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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-86031
PHON-NET.COM, INC.
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in Its Charter)
FLORIDA 98-0198225
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
750 WEST PENDER STREET, SUITE 600
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6C 2T7
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(604) 437-3787
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(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934:
None.
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934:
None.
Check whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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.
Yes [ ] No [X]
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. [X]
State registrant's revenues for the year ended July 31, 2000: $6,896
State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant computed by reference to the closing bid price of its Common
Stock as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board on November 2, 2000 ($.30):
$6,320,146
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, par value
$.001 per share (the "Common Stock") as of November 2, 2000, was 43,381,441.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
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THIS ANNUAL REPORT FORM 10-KSB CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS"
WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND
SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. ALL STATEMENTS,
OTHER THAN STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL FACTS, INCLUDED IN OR INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE INTO THIS FORM 10-KSB, ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION,
WHEN USED IN THIS DOCUMENT THE WORDS "ANTICIPATE," "ESTIMATE," "INTENDS,"
"PROJECT" AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RISKS,
UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS. SHOULD ONE OR MORE OF THESE RISKS OR
UNCERTAINTIES MATERIALIZE, OR SHOULD UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS PROVE INCORRECT,
ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY MATERIALLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED, ESTIMATED OR
PROJECTED. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT THE EXPECTATIONS WE INCLUDE IN
SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE REASONABLE, WE CANNOT ASSURE YOU THAT THESE
EXPECTATIONS WILL PROVE TO BE CORRECT.
PART 1
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
We are a Florida corporation that develops and markets software
products that primarily benefit Internet users, persons and businesses who
operate Internet web sites and advertisers on the Internet. We currently have
two products. One is our "Phon-Net Direct Connect" software. The other is our
"Phon-Net Search Engine".
PHON-NET DIRECT CONNECT
Direct Connect provides increased capability to the Internet user whose
computer and telephone share the same phone line. A visitor to an Internet web
site can establish telephone contact with the web site operator or web site
advertiser, while continuing to view the web site. Among the features of Direct
Connect are that:
o the computer's modem connection is not disconnected during a
Direct Connect telephone call;
o web site operators and advertisers can increase e-commerce
revenues by additional sales assisted by telephone
communication between the Internet consumer and the web site
retailer;
o security risks are reduced by providing personal and credit
card data by telephone, rather than transmitting it over the
Internet;
o following termination of a Direct Connect telephone call,
computer contact with the web site is seamlessly
reestablished; and
o the software is licensed by us to the web site operator or
advertiser - we retain all ownership rights - and it is free
to the consumer.
Our experience leads us to believe that security concerns, primarily
the transmission of personal and credit card information over the Internet, have
prevented Internet commerce from achieving widespread acceptance as a method of
commerce. A significant advantage that Direct Connect provides for Internet
commerce is that credit card payment may be made during the telephone portion of
the transaction, rather than transmitting personal and credit card information
over the Internet.
Direct Connect is currently available directly from us at our web site,
as well as through distributors
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who market Direct Connect along with their own Internet related products and
services. We license our Direct Connect software to businesses. At the time of
purchase, the customer is provided with a password that allows the customer to
download the information directly to its web site. Our customers license Direct
Connect for an initial one year license fee of $99. After the expiration of one
year, Direct Connect has a mechanism that makes it inoperable unless the
customer renews the license. Prior to the end of the year, an E-Mail is sent to
the customer advising that the license will terminate and that the customer can
then renew the license on a year to year basis.
A Direct Connect software function routes all telephone calls using
Direct Connect through a central computer server. This enables us to:
o activate a customer's initial use of Direct Connect;
o monitor usage to ensure that only licensed customers are using
Direct Connect;
o monitor the termination dates of customers' licenses so they
may be notified that it is time to renew; and
o gather data concerning usage of direct connect.
We currently use the services of Netcom Canada Inc. of Toronto, Canada,
to host our central server. We pay Netcom a fee for its services on an invoice
basis, however, there are numerous companies that provide server host services
and we are not dependent upon Netcom for this purpose.
PHON-NET SEARCH ENGINE
Our other product is the Phon-Net Search Engine. The Search Engine
incorporates Direct Connect and functions as a yellow pages. This product
enables the user to search the world wide web and a local interactive telephone
database for a desired business listing. Once the business is identified and its
telephone number is found, the user can command Direct Connect to contact the
party by telephone.
Our Search Engine provides a service to consumers seeking to locate a
business. It is also designed to enable businesses to expand their presence in
the marketplace and to enable them to provide desired information to consumers
seeking their services. We intend to market the Search Engine to businesses for
an annual fee, including a license fee for Direct Connect.
We have completed beta-testing of our Search Engine, and believe that
this product is currently complete, operational and ready for market
introduction. At this time, we have elected to devote our efforts and limited
financial resources toward marketing of Direct Connect, and we do not intend to
roll-out this product into the marketplace until we commence generating
meaningful revenues from our marketing of Direct Connect.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
On January 6, 1999, we entered into an agreement with Quad-Linq
Software, Inc., under which Quad-Linq agreed to develop, maintain, support and
upgrade our Direct Connect software, the concept for which was created by Brian
Collins. For its services, Quad-Linq was to acquire a 49% interest in the
software, and 49% of the net revenues from sales of the software. Under a June
30, 1999 amendment to the original agreement, Quad-Linq relinquished its
ownership interest in the software, as well as its percentage of net revenues
from sales of the software, in exchange for which we issued 1,000,000 shares of
our common
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stock to Quad-Linq and an additional 2,000,000 shares to three of its
principals. We also granted options for an additional 1,000,000 shares to
Quad-Linq and 1,000,000 shares to the three principals. The options are
exercisable at $.40 per share, until June 30, 2001. Under the amendment,
Quad-Linq also agreed to provide on-going service and support for the software.
In late 1999, we were advised that Quad-Linq had dissolved, and as a
result, Quad-Linq would not be able to perform under the January 6, 1999
agreement, as amended. Therefore, on December 3, 1999, we entered into an
agreement with Christopher Georgelin and Roger Betterton, two of the former
principals of Quad-Linq. Under this agreement, Messrs. Georgelin and Betterton
assumed the obligations of Quad-Linq under the June 30, 1999 amendment. No
additional consideration was paid to Messrs. Georgelin and Betterton, as they
had been assigned the 1,000,000 shares and 1,000,000 options previously paid to
Quad-Linq.
On February 2, 2000, we commissioned Quad-Linq Systems Inc., a
corporation recently formed by Messrs. Georgelin and Betterton, to develop a two
telephone line version of Direct Connect. For its services, we paid Quad-Linq
Systems $54,000. The two line version of Direct Connect has been completed and
is available for marketing.
SALES AND MARKETING
We are marketing Direct Connect using several strategies to reach
Internet web site operators. The target market for Direct Connect includes:
o web site operators;
o businesses that advertise on web sites;
o businesses that create and/or host web sites for others;
o distributors and resellers who "bundle" our software with
other Internet-related software products;
o developers of Internet-related software products, for
incorporation into their products; and
o resellers who believe that Direct Connect offers a viable
alternative to e-commerce security concerns.
Over the past year, we entered into various exclusive and non-exclusive
territorial license agreements with unrelated third parties. These agreements
covered the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. While the various
third parties with whom we contracted market telecommunications and
Internet-related products and services, these entities have been unable to
successfully develop marketing campaigns including our Direct Connect software.
Consequently, during the fiscal year, we terminated all of our third-party
contractual license and distribution arrangements, other than our licensing
arrangements covering Australia and New Zealand. Termination of these
arrangements was effected by the mutual agreement between us and the contracting
third parties. We continue to discuss licensing arrangements with third parties
located domestically and internationally and may enter into additional licensing
arrangements if circumstances warrant. Termination of these license arrangements
does not preclude us from reaching new understandings with the terminated third
parties to renew use of their marketing services upon terms and conditions to be
agreed upon.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: On December 9, 1999, we entered into two
License Agreements with Brocker Technology Group (NZ) Limited, a publicly-held
New Zealand corporation. One license agreement
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covers New Zealand and the other covers Australia. The agreements grant Brocker
the exclusive license to use, market, distribute and sublicense our Phon-Net
Direct Connect software throughout Australia and New Zealand. We understand that
Brocker has established relationships with Telecom New Zealand and Telstra in
Australia, that will provide Brocker with access to a large segment of the New
Zealand and Australian market for Direct Connect.
We are entitled to a license fee from Brocker for each Direct Connect
license activated for Brocker. License fees from Brocker are payable quarterly.
We also share ownership with Brocker of the user database arising by reason of
our license agreement with Brocker. The term of our agreement with Brocker is
one year, upon expiration of which, Brocker may renew the agreement for one
additional year. The agreement may be terminated by either party following an
uncured breach of the agreement by the other party, or upon a party's
liquidation, bankruptcy or similar event. We have agreed to deposit a current
version of the source code for Direct Connect software with a third-party trust
company. The source code may be released to Brocker so that it can continue to
use Direct Connect in the manner provided in the agreement, in the event of our
uncured material breach of the agreement, or our bankruptcy, liquidation or
similar event. We understand that Brocker is currently a formulating marketing
plan that includes Direct Connect.
COMPETITION
The market for online commerce over the Internet is new, rapidly
evolving and intensely competitive. Competition will likely increase in the
future. Barriers to entry are relatively low, and current and new competitors
can launch new sites at a relatively low cost using commercially available
software.
There are several software and/or hardware products currently available
or under development that perform functions similar to our Direct Connect
software. We believe that the primary advantage Direct Connect has over these
other products is its ability to seamlessly reconnect to the Internet following
completion of a telephone call. To the extent that Direct Connect receives
patent protection, it is our understanding that substantially new technology
must be developed in order for a third party to market software that performs
the primary functions of Direct Connect.
Our Phon-Net Search Engine will compete with a wide range of
interactive and printed business directories, including those published and/or
marketed by large regional telephone companies such as the Baby Bells and their
affiliates. Interactive search engine directories have become increasingly
popular, and we anticipate that continued competition for our Search Engine will
come from Internet-related and technology companies. These companies are
substantially larger and have greater financial and other resources that we
have. We believe that we can compete successfully with other search engine
directories because the Phon-Net Search Engine incorporates our proprietary
Direct Connect software.
PATENT APPLICATION
We have filed patent applications for our Direct Connect software with
the United States Patent and Trademark Office and with the Canadian Patent and
Trademark Office. The applications are entitled "Communications Method Allowing
for Alternating Voice and Data Connections Over a Single Line". Our U.S. Patent
Application has been accorded Serial No. 09/248,200, and our Canadian
Application has been accorded Serial Number 2,313,287.
In the event our applications result in the issuance of a patent in the
United State and/or Canada, the ability of others to develop technology that
performs substantially similar functions will be limited. However,
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the application and review process can take considerable time and we are unable
to predict whether a patent for Direct Connect will issue in either or both
countries.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
We are subject, both directly and indirectly, to various laws and
governmental regulations relating to our business. We believe we are currently
in compliance with such laws and that they will not have a material impact on
our operations. Moreover, there are currently few laws or regulations directly
applicable to access to or commerce on the Internet. However, due to the
increasing popularity and use of the Internet, we expect that laws and
regulations will be adopted. The enactment of any such laws or regulations in
the future may slow the growth of the Internet, which could in turn decrease the
demand for our services and increase our cost of doing business or otherwise
have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial
condition.
CORPORATE HISTORY
Phon-Net.com, Inc. is a corporation organized under the laws of the
State of Florida on January 16, 1997, under the name XGA Golf International,
Inc. XGA Golf was formed for the purpose of acquiring three companies engaged in
various aspects of the golf and golf-travel industries. However, these
acquisitions were not completed. In June 1998, XGA Golf changed its name to
Agrosol, Inc. From June 1998 until October 1998, XGA Golf could be considered a
shell company seeking to acquire an operating business. Its officers and
directors during this period were Lana Bea Turner, Eric Redd and Steven Dadson.
Its principal shareholders at the time were Eric Redd, John Canavan, Dorothy A.
Cleveland and Richard Dibona.
Piedmont Technologies, Inc. was organized under the laws of British
Columbia on March 18, 1996. Phon-Net Corp. was organized under the laws of the
State of Nevada on August 28, 1998. Effective October 5, 1998, Piedmont was
reorganized to change its domicile from British Columbia to Nevada. The
reorganization was effected by Phon-Net Corp.'s acquisition of all of the
outstanding shares of Piedmont and its subsidiaries, The National-For-Sale Phone
Company and VNETT Enterprises Inc. At the time of the reorganization, Phon-Net
Corp. owned certain intellectual property developed by Brian Collins and
incorporated in various interactive voice and text products. At the time of the
reorganization, Piedmont, through its subsidiaries, had a Canadian operating
license for the technology that was owned by Phon-Net Corp. At that time, Brian
Collins was also an officer and directors of Piedmont, and owned approximately
20% of Piedmont common stock. Following this transaction, Piedmont became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Phon-Net Corp. and National and VNETT remain
wholly-owned subsidiaries of Piedmont.
On October 5, 1998, Agrosol, Inc. exchanged 11,410,000 shares of its
common stock, at an ascribed value of nil, for all of the outstanding shares of
Phon-Net Corp., and changed its name to Phon-Net Corporation. The assets we
acquired from Phon-Net Corp. at the time of the share exchange consisted of
ownership of the rights to our Phon-Net Direct Connect and Phon-Net Search
Engine, as well as the rights and assets of Piedmont including the operations of
National.
In January 1999, we changed our name to Phon-Net.com, Inc. On April 15,
1999, we increased the number of shares of common stock we are authorized to
issue to 80,000,000.
Currently, all ownership rights to our Direct Connect and Search Engine
products are owned by Phon-Net.com, Inc. Piedmont's operations are limited to
performing beta-testing of our products. National
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operates an interactive real estate and professional listing service which,
through an "800" telephone number, allows users to access real estate listings,
as well as providers of related services such as real estate attorneys,
surveyors and title companies. National's operations are not currently material
to our business or financial condition. VNETT owns the rights to a search engine
concept that enables users to locate and reserve video tapes from retail video
rental locations. VNETT is not currently engaged in active operations.
EMPLOYEES
We currently employ seven people, six of whom are full-time employees,
in the following capacities: two executive officers, one administrative
employee, one sales and marketing person and two programmers. Our employees are
not represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe relations with our
employees are good.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
On July 9, 1999, we entered into a three year lease for approximately
1,300 square feet of office space in Vancouver, British Columbia. We use this
space for our executive headquarters. The lease is for a term of three years
ending July 31, 2002, and we will pay the landlord monthly base rent of
approximately $889 (or $10,840 per year). We are also obligated to pay all
utility charges for our use of the space, as well as our proportionate share of
all operating expenses in the building. We are not permitted to assign or sublet
our lease without the landlord's prior written consent.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any material legal proceeding, nor are any of our
officers, directors or affiliates a party adverse to us in any legal proceeding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITYHOLDERS
None.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
Our shares of common stock are traded on the OTC Electronic Bulletin
Board under the symbol "PNET". From May 24, 2000 until October 24, 2000 our
shares were traded over-the-counter, in the pink sheets. The reported high and
low bid prices for the common stock are shown below for the period from October
1, 1998 (the date of business combination between Agrosol, Inc. and Phon-Net
Corp.) through September 30, 2000. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices,
without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions, and may not represent actual
transactions.
Period High Low
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October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998 $.37375 $.0625
January 1, 1999 - March 31, 1999 $1.50 $.12
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April 1, 1999 - June 30, 1999 $.69 $.19
July 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999 $.41 $.19
October 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999 $.81 $.07
January 1, 2000 - March 31, 2000 $8.47 $.73
April 1, 2000 - June 30, 2000 $2.44 $.55
July 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000 $1.90 $.50
Our common stock is owned of record by approximately 203 holders. We
have never paid cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to keep future
earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business, and we do not
anticipate that any cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Our
future payment of dividends will depend on our earnings, capital requirements,
expansion plans, financial condition and other relevant factors.
The market for securities of Internet-related technology companies and
companies that participate in emerging markets historically has been more
volatile than the market for stocks in general. The price of our common stock
may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to the following and other
factors:
o quarter-to-quarter variations in our operating results;
o our announcement of material events that affect our business;
o price fluctuations in sympathy to others engaged in our
industry; and
o the effects of coverage of our business or our management by
the press.
If we do not have a substantial market for our shares, a significant
number of shares being sold could greatly affect the market and cause a decline
in the price of our common stock. Moreover, historic market prices may not be
indicative of the prices at which our shares can be bought or sold.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations which
generally define a "penny stock" to be any equity security that has a market
price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Depending on
market fluctuations, our common stock could be considered to be a "penny stock".
A penny stock is subject to rules that impose additional sales practice
requirements on broker/dealers who sell these securities to persons other than
established customers and accredited investors. For transactions covered by
these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for
the purchase of these securities. In addition he must receive the purchaser's
written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. He must also provide
certain written disclosures to the purchaser. Consequently, the "penny stock"
rules may restrict the ability of broker/dealers to sell our securities, and may
negatively affect the ability of holders of shares of our common stock to resell
them.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2000 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 1999
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000, we generated revenues of
$6,896, an 84% decrease from revenues of $43,867 for the fiscal year ended July
31, 1999. This decrease was primarily caused by
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completion of beta sales on our search engine product, lack of meaningful
revenues from sales of Direct Connect and fluctuations due to inconsistent sales
while we develop more effective and efficient marketing capabilities.
For the 2000 fiscal year, we incurred a net loss of $(4,540,842) or
approximately $(.12) per share, compared to a net loss of $(6,036,158) or
approximately $(.36) per share for the 1999 fiscal year. The 25% decrease in our
net loss was primarily attributable to reduced research and development expenses
following completion of development of Direct Connect and our search engine, as
well as efforts to curtail operating expenses. While we may continue to
experience a reduction in research and development expenses in the near term,
costs attributable to marketing activities will likely increase.
Expenses of $4,547,738 for the year ended July 31, 2000 reflect a
decrease of 25% over expenses of $6,080,025 incurred during the fiscal year
ended July 31, 1999. This decrease in expenses results mainly from non-recurring
costs associated with the value of securities issued under management
compensation plans.
Due from related parties at July 31, 2000 consists of (i) $171,400 due
from our President, Chief Executive Officer and sole director, repayable at
$13,200 per month, including interest at the rate of 8% per annum, with any
unpaid balance payable in full on March 31, 2001; and (ii) $7,086 due from an
employee, repayable January 31, 2001, together with interest at 8% per annum.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND PLAN OF OPERATIONS
As of July 31, 2000 and 1999, our auditors indicated in their audit
report that our net loss and working capital deficit raised substantial doubt
that we would be able to continue as a going concern.
Our operations through fiscal 1999 were related to the interactive real
estate and professional listing service conceived by our subsidiary, and not to
our current products and services. Our historic business and results of
operations should not be viewed as indicative of future operations. While little
or no revenues are currently being generated from contracts relating to our
interactive real estate and professional listing service, the viability of the
service has been established and we are not discontinuing its operation.
However, we are currently focusing our marketing efforts on the launch of Direct
Connect, and we may not devote substantial resources to our listing service
until after the launch of Direct Connect is complete.
Our business model includes our establishing marketing agreements and
strategic alliances with companies who have access to large databases of
business directories. We believe that this strategy will enable us to reach our
target customer-web site operators and advertisers. In so doing, we will use the
database resources of a third party, without the time and expense of developing
and maintaining that resource. In furtherance of implementing our business
model, we entered into distribution agreements with various third parties
designed to generate revenues through third-party marketing of our products.
However, during the fiscal year, we terminated most of our licensing and
distribution agreements due to the inability of the third parties to
successfully market our products. Our marketing licenses for Australia and New
Zealand have not been terminated and we are discussing license and distribution
arrangements with additional parties to replace the agreements that have been
terminated. In order to be successful, we will have to develop marketing
arrangements that enable us to successfully distribute Direct Connect.
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During the fiscal year, we issued an aggregate of $600,250 principal
amount of our 8% convertible promissory notes, for an aggregate purchase price
of $600,250. The proceeds were used to fund our operating expenses. The notes
were sold to 27 non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. Effective June 30, 2000,
the principal amount of the promissory notes, and accrued interest thereon, were
converted into an aggregate of 1,782,011 shares of common stock and warrants to
purchase 891,010 shares of common stock.
To date, we have funded our cash requirements from limited revenues
from operations and from the sale of shares of our common stock. As of July 31,
2000, we had cash reserves of approximately $154,421, and working capital of
$168,458. While we anticipated that revenues from Direct Connect license fees
would commence in mid-2000, we have not yet generated Direct Connect license fee
revenues, and termination of several of our license and distribution agreements
will likely further delay our ability to generate meaningful revenues.
It is also possible that our proprietary Direct Connect software will
be of sufficient value to a third party to warrant an offer to acquire it. We
will consider all proposals designed to enhance shareholder values. Until such
time as we generate meaningful revenues, we will require additional funds in
order to fund our operations, including our payment of rent at our Vancouver
offices, and the salaries of our executive officers. If we are unable to
generate sufficient revenues from operations, we will be required continue sales
of our securities, and we may be required to borrow funds, in order to sustain
our operations. We will continue to seek out strategic partners whose access to
our target customer base can increase our sales and profitability. We are
engaged in active discussions with several lenders to secure interim funding;
however, these discussions have not yet resulted in our receipt of financing. We
may not be able to secure financing on acceptable terms.
YEAR 2000 ISSUE
The year 2000 issue relates to whether computer systems will properly
recognize and process information relating to dates in and after the year 2000.
These systems could fail or produce erroneous results if they cannot process
dates beyond the year 1999 and are not corrected. We have reviewed all software
and hardware used internally by us and have determined that they are year 2000
compliant and as of the date of this Report, we have not experienced any
disruptions of or failures in our day-to-day operations as a result of the
transition to calendar year 2000. Moreover, we were not required to expend
material sums in order to assure that our systems are year 2000 compliant. We
have also confirmed that the computer systems of third parties with whom we have
material relationships were not materially impacted by the year 2000 issue.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See "Index to Financial Statements" for the financial statements
included in this Form 10-KSB.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table includes the names, positions held and ages of our
executive officers and directors. All directors serve for one year and until
their successors are elected and qualify. Officers are elected by the Board and
their terms of office are, except as otherwise stated in employment contracts,
at the discretion of the Board.
Name Age Position
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Brian Collins 45 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief
Executive Officer, President, Chief Operating
Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
Sloan Young 31 Vice President of Technology and
Operations
Brian Collins has served as our Chief Executive Officer, President and
a Director since our acquisition of Phon-Net Corp., a Nevada corporation, in
October 1998. In 1998, Mr. Collins founded Phon-Net Corp., which owns the
intellectual property of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Piedmont Technology,
Inc., a British Columbia corporation and National For Sale Phone, Inc., a
British Columbia corporation. Mr. Collins continues to serve as the President,
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Phon-Net Corp., Piedmont and National
For Sale Phone. In 1995, he founded Piedmont, which developed early versions of
our search engine product. In May 1993, Mr. Collins founded National, which
operates an interactive "1-800" real estate telephone channel coast-to-coast in
Canada.
Sloan Young has served as our Vice President of Technology and
Operations since October 1998. From 1993 until he joined us, Mr. Young was
employed as a restaurant manager for Cactus Club Cafe from November 1996 to June
1997, and Zachary's Restaurant from June 1995 to September 1996. He attended CDI
College of Business and Technology from September 1997 to November 1998 and
received a Programmer Analyst Diploma in 1998.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. We have not adopted a formal policy with respect
to the compensation of directors. However, we do not currently compensate our
directors for their services as such.
BOARD COMMITTEES: We do not as yet have an audit committee or a
compensation committee. We may organize these committees in the future.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. Effective July 1, 1999, we entered into an
employment agreement with Brian Collins to serve as our President and Chief
Executive Officer for an initial three year term, with two renewal terms, each
for two years. If we decide not to renew, and we do not have cause for our
decision, we
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must pay Mr. Collins the equivalent of one year's compensation. For his
services, we pay Mr. Collins a salary of $150,000 each year and provide a
monthly automobile allowance of $700.
Our original agreement with Mr. Collins included our obligation to pay
Mr. Collins stock appreciation rights. These payments were to be calculated
based upon the difference between the market price of our stock at the beginning
and end of each year of the term of the employment agreement. Each annual one
dollar change in the price of our stock during each year of the agreement could
have required us to pay Mr. Collins an aggregate of $1,600,000 during the term
of the agreement. Greater than annual one dollar market price increases could
substantially increase our obligation to Mr. Collins, and could require us to
pay Mr. Collins substantial amounts attributable to his stock appreciation
rights at a time when our stock price may not be an accurate reflection of our
financial condition or results of operations, and when such payment could have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition.
Mr. Collins is our founder, and our future success depends upon his
services. In order to induce him to serve as our President and enter into the
employment agreement, we issued him 5,000,000 shares of our stock and granted
him options to purchase 2,000,000 additional shares. The options are exercisable
at $.40 each, until May 26, 2009. On October 24, 2000, we granted Mr. Collins an
option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $.40 per
share, until October 24, 2003.
In light of the uncertainty over our potential financial obligation
under the stock appreciation rights, on December 31, 1999, we agreed to issue
Mr. Collins 3,200,000 shares of our common stock, and Mr. Collins agreed to
relinquish any stock appreciation rights that were granted to him. Mr. Collins,
acting as an interested director, determined that the 3,200,000 shares was fair
to us in that:
o the 3,200,000 unregistered shares had a market value of
$1,664,000, based upon the closing price for our shares on
December 30, 1999;
o a one dollar rise in our stock price could have required us to
pay Mr. Collins $1,600,000 over the term of the stock
appreciation rights;
o our exposure for payment of stock appreciation rights to Mr.
Collins could be substantially higher than $1,600,000, to the
extent that our stock price increases; and
o the issuance of shares enables us to eliminate financial
uncertainty under the stock appreciation rights.
Effective November 1, 1999, we entered into a three year employment
agreement with Sloan Young, our Vice President of Technology and Operations. Mr.
Young's salary was $55,000 for the first year, $59,500 for the second year and
$66,000 for the last year of the term. We granted Mr. Young options to purchase
200,000 shares of our stock, exercisable at $.36 per share, which vest one-third
each year of the agreement, and expire on December 31, 2004. We also agreed to
issue Mr. Young 100,000 shares of our stock on each of November 1, 1999, 2000
and 2001. In addition, we have agreed to pay Mr. Young $1.00 for each Direct
Connect license sold, with such payment being made in the local currency of
sale. We may discontinue the payment of the $1.00 per license at any time, in
our discretion. Effective November 1, 2000, we paid Mr. Young a bonus equal to
50,000 shares of our common stock, for services rendered during the fiscal year
ended July 31, 2000.
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
We are not subject to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, and, therefore, our
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directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of
our common stock are not required to file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission reports disclosing their initial ownership and changes in their
ownership of our common stock.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth information relating to the compensation
we paid during the past three fiscal years to our President and Chief Executive
Officer; and to each of our executive officers who earned more than $100,000
during the fiscal year ended July 31,2000:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Other Fiscal Other Annual LTIP All
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Options/(#) Payouts Compensation
--------------------------- ------ -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- ------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Collins, CEO 2000 $166,800 $1,664,000 -- -- -- --
1999 $178,716 $4,484,000 -- 2,000,000 -- --
1998 $52,926 -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
The following table sets forth information concerning our grant of
options to purchase shares of our common stock and SARs during the fiscal year
ended July 31, 2000 to our President and Chief Executive Officer and to each of
our executive officers who earned more than $100,000 during the fiscal year
ended July 31, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percent of
Number of Total Options/
Securities SARs Granted
Underlying To Employees Exercise Or
Options/SARs In Fiscal Base Price
Name Granted (#) Year ($/Sh) Expiration Date
---- ------------ -------------- ----------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Collins, CEO -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
Effective December 31, 1999, we terminated all SARs previously granted to
Mr. Collins and issued 3,200,000 shares to Mr. Collins in exchange for the
terminated SARs. Compensation attributable to the issuance of such shares is
described in the Summary Compensation Table above.
INCENTIVE AND NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION PLAN
On May 27, 1999, the board of directors and shareholders adopted our
1999 stock option plan. On October 11, 2000, our sole director and holder of a
majority of our outstanding shares authorized an amendment to our stock option
plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan from
3,000,000 shares to 4,000,000 shares. Accordingly, we have reserved 4,000,000
shares of common stock for issuance upon exercise of options granted from time
to time under the 1999 stock option plan. The 1999 stock option plan is intended
to assist us in securing and retaining key employees, directors and consultants
by allowing them to participate in our ownership and growth through the grant of
incentive and non-qualified options.
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Under the stock option plan we may grant incentive stock options only
to key employees and employee directors, or we may grant non-qualified options
to our employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 1999 stock option
plan is currently administered by our board of directors.
Subject to the provisions of each of the stock option plans, the board
will determine who shall receive options, the number of shares of common stock
that may be purchased under the options, the time and manner of exercise of
options and exercise prices. The term of options granted under the stock option
plan may not exceed ten years or five years for an inventive stock option
granted to an optionee owning more than 10% of our voting stock. The exercise
price for incentive stock options will be equal to or greater than 100% of the
fair market value of the shares of the common stock at the time granted.
However, the incentive stock options granted to a 10% holder of our voting stock
are exercisable at a price equal to or greater than 110% of the fair market
value of the common stock on the date of the grant. The exercise price for
non-qualified options will be set by the board, in its discretion, but in no
event shall the exercise price be less than 75% of the fair market value of the
shares of common stock on the date of grant. The exercise price may be payable
in cash or, with the approval of the board, by delivery of shares or by a
combination of cash and shares. Shares of common stock received upon exercise of
options will be subject to restrictions on sale or transfer. As of July 31,
2000, we have granted options to purchase 2,448,000 shares under the stock
option plan.
OPTION EXERCISES AND HOLDINGS
The following table contains information with respect to the exercise
of options to purchase shares of common stock during the fiscal year ended July
31, 2000 to our President and Chief Executive Officer and to each of our
executive officers who earned more than $100,000 during the fiscal year ended
July 31, 2000.
AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FISCAL YEAR-END
OPTION/SAR VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of
Securities Value of
Underlying Unexercised
Shares Unexercised In-The-Money
Acquired Options/SARs Options/SARs
On Value At FY-End (#) At FY-End ($)
Exercise Realized Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name (#) ($) Unexercisable Unexercisable
---- --------- -------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Collins, CEO -- -- 2,000,000 / $700,000 /
-0- -0-
</TABLE>
Effective December 31, 1999, we terminated all SARs previously granted to
Mr. Collins and issued 3,200,000 shares to Mr. Collins in exchange for the
terminated SARs. Compensation attributable to the issuance of such shares is
described in the Summary Compensation Table above.
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLANS AWARDS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number Performance Estimated Future Payouts Under
of Shares or Other Non-stock Price-Based Plans
Units or Period Until --------------------------------
Other Rights Maturation Threshold Target Maximum
Name (#) or Payout ($ or #) ($ or #) ($ or #)
---- ------------ ------------ --------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Brian Collins, CEO -- -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS
As authorized by the Florida Business Corporation Law, our articles of
incorporation provides that none of our directors shall be personally liable to
us or our shareholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director, except for liability for:
o any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to our company or
its shareholders;
o acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law
o unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock redemptions
or repurchases; or
o any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit.
This provision limits our rights and the rights of our shareholders to
recover monetary damages against a director for breach of the fiduciary duty of
care except in the situations described above. This provision does not limit our
rights or the rights of any shareholder to seek injunctive relief or rescission
if a director breaches his duty of care. These provisions will not alter the
liability of directors under federal securities laws.
Our articles of incorporation further provides for the indemnification
of any and all persons who serve as our director, officer, employee or agent to
the fullest extent permitted under Florida law.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant
to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the
opinion of the SEC, this indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the securities laws, and is, therefore unenforceable.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information known to us, as of October
31, 2000, relating to the beneficial ownership of shares of common stock by:
each person who is known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five
percent of the outstanding shares of common stock; each director; each executive
officer; and all executive officers and directors as a group.
Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each beneficial owner in the
table set forth below is care of Phon-Net.com, Inc., 750 West Pender Street,
Suite 600, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2T7.
We believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and
investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as being owned
by them.
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Under securities laws, a person is considered to be the beneficial
owner of securities owned by him and that can be acquired by him within 60 days
from the date of this Report, including upon the exercise of options, warrants
or convertible securities. We determine a beneficial owner's percentage
ownership by assuming that options, warrants or convertible securities that are
held by him, but not those held by any other person, and which are exercisable
within 60 days of the date of this Report, have been exercised or converted.
The table does not give effect to:
o except with respect to beneficial ownership of shares
attributed to the named person, the issuance of up to
4,898,000 shares in the event options that have been granted,
are exercised; and
o the issuance of up to 891,010 shares in the event in the event
outstanding common stock purchase warrants are exercised.
Name and Address of Amount and Nature of Percentage
Beneficial Owner Beneficial Ownership of Class
------------------ -------------------- ----------
Brian Collins 25,036,287 54.0%
Sloan Young 411,333 0.9%
Roger L. Betterton 2,932,666 6.6%
R.R. 3, Box 142
Pana, Illinois 62557
Executive Officers and
Directors (as a group of 2) 25,447,620 54.7%
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In April 1999, in connection with our acquisition of the outstanding
shares of Phon-Net Corp. and as consideration for the satisfaction of certain
product development goals provided for as part of our share exchange with
Phon-Net Corp., we issued 8,085,000 additional shares to Brian Collins, our
President and CEO.
During the years ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, we paid compensation to
Brian Collins, our President and Chief Executive Officer, aggregating $1,830,800
and $4,662,716, respectively. The amount paid during 2000 includes our issuance
to Mr. Collins of 3,200,000 shares of our common stock, in consideration for
which Mr. Collins relinquished all stock appreciation rights previously granted
to him. The amount paid during 1999 includes the issuance of 5,000,000 shares as
an inducement to enter into an employment agreement and 8,085,000 shares for
accomplishing certain development goals. Further information concerning
compensation paid to Mr. Collins is set forth above under "Item 10. Executive
Compensation".
During the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000, we loaned an aggregate of
$183,900 to Brian Collins, $171,400 of which remains outstanding. The loan is to
be repaid in equal monthly installments of $13,200, comprised of principal and
interest at the rate of 8% per annum. Any unpaid balance of the loan becomes due
and payable on March 31, 2001.
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We have not entered into any other material transactions with our
officers, directors or affiliates except for employment arrangements which are
described elsewhere in this Report. While we have not adopted any corporate
policies for entering into transactions with affiliated parties,
o we are subject to Section 617.0832 of the Florida
Business Corporation Law which requires that transactions
between Phon-Net and one or more of its directors be approved
by disinterested directors, be approved by Phon-Net's
shareholders or be fair to Phon-Net; however,
o we are not subject to Section 617.0901 of the Florida
Business Corporation Law which places additional limitations
and restrictions on certain business transactions with
affiliated parties.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
A. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit
Number Description
------- ------------
2 Agreement of Share Exchange between XGA Golf
International, Inc. and Phon-Net Corp.(1)
3.1(a) Articles of Incorporation of XGA Golf International,
Inc.(1)
3.1(b) Articles of Amendment changing name to Agrosol, Inc.(1)
3.1(c) Articles of Amendment changing name to Phon-Net
Corporation(1)
3.1(d) Articles of Amendment changing name to Phon-Net.com,
Inc.(1)
3.1(e) Articles of Amendment increasing authorized capital(1)
3.2 Bylaws(1)
10.1 Stock Option Plan(1)
10.2 Employment Agreement with Brian Collins(1)
10.3 Office Lease for 750 Pender Street(1)
10.4 Agreement, as amended, with Quad-Linq Software, Inc.(1)
10.5 Employment Agreement with Solan Young(1)
10.6 License Agreement with Transcontinental Group(1)
10.7 Agreement with Wazzu Corporation(1)
10.8 Agreements with Brian Collins re: SARs(1)
10.9 License Agreement with Brocker Technology Group (NZ)
Ltd.(Australia)(1)
10.10 License Agreement with Brocker Technology Group (NZ)
Ltd.(New Zealand)(1)
10.11 License Distribution Agreement with Volt Information
Sciences, Inc.(1)
10.12 Form of 8% Convertible Promissory Note, including Form of
Common Stock Purchase Warrant(1)
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10.13 Amendment to License Agreement with Transcontinental
Group(1)
10.14 Agreements with Alliance Corporate Services(1)
10.15 Agreements with AMYX Corporation(1)
10.16 Letter of clarification with Roger L. Betterton and
Christopher E. Georgelin(1)
10.17 Termination Agreement with Volt Information Sciences,
Inc.(1)
23(i) Consent of Morgan & Company(2)
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant(1)
27 Financial Data Schedule(2)
-------------------------
(1) Incorporated by reference to exhibits with the corresponding number
filed with our registration statement on Form SB-2 (File No.
333-86031).
(2) Filed herewith.
B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter of the period
covered by this Report.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Vancouver, British Columbia on
November 13, 2000.
PHON-NET.COM, INC.
By: /s/ Brian Collins
---------------------------------------
Brian Collins
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
Sole Director, Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has
been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Brian Collins Chairman of the Board, November 13, 2000
------------------------------------ Chief Executive Officer, President
Brian Collins and Sole Director
(Principal Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting
Officer)
/s/ Sloan Young Vice President of Technology November 13, 2000
------------------------------------ and Operations
Sloan Young
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders
Phon-net.com, Inc.
(A development stage company)
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Phon-net.com, Inc. (a
development stage company) as at July 31, 2000 and 1999, and the consolidated
statements of operations and deficit, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for
the years ended July 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with United States and Canadian generally
accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an
audit to obtain reasonable assurance 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.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as at July 31, 2000 and
1999 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended
July 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998 in accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles.
Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the consolidated
financial statements. The Company incurred a net loss of $4,540,842 during the
year ended July 31, 2000, and as at that date, has not attained profitable
operations and is dependent upon obtaining adequate financing to fulfil its
development activities. These factors raise substantial doubt that the Company
will be able to continue as a going concern.
Vancouver, Canada "Morgan & Company"
October 4, 2000 Chartered Accountants
COMMENTS BY AUDITORS ON UNITED STATES - CANADA DIFFERENCE
In Canada, reporting standards for auditors do not permit the addition of an
explanatory paragraph when the financial statements account for, disclose and
present in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles conditions
and events that cast substantial doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern. Although our audit was conducted in accordance with both United
States and Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, our report to the
shareholders, dated October 4, 2000, is expressed in accordance with United
States reporting standards which require a reference to such conditions and
events in the Auditors' Report.
Vancouver, Canada "Morgan & Company"
October 4, 2000 Chartered Accountants
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
July 31
-----------------------------------
2000 1999
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT
Cash $ 154,421 $ 203,161
Accounts receivable (Note 7(b)) 23,927 13,829
Due from related parties 178,490 --
Prepaid expenses 2,133 --
------------ ------------
358,971 216,990
CAPITAL ASSETS (Note 3) 89,688 96,297
INTANGIBLES (Note 4) 635,687 977,967
------------ ------------
$ 1,084,346 $ 1,291,254
============ ============
LIABILITIES
CURRENT
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 143,787 $ 146,376
Due to related parties (Note 7(c)) 10,691 66,031
Notes payable (Note 5) 36,035 35,486
------------ ------------
190,513 247,893
------------ ------------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CAPITAL STOCK (Note 6)
Authorized:
80,000,000 common shares, par value $0.001
10,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.01
Issued and outstanding
43,153,941 common shares at July 31, 2000 and
36,027,430 common shares at July 31, 1999 1,143,817 1,136,690
Additional paid in capital 11,330,697 7,051,970
DEFICIT (11,566,154) (7,025,312)
OTHER (14,527) (119,987)
------------ ------------
893,833 1,043,361
------------ ------------
$ 1,084,346 $ 1,291,254
============ ============
</TABLE>
Approved by the Sole Director:
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND DEFICIT
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Inception
March 19, 1996
Year Ended July 31 to July 31
2000 1999 1998 2000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE $ 6,896 $ 43,867 $ 120,904 $ 448,385
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
EXPENSES
Advertising and promotion 299,117 506,329 28,777 688,807
Amortization of intangibles 342,280 43,448 16,281 433,550
Amortization of capital assets 66,635 80,041 54,295 232,500
Amortization of convertible note discount
471,525 315,857 -- 787,382
Bank charges and interest 33,395 18,497 2,544 58,123
Contract cancellation 762,000 -- -- 762,000
Office and sundry 29,935 55,295 84,351 200,445
Professional fees 159,340 87,015 8,532 297,761
Rent and utilities 23,792 34,439 31,292 108,385
Software development 81,311 -- -- 81,311
Software support 121,000 11,000 -- 132,000
Telephone 40,145 52,130 85,662 280,175
Transfer agent and filing fees 18,858 6,500 -- 25,358
Travel 57,452 18,608 88,319 184,364
Salaries and benefits 2,040,953 4,850,866 308,936 7,471,364
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
4,547,738 6,080,025 708,989 11,743,525
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
LOSS BEFORE THE FOLLOWING 4,540,842 6,036,158 588,085 11,295,140
Forgiveness of debt -- -- -- (230,961)
Write-down of investments -- -- -- 99,028
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET LOSS FOR THE YEAR 4,540,842 6,036,158 588,085 $ 11,163,207
============
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, BEGINNING OF YEAR 7,025,312 989,154 401,069
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, END OF YEAR $ 11,566,154 $ 7,025,312 $ 989,154
============ ============ ============
LOSS PER SHARE $ 0.12 $ 0.36 $ 0.06
============ ============ ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING 38,770,300 16,923,300 9,422,000
============ ============ ============
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net loss for the year $ (4,540,842) $ (6,036,158) $ (588,085)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (15,540) (2,949) 987
------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $ (4,556,382) $ (6,039,107) $ (587,098)
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Inception
March 19, 1996
Year Ended July 31 to July 31
2000 1999 1998 2000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the year $ (4,540,842) $ (6,036,158) $ (588,085) $(11,312,874)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE LOSS TO NET CASH USED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Stock issued for other than cash 2,579,079 4,918,000 -- 7,497,079
Amortization 1,001,440 450,346 70,576 1,575,599
Write-down of investments -- -- -- 99,028
Forgiveness of debt -- -- -- (230,961)
Change in accounts receivable (10,098) (8,886) (3,826) (23,927)
Change in due from related parties (178,490) 29,932 (4,427) (178,490)
Change in prepaid expenses (2,133) 7,950 (7,950) (2,133)
Change in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (2,589) (33,318) 112,421 143,787
Change in due to related parties (55,340) 39,373 15,938 10,691
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 3,331,869 5,403,397 182,732 8,890,673
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,208,973) (632,761) (405,353) (2,422,201)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital assets (60,026) (15,613) (174,225) (322,190)
Intangibles -- -- -- (81,404)
Excess of purchase price over net assets of
subsidiaries acquired -- -- -- (253,278)
Investments -- -- -- (160,068)
Proceeds on sale of investments -- -- -- 61,040
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (60,026) (15,613) (174,225) (755,900)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Common stock issued 635,000 232,365 618,259 1,900,723
Stock issue costs -- (157,920) -- (157,920)
Convertible notes 600,250 737,000 -- 1,337,250
Notes payable 549 -- (3,343) 266,996
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,235,799 811,445 614,916 3,347,049
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (15,540) (2,949) 987 (14,527)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (48,740) 160,122 36,325 154,421
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 203,161 43,039 6,714 --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
CASH, END OF YEAR $ 154,421 $ 203,161 $ 43,039 $ 154,421
============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
JULY 31, 2000
The Company issued 200,000 common shares at a value of $762,000 for the
termination of an investor relations contract.
The Company issued 1,782,011 common shares on the conversion of promissory
notes and accrued interest totalling $623,704.
The Company issued 3,200,000 common shares at a value of $1,644,000 to a
director for consideration of the relinquishment of all the rights to a
stock appreciation rights agreement.
The Company issued 357,000 common shares at a value of $129,625 for
consulting services and salary compensation.
JULY 31, 1999
Effective October 5, 1998, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Phon-net Corp. by issuing 11,410,000 common shares at
an ascribed value of $Nil.
The Company issued 8,085,000 common shares at an ascribed value of
$3,234,000 to a director for accomplishing certain development goals, and
issued 5,000,000 common shares to the same director at an ascribed value of
$1,250,000 pursuant to an employment agreement commencing July 1, 1999.
The Company issued 3,000,000 common shares at an ascribed value of
$1,110,000 for the acquisition of technology at an ascribed value of
$978,000, and for deferred compensation expense of $132,000.
The Company issued 1,715,000 common shares for advertising, promotion
services, stock issue costs and for legal services at an ascribed value of
$509,000.
The Company issued 2,707,430 common shares on the conversion of promissory
notes totalling $737,000.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
-------------------------------------------------
Additional
Number Paid-in Accumulated
of Shares Amount Capital Other Deficit Total
---------- --------- -------- ---------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JULY 31, 1997 7,455,676 415,099 -- 2,975 (401,069) 17,005
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK 1,966,324 618,259 -- -- -- 618,259
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -- -- -- 987 -- 987
LOSS FOR THE YEAR -- -- -- -- (588,085) (588,085)
---------- --------- -------- ----- -------- -------
BALANCE, JULY 31, 1998 9,422,000 1,033,358 -- 3,962 (989,154) 48,166
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK 578,000 77,365 -- -- -- 77,365
---------- --------- -------- ----- -------- -------
10,000,000 1,110,723 -- 3,962 (989,154) 125,531
CONSOLIDATION OF STOCK ON 1 FOR 2 BASIS (5,000,000) -- -- -- -- --
---------- --------- -------- ----- -------- -------
5,000,000 1,110,723 -- 3,962 (989,154) 125,531
ADJUSTMENT TO NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING AS A RESULT OF THE REVERSE TAKE-OVER
TRANSACTION
Piedmont Technologies Inc. (5,000,000) -- -- -- -- --
Phon-net Corp. 7,000,000 -- -- -- -- --
---------- --------- -------- ----- -------- -------
7,000,000 -- -- -- -- 125,531
ASCRIBED VALUE OF THE SHARES ISSUED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PIEDMONT TECHNOLOGIES INC 5,000,000 5,000 2,000 -- -- 7,000
---------- --------- -------- ----- -------- -------
12,000,000 1,115,723 2,000 3,962 (989,154) 132,531
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
---------------------------------------
Additional
Number Paid-in Accumulated
of Shares Amount Capital Other Deficit Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 12,000,000 1,115,723 2,000 3,962 (989,154) 132,531
ADJUSTMENT TO NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING AS A RESULT OF THE REVERSE
TAKE-OVER TRANSACTION
Phon-net Corp. (12,000,000) -- -- -- -- --
Phon-net.com, Inc. 3,650,000 -- -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
3,650,000 1,115,723 2,000 3,962 (989,154) 132,531
ASCRIBED VALUE OF THE SHARES ISSUED
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUISITION OF PHON-NET CORP 11,410,000 -- -- -- -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
15,060,000 1,115,723 2,000 3,962 (989,154) 132,531
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
For cash 460,000 460 154,540 -- -- 155,000
For services 1,715,000 1,715 480,285 -- -- 482,000
For technology 2,643,244 2,643 975,357 -- -- 978,000
For compensation expense 13,085,000 13,085 4,470,915 -- -- 4,484,000
On conversion of promissory notes 2,707,430 2,707 1,050,150 -- -- 1,052,857
For deferred compensation expense 356,756 357 131,643 (132,000) -- --
STOCK ISSUE COSTS -- -- (212,920) -- -- (212,920)
AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION -- -- -- 11,000 -- 11,000
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -- -- -- (2,949) -- (2,949)
LOSS FOR THE YEAR -- -- -- -- (6,036,158) (6,036,158)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE, JULY 31, 1999 36,027,430 1,136,690 7,051 (119,987) (7,025,312) 1,043,361
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
---------------------------------------
Additional
Number Paid-in Accumulated
of Shares Amount Capital Other Deficit Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 36,027,430 1,136,690 7,051,970 (119,987) (7,025,312) 1,043,361
ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK
For compensation expense 3,200,000 3,20 1,660,800 -- -- 1,664,000
For services 357,000 357 129,268 -- -- 129,625
For contract cancellation 200,000 200 761,800 -- -- 762,000
For conversion of promissory notes 1,782,011 1,782 621,922 -- -- 623,704
Options exercised 1,587,500 1,588 633,412 -- -- 635,000
DISCOUNT ON CONVERTIBLE NOTES -- -- 471,525 -- -- 471,525
AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION -- -- -- 121,000 -- 121,000
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD -- -- -- -- (4,540,842) (4,540,842)
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -- -- -- (15,540) -- (15,540)
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
BALANCE, JULY 31, 2000 43,153,941 $ 1,143,817 $11,330,697 $ (14,527) $(11,566,154) $ 893,833
=========== =========== =========== =========== ============ ===========
</TABLE>
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Development Stage Activities
Phon-net.com Inc., through its Direct-Connect software allows consumers to
voice connect to businesses from the Internet while viewing that business'
web page, using a single phone line connection and no special hardware. The
Company also provides consumers with quick and easy access through any
touch tone telephone, cellular/PCS phone, screenphone and the Internet to
instantly access interactive information on area business and their current
product and services, special promotions and other source information.
Phon-net.com, Inc. provides information services in a published directory
format or through telephone information input to locate a business, product
or service, by either a generic category search, or by entering a specific
ad number listed in the Company's director.
Phon-net.com, Inc. is in the development stage; therefore recovery of its
assets is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is
indeterminable. In addition, successful completion of Phon-net.com, Inc.'s
development program and its transition, ultimately to the attainment of
profitable operations is dependent upon obtaining adequate financing to
fulfil its development activities and achieve a level of sales adequate to
support its cost structure.
Management is of the opinion that sufficient short-term funding will be
obtained and that current negotiations with potential users of its products
will be successful.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Because
a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon
future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period
necessarily involves the use of estimates which have been made using
careful judgement.
The financial statements have, in management's opinion, been properly
prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework
of the significant accounting policies summarized below:
a) Consolidation
These financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, Phon-net Corp., (incorporated in Nevada,
U.S.A.), Piedmont Technologies Inc., The National For Sale Phone
Company Inc., and V NETT Enterprises Inc., all incorporated in Canada.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
b) Revenue Recognition
The Company's revenue arises from contracts entered into to facilitate
beta-testing of its various products and is recognized over the term of
the contract. The Company's revenues through July 31, 2000 were
generated from contracts relating to its interactive real estate and
professional listing service which was the initial product under
development, as well as the search engine product. No revenue has been
generated to July 31, 2000 from the Direct Connect product. Once
revenue is generated by the Direct Connect or Search Engine products,
the revenue allocated to post contract support will be recognized
rateably over the term of the support and revenue allocated to service
elements will be recognized as the services are performed.
c) Capital Assets
Capital assets are recorded at cost and amortized as follows:
Computer equipment 3 years straight line basis
Computer software 3 years straight line basis
Telephone and equipment 2 and 3 years straight line basis
d) Intangibles
Intangibles are recorded at cost and amortized as follows:
Goodwill 5 years straight line basis
Technology costs 3 years straight line basis
Management reviews goodwill and technology costs for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amounts may not be recoverable.
e) Capitalized Costs
Costs for developing computer software will be capitalized when
technological feasibility has been established for the computer
software product. Capitalization of computer software costs will be
discontinued when the product is available for general release to
customers and such costs are amortized on a product-by-product basis
over the estimated lives of the products. At each balance sheet date,
the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product shall
be compared to the net realizable value of that product. The amount by
which the unamortized capitalized costs of a computer software product
exceed the net realizable value of that asset shall be written off. To
date, the Company has not capitalized any costs related to the
development of computer software.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
e) Capitalized Costs (Continued)
Purchased computer software, which includes programs used for company
management and software development are capitalized and amortized as
disclosed in the capital assets significant accounting policy note.
f) Income Taxes
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
109 - "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS 109). This standard requires
the use of an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and
reporting on income taxes. If it is more likely than not that some
portion of all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a
valuation allowance is recognized.
g) Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's subsidiary's operations are located in Canada, and its
functional currency is the Canadian dollar. The financial statements of
the subsidiary have been translated using the current method whereby
the assets and liabilities are translated at the year end exchange
rate, capital accounts at the historical exchange rate, and revenues
and expenses at the average exchange rate for the period. Adjustments
arising from the translation of the Company's subsidiary's financial
statements are included as a separate component of shareholders'
equity.
h) Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, and amounts due to and
from related parties.
Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that this Company is
not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these
financial instruments. The fair value of these financial instruments
approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted.
i) Loss Per Share
The loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the year. Fully diluted loss per share
is not presented, as the impact of the exercise of options is
anti-dilutive.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1998
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
j) Deferred Compensation
Deferred compensation arising from the issue of capital stock is shown
as a reduction of stockholders' equity.
Amortization of the deferred amount is provided for over the term of
the contract for which the services are provided.
3. CAPITAL ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
----------------------------------------- --------
Accumulated Net Book Net Book
Cost Depreciation Value Value
-------- ------------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Computer equipment $127,839 $ 65,562 $ 62,277 $ 27,495
Telephone and equipment 35,132 28,891 6,241 13,125
Computer software 157,703 136,533 21,170 55,677
-------- -------- -------- --------
$320,674 $230,986 $ 89,688 $ 96,297
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
4. INTANGIBLES
2000 1999
---------- -----------
Goodwill, at cost $ 81,404 $ 81,404
Technology, at cost 978,000 978,000
---------- -----------
1,059,404 1,059,404
Less: Accumulated amortization (423,717) (81,437)
---------- -----------
$ 635,687 $ 977,967
============== ===========
Technology cost was determined as follows:
Consideration paid pursuant to an amended agreement dated June 30, 1999
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
4. INTANGIBLES (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Stated
Shares Value
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Common shares issued at a fair market value of $0.27 per share 3,000,000 $ 810,000
Fair market value of the option to purchase 2,000,000 common shares at $0.40
per share to June 30, 2001 (based on the Black-Scholes model) -- 300,000
----------- -----------
3,000,000 1,110,000
Less: Portion of the consideration attributable to deferred compensation
expense (356,756) (132,000)
----------- -----------
2,643,244 $ 978,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
5. NOTES PAYABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Unsecured with interest at 5% per annum $ 36,035 $ 35,486
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
6. CAPITAL STOCK
a) During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company issued 8% promissory
notes in the amount of $600,250, convertible, including accrued
interest, into common stock and non-transferable share purchase
warrants at a price of $0.35 per share. Each share purchase warrant
entitles the holder to purchase one additional share at a price of
$0.50 per share for a period of twelve months from the conversion date.
An amount of $471,525 has been charged to operations arising from the
discount from fair market value of the shares at the date of issue of
the promissory notes.
The Company issued 1,782,011 common shares and 891,010 share purchase
warrants on the conversion of the promissory notes, including accrued
interest of $23,454. As at July 31, 2000, no share purchase warrants
have been exercised.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
6. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
b) During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company issued 3,200,000
common shares to the director of the Company at an ascribed value of
$1,664,000, and for which the director relinquished all rights to the
stock appreciation rights referred to in Note 8(a).
c) During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company issued 200,000 common
shares at an ascribed value of $762,000 for the termination of an
investor relations contract.
d) During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company issued 357,000 common
shares for consulting services and salary at an ascribed value of
$129,625.
e) In accordance with the terms of an employment agreement, the Company's
vice president of technology is to be issued 100,000 common shares on
each of November 1, 1999, 2000 and 2001. The initial 100,000 has been
issued at an ascribed value of $9,375.
f) Pursuant to an investor relations agreement dated December 3, 1999, the
Company has agreed to issue a total of 500,000 common shares for
consulting services to be performed over a one year period. The 500,000
common shares are issuable in quarterly increments of 125,000 common
shares until November 28, 2000. The Company has issued 250,000 common
shares at an ascribed value of $102,500 to July 31, 2000. In addition,
the Company granted an option to acquire 100,000 common shares at $0.40
per share until February 15, 2000, and a further 100,000 common shares
at $0.50 per share until May 15, 2000. The fair value consideration of
these options is $8,365 and $10,140 respectively. During fiscal 2000,
the Company issued 100,000 common shares for cash consideration of
$40,000 on the exercise of the initial option. The remaining option
expired.
g) By an investor relations agreement dated December 1, 1999, the Company
granted an option to purchase 1,000,000 common shares at a price of
$0.40 per share until July 30, 2000, and 1,000,000 common shares at a
price of $1.00 per share until December 31, 2000. The fair value
consideration of these options is $163,397 and $112,929 respectively.
During fiscal 2000, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares for cash
consideration of $400,000 on the exercise of the initial option.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
6. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
h) On January 6, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement with
Quad-Linq Software, Inc. ("Quad-Linq"), under which Quad-Linq agreed to
develop, maintain, support and upgrade the Company's Direct Connect
software. As consideration, Quad-Linq was to acquire a 49% interest in
the software, and 49% of the net revenues from sales of the software.
Under a June 30, 1999 amendment to the original agreement, Quad-Linq
relinquished its ownership interest in the software, as well as its
percentage of net revenues from sales of the software in consideration
of the issuance of 3,000,000 common shares, and the granting of options
to purchase an additional 2,000,000 common shares at $0.40 per share to
June 30, 2001.
As a result of the subsequent dissolution of Quad-Linq, the Company
entered into an agreement, dated December 3, 1999, with two former
principals of Quad-Linq, who agreed to assume Quad-Linq's obligations
under the June 30, 1999 amended agreement in consideration of the
assignment of the stock options previously granted to Quad-Linq.
During fiscal 2000, the Company issued 487,500 common shares for cash
consideration of $195,000 pursuant to the exercise of options.
i) During the year ended July 31, 1999 the Company issued promissory notes
in the amount of $737,000 convertible into common stock at the lesser
of $0.50 per share and 70% of the market price of the shares. The notes
bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum.
An amount of $315,857 was charged to operations in fiscal 1999 arising
from the 30% discount from fair market value of the shares at the date
of issue of the promissory notes.
The Company issued 2,707,430 common shares on conversion of the
promissory notes.
j) On May 29, 1999 the Company adopted a Stock Option Plan that provides
for the granting to employees of stock options designed to qualify as
"incentive stock options" under the Internal Revenue Code. An option
gives the participant the right to purchase from the company as
specified number of shares of common stock for a specified price during
a specified period not exceeding 10 years. A total of 3,000,000 shares
of common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Stock Option
Plan.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
6. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
j) (Continued)
Options issued as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted Average
Number of Exercise Price Exercise Price Number
Shares Per Share Per Share Exercisable
--------- -------------- -------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding August 1, 1998 0 -- -- 0
Granted 2,200,000 $ 0.36-0.40 $ 0.39 2,100,000
--------- ---------
Outstanding July 31, 1999 2,200,000 $ 0.36-0.40 $ 0.39 2,100,000
Granted 248,000 $ 0.36-1.25 $ 0.42 114,666
--------- ---------
Outstanding July 31, 2000 2,448,000 $ 0.36-1.25 $ 0.40 2,214,666
============================ ========================
</TABLE>
At July 31, 2000, the weighted average contractual life of options is
7.9 years.
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted in 2000
was $0.40. The fair value of the options is estimated using the
Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following assumptions:
dividend yield, Nil percent for all years; expected volatility of 205%;
risk free interest rate of 5.25%; and expected life ranging from three
to five years.
The Company has elected not to adopt the fair value method of
accounting for employee stock compensation plans as prescribed by
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 issued by
the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Instead, as permitted by SFAS
No. 123, the Company has elected to continue to apply the intrinsic
value method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 24. If the fair value method of accounting under SFAS No.
123 had been followed, net income and earnings per share of the Company
would have been reduced by amortization of the grant-date fair value of
the options over the vesting period.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
6. CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
j) (Continued)
The pro forma net loss and earnings per share for 2000, 1999 and 1998
as if the fair value method had been used is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
---------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net loss $4,595,055 $6,781,648 $588,085
---------- ---------- --------
Per share: $ 0.12 $ 0.40 $ 0.06
========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
Under the Stock Option Plan the Company may grant non -qualifying stock
options at an exercisable price of not less than 75% of fair market
value at the date the option is granted. Compensation expense will be
recognized at the date of grant of any non-qualifying options at the
difference between the fair market value and the exercise price. No
non-qualifying stock options are granted as at July 31, 2000.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
a) During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company paid $1,830,800 (1999
$4,662,716; 1998- $52,926) to a director for salaries. The amount paid
in fiscal 2000 includes the issue of 3,200,000 common shares of the
Company, at a value of $0.52 per share, for relinquishments of certain
rights under the stock appreciation rights agreement. The amount paid
in 1999 includes the issue of 5,000,000 common shares of the Company,
at a value of $0.25 per share issued pursuant to an employment
agreement, and 8,085,000 common shares at a value of $0.40 per share
for accomplishing certain development goals.
b) Due From Related Parties
i) Amount due from a director totalling $171,400 is repayable at
$13,200 per month including interest at 8% per annum, with the
unpaid balance repayable in full on March 31, 2001.
ii) Amount due of $7,086 from an employee is repayable January 31,
2001, together with interest at 8% per annum.
c) Due To Related Parties
Amounts due to related parties are due to a director of a subsidiary
company.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
8. COMMITMENTS
a) The Company entered into an employment agreement dated July 1, 1999
with a director for a period of three years at an annual remuneration
of $150,000. In addition, and as an inducement to enter into the
employment contract, the Company has agreed to issue to the director,
5,000,000 common shares. The employment agreement also grants the
director an annual Stock Appreciation Right ("SAR"), pursuant to which,
on (i) February 15, 2000, the director shall be entitled to receive a
sum of money in an amount equal to four hundred thousand (400,000)
times the difference between the "fair market value" of the Company's
common stock at the close of trading on June 30, 1999 and February 1,
2000, (ii) on February 15, 2001, the director shall be entitled to
receive a sum of money in an amount equal to six hundred thousand
(600,000) times the difference between the "fair market value" of the
Company's common stock at the close of trading on February 1, 2000 and
February 1, 2001 and (iii) on February 15, 2002, the director shall be
entitled to receive a sum of money in an amount equal to six hundred
thousand (600,000) times the difference between the "fair market value"
of the Company's common stock at the close on February 1, 2001 and
February 1, 2002.
During the fiscal 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with a
director to issue 3,200,000 common shares of the Company to the
director in consideration of the relinquishment of all entitlements
under the Stock Appreciation Rights referred to above.
b) On December 9, 1999, the Company entered into two licence agreements
with Brocker Technology Group (NZ) Limited, a publicly-held New Zealand
corporation. One licence agreement covers New Zealand and the other
covers Australia. The agreements grant Brocker the exclusive licence to
use, market, distribute and sublicense the Direct Connect software
throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The Company will be entitled to a licence fee from Brocker for each
Direct Connect licence activated for Brocker. Licence fees from Brocker
are payable quarterly. The term of the agreement with Brocker is one
year, upon expiration of which, Brocker may renew the agreement for one
additional year. The agreement may be terminated by either party
following an uncured breach of the agreement by the other parties, or
upon a party's liquidation, bankruptcy or similar event.
The agreement does not result in any significant funding obligations or
contingent liabilities for the Company.
c) The Company leases premises at an annual minimum rental of $10,840
until July 31, 2002.
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PHON-NET.COM, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
(STATED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
9. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent to July 31, 2000, the Company issued 12,500 common shares on
the exercise of options for total proceeds of $5,000.
10. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the
current year's presentation.
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