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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29, 2000
Registration No. 333-34114
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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PEOPLEPC INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 443120 13-4048510
(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Number) Identification No.)
100 Pine Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 732-4400
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
Registrant's principal executive offices)
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Nick Grouf
Chief Executive Officer
PeoplePC Inc.
100 Pine Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 732-4400
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of agent for service)
Copies to:
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Larry Sonsini Frank Golay
Mark Bertelsen Sullivan & Cromwell
Neil Wolff 1888 Century Park East
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Los Angeles, California 90067
650 Page Mill Road (310) 712-6600
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 493-9300
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration
Statement.
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If any of the securities being registered on this Form are being offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") check the following box. [_]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration number of the earlier effective registration statement for the
same offering. [_]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
check the following box. [_]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Class of Maximum Maximum Amount of
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Registered Registered Per Share(1) Offering Price Fee(2)
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Common Stock, $0.0001
par value per share... 9,200,000 $14.00 $128,800,000 $34,004
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(1)Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the
registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(a) under the Securities Act.
(2)$26,400 of the registration fee was previously paid.
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The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this
Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the
Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission,
acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
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+The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be +
+changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement +
+filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This +
+preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to +
+buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not +
+permitted. +
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION. DATED JUNE 28, 2000.
PROSPECTUS
8,000,000 Shares
[PEOPLEPC LOGO]
Common Stock
This is an initial public offering of shares of common stock of PeoplePC Inc.
All of the 8,000,000 shares of common stock are being sold by PeoplePC.
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Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the common stock.
It is currently estimated that the initial public offering price will be
between $12.00 and $14.00 per share. PeoplePC has applied for quotation of the
common stock on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "PEOP".
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Initial public offering price................................... $ $
Underwriting discount........................................... $ $
Proceeds to PeoplePC, before expenses........................... $ $
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PeoplePC has granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to
purchase up to 1,200,000 additional shares of common stock.
Investing in the common stock involves a high degree of risk. See "Risk
Factors" beginning on page 6.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is
a criminal offense.
Chase H&Q
Prospectus dated , 2000
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[Inside Front Cover, Gate Fold-out and Inside Back Cover]
Gate Fold-out:
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Top Caption: People PC offers enterprises and consumers an affordable
package of products and services that makes it easy to get a
computer and get online.
Left: Pictures--Two pictures along left side.
Picture 1--Picture 1 is of a computer system bundle. To the left of
Picture 1 is the caption "A new brand-name computer system. Our
members receive a complete multimedia computer system that
includes a high-quality personal computer with peripherals such
as a color monitor, modem, CD-ROM and floppy diskette drive.
They are pre-loaded with software from leading vendors. What's
more, we provide a new, up-to-date computer system every three
years for renewing PeoplePC members."
Picture 2--Picture 2 is of an in-home service van. Below Picture 2 is
the caption "Easy set-up, comprehensive support (even in-home
service). PeoplePC's aim is to make our members' experience
hassle-free and worry-free. Our easy-to-follow instructions
and telephone support are designed to minimize the difficulty
of computer and Internet set-up. A three-year extended service
contract providing in-home service for most members, together
with 24x7 tech support and customer assistance, ensures that
members get help when they need it."
Center: Picture of PeoplePC spokesperson with a diagram summarizing
PeoplePC's service offerings as including "PC, Internet,
Deals and Service."
Right: Pictures--Two pictures along right side
Picture 1--Picture 1 is of a home page with links to PeoplePC's vendor
offerings. To the left of Picture 1 is the caption "Unlimited,
fast and reliable Internet access. We have agreements with
Internet providers to offer our members unlimited Internet
access 24x7. Additionally, our members have their own personal
email accounts and can host their own web sites."
Picture 2--Picture 2 is of books, clothes, flowers and two bottles of
wine. To the right of Picture 2 is the caption "The power (and
savings) of aggregated buying. The collective online purchasing
power of our expanding membership lets members receive
discounts and benefits typically reserved for large
organizations. Through the PeoplePC Buyer's Club, members can
get deals on goods and services from a wide variety of
merchants.
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Inside Front Cover:
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Title: At PeoplePC, our goal is to build long-term relationships with
our members by providing them full participation in the
digital economy.
Top Left: Photograph of a factory with a caption below which reads
"Enterprises--PeoplePC helps companies wire their workforces so
they can communicate with their employees, customers and
affiliates online."
Bottom Left: Photograph of shopping bags with a caption below which reads
"Merchants--PeoplePC offers merchants a way to reduce their
sales and marketing costs related to acquiring new customers by
providing them access to customers and the opportunity to
establish long-term relationships with our growing community of
members."
Right: Photograph of a crowd of people with a caption below which reads
"Members--PeoplePC offers individuals an affordable and
convenient membership package that includes a brand-name
computer system, unlimited internet access, customer support
and, for most members, in-home technical service as well as
special discounts and offers from merchants who participate in
our buyer's club."
Center: Picture of PeoplePC spokesperson.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Prospectus Summary....................................................... 3
Risk Factors............................................................. 6
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements......................... 21
Use of Proceeds.......................................................... 22
Dividend Policy.......................................................... 22
Capitalization........................................................... 23
Dilution................................................................. 24
Selected Financial Data.................................................. 25
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations........................... 26
Business................................................................. 33
Management............................................................... 47
Certain Transactions..................................................... 54
Principal Stockholders................................................... 59
Description of Capital Stock............................................. 62
Shares Eligible for Future Sale.......................................... 66
Underwriting............................................................. 68
Legal Matters............................................................ 71
Experts.................................................................. 71
Where You Can Find Additional Information................................ 71
Index to Financial Statements............................................ F-1
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Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation
Until , 2000, all dealers that participate in transactions in these
securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to
deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealer's obligation to deliver
a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and relating to unsold allotments or
subscriptions.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights basic information about us and the offering
contained more fully elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read the entire
prospectus carefully.
Our Business
Our business model addresses the growing need for individuals and enterprises
to access the Internet, while offering merchants the opportunity to establish
customer relationships with our members. We offer individuals an affordable and
convenient membership package that includes a new brand-name computer system,
unlimited Internet access, customer support and in-home technical service, as
well as the opportunity to benefit from discounts and special offers from
merchants that offer their products and services through the buyer's club on
our Web site. To date, most of our revenues have been generated from individual
members. For enterprises, we offer a package of computer products and services
that enables companies to communicate with their employees, customers and
affiliated parties online by providing these parties with the tools to access
the Internet away from their workplace. We believe that by providing our
package of products and services, enterprises can save money, operate more
efficiently and improve employee relations, helping to instill a sense of
corporate pride and community among their workforces. We have recently begun
distributing our offering to our first enterprise customers. To date we have
not generated significant revenues from these customers. In addition, we offer
merchants a way to reduce their sales and marketing costs related to acquiring
new customers by providing them access to a large group of potential customers
and the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with our growing
community of members by offering their products and services through the
buyer's club on our Web site. We have not generated significant revenues to
date from our buyer's club. As the value and size of the PeoplePC membership
grows, we believe that more individuals, enterprises, merchants and suppliers
will want to participate in our program, which will further enhance the quality
and experience of the PeoplePC community.
Our business model, which relies on multiple third-party providers, utilizes
the capabilities of well-established companies, enabling us to grow rapidly,
build on our providers' expertise in their core business areas and maintain
lower costs. Once a PeoplePC membership application is processed, our core
infrastructure providers help new customers finance their membership, supply
members with their computer systems and software, ship the entire package to
their homes, connect them to the Internet and provide telephone support and in-
home technical service. We have established relationships with leading
suppliers such as Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Toshiba, Yahoo!, Intuit,
McAfee, Microsoft, MBNA, Ingram Micro, UUNet, an MCI WorldCom company, Sykes
Enterprises and Critical Path to provide our members with high-quality products
and services. To date, we have only offered our products and services in the
continental United States.
We provide enterprises with a package of computer products and services that
scales easily and quickly, requires little additional investment by enterprises
to implement and manage computer and Internet access programs and provides the
enterprise's employees, customers and affiliated parties with a membership
package that is similar to the package received by other PeoplePC members. We
recently entered into agreements with enterprises such as Ford Motor Company
and Delta Air Lines, Inc. and a letter of understanding with the National
Trades Union Congress of Singapore, or NTUC, to provide our products and
services to up to 365,000 Ford employees worldwide, up to 75,000 Delta
employees worldwide and up to 300,000 NTUC members in Singapore who are
eligible to participate. We began distributing our offering to Ford employees
and Delta employees in April 2000.
Through the PeoplePC buyer's club, members can take advantage of discounts
and special offers on products and services from our rapidly growing list of
merchants. As of March 31, 2000, we have signed agreements with over 50
merchants, including providers of brand-name goods and services such as
1-800-flowers.com, Budget Rent a Car, BUY.COM, E*TRADE, E-LOAN, FTD.COM, Gap,
MCI WorldCom, Mondera.com, more.com, priceline.com, The Sports Authority,
Tickets.com, wine.com and ZDNet.
We were incorporated in March 1999. As of March 31, 2000, we had over 130,000
members. From our inception until December 31, 1999, we had total revenues of
$3.4 million and a net loss of $66.3 million. In the quarter ended March 31,
2000, we had total revenues of $7.9 million and a net loss of $35.5 million. As
of March 31, 2000, we had an accumulated deficit of $101.8 million. We only
began offering our products and services on a commercial basis in October 1999.
We expect to continue to incur operating and net losses until at least 2003,
and we cannot be certain that we will generate sufficient revenues to achieve
profitability.
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The Offering
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Common stock offered by PeoplePC.. 8,000,000 shares
Common stock to be outstanding
after the offering............... 103,048,764 shares
Use of proceeds................... General corporate purposes, including
working capital and the expansion of our
international and core businesses. See "Use
of Proceeds".
Proposed Nasdaq National Market
symbol........................... "PEOP"
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The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after this offering is
based on 95,048,764 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2000 and excludes:
. 9,468,252 shares of Series C preferred stock issued after March 31, 2000
that will convert into 9,468,252 shares of common stock;
. 8,366,250 shares issuable upon exercise of options outstanding as of
March 31, 2000 at a weighted average exercise price of $0.8946 per
share;
. 500,000 shares issuable upon exercise of a warrant outstanding as of
March 31, 2000 at an exercise price of $6.225 per share;
. 1,905,000 shares issuable to Ford Motor Company upon the exercise of a
right to purchase shares at the initial public offering price upon the
closing of this offering and, if Ford exercises this right in full,
2,857,500 shares issuable to Ford upon the exercise of a warrant to be
outstanding as of the closing of this offering at an exercise price
equal to the initial public offering price; and
. 17,061,700 shares available for future issuance under our stock plans,
as well as the automatic annual increases in the number of shares
authorized under our 2000 stock plan.
Except as otherwise noted, we have presented the information in this
prospectus based on the following assumptions:
. each share of preferred stock converts into one share of common stock
upon the closing of this offering;
. the underwriters do not exercise their overallotment option; and
. the number of shares outstanding includes 8,110,028 shares of common
stock issued upon the early exercise of stock options subject to
repurchase rights held by us as of March 31, 2000.
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Other Information
We incorporated in Delaware on March 2, 1999. Our principal executive offices
are located at 100 Pine Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, California 94111,
and our telephone number at that address is (415) 732-4400. Our Web site is
located at www.peoplepc.com. Information contained on our Web site does not
constitute part of this prospectus.
This prospectus contains service marks, trademarks and trade names of
PeoplePC, including PeoplePC and the PeoplePC logo.
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Summary Financial Information
(in thousands, except per share data)
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Period from Three
March 2, 1999 Months
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December 31, March 31,
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Statement of Operations Data:
Membership revenues earned.......................... $ 1,255 $ 4,551
Other revenues...................................... 2,188 3,334
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Total revenues.................................... 3,443 7,885
Cost of membership revenues earned.................. 5,129 7,772
Cost of other revenues.............................. 1,905 3,304
Total operating expenses............................ 63,065 32,989
Net loss............................................ (66,251) (35,535)
Basic and diluted net loss per share................ $ (2.04) $ (1.08)
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss
per share.......................................... 32,400 32,916
Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share...... $ (1.15) $ (.41)
Shares used in computing pro forma basic and diluted
net loss per share................................. 57,746 86,732
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Actual Pro Forma As Adjusted
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Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents(1).................. $ 29,934 $ 29,934 $ 109,354
Working capital (deficit)..................... (15,403) (15,403) 79,767
Total assets.................................. 34,666 34,666 129,836
Accumulated deficit........................... (101,786) (101,786) (101,786)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit).......... (88,389) (20,450) 74,720
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(1) Includes restricted cash of $15,750.
Because we recognize revenues from memberships over a 36-month membership
period, we deferred $21.5 million in revenues for the period from inception to
December 31, 1999 and $32.1 million in revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2000. The net loss includes a nonrecurring charge of $2.0 million and
a loss provision of $1.7 million in the period from inception to December 31,
1999 and $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
You should read note 1 of the notes to our financial statements for an
explanation of the method used to calculate the number of shares used to
compute the per share data.
The pro forma balance sheet amounts reflect the conversion of all outstanding
shares of our preferred stock into common stock. The pro forma as adjusted
balance sheet amounts reflect the sale of the common stock offered by this
prospectus at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.00 per share
after deducting the estimated underwriting discount and offering expenses
payable by us. The pro forma as adjusted amounts do not reflect the issuance in
a private placement of 1,905,000 shares of common stock to Ford Motor Company
upon the exercise of a right to purchase shares at the initial public offering
price upon the closing of this offering.
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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an
investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the
only ones facing our company. The risks described below are the risks that we
currently believe are material risks of this offering. Additional risks and
uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial
may also impair our business operations.
If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial
condition or operating results could be seriously harmed. In such case, the
trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part
of your investment.
Risks Related to Our Business
Our limited operating history, our unproven business model and our rapidly
evolving business make it difficult to evaluate or predict our future business
prospects.
We were incorporated in March 1999 and began selling our products and
services on a commercial basis in October 1999. We have a limited operating
history and, therefore, limited historical data or operating history upon which
to base our forecasts. As a result, it is difficult to evaluate or predict our
future business prospects. Since we began selling our products and services,
most of our revenues have been derived from the sale of PeoplePC memberships to
individuals, which include a computer system, unlimited Internet access,
customer support and for most members in-home technical service, and from other
revenues, which include the sale of peripherals and upgrades and related
shipping revenues. While we currently have a relatively small number of members
who have purchased our products and services, our business model requires us to
increase our membership rapidly. In addition, our business depends on deriving
a significant amount of our future revenues from payments made to us by
merchants who have entered into agreements to participate in our buyer's club.
To date, we have not generated meaningful revenues from our buyer's club and we
may not generate such revenues in the future.
As part of our strategy to expand our membership base, we have entered and
seek to enter into agreements with large enterprises to provide our products
and services to employees, customers and affiliated parties of these
enterprises. We anticipate that a significant portion of our future revenues
will be derived from our agreements with these enterprises, but to date we have
not generated significant revenues from enterprises. In order to execute our
enterprise strategy, we will need to enter into and perform agreements with
other large enterprises in the future on favorable terms.
We depend on third parties to provide most of our services and operations
infrastructure. If any of these third parties is unwilling or unable to
continue providing services to us, our business could be seriously harmed.
Our business model relies on third parties, both in terms of our operations
infrastructure and also in terms of services that we provide. If the services
provided by any of these third parties become unsatisfactory, our reputation,
brand name and revenues may be harmed.
We have limited control over the internal operations and procedures of our
third-party providers. Our agreements with these parties do not require them to
give our orders priority over those of other parties with whom they may do
business. The third parties upon which we rely may breach or terminate their
agreements with us or fail to perform their obligations under their agreements.
If the parties with whom we contract are unable or unwilling to fulfill these
obligations, we may experience delays, particularly if we are required to find
other entities that can provide such services. We also may find through
experience that our contracts with third parties do not provide for an adequate
level of service and these third parties may be unable or unwilling to provide
the level of service we require. There can be no guarantee that we would be
able to contract for services from other providers in a timely manner and on
acceptable commercial terms, if
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at all. Our business interruption insurance may not be sufficient to compensate
us for losses that could occur as a result of non-performance by any of the
entities upon which we rely, and does not cover situations where we have
contracted for inadequate levels of service.
Our ability to attract and retain members is dependent on our ability to
provide timely and accurate order fulfillment and high-quality service to our
members. We depend on third parties to fulfill our orders and provide our
services. If the services provided by any of these third parties become
unsatisfactory, our reputation, brand name and revenues may be harmed.
If our members are unable to obtain financing for the purchase of our products
and services, our business would be harmed.
MBNA America Bank, N.A. is the sole provider of financing to our members for
the purchase of our products and services. If we experience difficulties in our
relationship with MBNA, we may lose customers.
We recently established a relationship with MBNA America Bank, N.A. to
provide a 36-month loan with monthly payments to qualified members who wish to
finance their membership fees. Our agreement may be terminated by MBNA upon
90 days notice or by us upon 90 days notice after we have submitted a
predetermined number of credit applications to MBNA. Either party may terminate
our agreement for a material breach following a 45-day cure period. Prior to
our relationship with MBNA, we relied on another financial institution to
provide credit to our members. We experienced significant difficulties with
this institution in administering and implementing our member financing
program, which caused delays in providing financing to our members for the
purchase of our products and services. If our members experience delays in
purchasing our products and services because they are unable to obtain
financing in a timely manner from MBNA, our growth would be slowed.
Ingram Micro's failure to supply and fulfill our computer products could reduce
our revenues and harm our business.
Except in cases where we arrange direct shipment from a manufacturer, we rely
on Ingram Micro to provide our computer products, maintain inventory, process
orders, prepare merchandise for shipment and distribute our products to
individual customers in a timely and accurate manner. We cannot guarantee that
Ingram Micro will continue to supply a sufficient quantity of inventory on a
timely basis to satisfy our order requirements. If Ingram Micro were to
terminate or refuse to renew our distribution arrangement, we would have to
sell our computer products through other distributors. Ingram Micro's
termination of or failure to renew our contract could cause significant delays
in our ability to fulfill our customers' orders, and we may not be able to
locate another distributor that can provide comparable fulfillment, processing
and shipping services in a timely manner, on acceptable commercial terms, if at
all. Our agreement with Ingram Micro terminates on August 1, 2000 and may be
terminated sooner by either party with 90 days written notice or immediately
for cause by Ingram Micro, provided that we are given a ten-day cure period.
If our members do not receive reliable Internet access, our business would be
harmed.
We rely on UUNET Technologies, Inc., an MCI WorldCom company, and Genuity
Solutions, Inc. to provide Internet access to our members. If UUNET, Genuity or
any other Internet access provider in the future does not provide our members
with reliable Internet access, our business would be harmed. Our agreement with
UUNET expires in April 2002, but will be renewed for an additional year unless
either party provides notice of its intent not to renew 60 days prior to the
end of the term. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time for
material breach, provided that the other party is provided a 60-day cure
period. Our agreement with Genuity expires in July 2003. Either Genuity or we
may terminate the agreement at any time for material breach, provided that the
other party is provided a 30-day cure period. Both UUNET and Genuity may
suspend performance if their user policies are violated.
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We rely on third parties to provide our members with customer service and
technical support as well as a hardware warranty covering parts and labor and
in-home technical service. If these third parties do not provide our members
with reliable, high-quality service, our business would be harmed.
We rely on multiple third parties to provide customer service and technical
support as well as a hardware warranty covering parts and labor and in-home
technical service. These third-party providers generally represent us without
identifying themselves as independent parties. If these parties do not provide
reliable, high-quality service, our reputation and our business will be harmed.
For example, we rely on Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, Ron Weber and
Associates, Inc. and TeleTech Customer Care Management, Inc. to operate call
centers to provide customer service and technical support for our members. We
also rely on DecisionOne to provide telephone and email technical support. Our
agreement with Sykes terminates in July 2000 and automatically renews for one-
year periods. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time with 90 days
written notice or if a default occurs. Our agreement with Ron Weber and
Associates expires in February 2002 and either party may terminate the
agreement with 60 days written notice. Our agreement with DecisionOne may be
terminated at any time by either party. Our agreement with TeleTech expires in
May 2005 and may be terminated by either party with 120 days' notice after May
2003. Either party may also terminate for an event of default provided that the
other party is given a 30-day cure period.
We also rely on Service Net, Inc. to provide our members a three-year
hardware warranty covering parts and labor and in-home technical service. Our
agreement with Service Net terminates in November 2002 and is automatically
renewed for two-year terms. After November 2002, either party may terminate the
agreement with 90 days written notice.
We depend on third-party computer suppliers. If these suppliers are unwilling
or unable to provide us with their products in the future, our business would
be seriously harmed.
We rely on third parties, including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Toshiba,
to supply the computer systems we provide to our customers. In the future, we
may rely on these and other suppliers to provide our systems. We may face
difficulties in managing our relationships with these suppliers, and if
existing suppliers cannot provide the products we require at commercially
reasonable prices and we are not able to find suitable alternative suppliers,
our business would be harmed. Moreover, we may not be able to monitor or
control effectively the quality of the computers manufactured by our suppliers
or the speed and accuracy of their distribution. Low-quality products, slow
distribution or similar inadequacies may harm our reputation and brand name,
and demand for our products would decline. In addition, we may need to spend
money and expend other resources to remedy these problems. For example, in 1999
Ingram Micro received a shipment of computers from one of our suppliers for
distribution to our members that did not conform to product specifications. We
currently are holding discussions with Ingram Micro and the supplier to
determine the disposition of the nonconforming products. The receipt of
nonconforming computers caused us to cancel a direct-mail promotional campaign
and other advertising. We have incurred losses of approximately $2.3 million
due to the canceled advertisements, recorded a provision of $15.6 million
relating to the cost of resolving any potential dispute over the nonconforming
computers and expended a significant amount of management's time in connection
with the matter. If we experience similar difficulties with computer suppliers
in the future, we could incur losses and be required to expend significant
amounts of management's time in handling the resulting disputes.
Our relationships with Ford Motor Company, Delta Air Lines, Inc. and the
National Trades Union Congress in Singapore, or NTUC, are complex. If we are
not successful in managing these relationships, our business will be harmed.
We entered into an agreement with Ford in April 2000, an agreement with Delta
in January 2000 and a letter of understanding with NTUC in May 2000 to provide
our products and services to the employees of these companies worldwide and to
NTUC members in Singapore. We have only begun to perform our obligations under
the Ford and Delta agreements and have not yet performed our obligations under
the
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NTUC letter of understanding. The breadth and complexity of our obligations
will require a great deal of effort and coordination to achieve successful
execution. We cannot be certain that we will be able to deliver our products
and services under these arrangements on a timely basis. In the event that
these relationships are not successful, we will have spent a great deal of time
and resources that may otherwise have been directed to more profitable
activities. In addition, customer perceptions and our business will be
adversely impacted if we do not meet the expectations of Ford, Delta and NTUC.
We may not be successful in expanding our operations rapidly to meet our
obligations under our Ford and Delta agreements and our NTUC letter of
understanding.
The Ford and Delta agreements and the NTUC letter of understanding require us
to expand our operations to serve large numbers of members in a very short
time. For example, we have agreed to provide computer systems and other
membership services to up to 365,000 Ford employees, up to 75,000 Delta
employees and up to 300,000 NTUC members who are eligible to participate. We
have only recently begun delivering products under these agreements and we may
not be successful in delivering products at the required times.
We may not be successful in accelerating our international expansion to meet
our obligations under our Ford and Delta agreements and our NTUC letter of
understanding.
We do not currently offer our products and services internationally. Our
agreements with Ford and Delta require us to provide our products and services
to their employees on a worldwide basis and our NTUC letter of understanding
requires us to provide products and services in Singapore. While international
expansion is a key part of our business strategy, the global nature of these
agreements requires us to expand our operations for our enterprise customers
into international markets on an accelerated time frame. We may encounter
difficulties with our international expansion, including high costs, unreliable
Internet access, complex international operations and differing regulatory
requirements.
We may not be successful in providing customized product offerings under our
Ford and Delta agreements and our NTUC letter of understanding.
The Ford and Delta agreements and the NTUC letter of understanding require us
to provide products and services that we currently do not offer to our general
membership. For example, we have agreed to offer laptop computers and premium
packages that include higher performance computer systems, customized software
and other customized features of our products and services. Customizing these
features, especially where the services of third parties are required, can be
complicated and difficult to complete accurately and in a timely manner.
We may not be successful in entering into or fulfilling our obligations under
agreements with large enterprises in the future.
In addition to our relationships with Ford, Delta and NTUC, we intend to
enter into agreements with other large enterprises to acquire new customers and
to promote our brand. Any future agreements with large enterprises will involve
additional risks, some of which will be unique to the specific enterprises, and
will require us to expand our operations rapidly to support the large
incremental increases in PeoplePC members associated with these agreements. If
we are unable to enter into agreements with large enterprises in the future or
if we are unable to maintain these relationships successfully, our business
would be harmed.
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We have incurred significant losses and expect to incur additional losses in
the future.
We have incurred a net loss of $66.3 million for the period from our
inception until December 31, 1999 and a net loss of $35.5 million in the
quarter ended March 31, 2000. We expect to continue to incur operating and net
losses until at least 2003, and we may not be able to generate sufficient
revenue to achieve profitability. We anticipate that our operating expenses
will increase substantially as we:
. increase our sales and marketing activities;
. expand our product and service offerings;
. increase our general and administrative functions to support our growing
operations;
. expand our operations outside of the United States;
. develop enhanced technologies and features to improve our Web site; and
. establish relationships with enterprises and merchants.
Our business model allows us to subsidize the cost of products and services
with merchant and other revenues, including revenues from peripherals and
upgrades. We offer aggressive pricing in order to establish customer
relationships that we believe will provide the means for longer term
profitability. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues to
achieve and maintain profitability. If we fail to generate such revenues, we
may never attain profitability.
Our gross margins can be significantly affected by the mix of products and
services we sell.
Our gross margins in any period can be significantly affected by the mix of
products and services we sell. We expect to earn high gross margins, of up to
100%, on the revenues related to our buyers club. Gross margins on sales of
memberships, including the bundled hardware and services, are significantly
lower and in some cases may be negative, because of:
.costs related to customer acquisition;
.costs of purchasing hardware; and
.costs of services provided by our suppliers.
Therefore, to control our gross margin, we must not only seek to manage our
mix of business, we must also seek to manage our costs of acquiring customers,
costs of purchasing hardware from manufacturers, and costs of services provided
by our suppliers. To the extent our mix of business or these costs are not
managed, our operating results may be negatively impacted.
Our future capital needs are uncertain and we may not be able to satisfy them.
We expect that our existing cash, the net proceeds from this offering and
available sources of borrowed funds should be sufficient to meet our working
capital and capital expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months. We do
not expect to generate positive cash flow from operations until at least the
second half of 2002. In the future, we anticipate the need to raise additional
funds, which may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all. We may also
require additional capital to acquire or invest in complementary businesses.
If we issue additional equity securities to raise funds, the ownership
percentage of our existing stockholders, including the investors in this
offering, would be reduced. Our stock price may fluctuate in the future and may
decline not only in the short term but for an extended period of time. To the
extent we are unable to attract additional stock investors, or to provide
incentives through options or similar rights, both of which will be negatively
affected by any decline in our stock price, our ability to continue funding
operations or expansion will be jeopardized. New investors may demand rights,
preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common
stock. Debt incurred by us would be senior to equity in the ability of
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debtholders to make claims on our assets. The terms of any debt issued could
impose restrictions on our operations. If we cannot raise needed funds on
acceptable terms, we may not be able to develop or enhance our business, take
advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or
unanticipated requirements.
We have not generated significant revenues from merchants that offer products
and services through the buyer's club on our Web site and we may not be able to
do so in the future.
In the future, we will need to generate revenues from merchants that
participate in our buyer's club, but to date we have not generated significant
revenues from these merchants. We may be unable to generate significant
revenues from these merchants and our failure to do so would harm our ability
to achieve profitability. Members may purchase products and services from
participating merchants by clicking on links that connect the members to a
merchant's Web site. Members enter into transactions directly with
participating merchants. We typically receive a percentage of sales revenues
generated by our members' purchases from our merchants or a fixed fee when a
member opens an account or executes his or her first transaction with a
merchant. In some cases, we receive both a customer acquisition fee and a
portion of sales revenue.
We may not be able to accurately track or collect revenues earned from
merchants that offer products and services through the buyer's club on our Web
site.
We currently do not track sales that occur between members and merchants that
participate in our buyer's club. If we or the participating merchants are
unable to accurately track these sales, we will not have information indicating
the amount of revenues owed to us by these merchants and our revenues would
suffer. We are developing systems to track these sales, but our efforts are in
their early stages and we may not be able to achieve this goal. Currently, we
rely on participating merchants to gather this sales information and report it
to us. We do not currently generate significant revenues from our buyer's club,
but in the future we may rely on these revenues. If we are unable to track
these merchant sales, our revenues will be harmed.
We may not be able to develop and support our members on our Web site, which
could adversely affect demand for our products and services.
Our Web site is designed to create and support a community of PeoplePC
members who access the Internet through our Web site. Any dissatisfaction of
our members with our Web site will negatively affect our ability to attract new
members and retain existing members. We intend to develop additional community
features in the future for our Web site, including online chat and special
interest directories. If we are unable to develop these community features to
the satisfaction of our members, our ability to maintain and attract new
members may be harmed and we may not be able to expand our business.
We rely on merchants on our Web site to provide high-quality products and
services to our members on favorable terms. If they do not do so, our
reputation and our revenues will be harmed.
In October 1999 we began entering into agreements with merchants to offer
products and services to our members through the buyer's club on our Web site.
As of March 31, 2000, we had entered into agreements with more than 50
merchants. Products offered include books, health/beauty products and
electronics and services offered include travel, communication tools and
financial help. Although we have not generated significant revenues from our
buyer's club to date, we may rely on these revenues in the future. We depend on
these merchants to provide our members with high-quality products and services
as well as a high-quality customer experience. In addition, we strive to enter
into agreements with merchants in which merchant products and services are
offered to our members at terms more favorable than the terms typically
offered. All of our merchant relationships are in their early stages and we
cannot be certain that our
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merchants will provide high-quality products and services on favorable terms.
If we are unable to add merchants or if our merchants do not provide
satisfactory products, services and customer experiences for our members on
favorable terms, our reputation and our revenues would be harmed.
We may not succeed in establishing the PeoplePC brand, which would adversely
affect customer demand.
Developing and maintaining awareness of our "PeoplePC" brand name is critical
to achieving widespread acceptance of our product and service offerings and
rapidly building our customer base, as required by our business model.
Promoting and enhancing our brand will depend largely on our marketing efforts,
our ability to provide reliable and desirable products and services to
consumers, and our ability to provide consistent, high-quality customer
experiences. To promote our brand name, we have incurred and expect to continue
to incur substantial expenses from our advertising efforts on television, print
and other forms of media. For example, for the period from our inception on
March 2, 1999 to December 31, 1999, we incurred $39.0 million in sales and
marketing expenses, and in the quarter ending March 31, 2000, we incurred $21.1
million in sales and marketing expenses. Even if we effectively promote our
brand, adverse publicity about the merchants that participate in our buyer's
club or our suppliers and service providers could damage our brand and
negatively affect demand for our offerings. In addition, if merchants do not
perceive our reputation among consumers to be good, they may not be willing to
participate in our buyer's club, which would adversely affect our revenues. The
importance of brand recognition will increase as competition in the personal
computer, Internet access and buyer's club markets increases.
Our business would be harmed if we are unable to compete effectively.
The markets for personal computers, Internet access and buyer's clubs are
highly competitive and we expect competition to intensify in the future.
Existing or future competitors may develop or offer products or services that
are comparable or superior to ours at a lower price, which could significantly
harm our business. While we compete across a variety of markets, all of the
markets in which we participate are characterized by an increasing number of
entrants. We compete for customers with the following types of companies:
. vendors that bundle computer products, Internet access and customer
service in a single offering pursuant to a specific multi-year plan,
such as Directweb and Gobi;
. vendors of personal computers, some of which currently supply us with
our products, such as Apple, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM
and Toshiba;
. Internet service providers, such as America Online, EarthLink,
Microsoft, Mindspring and NetZero; and
. buyer's clubs such as MobShop, Costco, C-Tribe and Mercata.
Many of our current and potential competitors have longer operating
histories, significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other
resources and substantially larger customer bases than we do. In addition, many
of our competitors have nationally known brands, well-established relationships
and extensive knowledge of the markets in which we compete. Our competitors may
be able to use these advantages to expand their offerings more quickly, adapt
to new or emerging technologies more quickly, enter commercial relationships to
bundle products and services or address consumer needs, devote greater
resources to the marketing and sale of their offerings and adopt more
aggressive pricing and incentive programs.
The unpredictability of our quarterly results may adversely affect the trading
price of our common stock.
We expect our quarterly operating results to vary significantly from quarter
to quarter due to a number of factors. Slight variations in the costs of our
computer systems, Internet access or our other operating
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expenses could significantly affect our operating margins in future periods. In
addition, because our operating expenses are based on our expectations of
future revenues, unexpected quarterly fluctuations in revenue could
significantly harm our operating results, particularly if our revenues are
lower than anticipated. If our operating results in any future period do not
meet the expectations of investors, the price of our common stock could
significantly decline. These adverse results could have both short- and long-
term effects on our stock price and could affect the long-term viability of our
enterprise. Some of the factors that could affect our quarterly and long-term
operating results include:
. our ability to achieve and maintain a low-cost business model and manage
the third-party relationships necessary to do so;
. our ability to generate revenue from our buyer's club;
. the popularity of the computer systems we sell;
. our key suppliers' ability to manufacture sufficient quantities of the
computer systems we offer; and
. general economic conditions, as well as those specific to the Internet,
technology and related industries.
The foregoing factors are only partially within our control and, in the case
of external factors such as general economic conditions and market-specific
conditions, are not within our control. Our limited operating history makes it
difficult for us to predict trends accurately in our business and to plan our
operations accordingly.
Seasonal fluctuations may also affect our quarterly operating results.
Historically, demand for personal computers and consumer retail sales over the
Internet have been significantly stronger in the fourth quarter of each year
and weaker in the first and second quarters of each year. Because we expect to
derive most of our revenue from the sale of membership packages that include
computer systems and related services and from the sale of products and
services by merchants participating in our buyer's club, we believe our
business could be subject to the seasonal impact of this cycle.
Our international expansion plans may not succeed.
A key element of our strategy is to expand our operations into international
markets. We have no experience in marketing, selling and delivering our
services internationally, and we may have difficulty managing our international
operations because of distance, language and cultural differences. If we do not
expand our revenues through these international operations, we could suffer
losses due to the costs associated with such endeavors and could potentially
lose any investments we make in establishing an international infrastructure.
We may not be successful in managing third party providers involved in our
international operations.
We rely on third parties to provide our operations infrastructure and to
supply our products and services. Managing our third-party providers is complex
and will become more complex as we expand our operations outside the United
States.
We may not be able to arrange financing for our members to purchase our
products and services outside the United States.
Our business model depends on our ability to arrange financing for our
members for the purchase of our products and services. The availability of
credit and the laws related to lending in the countries in which we wish to
conduct business may differ from the United States. As a result, we may not be
able to provide credit to potential members or we may incur additional legal
expenses to comply with laws and regulations in these countries.
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The telecommunications infrastructure of countries in which we wish to conduct
business may make it difficult to provide our bundled offering.
Our business model depends on our ability to offer our customers a membership
that includes Internet access. The telecommunications infrastructure in
countries in which we wish to conduct business may make it difficult to provide
Internet access as part of an integrated offering. Alternatively, the
telecommunications infrastructure in foreign countries may encourage free
Internet access, which may result in numerous competitors and decrease the
value of our offering to consumers.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could adversely affect our revenues and
operating margins.
If we are compensated for our services overseas in U.S. dollars, we may need
to convert these funds into the local currency in order to pay our employees
and certain foreign taxes. Alternatively, if we are compensated for our
services in the applicable local currency, we may need to convert that currency
into U.S. dollars in order to pay costs that we incur in U.S. dollars and U.S.
taxes. In either event, fluctuations in currency exchange rates could adversely
affect our revenues and operating margins.
We may not be successful in integrating and managing the operations of
international offices.
Currently our operations are managed from our San Francisco office, but as we
continue to expand we may grant an amount of autonomy to international offices.
If we grant such autonomy, we may experience difficulties integrating and
managing the operations of international offices with those of our U.S.
operations. This problem could divert the attention of management and cause
unforeseen delays in the implementation of strategy or collection of revenues.
We may incur expenses to comply with foreign laws and our intellectual property
may have less protection due to the differing regulatory requirements of
countries in which we may conduct business.
The legal and regulatory requirements of countries in which we may conduct
business in the future may differ from those in the United States, particularly
in the areas of communications, lending, tax and labor laws. As a result, we
may incur additional legal expenses to comply with these laws and regulations.
In addition, laws relating to the protection and enforcement of intellectual
property rights in many countries are not as advanced and offer significantly
less protection than those in the United States.
Political and economic instability in countries in which we may conduct
business may harm our international operations.
Several countries in which we wish to conduct business have experienced
political and economic instability in the past and may continue to experience
such instability in the future. Such instability could slow our growth in
countries in which we would like to do business.
Tariffs and trade barriers may harm our international operations.
There may be tariff or trade barriers in certain countries in which we wish
to do business that may significantly increase our operating costs in these
countries. If the operating costs in these countries are too high, we may need
to revise our business model, and we may be unable to compete successfully in
these markets.
We are growing rapidly, and if we fail to manage expansion effectively, our
business could be seriously harmed.
We have experienced rapid expansion and anticipate that we must continue to
expand our operations to address market opportunities. Since our incorporation
in March 1999, we have rapidly increased our
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workforce and, as of June 15, 2000, we had 140 employees. Our new employees
include a number of key managerial and technical employees who have recently
joined our management team, and we expect to add additional key personnel in
the near future. Our growth has placed, and will continue to place, a
significant strain on our management systems, infrastructure, resources and
planning and management processes. We will not be able to implement our
business strategy without an effective planning and management process. In
addition, we will not be able to increase revenues unless we continue to
improve our operational, financial and managerial controls and reporting
systems and procedures, expand, train and manage our work force and manage
multiple relationships with third parties. Some of our senior management have
no prior management experience at public companies, and we cannot be sure that
we will be able to manage our expansion effectively.
If we lose senior management and key personnel or are unable to attract and
retain skilled employees when needed, we may not be able to implement our
business strategy.
Our future success depends on the skills, experience and performance of our
senior management and key personnel, particularly of our Chief Executive
Officer, Nick Grouf, and our Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Kohler. We must
retain these individuals and be able to attract and retain additional key
personnel when needed in the future. Competition for individuals with business
and technical expertise is high, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area where
our operations are located. If we lose key personnel or if we are not able to
attract and retain additional personnel when needed, we may be unable to
successfully introduce new products and services or otherwise implement our
business strategy.
Our capacity to grow is also dependent on our ability to recruit, integrate
and motivate highly skilled employees in other areas of our business. In
particular, our ability to attract and retain qualified sales, marketing,
operations and finance personnel is critical to the success of our planned U.S.
and international expansion. Competition for these people is intense, and we
may not be able to recruit, train or retain enough qualified personnel. The
loss of the services of any of our key employees, the inability to attract or
retain qualified personnel in the future or delays in hiring required personnel
could constrain the expansion of our business operations.
Technology changes rapidly and we must continually introduce new products and
services to remain competitive or our business will be significantly harmed.
The personal computer and Internet access markets are both characterized by
rapid ongoing technological change, changes in user requirements and
preferences and frequent new service introductions involving new processes and
technologies and evolving industry standards that could render our existing
products and services obsolete. As a result, we must regularly introduce new
products and services, including new personal computer configurations and
enhanced Internet services, to maintain consumer interest in our products and
services. There can be no assurance that any new computer products or services
that we introduce will be accepted by the market. In addition, the introduction
of new products or services by us or our competitors may adversely affect the
sale of, or revenue from, our existing products or services. If we do not have
access to new technology in the future, we may not be able to effectively
incorporate new technology into our products or deliver new products or
features in a timely and cost-effective manner, which could adversely affect
demand for our products and services.
Expanding the breadth and depth of our product and service offerings is
expensive and difficult, and we may receive no benefit from our expansion.
To compete effectively, we will need to expand our operations by promoting
new or complementary products and by expanding the breadth and depth of our
services. Expanding our operations in this manner will require significant
resources and this expansion may strain our management, financial and
operational systems. For example, while we currently offer two computer systems
to our members, we intend to expand our computer offerings to include
additional high-performance personal computers, laptop computers and a
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broader range of printers and other peripheral components. We also intend to
offer high-speed access to the Internet in the future. Our expansion into new
product and service offerings may not be timely or may not generate sufficient
revenues to offset their cost. If this occurs, our business could be harmed.
Online security breaches could result in a loss of consumer confidence, which
could hurt our ability to implement our business strategy.
The secure transmission of confidential information over the Internet is
essential to maintaining consumer confidence in our business. Any
misappropriation of confidential information, whether during the transmission
of data or while it is stored on our servers or the servers of merchants
participating in our buyer's club, could damage our reputation, expose us to a
risk of loss, litigation or liability, and deter people from using the
Internet. We currently ask consumers to provide us with registration and other
information and we rely on encryption and authentication technology to transmit
this confidential information securely. Our computer servers may be vulnerable
to computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins and similar disruptions.
We incur substantial expense to protect against and remedy security breaches
and their consequences, but we may not be able to prevent such security
breaches. Our insurance policies may not be adequate to reimburse us for losses
caused by security breaches.
Our servers are vulnerable to natural disasters and other events that could
cause interruptions of our services.
We depend on the efficient and uninterrupted operations of our Web servers
and other hardware systems. Most of our Web servers and other hardware systems
are not redundant and are located at the facilities of a third party in
Sunnyvale, California. Our Web servers and other hardware systems are
vulnerable to damage from earthquakes, fire, floods, power loss,
telecommunications failures and similar events. If any of these events results
in damage to our Web servers or other hardware systems, we may be unable to
deliver our services to our customers until the damage is repaired. In such a
case, we may lose customers and participating merchants, as well as incur
substantial costs in repairing any damage.
If we are not able to protect our intellectual property, we may not be able to
compete effectively.
We rely on a combination of trademark, trade secret and copyright law and
contractual restrictions to establish and protect our intellectual property.
These afford only limited protection. We have filed for U.S. trademark
registrations for "PeoplePC" and five other trademarks. We also have applied to
register marks in 16 countries. We may be unable to secure these registrations.
It is also possible that our competitors or others will adopt service names
similar to ours, thereby impeding our ability to build brand identity and
possibly leading to customer confusion. In addition, there could be potential
trade name or trademark infringement claims brought by owners of other
registered trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations of the term
PeoplePC or our other trademark applications. Enforcement of trademark rights
against unauthorized use, particularly over the Internet and in other
countries, may be impractical or impossible.
We may be unable to protect our Internet domain names, which could decrease the
value of our brand and harm our ability to implement our business strategy.
As of March 31, 2000, we held over 200 domain names relating to our brand,
including PeoplePC.com and other domain names containing the prefix "People."
We are not aware of any material infringement upon those domain names. However,
if we are unable to protect these domain names, our competitors could
capitalize on our brand recognition. The acquisition and maintenance of domain
names generally are regulated by governmental agencies and their designees. The
regulation of domain names in the United States and foreign countries has
changed and is subject to further change in the near future. As a result, we
may be unable to acquire or maintain relevant domain names in the United States
and other countries where we conduct business. Furthermore, the relationship
between regulations governing domain names
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and laws protecting trademarks and similar proprietary rights is unclear.
Therefore, we may be unable to protect our own domain names or prevent third
parties from acquiring domain names that are similar, infringe upon or
otherwise decrease the value of our domain names, trademarks and other
intellectual property rights.
We may be required to enforce our intellectual property rights in litigation,
which may be costly and time-consuming.
Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, unauthorized parties
may attempt to obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary, such
as technology used to operate our Web site, our content and our trademarks.
Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights, to
protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of the
proprietary rights of others. Further, our operations providers and the
merchants participating on our Web site may be engaged in litigation in the
future that would require our involvement.
Third parties may assert intellectual property and other lawsuits or claims
against us that may be costly and time-consuming.
We may become subject to claims by third parties that we have infringed their
intellectual property rights. We could be involved in these claims even in
instances where our connection with the intellectual property in dispute arises
only as a licensee from other companies. In addition, third parties may assert
lawsuits or claims against us, including those related to product liability,
Internet content, privacy, safety and health and employment matters. Litigation
is expensive and time consuming regardless of the merits of the claim and could
divert management's attention from our business. Moreover, we cannot predict
the outcome of any litigation. Lawsuits, claims or proceedings may result in
liability to us.
Products that contain, or are rumored to contain, defects could result in
significant costs to us, decreased sales of our products, damage to our brand
and lawsuits.
The design and production of personal computer components is highly complex.
We rely on third-party suppliers to provide us with high-quality products. If
any of the personal computers or peripherals we distribute contain defective
components, we could experience delays in shipment of these products and
increased costs. Further, the design of software is highly complex, and
software often contains defects that may be undiscovered for long periods of
time. If our third-party software providers fail to design effective software,
or if defects in the software or in the personal computer products we
distribute are discovered after we have shipped our products in volume, we
could be harmed in the following ways:
. upgrades, replacements or recalls could impose substantial costs on us;
. rumors, false or otherwise, could be circulated by the press and other
media, which could cause a decrease in sales of our products and
services and significant damage to our brand; and
. our members could file suits against us alleging damages caused by
defective products and services.
We expect to amortize significant stock-based compensation that will decrease
our earnings in the future.
For financial reporting purposes, we have determined that the estimated value
of common stock determined in anticipation of this offering was in excess of
the exercise price, which exercise price was considered to be the fair market
value as of the date of grant for 17,578,500 options issued to employees
through March 31, 2000. In connection with the grant of such options, we have
recorded deferred compensation of $21.7 million during 1999 and $43.9 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2000. This stock-based compensation
expense will decrease our earnings over the period of amortization. Deferred
stock-based compensation will be amortized over the vesting period which is
generally 48 months from the date of grant. $3.0 million was expensed in the
year ended December 31, 1999 and $6.7 million
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was expensed in the three months ended March 31, 2000. The balance is expected
to be amortized as follows:
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Deferred
Stock-Based
Period Compensation
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Nine months ending December 31, 2000........................... $27,875,000
2001........................................................... $17,845,000
2002 ............................ ............................. $ 7,573,000
2003 and thereafter............................................ $ 2,533,000
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We expect to incur a sales and marketing expense of $34.0 million and a
dividend of $25.0 million in the three months ending June 30, 2000.
In April 2000, we raised $49.7 million in gross proceeds from the sale of
9,468,252 shares of Series C preferred stock. Ford Motor Company purchased
4,765,650 shares of Series C preferred stock in connection with this financing
and other investors purchased 4,702,602 shares. Ford also received the right to
purchase 1,905,000 shares of common stock in a private placement effected at
the closing of this offering at the same price per share as this offering. If
Ford exercises this right in full, Ford will also receive a warrant to purchase
2,857,500 shares of common stock, exercisable at the same price per share as
this offering at any time for a period of 200 days following the date of this
offering. In relation to Ford, the value of the right, the warrant and the
excess of the value of the common stock into which the Series C preferred stock
is exercisable over the price paid for the Series C preferred stock is $34.0
million, and will be charged to sales and marketing expense in the second
quarter of 2000. These rights and equity have been granted to Ford in order to
gain access to Ford's employees as potential members and to entice Ford to
purchase membership packages. As Ford has no future performance requirements
and no minimum purchase commitments with respect to the membership packages,
the charge has been expensed when incurred. The Series C preferred stock is
convertible upon the closing of this offering. In the quarter ending June 30,
2000, we expect to incur a dividend of $25.0 million as a result of a
beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock issued to the other investors.
This dividend has been calculated as the difference between the price paid by
the investors and the expected offering price of this offering.
Risks Related to Our Industry
Our business will be significantly harmed if growth in the use of the Internet
does not continue.
We believe a significant number of our members are purchasing our products
and services as a means of connecting to the Internet. Because we expect to
derive a large portion of our revenues from transactions between our members
and our merchants, our ability to achieve needed revenues is substantially
dependent upon continued growth in Internet use, particularly as a means to buy
and sell goods.
Capacity constraints caused by growth in the use of the Internet may impede
further development of the Internet to the extent that users experience delays,
transmission errors and other difficulties. If the necessary infrastructure,
products, services or facilities are not developed to mitigate the effects of
these factors, or Internet usage does not continue to increase as expected, we
may not be able to implement our business model.
If demand for personal computers does not continue to grow, demand for our
products and services would be adversely affected.
Our business model depends on the continued strong demand for personal
computers. The personal computer market is characterized by rapid new product
and technology introductions and generally declining prices for existing
products. Demand for personal computers may be significantly reduced if
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consumers perceive little technological advantage in new products or believe
that the price of a new product is not worth the perceived technical advantage.
Alternatively, if individuals view anticipated changes as significant, such as
the introduction of a new operating system or microprocessor architecture,
overall market demand for personal computers may decline because potential
members may postpone their purchases until release of the new product or in
anticipation of lower prices on existing products following the introduction of
new models. Reduced demand could result in excessive inventories and it could
take several quarters to sell this inventory, which could delay the
introduction of new products.
We could be exposed to liability or increased costs if new case law is decided,
or new government regulation regarding the Internet is enacted.
The law relating to our Internet business and operations is evolving, and no
clear legal precedents have been established. For example, tax authorities in a
number of states are currently reviewing the appropriate tax treatment of
companies engaged in electronic commerce, and new state tax regulations may
subject us to additional state sales or other taxes. The adoption of any new
Internet laws and regulations or the application of existing laws and
regulations to the Internet and electronic commerce could decrease the demand
for our products and services, increase the cost of doing business or prevent
our transaction of business in specific jurisdictions. In addition, the
applicability to the Internet of existing laws in various jurisdictions
governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes, libel and
personal privacy is uncertain and may take years to resolve. We could be found
in violation of federal, state or foreign civil or criminal law and, even if we
could successfully defend such claims, our defense could occupy significant
amounts of management's time, harm our business reputation and negatively
affect our operating results and financial condition.
Risks Related to the Offering
We cannot guarantee that an active market will develop following completion of
this offering.
Prior to this offering, there has not been a public market for our common
stock. We cannot predict the extent to which a market will develop or how
liquid that market will eventually become. The initial public offering price
for the shares of our common stock will be determined by negotiations among us
and the representatives of the underwriters and may not be indicative of prices
that will prevail in the trading market.
Our stock price may be volatile and may decline following this offering.
The stock markets in general, and the Nasdaq National Market and technology
companies in particular, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations
that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance
of such companies. The trading prices of some comparable technology companies'
stocks have recently been at or near historical highs. These trading prices are
volatile and may not be sustained. These broad market and industry factors may
seriously impact the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual
operating performance. If our stock price declines, we may be sued in a
securities class action law suit, which could be costly, divert our resources
and seriously harm our business.
Our principal stockholders can exercise a controlling influence over our
business and affairs.
Immediately after the offering, our directors and executive officers, and our
principal stockholders, will together control approximately 60.7% of our common
stock. If these stockholders acted or voted together, they would have the power
to elect our directors and to exercise a controlling influence over all matters
requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and
approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, this concentration
of ownership may delay or prevent a change in control of our company, even when
a change may be in the best interests of our stockholders. In addition, the
interests of these stockholders may not always coincide with our interests as a
company or the interests of other stockholders. Accordingly, these stockholders
could cause us to take action or omit to take action, even if doing otherwise
would benefit our stockholders as a whole.
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Substantial future sales of our common stock in the public market may depress
our stock price.
Our current stockholders hold a substantial number of shares of our common
stock that they will be able to sell in the public market in the future. All of
the 8,000,000 shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable. Our
officers, directors and current stockholders, representing substantially all of
our 95,048,764 shares, have agreed with the underwriters not to sell or
otherwise dispose of any of their shares for a period of 180 days from the date
of this prospectus, subject to early release of up to 10% of the shares covered
by such lock-up agreements on the date 90 days from the date of this prospectus
and up to 20% of the shares covered by such lock-up agreements on the second
trading day following the date we release our earnings for the year ending
December 31, 2000, if, in each case, the closing price of the shares exceeds
twice the initial offering price for 20 of the consecutive 30 trading days
prior to such dates. In addition to the scheduled releases of shares under the
underwriters' lock-up agreements with our stockholders, the underwriters will
have broad discretion to waive any stockholder's lock-up restrictions at any
time prior to the scheduled release of those shares. The representatives of the
underwriters have indicated that they have no current intent to waive any of
the lock-up agreements. In deciding whether to grant a waiver, the
representatives of the underwriters would consider various factors, which may
include the market prices and trading volumes of our common stock at that time,
market conditions generally, the size and timing of the requested waiver and
any special circumstances of the requesting person. The release of shares from
the lock-up restriction at any time may cause significant drops in our stock
price. When these lock-up agreements expire or the shares covered thereby are
released, such shares and the shares underlying any options held by these
individuals will become eligible for sale, in some cases subject only to the
volume, manner of sale and notice requirements of Rule 144 of the Securities
Act of 1933. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock after
this offering could cause our stock price to fall. In addition, the sale of
these shares could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of
additional stock. You should read "Shares Eligible for Future Sale" for a full
discussion of shares that may be sold in the public market in the future.
Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the proceeds from
this offering.
Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the proceeds of
this offering. Accordingly, it is possible that our management may allocate the
proceeds differently than investors in this offering would approve, or that we
will fail to maximize our return on the proceeds. See "Use of Proceeds" for a
more complete description of our current intention regarding the net proceeds
of this offering.
Investors in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution.
Investors who purchase common stock in this offering will pay more for their
shares than the amount paid by existing stockholders who acquired shares before
this offering. As a result, the value of an investment based on the value of
our net tangible assets, as recorded on our books, will be less than the amount
an investor pays for shares of common stock in this offering. Accordingly, if
an investor purchases common stock in the offering, the investor will incur
immediate dilution of approximately $12.28 per share. See "Dilution" for a more
complete description of the dilution of an investment in our common stock upon
the completion of this offering.
Our charter documents and Delaware law could make it more difficult for a third
party to acquire us, and discourage a takeover.
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, and Delaware law
could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if doing so
would be of benefit to our stockholders. See "Description of Capital Stock--
Anti-Takeover Effects of Some Provisions of Delaware Law and Our Charter
Documents" for a more complete description of these provisions.
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INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements relate to our future plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions, and the assumptions underlying or relating to any
of these statements. These statements may be identified by the use of words
such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend" and "plan". Our
actual results may differ materially from those discussed in these statements.
Factors that could contribute to such differences include those discussed in
"Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus when
making a decision about whether to invest in our common stock. We have not
authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from that
contained in this prospectus. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to
buy, shares of common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are
permitted. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-
looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels
of activity or performance of achievements. We assume no duty to update any of
the forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus or to conform
these statements to actual results.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the 8,000,000 shares of
common stock that we are selling in this offering will be approximately $95.2
million ($109.7 million if the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised
in full) based on an assumed initial public offering price of $13.00 per share
and after deducting the estimated underwriting discount and offering expenses
payable by us.
We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate
purposes, including working capital. We expect to use approximately $40 million
of the net proceeds to expand our international operations, approximately $50
million for the expansion of our core business and capital expenditures and the
remainder for general corporate purposes. The amounts and timing of our
expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including the amount of
proceeds actually raised in this offering, the amount of cash generated by our
operations, and sales and marketing activities. Until the funds are used as
described above, we intend to invest the net proceeds of this offering in
short-term, interest-bearing securities.
The principal purposes of this offering are to increase our capitalization
and financial flexibility, to provide a public market for our common stock and
to facilitate access to public equity markets. As of the date of this
prospectus, we cannot specify with certainty of all of the particular uses for
the net proceeds we will have upon completion of this offering. Accordingly,
our management will have broad discretion to allocate the net proceeds from
this offering.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock and do not
anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently
intend to retain future earnings for the expansion and operation of our
business.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth our actual capitalization as of March 31,
2000. Our capitalization is also presented:
. on a pro forma basis to give effect to the conversion of all outstanding
shares of convertible preferred stock into shares of common stock upon
the closing of this offering; and
. on a pro forma as adjusted basis to reflect the sale of 8,000,000 shares
of common stock at an assumed initial public offering price of $13.00
per share in this offering, less the estimated underwriting discount and
offering expenses payable by us.
You should read this information together with our financial statements and
the notes to those financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 2000
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Pro Forma
Actual Pro Forma As Adjusted
--------- --------- -----------
(in thousands, except share
data)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value,
54,000,000 shares authorized; 53,816,514
shares issued and outstanding actual;
50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
or outstanding pro forma and as adjusted... $ 67,939 $ --
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Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock, $0.0001 par value,
120,000,000 shares authorized; 41,232,250
shares issued and outstanding actual;
95,048,764 shares issued and outstanding
pro forma; 103,048,764 shares issued and
outstanding as adjusted.................. 4 9 $ 17
Additional paid-in capital................ 70,702 138,636 233,798
Deferred stock-based compensation......... (55,827) (55,827) (55,827)
Receivable from stockholder............... (1,482) (1,482) (1,482)
Accumulated deficit....................... (101,786) (101,786) (101,786)
--------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit).... (88,389) (20,450) 74,720
--------- --------- ---------
Total capitalization.................. $ (20,450) $ (20,450) $ 74,720
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The number of shares of common stock outstanding after this offering is based
on the number of shares outstanding at March 31, 2000 and excludes:
. 8,366,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options
outstanding as of March 31, 2000 at a weighted average exercise price of
$0.8946 per share;
. 9,468,252 shares of Series C preferred stock issued after March 31, 2000
that will convert into 9,468,252 shares of common stock;
. 500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of a warrant
outstanding as of March 31, 2000 at an exercise price of $6.225 per
share;
. 1,905,000 shares of common stock issuable to Ford Motor Company upon the
exercise of Ford's right to purchase shares at the initial public
offering price upon the closing of this offering and, if Ford exercises
this right in full, 2,857,500 shares of common stock issuable to Ford
upon the exercise of a warrant to be outstanding upon the closing of
this offering at an exercise price equal to the initial public offering
price; and
. 17,061,700 shares of common stock available for future issuance under
our stock plans as of March 31, 2000, as well as the automatic annual
increases in the number of shares authorized under our 2000 stock plan.
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DILUTION
If you invest in our common stock, your interest will be diluted to the
extent of the difference between the initial public offering price of our
common stock and the pro forma net tangible book value per share of our common
stock after this offering. We calculate pro forma net tangible book value per
share by dividing the net tangible book value (total tangible assets less total
liabilities) by the number of outstanding shares of common stock after giving
effect to the conversion of all outstanding shares of our preferred stock into
common stock upon the closing of the offering.
Our pro forma net tangible book deficit at March 31, 2000, was $(20.5)
million, or $(.22) per share based on 95,048,764 shares of common stock
outstanding after giving effect to the conversion of all outstanding shares of
our preferred stock into common stock upon the closing of this offering.
After giving effect to the sale of 8,000,000 shares of common stock by us at
an assumed initial public offering price of $13.00 per share and subtracting
the estimated underwriting discount and offering expenses, our pro forma as
adjusted net tangible book value at March 31, 2000 would be $74.7 million, or
$.72 per share. This represents an immediate increase in the pro forma as
adjusted net tangible book value of $.94 per share to existing stockholders and
an immediate dilution of $12.28 per share to new investors. Dilution is
determined by subtracting pro forma net tangible book value per share after the
offering from the assumed initial public offering price of $13.00 per share.
The following table illustrates this per share dilution:
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assumed initial public offering price per share.................. $13.00
Pro forma net tangible book deficit per share as of March 31,
2000.......................................................... $ (.22)
Increase per share attributable to this offering............... .94
------
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after this offering.. .72
------
Dilution per share to new investors.............................. $12.28
======
</TABLE>
The following table shows on a pro forma as adjusted basis at March 31, 2000,
the number of shares of common stock purchased from us, the total consideration
paid to us and the average price per share paid by our existing stockholders
and by new investors purchasing common stock in this offering:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares Purchased Total Consideration Average
------------------- -------------------- Price
Number Percent Amount Percent Per Share
----------- ------- ------------ ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing stockholders........ 95,048,764 92.3% $138,636,000 57.1% $ 1.46
New investors................ 8,000,000 7.7 104,000,000 42.9 13.00
----------- ----- ------------ -----
Total...................... 103,048,764 100.0% $242,636,000 100.0%
=========== ===== ============ =====
</TABLE>
These tables assume no exercise of the underwriters' overallotment option and
no exercise of stock options outstanding as of March 31, 2000. As of March 31,
2000, there were 8,366,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of
outstanding stock options at a weighted average exercise price of $0.8946 per
share. These tables also do not reflect the issuance of 9,468,252 shares of
Series C preferred stock issued after March 31, 2000 and up to 1,905,000 shares
of common stock issuable to Ford Motor Company upon the exercise of Ford's
right to purchase these shares at the initial public offering price upon the
closing of this offering. These tables also do not reflect 500,000 shares of
common stock issuable upon the exercise of a warrant outstanding as of March
31, 2000 at an exercise price of $6.225 per share and 2,857,500 shares of
common stock issuable to Ford upon the exercise of a warrant at an exercise
price equal to the initial pubic offering price to be outstanding upon the
closing of this offering if Ford exercises its right to purchase shares of
common stock in full at the close of this offering. If these options and
warrants are exercised, there will be further dilution to new public investors.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
This section presents our historical financial data. We derived the statement
of operations data for the period from March 2, 1999 to December 31, 1999 from
our audited financial statements included in this prospectus.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent auditors, audited these financial
statements. We derived the statement of operations data for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 and the balance sheet data at March 31, 2000 from our
unaudited financial statements included in this prospectus. When you read this
selected financial data, it is important that you also read the historical
financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus, as well as
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations". Historical results are not necessarily indicative of future
results. See the notes to the financial statements for an explanation of the
method used to determine the number of shares used in computing basic and
diluted and pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2, 1999 Three Months
(Date of Inception) Ended
to December 31, 1999 March 31, 2000
--------------------- ------------------
(in thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C>
Statement of Operations Data:
Membership revenues earned .... $ 1,255 $ 4,551
Other revenues................. 2,188 3,334
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Total revenues.............. 3,443 7,885
Cost of membership revenues
earned........................ 5,129 7,772
Cost of other revenues......... 1,905 3,304
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Gross loss(1).................. (3,591) (3,191)
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing
(exclusive of stock-based
compensation of $1,374 in
1999 and $2,817 for the
three months ended March 31,
2000)....................... 39,043 21,086
General and administrative
(exclusive of stock-based
compensation of $1,665 in
1999 and $3,880 for the
three months ended March 31,
2004)....................... 5,433 5,206
Other operating expenses..... 15,550 --
Amortization of deferred
stock-based compensation.... 3,039 6,697
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Total operating expenses.... 63,065 32,989
Loss from operations........... (66,656) (36,180)
Interest income and other...... 405 645
------------------ ------------------
Net loss.................... $ (66,251) $ (35,535)
================== ==================
Basic and diluted net loss per
share......................... $ (2.04) (1.08)
Shares used in computing basic
and diluted net loss per
share......................... 32,400 32,916
Pro forma basic and diluted net
loss per share................ $ (1.15) (.41)
Shares used in computing pro
forma basic and diluted net
loss per share................ 57,746 86,732
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 2000
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<S> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents(2)..................................... $ 29,934
Working capital.................................................. (15,403)
Total assets..................................................... 34,666
Accumulated deficit.............................................. (101,786)
Total stockholders' deficit...................................... (88,389)
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes a nonrecurring charge of $2.0 million for the period from
inception to December 31, 1999 and a loss provision of $2.5 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and $1.7 million for the period from
inception to December 31, 1999.
(2) Includes restricted cash of 15,750.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes to the
financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
Overview
Our business model addresses the increasing need for people to access the
Internet, while offering merchants and other entities the opportunity to
establish customer relationships with our members. We believe that long-term
customer relationships are more valuable than the cost of providing customers
with the tools they need to participate in the digital economy. We were
incorporated in March 1999. We began offering our products and services on a
limited basis in September 1999 and on a commercial basis in October 1999.
Until September 1999, we had no revenues and our operating activities consisted
primarily of developing relationships with vendors, suppliers and merchants.
Our members enter into a three-year contract and, if qualified, pay as little
as $24.95 per month in membership fees plus a one-time shipping charge for a
new brand-name computer system, unlimited Internet access, email services, a
hosted Web site, customer support and in-home warranty. Alternatively, our
members may choose a higher performance computer and pay as little as $31.95
per month. In addition, our members receive discounts and special offers from
merchants that participate in our buyer's club. Customers who do not wish to
purchase a new computer system may still take advantage of our services through
our PeoplePC Online program for $9.95 per month. This offering includes
unlimited Internet access, participation in our buyer's club, email services
and a hosted Web site.
In addition to our offering to consumers, we offer a program for enterprises
to provide our products and services to their employees, customers and
affiliated parties. We recently entered into agreements with Ford Motor Company
and Delta Air Lines, Inc. and a letter of understanding with the National
Trades Union Congress of Singapore, or NTUC, to provide our products and
services to the employees of Ford and Delta and members of NTUC. As employees
register to become PeoplePC members, Ford and Delta will pay us for the entire
36-month membership at negotiated rates. We have agreed to provide Ford and
Delta employees with several options to upgrade their computer systems for an
additional charge. We recognize these revenues and associated costs over the
three-year term of the relevant membership agreement. Ford and Delta are our
first enterprise customers. Accordingly, the enterprise programs have not yet
generated significant revenues.
Our revenues are primarily derived from: sales of memberships to individuals
and enterprises; PeoplePC Online memberships; sales of upgrades and
peripherals; shipping revenues; and revenues from merchants and suppliers.
Membership revenues consist of revenues earned from the sale of memberships;
the related charges for shipping the systems; and from PeoplePC Online
memberships. Although we receive revenue from the sale of memberships at the
time of the member's enrollment, we defer the revenue and amortize it over the
life of the membership contract due to the three-year nature of the
relationship.
Other revenues consist of revenues from the sale of upgrades and peripherals;
shipping revenues related to upgrades and peripherals; and revenues from
merchants and suppliers. Other revenues are recorded in the period earned as
these products, which are not requested by all members, are separately
identifiable transactions and the related earnings process is completed at that
time.
The cost of membership revenues consists primarily of the cost of the
computer system (including software); the related cost to ship the system to
new members; and the cost of providing Internet access. Consistent with our
revenue recognition policy, these costs are deferred and amortized over the
three-year membership term.
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The cost of other revenues consists of the cost of peripherals and the
incremental cost of upgrades; the cost of shipping peripherals and upgrades;
and other costs of revenues. The cost of other revenues are recorded in the
period incurred.
We have offered pricing of our memberships and services that is less than our
total cost of providing products and performing under our membership
agreements. We have offered this aggressive pricing to rapidly build our
membership base and establish relationships with our members that we believe
will provide the means for longer-term profitability. As we build our
membership base, brand awareness and member loyalty, we expect to improve
pricing and eliminate this subsidization. We have recorded a loss provision to
the extent that our total expected costs exceed membership revenues determined
without regard to buyer's club revenue.
Membership revenues earned also includes revenues from PeoplePC Online
consist of monthly subscription fees from our members. The cost of these
revenues consists of the cost to provide Internet access. Online members pay
subscription fees monthly and may cancel their membership at any time. Both
revenues from the online program and the cost of those revenues are recorded as
received or incurred.
Revenues from merchants and other entities are recognized in the period when
a transaction occurs. Our contracts with merchants and other entities are
typically structured so that we receive a percentage of sales revenues
generated by our members' purchases from our merchants or a fixed fee when a
member opens an account or executes his or her first transaction with a
merchant. In some cases, we receive both a fixed fee for generating new
customers and a percentage of subsequent sales revenues. We also receive
referral fees for directing our members to other companies' Web sites. Referral
revenues are recognized as referrals are made to these Web sites. Amounts
earned through these agreements were $3,000 through March 31, 2000.
We currently operate only in the United States, but expect to expand our
operations into international markets. We have established subsidiaries in the
Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and Singapore to provide our products
and services in these countries. We expect to launch our offerings in the
United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore in the second half of 2000. We intend to
establish additional subsidiaries in countries where we expect to provide our
products and services. We expect to spend approximately $40 million during 2000
to expand our international operations.
To date, all of our sales and all of our purchases from our suppliers have
been made in U.S. dollars. As a result, changes in currency exchange rates do
not generally have a direct effect on our financial position.
For financial reporting purposes, we have determined that the estimated value
of common stock determined in anticipation of this offering was in excess of
the exercise price, which exercise price was considered to be the fair market
value as of the date of grant for 17,578,500 options issued to employees
through March 31, 2000. In connection with the grant of such options, we have
recorded deferred compensation of $21.7 million during 1999 and $43.9 million
during the three months ended March 31, 2000. Deferred stock-based compensation
will be amortized over the vesting period which is generally 48 months from the
date of grant. $3.0 million was expensed in the year ended December 31, 1999
and $6.7 million was expensed in the three months ended March 31, 2000. The
balance is expected to be amortized as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Deferred Stock-Based
Period Compensation
------ --------------------
<S> <C>
Nine months ending December 31, 2000................ $27,875,000
2001................................................ 17,845,000
2002................................................ 7,533,000
2003 and thereafter................................. 2,533,000
</TABLE>
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In April 2000, we raised $49.7 million in gross proceeds from the sale of
9,468,252 shares of Series C preferred stock. Ford Motor Company purchased
4,765,650 shares of Series C preferred stock in connection with this financing
and other investors purchased 4,702,602 shares. Ford also received the right to
purchase 1,905,000 shares of common stock in a private placement effected at
the closing of this offering at the same price per share as this offering. If
Ford exercises this right in full, Ford will also receive a warrant to purchase
2,857,500 shares of common stock, exercisable at the same price per share as
this offering at any time for a period of 200 days following the date of this
offering. In relation to Ford, the value of the right, the warrant and the
excess of the value of the common stock into which the Series C preferred stock
is exercisable over the price paid for the Series C preferred stock is $34.0
million and will be charged to sales and marketing expense in the second
quarter of 2000. These rights and equity have been granted to Ford in order to
gain access to Ford's employees as potential members and to entice Ford to
purchase membership packages. As Ford has no future performance requirements
and no minimum purchase commitments with respect to the membership packages,
the charge has been expensed when incurred. The Series C preferred stock is
convertible upon the closing of this offering. In the quarter ending June 30,
2000, we expect to incur a dividend of $25.0 million as a result of a
beneficial conversion feature of preferred stock issued to the other investors.
This dividend has been calculated as the difference between the price paid by
the investors and the expected offering price of this offering.
Results of Operations
Three months ended March 31, 2000
Revenues
Membership Revenues Earned. Membership revenues earned include membership
revenues, revenues from PeoplePC Online membership, and recognition of
membership revenues previously deferred. For the three months ended March 31,
2000, gross membership revenues were $33.8 million. Because we recognize
membership revenues over the 36-month term of the membership agreement, $32.1
million of membership revenues was deferred.
Other Revenues. Other revenues consist of sales of peripherals and shipping
revenues, the incremental cost of upgrades and revenues from merchants and
suppliers. Other revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2000 were $3.3
million.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of Membership Revenues Earned. Cost of membership revenues earned
consists primarily of the cost of the basic system hardware and software and
our cost of providing members with Internet connectivity. For the three months
ended March 31, 2000, cost of gross membership revenue was $34.3 million.
Because we recognize system hardware and software cost of revenues over the 36-
month term of the membership agreement, $27.4 million of cost of membership
revenues was deferred. Cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31,
2000 also includes a provision of $2.5 million for the amount by which our
estimated current and future cost of memberships exceeds the related membership
revenue.
Cost of Other Revenues. The cost of other revenues for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 was $3.3 million. Cost of other revenues includes the cost of
peripherals and shipping expense and the incremental cost of upgrades.
Operating Expenses
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses include fees paid to third-
party advertising sales agents, sales support functions, expenses related to
our member support help-line and other member-related expenses, travel and
related expenses and related sales and benefits. Sales and marketing costs
associated with increasing and servicing our membership base are expensed in
the period incurred. Sales and marketing
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expenses were $21.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000, $13.7
million of which was related to fees paid for third-party advertising and $3.3
million of which was related to a charge taken in connection with the Delta
warrants. In an effort to increase our revenues, membership base, brand
awareness and overall customer experience, we expect to continue to expend
significant resources on sales and marketing in the future.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses include
payroll and related expenses for management and administrative personnel,
facilities costs, professional service fees, travel and other general corporate
expenses. General and administrative expenses were $5.2 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2000. We anticipate that general and administrative
expenses will increase in absolute dollars due to increased expenses associated
with the addition of personnel and additional professional fees, including
costs associated with being a public company.
Interest Income and Other
Interest income and other consists of interest income from cash equivalents
and short-term investments. Interest income and other was $645,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 2000.
Income Taxes
As a result of our operating losses and the uncertainties related to our
ability to recognize a benefit from our deferred tax assets, we have not
recorded a provision for income tax for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
We have provided a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets,
consisting primarily of net operating loss carry-forwards of $66.0 million.
Net Loss
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2000 was $35.5 million. $3.2
million of net loss was attributable to cost of revenues exceeding revenues,
and $33.0 million was attributable to operating expenses, of which $6.7 million
was attributable to amortization of deferred stock-based compensation.
Period from March 2, 1999 (Inception) to December 31, 1999
Revenues
Membership Revenues Earned. Membership revenues earned were $22.8 million for
the period from inception to December 31, 1999. Because we recognize revenues
from memberships over the 36-month membership period, we deferred $21.5
million. We did not recognize any revenues until September 1999.
Other Revenues. Other revenues for the period from inception through December
31, 1999 were $2.2 million.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of Membership Revenues Earned. For the period from inception through
December 31, 1999, cost of gross membership revenue was $24.0 million. Because
we recognize system hardware and software cost of revenues over the 36-month
term of the membership agreement, $19.4 million of cost of membership revenues
was deferred. Cost of membership revenues includes a provision of $1.7 million
for the amount by which our estimated current and future cost of memberships
exceeds the related membership revenue.
Cost of Other Revenues. The cost of other revenues for the period from
inception through December 31, 1999 was $1.9 million.
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Operating Expenses
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $39.0 million for the
period from inception to December 31, 1999, $38.3 million of which was related
to fees paid for third-party advertising. These expenses include a charge of
$2.3 million in the period from inception to December 31, 1999 in connection
with the cancellation of an advertising campaign.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were
$5.4 million for the period from inception to December 31, 1999.
Other Operating. We generally place orders for products based on demand
projections and we are obligated to purchase inventory held by Ingram Micro
purchased on our behalf. However, we have refused to accept products that fail
to meet the specifications ordered. Certain computers held by Ingram Micro at
December 31, 1999 were purchased on our behalf but do not conform to
specifications ordered by us. Other operating expenses consist of a contingent
liability of $15.6 million for the period from inception to December 31, 1999
for costs to resolve any potential dispute resulting from the non-conforming
order.
Interest Income and Other
Interest income and other consists of interest income from cash equivalents
and short-term investments. Interest income and other was $405,000 for the
period from inception to December 31, 1999.
Income Taxes
As a result of our operating losses and the uncertainties related to our
ability to recognize a benefit from our deferred tax assets, we have not
recorded a provision for income tax for the period from inception to December
31, 1999. We have provided a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax
assets, consisting primarily of net operating loss carry-forwards of $43.4
million.
Net Loss
Net loss for the period from inception to December 31, 1999 was $66.3
million. $3.6 million of the net loss was attributable to cost of revenues
exceeding revenues, and $63.1 million was attributable to operating expenses,
of which $3.0 million was attributable to amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
To date, we have financed our operations by the issuance of preferred stock.
As of March 31, 2000, our sources of liquidity consisted of $29.9 million in
cash and cash equivalents, including $15.8 million in restricted cash.
Net cash used in operating activities was $37.5 million for the period from
inception to March 31, 2000. Cash provided by operating activities for this
period consisted primarily of membership fees. Cash used in operating
activities for these periods consisted primarily of advertising expenses, costs
of our computer systems and peripherals and payroll and other employee-related
expenses.
Net cash used in investing activities was $16.7 million for the period from
inception to March 31, 2000. Net cash used in investing activities for this
period consisted primarily of accounts collateralizing letter of credit
agreements.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $68.3 million for the period
from inception to March 31, 2000 and consisted of the proceeds from the
issuance of a note and preferred stock. In May 1999, we sold 24,000,000 shares
of our Series A preferred stock at $0.125 per share for an aggregate purchase
price of $3.0 million to venture capital investors. In October 1999, we sold
29,816,514 shares of our Series B
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preferred stock at $2.18 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $65.0
million to venture capital investors. In April 2000, we sold 9,468,252 shares
of Series C preferred stock at a price of $5.246 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $49.7 million to Ford and venture capital investors. Each
share of preferred stock will convert into common stock upon the closing of
this offering.
We currently rely on MBNA America Bank, N.A. to provide a loan with 36
monthly payments to qualified members who wish to finance their membership
fees. The agreement is structured as an unsecured loan between MBNA and the
member, the proceeds of which are paid directly to us. Peripherals, upgrades
and shipping charges are not currently financed. We refer member credit
information we collect in connection with membership applications to MBNA.
Applications may be declined or a higher than standard interest rate may be
offered based on the creditworthiness of the applicant. Once we notify MBNA
that products have been shipped to a new member, MBNA makes payment to us of
the loan proceeds. The proceeds are equal to the present value of the stream of
monthly payments discounted at the interest rate applicable to the loan. MBNA
owns and services the loan and earns all interest paid by the member. We bear
no credit risk in the event of installment default.
We rely on Ingram Micro to distribute computer systems and peripherals from
our suppliers to our customers. Our computer suppliers ship their products
directly to Ingram Micro's distribution centers around the country. When a
customer application is approved, products are picked from inventory, packed
and shipped to our customers from the distribution center closest to the
shipping address. Ingram Micro purchases inventory on our behalf based on sales
projections made by us. We are obligated to purchase inventory held by Ingram
Micro purchased on our behalf. Our agreement with Ingram Micro expires on
August 1, 2000, and may be renewed for one-year terms by mutual written consent
of the parties. At March 31, 2000, we had approximately $41.4 million in
noncancelable purchase commitments with Ingram Micro, including certain
computers held by Ingram Micro which do not conform to specifications as
ordered by us.
In June 2000, we formed a European subsidiary, PeoplePC N.V., a Netherlands
corporation (PPC Europe). We and PPC Europe expect to enter into financing and
related agreements with @viso, a partnership of SOFTBANK Corp. and Vivendi
S.A., a French corporation. In the financing, which is scheduled to close in
July, PPC Europe will receive $50.0 million from @viso in exchange for 35% of
PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the form of convertible preferred
stock, and we will receive 65% of PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the
form of common stock. We expect this $50.0 million to be used to expand our
international operations. In addition, PPC Europe will issue a warrant to
acquire convertible preferred stock to SOFTBANK representing approximately 5%
of PPC Europe's outstanding shares, and PPC Europe intends to reserve
approximately 15% of its currently outstanding shares for issuance under
employee stock benefit plans. PPC Europe can compel the exercise of the
SOFTBANK warrant not sooner than six months after the closing. PPC Europe has
the exclusive right and obligation to fulfill, market and sell PeoplePC
products to and receive buyer's club revenues from European members.
We currently anticipate that the net proceeds of this offering, the $50.0
million funding from the SOFTBANK joint venture investment, together with our
available funds as of March 31, 2000, will be sufficient to meet our
anticipated needs for at least the next 12 months. We expect to enter into a
credit facility to finance our working capital needs. If this offering is not
completed, we will need to access additional sources of financing to meet our
needs. In addition to the proceeds of this offering, we may need to raise
additional capital to fund our future operations because we expect to incur
operating and net losses until at least 2003.
If we need to raise additional funds through public or private financing, we
cannot be certain that additional financing will be available or that, if
available, it will be available on terms acceptable to us. Additional financing
may result to substantial and immediate dilution to existing stockholders. If
adequate funds are not available to satisfy either short- or long-term capital
requirements, we may be required to curtail our operations significantly or to
seek funds through arrangements with third parties that may require us to
relinquish material rights to certain of our services, technologies or
potential markets.
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While we do not have significant capital commitments, following completion of
this offering we intend to spend approximately $40 million to expand our
international operations and approximately $50 million to expand our core
business and for capital expenditures.
Quantitative and Qualitative Discussion of Market Risk
We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and market values of our
investments. Our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and market values
of our investments relates primarily to our short-term investment portfolio,
which is included in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. We
have not used derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio. We
invest our excess cash in highly liquid commercial paper and U.S. Government
debt securities with maturities of less than one year, and, by policy, we limit
the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer. Due to the short-term nature
of our investments, the impact of interest rate changes would not generally be
expected to have a significant impact on the value of these investments. The
effect of interest rate and investment risk on us has not been significant.
Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning instruments
carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair
market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates, while floating
rate securities may produce less income than expected if interest rates fall.
We have limited our investments to short-term, highly rated, fixed income
facilities such as repurchase agreements collateralized by government
securities and A-1/P-1 commercial paper. We intend to maintain our current
investment policy, which is designed to preserve principal while at the same
time maximizing the after-tax income we receive from our investments without
significantly increasing risk. Some of the securities that we may invest in may
be subject to market risk. This means that a change in prevailing interest
rates may cause the principal amount of the investment to fluctuate. For
example, if we hold a security that was issued with a fixed interest rate at
the then-prevailing rate and the prevailing interest rate later rises, the
principal amount of our investment will probably decline. To minimize this risk
in the future, we intend to maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and
short-term investments in a variety of securities, including commercial paper,
money market funds, government and non-government debt securities.
We currently have no floating rate indebtedness, hold no derivative
instruments and do not earn significant foreign sourced income. Accordingly,
changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates do not generally have a
direct effect on our financial position. In addition, we have primarily
operated in the United States and all purchases and sales to date have been
made in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency exchange rates, however, may affect the
cost of our personal computers, printers and monitors purchased from our
foreign suppliers, thereby indirectly affecting consumer demand for our
products and our net revenues. In addition, to the extent that changes in
interest rates and currency exchange rates affect general economic conditions,
we would also be affected by such changes.
Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", which
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and
hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 requires that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. We have not engaged in
derivative and hedging activities to date. We are currently evaluating the
impact of this pronouncement and will adopt SFAS No. 133 in the third quarter
of 2000.
In December 1999, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, "Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements." SAB 101 summarizes the SEC's views in
applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in
financial statements. We are in compliance with this pronouncement.
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BUSINESS
Overview
Our business model addresses the growing need for individuals and enterprises
to access the Internet, while offering merchants the opportunity to establish
customer relationships with our members. We offer individuals an affordable and
convenient membership package that includes a new brand-name computer system,
unlimited Internet access, customer support and in-home technical service, as
well as the opportunity to benefit from discounts and special offers from
merchants that participate in our buyer's club. For enterprises, we provide a
package of computer products and services that enables companies to communicate
with their employees, customers and affiliated parties online by providing
these parties with the tools to access the Internet away from the workplace. In
addition, we offer merchants a way to reduce their sales and marketing costs
related to acquiring new customers by providing them access to a large group of
potential customers and the opportunity to establish long-term relationships
with our growing community of members by offering their products and services
through the buyer's club on our Web site. We have not generated significant
revenues to date from enterprises or our buyer's club.
Industry Background
Expected Growth of the Online Population
The growth and rapid adoption of the Internet continues to revolutionize the
way in which people communicate, share information and conduct business.
International Data Corporation, or IDC, estimates that the number of Internet
users in the United States will increase from approximately 102 million in 1999
to approximately 197 million in 2003. Additionally, the number of Internet
users worldwide is projected to increase from approximately 240 million in 1999
to approximately 602 million in 2003. As more business transactions and
information move online, those who lack access to the Internet will be unable
to participate in this increasingly important and growing electronic
marketplace. While the number of Internet users is growing rapidly, the
majority of individuals have not yet connected their households to the
Internet. According to IDC, in 1999 only 51% of U.S. households owned a
personal computer and only 32% of U.S. households had access to the Internet.
The Wired Enterprise
Enterprises are increasingly relying on the Internet and online strategies to
streamline their business processes. As enterprises move their operations and
communications to the Internet, it is becoming more important for their
employees, customers and affiliates to be able to receive or access online
information from work or from home. Greater efficiency and other cost savings
encourage enterprises to provide their employees, customers and affiliates with
the technology and skills to communicate and collaborate with each other on the
Internet while away from the workplace. The challenge of establishing a
technological base to facilitate such communication and collaboration requires
enterprises to find a solution that is reliable, scalable and cost-effective
and that does not strain enterprise resources to implement and maintain. In
addition, we believe that providing a computer system and Internet access will
help to instill a sense of corporate pride and community among enterprise
workforces.
Growth of Electronic Commerce and Value of the Consumer
The widespread adoption of the Internet has enabled the formation of a large
and rapidly expanding electronic commerce market. IDC estimates that annual
worldwide business-to-consumer commerce over the Internet will increase from
$31.0 billion in 1999 to $177.7 billion in 2003, while annual worldwide
business-to-business commerce over the Internet will increase from $80.4
billion in 1999 to $1.1 trillion in 2003. As the number of merchants conducting
business online proliferates and competition for online customers intensifies,
the costs of acquiring and retaining customers will increase as well. IDC
estimates that
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U.S. advertising spending on the Internet will continue to grow, reaching $10.8
billion in 2003, an increase from $3.4 billion in 1999.
Because the cost of acquiring new customers is high, maintaining customer
relationships and maximizing the value of those customers is paramount to a
merchant's profitability and growth. These customer relationships are most
often acquired through advertising. However, traditional methods of advertising
can be a costly and inefficient means of acquiring new customers since
merchants are required to pay for advertising regardless of whether the
advertising is successful in delivering new customers. In addition, traditional
advertising often does little to retain customers. As a result, merchants are
increasingly seeking ways to reduce the costs of customer acquisition and
retention as well as improve the efficiency of their spending.
Barriers to Getting Online
Traditionally, to connect their homes to the Internet, individuals have been
required to select a computer, choose an Internet provider and sign up for
Internet access in a series of independent transactions. After these steps, the
consumer still has to install the computer system and solve technical problems,
often without the benefit of product expertise or technical assistance.
Accordingly, we believe that many households have been discouraged from
purchasing a computer system and obtaining Internet access due to a number of
factors including the:
. traditionally high cost of a new computer system;
. difficulty involved in installing and maintaining a home computer
system;
. confusion involved in selecting an Internet access provider;
. anxiety over choosing appropriate products and services;
. threat of technological obsolescence; and
. concern about the privacy of personal information.
Enterprises face these same barriers, but the challenge is compounded by the
large scale of providing employees, customers and affiliated parties with
computer systems and Internet access and the difficulty and complexity of
implementing and managing an enterprise program.
Our Market Opportunity
As the proliferation of the Internet makes it increasingly important and
advantageous for individuals to have access to this commercial and
informational medium, we believe an opportunity exists to address the related
needs of:
. individuals who require a computer and Internet access to participate in
the digital economy;
. enterprises that can derive significant financial benefits and increased
efficiency from their employees, customers and affiliated parties having
access to the Internet; and
. merchants that need a cost-effective way to acquire new customers and to
develop profitable, long-term relationships with them.
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The PeoplePC Solution
PeoplePC has created a business model that addresses the growing need for
individuals to access the Internet and provides significant value to
individuals, enterprises, merchants and suppliers. Our package of products and
services:
. provides individuals with a new brand-name computer system, unlimited
Internet access, customer support and in-home technical service and the
opportunity to participate in our buyer's club, all for a single low
monthly membership fee;
. enables enterprises to communicate with their employees, customers and
affiliated parties online by providing the tools to access the Internet
away from the workplace through our scalable, cost-effective package of
computer products and services; and
. offers suppliers a wider base of customers and provides merchants access
to a community of potential customers through a pay-for-performance
model in which merchants pay only when a new customer is acquired or a
transaction is completed, thereby enabling merchants to effectively
reduce customer acquisition and retention costs.
Our Value Proposition to Members
We offer our members an affordable package of products and services that
reduces the hassle of purchasing a computer and getting online. In addition, as
a benefit of joining our community, members receive value in the form of
discounts and special offers from merchants that participate in our buyer's
club. For as little as $24.95 per month for a basic system and $31.95 per month
for an enhanced system over three years, or less in the case of members whose
membership fees are subsidized through enterprise programs, members receive:
. A new high-quality, name-brand computer system, replaced every three
years. Our members receive a complete, multimedia computer system that
includes a high-quality personal computer with peripherals such as a
color monitor, modem and CD-ROM and floppy diskette drives. Our computer
systems are supplied by leading vendors, such as Compaq, Hewlett-
Packard, IBM and Toshiba, and are pre-loaded with software from Intuit,
McAfee, Microsoft and other leading vendors. We provide our members with
a new, up-to-date computer system every three years for as long as they
remain PeoplePC members.
. Unlimited Internet access. We have teamed up with UUNET and Genuity,
leading providers of Internet service, to offer our members Internet
access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or 24x7. Our membership package
includes unlimited use of this Internet access in the continental United
States and Canada. In addition to fast, reliable and easy-to-use Web
browsing capabilities, our members have their own personal email
accounts and the ability to build and host their own Web sites.
. Easy setup, comprehensive customer support and in-home service. We aim
to make our members' PeoplePC experience as hassle-free and worry-free
as possible. Our easy-to-follow instructions and telephone support
services are designed to minimize the difficulty of computer and
Internet setup. A three-year parts and labor warranty on hardware
including in-home technical service for most members, together with 24x7
technical support and customer assistance, ensures that members receive
help when they need it.
Aggregated Buying Power and Cost Savings. By pooling the collective online
purchasing power of the PeoplePC community, we enable our members to receive
discounts and benefits typically reserved for large organizations. Through the
PeoplePC buyer's club, members can take advantage of deals on goods and
services from our rapidly growing list of merchants. We strive to form
relationships with leading merchants that provide our members with discounts
and benefits in exchange for the opportunity to offer their products and
services to our members. As the PeoplePC membership community grows, we believe
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more merchants will want to participate in our program, offering our members an
increasingly attractive combination of value and choice.
Commitment to Privacy. We periodically inform our members of offers that
might be of interest and value to them through our Web site and email, but
members may choose to receive more or less information at any time. In
addition, we do not distribute or sell our members' personal data to other
companies for advertising or direct mailing purposes without permission or
allow advertisers to solicit them within our community without their consent.
Merchants offering promotions can only market directly to our members after the
customer has consented to receiving such information by visiting the merchant
site, entering their personal information and permitting the merchant to send
them this information.
Our Value Proposition to Enterprises
Enterprises can generate tangible benefits if their employees, customers and
affiliated parties own computers and have access to the Internet away from the
workplace. We offer an easy and affordable way for enterprises to bring all of
these parties online. Members that join through an enterprise program receive a
computer system and related products and services selected by the enterprise
and become full PeoplePC members. We strive to offer competitive pricing and
anticipate that enterprises will share the cost of PeoplePC membership with
their employees, customers and affiliated parties. As of June 30, 2000,
approximately % of our members had joined through enterprise programs.
Scalable, Cost Effective Package of Products and Services. We provide
enterprises with a package of computer products and services from a single
source that scales easily and quickly, requires little additional
infrastructure investment and provides the enterprise's employees, customers
and affiliated parties with the same convenience, quality assurance and value
benefits enjoyed by all PeoplePC members. In addition, we believe that our
packaged offering costs enterprises less than it would for them to purchase
each component of our offering separately.
Connected Employees, Customers and Affiliated Parties. By offering the
PeoplePC package, enterprises can provide their employees, customers and
affiliated parties with computing capabilities and access to the Internet away
from the workplace. While this access facilitates communication for the
enterprise, having a computer and Internet access at home may also help
employees and their families accelerate the development of Internet and
electronic business skills, encouraging the development of a more
technologically savvy workforce that can participate in the digital economy.
Enhanced Enterprise Communications and Reduced Costs. By enabling their
employees, customers and affiliated parties to communicate and collaborate more
efficiently with each other, our enterprise customers can streamline certain
business processes and reduce infrastructure costs. For example, increased use
of electronic communications can reduce printing, mailing and other
administrative costs. A connected enterprise can also disseminate corporate
information more rapidly and effectively across businesses and geographies. In
addition, we enable enterprises to establish relationships with their
employees, customers and affiliated parties through contact points such as:
. desktop icons that connect members directly to the enterprise Web site
or Intranet;
. customized keyboards with buttons that connect members to the
enterprise's Web site;
. welcome pages that display enterprise information and promotions;
. email correspondence to enterprise employees, customers and affiliated
parties; and
. customer service to support enterprise services.
Improved Relationships. Using our package of computer products and services,
companies can provide their employees, customers and affiliated parties with a
computer system, Internet access and the benefits of
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PeoplePC membership. We believe that by providing our package, enterprises may
improve employee relations and help to instill a sense of corporate pride and
community among their workforces. In addition, by sponsoring a program that
facilitates communication and delivers value over the long term, we believe an
enterprise can build goodwill, maintain ongoing correspondence and develop
deeper relationships over time with its employees, customers and affiliates.
Our Value Proposition to Merchants and Suppliers
The PeoplePC business model is designed to help merchants and suppliers
reduce their customer acquisition and retention costs and build long-term
relationships with our members.
Reduced Customer Acquisition and Retention Costs. We help suppliers reach a
large number of customers without having to incur the typical selling costs of
other sales channels since we sell our suppliers' products as part of our core
offering. In addition, we are compensated based on our members' traffic and
transactions. As a result, our buyer's club provides merchants with the
opportunity to reduce the costs of acquiring and retaining customers without
the typical cost of advertising. Because merchants incur lower customer
acquisition costs, we believe they have an incentive to share the cost savings
with our members, increasing the attractiveness of the consumer deals offered
through our buyer's club. Better deals in turn enhance the value of membership
and entice even more consumers to join.
Long-Term Customer Relationships. As our membership grows, we believe our
relationship with our members will become increasingly valuable to merchants.
We develop relationships with our members in a variety of ways over the course
of their membership and also enable our merchants and suppliers to develop
relationships with our members. These relationships are built with our members
through the following:
. Joint marketing. We market our offering together with the products and
services of our suppliers and participating merchants.
. Pre-loaded software. We install software from third-party suppliers on
our computers prior to shipment.
. Start-up materials. We pack coupons from our merchants in boxes
containing new computer systems and feature participating merchants in
our startup guide.
. Desktop icons. We place PeoplePC icons on computer desktops that link
members to the PeoplePC Web page when connecting to the Internet.
. Welcome page. Each time a member connects to the Internet, a welcome
page appears displaying the PeoplePC logo along with selected promotions
from participating merchants.
. Membership emails. We send regular emails to our members that provide
membership information and occasional promotions.
. Customer service. We provide high-quality and reliable customer service
through our call centers and by email.
. Web site and billing statement. Our Web site and billing statement
provide additional channels through which we and merchants can
communicate with members or take advantage of co-branding opportunities.
In the future, we intend to offer a customized keyboard with buttons that
will enable one-touch access directly to the Web sites of a member's most
important or most visited vendors. While we neither allow merchants to solicit
our members without their consent nor sell customer lists to merchants, we do
provide information about specific merchant offers to our members through:
. featured promotions rotated through the welcome page on our Web site;
. a button on the welcome page entitled Special Offers that, if clicked,
links the customer to a page listing the promotions;
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. a section of our Web site on which we group our buyer's club promotions
according to the different consumer good categories they represent; and
. quarterly emails featuring certain promotions sent to members unless
they request us to refrain.
Merchants offering promotions have the opportunity to develop relationships
initiated by members seeking to receive more detailed information about
specific goods and services.
Efficient and Flexible Pricing. We offer merchants efficient, flexible
pricing that enables them to maximize the return on their customer acquisition
investment. We currently offer a performance-based pricing system where we are
only compensated if our members actually transact business with participating
merchants. For example, we receive a portion of the revenue from each sale or a
customer acquisition fee for each member that becomes a customer of a given
merchant. In some cases, we receive both a customer acquisition fee and a
portion of sales revenue. In any case, merchants pay only for the specific
results that they receive through our relationship.
The PeoplePC Strategy
We believe that long-term customer relationships are far more valuable than
the cost of providing customers with the tools they need to participate in the
digital economy. Our business model allows us to subsidize the cost of products
and services with merchant and other revenues, including revenues from
peripherals and upgrades. We focus on the quality of our members' experience,
the scalability of our operations, and on building the critical mass required
to drive costs down for our members, enterprises, merchants, suppliers and our
company.
Leverage Third-Party Providers
Our business model relies on multiple third-party vendors to expand our
operations infrastructure rapidly by using the strengths of leading suppliers.
Once a PeoplePC membership application is processed, our core infrastructure
providers help new members finance their computer systems, supply members with
their computer systems and software, ship the products to our members' homes,
connect members to the Internet and provide telephone support and onsite
technical assistance. These core providers currently include:
. computer suppliers such as Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Toshiba;
. software vendors such as Intuit, McAfee and Microsoft;
. financial institutions such as MBNA;
. distribution and delivery providers such as Ingram Micro;
. Internet access providers such as UUNET and Genuity;
. Internet portals; and
. support and service providers such as Sykes Enterprises, DecisionOne,
Ron Weber and TeleTech.
We seek relationships with multiple providers to ensure redundancy and to offer
our members a complete, valuable and high-quality package of products and
services. We choose our providers based on their global capabilities and their
ability to expand rapidly as our requirements increase. By utilizing the
capabilities of well-established providers, we believe we will be able to grow
rapidly, build on our providers' expertise, maintain efficient cost structures
and focus on developing our brand and signing up more members and merchants.
Build a World-Class Brand
We believe that developing a premier global brand is critical to attracting
and retaining members and high-quality merchants, and we plan to continue to
focus on building our brand as a key component of our
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marketing strategy. As part of our business model, we intend to continue to
align ourselves with leading suppliers and merchants so that PeoplePC will be
associated with high-quality products and companies. To reinforce the PeoplePC
reputation for high-quality service, user-friendliness, credibility and
community, we intend to promote PeoplePC extensively through various media,
including television, radio, print, direct mail, online advertising,
personalized PeoplePC email addresses and co-branding arrangements such as our
relationship with Yahoo! on the PeoplePC member welcome page.
Expand Enterprise Channel
We intend to continue to pursue enterprise customers, such as large
corporations, governments, municipalities, associations, unions and schools,
through our PeoplePC enterprise program in order to increase our membership and
provide our members with the additional collective buying power of large
organizations. We have already signed agreements with Ford and Delta and we
intend to sign agreements with other Fortune 500 companies to help promote
mainstream adoption of the PeoplePC package of products and services in the
business and global community. In addition, we have also signed a letter of
understanding with NTUC. Finally, we have begun to market our offering through
joint-customer acquisition programs. These programs have not resulted in
significant revenues to date.
Deliver Quality Customer Experience
We strive to build long-term relationships with our members by establishing
multiple points of contact with them and by providing our members with
meaningful value, comprehensive customer service and a commitment to privacy.
Our products and services involve multiple communication channels, including
our Web site, email system, call center and billing statements. In addition,
from our initial membership benefits of an affordable personal computer and
convenient Internet access to the ongoing benefits of a growing buyer's club,
we seek to offer our members the best value that we can provide. Our three-year
parts and labor warranty and 24x7 customer service and technical support serve
to assure our members that we will be available to them whenever they need
help. Finally, we do not distribute or sell our members' personal data to other
companies for advertising or direct mail promotions without permission or allow
advertisers to solicit them within our community without their consent.
Expand Product Offerings
We intend to expand our product offerings to include high-performance
computer systems, laptop computers, imaging devices and other peripherals. In
addition, we intend to offer high-speed Internet access as it becomes more
common and affordable. Further, we intend to expand our product offering to
alternative Internet access devices as these products become more developed and
widespread. Since we are platform-independent, we do not require members to use
specific hardware, software, Web browsers or portals. In fact, through our
PeoplePC Online service, members can use their existing computer systems to
receive Internet access and enjoy the benefits of PeoplePC membership for $9.95
a month.
Target International Markets
We plan to take advantage of the international capabilities of our core
vendors and the global nature of the Internet to aggressively expand our
business into international markets. In addition, we intend to use our
relationship with SOFTBANK to establish additional relationships with
international suppliers and service providers.
The global nature of our arrangements with Ford, Delta and NTUC requires us
to expand our operations into international markets on an accelerated time
frame. Once we have established our international operations pursuant to these
arrangements, we intend to offer our products and services to the general
public in several of the countries in which we have established operations.
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In June 2000, we formed a European subsidiary, PeoplePC N.V., a Netherlands
corporation (PPC Europe). We and PPC Europe expect to enter into financing and
related agreements with @viso, a partnership of SOFTBANK Corp. and Vivendi
S.A., a French corporation. In the financing, which is scheduled to close in
July, PPC Europe will receive $50.0 million from @viso in exchange for 35% of
PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the form of convertible preferred
stock, and we will receive 65% of PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the
form of common stock. In addition, PPC Europe will issue a warrant to acquire
convertible preferred stock to SOFTBANK representing approximately 5% of PPC
Europe's outstanding shares, and PPC Europe intends to reserve approximately
15% of its currently outstanding shares for issuance under employee stock
benefit plans. PPC Europe can compel the exercise of the SOFTBANK warrant not
sooner than six months after the closing. PPC Europe has the exclusive right
and obligation to fulfill, market and sell PeoplePC products to and receive
buyer's club revenues from European members.
Products and Services
PeoplePC Membership Package
PeoplePC membership includes:
Computer System. We offer computer systems at a competitive price and, for
qualifying individuals, with the convenience of being able to make monthly
payments. We believe that our expertise simplifies the purchasing process for
our members and our high purchasing volume allows us to get low pricing from
our suppliers. Our members who choose a basic package receive a computer system
that currently includes at least a 400 megahertz processor with 64 megabytes of
RAM and 6 gigabytes of memory on the hard drive. These systems currently
include a 15-inch color monitor, a modem and CD-ROM and floppy diskette drive.
Our members who choose an enhanced package receive a system that currently
includes at least a 500 megahertz processor with 64 megabytes of RAM and a 10
gigabyte hard drive. These systems also include a 17-inch color monitor, a
printer, a modem, a CD-ROM drive and a floppy diskette drive.
All of our systems include software which has been installed on the computer
prior to shipping. Currently, our systems come pre-loaded with Microsoft
Windows 98, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Money and McAfee's anti-virus software.
Our systems arrive ready to connect to the Internet. Our enhanced Internet
Explorer browser displays the PeoplePC logo and a button to access recommended
PeoplePC merchants.
Currently, we provide our members with computer systems from Compaq, Toshiba,
Hewlett-Packard and IBM, depending on the availability and pricing of these
systems at the time of shipment. In the future, we may offer computers from
other computer vendors. We plan to offer laptop computers and a line of very
high performance computers to our current enterprise customers and in the
future may offer them to our general members.
Unlimited Internet Access Services. We provide our members unlimited Internet
access. Our computer systems arrive ready to connect to the Internet. To use
our service, members initiate telephone connections between their personal
computers and computer hardware in local or regional telecommunications
facilities known as points of presence.
We currently contract for the use of points of presence in the continental
United States from UUNET Technologies, Inc., an MCI WorldCom company, and in
the United States and Canada from Genuity Solutions Inc. Through UUNET, we are
able to offer local dial-up phone connections to approximately 90 percent of
the U.S. population. With the addition of Genuity, we are able to increase our
coverage in the United States and to offer substantial coverage in Canada.
Thus, our users typically bear no expense for Internet communication beyond the
cost, if any, of an ordinary local or regional phone call. Our service provides
full point-to-point protocol access to the Internet, and supports the v.90
standard for 56 kbps connections. In the future, we may contract with other
wholesale providers in the United States and in other countries in order to
achieve more extensive coverage or more competitive pricing.
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Under our agreement with UUNET, we are charged for the total hourly Internet
access of PeoplePC members. Our agreement with UUNET expires in April 2002 and
will be renewed for an additional year unless either party provides notice 60
days prior to the end of the term of its intent not to renew. Under our Genuity
agreement, we are charged for the total hourly Internet access of PeoplePC
members. Our agreement with Genuity expires in July 2003.
We provide our members with email services. PeoplePC membership includes an
"@peoplepc.com" email address that can be accessed through our Internet access
provider from a member's primary computer or through the Internet from any
computer with an Internet connection. Our email services are hosted by Critical
Path, Inc. Our agreement with Critical Path expires in October 2000 and may be
terminated by either party with 90 days written notice. Either party may
terminate the agreement at any time for material breach provided that the other
party is provided a 30-day cure period. We also provide our members with
10 megabytes of space to maintain their own Web site. Our computer systems
include software to assist members in the creation and maintenance of their Web
site. Our members' Web sites are hosted by Web Provider, an Interliant company.
Merchants. Our merchants offer our members discounts and other benefits in
exchange for the opportunity to offer their products and services to our
membership base. The collective purchasing power of our members enables us to
negotiate discounts and special offers typically reserved for large
organizations. We select merchants that we believe offer high-quality products
and services. The product and service offerings of participating merchants
appear in a directory on our Web site. As of March 31, 2000, more than
50 merchants have signed agreements with us, but none of them has generated
significant revenues for us to date. Representative merchants include:
1-800-flowers.com FTD.COM priceline.com
Budget Rent a Car Gap Inc. The Sports Authority
BUY.COM MCI Worldcom Tickets.com
E*TRADE more.com wine.com
E-LOAN Mondera.com ZDNet
Our merchants compensate us either through a percentage of sales revenues
generated by our members' purchases or through a fixed fee when a member opens
an account or executes his or her first transaction with a merchant. In some
cases, we receive both a fixed fee for generating new customers and a
percentage of subsequent sales revenues.
We intend to continue to expand the number and variety of our merchants to
provide our members with a broad range of product and service offerings. As our
membership base grows, we believe we will be able to negotiate even more
favorable deals for our members and increase the revenues we earn through our
merchandise offerings.
Service and Warranty. We believe that a high level of customer service and
technical support is critical to retaining and expanding our membership base.
Currently, we offer 24x7 customer service and technical support services by
telephone for the three-year membership term. Our representatives address
questions concerning computer set-up and operation, Internet access and
membership offers and services.
In order to maintain low costs and enable rapid growth, we outsource most of
our customer service and technical support to multiple providers including
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated, Ron Weber and Associates, Inc., DecisionOne
and TeleTech Customer Care Management, Inc. As of March 31, 2000, these
providers had approximately 920 agents dedicated exclusively to PeoplePC,
comprised of approximately 230 agents providing sales services and
approximately 690 agents providing customer service and technical support. Our
agreement with Sykes terminates in July 2000 and automatically renews for one-
year periods until terminated by either party with 90 days written notice. Our
agreement with Ron Weber and Associates expires in February 2002 and either
party may terminate the agreement on 60 days written notice. Our
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agreement with DecisionOne may be terminated at any time by either party. Our
agreement with TeleTech expires in May 2005 and may be terminated by either
party with 120 days' notice after May 2003. Either party may also terminate for
event of default provided that the other party is given a 30-day cure period.
We also provide our members technical support and service and a three-year
hardware warranty covering parts and labor that includes in-home technical
service to members who live within 50 miles of a Service Net, Inc. depot.
Service Net has approximately 5,000 depots in the continental United States.
Members who do not live within 50 miles of a depot receive service by sending
their computers by overnight mail to Service Net at Service Net's expense. Our
technical support is provided by both our suppliers and Service Net, Inc. Our
agreement with Service Net terminates in November 2002 and is automatically
renewed for two-year terms. After November 2002 either party may terminate the
agreement with 90 days written notice during a renewal period.
PeoplePC Online
Customers who do not wish to purchase a new computer system may still take
advantage of our product offerings through our PeoplePC Online program. This
offering includes unlimited Internet access, discounts through our
participating merchants, email services and a hosted Web site. PeoplePC Online
currently costs our members $9.95 per month.
Enterprise Sales
Our strategy is to enter into relationships with enterprises such as large
corporations, governments, municipalities, associations, unions and schools to
provide our offering to their employees, customers and other affiliated
parties.
Ford Motor Company
In April 2000, we entered into an agreement to be the sole provider for the
Employee Connectivity Program of the Ford Motor Company. We believe our
offering will help Ford employees to develop computing and Internet skills and
enable Ford to distribute information electronically and streamline business
processes. We agreed to provide up to 365,000 Ford employees worldwide who are
eligible to participate in the program with a personal computer, a printer,
unlimited Internet access, a customized Web portal, email services, program
management and administration, telephone and email customer service and
technical support, a three-year warranty on parts and labor and an in-home
service agreement for three years. We also agreed to design and maintain a Web
page for use by members who are Ford employees. Ford employees also will have
the opportunity to participate in our buyer's club. We have agreed to provide
Ford employees with several options to upgrade their computer systems for an
additional charge.
We began distributing products under the Ford Employee Connectivity Program
in April 2000. We and Ford have established an oversight committee to develop
and implement the program. Our agreement with Ford will expire in April 2003.
Either party may terminate the agreement at any time for cause, provided that
the other party is allowed a 60-day cure period. If the agreement is not
renewed, the program will continue until the completion of any outstanding
service terms.
In April 2000, Ford purchased 4,765,650 shares of our Series C preferred
stock. Ford also received the right to purchase 1,905,000 shares of common
stock in a private placement effected at the closing of this offering at the
same price per share as this offering. If Ford exercises this right in full,
Ford will also receive a warrant to purchase an additional 2,857,500 shares of
common stock exercisable at the same price per share as this offering, at any
time for a period of 200 days following the date of this offering.
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
We entered into an agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. in January 2000 in
which we agreed to provide up to 75,000 Delta employees who are eligible to
participate in the program with a personal
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computer, email services, program management and administration, telephone and
email customer service and technical support, a three-year warranty on parts
and labor and in-home technical service for three years. Delta employees also
will have the opportunity to participate in our buyer's club. Unlimited
Internet access will be provided to Delta employees by AT&T. We believe that
our offering will enable Delta to communicate and collaborate with its
employees more effectively and enable Delta employees to access company
information conveniently. We have agreed to provide Delta employees with
several options to upgrade their computer systems for an additional charge.
Delta and PeoplePC will each be responsible for the costs they incur in
developing and implementing the program.
We began distributing products under the Delta program in April 2000. Our
agreement with Delta will expire in January 2003. If the agreement is not
renewed, the program shall continue to allow the completion of the outstanding
service terms. Delta holds a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price of $6.225 per share.
National Trades Union Congress of Singapore
In May 2000, we entered into a letter of understanding with the National
Trades Union Congress of Singapore, or NTUC, to provide up to 300,000 union
members who are eligible to participate in the program with a personal
computer, a printer, broadband or dial-up Internet access, software, a
customized Web portal, email services, program management and administration,
telephone and email customer service and technical support and a three-year
warranty on parts and labor. We also intend to offer a membership program that
includes only Internet access and email services for participants that do not
need a computer system. NTUC members will also have the opportunity to
participate in our buyer's club. We also intend to provide NTUC members with
several options to upgrade their computer systems for an additional charge.
Customer Service
We believe consistent, high-quality customer service is critical to retaining
and expanding our membership base and building our brand. We strive to make our
members' PeoplePC experience as hassle-free and worry-free as possible. We
provide 24x7 customer service and technical support. We strive to minimize the
time members must wait for a customer service representative and strive to
resolve member questions as quickly as possible. We also provide in-home
technical service for most members for hardware problems that cannot be
resolved on the telephone.
Our members receive easy-to-follow instructions to assist with the set-up and
operation of their computer systems and Internet access. We also have
customized a member's initial connection to the Internet to simplify the
registration process. Our Web site contains a customer service page that
outlines PeoplePC policies and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Members also can email representatives for customer service and technical
support.
Sales and Marketing
Our sales and marketing strategy is designed to build brand recognition, to
add new customers, to establish strong customer loyalty and to encourage
transactions with merchants. Many of our members join PeoplePC on our Web site
or by calling our customer service centers after hearing about PeoplePC in
advertising or through word of mouth. In an effort to effectively position the
PeoplePC brand in the marketplace as a leading provider of bundled computer and
Internet access offerings and to accelerate the acquisition of new customers,
we are currently conducting a nationwide advertising campaign across a broad
range of media.
Traditional Advertising. We advertise on national television networks and
various cable channels and in a number of publications such as USA Today, the
Wall Street Journal and local and regional newspapers. Further, we engage in
targeted direct mail campaigns to promote both our full membership package and
our PeoplePC Online offering.
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Online Advertising. We place advertisements on various high-profile and high-
traffic Web sites. Our advertisements on these sites are typically focused on
customer acquisition and encourage visitors to click through directly to our
Web site and apply for membership. We also engage in targeted direct email
campaigns to promote our product and service offerings.
An important part of our marketing strategy is to promote the PeoplePC brand
with our existing members. Our PeoplePC Web site is our primary means of
communicating with our members. In the future, we intend to enhance the
community features of our Web site, such as live online chat, links to news and
other information and the ability to locate members with similar interests.
Further, we promote our brand through the PeoplePC-My Yahoo! Web page which
appears as a welcome page when our members connect to the Internet.
Operations
Distribution. We believe that our outsourced distribution model is key to an
efficient and rapidly scalable operations model. As part of this strategy, we
entered into an agreement with Ingram Micro in August 1999 in which they agreed
to provide, process and distribute computer systems and peripherals to our
customers. In April and June 2000, we also entered into letters of
understanding with Ingram to provide for the distribution of computer systems
and peripherals in connection with our Ford and Delta agreements. Our computer
suppliers ship their products directly to Ingram Micro's distribution centers
around the country. When a customer application is approved, products are
picked from inventory, packed and shipped to our customers from the
distribution center closest to the shipping address.
We believe that our outsourced distribution model has been highly effective
at leveraging the inventory management, distribution and fulfillment
capabilities of Ingram Micro to deliver products to our customers. By using a
secure electronic connection, orders placed by our customers on our Web site or
through one of our call centers are transmitted directly to Ingram Micro after
being processed by us. These orders are processed and sent to a designated
distribution center to be picked, packed and shipped. The integrated electronic
connection with Ingram Micro also provides us with data on inventory
quantities, inventory location, shipping status and order tracking numbers. Our
Web site provides a direct link from a customer's order information to United
Parcel Service to provide information on order delivery status. Our agreement
with Ingram Micro expires in August 2000, and may be renewed for one-year terms
by mutual written consent of the parties.
Financing. We provide financing to our members through MBNA America Bank,
N.A. We entered into an agreement with MBNA in February 2000 in which MBNA
agreed to provide a 36-month loan with monthly payments to qualified members
who wish to finance their membership fees. Peripherals, upgrades and shipping
charges are not currently financed. We refer member credit information we
collect in connection with membership applications to MBNA. Applications may be
declined or a higher than standard interest rate may be offered based on the
creditworthiness of the applicant, which may result in a higher monthly
payment. Once we notify MBNA that products have been shipped to a new member,
MBNA makes payment to us of the principal amount financed. Our agreement may be
terminated by MBNA upon 90 days notice and by us upon 90 days notice after we
have submitted a predetermined number of credit applications to MBNA. Either
party may terminate our agreement for a material breach following a 45-day cure
period. In association with another financial institution, we have issued a
limited number of credit cards. We do not currently have a credit card program,
but we may begin a new credit card program in the future.
PeopleGive
We intend to establish PeopleGive, a non-profit organization, to help bridge
the digital divide by providing bundled computer systems, including Internet
access, to persons in need. PeopleGive intends to distribute new and
refurbished computer systems with a bundled service package that includes
productivity and educational software, Internet access and technical support.
Initially, we intend to focus on families at or below the poverty level with
children in grades K-12 and teachers in disadvantaged areas for use in their
homes. PeopleGive intends to collaborate with computer reconditioning firms to
refurbish previously owned
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computer systems, along with PeoplePC computer systems that are donated by
members who upgrade their memberships and receive newer systems. PeopleGive
also plans to work with training organizations to provide recipients with
computer skills.
PeopleGive is collaborating with the Public Education Network and working
with its Local Education Funds nationally and intends to collaborate with other
organizations nationally and internationally. We intend to launch 10 initial
sites as pilot programs in Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, East Palo Alto,
Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit and the state of
Kentucky. PeopleGive has applied for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code and intends to solicit cash and in-kind
contributions from third parties. As of June 15, 2000, PeoplePC has paid
approximately $240,000 of costs incurred by PeopleGive, including payment of
the salaries of PeopleGive employees and not including PeopleGive's share of
PeoplePC's overhead, equipment and office supply costs. Over the next year,
PeoplePC intends to donate approximately $500,000 to PeopleGive in a
combination of stock, stock options and benefits for PeopleGive personnel, in-
kind services and cash.
Competition
The markets for personal computers, Internet access and buyer's clubs are
intensely competitive, evolving and subject to rapid technological change.
While we compete across a variety of markets and none of our competitors
provides an identical bundled offering, all markets in which we participate are
characterized by an increasing number of entrants. We primarily compete for
members with the following categories of competitors:
. vendors that bundle a computer, Internet access and customer service in
a single offering and provide a multi-year payment plan, such as Direct
Web and Gobi; and
. vendors of personal computers, including some vendors that currently
supply our products that bundle Internet access and service with their
products, such as Apple, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and
Toshiba;
We also compete with the following categories of competitors for some of our
services:
. Internet service providers, such as America Online, Earthlink,
Microsoft, Mindspring and NetZero; and
. buyer's clubs, such as MobShop, Costco, C-Tribe and Mercata.
The primary competitive factors in the bundled computer, Internet access and
customer service market include scalability, price, brand, customer experience,
effective customer support, a reputation of reliable service, geographic
coverage and distribution. We believe that we compete favorably on these
factors.
There are relatively few barriers preventing our competitors from
capitalizing on the convergence of the personal computer and Internet access
markets, as shown by the fact that most major computer vendors have begun to
offer Internet access services and some computer vendors are adopting programs
that offer rebates in exchange for entering into multi-year Internet access
service contracts. Some computer vendors also offer an integrated solution for
large enterprises. As a result, new integrated computing and Internet service
offerings pose a threat to our business. In addition, a number of competitors
in the United States and in other countries offering free Internet access have
experienced rapid growth in recent periods.
Intellectual Property
We regard the protection of our copyrights, service marks, trademarks, trade
dress and trade secrets as critical to our ability to maintain and grow our
business. We rely on a combination of copyright, trade secret and trademark law
and contractual restrictions to establish and protect our proprietary
intellectual property rights in our products and services. We generally enter
into confidentiality agreements with our employees
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and consultants. Our confidentiality agreements generally require our employees
and consultants to hold in confidence and not disclose any of our proprietary
information. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary information,
unauthorized parties may attempt to obtain and use our proprietary information.
Policing unauthorized use of our proprietary information is difficult, and the
steps we have taken might not prevent misappropriation, particularly in foreign
countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as do
the laws of the United States.
We have filed applications for the registration of some of our trademarks and
service marks, including PeoplePC, in the United States and in some other
countries. We have not secured registration of any of our marks to date. We may
be unable to secure such registered marks. It is also possible that our
competitors or others will use marks similar to ours, which could impede our
ability to build brand identity and lead to customer confusion. In addition,
there could be potential trade name or trademark infringement claims brought by
owners of other registered trademarks or trademarks that incorporate variations
of the term PeoplePC. Any claims or customer confusion related to our
trademark, or our failure to obtain trademark registration, would negatively
affect our business. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not
protect our proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United
States, and effective copyright, trademark and trade secret protection may not
be available in such jurisdictions. Our efforts to protect our intellectual
property rights may not prevent misappropriation of our content. Our failure or
inability to protect our proprietary rights could substantially harm our
business.
Facilities
Our principal executive offices are located in San Francisco, California. We
lease approximately 26,000 square feet at this facility pursuant to a lease
that expires in February 2005. We have an option to extend the term of the
lease for an additional five-year period. We intend to seek additional office
space by the end of 2000.
Employees
As of June 15, 2000, we had a total of 140 full-time employees including 46
in marketing, business development and corporate sales, 28 in information
systems, 46 in operations and 20 in administration, finance, human resources
and legal. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we have
no collective bargaining agreements. We consider our relations with our
employees to be good.
Legal Proceedings
We are not presently involved in any material legal proceedings.
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MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
Our executive officers and directors as of March 31, 2000 are as follows:
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Nick Grouf............... 32 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Daniel Kohler............ 43 Chief Operating Officer
John W. Adams............ 38 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
James Buckley............ 49 Executive Vice President, Corporate Sales and Business Development
Glen A. Kohl............. 44 Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Wayne T. Gattinella...... 48 Chief Marketing Officer
James Morris............. 35 Vice President, Business Development
Ronald D. Fisher(1)...... 52 Director
John Sculley(2).......... 60 Director
Michael J. Price(1)...... 42 Director
Bradley A. Feld(1)(2).... 34 Director
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(1) Member of Audit Committee.
(2) Member of Compensation Committee.
Nick Grouf, one of our co-founders, has served as our Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and a director since our founding in March 1999. From
January 1999 to May 1999, Mr. Grouf served as a Venture Partner and
Entrepreneur-in-Residence at SOFTBANK Technology Ventures, a venture capital
firm. In 1995, Mr. Grouf co-founded and served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of Firefly Network, Inc., a provider of personalization technologies
for the Internet, which was acquired by Microsoft Corporation in April 1998.
Mr. Grouf earned a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Harvard
Business School.
Daniel Kohler has served as our Chief Operating Officer since July 1999. From
August 1998 to July 1999, Mr. Kohler served as Senior Vice President of
Operations and Administration of Ty, Inc., a toy manufacturer and distributor.
From May 1994 to August 1998, Mr. Kohler served as Vice President of Catalog
Operations of Office Max, Inc. Mr. Kohler earned a B.A. from the University of
Pittsburgh and an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School.
John W. Adams has served as our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
since June 2000. Mr. Adams served as Chief Financial Officer of the 3DO
Company, a software company, from March 1998 to June 2000. He served as Vice
President, Planning and Analysis and Director of Operations at International
Thomson Publishing from April 1996 to March 1998. Mr Adams served as Senior
Manager, Financial Planning from February 1993 to April 1996 at The Walt Disney
Company and was a Manager, Business Planning at the Gap Incorporated from March
1992 to February 1993. Mr. Adams has also held various planning positions at
the Pepsi-Cola Company from February 1986 to March 1992. Mr. Adams earned a
B.A. from Villanova University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from
Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA.
James Buckley has served as our Executive Vice President, Corporate Sales and
Business Development, since April 2000. He served as Chief Executive and
President of eAlity from June 1999 to March 2000, as President, Chief Executive
Officer, and Chairman of CBT Group from June 1996 to October 1998 and as Senior
Vice President of Apple Computer from May 1985 to May 1996. Mr. Buckley earned
a B.A. from Iona College.
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Glen A. Kohl has served as our Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and
Corporate Secretary since May 2000 and as our Vice President and General
Counsel from March 2000. From May 1999 to March 2000, Mr. Kohl was Executive
Director of Ernst & Young LLP's National Office West. From January 1994 through
November 1996, Mr. Kohl served in the United States Treasury Department, first
as Tax Legislative Counsel, and then as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax
Policy. From October 1984 to December 1993 and from January 1997 through April
1999, Mr. Kohl was an associate and then a member of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &
Rosati, Professional Corporation. Mr. Kohl earned a B.S. from Tufts University,
a J.D. from Yale Law School and a LL.M. in Taxation from New York University
School of Law.
Wayne T. Gattinella has served as our Chief Marketing Officer since May 2000.
Mr. Gattinella served first as Senior Vice President of Marketing and then as
Corporate Director and President of MemberWorks, Inc. from February 1998 until
May 2000. Mr. Gattinella was Executive Vice President of Marketing of Merck-
Medco from January 1992 until February 1998. Mr. Gattinella served as Vice
President of Consumer Marketing for MCI Telecommunications from January 1984
until January 1992. Mr. Gattinella is a director of DSL.net and Digital Home.
Mr. Gattinella earned a B.S. from Drexel University in 1976 and an M.B.A. from
St. Joseph's University in 1984.
James Morris has served as our Vice President, Business Development since
September 1999. From September 1993 to April 1999, Mr. Morris worked at
McKinsey & Company. From September 1986 to May 1991, Mr. Morris served as an
intelligence officer in the 24th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
Mr. Morris earned a B.S. from the US Military Academy and an M.B.A. from
Northwestern University's JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Ronald D. Fisher has served as a director since October 1999. Mr. Fisher
currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SOFTBANK Global Ventures, a
global private equity organization. He joined SOFTBANK in October 1995. From
January 1990 to February 1996, Mr. Fisher was the Chief Executive Officer of
Phoenix Technologies, Ltd., a developer and marketer of system software
products for personal computers. Mr. Fisher is a director of SOFTBANK Corp.
(Japan), Ziff Davis, Inc., InsWeb Corp. and Global Sports, Inc. Mr. Fisher
earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Witwatersand in South
Africa and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
John Sculley has served as a director since May 1999. Since 1994, Mr. Sculley
has served as a partner of Sculley Brothers LLC, a venture capital firm. Mr.
Sculley previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple Computer,
Inc. for ten years. Mr. Sculley is a director of Buy.com, Inc., Netobjects
Inc., Talk City, Inc. and NFO Worldwide, Inc. Mr. Sculley holds a B.S. from
Brown University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton Business School.
Michael J. Price has served as a director since October 1999. Mr. Price is
Co-Chairman of FirstMark Communications International LLC, a broadband Internet
company. From March 1987 to March 1998, Mr. Price served first as a Vice
President and then as a Managing Director of Lazard Freres & Co. L.L.C., where
he founded its Global Telecommunications and Technology practice. Mr. Price is
a director of Amdocs Ltd. and SpectraSite. Mr. Price earned a B.A. from the
Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard
Business School.
Bradley A. Feld has served as a member of our board of directors since March
1999. Since June 1996, Mr. Feld has served as managing director of SOFTBANK
Technology Ventures. Mr. Feld is a director and co-chairman of Interliant, Inc.
and MessageMedia, Inc. and a director of a number of privately held companies.
Since 1995, Mr. Feld has been the President of Intensity Ventures Inc., a
company that helps to establish, advise and operate software companies. From
1993 to 1995, Mr. Feld served as chief technology officer of AmeriData
Technologies, a publicly-traded company that was acquired by GE Capital in
1996. Mr. Feld holds S.B. and S.M. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
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Board of Directors
We currently have five directors and two vacant positions on our board of
directors. Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting of
stockholders or until their successors are duly elected or appointed. All
directors were elected pursuant to voting arrangements contained in our
certificate of incorporation. The voting arrangements require that the holders
of:
. Series A preferred stock shall be entitled to elect two members to our
board of directors;
. Series B preferred stock shall be entitled to elect one member to our
board of directors;
. common stock shall be entitled to elect two members to our board of
directors; and
. a majority of common stock and preferred stock, each voting as a
separate class, shall be entitled to mutually elect two members to our
board of directors.
All of the voting arrangements terminate on the effective date of our initial
public offering. Entities associated with SOFTBANK Technology and SOFTBANK
Capital, respectively, were the principal investors in our Series A and Series
B preferred stock financings. Directors Ronald D. Fisher and Bradley A. Feld
were the only two directors elected by the Series A and Series B preferred
stockholders as described in the above voting arrangements.
Upon the completion of this offering, the terms of office of the board of
directors will be divided into three classes: Class I, whose term will expire
at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2001; Class II, whose term
will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2002; and Class
III, whose term will expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in
2003. The Class I directors are Messrs. Price and Feld. The Class II directors
are Messrs. Sculley and Fisher. The Class III director is Mr. Grouf. At each
annual meeting of stockholders after the initial classification, the successors
to directors whose term expires will be elected to serve a term of three years.
Any additional directorships resulting from an increase in the number of
directors will be distributed among the three classes so that, as nearly as
possible, each class will consist of one-third of the total number of
directors. This classification of directors may have the effect of delaying or
preventing changes in control of PeoplePC.
Executive officers are elected by the board of directors annually. There are
no family relationships among any of the directors, officers or key executives
of PeoplePC.
Board Committees
In March 2000, PeoplePC's board of directors established an audit committee
and a compensation committee. Messrs. Fisher, Price and Feld are members of the
audit committee and Messrs. Sculley and Feld are members of the compensation
committee. The audit committee reviews our internal accounting procedures and
consults with and reviews the services provided by our independent accountants.
The compensation committee reviews and recommends to the board of directors the
compensation and benefits of all of our officers and establishes and reviews
general policies relating to compensation and benefits of our other employees.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation in Compensation
Decisions
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, our board of directors did
not maintain a standing compensation committee, and the entire board
participated in all decisions regarding compensation of our executive officers.
During that period, Nick Grouf, our Chief Executive Officer, participated as a
member of our board of directors in deliberations concerning executive officer
compensation. Other than Nick Grouf, no member of our board of directors is
currently, nor has been at any time since our formation, one of our officers or
employees. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999, no executive officer
of our company served as a member of the board of directors or compensation
committee of any entity that has one or more officers serving as a member of
our board of directors or compensation committee.
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Director Compensation
Our directors do not currently receive any cash compensation for their
service as directors, except reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses in
connection with attendance at board and committee meetings. Current and future
directors are eligible for option grants under our incentive plans.
Executive Compensation
The following table sets forth the compensation paid to our chief executive
officer during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. No other executive
officer received compensation in excess of $100,000 in the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999.
Summary Compensation Table
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long-Term
Compensation
Awards
Annual Compensation ------------
-------------------- Securities
Name and Principal Fiscal Year Underlying All Other
Position Ended Salary ($) Bonus ($) Options (#) Compensation ($)
------------------ ----------- ---------- --------- ------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Nick Grouf, Chairman of
the Board and Chief
Executive Officer..... 1999 $126,731 -- -- $2,450
</TABLE>
Grants of Stock Options
No grants of options to acquire shares were made to the executive officer
named in the executive compensation table during the fiscal year ended December
31, 1999.
Exercises of Stock Options
No exercise of options to acquire shares was made by the executive officer
named in the executive compensation table during the fiscal year ended December
31, 1999.
Employee Benefit Plans
1999 and 2000 Stock Plans
Our 1999 stock plan was adopted by our board of directors and approved by our
stockholders in May 1999. A total of 16,560,000 shares of common stock were
reserved for issuance under the 1999 stock plan. When the board adopted the
2000 stock plan in March 2000 and reserved 15,500,000 shares of common stock
for issuance under the plan, the board determined not to grant additional
options under the 1999 stock plan following this offering. As of March 31,
2000, options to purchase 5,476,050 shares of common stock were outstanding
under the 1999 stock plan and 1,561,700 shares were available for future grant
under the 1999 plan. Following this offering, all shares available for future
grant under the 1999 plan will be added to the 15,500,000 shares available for
future grant under the 2000 plan. The number of shares reserved for issuance
under the 2000 plan increases automatically as options granted under the 1999
plan terminate unexercised. The 2000 stock plan provides for an annual increase
in the number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan beginning on
January 1, 2001, in an amount equal to the lesser of:
. a maximum number of shares;
. four percent of our outstanding shares of common stock on the last day
of the prior fiscal year; or
. an amount determined by our board of directors.
The 1999 and 2000 stock plans provide for grants of incentive stock options
to our employees including officers and employee directors and nonstatutory
stock options to our consultants and non-employee
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directors. The purposes of our stock plans are to attract and retain the best
available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide
additional incentive to our employees and consultants and to promote the
stability and growth of our business. The compensation committee administers
our stock plan and determines the optionees and the terms of options granted,
including the exercise price, number of shares subject to the option and the
exercisability thereof.
The term of the options granted under the stock plans is stated in each
option agreement. However, the term of an incentive stock option may not exceed
ten years and, in the case of an option granted to an optionee who owns more
than ten percent of our outstanding stock at the time of grant, the term of an
option may not exceed five years. Options become exercisable as set forth in
each option agreement.
With respect to any optionee who owns more than ten percent of our
outstanding stock, the exercise price of any stock option granted must be at
least 110% of the fair market value on the grant date.
No incentive stock options may be granted to an optionee, which, when
combined with all other incentive stock options becoming exercisable in any
calendar year that are held by that person, would have an aggregate fair market
value in excess of $100,000. In any fiscal year, we may not grant any employee
options to purchase more than a maximum number of shares, and we are limited in
the number of shares we may grant in the case of an employee's initial
employment. The 1999 stock plan will terminate in May 2009, and the 2000 stock
plan will terminate in March 2010, unless our board of directors terminates it
sooner.
As of March 31, 2000, we had issued 9,792,250 shares of common stock upon the
exercise of options granted under our 1999 stock plan, we had outstanding
options to purchase 5,476,050 shares of common stock at a weighted average
exercise price of $1.346 per share and 1,561,700 shares remained available for
future option grants under our 1999 stock plan. As of March 31, 2000, no
options had been granted under the 2000 stock plan.
Our stock plan provides that in the event we merge with or into another
corporation, or we sell all or substantially all of our assets, each
outstanding option shall be assumed or substituted by the successor
corporation. If the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for
the option, then all outstanding options will become fully vested and
exercisable.
2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our 2000 employee stock purchase plan was adopted by our board of directors
in March 2000 and will become effective upon the closing of this offering. We
have reserved a total of 6,600,000 shares of common stock for issuance under
the 2000 employee stock purchase plan, together with an annual increase in the
number of shares reserved thereunder beginning on January 1, 2001 in an amount
equal to the lesser of:
. a maximum number of shares;
. three percent of our outstanding common stock on the last day of the
prior fiscal year; or
. an amount determined by our board of directors.
The employee stock purchase plan contains successive, overlapping 24-month
offering periods. Each offering period includes four six-month purchase
periods.
Our employee stock purchase plan is administered by our board of directors
and is intended to qualify under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our
employees, including our officers and employee directors, but excluding our
five percent or greater stockholders, are eligible to participate if they are
customarily employed for at least 20 hours per week and for more than five
months in any calendar year. Our employee stock purchase plan permits eligible
employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions.
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Our employee stock purchase plan provides that in the event we merge with or
into another corporation, or we sell all or substantially all of our assets,
each outstanding option shall be assumed or substituted by the successor
corporation. If the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for
the option, then any purchase periods in progress will be shortened by setting
a new exercise date, and any offering periods then in progress shall end on the
new exercise date.
Our employee stock purchase plan will terminate in March 2010, unless our
board of directors terminates it sooner.
401(k) Plan
In 1999, we adopted a retirement savings and investment plan, the 401(k)
plan, covering our eligible participants. The 401(k) plan is intended to
qualify under Section 401(a) and 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, so that
contributions to the 401(k) plan by employees or by us and the earnings thereon
are not taxable to the employees until withdrawn. If our 401(k) plan qualifies
under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, our contributions will be
deductible by us for the tax year when made. Generally, employees may elect to
reduce their current compensation by up to the statutorily prescribed annual
limit of $10,500 in 2000 and to have those funds contributed to the 401(k)
plan. The 401(k) plan permits us, but does not require us, to make additional
matching contributions on behalf of all participants.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
Our certificate of incorporation limits the liability of our directors and
executive officers to the maximum extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware
law provides that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable for
monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, except
liability for:
. any breach of their duty of loyalty to our company or our stockholders;
. acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
. unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or
redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law; or
. any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit.
The limits on a director or officer's liability in our certificate of
incorporation do not apply to liabilities arising under the federal securities
laws and do not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as
injunctive relief or rescission.
Our certificate of incorporation, together with our bylaws, provides that we
must indemnify our directors and executive officers and may indemnify our other
officers and employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by law.
We believe that indemnification under our bylaws covers at least negligence and
gross negligence on the part of indemnified parties. Our bylaws also permit us
to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent
for any liability arising out of his or her actions in that capacity,
regardless of whether our bylaws would otherwise permit indemnification. We
believe that the indemnification provisions of our certificate of incorporation
and bylaws are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors
and officers. We also maintain directors' and officers' liability insurance.
We entered into agreements to indemnify our directors, executive officers and
other employees as determined by the board of directors. These agreements
provide for indemnification for related expenses including attorneys' fees,
judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any
action or proceeding arising out of his or her service as a director, executive
officer or employee. We believe that these provisions and agreements are
necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as our directors and
executive officers.
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At present we are not aware of any pending litigation or proceeding involving
any director, officer, employee or agent of our company where indemnification
will be required or permitted. Nor are we aware of any threatened litigation or
proceeding that might result in a claim for indemnification.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
All future transactions, other than compensation, stock options pursuant to
the plans and other benefits available to employees generally, including any
loans from us to our officers, directors, principal stockholders or affiliates,
will be approved by a majority of our board of directors, including a majority
of our independent and disinterested members of our board of directors. If
required by law, such future transactions will be approved by a majority of the
disinterested stockholders. These future transactions will be on terms no less
favorable to us than we could obtain from unaffiliated third parties.
Stock Issuances to our Directors, Officers and Principal Stockholders
Series A Preferred Stock
On May 14, 1999 we sold 24,000,000 shares of our Series A preferred stock at
$0.125 per share. The purchasers of the Series A preferred stock included,
among others:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate
Aggregate Value at
Shares of Purchase Offering
Investor Series A Stock Price Price
-------- -------------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Michael J. Price(1).................... 1,600,000 $ 200,000 $ 20,800,000
Sculley Brothers LLC(2)................ 4,000,000 $ 500,000 $ 52,000,000
SOFTBANK Technology Ventures
Entities(3)........................... 14,400,000 $1,800,000 $187,200,000
</TABLE>
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(1) Represents the initial investment in the Series A preferred stock
financing. Current holdings consist of:
. 1,400,000 Series A shares held by Michael J. Price;
. 80,000 Series A shares held by Michael J. Price as Custodian for Allie
Price under the NJUTMA;
. 80,000 Series A shares held by Michael J. Price as Custodian for Jeffrey
Price under the NJUTMA; and
. 40,000 Series A shares held by a third-party transferee.
Michael Price is a member of our board of directors.
(2) Represents the initial investment in the Series A preferred stock
financing. Current holdings consist of:
. 3,990,000 Series A shares held by Sculley Brothers LLC; and
. 10,000 Series A shares held by a third-party transferee.
John Sculley, a partner of Sculley Brothers LLC, is a member of our board
of directors.
(3) Represents holdings of:
. 14,129,280 Series A shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Ventures IV LP;
and
. 270,720 Series A shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Advisors Fund LP.
Bradley Feld, a managing director of SOFTBANK Technology Ventures, is a
member of our board of directors. Mr. Feld disclaims beneficial ownership
of the securities held by these entities, except to the extent of his
pecuniary interest therein.
Each share of Series A preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock and contains a $0.125 per share liquidation preference.
Concurrently with the sale of the Series A preferred stock, the investors
entered into a co-sale agreement and an investor rights agreement with us. The
co-sale agreement and the investor rights agreement were subsequently amended
in connection with the Series B and Series C preferred stock financings. See
"--Series C Preferred Stock" for more information about these agreements.
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In connection with the Series A preferred stock sale, we amended our
certificate of incorporation to, among other changes, provide for the election
of two directors by the holders of a majority of the Series A preferred stock.
Mr. Fisher and Mr. Feld were elected to the board as the Series A directors.
This voting arrangement will terminate on the date of this offering.
Loan Financing
On September 30, 1999 we entered into a convertible loan agreement with
SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP in which we borrowed $10,000,000 at 7% annual
interest accruing as of October 30, 1999. The convertible loan agreement
provided for the automatic conversion of the outstanding principal interest on
the convertible note upon the closing of our next equity financing. As a result
of the Series B preferred stock financing that closed on October 25, 1999, the
principal amount of $10,000,000, according to the terms of the agreement,
converted into 4,587,156 Series B preferred shares. SOFTBANK Capital Partners
LP was issued that number of Series B preferred stock calculated by dividing
the principal amount by $2.18.
Series B Preferred Stock
On October 25, 1999 we sold 29,816,514 shares of our Series B preferred stock
at $2.18 per share. The purchasers of the Series B preferred stock included,
among others:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate Aggregate
Shares of Purchase Value at
Investor Series B Stock Price Offering Price
-------- -------------- ----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
SOFTBANK Technology Ventures 2,293,578 $ 5,000,000 $ 29,816,514
Entities(1)......................
SOFTBANK Corp.(2)................ 20,642,202 $45,000,000(3) $268,348,626
</TABLE>
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(1) Represents holdings of:
. 2,250,458 Series B shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Ventures IV LP;
and
. 43,120 Series B shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Advisors Fund LP.
Bradley Feld, a managing director of SOFTBANK Technology Ventures, is a
member of our board of directors. Mr. Feld disclaims beneficial ownership
of the securities held by such entities, except to the extent of his
pecuniary interests therein.
(2) Represents holdings of:
. 20,347,018 Series B shares held by SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP; and
. 295,184 Series B shares held by SOFTBANK Capital Advisors Fund LP.
Ronald Fisher, the Chief Executive Officer of SOFTBANK Global Ventures, is
a member of our board of directors. Mr. Fisher disclaims beneficial
ownership of the securities held by such entities, except to the extent of
his pecuniary interest therein.
(3) $10,000,000 of the aggregate purchase price of $45,000,000 is in the form
of a cancelled note under the September 1999 convertible loan agreement
with SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP.
Each share of Series B preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock and contains a $2.18 per share liquidation preference.
Concurrently with the sale of the Series B preferred stock, the investors
entered into the existing co-sale and investor rights agreements. The co-sale
agreement and the investor rights agreement were subsequently amended in
connection with the Series C preferred stock financing. See "--Series C
Preferred Stock" for more information about these agreements.
In connection with the Series B preferred stock sale, we amended our
certificate of incorporation to, among other changes, provide for the election
of a director by the holders of a majority of the Series B
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preferred stock. There is currently no Series B director. This voting agreement
will terminate on the date of this offering.
SOFTBANK Corp., the controlling entity of SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP and
SOFTBANK Capital Advisors Fund LP, received the right to participate in any
joint venture relating to our operations outside the United States and Japan.
We received the right to invest in any entity formed by SOFTBANK in Japan with
a business model substantially similar to our business model. This arrangement
will terminate on the effective date of this offering.
Series C Preferred Stock
On April 5, 2000 we sold 9,468,252 shares of our Series C preferred stock at
$5.246 per share. The purchasers of the Series C preferred stock included,
among others:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate
Shares of Aggregate Value at
Investor Series C Stock Purchase Price Offering Price
-------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Ford Motor Company............... 4,765,650 $25,000,599 $61,953,450
SOFTBANK Technology Ventures
Entities(1)..................... 1,283,426 $ 6,732,853 $16,684,538
SOFTBANK Corp.(2)................ 1,587,000 $ 8,325,402 $20,631,000
Michael J. Price Entities(3)..... 153,760 $ 806,625 $ 1,998,880
Sculley Brothers LLC............. 307,526 $ 1,613,281 $ 3,997,838
</TABLE>
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(1) Represents holdings of:
. 1,262,612 Series C shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Ventures IV LP;
and
. 20,814 Series C shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Advisors Fund LP.
(2) Represents holdings of:
. 1,564,306 Series C shares held by SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP; and
. 22,694 Series C shares held by SOFTBANK Capital Advisors Fund LP.
(3) Represents holdings of:
. 153,760 Series C shares held by PPC Holdings LLC, an entity as to which
Michael Price is the general partner.
Each share of Series C preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock and contains a $5.246 per share liquidation preference. Ford also
received the right to purchase 1,905,000 shares of common stock in a private
placement effected at the closing of this offering at the same price per share
as this offering. If Ford exercises this right in full, Ford will also receive
a warrant to purchase 2,857,500 shares of common stock exercisable at the same
price per share as this offering at any time for a period of 200 days following
the date of this offering.
Concurrently with the sale of the Series C preferred stock, the investors
entered into a co-sale agreement and an investor rights agreement with us. The
co-sale agreement provides the Series A, Series B and Series C preferred
stockholders the right to include a pro-rata share of stock in certain sales or
transfers made by key management members Nick Grouf, Max Metral and David
Waxman. The investor rights agreement provides the registration rights
described in "Description of Capital Stock--Registration Rights".
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Summary
The table below summarizes the foregoing transactions with officers,
directors and 5% stockholders. Upon closing of this offering, all shares of
outstanding preferred stock will be automatically converted into shares of
common stock.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate
Series A Series B Series C Right or Value at
Common Preferred Preferred Preferred Option Aggregate Offering
Investor Stock Stock Stock Stock Issued(1) Consideration Price
--------- ------ ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ford Motor Company(1)... -- -- -- 4,765,650 4,762,500 $25,000,599 $123,865,950
SOFTBANK Technology
Ventures Entities...... -- 14,400,000 2,293,578 1,283,426 -- $13,532,853 $233,701,052
SOFTBANK Corp........... -- -- 20,642,202 1,587,000 -- $53,325,402 $288,979,626
Michael J. Price
Entities............... -- 1,600,000 -- 153,760 -- $ 1,006,625 $ 22,798,880
Sculley Brothers LLC.... -- 4,000,000 -- 307,526 -- $ 2,113,281 $ 55,997,838
</TABLE>
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(1) Simultaneously with the closing of the Series C Financing, Ford received
the right to purchase 1,905,000 shares of common stock in a private
placement effected at the closing of this offering at the same price per
share as this offering. If Ford exercises this right in full, Ford will
also receive a warrant to purchase 2,857,500 shares of common stock
exercisable at the same price per share as this offering at any time for a
period of 200 days following the date of this offering. The Ford right and
warrant are not included in the Aggregate Value at Offering Price above.
Option Grants and Loans to Our Directors and Executive Officers
The table below summarizes option grants to executive officers and
directors. In some instances, the recipients of option grants have elected to
early exercise their option. In such instances, the recipient of the optioned
stock has agreed to give us the right to repurchase any stock that would have
been unvested as of the date they cease to provide services to us if the
option grant had not been early exercised.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Start Date for Aggregate
Release from Number of Number of Aggregate Value at
Officers, Directors and Repurchase Repurchase Shares Optioned Shares Purchase Offering
5% Stockholders Option Option Optioned Exercised to Date Price Price
----------------------- ---------- -------------- --------- ----------------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John W. Adams........... (1) 6/12/00 700,000 0 $ 0 $ 0
James Buckley........... (3) 3/30/00 22,800 327,430 $1,146,005 $ 4,256,590
James Buckley........... (1) 4/6/00 827,200 0 $ 0 $ 0
Wayne T. Gattinella..... (1) 5/8/00 850,000 0 $ 0 $ 0
Glen Kohl............... (1) 3/6/00 400,000 400,000 $ 440,000 $ 5,200,000
Glen Kohl............... (1) 5/9/00 300,000 0 $ 0 $ 0
Daniel Kohler........... (1) 7/26/99 880,000 880,000 $ 11,000 $11,440,000
Daniel Kohler........... (1) 2/8/00 1,480,00 1,480,000 $ 143,000 $19,240,000
James Morris............ (1) 9/8/99 320,000 320,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,160,000
James Morris............ (1) 5/9/00 30,000 0 $ 0 $ 0
Michael J. Price........ (2) 5/14/99 1,160,000 1,160,000 $ 14,500 $15,080,000
John Sculley............ (2) 5/14/99 1,160,000 1,160,000 $ 14,500 $15,080,000
</TABLE>
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(1) 1/4th of the shares are released from our repurchase option one year from
the release start date and a further 1/48th of such shares are
subsequently released from our repurchase option each month. In addition,
upon a change of control, an additional 12.5% of shares that continue to
be subject our right of repurchase shall be immediately released from our
repurchase option. This offering will not constitute such a change of
control.
(2) 1/36th of such shares are released from our repurchase option each month.
In addition, upon a change of control, an additional 12.5% of shares that
continue to be subject to our right of repurchase shall be immediately
released from our repurchase option. This offering will not constitute
such a change of control.
(3) All such shares may be exercised as of 6/5/00.
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PPC Europe
In June 2000, we formed a European subsidiary, PeoplePC N.V., a Netherlands
corporation (PPC Europe). We and PPC Europe expect to enter into financing and
related agreements with @viso, a partnership of SOFTBANK Corp. and Vivendi
S.A., a French corporation. In the financing, which is scheduled to close in
July, PPC Europe will receive $50.0 million from @viso in exchange for 35% of
PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the form of convertible preferred
stock, and we will receive 65% of PPC Europe's outstanding capital stock in the
form of common stock. In addition, PPC Europe will issue a warrant to acquire
convertible preferred stock to SOFTBANK representing approximately 5% of PPC
Europe's outstanding shares, and PPC Europe intends to reserve approximately
15% of its currently outstanding shares for issuance under employee stock
benefit plans. PPC Europe can compel the exercise of the SOFTBANK warrant not
sooner than six months after the closing. PPC Europe has the exclusive right
and obligation to fulfill, market and sell PeoplePC products to and receive
buyer's club revenues from European members.
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership
of our common stock as of June 15, 2000, by the following individuals or
groups:
. each person, or group of affiliated persons, that we know beneficially
owns more than 5% of our outstanding stock;
. each of our current directors; and
. all of our executive officers and current directors as a group.
Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each stockholder on this table is
c/o PeoplePC Inc., 100 Pine Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, California
94111. Except as otherwise noted, and subject to applicable community property
laws, to the best of our knowledge, the persons named in this table have sole
voting and investing power with respect to all of the shares of common stock
held by them.
This table lists applicable percentage ownership based on 97,089,656 shares
of common stock, which includes:
. 31,440,000 shares of our common stock outstanding as of June 15, 2000;
. 2,364,890 shares of common stock issued upon the early exercise of stock
options that are no longer subject to repurchase rights by us as of June
15, 2000; and
. 63,284,766 shares of our common stock issuable upon the conversion of
all outstanding shares of preferred stock.
The number of shares outstanding for purposes of this table excludes:
. 7,154,360 shares of common stock subject to repurchase rights held by us
as of June 15, 2000; and
. 500,000 shares issuable upon exercise of a warrant outstanding as of
June 15, 2000 at an exercise price of $6.225 per share.
This table also lists applicable percentage ownership following the issuance
and sale of 8,000,000 shares of common stock in this offering.
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Options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock that are
exercisable within 60 days of June 15, 2000 and shares of common stock which
were issued upon the early exercise of stock options that will be released from
our repurchase right within 60 days of June 15, 2000 are deemed to be
beneficially owned by the persons holding these options, warrants or shares for
the purpose of computing percentage ownership of that person, but are not
treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing any other person's
ownership percentage.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Percentage of
Shares Outstanding
Shares ----------------------
Beneficially Prior to the After the
Beneficial Owner Controlling Person Owned Offering Offering
---------------- ---------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
5% Stockholders
Entities affiliated with
SOFTBANK Technology Ventures(1)......... Bradley A. Feld, 17,977,004 18.5% 17.1%
c/o Bradley A. Feld Director
200 West Evelyn Street, Suite 200
Mountain View, CA 94043
Entities affiliated with SOFTBANK Ronald D. Fisher, 22,229,202 22.9% 21.2%
Corp.(2)................................
c/o Ronald D. Fisher Director
10 Langley Road #403
Newton Center, MA 02159
Ford Motor Company(3).................... Ford Motor Company 9,528,150 9.4% 8.7%
Directors and Officers
Bradley A. Feld(1)....................... Bradley A. Feld, 17,977,004 18.5% 17.1%
200 West Evelyn Street, Suite 200 Director
Mountain View, CA 94043
Ronald D. Fisher(2)...................... Ronald D. Fisher, 22,229,202 22.9% 21.2%
10 Langley Road #403 Director
Newton Center, MA 02159
Nick Grouf(4)............................ Nick Grouf, 16,208,194 16.6% 15.3%
President and CEO
John Sculley(5).......................... John Sculley, 5,119,193 5.3% 4.9%
90 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor Director
New York, NY 10016
Michael Price(6)......................... Michael Price, 2,715,427 2.8% 2.6%
Firstmark Communications Director
660 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Dan Kohler(7)............................ Dan Kohler, -- * *
COO
Glen Kohl(8)............................. Glen Kohl, -- * *
Senior VP, Corporate Affairs
John W. Adams(9)......................... John W. Adams, -- * *
VP and
Chief Financial Officer
James Buckley(10)........................ James Buckley, -- * *
Executive VP,
Corporate Sales and
Business Development
Wayne T. Gattinella(11).................. Wayne T. Gattinella, -- * *
Chief Marketing Officer
James Morris(12)......................... James Morris, -- * *
VP, Business Development
All directors and executive officers
as a group (11 persons)................. 64,249,020 65.6% 60.7%
</TABLE>
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* Less than 1%.
(1) Includes 14,129,280 Series A, 2,250,458 Series B and 1,262,612 Series C
shares held by SOFTBANK Technology Ventures IV L.P. and 270,720 Series A,
43,120 Series B and 20,814 Series C shares held by SOFTBANK Technology
Advisors Fund L.P. Mr. Feld, one of our directors, is a limited partner of
SOFTBANK Technology Ventures IV L.P. Mr. Feld disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares held by these funds except to the extent of his
pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Feld does not hold any options to purchase
any of our stock.
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(2) Includes 20,347,018 Series B and 1,587,000 Series C shares held by
SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP and 295,184 Series B and 22,694 Series C
shares held by SOFTBANK Capital Advisors Fund LP. SOFTBANK Capital
Partners LLC is the sole general partner of both SOFTBANK Capital Partners
LP and SOFTBANK Capital Advisors Fund LP. As a result, securities
beneficially owned by SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP and SOFTBANK Capital
Advisors Fund LP may be deemed beneficially owned by SOFTBANK Capital
Partners LLC. All investment decisions on behalf of SOFTBANK Capital
Partners LLC must be approved by SOFTBANK Capital Partners Investment Inc.
and by any of Mr. Ronald D. Fisher, Mr. Charles R. Lax or Mr. William L.
Burnham, all of whom are Members of SOFTBANK Capital Partners LLC. As a
result, securities beneficially owned by SOFTBANK Capital Partners LLC may
be deemed beneficially owned by SOFTBANK Capital Partners Investment Inc.,
Mr. Fisher, Mr. Lax and Mr. Burnham. SOFTBANK Capital Partners Investment
Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOFTBANK Holdings Inc. Accordingly,
securities owned by SOFTBANK Capital Partners Investment Inc. may be
deemed beneficially owned by SOFTBANK Holdings Inc. SOFTBANK Holdings Inc.
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOFTBANK Corp. Mr. Masayoshi Son,
President and Chief Executive Officer of SOFTBANK Corp., owns an
approximately 38.27% interest in SOFTBANK Corp. Accordingly, securities
owned by SOFTBANK Holdings Inc. may be deemed beneficially owned by
SOFTBANK Corp. and Mr. Son. SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP, SOFTBANK Capital
Advisors Fund LP, SOFTBANK Capital Partners LLC, SOFTBANK Capital Partners
Investment Inc., Mr. Fisher, Mr. Lax, Mr. Burnham, SOFTBANK Holdings Inc.,
SOFTBANK Corp. and Mr. Son disclaim beneficial ownership of shares owned
directly by SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP and SOFTBANK Capital Advisors
Fund LP, respectively, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary
interest, if any, therein. Mr. Fisher serves on our board of directors.
Mr. Fisher does not hold any options to purchase any of our stock.
(3) Includes 4,765,650 Series C shares and 1,905,000 shares issuable upon the
exercise of a right to purchase shares at the initial public offering
price. If Ford exercises this right in full, an additional 2,857,500
shares will be issuable to Ford upon the exercise of a warrant.
(4) As of this offering, Mr. Grouf has purchased 22,270,000 shares of common
stock, a portion of which shares is subject to a repurchase option by us.
Accordingly, the number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Grouf includes
15,589,583 shares no longer subject to a repurchase option by us and a
further 618,611 common shares that will no longer be subject to a
repurchase option by us within 60 days of this offering. Mr. Grouf does
not hold any options to purchase any of our stock.
(5) As of this offering, Mr. Sculley had exercised options to purchase
1,160,000 shares of common stock, a portion of which shares is subject to
a repurchase option by us. Accordingly, the number of shares beneficially
owned by Mr. Sculley includes 789,444 common shares no longer subject to a
repurchase option by us and a further 32,222 common shares that will no
longer be subject to a repurchase option by us within 60 days of this
offering. In addition, the number of shares beneficially owned by Mr.
Scully includes 4,297,526 shares held by Sculley Brothers LLC.
Mr. Sculley, a partner of Sculley Brothers LLC, serves on our board of
directors.
(6) As of this offering, Mr. Price had exercised options to purchase 1,160,000
shares of common stock, a portion of which shares is subject to a
repurchase option by us. Accordingly, the number of shares beneficially
owned by Mr. Price includes 789,444 common shares no longer subject to a
repurchase option by us and a further 32,222 common shares that will no
longer be subject to a repurchase option by us within 60 days of this
offering. The number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Price includes an
additional 1,420,000 shares held by Mr. Price, 80,000 shares held by
Michael J. Price as Custodian for Allie Price under the NJUTMA, 80,000
shares held by Michael J. Price as Custodian for Jeffrey Price under the
NJUTMA. Mr. Price serves on our board of directors and 153,760 shares held
by PPC Holdings LLC.
(7) As of this offering, Mr. Kohler had exercised options to purchase
1,480,000 shares of common stock, all of which are subject to a repurchase
option by us. Accordingly, the number of shares beneficially owned by Mr.
Kohler does not include any shares nor will any shares be released from
our repurchase option within 60 days of this offering.
(8) As of this offering, Mr. Kohl had exercised options to purchase 400,000
shares of common stock, all of which are subject to a repurchase option by
us. Accordingly, the number of shares beneficially owned by Mr. Kohl does
not include any shares nor will any shares be released from our repurchase
option within 60 days of this offering. Mr. Kohl also holds an option to
purchase an additional 300,000 shares of common stock.
(9) Mr. Adams holds an option to purchase 700,000 shares of common stock. This
option has not been exercised. Accordingly, Mr. Adams will not own any of
our shares within 60 days of this offering.
(10) As of this offering, Mr. Buckley had exercised options to purchase 327,430
shares of common stock, all of which are subject to a repurchase option by
us. Accordingly, the number of shares owned by Mr. Buckley does not
include any shares nor will any shares be released from our repurchase
option within 60 days of this offering. Mr. Buckley also holds options to
purchase an additional 522,570 shares of common stock.
(11) Mr. Gattinella holds an option to purchase 850,000 shares of common stock.
This option has not been exercised. Accordingly, Mr. Gattinella will not
own any of our shares within 60 days of this offering.
(12) As of this offering, Mr. Morris had exercised options to purchase 320,000
shares of common stock, all of which are subject to a repurchase option by
us. Accordingly, the number of shares owned by Mr. Morris does not include
any shares nor will any shares be released from our repurchase option
within 60 days of this offering. Mr. Morris also holds an option to
purchase an additional 30,000 shares of common stock.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
General
Upon the closing of this offering, we will be authorized to issue 500,000,000
shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, and 50,000,000 shares of
undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 par value.
Common Stock
As of March 31, 2000, we had 95,048,764 shares of common stock outstanding,
assuming the automatic conversion of all outstanding shares of convertible
preferred stock into common stock. These shares were held of record by
approximately 112 stockholders. There will be 103,048,764 shares of common
stock outstanding after giving effect to the sale of our common stock in this
offering, assuming no exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option and
no exercise of outstanding options or warrants after March 31, 2000. This
number includes 8,110,028 shares of common stock issued upon the early exercise
of stock options subject to repurchase rights by us that have not vested as of
March 31, 2000.
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters
to be voted upon by the stockholders. Subject to preferences that may be
applicable to any outstanding preferred stock, the holders of common stock are
entitled to receive ratably any dividends that may be declared from time to
time by the board of directors out of funds legally available for that purpose.
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of
common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after
payment of liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock
then outstanding. The common stock has no preemptive or conversion rights or
other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions
applicable to the common stock. After the closing of this offering, there will
be no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
Preferred Stock
Upon the closing of this offering, the outstanding Series A, Series B and
Series C preferred stock will automatically convert into common stock. In
addition, our board of directors, upon the closing of this offering, will have
the authority, without action by our stockholders, to designate and issue
preferred stock in one or more series. The board of directors may also
designate the rights, preferences and privileges of each series of preferred
stock, any or all of which may be superior to the rights of the common stock.
It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of
preferred stock upon the rights of holders of the common stock until the board
of directors determines the specific rights of the holders of the preferred
stock. However, these effects might include:
. restricting dividends on the common stock;
. diluting the voting power of the common stock;
. impairing the liquidation rights of the common stock; and
. delaying or preventing a change in control of our company without
further action by the stockholders.
We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Registration Rights
Certain stockholders holding an aggregate of 85,256,514 shares as of March
31, 2000 are entitled to rights with respect to registration of these shares
under the securities act. The rights are provided under the terms of an
agreement between us and the holders of registrable securities. Beginning six
months following the completion of this offering, holders of at least 30% of
the then outstanding registrable securities may require on up to three
occasions that we register their shares for public resale. We are obligated to
register
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these shares only if the outstanding registrable securities to be registered
represent at least 20% of the then outstanding registrable securities or have
an anticipated public offering price of at least $50,000,000. Also, each holder
of registrable securities who hold more than one percent of our outstanding
registrable securities may require, on one separate occasion in any 6-month
period, that we register their shares for public resale on Form S-3 or similar
short-form registration if the value of the securities to be registered is at
least $5,000,000. Furthermore, in the event we determine to register any of our
securities under the Securities Act of 1933, either for our own account or for
the account of other security holders exercising their registration rights, the
holders of registrable securities are entitled to include their common stock in
the registration. The registration rights are subject to conditions and
limitations, among them our right to limit the number of shares included in the
registration in view of market conditions. These registration rights are not
triggered by this offering. All expenses in connection with any registration,
other than underwriting discounts and commissions, will be borne by us. All
registration rights will terminate five years following the consummation of
this offering.
Stock Purchase Rights and Warrants
In February 2000 we entered into an agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. and
issued a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise
price of $6.225 per share. The warrant may be exercised at any time from the
date of issuance and expires six months after the closing of this offering or
three years after the effective date of the agreement. See "Business--
Enterprise Sales" for a description of our agreement with Delta.
Ford Motor Company purchased 4,765,650 shares of our Series C preferred stock
in April 2000. Ford also received the right to purchase 1,905,000 shares of
common stock in a private placement effected at the closing of this offering at
the same price per share as this offering. If Ford exercises this right in
full, Ford will also receive a warrant to purchase an additional 2,857,500
shares of common stock exercisable at the same price as this offering, at any
time for a period of 200 days following the date of this offering. See
"Business--Enterprise Sales" for a description of our agreement with Ford.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Some Provisions of Delaware Law and Our Charter
Documents
Provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws,
which are summarized below, may have an anti-takeover effect and may delay,
defer or prevent a takeover attempt that a stockholder might consider in its
best interest, including those attempts that might result in our stockholders
receiving a premium for their shares.
Delaware Law
We are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an
anti-takeover law. Section 203 generally prohibits a publicly held Delaware
corporation from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested
stockholder" for a period of three years following the date the person became
an interested stockholder, unless:
. prior to the date of the transaction, the board of directors of the
corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction
which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;
. the stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the
corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding
for purposes of determining the number of shares outstanding (a) shares
owned by persons who are directors and also officers, and (b) shares
owned by employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have
the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the
plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or
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. on or subsequent to the date of the transaction, the business
combination is approved by the board and authorized at an annual or
special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the
affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock
which is not owned by the interested stockholder.
A "business combination" generally includes a merger, asset or stock sale, or
other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested
stockholder. An "interested stockholder" is a person who, together with
affiliates and associates, owns or, within three years prior to the
determination of interested stockholder status, did own 15% or more of a
corporation's outstanding voting securities. We expect the existence of this
provision to have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions our
board of directors does not approve in advance. We also anticipate that Section
203 may also discourage attempts that might result in a premium over the market
price for the shares of common stock held by stockholders.
Charter Documents
Upon completion of this offering, our certificate of incorporation provides
for our board of directors to be divided into three classes serving staggered
terms. Approximately one-third of the board of directors will be elected each
year. The provision for a classified board could prevent a party who acquires
control of a majority of the outstanding voting stock from obtaining control of
the board of directors until the second annual stockholders meeting following
the date the acquirer obtains the controlling stock interest. The classified
board provision could discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender
offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our company and could
increase the likelihood that incumbent directors will retain their positions.
Our certificate of incorporation provides that directors may be removed:
. with cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority
of the outstanding shares of voting stock; or
. without cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3%
of the then-outstanding shares of the voting stock.
Our bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals to
be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders, including proposed
nominations of persons for election to the board of directors. At an annual
meeting, stockholders may only consider proposals or nominations specified in
the notice of meeting or brought before the meeting by or at the direction of
the board of directors. Stockholders may also consider a proposal or nomination
by a person who was a stockholder of record on the record date for the meeting,
who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has given to our Secretary
timely written notice, in proper form, of his or her intention to bring that
business before the meeting. The bylaws do not give the board of directors the
power to approve or disapprove stockholder nominations of candidates or
proposals regarding other business to be conducted at a special or annual
meeting of the stockholders. However, our bylaws may have the effect of
precluding the conduct of that item of business at a meeting if the proper
procedures are not followed. These provisions may also discourage or deter a
potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the
acquirer's own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of
our company.
Only the following persons are authorized to call a special meeting of
stockholders:
. a majority of our board of directors;
. the chairman of the board; or
. the chief executive officer.
The limitation on the right of our stockholders to call a special meeting will
make it more difficult for a stockholder to force stockholder consideration of
a proposal over the opposition of the board of directors by calling a special
meeting of stockholders. The restriction on the ability of stockholders to call
a special meeting also will make it more difficult to replace the board until
the next annual meeting.
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Our certificate of incorporation provides for the elimination of actions by
written consent of stockholders.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is . The
transfer agent's address is and their telephone number
is .
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
We will have 105,089,656 shares of common stock outstanding upon completion
of this offering including 8,000,000 shares being offered by this prospectus
and 97,089,656 shares outstanding as of June 15, 2000, excluding 7,154,360
shares of common stock issued upon early exercise of stock options subject to
repurchase rights held by us as of June 15, 2000. The 8,000,000 shares being
offered by this prospectus will be available for immediate sale in the public
market as of the date of this prospectus. Approximately 97,089,656 shares of
common stock will be available for sale in the public market following the
expiration of 180-day lock-up agreements with the representatives of our
underwriters, subject in some cases to compliance with the volume and other
limitations of Rule 144 and repurchase options in favor of PeoplePC.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Shares
Days After Date of Eligible
this Prospectus for Sale Comment
------------------ -------- -------
<C> <C> <S>
Upon Effectiveness... 8,000,000 Shares sold in the offering
180 days............. 87,621,404 Underwriter lock-up released; subject in
some cases to volume limitations
After 180 days....... 9,468,252 Restricted securities that are held for
less than one year and are not yet
saleable under Rule 144
</TABLE>
In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person who has
beneficially owned shares for at least one year is entitled to sell within any
three-month period commencing 90 days after the date of this prospectus a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of (a) 1% of the then
outstanding shares of common stock (approximately 1,050,897 shares immediately
after the offering) or (b) the average weekly trading volume during the four
calendar weeks preceding the sale, subject to the filing of a Form 144 with
respect to the sale. A person who is not deemed to have been an affiliate of
ours at any time during the 90 days immediately preceding the sale and who has
beneficially owned his or her shares for at least two years is entitled to sell
these shares under Rule 144(k) without regard to the limitations described
above. Persons deemed to be affiliates must always sell under Rule 144, even
after the applicable holding periods have been satisfied.
We are unable to estimate the number of shares that will be sold under Rule
144, since this will depend on the market price for our common stock, the
personal circumstances of the sellers and other factors. Prior to the offering,
there has been no public market for the common stock, and there can be no
assurance that a significant public market for the common stock will develop or
be sustained after the offering. Any future sale of substantial amounts of
common stock in the open market may adversely affect the market price of the
common stock offered by this prospectus.
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Our directors, executive officers and other stockholders have agreed that
they will not sell any common stock without the prior written consent of Chase
Securities Inc. for a period of 180 days from the date of this prospectus. We
have also agreed not to issue any shares during the lock-up period without the
consent of Chase Securities Inc. except that we may, without this consent,
grant options and sell shares under our stock incentive and purchase plans
although the shares may not be resold into the public market during the lock-up
period. The lock-up agreements permit the stockholders who have signed those
agreements to sell portions of their shares prior to expiration of the 180-day
lock-up period without obtaining the prior written consent of Chase Securities
Inc. according to the following schedule:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Released Shares
---------------
<C> <S>
The date 90 days after the date of
this prospectus...................... 10% of shares owned by each
shareholder, provided that the stock
price is greater than twice the
initial public offering price for 20
of the 30 consecutive trading days
prior to such date.
Second trading day following the date
we release our earnings for the year
ending December 31, 2000............. 20% of shares owned by each
shareholder, provided that the stock
price is greater than twice the
initial public offering price for 20
of the 30 consecutive trading days
prior to such date.
The date 180 days after the date of
this prospectus...................... All shares released from lock-up.
</TABLE>
Sales of shares by these stockholders may nonetheless be subject to the
limitations of Rule 144 as described above.
We intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities
Act shortly after the completion of the offering to register the shares of
common stock subject to outstanding stock options that may be issued under
these plans, which will permit the resale of these shares in the public market
without restriction after the lock-up period expires.
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UNDERWRITING
Purchasers of Our Common Stock
The underwriters, represented by Chase Securities Inc., have each agreed with
PeoplePC, subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement, to
purchase our common stock in the amount listed here:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of
Shares
---------
<S> <C>
Chase Securities Inc. ...........................................
---------
Total.......................................................... 8,000,000
=========
</TABLE>
Conditions to the Underwriters' Obligations
The underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters
are subject to conditions precedent, including the absence of any material
adverse change in our business and the receipt of certificates, opinions and
letters from us and our counsel. The underwriters are committed to purchase all
shares of common stock offered in this prospectus if any shares are purchased.
Pricing of the Stock
The underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock directly to the
public at the public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus and to
dealers at that price less a concession not in excess of $ per share. The
underwriters may allow and the dealers may reallow a concession not in excess
of $ per share to other dealers. After the public offering of the shares,
the underwriters may change the offering price, concession and reallowance to
dealers.
The Underwriters' Option to Purchase More Shares
We have granted to the underwriters an option, exercisable during the 30-day
period after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to 1,200,000
additional shares of common stock at the same price per share as we will
receive for the 8,000,000 shares that the underwriters have agreed to purchase.
If the underwriters exercise this option, each underwriter will have a
commitment to purchase approximately the same percentage of additional shares
that the number of shares of common stock to be purchased by it shown in the
table listing the underwriters represents as a percentage of the 8,000,000
shares offered by this prospectus. We will be obligated to sell shares to the
underwriters to the extent the option is exercised. The underwriters may
exercise this option only to cover over-allotments of common stock offered in
this prospectus.
Underwriting Discounts and Commissions
This following table shows the per share and total underwriting discounts and
commissions we will pay to the underwriters. The underwriting discounts and
commissions will be determined by negotiation between PeoplePC and the
representatives when they negotiate the public offering price.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total
-------------------
Without With
Over- Over-
allotment allotment
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Per share.............................................. $ $
Total.................................................. $ $
</TABLE>
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Internet Distribution
A prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the web sites
maintained by one or more underwriters or securities dealers. The underwriters
may agree to allocate a number of shares to underwriters for sale to their
online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by
the representatives to underwriters that may make Internet distributions on the
same basis as other allocations. In addition, shares may be sold by the
underwriters to securities dealers who resell shares to online brokerage
account holders.
Other Conditions to the Underwriters' Obligations
The offering of the shares is made for delivery when, as and if accepted by
the underwriters and subject to prior sale and to withdrawal, cancellation or
modification of the offering without notice. The underwriters reserve the right
to reject an order for the purchase of shares in whole or in part.
Stockholder Lockup Agreement
Stockholders, including all executive officers and directors, who own in the
aggregate substantially all shares of our common stock have agreed that they
will not, without the prior written consent of Chase Securities Inc., for a
period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, except in the case of
early release from lock-up of certain shares as described under " Shares
Eligible for Future Sale," offer, sell, contract to sell or transfer any:
. shares of common stock,
. options or warrants to purchase any shares of common stock or
. any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common
stock.
The representatives of the underwriters have indicated that they have no
current intent to waive any provisions of their lock-up agreement with the
stockholders or with PeoplePC as described below. In deciding whether to grant
a waiver, the representatives of the underwriters would consider various
factors, which may include the market prices and trading volumes of the common
stock at that time, market conditions generally, the size and timing of the
requested waiver and any other circumstances that the representatives consider
relevant at such time.
Company Lockup Agreement
We have agreed that we will not, without the prior written consent of Chase
Securities Inc., offer, sell or dispose of any shares of common stock or
securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of common stock until the
date 180 days following the date of this prospectus. However, we may issue
shares upon the exercise of options granted before the date of this prospectus,
and may grant additional options under our stock option plans, provided that,
without the prior written consent of Chase Securities Inc., these additional
options shall not be exercisable during the 180-day period.
Factors in Pricing Our Stock in the Offering
Before this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock.
The initial public offering price for the common stock will be determined
through negotiation between us and the representatives of the underwriters.
Factors to be considered in the negotiation include:
. prevailing market conditions,
. our financial information,
. market valuation of other companies that we and the representatives of
the underwriters believe to be comparable to us,
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. estimates of our business potential and
. the present statement of our development.
Market Stabilization Activities
Persons participating in this offering may over-allot or engage in
transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the common stock
at levels above those which might otherwise prevail in the open market. These
persons may enter stabilizing bids or engage in syndicate covering
transactions. A stabilizing bid is a bid for or the purchase of common stock
for the purpose of fixing or maintaining the price of the common stock. A
syndicate covering transaction involves purchases in the open market after the
offering by underwriters who have sold more shares than they have committed to
purchase. These transactions may occur on the Nasdaq National Market or in the
over-the-counter market. These transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued
at any time.
Offering Expenses
We estimate that the total expenses of this offering, excluding underwriting
discounts and commissions, will be approximately $1,550,000.
Directed Share Program
At our request, the underwriters have reserved for sale, at the initial
public offering price, up to 400,000 shares for employees, consultants, friends
and family and persons that are affiliated with companies with whom we have a
business relationship.
The number of shares available for sale to the general public will be reduced
by the number of reserved shares purchased. Any reserved shares not so
purchased will be offered by the underwriters to the general public on the same
basis as other shares offered hereby.
Chase Securities Equity Interest
Persons associated with Chase Securities Inc. comprised of Hambrecht & Quist
California, Hambrecht & Quist Employee Venture Fund, L.P. II, H&Q PeoplePC
Investors, LP and Access Technology Partners Brokers Fund, L.P. will
beneficially own 493,982 shares of common stock following the conversion of
their shares of preferred stock. Additionally, Access Technology Partners,
L.P., a fund of outside investors that is managed by an affiliate of Chase
Securities Inc., will own 1,975,930 shares of common stock following the
conversion of its common stock.
Discretionary Accounts
The underwriters do not expect sales to discretionary accounts to exceed five
percent of the total number of shares offered.
Indemnification
We have agreed to indemnify the several underwriters against certain
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for
PeoplePC by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, Palo
Alto, California and for the underwriters by Sullivan & Cromwell, Los Angeles,
California. As of the date of this prospectus, attorneys and investment
partnerships associated with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati beneficially
owned an aggregate of 94,696 shares of common stock.
EXPERTS
The financial statements as of December 31, 1999 and for the period then
ended included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the
report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given in the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the
Securities Act with respect to the shares to be sold in the offering. This
prospectus does not contain all the information contained in the registration
statement. For further information with respect to PeoplePC and the shares to
be sold in the offering, reference is made to the registration statement and
the exhibits and schedules filed with the registration statement.
You may read and copy all or any portion of the registration statement or any
reports, statements or other information that we file at the SEC's public
reference room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You can
request copies of these documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by
writing to the SEC. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the operation of the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings,
including the registration statement, are also available to you without charge
from the SEC Web site, which is located at http://www.sec.gov.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
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<S> <C>
Report of Independent Accountants.......................................... F-2
Balance Sheet.............................................................. F-3
Statement of Operations.................................................... F-4
Statement of Stockholders' Deficit......................................... F-5
Statement of Cash Flows.................................................... F-6
Notes to Financial Statements.............................................. F-7
</TABLE>
F-1
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of PeoplePC Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' deficit and cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of PeoplePC Inc. at December 31,
1999, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the period from
March 2, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 1999, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. 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 of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States, which require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Francisco, California
June 27, 2000
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PEOPLEPC INC.
BALANCE SHEET
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
December 31, March 31, March 31,
1999 2000 2000
------------ ----------- -----------
(unaudited) (unaudited)
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................... $ 36,108 $ 14,184
Restricted cash.............................. 15,750 15,750
Accounts receivable.......................... 311 2,943
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.... 66 7
-------- ---------
Total current assets....................... 52,235 32,884
Property and equipment, net.................... 300 622
Capitalized web site development costs......... 144 216
Deposits and other assets...................... 191 944
-------- ---------
Total assets............................... $ 52,870 $ 34,666
======== =========
<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable............................. $ 9,766 $ 14,119
Accrued and other liabilities................ 33,783 31,156
Current portion of deferred revenues, net.... 1,496 3,012
-------- ---------
Total current liabilities.................. 45,045 48,287
Other long term liabilities.................... 236 288
Deferred revenues, net......................... 2,825 6,541
-------- ---------
Total liabilities.......................... 48,106 55,116
-------- ---------
Commitments (Note 4)
Preferred stock................................ 67,939 67,939 --
-------- --------- ---------
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000
shares authorized; 33,760,000, 41,232,250
and 95,048,764 shares issued and outstanding
at December 31, 1999, March 31, 2000 and pro
forma....................................... 3 4 9
Additional paid-in capital................... 21,713 70,702 138,636
Deferred stock-based compensation............ (18,640) (55,827) (55,827)
Receivable from stockholders................. -- (1,482) (1,482)
Accumulated deficit.......................... (66,251) (101,786) (101,786)
-------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)....... (63,175) (88,389) $ (20,450)
-------- --------- =========
Total liabilities, preferred stock and
stockholders' equity (deficit).......... $ 52,870 $ 34,666
======== =========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2,
1999
(Date of
Inception) Three
to Months
December 31, Ended March
1999 31, 2000
------------ -----------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Membership revenues earned............................ $ 1,255 $ 4,551
Other revenues........................................ 2,188 3,334
-------- --------
Total revenues.................................... 3,443 7,885
Cost of membership revenues earned.................... 5,129 7,772
Cost of other revenues................................ 1,905 3,304
-------- --------
Total cost of revenues............................ 7,034 11,076
-------- --------
Gross loss............................................ (3,591) (3,191)
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing (exclusive of stock-based
compensation of $1,374 in 1999 and $2,817 for the
three months ended March 31, 2000) ................ 39,043 21,086
General and administrative (exclusive of stock-based
compensation of $1,665 in 1999 and $3,880 for the
three months ended March 31, 2000) ................ 5,433 5,206
Other operating expenses............................ 15,550 --
Amortization of deferred stock-based compensation... 3,039 6,697
-------- --------
Total operating expenses.......................... 63,065 32,989
Loss from operations.................................. (66,656) (36,180)
Interest income and other............................. 405 645
-------- --------
Net loss.............................................. $(66,251) $(35,535)
======== ========
Basic and diluted net loss per share.................. $ (2.04) $ (1.08)
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss
per share............................................ 32,400 32,916
Pro-forma basic and diluted net loss per share........ $ (1.15) $ (0.41)
Shares used in computing pro forma basic and diluted
net loss per share................................... 57,746 86,732
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional Deferred Receivable Total
----------------- Paid-In Stock Accumulated from Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Compensation Deficit Stockholders Deficit
---------- ------ ---------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Issuance of common
stock.................. 31,440,000 $ 3 $ 5 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 8
Issuance of common stock
from exercise of
options................ 2,320,000 -- 29 -- -- 29
Deferred stock-based
compensation........... -- -- 21,679 (21,679) -- --
Stock-based compensation
expense................ -- -- -- 3,039 -- 3,039
Net loss................ -- -- -- -- (66,251) (66,251)
---------- ---- ------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31,
1999................... 33,760,000 3 21,713 (18,640) (66,251) (63,175)
Exercise of common stock
options................ 7,472,250 1 1,828 (1,829) --
Payment on receivable
from stockholders for
purchase of common
stock.................. 347 347
Deferred stock-based
compensation........... 43,884 (43,884) --
Stock-based compensation
expense................ 6,697 6,697
Issuance of common stock
warrants............... 3,277 3,277
Net loss................ (35,535) (35,535)
---------- ---- ------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Balance at March 31,
2000 (unaudited)....... 41,232,250 $ 4 $70,702 $(55,827) $(101,786) $(1,482) $(88,389)
========== ==== ======= ======== ========= ======= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2, 1999 Three
(Date of Months
Inception) to Ended
December 31, March 31,
1999 2000
------------- -----------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................ $(66,251) $(35,535)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization..................... 40 60
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation..................................... 3,039 6,697
Issuance of common stock warrants................. -- 3,277
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable............................. (311) (2,632)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets....... (66) 59
Deposits and other assets....................... (191) (753)
Accounts payable................................ 9,766 4,353
Accrued liabilities............................. 33,783 (2,627)
Deferred revenues............................... 4,321 5,232
Other........................................... 236 52
-------- --------
Net cash used in operating activities......... (15,634) (21,817)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash..................................... (15,750) --
Purchase of property and equipment.................. (323) (358)
Capitalized web site development costs.............. (161) (96)
-------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities......... (16,234) (454)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.............. 37 347
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock
(net of issuance costs of $21)..................... 2,979 --
Proceeds from issuance of a note.................... 10,000 --
Proceeds from issuance of Series B preferred stock
(net of issuance costs of $40)..................... 54,960 --
-------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities..... 67,976 347
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents........... 36,108 (21,924)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.... -- 36,108
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......... $ 36,108 $ 14,184
======== ========
Supplemental noncash investing and financing
activity:
Conversion of a note into Series B preferred stock.. $ 10,000 --
======== ========
Cost associated with issuance of 500,000 warrants to
purchase common stock.............................. -- $ 3,277
======== ========
Receivable from stockholders........................ -- $ 1,482
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
1. The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
The Company
PeoplePC Inc. (the "Company"), provides an affordable and convenient
membership package that includes a brand-name computer, unlimited Internet
access, customer support and an in-home warranty. Members also have the
opportunity to benefit from discounts and special offers from merchants who
participate in PeoplePC's buyer's club. The Company also operates the PeoplePC
Online program which provides consumers who do not wish to purchase a computer
with all of the other benefits of a PeoplePC membership for a monthly fee. The
Company was incorporated in Delaware on March 2, 1999.
In March 2000, the Company approved filing a Registration Statement on Form
S-1 to register shares of common stock in an Initial Public Offering.
Unaudited interim results
The interim financial statements as of March 31, 2000 are unaudited. In the
opinion of management, these interim financial statements have been prepared on
the same basis as the audited financial statements and reflect all adjustments,
consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments necessary for the fair
presentation of the results of interim periods. The financial data and other
information disclosed in these notes to the financial statements for the
related periods are unaudited. The results of the interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future periods.
The interim financial statements for the period ended March 31, 1999 are not
disclosed as the Company incurred insignificant expenses and no revenues during
this period.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue recognition
Revenues and the related cost of revenues for the initial membership package,
which includes the personal computer, cost of shipping the personal computer
system, internet access for three years, in-home warranty and membership to the
buyer's club, are deferred and recognized over the three-year term of the
membership agreement.
Revenues from the PeoplePC Online program are recognized monthly. These
agreements are renewable each month and the monthly fees are not refundable.
The Company also offers peripherals and upgrades at the time of the initial
membership. The revenue and cost of revenues related to the sale of peripherals
and upgrades are recognized in the period shipped. These revenues are included
under the line item "Other revenues", which comprises the sale of peripherals
revenue for $2.2 million and $3.3 million together with the related shipping
revenues for the periods ended December 31, 1999 and for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 respectively.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
The initial membership package revenues, the other revenues and related cost
of revenues are not recognized until the expiration of a 7-day right of return.
The cost of providing Internet access and email services for all members is
expensed as incurred.
For the period from inception to December 31, 1999, cost of membership
revenues, and consequently gross loss, included one-time expenses of $2.0
million relating to a temporary increase in the cost of memory and storage
costs.
The Company has offered pricing of its memberships and services that is less
than its total current and estimated future costs of providing products and
performing under its membership agreements. Accordingly, the Company has
recorded a loss provision of $1.7 million and $2.5 million for the period from
inception to December 31, 1999 and for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
Cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted cash
Restricted cash represents funds deposited in a restricted account to secure
letters of credit established as collateral in favor of certain significant
vendors to the Company.
Concentration of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration
of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and accounts
receivable.
The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in accounts with a major
financial institution in the United States. The Company has not experienced any
losses on its deposits of cash and cash equivalents.
Members who wish to finance their membership fees generally enter into a 36-
month loan agreement with a third party financial institution. The Company
receives the proceeds of the loan when it notifies the financial institution
that the related member's products have been shipped. The Company does not
generally bear any credit risk with regard to these loan agreements. In the
event of default by a member, the Company is obliged to terminate the service
provided to the defaulting member following notification from the financial
institution. In the event of a member termination due to the member's default
under their credit obligation, all amounts related to the member previously
deferred are recognized.
Some members elect to prepay the membership fee, in which case the amount is
charged to their credit card directly by the Company. Shipping charges and
peripheral upgrades are also charged to the member's credit card directly by
the Company. There is an accounts receivable balance while the payments are
being processed by the relevant financial institutions.
No member accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable at December 31,
1999 and March 31, 2000, or more than 10% of revenues in the period to December
31, 1999 and for the three months ended March 31, 2000.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments, including cash,
cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
Capitalized website development costs
Certain expenditures incurred in developing the Company's website have been
capitalized and are being amortized over two years. The capitalized cost
amounted to $144,000 and $216,000 (net of $17,000 and $42,000 in accumulated
amortization) at December 31, 1999 and at March 31, 2000, respectively.
Capitalized expenditures include the cost of services provided by third parties
and internal costs of staff directly involved in the development of the
website.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally
two to five years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Repair
and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Stock-based compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation arrangements in
accordance with provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", ("APB No. 25") and complies with
the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123").
Net loss per share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common
stockholders by the weighted average number of vested common shares outstanding
for the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed giving effect to all
dilutive potential common stock, including options, warrants and preferred
stock. Options, warrants, non-vested common stock and preferred stock were not
included in the computation of diluted net loss per share in the periods
reported because the effect would be antidilutive.
Antidilutive securities not included in net loss per share calculation for
the periods:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2, 1999
(Date of Inception) to Three Months Ended
December 31, 1999 March 31, 2000
---------------------- ------------------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Non vested common stock............ 934,446 8,240,030
Common stock options............... 9,189,000 7,516,250
Warrants........................... -- 500,000
Convertible preferred stock........ 53,816,514 53,816,514
---------- ----------
63,939,960 70,072,794
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
Pro forma net loss per share (unaudited)
Pro forma net loss per share for the period from March 2, 1999 (date of
inception) to December 31, 1999 and the three months ended March 31, 2000 is
computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding,
including the pro forma effects of the automatic conversion of the Company's
Series A, and Series B Preferred stock into shares of the Company's common
stock as contemplated upon the closing of the Company's initial public offering
as if such conversion occurred at the date of original issuance. The resulting
pro forma adjustment results in an increase in the weighted average shares used
to compute basic and diluted net loss per share of 53,816,514 shares for the
period from March 2, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 1999. Pro forma
common equivalent shares, composed of unvested restricted common stock and
incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and
warrants, are not included in pro forma diluted net loss per share because they
would be antidilutive.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity (net assets)
during a period from non-owner sources. The Company has no comprehensive income
components other than its net loss.
Stock split
In October 1999, and again in March 2000, the Company approved a two-for-one
forward stock split. All share and per share amounts have been restated for
such splits.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and
hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 requires that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company, to date, has
not engaged in derivative and hedging activities. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of this pronouncement and will adopt SFAS No. 133 in
2001.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements."
SAB 101 summarizes the SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting
principles to revenue recognition in financial statements. The Company is in
compliance with this pronouncement.
In March 2000, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 44 "Accounting for certain
transactions involving stock compensation, an interpretation of APB Opinion No.
25" ("FIN 44"). FIN 44 establishes guidance for the accounting for stock option
grants or modifications to existing stock option awards and is effective for
option grants made after June 30, 2000. FIN 44 also establishes guidance for
the repricing of stock options and determining whether a grantee is an
employee, for which the guidance is effective after December 15, 1998 and
modifying a fixed option to add a reload feature, for which the guidance is
effective after January 12, 2000. The adoption of certain of the provisions of
FIN 44 prior to March 31, 2000 did not have a material effect on the financial
statements. The Company does not expect that the adoption of the remaining
provisions will have a material effect on the financial statements.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
2. Balance Sheet Components:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, March 31,
1999 2000
------------ -----------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment and software................. $ 97,000 $ 349,000
Furniture and fixtures.......................... 121,000 181,000
Leasehold improvements.......................... 105,000 151,000
----------- -----------
323,000 681,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation.................. (23,000) (59,000)
----------- -----------
$ 300,000 $ 622,000
=========== ===========
Accrued and other liabilities:
Overhead and marketing expenditure accrual...... $10,451,000 $ 5,930,000
Reserve for settlement of potential dispute (see
note 4)........................................ 15,550,000 15,550,000
Cost of memory replaced......................... 1,461,000 1,461,000
Internet service provider accrual............... 31,000 1,104,000
Bank advance.................................... 5,000,000 5,000,000
Other........................................... 1,290,000 2,111,000
----------- -----------
$33,783,000 $31,156,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The bank advance was provided by the bank that previously issued a co-branded
credit card with the Company. Net retail sales accumulated on the card will be
deducted from the advance which is non-interest bearing.
Analysis of deferred revenues
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2, 1999
(Date of Three Months
Inception) to Ended
December 31, March 31,
1999 2000
------------- ------------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred revenues at the beginning of the
period......................................... $ -- $21,504,000
Gross sales of membership....................... 22,759,000 33,023,000
Amortization of revenue......................... (1,255,000) (4,551,000)
----------- -----------
Deferred revenue at the end of the period....... $21,504,000 $49,976,000
=========== ===========
<CAPTION>
December 31, March 31,
1999 2000
------------- ------------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Net Deferred revenues:
Deferred revenue................................ $21,504,000 $49,976,000
Deferred cost of membership, net of membership
loss provision (see Note 1).................... 17,183,000 40,423,000
----------- -----------
4,321,000 9,553,000
Less: current portion........................... 1,496,000 3,012,000
----------- -----------
Long-term net deferred revenue.................. $ 2,825,000 $ 6,541,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
3. Income Taxes:
The provision for income taxes comprises a net deferred federal and state
benefit of $22.6 million and a current expense of the same amount representing
an increase in the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets. The
difference between the benefit at the statutory federal rate arises from the
non-deductibility of the Company's stock-based compensation expense and the
effect of state taxes.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2,
1999 (Date
of
Inception)
to
December 31,
1999
------------
<S> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards.............................. $ 19,742,000
Accruals and reserves......................................... 1,840,000
Deferred revenue.............................................. 1,020,000
Other......................................................... 22,000
------------
22,624,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Capitalized website development costs......................... (58,000)
------------
Net deferred tax assets....................................... 22,566,000
Valuation allowance........................................... (22,566,000)
------------
$ --
============
</TABLE>
Due to uncertainty of realizing the benefits of the deferred tax assets, the
Company has provided a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets.
At December 31, 1999, the Company had approximately $43.4 million of federal
and state net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable
income which expire in 2019 for federal and 2006 for state tax purposes. Under
the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the amounts of and benefits from net operating loss
carryforwards may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances. Events which
cause limitations in the amount of net operating losses that the Company may
utilize in any one year include, but are not limited to, a cumulative ownership
change of more than 50%, as defined, over a three-year period.
4. Commitments:
Purchase commitments
The Company relies on Ingram Micro (the "Distributor") to provide its
computer products, maintain inventory, process orders, prepare merchandise for
shipment and distribute its products to customers in a timely and accurate
manner. The Distributor purchases inventory on behalf of the Company based on
sales projections made by the Company. The Company is obligated to purchase
inventory held by the Distributor purchased on its behalf. At December 31, 1999
and at March 31, 2000, the Company had approximately $53.6 million and $41.4
million in noncancelable purchase commitments with the Distributor, including
certain computers held by the Distributor which do not conform to
specifications as ordered by the Company. The Company has recorded a provision
of $15.6 million relating to the cost of resolving any potential dispute over
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
such non-conforming computers. The Company expects to sell all products that it
has committed to purchase from the Distributor.
Leases
The Company leases office space under an operating lease expiring in 2005.
Rent expense for the period ended December 31, 1999 was $294,000 and $264,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2000. The Company recognizes rent expense
on a straight-line basis over the lease period and has accrued for rent expense
incurred but not paid.
Future lease payments under operating leases, as of March 31, 2000 ar as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Operating
Leases
----------
<S> <C>
Years ending December 31,
2000............................................................. $ 791,000
2001............................................................. 1,157,000
2002............................................................. 1,170,000
2003............................................................. 1,183,000
2004............................................................. 1,196,000
Thereafter....................................................... 150,000
----------
Total future lease payments.................................... $5,647,000
==========
</TABLE>
5. Preferred Stock:
Preferred Stock at December 31, 1999, with a par value of $0.0001, consists
of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Proceeds
Shares Net of
---------------------- Liquidation Issuance
Series Authorized Outstanding Amount Costs
------ ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
A............................ 24,000,000 24,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 2,979,000
B............................ 30,000,000 29,817,000 65,000,000 64,960,000
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
54,000,000 53,817,000 $68,000,000 $67,939,000
========== ========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The holders of Preferred Stock have various rights and preferences as
follows:
Voting
Each share of Series A and B has voting rights equal to an equivalent number
of shares of Common Stock into which it is convertible and votes together as
one class with the Common Stock.
As long as at least a majority of the shares of Preferred Stock remain
outstanding, the Company must obtain approval from a majority of the holders of
Preferred Stock in order to alter the articles of incorporation as related to
Preferred Stock, change the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock,
repurchase any shares of Common Stock other than shares subject to the right of
repurchase by the Company, change the authorized number of Directors, authorize
a dividend for any class or series other than Preferred Stock, create a new
class of stock or effect a merger, consolidation or sale of assets where the
existing shareholders retain less than 50% of the voting stock of the surviving
entity.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
Dividends
Holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive
noncumulative dividends at the per annum rate of $0.01 and $0.1744 per share,
respectively, when and if declared by the Board of Directors. The holders of
Series A and B Preferred Stock will also be entitled to participate in
dividends on Common Stock, when and if declared by the Board of Directors,
based on the number of shares of Common Stock held on an as-if converted basis.
No dividends on Preferred Stock or Common Stock have been declared by the Board
from inception through December 31, 1999.
Liquidation
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
including a merger, acquisition or sale of assets where the beneficial owners
of the Company's Common Stock and Preferred Stock own less than 51% of the
resulting voting power of the surviving entity, the holders of Series A and B
Preferred Stock are entitled to receive an amount of $0.125 and $2.18 per
share, respectively, plus any declared but unpaid dividends prior to and in
preference to any distribution to the holders of Common Stock.
After the payment of the full liquidation preference of the Series Preferred
as set above, before any distribution or payment shall be made to the holders
of any junior stock, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be
entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company an additional amount per
share of Series B Preferred Stock equal to $2.18.
After the payment of the full liquidation preferences of the Series Preferred
as set above, the remaining assets of the Company legally available for
distribution, if any, shall be distributed ratably to the holders of the Common
Stock and Series B Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in the event that pursuant to the two above paragraphs and the
preceding sentence, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock would be
entitled to receive an amount on account of each share of Series B Preferred
Stock equal to or greater than three times the $2.18, each holder of Series B
Preferred Stock shall instead have the right to receive on account of each
share of Series B Preferred Stock an aggregate amount equal to the greater of
(i) three times $2.18 and (ii) the amount that such holder would be entitled to
receive if, in lieu of the amounts distributable to such holder pursuant to the
two above paragraphs and the first sentence, such holders were instead entitled
to receive on account of each share of Series B Preferred Stock (A) $2.18 plus
(B) the amount of the remaining assets of the Company legally available for
distribution, if any, distributed ratably to holders of the Common Stock and
Series B Preferred Stock, on an as-converted basis.
Conversion
Each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of
the holder, according to a conversion ratio, and subject to an adjustment for
dilution. Each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock automatically converts
into the number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares are
convertible at the then effective conversion ratio upon: (1) the closing of a
public offering of Common Stock per share with gross proceeds of at least $50
million, (2) a merger, sale of substantially all of the assets or other
transactions which result in a change in control or (3) the consent of the
holders of at least 66 2/3% of Preferred Stock.
At December 31, 1999, the Company reserved 24,000,000 and 30,000,000 shares
of Common Stock for the conversion of Series A and B Preferred Stock,
respectively.
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
6. Common Stock:
The Company's Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorize the Company to
issue 120,000,000 shares of $0.0001 par value Common Stock.
In January 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with Delta Air Lines,
Inc. ("Delta") to provide its products and services to Delta employees. The
Company also granted Delta a fully vested warrant exercisable for 0.5 million
shares of the Company's Common Stock at an exercise price per share of $6.225.
This warrant expires six months after the closing of the initial public
offering or three years after the effective date of the contract. The value of
the warrant of $3.3 million is included in sales and marketing expenses in the
three months ended March 31, 2000 (unaudited), as Delta has no performance
requirements and the warrant is exercisable upon issuance.
7. Stock Option Plans:
In 1999, the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The
Plan provides for the granting of stock options to employees and consultants of
the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock
options or nonqualified stock options. Incentive stock options ("ISO") may be
granted only to Company employees (including officers and directors who are
also employees). Nonqualified stock options ("NSO") may be granted to Company
employees, directors and consultants. As of March 31, 2000, the Company has
reserved 16,560,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the Plan.
In 2000, the Company adopted the 2000 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The
Plan provides for the granting of stock options to employees and consultants of
the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either incentive stock
options or nonqualified stock options. Incentive stock options ("ISO") may be
granted only to Company employees (including officers and directors who are
also employees). Nonqualified stock options ("NSO") may be granted to Company
employees, directors and consultants. As of March 31, 2000, the Company has
reserved 15,500,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the Plan.
Options under the 1999 and 2000 Plan may be granted for periods of up to ten
years and at prices no less than 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares
on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors, provided,
however, that (i) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO shall not be less than
100% and 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant,
respectively, and (ii) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO granted to a 10%
shareholder shall not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the
shares on the date of grant, respectively. Options are exercisable immediately
subject to a repurchase right by the Company which lapses over the original
vesting period of the options. To date, options granted generally vest over
four years.
At March 31, 2000, the Company's repurchase rights applied to 8,240,030
shares of Common Stock then outstanding.
For financial reporting purposes, the Company has determined that the
estimated value of common stock determined in anticipation of this offering was
in excess of the exercise price, which was considered to be the fair market
value as of the date of grant for 11,509,000 and 6,069,500 options issued in
the year ended December 31, 1999 and during the three months ended March 31,
2000, respectively. In connection with the grants of such options, the Company
has recorded deferred stock based compensation of $21.7 million and $43.9
million during 1999 and during the three months ended March 31, 2000,
respectively. Deferred stock based compensation will be amortized over the
vesting period, which is
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
generally 48 months from the date of grant and $3.0 million and $6.7 million
were expensed in the year ended December 31, 1999 and during the three months
ended March 31, 2000, respectively. Future amortization based on options
granted through March 31, 2000 is expected to be $27.9 million, $17.9 million,
$7.6 million and $2.5 million in the years 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003,
respectively.
Activity for the period ended December 31, 1999 and three months ended March
31, 2000 follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Weighted
Options Average
Issued and Exercise
Outstanding Price
----------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Options granted...................................... 11,509,000 $0.0540
Options exercised.................................... (2,320,000) $0.0125
---------- -------
Outstanding at December 31, 1999....................... 9,189,000 $0.0650
Options granted...................................... 6,069,500 $0.0323
Options exercised.................................... (7,472,250) $0.2448
Options cancelled.................................... (270,000) $0.0202
----------
Outstanding at March 31, 2000.......................... 7,516,250 $0.0600
==========
Options fully vested at December 31, 1999.............. 1,516,666
Options fully vested at March 31, 2000................. 1,929,000
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding
at March 31, 2000
--------------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted
Remaining Average
Range of Number Contractual Exercise
Exercise Price Outstanding Life Price
-------------- ----------- ----------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
$0.0125-$0.22............................... 5,148,200 9.29 $0.0995
$1.1........................................ 1,787,750 9.939 $ 1.1
$3.5........................................ 580,300 9.981 $ 3.5
</TABLE>
Fair value disclosures
Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plan been
determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for the awards under a
method prescribed by SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would have been
increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three
Months
Year Ended Ended
December 31, March 31,
1999 2000
------------ -----------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss:
As reported...................................... $66,251,000 $35,535,000
=========== ===========
Pro forma........................................ $64,342,000 $34,749,000
=========== ===========
Basic and diluted net loss per share:
As reported...................................... $ 2.04 $ 1.08
=========== ===========
Pro forma........................................ $ 2.04 $ 1.08
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
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PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
The Company calculated the fair value of each option grant on the date of
grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following
assumptions: dividend yield at 0%; weighted average expected option term of 5
years; risk free interest rate of 5.54% for the year ended December 31, 1999
and the three months ended March 31, 2000. The weighted average fair value of
options granted was $1.87 and $1.76 for the period ended December 31, 1999 and
the three months ended March 31, 2000, respectively.
8. Unaudited Pro Forma Loss Per Share and Pro Forma Stockholder's Equity:
Pro forma basic net loss per share has been computed as described in Note 1
and also gives effect to common equivalent shares from Preferred Stock that
will convert upon the closing of the Company's initial public offering (using
the as-if-converted-method).
A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used on the calculation of
pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share follow;
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Period from
March 2, 1999 Three Months
(Date of Inception) Ended
to December 31, 1999 March 31, 2000
-------------------- --------------
(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Pro forma net loss per share, basic and
diluted:
Net loss.............................. $66,251,000 $35,535,000
----------- -----------
Shares used in computing net loss per
share, basic and diluted............. 32,400,000 32,916,000
Adjustment to reflect the effect of
the assumed conversion of preferred
stock................................ 25,346,000 53,816,000
----------- -----------
Shares used in computing pro forma net
loss per share, basic and diluted.... 57,746,000 86,732,000
----------- -----------
Pro forma net loss per share, basic
and diluted.......................... $ 1.15 $ 0.41
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
If the offering contemplated by this Prospectus is consummated as
contemplated, all of the Preferred Stock outstanding as of the closing date
will be converted into an aggregate of approximately 53,817,000 shares of
Common Stock based on the shares of Preferred Stock outstanding at December 31,
1999. Unaudited pro forma stockholders' equity at March 31, 2000 as adjusted
for the conversion of Preferred Stock, is disclosed on the balance sheet.
9. Subsequent Events:
In April 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with Ford Motor Company
("Ford") to provide products and services to its employees. Ford also purchased
4.7 million shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $5.246 per share and has the
right to purchase up to 2% (on a fully diluted basis as of the closing of the
Series C Preferred Stock financing) of the Company's Common Stock at the
initial offering price paid by the public in the Company's Initial Public
Offering of Common Stock ("IPO") (the "Right"). In addition, Ford will receive
a warrant to purchase an additional 3% of the Company's Common Stock
(calculated in a similar manner) at the same price, contingent upon Ford
exercising its right to buy the 2% of Common Stock. The warrant will be
exercisable upon the completion of the Company's initial public offering and
will expire 200 days after the IPO. The value of the Right, the warrant, and
the excess of the value of the Common Stock into which the Series C Preferred
Stock is convertible over the price paid for the Preferred Stock of
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<PAGE>
PEOPLEPC INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Information for the three months ended March 31, 2000 is unaudited
$34 million will be charged to marketing expense in the second quarter of 2000,
as Ford has no performance requirements and the rights and the warrant are
exercisable upon issuance.
In April 2000, the Company issued 9.4 million shares of Series C Preferred
Stock to Ford and other investors for $5.246 per share for aggregate proceeds
of $49.7 million. The Series C Preferred Stock has similar rights and
privileges as the Series A and B Preferred Stock and will convert automatically
upon the completion of the Company's Initial Public Offering. In connection
with this issuance, the Company will record, in addition to the charges
discussed above with respect to Ford, a dividend of $25 million related to the
beneficial conversion feature of the Series C Preferred Stock issued to the
other investors.
National Trades Union Congress of Singapore
In May 2000, the Company entered into a letter of understanding with the
National Trades Union Congress of Singapore, or NTUC, to provide up to 300,000
union members who are eligible to participate in the program with a personal
computer, a printer, broadband or dial-up Internet access, software, a
customized Web portal, email services, program management and administration,
telephone and email customer service and technical support and a three-year
warranty on parts and labor. The Company also intends to offer a membership
program that includes only Internet access and email services for participants
that do not need a computer system. NTUC members will also have the opportunity
to participate in the buyer's club. The Company also intends to provide NTUC
members with several options to upgrade their computer systems for an
additional charge.
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Inside Back Cover:
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Title: "it's all about strength in numbers my friends."
Center: Picture of PeoplePC spokesperson with a computer bundle system.
Bottom Center: PeoplePC Logo.
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8,000,000 Shares
[LOGO OF PEOPLEPC INC.]
Common Stock
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PROSPECTUS
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Chase H&Q
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, 2000
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You should rely only on information contained in this prospectus. We have
not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that
contained in this prospectus. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to
buy, shares of common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are
permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of
the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this
prospectus or of any sale of our common stock.
No action is being taken in any jurisdiction outside the United States to
permit a public offering of the common stock or possession or distribution of
this prospectus in any such jurisdiction. Persons who come into possession of
this prospectus in jurisdictions outside the United States are required to
inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions of this offering and
the distribution of this prospectus applicable to that jurisdiction.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following table sets forth all expenses to be paid by PeoplePC, other
than the underwriting discounts and commissions payable by PeoplePC in
connection with the sale of the common stock being registered. All amounts
shown are estimates except for the registration fee and the NASD filing fee.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amount to
be Paid
----------
<S> <C>
SEC Registration fee............................................. $ 34,004
NASD filing fee.................................................. 13,380
Nasdaq National Market listing fee............................... 95,000
Blue sky qualification fees and expenses......................... 20,000
Printing and engraving expenses.................................. 250,000
Legal fees and expenses.......................................... 600,000
Accounting fees and expenses..................................... 400,000
Transfer agent and registrar fees................................ 25,000
Miscellaneous expenses........................................... 112,616
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Total.......................................................... $1,550,000
==========
</TABLE>
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*To be supplied by amendment.
Item 14. Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits indemnification
of officers, directors and other corporate agents under certain circumstances
and subject to certain limitations. PeoplePC's Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws provide that PeoplePC shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees
and agents to the full extent permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law,
including in circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary
under Delaware law. In addition, PeoplePC intends to enter into separate
indemnification agreements with its directors, officers and certain employees
which would require PeoplePC, among other things, to indemnify them against
certain liabilities which may arise by reason of their status or service (other
than liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature).
PeoplePC also intends to maintain director and officer liability insurance, if
available on reasonable terms.
These indemnification provisions and the indemnification agreement to be
entered into between PeoplePC and its officers and directors may be
sufficiently broad to permit indemnification of PeoplePC's officers and
directors for liabilities (including reimbursement of expenses incurred)
arising under the Securities Act.
PeoplePC intends to obtain in conjunction with the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement a policy of directors' and officers' liability insurance
that insures PeoplePC's directors and officers against the cost of defense,
settlement or payment of a judgment under certain circumstances.
The underwriting agreement filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Registration
Statement provides for indemnification by the underwriters of PeoplePC and its
officers and directors for certain liabilities arising under the Securities
Act, or otherwise.
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Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
. In March 1999, PeoplePC sold a total of 31,440,000 shares of common
stock at a price of $0.00025 per share to 3 investors, consisting of
Nick Grouf, Max Metral and David Waxman. The aggregate purchase price of
the sold securities was $7,860. The shares of common stock are not
convertible into any other security of PeoplePC. These shares were
exempt from registration under section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
. In May 1999, PeoplePC sold a total of 24,000,000 shares of Series A
preferred stock at a price of $0.125 per share to 15 investors. The
aggregate purchase price of the sold securities was $3,000,000. Each
share of Series A preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock at the option of the holder, and will automatically convert
into common stock at the consummation of PeoplePC's initial public
offering. These shares were exempt from registration under Rule 506 of
the Securities Act since the sale was to 15 accredited investors, as
defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act.
. In September 1999, PeoplePC entered into a convertible note agreement
with SOFTBANK Capital Partners LP. Pursuant to this note financing
PeoplePC borrowed an aggregate amount of $10,000,000 at 7% annual
interest accruing as of October 30, 1999. In October 1999, this note
along with accrued interest converted according to its terms into
4,587,156 shares of Series B preferred stock. Each share of Series B
preferred stock is convertible into one share of common stock. The note
financing was exempt from registration under Rule 506 of the Securities
Act since the sale was to an accredited investor, as defined in Rule 501
of the Securities Act.
. In October 1999, PeoplePC sold a total of 29,816,514 shares of Series B
preferred stock at a price of $2.18 per share to 10 investors. The
aggregate purchase price of the sold securities was $65,000,000. Each
share of Series B preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock at the option of the holder, and will automatically convert
into common stock at the consummation of PeoplePC's initial public
offering. These shares were exempt from registration under Rule 506 of
the Securities Act since the sale was to 10 accredited investors, as
defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act.
. In January 2000, PeoplePC entered into an agreement with Delta Air
Lines, Inc. in which PeoplePC agreed to provide up to 75,000 eligible
Delta employees with its products and services. As an inducement to
enter into this agreement, PeoplePC issued to Delta a warrant to
purchase 500,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of
$6.225 per share. The warrant expires on the earlier of January 2003 or
six months from the date of this offering. The warrant is exempt from
registration under Rule 506 of the Securities Act since the sale was to
an accredited investor, as defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act.
. In April 2000, PeoplePC sold a total of 9,468,252 shares of Series C
preferred stock at a price of $5.246 per share to 26 investors. The
aggregate purchase price of the sold securities was $49,670,449. Each
share of Series C preferred stock is convertible into one share of
common stock at the option of the holder, and will automatically convert
into common stock at the consummation of PeoplePC's initial public
offering. Simultaneously with the closing of the Series C financing,
Ford received the right to purchase 1,905,000 shares of common stock in
a private placement effected at the closing of this offering at the same
price per share as this offering. If Ford exercises this right in full,
Ford will also receive a warrant to purchase 2,857,000 shares of common
stock exercisable at the same price per share as this offering at any
time for a period of 200 days following the date of this offering. These
securities were exempt from registration under Rule 506 of the
Securities Act since the sale was to 26 accredited investors, as defined
in Rule 501 of the Securities Act.
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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
------- -----------------------
<C> <S>
1.1* Form of Underwriting Agreement
3.1+ Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PeoplePC
3.2* Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PeoplePC
to be filed immediately after the closing of the offering
3.3+ Amended and Restated Bylaws of PeoplePC
4.1* Specimen Common Stock Certificate
5.1* Opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
10.1 1999 Stock Plan and forms of agreements thereunder
10.2 2000 Stock Plan
10.3 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.4+** Sales Finance Agreement, dated as of February 29, 2000, between
PeoplePC and MBNA America Bank, N.A.
10.5+ Form of Indemnification Agreement
10.6+ Office Lease, dated as of June 3, 1999, between PeoplePC and Pine
Street Investors, L.L.C.
10.7+ First Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of January 14, 2000, between
PeoplePC and Pine Street Investors, L.L.C.
10.8 Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, dated April 5, 2000
10.9* Master Services and Supply Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2000,
between PeoplePC and Ford Motor Company
10.10** Corporate Customer Agreement, dated January 31, 2000, between PeoplePC
and Delta Air Lines, Inc.
10.11 Convertible Note, dated September 30, 1999, issued by PeoplePC to
SOFTBANK Capital Partners, L.P.
10.12 Loan Agreement, dated September 30, 1999, between PeoplePC and
SOFTBANK Capital Partners, L.P.
10.13** Internet Resale Agreement, dated August 1, 1999, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
10.14** Letter of Understanding, dated April 20, 2000, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
10.15** Letter of Understanding, dated June 1, 2000, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.2* Consent of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1 Power of Attorney (see signature page)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
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* To be filed by amendment.
+ Previously filed.
** Confidential treatment requested.
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Financial Statement Schedules
Schedules not listed above have been omitted because the information required
to be set forth therein is not applicable or is shown in the financial
statements or notes thereto.
Item 17. Undertakings
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the Underwriters
at the closing specified in the Underwriting Agreement certificates in such
denominations and registered in such names as required by the Underwriters to
permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
Insofar as indemnification by the Registrant for liabilities arising under
the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions referenced in Item 14 of
this Registration Statement or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that
in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the
payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer,
or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or
controlling person in connection with the securities being registered
hereunder, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act,
the information omitted from the form of Prospectus filed as part of this
Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form
of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or
497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this
Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective; and
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities
Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of Prospectus shall
be deemed to be a new Registration Statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the Offering of such securities at the time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of San
Francisco, County of San Francisco, State of California, on the 27th day of
June 2000.
PEOPLEPC
/s/ Nick Grouf
By: _________________________________
Nick Grouf
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below hereby constitutes and appoints Nick Grouf, Glen Kohl and John W. Adams,
and each of them acting individually, as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact
and agents, each with full power of substitution, for him in any and all
capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Registration Statement
(including post-effective amendments or any abbreviated registration statement
and any amendments thereto filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) increasing the number
of securities for which registration is sought), and to file the same, with
exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and
agents, with full power of each to act alone, 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 for 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 his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Amendment No. 1 to
the Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
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Signature Title Date
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/s/ Nick Grouf Chairman of the Board, June 27, 2000
____________________________________ Chief Executive Officer
Nick Grouf and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ John W. Adams Vice President and Chief June 27, 2000
____________________________________ Financial Officer
John W. Adams (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Ronald D. Fisher* Director June 27, 2000
____________________________________
Ronald D. Fisher
/s/ John Sculley* Director June 27, 2000
____________________________________
John Sculley
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/s/ Bradley A. Feld* Director June 27, 2000
____________________________________
Bradley A. Feld
/s/ Michael J. Price* Director June 27, 2000
____________________________________
Michael J. Price
/s/ Glen Kohl
*By: ____________________________
Glen Kohl
Attorney-in-Fact
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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1.1* Form of Underwriting Agreement
3.1+ Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PeoplePC
3.2* Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PeoplePC
to be filed immediately after the closing of the offering
3.3+ Amended and Restated Bylaws of PeoplePC
4.1* Specimen Common Stock Certificate
5.1* Opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
10.1 1999 Stock Plan and forms of agreements thereunder
10.2 2000 Stock Plan
10.3 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.4+** Sales Finance Agreement, dated as of February 29, 2000, between
PeoplePC and MBNA America Bank, N.A.
10.5+ Form of Indemnification Agreement
10.6+ Office Lease, dated as of June 3, 1999, between PeoplePC and Pine
Street Investors, L.L.C.
10.7+ First Amendment to Office Lease, dated as of January 14, 2000, between
PeoplePC and Pine Street Investors, L.L.C.
10.8 Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, dated April 5, 2000
10.9* Master Services and Supply Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2000,
between PeoplePC and Ford Motor Company
10.10** Corporate Customer Agreement, dated January 31, 2000, between PeoplePC
and Delta Air Lines, Inc.
10.11 Convertible Note, dated September 30, 1999, issued by PeoplePC to
SOFTBANK Capital Partners, L.P.
10.12 Loan Agreement, dated September 30, 1999, between PeoplePC and
SOFTBANK Capital Partners, L.P.
10.13** Internet Resale Agreement, dated August 1, 1999, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
10.14** Letter of Understanding, dated April 20, 2000, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
10.15** Letter of Understanding, dated June 1, 2000, between PeoplePC and
Ingram Micro, Inc.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
23.2* Consent of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1 Power of Attorney (see signature page)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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* To be filed by amendment.
+ Previously filed.
** Confidential treatment requested.
