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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
|X| ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For fiscal year ended MAY 31, 2000
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or
|_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 22-281-1783
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State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
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675 THIRD AVENUE, 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code (212) 557-5557
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $0.00005 per share
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(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
|X| Yes |_| No
Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. | |
Issuer's revenues for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000 were $76,549.
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity
held by non-affiliates of the issuer, based upon the closing price of such
common equity on August 31, 2000, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board, was
approximately $28,287,000 (affiliates being, for these purposes only, directors,
executive officers and holders of more than 5% of the issuer's common stock).
As of September 13, 2000, the Registrant had 13,375,724 shares
of common stock outstanding.
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
CERTAIN STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-KSB,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS CONTAINING THE WORDS "BELIEVES",
"ANTICIPATES", "ESTIMATES", "EXPECTS", AND WORDS OF SIMILAR IMPORT, CONSTITUTE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES
LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. READERS ARE REFERRED TO THE "RISK FACTORS"
SECTION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHICH IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT RISK FACTORS THAT COULD
CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD
LOOKING STATEMENTS.
OVERVIEW
Falcon Entertainment Corp. (collectively with its subsidiaries,
"Falcon" or the "Company") is a diversified entertainment company that
broadcasts music videos of amateur and professional artists over cable and
direct satellite television on its television channel, IMNTV, and that
webcasts those videos over the Internet through its web site, www.IMNTV.com.
It also operates a record label, InVision Records, and intends to commence
operations of a second record label, Ecity Records. Through these labels, the
Company intends to produce and mass market the music of artists and bands,
including certain of those who submit videos for broadcast over IMNTV. It
further intends to develop its web site into a web portal to promote the
Company's products and services, promote the musicians signed to its record
labels, provide music news and related informational services and provide
links to related web sites.
To date, the Company has not generated revenues from the operation of
its current business model. For the fiscal years ended May 31, 2000 and 1999,
the Company incurred losses of $5,866,842 and $62,619, respectively. In March
2000, the Company completed a private offering of its common stock, raising
approximately $7,395,000 after deductions for commissions, fees and offering
expenses.
The Company was incorporated in March 1986 under the laws of the State
of Delaware under the name AVTR Systems, Inc. In April 1999 the Company changed
its name to Independent Music Group, Inc., and in December 1999 it changed its
name to Falcon Entertainment Corp. In April 1999, the Company acquired all of
the issued and outstanding capital stock of Independent Music Network, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, from the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman.
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
The Company believes that the broadcast television market for music
videos and music programming has grown significantly since the introduction
of MTV in 1981. Music enthusiasts are now able to view musical genres ranging
from country to rock to rap to salsa on cable television, with major channels
generating significant revenues from growing cable subscriptions and
increasing advertiser support. The Company's research indicates that the
amateur music industry has experienced a corresponding significant growth
phase. According to the Gallup Organization of Princeton, New Jersey
("Gallup"), in 1999 approximately 53% of all U.S. households owned at least
one musical instrument, 50% of all U.S. households had one member who played
an instrument and 40% of U.S. households had two or more members who played
an instrument. According to Gallup, in the U.S. alone, nearly $6.8 billion
was spent on musical instruments and accessories in 1999, representing an
increase of approximately 27% from 1994.
According to a 1999 study by the Recording Industry Association of
America ("RIAA"), the demographic profile of consumers of recorded music has
aged along with the population. Consumers age 29 and under accounted for
44.2% of music purchases in 1999 as compared to 57.0% in 1990. Similarly,
consumers over the age of 45 comprised 24.7% of the market in 1999 compared
with 11.1% in 1990. Based on RIAA data, there have been significant gains in
popular music listenership among the 35 and over category, tracking the aging
of the "baby boomer" generation. While spending by young Americans remains
predictably strong, the baby boomers (particularly those in the age 40-44
category) have shown the most notable increase, jumping from a 7.8% market
share in 1990 to 9.3% in 1999. These shifting demographic patterns strengthen
the Company's belief that its concept will appeal to a wide domestic audience.
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The Company believes that no medium currently exists which gives
amateur musicians the opportunity to present themselves on national television.
Channels such as MTV and VH1 primarily program well-known artists who are listed
on the Billboard 100 or similar charts. The Company also believes that many
major and independent record labels and talent agencies are seeking a
cost-effective method to discover and showcase new talent on a non-preferential
basis.
IMNTV
The Company began broadcasting music videos of independent artists over
its television channel, Independent Music Network, or IMNTV, on June 1, 2000.
Through an agreement with Yahoo! Inc., IMNTV's programming is simulcast over the
Internet. Independent Music Network's programming currently consists of a
variety of music video content packaged into 1/2-hour segments, each including
approximately seven music videos. Independent Music Network's programming is
presently being broadcast in the Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Norfolk,
Virginia; Los Angeles, California and San Diego, California television markets
and other limited national television markets to a subscriber base of
approximately 2,325,000 households. The Company intends to:
o continually increase the length and quality of IMNTV's
programming;
o expand the size and number of broadcast markets in which its
programming is available;
o begin selling advertising time during its broadcasts; and
o build a music and entertainment based web portal that supports
its television broadcasting activities.
Based on Gallup and RIAA statistics, the Company believes that a large
number of amateur musicians will attempt to air their music videos on IMNTV and
that the wide population of amateur musicians constitutes a ready-made audience
for this programming. The Company expects to derive revenues by selling
advertising time during its broadcasts.
IMNTV currently airs music videos submitted by independent artists
and bands, as well as videos provided by major and independent record labels.
After videos are screened for acceptable broadcast content and are
professionally packaged and edited, they are broadcast on IMNTV and are
simultaneously webcast on IMNTV.com and Yahoo! Broadcast.
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
On April 15, 2000, the Company launched an international print and
broadcast advertising campaign to promote IMNTV and to provide amateur musicians
with information on how to register and submit their music videos. The
advertising campaign included approximately 1,200 television spots and print
advertisements in over 75 publications. The international advertising campaign
targeted men and women primarily aged 16 to 36, and included a series of 15-,
30-, 45- and 60-second spots, plus print, outdoor and Internet advertisements.
The television commercials aired on VH1, MTV, E!, The Sci-Fi Channel, NBC, CBS
and TBS and in the United States, Mexico and Central and South America. The
print advertisements appeared in publications such as Billboard, CMJ Monthly,
Guitar Player, Electronic Musician and Spin. The television campaign aired from
April to June of 2000 and the print advertising campaign was distributed from
April to August of 2000.
WEB SITE
The Company's advertising campaign created substantial activity on
Independent Music Network's web site, located at www.IMNTV.com. Through the
IMNTV.com web site, artists are able to obtain information as to the IMNTV video
submission process. Each artist or band that submits an acceptable video is also
listed on the IMNTV.com web site, through which simultaneous and archived
streaming audio clips of its performances may be heard and other related
information is displayed.
IMNTV's programming content is broadcast on the Internet pursuant to a
broadcast services agreement with Yahoo!, Inc., which gives consumers access to
a range of independent music video programming on both
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IMNTV.com and on Yahoo! Broadcast, streamed 24 hours a day, seven days a week
simultaneously with Independent Music Network's television programming. IMNTV's
programming can be viewed on Yahoo! at
http://www.broadcast.com/television/imntv.
WEB PORTAL
As public awareness of the IMNTV brand name grows, the Company intends
to develop IMNTV.com into a web portal that will initially focus on
entertainment and information and thereafter expand into a variety of other
content and services.
The Company expects that, in addition to the features currently
available on the IMNTV.com web site, this web portal will be used for a number
of functional and promotional purposes, including:
o contest polling;
o CD sales and audio samples;
o music magazines;
o VJ biographies and stories;
o IMNTV's interactive jukebox;
o sales of IMNTV merchandise;
o music industry news;
o CD release information and reviews;
o independent band information and performance schedules; and
o chat rooms.
TELEVISION BROADCAST
After music videos submitted to the Company are screened, the videos
are edited into packaged programming content. IMNTV's programming currently
consists of approximately 15 music videos per hour interspersed with
Company-sponsored advertising. The Company is initially focusing its broadcast
time to reach the amateur band market, where the 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. time
slot offers a combination of what the Company believes to be prime demographic
viewership and reduced cost.
IMNTV's programming is transmitted by OlympuSAT, Inc., a subsidiary
of Ocean Communications, Inc. Pursuant to the network carriage agreement
between the Company and OlympuSAT, OlympuSAT distributes IMNTV's programming
to a number of markets throughout the U.S. in exchange for monthly fees paid
by the Company. IMNTV's programming is currently being broadcast to more than
2.3 million distinct households and 5.7 million individuals, via cable
systems and direct satellite platforms. IMNTV currently broadcasts a digital
signal 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Independent Music Network also
receives carriage on OlympuSAT's transponder as well as master control (tape
playback) services.
The following table summarizes IMNTV's broadcast footprint as of August
31, 2000:
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Miami 26 WWTU
Orlando 26 WNTO
Norfolk 25 Cox of Norfolk, Virginia
Los Angeles - Orange County 16 Time Warner of Los Angeles
Los Angeles - South Bay 3 Time Warner of Los Angeles
San Diego 78 Time Warner of San Diego
Motorola's 4DTV Direct Satellite Various National Coverage
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As part of its programming strategy, each month Independent Music
Network's advisory board chooses the top artists or bands broadcast on IMNTV
during that period. The selected artists will each be featured with a
1/2-hour exclusive television showcase of their videos at no additional cost
to them. The top band of the month then may, at its option, be signed to a
recording contract with one of the Company's record labels, InVision Records
or Ecity Records.
ADVISORY BOARD
Independent Music Network has an advisory board which is comprised
of 19 individuals with significant music industry experience. Each month, the
advisory board selects the top independent artists on IMNTV. In addition, the
advisory board members are available upon request to consult with Company
management in their particular areas of expertise. Independent Music
Network's Advisory Board is comprised of the following individuals:
STEVE LUKATHER is a musician, songwriter and producer, and a founding
member of the group Toto, which over the past 23 years has sold over 30 million
records. Steve has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards and has won 7, including
awards for Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Producer of the Year. Mr.
Lukather is a renowned guitarist, and has performed on nearly 1,000 recordings
for artists including Paul McCartney, Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Eric
Clapton, Michael Jackson, George Harrison and Edgar Winter. Mr. Lukather has
also released three solo albums.
BILL CHAMPLIN is a two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, who has
appeared as a vocalist and musician on hundreds of recordings for a wide range
of artists throughout his career. Bill has co-written songs for many artists,
including "After The Love Is Gone" for Earth, Wind and Fire and "Turn Your Love
Around" for George Benson. He has been a member of the band Chicago for 19
years, and is currently producing and developing new artists and working on a
new solo release.
RUSSELL FERRANTE is a pianist, keyboardist and producer. Russell is a
founding member of the contemporary jazz group The Yellowjackets, which since
1980 has released 14 albums, been nominated for ten Grammy Awards and received
two Grammy Awards. Mr. Ferrante has performed on recordings for artists
including George Michael, Take 6, Lee Ritenour and Brenda Russell. He is also an
adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, and has conducted
clinics at music schools and colleges worldwide.
RICKY LAWSON is a Grammy Award-winning writer, and an acknowledged
drummer and musician. Mr. Lawson is a founding member of the band The
Yellowjackets, and has performed on world tours with artists including Michael
Jackson, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder and, most recently, Steely
Dan. He has appeared on hundreds of recordings for a wide range of artists, and
has written, performed and produced music for soundtracks including EdTV, Toy
Story 2, The Bodyguard and Star Trek 5: The Journey Home.
STEVE THOMPSON is a producer, mixer, arranger, and songwriter, and is
the recipient of two Grammy Awards. He has produced recordings for artists
including Madonna, Korn, Blues Traveler, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin,
Earth, Wind and Fire and many others. He has mixed albums including Guns and
Roses' "Appetite For Destruction", John Lennon's "Milk And Honey" and
Mettalica's "And Justice For All", and has mixed singles for bands and artists
including The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Paul Simon and Aretha Franklin.
RON SAINT-GERMAIN is a record producer and mixer. Mr. Saint-Germain has
produced records for artists including Creed, 311, Living Colour, Bad Brains and
Paquito D'Rivera. He has mixed albums for artists including Jimi Hendrix, U2,
Mick Jagger, Soundgarden, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Lou Reed, Cat Stevens and many more. Over the past 29 years, Mr. Saint-Germain
has earned over 50 RIAA Gold and Platinum awards, representing 130 million unit
sales of records in the aggregate.
LARRY FITZGERALD and MARK HARTLEY are the founders and owners of The
Fitzgerald Hartley Company, an entertainment company specializing in personal
management, music publishing, marketing, music supervision, touring and
consulting. They currently manage artists and bands including Toto, Olivia
Newton John, Clint Black,
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Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, David Benoit, Joe Ely and Pam Tillis. They have
supervised music for films including Tin Cup, Maverick and Something to Talk
About.
JULI DAVIDSON is a musician, songwriter and producer, and was employed
by MTV Networks from 1982 to 1995. During her tenure at MTV Networks, she held
various creative and marketing positions, and in 1989 became Vice President and
Creative Director for VH1. In 1990, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of
Programming and Production. Ms. Davidson received a Clio Award for excellence in
advertising in 1987, and Ace Awards in 1991 and 1992 for producing the VH1
Honors show. She is the president and founder of The Juli Davidson Factor, Inc.,
a consulting firm to the music and entertainment industries.
HARLAN LANSKY is president and founder of Matrix Music Works, an artist
development and management company located in Hollywood, California. He was
co-founder of Soulpower Productions in the United States, where he worked with
artists including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Monica, 2 Pac and many
others. Mr. Lansky is a staff writer/producer with EMI, and is also a musician
and recording artist.
BONNIE MILNER is the owner and operator of Long View Farm Studios, a
residential recording studio complex located in Massachusetts, which has hosted
artists including The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Creed, Limp Bizkit, The Mighty
Mighty Bosstones and many others. Bonnie is also a musician and producer, and is
director of the Cool Kids Choir and All New Voices, a volunteer public schools
music program.
WILL LEE is best known as the bassist for the past 15 years for The
David Letterman Show. He has lent his considerable talents to more than 1,000
pop, jazz and rock albums and has sung and played on numerous television and
radio commercials. Mr. Lee has produced many recordings, and has performed with
artists such as Mariah Carey, Steely Dan, Miami Sound Machine, the Bee Gees,
Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Liza Minelli, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Frank
Sinatra, Mick Jaggar, the Fixx, David Bowie, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray
Charles, Al Green, D'Angelo, George Benson, Buddy Rich, Pat Matheny and many
others.
RANDY WALDMAN is a pianist, arranger, producer and recording artist. He
has performed with artists including Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Lou Rawls, George
Benson and Barbra Streisand. He has performed and/or arranged music on
recordings for artists including Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin,
Kenny Rogers, Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini and many others. His soundtrack
credits include Forest Gump, Hoffa, Back To The Future and The Bodyguard. Mr.
Waldman is the president and founder of Whirlybird Records.
FRANK QUINTERO is a musician, composer and producer who resides in
Caracas, Venezuela. Mr. Quintero is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and
has released numerous records throughout his career. As a performer, he has
opened for artists including George Benson, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Miguel
Bose, Luis Enrique and many others. He has recorded and produced recordings with
musicians including Don Grusin, Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, Alex Acuna
and Luis Conte. He recently co-produced a triple album that reunited 30 artists
from across Latin America.
MICHAEL GREGORY is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter who has
recorded ten solo albums over the past 20 years. He is also a composer for
theatre and dance and has taught music and performance at several music schools
and conservatories. He has recorded and/or performed with artists including Mick
Jagger, Steve Winwood, Walter Becker, Carlos Santana, Nile Rodgers, Bernard
Edwards, Nona Hendryx and Vernon Reid.
BRUCE GAITSCH is a musician and producer who has written songs for over
100 recording artists, including two number one songs for Madonna and Richard
Marx. He has played on over 3,000 recording sessions for artists including
Madonna, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Roger Waters and Don Henley. Mr. Gaitsch
has produced music for many artists, and has released numerous solo albums
throughout his career.
FRANK CIMLER, JR. is a veteran entertainment attorney and personal
manager. Mr. Cimler is the owner of Big C Entertainment, a management and legal
services company to the entertainment industry. He earned a B.S. in Business and
Finance from the University of Maryland, received his Juris Doctor from the New
England School of Law and obtained an LLM from Boston University School of Law.
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WILLIE CROES is a pianist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer who
lives in Caracas, Venezuela. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Mr. Croes
has been the leader of numerous bands and rhythm sections, and has been
instrumental in influencing the musical styles of many Latin artists. He has
produced multiple records for artists including Menudo, Yordano, Elisa Rego,
Sergio Perez, Guaco, Franco de Vita, and others. He has also produced music for
advertising campaigns for companies including Coca Cola, General Motors, Del
Monte and Polar.
BENJAMIN BRANDWIJK is a commercial producer, creative director and
copywriter, and over the last twelve years has been employed by some of the
largest advertising agencies in Venezuela. He earned a B.S. in communications
with a minor in audiovisual and mass media studies from the Universidad Catolica
Andres Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. His clients have included Pepsi, DHL,
Chrysler, Swatch, Digital, NCR and many others.
INVISION RECORDS
The Company recently established its InVision Records record label
to produce, record and distribute the music of established and independent
artists. To date, InVision has signed three artists, including Ray Charles,
to recording contracts. The Company anticipates that InVision's first
recording will be distributed beginning in the first quarter of 2001.
The Company believes that most record companies have created an
unproductive environment for their artists by concentrating too much on the
short term financial success of the record company and failing to provide the
means necessary to assist the artists in cultivating a long rewarding career
that could be more rewarding for both the artists and the record label. The
Company expects that InVision's relationship with Independent Music Network will
provide marketing, promotion and overall exposure benefits for InVision and its
artists. The Company believes that this resource is a unique component for
InVision and that no other record label has a proprietary television network to
promote its artists.
The Independent Music Network web site is anticipated to provide
another valuable service to InVision in that it will also be used to sell the
music of InVision's artists. The Company expects that recordings by InVision's
artists will be sold in an IMNTV.com online store and on proprietary web pages
dedicated to InVision. InVision also has direct access to the talent pool
generated by Independent Music Network and its website IMNTV.com.
INVISION'S ARTISTS
The following artists had signed recording contracts with InVision
Records as of August 31, 2000:
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Saint Eve Two releases, plus two option
periods for two additional releases per period
Maxsin Two releases, plus two option
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DISTRIBUTION
InVision intends to distribute its artists' recordings through "brick
and mortar" (conventional) distribution channels to retailers in the U.S. and in
international markets, as well as worldwide over the Internet.
The Company expects to make InVision's artists' recordings available
through major music retailers in the U.S. and abroad, and through the IMNTV.com
website. On the IMNTV.com site, it is anticipated that consumers will be able to
choose to purchase physical CDs or to purchase digitally downloadable files of
the artists' recordings using emerging download technologies.
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The Company expects that InVision's recordings will also be available
for purchase on other Internet music sites.
ECITY RECORDS
The Company expects to commence operations of a second record label,
Ecity Records. Through this label, the Company intends to record, produce and
distribute the music of certain of the independent artists featured on
Independent Music Network who agree to sign with Ecity.
EMPLOYEES
As of August 31, 2000, Falcon employed 13 people, including two in
sales and marketing, four in technology, two in creative and production and
five in support, administration, finance, management and human resources. All
employees except one are full-time. The Company believes that its relations
with its employees are good.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Falcon's corporate headquarters facility consists of approximately
7,000 square feet of leased office space located at 675 Third Avenue, 12th
Floor, New York, New York 10017. The lease has a ten year term that expires in
April 2010, and provides for monthly rental payments of approximately $30,000.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
As of May 31, 2000, the Company was not a party to any material
litigation.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol "INDE"
(previously "JNET"). There is currently a limited trading market for shares of
the Company's common stock, and the Company does not know whether an active
market will develop. The table below lists the high and low bid prices for the
Company's common stock as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board for the periods
indicated. The prices, which were provided by the research department of the OTC
Bulletin Board, reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down
or commission and may not represent actual transactions. The information gives
effect to a one for forty reverse stock split of the Company's issued and
outstanding common stock effective March 19, 1999.
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June 1, 1998 - August 31, 1998 $12.00 $ .04
September 1, 1998 - November 30, 1998 $12.00 $ .04
December 1, 1998 - February 28, 1999 $12.00 $ .04
March 1, 1999 - May 31, 1999 $16.00 $ 1.25
June 1, 1999 - August 31, 1999 $ 7.00 $ 1.50
September 1, 1999 - November 30, 1999 $ 7.25 $ 4.75
December 1, 1999 - February 29, 2000 $16.50 $ 6.25
March 1, 2000 - May 31, 2000 $14.62 $ 13.18
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As of August 31, 2000, shares of the Company's common stock were held
by approximately 208 holders of record.
The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends on its capital
stock. The Company currently intends to retain any earnings for use in its
business and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future. Future dividends, if any, will be determined by the Company's Board of
Directors.
During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2000, the Company sold the
following securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act").
In June 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 50,000 shares of
common stock to an employee of the Company in consideration for services
performed for the Company. The issuance was intended to be exempt from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
In August 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 50,000 shares of
common stock to an employee of the Company, and 5,000 shares to a consultant
of the Company, in consideration for services performed for the Company. The
issuances were intended to be exempt from registration pursuant to
Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
In December 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 10,000 shares of
common stock to certain directors of Falcon in exchange for consulting services.
The issuances were intended to be exempt from registration pursuant to Section
4(2) of the Securities Act.
In March 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 3,400,000 shares of
common stock to 147 accredited investors in consideration for an aggregate of
$8,500,000 in cash. After deducting commissions, fees and operating expenses,
the Company received net proceeds of approximately $7,395,000. Noble
International Investments, Inc. ("Noble") acted as the placement agent. In
connection with this private placement, the Company granted Noble a warrant to
purchase a maximum of 340,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of
$2.50 per share. The issuances were intended to be exempt from registration
pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D
promulgated under the Securities Act.
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In March 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 45,832 shares of
common stock to certain employees in consideration for services performed for
the Company. The issuance was intended to be exempt from registration pursuant
to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
In April 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000 shares of
common stock to the landlord of its executive offices stock in consideration for
a one-time reduction in rental payments. The issuance was intended to be exempt
from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
In May 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 90,000 shares of common
stock to the then 18 members of its advisory board, in consideration for their
consulting services. These issuances were intended to be exempt from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of
Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.
In May 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000 shares of
common stock to a consultant of the Company in consideration for services
performed for the Company. The issuance was intended to be exempt from
registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED NOTES WHICH APPEAR IN THIS FORM
10-KSB. THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT
INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. THE COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED IN THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A
RESULT OF CERTAIN FACTORS, INCLUDING THOSE DISCUSSED BELOW AND IN THE SECTION
ENTITLED "RISK FACTORS" OF THIS FORM 10-KSB.
OVERVIEW
We are a diverse, development stage entertainment company with an
emphasis on the music and music video entertainment industries. Our video
programming is delivered on the Internet at www.imntv.com and, since June 1,
2000, on cable television in a limited number of markets in the U.S. We have
not generated revenues since entering the entertainment industry in 1999.
Independent Music Network, Inc., which we acquired in April 1999, has not
generated revenues from operations since its inception in 1997.
PLAN OF OPERATION
Our current plan of operation for the next twelve months includes the
continued development of our broadcast programming over national cable
television, the continued design and development of our corporate web site, and
the development of our record labels, InVision Records and Ecity Records.
We expect that our primary sources of revenue will be derived from
Independent Music Network and InVision Records. We anticipate that Independent
Music Network will generate revenues primarily from television advertising
sales, video broadcasts and merchandising opportunities. We anticipate that
revenue streams from InVision will be generated from the sales and licensing of
musical recordings, representation and ownership of music publishing, licensing
of published and non-published musical compositions and the licensing and
merchandising of products related to the artists and musicians we sign. We
solicit video tapes from amateur and professional musicians for broadcast over
our IMNTV television channel, with the expectation of producing and mass
marketing certain of this music under our record labels. To accomplish our goal,
we plan to conduct and coordinate all advertising, band recruiting and video
editing as well as facilitate the broadcast of the music videos, production and
mass marketing the music of bands we sign.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our
ability to generate sufficient revenues from operations to meet our working
capital requirements. We expect to commence the sale of television advertising
time on our network during the first quarter of 2001, and we expect to
distribute our first musical recording in early 2001. Until we begin to produce
substantive revenues, to sustain our short term capital needs we intend to seek
additional financing. Our independent public accountants have raised substantial
doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern if we are unable to
obtain such funding in the near future. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report.
We may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results
due to a variety of factors, including:
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o commercial acceptance of, and our ability to sell advertising
time on, IMNTV;
o the level of traffic on our Internet sites;
o the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs
relating to the expansion of our operations;
o technical difficulties or system downtime;
o general economic conditions and economic conditions specific
to the Internet; and
o consumer acceptance of the artists and musicians signed by our
record labels.
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RISK FACTORS
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER INFORMATION IN THIS FORM 10-KSB, THE FOLLOWING
FACTORS SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING THE COMPANY AND ITS
BUSINESS. THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES
FACING THE COMPANY AND THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL RISKS THAT THE COMPANY DOES NOT
PRESENTLY KNOW OF OR THAT IT MAY CURRENTLY DEEM IMMATERIAL. ALL OF THESE RISKS
MAY IMPAIR THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS, PROSPECTS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
RISKS GENERALLY RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN THE NEAR FUTURE, WE MAY HAVE TO
CURTAIL OR CEASE OPERATIONS.
We have historically financed our operations primarily through the sale
of our securities. As of May 31, 2000, we had cash and cash equivalents of
$1,829,580 and an accumulated deficit of $5,968,847. We expect that we will
need to raise additional funds in the immediate future in order to meet our
working capital requirements. In this regard, our independent public accountants
have raised substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual
Report. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to
us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available to us, we may have to curtail
or cease operations, which would materially harm our business and financial
results. To the extent we raise additional funds through further issuances of
equity or convertible debt or equity securities, our existing stockholders could
suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have
rights, preferences and privileges superior to those of holders of our common
stock. Furthermore, any debt financing secured by us in the future could involve
restrictive covenants relating to our capital raising activities and other
financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to
obtain additional capital and to pursue business opportunities.
WE HAVE A LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY THAT MAKES AN EVALUATION OF OUR BUSINESS
DIFFICULT.
Although we incorporated in March 1986, we did not begin developing our
current business model until 1999. We only began broadcasting content over our
music channel, in a limited number of markets and during a limited number of
time periods, on June 1, 2000. In addition, as of August 31, 2000 we had signed
only three artists to our record labels, and we do not anticipate distributing
any of our artists' recordings until early 2001. Our extremely limited operating
history makes it difficult to evaluate our current business and prospects or to
accurately predict our future revenues or results of operations. Our business
model, and accordingly our revenue and income potential, is new and unproven. In
addition, we are subject to risks and difficulties frequently encountered by
early-stage companies in new and rapidly evolving markets.
WE HAVE A NEW AND UNPROVEN BUSINESS MODEL AND MAY NOT GENERATE SUFFICIENT
REVENUES FOR OUR BUSINESS TO SURVIVE OR BE SUCCESSFUL.
Our business model is based on the commercial viability of a new
national cable television channel devoted to the broadcast of music videos of
amateur and professional artists, as well as of two new record labels. In order
for our business to be successful, we must not only develop services that
directly generate revenues, but also provide content and services that attract
consumers to our cable television channel and our web site. Our business model
assumes that a large audience will develop for our cable television channel,
that cable operators in many markets will air our programming, and that we will
be able to generate significant revenues through the sale of advertising time on
our channel. Our model further assumes that we will be able to generate
significant revenues through the sale of recordings by our musical artists, as
well as related merchandise. Each of these assumptions is unproven, and if any
of the assumptions is incorrect, we may be unable to generate sufficient
revenues to sustain our business or to obtain profitability.
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND EXPECT TO INCUR LOSSES IN THE FUTURE.
We incurred net losses of $5,866,842 in the fiscal year ended May
31, 2000 and our accumulated deficit as of May 31, 2000 was $5,968,847. We
have not achieved profitably and expect to continue to incur losses for the
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foreseeable future. We expect those losses to increase from current levels as we
continue to incur expenses to develop our products and services. We believe that
our business depends on our ability to significantly increase revenues and to
limit our operating expenses. If our revenues fail to grow at anticipated rates
or our operating expenses increase without a commensurate increase in our
revenues, or we fail to adjust operating expense levels appropriately, we may
never be able to achieve profitability.
OUR QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS ARE LIKELY TO BE VOLATILE, AND MAY CAUSE OUR
STOCK PRICE TO FLUCTUATE.
Our future revenues and operating results are likely to vary
significantly from quarter to quarter due to a number of factors, many of which
are outside of our control. Accordingly, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our
results of operations may not be indicative of future performance. It is
possible that in some future periods our operating results will be below the
expectations of public market analysts and investors. In this event, the price
of our common stock will likely decline. Factors which may cause our revenues
and operating results to fluctuate include the following:
o our ability to attract and retain advertisers;
o the willingness of cable operators to broadcast our
programming;
o market acceptance of our music channel and our music releases;
o the timing and uncertainty of sales cycles;
o our ability to sign additional artists to our record labels;
o our ability to enter into satisfactory manufacturing and
distribution arrangements for our music recordings;
o new services offered by current or future competitors; and
o general economic conditions, as well as economic conditions
specific to the music industry.
WE FACE INTENSE COMPETITION FROM BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE
RESOURCES THAN WE DO.
We face intense competition for a finite amount of consumer
discretionary spending from numerous other entertainment companies and other
businesses in the entertainment industry, including television networks such as
MTV and VH1, major recording companies such as Sony, Time Warner, Universal and
EMI, and a wide variety of music- and entertainment-related web sites. All of
these businesses have substantially greater resources, histories of attracting
and retaining talent, obtaining properties and hiring key employees.
There are a number of television channels already on the market that
offer music entertainment to their viewers. These channels are backed by large
organizations that have more resources than we do. We compete, directly and
indirectly, with these and other channels for viewers, consumers, content and
service providers, advertisers and sponsors. To be competitive, we must enhance
our services and content on a timely and cost-effective basis. There can be no
assurance that we will be successful in attracting viewers, advertisers,
sponsors or adapting our television channel to user requirements or emerging
industry standards. Similarly, the market for recorded music is dominated by the
major record companies, certain of which are a part of larger entertainment
conglomerates, and have recording divisions with significant financial resources
and promotional budgets and large artist and repertoire staffs to compete for a
limited number of promising recording artists, producers and writers. Although
we intend to use our television channel to promote the videos of our artists,
there is also intense competition within the recording industry for "air time"
by radio disc jockeys, which is essential to gain attention and create demand
for recordings. There can be no assurance that any of our labels' artists,
recordings or music videos will gain the exposure required to generate
significant market interest or that we will be able to compete successfully.
We will compete with various forms of entertainment which provide
similar value, including movies, video and audio cassettes, broadcast
television, cable programming, special pay-per-view events, sporting events and
other forms of entertainment which may be less expensive or provide other
advantages to our targeted viewers. We will also compete for advertising dollars
with traditional media. While we believe that IMNTV is currently the only
network of its kind, there can be no assurances that other companies are not
developing or will not seek to develop
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similar networks. If our network is successful, it is possible that other
companies may seek to enter or capitalize on such a market and compete
directly with us. Many of these companies may have substantially greater
financing, personnel, technical and other resources than we do and may have
well-established reputations for success in the development, promotion and
marketing of entertainment events. There can be no assurance that we will be
able to compete successfully with these other entities.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY GENERALLY, ANY OF ALL OF WHICH MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT
ON OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Content acquisition costs, as well as promotion and marketing expenses
and third-party participation payable to producers and others, which reduce
potential revenues derived from programming events and musical recordings, have
increased significantly in recent years. Our future operating results will
depend upon numerous factors beyond our control, including the popularity, price
and timing of programming and special events being released and distributed,
national, regional, and local economic conditions, changes in demographics, the
availability of alternative forms of entertainment, critical reviews and public
tastes and preferences, which change rapidly and cannot be predicted. If we are
unable to successfully anticipate and respond to relatively rapid changes in
consumers' tastes and preferences, our business and operating results will be
adversely affected.
OUR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY WILL BE CONSTRAINED IF WE DO
NOT EFFECTIVELY MANAGE OUR ANTICIPATED RAPID GROWTH.
We expect to significantly increase our employee base as we implement
our business model and develop our product and service offerings. We currently
have only 13 employees. As we expand our operations, we expect to
significantly increase the size of our employee base. Our management and
operations are likely to be strained by this anticipated growth. To compete
effectively and to manage future growth, we must improve our financial and
management controls, reporting systems and procedures on a timely basis. We must
also expand, train and manage our employee base. If we are not successful in
managing our growth, our ability to achieve or maintain profitability may be
harmed.
WE MAY BE UNABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY PERSONNEL, WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY
AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND EFFECTIVELY MANAGE OUR BUSINESS.
Our future performance will depend largely on the efforts and abilities
of our senior executives and other key personnel. Our success will depend on our
ability to attract and retain these key employees in the future. The market for
such persons is extremely competitive and we may not find qualified replacements
for personnel who leave us. In addition, we do not maintain key person life
insurance on any of our key personnel, and have no plans to do so. The loss of,
or the inability to attract, any one or more of our key personnel may harm our
ability to develop and effectively manage our business.
CURRENT OR FUTURE GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY ADD TO OUR OPERATING COSTS.
We may face unanticipated operating costs because of the current
uncertainty surrounding potential government regulation of the Internet and
e-commerce. We believe that we are not currently subject to direct regulation of
our current and expected activities, other than regulations applicable to
businesses generally. However, the Internet has rapidly emerged as a commerce
medium, and governmental agencies have not yet been able to adapt all existing
regulations to the Internet environment. Laws and regulations may be introduced
and court decisions reached that affect the Internet or other online services,
covering issues such as user pricing, user privacy, freedom of expression,
access charges, content and quality of products and services, advertising,
intellectual property rights and information security. Complying with new
regulations would increase our operating costs. Furthermore, as a company with a
significant Internet presence, it is unclear in which jurisdictions we are
actually conducting business. Our failure to qualify to do business in a
jurisdiction that requires us to do so could subject us to fines or penalties
and could result in our inability to enforce contracts in that jurisdiction.
In addition, through our agreement with OlympuSAT, Inc., we are
indirectly subject to regulation by the Federal Communications Commission in
connection with operations of cable television systems, satellite
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distribution systems and television broadcasters. From time to time there are
pending before Congress various proposals which provide, among other things, for
increased rate regulation of cable systems, some form of "must carry" regime for
local broadcast stations, limits on the size of multiple system operators and
limits on carriage of affiliated program services. In addition, legislation is
periodically before Congress which would restore local authority to set cable
rates, to require the Federal Communications Commission to determine whether
and/or how to limit cable system ownership, and to require cable programmers to
sell their product to non-cable distributors under certain circumstances. It is
impossible to predict with accuracy whether any of these legislative proposals
will be enacted, or, if enacted, the form they will take; however, any
legislation which increases rate regulation or effects structural changes in the
cable industry could have a material adverse impact on our business and
operations.
WE MAY BE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT OUR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, WHICH COULD
RESULT IN THEIR UNAUTHORIZED USE BY OUR COMPETITORS AND HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT
ON OUR REVENUES.
Our success depends in part on our ability to protect our proprietary
rights. There can be no assurance that the measures taken by us to protect our
proprietary rights will be adequate to prevent misappropriation or independent
development by others of programming and media concepts based upon, or otherwise
similar to, those of our network. In addition, although we believe that our
programming and concepts have been independently developed and do not infringe
on the proprietary rights or trade secrets of others, there can be no assurance
that our methods and concepts do not and will not so infringe or that third
parties will not assert infringement claims, trade secret violations,
competitive torts or other proprietary rights violations against us in the
future. In the case of infringement, we could, under certain circumstances, be
required to modify our programming or obtain a license. There can be no
assurance that we would be able to do either in a timely manner or upon
acceptable terms and conditions, and such failure could have a material adverse
effect on our operations, cash flows and financial condition. There can also be
no assurance that we will have the resources to defend or prosecute proprietary
rights infringement action.
In addition, our record label business could be adversely affected by
the unauthorized reproduction of recordings for commercial sale and by home
taping. Unauthorized recordings of our products could result in the loss of
substantial revenues. We may in the future file lawsuits, either on our own
behalf or in conjunction with other music publishers, copyright owners and
publishing organizations seeking injunctive relief and/or monetary damages from
persons and companies who interfere with our property rights. Future actions
could be costly and time consuming and may divert management's attention from
our business affairs which could have a material adverse effect on our
operations. Similarly, new technologies, including digital audio tape and
recordable CD technology, may increase the opportunity for contraband
reproduction for distribution as well as the opportunity for consumers to make
high quality home copies of recordings. In the absence of adequate copyright or
other protections, new recording technologies could adversely affect the sale of
our music and consequently adversely affect our operating results.
We have filed U.S. trademark applications with respect to a number of
our names and marks, including "IMC," "Independent Music Channel," "IMNTV" and
"InVision." We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure registration of
any of these trademarks. In addition, we do not have any trademarks registered,
nor do we have any trademark applications pending, outside of the United States.
The laws of some foreign countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same
extent as do the laws of the United States. Effective copyright and trademark
protection may not be available in other jurisdictions. If we cannot adequately
protect our proprietary rights, our competitors could benefit from the
unauthorized use of such rights, resulting in an adverse impact on our revenues.
Even if we are able to protect our proprietary rights, we could incur
significant costs to defend our rights.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR TELEVISION BUSINESS
IF WE FAIL TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE AUDIENCE FOR OUR MUSIC CHANNEL AND WEB
SITE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT ADVERTISERS OR STRATEGIC ALLIANCES.
Increasing the size of our audience is critical to selling advertising
and to otherwise generating revenues. If we cannot increase the size of our
audience, then we may be unable to attract advertisers. In addition, we may be
at a relative disadvantage to other media companies with larger audiences that
may be able to leverage their audiences
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to access more advertisers and enter into significant strategic alliances. To
increase the size of our audience, we must:
o offer compelling music content;
o conduct effective marketing campaigns to acquire new users and
consumers;
o develop and maintain existing distribution relationships with
other web sites;
o update and enhance the features of our web site; and
o offer targeted, relevant products and services.
Our failure to achieve one or more of these objectives could adversely affect
our business, and we cannot assure you that we will be successful in these
efforts.
A significant element of our strategy is to build a loyal community of
members on our web site and web portal because we believe community features
help retain actively engaged users. If we are not successful in developing such
a community, then it may be more difficult to increase the size of our audience.
We also depend on establishing and maintaining relationships with
high-traffic web sites to increase our audience. There is intense competition
for placements on these sites, and we may not be able to establish such
relationships on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Even if we enter
into agreements with these web sites, they themselves may not attract
significant numbers of users. Therefore, our web site may not obtain
additional users from these relationships.
OUR BUSINESS IS DEPENDENT UPON THE DISTRIBUTION OF OUR PROGRAMMING THROUGH CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
IMNTV must compete for a limited amount of broadcast space on cable
television systems with a large number of well-established programmers supplying
a variety of alternative programming. We expect that our ability to generate
revenues through sales of advertising time on IMNTV will be dependent in large
part on our ability to distribute our television programming to a large
audience. We do not know how many cable televisions systems have channels
available for, or any interest in, programming featuring independent music
interests or whether OlympuSAT will be able to secure available channels for
our programming on a profitable basis. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we
will be able to secure channel space in a large number of markets or be able to
expand our operations as planned. If we are unable to broaden and maintain the
distribution of our channel and its programming, our ability to generate
revenues and our results of operations would be adversely affected.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO ATTRACT ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS TO OUR INDEPENDENT MUSIC
NETWORK, OUR BUSINESS WOULD BE HARMED.
We expect to rely heavily upon the sale of advertising time on IMNTV to
generate revenues. Such sales will likely be dependent upon our ability to
demonstrate that our programming is able to reach the demographics that
advertisers and sponsors seek to target. Our success in these efforts will be
affected by a number of factors including, among others, our ability to deliver
high quality, entertaining programming that is appealing to our targeted
viewers. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in our
endeavors or that we will receive sufficient advertising revenues to obtain or
maintain profitability.
Our ability to generate advertising revenues also may be adversely
affected by economic downturns which, if prolonged, might have an adverse impact
on television advertising, in general, and on our results of operations, cash
flows and financial condition. Additionally, advertising revenues may be
adversely impacted by many other factors beyond our control, including the
amount of funds that advertisers dedicate to television advertising and
sponsorship in general and to our programming in particular, the number of
advertisers seeking audiences within the demographic groups to which our
programming is targeted, competition within national and regional markets from
other media, and regulatory restrictions on advertising and sponsorships such as
liquor or cigarette advertising. There can be no assurance that we will be able
to attract advertisers. The inability to attract advertisers or to
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maintain these relationships once obtained would have an adverse affect on our
results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
IF IMNTV DOES NOT ATTRACT LOYAL SUPPORT FROM ITS TARGETED VIEWING AUDIENCE, OUR
BUSINESS WILL BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Our business plan is predicated on IMNTV attracting active and loyal
support from the community of music fans that have an interest in independent
music. There can be no assurance that there will be significant support from our
anticipated viewership segment or that sufficient public acceptance of our
programming will enable IMNTV to operate profitably. Moreover, there can be no
assurance that a sufficient number of advertisers will support our programming
because it may be considered too far outside mainstream programming, or it may
not reach a large enough audience. If we do not engender such support from our
targeted audience or advertisers, our results of operations, cash flows and
financial condition would be adversely affected.
SEASONALITY IN REVENUES IN THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON
OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, CASH FLOWS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Advertising revenues in the television industry fluctuate due to
seasonality. Television network revenues are typically lower in the third
quarter due to the number of reruns broadcast during the summer months. In the
future, our results of operations may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, which
could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations, cash flows
and financial condition.
WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ESTABLISH THE IMNTV BRAND.
We are new and little known in the entertainment sector and,
although we were incorporated in 1986, our efforts in the entertainment
industry only commenced in 1999. In order to generate traffic to our web site
and web portal and attract an audience to our entertainment channel, we will
need to spend significant resources on marketing and promoting our record
label, music programming and our web site. If we are unable to establish
brand recognition in the areas in which we operate, our business may be
negatively affected.
DELIVERY OF OUR CONTENT VIA TELEVISION OR THE INTERNET MAY BE INTERRUPTED DUE TO
SYSTEMS FAILURES, NATURAL DISASTERS OR OTHER CAUSES.
We are subject to the risk that delivery of our services via cable
television or the Internet may be interrupted as a result of satellite failure,
communications and/or network equipment damage caused by natural disasters such
as earthquakes and fires, hardware failures, increased stress on communications
and/or network hardware, local power losses or other telecommunications failures
and/or capacity constraints on us or our vendors' or suppliers' hardware. Any
such interruptions may cause us to lose viewers and, accordingly, may adversely
affect our business and results of operations.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON OUR CONTRACT WITH OLYMPUSAT, INC. TO PROVIDE NATIONAL CABLE
BROADCASTING SERVICES.
Completion of our business plan of national television broadcasting is
dependent upon OlympuSAT, Inc.'s performance of its obligations under the
broadcast agreement between us and OlympuSAT to place our programming on
additional cable systems. Similarly, completion of our business plan is also
dependent upon our ability to perform our obligations under the broadcast
agreement. Our obligations include payment of certain monthly transport fees,
monthly playback fees and monthly subscriber fees. If we are unable to meet
those obligations, OlympuSAT might discontinue performing services under the
broadcast agreement, which would adversely affect our business.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON OUR AGREEMENT WITH YAHOO! TO PROVIDE OUR NATIONAL TELEVISION
MUSIC VIDEO PROGRAMMING TO THE INTERNET.
Completion of our business plan of distribution of music video
programming on the Internet is dependent upon Yahoo's performance of its
obligations under the television station agreement with Yahoo! Inc. Similarly,
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completion of the business plan is also dependent upon our ability to perform
our obligations under the television station agreement. Our obligations include
payment of approximately $8,000 per month to Yahoo! to utilize its streaming
software and hardware to transmit Falcon's audio and video programming.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR RECORDING BUSINESS
WE HAVE A LIMITED ARTIST ROSTER AND IT IS UNCERTAINTY THAT THESE ARTISTS WILL
EVER GAIN MARKET ACCEPTANCE, WHICH COULD SUBSTANTIALLY HARM OUR BUSINESS.
The success of our business model will depend, in large part, on our
ability to generate significant revenues in the future from the exploitation of
a limited number of new and unknown recording artists in limited musical genres.
At present we have only three artists signed to our label. Accordingly, our
continued success will be dependent upon our ability to sign and retain
promising artists who will appeal to popular taste over a significant period of
time. As is typically the case in the record industry, demand and market
acceptance for newly introduced and unknown artists and recordings is subject to
a high level of uncertainty. Achieving market acceptance for new artists and
recordings will require us to spend significant efforts and expenditures for
advertising, marketing and promotional activities, including obtaining access to
television and radio "air time" to create awareness of and demand for our
recordings by consumers. We currently have limited marketing capabilities,
resources and personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be able, for
financial or other reasons, to successfully promote and market our newly
recorded music or that any of our efforts will result in initial or continued
market acceptance for our products.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO BUSINESS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TALENT DEVELOPMENT.
Currently, we have entered into recording contracts with only three
artists. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract other
artists, or, if we are able to attract such talent, that we will be able to
develop that talent successfully or in such a manner that significant sales of
artist product will result. There can be no assurance that any artist developed
by us will not request a release from his or her agreement with us. Because of
the highly personal and creative nature of a recording artist's contractual
obligations, it is not feasible to force an unwilling artist to perform the
terms of his or her contract. The failure to enter into recording contracts with
additional talented artists, or the loss of an artist with whom we have signed a
recording contract, could have a materially adverse effect on our results of
operations.
RECORD PRODUCTION AND PROMOTION ACTIVITIES ARE SPECULATIVE AND ARE SUBJECT TO
ALL OF THE RISKS GENERALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECORDING INDUSTRY.
Many commercial recordings released in the United States do not earn
sufficient gross receipts to cover the costs of production, promotion, marketing
and distribution and to return initial investments. Production costs and
promotion, marketing and distribution expenses, as well as third-party
participation costs payable to producers, recording artists and others, which
reduce potential revenues derived from record sales, have increased
significantly in recent years. Our future operating results will depend on
numerous factors beyond our control, such as the popularity and timing of other
recordings being released, retail prices, national, regional and local economic
conditions, changes in consumer demographics and critical reviews and public
tastes and preferences, which change rapidly and cannot be accurately predicted.
Our ability to plan for record production and promotional activities will be
significantly affected by our ability to anticipate and respond to changes in
consumer tastes and preferences, primarily those consumers comprising our target
market. A decline in the popularity of pre-recorded music, in the recording
industry generally or in our particular market segments could materially
adversely affect our business prospects and financial results.
Record production activities are also subject to unforeseen events,
unanticipated production cost overruns and technical and operating difficulties.
Significant up-front expenses associated with record production and promotion
could adversely affect our future operating results. Although we expect to seek
to reduce the financial risk of individual recordings by limiting our initial
production runs, actual production costs may exceed production budgets and the
occurrence of material cost overruns could have a material adverse effect on our
operating results.
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WE HAVE NOT ENTERED INTO ANY AGREEMENTS WITH DISTRIBUTORS TO DISTRIBUTE MUSIC
RECORDED FOR OUR RECORD LABELS.
Our success will be largely dependent upon the marketing efforts of our
distributors. Any distributors we may engage will continue to distribute other
recordings, including recordings in which they may have a large financial
interest and, accordingly, more incentive to actively distribute. If we are
unable to enter into distribution agreements with recognized distributors on
terms satisfactory to us, or if such distribution agreements are cancelled after
inception, our business and results of operations will be adversely affected.
ADVANCES IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD FOR CONTRABAND
REPRODUCTION, WHICH COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS.
New technologies, including digital audio tape and recordable CD
technology, may increase the opportunity for contraband reproduction for
distribution as well as the opportunity for consumers to make high quality home
copies of recordings. New recording technologies could adversely affect the sale
of CDs and tapes. We expect that our labels' recordings will initially be
produced primarily for CDs. A leveling off or a decline in sales of CDs as a
result of the introduction of new technologies could adversely affect our
business, operating results, cash flows and financial condition.
OUR MUSIC PRODUCTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO RETURN IF NOT SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
At the time of product sales, we may establish a reserve for future
returns based primarily on historical return rates and recognize revenues net of
estimated product returns. We anticipate that the agreements we may enter into
with distributors will permit the distributors to withhold up to approximately
35% of revenues for product returns. Product returns which significantly exceed
our reserves would materially adversely affect our operating results.
WE WILL RELY ON THIRD-PARTY VENDORS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CDS AND TAPES. WE DO
NOT YET, AND MAY NEVER, MAINTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH ANY PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND
MAY NEED TO PURCHASE CDS AND TAPES PURSUANT TO PURCHASE ORDERS PLACED FROM TIME
TO TIME IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
We will be dependent on the ability of third-party manufacturers and
other vendors to provide adequate supplies of CDs and tapes on a timely basis
and on favorable terms. Several of these manufacturers may require that we
purchase certain minimum quantities of CDs and tapes with each purchase order.
Although we believe that alternative manufacturing sources are currently
available, there can be no assurance that manufacturers will have sufficient
production capacity or incentive to satisfy our product and scheduling
requirements during any period of sustained demand or that we will not be
subject to price fluctuations or periodic delays. Failure or delay by our
manufacturers in supplying CDs and tapes to us on favorable terms could result
in material interruptions in our operations and adversely affect our ability to
deliver our products on a timely and competitive basis.
WE ANTICIPATE THAT A PORTION OF OUR SALES OF CDS AND TAPES WILL BE MADE IN
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, WHICH WILL SUBJECT US TO SPECIAL RISKS.
We expect that a portion of our sales of CDs and tapes will be to
foreign countries. Accordingly, we will be subject to increased credit risks,
customs duties and other trade restrictions, fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates, shipping delays and international political and economic
developments. A decline in the economic prospects of emerging foreign markets
could adversely affect our ability to initiate, and once initiated, expand,
international sales. Foreign sales also involve potential difficulties in
enforcing foreign license arrangements in the event of non-performance by the
licensee.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK
OUR COMMON STOCK IS TRADED ON THE "OVER THE COUNTER BULLETIN BOARD" AND THERE IS
CURRENTLY ONLY A LIMITED TRADING MARKET FOR OUR SHARES.
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Because of the limited trading market for shares of our common stock,
historic market prices may not be indicative of the prices at which our shares
can be bought or sold. The market price of our common stock may fall due to a
number of factors, including:
o actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results;
o changes in expectations as to our future financial
performance;
o availability of additional shares of common stock for public
sale;
o changes in securities analysts' financial estimates; and
o the operating and stock price performance of our competitors
and other comparable companies.
THE HOLDINGS OF OUR CONTROLLING STOCKHOLDER MAY LIMIT YOUR ABILITY TO INFLUENCE
THE OUTCOME OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS SUBJECT TO A STOCKHOLDER
VOTE, INCLUDING A SALE OF OUR COMPANY ON TERMS THAT MAY BE ATTRACTIVE TO YOU.
James Fallacaro, our Chief Executive Officer and President and
Chairman of our Board of Directors, currently owns approximately 63% of our
outstanding common stock. Mr. Fallacaro's stock ownership and management
positions enable him to exert considerable influence over us, including the
election of directors and the approval of other actions submitted to our
stockholders. In addition, without the consent of Mr. Fallacaro, we may be
prevented from entering into transactions that could be viewed as beneficial
to other stockholders, including a sale of our company. This could prevent
you from selling your stock to a potential acquiror at prices that exceed the
market price of our stock.
SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC SALE COULD DEPRESS OUR STOCK
PRICE.
The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales
by our existing stockholders of shares of common stock in the market, or the
perception that these sales could occur. In addition to shares of our common
stock that may be eligible for sale under Rule 144 or other exemptions from
registration under U.S. securities laws, we are obligated to register a total of
4,190,000 shares of our common stock, including shares issuable upon the
exercise of outstanding warrants, for resale.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by
reference to the consolidated financial statements listed in Item 13 below.
ITEM 8. CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH
SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
The directors and executive officers of the Company, their ages and
their positions with the Company are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
NAME AGE POSITION
James Fallacaro 52 Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the
Board
Anthony Escamilla 35 Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Christopher Mauritz 33 Chief Technology Officer
David Sifford 55 Senior Vice President and Director
Corinne Fallacaro 42 Secretary, Treasurer and Director
</TABLE>
JAMES FALLACARO has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President
and Chairman of the Board of Falcon since its formation in 1986. Since 1991, Mr.
Fallacaro has also served as President of CJS Holdings, Inc., a technology
licensing company he founded. From 1986 to 1987, Mr. Fallacaro served as
President, and from 1985 to 1986 as a Vice President, of Real Estate Financial
Investment Corp., which was in the business of acquiring, syndicating and
operating real property. From 1983 to 1985, Mr. Fallacaro was Vice President of
Diversified Resources Group, a firm engaged in the business of acquiring,
syndicating and managing real estate. From 1979 to 1983, Mr. Fallacaro was
President of Valkyerie Technology Group, a firm engaged in licensing of foreign
and domestic technology.
ANTHONY ESCAMILLA has served as Executive Vice President, Chief
Operating Officer and a director of Falcon since March 1999. Prior to joining
Falcon, Mr. Escamilla served as a consultant to the Company. From July 1999
to January 2000, Mr. Escamilla was the Chief Executive and Financial Officer,
and a director, of Regent Group, Inc. From November 1997 through July 1999, Mr.
Escamilla was principally self employed as a financial consultant to numerous
businesses, including MotorSports USA, Inc. From January 1993 through October
1997, he worked for the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd. in its Corporate
Finance and Cross Border M&A Departments. From September 1986 through July
1990, Mr. Escamilla worked for Deloitte & Touche in its Audit Department. He
earned MBA and BS degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the
University of Connecticut, respectively. Mr. Escamilla is a Certified Public
Accountant.
CHRISTOPHER MAURITZ has been Chief Technology Officer of the Company
since February 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mauritz served as a
consultant to Falcon. From June 1999 through February 2000, Mr. Mauritz
served as the Chief Operating and Chief Technology Officer of Oven Digital,
Inc. From July 1998 through March 1999, Mr. Mauritz was the National Director
for System Administration and Network Engineering of Rare Medium Inc. From
November 1997 through February 2000, he was a Network Engineer and Member of
the Board of Advisors for Net Exchange, Inc. From June 1997 through June
1998, Mr. Mauritz was Network Engineer and Technical Sales Consultant at New
York Net, Inc. From May 1996 through June 1997, he was Director of Marketing
and Director of Internet Operations at IBS Interactive, Inc. From 1992
through 1997, Mr. Mauritz was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of
Mordor International, an early public access Internet provider in the New
York metropolitan area. From November 1989 through May 1995, Mr. Mauritz held
various positions in the Latin American Finance Group of The Long-Term Credit
Bank of Japan, Ltd. where he was responsible for analyzing Latin American
corporate finance transactions,
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debt restructuring, and loan portfolio management. Mr. Mauritz received a B.A.
in Economics from Columbia University in 1989.
DAVID SIFFORD has served as a Senior Vice President and a director of
Falcon since September 1999. Prior to joining Falcon, Mr. Sifford served as a
consultant to the Company. From 1995 to present, Mr. Sifford has operated
Sifford Consulting Group, a firm that provides strategic consulting and advisory
services within the cable and television industries and the entertainment sector
of investment banking. From 1987 to 1995, Mr. Sifford was Executive Vice
President of Tribune Entertainment Company, where he was responsible for program
development, domestic and international sales and marketing for syndicated
programs. From 1984 to 1987, Mr. Sifford was president of King World
Enterprises, where he was responsible for the negotiation of distribution
agreements, the development of a domestic and international sales force and
marketing for syndicated programs. From 1969 to 1984, Mr. Sifford held various
senior level positions with companies in the entertainment industry. Mr. Sifford
received a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Business from St. Andrews
Presbyterian College in 1966. He is a member of The National Association of
Television Program Executives ("NATPE") and INTV. Mr. Sifford was a board member
of NATPE from 1976 to 1986.
CORINNE FALLACARO has served as Secretary, Treasurer and as a director
of Falcon since its inception in 1986. Ms. Fallacaro has also served as
Vice-President of CJS Holdings, Inc., a private technology licensing company,
since 1991. Ms. Fallacaro is the spouse of James Fallacaro, the Company's Chief
Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Our directors do not receive compensation for attendance at board meetings or
board committee meetings. However, our directors are reimbursed for all
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their attendance
at board and board committee meetings.
SECTION 16 BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
The rules promulgated under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, require the Company's officers and Directors, and persons who
own more than 10 percent of a registered class of the Company's equity
securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and to furnish the Company with copies. Based
solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Company during the
fiscal year ended May 31, 2000, the Company believes that its officers,
directors and 10% stockholders have timely filed all reports required by Section
16(a) to be filed, except that each of Mark Eddinger, Anthony Escamilla,
James Fallacaro and Christopher Mauritz failed to timely file a Form 3 upon
their respective appointments as officers and/or directors, and Anthony
Escamilla failed to timely file one Form 4, reporting an acquisition of shares
of common stock.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth information concerning the
compensation paid by the Company to its Chief Executive Officer and the only
other executive officer of the Company who received compensation in excess of
$100,000 during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
COMPENSATION AWARDS
OTHER
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER
ANNUAL
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) COMPENSATION
James Fallacaro............. 2000 250,000 0 0 0
President and Chairman of 1999 0 0 0 0
the Board 1998 0 0 0 0
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
COMPENSATION AWARDS
OTHER
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER
ANNUAL
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($) COMPENSATION
Mark Eddinger............... 2000 $ 105,000 0 $85,936(1) 0
President, Chief 1999 0 0 0 0
Operating 1998 0 0 0 0
Officer, Invision Records
</TABLE>
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1 Represents the fair market value of 20,833 shares of the Company's common
stock issued to Mr. Eddinger in March 2000, based on the closing price of
the common stock on August 31, 2000, as reported on the OTC Bulletin Board.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
On February 15, 2000, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement
with Mark Eddinger, which agreement was terminated effective as of August 28,
2000. Under this agreement, Mr. Eddinger was hired as the President and Chief
Operating Officer of InVision Records, and the Company agreed to pay him an
annual salary of $120,000. The agreement provided for bonuses based upon the
Company's profitability and Mr. Eddinger's progress made towards specific goals
set for his office. The agreement also provided for the grant to Mr. Eddinger of
150,000 shares of common stock, vesting at a rate of 12,500 shares per month.
In addition, on February 15, 2000, the Company entered into a consulting
agreement with Star West LLC ("Star West"), of which Mr. Eddinger is the
President, pursuant to which Star West provided consulting services to the
Company. The term of this agreement, which was terminated on June 1, 2000, was
to be continuous with Mr. Eddinger's employment with InVision Records. The
agreement provided that Star West would be paid a consulting fee of $20,000 per
month. In connection with the termination of this agreement on June 1, 2000, Mr.
Eddinger's annual salary under his employment agreement was increased to
$360,000.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information known to the Company
regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of the Company's common stock as of
August 31, 2000 by: (i) each person known by the Company to be the beneficial
owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of its common stock, (ii) each
director, (iii) the Chief Executive Officer, and (iv) all executive officers and
directors as a group.
In the table below, an asterisk (*) indicates less than one percent
ownership. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner in
the table set forth below is care of Falcon Entertainment Corp., 675 Third
Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AMOUNT AND NATURE OF PERCENTAGE
BENEFICIAL OWNER BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS
James Fallacaro 8,555,000 63%
Blue Marlin, Inc. 850,000 9.6%
Anthony Escamilla 116,666 *
David Sifford 10,000 *
121 Lyle Lane
Nashville, TN 37210
Corinne Fallacaro 76,658 *
Officers and Directors 8,766,657 63%
as a group (5 persons)
</TABLE>
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
In March 1999, the Company issued James Fallacaro, the Company's Chief
Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, 8,500,000 shares of
common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $20,000. In April 1999, the
Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of
Independent Music Network, Inc. from Mr. Fallacaro in exchange for 100,000
shares of common stock of the Company and $50,000.
From February 15, 2000 through May 31, 2000, the Company paid Star
West, LLC, a company controlled by Mark Eddinger, the President and Chief
Operating Officer of the Company's InVision subsidiary, a consulting fee of
$240,000 per year pursuant to a consulting agreement dated February 15, 2000.
This agreement was terminated effective as of June 1, 2000.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-KSB:
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The following consolidated financial
statements of Falcon are filed as a part of this Form 10-KSB on the pages
indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
<S> <C>
Report of Independent Accountants....................................................................... F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2000........................................................... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the years ended May 31, 2000 and 1999, and for the
period from inception (November 6, 1997) through May 31, 2000........................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the period from inception (November 6,
1997) to May 31, 2000................................................................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years ended May 31, 2000 and 1999, and for the
period from inception (November 6, 1997) through May 31, 2000........................................... F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.............................................................. F-6--F-12
</TABLE>
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2. EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-B.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware Secretary of State on March 10,
1986.*
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State and dated June 17, 1986.*
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on March 19, 1999.*
3.4 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on April 9, 1999.*
3.5 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on December 9, 1999. **
3.6 Bylaws.*
10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement between Independent Music Group, Inc. and James Fallacaro dated March
26, 1999.*
10.2 Network Carriage Agreement by and between Independent Music Group, Inc. and OlympuSAT, Inc. dated
December 6, 1999.**
10.3 Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark Eddinger dated February 15, 2000.+
10.4 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Star West LLC dated February 15, 2000.
10.5 Television Station Agreement between Yahoo!, Inc. and the Company dated March 20, 2000.***
10.6 Income and Talent Acquisition Agreement by and between InVision Records, Inc. and Harlan
Productions, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Music Works, dated May 8, 2000.
10.7 Right of First Refusal Agreement by and between InVision Records, Inc. and Harlan Productions,
Inc., d/b/a Matrix Music Works, dated May 8, 2000
10.8 Agreement of Lease between Royal Realty Corp. and the Company dated April 14, 2000.
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
24 Power of Attorney (filed as part of signature page).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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</TABLE>
* Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
10-SB filed with the SEC on June 21, 1999.
** Incorporated by reference to the Company's quarterly report on Form
10-QSB for the period ended November 30, 1999, filed with the SEC on
January 14,1999.
*** Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted based upon a request for
confidential treatment. The omitted material has been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
+ Management contract.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
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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, on the 13th day of September, 2000.
FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
By: /s/ James Fallacaro
--------------------------------------------------
James Fallacaro, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
President
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature
appears below hereby constitutes and appoints James Fallacaro and Anthony
Escamilla, and each of them, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and
agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his
name, place, and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all
amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Annual Report on Form
10-KSB, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in
connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto
said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to
do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or
could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their, or his substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below
by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and
on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ James Fallacaro Chairman of the Board, CEO
-------------------------------- and President (Principal Executive
James Fallacaro Officer) September 13, 2000
/s/ Corrine Fallacaro Director, Secretary and
-------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Financial
Corrine Fallacaro and Accounting Officer) September 13, 2000
/s/ Anthony Escamilla
------------------------------------
Anthony Escamilla Director, Executive Vice President September 13, 2000
and Chief Operating Officer
/s/ David Sifford
-------------------------------- Director and Senior Vice
David Sifford President September 13, 2000
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<S> <C>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware Secretary of State on March 10,
1986.*
3.2 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State and dated June 17, 1986.*
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on March 19, 1999.*
3.4 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on April 9, 1999.*
3.5 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the State of Delaware
Secretary of State on December 9, 1999. **
3.6 Bylaws.*
10.1 Stock Purchase Agreement between Independent Music Group, Inc. and James Fallacaro dated March 26,
1999.*
10.2 Network Carriage Agreement by and between Independent Music Group, Inc. and OlympuSAT, Inc. dated
December 6, 1999.**
10.3 Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark Eddinger dated February 15 2000.+
10.4 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Star West LLC dated February 15, 2000.
10.5 Television Station Agreement between Yahoo!, Inc. and the Company dated March 20, 2000.***
10.6 Income and Talent Acquisition Agreement by and between InVision Records, Inc. and Harlan
Productions, Inc., d/b/a Matrix Music Works, dated May 8, 2000
10.7 Right of First Refusal Agreement by and between InVision Records, Inc. and Harlan Productions,
Inc., d/b/a Matrix Music Works, dated May 8, 2000.
10.8 Agreement of Lease between Royal Realty Corp. and the Company dated April 14, 2000.
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
24 Power of Attorney (filed as part of signature page).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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</TABLE>
* Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
10-SB filed with the SEC on June 21, 1999.
** Incorporated by reference to the Company's quarterly report on Form
10-QSB for the period ended November 30, 1999, filed with the SEC on
January 14, 1999.
*** Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted based upon a request for
confidential treatment. The omitted material has been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
+ Management contract.
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2000
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C O N T E N T S
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT F-1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheet F-2
Statements of Operations F-3
Statements of Stockholders' Equity F-4
Statements of Cash Flows F-5
Notes to Financial Statements F-6 - F-12
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Falcon Entertainment Corporation
New York, New York
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Falcon
Entertainment Corporation and Subsidiaries (a development stage company) as of
May 31, 2000, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period
ended May 31, 2000 and for the period from inception (November 6, 1997) to May
31, 2000. 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 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Falcon Entertainment
Corporation and Subsidiaries as of May 31, 2000, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period then
ended, and for the period from inception (November 6, 1997) to May 31, 2000, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the
financial statements, the Company has sustained operating losses and negative
cash flows from operations since inception. In the absence of achieving
profitable operations and positive cash flows from operations or obtaining debt
or equity financing, the Company may have difficulty meeting current
obligations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
/s/ Kaufman, Rossin & Co.
------------------------------
KAUFMAN, ROSSIN & CO.
Miami, Florida
August 23, 2000
F-1
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
MAY 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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ASSETS
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<S> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 1,829,580
Certificates of deposit 150,928
Prepaid expenses (Note 3) 396,209
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Total current assets 2,376,717
PREPAID ARTIST FEES (NOTE 4) 255,084
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (NOTE 9) 348,499
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of
$6,717 (Note 7) 444,535
OTHER ASSETS 90,900
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,515,735
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
Note payable - stockholder (Note 8) $ 393,834
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,112,943
Distribution payable - stockholder 50,000
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Total current liabilities 1,556,777
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE 10) 1,958,958
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 3,515,735
================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-2
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Period From
Inception
(November 6,
Year ended Year ended 1997) through
May 31, 2000 May 31, 1999 May 31, 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Dividend income $ 71,672 $ 10,046 $ 93,915
Interest income 4,877 - 4,877
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Total revenues 76,549 10,046 98,792
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EXPENSES:
Advertising 3,567,956 - 3,567,956
Broadcasting fees 226,000 - 226,000
Compensation 749,580 - 749,580
Consulting 399,067 5,000 404,067
General and administrative 197,373 28,591 250,698
Interest 16,347 30,574 73,770
Production costs 306,874 - 306,874
Professional fees 130,194 8,500 138,694
Matrix agreement costs (Note 6) 350,000 - 350,000
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Total expenses 5,943,391 72,665 6,067,639
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NET LOSS $ 5,866,842 $ 62,619 $ 5,968,847
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NET LOSS PER SHARE $ (.57) $ (.01) $ (.60)
============================================================================================
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 10,265,911 9,636,475 9,881,666
============================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-3
<PAGE>
FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (NOVEMBER 6, 1997) TO MAY 31, 2000
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Deficit
Common Stock, $.00005 par value; Accumulated
20,000,000 shares authorized Additional During the
------------------------------- Paid-in Development
Transaction Date Shares Par Value Capital Stage Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sale of stock for cash ($.01 per share) 11/6/1997 100,000 $ 5 $ 995 $ - $ 1,000
Net loss from inception (November 6, 1997)
to May 31, 1998 - - - - (39,386) (39,386)
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Balance - May 31, 1998 - 100,000 5 995 (39,386) (38,386)
Acquisition of assets of Falcon
Entertainment Corporation
($.006 per share) 4/26/1999 9,536,475 477 54,248 - 54,725
Special distribution to shareholder 4/26/1999 - - (50,000) - (50,000)
Net loss for the year ended May 31, 1999 - - - - (62,619) (62,619)
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Balance - May 31, 1999 - 9,636,475 482 5,243 (102,005) (96,280)
Redemption of shares (Note 10) 6/1/1999 (50,000) (3) (124,997) - (125,000)
Issuance of common stock for compensation 6/28/1999 50,000 3 124,997 - 125,000
Issuance of common stock for consulting
services 8/23/1999 5,000 - 12,500 - 12,500
Issuance of common stock for compensation 8/23/1999 50,000 3 124,997 - 125,000
Issuance of common stock for consulting
services 12/3/1999 10,000 1 25,000 - 25,000
Issuance of common stock for compensation 3/21/2000 45,832 2 114,578 - 114,580
Issuance of common stock under Private
Placement 3/31/2000 3,400,000 170 8,499,830 - 8,500,000
Private placement offering costs 3/31/2000 - - (1,105,000) - (1,105,000)
Issuance of common stock for rent 4/5/2000 5,000 - 12,500 - 12,500
Issuance of common stock for consulting
services 5/15/2000 90,000 4 224,995 - 225,000
Issuance of common stock for consulting
services 5/19/2000 5,000 - 12,500 - 12,500
Net loss for the year ended May 31, 2000 - - - - (5,866,842) (5,866,842)
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Total 13,247,307 $ 662 $ 7,927,143 $ (5,968,847) $ 1,958,958
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Period From
Inception
(November 6,
Year ended Year ended 1997) through
May 31, 2000 May 31, 1999 May 31, 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (5,866,842) $ (62,619) $ (5,968,847)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 6,717 - 6,717
Common stock issued for compensation 614,580 - 614,580
Common stock issued for consulting services 275,000 - 275,000
Common stock issued for rent 12,500 - 12,500
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses (396,209) - (396,209)
Prepaid artist fees (255,084) - (255,084)
Security deposit (90,000) - (95,600)
Other assets - 4,700 4,700
Accrued expenses 1,107,443 36,074 1,170,366
Accrued interest (57,423) - (57,423)
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Total adjustments 1,217,524 40,774 1,279,547
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Net cash used in operating activities (4,649,318) (21,845) (4,689,300)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash balances of company acquired - 54,725 54,725
Purchase of certificates of deposit (499,427) - (499,427)
Purchases of property and equipment (451,252) - (451,252)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (950,679) 54,725 (895,954)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Loans from (repayment to) stockholder, net (227,638) (243,528) 18,834
Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock 7,395,000 - 7,396,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,167,362 (243,528) 7,414,834
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 1,567,365 (210,648) 1,829,580
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING 262,215 472,863 -
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS - ENDING $ 1,829,580 $ 262,215 $ 1,829,580
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Supplemental Disclosures:
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Interest paid $ 73,770 $ - $ 73,770
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Income taxes paid $ - $ - $ -
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Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
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</TABLE>
On June 1, 1999, 50,000 shares of common stock valued at $125,000 were converted
to a note payable.
See accompanying notes.
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Falcon Entertainment Corporation (Falcon) and its
subsidiaries, Independent Music Network, Inc. (IMN),
Independent Music Channel, Inc. (IMC) d/b/a Ecity Records,
InVision Records, Inc., and Jump2web.com Corporation
(collectively, the "Company"). All significant intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY
The Company is a diversified entertainment company that
broadcasts music videos of amateur and professional artists
over cable and direct satellite television on its television
channel, IMNTV, and that webcasts those videos over the
Internet through its web site, www.IMNTV.com. It also operates
two record labels, InVision Records and Ecity Records through
which it intends to produce and mass market the music of
artists and bands, including certain of those who submit
videos for broadcast over IMNTV. The Company further intends
to develop its web site into a web portal to promote its
products and services, promote the musicians signed to its
record labels, provide music news and related informational
services and provide links to related web sites.
The Company was incorporated in March 1986 under the laws of
the State of Delaware under the name AVTR Systems, Inc. In
April 1999, the Company changed its name to Independent Music
Group, Inc. and in December 1999 it changed its name to Falcon
Entertainment Corporation. In April 1999, the Company acquired
all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Independent
Music Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation, from the
Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
The Company is considered to be in the development stage, and
the accompanying financial statements represent those of a
development stage company.
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents consist of cash and all highly liquid
investments readily convertible to cash. The Company, from
time to time, maintains cash balances in excess of federally
insured limits.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred.
Costs of communicating advertising are incurred when the
service has been received. Advertising expense amounted to
$3,567,956 for the year ended May 31, 2000.
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
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INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes according to Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes," which requires a liability approach to
calculating deferred income taxes.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The
presentation 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 as of the balance sheet date
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the
periods presented. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately
$2,520,000 at May 31, 2000 which is completely offset by a
valuation allowance. Realization of the deferred tax asset is
dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the
future. The amount of deferred tax asset considered realizable
could change in the near term if estimates of future taxable
income are increased.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107,
"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments"
requires that the Company disclose estimated fair values for
its financial instruments. The carrying value of the cash and
equivalents and certificates of deposit approximates fair
value. The carrying value of notes payable - stockholder
approximates fair value as the interest rate is not
significantly different from market rates available to the
Company.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Expenditures for
major betterments and additions are charged to the asset
accounts, while replacements, maintenance and repairs which do
not extend the lives of the respective assets are charged to
expense in the period incurred.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is
computed using straight-line methods over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements is
computed on a straight-line basis of the shorter of the
estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining term of
the related lease. The range of useful lives is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Machinery and equipment 5 years
Computer and office equipment 5 years
Computer software 3 years
Leasehold improvements 10 years
</TABLE>
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NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
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NET LOSS PER SHARE
Net loss per share is computed in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share,"
based on the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding, restated to give effect to the recapitalization.
Outstanding stock warrants were not considered in the
calculation of weighted average number of common shares
outstanding, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
ADVANCES TO ARTISTS AND PRODUCERS
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 50, "Financial Reporting in the Record and Music
Industry", advances to artists and producers are capitalized
as an asset when the current popularity and past performance
of the artist or producer provides a sound basis for
estimating the probable future recoverability of such advances
from future royalties to be earned by the artist or producer.
Advances are charged to expense as subsequent royalties are
earned by the artist. Any portion of advances that appear not
to be recoverable, are charged to expense during the period
that the advances are deemed to be non-recoverable.
The cost of a record master borne by the record company shall
be reported as an asset if the past performance and current
popularity of the artist provides a sound basis for estimating
that the cost will be recovered from future sales. Otherwise,
that cost shall be charged to expense. The amount recognized
as an asset shall be amortized over the estimated life of the
recorded performance using a method that reasonably relates
the amount to the net revenue expected to be realized.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain amounts included in the 1999 financial statements have
been reclassified to conform with the 2000 statement
presentation.
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NOTE 2. GOING CONCERN
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a
going concern. The Company has incurred significant operating
losses and negative cash flows from operations since
inception.
The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon achieving profitable operations and positive
cash flows from operations or obtaining debt or equity
financing. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Management is attempting to raise additional capital of up to
$5 million through a private placement on a best efforts
basis, which will assist the Company in funding operations and
provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going
concern. Management believes it will be successful in raising
capital sufficient to continue operations.
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NOTE 3. PREPAID EXPENSES
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At May 31, 2000, prepaid expenses consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Prepaid expenses $ 20,987
Prepaid advertising 324,010
Prepaid consulting 10,000
Prepaid rent 41,212
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Total prepaid expenses $ 396,209
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</TABLE>
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NOTE 4. PREPAID ARTIST FEES
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The Company entered into a contract with an established artist
in which they paid the artist an initial fee of $250,000, plus
legal fees of $10,000. These fees are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over the estimated life of the contract of
approximately two years.
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NOTE 5. INCOME TAX BENEFIT
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The income tax benefit consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years ended
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May 31, 2000 May 31, 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Federal $ 1,994,726 $ 21,290
State 212,966 2,273
Increase in valuation allowance (2,207,692) (23,563)
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$ - $ -
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</TABLE>
Deferred income taxes of approximately $2,520,000 are
comprised of net operating loss carryforwards and are
completely offset by a valuation allowance.
The difference between the tax benefits and the amounts
computed by applying the federal statutory tax rates to the
losses before income taxes are due to increases in the
valuation allowance and state tax benefits.
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards totaling
approximately $6,700,000, expiring in various years through
2019.
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NOTE 6. MATRIX AGREEMENT COSTS
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On May 8, 2000, the Company entered into an income and talent
acquisition agreement (Matrix Agreement) with Matrix Music
Works (Matrix), a music production company, which currently
has a number of artists in development and is a company owned
by a shareholder and member of the Company's advisory board.
Pursuant to the Matrix Agreement, the Company paid $250,000
for the right to receive (1) 25% of the net income, as
defined, of Matrix for an indefinite period, (2) 25% of
royalty income derived from Matrix's production contracts for
existing artists on the "artist roster" for the term of the
respective agreements between Matrix and the artist and (3)
25% of royalty income from any new artists signed by Matrix
for the next five years. As recoverability of this investment
is dependent upon the popularity of certain Matrix artists and
there is no sound basis for estimating future royalties to be
earned by these artists this amount has been expensed in the
accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
In addition, the Company entered into a right of first refusal
agreement with Matrix whereby, for $100,000, the Company
received the right of first refusal to review projects and
acquire an interest in these projects at fair market value.
The agreement has a stated term of five years and has been
expensed in the accompanying consolidated statement of
operations.
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NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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At May 31, 2000, property and equipment consisted of the
following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Machinery and equipment $ 7,165
Leasehold improvements 6,185
Computer and office equipment 181,180
Computer software 256,722
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451,252
Less: accumulated depreciation and
amortization (6,717)
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$ 444,535
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</TABLE>
Depreciation expense amounted to $6,717 for the year ended May
31, 2000.
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NOTE 8. NOTE PAYABLE - STOCKHOLDER
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At May 31, 2000, note payable - stockholder consisted of
amounts due to the majority stockholder and officer of the
Company. The note bears interest at 10%, is unsecured and due
on demand. Interest expense on the note amounted to $16,347
for the year ended May 31, 2000, $30,574 for the year ended
May 31, 1999, and $73,770 for the period from inception
(November 6, 1997) to May 31, 2000.
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NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS
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OPERATING LEASES
The Company is obligated under a non-cancelable operating
lease for its office facility located in New York, New York,
which expires July 2010.
Future minimum lease payments under all non-cancelable leases
comprised principally of the office lease, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
2001 $ 364,534
2002 335,821
2003 364,534
2004 377,167
2005 378,316
Thereafter 1,964,452
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$ 3,784,824
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</TABLE>
Rent expense incurred under all operating leases amounted to
$12,597 for the year ended May 31, 2000.
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT
The Company has a $344,550 irrevocable standby letter of
credit with a bank in favor of the lessor of its New York
office facility. This letter of credit is collateralized by a
certificate of deposit, terminates in March 2001, and is
automatically extended for one year, unless written notice of
termination is received thirty days prior to renewal date.
PRODUCTION COSTS
During the year ended May 31, 2000, the Company entered into
recording agreements with various artists whereby, among other
things, the Company is obligated to advance funds to produce
master recordings. As of May 31, 2000, the future minimum
commitments related to the production of these recordings was
$200,000 and if certain sales levels are achieved by the
artist then the Company would have additional minimum
commitments of $492,500.
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NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
During March 2000, pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum,
the Company issued 3,400,000 shares of common stock for $2.50
per share. Costs associated with this offering amounted to
approximately $1,105,000.
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NOTE 10. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
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STOCK WARRANTS
In connection with the private placement discussed above, the
underwriter received warrants to purchase 340,000 of the
Company's common stock at $2.50 per share. As of May 31, 2000,
none of these warrants were exercised.
COMMON STOCK
On June 1, 1999, the Company redeemed 50,000 shares of common
stock from the majority shareholder in exchange for a note
payable in the amount of $125,000.
During the year ended May 31, 2000, the Company issued common
stock for non-cash consideration which was valued at the fair
market value of the common stock issued.
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