketing resources, greater name recognition and
larger existing customer bases than the Company. These competitors may be able
to respond more quickly than the Company to new or emerging technologies and
changes in the economy or the marketplace affecting the products and services
that the Company offers. In addition, some of the Company's competitors can be
expected to devote greater resources, both human and financial, to the
development, promotion and sale of music, video and other entertainment products
and services. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
able to compete successfully and achieve its objectives with respect to growth
in revenue and profit.
Within the Company's interactive segment, Case's Ladder was virtually alone
in the arena of providing player ranking and ladders. However, recently, other
game networks such as MSN Zone and Yahoo!, who previously provided online game
playing formats, have begun their own ranking services.
In the interactive entertainment field, competition among 'news and
content' gaming websites can be divided into two main categories: networks and
individual gaming sites. On the network level companies compete to build either
the largest, high quality, or thorough network in order generate the most
advertising revenue possible. On the individual gaming site front, Webmasters
attempt to create the most popular individual website (by unique visitors,
banner impressions, content, graphical quality, etc.) that covers a specific
segment of the computer/console gaming industry.
While numerous small gaming networks exist, those generating less than 2-3
million page views per month, there are mainly five large gaming networks that
indirectly compete with Gamer's Alliance, Inc. in some fashion: IGN, UGO, Game
Fan, Future Games Network ('FGN'), and Game Spy Industries. Based on estimations
on the amount of page impressions per month of the competition, Gamer's
Alliance, Inc. is significantly smaller than both UGO and IGN, similar in size
to Game Fan and Game Spy Industries, and larger than FGN.
Gamer's Alliance differs from the competition in its approach of developing
most new sites internally. This strategy allows Gamer's Alliance to enter new
gaming segments quickly with a high quality website.
EMPLOYEES
In addition to the officers who are referred to in Item 5 of this document,
the Company currently employs 51 full-time associates and up to 16 part-time
staffers. Of the Company's 51 full-time associates, 21 are in marketing, 22 are
in programming and operations, and 8 are in administration. The part-time
staffers work in the packing and customer service areas.
The Company's success depends to a significant extent on the continued
contributions of its executive officers and key technical and marketing
personnel, Brad D. Greenspan, Chairman of the
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Board of the Company, Leland N. Silvas, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Martin Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, William R. Wagner,
Chief Financial Officer, James Haiduck, Vice President of Sales, Charles
Beilman, Vice President, Special Projects, and Stephen D. Sellers, Vice
President of Business Affairs and Business Development. The Company has
employment agreements with Messrs. Silvas, Beilman, Wagner, Haiduck and Sellers.
However, such employment agreements do not assure the services of such
employees. Despite employment agreements and non-competition arrangements with
these members of management, the Company's employees may voluntarily terminate
their employment with the Company at any time. The Company's success also
depends on its ability to attract and retain additional qualified employees.
Competition for qualified personnel is intense and there are a limited number of
persons with knowledge of and experience in commercial application of the
Internet and music retailing industries. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to attract and retain highly qualified personnel to fill
critical managerial and operational positions. The loss of one or more key
employees could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
FACILITIES
The Company currently leases a 19,500 sq. ft. office, warehouse and order
fulfillment center in Wallingford, Connecticut (the 'Wallingford Facility') at a
monthly rent of $9,750. The Company's lease with respect to this facility
expires in March 2002 and the Company has the right and option to extend the
lease for an additional five year term. The Company believes that the
Wallingford Facility will be adequate to meet its office space and order
fulfillment needs for the foreseeable future. The Company leases approximately
500 sq. feet of office space, through its Gamer's Alliance, Inc. subsidiary, on
a month-to-month basis in Bridgeton, Missouri at a monthly rent of $475.
Additionally, the Company leases a 2,300 sq. ft. office space in San
Francisco, California for its technological research and development, business
development and sales and marketing divisions (the 'San Francisco Facility').
The terms of the agreement provide for monthly payments of $5,350, $5,500 and
$5,650 until June 30, 2000, 2001 and 2002, respectively. The Company's lease
with respect to this facility expires in June 30, 2002 and has no provisions for
renewal. The Company believes that the San Francisco Facility will be adequate
to meet the Company's research and development, business development and sales
and marketing needs.
The following table summarizes the Company's current properties:
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LOCATION SIZE (SQ. FT.) MONTHLY RENT
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<S> <C> <C>
Wallingford, Connecticut........................... 13,500 $9,750
Bridgeton, Missouri................................ 500 475
San Francisco, California.......................... 2,300 5,350
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THE COMPANY'S STRATEGY AND PLANS
The Company plans to implement the following strategies in its efforts to
become a leading provider of content, commerce and community services on the
Internet:
EXPAND EXISTING ONLINE RETAIL BUSINESS INTO OTHER E-COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
The Company plans to use its technology and fulfillment expertise and
expand into other e-commerce activities, such as the Company's recent expansion
into games. In addition, the Company plans to use information obtained through
customer tracking technology and user customization of certain services on its
Web sites to provide its customers with targeted complementary e-commerce
offerings.
ACQUIRE COMPLEMENTARY ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED WEB SITES
The Company plans to acquire music, movie, and interactive
entertainment-related Web sites that are complementary to its existing network.
These sites will have several of the following key characteristics such as:
(1) strategic content, management or technology, (2) product offerings
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compatible with the Generation X and Y demographics of the Company's sites and
(3) the ability to leverage the Company's strategic advantages such as order
fulfillment, hardware capacity and general overhead. The Company plans to
acquire Web sites with significant traffic and add its retail capabilities and
fulfillment expertise to sell additional products to the acquired site's
audience. The Company believes that it can leverage its core technology
expertise, existing Web site traffic, management experience, fulfillment,
systems and warehousing capabilities to continue to grow through strategic
acquisitions.
PROVIDE ORIGINAL, COMPELLING AND TARGETED SITES
The Company's Web sites focus on commerce, community and interactivity and
address what the Company believes are among the most popular areas of interest
on the Internet including music, film and interactive entertainment. These
entertainment-related Web sites offer the Company an opportunity to deliver
premium advertising and e-commerce services to an attractive demographic of
Generation X and Generation Y consumers. The Company plans to enhance its online
stores by adding additional editorial content, increasing the time its customers
spend on its Web sites as well as the likelihood and frequency of subsequent
visits and purchases. Examples of the Company's editorial content include
reviews, biographies of entertainers, news, photos and other editorial
programming. The Company plans to license compelling third-party editorial
content in addition to its internally developed content in order to enhance the
overall user experience on the Company's Web sites.
LEVERAGE COMMUNITY-BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES TO EXTEND REACH TO OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
AND RETAIL SITES
The Company plans to license its LiveSuite community-building software to a
partner network of third-party entertainment and retail Web sites. LiveSuite's
Java-based user interface creates a virtual presence for the Company on user's
desktops when they are visiting a licensee's site. The Company plans to leverage
this network of LiveSuite licensor sites to drive traffic to its network of
music, filmed entertainment and interactive entertainment sites.
DIVERSIFY REVENUE STREAMS ACROSS ADVERTISING, E-COMMERCE AND DIRECT MARKETING
The Company plans to leverage its user base to generate revenues from
multiple revenue streams. For example, the Company believes that the traffic
flow generated on its Web sites provides an attractive platform for measurable,
targeted, cost-effective and interactive advertising on the Internet and the
Company can increase revenues from advertising, sponsorships and promotions. The
Company plans to use both in-house and third party representatives to sell its
advertising inventory and promotional opportunities. The Company also plans to
provide differentiated solutions to advertisers through its LivePlace applet,
newsletters and multiple community sites, helping them exploit the capabilities
of the Internet as an advertising medium. In addition, the Company plans to
expand its e-commerce initiatives through additional storefronts, such as the
addition of Games Universe, the introduction and promotion of interactive
entertainment software, collectable products and other entertainment-related
merchandise on its retail sites. See 'BUSINESS -- Sales and Marketing.'
PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND EASY-TO-USE WEB SITES
The Company plans to make its customer experience informative, efficient
and intuitive by constantly improving its store format and features. For
example, the Company's CD Universe store incorporates 'point and click' options,
supported by technical enhancements including easy-to-use search capabilities
(by artist, album, title, song title or record label), personalized music
suggestions, order tracking and confirmation. The CD Universe store also
promotes music learning and discovery by enabling visitors to create customized
versions of CDs and its Big Bang newsletter. Site visitors are prompted to
register and choose from a checklist of options and musical preferences that
allow the registrant to select the genre or genres he or she is interested in as
well as the content he or she desires to receive (e.g., press releases, charts,
reviews, concert tour information, CD Universe news). These
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features are designed to make shopping at the store entertaining and
informative, and to encourage purchases and repeat visits.
INCREASE MARKET PENETRATION THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
The Company intends to increase market penetration through strategic
partnerships that expand awareness of the Company's network of web sites. The
Company plans to develop strategic relationships with traditional media partners
to build awareness of its sites and expand traffic and e-commerce activity on
its network. The combination of fulfillment expertise, visitor-tracking
technology, flexible software and customer preference information make the
Company an attractive partner for Web-based businesses. The Company offers
Internet-based partners the opportunity to establish links from titles and
artists on their Web site to their corresponding area within the CD Universe
site. The Company believes that the combination of its capability in order
fulfillment, visitor-tracking technology, flexible software and customer
preference information makes a partnership with the Company attractive for other
Internet-based businesses. Although the Company's ability to generate additional
revenue from Internet commerce may depend on increased site traffic, purchases
and advertising that the Company expects to generate through such strategic
partnerships, there can also be no assurance that these relationships will be
maintained through their initial terms or that additional third-party
partnerships will be available to the Company on acceptable commercial terms or
at all. The inability to enter into new, and to maintain any one or more of its
existing, strategic partnerships could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. Even if the
Company maintains its strategic partnerships, there can be no assurance that its
infrastructure of hardware and software will be sufficient to handle the
potential increased traffic and sales volume from such alliances.
EXPAND WEB PRESENCE
The Company has been able to successfully increase site traffic, and
thereby increase sales. The Company has entered into arrangements with other web
sites as part of its partner programs. It will continue to seek cost-effective
ways to increase traffic at its web sites and has discussions underway with
potential strategic partners which may increase traffic at the CD Universe web
site. The Company plans to expand its international presence and CD Universe has
recently introduced a localized version of the CD Universe site for the Japanese
market, marketed directly to Japanese consumers through a revenue sharing
partnership with US-style.com. In addition, the Company continues to develop
proprietary content to attract and retain traffic. The Company plans to offer
new products, services and incentives to attract and retain traffic and to
increase the size of profit margins on online purchases.
Although the Company's growth strategy includes plans for expansion into
international markets, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able
to successfully market, sell and distribute its products in international
markets due to a variety of legal, contractual and practical considerations. In
addition, there are risks inherent in doing business on a global level, such as
unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, export restrictions, tariffs and
other trade barriers, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations,
difficulties in protecting intellectual property rights, longer payment cycles,
problems in collecting accounts receivable, political instability, fluctuations
in currency exchange rates and potentially adverse tax consequences which could
adversely impact the Company's prospects for successful international
operations. If such factors have a material adverse impact on the Company's
ability to develop international operations, its business, results of operations
and financial condition may likewise be adversely affected.
The Company's growth and future profitability may depend in part upon its
ability to identify companies that are suitable acquisition candidates, to
acquire those companies upon appropriate terms and to effectively integrate and
expand their operations within its own infrastructure. There can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to identify additional candidates that it deems
suitable for acquisition or that the Company will be able to consummate desired
acquisitions on favorable terms. Acquisitions involve a number of special risks,
including the diversion of management's attention to the assimilation of the
operations and personnel of the acquired companies, adverse short-term effects
on the Company's operating results and the potential inability to integrate
financial and management
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reporting systems. A significant portion of the Company's capital resources
could be used for these acquisitions. Accordingly, the Company may require
additional debt or equity financing for future acquisitions, which may not be
available on terms favorable to the Company, if at all. Moreover, the Company
may not be able to successfully integrate an acquired business into the
Company's business or to operate an acquired business profitably. There can be
no assurance that the Company will be able to integrate and expand the
operations of acquired companies, without excessive costs, delays or other
adverse developments.
RECENT AND PENDING ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITION OF CASE'S LADDER, INC.
On May 31, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of the
common stock of Case's Ladder, Inc. in exchange for 700,000 shares of restricted
Common Stock of the Company with a fair market value of $10.00 per share. The
consideration paid was based upon negotiations between the parties to determine
the valuation of the shares pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the 'Case's
Ladder Agreement'). The other parties to the agreement are Case's Ladder, Inc.
and its shareholders -- Frank Westall (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
Case's Ladder) and Edward Hilts (Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial
Officer of Case's Ladder). This was an arms length transaction between unrelated
parties. Frank Westall, Edward Hilts and Jeremy Rusnak remained employed by
Case's Ladder subsequent to the closing, and, in connection with their
employment, they were granted options to purchase 600,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock, in the aggregate, at a price of $10.00 per share. These
options were cancelled on September 15, 1999 and repriced. New options totaling
510,000 were issued on September 15, 1999 at an exercise price of $6.00. The
options granted to Messrs. Westall, Hilts and Rusnak vest as follows: 1/12 of
the optioned shares vested on December 16, 1999, and 1/12 of the total number of
optioned shares will vest on the first day of February, June, September and
December thereafter until September 16, 2002.
The Case's Ladder web site serves primarily as an online game portal,
providing competitive rankings for online gamers in a number of online games and
allowing gamers to compete against one another in a variety of tournaments and
leagues. The Case's Ladder web site currently has over 1.1 million registered
users and receives over 1.1 million unique visitors each month. Approximately
75% of registered users on the Case's Ladder web site are between the ages of 18
and 50 with the majority of those visitors having an annual income of over
$50,000. Case's Ladder currently derives revenue only from membership fees and
advertising. This acquisition of Case's Ladder's registered users base has
enabled the Company to expand its customer base for its existing products, and
to diversify its product offerings into areas such as computer games.
ACQUISITION OF GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
In an arms length transaction between unrelated parties, as of June 30,
1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Gamer's Alliance,
Inc., a Missouri corporation based in Bridgeton, Missouri. The consideration
paid was based upon negotiations between the parties to determine the valuation
of the shares issued. Gamer's Alliance has been online since January 1997, and
operates a network of gaming-related sites on the Internet. On a monthly basis,
Gamer's Alliance receives over 750,000 unique visitors and generates over 10
million banner impressions. It maintains a network of more than 50 web sites,
including GA-games, GA-Source (a gaming news site which provides game previews,
product reviews and interviews), and GA-Sports (a network of news on computer
sports gaming).
The Company acquired the Gamer's Alliance stock with 78,125 shares of the
Company's common stock with a fair market value of $1,000,000. The Company may
make contingent payments to the sellers of up to an aggregate of 97,656
additional shares of the Company's common stock over a period of five calendar
quarters through June 30, 2000, contingent upon Gamer's Alliance achieving
specified milestones with respect to revenue, the number of unique site
visitors, and other matters. Three (3) members of management of Gamer's
Alliance -- Adam Goldenberg (President), Matthew Rowell, and Anthony Wyss -- are
employed by the Company pursuant to employment agreements.
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ACQUISITION OF THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
As of August 31, 1999, the Company acquired 80% of the outstanding capital
stock of The Big Network, Inc. ('BNI') in exchange for 1,440,000 shares of
Common Stock at an exchange ratio of .4359937. The fair market value of the
Company's Common Stock issued to BNI shareholders was $8,820,000. The three
largest BNI shareholders, Stephen Sellers, Michael Sellers and John Hanke (the
'Majority Shareholders') entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
with the Company. The other participating BNI shareholders entered into Stock
Exchange Agreements with the Company (collectively, the 'Big Network
Agreement'). With the assistance of the Majority Shareholders, who have agreed
to cause the remaining BNI shareholders to participate in the transaction, the
Company intends to acquire the remaining 20% of BNI's outstanding shares over
the next six months. The transactions under the Big Network Agreements were arms
length transactions between unrelated parties. The Big Network site provides a
full suite of classic board and card games, including spades, checkers, chess,
backgammon, reversi and morph, allowing thousands of simultaneous players to
meet, chat and play parlor games in a friendly setting. The site's gaming system
is based on a sophisticated Java client-server architecture designed to support
very large numbers of users. Big Network currently hosts over 210,000 registered
members and generates almost three million advertising impressions per month.
Subsequent to the closing, Stephen Sellers and John Hanke became Vice Presidents
of the Company.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
On December 16, 1999, the Company entered into a letter of intent with
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ('T2') and a wholly owned subsidiary of T2,
Falcon Ventures Corporation, a California corporation ('Falcon'). The letter of
intent contemplates the following transactions (collectively, the
'Transactions'):
1. Subject to the execution of a mutually agreeable stock purchase
agreement on or prior to January 31, 2000, T2 will purchase 400,000 shares
of Common Stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $2 million. The valuation of the shares of Common Stock
is based upon the market price of the Common Stock at the time of execution
of the letter agreement.
2. Subject to the execution of a mutually agreeable Agreement and Plan
of Reorganization on or prior to January 31, 2000, the Company will
purchase all of the outstanding shares of Falcon from T2 in exchange for
310,000 shares of Common Stock. The transaction is an arms length
transaction with a fair market value of $1,550,000.
3. Subject to the execution of a mutually agreeable cooperative
advertising plan agreement (the 'Advertising Agreement'), the Company will
grant to T2 an option to purchase up to an additional 200,000 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share exercisable until
June 1, 2000. T2 and the Company have not yet negotiated or agreed upon the
terms of the Advertising Agreement and the closing of the other
Transactions are not contingent upon execution of the Advertising
Agreement. The Advertising Agreement terms will be negotiated and
consummated, following the closing of the other Transactions, but the
failure to enter into the Advertising Agreement will not affect the
validity of such other Transactions.
The closing of the Transactions, other than the Advertising Agreement, are
conditioned upon completion of the following no later than January 30, 2000:
(a) The Company must obtain the approval of the Transactions from 75%
of the number and value of its Preferred Shareholders;
(b) T2 must obtain the approval of its lender;
(c) execution of a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement by the parties
providing for the purchase of 400,000 shares of Common Stock by T2;
(d) execution of a definitive Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by
the parties providing for the acquisition of Falcon by the Company;
(e) The Company must obtain clearance of all SEC comments on its Form
10 Registration Statement by January 30, 2000 and the Company must continue
to be listed on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board;
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(f) there will not have occurred a material adverse change in the
financial or business condition of the Company or Falcon;
(g) satisfactory completion of each party's due diligence
investigation of the other parties; and
(h) each one of the Transactions is contingent upon the closing of the
other one.
Falcon is an online retailer of DVD movies, music CDs and VHS movies
through its Web site at DVDwave.com. Falcon was incorporated on November 4, 1998
in California. As of February 25, 1999, T2 acquired all of the issued and
outstanding stock of Falcon in exchange for 50,000 shares of T2 common stock.
The fair market value of the transaction was $506,250, which was determined in
an arms length negotiation between unrelated parties. Falcon has significant
liabilities of $1,100,000 consisting of $500,000 in accounts payable which are
ordinary and consistent with Falcon's line of business and $600,000 in loans due
to T2. The loans from T2 will not be assumed by the Company.
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ITEM 2 -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following selected financial data are derived from the audited
financial statements of the Company presented as of March 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, and the Company's unaudited financial information presented as of
September 30, 1999. Prior to incorporating, CD Universe operated as a division
of Prime Software, Inc., a related party. Therefore, the results presented for
the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 are those of CD Universe, Inc., the
predecessor of eUniverse. The results presented for the year ended March 31,
1997 are those of the CD Universe division of Prime Software, Inc. The current
year's unaudited results represent the consolidated operations of eUniverse,
including its predecessor, CD Universe (from April 1); and the results of the
acquired companies -- Case's Ladder (from June 1), Gamer's Alliance (from
July 1) and Big Network (from September 1) for both the current quarter and the
six months ended September 30, 1999. In our opinion, these unaudited financial
statements have been prepared on the same basis as our audited financial
statements and reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations and
financial position for these periods. The historical results are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for any future period. The effect of the
merger along with other acquisitions is presented separately in pro forma
statements. The data below should be read in conjunction with 'Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' and
the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in
Item 15.
EUNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
----------------------------- -----------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
CD UNIVERSE CD UNIVERSE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue..................................... $ 1,844,903 | $2,181,259 $ 3,879,857 | $4,299,444
Cost of goods sold.......................... 1,376,728 | 1,794,498 3,036,569 | 3,588,676
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Gross profit................................ 468,175 | 386,761 843,288 | 710,768
Operating expenses: | |
Marketing and sales (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $32,204, | |
$0, $37,606, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively)......................... 585,456 | 279,956 1,022,182 | 524,561
Product development (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $37,306, | |
$0, $43,524, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively)......................... 414,864 | 56,311 495,878 | 156,814
General and administrative (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $1,740, | |
$0, $1,995, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively)......................... 914,565 | 131,885 1,686,999 | 181,736
Amortization of goodwill and other | |
intangibles........................... 592,490 | 42 915,209 | 84
Stock-based compensation................ 71,250 | -- 83,125 | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Total operating expenses.................... (2,578,625) | 468,194 4,203,393 | 863,195
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Operating loss...................... (2,110,450) | (81,433) (3,360,105) | (152,427)
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Nonoperating income (expense) | |
Interest and dividend income............ 31,947 | 201 38,996 | 310
Interest expense........................ (355) | -- (355) | --
Loss allocated to minority interest..... 16,438 | -- 16,438 | --
Other................................... -- | -- -- | --
Income taxes............................ -- | -- -- | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Net income (loss)................... $(2,062,420) | $ (81,232) $(3,305,026) | $ (152,117)
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Basic income (loss) per common share........ $ (0.13) | N/A $ (0.23) | N/A
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Basic weighted average common shares | |
outstanding............................... 15,317,723 | N/A 14,592,274 | N/A
<CAPTION>
CD UNIVERSE
YEAR ENDED
-------------------------------------------
MARCH 31, MARCH 31, | MARCH 31,
1999 1998 | 1997
---- ---- | ----
| DIVISION
| OF PRIME
| SOFTWARE, INC.
<S> <C> <C> | <C>
Revenue.....................................|$8,851,713 $5,685,211 | $1,675,815
Cost of goods sold..........................| 7,550,289 4,709,528 | 1,433,766
|---------- ---------- | ----------
Gross profit................................| 1,301,424 975,683 | 242,049
Operating expenses: | |
Marketing and sales (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $32,204, | |
$0, $37,606, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively).........................| 1,182,529 812,156 | 199,455
Product development (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $37,306, | |
$0, $43,524, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively).........................| 332,534 147,973 | 117,542
General and administrative (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $1,740, | |
$0, $1,995, $0, $0, $0 and $0, | |
respectively).........................| 193,368 151,399 | 117,206
Amortization of goodwill and other | |
intangibles...........................| 170 170 | --
Stock-based compensation................| -- -- | --
| --------- ---------- | ----------
Total operating expenses....................| 1,708,601 1,111,698 | 434,203
| --------- ---------- | ----------
Operating loss......................| (407,177) (136,015)| (192,154)
| --------- ---------- | ----------
Nonoperating income (expense) | |
Interest and dividend income............| -- -- | --
Interest expense........................| -- -- | --
Loss allocated to minority interest.....| -- -- | --
Other...................................| 1,013 (15,797)| --
Income taxes............................| -- -- | --
| ---------- ---------- | ----------
Net income (loss)...................|$ (406,164) (151,812)| $ (192,154)
| ---------- ---------- | ----------
| ---------- ---------- | ----------
Basic income (loss) per common share........|$ (0.04)(1) N/A | N/A
| ---------- ---------- | ----------
| ---------- ---------- | ----------
Basic weighted average common shares | |
outstanding...............................| 11,250,993(1) N/A | N/A
</TABLE>
(1) Pro forma per share and weighted average shares outstanding assuming that
the recapitalization occured at the beginning of the year. The weighted
average shares outstanding include Entertainment Universe shares of
10,050,000 and shares retained by the former Motorcycle Centers of America
Shareholders of 1,200,993.
BALANCE SHEET DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CD UNIVERSE,
CD UNIVERSE DIVISION OF
------------------------------- PRIME SOFTWARE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 MARCH 31, 1999 MARCH 31, 1998 MARCH 31, 1997
------------------ -------------- -------------- --------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents............................... $ 2,294,045 | $ 11,335 $ 267,214 | $19,558
Working capital (deficit)............................... 1,921,010 | (783,204) (309,854) | 25,586
Total assets............................................ 30,410,560 | 520,346 494,164 | 32,086
Total shareholders' equity.............................. 29,412,239 | (556,976) (150,812) | 32,086
</TABLE>
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial
statements and the accompanying notes that appear elsewhere in this report. The
results for both the current quarter and six months reflect the consolidated
operations of eUniverse, including CD Universe, the predecessor company, Case's
Ladder (from June 1), Gamer's Alliance (from July 1) and Big Network (from
September 1) along with results for the corporation established in connection
with the acquisitions of MCA and those identified above. Results for the
comparable periods in 1998 include only those of CD Universe. The following
discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates
and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in
the forward-looking statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 VS.
1998
NET SALES
Net product sales include the selling price of music, video, games and
other products sold by the Company, net of returns, as well as outbound shipping
and handling charges. Net service sales include membership, sponsorship and
advertising revenues.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------------- --------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE 1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales
Products................... $1,585 $2,181 (37%) $3,550 $4,299 (17%)
Services................... $ 260 $ -- 100% $ 330 $ -- 100%
</TABLE>
For the quarter ended September 30, 1999, product revenues declined as a
result of increased competition in the online music retailing markets and the
continued effect of a shutdown in one of the company's larger partners whose
customers had previously contributed approximately 5% of net sales. The
shutdowns at the company's partner have been resolved and CD Universe
relationships with this partner are stabilized. No further negative impact is
foreseen for either sales or results of operations due to this issue.
Additionally, the Company experienced higher than average downtime in its CD
Universe website availability along with other technical difficulties that made
it more difficult for customers to place orders on that site. We have contracted
with outside consultants and substantially changed site stability as well as
enhancing customers' ability to order online. We are continuing to make further
improvements in both of these areas. The decrease was partially offset by an
increase in advertising revenues, which had a positive effect on gross margins.
For the six months ended September 30, 1999, the 17% decline in product revenue
was the result of the current quarter performance and the earlier impact of a
shutdown in one of the Company's larger partners that reduced first quarter
sales by 4%. Net sales attributable to acquisitions include all sales of
services. Advertising and membership revenues from our acquisitions amounted to
$260 thousand during the quarter and $330 thousand for the six months, compared
to no revenues for the prior year. We expect that advertising revenues will
continue to grow as a result of our emphasis in this area as well as realizing
the full period effect of the acquisitions to date.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit is calculated as net sales less the cost of sales, which
consists of the cost of merchandise sold to customers and inbound and outbound
shipping costs.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
---------------------------- ----------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE 1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gross Profit
Products................. $222 $387 (43%) $535 $711 (25%)
Percentage of sales...... 14.0% 17.7% 15.1% 16.5%
Services................. $246 $-- 100% $308 $-- 100%
Percentage of sales...... 94.6% -- % 93.3% -- %
</TABLE>
For the quarter ended September 30, 1999, combined gross profit increased
as a percentage of net sales to 25% from 18% and in absolute dollars to $468
thousand from $387 thousand over the same periods in 1998, reflecting a change
in the mix of revenues to include advertising and membership revenues as noted
above. Gross margins on product sales declined during the current quarter and
year-to-date as a result of increased promotional discounts provided to
customers. Gross margin percentages on advertising revenues of over 90% are
substantially higher than those of the product revenues of 14-17%. The Company
over time intends to expand its product sales operations by promoting new or
complementary products or sales formats and by expanding the breadth and depth
of its product or service offerings. Gross margins attributable to new business
areas may be lower than those associated with the Company's existing business
activities. Furthermore, the competitive and promotional factors sited above are
expected to have a continuing impact. However, the Company over time will
continue to focus on increasing advertising revenue particularly for Case's
Ladder, Gamer's Alliance and Big Network and thus improve margins.
MARKETING AND SALES
Marketing and sales expenses consist primarily of fulfillment costs,
advertising, public relations and promotional expenditures, and all related
payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing, selling and
fulfillment activities. Fulfillment costs include the cost of operating and
staffing the distribution and customer service center.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
---------------------------- ----------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE 1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Marketing and Sales.......... $585 $280 109% $1,022 $525 95%
Percentage of sales.......... 31.7% 12.8% 26.3% 12.2%
</TABLE>
Marketing and sales expenses increased during the quarter ended September
30, 1999 due to factors principally related to the acquisitions during the
current year. For the three months, costs in the acquired companies accounted
for $240 thousand of the $305 thousand increase. Payroll increases were $125
thousand and advertising and promotion $107 thousand. Comparatively, costs in
the product segment increased by $25 thousand in payroll and $40 thousand in
processing and fulfillment related costs. For the six months, costs in the
acquired units accounted for $325 thousand of the $497 thousand increase.
Payroll was $150 thousand and advertising and promotion $145 thousand. In the
product segment there were increases of $65 thousand for payroll and $70
thousand in fees. Other increases of $67 thousand consisted of minor increases
in several marketing and sales categories. The Company intends to continue its
branding and marketing campaigns. Increases in sales will drive increases in
fulfillment costs. As a result, the Company continues to expect marketing and
sales expenses to increase significantly in absolute dollars. Marketing and
sales expenses exclude $32 thousand and $37 thousand in stock-based compensation
for the quarter and six-months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Product development expenses consist of payroll and related expenses for
developing and maintaining the Company's web sites and supporting technology.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
---------------------------- ----------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE 1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Product Development........... $415 $ 56 641% $496 $157 216%
Percentage of sales........... 22.5% 2.6% 12.8% 3.6%
</TABLE>
Product development costs increased as a result of increased payroll and
related expense due to inclusion of the results for Case's Ladder, Gamer's
Alliance and Big Network. The $359 thousand increase for the quarter came from
$72 thousand in payroll related costs related to the product segment and the
remainder from increases related to the acquisitions and corporate site
development and integration. Additional payroll in acquisitions added $150
thousand, internet fees $47 thousand and $90 thousand in outside services and
consultants. For the six months cost increase factors were the same as for the
quarter except outside consulting variance which was reduced to $130 thousand.
The company intends to create a tighter structure amongst its sites and design
new sites that will drive increased expenses. Product development expenses
exclude $37 thousand and $44 thousand in stock-based compensation for the
quarter and six-months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative ('G&A') expenses consist of payroll and related
expenses for executive, finance and administrative personnel, recruiting,
professional fees and other general corporate expenses.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
---------------------------- ----------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE 1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- -------- ---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
General and administrative... $915 $132 593% $1,687 $182 827%
Percentage of sales.......... 49.6% 6.1% 43.5% 4.2%
</TABLE>
Increases in G&A costs are primarily attributable to increased
infrastructure costs associated with the Company's expansion efforts. These
include payroll $220 thousand, accounting and legal services $213 thousand and
professional consulting services $218 thousand and other increases of $132
thousand consisted of office supplies and support expense categories. Similarly
for the six months increases included $475 thousand in payroll, $392 thousand in
accounting and legal and $492 thousand in professional services and other
increases of $146 thousand consisted of office supplies and support expense
categories. The company expects G&A costs to continue to increase commensurate
with its expansion plans. G&A expenses exclude $2 thousand and $2 thousand in
stock-based compensation for the quarter and six-months ended September 30,
1999, respectively.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTHS
QUARTER ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------------- -------------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Amortization of intangibles.................. $592 $ -- $915 $ --
</TABLE>
The current period charges reflect the acquisitions of CD Universe, Case's
Ladder, Gamer's Alliance and Big Network, while the results for 1998 reflect a
nominal amount related to CD Universe startup costs. The Company expects M&A
Costs to increase in the third quarter of 1999 and beyond, because the Company
will record a full quarter of amortization expense relating to the acquisitions
of Big Network amounting to $220 thousand. It is likely that the Company will
continue to expand its business through acquisitions and investments, which
would cause Amortization Costs to increase.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation is comprised of the portion of acquisition related
consideration conditioned on the continued tenure of key employees, which must
be classified as compensation expense under generally accepted accounting
principles. The following table represents the allocation of stock-based
compensation among income statement categories.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------- -----------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Marketing and Sales............................. $32,204 $ -- $37,606 $ --
Product Development............................. 37,306 -- 43,524 --
General and Administrative...................... 1,740 -- 1,995 --
------- ------- ------- -------
Total stock based compensation............. $71,250 $ -- $83,125 $ --
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
The expenses for the quarter and six months are attributable to the 1999
Stock Awards Plan under which 25,000 shares of restricted common stock were
issued to CD Universe employees that are being amortized over the vesting period
that ends April 14, 2000.
NON-OPERATING INCOME AND (EXPENSE)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX-MONTHS
QUARTER ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------------- -------------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest income.............................. $32 $ -- $39 $ --
Minority interest............................ $16 $ -- $16 $ --
</TABLE>
Interest income increased due to higher cash balances resulting from the
Company's financing activities, principally the April 1999 issuance of $6.8
million in 6% Convertible Preferred Stock ('Preferred) and $0.9 million in
common stock. Minority interest represents the 20% minority shareholders of Big
Network's share of their losses for the period, limited by their investment.
INCOME TAXES
The Company has not generated any taxable income to date and therefore has
not paid any federal income taxes since inception. Utilization of the Company's
net operating loss carryforwards, which begin to expire in 2011, may be subject
to certain limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. Due to uncertainties regarding realizability of the deferred tax
assets, the Company has provided a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset
in an amount necessary to reduce the net deferred tax asset to zero.
NET INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
QUARTER ENDED SIX-MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------------- -------------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net (Loss).............. $(2,062) $ (81) $(3,305) $ (152)
Percentage of sales..... (111.8%) (2.9%) (85.2%) (3.5%)
</TABLE>
Net Income/(Loss) attributable to acquisitions include ($582) thousand for
the quarter ended 9/30/99 and nothing for the quarter ended 9/30/98. Net
Income/(Loss) attributable to acquisitions include ($688) thousand for the six
months ended 9/30/99 and nothing for the six months ended 9/30/98.
For the 6 months ended September 30, net loss for the products and
services segments were $(1,491,000) and $(725,000), respectively. For the
products segment the loss for the prior year was
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$(152,000). There were no results for the services segment. The increased loss
of $1,339,000 is attributable to several factors: $516,000 for amortization of
intangibles, $83,000 for stock based compensation (the entire amount discussed
above), $172,000 in marketing and sales expenses, $72,000 in technical expenses,
$320,000 in administrative expenses and the remaining $176,000 in gross margin
as discussed above. Marketing and sales increases came from $65,000 in increased
payroll, $70,000 in fees and $37,000 in increased advertising and promotion
related expenses. Technical expense increases were due entirely to increased
payroll related and contractor costs. Administrative cost increases came from
additional payroll related costs of $195,000, increased office expenses of
$53,000 and professional fees of $72,000. The services segment relates entirely
to the newly acquired businesses and there are no comparable figures for the
prior year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since April 14, 1999, the Company has satisfied its cash requirements
primarily through private placements of equity securities (including the $6.3
million raised in April of 1999 in exchange of shares of the Company's Series A
6% Convertible Preferred Stock) and cash flow from sales of music CDs and
videos.
Net cash used in operating activities was $2.79 million and $186 thousand
for the six-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Net
operating cash flows were primarily attributable to quarterly net losses,
decreases in accounts payable and in increases in prepaid expenses, partially
offset by non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization and merger and
acquisition related costs.
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.2 million and $25.7 thousand
for the six-month periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. In
the six-months, $0.4 million was used for acquisitions, consisting of $1.9
million in cash paid for the CD Universe acquisition, less $1.0 million received
from acquisitions. The remainder was used for purchases of fixed assets.
Investments for 1998 consisted principally of fixed asset purchases.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $6.3 million for the six-month
period ended September 30, 1999 resulted from proceeds relating to the sale of
1.8 million shares of Preferred for $6.3 million, net of financing costs and
$858,447 from sale of 897,835 shares of common stock. See 'Item 10. Recent Sales
of Unregistered Securities.'
As of September 30, 1999, the Company's principal commitments include
obligations for leases amounting to about $180 thousand, annually. See 'Item 1.
Business -- Facilities' on page of the Second Amendment. Continued
acquisitions and investments may also require future capital expenditures.
The Company believes that cash balances of $2.3 million at September 30,
1999 will be sufficient to meet its anticipated cash needs for at least the next
6 months. After the next 6 months, we anticipate that we will need to raise
additional funds to meet our operating needs and the company is in current
discussions with an investment banker, Gerard Klauer Mattison, in connection
with such plans. However, any projections of future cash needs and cash flows
are subject to substantial uncertainty. If current cash that may be generated
from operations are insufficient to satisfy the Company's liquidity
requirements, the Company may seek to sell additional equity or to obtain a line
of credit. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities could
result in additional dilution to the Company's stockholders. In addition, the
company will, from time to time, consider the acquisition of or investment in
complementary businesses, products, services and technologies, which might
impact the Company's liquidity requirements or cause the Company to issue
additional equity. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in
amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 VS. 1998
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, the results discussed are
those solely of CD Universe, the predecessor company.
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Net Sales
Net sales include the selling price of music and video products sold by the
Company, net of returns, as well as outbound shipping and handling charges.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
--------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net product sales......................... $8,852 $5,685 56%
</TABLE>
For the year ended March 31, 1999, revenues increased by 56% as a result of
increased purchases of music online and through the Company's increased
marketing with its marketing partners and favorable reviews by third parties. At
March 31, 1999 the Company's cumulative customer accounts reached 266 thousand,
compared with 128 thousand at March 31, 1998.
Gross Profit
Gross profit is calculated as net sales less the cost of sales, which
consists of the cost of merchandise sold to customers and inbound and outbound
shipping costs.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross Profit............................... $1,301 $976 33%
Gross Margin............................... 14.7% 17.2%
</TABLE>
For the year ended March 31, 1999, gross profit increased in absolute
dollars but decreased as a percentage of net sales over the same periods in
1998, reflecting a change in pricing needed to remain competitive.
Marketing and Sales
Marketing and sales expenses consist primarily of fulfillment costs,
advertising, public relations and promotional expenditures, and all related
payroll and related expenses for personnel engaged in marketing, selling and
fulfillment activities. Fulfillment costs include the cost of operating and
staffing the distribution and customer service center.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
------------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Marketing and Sales........................ $1,183 $812 46%
Percentage of sales........................ 13.3% 14.3%
</TABLE>
Marketing and sales expenses increased during the year ended March 31, 1999
due to several factors. Approximately $200 were directly related to costs of
fulfilling customer demand and fees for credit card processing, that vary
directly with product sales. The remaining $170 thousand was due in equal parts
to increases in the Company's advertising and promotional expenditures and in
payroll related costs.
Product Development
Product development expenses consist of payroll and related expenses for
developing and maintaining the Company's Web sites and supporting technology.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Product development expense.................. $333 $148 125%
Percentage of sales.......................... 3.8% 2.6%
</TABLE>
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Product development costs increased commensurate with the increased sales
activity which required continuous site development. Increases of $40 thousand
occurred in payroll related expense and $90 thousand in contracted services for
programming work. Other increases of $55 thousand consisted of minor increases
in several product development expense categories such as internet fees,
software and supplies.
General and Administrative
General and administrative ('G&A') expenses consist of payroll and related
expenses for executive, finance and administrative personnel, recruiting,
professional fees and other general corporate expenses.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------
1999 1998 % CHANGE
---- ---- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
General and administrative................... $193 $151 28%
Percentage of sales.......................... 2.1% 2.6%
</TABLE>
Increases in G&A costs were attributable to increased payroll-related costs
associated with the Company's expansion.
Income Taxes
The Company has not generated any taxable income to date and therefore has
not paid any federal income taxes since inception. Utilization of the Company's
net operating loss carryforwards, which begin to expire in 2011, may be subject
to certain limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. Due to uncertainties regarding realizability of the deferred tax
assets, the Company has provided a valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset
in an amount necessary to reduce the net deferred tax asset to zero.
Net Income
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31,
------------------------------------------
1999 1998
---- ----
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Loss.................................. $(406) $(152) 167%
</TABLE>
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES -- MARCH 31, 1999 VS. 1998
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 net cash used in operating
activities was $10 thousand compared to cash generated of $393 thousand,
respectively. In 1999 net operating cash flows were primarily attributable to
net losses offset by increases in accounts payable due to growth in product
sales. In 1999, the cash generated was due to growth in accounts payable of $535
thousand, which offset operating losses.
Net cash used in investing activities was $114 thousand and $236 thousand
for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and consisted of
purchases of fixed assets.
Net cash used by financing activities of $132 thousand for the year ended
March 31, 1999 resulted from repayments of loans from affiliates, the source of
the financing cash for the prior year.
As of March 31, 1999, the Company's principal commitments included
obligations for leases amounting to about $117 thousand, annually for the next 3
years and a note payable to an officer of $105 thousand.
At March 31, 1999 the Company had cash resources of $11 thousand as
compared to $267 thousand at the same point in 1998. The Company was under
agreement to be acquired by Entertainment Universe at March 31, 1999, which was
consummated on April 14, 1999.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 VS. 1997
Prior to incorporating, CD Universe operated as a division of Prime
Software, Inc., a related party, and the following discussion compares the
results of CD Universe, Inc for the year ended March 31, 1998 to those of
CD Universe, as a division of Prime Software, Inc. for the year ended March 31,
1997.
REVENUES
Revenues for the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 were $5.7 million and
1.7 million. Revenues for both periods were derived solely from online sales of
music CD's and tapes. Sales growth of 339% came as a result of general growth
and acceptance of online purchases of merchandise over the Internet.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit was $976 thousand and $242 thousand for the two years,
respectively. Growth in profit was due principally to the growth in product
sales which accounted for 80% of the growth, however, margins expanded to 17.2%
from 14.4% as the increased volume allowed the company to purchase products more
effectively. This contributed an additional $158 thousand to profits.
OPERATING EXPENSES
The Company did not separately account for operating expenses in Marketing,
Product Development and Administration, so a meaningful comparison is not
possible. Operating expenses grew to $1,112 thousand in 1998 from $434 thousand
in 1997, an increase of 256%. Fulfillment and database costs which vary directly
with product sales grew by $325 thousand. Partner commissions increased by $65
thousand. Other payroll and related expense grew by $185 thousand, and all other
office expenses increased $85 thousand.
NET INCOME
Net losses improved to $152 thousand in 1998 from $192 in 1997 principally
from the growth in gross margins.
THEFT OF CUSTOMER DATA FROM CD UNIVERSE
The Company was contacted recently by a person claiming to possess CD
Universe customer information and demanding compensation in return for not
posting the information on the Internet. The FBI was immediately contacted and
an investigation was initiated. The Company learned on Saturday January 8, 2000
that customer data was posted on the Internet and immediately notified the FBI,
which caused the site to be shut down the same day. We have been cooperating
with the FBI and other law enforcement officials to discover the extent to which
our data may have been compromised and to identify the extortionist and limit
any damage to the Company's customers.
CD Universe has approximately 300,000 registered customers. Apart from
claims made by the perpetrator and the minimal information on card data
released, we cannot yet determine when or how the data was taken or the extent
of the theft. For the purpose of our response to the theft, we have assumed that
all customers may have been affected and have taken the steps identified below
to mitigate our customers' exposure and inconvenience.
Upon learning on January 8, 2000 that customer data had been posted on the
Internet, the Company took several steps to secure its customer data. We
notified the credit card issuers of the theft and provided them with the data
they need to take corrective actions with their card members. We have also sent
e-mail messages to our customers to notify them of the risk that their credit
card data may have been stolen and advise them that they should closely monitor
their accounts. We also suggested that they might wish to have their cards
reissued for additional protection. Similar information and suggestions are
being given to customers who call our support staff.
A major technology security firm has been retained to review the Company's
security procedures. Since the extortionist claimed that certain third party
software may have been utilized in connection with the theft, the Company has
discontinued use of that software for credit card processing and is
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implementing a new software system. Although we have continued to take orders
since Saturday, January 8, 2000, we have suspended processing of credit card
transactions pending the implementation of the new software. The delays in
processing orders will result in some delays in shipments to customers. Such
delays may result in customer dissatisfaction. Since the Company recognizes
revenue upon shipment of products, the delay in shipments will defer recognition
of revenue. We expect to implement the new software in the next few days at
which time we will recommence processing of credit card transactions and
shipment of products. At this time, the Company has not incurred an unusual rate
of order cancellations, but cannot estimate the loss of revenue or results of
operations that may be caused by the delayed shipments.
Information regarding this theft of data has been widely disseminated in
the national press. The publicity generated by the press coverage may cause
customer concerns regarding the security of their credit card data, which could
affect future sales of CD Universe products and consequently its revenues and
operating results. As a result of the theft of data, there may be some adverse
impact on our customer base. There may be a loss of confidence and loyalty in CD
Universe directly and there may be a broader loss of confidence and loyalty in
eUniverse, its e-commerce business and its brand identity. More generally,
e-commerce as a whole could be adversely affected. The Company cannot yet
predict the impact, if any, on its sales and operating results. However, we are
developing marketing and customer relations programs to win back our customers'
confidence following the implementation of our additional security enhancements,
which we expect to complete in the next few weeks.
The Company may be required to defend against lawsuits related to the theft
of data. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the extent of any such
effect on sales or exposure to lawsuits or any associated liability. Such
lawsuits could include suits by the Company's shareholders, customers and credit
card processor and by credit card issuers and third-party merchants that accept
the fraudulently obtained credit card information. The Company has maintained
directors and officers' liability insurance and general liability insurance but
is unable to determine whether such insurance would adequately cover any
liability or expenses associated with potential lawsuits.
ITEM 3 -- PROPERTIES
See 'Item 1. Business -- Facilities' above.
ITEM 4 -- SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of the Company's common stock by the following individuals or groups:
(i) each person known by the Company to own beneficially more than 5% of the
Company's common stock, (ii) each of the Company's executive officers and
directors and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES PERCENTAGE
BENEFICIALLY BENEFICIALLY
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER OWNED(1) OWNED(2)
------------------------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Brad D. Greenspan.......................................... 7,841,000 48.2%
Charles Beilman............................................ 2,425,000 14.9%
Joseph Abrams(3)........................................... 1,581,594(3) 9.7%
Leland N. Silvas........................................... 425,001(4) 2.6%
William R. Wagner.......................................... 16,666(5) *
James Haiduck.............................................. 9,000(6) *
Stephen D. Sellers......................................... 297,180 1.8%
Gordon E. Landies.......................................... 127,939(7) *
Directors and Executive Officers as a Group................ 11,141,786 68.4%
</TABLE>
(footnotes on next page)
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(footnotes from previous page)
* less than 1%
(1) Unless otherwise noted, all of the shares shown are held by individuals or
entities possessing sole voting and investment power with respect to such
shares. Shares not outstanding but deemed beneficially owned by virtue of
the right of a person to acquire them within 60 days, whether by the
exercise of options or warrants or the conversion of shares of Preferred
Stock into shares of Common Stock, are deemed outstanding in determining the
number of shares beneficially owned by such person or group. The address of
each individual or group listed in the table is 101 North Plains Industrial
Road, Wallingford, Connecticut 06492.
(2) The 'Percentage Beneficially Owned' is calculated by dividing the 'Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned' by the total outstanding shares of Common Stock
including shares beneficially owned by the person with respect to whom the
percentage is calculated.
(3) Includes shares beneficially owned by Mr. Abrams as Trustee under the
following trusts: (i) 881,594 shares held by the Joseph W. & Patricia G.
Abrams Living Trust Under Trust Agreement dated March 16, 1994,
(ii) 350,000 shares held by Matthew R. Abrams Irrevocable Trust Under Trust
Agreement dated December 19, 1991, and (iii) 350,000 shares held by Sarah E.
Abrams Irrevocable Trust Under Trust Agreement dated December 19, 1991.
(4) Includes 225,001 shares represented by options exercisable within 60 days.
(5) Consists entirely of shares represented by options exercisable within
60 days.
(6) Includes 6,000 convertible preferred shares.
(7) Includes 6,000 convertible preferred shares and 102,201 shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Landies as co-trustee under the Barbara
Landies Living Trust 8/27/96.
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ITEM 5 -- DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following are the Directors and Executive Officers of the Company:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Brad D. Greenspan(1)................. 26 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Leland N. Silvas(1).................. 44 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Charles Beilman...................... 39 Vice President, Special Projects and Director
William R. Wagner.................... 51 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
James Haiduck........................ 36 Vice President, Sales
Martin Hamilton...................... 36 Vice President and Chief Technical Officer
Stephen D. Sellers................... 39 Vice President, Business Affairs
Gordon E. Landies.................... 43 Director
Dan Mosher........................... 26 Director
</TABLE>
Brad D. Greenspan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since
April 14, 1999, at the founding of Entertainment Universe, Inc. In 1997, Mr.
Greenspan founded Palisades Capital, Inc., a private Beverly Hills merchant
bank, and served as its President until March 1999. Mr. Greenspan received a BA
degree in political science/business from UCLA in 1997.
Leland N. Silvas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company
since April 14, 1999. Mr. Silvas is a principal member of Label-add, LLC. a
Connecticut-based advertising and direct marketing company and was employed
there until being recruited to eUniverse, Inc. in 1999. Mr. Silvas was President
and Chief Operating Officer of McPhersons global housewares division, from
1994-1998. From 1992 to 1994 Mr. Silvas was a board member for Partners In
Computing, a New York City-based software solutions company. He currently sits
on the advisory board to the Adept Group, a computer consulting company based in
New York City and is a board member of ADV MARKETING, a marketing an consulting
company, and 1-800-adagency, an ad agency.
Martin Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, joined
eUniverse, Inc. on October 25, 1999. Mr. Hamilton was President and Founder of
Soft Tech Data Systems, Inc., a Chicago based application and consulting company
with international client based endeavors which he founded in 1987. During this
time Mr. Hamilton also served as Director of The Orbis Broadcast Group. Soft
Tech Data Systems, Inc. also provided in-depth, broad-based technical consulting
to blue chip companies such as Ross Roy Communications, Comerica Bank and Pepsi
Cola. Prior to Mr. Hamilton's tenure with Soft Tech Data Systems, Inc. he was
responsible for spearheading the Australian Government's Electronic Audit
division. Mr. Hamilton brings a wealth of Internet Technical experience to
eUniverse, Inc. Mr. Hamilton is charged with the responsibility of the strategic
planning and development of all technical areas of the eUniverse, Inc. sites.
Charles Beilman, Vice President, Special Projects and Director of the
Company since October 25, 1999. Between April 14, 1999 and October 25, 1999, Mr.
Beilman was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer of the Company's
acquired subsidiary, CD Universe, Inc. Mr. Beilman founded CD Universe, Inc. in
April 1997 and was its sole shareholder and Chief Executive Officer until the
sale of CD Universe to the Company in April 1999. Since 1985, Mr. Beilman has
served as President and Director of Trak Systems, Inc., which supplies
proprietary inventory control computer systems to retail music stores throughout
the United States and Canada.
William R. Wagner, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of
the Company since April 14, 1999. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Wagner was
Chief Financial Officer of Heritage Marketing and Incentives, Inc., a
Massachusetts-based marketing incentives company. From 1995 to 1997, he was
Chief Financial Officer of ServiceSoft Corporation, a Massachusetts Internet
software company, and from 1990 to 1994, he was Chief Financial Officer of
General Scanning, Inc., a pioneer in laser technology and systems.
James Haiduck, Vice President of Sales since August 1, 1999. Prior to
joining eUniverse, Mr. Haiduck was Vice President of OEM Sales for The Learning
Company, a division of Mattel. His 13 years of sales experience in the
technology/software industry covered the OEM, retail, corporate, and direct
channels. Having established relationships with nearly every Tier One OEM
including HP,
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Compaq, IMB, Canon, and Gateway, Mr. Haiduck was responsible for more than $200
million in licensing revenue over the last 10 years.
Stephen D. Sellers, Vice President Business Affairs and Business
Development since September 1, 1999. Prior to joining eUniverse with the
acquisition of the Big Network, Mr. Sellers was CEO of The Big Network which he
co-founded in December 1997. Previous to that, he was co-founder and CEO of
Archetype Interactive in January 1995 where he assembled a diverse team of
creative talent to create Meridian 59, the first graphical Internet multiplayer
game. After the acquisition of Archetype by the 3DO Company in May 1996, he
worked as head of Internet Business Development until August 1997. He has
advised startup businesses in a variety of technology markets. He holds an MBA
from the University of California, Berkeley and a BA from Stanford University.
Gordon Landies, Director since July 27, 1999. Mr. Landies is currently
General Manager of the Home and Entertainment group of Mattel Interactive and
has been in consumer software for 16 years, spending 10 years at Software
Toolworks, Mindscape, and the Learning Company which was acquired by Mattel.
Most of Mr. Landies' career has been in sales and business development where he
helped drive sales growth and build product categories such as National
Geographic, Printshop, and Chessmaster.
Dan Mosher, Director since December 7, 1999. Dan Mosher has been the
Manager of Business Development for Webvan Group, Inc. since May 1999. From
January 1998 to May 1999, Mr. Mosher served in the Merger and Acquisitions
Department of the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Technology Group, an investment
banking firm. From February 1996 to January 1998, Mr. Mosher held several
positions in the Corporate Finance Group of Arthur Andersen, focused on
technology private placements. Mr. Mosher holds a B.S. in Business
Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BOARD COMMITTEES
Our Board of Directors is comprised of four directors. Our bylaws provide
that we may have up to a maximum of nine directors. Directors are elected by the
stockholders at each annual meeting or at special meetings of stockholders and
serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. All executive
officers are elected by, and serve at the discretion of, the Board of Directors.
The Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Greenspan and Silvas. The
Compensation Committee administers the Company's 1999 Stock Awards Plan and
reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the compensation and benefits
of the employees of eUniverse.
The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Gordon Landies and Dan Mosher. Both
Mr. Landies and Mr. Mosher are independent directors on our Board of Directors.
The Audit Committee oversees the Company's financial reporting process and
internal controls.
The Executive Committee consists of Messrs. Greenspan and Silvas. The
Executive Committee has authority to exercise all of the powers of the Board of
Directors during the time periods between Board meetings, provided that it shall
not have the power to do any of the following:
1. amend or repeal any resolution of the Board of Directors that by
its terms shall not be subject to amendment or repeal by the Executive
Committee;
2. take any action that, by the statutes of the Company's state of
incorporation governing the Company, may be taken only by the Board of
Directors or the shareholders of the Company;
3. take any action to amend, alter or repeal the Certificate of
Incorporation or By-laws of the Company, as amended;
4. elect any person to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors or
any Committee thereof or remove any person from the same;
5. fix the compensation of any Director for services in any capacity;
6. adopt a plan of merger or adopt a plan of consolidation with
another entity or entities;
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7. recommend to the shareholders of the Company the sale, lease,
exchange, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or substantially all
of the property or assets of the Company or a voluntary dissolution of the
Company or a revocation thereof;
8. authorize any transaction involving over $3 million of the
Company's revenues;
9. authorize any purchase over $1 million; or
10. take any action prohibited by resolution of the Board of
Directors.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
Prior to establishing the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors as
a whole performed the functions delegated to the Compensation Committee. No
member of the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee serves as a
member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that
has one or more executive officers serving as a member of the Company's Board of
Directors or Compensation Committee.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Directors of eUniverse who are also employees or officers of eUniverse do
not receive any compensation specifically related to their activities as
directors, other than reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with
their attendance at Board of Directors meetings. Other Directors will receive,
upon becoming a Director, options for 63,750 shares of Common Stock, which also
vest over a period of three years, for each year of service as a Director. See
'Item 6. Executive Compensation.' For each board meeting they attend, these
other directors will be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in connection
with the meeting.
AGREEMENTS CONCERNING ELECTION OF DIRECTOR
In connection with the purchase by E. P. Opportunity Fund, LLC ('E. P.') of
235,000 shares of preferred stock issued by EUI, an agreement dated April 6,
1999 was entered into between E. P., EUI and Brad D. Greenspan (the 'E. P.
Letter Agreement'), which provides that Mr. Greenspan, a majority shareholder of
EUI, will vote his shares for the election of the person nominated by E.P. to
EUI's Board of Directors, giving E. P. the right to select one of the Directors
of EUI during such period as it owns shares of EUI preferred stock. On April 16,
1999, in connection with the Reorganization, the E. P.
Letter Agreement was assigned by EUI to the Company, which assumed the
obligations of EUI thereunder. As a result, as long as it owns Preferred Stock,
E. P. has the right to appoint a member of the Board of Directors of the
Company. E.P. has not exercised this right as of the date hereof.
In connection with the acquisition of The Big Network, Inc. ('Big
Network'), an agreement dated July 30, 1999 was entered into between Brad D.
Greenspan, Charles Beilman, Stephen Sellers and John Hanke, which provides that
Mr. Greenspan and Mr. Beilman, who collectively hold 58.9% of the outstanding
Common Stock, will vote their shares for the election of either Mr. Sellers or
Mr. Hanke, as determined by Messrs. Sellers and Hanke, to the Company's Board of
Directors, giving Messrs. Sellers and Hanke the right to select one of them to
be a Director of the Company during the period that either Mr. Sellers or Mr.
Hanke or both are employed by the Company. Messrs. Sellers and Hanke have not
exercised this right as of the date hereof. Mr. Sellers was appointed as a
Director of the Company on December 7, 1999, and Mr. Hanke resigned his
employment with the Company on January 6, 2000.
ITEM 6 -- EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
At the end of its most recent fiscal year, the Company's President and
Chief Executive Officer and other officers had not yet been employed and
compensation had not yet been paid. As of April 14, 1999, the Company entered
into an employment agreement with Leland Silvas, Chief Executive Officer and
President. The contract with Mr. Silvas is for an initial term expiring April
30, 2000 and automatically renews for additional one-year periods unless
terminated on three months notice. The Company may terminate Mr. Silvas'
employment for cause and upon death or disability. Mr. Silvas may terminate his
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employment with the Company upon 45 days prior written notice in the event (1)
any duty assigned to Mr. Silvas is inconsistent with his positions and such
assignment continues for ten days; (2) the Company fails to pay for a period of
ten days after the due date any compensation owed to Mr. Silvas; and (3) of any
purported termination by the Company except for cause, death or disability. The
Silvas contract stipulates an annual base salary of $200,000 to be reviewed
annually with a bonus opportunity of up to 50% of base salary upon achievement
of goals as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
The Company issued to Mr. Silvas 200,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company
as partial consideration for entering into a letter agreement with Palisades
Capital, Inc. as of January 21, 1999 in which he agreed to become CEO of the
Company following the acquisition of CD Universe, Inc. and in consideration of
consulting services performed on behalf of the Company prior to the date of the
CD Universe acquisition. The letter agreement was subsequently superceded by the
employment agreement. As additional consideration for his employment, commitment
and consulting services, Mr. Silvas is entitled to options to purchase 825,000
shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise of $3.00 per share, which
options vest and become exercisable as follows: 91,667 of the options are
immediately vested and fully exercisable on April 14, 1999 and 66,667 options
vest and become exercisable on the 22nd of each July, October, January and April
thereafter through January 22, 2002 or until Mr. Silvas is no longer employed by
the Company. Upon a 50% or greater change in ownership control in the Company or
a disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, all of
the unvested stock options granted to Mr. Silvas vest immediately. As a member
of the Compensation Committee, Mr. Silvas participates in reviewing his annual
salary and setting his bonus, subject to the review and approval of the Board of
Directors.
As of April 5, 1999, EUI entered into an employment agreement with William
R. Wagner, employing him as Chief Financial Officer of EUI. As of April 14,
1999, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Wagner as Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Wagner does
not have a written employment agreement with the Company. The contract with Mr.
Wagner is for an indefinite term, subject to termination on three months notice,
and stipulates an annual salary of $125,000. As additional consideration for his
employment, Mr. Wagner was granted options to purchase 100,000 shares of Common
Stock at an exercise price of $3.00 under the Stock Option Plan. These options
vest in 1/12 increments every three months beginning July 5, 1999 until the
earlier of April 6, 2002 or until Mr. Wagner is no longer employed by the
Company. On June 15, 1999, Mr. Wagner was granted options to purchase 50,000
shares at an exercise price of $9.50 per share. These options were canceled and
repriced on September 15, 1999. On September 15, 1999 Mr. Wagner was granted
options to purchase 42,500 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.00
under the Stock Option Plan, which vest and become exercisable as follows:
14,167 one year from September 15, 1999 and 1/12 of the remaining option shares
each quarter thereafter until all 42,500 option shares are vested or until Mr.
Wagner is no longer employed by the Company. Upon a 50% or greater change in
ownership control in the Company or a disposition of all or substantially all of
the assets of the Company, all of the unvested stock options granted to Mr.
Wagner vest immediately. On an annual basis, the Company reviews Mr. Wagner's
performance and other relevant factors relating to salary, and at the time of
such review, his salary may be increased as determined in the sole discretion of
the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Company's acquired subsidiary, CD Universe, Inc., entered into an
employment contract with Mr. Beilman as of October 1, 1998 for an initial period
of three years, subject to termination on ten days notice, and stipulates an
annual compensation of $135,000. On June 15, 1999, Mr. Beilman was granted
options to purchase 75,000 shares at an exercise price of $9.50 per share. These
options were canceled and repriced on September 15, 1999. On September 15, 1999
Mr. Beilman was granted options to purchase 63,750 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 under the Stock Option Plan.
Effective August 1, 1999, the Company entered into a contract with James
Haiduck, Vice President of Sales. The contract with Mr. Haiduck is for an
initial term of one year and stipulates an annual salary of $108,000 and options
to purchase 170,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per
share. These options vest as follows: 16,667 vest on the last day of each
January, April, July and October, commencing on October 31, 1999 and continuing
until the first to occur of (i) all 200,000 of said options have vested, or (ii)
Mr. Haiduck is no longer employed by the Company. Upon a 50% or greater change
in ownership control in the Company or a disposition of all or substantially all
of the
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assets of the Company, all of the unvested stock options granted to Mr. Haiduck
vest immediately. Mr. Haiduck is an at-will employee and, on an annual basis,
the Company reviews Mr. Haiduck's performance and other relevant factors
relating to salary, and at the time of such review, his salary may be increased
as determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors of the Company. Mr. Haiduck's employment contract may be terminated
by either party upon 30 days written notice.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Big Network, the Company entered
into employment agreements with Mr. Hanke and Mr. Sellers, Vice President of
Marketing and Vice President of Business Development. Each contract is for an
initial term of 12 months and stipulates annual salaries of $96,000. Each of Mr.
Sellers and Mr. Hanke were granted individual options to purchase 255,000 shares
at an exercise price of $6.00. These vest in 1/12 increments every three months
beginning December 16, 1999. On an annual basis, the Company reviews each of Mr.
Hanke's and Mr. Sellers' performance and other relevant factors relating to
salary, and at the time of such review, each of Mr. Hanke's and Mr. Sellers'
salary may be increased as determined in the sole discretion of the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company may terminate
either Mr. Hanke's or Mr. Sellers' employment for cause and upon death or
disability. If the Company terminates either Mr. Hanke or Mr. Sellers other than
for cause, the terminated executive shall be entitled to receive the remainder
of his compensation due under his employment agreement for its initial one-year
term. However, if a registration statement registering any shares of Common
Stock owned by the terminated executive has been filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, and such registration statement has become effective prior
to the termination of the executive by the Company without cause, such
terminated executive shall not receive any remaining compensation.
The table below summarizes the compensation to be paid pursuant to
agreements for services to be rendered to eUniverse in all capacities for the
fiscal year ending March 31, 2000. These executives are referred to as the Named
Executive Officers elsewhere in this Prospectus.
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
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LONG TERM COMPENSATION
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AWARDS PAYOUTS
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OTHER ANNUAL RESTRICTED SECURITIES LTIP ALL OTHER
FISCAL SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION STOCK AWARD UNDERLYING PAYOUTS COMPENSATION
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR ($) ($) ($) ($) OPTIONS # ($) ($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brad D. Greenspan .......... 2000 -- 50,000(4) -- -- -- --
Chairman of the Board
Leland Silvas .............. 2000 200,000 (1) 6,307(2) -- 291,668(3) -- --
President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director
Charles Beilman(5) ......... 2000 135,000 (1) -- -- -- -- --
Vice President 1999 77,250 -- 91,711 -- -- -- --
Special Projects and
Director
William R. Wagner .......... 2000 125,000 (1) -- -- 24,999(3) -- --
Chief Financial Officer
Martin Hamilton ............ 2000 100,000 (1)
Vice President
and Chief Technical
Officer
James Haiduck .............. 2000 108,000 (1) -- -- -- -- --
Vice President Sales
Stephen D. Sellers ......... 2000 96,000 (1) -- -- -- -- --
Vice President
Business Development
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Note 1: Incentive compensation awards and payments shall be defined by the
Board of Directors.
Note 2: Mr. Silvas was issued 200,000 shares in conjunction with his
employment with eUniverse. These have been valued at $.315 per share, based upon
the initial capitalization of Entertainment Universe.
Note 3: Option shares are represented as those options that are
excercisable within 60 days after December 27, 1999. The same options are shown
in the following table in their vested and unvested entirety.
Note 4: Mr. Greenspan receives non-employee compensation as a consultant to
the Company.
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Note 5: The compensation paid to Mr. Beilman in 1999 was paid by CD
Universe to Mr. Beilman in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and President
of CD Universe. The Company will pay the same compensation to Mr. Beilman in his
capacity as Vice President, Special Projects.
The following table summarizes the option grants to the Named Executive
Officers in the current fiscal year:
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
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PERCENT OF
TOTAL POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE
OPTIONS AT ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES
NUMBER OF GRANTED TO OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION
SECURITIES EMPLOYEES EXERCISE FOR OPTION TERM
UNDERLYING IN FISCAL BASE PRICE EXPIRATION ---------------------------
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION OPTIONS YEAR $/SHARE DATE 5% 10%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brad D. Greenspan ..................... 340,000(1) 14.0% $6.00 9/15/09 $ 3,502,000 $ 6,766,000
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Leland Silvas ......................... 825,000(2) 28.8% $3.00 4/22/09 $10,972,500 $18,892,500
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Charles Beilman ....................... 63,750(1) 2.6% $6.00 9/15/09 $ 656,625 $ 1,268,625
Vice President
Special Projects, Chief Technical
Officer
and Director
William R. Wagner ..................... 142,500(2) 5.2% $3.00 9/15/09 $ 1,867,750 $ 3,135,750
Vice President, to
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary $6.00
Martin Hamilton .......................
Vice President and
Chief Technical Officer
James Haiduck ......................... 170,000(2) 7.0% $6.00 8/01/09 $ 1,751,000 $ 3,383,000
Vice President Sales
Stephen D. Sellers .................... 255,000(2) 10.5% $6.00 9/01/09 $ 2,626,500 $ 5,074,500
Vice President,
Business Affairs and Business
Development
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Note 1: One third of the options vest and are exercisable one year from the
date of grant. Thereafter, one twelfth of the options vest and are exercisable
each three months until all optioned shares are vested.
Note 2: These options vest and are exercisable as described on page 29. See
'Item 6. Executive Compensation.'
1999 STOCK AWARDS PLAN
The 1999 Stock Awards Plan (the 'Plan') was adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company on July 15, 1999. The Plan provides for the grant of
stock options, stock appreciation rights ('SARs') and restricted stock
(collectively, 'Awards') with respect to up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock, $.001 par value ('Common Stock'). Awards under the Plan may be
granted to employees, directors or consultants of the Company or its affiliates,
provided that consultants shall not have provided services in connection with
the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction.
The Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors ('Committee'). The Committee has the authority, in its sole
discretion, to select participants, to make such awards in such form and amount
it desires, to impose limitations, restrictions and conditions on the awards
granted and the exercise thereof not otherwise inconsistent with the terms of
the Plan, and to interpret the Plan. The selection of Directors as participants
and the terms of their awards are determined, however, by vote of the Board of
Directors as a whole instead of by the Compensation Committee.
The terms of the Plan permit the Committee to make stock option grants
which may be Incentive Stock Options within the meaning of Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code or other forms of nonqualified stock options as the
Committee may determine. The exercise price of the options granted under the
Plan is determined by the Committee, provided that the exercise price of
Incentive Stock Options must be at not less than 100 percent of the fair market
value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The vesting schedule and term of
each option is set by the Committee, provided that the term of Incentive Stock
Options shall not be more than 10 years. Options may be exercised in whole or in
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part during the term of the grant in cash, Common Stock with fair market value
on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price, a combination of
cash and Common Stock, or other consideration determined by the Committee
pursuant to the Plan.
The Plan also permits the Committee to grant SARs, subject to the shares
remaining available under the Plan, on terms and conditions not inconsistent
with the terms of the Plan at not less than 100 percent of the fair market value
of the Common Stock on the date of grant. SARs may be issued in tandem with an
option. The amount payable by the Company must be paid in Common Stock valued at
the fair market value on the date of exercise, cash, or a combination of both.
In addition, the Plan permits the Committee to issue restricted stock on
such terms and conditions as the Committee may determine not inconsistent with
the terms of the Plan.
All awards made by the committee shall be made by written agreement, which
in the case of Incentive Stock Options shall contain such terms and conditions
that are consistent with Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. Generally no
award made under the Plan shall be transferable by a participant except by will
or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution or a qualified domestic
relations order as defined by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended. The Committee has the power to withhold taxes or require
participants to remit to the company such amounts as required to satisfy tax
withholding obligations either in cash or Common Stock or a combination of both.
Awards are subject to adjustment to reflect any changes in the outstanding
Common Stock or other changes affecting shares, including adjustments in the
number of shares available for issuance, shares covered by an outstanding Award,
or adjustments in price that become necessary to prevent a dilution or
enlargement of benefits or potential benefits under the Plan.
The Plan will terminate on April 15, 2009. The Board of Directors or the
Committee may amend or terminate the Plan, provided, however, that such
amendment or termination shall be subject to shareholder approval to the extent
required by law or the rules of any stock exchanges on which the Common Stock is
listed.
ITEM 7 -- CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On April 14, 1999, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of CD
Universe, Inc. for a total consideration of $1,915,000 in cash plus 2,425,000
shares of common stock of the Company. The rights to acquire CD Universe, Inc.
were originally held by Palisades Capital, Inc. ('Palisades'), a private
merchant bank owned and operated by Brad D. Greenspan. On February 11, 1999
Palisades assigned its rights to acquire CD Universe, Inc. to EUI for
consideration of 8,061,000 shares of common stock of EUI which were issued to
Mr. Greenspan. (See Item 4 'Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management'). The assignment of the right to acquire CD Universe has been
recorded on the books of Entertainment Universe at Palisades' historical cost
pursuant to the accounting treatment for transfers of assets between entities
under common control, as proscribed by APB 16. In connection with the
Reorganization, those shares of EUI common stock were exchanged for an
equivalent number of shares of the Company's common stock.
ITEM 8 -- LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 23, 1999, Arie Grossman, former Vice President of Technology
of The Big Network, Inc. ('TBN'), filed suit in the Superior Court of California
against The Big Network, Inc., the Company and various unnamed individuals
seeking an unspecified amount of compensatory and punitive damages based on
(i) alleged breach of Grossman's employment agreement with TBN, (ii) alleged
breach of an oral agreement among various principals of TBN prior to its merger
with the Company relating to Grossman's salary and stock options and
(iii) alleged breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and
fraud in connection with Grossman's salary, stock options and proposed terms of
employment with the Company following the merger with TBN. The Company has a
right of indemnification from the former shareholders of TBN. On December 20,
1999, the parties reached agreement in mediation providing for Mr. Grossman to
receive the equivalent of an additional 55,000 shares of TBN common stock. This
settlement does not affect the aggregate purchase price of shares of TBN common
stock for 1,800,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
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On December 9, 1999, The Isosceles Fund Limited, a Bahamian corporation
('Isosceles'), filed suit in the Superior Court of California against the
Company, Brad Greenspan, Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc. ('GKM') and ten
unnamed individuals seeking damages based on (i) breach of an alleged
subscription agreement between Isosceles and the Company to purchase common
stock of eUniverse, (ii) breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing in connection with the alleged subscription agreement, and (iii)
intentional interference with the alleged subscription agreement by GKM and ten
unnamed individuals. With respect to each count of the cause of action,
Isosceles has claimed damages of $1,750,000. Isosceles has also requested that
the court award exemplary and punitive damages, interest, costs of suit and such
other relief as the court may deem fair, just, equitable and proper. The Company
believes the allegations in the complaint are without merit and will defend the
suit vigorously.
The Company is not a party to any other pending legal proceedings that in
the opinion of management of the Company would have a material adverse effect on
the Company's results of operations or consolidated financial condition.
ITEM 9 -- MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
SHAREHOLDERS AND DIVIDENDS
As of November 19, 1999, there were 16,277,723 shares of common stock of
the Company outstanding or committed to be issued; which were held by 147
shareholders of record.
To date, the Company has paid no cash dividends and has no intention to pay
cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future.
MARKET INFORMATION
From April 30 to December 23, 1999, the common stock of the Company was
traded on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol EUNI. On December
23, 1999, the National Association of Securities Dealers ('NASD') amended the
Company's trading symbol with the addition of the letter 'E'. The Company is
currently trading under the symbol 'EUNIE'. NASD recently amended its
Eligibility Rule to provide that all companies listed on the OTC Electronic
Bulletin Board must be reporting companies registered under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act'). The addition of the 'E' to the
Company's trading symbol reflects the fact that the SEC's comments on this
registration statement on Form 10 have not yet been cleared. The 'E' will be
removed after all SEC comments have been cleared.
The market price data provided in the following table includes data for the
Company, MCA and NABCO, Inc. ('NABCO'). Prior to April 23, 1998, the market
prices listed below are for NABCO, Inc., traded under the symbol NBCO. On April
23, 1998, NABCO merged with MCA. The market prices provided in the table between
April 23, 1998 to April 14, 1999 are for MCA, traded under the symbol MCAM.
After the reorganization of EUI and MCA on April 14, 1999, the Company began
trading on the OTC under the symbol MCAMD. The name of the Company was changed
to eUniverse, Inc. and the Company began trading under the symbol EUNI on April
30, 1999. The market price data prior to April 14, 1999 only provides the market
price of NBCO and MCAM. However, the historical information provided in other
sections hereof, pertains to EUI and its acquired subsidiaries, including CD
Universe. As a result, the market information provided below does not relate to
the historical information provided in other sections hereof prior to April 14,
1999.
The chart below sets forth the range of reported high and low bid
quotations for the common stock of the Company for each full quarterly period
from October 31, 1997 through September 30, 1999. The source of the quotations
is Prophet Financial Systems. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices,
without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily
represent actual transactions. The closing price for the common stock of the
Company on November 30, 1999 was $6.437.
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RANGE OF HIGH AND
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDING LOW BID QUOTATIONS
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September 30, 1999 (EUNI)................................... $ 5.00 - 9.875
June 30, 1999 (MCAM/EUNI)(5)................................ $ 1.875 - 14.00
March 31, 1999 (MCAM)....................................... $ 5.00 - 18.00(1)(3)
December 31, 1998 (MCAM).................................... $ 0.62 - 25.00(1)
September 30, 1998 (MCAM)................................... $ 2.00 - 5.00(1)
June 30, 1998 (NBCO/MCAM)(4)................................ $ 50.00 - 95.00(1)
March 30, 1998 (NBCO)....................................... $ 65.00 - 90.00(1)
December 31, 1997 (NBCO).................................... $ 1,300.00 - 1,600.00(2)(3)
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(1) Quotes reflect a 1 for 20 reverse split of the Company's common stock
effective March 31, 1999.
(2) Quotes reflect a 1 for 20 reverse split of the Company's common stock
effective August 1, 1997.
(3) The stock split occurred prior to the operation of the Company's current
business that commenced upon MCA's reorganization with EUI in April 1999.
(4) NABCO merged with MCA on April 23, 1998. Accordingly, in this quarter, the
market price data from April 1 to April 23, 1998 is for NABCO and from April
24 to June 30, 1998 is for MCA.
(5) The reorganization of MCA and EUI closed on April 14, 1999. Thereafter, MCA
changed its name to eUniverse, Inc. on April 26, 1999 and its symbol to EUNI
as of April 30, 1999.
SHARES AVAILABLE FOR RESALE
As of September 30, 1999, approximately 15,265,000 shares of the Common
Stock (approximately 94% of the shares outstanding) were restricted shares that
could be sold only in the event such shares are registered pursuant to the
Securities Act or are sold pursuant to an exemption thereunder, including
Rule 144, which permits the resale of limited amounts of restricted securities
after a 12-month initial holding period. Subject to the volume limitations of
Rule 144, 509,000 shares will become available on April 1, 2000, an additional
12,475,000 shares will become available on April 14, 2000, an additional 700,000
shares will become available on May 31, 2000, an additional an additional 78,125
will become available on June 30, 2000, and an additional 1,440,000 will become
available on August 31, 2000. See 'PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER.'
There are 1,795,024 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding which, commencing
on October 14, 1999, are convertible into shares of Common Stock. See 'Item 11.
Description of Securities -- Preferred Stock.' The Company has granted the
holders of Preferred Stock registration rights so that they may sell their
shares of Common Stock received upon conversion upon conversion of such
Preferred Stock. The shares of Common Stock received upon conversion also may be
sold on the market pursuant to Rule 144 without registration under the
Securities Act commencing 12 months after the date of issuance of the converted
Preferred Stock and subject to the volume limitations of Rule 144. See 'Item 9.
Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters -- Registration Rights.'
The Company reserved 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock for future issuance
under our 1999 Stock Awards Plan, the terms of which are described in 'Item
6 -- Executive Compensation.' The Company has granted options to employees and
two advisors to purchase an aggregate of up to 3,774,950 shares of Common Stock
at exercise prices ranging from $3.00 to $9.50. Options representing 233,334 of
such shares are vested and exercisable. Thereafter, the remaining options vest
in equal amounts each calendar quarter over the next two years. Warrants to
purchase an additional 671,865 shares of Common Stock at exercise prices ranging
from $2.74 to $2.75 have been issued to an entity in exchange for financing and
public relations services. Warrants and options representing 400,000 of such
shares are vested and exercisable. Common Stock issued upon exercise of
outstanding vested options or issued under the Company's 1999 Stock Awards Plan,
other than Common Stock issued to affiliates of eUniverse, is available for
resale in the open market, during the effectiveness of an applicable
registration statement that the Company will file, and maintain the
effectiveness of, on a Form S-8 covering such shares.
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RULE 144. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect a person who
has beneficially owned shares of our Common Stock for at least one year would be
entitled to sell within any three-month period a number of shares that does not
exceed the greater of:
1% of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding,
or
the average weekly trading volume of the Common Stock during the four
calendar weeks preceding the filing of a Form 144 with respect to
such sale.
Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner of sale provisions and
notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about
us.
RULE 144(k). Under Rule 144(k), a person who is not deemed to have been an
affiliate of eUniverse at any time during the three months preceding a sale, and
who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least two years
including the holding period of any prior owner except an affiliate, is entitled
to sell such shares without complying with the manner of sale, public
information, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT UNIVERSE, INC.
Under the Registration Rights Agreement of Entertainment Universe Inc.
dated April 1999 which was assigned to and assumed by the Company pursuant to
the Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between Entertainment Universe,
Inc. and Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc., dated as of April 14, 1999 (the
'Registration Rights Agreement'), the Company is required to file a registration
statement under the Securities Act of 1933, covering the resale of Common Stock
issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock. The Company timely filed such a
registration statement on Form SB-2 on September 13, 1999 (SEC File No.
333-86959) (the 'Registration Statement'). Additionally, we agreed to use our
best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective by
November 15, 1999, and to maintain the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement until all securities covered thereby have been sold. The Company is
not currently paying any liquidated damages to preferred stockholders since,
despite the fact that the registration statement has not yet been declared
effective, the Company continues to use its best efforts to cause it to be
declared effective. The registration statement cannot be declared effective,
however, until all comments on the Form 10 have been cleared with the SEC.
Accordingly, the Registration Statement has not been declared effective and the
Company has not paid any damages to date to such shareholders.
The Registration Rights Agreement sets forth registration obligations of
the Company that, when not met, are events of default by the Company (a
'Registration Default'). A Registration Default occurs: (1) if the Company does
not use its best efforts to have the Registration Statement effective on or
prior to November 15, 1999; (2) if a new Registration Statement or amended
Registration Statement is not declared effective within seven business days of
the three consecutive trading days the Registration Statement does not cover a
sufficient number of shares of Common Stock to effect the resales of a number of
shares of Common stock equal to 200% of the number of shares of Common Stock
issuable to each Subscriber upon conversion of all outstanding Preferred Stock
then eligible for conversion; or (3) if the Registration Statement has been
declared defective and thereafter ceases to be effective or usable for any
reason in excess of 60 days.
In the event of a Registration Default, the Company has agreed to pay
liquidated damages to each holder of Preferred Stock in an amount equal to
$0.036 per share for the first 30-day period, or part thereof, and $0.072 per
share for each subsequent 30-day period, or part thereof, in cash, or at the
holder's option, in the number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient
of (x) the dollar amount of the liquidated damages by (y) $3.60 plus accretion
thereon at a rate of 6% per annum on the date of the Registration Default,
accruing daily, until all Registration Defaults have been cured.
If the Company proposes to register any of its Common Stock in connection
with the public offering of such securities solely for cash (other than a
registration relating solely to the sale of securities to participants in a
Company stock plan or a registration on Form S-4 or similar form registering
stock issuable upon a reclassification, a business combination involving an
exchange of
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securities or an exchange offer for securities of the issuer or another entity),
the holders of Preferred Stock may require that the shares of Common Stock
underlying the Preferred Stock be included in such registration statement,
unless the managing underwriter determines and advises in writing that the
inclusion in the registration statement of all of the securities proposed to be
included would interfere with the successful marketing of the securities
proposed to be registered by the Company on an underwritten public offering by
the Company.
If, during the time that the Registration Statement is effective, the
Company reasonably determines, based upon advice of counsel, that due to the
existence of material non-public information, disclosure of such material
non-public information would be required to make the statements contained in the
Registration Statement not misleading, and the Company has a bona fide business
purpose for preserving as confidential such material non-public information, the
Company shall have the one-time right to suspend the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement for up to 60 days, and no holder of Preferred Stock shall
be permitted to sell any securities pursuant thereto, until such time as such
suspension is no longer advisable.
All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with the
Registration Rights Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company.
Additionally, the Company shall reimburse the holders of Preferred Stock for the
reasonable fees and disbursements, not to exceed $25,000 in the aggregate, of
not more than one firm of attorneys representing the selling holders (in
addition to any local counsel for which reimbursement shall be separate), which
firm, if any, shall be chosen by the majority number of shares of Preferred
Stock of holders (on a fully diluted basis).
Any provision of the Registration Rights Agreement may be amended or waived
by obtaining the written consent of the Company and the Holders of a majority of
the Preferred Stock provided that the amendment treats all holders equally.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS UNDER CASE'S LADDER AGREEMENT
Under the Case's Ladder Agreement the selling shareholders of Case's Ladder
(the 'Case's Ladder Shareholders') have the right to request that their
restricted shares of Common Stock be registered for sale by the Company as part
of any registration the Company files with the SEC for the offering of Common
Stock to the public, to the extent that any other officer or director of the
Company has such registration rights and sale privileges. However, if the Case's
Ladder Shareholders can sell their restricted shares under Rule 144, then they
must do so before exercising their registration rights, which terminate on May
31, 2000. All expenses in connection with any such registration of the Case's
Ladder Shareholders' restricted shares shall be paid by the Company, except for
commissions to brokers or underwriters. The former shareholders of Case's Ladder
have not expressed their intent to the Company to use their registration rights
to register their shares of Common Stock as part of the Company's current
registration statement on Form S-1.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT WITH BNI SHAREHOLDERS
In connection with the acquisition of BNI, the Company entered into a
Registration Rights Agreement (the 'BNI Registration Rights Agreement') with
each of the shareholders of BNI (the 'BNI Shareholders') participating in the
transaction. The BNI Registration Rights Agreement provides that after September
14, 1999, any BNI Shareholder holding 25% or more of the restricted securities
issued in the acquisition of BNI by the Company has the right to require the
Company to effect a registration of part or all of such shareholder's restricted
securities and allow all other BNI Shareholders the opportunity to register
their restricted shares. The BNI Shareholders, collectively, may request this
registration only once. The Company is obligated to have such registration
declared effective by April 14, 2000. However, the Company may refrain from
filing any registration statement covering the BNI Shareholders restricted
shares (a 'BNI Registration Statement') during the period from the date the
Company files a registration statement covering an offering of the Company's
Common Stock to the public and ending 60 days after the effective date of such
registration statement. Additionally, once each year, the Company may postpone
the filing of any BNI Registration Statement if the Company is involved in a
secondary offering of securities or private placement and if filing of a BNI
Registration Statement would interfere with such financing. The Company will pay
all expenses in connection with the filing of a registration statement
registering the restricted shares held by the BNI Shareholders, except for
underwriting discounts or commissions. The BNI Registration Rights Agreement
terminates
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on August 31, 2000, unless a BNI Registration Statement has not been filed or
declared effective, in which case the agreement continues until such time as the
BNI Registration Statement has been filed, declared effective, and is effective
for a period of at least 120 days. The former shareholders of BNI have not
expressed their intent to the Company to use their registration rights to
register their shares of Common Stock as part of the Company's current
registration statement on Form S-1.
During the effectiveness of any such registration described in this
'Registration Rights' Section, any shares registered would become freely
tradable without restriction under the Securities Act.
ITEM 10 -- RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Since its incorporation in February 1999, EUI has issued and sold
unregistered securities in the amounts, at the times, and for the aggregate
amounts of consideration listed below. All such securities were exchanged on a
one-to-one basis with the Company.
1. On March 3, 1999, the Company issued 250,000 shares of Common Stock
for consideration of $250,000 to GKM and certain of its affiliates in a
private offering pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D.
2. On March 3, 1999, EUI issued 1,539,000 shares of its common stock
to Joseph Abrams for services provided to the Company with a fair market
value of $48,684.
3. On March 3, 1999, EUI issued 8,061,000 shares of its common stock
to Brad D. Greenspan in connection with the Merger Agreement with a fair
market value of $255,000.
4. On March 3, 1999, EUI issued to Leland N. Silvas 200,000 shares of
Common Stock in consideration of his acceptance of employment by the
Company as President and Chief Executive Officer and in connection with the
provision of certain consulting services with a fair market value of
$6,036. See 'PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS.'
5. On April 1, 1999, EUI issued 354,000 shares to approximately 10
persons in consideration of public relations, legal and related services
with a fair market value of $229,500 provided to the Company in connection
with various activities, including the Preferred Stock Offering and Merger
with MCA.
6. On April 14, 1999, EUI acquired from Charles Beilman, the sole
shareholder of CD Universe, Inc., one hundred percent of the capital stock
of CD Universe, Inc. for a total consideration of $1,915,000 in cash plus
2,425,000 shares of Common Stock with a fair market value of $7,275,000.
Charles Beilman is the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer and
a Director of the Company. See 'CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS.'
7. On April 14, 1999, EUI sold 1,795,024 shares of its Series A 6%
Convertible Preferred Stock in a private offering pursuant to Section 4(2)
of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D adopted under the
Securities Act. The EUI Preferred Stock was sold to a group of
approximately 40 purchasers, including Lehman Brothers, Eisenberg Partners
and principals of Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc., all of whom were
accredited investors as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D. The aggregate
offering price for the Preferred Stock was $6,462,086. In connection with
the Reorganization, the holders of the EUI Preferred Stock exchanged their
shares, on a one-to-one basis, for shares of the Company's Preferred Stock
having equivalent rights and preferences, as set forth in the Designation
of Preferred Stock. Proceeds from this sale were used to acquired CD
Universe, Inc. and for general corporate purposes.
8. On April 14, 1999, EUI merged with and into MCA pursuant to an
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated April 9, 1999 (the 'Merger
Agreement'). As contemplated in the Merger Agreement, all of the
outstanding common shares of EUI (12,829,000) were acquired by MCA, and the
shareholders of EUI were issued shares of MCA equal to approximately 92% of
the shares of MCA outstanding after the transaction. In connection with the
merger into MCA, each share of EUI Preferred Stock was exchanged for a
share of preferred stock of MCA having identical rights and preferences,
and MCA changed its name to eUniverse, Inc.
9. On April 14, 1999, as part of its compensation for acting as
exclusive placement agent for the sale of the EUI Preferred Stock, Gerard
Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc. ('GKM') received
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warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$2.74 per share, which became exercisable on April 14, 1999 and expire
April 14, 2004. GKM also received warrants to purchase an additional
271,835 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.75
per share, which become exercisable on April 14, 2000 and expire April 14,
2004. GKM's services to the Company had a fair market value of $1,214,567.
Prior to April 14, 1999, MCA issued and sold unregistered securities in the
amounts, at the times, and for the aggregate amounts of consideration listed as
follows:
1. In October and November, 1997, the Company sold 47,500 shares of
its common stock for $9,500 under Rule 504 of Regulation D under the
Securities Act to ten unaffiliated individuals.
2. On April 2, 1998 the Company sold 18,750 shares of its common stock
for $3,750 under Rule 504 to five individuals.
3. On March 29 and March 31, 1999, the Company issued 78,000 shares of
its common stock to various shareholders in exchange for services rendered
in anticipation of the reorganization. The transaction was valued at the
cost of the services rendered of $393,720.
4. On March 31, 1999, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of its
common stock to A. Jay Boisdrenghein in exchange for services. The
transaction was valued at the cost of the services rendered of $12,480,000.
5. On April 6, 1999, MCA sold 897,835 shares of MCA common stock
pursuant to Rule 504 for $897,835 to purchasers of the EUI Preferred Stock.
These shares were exchanged for shares of freely tradable common stock of
the Company as the result of the merger with MCA and name change to
eUniverse, Inc. described above.
Subsequent to the Reorganization, the Company issued and sold unregistered
securities in the amounts, at the times, and for the aggregate amounts of
consideration listed as follows:
1. As of May 17, 1999, the Company purchased all the assets of Green
Willow International Corp. for a total of 4,605 shares of Common Stock
having a value of $52,500.
2. As of June 1, 1999, the Company purchased all of the outstanding
shares of the Common Stock of Case's Ladder for a total of 700,000 shares
of restricted Common Stock of the Company with a fair market value of
$7,000,000.
3. On June 15, 1999, the Company issued 25,000 shares of restricted
common stock to employees of CD Universe under the 1999 Stock Awards Plan
valued at the fair market value of $237,500. The awards vest on April 14,
2000, subject to the continued employment of such employees.
4. As of July 1, 1999, eUniverse purchased all the outstanding capital
stock of Gamer's Alliance, Inc. in exchange for 78,125 shares of Common
Stock valued at an aggregate price of $1,000,000.
5. As of August 31, 1999, the Company purchased 80% of the outstanding
capital stock of The Big Network, Inc. in exchange for 1,440,000 shares of
Common Stock valued at an aggregate price of $8,820,000. The Company
intends to purchase the remaining 20% over the next six months.
6. As of October 1, 1999, the Company purchased all of the assets of
Funone.com in exchange for 8,733 shares of Common Stock valued at an
aggregate price of $50,000.
Proceeds from the above sales were used for general corporate purposes.
Shares were also issued as consideration in the acquisition of other businesses
and assets. Such business and assets are being used in the Company's current
business operations.
The Company believes that the Rule 504 offers and sales described above
were exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D under the
Securities Act because those offers and sales met all the conditions of
Rule 504 as then in effect, including the dollar limitation, and the Company was
not at the time of such transactions within any of the categories of issuers
prohibited from using Rule 504.
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Except for the Rule 504 offerings described above, the foregoing sales of
Common Stock and Preferred Stock were made in reliance upon the exemptions from
registration set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and/or
Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder for transactions not involving a
public offering. No underwriters were engaged in connection with the foregoing
sales of securities. These sales were made without general solicitation or
advertising. Each purchaser was an 'accredited investor' or a sophisticated
investor with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the
investment who represented to the Registrant that the shares were being acquired
for investment.
ITEM 11 -- DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
We have authorized capital stock consisting of 250,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
$0.10 par value per share (the 'Preferred Stock'). The following is a summary of
material informaion pertaining to description of eUniverse's capital stock. For
a complete description of our capital stock, you should read our Articles of
Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and the Registration Rights
Agreement that are included as exhibits to our Form 10 filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on June 14, 1999.
COMMON STOCK
As of October 31, 1999, there were 16,277,723 shares of Common Stock
outstanding, which were held of record by 147 shareholders.
Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters
to be voted upon by the stockholders. Subject to preferences that may be
applicable to the holders of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, if any, the
holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any,
as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors out of funds
legally available therefor. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding
up of the Company, and subject to the prior distribution rights of the holders
of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, if any, the holders of shares of
Common Stock shall be entitled to receive pro rata all of the remaining assets
of the Company available for distribution to its stockholders. The Common Stock
has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are
no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock.
PREFERRED STOCK
On April 14, 1999, EUI concluded its sale of Series A 6% Convertible
Preferred Stock in a private offering pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D adopted under the Securities Act. EUI sold
1,795,024 shares of its Preferred Stock to a group of approximately 40
purchasers, including Lehman Brothers, Eisenberg Partners and principals of
Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc., all of whom were accredited investors as
defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D. The aggregate offering price for the
Preferred Stock was $6,598,122. In connection with the Reorganization, the
holders of the EUI Preferred Stock exchanged their shares, on a one-to-one
basis, for shares of the Company's Preferred Stock having equivalent rights and
preferences, as set forth in the Designation of Preferred Stock of Motorcycle
Centers of America, Inc. dated April 7, 1999 (the 'Designation of Preferred
Stock').
Holders of the Company's Preferred Stock have the right to convert all or
any portion of such stock into shares of the Company's common stock at any time
after October 15, 1999 until all shares of Preferred Stock have been converted.
The shares of Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference of $3.60 per share,
which increases at a rate of 6% per annum. Each share of Preferred Stock may be
converted to Common Stock at an initial rate of one share of Common Stock for
each $3.60 of liquidation preference. If the Common Stock's market price at the
time of conversion is less than $3.60 per share, the conversion rate is
determined by reference to such lower price. Because of the variable conversion
rate and the 6% accretion factor, each share of Preferred Stock may be converted
into greater than one share of Common Stock. Prior to any conversion, the
conversion price is adjusted to
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account for any increase or decrease in the number of outstanding shares of
Common Stock by a stock split, stock dividend, or other similar event.
The Company does not pay dividends on the Preferred Stock; and the holders
of such stock are not entitled to receive any dividends thereon. In the event of
the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the holders of the Preferred
Stock will be entitled to receive, prior in preference to any distribution to
the holders of the Common Stock and any other class of stock which has been
designated as junior in rank to the Preferred Stock the liquidation preference
amount described above. The holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to cast the
number of votes per share on each matter submitted to the Company's holders of
Common Stock that equals the number of votes that could be cast on the shares of
Common Stock into which such Preferred Stock could have been converted
immediately prior to the taking of the vote. Votes of the Preferred Stock
holders shall be cast together with those cast by the holders of Common Stock
and not as a separate class except as otherwise provided in the Designation of
Preferred Stock on matters directly affecting the rights of the holders of
Preferred Stock.
At any time after one year from the effective date of the registration
statement registering the Common Stock issued or to be issued upon conversion of
the Preferred Stock, if the closing bid price per share of the Company's Common
Stock is equal to or greater than $16.00, the Company, at its option, may either
automatically convert the Preferred Stock to Common Stock or redeem the
Preferred Stock for cash in an amount per share equal to $3.60 plus accretion
thereon at a rate of 6% per annum, subject to any applicable adjustment (the
'Stated Value').
Holders of the Preferred Stock are entitled to receive 30 days written
notice prior to any liquidation event, and are given an opportunity to convert
their Preferred Stock to Common Stock within the 30-day notice period. Upon the
breach of this provision, the Holders are entitled to (1) immediately convert
any or all of their shares of Preferred Stock to Common Stock; and (2) upon
three days prior written notice and opportunity to cure, have their Preferred
Stock prepaid by the Company for an amount equal to approximately 1.5 times the
Stated Value.
Upon any event of default, each holder of Preferred Stock, at its option,
prior to cure of such default by the Company, may elect to have all or any
portion of its Preferred Stock prepaid by the Company for an amount equal to the
Stated Value multiplied by the greater of: (1) 1.3, or (2) the highest price at
which the Common Stock is traded on the date of the event of default (or the
most recent highest closing bid price if the Common Stock is not traded on such
date) divided by the conversion price in effect as of the date of the event of
default. Preferred Stock holders are entitled to receive additional amounts
equal to interest on the Stated Value up to the highest rate under applicable
law if the default is due to a failure of the Company to convert the Preferred
Stock to Common Stock when required.
Under the Subscription Agreement executed in connection with the purchase
of the Series A Preferred Stock, each holder of Preferred Stock has a right of
first offer to purchase any securities of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries.
Approval of the holders of at least 75% of the Preferred Stock, and at
least 75% of the holders of the Preferred Stock is required to: (1) alter or
change the rights, preferences or privileges of the Preferred Stock or any
securities so as to affect adversely the Preferred Stock; (2) create any new
class or series of stock having a preference over or on parity with the
Preferred Stock with respect to distributions of assets upon liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or
increase the size of the authorized number of Preferred Stock; or (c) do any act
or thing not authorized or contemplated by the Designation of Preferred Stock
which would result in taxation of the holders of shares of the Preferred Stock
under Section 305 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or any
comparable provision of the Internal Revenue Code as hereafter from time to time
amended). Dissenting Holders have the right to convert their shares of Preferred
Stock for 30 days prior to the effective date of any amendment.
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ITEM 12 -- INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
NEVADA CORPORATION LAW
Sections 78.751 et seq. of the Nevada Revised Statutes allow a company to
indemnify its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any threatened,
pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative, except under certain circumstances.
Indemnification may only occur if a determination has been made that the
officer, director, employee, or agent acted in good faith and in a manner which
such person believed to be in the best interests of the company. A determination
may be made by the shareholders, by a majority of the directors who were not
parties to the action, suit, or proceeding confirmed by opinion of independent
legal counsel; or by opinion of independent legal counsel in the event a quorum
of directors who were not a party to such action, suit, or proceeding does not
exist.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Article Twelfth of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company provide as
follows with respect to indemnification of Directors and Officers:
'TWELFTH. Indemnification: The corporation shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Officers and Directors of the Corporation from any and all
liabilities or claims to the fullest extent now, or hereafter from time to
time, permitted pursuant to the general corporation Law of the state of
Nevada.'
BYLAWS
Article XII of the Bylaws of the Company provide as follows with respect to
indemnification of Officers and Directors:
'Section 1. Exculpation. No Director or Officer of the Corporation
shall be liable for the acts, defaults, or omissions of any other Director
or Officer, or for any loss sustained by the Corporation, unless the same
has resulted from his own willful misconduct, willful neglect, or gross
negligence.
Section 2. Indemnification. Each Director and Officer of the
Corporation and each person who shall serve at the Corporation's request as
a director or officer of another corporation in which the Corporation owns
shares of capital stock or of which it is a creditor shall be indemnified
by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted from time to time by the
Nevada Revised Statutes against all reasonable costs, expenses and
liabilities (including reasonable attorneys' fees) actually and necessarily
incurred by or imposed upon him in connection with, or resulting from any
claim, action, suit, proceeding, investigation, or inquiry of whatever
nature in which he may be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of his
being or having been a Director or Officer of the Corporation or such
director or officer of such other corporation, whether or not he continues
to be a Director or Officer of the Corporation or a director or officer of
such other corporation, at the time of the incurring or imposition of such
costs, expenses or liabilities, except in relation to matters as to which
he shall be finally adjudged in such action, suit, proceeding,
investigation, or inquiry to be liable for willful misconduct, willful
neglect, or gross negligence toward or on behalf of the Corporation in the
performance of his duties as such Director or Officer of the Corporation or
as such director or officer of such other corporation. As to whether or not
a Director or Officer was liable by reason of willful misconduct, willful
neglect, or gross negligence toward or on behalf of the Corporation in the
performance of his duties as such Director or Officer of the Corporation or
as such director or officer of such other corporation, in the absence of
such final adjudication of the existence of such liability, the Board of
Directors and each Director and Officer may conclusively rely upon an
opinion of independent legal counsel selected by or in the manner
designated by the Board of Directors. The foregoing right to
indemnification shall be in addition to and not in limitation of all other
rights which such person may be entitled as a matter of law, and shall
inure to his legal representatives' benefit.
'Section 3. Liability Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and
maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation or who is or was serving at
the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent
of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, association, or
other enterprise against any
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liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or
arising out of his status as such, whether or not he is indemnified against
such liability by this article XII.
Provided the terms and conditions of the applicable provisions under Nevada
law, the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are met, officers,
directors, employees, and agents of the Company may be indemnified against any
cost, loss, or expense arising out of any liability under the Securities Act. We
have obtained directors' and officers' insurance providing additional
indemnification for our directors and officers for certain liabilities. Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Company, the
Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, such indemnification is against public policy and is, therefore,
unenforceable.
ITEM 13 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Company are filed under Item 15, beginning
on page F-1.
ITEM 14 -- CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 15 -- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Index to Financial Statements
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Pro Formas................................................. F-1 - F-7
eUniverse, Inc. Unaudited Financial Statements.............. F-8 - F-23
Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. Financials.............. F-24 - F-37
CD Universe, Inc. Financials................................ F-38 - F-49
Case's Ladder, Inc. Financials.............................. F-50 - F-59
The Big Network, Inc. Financials............................ F-60 - F-73
Gamer's Alliance, Inc. Financials........................... F-74 - F-82
Falcon Ventures Corporation Financials...................... F-83 - F-93
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PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
During the six month period ended September 30, 1999, the registrant
completed the reverse acquisition of Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. by
Entertainment Universe, Inc., the acquisition of CD Universe, Inc. (the
'Predecessor'), the acquisition of Cases Ladder, Inc., the acquisition of
Gamer's Alliance, Inc. and the acquisition of The Big Network, Inc. The details
of the acquisitions are presented in the notes to the September 30, 1999
financial statements presented elsewhere in this registration statement. The
proforma information also includes the probable acquisition of Falcon Ventures
Corporation. This probable acquisition is discussed in the section 'Recent and
Pending Acquisitions'.
The pro forma income statement for the six month period ended
September 30, 1999 reflects the historical consolidated income statement of the
registrant and the probable acquisition of Falcon Ventures Corporation, as
adjusted. Pro forma adjustments have been made to give effect to all of the
acquisitions (both consummated and probable) as if they had occurred as of the
beginning of the fiscal year presented (April 1, 1998) and carried forward
through the interim period presented.
The pro forma income statement for the twelve month period ended March 31,
1999 reflects the historical income statements for CD Universe, Inc. (the
predecessor) for the year ended March 31, 1999 and the historical income
statements for Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc., Cases Ladder, Inc., Gamers
Alliance, Inc. and The Big Network, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1998,
and the historical financial statements of Falcon Ventures Corporation for the
year ended March 31, 1999, as adjusted. There is no significant activity for
Entertainment Universe, Inc., as it came into existence in February, 1999. Since
Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. and Entertainment Universe, Inc. had minimal
operations, CD Universe, Inc. is considered to be the predecessor to the
Registrant. Entertainment Universe, Inc. acquired Motorcycle Centers of America
in a reverse acquisition, which then changed its name to eUniverse, Inc. Pro
forma adjustments have been made to give effect to all of the above transactions
as if they had occurred at the beginning of the twelve month period presented.
A summary of the acquisitions is as follows:
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TRANSACTION DATE
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Entertainment Universe, Inc. acquires CD Universe, Inc...... April 14, 1999
Entertainment Universe, Inc. acquires Motorcycle Centers of
America, Inc. in a reverse acquisition, and the name is
changed To eUniverse, Inc................................. April 14, 1999
eUniverse, Inc. acquires Cases Ladder, Inc.................. May 31, 1999
eUniverse, Inc. acquires Gamers Alliance, Inc............... June 30, 1999
eUniverse, Inc. acquires 80% of The Big Network, Inc........ August 31, 1999
eUniverse, Inc. probable acquisition of Falcon Ventures
Corporation............................................... Not yet consummated
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EUNIVERSE
PROFORMA BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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PROBABLE
ACQUISITION
CONSOLIDATED AS ADJUSTED
BALANCE SHEET (FOOTNOTE A) PRO FORMA
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents......................... $ 2,294,045 $ 9,892 $ 2,303,937
Accounts receivable............................... 212,699 -- 212,699
Inventory......................................... 54,199 373,315 427,514
Due from employees................................ 156,260 -- 156,260
Prepaid expenses and other current assets......... 199,532 1,538 201,070
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Total current assets......................... 2,916,735 384,745 3,301,480
Furniture and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation......................................... 488,598 69,127 557,725
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization................ 26,235,961 1,780,674 28,016,635
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization....... 697,356 -- 697,356
Other assets........................................... 71,910 27,169 99,079
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Total assets................................. $30,410,560 $2,261,715 $32,672,275
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable.................................. $ 797,927 $ 513,315 $ 1,311,242
Accrued liabilities............................... 186,713 -- 186,713
Due to affiliates................................. 2,500 -- 2,500
Short term portion of lease obligations........... 8,585 -- 8,585
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Total current liabilities.................... 995,725 513,315 1,509,040
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Long term liabilities
Long term portion of lease obligations............ 2,596 -- 2,596
Shareholders' equity (deficit)
Preferred stock................................... 179,502 -- 179,502
Common stock...................................... 16,278 310 16,588
Additional paid in capital........................ 32,675,860 1,748,090 34,423,950
Deferred stock compensation cost.................. (154,375) -- (154,375)
Retained deficit.................................. (3,305,026) -- (3,305,026)
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Total shareholders' equity................... 29,412,239 1,748,400 31,160,639
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity... $30,410,560 $2,261,715 $32,672,275
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See accompanying notes to pro forma financial statements.
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EUNIVERSE
PROFORMA STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS TO
REFLECT
ACQUISITIONS INCOME
CONSOLIDATED FOR THE STATEMENT
INCOME STATEMENT SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE
FOR THE SEPTEMBER 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED PROBABLE
SIX MONTHS ENDED 1999 SEPTEMBER 30, ACQUISITION
SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------- 1999 AS ADJUSTED TOTAL
1999 DR CR PRO FORMA (FOOTNOTE A) PRO FORMA
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 50,148
2 143,464
Revenue.............. $ 3,879,857 3 15,682 $ 4,089,151 $ 67,406 $ 4,156,557
3 27,688
Cost of sales........ 3,036,569 1 10,139 3,074,396 94,868 3,169,264
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Gross profit......... 843,288 1,014,755 (27,462) 987,293
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2 20,143
Marketing and sales.. 1,022,182 3 10,125 1,052,450 25,644 1,078,094
Product
development........ 495,878 3 260,910 756,788 213,741 970,529
1 44,271
2 146,082
General and
administrative..... 1,686,999 3 133,056 2,010,408 56,029 2,066,437
Amortization of 4 503,735
goodwill and 5 5,556
other.............. 915,209 6 4,450 1,428,950 89,034 1,517,984
Stock based
compensation....... 83,125 83,125 -- 83,125
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Total................ 4,203,393 5,331,721 384,448 5,716,169
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Loss from
operations......... (3,360,105) (4,316,966) (411,910) (4,728,876)
Interest income and
other.............. 38,996 3 1,115 40,111 -- 40,111
Interest expense..... (355) 3 (3,022) (3,377) -- (3,377)
Loss allocated to
minority interest.. 16,438 16,438 -- 16,438
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Loss before income
taxes.............. (3,305,026) (4,263,794) (411,910) (4,675,704)
Income tax expense
(benefit).......... -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net loss............. $(3,305,026) $(4,263,794) $(411,910) $(4,675,704)
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Basic and diluted
loss per share..... $ (0.23) $ (0.26) $ (1.33) $ (0.28)
Weighted average
shares
outstanding........ 14,592,274 7 1,650,345 16,242,619 310,000 16,552,619
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE
PROFORMA STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GAMERS
ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE
MOTORCYCLE UNIVERSE (INITIAL
CENTERS OF CASE'S (INITIAL PERIOD) PERIOD) THE BIG
AMERICA CD UNIVERSE LADDER FEBRUARY 28, JUNE 1, NETWORK, INC.
YEAR END YEAR END YEAR END 1999 TO 1998 TO YEAR END
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1998
---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue.............. $ 0 $8,851,713 $378,345 $ -- $ 108,347 $ 83,883
Cost of sales........ 0 7,550,289 0 -- 27,087 56,375
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Gross profit......... 0 1,301,424 378,345 0 81,260 27,508
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
General and
administrative
expenses........... 5,944,340 1,708,601 394,141 90 78,875 765,430
Amortization......... 0
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Total............ 5,944,340 1,708,601 394,141 90 78,875 765,430
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Loss from
operations......... (5,944,340) (407,177) (15,796) (90) 2,385 (737,922)
Loss allocated to
minority interest..
Other income
(expense).......... (57,290) 1,013 0 0 0 1,857
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Loss before income
taxes.............. (6,001,630) (406,164) (15,796) (90) 2,385 (736,065)
Income tax expense
(benefit).......... 0 0 (1,372) 0 0 0
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Net loss............. $(6,001,630) $ (406,164) $(14,424) $ (90) $ 2,385 $(736,065)
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
----------- ---------- -------- ----------- --------- ---------
Basic and diluted
loss per share..... $ (85.94) --
Weighted Average
Shares
Outstanding........ 69,833 10,050,000
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS
TO REFLECT
ACQUISITIONS
AS OF MARCH 31, FOR THE YEARS PROBABLE
1999 ENDED WITHIN ACQUISITION
-------------------------------- MARCH 31, 1999 AS ADJUSTED TOTAL
COMBINED DR CR PRO FORMA (FOOTNOTE A) PROFORMA
-------- -- -- --------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue.............. $ 9,422,288 $ 9,422,288 $ 118,442 $ 9,540,730
Cost of sales........ 7,633,751 7,633,751 103,686 7,737,437
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Gross profit......... 1,788,537 1,788,537 14,756 1,803,293
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
General and
administrative
expenses........... 8,891,477 8,891,477 325,675 9,217,152
Amortization......... 8 2,708,671 2,854,238 178,067 3,032,305
9 116,667
10 28,900
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Total............ 8,891,477 11,745,715 503,742 12,249,457
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Loss from
operations......... (7,102,940) (9,957,178) (488,986) (10,446,164)
Loss allocated to
minority interest.. 11 147,104 147,104 -- 147,104
Other income
(expense).......... (54,420) (54,420) -- (54,420)
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Loss before income
taxes.............. (7,157,360) (9,864,494) (488,986) (10,353,480)
Income tax expense
(benefit).......... (1,372) (1,372) -- (1,372)
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Net loss............. $(7,155,988) $(9,863,122) (488,986) $(10,352,108)
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
----------- ----------- --------- ------------
Basic and diluted
loss per share..... $ (0.71) $ (0.61) $ (1.58) $ (0.63)
Weighted Average
Shares
Outstanding........ 10,119,833 12 6,108,285 16,228,118 310,000 16,538,118
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
NOTES TO PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Income Statement, Six months ended September 30, 1999
(1) To record the activity of Gamers Alliance, Inc for the period from
April 1 through June 30, 1999, the date of the acquisition.
(2) To record the activity of Cases Ladder, Inc. for the period from
April 1 through May 31, 1999, the date of acquisition.
(3) To record the activity of The Big Network, Inc. for the period from
April 1 through August 31, 1999, the date of acquisition.
(4) To reflect amortization of goodwill as if the acquisitions had been
consummated at the beginning of the period. Goodwill is being amortized over ten
years from the date of acquisition using the straight line method.
(5) To reflect amortization of customer lists as if the acquisitions had
been consummated at the beginning of the six month period. Customer lists are
being amortized over three years from the date of acquisition using the straight
line method.
(6) To reflect amortization of domain names as if the acquisitions had been
consummated at the beginning of the six month period. Domain names are being
amortized over ten years from the date of acquisition using the straight line
method.
(7) To adjust outstanding shares as if the acquisitions had been
consummated at the beginning of the six month period and the shares issued
pursuant to the acquisitions were outstanding for the entire period.
Income Statement, Twelve months ended March 31, 1999
(8) To reflect amortization of goodwill as if the acquisitions had been
consummated at the beginning of the twelve month period. Goodwill is being
amortized over ten years using the straight line method.
(9) To reflect amortization of customer lists as if the acquisitions had
been consummated at the beginning of the twelve month period. Customer lists are
being amortized over three years using the straight line method.
(10) To reflect amortization of domain names as if the acquisitions had
been consummated at the beginning of the twelve month period. Domain names are
being amortized over ten years using the straight line method.
(11) To record minority interest in loss of The Big Network, Inc.
(12) To adjust outstanding shares as if the acquisitions had been
consummated at the beginning of the fiscal year presented and the shares issued
pursuant to the acquisitions were outstanding for the entire year. Total pro
forma weighted average shares outstanding on completed acquisitions is computed
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Entertainment Universe shares outstanding at March 31, 1999.. 10,050,000
Shares retained by former MCA shareholders................... 1,200,993
Shares issued for CD Universe................................ 2,425,000
Shares issued for Cases Ledder............................... 700,000
Shares issued for Gamers Alliance............................ 78,125
Shares issued for The Big Network............................ 1,440,000
Shares issued for eUniverse Website.......................... 15,000
Shares issued for services in connection with stock
offerings.................................................. 319,000
----------
16,228,118
----------
----------
</TABLE>
F-5
<PAGE>
Footnote A: Probable acquisition
The financial information presented below reflects the historical financial
data of Falcon Ventures Corporation for the periods presented. Falcon has been
determined to be a probable acquisition and its pro forma financial information
is required to be presented. The column labeled 'Probable Acquisition As
Adjusted' reflects pro forma financial information, including applicable pro
forma adjustments described below. The pro forma Falcon financial information is
carried to the pro forma financial statements presented on pages F-2, F-3 and
F-4.
Income Statement for six months ended September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PROBABLE
ACQUISITION
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS AS ADJUSTED
---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue..................................... $ 67,406 $ 67,408
Cost of sales............................... 94,868 94,868
---------- ----------
Gross profit................................ (27,462) (27,462)
---------- ----------
Marketing and sales......................... 25,644 25,644
Product development......................... 213,741 213,741
General and administrative.................. 56,029 56,029
Amortization of goodwill.................... 25,029 1 64,005 89,034
---------- ----------
Total....................................... 320,443 384,448
---------- --------- ----------
Loss from operations........................ $ (347,905) $ (411,910)
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Basic and diluted loss per share............ $ (0.35) $ (1.33)
Weighted average shares outstanding......... 1,000,000 6 (690,000) 310,000
</TABLE>
Income statement for the initial period May 12, 1998 to March 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 12, 1998
(INCEPTION)
TO
FEBRUARY 24, PROBABLE
1999 ACQUISITION
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS AS ADJUSTED
---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue..................................... $ 102,872 2 15,570 $ 118,442
Cost of sales............................... 91,788 2 11,898 103,686
---------- ----------
Gross profit................................ 11,084 14,756
---------- ----------
Selling, general and administrative
expenses.................................. 319,167 2 6,508 325,675
Amortization of goodwill.................... 3 178,067 178,067
---------- ----------
Total....................................... 319,167 503,742
---------- ----------
Loss from operations........................ $ (308,083) $ (488,986)
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Basic and diluted loss per share............ (0.76) (1.58)
Weighted average shares outstanding......... 404,167 6 (94,167) 310,000
</TABLE>
(table continued on next page)
F-6
<PAGE>
(table continued from previous page)
Balance sheet as of September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PROBABLE
ACQUISITION
HISTORICAL ADJUSTMENTS AS ADJUSTED
---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalent.................... $ 47,689 4 (37,797) $ 9,892
Inventory................................... 2,914 4 370,401 373,315
Prepaid expenses and other current assets... 15,288 4 (13,750) 1,538
---------- ----------
Total currents assets.................. 65,891 384,745
Furniture and equipment, net................ 16,848 4 52,279 69,127
Goodwill.................................... 475,554 5 1,305,120 1,780,674
Other assets................................ 27,024 4 145 27,169
---------- ----------
Total assets........................... $ 585,317 $2,261,715
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Accounts payable............................ $ 44,146 4 469,169 $ 513,315
Due to parent............................... 395,662 4 (395,662) 0
---------- ----------
Total liabilities...................... $ 439,808 $ 513,315
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Common stock................................ 804,333 5 (804,023) 310
Additional paid in capital.................. 5 1,748,090 1,748,090
Retained deficit............................ (658,824)5 658,824 0
---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity............. 145,509 1,748,400
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity............................... $ 585,317 $2,261,715
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
- ------------
(1) To reflect amortization of goodwill as if the probable acquisition had been
consummated at the beginning of the period. Goodwill is being amortized over
ten years from the date of acquisition using the straight line method. Total
goodwill recorded in the acquisition is $1,780,674.
(2) To reflect activity from February 25 to March 31, 1999. Falcon had been
acquired on February 24, 1999 and its books were closed on that date. This
adjustment rolls forward the activity to March 31, 1999, the date of the
twelve month pro forma income statement presented on page F-4. As a result
there is no lapse in the financial information presented.
(3) To reflect amortization of goodwill as if the probable acquisition had been
consummated at the beginning of the twelve month period. Goodwill is being
amortized over ten years using the straight line method. Total goodwill
recorded in the acquisition is $1,780,674.
(4) To adjust the historical balance sheet as of September 30 to the fair values
at November 30, 1999. The balance sheet of Falcon at November 30, 1999 is
more representative of the acquired entity contemplated in the acquisition.
The adjusted values of assets and liabilities, exclusive of goodwill,
approximate fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
Goodwill has been recorded based on these values.
(5) To adjust equity to the value of the shares to be issued in the acquisition,
to eliminate the deficit accumulated prior to acquisition, and to record
goodwill based on the fair value determined in Note 4 above.
(6) To adjust outstanding shares to the number of shares to be issued to effect
the acquisition.
F-7
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CD UNIVERSE CD UNIVERSE
SEPTEMBER 30, MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
1999 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS |
Current assets |
Cash and cash equivalents......................... $ 2,294,045 | $ 11,335 $ 267,214
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for |
doubtfull accounts of $34,175 and $0, |
respectively.................................... 212,699 | 92,938 --
Inventory......................................... 54,199 | 22,647 23,877
Due from officers................................. -- | 157,569 1,000
Due from employees................................ 156,260 | -- --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets......... 199,532 | 9,629 43,031
----------- | --------- ---------
Total current assets......................... 2,916,735 | 294,118 335,122
Furniture and equipment, less accumulated depreciation |
of $170,492, $83,052, and $36,900 respectively....... 488,598 | 225,718 158,362
Goodwill, net of amortization of $850,750.............. 26,235,961 | -- --
Other intangibles, net of amortization of $65,119, |
$340, and $170, respectively......................... 697,356 | 510 680
Other assets........................................... 71,910 | -- --
----------- | --------- ---------
Total assets................................. $30,410,560 | $ 520,346 $ 494,164
----------- | --------- ---------
----------- | --------- ---------
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' |
EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
Current liabilities |
Accounts payable.................................. $ 797,927 | $ 828,718 $ 435,015
Accrued liabilities............................... 186,713 | 113,604 99,566
Due to affiliates................................. 2,500 | 30,000 110,395
Due to officer.................................... -- | 105,000 --
Short-term portion of lease obligations........... 8,585 | -- --
----------- | --------- ---------
Total current liabilities.................... 995,725 | 1,077,322 644,976
----------- | --------- ---------
Long-term liabilities |
Long-term portion of lease obligations............ 2,596 | -- --
Commitments and contingencies.......................... -- | -- --
Minority interest...................................... -- | -- --
Shareholders' equity (deficit) |
Preferred stock, $.10 par value; 40,000,000 shares |
authorized; 1,795,024 and -0- shares issued and |
outstanding, respectively....................... 179,502 | -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares |
authorized; 16,277,723 issued and outstanding... 16,278 | 1,000 1,000
Additional paid-in capital........................ 32,675,860 | -- --
Deferred stock compensation cost.................. (154,375) | -- --
Retained deficit.................................. (3,305,026) | (557,976) (151,812)
----------- | --------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity................... 29,412,239 | (556,976) (150,812)
----------- | --------- ---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity... $30,410,560 | $ 520,346 $ 494,164
----------- | --------- ---------
----------- | --------- ---------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
F-8
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------- -------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
CD UNIVERSE CD UNIVERSE
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue
Products.............................. $ 1,585,181 | $2,181,259 $ 3,549,735 | $4,299,444
Services.............................. 259,722 | -- 330,122 | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Total revenue.............................. 1,844,903 | 2,181,259 3,879,857 | 4,299,444
Cost of goods sold | |
Products.............................. 1,363,260 | 1,794,498 3,014,449 | 3,588,676
Services.............................. 13,468 | -- 22,120 | --
Total cost of goods sold................... 1,376,728 | 1,794,498 3,036,569 | 3,588,676
Gross profit | |
Products.............................. 221,921 | 386,761 535,286 | 710,768
Services.............................. 246,254 | -- 308,002 | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Total gross profit......................... 468,175 | 386,761 843,288 | 710,768
Operating expenses | |
Marketing and sales (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $32,204, | |
$0, $37,606 and $0, respectively)... 585,456 | 279,956 1,022,182 | 524,561
Product development (excludes stock- | |
based compensation of $37,306, $0, | |
$43,524 and $0, respectively)....... 414,864 | 56,311 495,878 | 156,814
General and administrative (excludes | |
stock-based compensation of $1,740, | |
$0, $1,995 and $0, respectively).... 914,565 | 131,885 1,686,999 | 181,736
Amortization of goodwill and other | |
intangibles......................... 592,490 | 42 915,209 | 84
Stock-based compensation.............. 71,250 | -- 83,125 | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Total operating expenses................... 2,578,625 | 468,194 4,203,393 | 863,195
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Operating loss........................ (2,110,450)| (81,433) (3,360,105)| (152,427)
Nonoperating income (expense) | |
Interest and dividend income.......... 31,947 | 201 38,996 | 310
Interest expense...................... (355)| -- (355)| --
Loss allocated to minority interest... 16,438 | -- 16,438 | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Income (loss) before income taxes..... (2,062,420)| (81,232) (3,305,026)| (152,117)
Income taxes............................... -- | -- -- | --
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Net income (loss)..................... $ 2,062,420)| $ (81,232) $(3,305,026)| $ (152,117)
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Basic income (loss) per common share....... $ (0.13)| N/A $ (0.23)| N/A
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
Basic weighted average common shares | |
outstanding.............................. 15,317,723 | N/A 14,592,274 | N/A
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
----------- | ---------- ----------- | ----------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
F-9
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------------
1999 1998
---- ----
| CD UNIVERSE
<S> <C> | <C>
|
Operating activities |
Net income (loss)...................................... $(3,305,026) | $(152,117)
Transactions not requiring cash: |
Depreciation...................................... 50,279 | 23,076
Amortization...................................... 915,569 | 84
Bad debt reserve.................................. 15,000 |
Common stock issued to employees.................. 83,125 |
Common stock issued to outside consultants........ 10,000 | --
Non-cash interest income.......................... (3,060) |
Loss allocated to minority interest............... (16,438) |
Changes in current assets.............................. (446,943) | 7,871
Changes in other assets................................ (60,685) |
Changes in current liabilities......................... (32,728) | (65,152)
----------- | ---------
Net cash (used in) operating activities...... (2,790,907) | (186,238)
----------- | ---------
Investing activities |
Acquisitions........................................... (1,915,000) | --
Proceeds through acquisitions.......................... 136,419 | --
Proceeds through reverse acquisition................... 858,477 |
Purchases of fixed assets.............................. (184,572) | (18,445)
Repayment of advances from officers.................... (105,000) | --
Advance to officers.................................... -- | (7,300)
Receipt of advances to officers........................ 157,769 | --
Advances made to Employees............................. (153,200) | --
----------- | ---------
Net cash provided by investing activities.... (1,205,107) | (25,745)
----------- | ---------
Financing activities |
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock.............. 5,875,204 | --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock................. 505,000 | --
Payment to repurchase common stock..................... (20,000) | --
Financing costs........................................ (6,672) | --
Repayment of loan from affiliates...................... (74,808) | --
----------- | ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities.... 6,278,724 | --
----------- | ---------
Change in cash and cash equivalents......................... 2,282,710 | (211,983)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. 11,335 | 267,214
----------- | ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 2,294,045 | $ 55,231
----------- | ---------
----------- | ---------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the financial statements
F-10
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL DEFERRED
--------------------- ---------------------- PAID-IN STOCK RETAINED
SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL COMPENSATION DEFICIT
------ --------- ------ --------- ------- ------------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Share issued to acquire option
to purchase CD Universe..... -- $ -- 8,061,000 $ 8,061 $ 247,039 --
Shares issued for merger
related services............ -- -- 1,539,000 1,539 47,145 --
Shares issued pursuant to
Rule 506 of Regulation D.... -- -- 250,000 250 249,750
Shares issued pursuant to
employment agreement........ -- -- 200,000 200 6,036 --
--------- -------- ---------- ------- ----------- --------- -----------
Balance, March 31,
1999................ -- -- 10,050,000 10,050 549,970 --
Sale of Preferred Stock....... 1,795,024 179,502 6,282,584
Cost of offerings and
issuance.................... -- -- (1,950,110)
Shares issued in acquisition
of eUniverse.com website.... -- -- 15,000 15 59,985
Shares issued in acquisition
of CD Universe, Inc. ....... -- -- 2,425,000 2,425 7,272,575
Shares issued for services.... -- -- 339,000 339 169,161
Shares retained by former MCA
Shareholders................ -- -- 1,200,993 1,201 857,276
Shares issued in acquisition
of Mega DVD................. -- -- 4,605 5 52,495
Shares issued in acquisition
of Case's Ladder, Inc. ..... -- -- 700,000 700 6,999,300
Stock options issued in
connection with acquisition
of Case's Ladder, Inc. ..... -- -- -- -- 1,111,100
Stock options issued in
connection with services
performed................... -- -- -- -- 1,000
Fair Value of the warrants
issued...................... -- -- -- -- 1,214,567
Shares issued in acquisition
of Gamer's Alliance,
Inc. ....................... -- -- 78,125 78 999,922
Shares issued to employees of
CD Universe as compensation
expense..................... -- -- 25,000 25 237,475 (237,500)
Amortization of deferred stock
compensation................ -- -- -- -- -- 83,125
Shares issued in acquisition
of The Big Network, Inc. ... 1,440,000 1,440 8,818,560
Net income for the six months
ended September 30, 1999.... -- -- -- -- -- (3,305,026)
--------- -------- ---------- ------- ----------- --------- -----------
Balance, September 30,
1999................ 1,795,024 $179,502 16,277,723 $16,278 $32,675,860 $(154,375) $(3,305,026)
--------- -------- ---------- ------- ----------- --------- -----------
--------- -------- ---------- ------- ----------- --------- -----------
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
-----
<S> <C>
Share issued to acquire option
to purchase CD Universe..... $ 255,100
Shares issued for merger
related services............ 48,684
Shares issued pursuant to
Rule 506 of Regulation D.... 250,000
Shares issued pursuant to
employment agreement........ 6,236
-----------
Balance, March 31,
1999................ 560,020
Sale of Preferred Stock....... 6,462,086
Cost of offerings and
issuance.................... (1,950,110)
Shares issued in acquisition
of eUniverse.com website.... 60,000
Shares issued in acquisition
of CD Universe, Inc. ....... 7,275,000
Shares issued for services.... 169,500
Shares retained by former MCA
Shareholders................ 858,477
Shares issued in acquisition
of Mega DVD................. 52,500
Shares issued in acquisition
of Case's Ladder, Inc. ..... 7,000,000
Stock options issued in
connection with acquisition
of Case's Ladder, Inc. ..... 1,111,100
Stock options issued in
connection with services
performed................... 1,000
Fair Value of the warrants
issued...................... 1,214,567
Shares issued in acquisition
of Gamer's Alliance,
Inc. ....................... 1,000,000
Shares issued to employees of
CD Universe as compensation
expense..................... 0
Amortization of deferred stock
compensation................ 83,125
Shares issued in acquisition
of The Big Network, Inc. ... 8,820,000
Net income for the six months
ended September 30, 1999.... (3,305,026)
-----------
Balance, September 30,
1999................ $29,412,239
-----------
-----------
</TABLE>
F-11
<PAGE>
EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(1) ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS
eUniverse, Inc. ('the Company') is a Nevada Corporation engaged in
developing and operating a network of web sites providing entertainment-oriented
products and services. At present the Company is engaged in sales of audio CDs,
videotapes, and digital videodisks ('DVDs') over the Internet, and providing
online computer gaming. The financial statements being presented include the
accounts of eUniverse, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. These
subsidiaries are Entertainment Universe, Inc. acquired on April 14, 1999,
CD Universe, Inc. acquired on April 14, 1999, Cases Ladder, Inc. acquired
May 31, 1999, Gamer's Alliance, Inc. acquired June 30, 1999. These financial
statements also include the accounts of The Big Network, Inc., 80% of which was
acquired as of August 31, 1999. All significant inter-company transactions and
balances have been eliminated.
(2) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
The Company was founded in February 1999 and incorporated as Entertainment
Universe, Inc. ('EUI'). EUI was formed as a holding company to acquire various
operating companies. On April 14, 1999, EUI acquired Motorcycle Centers of
America, Inc. ('MCA'), a publicly traded company through a reverse acquisition.
In connection with that acquisition, EUI shareholders exchanged all of EUI's
common stock for 12,829,000 shares of MCA's $.001 par value restricted common
stock. EUI shareholders also exchanged all of their preferred shares for
1,795,024 shares of MCA's Series A 6% Convertible Preferred Stock. As a result,
EUI (the accounting acquirer) became a wholly owned subsidiary of MCA (the legal
acquirer). The former shareholders of EUI own approximately 91.6 percent of MCA.
Subsequent to this, MCA changed its name to eUniverse, Inc.
(3) ACCOUNTING POLICIES
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The interim consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 1999 have
been prepared by eUniverse pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements are unaudited and reflect
all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the consolidated balance sheet, consolidated operating results,
and consolidated cash flows for the interim periods. These adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, are made on a basis
consistent with the annual audited financial statements and generally accepted
accounting principles. The results of operation for the six months ended
September 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other
period.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment of its products. Revenue
includes shipping and handling charges. The Company also maintains a partner
program whereby partners provide links on their web-sites that bring customers
to the CD Universe web-site. Revenue generated from these linked sites is
recognized upon shipment of the products. The partner receives a commission of
5% to 15% of sales of the Company's products that originate from the site,
recognized as a selling expense concurrent with the sale. Barter transactions
are recorded at the lower of the estimated fair value of advertisements
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
received or the estimated fair value of the advertisements given. Barter revenue
and the related advertising is recorded based on impressions delivered and
received with the difference recorded as an advance or prepaid. During the
periods presented there were no barter transactions. Additionally, the Company
derives revenue from the sale of advertisements. Advertising, membership and
sponsorship revenues are recognized as earned. Returns are provided for based on
reasonable estimates of future returns.
ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Company has agreements to share revenue with individuals independent of
the Company. The Company is required to pay royalties for the use of computer
games based on a percentage of advertising revenue generated from the Company's
usage of the games on its web-sites. As the Company generates advertising
revenue, a corresponding liability is accrued as a royalty expense, which is
recorded as a cost of revenue (see note 11).
COMPARATIVE PERIODS
Since EUI, the accounting acquirer, has no operating history, financial
statements are presented using CD Universe's historical data, as EUI's
predecessor.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy
financial institutions. However, cash balances exceeded FDIC insured levels at
various times during the year.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORY
Inventory consists of compact discs, videos and packaging materials.
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out
method.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Estimated useful lives are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Leasehold improvements...................................... 3 years
Computer equipment.......................................... 5 years
Telephone equipment......................................... 5 years
Furniture, fixtures and other............................... 10 years
</TABLE>
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of goodwill, customer lists, and domain names.
Excess cost over the fair value of net assets acquired (or goodwill) generally
is amortized on a straight-line basis over 10 years. Customer lists and domain
names are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 and 10
years, respectively. The carrying values of intangible assets are reviewed if
the facts and circumstances
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
suggest that they may be impaired. Negative operating results, negative cash
flows from operations, among other factors, could be indicative of the
impairment of intangible assets. If this review indicates that intangible assets
will not be recoverable, the Company's carrying value of intangible assets would
be reduced.
ORGANIZATION COSTS
In accordance with American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants'
Statement of Position 98-5 'Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities', the
Company expenses, as incurred, costs related to organizational and start-up
activities.
INCOME TAXES
Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for
the current year and deferred taxes on temporary differences between the amount
of taxable income and pretax financial income and between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at
currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled as
prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ('SFAS') No. 109,
'Accounting for Income Taxes.' As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for
income taxes.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
receivable from employees, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate
fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required,
impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair
value of the assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the intrinsic value method of accounting for
stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion
('APB') No. 25, 'Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees' and related
interpretations.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs, except for costs associated with direct-response
advertising, are charged to operations when incurred. The costs of
direct-response advertising, if any, are capitalized and amortized over the
period during which future benefits are expected to be received.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of basic earnings per share ('EPS') is computed by dividing
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
outstanding common shares during the
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares
outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted EPS does not assume
conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an
anti-dilutive effect.
(4) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND INVESTMENTS
During the six months ended September 30th 1999, the Company completed the
following acquisitions: CD Universe, Inc., Cases Ladder, Inc., Gamers Alliance,
Inc. and The Big Network, Inc. All four acquisitions were recorded using the
purchase method of accounting under the provisions of APB Opinion No. 16.
On April 14, 1999, the Company completed its acquisition of CD Universe,
Inc., a company engaged primarily in selling compact audio disks, video disks,
and video tapes to retail purchasers over the internet. According to the terms
of this acquisition, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of
CD Universe, Inc. for a total consideration of $1,915,000 in cash plus 2,425,000
shares of common stock of the company valued at $3.00 per share (fair value on
acquisition date). This was an arm's length transaction between independent and
unrelated parties. The Company also incurred direct costs related to the
acquisition totaling $60,215, which has been added to the acquisitioin price.
On May 31, 1999, the Company completed its Acquisition of Cases Ladder,
Inc., a company primarily engaged in providing online computer gaming with
competitive rankings, tournaments and leagues among its more than 1.1 million
registered members. The purchase price of this acquisition was 700,000 shares of
the Company's common stock, valued at $10.00 per share (market price on
acquisition date), issued in exchange for all the issued and outstanding shares
of Cases Ladder, Inc. This was an arm's length transaction between independent
and unrelated parties. The Company also incurred direct costs related to the
acquisition totaling $1,112,150, which have been added to the acquisition price.
Of this amount, $1,111,100 is attributable to 400,000 options issued
(subsequently repriced) for services rendered. The options vest quarterly over
three years and had an exercise price of $9.50 per share. These options were
cancelled on September 15, 1999 and options were reissued for 340,000 shares at
exercise price of $6.00 per share. These options vest as follows, 113,333 vest
on September 16, 2000 and 28,333 vest each 3 months thereafter. The
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with a risk free interest rate of 5.86%, an
annualized volatility of 78%, no expected dividend yield and an exercise term of
three years was used to estimate the fair value of these options ($1,111,100).
On June 30, 1999, the Company completed its purchase of Gamers'. Alliance,
Inc. Gamers' Alliance operates and maintains one of the largest networks of
computer gaming related sites on the Internet with more than 50 gaming related
wed sites. The purchase price of this acquisition was 78,125 shares of the
Company's common stock, valued at $12.80 per share (market price on acquisition
date), issued in exchange for all the issued and outstanding shares of Gamers'
Alliance, Inc. Pursuant to the term of the agreement, the purchase price may
increase to 175,781 shares of common stock based on achievement of earnings
performance targets through June 30, 2000. The Company also incurred direct
costs related to the acquisition totaling $26,887, which have been added to the
acquisition price.
Effective as of August 31, 1999, the Company completed its acquisition of
80 percent of the outstanding capital stock of The Big Network, Inc. (83.5% of
the common and 70.7% of the preferred), a company providing a suite of classic
board and card games, such as spades, checkers, chess, and backgammon, allowing
simultaneous play by its members. The Big Network has also developed LivePlace,
a Java applet that provides users with an overview of activities around the
site, allows them to follow public conversation, send private messages to other
users, and co-navigate the web. The purchase price of this acquisition was
1,440,000 shares of the Company's common stock, valued at $6.125 per share (the
market price on the acquisition date), issued in exchange for 80 percent of the
issued and outstanding shares of The Big Network, Inc. This was an arm's length
transaction between
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
independent and unrelated parties. The Company also incurred direct costs
related to the acquisition totaling $87,124, which have been added to the
acquisition price.
The Company expects to complete its acquisition of the remaining 20 percent
of capital stock of The Big Network, Inc. by issuing an additional 360,000
shares of its common stock valued at $6.125 (market price at the original
acquisition date).
The estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CD CASES GAMER'S THE BIG
UNIVERSE LADDER ALLIANCE NETWORK
-------- ------ -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash.................................. $ 11,335 $ 20,286 $ 5,503 $ 99,204
Accounts receivable................... 92,938 59,218 52,664 17,000
Inventory............................. 22,647 -- -- --
Fixed assets.......................... 225,718 33,916 20,240 71,685
Receivable, related party............. 157,569 -- -- --
Customer list......................... 250,000 100,000 -- --
Domain names.......................... 100,000 75,000 90,000 24,000
Other assets.......................... 10,139 10,254 -- 13,075
Accounts payable...................... (942,321) (75,379) (35,284) (82,403)
Other liabilities..................... (30,000) -- (29,528) (36,373)
Notes payable, officers............... (105,000) -- -- --
Minority interest..................... -- -- -- (16,438)
Goodwill.............................. 9,457,190 7,888,855 923,292 8,817,374
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$9,250,215 $8,112,150 $1,026,887 $8,907,124
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
</TABLE>
Total goodwill recorded through the acquisitions is $27,086,711 and is
being amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years.
The operations of the acquired entities have been included in the statement
of operations from the date of acquisition, with the exception of CD Universe,
which is included from the beginning of the period.
PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Pro forma information as if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning
of the periods presented is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
SIX MONTHS ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------------
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue............................................ $ 4,089,151 $ 4,451,491
Net loss........................................... 4,238,424 (1,891,106)
Loss per share..................................... (.26) (.12)
</TABLE>
(5) OTHER NON-CASH FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Stock issued in connection with acquisitions:
Acquisition of The Big Network......................... $8,820,000
Acquisition of CD Universe............................. 7,275,000
Acquisition Cases Ladder............................... 7,000,000
Stock options issued in connection with the acquisition
of Cases Ladder shares................................ 1,111,100
Acquisition Gamer's Alliance........................... 1,000,000
Acquisition of eUniverse.com website(1)................ 60,000
Acquisition of MegaDVD(1).............................. 52,500
Stock options issued in connection with services
performed................................................. 1,000
Stock issued in connection with the preferred stock
offering, 319,000 shares(2)............................... 159,500
Stock issued in connection with services performed, 20,000
shares(2)................................................. 10,000
Stock issued to employees of CD Universe 25,000 shares...... 237,500
</TABLE>
(footnotes on next page)
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(footnotes from previous page)
(1) The purchase of eUniverse.com website was accomplished through issuance of
15,000 shares of common stock priced at $4.00 per share for a total of
$60,000 (fair value of the site at the date of purchase). Acquisition of
megaDVD website was accomplished through issuance of 4,605 shares of common
stock priced at $11.40 per share (market price of the stock on issue date).
(2) Issuance of 339,000 share of common stock valued at $.50 per share (fair
value of the services performed) for various consulting services such as
financial and legal services performed during March and April of 1999 in
relation to the Company's stock offering completed in April 1999, and public
relations services performed subsequent to the reorganization in April 1999.
Additionally, 25,000 shares of common stock were issued to key employees of
CD Universe, Inc. for their involvement in the Company's activities. These
shares were issued on June 15, 1999 and were valued at $9.50 per share (market
price on issue date) and will vest on April 14, 2000. The compensation expense
is being amortized over this period.
Moreover, warrants were issued to purchase a total of 671,865 shares of
common stock of the company as part compensation to its exclusive placement
agent, Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc. ('GKM'). 400,000 of these warrants
have the exercise price of $2.74 per share and became exercisable on April 14,
1999 and expire on April 14, 2004. The remaining 271,865 have an exercise price
of $2.75 per share will become exercisable on April 14, 2000 and expire on
April 14, 2004. These warrants have been recorded in the financial statement
valued at $1,214,567. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model with a risk free
interest rate of 4.5%, an annualized volatility of 81%, no expected dividend
yield, and an exercise term of five years was used to estimate the fair value of
the warrants issued.
(6) DUE FROM EMPLOYEES
Due from employees consists of three 6% interest-bearing notes in the
amounts of $85,000, $25,000, and $40,000 due from two former vice presidents of
Cases Ladder, Inc. and former principal of Green Willow (MegaDVD). All three
individuals are currently employees of eUniverse, Inc.
(7) FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, at cost, consist of the following
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 MARCH 31, 1999
------------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Furniture and fixture................................. $ 39,062 $ 29,069
Computers and equipment............................... 530,798 238,622
Purchased Software.................................... 49,230 1,079
Leasehold Improvements................................ 40,000 40,000
-------- --------
659,090 308,770
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization........ 170,492 83,052
-------- --------
Fixed assets, Net................................ $488,598 $225,718
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the reporting period were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------- -----------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Depreciation expense............................ $30,925 $11,538 $50,279 $23,076
</TABLE>
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(8) OTHER INTANGIBLES
Other Intangibles primarily consists of purchase price of web sites
acquired:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 MARCH 31, 1999
------------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Domain Name -- eUniverse.Com.......................... $ 60,000 $ --
Domain Names -- CD Universe, Inc...................... 100,000
Domain Names -- Cases Ladder, Inc. ................... 75,000
Domain Names -- Gamer's Alliance, Inc. ............... 90,000
Domain Names -- The Big Network, Inc. ................ 24,000
MegaDVD.com........................................... 52,500
Customer list -- CD Universe, Inc. ................... 250,000
Customer list -- Cases Ladder, Inc. .................. 100,000
Other................................................. 10,975 850
-------- ----
762,475 850
Less accumulated amortization......................... 65,119 340
-------- ----
Other Intangible, Net................................. $697,356 $510
-------- ----
-------- ----
</TABLE>
The above Web sites and customer lists are valued at their fair value based
on management judgment and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the
period of ten years and three years, respectively. Amortization expense for
goodwill and intangible assets for the reporting period ending September 30,
1999 was $889,839.
(9) INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision for income taxes for the six months period
ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Current tax expense
U.S. Federal....................................... $ -- $ --
State and local.................................... -- --
-------- --------
Total current........................................... -- --
-------- --------
Deferred tax expense
U.S. Federal....................................... -- --
State and local.................................... -- --
-------- --------
Total deferred.......................................... -- --
-------- --------
Total tax provision from continuing operations.......... $ -- $ --
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the Federal
statutory rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Federal income tax rate..................................... 34.0% 34.0%
Deferred tax charge (credit)................................ -- --
---- ----
Effect on valuation allowance............................... 34.0% 34.0%
State income tax, net of Federal benefit.................... -- --
---- ----
Effective income tax rate................................... 0.0% 0.0%
---- ----
---- ----
</TABLE>
(10) MAJOR VENDOR
The Company purchased approximately 90% of its merchandise from one vendor.
At September 30, 1999, the balance due to that vendor was approximately
$338,000, which was paid in October 1999. The Company believes that the loss of
this vendor mayhave a material adverse effect on the Company.
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(11) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has entered into several agreements to share revenues with
individuals independent of the company. These individuals have provided the
Company with computer games, which the Company has been operating on its web
sites. The individuals have granted the Company usage of the computer games for
up to 25% royalty of advertising revenue generated from the usage of the game on
the Company's web sites. For the six months ended September 30, 1999, the
Company has no liabilities or expenses due under these agreements.
The Company leases office space under non-cancelable operating lease
agreements that expire within the next three years. Future lease payments under
these non cancelable operating lease are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
- ---------
<S> <C>
2000...................................................... $ 91,500
2001...................................................... 183,900
2002...................................................... 175,050
2003...................................................... 16,950
</TABLE>
On September 23, 1999, a former employee of The Big Network, Inc. ('TBN'),
filed suit in the Superior Court of California against The Big Network, Inc.,
the Company and various unnamed individuals seeking an unspecified amount of
compensatory and punitive damages based on (i) alleged breach of employment
agreement with TBN, (ii) alleged breach of an oral agreement among various
principals of TBN prior to its merger with the Company relating to salary and
stock options and (iii) alleged breach of an implied covenant of good faith and
fair dealing and fraud in connection with salary, stock options and proposed
terms of employment with the Company following the merger with TBN. The Company
believes the allegations in the complaint are without merit and will defend the
suit vigorously. In the event that there is any liability in connection with
this lawsuit, the Company has a right of indemnification from the former
shareholders of TBN. On December 20, 1999, the parties reached agreement in
mediation providing for the former employee of TBN to receive the equivalent of
an additional 55,000 shares of TBN stock. This settlement does not affect the
aggregate number of shares to be issued by the Company (1,800,000) in exchange
for all of the outstanding stock of TBN. This liability was not assumed in the
acquisition of TBN and is not a liability of eUniverse since the former
shareholders of TBN will issue the 55,000 shares.
On December 9, 1999, The Isosceles Fund Limited, a Bahamian corporation
('Isosceles'), filed suit in the Superior Court of California against the
Company, Brad Greenspan, Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc. ('GKM') and ten
unnamed individuals seeking damages based on (i) breach of an alleged
subscription agreement between Isosceles and the Company to purchase common
stock of eUniverse, (ii) breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing in connection with the alleged subscription agreement, and (iii)
intentional interference with the alleged subscription agreement by GKM and ten
unnamed individuals. With respect to each count of the cause of action,
Isosceles has claimed damages of $1,750,000. Isosceles has also requested that
the court award exemplary and punitive damages, interest, costs of suit and such
other relief as the court may deem fair, just, equitable and proper. The Company
believes the allegations in the complaint are without merit and will defend the
suit vigorously.
(12) EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
On June 15, 1999, the Company issued 25,000 shares of common stock as
compensation to key employees of CD Universe, Inc. for their involvement in the
Company activities. These shares were issued on June 15, 1999 and were valued at
$9.50 per share (market price on issue date) and will vest on April 14, 2000.
The compensation expense is being amortized over this period.
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
The following table presents the amount of stock-based compensation that
would have been recorded under the following income statement categories if the
stock-based compensation had not been separately stated in the financial
statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS SIX MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------- -----------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Marketing and Sales............................. $32,204 $ -- $37,606 $ --
Product Development............................. 37,306 -- 43,524 --
General and Administrative...................... 1,740 -- 1,995 --
------- ------- ------- -------
Total stock based compensation............. $71,250 $ -- $83,125 $ --
------- ------- ------- -------
------- ------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
Under the Company's 1999 Stock Award Plan, stock options may be granted to
officers, directors, employees and consultants. An aggregate of 5,000,000 shares
of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Plan. For the six
months ended September 30, 1999 the plan's activities were as follows:
STOCK OPTIONS:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
NUMBER OF EXERCISE AVERAGE
SHARES PRICE PRICE
------ ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at 3-31-1999.............................. -- -- --
Granted............................................... 4,064,750 $3.00 - 11.00 $7.13
Cancelled............................................. (1,932,000) 9.50 - 11.40 9.67
Reissued.............................................. 1,642,200 6.00 6.00
Exercised............................................. --
Forfeited............................................. --
---------- --------------- -----
Outstanding at 9-30-1999.............................. 3,774,950 $3.00 - 9.50 $5.32
---------- --------------- -----
Options exercisable at 9-30-1999...................... 91,667 $3.00 $3.00
---------- --------------- -----
</TABLE>
Weighted average of remaining life of the options is 35 months.
On September 15, 1999, the Company cancelled 1,932,000 options, which had
been granted to employees on June 15, 1999 with a weighted average exercise
price of $9.67 and reissued 1,642,200 (85 percent) options with a weighted
average exercise price of $6.00 to the same employees. In addition to the stock
options granted to the employees, the Company has granted 340,000 options with
exercise price of $6.00 to an outside consultant for the services performed
related to the acquisition of Cases Ladder, Inc. These options were valued
$1,111,100 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and have been included
as part of the acquisition cost. Moreover, 10,000 options with an exercise price
of $13.00 were granted to a firm for investor relation services. These options
were recorded based on the fair value of services performed.
The Company uses intrinsic value method (APB Opinion 25) to account for its
stock options granted to officers, directors, and employees and non-employees.
Under this method, compensation expense is recorded over the vesting period
based on the difference between the exercise price and quoted market price on
the date the options are granted. Since the company has granted all its stock
options at an exercise price equal to or above the quoted market value on the
measurement date, no compensation expense related to issuance of stock option
has been recorded.
Equity instruments issued to non-employees are recorded pursuant to
SFAS 123 based on the fair value of the services performed or the fair value of
the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
Had the Company chosen the fair value method of accounting for transactions
involving stock option issuance (SFAS No. 123), the Company would have recorded
an additional $340,084 in compensation cost for the six months ended
September 30, 1999 as presented by the pro forma statement below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
1999
----
<S> <C>
Net loss as reported........................................ $(3,305,026)
-----------
Pro forma net loss.......................................... $(3,645,110)
-----------
Net loss per common share................................... $ (0.23)
-----------
Pro forma loss per share.................................... $ (0.25)
-----------
</TABLE>
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model with a risk free interest rate
ranging from 4.5% to 5.86%, a weighted average volatility of 79%, zero dividend
yield and an expected life of three years for the options was used.
WARRANTS:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
--------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at 3-31-1999.................................... -- --
Granted..................................................... 671,865 $ 2.75 - 2.75
Exercised................................................... --
Forfeited................................................... --
------- --------------
Outstanding at 9-30-1999.................................... 671,865 $ 2.75 - 2.75
------- --------------
Options exercisable at 9-30-1999............................ 400,000 $2.75
------- --------------
</TABLE>
The Warrants were issued as part of compensation to Gerard Klauer Mattison
& Co., Inc., the Company's exclusive placement agents. 400,000 of these warrants
have the exercise price of $2.74 per share and became exercisable on April 14,
1999 and expire on April 14, 2004. The remaining 271,865 have an exercise price
of $2.75 per share will become exercisable on April 14, 2000 and expire on
April 14, 2004. These warrants have been recorded in the financial statement
valued at $1,214,567. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model with a risk free
interest rate of 4.5%, an annualized volatility of 81%, no expected dividend
yield, and an exercise term of five years was used to estimate the fair value of
the warrants issued.
(13) PREFERRED STOCK
On April 14, 1999 EUI sold 1,795,024 shares of its Series A 6% Convertible
Preferred Stock in a private offering pursuant to Regulation D of the Securities
Act of 1933 for the aggregate price of $6,462,086. Holders of the company's have
the right to convert such stocks into shares of the Company's common stock at
any time after October 15, 1999 at a one-to-one ratio unless market price of the
company's common stock is below $3.60, in which case, the conversion ratio would
be adjusted accordingly.
The shares of preferred stock have a liquidation preference of $3.60 per
share, which increases at a rate of 6% per annum. Each share of preferred stock
may be converted to common stock at an initial rate of one share of common stock
for each $3.60 of liquidation preference. If the common stock's market price at
the time of conversion is less than $3.60 per share, the conversion rate is
determined by reference to such lower price. Because of the variable conversion
rate and the 6% accretion factor, each
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
share of preferred stock may be converted into greater than one share of common
stock. Prior to any conversion, the conversion price is adjusted to account for
any increase or decrease in the number of outstanding shares of common stock by
stock split, stock dividend, or other similar event.
The Company does not pay dividends on the preferred stock and the holders
of such stock are not entitled to receive any dividends thereon. In the event of
the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the holders of the preferred
stock will be entitled to receive, prior in preference to any distribution to
the holders of the common stock and any other class of stock which has been
designated as junior in rank to the preferred stock, the liquidation preference
amount described above.
At any time after one year from the effective date of the registration
statement registering the common stock issued or to be issued upon conversion of
the preferred stock, if the closing bid price per share of the Company's common
stock is equal to or greater than $16.00, the company, at its option, may either
automatically convert the preferred stock to common stock or redeem the
preferred stock for cash in an amount per share equal to $3.60 plus accretion
thereon at a rate of 6% per year.
(14) INTERIM SEGMENTED DISCLOSURES
The following table represents segmented reporting for the reporting period
ending September 30, 1999. There were no identifiable reportable segments during
the similar period last year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRODUCT SERVICES CORPORATE TOTAL
------- -------- --------- -----
(000'S)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................................................. $ 3,550 $ 330 $ -- $ 3,880
Operating loss.......................................... (1,491) (741) (1,128) (3,360)
Interest income......................................... 39 39
Minority interest....................................... 16 16
------- ------- ------- -------
Pre tax loss............................................ (1,491) (725) (1,089) (3,305)
Net loss................................................ (1,491) (725) (1,089) (3,305)
Assets.................................................. 9,878 17,920 2,612 30,410
Depreciation and amortization........................... 559 405 2 966
Fixed assets additions.................................. 162 11 12 185
</TABLE>
Significant reconciling items in the corporate columns are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Operating loss: Professional fees $323; Compensation $335; Consulting $129; Investor
relations $198.
Assets: Cash $2,105; Loans $156; Prepaid Expense $172.
</TABLE>
Management has chosen to organize the enterprise around differences in
products and services. Products include audio CDs, videotapes, and digital
videodisks. Services include advertising, membership and sponsorship revenue.
All revenues recorded are from external customers.
(15) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 1, 1999, the Company finalized its purchase of the assets of
FunOne.com, an entertainment and community hub with over 250,000 unique visitors
per month. FunOne provides online greetings, cartoons, joke lists and gags and
its subscribers can receive weekly jokes and send fun electronic greetings to
their friends. The purchase price of FunOne is $50,000 payable in shares of the
company's common stock. Additional payments of up to $360,000 in stock may be
payable upon achievement of targeted numbers of unique visitors to FunOne.com
during the seven consecutive months following the Closing Date. The former owner
of FunOne.com is currently employed by the Company. Any additional payments
earned through the achievement of targeted goals will be considered compensation
expense in the period earned.
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EUNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
THEFT OF CUSTOMER DATA FROM CD UNIVERSE
The Company was contacted recently by a person claiming to possess CD
Universe customer information and demanding compensation in return for not
posting the information on the Internet. The FBI was immediately contacted and
an investigation was initiated. The Company learned on Saturday January 8, 2000
that customer data was posted on the Internet and immediately notified the FBI,
which caused the site to be shut down the same day.
The Company is taking steps to secure its customers' information as it
investigates the facts behind the theft of data. To that end, a major technology
security firm has been retained to review the Company's security procedures. We
are also working with our credit card processing companies to limit any losses
or inconvenience to customers associated with the theft of data. At this time,
the Company has suspended online order processing and removed the customer
database from its web site.
This information has been widely disseminated in the national press. The
publicity generated by the press coverage may cause customer concerns regarding
the security of their credit card data, which could affect future sales of CD
Universe products and consequently its revenues and operating results. The
Company may also be required to defend against lawsuits arising in connection
with the theft of data. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the
extent of any such effect on sales or exposure to lawsuits or any associated
liability.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
Independent auditors' report................................ F-25
Balance sheets, March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and
1997...................................................... F-26
Statements of operations, for the three months ended
March 31, 1999, the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 and the three months ended March 31, 1998
(unaudited)............................................... F-27
Statement of shareholders' equity (deficit), for the period
from January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1999............... F-28
Statements of cash flows, for the three months ended
March 31, 1999, the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 and the three months ended March 31, 1998
(unaudited)............................................... F-29
Summary of significant accounting policies.................. F-30
Notes to financial statements............................... F-32
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cordovano and Harvey, P.C. Certified Public Accountants
201 Steele Street
Suite 300
Denver, Colorado 80206
(303) 329-0220 Phone
(303) 316-7493 Fax
</TABLE>
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
We have audited the balance sheets of Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc.
as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related statements
of operations, shareholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 and for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996. 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 consolidated 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Motorcycle Centers of
America, Inc. as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed to Note J to the financial statements, on April 9, 1999, the
Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Entertainment
Universe, Inc. (EUI). As a result of the reorganization, EUI became a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company and the former shareholders of EUI own
approximately 91.6 percent of the Company.
CORDOVANO AND HARVEY, P.C.
June 3, 1999
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, ------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents..................... $ 101,568 $ 887 $ 12,071
Marketable securities (Note C)................ -- 8,000 58,000
------------ ------------ -----------
Total current assets..................... 101,568 8,887 70,071
Furniture and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $2,792, $2,667 and $1,944,
respectively (Note D)............................ 708 833 1,556
------------ ------------ -----------
$ 102,276 $ 9,720 $ 71,627
------------ ------------ -----------
------------ ------------ -----------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable.............................. $ -- $ 1,497 $ 918
Accrued liabilities........................... 7,000 367,390 8,320
Due to officer (Note B)....................... 66,300 11,139,771 5,546,667
------------ ------------ -----------
Total current liabilities................ 73,300 11,508,658 5,555,905
------------ ------------ -----------
Commitment and contingency (Note G)................ -- -- --
Shareholders' equity (deficit) (Note F)
Preferred stock, $.10 par value; 40,000,000
shares authorized; -0- and -0- shares issued
and outstanding, respectively............... -- -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value; 250,000,000
shares authorized; 2,148,098, 70,098 and
52,905 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively................................ 2,148 70 53
Additional paid-in capital.................... 12,975,456 103,814 111,127
Deferred offering costs....................... (5,734) (5,734) --
Retained deficit.............................. (12,942,894) (11,597,088) (5,595,458)
------------ ------------ -----------
Total shareholders equity (deficit)...... 28,976 (11,498,938) (5,484,278)
------------ ------------ -----------
$ 102,276 $ 9,720 $ 71,627
------------ ------------ -----------
------------ ------------ -----------
</TABLE>
See accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and
notes to the financial statements.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE THREE
MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
MARCH 31, --------------------------------------- MARCH 31,
1999 1998 1997 1996 1998
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Costs and expenses
Occupancy................. $ 1,398 $ 5,256 $ 7,542 $ 6,275 $ 1,314
Consulting, related
parties (consisting
entirely of stock based
compensation;
Note B)................. 1,419,996 5,898,737 5,554,987 -- 988,331
Consulting................ 2,936 -- 9,000 -- --
Legal and accounting...... -- 16,495 5,350 2,500 2,000
Stock transfer fees....... 50 2,180 1,593 864 --
Brokerage charges......... 3,721 -- 1,213 2,397 15
Office.................... 2,158 6,991 1,419 3,210 920
Depreciation.............. 125 722 833 833 181
Earnest money paid in
failed merger (Note
H)...................... -- 10,000 -- -- --
Other..................... 26 3,959 89 1,525 833
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating loss....... (1,430,409) (5,944,340) (5,582,026) (17,604) (993,594)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest and dividend
income.................. 530 150 63 1,531 15
Interest expense.......... -- -- (87) (904) --
Trading gains and
(losses), net
(Note C)................ 84,073 (57,440) 19,337 (7,988) (56,845)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before income
taxes........................ (1,345,806) (6,001,630) (5,562,713) (24,965) (1,050,424)
Income taxes Note E)........... -- -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net loss............. $(1,345,806) $(6,001,630) $(5,562,713) $ (24,965) $(1,050,424)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Basic income (loss) per common
share........................ $ (14.19) $ (85.94) $ (380.83) $ (3.73) $ (17.76)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Basic weighted average common
shares outstanding........... 94,854 69,833 14,607 6,690 59,155
------ ------ ------ ----- ------
------ ------ ------ ----- ------
</TABLE>
See accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and
notes to the financial statements.
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<PAGE>
MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
JANUARY 1, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK TREASURY STOCK ADDITIONAL DEFERRED
------------------ --------------------- ---------------- PAID-IN OFFERING
SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL COSTS
------ --------- ------ --------- ------ ------ ------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996..... -- $-- 5,405* $ 5 15* $(9,750) $ 106,412
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- -- -- -- (8)* 4,875 (1,500) $ --
Purchase of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- -- -- -- 8* (3,375) --
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- -- -- -- (13)* 7,125 (875)
Net loss..................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
Balance, December 31, 1996... -- -- 5,405* 5 2* (1,125) 104,037 --
Treasury stock contributed by
officer (Notes B & F)...... -- -- -- -- 3* (2,600) -- --
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- -- -- -- (5)* 3,725 (2,362) --
Sale of common stock......... -- -- 47,500* 48 -- -- 9,452 --
Net loss..................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
Balance, December 31, 1997... -- -- 52,905* 53 -- -- 111,127 --
Sale of common stock......... -- -- 18,750* 19 -- -- 3,731 --
Repurchase common stock,
subsequently cancelled..... -- -- (1,557)* (2) -- -- (11,044) --
Deferred offering costs...... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (5,734)
Net loss..................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
Balance December 31, 1998.... -- -- 70,098 70 -- -- 103,814 (5,734)
Common stock issued for
services (Note F).......... -- -- 2,078,000 2,078 -- -- 12,871,642 --
Net loss for the three months
ended March 31, 1999....... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
Balance, March 31, 1999...... -- $-- 2,148,098 $2,148 -- $ -- $12,975,456 $(5,734)
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
--- ---- --------- ------ ---- ------- ----------- -------
<CAPTION>
RETAINED
DEFICIT TOTAL
------- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1996..... $ (7,780) $ 88,887
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- 3,375
Purchase of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- (3,375)
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- 6,250
Net loss..................... (24,965) (24,965)
------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1996... (32,745) 70,172
Treasury stock contributed by
officer (Notes B & F)...... -- (2,600)
Sale of treasury stock
(Note F)................... -- 1,363
Sale of common stock......... -- 9,500
Net loss..................... (5,562,713) (5,562,713)
------------ ------------
Balance, December 31, 1997... (5,595,458) (5,484,278)
Sale of common stock......... -- 3,750
Repurchase common stock,
subsequently cancelled..... -- (11,046)
Deferred offering costs...... -- (5,734)
Net loss..................... (6,001,630) (6,001,630)
------------ ------------
Balance December 31, 1998.... (11,597,088) (11,498,938)
Common stock issued for
services (Note F).......... -- 12,873,720
Net loss for the three months
ended March 31, 1999....... (1,345,806) (1,345,806)
------------ ------------
Balance, March 31, 1999...... $(12,942,894) $ 28,976
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
</TABLE>
- ------------
* Restated for 1 for 20 reverse splits (Note F)
See accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and
notes to the financial statements.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE THREE
MONTHS MONTHS
ENDED YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
MARCH 31, ------------------------------------- MARCH 31,
1999 1998 1997 1996 1998
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities
Net income (loss)...................... $ (1,345,806) $(6,001,630) $(5,562,713) $ (24,965) $(1,050,424)
Transactions not requiring cash:
Depreciation........................ 125 723 833 833 181
Common stock issued for services.... 12,873,720 -- -- -- --
Unrealized (gains) losses on
marketable securities, net........ (84,074) 57,440 (5,775) 5,625 56,845
Changes in current assets and current
liabilities:
Purchases of marketable
securities........................ -- (8,000) (31,188) (32,438) --
Proceeds from sale of marketable
securities........................ 92,074 561 32,313 50,163 --
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses.......................... (11,455,221) 5,906,315 5,550,077 1,971 987,413
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities........... 80,818 (44,591) (16,453) 1,189 (5,985)
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Investing Activities
Repayment of advances to former officer
(Note B)............................ (5,137) (68,563) (23,150) (14,300) (9,000)
Advances from former officer (Note
B).................................. 25,000 115,000 48,080 6,975 --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities........... 19,863 46,437 24,930 (7,325) (9,000)
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Financing activities
Purchases of treasury stock............ -- (11,046) (2,600) (3,375) --
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock... -- -- 1,363 9,625 --
Payments for deferred offering costs... -- (5,734) -- -- --
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock............................... -- 3,750 9,500 -- 3,750
Principal payments on notes payable.... -- -- (5,000) -- --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities........... -- (13,030) 3,263 6,250 3,750
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Change in cash and cash equivalents...... 100,681 (11,184) 11,740 114 (11,235)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period................................. 887 12,071 331 217 12,071
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period................................. $ 101,568 $ 887 $ 12,071 $ 331 $ 836
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow
Information:
Cash paid for:
Interest............................... $ -- $ -- $ 874 $ 454 $ --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Income taxes........................... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Noncash investing and financing
transactions:
Receipt of investments as payment for
advances (Note B)................... $ -- $ -- $ 46,600 $ -- $ --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Treasury stock subsequently
cancelled........................... $ -- $ 11,046 $ -- $ -- $ --
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
------------ ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
</TABLE>
See accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and
notes to the financial statements.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
MARCH 31, 1999
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities consist of various equity securities and are stated
at current market value. All equity securities are considered 'trading'
securities under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 115, 'Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities'.
Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are reflected in
the accompanying statements of operations.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the
straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets, beginning at the time
the assets are placed into operation. Furniture and equipment are depreciated
over estimated useful lives of five years and three years, respectively.
Upon retirement or disposition of the furniture and equipment, the cost and
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or
loss is reflected in operations. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense
as incurred and expenditures for additions and improvements are capitalized.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in
the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes
related primarily to differences between the recorded book basis and tax basis
of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting. The deferred
tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those
differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and
liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred taxes are also recognized for
operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income and tax
credits that are available to offset future federal income taxes.
TREASURY STOCK
The Company accounts for purchases and reissuances of treasury stock using
the cost method. Under the cost method, each acquisition of treasury stock is
accounted for at cost. Upon the sale or disposition, the treasury stock account
is reduced for an amount equal to the number of shares sold, multiplied by the
cost per share. The difference is treated as paid-in capital.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SFAS 107, 'Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments,' requires
certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. The
Company has determined, based on available
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
market information and appropriate valuation methodologies, the fair value of
its financial instruments approximates carrying value. The carrying amounts of
cash, accounts payable, and other accrued liabilities approximate fair value due
to the short-term maturity of the instruments.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Effective December 31, 1997, SFAS 128 'Earnings per Share' requires a dual
presentation of earnings per share-basic and diluted. Basic earnings per common
share has been computed based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the increase in weighted
average common shares outstanding that would result from the assumed exercise of
outstanding stock options. Basic and diluted earnings per share were the same
for all prior periods presented due to the Company's simple capital structure.
Earnings per share calculations are reported on a post-split basis for all
periods presented.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company has adopted the following new accounting pronouncements for the
year ended December 31, 1998. There was no effect on the financial statements
presented from the adoption of the new pronouncements. SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting
Comprehensive Income,' requires the reporting and display of total comprehensive
income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements.
The Company did not have comprehensive income for the periods presented;
therefore, comprehensive income and net income are equal. SFAS No. 131,
'Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,' is based
on the 'management' approach for reporting segments. The management approach
designates the internal organization that is used by management for making
operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company's
reportable segments. SFAS No. 131 also requires disclosure about the Company's
products, the geographic areas in which it earns revenue and holds long-lived
assets, and its major customers. SFAS 131 is not applicable, as the Company had
no revenue-producing operations for the periods presented. SFAS No. 132,
'Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post-retirement Benefits,'
which requires additional disclosures about pension and other post-retirement
benefit plans, but does not change the measurement or recognition of those
plans.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
NOTE A: NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Effective December 19, 1994, Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. (MCAI)
(formerly NABCO, Inc.) merged with Humanus Corporation (Humanus), which was
incorporated under the laws of Colorado on February 23, 1988. Subsequent to the
merger, Humanus changed its name to NABCO, Inc.
NABCO was originally incorporated for the purpose of manufacturing bagels
and selling them to its subfranchisor and franchisees. In August 1995, NABCO
sold its bagel manufacturing operations, and on August 28, 1995, it officially
terminated operations and became an inactive shell company.
On January 26, 1998, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Sandale Holdings, Limited, to acquire a motorcycle
manufacturing company in China. The Plan of Reorganization was terminated on
August 14, 1998 (see Note I). In connection with the Plan of Reorganization, the
Company redomiciled in Nevada.
On April 15, 1998, NABCO entered into a merger with MCAI whereby all of the
outstanding shares of common stock in NABCO, amounting to 1,458,807 shares, were
issued to MCAI in exchange for 1,458,807 shares of the $.001 par value common
stock of MCAI. MCAI was the sole surviving corporation. The shares of NABCO were
cancelled following the merger. As a result of the merger, the Company
previously known as NABCO, Inc. became Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc.
On October 4, 1998, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with DDA America, LLC to acquire all of the issued and
outstanding stock of DDA America, LLC. The Plan of Reorganization was terminated
on March 1, 1999 (see Note I).
On April 9, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Entertainment Universe, Inc. to acquire all of the issued
and outstanding stock of Entertainment Universe, Inc. (see Note J).
NOTE B: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, an officer advanced the
Company $25,000 for working capital. The Company repaid the officer $5,137
during 1999. The remaining balance of $66,300 is included in the accompanying
financial statements as due to former officer.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company issued 2,000,000
shares of its $.001 par value common stock to an officer in exchange for
services. The transaction was valued at the fair value of the Company's common
stock on the date of issuance of $6.24 per share or $12,480,000. (See Note F.)
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company issued 75,000
shares of its $.001 par value common stock to various shareholders in exchange
for services. The transaction was valued at the fair market value of the
Company's common stock on the date of issuance of $5.00 per share or $375,000.
(See Note F.)
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company issued 3,000
shares of its $.001 par value common stock in exchange for services. The
transaction was valued at the fair market value of the Company's stock on the
date of issuance of $6.24 per share or $18,720. (See Note F.)
1998
During the year ended December 31, 1998, an officer advanced the Company
$115,000 for working capital. The Company repaid the officer $68,563 during
1998. The remaining balance of $46,437 is included in the accompanying financial
statements as due to former officer.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
At December 31, 1998, the Company owed an officer $11,093,334 for services
rendered during 1998 and 1997 (see Note F).
1997
At January 1, 1997, an officer owed the Company $71,530 in advances. During
1997, the Company advanced the officer an additional $23,150, and the officer
repaid the total $94,680. The advances were repaid in cash totaling $48,080 and
marketable securities totaling $46,600. The Company recognized $12,938 in
realized gains and $15,000 in unrealized gains from marketable securities
received from the officer in 1997.
At December 31, 1997, the Company owed an officer $5,546,667 for services
rendered during the year (see Note F).
1996
At January 1, 1996, an officer owed the Company $60,205 for cash advances.
During 1996, the Company advanced the officer an additional $14,300, of which
the officer repaid $2,975. The balance at December 31, 1996 totaled $71,530.
NOTE C: MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities consisted of the following at March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------
MARCH 31, 1999 1998 1997
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
MARKET MARKET MARKET
COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE
---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equity securities........... $51,000 $-- $59,000 $8,000 $52,225 $7,000
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
</TABLE>
Following is a summary of investment earnings recognized in income during
the three months ended March 31, 1999 and the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, ----------------------------
1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Trading securities:
Realized gains............................ $84,073 $ -- $13,562 $ 5,200
Realized losses........................... -- (6,440) -- (7,563)
------- -------- ------- -------
Realized gains (losses), net......... 84,073 (6,440) 13,562 (2,363)
------- -------- ------- -------
Unrealized gains.......................... -- -- 15,000 --
Unrealized losses......................... -- (51,000) (9,225) (5,625)
------- -------- ------- -------
Unrealized gains (losses), net....... -- (51,000) 5,775 (5,625)
------- -------- ------- -------
Gain (loss) on trading securities,
net................................ $84,073 $(57,440) $19,337 $(7,988)
------- -------- ------- -------
------- -------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
NOTE D: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998 and 1997:
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, ---------------
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office furniture.......................................... $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
Computer equipment........................................ 1,000 1,000 1,000
------ ------ ------
3,500 3,500 3,500
Less: accumulated depreciation............................ (2,792) (2,667) (1,944)
------ ------ ------
$ 708 $ 833 $1,556
------ ------ ------
------ ------ ------
</TABLE>
NOTE E: INCOME TAXES
A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to the
effective tax rate follows for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, -------------------------------
1999 1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. statutory federal rate............... 15.00% 20.57% 15.00% 15.00%
State income tax rate, net of federal
benefit................................. 4.25 4.15 4.25 4.25
Unrealized gains and losses on marketable
securities, net......................... (0.00) (2.75) (8.21) 5.65
Net operating loss for which no tax
benefit is currently available.......... (19.25) (21.97) (11.04) (24.90)
------ ------- ------- -------
-- -- -- --
------ ------- ------- -------
------ ------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
The current tax benefit (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 1999
and the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 totaled $499,765,
$2,209,766, $2,067,858 and $1,924, respectively, which have been offset by the
valuation allowance. The valuation allowance offsets the net deferred tax asset
for which there is no assurance of recovery. The change in the valuation
allowance for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 totaled $499,765, $2,209,766, $2,067,858 and
$1,924, respectively. The net operating loss carryforward expires through the
year 2019.
The valuation allowance will be evaluated at the end of each year,
considering positive and negative evidence about whether the deferred tax asset
will be realized. At that time, the allowance will either be increased or
reduced; reduction could result in the complete elimination of the allowance if
positive evidence indicates that the value of the deferred tax assets is no
longer impaired and the allowance is no longer required.
NOTE F: SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 40,000,000 preferred shares with a $.10
par value. The Board of Directors has authority to determine the relative rights
and preferences of the preferred shares.
COMMON STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 250,000,000 common shares with a $.001
par value. Shareholders do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional
shares and cumulative voting of common shares is not permitted.
On March 29, 1999, Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc. issued 75,000 shares
(post-split) of its common stock in exchange for consulting and administrative
services provided to the Company during
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
the period from February 1, 1998 through January 31, 1999. The transaction was
recorded at the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date agreed to
issue the shares, March 29, 1999 of $5.00, resulting in $375,000 of total
expense. The services were ratably charged over the period the services were
performed. As a result, $343,750 was expensed in 1998 and $31,250 was expensed
during the three months ended March 31, 1999. These amounts are included in the
accompanying financial statements as stock based compensation.
On March 31, 1999, the Company issued 3,000 shares (post-split) of its
common stock in exchange for administrative services provided to the Company
during each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 1999. The
transaction was recorded at the fair value of the Company's common stock on the
date agreed to issue the shares, March 31, 1999 of $6.24, resulting in $18,720
of total expense. The services were ratably charged over the period the services
were performed. As a result, $8,320 was expensed in 1997, $8,320 was expensed in
1998, and $2,080 was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 1999.
These amounts are included in the accompanying financial statements as stock
based compensation.
On March 31, 1999, the Company also issued 2,000,000 shares (post-split) of
its common stock to an officer in exchange for consulting services provided to
the Company during the period from January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1999. The
transaction was recorded at the fair value of the Company's common stock on the
date agreed to issue the shares, March 31, 1999 of $6.24, resulting in
$12,480,000 of total expense. The services were ratably charged over the period
the services were performed. As a result, $5,546,667 was expensed in 1997,
$5,546,667 was expensed in 1998, and $1,386,666 was expensed during the three
months ended March 31, 1999. These amounts are included in the accompanying
financial statements as stock based compensation.
TREASURY STOCK
As of January 1, 1996, the Company held 6,000 shares of treasury stock at a
cost of $9,750. During 1996, the Company purchased an additional 3,000 shares at
a cost of $3,375 and sold 8,000 shares for proceeds of $9,625. As a result, the
Company recorded a $2,375 charge against additional paid-in capital for the
excess of cost over proceeds from the sale.
As of January 1, 1997, the Company held 1,000 shares of treasury stock at a
cost of $1,125. During the year ended December 31, 1997, an officer repaid an
advance to the Company with 1,300 shares of NABCO stock with a value of $2,600;
and the Company sold 2,300 shares of treasury stock for proceeds of $1,363. As a
result, the Company recorded a $2,362 charge against additional paid-in capital
for the excess of cost over proceeds from the sale. As of December 31, 1997, the
Company held no shares of treasury stock.
REVERSE COMMON STOCK SPLITS
Effective March 31, 1999, the Board of Directors approved a 20 for one
reverse split of the Company's common stock for all shares outstanding as of
March 31, 1999. Every 20 shares held by a shareholder prior to the split was
replaced by one share as of April 28, 1999.
On August 1, 1997, the Board of Directors approved a 20 for one reverse
split of the Company's common stock for all shares outstanding as of August 1,
1997. Every 20 shares held by a shareholder prior to the split was replaced by
one share as of August 11, 1997.
The accompanying financial statements have been restated to give effect to
these reverse splits for all periods presented.
DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS
The Company incurred legal fees and stock transfer fees of $4,500 and
$1,234, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 1998, which were
related to common shares sold under Rule 504 of
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
Regulation D in April 1999. The total $5,734 is included in the accompanying
financial statements as deferred offering costs.
NOTE G: COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCY
COMMITMENT
The Company entered into an operating lease for office space during 1997,
which commenced December 1, 1997 and terminated on November 30, 1998. The
Company renewed the lease through December 31, 1999. Monthly rent payments
during 1998 were $438 and the future minimum lease payments total $5,593 due in
1999.
CONTINGENCY
As part of the sale of the Company's bagel manufacturing operations in
1995, the Company sold a building with a mortgage payable totaling $91,349.
Although the building was sold, the Company remains contingently liable until
the note is satisfied.
NOTE H: TERMINATED PLANS OF REORGANIZATION
SANDALE HOLDINGS, LIMITED (SANDALE)
On January 26, 1998, NABCO (subsequently Motorcycle Centers of America,
Inc.) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with Sandale, a
Bahamian corporation. As part of the reorganization, Sandale agreed to exchange
all 10,000,000 of its Ordinary A shares and common shares; for 5,000,000
(pre-split) shares of NABCO's $.001 par value restricted common stock. As a
result of the reorganization, Sandale would have become a wholly owned
subsidiary of NABCO and the former shareholders of Sandale would have owned
approximately 77 percent of NABCO. The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization was
terminated on August 14, 1998.
DDA AMERICA, LLC (DDA)
On October 4, 1998, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with DDA, a Delaware corporation. As part of the reorganization,
DDA agreed to exchange all of its common shares for 2,700,000 shares of the
Company's $.001 par value restricted common stock. As a result of the
reorganization, DDA would have become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company
and the former shareholders of DDA would have owned approximately 67.5 percent
of the Company. The Agreement and Plan of Reorganization was terminated on
March 1, 1999. Earnest money lost in the failed agreement of $10,000 was charged
to expense in during the year ended December 31, 1998.
NOTE I: YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The Year 2000 issue (Y2K) is the result of computer programs written using
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the Company's
computer and telecommunications programs that have date sensitive software may
recognize a date using '00' as the year 1900 instead of 2000. This could result
in system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions in operations,
including the ability to process transactions, send invoices, or engage in
similar normal business activities. The Company has determined that its
equipment is Y2K compliant.
The Company cannot determine the extent to which the Company is vulnerable
to third parties' failure to remediate their own Y2K problems. As a result,
there can be no guarantee that the systems of other companies on which the
Company's business relies will be timely converted, or that failure to convert
by another company, or a conversion that is incompatible with the Company's
systems, would have a material adverse affect on the Company. In view of the
foregoing, there can be no assurance that the Y2K issue will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business.
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MOTORCYCLE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
NOTE J: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
On April 9, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with the shareholders of Entertainment Universe, Inc. (EUI), a
California corporation. EUI agreed to exchange all of its common shares for
12,904,000 shares of the Company's $.001 par value restricted common stock, and
all of its preferred shares for 1,832,810 shares of its Series A six percent
convertible preferred stock. As part of the reorganization, the Company agreed
to a 20 for 1 reverse split of its restricted common stock prior to the exchange
(see Note F). This acquisition will be accounted for as a recapitalization of
EUI, with the Company the legal surviving entity. Since the Company had, prior
to the recapitalization, no operations, the recapitalization has been accounted
for as the sale of 12,904,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock
and 1,832,810 shares of its Series A six percent convertible preferred stock for
the net assets of EUI. As a result of the reorganization, EUI became a wholly
owned subsidiary of the Company and the former shareholders of EUI own
approximately 91.6 percent of the Company.
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SECURITIES OFFERING
The Company conducted an offering of its $.001 par value common stock from
April 1, 1999 through April 6, 1999 pursuant to Rule 504 of Regulation D under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A maximum of 900,000 shares was offered
pursuant to a Regulation D Subscription Agreement at a price of $1.00 per share.
Following the offering termination on April 6, 1999, the Company had received
subscriptions for 897,835 shares for a gross amount of $897,835.
PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK
On April 20, 1999, the Company purchased 1,845,000 shares of its
outstanding common stock from its former officer for $20,000. The shares were
cancelled following the purchase.
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
INDEX
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Independent Auditor's Report................................ F-39
Balance Sheet............................................... F-40
Statement of Operations..................................... F-41
Statement of Stockholder's Deficit.......................... F-42
Statement of Cash Flows..................................... F-43
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-44
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
CD UNIVERSE, INC.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of CD UNIVERSE, INC. as of
March 31, 1999 and 1998 and the related statements of operations, stockholder's
deficit, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March
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 financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of CD UNIVERSE, INC. as of
March 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 1999 in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO,
P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
May 14, 1999
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 11,335 $ 267,214
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $0........................................ 92,938 --
Inventory.............................................. 22,647 23,877
Due from officer....................................... 157,569 1,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.............. 9,629 43,031
---------- ----------
Total current assets.............................. 294,118 335,122
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$83,052 and $36,900 respectively.......................... 225,718 158,362
Organization costs, net of accumulated amortization of $340
and $170 respectively..................................... 510 680
---------- ----------
Total assets...................................... $ 520,346 $ 494,164
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................. $ 942,322 $ 534,581
Notes payable -- officer............................... 105,000 --
Due to affiliates (Note 5)............................. 30,000 110,395
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,077,322 644,976
---------- ----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)...................... --
Stockholder's deficit
Common stock -- no par value; authorized 1,000 shares;
1,000 issued and outstanding.......................... 1,000 1,000
Accumulated deficit.................................... (557,976) (151,812)
---------- ----------
Total stockholder's deficit....................... (556,976) (150,812)
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit....... $ 520,346 $ 494,164
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVISION OF
PRIME SOFTWARE, INC.
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- | --------------------
<S> <C> <C> | <C>
|
Revenue............................................. $8,851,713 $5,685,211 | $ 1,675,815
Cost of goods sold.................................. 7,550,289 4,709,528 | 1,433,766
---------- ---------- | --------------------
Gross profit........................................ 1,301,424 975,683 | 242,049
Selling, general and administrative expenses........ 1,708,601 1,111,698 | 434,203
---------- ---------- | --------------------
Loss from operations................................ (407,177) (136,015)| (192,154)
Other income........................................ 1,013 (15,797)| --
---------- ---------- | --------------------
Net loss............................................ (406,164) $ (151,812)| $ (192,154)
---------- ---------- | --------------------
---------- ---------- | --------------------
Net loss per common share |
Basic.......................................... (406.16) $ (151.81)| $ (192.15)
---------- ---------- | --------------------
---------- ---------- | --------------------
Diluted........................................ (406.16) $ (151.81)| $ (192.15)
---------- ---------- | --------------------
---------- ---------- | --------------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK TOTAL
--------------- ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDER'S
SHARES AMOUNT DEFICIT DEFICIT
------ ------ ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at April 7, 1997............................. -- $-- $ -- $ --
Issuance of shares for cash.......................... 1,000 1,000 -- 1,000
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 1998........... -- -- (151,812) (151,812)
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance at March 31, 1998............................ 1,000 1,000 (151,812) (150,812)
Net loss for the year ended March 31, 1999........... -- -- (406,164) (406,164)
----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance at March 31, 1999............................ 1,000 $1,000 $(557,976) $(556,976)
----- ------ --------- ---------
----- ------ --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DIVISION OF
PRIME SOFTWARE, INC.
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- |--------------------
<S> <C> <C> |<C>
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
Net loss........................................ $(406,164) $(151,812) | $(192,154)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash |
provided by (used in) operating activities |
Depreciation and amortization................... 46,322 37,070 | --
Write off of excess of purchase price over cost |
assigned to assets acquired................... -- 40,000 | --
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: |
(Increase) in accounts receivable.......... (92,938) -- | --
Decrease (increase) in inventory........... 1,230 (23,877) | --
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and |
other current assets..................... 33,402 (43,031) | (6,028)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued |
expenses................................. 407,741 534,581 | --
--------- --------- | ---------
Total cash provided by (used in) operating |
activities............................... (10,407) 392,931 | (198,182)
--------- --------- | ---------
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
Increase in other assets........................ -- (40,850) | --
Increase in property and equipment.............. (113,508) (195,262) | (6,500)
--------- --------- | ---------
Total cash used in investing activities.... (113,508) (236,112) | (6,500)
--------- --------- | ---------
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
Sale of common stock............................ -- 1,000 | --
Cash retained by affiliate...................... -- (19,558) | --
Increase in notes payable -- officer............ 150,000 -- | --
Repayment of notes payable -- officer........... (45,000) -- | --
Loans from affiliates........................... 30,000 110,395 | 224,240
Repayment of loans from affiliates.............. (110,395) -- | --
Loan to officer................................. (156,569) (1,000) | --
--------- --------- | ---------
Total cash provided by (used in) financing |
activities............................... (131,964) 90,837 | 224,240
--------- --------- | ---------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash |
equivalents........................................ (255,879) 247,656 | 19,558
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning of year....... 267,214 19,558 | --
--------- --------- | ---------
Cash and cash equivalents -- end of year............. $ 11,335 $ 267,214 | $ 19,558
--------- --------- | ---------
--------- --------- | ---------
Cash Paid During the Year For: |
Interest expense................................ $ 286 $ -- | $ --
--------- --------- | ---------
--------- --------- | ---------
Income taxes.................................... $ -- $ -- | $ --
--------- --------- | ---------
--------- --------- | ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1999
NOTE 1 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS
CD Universe, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of
Connecticut on April 7, 1997. The Company began operations as CD Universe
commencing April 1, 1997. The Company was sold to new management in April 1999.
Prior to incorporating, the Company operated as a division of Prime
Software, Inc., a related party. The statements of operations and cash flows for
the year ended March 31, 1997 reflects the activity of that division. Prime
Software, Inc.'s fiscal year end is March 31. For the initial year ended
March 31, 1997, the division of Prime Software had an accumulated deficit of
$192,154 and advances from the parent of $224,240.
The Company sells and distributes compact discs (CD's) and video recordings
to retail purchasers over the internet.
b) USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
c) CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy
financial institutions. However, cash balances exceeded FDIC insured levels at
various times during the year.
d) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents
e) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consist primarily of credit card charges by customers.
f) INVENTORY
Inventory consists of compact discs, videos and packaging materials.
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out
method.
g) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
Estimated useful lives are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Leasehold Improvements...................................... 3 years
Computer Equipment.......................................... 5 years
Telephone Equipment......................................... 5 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Other............................... 10 years
</TABLE>
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
h) ORGANIZATION COSTS
Organization costs are being amortized over 5 years using the straight-line
method.
i) INCOME TAXES
Provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable for
the current year and deferred taxes on temporary differences between the amount
of taxable income and pretax financial income and between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the financial statements at
currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled as
prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ('SFAS') No. 109,
'Accounting for Income Taxes'. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for
income taxes.
j) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value due to the
relatively short maturity of these instruments.
k) LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to he held and used
are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required,
impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair
value of the assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.
l) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the intrinsic value method of accounting for
stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion
('APB') No. 25, 'Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees' and related
interpretations.
m) REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment of its products. The Company
maintains a partner program whereby partners provide links on their web-sites
that bring customers to the CD Universe web-site. Revenue generated from these
linked sites is recognized upon shipment of the CD's. The partner receives a
commission of 5% to 15% of sales of the Company's products that originate from
the site, recognized as an expense concurrent with the sale.
n) ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs, except for costs associated with direct-response
advertising, are charged to operations incurred. The costs of direct-response
advertising, if any, are capitalized and amortized over the period during which
future benefits are expected to be received.
o) EARNINGS PER SHARE
During 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128, 'Earnings Per Share', which
requires presentation of basic earnings per share ('Basic EPS') and diluted
earnings per share ('Diluted EPS').
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CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
The computation of basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to
common stockholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares
during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common
shares outstanding during the period. The computation of diluted EPS does not
assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have
an anti-dilutive effect.
The shares used in the computation for the years ended March 31, 1999, 1998
and 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Basic....................................................... 1,000
-----
-----
Diluted..................................................... 1,000
-----
-----
</TABLE>
p) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In June 1997, SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting Comprehensive Income', was issued.
This statement establishes standards for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. As of
March 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company had no items that represent other
comprehensive income and, therefore, has not included a schedule of
comprehensive income in the financial statements.
q) IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 ISSUE
During the year ended March 31, 1999, the Company conducted an assessment
of issues related to the Year 2000 and determined that it was necessary to
modify or replace portions of its software in order to ensure that its computer
systems will properly utilize dates beyond December 31, 1999. The Company
expects to complete any Year 2000 systems modifications and conversions by the
middle of 1999. Currently, the Company does not expect that costs associated
with becoming Year 2000 compliant to be material. At this time, the Company
cannot determine the impact the Year 2000 will have on its key customers or
suppliers. If the Company's customers or suppliers do not convert their systems
to become Year 2000 compliant, the Company may be adversely impacted. The
Company is addressing these risks in order to reduce the impact on the Company.
r) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
During 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, 'Disclosure About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information', which changes the way public companies
report information about segments. SFAS No. 131, which is based on the selected
segment information quarterly and entity-wide disclosures about products and
services, major customers and the material countries in which the entity holds
assets and reports revenue. This statement is effective for the Company's fiscal
year. The Company is in the process of evaluating the disclosure requirements
under this standard.
Additionally, during 1998, the America Institute of Certified Accountants'
Executive Committee issued Statement of Position Number 98-1 (SOP 98-1),
'Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal
Use'. SOP 98-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998.
Management believes that the Company is substantially in compliance with this
pronouncement and that its implementation will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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<PAGE>
CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
NOTE 2 -- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is summarized as follows at March 31,:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Leasehold Improvements.................................. $ 40,000 $ --
Computer Equipment...................................... 215,543 155,273
Telephone Equipment..................................... 24,158 18,467
Furniture, Fixtures and Other........................... 29,069 21,522
-------- --------
308,770 195,262
Less: Accumulated Depreciation.......................... 83,052 36,900
-------- --------
Property and Equipment, net........................ $225,718 $158,362
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 was
$46,152 and $36,000, respectively.
NOTE 3 -- INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended
March 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current Tax Expense 1999 1998 1997
U.S. Federal........................... $ -- $ -- $ --
State and Local........................ $ -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total Current..................... -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Deferred Tax Expense
U.S. Federal........................... -- -- --
State and Local........................ -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total Deferred......................... -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total Tax Provision from
Continuing Operations.......... $ -- $ -- $ --
-------- -------- --------
-------- -------- --------
</TABLE>
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the Federal
statutory rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal Income Tax Rate........................... (34.0)% (34.0)% (34.0)%
Deferred Tax Charge (Credit)...................... -- -- --
Effect on Valuation Allowance..................... 34.0% 34.0% 34.0%
State Income Tax, Net of Federal Benefit.......... -- -- --
------ ----- -----
Effective Income Tax Rate......................... 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
------ ----- -----
------ ----- -----
</TABLE>
At March 31, 1999, the Company had net carryforward losses of approximately
$556,000 that can be utilized to offset future taxable income through 2014.
Utilization of these net carryforward losses is subject to the limitations of
Internal Revenue Code Section 382. The full realization of the tax benefit
associated with the carryforward depends predominantly upon the Company's
ability to generate taxable income during the carryforward period. A valuation
allowance equal to the tax benefit for deferred taxes has been established due
to the uncertainty of realizing the benefit of the tax carryforward.
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<PAGE>
CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the net tax effect of temporary
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant
components of the Company's deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Loss Carryforwards.................................... $ 189,000 $ 51,700
Less: Valuation Allowance............................. (189,000) (51,700)
--------- ---------
Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)................. $ -- $ --
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
NOTE 4 -- NOTE PAYABLE -- OFFICER
The Company is indebted to an officer at March 31, 1999 for $105,000. The
terms indicate interest is payable at 8% with loan principal and interest
payable upon demand.
Subsequent to March 31, 1999, the Note was paid down to $85,000. This
amount will be settled through a purchase price adjustment upon the acquisition
of the Company by Entertainment Universe, Inc.
NOTE 5 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In prior years, certain of the Company's fixed asset acquisitions and
certain expenses were paid for through advances by an entity controlled by the
Company's president. These advances, totaling $110,395, were repaid during the
year ended March 31, 1999.
During the current fiscal year, the Company received advances from an
entity controlled by the Company's chairman. These advances totaled $30,000 and
remain outstanding at March 31, 1999. Terms of repayment and interest are being
negotiated.
NOTE 6 -- MAJOR VENDOR
The Company purchased approximately 90% of its merchandise from one vendor.
At March 31, 1999, the balance due to that vendor was approximately $600,000
which was paid in April 1999. The Company believes that the loss of this vendor
may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
NOTE 7 -- ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs incurred and recorded as expense in the statement of
operations were $67,052, $128,432 and $110,717 for the years ended March 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
NOTE 8 -- ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
During the year ended March 31, 1998, the Company purchased various assets
from a related party. Due to the fact that the entities were under common
control, the assets have been valued at historical cost in the financial
statements. The excess of purchase prior over cost has been charged to expense
during the year ended March 31, 1998. This amount was $40,000.
NOTE 9 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases office space under non-cancelable operating lease
agreements that expire within the next three years. Future minimum lease
payments under these non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
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<PAGE>
CD UNIVERSE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
- ---------
<S> <C>
2000.............................................. $117,000
2001.............................................. 117,000
2002.............................................. 107,250
--------
Total........................................ $341,250
--------
--------
</TABLE>
Rent expense under the office lease for the years ending March 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997 was $82,000, $45,938 and $5,387, respectively.
On October 1, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with Charles
Beilman. The agreement stipulates that Charles Beilman will serve as Chief
Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer for an annual compensation of
$135,000 and the reimbursement of certain expenditures, as defined in the
related agreement. This agreement becomes effective when the Company is acquired
and its shares are publicly traded. Mr. Beilman's employment will continue for
at least three years from the date the Company goes public.
NOTE 10 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company was acquired by Entertainment Universe, Inc. in April 1999 as a
wholly owned subsidiary.
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
----
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report................................ F-51
Balance Sheets.............................................. F-52
Statements of Operations.................................... F-53
Statement of Stockholders' Equity........................... F-54
Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-55
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-56
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
[LETTERHEAD OF JONATHON P. REUBEN]
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Board of Directors
CASES LADDER, INC.
Newbury Park, California
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Cases Ladder, Inc. (A
California corporation), as of December 31, 1998, and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows, for the year then
ended. 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 audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Cases Ladder, Inc. as of
December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ Jonathon P. Reuben CPA
_________________________________
JONATHON P. REUBEN,
Certified Public Accountant
Torrance, California
April 9, 1999
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1998 1999
---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ -- $ 15,045
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for bad debts of
$5,675 and $19,175)....................................... 65,262 94,724
Deferred tax asset.......................................... 2,172 --
Deposits.................................................... -- 685
-------- --------
Total current assets.............................. 67,434 110,454
Computer equipment and software (Note 2).................... 21,752 35,150
-------- --------
Total assets................................................ $ 89,186 $145,604
-------- --------
-------- --------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable....................................... $ 19,365 $ 16,185
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes...................... -- 57,472
Income tax payable..................................... 800 1,600
Customer deposits...................................... 16,667 --
Notes payable -- affiliate............................. 9,028 8,433
Notes payable -- shareholders.......................... 55,000 61,916
-------- --------
Total current liabilities......................... 100,860 145,606
Stockholders' (deficit)
Common stock, no par value, authorized 40,000,000
shares,
issued and outstanding 9,437,500 shares at
December 31, 1998, and
March 31, 1999....................................... 2,750 2,750
Retained earnings (deficit)............................ (14,424) (2,752)
-------- --------
Total stockholders' (deficit)..................... (11,674) (2)
-------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit)..... $ 89,186 $145,604
-------- --------
-------- --------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE
YEAR ENDED MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1998 1999
---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue..................................................... $ 378,345 $ 309,737
General and administrative expenses......................... (394,141) (295,093)
--------- ---------
Net income (loss) before provision for corporate income
tax................................................... (15,796) 14,644
Benefit (provision) for corporate income tax................ 1,372 (2,972)
--------- ---------
Net income (loss)...................................... (14,424) 11,672
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
Basic Income (Loss) per share............................... (0.0015) 0.0012
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
Weighted average shares outstanding......................... 9,404,630 9,437,500
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes
F-53
<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK RETAINED
------------------- EARNINGS
SHARES AMOUNTS (DEFICIT) TOTAL
------ ------- --------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances at January 1, 1998............................. -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Original issuance of common stock....................... 9,375,000 2,000 -- 2,000
Sale of common stock.................................... 93,750 750 -- 750
Net loss................................................ -- -- (14,424) (14,424)
--------- ------ ------- -------
Balances at December 31, 1998........................... 9,468,750 2,750 (14,424) (11,674)
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 1999
(unaudited)........................................... -- -- 11,672 11,672
--------- ------ ------- -------
Balances at March 31, 1999 (unaudited).................. 9,468,750 $2,750 $(2,752) $ (2)
--------- ------ ------- -------
--------- ------ ------- -------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1998 1999
---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)...................................... $(14,424) $11,672
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation......................................... 280 1,618
Allowance for bad debts.............................. 5,675 13,500
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable............................. (70,936) (42,962)
Prepaid items and deposits...................... -- (685)
Deferred tax asset.............................. (2,172) 2,172
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounting payable and accrued expenses......... 19,826 55,648
Customer deposits............................... 16,667 (16,667)
Income tax payable.............................. 800 800
-------- -------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities............ (44,284) 25,096
-------- -------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Equipment acquisitions................................. (22,032) (15,016)
-------- -------
Net cash used by investing activities.................. (22,032) (15,016)
-------- -------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock............................... 2,750 --
Advances from shareholders............................. 55,000 5,560
Payments to affiliates................................. (71,766) (595)
Advances from affiliates............................... 80,332 --
-------- -------
Net cash provided by financing activities.............. 66,316 4,965
-------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents..................................... -- 15,045
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning of year.... -- --
-------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents -- end of year.......... $ -- $15,045
-------- -------
-------- -------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 -- NATURE OF BUSINESS
Cases Ladder, Inc. (the 'Company') was incorporated under California State
law on August 19, 1998. The Company conducts business in the Internet software
and services industry. Prior to incorporating, the Company operated as a
partnership.
Case's Ladder began as a collaboration of six individuals in January 1998,
all of whom remain involved with the business. There was no formal legal
structure to the operations until the individuals agreed on a corporate form of
organization and ownership distribution in August 1998. Those six individuals
were the sole shareholders until other individuals invested in the business and
became shareholders later in 1998. Since the corporation continued an operation
begun earlier in 1998, the prior activity was accounted for in the corporation
as if that activity had occurred in the corporation.
Upon the inception of business, an agent of a related entity was asked to
open a bank account for the Company. The related entity, Strategic Alliance
Partners, Inc., shared common owners with the company. The agent mistakenly
thought that the account was to be a part of Strategic Alliance Partners'
activity and opened the account as 'Strategic Alliance Partners, Inc. dba Cases
Ladder'. Additionally, a fictitious business name statement was filed with this
name. These errors were not noted. However, only receipts and disbursements
related to the transactions and operations of Cases Ladder flowed through the
account. No other company, or individual, used the bank account.
Case's Ladder operated as a totally separate and distinct business from
Strategic Alliance Partners, Inc. Management does not believe that the mere fact
that the account was opened in the wrong name would deem the Company to be
considered a successor of Strategic Alliance Partners, Inc. and currently no
third party has made this claim.
NOTE 2 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Cash
The Company maintains all of its cash deposits at one bank. The Company's
balance with this bank is insured up to $100,000 as provided by the FDIC.
b) Computer Equipment and Software
The cost of Computer Equipment and Software is depreciated over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets. Depreciation is computed on the
straight-line method for both financial and tax reporting purposes. The useful
life of the computer equipment and related software is five years.
c) Pervasiveness of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly,
actual results could differ from those estimates.
d) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales and services are recognized at the time the
product is shipped or the services are performed. Customer advance payments are
deferred and are recognized as revenue when the underlying income is earned.
Revenue from the licensing of the Company's software products is recognized when
the respective royalties are earned, based on the percentage of completion
method.
e) Earnings Per Share
Effective December 31, 1997, SFAS 128 'Earnings Per Share' requires a dual
presentation of earnings per share-basic and dilutive. Basic earnings per common
share has been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the increase in weighted
average common shares outstanding that would result from the assumed exercise of
outstanding stock options. The computation of diluted earnings per share shall
not assume
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an
anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share.
The Company reflects only basic loss per share for both periods presented
as the assumed exercise of the outstanding options would be anti-dilutive.
f) Statement of Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted SFAS 130 'Comprehensive Income -- Financial
Statement Presentation'. However, as there is no difference between net loss as
reported on the statement of operations and comprehensive loss, the Statement of
Comprehensive Loss has not been provided.
NOTE 3 -- COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
The following is a summary of computer equipment and software as of
December 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Computer Equipment.......................................... $21,237
Computer Software........................................... 795
-------
22,032
Less Accumulated Depreciation............................... (280)
-------
$21,752
-------
-------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense charged to operations for year ended December 31,
1998, was $280.
NOTE 4 -- INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are provided based on earnings reported for financial
statement purposes pursuant to the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 ('FASB 109').
FASB 109 uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes
which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the
expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between tax basis and
financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities.
The Components of the (benefit) provision for income taxes for 1998 is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Federal..................................................... $(2,172)
State....................................................... 800
-------
(Benefit) Provision for income taxes................... $(1,372)
-------
-------
</TABLE>
Amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the year ended December
31, 1998, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred Tax Liability...................................... $ --
Deferred Tax Asset.......................................... $2,172
</TABLE>
Deferred tax assets have not been reduced by any valuation allowances.
The deferred tax asset results primarily from the 1998 net operating loss
of $15,334 which is available to be carried forward to offset future federal and
state taxable income. The loss expires
in 2018.
The component of the deferred tax asset consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net operating loss.......................................... $2,172
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 -- NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable as of December 31, 1998 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Affiliate................................................... $ 9,028
Officers.................................................... 55,000
-------
$64,028
-------
-------
</TABLE>
Notes payable to affiliates and officers bear interest at 12% and 10% per
annum, respectively. All notes payable are unsecured, and are due upon demand.
Interest charged to operations totaled $4,828.
NOTE 6 -- STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company has a performance-based stock option plan. Under the plan, the
Company may grant options for up to 1.5 million shares of common stock for which
no vesting contingencies exist, other than being an employee. The exercise price
of each option is set at the discretion of the Board of Directors at the time of
each issuance. Management believes that the exercise price of each option is
equal to or greater then the market value of the respective shares granted.
The Company applies APB Opinion 25 in accounting for its performance-based
stock option plan. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for
the plan in 1998. Had compensation costs been determined on the basis of fair
value pursuant to FASB Statement No. 123, net loss and loss per share would have
increased as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net Loss
As reported............................................ $(14,424)
--------
--------
Proforma............................................... $(15,552)
--------
--------
Basic Loss Per Share
As reported............................................ $(0.0015)
--------
--------
Proforma............................................... $(0.0017)
--------
--------
</TABLE>
For proforma purposes, the Company valued the options using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: risk-free
interest rate of 5.5%, dividend yield of 0%, volatility factor of the expected
market price of the Company's common stock of 5% and the expected life of the
options of 12 months.
Following is a summary of the status of the plan during the year ended
December 31,1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
NUMBER OF EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE
--------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding at 1-1-98....................................... -- $--
Granted..................................................... 160,000 0.125
Exercised................................................... -- --
Forfeited................................................... -- --
------- ------
Outstanding at 12-31-98..................................... 160,000 $0.125
------- ------
------- ------
Options exercisable at 12-31-98............................. 160,000 $0.125
------- ------
------- ------
</TABLE>
The weighted average fair value at date of grant was $.0705 per share.
NOTE 7 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash
equivalents.
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<PAGE>
CASES LADDER, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company paid interest totaling
$4,828.
The Company did not pay any income taxes during 1998.
NOTE 8 -- SALES TO MAJOR CUSTOMERS
Sales to three major customers amounted to 38.9%, 16.1% and 14.5% of total
sales for the year ended December 31, 1998.
NOTE 9 -- CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The Company extends credit to its customers, all of which are companies in
the Internet software and services industry.
NOTE 10 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 1, 1999, the Board of Directors authorized a 5 for 4 stock split
of common stock to stockholders of record on March 14, 1999. The accompanying
financial statements have been restated to give effect to the indicated stock
split for the periods presented.
In April 1999, the Company received $55,000 in exchange for the issuance of
220,000 shares of its common stock.
In June 1999, the Company issued 645,996 shares of common stock to a
consultant who assisted in the sale of all of the outstanding stock of the
Company to eUniverse, Inc. These services were performed on behalf of the
individual shareholders of the Company and are not an expense of the Company.
Prior to the transaction with eUniverse, the Company issued 501,645 shares of
its Common Stock through the exercise of all of the outstanding options. In
determining the number of shares issued, the Company used a formula that took
into account the exercise price of the respective option and the price per share
offered by eUniverse. The Shareholders of the Company exchanged 10,616,311
shares of the Company's stock for 700,000 restricted shares of eUniverse's
common stock.
NOTE 11 -- UNAUDITED INFORMATION
In the opinion of the Company's management, the accompanying unaudited
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as
of March 31, 1999 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three-
month period then ended. The operating results of the Company on a quarterly
basis may not be indicative of operating results for the full year.
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<PAGE>
THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
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<PAGE>
THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
INDEX
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Independent Auditor's Report................................ F-62
Balance Sheet............................................... F-63
Statement of Operations..................................... F-64
Statement of Stockholders' Deficiency....................... F-65
Statement of Cash Flows..................................... F-66
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-67
</TABLE>
F-61
<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of The Big Network, Inc. as
of December 31, 1998 and the related statements of operations, stockholders'
deficiency and cash flows for the initial period January 30, 1998 to December
31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of The Big Network, Inc. as of
December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
initial period then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming The Big
Network, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company had a net loss for the initial period January
30, 1998 to December 31, 1998, had no significant source of revenue and had a
stockholders' deficiency as of December 31, 1998. This raises substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regards
to these matters are also described in Note 1. These financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO,
P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
July 23, 1999, except as for
Note 8(d) as to which the
date is September 15, 1999
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1998 1999
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 3,554 $ 118,800
Accounts receivable.................................... 21,451 6,900
Other current assets................................... 144 514
-------- ------------
25,149 126,214
Equipment, net.............................................. 80,649 58,941
Other assets................................................ 2,266 2,105
-------- ------------
Total assets...................................... $108,064 $ 187,260
-------- ------------
-------- ------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................. $ 73,555 $ 76,684
Advances from stockholders............................. 16,500 13,500
Capital lease obligation -- current portion............ 14,785 8,585
-------- ------------
104,840 98,769
Capital lease obligation, less current portion.............. 3,771 2,596
Commitments and contingencies............................... -- --
-------- ------------
Total liabilities................................. 108,611 101,365
-------- ------------
Stockholders' deficiency
Preferred stock -- Series A, par value $.001, 5,000,000
shares authorized and 529,449 shares issued and
outstanding........................................... 530 983
Common stock, par value $.001, 15,000,000 shares
authorized and 2,675,385 shares issued and
outstanding........................................... 2,676 2,676
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 732,312 1,080,964
Accumulated deficit......................................... (736,065) (998,728)
-------- ------------
Total stockholders' deficiency.................... (547) 85,895
-------- ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency.... $108,064 $ 187,260
-------- ------------
-------- ------------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ELEVEN SIX SIX
MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue.............................................. $ 83,883 $ 15,056 $ 30,106
Cost of revenue...................................... 56,375 27,620 28,637
--------- --------- ---------
27,508 (12,564) 1,469
--------- --------- ---------
Development cost..................................... 609,416 172,349 446,348
General and administrative expenses.................. 131,849 77,725 113,425
Write-off of purchase price over estimated fair value
of net assets acquired............................. 24,165 -- 24,165
--------- --------- ---------
Total expenses.................................. 765,430 250,074 583,938
--------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations................................. (737,922) (262,638) (582,469)
--------- --------- ---------
Other income (expense)
Investment income............................... 4,136 3,961 3,837
Interest expense................................ (2,279) (3,986) (1,407)
--------- --------- ---------
Total other income (expenses)................... (1,857) (25) 2,430
--------- --------- ---------
Net loss............................................. $(736,065) $(262,663) $(580,039)
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL
---------------- ------------------ PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT TOTAL
------- ------ --------- ------ ---------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 30,
1998................ -- $-- -- $-- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of preferred
stock --
Series A for:
Cash............. 401,184 401 -- -- 340,892 -- 341,293
Conversion of
note payable... 120,482 121 -- -- 99,879 -- 100,000
Compensation for
services
rendered....... 7,783 8 -- -- 6,452 -- 6,460
Issuance of Common
Stock for:
Cash............. -- -- 127,500 128 12,622 -- 12,750
Compensation for
services
rendered....... -- -- 55,385 55 5,484 -- 5,539
Acquisition of
assets......... -- -- 2,492,500 2,493 264,483 -- 266,976
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital........ -- -- -- -- 2,500 -- 2,500
Net loss......... -- -- -- -- -- (736,065) (736,065)
------- ---- --------- ------ ---------- --------- ---------
Balance at December
31, 1998............ 529,449 530 2,675,385 2,676 732,312 (736,065) (547)
Sale of Preferred
Stock-Series A
(Unaudited)......... 453,633 453 -- -- 348,652 -- 349,105
Net Loss
(Unaudited)......... -- -- -- -- -- (262,663) (262,663)
------- ---- --------- ------ ---------- --------- ---------
Balance at June 30,
1999 (Unaudited).... 983,082 $983 2,675,385 $2,676 $1,080,964 $(998,728) $ 85,895
------- ---- --------- ------ ---------- --------- ---------
------- ---- --------- ------ ---------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ELEVEN SIX SIX
MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss........................................ $(736,065) $(262,663) $(580,039)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation.................................... 25,905 21,808 8,975
Write-off of purchase price over the estimated
fair value of net assets acquired............. 24,165 -- 24,165
Issuance of equity securities for services
rendered...................................... 11,999 -- 11,999
Write-off of organizational costs............... 103,431 -- 103,431
Loss on sale of securities...................... 4,752 -- 4,752
Change in assets and liabilities
(increase) decrease:
Accounts receivable........................ (8,673) 14,451 3,298
Other current assets....................... (144) (370) (1,622)
Other assets............................... (2,266) 161 (4,060)
Increase (Decrease):
Accounts payable and accrued expenses...... 53,732 3,129 90,878
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in operating activities................ (523,164) (223,484) (338,223)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of equipment........................... (2,632) -- (2,632)
Sale of securities.............................. 78,262 -- 78,262
Acquisition of Dream Zero, net of cash
acquired...................................... 238 -- 238
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by investing activities............ 75,868 -- 75,868
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments for capital lease obligations.......... (22,193) (7,375) (11,629)
Advances from (repayments to) stockholders...... 16,500 (3,000) 8,500
Proceeds from issuances of note................. 100,000 -- 100,000
Issuance of common stock........................ 12,750 -- 12,750
Purchase of treasury stock...................... -- (10,875) --
Additional paid-in capital...................... 2,500 -- --
Issuance of preferred stock -- Series A......... 341,293 359,980 181,239
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities............ 450,850 338,730 290,860
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents............ 3,554 115,246 28,505
Cash and cash equivalents -- Beginning of period..... -- 3,554 --
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents -- End of period........... $ 3,554 $ 118,800 $ 28,505
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
For the eleven months ended December 31, 1998, the Company paid no income
taxes and paid interest of $2,279.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, the Company paid no income taxes
and paid interest of $3,986 (unaudited).
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
See Notes 3, 4 & 7
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
NOTE 1 -- DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Big Network, Inc. ('The Company') (http://www.bignetwork.com) offers a
network of technology and community-driven Web site focused on people
interaction through games and communications. The Company was incorporated on
December 4, 1997. However, the Company was capitalized and began operations on
January 30, 1998.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company had a net loss for the
eleven months ended December 31, 1998 and a stockholders' deficiency at
December 31, 1998. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to this matter are as follows:
The Company is in negotiation to be acquired by a publicly held
company.
The Company is working to raise additional capital and debt financing
to fund operations, increase revenues, and reduce operating costs.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principals requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For certain of the Company's financial instruments cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expense and advances from
stockholders the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short
maturities. The amounts shown for capital lease obligations also approximate
fair value because interest rates and terms offered to the Company for similar
debt are substantially the same.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy
financial institutions. However, cash balances exceeded the FDIC insured levels
at various times during the year. Also, the Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers' financial conditions and generally does not
require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company maintains allowances for
credit losses when required.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 3 to 7 years.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may
not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and
used are recognized based on the fair value of the assets, and long-lived assets
to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount of fair value
less cost to sell.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company derives its revenue from the sale of advertisements on
short-term contracts. Advertising revenues are recognized ratably over the
period in which the advertisements are displayed. Barter transactions are
recorded at the lower of the estimated fair value of advertisements received or
the estimated fair value of the advertisements given. Barter revenue and the
related advertising is recorded based on impressions delivered and received with
the difference recorded as an advance or prepaid. Barter revenue was immaterial
for the period ending December 31, 1998.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
In accordance with American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants'
Statement of Position 98-5 'Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, the
Company expenses, as incurred, costs related to organizational and start-up
activities.
ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Company has agreements to share revenue with individuals independent of
the Company. The Company is required to pay royalties for the use of computer
games based on a percentage of advertising revenue generated from the Company's
usage of the games on its web-site. As the Company generates advertising revenue
a corresponding liability is accrued as a royalty expense, which is recorded as
a cost of revenue. (See Note 3).
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING EXPENSE
The Company expenses costs associated with advertising and marketing as
they are incurred.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are provided for based on the liability method of accounting
pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ('SFAS') No. 109
'Accounting for Income Taxes.' The liability method requires the recognition of
deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences for
temporary differences between the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
their tax basis.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting Comprehensive Income', establishes standards for
the reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components in the
financial statements. As of December 31, 1998, the Company has no items that
represent other comprehensive income and, therefore, has not included a schedule
of comprehensive income in the financial statements.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000 ISSUE
During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company conducted an
assessment of issues related to the year 2000 and determined that no issues
existed which would cause its computer systems not to properly utilize dates
beyond December 31, 1999.
UNAUDITED INFORMATION
The financial statements for the period ended June 30, 1999 are unaudited.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited information is fairly presented
and all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary
to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 1999 and
the results of operations and cash flows for the six month period then ended
have been included. The operating results of the Company for the six month
period may not be indicative of operating results for the full year.
NOTE 2 -- EQUIPMENT
As of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999, equipment consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Computer Equipment.................................. $ 54,900 $45,577
Computer Software................................... 50,836 44,066
Office Equipment.................................... 818 818
-------- -------
106,554 90,461
Less: Accumulated Depreciation...................... 25,905 31,520
-------- -------
Equipment, net...................................... $ 80,649 $58,941
-------- -------
-------- -------
</TABLE>
Equipment purchased under capital lease obligations consisted of the
following as of December 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Computer Equipment.......................................... $40,749
Less: accumulated depreciation.............................. 6,180
-------
$34,569
-------
-------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the eleven months ended December 31, 1998 was
$25,905 and for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was $21,808.
NOTE 3 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEASES
In 1998, the Company was provided office space at no charge. In July 1999,
the Company entered into a non-cancelable lease for office space. Also, the
Company has capital lease obligations for computer equipment, which expire
starting in 1999. The future minimum payments under the non-cancelable lease and
capital lease obligations are as follows:
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASES LEASES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
1999................................................... $16,271 $ 29,425
2000................................................... 3,805 65,100
2001................................................... -- 66,900
2002................................................... -- 33,900
------- --------
Net Minimum Lease Payments.................................. 20,076 $195,325
Less: Amounts Representing Interest......................... 1,520 --------
------- --------
Present Value of Net Minimum Lease Payments................. 18,556
Less: Current Portion....................................... 14,785
-------
Long-Term................................................... $ 3,771
-------
-------
</TABLE>
The Company had no rent expense for the eleven months ended December 31,
1998.
REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into several agreements to share revenues with
individuals independent of the Company. These individuals have provided the
Company with computer games, which the Company has operating on its web-site.
The individuals have granted the Company usage of the computer games for up to
25% royalty of advertising revenue generated from the usage of the game on the
Company's web-site. For the eleven months ended December 31, 1998, the Company
had no liabilities due under these agreements.
NOTE 4 -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CLASSES OF SHARES
The Company's Articles of Incorporation enable the Company to issue up to
20,000,000 shares, consisting of 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, which have
a par value of $0.001 per share and 15,000,000 shares of Common Stock, which
have a par value of $0.001 per share.
PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred stock, of any series, shall have the powers, preferences, rights,
qualifications, limitations, and restrictions as fixed by the Company's Board of
Directors in its sole discretion.
In 1998, the Company's Board of Directors established 1,300,000 shares of
Preferred Stock-Series A and issued 529,449 shares for $447,753.
The Series A shares have the following significant rights, preferences and
restrictions:
Entitled to receive dividends prior and in preference to any
declaration or payment of any dividend on the Common Stock, at a rate of
$.06 per share per annum, payable quarterly when, as, and if declared by
the Board of Directors. Such dividends shall not be cumulative.
Each share of Series A shall be convertible, at the option of the
holder, at any time after issuance, into such number of fully paid common
stock as is determined by dividing $0.83 by the conversion price of $0.83,
(which is adjustable under certain criteria).
Each share of Series A has an automatic conversion upon the Company's
sale of its common stock in a firm commitment for a public offering
pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 and
the public offering price not less than $4.00 per share, which would result
in aggregate cash proceeds to the Company of $15,000,000, or the date
specified by written consent, or agreement, of the holders of a majority of
the then outstanding shares of the Series A.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
COMMON STOCK
In 1998, the Company had the following significant issuances of Common
Stock:
In January 1998, the Company issued 673,900, 553,000 and 618,100
shares of its common stock to the three principal stockholders. The
consideration for the shares was 30,000, 6,000 and 2,500 shares,
respectively, of a publicly traded company with an aggregate market value
of $83,014 on the date of contribution, software with a cost basis of
$15,781 and a business plan with a cost basis of $103,431. The aggregate
fair market value of the contributed assets was $202,226.
The Company issued 127,500 shares of its common stock for proceeds of
$12,750.
On January 30, 1998, the Company acquired all the assets and assumed
certain liabilities of Dream Zero, LLC ('Dream Zero') and Play4Prizes (an
individual doing business as, 'DBA') for 435,000 and 212,500 shares,
respectively, of the Company's common stock with an aggregate fair market
value of $64,750. The acquisition agreements grants the Company the right
to repurchase all of the shares of its common stock issued in conjunction
with these acquisitions. (See Note 7).
NOTE 5 -- SALES
During the eleven months ended December 31, 1998, the Company had four
major customers which accounted for approximately 28%, 18%, 12% and 11% of total
sales, respectively. At December 31, 1998, the amounts due from two of these
customers was approximately $13,600 and $5,000.
NOTE 6 -- INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the Federal
statutory rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Federal Income Tax Rate.............................. 34.0%
Effect of Valuation Allowance........................ (34.0)%
-----
Effective Income Tax Rate............................ 0.0%
-----
-----
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998, the Company had net carryforward losses of
approximately $730,000. Because of the current uncertainty of realizing the
benefits of the tax carryforward, valuation allowances equal to the tax benefits
for deferred taxes have been established. The full realization of the tax
benefit associated with the carryforward depends predominantly upon the
Company's ability to generate taxable income during the carryforward period.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the net tax effect of temporary
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant
components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets
Loss Carryforwards.......................................... $ 297,000
Valuation Allowance......................................... (297,000)
---------
Net Deferred Tax Assets..................................... $ --
---------
---------
</TABLE>
Net operating loss carryforwards expire in 2013.
NOTE 7 -- ACQUISITIONS
Asset Acquisition In January 1998, the Company issued 673,900, 553,000 and
618,100 shares of its common stock to the three principal stockholders. The
consideration for the shares was 30,000, 6,000 and 2,500 shares, respectively,
of a publicly traded company with an aggregate market value of $83,014
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
on the date of contribution, software with a cost basis of $15,781 and a
business plan with a cost basis of $103,431. The aggregate fair market value of
the contributed assets was $202,226.
DREAM ZERO
On January 30, 1998, the Company acquired all of the assets and assumed
certain liabilities of Dream Zero, LLC, which began its operations in 1997, in
exchange for 435,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock valued at $43,500, or
$0.10 per share which was determined to be the fair value of the shares issued
based on the Company's sales of stock in 1998 at $0.10. The acquisition was
accounted for by the purchase method of accounting; accordingly, the purchase
price has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase
price over estimated fair value of net assets acquired of $24,165 has been
expensed, because the Company determined that it had no future value at the date
of acquisition. The assets have been incorporated in the operations of the
Company since the date of acquisition.
PLAY4PRIZES
On January 30, 1998, the Company acquired all of the assets and assumed
certain liabilities of Play4Prizes, a DBA, which began operations in 1997, in
exchange for 212,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock valued at $21,250, or
$0.10 per share which was determined to be the fair value of the shares issued
based on the Company's sales of stock in 1998 at $0.10. The acquisition was
accounted for by the purchase method of accounting; accordingly, the purchase
price has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The assets have been
incorporated in the operations of the Company since the date of acquisition.
The estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS DREAM ZERO PLAY4PRIZES
------ ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash................................................ $ -- $ 238 $ --
Accounts Receivable................................. -- -- 12,778
Equipment........................................... -- 7,786 6,000
Software............................................ 15,781 16,300 17,306
Other Assets........................................ 103,431 24,165 --
Securities.......................................... 83,014 -- --
Liabilities......................................... -- (4,989) (14,834)
-------- ------- --------
Purchase Price...................................... $202,226 $43,500 $ 21,250
-------- ------- --------
-------- ------- --------
</TABLE>
NOTE 8 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
a) ISSUANCE OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK
During the first quarter of 1999, the Company issued 453,633 shares of its
Preferred Stock-Series A for $376,515, and issued warrants to purchase up to
216,867 shares of the Company's Preferred Stock-Series A at $0.83 per share.
b) STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has issued, for services rendered under contracts, stock
options to purchase 280,000 shares of the Company's common stock at $0.10 per
share.
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THE BIG NETWORK, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
c) REPURCHASE OF COMMON STOCK
In 1999, the Company repurchased 108,750 shares of its common stock at a
value of $10,875, which were issued for the acquisition of the assets from Dream
Zero. The consideration of $10,875 was satisfied by the Company's return of its
rights to certain computer programs acquired in the acquisition.
d) SALE OF COMPANY
Effective August 31, 1999, certain of the stockholders of the Company
consummated an agreement exchanging an aggregate of approximately 80% of the
issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common and preferred stock for
1,440,000 shares of a publicly held corporation's common stock. The Company
expects the remaining stockholders to consummate an exchange of their shares for
an aggregate of 360,000 additional shares of the same publicly held
corporation's common stock.
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<PAGE>
GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
JUNE 30, 1999
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Independent Auditor's Report. F-76
<S> <C>
Balance Sheet............................................... F-77
Income Statement............................................ F-78
Statement of Stockholders' Equity........................... F-79
Statement of Cash Flows..................................... F-80
Notes to Financial Statements............................... F-81
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Gamer's Alliance, Inc.
as of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999 and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the initial period June 1,
1998 to December 31, 1998 and for the six month period January 1, 1999 to
June 30, 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Gamer's Alliance, Inc. as of
December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the initial period and six month period then ended, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
November 17, 1999
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 6,183 $ 5,503
Accounts receivable.................................... 30,543 52,464
------- -------
36,726 57,967
Equipment, net.............................................. 11,178 20,240
------- -------
Total assets...................................... $47,904 $78,207
------- -------
------- -------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable....................................... $15,991 $35,284
Advances from stockholders............................. 29,328 29,328
------- -------
Total liabilities................................. 45,319 64,612
------- -------
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $1.00, 30,000 shares authorized
and 200 shares issued and outstanding................. 200 200
Retained earnings...................................... 2,385 13,395
------- -------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 2,585 13,595
------- -------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $47,904 $78,207
------- -------
------- -------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEVEN MONTHS SIX MONTHS INCEPTION
ENDED ENDED (JUNE 1, 1998)
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, TO JUNE 30,
1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................................................ $108,347 $163,047 $ 245
Cost of revenue........................................ 20,671 33,233 730
-------- -------- -------
87,676 129,814 (485)
General and administrative expenses.................... 85,291 118,804 968
-------- -------- -------
Income from operations................................. 2,385 11,010 (1,453)
Provision for income taxes............................. -- -- --
-------- -------- -------
Net income............................................. $ 2,385 $ 11,010 $(1,453)
-------- -------- -------
-------- -------- -------
Earnings per share, basic and diluted.................. $ 11.93 $ 55.05 $ (7.27)
-------- -------- -------
-------- -------- -------
Weighted average shares outstanding.................... 200 200 200
-------- -------- -------
-------- -------- -------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
--------------- RETAINED
SHARES AMOUNT EARNINGS TOTAL
------ ------ -------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at June 1, 1998.................................... -- $-- $ -- $ --
Issuance of Common Stock for:
Cash.................................................. 200 200 -- 200
Net Income............................................ -- -- 2,385 2,385
--- ---- ------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1998............................... 200 200 2,385 2,585
Net Income................................................. -- -- 11,010 11,010
--- ---- ------- -------
Balance at June 30, 1999................................... 200 $200 $13,395 $13,595
--- ---- ------- -------
--- ---- ------- -------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEVEN MONTHS SIX MONTHS INCEPTION
ENDED ENDED (JUNE 1, 1998)
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30, TO JUNE 30,
1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income........................................ $ 2,385 $11,010 $(1,453)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation...................................... 2,795 1,752 157
Change in assets and liabilities
Increase in accounts receivable................... (30,543) (21,921) --
Increase in accounts payable...................... 15,991 19,293 --
------- ------- -------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities.... (9,372) 10,134 (1,296)
------- ------- -------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of equipment............................. (13,973) (10,814) (5,650)
------- ------- -------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Advances from (repayments to) stockholders........ 29,328 -- 9,800
Issuance of common Stock.......................... 200 -- 200
------- ------- -------
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities.............. 29,528 -- 10,000
------- ------- -------
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents... 6,183 (680) 3,054
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Beginning................. -- 6,183 --
------- ------- -------
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- End of Period............. $ 6,183 $ 5,503 $ 3,054
------- ------- -------
------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
For the seven months ended December 31, 1998 and the six months ended June 30,
1999, and the one month ended June 30, 1998, the Company paid no income taxes
and no interest.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND JUNE 30, 1999
NOTE 1 -- DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Gamer's Alliance, Inc. (the 'Company') is a collection of multiple
internet-based websites for information and evaluation of the current and most
popular software games sold on the World Wide Web and in software stores. The
Company was incorporated in the state of Missouri on June 1, 1998 and began
operations on that date.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principals requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For certain of the Company's financial instruments such as cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and advances from stockholders the
carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy
financial institutions. However, cash balances may exceed the FDIC insured
levels at various times during the year. The Company maintains allowances for
credit losses when required.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may
not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and
used are recognized based on the fair value of the assets, and long-lived assets
to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount of fair value
less cost to sell.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company derives its revenue from the sale of advertisements on
short-term contracts. Advertising revenues are recognized ratably over the
period in which the advertisements are displayed.
INCOME TAXES
The Company has been a subchapter S corporation. Income is passed through
to the stockholders who pay personally their share of the applicable taxes.
Therefore, no provision for income taxes was made at December 31, 1998.
Subsequent to the termination of the Company's S Corporation election (See
Note 3), provisions for income taxes are based on taxes payable or refundable
for the current year and deferred taxes on
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GAMER'S ALLIANCE, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND JUNE 30, 1999
temporary differences between the amount of taxable income and pretax financial
income and between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported
amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
included in the financial statements at currently enacted income tax rates
applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are
expected to be realized or settled as prescribed by Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ('SFAS') No. 109, 'Accounting for Income Taxes.' As changes
in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
adjusted through the provision for income taxes.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting Comprehensive Income', establishes standards for
the reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components in the
financial statements. As of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999, the Company had
no items that represent other comprehensive income and, therefore, has not
included a schedule of comprehensive income in the financial statements.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, 'Earnings Per Share', the basic loss per
share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per common
share is computed similar to basic loss per common share except that the
denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that
would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and
if the additional common shares were dilutive.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000 ISSUE
During the period ended December 31, 1998, the Company conducted an
assessment of issues related to the year 2000 and determined that no issues
existed which would cause its computer systems not to properly utilize dates
beyond December 31, 1999.
NOTE 2 -- EQUIPMENT
As of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999, equipment consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1998 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Computer Equipment.......................................... $13,973 $24,787
Less: Accumulated Depreciation.............................. 2,795 4,547
------- -------
Equipment, net.............................................. $11,178 $20,240
------- -------
------- -------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the seven months ended December 31, 1998 was
$2,795 and for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was $1,752. For the one month
ended June 30, 1998 depreciation expense was $157.
NOTE 3 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On June 30, 1998, 100% of the Company's common stock was acquired by
eUniverse, Inc., a publicly held company.
As a result of the sale of the Company, the Subchapter Corporation status
has been terminated.
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FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
F-83
<PAGE>
CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Independent Auditors' Report. F-85
<S> <C>
Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets......................................... F-86
Statements of Operations............................... F-87
Statements of Stockholder's Equity (Deficiency)........ F-88
Statements of Cash Flows............................... F-89
Notes to Financial Statements.......................... F-90
</TABLE>
F-84
<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Falcon Ventures
Corporation as of November 30, 1999 and February 24, 1999, and the related
statements of operations, stockholder's equity (deficiency) and cash flows for
the nine months ended November 30, 1999 and for the initial period May 12, 1998
to February 24, 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Falcon Ventures Corporation
as of November 30, 1999 and February 24, 1999, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the nine months ended November 30, 1999 and the initial
period May 12, 1999 to February 24, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
January 5, 2000
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FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, | FEBRUARY 24,
1999 | 1999
---- | ----
<S> <C> | <C>
ASSETS |
Current assets |
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 9,892 | $ 8,924
Inventories............................................ 373,315 | --
Other current assets................................... 1,538 | 5,547
---------- | ---------
Total current assets.............................. 384,745 | 14,471
Equipment and furniture, net................................ 69,127 | 1,500
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired, net |
of accumulated amortization of $37,544.................... 463,039 | --
Other assets................................................ 27,169 | --
---------- | ---------
Total assets...................................... $ 944,080 | $ 15,971
---------- | ---------
---------- | ---------
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
Current liabilities |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................. $ 513,315 | $ 10,304
Due to parent.......................................... 590,944 | --
---------- | ---------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,104,259 | 10,304
---------- | ---------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)...................... -- | --
Stockholder's equity (deficiency) |
Common Stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares |
authorized, 1,000,000 issued and outstanding.......... 506,250 | 313,750
Accumulated deficit.................................... (666,429) | (308,083)
---------- | ---------
Total stockholder's equity (deficiency)........... (160,179) | 5,667
---------- | ---------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity |
(deficiency).................................... $ 944,080 | $ 15,971
---------- | ---------
---------- | ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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<PAGE>
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
| MAY 12, 1998 MAY 12, 1998
NINE SIX MONTHS | MAY 12, 1998 (INCEPTION) (INCEPTION)
MONTHS ENDED ENDED | TO TO TO
NOVEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, | FEBRUARY 24, NOVEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1999 | 1999 1998 1998
---- ---- | ---- ---- ----
| (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> | <C> <C> <C>
Sales.................... $ 427,766 $ 67,406 | $ 102,872 $38,192 $10,382
Cost of goods sold....... 495,877 94,868 | 91,788 16,779 5,714
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
Gross (loss) profit...... (68,111) (27,462) | 11,084 21,413 4,668
Selling, general and |
administrative |
expenses............... 598,318 320,443 | 319,167 10,391 7,782
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before |
taxes.................. (666,429) (347,905) | (308,083) 11,022 (3,114)
Provision for income |
taxes.................. -- -- | -- -- --
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)........ $(666,429) $(347,905) | $(308,083) $11,022 $(3,114)
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
Basic and diluted income |
(loss) per share....... $ (0.67) $ (0.35) | $ (0.76) $ 0.03 $ (0.01)
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
Weighted average shares |
outstanding -- basic |
and diluted............ 1,000,000 1,000,000 | 404,167 400,000 400,000
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
--------- --------- | --------- ------- -------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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<PAGE>
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
-------------------- ACCUMULATED
SHARES AMOUNT DEFICIT TOTAL
------ ------ ------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at May 12, 1998.......................... -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of shares for cash...................... 400,000 10,000 10,000
Issuance of shares for services.................. 600,000 303,750 -- 303,750
Net loss......................................... -- -- (308,083) (308,083)
--------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at February 24, 1999..................... 1,000,000 313,750 (308,083) 5,667
Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
sold........................................... -- 192,500 308,083 500,583
Net loss......................................... -- -- (666,429) (666,429)
--------- -------- --------- ---------
Balance at November 30, 1999..................... 1,000,000 $506,250 $(666,429) $(160,179)
--------- -------- --------- ---------
--------- -------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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<PAGE>
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE SIX MONTHS | MAY 12, 1998 MAY 12, 1998 MAY 12, 1998
MONTHS ENDED ENDED | TO (INCEPTION) TO (INCEPTION) TO
NOVEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, | FEBRUARY 24, NOVEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1999 | 1999 1998 1998
---- ---- | ---- ---- ----
(UNAUDITED) | (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> | <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating |
Activities |
Net Income (Loss)............. $(666,429) $(347,905) | $(308,083) $ 11,022 $ (3,114)
Adjustments to reconcile net |
loss to cash provided by |
operating activities: |
Depreciation and |
amortization expense... 41,224 26,427 | -- -- --
Issuance of common stock |
for services........... -- -- | 303,750 -- --
(Increase) Decrease in: |
Inventories......... (373,315) (2,914) | -- -- --
Other current |
assets............ 4,009 (10,067) | (5,547) (12,373) --
Other assets........ (27,169) (26,204) | -- -- (210)
Increase (Decrease) in |
Accounts payable and |
accrued |
expenses.......... 503,011 26,754 | 10,304 -- 1,344
Due to parent....... 590,944 395,662 | -- -- --
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) |
Operating Activities............. 72,275 61,753 | 424 (1,351) (1,980)
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing |
Activities |
Purchase of equipment and |
furniture................... (71,307) (25,931) | (1,500) (1,500) (1,500)
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing |
Activities |
Issuance of common stock...... -- -- | 10,000 10,000 10,000
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
Net Increase in Cash............... 968 35,822 | 8,924 7,149 6,520
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- |
Beginning of Period.............. 8,924 11,867 | -- -- --
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- End of |
Period........................... $ 9,892 $ 47,689 | $ 8,924 $ 7,149 $ 6,520
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
--------- --------- | --------- -------- ---------
</TABLE>
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
During the nine months ended November 30, 1999 and for the initial period May
12, 1998 to February 24, 1999, the Company paid no income taxes and no interest.
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
During the initial period May 12, 1998 to February 24, 1999, the Company issued
600,000 shares of its common stock at an estimated fair market value of $303,750
for compensation.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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<PAGE>
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
NOTE 1 -- THE ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS
Falcon Ventures Corporation (dba 'DVD Wave') (the 'Company'), began
operations on May 12 1998, under a partnership agreement, and was incorporated
in California on November 4, 1998. The partners maintained their ownership
interests in the corporation. The corporation continued the operations begun as
the partnership. As of February 25, 1999 the Company is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ('Taketwo'). The Company is in
the business of selling and distributing Digital Video Disks ('DVD') on its
Internet web site. The Company's customers are located throughout the U.S. and
the Company has a corporate office in San Francisco, California. The Company
uses a fulfillment center with facilities located throughout the U.S. for the
storage and distribution of its products.
As discussed in Note 3, the original stockholders sold their shares on
February 24, 1999. There was no significant activity for the period February 25
to February 28, 1999. Therefore, the financial statements cover substantially
all of the operations of the company since inception. The Company's fiscal year
end is February 28.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For certain of the Company's financial instruments including cash and
accounts payable and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair
value due to their short maturities.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, consist of cash and accounts receivables. The
Company places its cash with high quality financial institutions and at times
may exceed the FDIC $100,000 insurance limit.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS
ACQUIRED
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ('FASB') Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard ('SFAS') No. 121, 'Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of',
long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of such assets may not be
recoverable. Impairment losses would be recognized if the carrying amounts of
the assets exceed the fair value of the assets.
INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of certain DVD's, which are held specifically for
resale. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost
determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
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FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
Equipment and furniture are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method based on useful lives of 5 years.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Product sales are recognized upon delivery of product to the customer.
Sales are adjusted for any future returns or allowances.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109,
'Accounting for Income Taxes'. Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method
whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences,
and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences.
Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than
not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in
tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
NET LOSS PER SHARE
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, 'Earnings Per Share', the basic loss per
common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per
common share is computed similar to basic loss per common share except that the
denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that
would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and
if the additional common shares were dilutive.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting Comprehensive Income', establishes standards for
the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the
financial statements. As of November 30, 1999 and February 24, 1999, the Company
had no items that represent other comprehensive income and, therefore, has not
included a schedule of comprehensive income in the financial statements.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 ISSUE
During the 1999, the Company conducted an assessment of issues related to
the Company and its customers regarding the Year 2000 and determined that no
issues existed, which would cause its computer systems not to properly utilize
dates beyond December 31, 1999.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs, except for costs associated with direct-response
advertising, are charged to operations when incurred. The costs of
direct-response advertising, if any, are capitalized and amortized over the
period during which future benefits are expected to be received.
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<PAGE>
FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
NOTE 2 -- EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
The cost of equipment and furniture consisted of the following as of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 12, 1998
TO
NOVEMBER 30, FEBRUARY 24,
1999 1999
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Computers.................................................. $54,128 $ --
Furniture and Fixtures..................................... 18,679 1,500
------- ------
72,807 1,500
Less: Accumulated Depreciation............................. 3,681 --
------- ------
$69,126 $1,500
------- ------
------- ------
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense was $3,681 and $0 for the nine months ended
November 30, 1999 and for the initial period May 12, 1998 to February 24, 1999,
respectively, and $1,398 and $0 for the six months ended September 30, 1999 and
the initial period May 12, 1998 to September 30, 1998, respectively.
NOTE 3 -- EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED
On February 24, 1999, the Stockholders of the Company sold 100% of their
issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common stock in exchange for
50,000 shares of Taketwo. The fair market value of the Company was determined by
the market value of Taketwo's common stock issued at the date of the
acquisition. Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff
Accounting Bulletin Topic 5J ('Push Down Basis of Accounting Required in Certain
Limited Circumstances'), the Company's assets and liabilities have been adjusted
to their fair market values as of the date of acquisition. The transaction was
accounted for by the purchase method of accounting; accordingly, the purchase
price has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase
price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired of $500,583 has been
recorded as the excess cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, which is
being amortized over ten years. The estimated fair value of the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash........................................................ $ 8,924
Other current assets........................................ 5,547
Equipment, net.............................................. 1,500
Excess cost over fair value of net assets acquired.......... 500,583
Accounts payable and accrued expenses....................... (10,304)
--------
Purchase price.............................................. $506,250
--------
--------
</TABLE>
NOTE 4 - DUE FROM PARENT
As of November 30, 1999, the Company has borrowed $588,030 from the
stockholder of the Company for operating funds and personnel costs. The advances
are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
NOTE 5 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
For the initial period May 12, 1998 to February 24, 1999, the Company
operated from a room located in the residency of the principal management. The
associated costs were determined to be immaterial to the operations of the
Company. For the nine months ended November 30, 1999, the Company's office was
located in the personal residence of the principal management until August 1999,
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FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
at which time the Company executed a non-cancelable operating lease for its
current office space. Total rent expense for the nine months ended November 30,
1999 was $32,980, and for the six months ended September 30, 1999 was $15,145.
Future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating lease is
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING
NOVEMBER 30,
------------
<S> <C>
2000........................................................ $104,000
2001........................................................ 104,000
2002........................................................ 70,000
--------
Total....................................................... $278,000
--------
--------
</TABLE>
NOTE 6 -- STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CLASS OF SHARES
The Company's Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to
1,000,000 shares common stock with no par value.
COMMON STOCK
Upon incorporation of the Company, 400,000 shares of the Company's common
stock was issued for the $10,000 of capital contributed to the partnership
originally formed on May 12, 1998.
During the ten months ended February 24, 1999, the Company issued 600,000
shares of the Company's common stock for compensation at a fair market value of
$0.5062 per share for a total value of $303,750. The market value of the shares
issued was determined based on the fair market value paid by the parent on
February 24, 1999.
NOTE 7 -- INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the federal
statutory rate is as follows:
<TABLE>
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MAY 12, 1998
TO
NOVEMBER 30, FEBRUARY 24,
1999 1999
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Federal Income Tax Rate.................................. 34.0 % 34.0 %
Effect of Valuation Allowance............................ (34.0)% (34.0)%
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Effective Income Tax Rate................................ 0.0 % 0.0 %
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At November 30, 1999 and February 24, 1999, the Company had net carry
forward losses of approximately $666,000 and $308,000, respectively. Because of
the current uncertainty of realizing the benefits of the tax carry forward, a
valuation allowance equal to the tax benefits for deferred taxes has been
established. The full realization of the tax benefit associated with the carry
forward depends predominantly upon the Company's ability to generate taxable
income during the carry forward period.
F-93
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FALCON VENTURES CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 24, 1999
NOVEMBER 30, 1999
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the net effect of temporary
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant
components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
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MAY 12, 1998
TO
NOVEMBER 30, FEBRUARY 24,
1999 1999
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Deferred Tax Assets Loss Carry forwards.................... $ 331,000 $ 105,000
Less: Valuation Allowance.................................. (331,000) (105,000)
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Net Deferred Tax Assets.................................... $ -- $ --
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At November 30, 1999 and February 24, 1999, the Company has provided a
valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset since management has not been
able to determine that the realization of that asset is more likely than not.
The net change in the valuation allowance for the nine months ended
November 30, 1999 and for the initial period May 12, 1998 to February 24, 1999
increased by $226,000 and $105,000, respectively.
NOTE 8 -- ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs incurred and recorded as expense in the statement of
operations were $37,580 and $2,400 for the periods ended November 30, 1999 and
February 24, 1999, respectively, and $16,011 and $550 for the six months ended
September 30, 1999 and the initial period May 12, 1998 to September 30, 1998,
respectively.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
eUniverse, Inc.
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Date: January 18, 2000 By: /s/ Brad Greenspan
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Chairman of the Board
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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3.01 -- Articles of Incorporation of the Company.(1)
3.02 -- Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Company
regarding change of name.(1)
3.03 -- Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
regarding issuance of Preferred Stock.(1)
3.04 -- Bylaws of the Company.(1)
3.05 -- Amendment to Bylaws.(1)
3.06 -- Designation of Preferred Stock of Motorcycle Centers of
America, Inc. dated April 7, 1999, as filed with the
Secretary of the State of Nevada, which defines the rights
and preferences of the Preferred Stock of the Company.(1)
10.01 -- Stock Purchase Agreement by and between Palisades
Capital, Inc. and Charles Beilman, dated as of October 1,
1998 (the 'Stock Purchase Agreement').(1)
10.02 -- Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated December 29,
1998.(1)
10.03 -- Amendment No. 2 to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated
February 11, 1999.(1)
10.04 -- Amendment No. 3 to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of
March , 1999.(1)
10.05 -- Amendment Number 4 to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as
of June 9, 1999.(1)
10.06 -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among
Motorcycle Centers of America, Inc., Entertainment
Universe, Inc. and the principal officers of Entertainment
Universe, Inc., dated April 9, 1999.(1)
10.07 -- Entertainment Universe, Inc. Regulation D Subscription
Agreement, dated as of April , 1999.(1)
10.08 -- Entertainment Universe, Inc. Registration Rights
Agreement, dated as of April 1999.(1)
10.09 -- Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between
Entertainment Universe, Inc. and Motorcycle Centers of
America, Inc., dated as of April 14, 1999.(1)
10.10 -- Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Motorcycle Centers
of America, Inc. and the shareholders of Case's Ladder,
Inc., dated as of April 21, 1999.(1)
10.11 -- Contract of Employment by and between Entertainment
Universe, Inc. and William R. Wagner, dated March 25,
1999.(1)
10.12 -- Employment Agreement by and between eUniverse, Inc. and
Leland N. Silvas, dated as of April 14, 1999.(1)
10.13 -- Letter agreement between Entertainment Universe, Inc. and
E.P. Opportunity Fund, L.L.C. regarding appointment of a
director of Entertainment Universe, Inc., dated April 6,
1999.(1)
10.14 -- Modification and Restatement of Lease by and between
Vincenzo Verna Trustee d/b/a Harvest Associates and CD
Universe, Inc. for the Company's office space in
Wallingford, Connecticut, dated as of February 1, 1999.(1)
10.15 -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among
eUniverse, Inc., Gamer's Alliance, Inc., and Larry N.
Pevnick and Robin T. Pevnick, Ten Ent., residents of St.
Louis County, Missouri, and Stan Goldenberg and Andrea R.
Goldenberg, Ten Ent., residents of St. Louis County,
Missouri, dated as of the 1st day of July, 1999.(2)
10.15.1 -- Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Reorganization
by and among eUniverse, Inc., Gamer's Alliance, Inc., and
Larry N. Pevnick and Robin T. Pevnick, Ten Ent., residents
of St. Louis County, Missouri, and Stan Goldenberg and
Andrea R. Goldenberg, Ten Ent., residents of St. Louis
County, Missouri, dated as of the 12th day of November,
1999.(1)
10.16 -- Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among
eUniverse, Inc., The Big Network, Inc., Stephen D.
Sellers, John V. Hanke and Michael Sellers, dated July 30,
1999 (effective as of August 31, 1999).(2)
10.17 -- Letter Agreement by and among Brad D. Greenspan, Charles
Beilman, Stephen D. Sellers and John V. Hanke regarding
appointment of a director of eUniverse, Inc., dated as of
August 31, 1999.(2)
10.18 -- Employment Agreement by and between eUniverse, Inc. and
John Haiduck, dated as of June 17, 999.(2)
10.19 -- Employment Agreement by and between eUniverse, Inc. and
Stephen D. Sellers, dated as of August 31, 1999.(2)
10.21 -- eUniverse, Inc. Registration Rights Agreement dated July
30, 1999.(2)
10.22 -- Office Sublease by and between Golden Gate University and
The Big Network, Inc., dated July 9, 1999.(2)
10.23 -- Engagement Letter by and among Gerard Klauer Mattison &
Co., Inc. by Entertainment Universe, Inc. and Brad
Greenspan, dated February 24, 1999.(2)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.24 -- Indemnification Agreement by Entertainment Universe, Inc.
and Brad Greenspan in favor of Gerard Klauer Mattison &
Co., Inc., dated February 24, 1999.(2)
10.25 -- eUniverse, Inc. 1999 Stock Awards Plan.(2)
10.26 -- Online Partner Agreement between CD Universe, Inc. and
Accessio.com Inc., regarding US-Style, dated November 5,
1998.(1)
10.27 -- Employment Agreement by and between eUniverse, Inc. and
Martin Hamilton, dated as of October 25, 1999.(1)
10.28 -- Web Advertising Agreement by and between eUniverse, Inc.
and Mpath Interactive, Inc., dated as of August 13, 1999.
Portions of Exhibit 10.28 have been omitted pursuant to a
request for confidential treatment.(3)
10.29 -- eUniverse, Inc. Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Gerard
Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc., dated April 14, 1999.(1)
21.01 -- Subsidiaries of eUniverse, Inc.(1)
23.01 -- Consent of Jonathan P. Reuben, CPA
23.02 -- Consent of Cordovano & Harvey, PC
23.03 -- Consent of Merdinger, Fruchter, Rosen & Corso, PC
23.04 -- Consent of Merdinger, Fruchter, Rosen & Corso, PC
23.05 -- Consent of Merdinger, Fruchter, Rosen & Corso, PC
23.06 -- Consent of Merdinger, Fruchter, Rosen & Corso, PC
27.01 -- Financial Data Schedule(1)
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(1) Exhibit previously filed.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form SB-2 filed on September 13,
1999 (Registration File No. 333-86959).
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's 10-Q Report filed on
November 15, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 23.01
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
eUNIVERSE, INC.
101 North Plains Industrial Road
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc. on
Form 10, Amendment No. 5 of our report dated April 9, 1999, and to the
reference to us under the headings "Experts."
Jonathan P. Reuben, C.P.A.
An Accountancy Corporation
Torrance, CA 90505
January 18, 2000
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EXHIBIT 23.02
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc. on
Form 10/A, Amendment No. 5 of our report dated June 3, 1999, and to the
reference to us under the headings "Experts."
CORDOVANO AND HARVEY, P.C.
Cordovano and Harvey, P.C.
Denver, Colorado
January 18, 2000
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[LETTERHEAD OF MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc.
on Form 10 of our report dated January 5, 2000 relating to the financial
statements of Falcon Ventures Corporation and to the reference to our Firm under
the caption "Experts" in such Registration Statement.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
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MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
January 18, 2000
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[LETTERHEAD OF MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc.
on Form 10 of our report dated May 14, 1999 relating to the financial statements
of CD Universe, Inc., and to the reference to our Firm under the caption
"Experts" in such Registration Statement.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
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MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
January 18, 2000
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[LETTERHEAD OF MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc.
on Form 10 of our report dated November 17, 1999 relating to the financial
statements of Gamer's Alliance, Inc., and to the reference to our Firm under the
caption "Experts" in such Registration Statement.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
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MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
New York, New York
January 18, 2000
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[LETTERHEAD OF MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement of eUniverse, Inc.
on Form 10 of our report dated July 23, 1999, except as for Note 8(d) as to
which the date is September 15, 1999, relating to the financial statements of
The Big Network, Inc., and to the reference to our Firm under the caption
"Experts" in such Registration Statement.
MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
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MERDINGER, FRUCHTER, ROSEN & CORSO, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
January 18, 2000
